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East End Hospital Deal Now at a Standstill

By Sam P.K. Collins WI Contributing Writer @SamPKCollins

George Washington Hospital officials halted negotiations in its operation of a new state-of-the-art health care facility in Southeast last week after the D.C. Council approved what council member Vincent C. Gray (D-Ward 7) described as “poison-pill amendments” to his East End Health Equity Amendment Act. This recent development in longtime efforts to provide adequate health care amenities to Ward 7 and 8 residents has highlighted disagreements about which aspects of hospital operations should be privately discussed at the negotiating table, as opposed to in public council hearings. Gray, a staunch proponent of the East End Hospital since his days as D.C. mayor, minced no words in explaining how concerns about Howard University medical students and United Medical Center (UMC) union workers could be resolved differently. “I have always been a strong labor supporter and I previously committed to working to ensure that Howard University Hospital and its medical school remain viable,” Gray said in a Dec. 6 statement. “As I indicated at Tuesday’s legislative session, both issues could have been worked out in the language of the definitive partnership agreement which must be submitted to the Council for its review and approval.” If passed and signed by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D), the East End Health Equity Amendment Act would allow GW Hospital to circumvent the certificate-of-need process to open a new health care facility

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Gray, McDuffie Laud Providence Closing Delay By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer @StacyBrownMedia The closure of Providence Hospital without any concrete plans to establish the health care village it has proposed would create a health care desert in Ward 5 and eliminate convenient access to health care at Providence for residents of Wards 4, 7 and 8, according to officials and advocates who cheered the announcement this week that the hospital would remain open.

5 Howard University Medical School students at the Legislative Meeting of the DC Council to show support of Howard’s inclusion in a Ward 8 hospital on Dec., 4 in Northwest. /Photo by Roy Lewis

Officials at the 408-bed Providence Hospital along Varnum Street in Northeast, which serves many low-income residents, announced the planned Dec. 14

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Prince Named HU Football Coach By Hamil R. Harris WI Contributing Writer

Howard University introduced Monday new head football coach Ron Prince, who said that he plans to use his years of coaching experience at the collegiate and professional levels to create a dominant power in the Washington area. At a press conference packed with many of the team’s players, Howard President Wayne A.I. Frederick welcomed Prince, former head coach at Kansas State and offensive line coach for the Detroit Lions, as the man to lead the Bison into the future because “football at Howard is not a hob-

by — we want to win in the classroom and on the field.” Prince will replace Mike London, who left last month to coach at William & Mary in Williamsburg, Va. London posted an 11-10 record in his two seasons at Howard, including 4-6 in 2018. Prince is currently an offensive analyst for the University of Michigan, which went 10-2 this season and earned a bid in the Peach Bowl. “This institution wins and it wins in everything that it does and it should have a football team that wins on a similar level,” said Prince

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had come together to bring a Mental Among the Health programs Marlow Prince George’s Students to Discuss sense of uniformity in the way wants to see implemented are

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When L.Y. Marlow's 23-year- domestic violenceAmanya victimsPaige, and student strictermember restraining order policies, on the Prince George’s old daughter told her the father survivors are treated. more rights for victim's families County school board, will help lead a discussion on mental of her daughter threatened her “She's using her ownatpersonal to intervene behalf of aH. vic-Flowhealth 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. on 15 at Charles life, and the life of their child, story, her own personal pain to tim, a domestic violence assesser High School in Springdale. Some of the main focal she knew something had to be push forward,” Davis-Nickens ment unit coupled with further points will be to identify solutions for students who may done. Out of her frustration said about Marlow. training for study law enforcement experience test anxiety, corrective habits and other with law enforcement's handling Davis-Nickens said anyone agencies, a Child's Life Protecconcerns. In April, a student-led panel focused on how to of the situation, she decided to who reads Marlow's book will tion Act and mandatory counseleliminate the school-to-prison pipeline. A few of the main start the Saving Promise cam- “get it.” She said she “puts the ing for batterers. topics included the need for more guidance counselors and paign. case in such a way, the average “If we are ever going to eradimental health services in the schools. One noticeable “It seems to be a vicious cycle person can get it.” She said at the cate domestic violence, we must asboys who to participate that won't turn my family end of the day,pect: the teenage book will lookreceived at bothinvitations sides of the coin. refused when they learned that they would be asked to share loose,” Marlow said. Marlow help people begin to have a dia- We need to address both the victheir personal feelings. shared her Paige. story/Photo withcourtesy the auditim and the batterer,” Marlow 5 Amanya of PGCPSlogue about domestic violence. ence at the District Heights Also present at the event was said. Domestic Violence Symposium Mildred Muhammad, the exMarlow would also like to see on May 7 at the District Heights wife of John Allen Muhammad, programs designed to raise Municipal Center. The sympo- who was sentenced to six consec- awareness among children in siumPrince wasGeorge’s sponsored bymen thewill work utive toward life terms without parole and of private schools.when Shethey County creating a political agendapublic in support Black fathers Family and Youth Services a Maryland jury 4th for his role children to be meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 atby5120 Auth Road, floor in in Campfeels Springs. The need goal will beeducatto discuss a Center of the city of District Beltway in led ed domestic violence. Prince George’s fatherhood initiativethe for 2019. LocalSniper effortsattacks have been by about County Councilman Mel Franklin Heights and the National Hook2002. Mildred Muhammad is “We have to stop being and James Dula, executive director of NiaImani CHOICES, a five-year-old nonprofit organization basedpasin LanUp of that Black Women. the founder After the Trauma, sive-aggressive withandpoor ham connects underserved veterans and singleofparents with resources on health, parenting otherchilservices. Marlow written book,the National an organization that helps the dren about domestic violence,” One of its has programs willafollow Fatherhood Initiative, www.fatherhood.org. Frank Malone, founder “Color Me Butterfly,” which is a survivorswill of bedomestic Marlow said.has organized a variety of and CEO of 100 Fathers Inc. in Northeast, Saturday’sviolence guest speaker. Malone story about four generations of and their children. forums on fatherhood that included a summit in June 2017 on Capitol Hill. Marlow has worked to break domestic violence. The book is “I lived in fear for six years. Six the cycle of abuse in her family, For more information on Saturday’s discussion, call 240-644-3518. inspired by her own experiences, years in fear is a long time. It is and is confident the policies she and those of her grandmother, not an easy thing to come out is pushing for will start that her mother and her daughter. of,” she said. process. She said every time she reads Mildred Muhammad said “I plan to take these policies to excerpts from her book, she still people who want to help a Congress and implore them to In efforts to help residents in Southeast facing the District’s most severe food desert, the ride-sharing company can not believe the words came domestic violence victim must change our laws,” Marlow said. Lyft and Martha’s Table have teamed up for a new initiative. The six-month pilot program begins in January from her. “Color Me Butterfly” be careful of how they go into “I will not stop until these poliwith selected families in wards 7 and 8 pay a $2.50 flat fee for shared rides to and from the three full-service won the 2007 National “Best the victim's life, and understand cies are passed.” groceryAward. stores east of the river (two Safeways, 322 40th St. NE and 2845 Alabama Ave. SE and one Giant 1535 Books” that she may be in “survival Tia Carol Jones can be reached Alabama Ave.16-years-old SE) as well as to and from the lobby market at Martha’s Table (2375 Elvans Road SE). “I was just when mode”. at tiacaroljones@sbcglobal.net 500 500 families invited to participate in the “Lyft Grocery Access” program with each my A eyetotal firstofblackened and mywill be“Before you get to 'I'm going family required to have a child enrolled oneitofstarted seven as elementary in order to qualify: Anne Beers lips bled,” Marlow said. to kill at you,' a verbal schools WI Elementary School, Garfield Elementary School, Moten Elementary School, Rocketship Rise Academy, Savoy Elaine Davis-Nickens, presiElementary School, Stanton Elementary School and Turner Elementary School. Families with children particident of the National Hook-Up pating in educational programs of Black Women, said there is no through Martha’s Table are also eligible. “We believe that access to healthy food is a basic human right and everyone regardless of zip code deserves consistency in the way domestic it,” saidissues CaronareGremont, Martha’s violence dealt with by Table’s senior director of health and wellness initiatives. “East of the river, they don’t have the same opportunities as the rest of residents do in D.C. It’s just wrong,” remarking that the partnership serves as a viable means for private sector participants to assist in the solution. Families will be able to take 50 shared rides from Jan. 1 through June 30. Metro currently charges a $2 fare for each leg of a standard or regular route but with the additional cost of 50 cents, families will be able to take advantage of taking more direct and shorter routes. Those interested in joining the program can apply here. Registration is on a first come, first served basis and will remain open until 500 families are enrolled.

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AROUND THE REGION Ward 8 Clergy Discuss Need for Increased Church Security By James Wright WI Contributing Writer The increasing violent incidents that are occurring in places of worship has become a concern for clergy in D.C. As a result, the Ward 8 Clergy and Faith Leaders organization addressed this at its Saturday, Dec. 8 meeting that took place at the Matthews Memorial Baptist Church in Southeast. The Rev. Donald Isaac Sr., co-chair of the organization, said safety in houses of worship has become a central issue for many congregations. Issac introduced the Rev. Ricardo Payne of The Lighthouse Baptist Church as the primary speaker on the issue. Payne, in a sometime moving 15-minute address, said times have changed in regards to churches as being safe havens from violence. “In the past, the House of God was the place where people gave you respect,” he said. “That’s not the case anymore. People are crazy. Folks are crazy.” Payne recalled when he encountered violence where a church service took place at Hart Middle School in Southwest. On the morning of March 30, 2008, Payne said he chatted in the parking lot with a female parishioner and a bodyguard in the parking lot. The woman’s husband approached them as he carried a loaded shotgun. Payne said the husband made statements to the effect of “I’m gonna kill you” to him. The parishioner, who had hired the bodyguard to protect her from her husband, jumped into the passenger side of the bodyguard’s GM Denali while Payne and the bodyguard ran behind the vehicle. Payne said the woman’s husband, Randolph Scott Harris, made statements to reach his wife but she won’t open the door. He tried to break the glass window but it only cracked. Payne said the husband then came to him, put the shotgun to his head and pulled the trigger, but the weapon jammed and did not fire. Frustrated, Harris hit Payne over the head with the shotgun. “He was angry he didn’t kill me,” Payne said to the audience of 50 at the Saturday meeting. “When he hit me, blood was all over the place.” Police caught Harris and he was later sentenced to more than

20 years in prison. Payne said the event still shakes him. “This happened in front of my family and this still impacts me today,” he said. “It impacts my family [and] my grandchildren, and people have even left my church because of the incident.” In recent years, places of worship have become targets of violence. On Oct. 27, 11 people were fatally shot and seven injured at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. On Nov. 5, 2017, 26 people were killed and 20 injured in a mass shooting at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Spring near San Antonio. And on June 17, 2015 nine people were killed by avowed White supremacist Dylann Roof at the historical Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, S.C. Payne said his awareness of surroundings has been heightened. “Churches are considered soft targets,” he said. “I pay attention when someone comes into my church with an overcoat on and it’s hot outside. I follow the rule, ‘if you see something, say something.’” Payne said all churches should have security plans and the Rev. Thomas Bowen, the director of the Office of Religious Affairs under D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D), wholeheartedly agrees. “We have been working ServeDC to have ongoing training for places of worship,” Bowen said, noting that historically Black Asbury United Methodist Church has undergone the training program. “All churches in D.C. should have a security plan.” Bowen said the training takes three hours and his office and ServeDC is open to meet with church leaders “at any time and any place.” Bowen also encouraged the audience to utilize church members who work in law enforcement for the formulation and implementation of the security plan and to get to know the police commander in their neighborhood. An audience member suggested that ushers should also be part of the training, with which Bowen agreed. Bowen said the next training for anyone who wishes to participate will take place on Dec. 18 at the Washington Hebrew Congregation in Northwest. WI

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5 Clergy met at Matthews Memorial Baptist Church in Southeast about the need for better security. /WI photo

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1945 – Writer and music critic Stanley Crouch is born in Los Angeles. 1963 – Jazz singer Dinah Washington dies in Detroit at 39 of an accidental overdose on sleeping pills.

1946 – Stephen Biko, anti-apartheid activist, is born in Ginsberg Township, South Africa. 1971 – Rev. Jesse Jackson announces the founding of Operation PUSH. 1996 – The Oakland Unified School District school board passes a resolution recognizing Ebonics — or African-American Vernacular English — as an African language. 2002 – BET founder Robert Johnson is announced as owner of the NBA’s Charlotte expansion franchise, making him the first African-American majority owner in major professional sports.

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1916 – Pro boxer Archie Moore, the longest-reigning world light heavyweight champion of all time, is born in Benoit, Mississippi. 1967 – Academy Award-winning actor and comedian Jamie Foxx is born in Terrell, Texas.

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1833 – William Augustus Hinton, a doctor and professor who was the first Black to publish an academic textbook and developed the “Hinton Test” for diagnosing syphilis, is born in Chicago. 1934 – African-American teacher and businesswoman Maggie Lena Walker, the first female bank president of any race to charter a bank in the United States, dies in Richmond, Virginia, at 70. 1943 – Jazz musician Thomas “Fats” Waller dies in Kansas City, Missouri, of pneumonia at 39.

1875 – Historian, author and journalist Carter G. Woodson, known as the “father of Black history,” is born in Canton, Virginia. 1918 – Professor Longhair, a seminal blues singer and pianist, is born in Bogalusa, Louisiana. 1924 – Famed actress Cicely Tyson is born in New York City. WI

DEC. 16 1976 – President-elect Jimmy Carter nominates Andrew Young as ambassador to the United Nations. 2000 – Colin Powell is appointed by President George W Bush as the first African American to serve as secretary of state. 2003 – President George W. Bush signs H.R. 3491, the National Museum of African-American History and Culture Act, which authorizes the creation of a Smithsonian Institution museum.

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Buying Vinyl Records from 1950 to 1986, Jazz, Rock-n-Roll, R&B, Disco, Soul, Reggae, Blues, Gospel, and record format 33 1/3, 45s, and some of the older 78s. Prefer larger collections of at least 100.

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1760 – Deborah Sampson, a woman who disguised herself as a man in order to serve in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, is born in Plympton, Massachusetts. 1939 – Singer and founding Temptations member Eddie Kendricks is born in Birmingham, Alabama. 1996 – Kofi Annan becomes the first Black secretary-general for the United Nations.

DEC. 18 1865 – The 13th Amendment, which outlawed slavery in the U.S., is ratified.

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Quite frankly, I’ve grown weary of the conversations about comedian Kevin Hart and his refusal to apologize for his series of old anti-LGBTQ tweets and jokes – a decision that cost him what he’s called “the opportunity of a lifetime” – hosting the upcoming Oscars. Hart says he apologized, more than once, and believes that he no longer needs to speak on the issue. He says he’s grown, evolved and changed his perspective, so he doesn’t need to further apologize. And he has that right. Still, as a person with such an expansive public platform, I think he owes us just a little bit more. He has great influence on many minds, young minds in particular. But why is apologizing so difficult? What’s so hard about “stepping up” instead of “stepping down” as Hart has chosen to do? I’ve tried to put myself in his shoes and must say, that beating my son in the head with a mangled Barbie doll would not be the way I’d address per-

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ceived gay-like actions exhibited by my male offspring. But Hart is not alone in having a more conservative, short-minded perspective about being Black and gay in America. In a recent standup comedy routine, D.L. Hughley, whom I’ve met, interviewed and spent time with personally, shared his opinion. He said, after learning that his favorite nephew had come out to the family, that he finally sat down with him, asking why he’d opted not to share the news with Uncle D.L. The young man said he feared being rejected. Imagine that! Hughley expressed his love for the young man, he says, and guaranteed his continued support for him. But then, he added this disclaimer: I’m just glad he’s not my son!” Wow! That slap in the face came out of nowhere – for me anyway. I don’t think his nephew went away from their loving chat with a smile and a sense of satisfaction. I’m sure he felt a lot of pain and disappointment. Then, there’s the news about this year’s Heisman Trophy winner, quarterback Kyler Murray, 21, whose handful of anti-gay tweets he made when he was 14 and 15 have recently come to light. The University of Oklahoma standout has since posted a simple apology. And as he was just a juvenile back then, I’m willing to accept his brief “my bad” and move along. However, in the case of Hughley and Hart, I’m still not looking toward making either of them my role models of the year. Murray, while only 21, realized that he has much greater power because of his Heisman win – and he therefore acted with greater responsibility. Hart did not. Neither did Hughley. In a time when young Black

boys and girls are committing suicide, being tossed onto the streets and even abused or killed because of being gay, the words we say to those who we allegedly love and the actions we take speak volumes. In fact, our words and actions can be the tipping point for some who already feel alone, afraid and confused. Black folk are much more conservative than some may realize. We may tend to lean toward the Democratic Party, but we are not a monolithic people. For some Blacks, being gay is not an option – it’s not acceptable – it’s not cool. It’s anathema to being a Black man. (Interestingly enough, more Blacks, from my limited view, have fewer objections to a woman coming out than a man – but that’s another conversation). And I get it! It’s already hard enough to make one’s way in this land of America First as a Black brother – much less as a gay, Black brother. Why add even more problems to one’s already problem-plagued life? Is it true that no one would wish for their child to be gay? And do such wishes that we cannot make come true, if indeed they are already fact and reality, extend to race and gender? Like, no one would want their child to be a female in a male-dominated world? Or, no one would want their child to be Black in a white-dominated world? We are who we are, we love who we love, and we look like we look. We can’t change that. Love is supposed to be unconditional – at least true love, agape love. But then, you can always be like Kevin or D.L. and love … but only with conditions. That’s why they are not my role models. Not today and not tomorrow. WI

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A typical late-afternoon scenario unfolds at a D.C. day care center as parents arrive to pick up their children. But there is a difference for the parents at Bright Beginnings, an organization that helps families who are homeless or underemployed with work development and child care for infants and toddlers. After noticing how many fathers were coming to pick up their children, the organization began in September its Bridging the Gap program, a 12-week workshop series for fathers that aims to add another layer of support in keeping parents and children on the right track One such set of parents, Ward 8 residents Dontike and Renikia Miller, live in the Woodland community and have two children currently in the Bright Beginnings day care program, with one or both usually coming to pick up their afterwards. The couple, who have a blended family with eight children, both have an individual history with the organization, before they met on a Metro bus 10 years ago and eventually married. Dontike’s 9- and 11-year-old daughters were in the day care program, and from the beginning, he was a strong advocate for the organization’s father-based programs. He saw many fathers like himself coming to pick up their children from day care. “You know when you see a father and when you see a sperm donor,” he said. “[Bright Beginnings] knew I was a father.” When his children were part of the day care program, Dontike observed them in the classroom, went on class trips and talked to the staff. He was an engaged parent, but there were no specific activities for fathers like those for mothers. “I grew up without my father,” said Dontike, who spoke of how his mother was a crack addict. “I don’t want my kids to grow up with that same neglect and emptiness that I felt.” Before Renikia met Dontike, she and her four children also frequented Bright Beginnings. After becoming homeless when she left her abusive first marriage, she struggled to find employment

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and to care for her children, but credits the organization with assistance to find proper testing and programs for two of her children. Bright Beginnings scheduled an assessment for Renikia’s autistic son, who was non-verbal at age 4 and had been passed over for testing. For her daughter, now 14, the organization scheduled an early evaluation, which led to a diagnosis of emotional challenges and enabled treatment to begin. After their fateful bus meeting, the couple dated for a while. They had a child together, broke up and reunited six years later. During the time apart, Renikia and her children moved to Texas where her mother lived. She got a job, moved into a corporate training program and became a homeowner. Renikia began dating but ended up in another abusive relationship. Upon returning to D.C., she reconnected with Dontike and saw how he had grown and was looking out for their children. They reconciled and married three years ago. Dontike marveled over what he has learned in the first half of the 12-week program, particularly in dispelling the notion that

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caring for children is a woman’s job. “They showed me that it is OK to be in your child’s life,” he said. “It’s not just the mother who can change a diaper. I can change a diaper and take my children to a doctor appointment without their mother.” Dontike said he has a better understanding about how his behaviors and way of speaking were formed. He had a breakthrough during one of the early sessions when he realized his way of talking was modeling what he was exposed to while growing up. “I’ve said that I have a problem with speaking because I heard blunt, profane language growing up,” he said. “It grew inside of me. I might not always use my full vocabulary. I have to watch how I talk around my kids, so that cycle does not continue.” He went on to recall what some of his male friends outside of Bright Beginnings have said when they see him with his children. “’Oh, you got your kids, haha,’” Dontike said is the typical ridicule he receives from his buddies, to which he responds, “No, I’m bonding with my child. How about you?” WI

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With the backing of the Washington Teachers’ Union and residents concerned about the vitality of District public schools, Frazier O’Leary rose above three candidates, including one his council member supported, to grab the Ward 4 State Board of Education (SBOE) seat during a recent special election. In the weeks before the start of his two-year term, O’Leary has pivoted his attention to the DC School Report Card, which includes data about each District public school accompanied by a 1-to-5 STAR rating of school performance. The Office of the State Superintendent of Education released the document less than a week ago. “There should be something in the evaluation about school climate, such as how parents, teachers, and administrators feel about the schools,” said O’Leary, a recently retired educator who taught at Cardozo Education Campus in Northwest

for decades. O’Leary suggested that the DC School Report Card include more impactful factors in a student’s academic performance, adding that test scores don’t clearly indicate a child’s chances of future success or teacher competency. “At Cardozo, where I taught for 40 years, we had a school that worked but the test scores didn’t show that,” he said. “I don’t think the PARCC test is any kind of evaluative tool, especially for students with obstacles in their lives.” In the Dec. 4 special election, with less than 10 percent of registered voters in Ward 4 reporting to the ballot box, O’Leary won a seat previously held by Lannette Woodruff with 46 percent of the vote compared to Rhonda Henderson’s 38 percent. In the months leading up to the election, O’Leary touted mentorship of new teachers, decrease of mayoral control over schools, and greater accountability for public charter schools as key campaign tenets. Henderson received endorsements from Woodruff, who resigned

in late July, pro-charter school PAC Democrats for Education Reform, and Ward 4 D.C. Council member Brandon Todd (D), who endorsed her and provided resources to no avail. In a brief statement to The Informer, Todd said he looked forward to working with O’Leary to ensure that Ward 4 schools reach their fullest potential. Since the election, both have appeared and spoken to one another at two community events, O’Leary said. Ward 4 has more than a dozen schools, including Roosevelt High School and Shepherd Elementary School, both reeling from scandals involving a principal’s insensitivity to sexual assault claims and a music instructor’s rape charge, respectively. At a candidate’s forum at Kingsbury Center in November, residents raised concerns about the STAR rating system, expansion of dual-language programs, and charter school transparency. O’Leary stressed his desire to work with his SBOE colleagues, some of whom support public schools, and

5 Retired educator Frazier O’Leary won the Ward 4 State Board of Education special election on Dec. 4. /Courtesy photo

impart gems of wisdom to improve public education in the District. “Winning the election against the council member’s candidate with all the resources they had sent me a message that people are really concerned about the direction of public education and want change,” he said. “With the two elections, there are more public school supporters

on the State Board of Education, but it’s not a battle between the two systems. “It’s a philosophical battle,” O’Leary said. “I was vocal about the mayor not being in charge, putting a cap on charter schools and giving the State Board of Education more of a say in education.” WI

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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY Thornton Back at Helm of County’s School Board By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill Alvin Thornton, an education expert in Maryland who 16 years ago successfully authored a formula to ensure equitable funding for all children, will return to lead the Prince George’s County school board for a fourth time. County Executive Angela Alsobrooks announced Thornton’s appointment Wednesday, Dec. 5 at the Wayne K. Curry Administration Building in Largo. During the ceremony, Thornton told a short story of how his grandson influenced him to rejoin the board he led as chair three times in the 1990s. “He said, ‘Pa Pa, we need you to help.’ That was it,” said Thornton, whose two daughters graduated

from Central High School in Capitol Heights. “I’m now very pleased to engage [in public service] again … at the level in making sure all of our children have adequate and equitable access to resources that they need.” Thornton, 70, will join four new members to the 14-member board: Joshua Thomas, Pamela Boozer-Strother, Belinda Queen and Paul Monteiro, who Alsobrooks appointed last month to serve as an at-large member. “I am more hopeful than ever before,” board member Edward Burroughs III said to Thornton during the press conference. “Dr. Thornton will bring much needed urgency and focus that we haven’t had for quite some time. We consider you our coach, our captain and we’re ready to roll up our sleeves to get to work.” Thornton arrives on the heels

5 Alvin Thornton speaks after Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (right) announced Thornton as the new chair of the county’s school board during a Dec. 5 press conference in Largo /Photo by William J. Ford

of the maligned tenures of former schools CEO Kevin Maxwell and former school board chairman Segun Eubanks, who announced last month he planned to resign. In the past two years, the school system encountered several high-profile hurdles, including accusations of child abuse, neglect and other offenses by teachers and staff. The state Department of Education also commissioned an audit that uncovered a grade-fixing scandal, inflated graduation rates and excessive absenteeism. Burroughs and two other board

Iannucci to Lead Prince George’s EDC

5 David Iannucci, president and CEO of the Prince George’s County Economic Development Corp. /Photo Courtesy of EDC

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By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill A former economic development expert under the Baker administration will remain in Prince George’s County. David Iannucci, who former County Executive Rushern L. Baker III credited for his help to boost business and residential projects in Prince George’s, will serve as president and CEO of the Economic Development Corp., a quasi-governmental agency that works to expand, retain and relocate businesses to the county. The EDC announced Friday the board’s selection of Iannucci, who’s worked on various projects for eight years in Baltimore County and several years before that in state government. “You have a chance to physically see the results of a team effort to successfully help a county business grow [and] help them expand,” Iannucci, who served as a senior

economic development adviser for Baker since 2011, said in an interview Monday at his new office in Largo. “There’s a certain physical manifestation that we get to see as kind of the monuments to success in economic development.” Iannucci will replace Jim Coleman, a college friend of Baker’s who became known as one of the biggest cheerleaders for Baker and the county’s business structure at public events. Although Iannucci presents a more laid-back style and straightforward acumen, he helped research, organize and lead the county on several major projects. Iannucci, who received a law degree in 1979 from the University of Maryland in College Park, said he had to put on his “lawyer hat” during negotiations for a state-of-the-art hospital currently under construction in Largo. Iannucci served as project manager for an Amazon proposal to entice the online retail giant to build an additional headquarters in Prince George’s. He also

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members presented documentation accusing Maxwell of giving unauthorized pay increases to certain staffers. This summer, Burroughs accused Eubanks of threatening him behind closed doors after a meeting. The case was closed, but it showed a lack of cohesiveness among the entire board. Now, with interim schools CEO Monica Goldson, who took the reins this summer, and Thornton on board, optimism and confidence has spread throughout the county. “[Thornton] brings a wealth of credibility to the position,” said helped institute and oversee the $50 million economic incentive fund managed by the EDC and FSC First that leveraged about $1 billion and affected slightly more than 12,000 jobs (7,009 created and 5,138 retained). “I am very excited that David has agreed to take on this critical role and I applaud the [EDC] board for selection a person with his extensive knowledge and experience,” Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks said in a statement. “His proven track record in economic development and the state and local levels will be a tremendous asset to our team and our citizens.” Though he graduated from a Tokyo high school while his father served in the Air Force, Iannucci credits growing up in Oxon Hill with his appreciation for the county. He immediately returned to Prince George’s after high school and received his bachelor’s degree in government with a minor in economics from the University of Maryland in 1974. He will assist Alsobrooks’ vision on several initiatives such as

County Councilwoman Deni Taveras (D-District 2) of Adelphi. “I think just his presence demands respectI am really excited to see what the future holds for PGCPS.”

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Besides Thornton’s calm demeanor, leadership and passion for children he affectionately calls “our babies,” supporters say one of his main attributes is his experience regarding state education. Nearly 20 years ago, Thornton

THORNTON Page 25 eliminating food deserts — areas without a grocery store or a business that sells fresh produce — in underserved communities. For instance, a Safeway supermarket closed two years ago in Seat Pleasant on Central Avenue, and no major food retailer operates a business on a roughly fourmile stretch on that road between Interstate 495 in Capitol Heights and the District’s border. Discount grocery chain Lidl opened its first Maryland store in Bowie in September. Iannucci wants to encourage the business to open another location inside the beltway. Another goal will be to continue to boost the economic incentive fund, which the county didn’t have until Iannucci joined the Baker administration. “It is my hope the county carries it forward and it becomes institutionalized as a tool that Prince George’s County can use effectively,” he said. “I think from a marketing standpoint, it’s dynamic. Mr. Baker embraced it and I hope Ms. Alsobrooks will embrace it as well.” WI

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Prince George’s Schools Ace State of Maryland Report Card By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill Dozens of institutions in the Prince George’s County Public Schools system received high marks on the first Maryland report card that assessed schools statewide from a star system. Based on a star ranking from one to five, nearly half of the school in Prince George’s received four or five stars. The school system posted on its website more than 80 percent of the schools received no less than a three-star ranking. The Academy of Health Sciences at Prince George’s Community College in Largo received one of the five-star ratings. The sevenyear-old school with nearly 500 students focuses on health studies where students can receive a high school diploma and associate degree. “This achievement is the culmination of years of an incredible partnership,” AHS principal Kathy Richard Andrews said in a statement Friday, Dec. 7. “It reflects the dedication and hard work of our superb faculty and staff, and most importantly, the commitment of our amazing students and their families to ac-

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Destini Brown of Gwynn Park High School won first place in the 5th annual Congressional App Challenge hosted by Rep. Steny Hoyer. Her “How Are You Feeling?” mobile app is designed to help autistic children communicate their emotions. Gwynn Park student Austin Wilson won third place with his app “Slithery Learning,” designed to help students’ study and learning. “I applaud each student who participated in this year’s Con-

ademic excellence.” Nine schools in the county received five stars such as Glenarden Woods Elementary in Glenarden. According to the talented and gifted school’s report card, it received two perfect scores of 100 percent for its credit and access for a “well-rounded curriculum.” It received a 93 percent for students not chronically absent. “I am proud of Prince George’s County Public Schools’ continued progress,” interim CEO Monica Goldson said in a statement. “Every student deserves a five-star school and we will do what it takes to help every school get there.” Several schools posted their excitement about the state’s 2018 report card on social media. “Our Maryland report card score. Going for that final star next year,” according to a Twitter post Thursday, Dec. 6 by Imagine Foundations at Leeland, a public charter school in Upper Marlboro. The school stood out among 75 that received a four-star rating. On the opposite end, some schools with a two-star ranking received low marks in attendance and proficiency in math and English Language Arts based on test scores from the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for Col-

lege and Careers (PARCC) assessment. The state rolled out the system after two years of planning to present more transparency and accountability based on several factors such as graduation rates, proficiency among English language learners and test scores. In addition, the state Department of Education organized this star structure to comply with the federal Every Student Succeeds Act with varying assessments in elementary, middle and high school. The state will release annual rankings that will focus on social studies and a student survey on school climate. Cheryl Bost, president of Maryland State Education Association, said in an interview the star-system ‘is very simplistic” and relies on data from the PARCC test that will be replaced next school year with another state assessment. “As a classroom teacher, I know that ratings don’t turn around our schools. It’s educators and parents and the community that does,” said Bost, who became leader of state’s teachers’ union this year. “We don’t want the emphasis on the stars. The true emphasis should be the data beneath in what is happening in each of the

5 Prince George’s County Public Schools received high marks on the state of Maryland’s newest report card. /Photo by William J. Ford

local schools.” The star system essentially breaks down this way: schools receive five stars with at least 75 percent of total points earned, four stars between 60 percent to 74 percent, three stars between 45 percent to 59 percent, at least 30 percent for two stars, and one star

for less than 1 percent. The majority of the 1,400 public schools received rankings in the middle. However, the site (reportcard. msde.maryland.gov) doesn’t provide details on some specialty schools such as Margaret Brent

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gressional App Challenge,” Hoyer said. “There were many outstanding submissions, and I appreciate the hard work and dedication that went into each app.” The Congressional App Challenge was established by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2013 as a nationwide event which invites middle and high school students from all participating congressional districts to compete as individuals or groups up to four.

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Suitland High School scholar-athlete and third-year Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps student Destiny Brevard has been named as a Scholar of the Week. Destiny has a plan for the future that honors her family and country while also blazing her own path. “My dad’s side of the family is all military,” she said. “My grandfather was a big influence on our family and I want to follow the tradition.”

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5 The Congressional App Challenge was established in 2013 by the U.S. House of Representatives. /PGCPS photo

A multi-sport athlete, throughout high school Destiny has participated in track, basketball, softball, cross country, dance and flag football. Her involvement in athletics led to several sports injuries, but she says the experiences actually inspired her career choice; she wants to study health sciences or sports medicine in college to become a physical therapist.

In addition to JROTC, Destiny is a member of the Suitland High School National Honor Society and participates in recycling, drill team and softball. In the community she volunteers through food drives, serving the homeless and creating care packages for military. And with all of this, she finished her first quarter of senior year with a 3.9 GPA. Although Destiny has been ac-

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BUSINESS Avoiding Holiday Decorations Disasters at the Workplace By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer @StacyBrownMedia The holiday workplace party season has commenced and office workers are decking the halls, putting up lights, cards, trees and other ornaments in reception areas, work stations and other places to make for a jolly welcome. However, experts have warned employers, “Don’t create a situa-

tion where you’ll have a merry little lawsuit on your hands.” “The biggest hazards around the workplace during the holidays – besides the wild parties – are electrical and trip hazards,” said D.J. Hartwig of General Health & Safety Services Corp., an internationally recognized professional service organization that provides safety and industrial hygiene consulting, training, program planning and implementation and

5 Many offices undergo overkill with holiday decorations. /Courtesy of imged.me

expert witness testimony. “If the employees survive putting up the decorations while standing on chairs, desks and other unsuitable objects, I see an increase in trips over extension cords placed across walkways or decorations too close to walkways,” Hartwig said. “Another common hazard is fire, especially in offices, retail stores

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and restaurants from over-loading electrical circuits and using power strips and extension cords that are not rated for the devices that are plugged in. And finally, the hazard of fire due to combustible material placed too close to holiday lights.” There are about 200 decorating-related injuries each day during the busy holiday season, said Ann Marie Buerkle, the Acting Chair of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in Rockville, Maryland. “Make safety a part of your family’s holiday decorating this year. Keep your Christmas tree watered, check holiday lights before you put them on the tree and use extra caution with candles,” Buerkle said in a release. CPSC estimates that from 2013 to 2015, there was an annual average of about 100 Christmas tree fires, resulting in 10 deaths, 10 injuries and $12 million in property loss per year. According to CPSC data, there were 18,400 injuries associated with holiday decorating seen in emergency departments nationwide from November 2016 through January 2017. The most frequent of these incidents involved falls (38 percent), lacerations (14 percent) and strains or sprains (18 percent). There were two deaths involving falls from a ladder. David Jewell, also of the General Health & Safety Services Corp., said there are ways employers can decrease the chance of accidents and avert disaster. “They can decrease the electrical overload some by using LED lights,” Jewell said. “They also do not generate the heat that the old style bulbs do or break as easily reducing hazards.” Lee Marchessault, president of

Workplace Safety Solutions Inc., said it’s imperative that when putting a tree in the office to be sure to use low voltage decorative lights to avoid excessive heat that may cause a fire, especially with real trees that dry out over time. “Avoid placing trees near heat sources and provide water for trees regularly. If the tree becomes dry and starts to drop foliage, cease using lights,” said Marchessault, whose consultant firm has a mission to reduce accidents and injuries to employees through education, training and by increasing safety awareness. Employers should always turn off indoor decorative lights that are inside before the last person leaves the office for the day, Marchessault said. When placing decorations that take up floor space, everyone should be careful not to block exit routes or access to fire extinguishers, electrical pane Other tips from Marchessault include: • Don’t cover exit signs or emergency lighting with decorations. • Don’t hang garland or other decorations from sprinklers. • Don’t stand on chairs to place decorations. Always use a proper sized ladder. • When using a step ladder to place the star or install the garland, be sure it is fully open, someone is holding for you and you don’t step on the top to steps. • Use your legs to lift boxes of decorations rather than your back. For larger or heavy boxes use 2 people. • When set up decorations outside use caution if the ground is snow-covered. Walk with short, sure steps and wear appropriate footwear. And, he said, “Avoid alcohol at company holiday parties.” WI

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PROVIDENCE from Page 1 closure has been delayed at least until April 30. They said the Ascension-owned hospital will continue to provide emergency services and 10 to 15 inpatient beds. “I am ecstatic about this decision to delay the closing of Providence,” said Ward 7 Councilman Vincent Gray. “And I am deeply appreciative for the support of my Council colleagues to adopt emergency legislation to clarify the law that clearly indicates the Department of Health through its State Health Planning and Development Agency (SHPDA) has the authority to approve or disapprove the closure of a health service or healthcare facility.” Using that clarification of its authority, the agency conducted a hearing on the proposed closure on Nov. 16. And while a final ruling has not been rendered, Providence clearly has heeded the council’s action and taken seriously the agency’s authority to stop a closure, Gray said in a statement. Ward 5 Council member Kenyan McDuffie also applauded the decision by Providence to remain open. “I thank the DCHA as well as the D.C. Department of Health and State Health Planning and Development Agency for their work on this effort,” McDuffie said in a news release. “I also want to thank everyone who fought to prevent the hasty December closure and in favor of a transition that prioritizes the health care needs of District residents, including National Nurses United, Metropolitan District 1199 DC, Medical Society of the District of Columbia, community members, Council member Vincent Gray and my Council colleagues.” In October, McDuffie filed the Clarification of Hospital Closure Procedure Emergency Amendment Act of 2018 to provide clarity to the agency of their role when a hospital in the District seeks to close. Gray co-introduced the measure and urged Mayor Muriel Bowser to immediately sign the legislation. He also encouraged the executive branch to quickly use its statutory authority to keep Providence open. “I chaired a hearing on Oct. 10 in which the Department of Health asserted that it did not believe it had the authority to

BUSINESS deny a notice of closure, even though my reading of the statute clearly points to the Department of Health having the authority to approve or disapprove a notice of closure,” Gray said. “What appear[ed] to be confusing the Department of Health is that language later in the statute requests that they assist in the patient transition process, which does not, to me, in any way negate the Department of Health’s authority to approve or disapprove the closure request.” Although the council does not have the legal authority to change the Certificate of Need process, there was an urgent need to clarify the apparent ambiguity in the law, so that the Department of Health will use its existing powers to approve or disapprove the notice of closure, Gray said. “This legislation also clarifies that assisting with the patient transition process does not preclude the Department from exercising its statutory authority to determine whether Providence should be allowed to close.” Still, Gray and McDuffie — along with others — said what the announcement to delay closing means for the long-term remains unclear. “While this delay is positive news, the future of the hospital remains precarious,” McDuffie said. “As we await further details, it is imperative that Ascension better communicate with workers, the public, government officials and all other relevant stakeholders.” Gray said he’ll continue to work with his council colleagues to further delay the closing of Providence until at least December 31, 2021, which is the goal for the opening of a newly constructed hospital on the East End of the city. “Thousands of Providence patients live in Wards 7 and 8 and need to have accessible services until new alternatives are available,” Gray said. “In one of his most famous quotes, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, ‘Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane.’ Providence needs to embrace Dr. King’s profound statement as its operating philosophy and ensure that a commitment to just and respected care is reflective in all of its con-

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NATIONAL D.C. AG Sues Evolve Companies for Housing Bias By James Wright WI Contributing Writer The District of Columbia attorney general has filed a lawsuit against Evolve, LLC and Evolve Property Management, LLC for illegal housing discrimination and violating consumer protection laws. Racine filed the action on Nov. 29 in D.C. Superior Court. In its complaint, the

Office of the Attorney General (OAG) alleged that renters who received federal housing assistance didn’t have the chance to view Evolve’s properties because of their status. The lawsuit seeks an injunction against the companies to stop the discriminatory business practices as well as restitution and penalties for violating District laws against housing discrimination.

“Many District of Columbia residents receive subsidies, including housing vouchers, to assist them in meeting the high cost of living in our city,” Racine said in a statement. “It is illegal to deny housing opportunities to District residents who use subsidies or vouchers to pay for their rent. [The] lawsuit is a warning to entities that deny housing on the basis of source of income is discriminatory, illegal and will not be tolerated.” Many District residents are recipient of “Section 8” vouchers that help them secure housing on the private market at market rates and expands their choices beyond public housing projects. The OAG, in the lawsuit, said that when a prospective renter contacted the Evolve companies online, it become apparent that housing vouchers holders received discouragement from the companies to proceed in the application process. Several attempts to contact Evolve by telephone and through its website for comment were unsuccessful. WI

ALL WASHINGTON GAS CUSTOMERS IN THE DISTRICT WILL RECEIVE A ONE-TIME CREDIT FOR GAS DISTRIBUTION SERVICE. THE CREDIT WILL APPEAR ON YOUR WASHINGTON GAS BILL IN DECEMBER. Your utility regulator, the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia recently took action to require Washington Gas to pass on to customers $5.2 million in additional savings that the company has realized as a result of the Federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. This is the second time that the Commission has required Washington Gas to pass on savings from the Tax Cuts Act to customers. Customers will receive a credit of varying amounts, depending on their usage. To lear n about this one-time credit, contact the DCPSC's Office of Consumer Services at 202-626-5120.

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COACH from Page 1 during Monday’s press conference, where he credited former University of Virginia coach Al Grow and former Howard University and South Carolina State coach Willie Jeffries for grooming him into what he has become. Prince, a native of Kansas, also talked about how his mother was a domestic and how his father served in the Army. “My mother would say, ‘Son, if you are going to play, then play to win,” he said. He went onto Dodge City Community College before transferred to Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, where he graduated in 1992. Prince has worked as a offensive line coach at Alabama A&M, South Carolina State and James Madison universities. In 2006, he became the head coach at Kansas State, where he led his team to the Texas Bowl and became the third-youngest coach in NCAA Division I-A and the first African-American coach in the school’s history. Prince said while he has worked at many great institutions, including Cornel, Rutgers, Virginia and Michigan, he is “humbled” to come to Howard because it leads the country in terms of academics and graduates in many field. “If you don’t have a solid academic footing and you don’t have that to sell to parents in their homes, you are not selling much of substance,” he said. As Prince talked, there were several rows of Howard players and coaches listening to his every word, including quarterback Cay-

lin Newton, the brother of NFL superstar Cam Newton and the 2018 Black College Football Player of the Year. “I am extremely excited,” Newton said. “I understand the business of football, the business of college athletics. My first two years, I was under Coach Mike London, [and] he was a greater leader for us, but to see Coach Prince, a guy like him to come in and not miss a beat, I am extremely excited. He is an offensive-minded guy and I’m ready to see what he has for me as a leader on the team as a quarterback.” Howard athletic director Kerry Davis said he feels like Prince will be a good fit. “He understands the rigors of that Howard has as an academic institution but he also comes with the desire, discipline and passion to win and that is why I came here,” Davis said. “I didn’t come here [just] because I wanted to work with young Black people like myself, I came here because I thought Howard was a diamond in the rough who like other academic institutions could excel in athletics.” While some people look at the hiring of a new head coach at Howard in terms of recruiting, Newton said he has been telling recruits and former players that at the end of the day, a coach doesn’t play the game, they do. “You never see a coach step out on the field and make a touchdown — all we do is do what we are told,” Newton said. “The coaches design the players and put us in position to make a play but at the end of the day we will have the friendships years after we graduate.” WI

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During a hearing last month, D.C. Superior Court Judge John M. Campbell indicated that he will side with American Civil Liberties Union of the District of Columbia (ACLU-DC), Black Lives Matter DC and Stop Police Terror Project DC in mandating that city police officers collect specific data about stops made while on duty, as outlined in the Neighborhood Engagement Achieves Results (NEAR) Act. While Campbell’s statement signals victory for the plaintiffs in an ongoing lawsuit against Mayor Muriel Bowser (D), Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Chief Peter Newsham and Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice Kevin Donahue, it ultimately raises the question of whether officers will have to use a system in the midst of a revamp or a detail-rich form presented by ACLU-DC lawyers. “One of the reasons we proposed the form is because it breaks down the data in each required category and requires the officer to complete a response of some kind, whether it’s to record data or mark that something is unknown or doesn’t apply,” Scott Michelman, ACLU-DC’s lead attorney, said of a document inquiring about race and ethnicity, and reason for and duration of the stop — the details of which would also be captured by body cameras in audio recordings. In May, ACLU-DC, Black Lives Matter DC and Stop Police Terror Project DC filed its lawsuit against Bowser, Newsham and Donahue shortly after a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request revealed that the stop-and-frisk data MPD possessed didn’t have the level of detail required by the NEAR Act.

The Bowser administration’s assertion that the NEAR Act had been fully implemented in a January report prompted questions of whether D.C. governments used the $150,000 allocated toward that endeavor. Months later, during a budget oversight hearing, D.C. Council members learned that had not been the case. Newsham said MPD’s data collection system needed an overhaul in order to comply with the NEAR Act, a process that would be completed by next summer. Michelman said that timeline would further impede attempts to hold police officers accountable. “MPD wants to collect lots of pieces of information in a narrative the officer will produce,” he said. “You have a blank page of paper and tell the officer to put it all in this box. It’s easier for them to not remember certain categories and it’s easy for supervisors to miss that data is missing.” The NEAR Act, unanimously passed by the D.C. Council in 2016, culminated in a series of conversations about resident safety and officer abuse of power. It aims to stem punitive responses to crime through the establishment of community-led violence prevention efforts. The provision at the center of the lawsuit requires the collection and aggregation of data on every police stop that proponents said will maintain transparency about racial bias in stopand-frisk. In a statement immediately following the Nov. 16 hearing, Donahue cited the availability of online demographic information about police stops going back to 2010. He reiterated plans to upgrade MPD’s data collection system, saying that body camera Washington Informer

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As D.C.’s Pan-African community gears up for a bevy of Kwanzaa events later this month, fostering cooperation and accountability, as expressed in this year’s theme, has become the mission, especially for local groups on the cusp of generational shifts and leadership changes. But some key organizers, including Imamu Kuumba, said the daily practice of the Nguzo Saba, also known as the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa, in the New Year and beyond will ensure the continuity of grassroots efforts to change the conditions affecting Black people in the District, nationally, and across the globe. “The work after Kwanzaa is the real work that’s needed in our community,” said Kuumba, a founding member of the District’s Kwanzaa Planning Committee, an entity that has coordinated and publicized local Kwanzaa events for more than 40 years, most recently in the form of its annual Kwanzaa Calendar & Resource Guide. The calendar and resource guide, chock full of images of local Pan-African community figures and information about Kwanzaa, lists dozens of community gatherings that will take place between December 26, the first day of Kwanzaa, and January 1. During that week, Black people of various ages and organizational affiliations will more than likely assess how well they individually, and as a community, have lived up to the principles of Umoja (unity), Kujichagulia (self-determination), Ujima (collective work and responsibility), Ujamaa (cooperative economics), Nia (purpose), Kuumba (creativity), and Imani (faith). “We haven’t had the type of unity in the last four or five years we had hoped for,” Kuumba said. He and other members of the Leadership Council for Pan-African Nationalism (LCPAN), a coalition of more than a dozen D.C.-based Pan-African organizations, have met weekly at Umoja House in Northeast to discuss community affairs and point out areas of improvement. “A lot of organizations are doing serious internal work among themselves but the unity we have would be better for all organizations and

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5 Members of the Leadership Council on Pan-African Nationalism (LCPAN) earlier this year. /Photo courtesy of Oforiwa Sankofa

the overall community. We’re attempting to build a stronger and more viable community,” Kuumba said. In the weeks preceding Kwanzaa, Ujamaa School and Wilson Baker Homeschool Collective will host Pre-Kwanzaa celebrations in Northwest and Prince George’s County, respectively. The Kwanzaa opening ceremony on the evening of December 26 will take place at Northeastern Presbyterian Church in Northeast where LCPAN member organizations will touch on past work and announce what’s to come in 2019. During events later that week, members of Woodson Banneker Jackson Bey Division 330 of the Universal Negro Improvement Association, the D.C. Chapter of the National Black United Front, APPEAL, Inc., Ausar Auset Society, and other local groups will arrange Kwanzaa symbols and decorations -- including the candle holder known as the kinara and seven candles representing the Kwanzaa principles -- in a red, black, and green color scheme similar to the Pan-African flag. On the last day of Kwanzaa, the DC Pan-Afrikan Council of Elders will present the African Consciousness Award to Bernida Thompson, founder of Roots Activity Learning Center in Northwest, and younger members of the community during its annual Community Kwanzaa Imani Celebration at Plymouth Congregational Church in Northeast. “The generations are turning hands,” Kelechi Egwim, a 20-year member of the Kwanzaa Planning Committee. “We’re roughly 50 years from the height of the Black Power Movement so people from that era are in their early 70s. We’re in a period where we see young

people taking the mantle. I also see more people connecting to the continent in significant, practical ways. It’s reflected in the celebration.” Since the late 1970s, when LCPAN’s predecessor United Black Community coordinated the inaugural citywide Kwanzaa celebration, Black people in the District and in much of the Western Hemisphere have embraced Kwanzaa as a cultural holiday and opportunity to remain anchored in the First Fruit traditions that have existed long before Maulana Karenga and US Organization founded and first celebrated the holiday in 1966. The pandemonium unfolding in these festivities, including vendors selling African-centered wares and art pieces, and the sounds of drummers, dancers, and spoken word artists, has become characteristic of quintessential Kwanzaa events, as they stimulate the senses of people experiencing mental and cultural repatriation. Egwim noted that those elements further unite participants and reinforce the need for collective improvement in all aspects of the Nguzo Saba. “Imagine if Black people lived by the tenants of unity, self-determination, cooperative work and responsibility, economics, creativity, and faith in the context of community,” he said. “Faith is not about your faith in God, but that the work we’re doing will be successful. Kuumba is about us using our mental capacity to come up with creative solutions to our problems to benefit collectively. Imagine our direction if we can embed these principles in our people in a celebrative, festive way consistent with the African traditions of the First Fruits that bring us back home to Africa,” Egwim added. WI

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December Greetings From DC Office on Aging Laura Newland DC Office on Aging Executive Director I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! The holiday season is officially in full swing and here at the Office on Aging, we’ve been hard at work planning the biggest event of the year—the Mayor’s 20th Annual Senior Holiday Celebration! I hope you’ll join us on December 12th at the D.C. Armory for a day of fun, food, and fellowship. This will be my third time celebrating with all of you at the Armory. Every year, I promise it will be the best one yet—and this year will be no different. Seniors from across the city remind me why it’s so important that we constantly strive for the absolute best when it comes to bringing our community together in celebration. Last September, when more than 160 of our neighbors were displaced by the devastating fire at the Arthur Capper Apartments, seniors from across the city reached out to offer support, clothing, entertainment, time, and anything they could afford to give. Today, as we continue to work with our residents, we still hear from all of you asking how to help. You have been there from the start, and you continue to be there. I’m proud to live in a city where our neighbors look out for one another. Washington, D.C. is a big city (soon to be a state!) with small town values—where our neighbors are neighborly and complete strangers will drop everything to lend a helping hand. At DCOA, we are privileged to serve a population who teach us

these values every day. So every year, we’re all looking for bigger and better ways to celebrate the community that you’ve built, and the Mayor wouldn’t have it any other way. From the moment you arrive, we’ll be ready to cheer you, entertain you, connect with you, break bread with you, and experience the joy of the season with you. As Mayor Bowser has said, the strength of our city rises and falls on its people. We know that government can’t create community—you create community. But we can support and join you in keeping our communities strong and vibrant. The Mayor’s Annual Senior Holiday Celebration brings all of us together, in celebration of all that you’ve done, and all that you continue to do for this city. So reach out today to get your ticket to the best event of the year by calling 202-535-1372 or emailing dcoa.communications@dc.gov. Whether it’s your only holiday party, or one of many, we want you to know that this for you. I can’t wait to see you on December 12th!

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DCOA Ambassadors Since 2012 we have been holding training sessions to make ordinary residents more familiar with the services the DC Office on Aging provides for DC’s older adults, adults with disabilities and their caregivers. Community partners present during the trainings to help tell the story of the direct services that are available to DC residents. DCOA Ambassadors use this knowledge gained through the training to connect others with services they may be able to benefit from or services that can assist them in their daily life. Residents receive the help they need and DCOA is connected to more residents in need of services. Many ambassadors enjoy helping others and they are able to stay connected. Cedric Burgess a great ambassador, who calls frequently to stock up on materials to share with others and is always interested in volunteering says, “I love to help others and stay informed, as a DCOA Ambassador I feel I am doing my part.” He adds, other volunteers inspire me to volunteer where I am needed.” If you are interested in doing your part, call the Ambassador Registrar Sadia Ferguson and sign up for the next training on January 17, 10 am - 12 pm at sadia.ferguson@dc.gov or 202-727-0374. If you are interested in having a group training session for ambassadors let us know that as well. We hope to see you soon at an upcoming training or workshop.

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HEALTH Blacks, Minorities Encouraged to Apply for UDC Gardener Program By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer @StacyBrownMedia The nation’s first African-American landscape architect, David A. Williston, got his start in 1896 at Cornell, one of the first universities to open its doors to Black men and women. But Williston didn’t exactly start a trend for African Americans in the field of gardening, however.

What a published report in 2005 noted still holds true today: “The labor force in the green industry is dominated by minorities, especially Hispanics. But for degreed horticulturists involved in the propagation and production of plants, the design and care of gardens and the supervision of crews, the landscape is still overwhelmingly White.” It’s a dilemma that the University of the District of Columbia has continued to do its part in solving.

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The College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES), of the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), again will offer the D.C. Master Gardener Program, encouraging African Americans and other minorities to participate. “We have students from every

single ward and I will tell you right now that one-third to one-quarter are African American,” said Sandy Farber Bandier, UDC’s Master Gardener program coordinator. “We have it opened to everyone and it’s funded by the USDA, so we have to reach out to everybody.” The program’s mission is to train and educate participants on effective and sustainable horticultural practices, landscape problem solving, and vegetable and ornamental growing, on a small and large scale. Participants must complete the online Master Gardener Program Application by Dec. 21. Currently, there are 45 spaces in each cohort that will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, Bandier said. Applicants will receive a notice within two business days of their application status. Two weeks before the first class, participants must attend one of the mandatory orientations. Curriculum topics include botany, soils and fertilizers, hydroponics/aquaponics, landscape design, fruit and vegetable gardening and more. “Upon completion of all coursework and 50 hours as a volunteer intern, each student will be issued a Master Gardener Certificate,” Ban-

dier said. The program is open to DC residents only and they’re not required to possess any previous gardening experience. Bandier said the city is staunchly behind the program. “Mayor Muriel Bowser gave the university money and the designation for the university is equity imperative,” Bandier said. “I’ve been here 17 and a half years we had a Master Gardener Program where I had a partnership with the Department of Parks and Recreation in DC and young men who had their GEDs were able to get the training and hands-on lectures and they got certified and then hired at DPR.” Mandatory orientation and training sessions will begin in January for the program and the winter program begins in February. “When people come to my class, you really don’t realize the different fields out there in horticulture and agriculture,” Bandier said. “It could lead to a lot of great things.” For more information about the program or to apply, go to www.udc.edu/causes/land-grant/ center-for-urban-agriculture-gardening-education/master-gardener-program. WI

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EDUCATION PROVIDENCE from Page 1 tinuing services.” Editor’s Note (as received Dec. 10): Providence to Continue Providing Emergency Services through April 30 Reflecting its continued commitment to the residents of the District of Columbia, Providence Health System will operate its Emergency Care Center with necessary support services through the current flu season. The Emergency Care Center will remain open through April 30, 2019 and supported by services needed for emergency care, including lab, diagnostic imaging, respiratory care, discharge planning, and other ancillary services and support. All other Providence services not necessary to support the Emergency Care Center will end as planned on December 14, 2018. Providence will continue to provide services at Carroll Manor as well as primary care and outpatient behavioral health related services. “This decision reflects our ongoing commitment to serving the needs of the community and was reached following conversations with our internal team, elected officials, the Department of Health, the DC Hospital Association and members of the community,” said Patricia A. Maryland, Dr.PH, executive vice president, Ascension, and president and CEO, Ascension Healthcare, the care delivery division of Ascension. “To support the provision of emergency care, we will continue to provide an appropriate level of supporting services, such as laboratory, imaging and inpatient beds through the end of April,” said Keith Vander Kolk, Providence Health System

president and CEO. “Providence and Ascension remain committed to the District and are pleased to be able to respond to the community need for this extended period,” Dr. Maryland said. “We continue to build a new vision for the future and look forward to partnering with key local leaders in collaboratively building those plans.” Providence Health System has been engaged in discussions with key local leaders, in addition to examining public and private data to thoughtfully understand and explore how it can best meet the evolving health needs of the District. As Providence embarks on this innovative approach to improve the health of the community, its focus will be inclusive of both health and services not traditionally considered part of healthcare but that have an impact on the health of individuals and communities. “Changing the focus to providing preventive health and wellness services in collaboration with the community marks a new phase in Providence’s commitment,” Dr. Maryland said. “We want to truly improve the health and well-being of all persons in the community by taking a greater and more active role in their overall healthcare.” “With that being the case, we will be transforming the services Providence provides with a focus on the specific needs of the community, including primary and behavioral health, senior living and health services, community outreach and engagement; and access to care,” Dr. Maryland said. “We will build on our longstanding history of servicing the District’s health needs by redeploying our resources, and we are committed to investing upwards of $30 million in the future of Providence.” WI

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By James Wright WI Contributing Writer There has been a buzz among Ward 8 that its branches of the District of Columbia Public Library are in line for cutbacks — particularly speculation that the Bellevue/ William O. Lockridge Branch in Southwest will be reduced to three full days a week and supplemented by a mobile library unit the rest of the week. “False,” said Richard ReyesGavilan, executive director of the D.C. Public Library system, who stressed that the Ward 8 branches won’t be marginalized in any way and will be expanded in the future. “Our goal is generally to get more people to using the library,” ReyesGavilan said, adding that the goal of the library system is to get more people reading and using technology there. The DCPL is the public library system for residents of the District. There are two other branches located in Ward 8 — Anacostia and Parklands-Turner in Southeast. In the most recent State of Adult Literacy Report, completed by the D.C. State Education Agency’s adult education and family literacy division, it showed that low literacy rates tend to be concentrated in neighborhoods east of the Anacostia River. The report showed that Ward 7 had the highest level of illiteracy in the city with 50.4 percent, while Ward 8 had the second-highest level at 48.9 percent. Additionally, Ward 8 has the highest poverty rate in the District at 36.8 percent, according to census data for 2016. Given these statistics, one could easily assume that the branches in Ward 8 are underutilized and largely

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ignored by city leaders. That’s not the case and Reyes-Gavilan uses the Bellevue/William O. Lockridge branch as an example. “We will have a star running space at the Bellevue branch that will help parents and caregivers sing to children to help them to read,” Reyes-Gavilan said. The program will provide interactive learning opportunities for children and families and use best practices from libraries across the country as a method of preparing young children to learn to read, according to DCPL staffers. The branch will be outfitted to enhance the design, flow, furnishings, equipment and collections to accommodate more interactive, directed and playful programs. In addition, the new learning space will be expected to draw families from the immediate Bellevue neighborhood to come to the branch to play and learn. “We have plans to expand this program to other branches in Wards 7 and 8 and possibly to other parts of the city,” Reyes-Gavilan said. While DCPL has specific plans for the Bellevue/William O. Lockridge branch, Reyes-Gavilan said the Anacostia branch has a lot on its plate already. “There are no specific plans for Anacostia,” he said. “This branch is very busy and has a high level of foot traffic. Many of our community partners use the Anacostia library f Reyes-Gavilan noted that the Anacostia branch is a “crucial anchor” in the D.C. Health Exchange’s efforts to sign people up for Obamacare, and that other organizations such as Capital Area Asset Builders use the branch because of its “great location.” The Parklands-Turner branch sits

in The Shops at Park Village retail center on Alabama Avenue SE. Reyes-Gavilan said there are plans to expand that branch. “We want to study for another location around that Congress Heights neighborhood,” he said. “It is too small and it is one of the busiest libraries in the city. We need to find a right location and the right partner for the expansion. It is the only leased library in the system. We want to find city-owned property that is conveniently located near the Congress Heights Metro.” Stuart Anderson, vice president of the new Parklands-Turner Friends of the Library organization, talks about the expansion enthusiastically. “The Parklands-Turner library is the smallest in terms of physical space in the ward and the city,” Anderson said. “However, we have one of the largest volumes of traffic. We are located in the poorest ward in the city and we need to push literacy and the best way to do that is to have a library that the community supports.” Reyes-Gavilan said a false perception exists that Ward 8 branches are underutilized because of low circulation of books and other educational materials. “Circulation is not the be all when evaluating a branch,” he said. “Libraries presently offer community education, services and technology to residents. There are whole host of metrics.” Reyes-Gavilan said residents throughout the city should get involved in its Library Master Facilities Plan process that will plan the DCPL’s future for the next 10 years. He said input on DCPL’s future will be done through focus groups, surveys and community meetings. WI

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Getting Help to Stay Warm in the D.C. Area More than 35 years ago, Washington Gas and The Salvation Army created the Washington Area Fuel Fund (WAFF) to help families in need pay their heating bills. Since WAFF’s inception in 1983, more than $27 million has helped 283,000 residents in the Washington metropolitan region. Washington Gas pays the administrative fees so that 100 percent of WAFF contributions go to those who need assistance. “The need to help our neighbors with heating assistance has never been greater and that’s why we are so committed to raising awareness about this critical issue,” said Adrian Chapman, President and Chief Executive Officer for WGL and Washington Gas. “As a company dedicated to caring for our community throughout our 170-year history, we know our neighbors always join us in helping those in need. That’s why we started WAFF 35 years ago and every year, our employees, customers and residents step up to help us keep area fam-

ilies warm.” Fewer than 2 in 10 people eligible for federal energy assistance actually receive it because there are not enough funds to meet the demand. In addition, families living in poverty spend more than 30 percent of their income on energy bills. Traditionally, WAFF has paid for all types of fuel to heat families’ homes during the winter season. WAFF still does that today, but now, an additional WAFF program – the WAFF Washington Gas Merger Funds Program – is available and creates the opportunity for even more families to receive assistance. Through its merger with AltaGas, Washington Gas established the Merger Funds Program to broaden the eligibility for energy assistance for Washington Gas customers. Both low-income and moderate-income customers now may receive WAFF funds, in addition to the traditional WAFF assistance provided for other types of fuel.

Fred, a veteran and long-time Prince George’s county resident was struggling to pay his bills. He had a long career in computer repairs, but a heart attack changed everything. When The Salvation Army introduced him to WAFF, he was contemplating letting the bank take his home because he might not be able to have heat for the winter. Because of the support from WAFF, he has been able to focus on repairing and keeping his home.

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Monique is a single mother who loves her community. After recovering from back surgery left her on a fixed income and without work, Monique found herself having to struggle to choose which bills to pay. She learned about the Washington Area Fuel Fund during a visit to The Salvation Army with a friend. With WAFF’s support, she could keep the heat on in her home during the winter and focus on paying for her medical bills and everyday needs like groceries.

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The My School DC lottery application process for school year 2019-20 has begun. Prior to the launch on Dec. 10, families were encouraged to visit EdFEST (which took place over the weekend at the DC Armory), where they could learn more about and meet educators, administrators, and staff from more than 200 public schools.

SCHOOL REPORT CARD

WINTER WONDERCAMP

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser recently announced the launch of the first annual DC School Report Card and School Transparency and Reporting Framework, a data-driven website that provides students, families, and educators clear and detailed information on the performance of D.C. public and public charter schools. The State Board of Education and its ESSA Task Force worked with OSSE over the past year to

Registration for the DC Department of Parks and Recreation’s 2018 Winter Wondercamp is open. Winter Wondercamp will be held in conjunction with the DCPS winter holiday break (Wednesday, Dec. 26 through Friday, Dec. 28). The camp is for children ages 6-12 years old and will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at neighborhood recreation centers.

UPLIFTING TEACHERS

Ask students at Thurgood Marshall Academy what they love about their school and they will talk about their teachers. “I didn’t know I had such a passion for history until I took Mr. Beiderman’s class. He taught with emotion and brought the stories to life.” Michael - Class of 2019

SURVEY PARTICIPATION

The State Board recently co-hosted a public forum with EmpowerEd on teacher and principal retention, convening more than 100 students, teachers, principals, policymakers, and community members to design systemic solutions. Now it’s time for the public to weigh in via an online survey regarding strategies to address teacher and principal retention in D.C.’s public schools. Respondents can vote for their favorite strategies or add their own. The survey will be open through Monday, Dec. 17. For more information, email sboe@subscriptions.dc.gov.

5 Attendees at the 2018 SBOE/EmpowerEd Forum on Teacher and Principal Retention /SBOE photo

STUDENT SATISFACTION

District-wide, 83 percent of students are satisfied with their school, and for students at Tubman, Elementary School in Northwest, satisfaction rates

increased from 65 percent to 82 percent. Their principal credits a focus on relationships and implementing innovative strategies to engage and empower students. WI

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EDUCATION THORNTON from Page 12 helped create and get approved the current statewide formula known as the Bridge to Excellence in Public Schools, which aims to spread funding into all the local school systems, not based on zip code, poverty status or limited English proficiency. Subsequent setbacks such as the 2008 financial recession have since caused county governments to spend less on certain services, including education. Educators and advocates have pleaded for more money amid increasing class sizes, constantly changing technology and additional needs in student services. Some state and local officials, including those in Prince George’s, have said their respective jurisdictions remain underfunded based on the geographical cost of index, which allows for school districts to receive greater compensation where education costs are higher. Along with those challenges and teacher salaries remaining stagnant, education remains nearly $3 billion underfunded, said Cheryl Bost, president of the state’s teachers’ union. “Those formulas accounted for a student population 20 years ago,” she said. “Our student population,

the needs and technology is creating even more of a demand on our schools and those formulas just haven’t kept up.” As for Thornton, Bost stood alongside him during a press conference this summer in Towson to encourage voters support last month’s ballot question to ensure at least $500 million annually would go into the education trust fund from the state’s six casinos. “He understands and has seen firsthand the inadequacies that we have in so many schools,” she said. “Some districts and some schools are faced with greater challenges. We have to recognize that and really put our money where our mouth is to help these students. He has never lost sight of that.” Alsobrooks hopes Thornton’s will help improve some challenges in the state’s second-largest school system that include the state’s largest number of disabled students, English language learners and 62 percent of students who receive free and reduced lunch. “We’re really confident that with Dr. Thornton we will be able to ensure what really is our chief priority and that is making sure our schools are fully funded,” she said. WI

5 Prince George’s County Public Schools received high marks on the state of Maryland’s newest report card. /Photo by William J. Ford

REPORT CARD from Page 13 and Tanglewood regional centers in Prince George’s because they didn’t “meet the minimum requirements for accountability results to be reported.” They are designated for students with physical and mental disabilities. Officials in neighboring Montgomery County, the state’s largest school system, plan to release more detailed information to fo-

cus not only on Black and Latino students, but also poverty status. According to its “Equity Accountability Model,” two reports on graduation rates and limited English proficiency/students with disabilities may be released in February. Superintendent Jack R. Smith said in a statement the state’s report card helps, but remains limited. “While the report card does

provide important information about our schools, its selected data points must be comparable to other districts and therefore, provide a limited view into the progress of our nearly 163,000 students,” Smith said. “School improvement is inherently a local responsibility. We know our students best, how they are impacted, who is thriving and who needs our support.” WI

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Emotional Eating Many of us have found ourselves aiming for the nearest drive-thru, bar, or dessert counter, after a stressful day, but few of us make the connection between how we feel, what we eat, and how much of it we eat. As we move into 2019, New Year’s resolutions must begin to take on holistic approaches to better nutrition, which include: mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being. Let us be clear, this is easier said than done. The relationship between Americans and food has been a complex affair characterized by merging cultures, divergent socioeconomics, and regional tastes. For African Americans that relationship has also incorporated migratory patterns that shifted foodways – or the cultural, social, and economic practices relating to the production and consumption of food – for better or worse. For instance, African Americans migrating from the South to areas North and West brought with them foods and preparation methods cherished in the South and made them regular staples in new locales. Few scholars, however, noted the spreading girth and increase in dietary-related morbidity of migrants from the South or the toll loneliness or stress played in their eating habits. Decades later, scientific and medical communities worry that the very foodways that once sustained Black Americans, coupled with stress, food deserts and ‘corner store’ meals have contributed to generational obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, and other chronic conditions. As the Informer prepped for this final Health, Wellness & Nutrition supplement of the year, celebrated author and Purdue University English professor Roxane Gay, released a memoir in which she detailed being gang raped at age 12. In the process of telling the story, Gay simplified the links between food as comforter or protector and chronic health conditions, in one passage. I had very little comprehension of what happened to me. I was stunned, and I just assumed, "OK, we just had sex." And I didn't realize that there was a thing called rape. I didn't realize that there was a vocabulary to describe the experience, and that it wasn't my fault. I thought I didn't fight enough, I didn't get away, and so I was complicit in what happened… After I was raped, I needed comfort. I felt so weak and I felt so powerless, and I wanted to make myself bigger. And so, I would overeat, and I would get quite a lot of comfort from that, and when you are 12 and 13 and 14 and 15 and a sheltered kid from the suburbs, you don't really have access to vices other than food, and so I ate. Gay’s weight would eventually reach more than 500 pounds, as she worked to keep the secret from her parents, family and friends. Her honesty also pushed researchers across the nation, including the Journal of the American Medical Association, Each of the stories in the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and this health supplement Tulane University to examine how emotions influence nutritional absorption, cravings for comfocus on recognizing fort foods, weight gain, and the potential developand managing habits ment of chronic conditions in African Americans. that contribute to gaps Each of the stories in this health supplement focus on recognizing and managing habits that in nutritional well-being contribute to gaps in nutritional well-being and and have addressed have addressed topics such as eating alone, managing alcohol consumption, and healthy alternatopics such as eating tives to Southern and soul foods. We hope this alone, managing alcohol will be the beginning of a larger personal examconsumption, and healthy ination for readers that will bring success to nutrition-related resolutions. alternatives to Southern

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Tips to Avoid Weight Gain During, After Holidays Lee Ross Special to the Informer For millions of Americans, each holiday offers an opportunity to potentially fall off the healthy-living wagon and into a quagmire of sweets, alcohol, processed, or salty meals. Whether they come in the form of holiday gatherings, like Christmas, or reunions, cookouts, and birthday parties throughout the year, socializing often sets the table (pun intended) to the collapse of sensible nutritional intake. But rather than lament the coming holiday season or become anxious about celebrations coming in the new year, the Informer has found a few proven tips to help you keep nutritional balance and good health at the center of each gathering.

STICK TO EXERCISE ROUTINES

One of the most effective ways to maintain body weight and ensure healthy eating is to maintain regular, sustained aerobic

activity. Often when holidays or celebrations approach, already established exercise routines are abandoned, leaving our bodies open to faulty metabolism. The weight-gain many experience, is as much a function of not exercising, changing metabolic rates, and subsequently, gaining weight.

SIDESTEP TEMPTATIONS

Control coming in contact with ‘tempting’ foods by avoiding trouble spots. For instance, if you live or work near a Krispy Kreme or have a co-worker who keeps a candy dish on their desk, pick a new route around them. Mentally plan out how you will avoid tempting situations, and in dire cases, ask friends to “Keep me away from the birthday cake (candy dish, shrimp plates, etc.).”

PLAN AHEAD

Never go to the grocer or a party hungry. We’ve all walked into a grocery store hungry and walked out with unhealthy items we never intended to purchase. As

the body looks to satisfy hunger, our minds dance toward comfort foods that are quick. The same holds true for partygoers. Hors d’ oeuvres often take the place of sit-down meals at parties and can be heavy in fat, salt, and sugar content. If you have not eaten beforehand, you may be tempted to keep packing up small treats until they amount to full, high calorie plates of food. Try eating a healthy snack (fruit, yogurt or granola bar) before a party to curb a rush for hors d’oeuvres. The same works for grocery shopping throughout the year.

5 Setting and sticking to eating goals during the holiday season should be the litmus test to setting yearlong goals of better, more nutritional eating habits. /Courtesy photos

AVOID FRIED FOODS

The general rule for healthy meal celebrations is 1) small portions, 2) loads of vegetables; and 3) No seconds. In instances where you serve yourself, pick a small plate used for appetizers for your main course. If only large plates are available, be sure to fill at least half of the plate with vegetable, and limit the amount of crackers, chips, cheese and meat. If fried items are the staple of the

evening, opt for one small serving and do not go back for seconds.

AVOID THE SAUCES, CREAMY DRESSINGS

Avoid sauces made from cream, half-and-half or meat drippings. For salads, use oil and vinegar, vinaigrette or low-fat dressings. Broth -based or vegetable sauces are okay.

FOCUS ON SOCIALIZING

Mingling and holding conversations are the easiest ways of avoiding poor nutritional choices at gatherings year-round. Nurse a single appetizer plate as you make your way about the room and make the people, rather than the food your focus. WI

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Facts About HIV and AIDS: Are You at Risk? Submitted by AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia Since the 1980s, HIV has been a major health concern across the globe. People all over the world need to learn about the risks and dangers of the virus. That is especially true in the District, which has the highest lifetime risk of getting HIV and AIDS in the country. Statistics show people living in D.C. have a one in 13 chance of being diagnosed with the disease in their lifetimes. The good news is that there is hope. Modern medicine is better able to treat HIV, and more information than ever before is available about how to avoid it. World AIDS Day on December 1 is dedicated to teaching people the truth about the disease, but you can learn all year long. Do your part to reduce your risk and increase awareness about HIV and AIDS.

HIV AND AIDS

HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. This virus attacks the immune system, making it harder for your body to fight off diseases. Over time,

HIV can destroy the cells in your body that protect you from infections. There is currently no cure for HIV. Once you are diagnosed, you will have the infection for life. AIDS is acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. This is the final stage of HIV. People with AIDS have had their immune systems badly damaged by HIV and are less able to fight infection. They are at higher risk of being diagnosed with other diseases, like pneumonia, the flu, and certain cancers. Without treatment, life expectancy with AIDS is one to three years. Not everyone who has HIV will develop AIDS. A person can live with HIV for a long time without knowing it. It can take 10 years or more for HIV to become AIDS. During that time, a person may not have any symptoms. With the right medicine, it is possible for someone with HIV to live nearly as long as people who are HIV-negative. The most important factors are being diagnosed early and following your treatment plan.

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HIV is spread by certain bodily fluids. Blood, semen, pre-seminal fluid, breast milk, and vaginal and rectal fluids can all contain the virus. If a person with HIV engages in any activity that exposes those fluids, he or she could spread the infection. The two most common ways people get the virus are through sexual contact and drug use with shared

needles. Sexual activity: Unprotected sex with an infected person is one of the most common causes of HIV infection. Most of the fluids that carry the virus can be exposed during sexual activity. If those fluids are able to enter the other person’s body, the virus may spread. Anal sex is the highest-risk sexual behavior, followed

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pass from one person to another. Even if the needle has not been used recently, it could still contain the virus. HIV can live for up to 42 days in a used needle. In addition, there are some less common ways to contract HIV. For example, HIV-positive women can pass on the virus to their children through birth. Blood transfusions, being bitten by a person with HIV, or contact between open wounds and HIV-infected fluids can also spread the virus. While it is possible to get the disease from one of these methods, they all are rare. Some groups are at a higher risk to get HIV. Statistics show you may be at a higher risk if you are: • Gay, bisexual, or a man who has sexual contact with other men • African American • Hispanic or Latino If you are not in one of these groups, you still could be at risk. No matter your risk level, taking steps to stay safe can reduce your risk of infection.

PREVENTION AND TREATMENT

There are many things you can do to prevent the spread of HIV. And if you have the virus, there

are treatment options available. • Practice safe sex: Using condoms correctly every time you have sex can greatly reduce your risk of getting HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Reducing the number of sexual partners you have can also lower your risk. You can avoid certain activities, like anal sex, which carry a higher risk than others. • Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP): PrEP is a medicine that can lower the chance of getting HIV in a person who is at high risk. The medicine can stop the virus from taking root and spreading in a person. PrEP is not for everyone, and is reserved only for certain highrisk people. For example, if you are HIV-negative but have a partner with HIV, you may be eligible for PrEP. • Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP): This medicine is for people who may have recently been exposed to HIV. It can prevent infection after a recent exposure. It must be taken as soon as possible if you think you are at risk. PEP is for emergency use only, up to 72 hours after exposure. If you think you have been exposed to HIV due to unsafe sex, drug use, or sexual assault, contact your health care provider right away.

• Antiretroviral therapy (ART): If you have been diagnosed with HIV, there is still hope. There are medicines you can take called ART, which can help manage the virus. By taking medicine, taking care of your body, and getting help from your provider, it is possible to live a healthy life with HIV.

BE TESTED, BE SAFE

There is no way to know if you have HIV without being tested. Just because you feel fine does not mean you don’t have the virus. People with HIV may not show any symptoms for years. During that time, they could accidentally spread the virus to others without knowing. This is why having an HIV test is so important. You have many options for being tested in the District. To find a testing center near you, you can: • Visit gettested.cdc.gov • Text your ZIP code to KNOW IT (566948) • Call 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636) These testing options are confidential. No one will know you were tested or your status. Whether you have HIV or not, you should always practice safe sex. Using a condom every time you have sexual contact is

important in stopping the spread of the disease. There are resources for free condoms available in the D.C. area. Go to www.rubberrevolutiondc.com to learn more. If you have questions or concerns, AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia is here to help.

You can contact our Member Services department at any time if you have questions or need help making an appointment. Call us at 1-866-842-2810. Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Preventions, AIDS. gov

Know the Myths about HIV There are a lot of false ideas out there about HIV and AIDS. Sometimes it is hard to know if something is real or just a rumor. Get the facts about HIV here and help spread the truth. The myth: You can get HIV/AIDS by being around someone with the disease. The truth: You can’t get HIV by hugging, shaking hands, or touching someone with the disease. You also cannot get it from breathing the same air, sharing a toilet, or touching the same objects like doorknobs. The myth: You can catch HIV from mosquitos. The truth: It is not possible to get HIV from mosquitos, ticks, or other insects. The myth: You can tell someone is HIV-positive by looking at him or her. The truth: The only way to tell if someone has HIV or AIDS is through an HIV test. The myth: Straight people cannot get HIV. The truth: All people, regardless of sexual orientation, can get HIV.

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The Power of Protein Elaine Magee, MPH, RD Wellness Services Corporate Dietitian It’s time to put failed fad diets behind us! Instead, this year, we are all about the power of protein and making small changes that will last a lifetime. While many diets will warn against the hazards of sugars and carbs, we are focusing on how lean and healthful protein-rich foods in every meal can help put the weight loss odds in our favor. Who’s with us? Read on for what we know about the benefits of protein in meals and snacks and how you can easily incorporate powerful proteins into your New Year plan!

BUILDING AND PRESERVING MUSCLE MASS

Protein is vital to building and repairing body tissues and muscles. So, it’s not surprising to hear including more protein in your meals seems to preserve muscle mass which helps prevent the met-

abolic slowdown that often occurs with weight loss. This recipe for Oven Fried Lemon Chicken Bites will help add protein to any meal or snack and tastes delicious!

DISTRIBUTING PROTEIN THROUGHOUT THE DAY

Getting high-quality protein in equal amounts throughout the day is important to building and preserving muscle mass as we age, by helping our bodies absorb protein better and more efficiently. Generally, 20-30 grams of protein per meal is thought to trigger muscle growth, although more research is needed. Even faves like pizza can contribute up to 30 grams of protein when made thoughtfully! Take your pizza night to a whole new level with this recipe for Protein-Packed Pizza, complete with a cheesy cauliflower crust. The whole family will LOVE this fun dish!

FEELING FULL AND SATISFIED

Getting the ideal amount of protein in meals and snacks may decrease hunger and make you feel fuller longer. Eating protein seems to decrease levels of the hunger hormone, ghrelin, while increasing production of hormones that help us feel full and satisfied. Keep in mind, because solid protein foods usually take longer to digest, they promote fullness better than liquid protein sources. Fill up on this High Protein Pasta Salad featuring a variety of solid protein sources!

PROTEIN AT BREAKFAST

On average, Americans consume about 12 grams of protein at breakfast. This is just half of what is considered ideal by many experts who suggest ample protein in the morning may give an extra boost to weight control. This may be partly due to an enhanced feeling of fullness and possibly better blood sugar levels throughout the day. Just one tiny egg adds 6 grams of quality protein to your meal, along with 13 essential vitamins

and minerals, including hard-toget vitamin D, carotenoid plant compounds that help preserve eye function and choline, a nutrient that may benefit your brain and memory. This Southwest Style Quick Quiche offers 22 grams of protein per serving and is great for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

NUTRITIOUS PROTEIN-RICH FOODS

The ideal protein-packed meal is low in saturated fat and refined carbohydrates with a good portion

of the meal (and sometimes the protein) coming from plant-based foods. Reach for high-quality proteins like fish, seafood, poultry, eggs, dairy foods and lean meats. On the plant-based side, opt for soybeans/ edamame, tofu, beans, legumes, nuts and seeds and try substituting whole grains like quinoa, kamut, whole wheat and oats whenever possible. This recipe for No Boil High Protein Lasagna is filled with high-quality proteins like extra lean beef, whole wheat noodles and two types of cheeses. Yum!

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Eating Single: Can Social Media Unravel Nutritional Balance? Lee Ross Special to the Informer A strange thing happened a year ago while picking up food from a local restaurant. Amid the rancorous laughter of servers and the blare of music at a D.C. bistro, I noticed the number of young people dining alone. In addition, those who were dining with others, seemed firmly affixed to phones, tablets, and cameras – even as their food set going cold before them. It occurred to me that the craze of social media and created an anti-social mentality that was often centered around food and eating out. But what happens to the body’s metabolism when the fellowship of eating with others loses its meaning? In the 1960s, researchers raised concerns about the psychological and physical health effects of eating alone. The Atlantic magazine called eating together the quintessential human experience, and

When the meal, the company, and the experience are down to one person, does that really spell health concerns? 5 Eating alone, even by choice, can eventually lead to poor digestion, as the fellowship associated with meals reportedly aids in metabolism. / Courtesy photo

ways in which food and digestion are experienced, a form of ritual. When the meal, the company, and the experience are down to one person, does that really spell health concerns?

According to a recent study from Oxford Economics and the National Centre for Social Research, eating alone has been linked to problems including depression, a blockage of blood

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supply to the heart, obesity and developing metabolic syndrome: a combination of conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol that raise the risk of heart disease and stroke. Nearly 45 percent of those examined in another study had an increased risk of being obese and a 64 percent increased risk of having metabolic syndrome, even after the researchers adjusted for factors such as age, cigarette and alcohol use, total weekly exercise, education level and occupation status. “At the same time, eating patterns have become irregular, informal, and individualized in the form of more eating alone,” researchers for the journal Obe-

sity Research & Clinical Practice wrote, adding, “Unmarried men who ate alone had the highest risk for metabolic syndrome, more than three times the risk of men who said they usually dined with someone else.” Still, some clinicians note an increase in depression and mental health conditions associated with eating alone that also contribute to how much we eat, what we eat, and our moods before, during and after consuming food. “It is difficult to separate out the impact of eating alone on physical, and in particular psychological, consequences due to the association between eating alone and other factors that [affect] physical and mental health such as loneliness, living alone and socioeconomic factors,” said Dr Katherine Hanna from the Queensland University of Technology in Australia. Sam Dick of the Campaign to End Loneliness said eating alone can be a problem if it is not a choice. “Choosing to eat alone is very different to having to eat alone,” he said. “A moment of solitude to enjoy a solo dinner is not the same as not having someone to eat with on a regular basis, which is the case for many older people. We must consider the longterm implications for the cultural movement of eating alone. Sharing a meal with others is one of the best ways to bond and build our connections.” WI

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BEING PRESENT AT THE TABLE WITH OTHERS –

which means, no electronic devices, engaging in conversation with those around the table, and discussing the food you’re eating as you eat.

ASK TO JOIN OTHERS –

Too often we would rather leave a coffeehouse than share a table with a stranger. A stranger is only a friend you’ve not yet met.

ASK OTHERS TO JOIN YOU –

If you see someone eating along, ask if they’d care to join you. Sometimes the kindness of strangers is more nourishing than food.

REVIVE FAMILY MEAL TIME –

Particularly in African-American households, the loss of shared meals has crippled the ability to gauge emotional need and support each other in daily life. Commit to one shared meal per day with household members, and one shared meal per month with extended family (where possible).

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10 Tips to Keep Your Family Healthy During Holiday Festivities During the holiday season, it’s likely you and your family will be attending numerous holiday parties and possibly even hosting one. While it’s important to make sure the festivities are fun for the whole family, here are 10 tips from Children’s National Health System to ensure children have a healthier experience:

1. BRING HEALTHIER SNACKS TO EVENTS.

Try a recipe that incorporates fruits and vegetables with a lowfat dip, make homemade pizzas on whole wheat, or bring a fruit salad with a yogurt dip.

2. INCORPORATE HEALTHIER SUBSTITUTES.

Find ways to swap out ingredients in holiday recipes for healthier alternatives to lower the amounts of fat, added sugar and calories children consume.

3. MAKE HEALTHY DRINKS EASILY AVAILABLE.

Make sure water is easy to grab for children. To make the healthier options a little more appealing to kids, create some fun ice cubes out of 100 percent fruit juice or offer seltzer water.

4. DON’T BRING RAVENOUS CHILDREN.

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party on an empty stomach because it leads to less self-control and more overeating on empty calories. Aim to keep kids on a regular schedule with three meals a day and healthy snacks.

5. INVOLVE KIDS IN THE PREPARATION.

Children can be included in the holiday food preparation as early as their toddler years. Remember to make it appropriate for their skill and age levels.

6. BE A HEALTHY ROLE MODEL.

Show your children that you eat a variety of foods and monitor your own portion sizes at holiday celebrations. You and other family members are the number one role models for these behaviors.

7. SHIFT THE FESTIVITIES’ FOCUS.

Make the holiday festivities more about enjoying family, traditions and activities, rather than the food.

8. ENCOURAGE KIDS TO GET MOVING.

Exercise is even more important during the holiday season and we recommend that children get an hour a day, every day. Balance out some of the increased treats with increased activity.

9. KEEP SLEEP SCHEDULES CONSISTENT.

With all the holiday excitement, it can be difficult for children to unwind from the festivities and get a good night’s rest. Parents can help by sticking to their child’s regular bedtime schedule as often as possible.

10. REINFORCE REGULAR HAND WASHING.

To help keep children from spreading germs or contracting an illness at holiday celebrations, they should regularly wash their hands. Teach kids to wash their hands for 30 seconds or sing happy birthday twice while washing and then dry with a clean towel.

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THINK FAMILY-WIDE Parents should think about maintaining a healthy diet throughout the holidays for the whole family, rather than just for the kids. Help make the healthy choice the easy choice by encouraging and role modeling healthy habits at home. The staff at Children’s National wish you and yours a happy and healthy new year. Their office at THEARC has expanded, and is now accepting new patients. Call 202-436-3060 for an appointment today. For more information on keeping your kids happy and healthy, visit RiseandShine.ChildrensNational.org, where you can get advice straight from the experts at Children’s National.

Southern Discomfort Shantella Y. Sherman WI Special Editions Editor The Journal of the American Medical Association announced this year that much of the Southern cuisine that has become regular meals in African-American households has lost a lot of its nutritional vigor – through over-consumption and methods of preparation. Whether it’s pulled pork or fried chicken, granny’s celebrated macaroni and cheese or a favored cousin’s banana pudding, the Southern comfort found in these foods, may have created generational gaps in nutrition, as well as avoidable (but critical) conditions, such as hypertension and diabetes. In fact, JAMA’s research found that even as other groups take easily to Southern foods, their occasional intake, coupled with an overall healthy lifestyle has kept them from developing these same nutritional gaps and chronic conditions. Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham crunched data collected from nearly 7,000 men and women older than 45 living across the U.S. — not just in the South — over the course of a decade. Their goal: to figure out why Black Americans are at greater risk for high blood pressure. Over the course of the study, 46 percent of Black participants and

33 percent of white participants developed hypertension — and diet seemed to explain much of the disparity. Black participants were much more likely to eat a Southern-style diet regularly, which featured fried foods, organ meats and processed meats, dairy, sugar-sweetened beverages and bread. And this diet was more strongly correlated with hypertension than any other factor the researchers measured, including participants' levels of stress and depression, exercise habits, income or education level. Thomas LaVeist, a dean and professor of health policy and management at Tulane University, believes unraveling the connections between soul food consumption and disease requires a larger understanding of African American foodways, including the spiritual, cultural, and community aspects of daily life. “The traditional African-American Southern diet was really designed for survival as African-Americans were not able to access a balanced, nutritious diet during slavery and during Jim Crow. What they had was organ meats and parts of slaughtered animals that others didn't eat, and greens they grew themselves,” LaVeist told National Public Radio (NPR). “And what they did is take those scraps and turn it into what's now an inter-

Restoring the Nutritional Value of Soul Food Cooking

5 Southern and soul food has been linked to the increased development of chronic health conditions in African Americans, when ill-prepared. /Courtesy photo.

nationally renowned cuisine. But the thing to realize is the food that once helped sustain African-Americans through a truly insane period of history isn't well-adapted to the food environment today, or the health challenges of today." Southeast resident and former chef, Samuel Major, told the Informer that while growing up in Columbia, S.C., most Black families enjoyed the bounty of Southern or soul food only once or twice a year. The daily diet consisted of fresh fruits and vegetables grown from their gardens, unsalted nuts,

grains, beans, and protein from fish or an occasional rabbit or chicken. “The food gets a bad reputation now, but it’s really how much and how often we ate it that kept us strong and healthy. You see a joker today eating 15 or 20 fried or barbecue chicken wings with French fries and soda for lunch two or three times a week and that don’t count the other food he’s eating all week,” Major, who turned 91 November 3, said. “When you have to catch, kill, prepare and cook before you eat, you’re happy sometimes to have some fresh okra and tomatoes

Alternatives to Unhealthy Southern Cooking Trends Informer Staff Report Southern food remains among the most misunderstood cultural staples in the country. Noted for being prepared by deep frying, or prepared by heavily breading or battering, and seasoned with salt, pork, or fat, just as many Southern classics include healthy options including root vegetables, greens, and peas, as well as fresh fish and roasted meats. At a 2010 University of Arizona Nutrition and Health Conference lecture “Feeding Your Soul: Exploring the Healthy Side of Southern Cooking,” chefs Scott Peacock and Wendy Kohatsu, M.D., explored new ways of sacrificing unhealthy fats, salt, and calories without giving up home-cooked flavor. The Informer offers you, here, a few of their lecture notes and best recommendations. Choose healthier fats and cooking methods. Can you actually cook with olive oil instead of butter and lard? The answer is yes. Scott uses many different types of cooking liquids, oils, and fats in his Southern cooking. He likes using a rich stock to flavor food, for example cooking collard greens in a homemade pork stock versus frying in tons of oil. Spice it up! Southerners from Louisiana and the Mississippi Delta are famous for their Creole and Cajun cooking. A blend of chilis, bell pepper, onion and celery add zing to foods without over-relying on salt and fat. Use Spanish smoked paprika to add a heady smoky flavor without the pork, suitable for vegan diets. The paprika will also add a vibrant red color to liven up in the plate. The best varieties of Spanish smoked paprika come from the de Vera region, try the dulce (sweet) variety that still has a mild chili kick to it Roast it. Roasting vegetables concentrates their flavor by evaporating some of the natural water content. Roasting also adds flavor via caramelization, i.e. the intense heat (over 350 degrees, well above anything you cook via boiling) converts some of the naturally-occurring sugars in plants to undergo molecular reactions that makes foods more delicious-tasting. Portions Matter. When it comes right down to it, quantity matters as much as quality. So, from a caloric perspective, it’s okay to choose richer foods, but WATCH OUT FOR THE PORTION SIZE. Go Veggies. Southerners rely on fresh vegetables from the land to create home-cooked meals. Staples such as pole beans, tomatoes (green and red), cucumbers, root vegetables, mustard and collard greens are the backbone of Southern cuisine. Peacock added, “Use only real food, as pure and of the highest quality you can find. For example, in the collard green recipe, I use olive oil not because I think it is healthier, but because I like the flavor and lightness,” he said. “I am well known for my fried chicken, but I would not think of serving it daily or even weekly. I view fried foods as an occasional treat; something to be savored and appreciated.”

with a little cornbread.” The concept of too much of a good thing echoes constantly among older African Americans who hail originally from the South. But stress may also be a culprit in the impact of soul food consumption on Black bodies. For instance, JAMA’s study also revealed the amount of stress that the average Black Americans face in 2018 is at phenomenal levels and impacts the body’s ability to process and metabolize foods – both good and bad. "If you think about it, stress can, for example, affect how well people sleep, which can lead them to overeat or crave unhealthy food," said biostatistician Suzanne Judd, also of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, who co-authored the study. “A diet high in fat, salt and sugar would increase the risk of hypertension for anyone, of any race. What does surprise me is how this one particular style of eating explained so much of the difference between the rates of hypertension for Black and white participants. And then there's also the possibility that the food reveals something about the social history of those who eat it.” Mr. Major concurred. “Stress can make a good plate of food go bad in your stomach, that’s true. But also, Booker T. Washington said that a man or woman who has no control over the soil cannot sustain themselves or their bodies and that’s what we’re seeing today, so I grow my own food,” Major said, making a point to show off that he still has all of his teeth, clear vision, and a clean bill of health. “We have to put soul food in its place – which is an occasional treat, not every day eating. As a people, we have to eat what’s good to our bodies, not just to our tongues.” WI

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Eating Healthy Now, The New Year & Beyond By Brittany E. Tillman, Health Neurotics LLC, CHES, Whether a sprint, a 100-meter dash or cross country, set a goal to start the race of a lifetime today! Reaching the finish line comes in different strides and strategies for each person. It’s challenging, and I think we can all agree that it will not be easy. Preparation will be one of your keys to success in the New Year for your healthy journey. Focus on behavior strategies for your personality and/or character. What works for you? When can you set aside time to prepare? What do you know about the foods and beverages you consume? Are you utilizing markets or neighborhood gardens in your communities or nearby? If you have a green thumb are you growing fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables?

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• Learn how to cook, living a healthy lifestyle means lots of cooking and less eating out • No time to cook, use one off day and prepare for the whole week • Build flavors in your food, it makes transitioning to different diets easier, nobody likes bland food • Eat organic when possible • Drink a gallon or more of spring water per day, preferably Crystal Geyser, Fiji, Mountain Valley, Starkey, not purified, tap or filtered water • Be physically active for at least 15-30 minutes per day or exercise at least 3 times per week and include weight lifting • Enjoy a daily intake of herbs because they naturally provide the body with minerals, this can be accomplished with teas or capsules • Limit or eliminate canned foods, prepared or fast foods, as they contain unhealthy preservatives • Ditch the microwave, use a toaster oven, conventional and/ or convections oven or a food warmer for on the go meals (microwaves kill your nutrients and emits radiation) • Eat more alkaline foods, an alkaline diet wards off disease while an acidic diet contributes to the onset of disease, Dr. Sebi's Nutritional Guide • Limit or eliminate a meat and seafood diet because they

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• Use smaller plates; eat at a slower pace; use plates for snacks instead of eating out the package • Use nutrition labels; heaviest ingredients are listed first • Eat foods with ingredients you can pronounce I know it’s a long list that is hard to digest! Remember what is at stake, obesity, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, stroke… When you gear up and approach the start line, know that there will be hurdles but don’t give up. Try one or a few behavior changes for at least 30 days. Evaluate your progress and any changes you notice or feel. Keep a daily log to visualize process and track changes. Then your old behaviors will be a thing of the past. WI

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EDITORIAL Churches Beware — and Be Prepared

At a recent faith leaders meeting in Southeast, pastors discussed the sobering fact that houses of faith are very real targets of attack all across the country, including in D.C., and that more attention is needed to ensure congregants are safe. The Center for Homicide Research reports it is trying to establish the number of church shootings that have occurred in the U.S. since 2006 but admitted on its website that it is unable to complete its work. Still, they, along with other sources, have recorded 18 church shootings across the country since 2012, not including the most recent attack in October on a synagogue in Pittsburgh where 11 worshipers were killed. For one Southeast pastor who knows firsthand how real the threat is, he told how a rifle was aimed at his head outside of his church — and in front of his children and grandchildren — by a man involved in a domestic dispute with a member of the congregation. “God intervened,” he told his colleagues. The gun jammed. He was physically assaulted but lives today to warn pastors that such threats cannot be “prayed away.” Kudos to the Bowser administration. Its Office of Religious Affairs, under the leadership of its director, Rev. Thomas Bowen, is leading an effort to train church leaders how to identify impending danger and to develop safety plans offered by the Homeland Security Emergency Management Agency. Church leaders are also receiving grant-writing assistance to apply for federal grants, of which nine churches received a total of $1 million so far to add security upgrades and training. Bowen shared the fact that incidents are happening all over the city, some publicized and others are not due to the perceived impact on already-low church attendance. Some congregations have gone as far as eliminating collections and adopting alternative methods instead. Attacks on churches are not new, and frequently Black congregations were confronted during the civil rights movement. The 2015 church shooting in Charleston, S.C., that left nine people dead was a painful reminder of the 1963 church bombing in Birmingham, Alabama, that killed four young girls. Racial and religious hatred, domestic violence, child custody disputes and mental illness are among the many reasons why churches become targets. At a time when the doors of the church need to be open more often to those who need spiritual uplifting, due diligence must be taken to protect the sanctuary, church school, and offices from the dangers of the streets. Churches must prepare. WI

When Voters Decide, Their Choice Should Be Respected The D.C. Council has a big problem on its hands. Their decision earlier this year to ignore the decision of District voters on Initiative 77 is not going away. In fact, proponents of a referendum to overturn the Council’s repeal say they are close to gathering the required 25,000 signatures to put the referendum back on the next ballot. But the short deadline, Wednesday, probably won’t allow those who support the voter-approved measure that phases out the tipped wage paid to service workers, to secure the needed signatures. Still, it’s telling that some 200 paid and volunteer petition circulators have been swarming the city on behalf of the Save Our Vote initiative. Some argue that funds to pay for the drive have come from out of state and that outsiders should, basically, “stay in their lane.” Even if enough signatures are secured, those signatures face the ominous task of being validated. Then, according to D.C. law, the signatures have to come from all over the city, all eight wards (5 percent of voters in at least five of the city’s wards). If the signatures are verified, the D.C. Board of Elections would have to call for a special election to take place within 114 days, placing “Referendum 8” on a ballot in a March or early April 2019 election. However, when the smoke clears, there’s a more significant issue on the table. What concerns us most is the fact that the voters made their decision. They chose to approve Initiative 77. They thought it out and voted WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM

TO THE EDITOR In the Holiday Spirit Does The Informer have any holiday events coming up? As a longtime reader, I would love to attend and show my support to the newspaper. It’s the season of giving and celebrating the “ones” you love, but I also think it’s important to celebrate the things you love. I, for one, love The Informer. Happy holidays! Pete Adams Washington, D.C.

accordingly. And while the Council and mayor may see things differently, they are elected to serve the people, right? Why then, should the Council feel compelled to override the decision of the voters? Aren’t the adults who are registered to vote smart enough to make their own choices? It’s a slippery slope when elected officials begin to presume that they know better than their constituents. We may not support Initiative 77, but we support the decision that the voters have made. And we believe the D.C. Council, should have, and should, do likewise. WI

Obama Memoir a Great Gift Your story “Michelle Obama’s Memoir Tops 2018 Best-Sellers List” is a great Christmas gift for me! I so loved and enjoyed every minute of the book, and I am buying hardcovers for all my friends and family this Christmas. I recommend your readers do as well! Shannon Felden Washington, D.C.

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OPINIONS/EDITORIALS Guest Columnist

By Julianne Malveaux

Democrats Must Get Act Together for 2020

Now that the midterm elections are over, and Democrats are savoring their victory, more than a dozen Democrats say they are considering running for president in 2020. The Democratic Party needs to get its act together if any of them has even a prayer of beating the clown that White

conservatives love to love. The fact that Republicans stole an election from Stacey Abrams in Georgia suggests that our electoral infrastructure isn’t what it ought to be. The fact that Republicans in Michigan, Wisconsin, and North Carolina are attempting to change electoral rules suggests that the party and civil society organizations need to spend some money ensuring fair elections. From where I sit, the focus on personalities is poorly

placed. We ought, instead, think both about our election mechanics and an economic agenda to empower the majority of our citizens who live in an economically precarious situation. Too many of us struggle to survive on the minimum wage, and too many unions have seen their influence erode in the face of hostile legislation. Too many do not have access to health care. Too many cities and states are willing to offer exorbitant tax breaks to

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attract a few jobs. Meanwhile, our infrastructure is crumbling, our environment is decomposing, and civility is a thing of the past. There’s a lot of rhetoric, but Democrats have to explain what they stand for more clearly. Democrats have been so reactive, so anti-45, that they’ve not spun out a positive agenda. Oh, they say they stand for a living wage, for criminal justice reform, for access to health care and education, for racial economic jus-

tice (actually, they didn’t say that I did), and more. But too often, Democrats have gone with the status quo instead of looking at the changing needs of our nation. And the party is expert at grabbing defeat from the jaws of victory, failing to support progressive candidates who sometimes upset the status quo. Now, former Vice President Joe Biden says he is the most

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By Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr.

White Churches Have Moral Responsibility to Stand Up

In 2019, we will commemorate 400 years since the first 20 slaves were transported by ship from Africa by White slave traders and landed in Jamestown, Va. Now four centuries later, race remains a central dividing line. Today, for example, the racial wealth gap exposes a stark difference. The median wealth of a White household (median means half are above and half below) is 12 times greater than that of a Black household. The

median wealth of a White household is $134,430, of Blacks it is $11,030. This is virtually all about equity in a home, the leading source of middle income wealth. African-Americans still suffer from de facto segregation, after years of being red-lined from decent neighborhoods. In the financial collapse, African-American households suffered the worse. Black unemployment rose twice as much as White unemployment in the Great Recession. Middle-class Black families, lacking inherited wealth, were targeted for the most aggressive and leveraged

home loans. When the bust came, they were the most at risk and suffered the greatest loss of homes. The wealth gap is not erased by educational attainment, by full-time employment, by getting the right occupation. The typical Black family with a head of household working full time has less wealth than a White family whose head of household is unemployed. Median wealth for a Black family whose head has a college degree is about 1/8 that of a median White family similarly educated. African-Americans are constantly told to pull themselves up

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by their bootstraps. In the Black church, for example, ministers repeatedly preach the need for discipline, self-reliance, faith and hard work. Yet even those who succeed still remain behind. The divide has deep historical roots. Two-hundred forty-six years of chattel slavery (16191865), only twelve years of Reconstruction (1865-1877), 19 years of Black Codes, KKK and White citizen council violence (1877-1896), 58 years of legal apartheid with nearly 5,000 African-Americans lynched and, even since the 1954 Brown decision, ongoing racial discrimination. During the recent midterm

elections, I was constantly asked whether African-Americans would vote in high enough numbers and margins for Democrats so that candidates White and Black had a chance to be elected. Democrats seem almost satisfied if 20 to 30 percent of Whites turn out to vote for Black or progressive White candidates. What responsibility do White people have to register and turnout for progressive Black and White Democrats running for office? The nation is facing many morally relevant social, economic

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By Charlene Crowell

Don’t Let Small-Dollar Loans Ruin Your Holidays

In this wonderful time of the year when family and friends gather in good cheer to celebrate the holidays, nearly everyone has a number of lists. From greeting cards to shopping for gifts, decorations and more, lists are made and reviewed to keep pace with the barrage of seasonal activities. But if holiday lists seem bigger than budgets, turning to a high-interest, “small-dollar” loan can turn joy and merriment into a financial quagmire.

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The good news is that holiday financial hangovers that predatory lenders give, do not need to be a part of your celebrations. Just keep walk or drive past the brightly-colored signs advertising high-interest, small-dollar loans. Both payday and car title loans can provide quick cash, but the harms these loans create will likely linger well past the winter’s cold. In truth, these predatory loans often lead to consumers paying more in interest and fees than for the money borrowed. Research by the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL)

has found that predatory payday loans drain $4.1 billion in fees from consumers annually — borrowers who typically are unable to fully repay the original loan, usually in two weeks’ time. With average annual interest rates averaging 391 percent, 75 percent of all payday loans go to borrowers with more than 10 loans a year. Like payday loans, car title loans are often marketed as an easy way to get cash without a credit check — but with interest rates that tend to be 20-30 times higher than that of credit cards. The average car title loan of about $1,000 can only

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be secured by signing a personally-owned car as collateral. Further, the loan may only be a fraction of the marketable value of the vehicle. While the lender holds on to a car title, the borrower is faced with triple-digit interest and, in one of five cases, a whopping 20 percent, the loss of personal transportation. As harmful as payday and car title loans are, other seemingly harmful small-dollar transactions can also cause financial havoc. If you believe prepaid cards will always avoid financial ripoffs, think again. Before paying cash for this

convenient form of plastic, read all of the fine print that explains the terms and fees that come with its usage. Terms and options can and do vary significantly. Many include a range of fees from activation, to learning your current balances, reloading monies and in some cases fees for inactivity. By the time all applicable fees are assessed, the amount of money actually available on that prepaid card can shrink and shortchange how far it can help on purchases. Similarly, the convenience

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By Marc H. Morial

Incoming House Majority’s Agenda Must Include Main Street

America is already a great country: our challenge is to make its greatness apply fairly and equitably to all of its people. As the only member of elected leadership from a red state and largely rural district, I will work tirelessly to be a voice for the millions of Americans who feel left out and communities that are too often left behind.” — Newly-elected House Majority Whip Rep. James Clyburn

The pending Democratic takeover of the U.S. House of Representatives marks a major turning point, perhaps far more significant than most Americans realize. For the last two years, the current administration has careened, unchecked, through a series of misguided policy mishaps, from family separations at the border to emboldening White nationalists and neo-Nazis, and mangling the response to Hurricane Maria. The administration’s signature achievement, a massive tax shift to benefit corporations and the wealthiest Americans, serves only to worsen income inequality and

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explode the federal deficit. The clear mission of the incoming Congress is not only to put a halt to the administration’s misguided agenda but to advance an agenda aimed at reducing inequality, expanding opportunity and enforcing civil rights and racial justice. An encouraging sign that the Democratic majority does intend to advance such an agenda was the unveiling of a legislative package — known as H.B. 1, to emphasize its importance — reforming the nation’s political processes. The bill includes new donor disclosure requirements for politi-

cal organizations, public financing for political campaigns, a mandatory Supreme Court ethical code, expansion of access to the polls and a reduction of partisan gerrymandering. We believe H.B. 1 is a good start. Among the other issues the incoming House majority must address on Day 1 are: increasing the federal minimum wage and indexing it to inflation, strengthening and restoring the Affordable Care Act, a comprehensive and targeted infrastructure bill and protection for “Dreamers” — young immigrants covered by Deferred Action for Childhood

Arrivals (DACA). The most significant and impactful initiatives the new House majority could adopt, which includes much of the above, can be found in the National Urban League’s Main Street Marshall Plan, a comprehensive blueprint addressing lack of opportunity and economic inequality in America’s urban communities. Elements of the Main Street Marshall Plan were introduced as part of a major legislative proposal introduced by members of the Congressional Black Caucus earli-

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By Bill Fletcher Jr.

Is Criticism of Israel Forbidden?

It may seem like a strange question, but after CNN’s termination of Marc Lamont Hill, I have to ask that question. Let me go further: If criticism of Israel is not forbidden, is there a booklet somewhere with appropriate guidelines on what can be criticized and how criticism is supposed to be offered? And, while I am at it, is there any preface to these guidelines that explains why

this only applies to Israel? I was outraged by the termination of Marc Lamont Hill. Coinciding with the bogus charges of anti-Semitism against Women’s March leader Linda Sarsour, one gets the growing feeling that allegations of anti-Semitism are primarily being used against anyone who supports Palestinians’ rights. Hill offered a presentation to the United Nations in which he was calling for the respecting of Palestinian rights by the Israeli government. He made reference to a phrase “from the river to the sea” which

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some pundits have suggested refers to an alleged support for eliminating Jews from Israel. How anyone can draw that conclusion is far from clear, particularly when one looks at the larger context of Hill’s speech. Hill spoke out in favor of Palestinian rights and also called for nonviolence. His position was very clear. He was also calling for the respect of Palestinian rights in the total territory controlled by Israel, whether it was the Occupied Territories—which go to the Jordan River—or the state of Israel—which goes to the Mediterranean Sea.

There is nothing surprising in these comments particularly in light of the apartheid conditions that Palestinians face in both Israel and the Occupied Territories. The attack on Hill and on Women’s March leader Linda Sarsour are an attempt to divert attention away from the real sources of contemporary anti-Semitism, i.e., the emerging right-wing populist movement in the USA. Rather than focusing on the right-wing populists, including the neofascists, who regularly call for marginalizing or exterminating Jews, pro-Israeli hawks are

using the term as a way of stifling criticism of the barbaric treatment of Palestinians by the Israeli government and their supporters. The suggestion that criticisms of Israel are anti-Semitic is as ridiculous as suggesting that a criticism of the Russian government is anti-Slavic or an attack on Morocco for occupying the Western Sahara is anti-Arab or anti-Muslim. Israel’s internal and external policies should be as subject to criticism as those of ANY other country on this planet. If they are not, then I, for one, want to know why. WI

By Askia Muhammad

The ‘Public Hanging’ of Marc Lamont Hill

While it may not be as entertaining as those to which Sen. Cindy Hyde Smith (R-Miss.) is accustomed and makes “jokes” about, what’s happening to Temple University professor and news commentator Marc Lamont Hill is most certainly a “public hanging” and Smith would probably be amused just the same. Hill’s “hanging” was not a “public lynching,” like so many which took

place in Smith’s home state. You see, lynchings are extralegal events, whereas hangings — like slavery, like apartheid, like the behavior of the cruel Zionist state of Israel — are lawfully permitted practices. Hill was fired from his post as a political commentator for CNN because he made a political comment as a guest speaker at the United Nations. Funny. Not. What makes this a real riot is that “offensive” comments made about Israel in the United States are often perfectly legal in Israel itself. In other words, criticisms of Israel which are common and mainstream inside Is-

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rael are banned and punished in the U.S. — the land of “the free.” CNN caved in to pressure from the U.S.-Israel lobby — Jewish partisans in this country who are often accused of having greater loyalty to the Jewish state than they have for this country — firing Hill for the use of six words: “from the river to the sea” — a reference to the territory of historical Palestine, situated between the River Jordan and the Mediterranean prior to the creation of Israel in 1948. That reference is deemed anti-Semitic, although it is almost identical to a commonly used Hebrew

phrase that means the removal of the Palestinian-Arab, Christians and Muslims who have lived in the Holy Land uninterrupted for thousands of years. That phrase is “ersatz Israel,” or “greater Israel,” which means the ever-expanding Jewish state, and the still un-annexed Palestinian territory, from the West Bank of the Jordan River, to the Mediterranean. Hm-m-m. So, yet another Black figure is smacked down in this country for anti-Semitism for making a statement that is permissible in the Jewish state. That would be mind-boggling if not for understanding the

stranglehold in which the U.S. news and entertainment media are held by the pro-Zionist, Israel lobby. Although Arabs are also defined as “Semitic people,” the Israel lobby has successfully redefined the meaning of “anti-Semitic” to be exclusively, anything Jewish persons don’t like being said about them, including political criticism of the cruel, apartheid-like policies of Israel. This is evidence of brute power: the ability to silence criticism of that power. Time after time I have described

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LIFESTYLE Photos courtesy Strathmore and Kurtis Blow

Kurtis Blow, Just Like Santa, Coming to Town Back by popular demand, a show perfect for those ages one to 100 returns to The Music Center at Strathmore, “The Hip Hop Nutcracker” with this year’s special guest, MC Kurtis Blow. The production, Dec. 1819, reimagines Tchaikovsky’s classic score through explosive hip-hop choreography. A dozen all-star dancers, an on-stage DJ and an electric violinist bring the traditional “Nutcracker” story to life set in current-day New York City. Hailed by The New York Times as “a generous dose of contemporary spirit sure to heat up even the most restless and wintry of souls,” the show opens with the narrator, Kurtis Blow, one of the founding fathers of hiphop who charted the first gold rap record with “The Breaks” in 1980. He’ll kick off the fun with a rapping introduction that will feature a performance of his “Christmas Rap,” which he included on his “Christmas Rappin” album released 40 years ago that became one of the first commercially-successful hip-hop singles and has since became an annual classic. The photos tell the story – at least for now. But in next week’s edition, we’ll share our interview with Kurtis Blow who has a fascinating story to tell and who hasn’t looked back since, when at the age of 20, he signed rap’s first record deal – lighting the flame for a movement that now dominates pop culture worldwide. -D. Kevin McNeir, Editor, The Washington Informer

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Wynton Marsalis to Bring Holiday Cheer to Strathmore By Brenda C. Siler WI Contributing Writer The holidays will be brighter when Strathmore welcomes back the Wynton Marsalis-led Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO) this weekend. The group’s “Big Band Holidays” tour, with guest vocalists Vuyo Sotashe and Veronica Swift, will play two shows at the Strathmore in North Bethesda on Dec. 14-15. The evening of festive music will blend classical, jazz, and holiday favorites, featuring 15 of the finest jazz soloists and ensemble players. Marsalis, a nine-time Grammy Award winner and Pulitzer Prize awardee, is co-founder, managing and artistic director of JLCO. He also has a special connection to the D.C. area as an adviser to the Washington Jazz Arts Institute, which was founded in 1998 by D.C. native Davey Yarborough, a saxophonist, flutist and composter, and his wife Esther Williams, a popular vocalist among District jazz fans. Yarborough, who recently retired from the District’s Duke Ellington School of the Arts where

he headed the jazz studies program, received a “CNN Heroes” honor in 2008 due to a nomination from Marsalis. Earlier this year, Marsalis came to Washington to perform a concert to benefit for Yarborough’s institute. “Jazz helps younger kids, especially, to connect with their innermost feelings and learn that [there’s] nothing wrong with being real,” Marsalis said of his work with Yarborough, whom he has known since the 1980s. The orchestra’s annual December concert has become a tradition among jazz lovers and families. When JLCO comes to Strathmore, audiences can expect to hear soulful big-band arrangements of classic songs both sacred and secular. Marsalis likes to remind people why holiday music will always matter. “I like that it is cross-generational,” Marsalis said in an interview a few years ago. “I always want to put people in the spirit and I want people to leave feeling that we are together.” For ticket information, go to strathmore.org. WI

5 Wynton Marsalis leads the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra for the “Big Band Holidays” concert at Strathmore in North Bethesda, December 14-15. (Photo credit: wyntonmarsalis.com)

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Neil Goldberg: The Visionary Behind Cirque Productions Holiday Extravaganza ‘Cirque Dreams Holidaze’ Coming to MGM in his mind since the tender age of eight. Now, with five major productions going on at the same time in five different cities, there’s little time to rest. But for him, it’s an act of love. “When my mother took me to see a Broadway show when I was a little boy, I was bitten by the bug,” he said. “We have choreographers, technicians, designers and performers totaling more than 150 people and we all love it. As artists, we live for this – the excitement, the anticipation, the adrenaline – there’s nothing else like it,” said Goldberg, a Broadway director and founder of Cirque Dreams and Cirque Productions whose career now spans more than four decades. “I’m proud and humbled by the enormous popularity and success of our productions,” he said. “Fans really love our blend of new, contemporary circus artistry with Broad-

By D. Kevin McNeir WI Editor @dkevinmcneir The holiday season may never be the same – at least not for those fortunate enough to see the 2018 electrifying stage spectacular “Cirque Dreams Holidaze,” coming to The Theater at MGM National Harbor, Dec. 20-23. The show, described by the Boston Globe as “Entrancing . . . Las Vegas meets family entertainment,” features over 300 imaginative costumes, 20 world-class acts, singers, original music and seasonal celebrations of Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year’s in a two-hour show that’s sure to send everyone home smiling, singing and satisfied. Neil Goldberg, the creator and artistic director of Cirque Dreams, says his notion of entertainment has been foremost

way musical theater included which seeks to celebrate the holidays.” “This is something that I’ve been developing for decades – doing something unique, seeking a way to create a brand, embracing culture and diversity with special talents into a unique formation that would invite people to come, sit down in a theater and escape reality through beauty and imagination on stage. That’s been the common denominator for all of our shows.” “Who doesn’t love the holiday season? As I developed ‘Cirque Dreams Holidaze,’ I thought back to when I was a little boy and being fascinated with the splendor of the holidays,” he said, noting that he’s since collected more than 10,000 Christmas ornaments from his journeys around the world. “When the curtain rises,

you’ll see a 24-foot tree with 30 artists in full costume, each representing an ornament. They’ll begin to come to life. That’s when the fun really begins. But the real payout, what makes this all worthwhile, is seeing the faces of children, some as young as three, who sit mesmerized for two hours. Parents send me notes all the time saying how amazed they were and how many of their children, after seeing the show, begin to show an interest in acrobatics or gymnastics. It’s all about motivating and encouraging young minds.” “I’m a living example that what you imagine or conjure up in your mind, can really happen. Dreams can come true,” he said. WI

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LIFESTYLE Victoria Rowell Miniseries Tackles Opioid Crisis By Brenda C. Siler WI Contributing Writer

A wealthy family at the height of success gets a dose of reality when they learn their college-age daughter has been abusing opioids for several years. That is the storyline for “Jacqueline and Jilly” a new six-episode miniseries airing on the Urban Movie Network (UMN). Famed actress Victoria Rowell co-wrote and directed the miniseries about what is being called an “accidental addiction.” The first episode of the series was screened at

the Lincoln Theatre and hosted by UMC, Days Ferry Productions, and the DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment (OCTFME). “I felt it was important to shed light not only on Black families, but on all families,” said Rowell, founder of Days Ferry Productions, the company that produced the miniseries. “Addiction does not discriminate.” Rowell and actor Richard Brooks portray Jacqueline and Magnus Mitchell, parents of Jilly Mitchell who is addicted to fentanyl and other substances. Jilly, played by Nikko

Austen Smith, had a devastating horse-riding accident that resulted in severe, long-term pain. Prescription pain meds caused Jilly to become an accidental addict. This affluent family struggles to accept Jilly’s addiction to opioids. When doctors recommend a treatment plan to the family, the resistance is led by Rowell’s character and her mother, Zillah Stewart (Daphne Maxwell Reid). Their initial avoidance, and eventual acceptance, of the truth peels back layers of denial, as years of unaddressed family turmoil prove

as difficult to address as the drug addiction. Reid spoke about how her character brought extreme tension to family dynamics while tackling the hideous drug problem. “I am the matriarch in the series and I have my way,” Reid said. “Things need to be my way or the highway.” As the plot unfolds, the family begins to break down decades of barriers around their feelings in order to support Jilly and to keep the family together. “It’s great to see a story that is about family, regardless of color,” said Brooks, who is known for his roles in “Law and Order” and “Being Mary Jane.” “It also highlights how within our families we are dealing with this crisis, which is a quiet killer. Being a part of the project has opened my eyes.” The screening allowed DC Office

of the Deputy Mayor’s Health and Human Services to share information about the city’s resources to battle addiction. “We’re doing awareness campaigns and have substance abuse treatment centers,” said Brenda Donald, deputy mayor for HHS. “It’s the toxicity of the new drugs that is making the abuse so dangerous. Rowell said she looks forward to the miniseries stimulating discussion on the opioid abuse. “I hope it will open up discussion,” she said. “If you see a friend or family member struggling, say something.” “Jacqueline and Jilly” is currently airing on UMC an urban-focused subscription streaming service created by Robert Johnson, chairman of RLJ Entertainment and founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET). Learn more about the miniseries and other UMC programs at www. umc.tv. WI

5 Actors from the miniseries “Jacqueline and Jilly” with Congressman Bobby Scott. (From left): Tracey B. Wilson, Lamont Easter, Ginger Clark, Charmin Lee, Rep. Bobby Scott (D-Va.), Victoria Rowell, Daphne Maxwell Reid, Richard Brooks, Christen Roberts, J. Shawn Durham, and Shannon Wallace at the Lincoln Theatre for the premiere of the production about opioid addiction epidemic on Dec. 10, 2018 in which they all star. Photo by Brigette Squire

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LIFESTYLE Beaujolais Nouveau: A Fresh Taste of French Culture By Eve M. Ferguson WI Contributing Writer

Every year on the third Thursday of November, the word on the street in France and worldwide is the same: “Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrive!” — or “the Beaujolais Nouveau is here!” ​Beaujolais Nouveau, the first wine of the harvest for the year, is light red wine made from the handpicked Gamay grapes in the Beaujolais region of France, which also produces Beaujolais-Village red wine. Considered a vin oridnaire, or local wine, which could only be sold after Dec. 15 by law, it gained popularity after the end of World War II, when the rules were relaxed on Nov. 13, 1951, and the Union Interprofessionnelle des Vins du Beaujolais (UIVB) formally set Nov. 15 as the release date for what would become known as Beaujolais Nouveau. Later, the date was relaxed further to be the third Thursday in November once the wine started to be imported to North America and Asia. To take marketing advantage of Thanksgiving and the following holiday festivities through Christmas and New Year’s, Beaujolais Nouveau’s release has become an event unto itself. Beaujolais Day has spawned several publicity events and heavy advertising, particularly by Georges Dubouef, the major producer and importer of the wine. The French-American Chamber of Commerce has hosted a Beaujolais Day celebration at the Maison Française (French Embassy) on Reservoir Road in the District for many years. “It’s a very French event,” said Denis Chazelle, executive director of the French-American Chamber of Commerce’s D.C. chapter. “It’s festive and fun, there is good food, good music, and good wine. We do it for the community of expatriates and Francophiles who love coming

to the French Embassy for such events.” At this year’s event, actually held the next day on Friday, the embassy was the venue for French food vendors to promote their goods: Boulangerie Christophe serving pastries, Maison Kayser for bread and D’Artagnan providing traditional French pâté. The event was co-sponsored by Alliance Française with assistance from Stratford University which provided the kitchen personnel for the evening. Students spent the evening ladling up rich Boeuf Bourginon (beef stew enhanced with Burgundy wine) over rice for a hearty accompaniment to the plentiful wine. Wines were provided by Georges Dubouef, which this year unveiled a Beaujolais Nouveau Rosé, capitalizing on the new found love of the wine among the general public. “[Beaujolais Day] has been celebrated worldwide since the early 2000s, and the Chamber has done it for at least the last 20 years,” Chazelle said. In the United States, it is promoted as a drink for Thanksgiving, since its light nature makes it easy to drink and it combines well with any food, even poultry. Several of the vintners, as many wine producers are referred to, release the new wine with colorful artistic abstract design labels that change every year, usually as an evolution from the previous year’s design, making the bottles somewhat of a collector’s item. Georges Dubouef creates silk ties each year with their label’s abstract design, releasing them through major wholesalers and distributors. In several Asian countries, serving the Nouveau on the third Thursday in November is seen as a status symbol and a luxury item. So much emphasis is put on this date that many air shipping companies post online articles about how to arrange the shipments starting in late October. WI

5 The distinct labels for bottles of Georges Dubouef, winemaker and premier distributor of Beaujolais Nouveau, make them collector’s items. /Courtesy photo

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CeCe Winans to Lead BSO Christmas Program

Morgan State Univ. Choir Will Join Grammy Winner By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer Renowned gospel singer and 12-time Grammy Award-winner CeCe Winans will take center stage, accompanied by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and the Morgan State University Choir for a rousing gospel Christmas program of holiday favorites on Friday, Dec. 21 at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. The 8 p.m. performance promises to feature some of Winan’s biggest hits and selected tunes from her brand-new Christmas CD, “Something’s Happening! A Christmas Album.” “Baltimore can come to the show expecting a great time. We’re going to have fun and sing some of the old stuff and

some of the new stuff,” said Winans, whose trophy mantel also contains a staggering 23 Dove Awards and seven Stellar Awards. Winans has also been inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and has her star on both the Hollywood and Nashville Music City Walks of Fame. “It’ll be Christmas time; the time of year that gets me excited because it’s fun, refreshing and it comes around every year when we all need it,” she said. It’s not the first time Winans has performed in Baltimore and, based on her enthusiasm for Charm City, it more than likely will not be the last. “Baltimore has supported my family and me for years,” Winans said. “You come out, you sing with

us, you know the stuff and it’s like family. There’s always a smile on our faces when Baltimore is part of the plan.” The eighth of ten siblings, Winans rose to international fame with performances and recordings as part of a duo that included her brother, BeBe. Their first album, “Lord Lift Us Up,” hit the charts in 1984 with several more following including the hugely successful, “Different Lifestyles,” in 1991. In 1995, she launched her solo career releasing her first project, “Alone in His Presence.” That would be followed by other successful CD’s including “Everlasting Love,” “His Gift” and “Alabaster Box,” all of which led to several gold and platinum certifications along with a Grammy and several

5 CeCe Winans /Courtesy CeCe Winans

Dove Awards. In 2016, Winans became a member of the Artist Committee for the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors. For her latest CD, Winans once again tapped her son, Alvin Love III, to produce which features singles like “Something’s Happening,” “Giving Season” along with classics: “Feliz Navidad” and “Silent Night.” “Earlier, my son produced a record that won two Grammys and we got back together to produce a Christmas album with full orchestration which I love; it’s really beautiful and a lot of fun,” Winans said. While plenty of work must be done to create new music, Winans said she believes her career and her ministry – she pastors a church with her husband – confirm her calling for God. “I’ve seen the power of music. It will help encourage you to do

the right thing and discourage you to from doing the wrong thing, especially when done in a negative way,” Winans said. “I’m blessed and honored to encourage people to do the right thing and the main message for me is that Christmas is what we’re all about,” she said. “It’s about understanding that everybody is important.” Music has always been an integral part of Winans’ life who began singing at the age of 8 and had already begun recording by the time she had turned 15. “I love music and there’s so much more to do and so much more to say and that’s why we keep going,” Winans said. “There were times when I’d say, ‘I’m done.’ But I always knew that this is what I was called to do,” she said. “It is my purpose. Even in challenging times, I know I was created to do this.” WI

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LIFESTYLE James Reese Europe Honored at Kennedy Center Concert By Eve M. Ferguson WI Contributing Writer

If the name James Reese Europe doesn’t strike a familiar chord, you may not be alone. But Jason Moran, artistic director for jazz at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, was determined to reintroduce and restore the name to its respectful and rightful place. Europe was a man who lived and breathed music, and is credited with many firsts in African-American history. Born in 1880 in Mobile, Alabama, Europe moved north with his family to D.C. at an early age, attending Dunbar High School before moving to New York in 1904. That is where and when he began his life of important “firsts”: He was the first African-American man to organize the Clef Club, which served both as a union and booking agency for musicians of color.

He was also the first Black man to play Carnegie Hall in 1912, where he and 125 other musicians of color took to the stage to resounding approval. In a bold and strategic move, the concert consisted of music by Black composers exclusively, including Henry T. Burleigh, John Rosamond Johnson and Will Marion Cook, along with his own compositions. Unbeknownst to many except for die-hard jazz fans and aficionados, Europe was the author of the much-covered song, “Ballin’ the Jack.” He is also credited with injecting jazz with heavy syncopation, a technique jazz musicians follow to this day. Just in light of those accomplishments, one might determine that Moran had enough stellar material to celebrate the musicality of this little-known man. But there was more. In the ear-

ly days of World War I, Europe enlisted to fight alongside French troops, first as part of New York’s 15th Regiment, and later he joined the legendary 369th Infantry, better known as the Harlem Hell Fighters, as German troops named them for their tenacity and ferocity on the battlefield. During those days in the crux of the Jim Crow Era, African-American soldiers were prohibited from fighting alongside their White American counterparts and instead were assigned to fight with allied troops from Europe. Luckily, when his commander found out about the musicianship of Europe, who enlisted along with his Clef Club Orchestra bandmate, Noble Sissle, he enjoined the former to create a band that would keep morale high among the troops, and entertain the war-weary European citizens. Through the act of assembling

5 Instruments from the Harlem Hell Fighters Band from the collection of Gene Alexander Peters displayed for the concert “James Reese Europe and the Harlem Hell Fighters: The Absence of Ruin” /Courtesy photo

the Harlem Hell Fighters Band, Europe became the first man to introduce jazz to the European continent, where it is still revered and supported more than in the United States to this day. “I’ve been trying to think about why he would really jump that far, to sign up,” said Moran, who has meticulously researched Europe’s music and life. “He has something to prove. This is maybe one generation after the Emancipation Proclamation is signed, so the notion of ‘freedom’ is still foggy.” “And here we are with enough radical thinkers challenging the system, composers charging into the concert halls with real intention, and James Reese Europe and his men do the unimaginable as far as I am concerned,” Moran said. “They sign up to fight.” Moran’s reverence for Europe was made obvious on Saturday at the Kennedy Center, where he began the evening with a Millennium Stage free concert introducing actual recordings of Europe’s band, playing Europe’s compositions solo and accompanied by young musicians

from the 369th Experience, which reenacts the historical Harlem Hell Fighters, and showing period photos of Europe and his Clef Club Orchestra, as well as the Hell Fighters Band. Historian Gene Alexander Peters brought artifacts from his collection, “The Gene Alexander Peters Collection of Rare and Historic African American Artifacts,” including a precious field bugle from a 369th Infantry soldier wrapped in leather and inscribed with the names of French towns the troops visited. Other artifacts on display — including instruments from Europe’s band such as the banjolin, a hybrid invention crossing the African origin banjo with the mandolin, a European string instrument — were part of a pop-up exhibit on Europe that was assembled for that night in front of the Eisenhower Theater, the venue for the full concert. With much aplomb, Moran’s piano led the band that accompanied him through original Europe com-

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ARIES The desire for something different and new opportunities continues to inspire and enthuse you. And with inquisitive Mercury moving into your sector of far horizons midweek, you’ll be even more curious about the possibilities open to you. This is an excellent time for travel and a holiday getaway. If you’ve already booked one, the excitement could be mounting. Lucky Numbers: 8, 50, 54

“The Noel Stranger”

by Richard Paul Evans c.2018, Simon & Schuster $19.99 ($26.99 Canada) 333 pages

TAURUS You might be enjoying an opportunity to make your money grow through investing and getting it to work harder for you. With a major emphasis on your sector of shared assets, transformation, rebirth, and intimacy, the coming weeks and months could be quite a ride. You’ll be ready to let go of issues that have held you back for a long time. You don’t need to do this alone, though. Lucky Numbers: 28, 39, 42 GEMINI The social side of the holiday season could kick off for real this week as chatty Mercury, your guardian planet, moves into your sector of relating on Wednesday. Here, it joins the sun and expansive Jupiter to make an upbeat trio that could see you enjoying many happy hours in others’ company. You could be the star of the show, and your ability to connect with people from all walks of life will make you a popular party guest. Lucky Numbers: 2, 26, 35

The Noel Stranger By Terri Schlichenmeyer WI Contributing Writer You thought you knew what was inside the box. Though it was wrapped, you could tell what it was. You shook it, upended it, and picked at the tape, absolutely positive that you knew what was inside that colorful paper — but as in the new novel “The Noel Stranger” by Richard Paul Evans, mistakes do happen at Christmastime. Maggie Walther was sure that everyone in Utah was staring at her. It was for nothing she did, except to marry Clive all those years ago. Except to stand beside him, supporting him as he dove into politics, throwing fundraisers for him and playing hostess. Except to be the last to know that her husband had another wife and children in another state. Stricken and ashamed, Maggie’d been staying home, away from crowds. She couldn’t sleep, couldn’t run her business, could barely even get dressed and her assistant, Carina, was worried. Couldn’t Maggie at least manage to put up a Christmas tree? And so, on a freezing, pre-Thanksgiving weekend, Maggie went to find a tree. And that’s where the holidays turned for her. He was handsome and funny and helped her find an easy tree to care for. His name was Andrew, and he offered to deliver the goods when Maggie’s car turned out to be too small for tree-hauling. She offered him a cup of coffee. He offered to help decorate the tree. She made him dinner. They talked and laughed and compared divorce-survivor notes. And in two weeks’ time, they fell in love. It seemed impossible, really, that her heart could leap so quickly after being hurt so much but Maggie was head over heels. Andrew was responsible, kind, understanding, he was everything she needed. Carina warned her to slow down, especially after Andrew invited Maggie to Cabo for a week, but Maggie couldn’t remember the last time she smiled as much as she did with Andrew around. Yet, how much did she really know about him? Not much at all, as it turned out… First, this: Fans of author Richard Paul Evans. Yes. Go ahead now, get this book. G’wan. Get outta here. Now. If you’re new to Evans’ fiction, what you’ll get inside “The Noel Stranger” is a decent-enough, romance-y, Christmas-y tale in which someone has been hurt somehow, but meets someone else who heals them during the holidays. As you will inside other Evans holiday books, you’ll find extremely well-crafted characters and deep details that make it all seem more real, plus a snowscape and an argument that throws the novel briefly offcourse before Happily-Ever-After. That makes this story formulaic, yes, but it’s as traditional and beloved as bulbs on branches and star on treetop, and it’s going to put you in a good Christmas mood. This is a book you can give to your teen and to Grandma without reservation. It’s a pretty fast read, and it pairs fairly well with cocoa and a warm blanket on a cold night. For you, or to give, “The Noel Stranger” has it in the box. WI WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM

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CANCER You could have a lot of tasks and chores to attend to, but they might be enjoyable. Since the move of fortunate Jupiter into your lifestyle sector, your days may have been upbeat and your approach to work and key chores more relaxed. You could have a very long to-do list, but with chatty Mercury moving in to this same sector midweek, don’t be afraid to delegate. Others might be only too happy to help. Lucky Numbers: 16, 23, 25 LEO Fiery Mars continues its journey through a more sensitive sector of your chart. It has disentangled itself from nebulous Neptune, so you could get a very clear sense of how to resolve a money issue or other important matter. It will be easier to find your way through a host of confusing elements and navigate to a successful outcome. Lucky Numbers: 1, 3, 11 VIRGO Home and family seem very important, and a delightful focus on your domestic sector certainly confirms this. Furthermore, with communicator Mercury moving into Sagittarius and your home zone on Wednesday, you’ll likely be having more visitors, get-togethers, and holiday occasions at your place. Although this probably means a lot of extra work, the outcome will be well worth it. Lucky Numbers: 6, 12, 23 LIBRA You could have a lot to share, plenty of administrative tasks to sort out, cards to send, and many other matters to attend to. In short, the coming week or so could be busy. Interactions could bring opportunities, useful information, and advice your way. You might learn a great deal from the people you connect with, and this information could set you up for potential success. Lucky Numbers: 10, 12, 18 SCORPIO As dealmaker Mercury moves into your money zone midweek, you might be ready to strike a bargain. Whether you’re doing business or shopping for gifts, you could be on the lookout for the best items at the lowest price. Even so, it might help to make a list of the gifts you still need to buy and perhaps set yourself a spending limit. Lucky Numbers: 3, 21, 51 SAGITTARIUS The focus on your sign is further emphasized this week as thoughtful Mercury joins upbeat Jupiter and the sun. You have more opportunities to focus on those plans and relationships that are most meaningful to you. But this is also a good time to kick-start new projects and get others interested. Lucky Numbers: 20, 38, 54 CAPRICORN Others might be out and about enjoying themselves, but you could be quite content to help at a charitable event or even enjoy some alone time. There is a strong spiritual focus showing up in your chart that is emphasized further as lively Mercury enters this same zone midweek. This could be a time when you go away on a retreat or involve yourself with spiritual activities. Lucky Numbers: 12, 30, 32 AQUARIUS You could be in great demand over this and coming weeks, and you won’t mind a bit. As communicator Mercury joins expansive Jupiter and the sun in your social sector midweek, you could invest a lot of time organizing and helping at events. However, the more you put in, the more you’ll get back. Lucky Numbers: 22, 29, 31 PISCES An upbeat emphasis on your sector of goals and responsibility could put you in the limelight – and you might even be in this position for some time. This is your opportunity to showcase your best abilities and allow others to see you in a positive light. However, while you may have big ideas, it’s better to aim a little lower and focus on those things you can reasonably manage. Lucky Numbers: 10, 34, 36

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SPORTS Raptors Victorious Over Go-Go 6 Capital City Go-Go forward Okaro White is defended by Raptors 905 guard Jordan Loyd during the Raptors’ 110-102 win at St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and Sports Arena in D.C. on Dec. 8. /Photo by John E. De Freitas

5 Capital City Go-Go guard Tiwian Kendley grabs a rebound in front of Raptors 905 forward Deng Adel during the Raptors’ 110-102 win at St. Elizabeths East Entertainment and Sports Arena in D. C. on Dec. 8. /Photo by John E. De Freitas

Giants Top InjuryRavaged Redskins 3 New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley outruns Washington Redskins safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix for a touchdown during the Giants’ 40-16 win at FedEx Field in Landover, Md., on Dec. 9. /Photo by John E. De Freitas 6 Washington Redskins linebacker Shaun Dion Hamilton attempts to tackle New York Giants running back Wayne Gallman Jr. during the Giants’ 40-16 win at FedEx Field in Landover, Md., on Dec. 9. /Photo by John E. De Freitas

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5 Howard University Medical School students in front of Mayor Muriel Bowser’s office on Dec. 4, push for Howard University Hospital to be included in a new hospital to be built in Ward 8. /Photo by Roy Lewis

GEORGETOWN from Page 1 on the grounds of St. Elizabeths East Campus in Congress Heights by late 2021. In early October, Gray, along with fellow council members Trayon White (D-Ward 8), Jack Evans (D-Ward 2), Charles Allen (D-Ward 6) and Brandon Todd (D-Ward 4), introduced the bill. At a Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 4, Gray begrudgingly postponed a vote on the bill after his colleagues approved amendments introduced by Council members White and Elissa Silverman (I-At large). In a letter to City Administrator Rashad Young last week, GW Hospital CEO Kim Russo said those measures jeopardized the hospital deal. Silverman’s amendment, which passed 8 to 3, guaranteed jobs for unionized nurses and staff currently employed at UMC, located in Southeast. The council unanimously approved White’s amendment securing residency opportunities for Howard medical students to raucous applause from white-coated students who attended the hearing. While speaking about his amendment in a Facebook Live video that morning, White, sitting at a desk in his office, briefly mentioned that Gray had expressed intentions of solidifying Howard University’s relationship with GW Hospital by similar means, though nothing had been etched in stone at that moment. Days after news broke of GW Hospital officials changed their tone, White declined to comment on his plans leading up to Dec. 18, when council members would most likely vote on the East End Health Equity Amendment. He did, however, acknowledge the likelihood of a town hall about the future of the East End Hospital. That town hall would more than likely be attended by residents confused about the current state of affairs and concerned about the future of health care for more 150,000 people living in Wards 7 and 8. Last year, UMC, the region’s sole health care facility, shut down its obstetrics unit amid scandal, prompting a D.C. Council investigation.

In the absence of specialized services at United Medical Center in Southeast, many Ward 7 and 8 residents travel to Georgia Avenue in Northwest to have their health care needs met at Howard University Hospital. In a collaboration with hospital administration officials, Howard students have also crossed the Anacostia River to gain experience at UMC, tending to patients suffering from a range of chronic ailments. Without access to the East End Hospital’s patient base, students in Howard’s College of Medicine wouldn’t have access to a facility with the minimum volume required for accreditation. Since GW Hospital’s announcement, Howard University College of Medicine Dean Hugh E. Mighty said he has maintained a wait-and-see attitude, as he still considers Howard’s involvement in the East End Hospital a matter to be settled between the D.C. Council and Universal Healthcare Services, Inc., operator of GW Hospital. “Folks living east of the river need a hospital and right now they don’t have one,” Mighty said Thursday, hours after the release of Russo’s letter. Mighty recounted past attempts to collaborate with GW Hospital on the impending East End Hospital where hospital officials expressed interest but didn’t provide specifics about how more than 400 Howard medical students and 260 residents would fit the health care provider’s plans for the new East End Hospital. Those budding health care professionals, Mighty said, had been deeply involved in the lives of Southeast residents long before announcement of the East End Hospital. “We were supportive in those efforts,” Mighty said. “We were caring for those patients. We send some of our specialists over in into that part of the District in partnership with Unity Healthcare. More than 30 percent of our patients are from Wards 7 and 8. We’re willing to deliver health care in Southeast — they deserve a hospital.” GW Hospital didn’t return The Informer’s request for comment. WI

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positions as well as those by other Black ragtime musicians, W.C. Handy and Shelton Brooks. At times, Moran and band members improvised and abstracted the original tunes, but then returned to traditional renditions. A multimedia backdrop accompanied the concert, consisting of a special film component directed by John Akomfrah (“The March”) with cinematography by Oscar-nominated Bradford Young (“Selma,” “Arrival”). When the Harlem Hell Fighters returned to New York, victorious after the Armistice in 1918, James Reese Europe and his African-American soldier colleagues were welcomed home as heroes as captured on film with the famous parade up New York’s 5th Avenue. James Reese Europe would quickly capitalize on the fame garnered for his band in Europe and immediately set up a national tour for the Harlem Hell Fighters Band, only to have it come to a tragic conclusion. As the band was ending its historical tour and had recorded a few 78s for Pathé Records, a label that Europe had recorded for prior to his enlistment, he was brutally murdered by a disgruntled drummer in the band. James Reese Europe succumbed to the multiple stab wounds inflicted on him in May of 1919 at the young age of 39, nearly 100 years ago. But through Moran’s scholarship and determination to bring Europe’s accomplishments back to life, he is being credited today as the vanguard of jazz that he was. The film footage from “The Absence of Ruin” captured images of Moran visiting the final resting place of James Reese Europe in Arlington National Cemetery, where Europe was laid to rest with full military honors. “People don’t realize yet today what we lost when we lost Jim Europe,” legendary musician Eubie Blake was once quoted as saying. “He was the savior of Negro musicians. He was in a class with Booker T. Washington and Martin Luther King Jr. “Before [Jim] Europe, Negro musicians were just like wandering minstrels. Play in a saloon and pass the hat. That’s it,” Blake said. “Before Jim, they weren’t even supposed to be human beings. Europe changed all that. He made a profession for us out of music. All of that we owe to Jim. If only people would realize it.” Through Moran’s creation of “James Reese Europe and the Harlem Hell Fighters: The Absence of Ruin,” more people are now aware of the work of this renowned but seldom credited master of jazz, America’s original art form. WI

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bombed in the 16th Street Baptist Church, White churches would have at least held prayer services or services of reconciliation. Instead, most attacked Dr. King as an outside agitator, as if he had set the bombs. Recently in Alabama, I witnessed a stark contrast. One extreme was the excitement in anticipation of the Georgia/ Alabama SEC championship football game. When a young African-American athlete, Jalen Hurts, replaced an injured Tua Tagovailoa at quarterback, every Alabamian of every political persuasion, right, left and center, was pulling for him. With Hurts’ remarkable display of skill, Alabama won the game. He not only won the game, he arguably beat George Wallace and the legislators who earlier locked Blacks out of the

University of Alabama. He beat Bull Connor who unleashed the dogs on demonstrators and the KKK on Freedom Riders. He beat the KKK bombers who watched as the church was decimated and four little girls were murdered. The other extreme was witnessed in Hoover, Ala., where E.J. Bradford was shot in the back by a policeman. That police officer is still on the payroll. The patterns and prejudices of the old South are hard to overcome. Here once more, the White church has the opportunity and the responsibility to stand up, to serve as a Christian witness. White voices of moral authority and inclusive leadership are needed now as much or more than ever. That is why the silence seems so deafening. WI

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mer Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, who has just announced that he will not run, might have brought gravitas to the primaries. Patrick told Obama adviser David Axelrod, “It’s hard to see how you even get noticed in such a big, broad field without being shrill, sensational or a celebrity, and I’m none of those things.” Our current president is shrill, sensational and a celebrity in his own mind. Democrats should not attempt to replicate that level of insanity that 45 brings to the table. The issue, also, should not be one of who is the most sensational, but who has the most focused program, and the basis of the Democratic program must be economic justice for working Americans. Back in the day, we used to say, “It’s not the man, it’s the plan.” In gender-neutral terms, it’s not the person, it’s the program. For Democrats to build on the momentum of the

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Christmas a Time for Giving

with Lyndia Grant City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style. In the air there’s a feeling of Christmas. Children laughing, people passing, meeting smile after smile. And on ev’ry street corner you’ll hear. Silver bells, silver bells. It’s Christmas time in the city. Ring a ling, hear them sing, soon it will be Christmas Day. It has been quite an eventful year, with climate change causing so much devastation in the world! We’ve had super floods in Florida and other states, and millions of acres burned, including homes of families who have lost everything. This column is written to remind us to be grateful this year, especially if you were spared the devastations of these natural disasters. Christmas time in the city has even more impact, with more of us having needs. Hopefully more who can give, will! According to the Insurance Institute, from Jan. 1 to Nov. 30, 2018, there were 52,303 wildfires, compared to 56,186 wildfires during the same period in 2017, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. About 8.5 million acres were burned in the 2018 period, compared to 9.2 million in 2017. Insured residential, commercial and auto losses from two of the largMt. Zion Baptist Church Reverend John W. Davis Pastor 5101 14th Street, NW Washington, DC 20011 Phone: 202-726-2220 Fax: 202-726-9089 Service and Times Sunday Worship Service - 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Children’s Church - 11:00 a.m. (1st & 3rd Sundays) Communion - 10 a.m. 4th Sunday Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. (4th Sunday 8:15 a.m.) Prayer Meeting & Bible Study - Wednesday 7:00 p.m. “A Church with a past to remember – and a future to mold”

est fires in state history topped $845 million, according to the California Department of Insurance. Though the excitement of Christmas is usually everywhere, this year, with so many now-homeless families, Christmas just won’t be Christmas for millions of people. I can somewhat relate. It was Christmas Day 2000 when my mother died. What devastation for my family! It has taken at least 10 to 12 years for my family to finally feel somewhat good at Christmas time. It’s an enormous challenge, with this competition between Santa Claus and Jesus on Christmas Day to properly distinguish. Let’s examine the facts! Notice how the word Santa and Satan are made from the exact same letters. Can’t you see how Santa is depicted wearing red and white, he’s wonderful, and comes bearing gifts? So does Satan — he offers the entire world. Remember, when he tried to tempt Jesus by taking him to a very high mountain to make promises to him? He showed him the world, and he promised him that he could have anything in the world he wanted, if he would bow down and worship him. Take a look at the Scripture: Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. “All this I will give you,” he said, “if you will bow down and worship me. Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve Him only.’” (Matthew 4: 8-10) Look how prominent Santa is among families around the world to-

day. Is the baby Jesus so prominent? We’ve got to be careful, saints, if we intend to continue to win this battle for the Lord. We must teach our children the real meaning of Christmas – Jesus Christ, not Santa Claus. Teach children, “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:11) Please understand my point: Gift-giving is good, in memory of God giving his Son Jesus, and wise men came bearing gifts too. Remember, though, it’s not about us wondering what gift we’ll get for Christmas — It’s about the birthday of Jesus. Give somebody the gift of Jesus — HE is the reason for the season. Let’s take heed of the words of Job 1:21: “Naked I came from my mothers womb, and naked shall I return there. The Lord giveth, and the Lord taketh away; Blessed be the name of the Lord!” WI Historic St. Mary’s Episcopal Church The Rev. E. Bernard Anderson Priest Foggy Bottom - Founded in 1867 728 23rd Street, NW - Washington, DC 20037 Church office: 202-333-3985 - Fax : 202-338-4958 Service and Times Sundays: 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Music and Hymns Wednesdays: 12:10 p.m. - Holy Eucharist www.stmarysfoggybottom.org Email: stmarysoffice@stmarysfoggybottom.org All are welcome to St. Mary’s to Learn, Worship, and Grow.

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Mount Olivet Lutheran Church

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

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RELIGION The Miracle Center of Faith Missionary Baptist Church

Pilgrim Baptist Church Rev. Louis B. Jones II Pastor

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

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

Covenant Baptist United Church of Christ

Blessed Word of Life Church

Church of Living Waters

Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church

Rev. Paul Carrette Senior Pastor

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

Rev. Dr. Alton W. Jordan Pastor

Reverend Dr. Calvin L. Matthews Senior Pastor

Harold Andrew Assistant Pastor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

St. Stephen Baptist Church

Third Street Church of God

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

Rev. Dr. Alice Greene Interim Pastor

Bishop Lanier C. Twyman, Sr. Senior Pastor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Campbell AME Church 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Isle of Patmos Baptist Church

Service and Times Sunday Worship Services: 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion: 2nd Sunday at 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Church School: 9:20 a.m. Seniors Bible Study: Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Noon Day Prayer Service: Tuesdays at Noon Bible Study: Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Motto: “A Ministry of Reconciliation Where Everybody is Somebody!” Website: http://isleofpatmosbc.org Church Email: ipbcsecretary@verizon.net

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

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

Mount Carmel Baptist Church

Turning Hearts Church Virgil K. Thomas, Sr. Senior Pastor/ Teacher

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

Crusader Baptist Church

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

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RELIGION Shabbath Commandment Church

All Nations Baptist Church

King Emmanuel Baptist Church

Bishop Adrian A. Taylor, Sr. Pastor

Rev. Dr. James Coleman Pastor

Rev. Daryl F. Bell Pastor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Israel Baptist Church

Dr. Earl D. Trent Senior Pastor

Rev. Dr. George C. Gilbert Senior Pastor

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

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

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

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

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Lincoln Park United Methodist Church

Sermon On The Mount Temple Of Joy Apostolic Faith

Rev. Richard B. Black Pastor

Elder Herman L. Simms Pastor

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

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

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

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

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

Mount Moriah Baptist Church

Eastern Community Baptist Church

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

New Commandment Baptist Church

Dr. Lucius M. Dalton Senior Pastor

Damion M. Briggs Pastor

Rev. Stephen E. Tucker Senior Pastor

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rehoboth Baptist Church

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

Salem Baptist Church

Holy Trinity United Baptist Church

Florida Avenue Baptist Church

Reverend Christopher L. Nichols Pastor

Rev. Dr. Morris L Shearin, Sr. Pastor

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

St. Matthews Baptist Church

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

Emmanuel Baptist Church

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

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

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

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

Christ Embassy DC

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

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

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

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

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

Shiloh Baptist Church

First Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Mt. Horeb Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Maxwell M. Washington Pastor

Rev. Curtis l. Staley Pastor

Rev. David McIntosh-Peters Pastor

Rev. Dr. Wallace Charles Smith Pastor

Rev. Oran W. Young Pastor

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

2001 Brooks Drive District Heights, MD 20744 (240) 838-7074

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service and Times Sunday Worship Service: 10:15 am Sunday School: 9:00 am Holy Communion: 3rd Sunday Morning Prayer Meeting / Bible Study: Tuesday at 7 pm Theme: “The Kingdom Focused Church with an Emphasis on “Evangelism and Discipleship” Email: pastorstmbc@gmail.com Website: www.stmatthewsbaptist.org

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

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

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

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

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Administration No. 2018 ADM 001302

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000085

Ylice Rosenette Spears Decedent

Theresa V. Abel Decedent

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Nishika Spears, whose address is 212B North Glebe Rd #31, Arlington, VA 22203, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Ylice Rosenette Spears who died on February 22, 2010 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., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 5/29/2019. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 5/29/2019, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 11/29/2018 Nishika Spears Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills

LEGAL NOTICES SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration Number 2018 ADM 001322 Estate of Savannah G. Gibson Deceased

Donald Abel 428 Felicita Ave. Spring Valley, CA 91977 Attorney

NOTICE OF STANDARD PROBATE

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Donald Abel, whose address is 428 Felicita Ave., Spring Valley, CA 91977, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Theresa V. Abel who died on December 31, 2000 with a Will, and will serve with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 5/29/2019. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 5/29/2019, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 11/29/2018 Donald Abel Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY

Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed in this Court by Yendis L. Gibson and LaRue R. Gibson Jr. for standard probate, including the appointment of one or more personal representatives. Unless a responsive pleading in the form of a complaint or an objection in accordance with Superior Court Probate Division Rule 407 is filed in this Court within 30 days from the date of first publication of this notice, the Court may take the action hereinafter set forth. Admit to probate the will dated July 2, 2014 exhibited with the petition upon proof satisfactory to the Court of due execution by affidavit of the witnesses or otherwise Date of first publication: 11/29/2018 Joan M. Wilbon, Esq. 1120 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 1020 Washington, DC 20036 Petitioner/Attorney:

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Administration No. 2018 ADM 001284

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000591

Richard Henry Bennett Decedent

Mary W. Callen Decedent

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Jasmine Bennett and Jamaal Bennett, whose address is 1100 Varney Street, SE, Washington, DC 20032, was appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Richard Henry Bennett who died on August 20, 2018 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 5/29/2019. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 5/29/2019, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 11/29/2018 Jasmine Bennett Jamaal Bennett Personal Representative

Marquita Moye, Esquire 504 Brummel Court, NW Washington, DC 20012 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Marquita Moye, whose address is 504 Brummel Court, NW, Washington, DC 20012, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Mary W. Callen who died on November 7, 2017 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 (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 5/29/2019. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 5/29/2019, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 11/29/2018 Marquita Moye, Esquire Personal Representative

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Administration No. 2018 ADM 001311

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000924

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000398

Foreign No. 2018 FEP 000155

Foreign No. 2018 FEP 000144

Ernestine W. Hilliard Decedent

Delores Lee Matthews Decedent

Lois Bellamy Decedent

February 20, 2006 Date of Death

August 21, 2018 Date of Death

Daniel Joseph Kuhlmeier Name of Decedent

Andrew M. Heiss aka Andrew Minor Heiss Name of Decedent

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Tanja Reeves Kuhlmeier whose address is 9288 Bailey Lane, Fairfax, VA 22301 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Daniel Joseph Kuhlmeier, deceased, by the County Court for Sarpy County, State of Nebraska, on October 11, 2018. Service of process may be made upon Joshua Branson, 1615 M Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036, whose designation as District of Columbia agent has been filed with the Register of Wills, D.C. The decedent owned the following District of Columbia personal property. 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: 11/29/2018

Joan E. Heiss whose address is 28700 Edgemere Road, Easton, Maryland 21601 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Andrew M. Heiss aka Andrew Minor Heiss, deceased, by the Orphans Court for Talbot County, State of Maryland, on October 12, 2018. Service of process may be made upon Jennifer C. Concino, Esq. 5335 Wisconsin Avenue, NW #700, Washington, DC 20015, whose designation as District of Columbia agent has been filed with the Register of Wills, D.C. The decedent owned the following District of Columbia real estate. 3326 Prospect Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007. 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.

Tanja Reeves Kuhlmeier Personal Representative

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Oscar Hilliard, Jr., whose address is 4502 Myles Court, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Ernestine W. Hilliard who died on October 24, 2018 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 5/29/2019. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 5/29/2019, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 11/29/2018 Oscar Hilliard, Jr. Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

Deborah D. Boddie, Esquire Probate Law DC 1308 Ninth Street, NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20001 Attorney

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

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Katie Bernice Matthews, whose address is 125 57th Street, SE, Washington, DC 20019, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Delores Lee Matthews who died on January 24, 2018 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 5/29/2019. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 5/29/2019, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 11/29/2018 Katie Bernice Matthews Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY

Johnny Bellamy, whose address is 5414 85th Ave., Apt. T1 New Carrolton, MD 20784, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Lois Bellamy who died on August 14, 1999 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., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 5/29/2019. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 5/29/2019, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 11/29/2018 Johnny Bellamy Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

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Administration No. 2018 ADM 001328

Administration No. 2018 ADM 001350

Sybil Ryan Decedent

Robert Killey Davids Decedent

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

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

Verlene Grier, whose address is 86 Brandywine Place, SW, Washington, DC 20032, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Sybil Ryan who died on April 2, 2016 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 6/6/2019. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 6/6/2019, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.

Monina Basco Davids, whose address is 731 Quebec Place, NW, Washington, DC 20010, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Robert Killey Davids who died on July 30, 2018 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 6/6/2019. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 6/6/2019, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.

Date of first publication: 12/6/2018 Verlene Grier Personal Representative

Date of first publication: 12/6/2018

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Administration No. 2018 ADM 001353

Administration No. 2018 ADM 001355

Mary L. Reaves aka Mary Lee Reaves Name of Deceased Settlor

Richard Hovey Decedent

Mollie Covington Decedent

Valerie J. Edwards, Esq. 1725 DeSales Street, NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20036 Attorney

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NOTICE OF EXISTENCE OF REVOCABLE TRUST Mary L. Reaves aka Mary Lee Reaves whose address was 7141 8th St., NW, Washington, DC 20012 created a revocable trust on October 29, 2014, which remained in existence on the date of her death on April 10, 2018, and Inez Thomas, Joycie Faison and Jewell Elliott, whose addresses are 7141 8th St., NW WDC 20012; 926 Dogwood Rd., Burkeville, VA 23922 and 3819 Walters Ln., Forestville, MD 20747, are the currently acting trustees, hereinafter the Trustee. Communications to the Trust should be mailed or directed to: Jocie Faison at 7141 8th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20012.

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS John Edward Butsch, whose address is 942 O Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Richard Hovey who died on November 2, 2018 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 6/6/2019. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 6/6/2019, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 12/6/2018

Monina Basco Davids Personal Representative

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Raymond Keith Covington, Cassandra Joy Baines and Henri Kyle Covington, whose addresses are 14353 Comans Well Rd, Stoney Creek, VA 23882, 1741 Burning Tree Dr., Vienna VA 22182 and 4478 West 62th St., Los Angeles, CA 90043, were appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Mollie Covington who died on November 10, 2017 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 6/6/2019. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 6/6/2019, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 12/6/2018

John Edward Butsch Personal Representative

Raymond Keith Covington Cassandra Joy Baines Henri Kyle Covington Personal Representatives

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Trust No. 2018 NRT 000045

The Trust is subject to claims of the deceased settlor’s creditors, costs of administration of the settlor’s estate, the expense of the deceased settlor’s funeral and disposal of remains, and statutory allowances to a surviving spouse and children to the extent the deceased settlor’s residuary probate estate is inadequate to satisfy those claims, costs, expenses, and allowances. Claims of the deceased settlor’s creditors are barred as against the Trustee and the trust property unless presented to the Trustee at the address provided herein on or before 6/6/2019 (6 month after the date of the first publication of this notice.) An action to contest the validity of this trust must be commenced by the earliest of (1) 4/10/2019, (One year from date of death of deceased settlor) (2) 6/6/2019, 6 months from the date of first publication of this notice) or (3) Ninety days after the Trustee sends the person a copy of the trust instrument and a notice informing the person of the trust’s existence, of the Trustee’s name and address, and of the time allowed for commencing a proceeding. The Trustee may proceed to distribute the trust property in accordance with the terms of the trust before the expiration of the time within which an action must be commenced unless the Trustee knows of a pending judicial proceeding contesting the validity of the trust or the Trustee has received notice from a potential contestant who thereafter commences a judicial proceeding within sixty days after notification. This Notice must be mailed postmarked within 15 days of its first publication to each heir and qualified beneficiary of the trust and any other person who would be an interested person within the meaning of D.C. Code 20-101(d). Date of First Publication: 12/6/2018 Inez Thomas Jocie Faison Jewell Elliott Signature of Trustee

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Administration Number 2018 ADM 001401

Administration No. 2018 ADM 001356

Administration No. 2018 ADM 001351

Administration No. 2018 ADM 001343

Administration Number 2018 ADM 001380

Estate of Joseph Shelton

Lucile S. Stark aka Lucile Seidler Stark Decedent

Joan Irabor Decedent

Elnora D. Robinson Decedent

Estate of Kobra-Mandan Amin-Tehrani

NOTICE OF STANDARD PROBATE

James S. Bubar, Attorney 1776 K Street, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20006 Attorney

Talib I. Karim TEC Law Firm 1629 K Street, NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20006 Attorney

Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed in this Court by Delarue Shelton for standard probate, including the appointment of one or more personal representatives. Unless a responsive pleading in the form of a complaint or an objection in accordance with Superior Court Probate Division Rule 407 is filed in this Court within 30 days from the date of first publication of this notice, the Court may take the action hereinafter set forth. In the absence of a will or proof satisfactory to the Court of due execution, enter an order determining that the decedent died intestate appoint an unsupervised personal representative Date of first publication: 12/6/2018 Delarue Shelton 7708 Hanover Parkway, #201 Greenbelt, MD 20770 Petitioner/Attorney: TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Paul Seidler Stark, whose address is 380 Primrose Dr., Upper Gwynedd, PA 19446, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Lucile S. Stark aka Lucile Seidler Stark who died on October 29, 2018 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 6/6/2019. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 6/6/2019, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Esohe Irabor, whose address is 5212 Queen’s Stroll Pl. SE, Washington, DC 20019, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Joan Irabor who died on July 17, 2018 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 6/6/2019. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 6/6/2019, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Andre Robinson and Cynthia High, whose addresses are 2119 Parkside Drive, Bowie, MD 20721 and 10909 Spyglass Hill, Bowie, MD 20721, were appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Elnora D. Robinson who died on May 3, 2018 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 6/6/2019. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 6/6/2019, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 12/6/2018

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NOTICE OF STANDARD PROBATE Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed in this Court by Iraj M. Amin-Tehrani for standard probate, including the appointment of one or more personal representatives. Unless a responsive pleading in the form of a complaint or an objection in accordance with Superior Court Probate Division Rule 407 is filed in this Court within 30 days from the date of first publication of this notice, the Court may take the action hereinafter set forth. In the absence of a will or proof satisfactory to the Court of due execution, enter an order determining that the decedent died intestate appoint a supervised personal representative Date of first publication: 12/6/2018 Saeid B. Amini 730 24th Street, NW, Suite One Washington, DC 20037 Petitioner/Attorney: TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

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Administration No. 2018 ADM 1364

Administration No. 2018 ADM 954

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000990

Administration No. 2018 ADM 001368

Wanda E. Peterson Decedent

Christine Gause Decedent

James Hottumb Christian Decedent

Doris M. Brooks Decedent

Kathy Brissette-Minus Law Office of Kathy Brissette-Minus,LLC 9701 Apollo Drive, Suite 230 Largo, MD 20774 Attorney

Gemma Antoine-Belton, Esquire 1101 L Street, NW, #806 Washington, DC 20005 Attorney

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

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Sharon E. McKinley, whose address is 513 Shady Glen Drive, Capital Heights, MD 20743, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Wanda E. Peterson who died on February 25, 2018 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 6/13/2019. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 6/13/2019, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.

Gemme Antoine-Belton, Esquire, whose address is 1101 L Street, NW, #806, Washington, DC 20005, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Christine Gause who died on December 18th, 2016 without a Will. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 6/13/2019. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 6/13/2019, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.

Warren L. Jackson, whose address is 515 Tudor Court, Newport News, VA 23603, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of James Hottumb Christian who died on May 6, 2018 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 6/13/2019. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 6/13/2019, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.

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

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131

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

Administration No. 2018 ADM 001369

Foreign No. 2018 FEP 000154

Administration Number 2018 ADM 001426

Dolly Agnes Young Decedent

January 9, 2018 Date of Death

Estate of John H. Traina

Julia Ann Sparkman Shepard Name of Decedent

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Andrea Theresa Young, whose address is 6635 24th Place, Hyattsville MD 20782, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Dolly Agnes Young who died on August 22, 2018 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 6/13/2019. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 6/13/2019, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 12/13/2018 Andrea Theresa Young Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Tazewell T. Shepard, III, whose address is 619 Adams Street, SE, Huntsville, AL 35801 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Julia Ann Sparkman Shepard, deceased, by the Probate Court for Madison County, State of Alabama, on April 4, 2018. Service of process may be made upon Antonoplos & Associates, Attorneys at Law, 1725 DeSales Street, NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC, 20036, whose designation as District of Columbia agent has been filed with the Register of Wills, D.C. The decedent owned the following District of Columbia real estate. 4928 Indian Lane NW, Washington, DC 20016. 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: 12/13/2018 Tazewell T. Shepard, III Personal Representative Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed in this Court by Kelly Gladden for standard probate, including the appointment of one or more personal representatives. Unless a responsive pleading in the form of a complaint or an objection in accordance with Superior Court Probate Division Rule 407 is filed in this Court within 30 days from the date of first publication of this notice, the Court may take the action hereinafter set forth. Admit to probate the will dated November 16, 1986 exhibited with the petition upon proof satisfactory to the Court of due execution by affidavit of the witnesses or otherwise Appoint an unsupervised personal representative (other) waiver of bond and such other relief as the Court deems appropriate Date of first publication: 12/13/2018 Kisha L. Woolen 5335 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, #700 Washington, DC 20015 Petitioner/Attorney: TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

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of origin of Israel’s Jewish population, to Marc Lamont Hill, slapped down from a perch at CNN for uttering six simple words, and literally dozens of ruined political careers of senators, representatives, Republicans, and Democrats in between, the Israel lobby has demonstrated its unmatched strength again and again. Now Hill is in the cross-hairs. When the news media is done with

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The best connections have always been wireless, and you can stay connected this season with Xfinity. Watch Netflix, YouTube and Amazon Prime Video, right on your TV with X1. Even stream your holiday favorites on any device with the Xfinity Stream app — all powered by the best WiFi experience. Plus, when you switch to Xfinity Mobile, you can save hundreds. That’s how Xfinity makes the holidays simple, easy, awesome.

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