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America Reels from Post-Election Chaos

By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer

We are Rome.

Those three words, eloquently spoken by San Antonio Spurs head coach Greg Popovich following Donald Trump's election to president, easily sum up the state of the country as the bombastic New York billionaire prepares to take the Oval Office.

Protests that have erupted all over the country and an online petition calling for the electorate to change its vote and elect Democrat Hillary Clinton have caused more angst for African-Americans and other minorities who are directly threatened by a Trump presidency.

Popovich, a five-time world champion coach, said he is still coming to terms with the shocking outcome.

"Right now I'm just trying to formulate thoughts — it's too early," he said. "I'm just sick to my stomach. Not basically because the Republicans won or anything, but the disgusting tenor and tone and all of the comments that have been xenophobic, homophobic, racist, misogynistic.

"I live in that country where half of the people ignored all of that to elect someone," Popovich said. "That's the scariest part of the whole thing to me. It's got nothing to do with the environment and Obamacare, and all of the other stuff. We live in

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Survivors Bring New Focus to Annual AIDS Walk

By Lauren Poteat WI Contributing Writer

Learning to live with HIV can be quite challenging.

An even bigger challenge is to be HIV-positive and not know it.

D.C.'s Whitman-Walker Health Foundation held its 30th annual Whitman-Walker Health's Walk & 5K to End HIV on Saturday, continuing its quest to help the roughly 1.2 million Americans living with HIV and thousands unknowingly infected with the virus.

Nearly 3,000 participants, including women and children, converged on Freedom Plaza in Northwest for the event, which featured speakers such as D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton and former D.C. Council member Jim Graham, onetime executive director of Whitman-Walker.

The event is part of the foundation's ongoing push for high-quality, culturally competent community health services, with special expertise in LGBT and HIV care.

"Letting people know, that knowing their status and 5 Protests have erupted throughout the country following Donald Trump's election knowing about themselves and how healthy they are is win, including in Washington, D.C., outside of Trump International Hotel, just blocks from the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue. / Photo by Travis Riddick AIDS WALK Page 19

Gwen Ifill: Informed and Inspired a Nation Respected Journalist, TV Anchor, Dead at 61

By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer Gwen Ifill, the recipient of numerous accolades, awards and recognition for her definitive work as moderator and managing editor of “Washington Week” and co-anchor and managing editor of “PBS NewsHour,” has died at the age of 61.

Ifill died at a Washington, D.C.-area hospice after a courageous battle with cancer.

The news of her death spread quickly early Monday while remembrances poured in from all over the country.

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Joint Center Urges Trump to Appoint Blacks, Latinos to New Administration

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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 Small to Business Administration [SBA] Office children of VeteransinBusiMunicipal Center. The sympo- whoThe wasU.S. sentenced six consecawareness among ness life Development [OVBD] announced on Monday, Nov. 7, a $300,000 sium was sponsored by the utive terms without parole public and private schools.

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Maryland Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr. (D-Calvert) and House Speaker Michael E. Busch (D-Anne Arundel) say “it’s time.” They want the statues placed in the Old House of Delegates Chamber where they would “look on as witnesses in the room where Maryland abolished slavery in the state and rejected the 13th, 14th and 15th amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

Previous legislation failed in 2012 and 2013. Earlier this year, a bill to remove Taney’s statue failed.

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AU Students Burn U.S. Flag in Protest of Trump

By Tatyana Hopkins WI Contributing Writer Several hundred students at American University gathered Wednesday, Nov. 9 at a campus center, where several American flags were burned in protest after Donald Trump won the presidential election.

The demonstrators gathered at Mary Graydon Center, which houses a dining hall and classrooms, to rail against the Republican's Election Day victory, using matches and lighter to set several small U.S. flags ablaze.

"That women should have the right to their own bodies, that Native Americans should have clean water, that police should stop killing black people. That's what I'm trying to say," sophomore Isiah Young responded when asked why he was burning the flag.

Some cheered as flags were burned, but others challenged the protesters.

Scuffles and shouting matches ensued when counter-protesters attempted to grab burning flags.

The event was thought to be organized by the American University's Black Student Alliance. On Twitter, the group said that while some of their members were present, it was not their event.

"The event was not a BLM movement and none of the people who attended came as BLM members we came with the intention to make a bold statement," said sophomore Ciera Jefferies. "We also came to show love and solidarity to those that feel affected by the election results."

Jeffries said the event was organized by a white female student who shared similar sentiments.

Public safety officers and campus administrators were present to ensure the safety of all participants.

Saira Umar, a sophomore theater major at the university, said she came across the scene on her way to class and approached it cautiously.

"I think it's important for people to voice their frustrations with the system, and I understand where they were coming from, but I don't agree with necessarily how they went about it," she said. "It was very unclear why they were upset, to most watching, and burning the flag, to many, did not seem to correlate with being upset about Trump's election."

Umar said she saw one student run away from the rally in tears.

"As a minority, I'm personally really worried about how our county will change, as it already has, but there needs to be more organized ways to ensure that all Americans keep progressing towards equality and maintain and gain rights they are owed," she said.

Similar demonstrations against the Trump victory and his inflammatory campaign rhetoric have played out in cities across the nation including New York, Chicago, Boston, Portland, Oregon, San Francisco and D.C. While many videos of the flag burning circulated on social media, the campus newspaper, The Eagle, tweeted that the rally, which lasted over 90 minutes, gave some the opportunity to stand in small groups and discuss their differing views about Trump and Clinton.

"The American University Student Government is and will remain to be a nonpartisan organization," student body President Devontae Torriente said in a statement. "However, we are steadfast in our belief that our students of color, LGBT+ students, Muslim students, Jewish students, women students, students with disabilities

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AU President Neil Kerwin said though flag burning is a protected form of expression under the First Amendment, "it is also an act

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"Inflammatory language and actions were evident. I am disappointed that an opportunity to express deeply felt concerns about the results and implications

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1911 – The Omega Psi Phi fraternity is founded on the campus of Howard University.

1972 – Several blacks are elected to Congress, including Barbara Jordan, the first black and first woman to be elected from Texas.

1989 – Author Gloria Naylor won the Lillian Smith Award on this date for her novel, "Mama Day."

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1952 – The Academy Award given to Hattie McDaniel, the first black American to win an Oscar, is bequeathed to Howard University, though the trophy never makes it to Howard and mysteriously vanishes.

1962 – President John F. Kennedy issues Executive Order 11063, which prohibits discrimination in housing.

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After Donald Trump's election to the presidency, where does America go from here?

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We cannot stop doing things for our society that will push us forward. The election was very crazy and overwhelming for some people, but I pray the bigotry and the racial hate some people have between one another stops. We all have to love one another as one and also fight the inequalities we have in our society.

MERISHA LEAK / CHARLOTTE, N.C.

Scores of uneducated white nationalists and bigots have chosen to elect a man — a racist, misogynist, a would-be demagogue — who has repeatedly made myself and other groups in this country feel unwanted and un-American. And with that, reality has set in and I'm scared. I am scared to be a black woman who lives in a state that hates me and in a country that also apparently hates me. I come from a place where racism was apparent and conspicuous, and while it was contained, I was able to press on. I pray for myself and the other marginalized groups that President-elect Trump has so loudly spoken out against and made to feel as an outsider.

TREVOR DRAYTON / BUFFALO, NEW YORK

This moment here provides a clarity that many need to see. People of color have survived blatant atrocities in the past and still succeeded in and all areas of society. We can and will do it again. I think now will be the time that those who know will coalesce and organize without the desire to seek "white approval" and move our people and this hemisphere into a new unprecedented vision. The details and process won't be sexy, but the victory can be beyond anything we could fathom.

TROY SCOTT / ATLANTA, GA

Trump won, but we will be all right. We have to stop with the blame game. Really it's much bigger than that. If you live in the South, you should not be surprised since southern states are always red. You want to be upset, hate someone in Pennsylvania, Michigan or somewhere that normally goes Democrat and went Republican.

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I'm sorry for America. I'm sorry for the world. This isn't change or hope. This is insanity!

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The World According to Dominic

“After the Elections, My Daughter Asks Daddy for a Hug” It was Wednesday, Nov. 9, when I received a text from my firstborn child, my daughter Jasmine.

She was in shock, as were millions across the globe, following the “surprise” victory of Donald Trump who will soon follow President Barack Obama to the White House.

Her note was fairly simple.

She told me that she couldn’t stop hugging and holding on to her little boy, Jackson – the love of my life and almost three years old – because she was fearful of the future – his future. She said she had cried tears of sorrow because she wants so much for him but wonders if the world and America will allow him to learn, to grow, to thrive and to become the man he’s intended to be.

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Of course I wanted to offer her some solace, some vestiges of hope. But the truth is, for a few painful moments I simply could not find the right words.

Then I thought back to my own childhood when Detroit was under siege, with homes and businesses burning or destroyed in the wake of “the Great Rebellion,” otherwise known as the 1967 riots. I remember being more frightened than I could ever remember. I remember being a precocious seven year old Black child, holding on to my

mother, father and older sister for dear life.

And I remember that somehow, they were able to calm my fears.

I used those memories and that “ancestor power” to bring peace to my daughter’s spirit.

And I promised her that very soon, we would spend time with one another so I could wrap my arms around her and pull her close to me.

We should not ignore the fears of our children in these remarkably unique days that our country now faces. Whether it’s Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton, we owe it to our children to make this world better than it was when we entered it.

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District Students Dance Their Way to College Opportunities

By Lauren Poteat WI Contributing Writer

Hoisted on the legacy of a community giant, the annual Dancing with the Scholars fundraiser on Nov. 12 again found fun ways to give back to the youth and community.

The elaborate, Michael Jackson-themed event, held at the THEARC community center at 1901 Mississippi Avenue in Southeast, showcased three students from Ballou, Woodson and Anacostia high schools, who competed in various dance battles for the "William O. Lockridge Spread Your Wings Award," with local State Board of Education officials as their partners.

Inspired by the legacy of the late William O'Neal Lockridge, a champion educator and community activist throughout D.C., the William O. Lockridge Community Foundation aims to afford more scholarships and college opportunities to at-risk youth in Wards 7 and 8 through events such as DWTS. Wanda D. Lockridge, Lockridge's widow, emphasized the continued importance of her husband's work and Lockridge foundation programs.

"I was always told that you cannot leave your community unless you better your community," said Lockridge, the foundation's chairwoman and executive director. "Because we are the village, we have to support the young people. When other people actually come out to things like Dancing with the Scholars, it shows that they also believe in

the same mission.

"They believe that it is about the development of young people and they see that the youth have to expand outside of the classroom," Lockridge said. "I came out of the same neighborhood, but if I can do it, they can too."

Though Ballou student Trevon Allen and his partner, Ward 8 State Board of Education representative Tierra Jolly, ended the evening as first runners-up, the results were secondary.

"I think this event is very important," Allen said. "Being young, we should never be afraid to try new things. This is actually a great way for kids like us to get scholarship money to go to college and be successful.

"So just be yourself, because it's always good to try new things," he said.

In addition to the foundation's International Ambassador's Program, which allows students the opportunity to visit places such as Africa, proceeds from this year's event will also go toward the Emergency Student Assistance Fund, STEM programs and the Nickelodeon-established Ward 8 Play Day, which encourages students to turn off their televisions and get out and play.

"Proceeds from events like this go directly toward taking students to places like Africa, where we show them opportunities that they did not know about," Lockridge said. "It gives them an opportunity to start thinking bigger, to start thinking about international careers ‌ they may not have even known were possible."

5DC Xtreme All Starz perform during the William O. Lockridge Community Foundation's 6th annual Dancing with the Scholars program at THEARC in Southeast on Nov. 12. / Photo by Roy Lewis As the evening drew to a close, Lockridge presented Ward 7 Council member Yvette M. Alexander with the Lockridge Leadership Award for her dedication to the foundation and never missing a DWTS event since the organization's inception in 2011.

"I am so honored. I know all too well all that William Lockridge has done," Alexander said.

"So for me to be honored in his name is quite exciting for me. It's something that has brought attention to the students over here across the river, that need it the most.

"We have to let our children know how much we care about them and be that reinforcement where they might not otherwise get it," she said.

To date, the foundation has provided over $70,000 in scholarship awards and college assistance to 31 students from Ward 7 and 8. The foundation has also forged a partnership with Tennessee State University, William Lockridge's alma mater, that provides special scholarships to community students.

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a country that ignored all of those values that we would hold our kids accountable for. They'd be grounded for years if they acted and said the things that have been said in that campaign by Donald Trump."

The respected coach also lamented that since the election, many have stopped talking about Trump's oft-racist diatribes even as schools around the country have been confronted by race-baiting chants and derisive acts by white students against African-Americans, Latinos, Muslims, homosexuals and other minority groups.

"I'm a rich white guy, and I'm sick to my stomach thinking about it," Popovich said. "I can't imagine being a Muslim right now, or a woman, or an African-American, a Hispanic, a handicapped person. How disenfranchised they might feel. And for anyone in those groups that voted for him, it's just beyond my comprehension how they ignore all of that.

My final conclusion is, my big fear is — we are Rome."

Popovich's comments came after another prominent NBA coach, Stan Van Gundy of the Detroit Pistons, also spoke out.

"I don't think anybody can deny

this guy is openly and brazenly racist and misogynistic," Van Gundy said of Trump. "Martin Luther King said, 'The arc of the moral universe is long, but bends toward justice,'" Van Gundy said. "I would have believed in that for a long time, but not today. What we have done to minorities … in this election is despicable. I'm having a hard time dealing with it."

The Pistons coach opined that voters have thrown a good part of the American population under the bus, and that he is concerned with the direction of the nation.

"This isn't your normal candidate," he said. "I don't know even know if I have political differences with him. I don't even know what are his politics. I don't know, other than to build a wall and 'I hate people of color, and women are to be treated as sex objects and as servants to men.' I don't know how you get past that. I don't know how you walk into the booth and vote for that."

Van Gundy said he understood there were problems with the economy and also with Clinton, but argued that certain things should disqualify an individual such as Trump.

"And the fact that millions and millions of Americans don't think

that racism and sexism disqualifies you to be our leader in our country," Van Gundy said. "We presume to tell other countries about human rights abuses and everything else.

We better never do that again when our leaders talk to China or anybody else about human rights abuses. We just elected an openly, brazen misogynist leader and we should keep our mouths shut and realize that we need to be learning maybe from the rest of the world, because we don't got anything to teach anybody."

Days after protesting Trump's stunning election win, singer Lady Gaga encouraged her fans and supporters of Clinton to sign a petition that could prevent Trump from becoming president.

Gaga tweeted a link to the petition with the comment, "If you feel scared about the current state of American politics and White House, sign this petition."

The Change.org petition, which as of Nov. 11 had more than 3 million signatures, requests the "Electors of the Electoral College" to cast their votes on Dec. 19 for Clinton because "Mr. Trump is unfit to serve ... Secretary Clinton WON THE POPULAR VOTE and should be President."

"If they all vote the way their states voted, Donald Trump will win. However, they can vote for Hillary Clinton if they choose," the petition reads.

Meanwhile, protesters took to the streets in New York, Chicago, Atlanta, the District and other places around the country, creating a scene as never before after the election of an American president.

5 Protesters wave a "We Shall Overcome" banner in front of Trump Tower in New York City. / Courtesy photo

The Electoral College — which was ratified in 1804 — is made up of 538 electors. Each state's number of electors is decided by its number of members in Congress, which is dependent on the state's population.

So when American citizens cast their ballots, they aren't directly voting for president — they're voting for electors. This year, Trump took 290, to Clinton's 232, with only Michigan's 16 outstanding.

Most states use a "winner-take-all" system when it comes to electoral votes, although there is no Constitutional provision or federal law that requires electors to vote a certain way.

However, 26 states and Washington, D.C., bind their electors to vote for the promised candidate on Dec. 19 — in this case, Trump. In many cases, "faithless electors" are forced to pay a fine if they vote against the

popular choice.

Maine and Nebraska follow a different method, called the congressional district method, which allots two electoral votes to the popular vote winner, and additional votes for each congressional district won by the candidates.

Faithless electors have not ever reversed the presidency.

Protester Shoshi Rabinowitz explained on CNN her motivation for being at a protest near Trump Tower in New York.

"Words can't describe how disgusted I am that he was elected over Hillary," she said.

Fellow protester Nick Truesdale echoed her comments.

"I think he needs to really address all the divisive, hateful things he's said in the past and recant them, denounce them," Truesdale said. WI

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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY Prince George's Voters OK Council Expansion

By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill On Election Day, about 66 percent of Prince George's County voters approved to add two members to the nine-member council in 2018.

But instead of representing a particular district, the additions would be at-large members to oversee construction, recreation and other topics countywide. If elected in two years, they would begin a six-year term in January 2019.

In fact, five council members whose terms expire in 2018 can run for the six-year, at-large seats.

In effect, that person could serve on council for up to 16 years.

"It was the right thing in the eyes of the public," said Councilman Obie Patterson (D-District

8) of Fort Washington, one of the five council members whose term expires in two years. "We have to respect the wishes of the voters. The voters have spoken and it is time to govern ourselves accordingly."

Patterson hasn't dismissed running for one of the at-large seats himself.

"I'm not ruling anything out," he said.

The other four council members whose terms expire in 2018 are Mel Franklin (D-District 9) of Upper Marlboro, Andrea Harrison (D-District 5) of Springdale, Mary Lehman (D-District 1) of Laurel and Karen Toles (D-District 7) of Suitland.

Larry Stafford, executive director of the grass-roots organization Progressive Maryland of Silver Spring, said he will help

the Prince George's chapter find candidates to challenge those who want to extend "their political careers."

"We need council members who are thinking about the constituents," he said. "We want progressive members who support $15 an hour minimum wage [and] summer youth programs.

We need fresh blood."

Prince George's remains the only council in the metropolitan region with no at-large representation.

The county's neighbors in the District, Montgomery County and Alexandria, Virginia, have some at-large members. All the council members in Alexandria are at-large and have been that way for at least four decades.

Some voters didn't fully understand the council proposal labeled "Question D," including Joan Baggage of Landover, who left it blank.

After she voted for Clinton and the other Democratic candidates, she received a brief summary on the proposal and how it could cost up to $1 million to fund the positions and staff.

"We have other things we could do with that million dollars," she said.

Voters were mailed and were handed at polling places several sample Democratic ballots.

The Committee for ReCharge At-Large that received funding from local developers distributed its ballot to approve the measure.

According to the group's website,

5 Prince George's County Councilman Obie Patterson / Courtesy of Prince George's Government

at-large systems create a more regional focus, avoid parochialism and improve constituent services.

Some who supported the council expansion included County Executive Rushern L. Baker; David Harrington, president of the county's Chamber of Commerce; and M. H. Jim Estepp, president and CEO of the Greater Prince George's Business Roundtable.

Local activists and grassroots organizations produced one against the measure. Opponents say since a current council member could run for the at-large seats, it goes against the spirit of the term-limits law passed more than 20 years ago, including in the election two years ago to reject extending them from two to

three.

Those in agreement include school board member Edward Burroughs III, who won re-election; Theresa Dudley, president of the county's Educators Association; and Brandon Cooper, executive vice chairman of the county's Republican party.

The Democratic Central Committee usually prints, distributes and issues one sample ballot that lists its choices for the best candidates and referendum questions.

Because the group couldn't fully agree on the council expansion plan, it decided not to produce a sample ballot, said Greenbelt Mayor Emmett Jordan, a member of the committee. He declined to give his stance on the at-large plan. WI

Parents Advised on Social Media Usage, Etiquette and More

By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill Prince George's County Public Schools hosted a town hall on Thursday, Nov. 10 in Greenbelt to educate parents about living in a digital age and the possible

pitfalls of social media.

About four dozen people in attendance at Eleanor Roosevelt High School received tips for both parents and children to navigate the online world, including monitoring daily cellphone usage and not posting photos and other information on social me-

5Several dozen people attend Prince George's County Public Schools' town hall on social media at Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt on Nov. 10. / Photo by William J. Ford

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dia that they wouldn't share with friends and family.

"Social media is great when used correctly, but used inappropriately you just wonder, 'why they ever create this stuff?'" said Reginald Corbitt Sr., CEO of SafeCyber, which helps consult schools, community organizations and public and private agencies on social media and online safety. "That's why monitoring is key. You want to know what's going on with your child's online life."

Before Corbitt spoke about the negative impact of social media, Stephen Decatur Middle School Principal William Blake told the audience how has informed parents their children had access to certain websites and apps without their parents' knowledge.

Tammy McBride-Loftin of Accokeek said she limits her daughter's cellphone and computer time during the week, cutting

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her off at 8 p.m.

"Unless it's for homework, I shut it down," she said. "I think you have to put those measures in place because [children] are not mature enough to make those decisions on their own."

County schools received online threats last month that resulted in the arrest of a Parkdale High School student who police said set up a Twitter account with a clown theme while in class.

Police charged the student with threat of mass violence and other related charges.

Police also arrested an eighth-grader at Kenmoor Middle School in Landover for making similar online threats that caused increased security at various schools. In addition, a Bladensburg High School student was disciplined by school officials for an alleged bomb threat. Neither threat was credible, authorities said.

During Thursday night's town hall, attendees received various social media tips and insight that included aspects of cyberbullying: it spreads faster with a wider audience that can occur and follow children online 24/7.

Each received a "Net Cetera" pamphlet from the Federal Trade Commission on how children can communicate in the digital age.

There are still some parents such as Bernita Wilson of Greenbelt who won't allow her 14-yearold son to own a cellphone.

"I'm pressured more and more and more to get a cellphone, but I have an issue," said Wilson, who moved from Augusta, Georgia, last year. "It is because of the cyberbullying. I don't trust what's out there. I know it is modern-day times, [but] I'm not ready."

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Parent training and information sessions on student safety are offered free of charge across the county through Family Institute.

Sessions will cover best practices in safe learning environments, warning signs of sexual abuse and reporting procedures for suspected child abuse and neglect.

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Fawziyah Alebiousu, a senior at Bladensburg High School, has 3.85 grade point average and excels in honors courses that include English 10, Geometry, Algebra 2 and Government. Other classes include AP Psychology, AP Computer Science A, AP English Language and Composition and AP World History.

Fawziyah, founder and president of the Computer Science Club at Bladensburg, is also a member of the National Honor Society, yearbook committee and Port Town Youth Council, as well as a Peer Forward mentor.

Fawziyah has been accepted at Robert Morris University with applications pending at Columbia University, University of Maryland College Park, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Pomona College, University of Pennsylvania, Macalester College and Tufts University.

She plans to major in computer science and mathematics and wants to become a college professor.

Tyler Dent, a senior at Dr. Henry A. Wise, Jr. High School in Upper Marlboro, has an interest in finance, and knew long ago that she wanted to own her own business.

tions: Thursday, Nov. 17 Charles Carroll Middle School, New Carrollton

of a small-scale edCamp where participants discussed issues of their choice.

Thursday, Dec. 8 Oxon Hill Middle School, Oxon Hill Free child care is available for ages 4 to 12, and a full listing of Family Institute courses is available online at www.pgcpsfamily. org.

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Still We Rise

5 The Gaywood Elementary School Student Association host the "Kids Helping Kids" food drive. / Courtesy of PGCPS

As a student in the Academy of Finance program at Wise, she has had the opportunity to study accounting and prepare for college and the financial services industry. Tyler has already earned a Certificate in Accounting and Finance from the Morgan State University summer program.

Tyler plans to attend the University of Maryland College Park or New York University and major in accounting. In her spare time, she enjoys cheering, singing and dancing.

VOLLEYBALL CHAMPS

Congratulations to the volleyball team at Bowie High School, which recently won the 4A regional championship and has now advanced to this weekend's state semifinals.

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The Gaywood Elementary School Student Association in Seabrook recently hosted the "Kids Helping Kids" food drive,

an initiative that brings students together to plan activities on how they can help fight hunger.

Gaywood's students donated more than 2,000 non-perishable items that will be used to create 15 food baskets to help students at the school.

Just like moons and like suns, With the certainty of tides, Just like hopes springing high, Still I'll rise.

POWERING UP

The Powering Up with Technology Conference, an annual event now in its 20th year, was held Saturday at Oxon Hill High School, offering innovative strategies to engage with students.

Keynote speakers included Rafranz,Davis, executive director of Digital Learning, and Tom Mullaney, Digital Learning coach.

Among the event's new features were the "Genius Bar," where Fairmont Heights High School IT Academy students provided tips about features, helped and provided general support for computing devices such as MacBooks and Chromebooks, and a Campfire Circle, which consisted

Maya Angelou Our recent national transition approaches with an air of uncertainty. What does this change mean for my business?

What will be the impact of this change? Will I survive? Frankly, businesses tends to abhor change, however change is the only constant.

Change is uncertain, but business has a long history of rising. Poet Maya Angelou’s works ring true today as the day when they were written. We rise! We create jobs, provide a place for innovation and produce goods that improve our lives. We rise! We give to our community, we promote health and we provide social outlets.

We rise! We take pride in our work, we raise our families and we have high moral/ethical values. We rise!

Some may see this transition as troubling and others will greet it with elation. Whatever the perspective, it’s essential to continue the work and influence the change. Our posture must drive the conditions for business to thrive and advocacy must be directed to improving the climate.

Rise and accept the challenge of change and growth!

David C. Harrington President & CEO Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce www.pgcoc.org

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BUSINESS Report: Blacks, Latinos Twice as Likely to be Denied Mortgages Homeownership Gap the Same as 100 Years Ago

By Sarafina Wright WI Staff Writer White and Asian borrowers are more likely to be approved for a conventional loan than black and Hispanic borrowers, according to a recent report.

The report released Thursday, Nov. 3 by Zillow, an online real estate database company that produces housing data and research covering more than 450 markets in the U.S., contends that the disparity persists despite improvements in mortgage access for borrowers since the economic downturn in 2008.

"Even though conditions have improved over the past few years, getting approved for a mortgage

is still a significant barrier for some would-be buyers," said Zillow chief economist Svenja Gudell. "Owning a home is an important way for the middle class to build personal wealth. It's encouraging to see more black and Hispanic borrowers getting approved for mortgages, but there's still a lot of progress that needs to be made."

In 2015, 22.4 percent of black applicants were denied conventional loans, according to data obtained by Zillow via the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA). In 2010, 30.5 percent of black applicants were denied. Among Hispanic applicants, 17.3 percent were denied in 2015, down from 25 percent in 2010.

Representatives from Zillow said that "the problem is so entrenched

that last week Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced programs designed to improve access to credit for these groups, which have historically had the lowest homeownership rates, even though they are more likely to place a higher value on owning a home."

According to the Zillow Housing Confidence Index, 68 percent of Hispanic respondents and 65 percent of black respondents considered homeownership necessary to living the American dream.

In comparison, 59 percent of white respondents and 58 percent of Asian respondents felt the same.

In D.C., the denial rates for conventional loans for black applicants in 2015 stood at 15.4 percent versus 5 percent for white applicants.

"Homeowners are becoming increasingly diverse, data from the Zillow Group Consumer Housing Trends Report show," Zillow said in a statement. "Even so, the homeownership gap between black and white households is as wide in 2016 as it has been for the past century."

Mel Watt, director of the Federal Finance Housing Agency, echoed the report's findings during a speech last month in Boston at the Mortgage Bankers Association Annual Convention and Expo.

"While the 2015 HMDA data released last month shows modest gains in the percentage of African-American and Hispanic borrowers across the housing market,

5A chart comparing black and Latino groups with Asian and whites in denial rates for conventional loans in 2015 across major cities in the United States / Courtesy of Zillow.

overall home ownership for these groups remains low," Watt said.

"Purchase loans for African-American borrowers increased from 4.9 percent of the market in 2014 to 5.2 percent in 2015. Similarly, the percentage for Hispanic borrowers increased from 7.5 percent to 7.9 percent.

"All of these figures are, of course, well below the percentage of these minority groups in the population, and the disproportionate impact of the crisis for people of color has resulted in even

more ground to be made up," Watt said. "While there are many layers to the challenge of finding a way to address this disproportionality, homeownership has historically been the primary means of acquiring and maintaining wealth in minority communities.

"So finding responsible ways to improve access to mortgage credit by minority borrowers would represent an important opportunity both for these borrowers and for other participants in the housing sector," Watt said. WI

Macy’s Launches Innovative Incubator Program in District D.C. Become Fourth City in Company’s Fashion Design Initiative

By D. Kevin McNeir WI Editor The entrepreneurial spirit remains alive and well in the District – this time thanks to Macy’s Inc. who recently unveiled a fourth location of the highly-successful DC Fashion Incubator [DCFI] at Macy’s Metro Center.

It’s a City-established fashion design initiative devoted to supporting and promoting emerging fashion designers while encouraging local designers to grow and maintain their businesses in the Greater Washington Area.

The collaborative program, created in 2009 by Christine Brooks-Cropper, provides designers the workspace and resources needed to run successful fashion companies.

One Macy’s executive said the addition of the District to

the program makes good business sense.

“DCFI at Macy’s Metro Center joins an elite portfolio of Macy’s stores in downtown Chicago, Philadelphia and San Francisco that have successful City-established Fashion Incubator programs in residence,” said Terry J. Lundgren, chairman and CEO of Macy’s Inc. “As an advocate for creating a strong support system for emerging designers to succeed in the fashion marketplace and to strengthen local economic development by fashion businesses, I am very proud of Macy’s commitment to dedicating talent, training and workroom space where available within our stores.

This is a cooperative effort between public and private partnerships and these locally-based Fashion Incubators are essential to helping designers build their brand and sustain a business in the fashion and retail industries,” Lundgren said.

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will provide the selected Designers-in-Residence with office space, a production room and shared showroom space/conference room.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser called the initiative a “boon to our creative economy.”

“This is yet another example of how this Administration is creating pathways to the middle class for all District residents,” Bowser said.

DCFI’s executive director of operations, noted that while New York remains the capital of fashion, significant opportunities exist in cities like Washington, D.C., particularly when hopeful designers receive adequate support and education about the industry and related processes for growth.

“Our goal is to foster the growth of designers as leaders of small businesses by providing the training, mentoring and resources

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5Business leaders celebrate new incubator program in D.C. / Courtesy photo [they] need to be successful,” said Shaka King.

Designers chosen by DCFI’s Selection Committee, a combination of representatives from local fashion and business sectors, consist of six locally-based designers as well as two designers from Peru and Ghana identified and sup-

ported through a cultural business exchange between the two countries and the District.

To learn more about sponsorships, program details and the application process, email Christine Brooks-Cropper at christinebc@ dcfashionfoundation.org WI

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Trump Won — Get Over It and Get on Board

by William Reed Donald John Trump's election as the 45th president of the United States was a stunning repudiation of the establishment by the nation's whites, contrasted to black support of the "status quo." Ironically, the majority of whites supported the Trump revolution while the majority of blacks sought after "more of the same" Democrats. As his bombastic style grated on almost all black voters, Trump's triumph came from whites of both sexes and almost all ages and education levels. The results illustrated the political difference between African-Americans and the nation's white, working-class and rural voters.

It's time blacks looked objectively at "The Donald," who was elected in a stunning culmination of an explosive, populist and polarizing campaign that took relentless aim at the institutions and long-held ideals of American democracy.

In the party-politics labeling process, blacks have been indoctrinated to believe that Trump is racist. While Trump won the white and wealth vote, Hillary Clinton won a broad majority of black voters — 88 percent, compared with 8 percent for Trump.

There is a racial, wealth and ideological schism between blacks and Trump electoral supporters. The election illustrated blacks seeking to maintain the political status quo.

But Trump won key battleground states largely on voters who expressed deep dismay with Washington. Nearly nine in 10 of his voters were dissatisfied or angry with the state of the federal government. As many disapproved of Obama's job performance, three-quarters dissed his health care law.

Liberal Democrats are trying to push the narrative that Donald Trump's win was propelled by racist Americans.

"This was a whitelash against a changing country," said Van Jones, CNN's resident African-American. "It was whitelash

"In the party-politics labeling process, blacks have been indoctrinated to believe that Trump is racist."

against a black president, in part."

Too many blacks have become complacent "second-class citizens" whose issues are low political priorities. To effectuate the changes blacks need where we live, more of us will want to adjust to more private than public sector dealings. A Republican, Trump is considered more business-friendly and favors limited government. Trump believes that Section 8 and other housing assis-

tance programs are unnecessary and that the free market can and should be used to provide housing. Trump has rejected some free trade agreements and called for up to $1 trillion in government spending on infrastructure, but his populist, anti-PC rhetoric got him over.

Trump can gain favor and friends running this country like a business. The president-elect's net worth is estimated to be $2.9 billion to $10 billion, and the Trump Organization is an international conglomerate based in midtown Manhattan. Dad Trump will relinquish his position as chairman and president to his three eldest children, Donald Jr., Ivanka and Eric. Trump's companies own, operates, invests and develops residential real estate, hotels, resorts, residential towers and golf courses.

Trump can rebuild the Republican Party by going to a few urban Friday night fish fries. His business posture and acumen will set a realistic role model and profile for African-American enterprise. The actions voters expected early in Trump's tenure include rejection of Obama's health care legislation.

Too many Blacks wanted to

stick with political mediocrity — contentment with Obama without demanding he produce competent programs, policies and performance. Trump would do well to put forth economic plans designed to grow the nation's overall economy 4 percent per year, and target for 10 percent annually investments inside black enclaves.

What did Obama do for blacks that they are now in danger of losing? Obama is a community organizer evolved into an accomplished politician that has gracefully avoided leaning on the side of blacks. But blacks support Obama, competency or not. Trump is a successful businessman blacks need to support.

Blacks are not effectively involved in politics, but mostly operate as "fan clubs" for professional politicians. Blacks' prosperity should be bigger than voting Democratic.

Too many blacks view Trump and wealth as "evil." It's time Trump helped educate blacks in business and set that spirit loose across ghettos. With Trump at the helm, the next eight years could produce a cache of black business leadership.

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By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill Curtis Parker of Glenarden, Maryland, served in the Air Force from 1952 to 1961, including a three-year stint in the Korean War. The 82-year-old veteran, who retired with the rank of technical sergeant, feels humbled when people thank him for his military service, especially on Veterans Day. He and roughly six dozen other veterans, local officials and family members came together Friday for an annual Veteran Day commemorative program in Bladensburg, which honors men and women who have served in the armed forces.

"I feel very honored and proud to have been able to serve," said

Parker, a member of American Legion Post 275 of Glenarden. "I miss my buddies who also served. … I came in with a segregated force that was just on the brink of integrating, but at least I was there to see the transformation."

The event, sponsored by the American Legion Post 131 of Colmar Manor and town of Bladensburg Patriotic Committee, was held near a 40-foot statue known as the Peace Cross, erected in 1925 as a World War I memorial at Annapolis Road and Alternate Route 1.

Officials and residents of the towns that border the monument — Bladensburg, Colmar Manor and Cottage City — also hold Memorial Day observances at the site.

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5 Bladensburg, Maryland, Mayor Walter James and Patriotic Committee representative Marion Hoffman host the annual Veterans Day program honoring service men and women at the Peace Cross in Bladensburg on Nov. 11. / Photo

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ment of Maryland in Baltimore, told stories about various veterans who have made America a better country.

"Veterans come in all shapes and sizes — young and old, rich and poor, black and white," he said. "They are men and women who served … America."

County Executive Rushern L. Baker III, a usual attendant of the yearly event, was conspicuously absent Friday; however, he did issue a statement in honor of the holiday and appreciation for the nearly 70,000 veterans in the county.

"This day … is devoted to re-

membering and honoring the countless people and families who served and sacrificed to make our country a safer place should be held high in our culture," he said. "It is a day where we should go out of our way to say 'thank you' to a veteran who might be a family member, a neighbor or a friend. Each veteran deserves our respect and support for all they have done in service to us."

According to the 2014 census, there are roughly 21.4 million veterans nationwide, with about nearly 438,000 residing in Maryland.

Allen White, who served in the Army from 1966-68 and in the Vietnam War from 1967-68, choked up when he mentioned his fallen comrades.

"It's wonderful to be able to come here each year and allow us to give remembrance and thanks to those who served," said White, 74, of Oxon Hill. "We should also remember those who fought before us to carry on their legacy. It's not a matter that I'm an African-American, but we are all Americans in this country. We can't do anything to change the past, but we can do something about the future." WI

Veterans Memorial Resurrected to Honor District's Employees Council Makes Plea for Statehood After Election

By Sarafina Wright WI Staff Writer A shattered memorial that once hung in the John A. Wilson Building

in the 1990s was restored just in time for Veterans Day to honor some of the District's most noble employees.

Council members Phil Mendelson, Kenyan McDuffie and Council-

man-elect Vincent Gray unveiled and rededicated a historic World War II Memorial to the nearly 1,900 District government employees who served during the war on Friday, Nov. 11.

5 D.C. Council members Phil Mendelson and Kenyan McDuffie and Councilman-elect Vincent Gray rededicate a historic World War II Memorial to the nearly 1,900 city government employees who served during World War II on Friday, Nov. 11 at the John A. Wilson Building in Northwest. / Photo by Roy Lewis

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"Unfortunately when the building was renovated in the '90s, there wasn't much attention paid to the memorial and it broke into many pieces and got shelved in closets around the building," Mendelson, chairman of the council said. "Vince Gray said we should really restore this and today we honor our veterans."

In 1942, in the midst of World War II, city leaders made a decision to install a memorial in the District Building honoring city government employees serving in the armed forces during the war.

During a 1990s renovation of the building, the memorial was removed, damaged and stored in a way that its identity had become an afterthought.

Decades later, the memorial had been unearthed, but remained unidentified.

"Josh Gibson did all of the work in getting this put back together," Mendelson said.

Gray also thanked NBC4 city government reporter Mark Segraves

for his involvement in resurrecting the memorial.

"This is really about our hometown," Segraves said. "We wouldn't be here if it wasn't for those people and their sacrifices. While we are a big city, we really are a small town and we have to honor our people."

Both Mendelson and Gray also used the ceremony as a opportunity to call out the unfairness of the District's taxation without representation.

"What a great day this is, the black and gold 6x11 piece will be remounted once again in the city hall and Wilson building," Gray said. "We continue to suffer the indignity of second class citizenship in the District. "I know on November 8 the people of the District of Columbia confirmed they wanted statehood."

Mendelson, the council chair, said the District "does the same thing as the other 50 states — we send our sons and daughters to war just like everyone else and it's why we should have statehood." WI

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5 Middle school students from the DC public and charter school systems gathered at Trump International Hotel in Northwest to protest the results of the election on Tuesday, Nov. 15. / Photo by Shevry Lassiter

5 High school students throughout the DC public, private, and charter school systems held an impromptu march from Trump International Hotel to the Capitol in protest of President-elect Trump on Tuesday, Nov. 15. / Photo by Shevry Lassiter

5 Middle school students led chants denouncing the president-elect and his divisiveness, on display during his campaign, at Trump International Hotel on Tuesday, Nov. 15. / Photo by Travis Riddick 4 Students arrive at the Capitol and declare their concern for the United States under the president-elect before heading to the Supreme Court and concluding the march at the Lincoln Memorial on Tuesday, Nov. 15. / Photo by Shevry Lassiter

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An estimated one in eight persons infected with HIV do not know, and the black population accounts for almost half of all new HIV infections, despite only making up 12 percent of the American population, according to the American Foundation for AIDS Research.

"Symbolically, the walk, at one time, was a walk for those who could not physically walk for themselves and was meant to show support for those who were really suffering from the AIDS epidemic," Fenton said.

"But now, we have so many longtime survivors at our walks and 5Ks and so many others using our clinics and services to continue to better themselves."

Though donations for the Saturday event are still pouring in, Fenton estimates the annual fundraiser generated nearly $700,000, which will help to support projects such as their dental and medical programs, HIV/STD testing, youth services and community trainings.

The foundation, chartered in 1978, has two clinics located at 1701 14th Street in Northwest and 2301 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue in Southeast. It lists its free HIV and STD testing days and locations on its website, including a Nov. 22 date in Columbia Heights from 3 p.m.-5 p.m.

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By Tatyana Hopkins WI Contributing Writer Members of Episcopal Church of Our Savior, a predominately-Latino church, faced an unpleasant surprise on Sunday, Nov. 13 – a racist message mentioning president-elect Donald Trump.

The Silver Spring church’s sign

advertising their Spanish language service and a wall of their memorial garden had both been vandalized with white nationalist graffiti reading “Trump Nation Whites Only.”

Housed in Montgomery County, which, along with neighboring Prince George’s County, has the largest Hispanic population in the state of Maryland, the church is thought

to have been targeted because of anti-immigrant sentiments expressed during Trump’s campaign.

“We are a nation of immigrants and of people of all cultures and faiths,” Episcopal Diocese of Washington Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde said to the congregation and media following the crowded Sunday morning service.

“I would call, especially, on the president-elect and those who voted for him to separate themselves from acts of violence and hate,” Budde said.

Latinos and immigrants have been left to question how they will fit into a Trump-led country, following the victory of the Republican nominee whose campaign pledged to restrict immigrant entry into the U.S. Many worry about the racial overtones of Trump’s threats to increase deportation, build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border and levy sanctions against employers who hire unauthorized workers.

Trump has been accused of promoting xenophobia with many Americans using his words as justification for carrying out hate crimes. Racially charged attacks and threats have surged since Trump’s victory at the polls.

The Southern Poverty Law Center has counted more than 200 instances of “election-related harassment and intimidation across the country” in the days following the election, with a majority of them targeting Blacks and immigrants.

The incidents, which have not been independently verified, include “vandalism and epithets directed at individuals,” and have taken place mainly at K-12 schools and universities.

Students have been particularly frightened by the election results.

In a letter to parents, Principal Jen Thomas at Hearst Elementary School in Northwest, where children chose Hillary Clinton in a recent mock election, said she has instructed teachers to talk to their children about their feelings and their fears.

“Many kids felt scared, angry, sad, disappointed and alienated by the results [because of the results of the presidential election] and there were tears in quite a few classrooms.

Kids were particularly concerned about the fate of their [Latino] friends in the Hearst community and whether or not they will be able to remain in the U.S.,” Thomas said.

In a “60 Minutes” interview which aired last Sunday, the president-elect waivered on whether he would actually carry out his campaign promise to deport as many as 11 million people. Now he says he plans to remove an estimated two to three million undocumented immigrants with criminal backgrounds.

Whatever he ultimately decides, many Latinos say they’re worried.

Araceli Rosenberger, a communications manager at the Latin American Youth Center in Northwest, a multi-service youth development organization, said students of all backgrounds have expressed fear about what will happen to Latinos now that Trump has won.

“While we all have a fear of safety and intimidation, nothing compares to the fear of having your family separated,” Rosenberger said.

The agency also has offices in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties – nearly 65 percent of the youth they serve are Hispanic.

Rosenberger said the organization will continue “reinforcing that this is a safe space” and will vigorously fundraise to bolster services and provide immigration supports to students in need.

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By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture's plans to increase the limited number of walkup tickets that are available each morning are now on hold for the foreseeable future, according to a museum spokeswoman.

Those plans are "still in the works" and officials are unsure when the number of daily walkup tickets might be expanded, the spokesman, Linda St. Thomas, told WTOP. However, showing up in person is still the best way for getting into the museum without obtaining a ticket beforehand.

Free, timed-entry tickets into

the museum on the National Mall are all claimed through March. Chances to get tickets for April through June are expected to be announced soon. Currently, a limited number of same-day tickets are made available at the museum each morning beginning at 9:15 a.m. with a line forming on the Constitution Avenue side of the building.

The museum, which opened in September to much fanfare with a host of celebrities including President Barack Obama, honors many black heroes such asMartin Luther King, Rosa Parks and Rep. John Lewis (D-Georgia), a civil rights leader who worked for decades in Congress trying to gather the support for the museum.

President George W. Bush signed legislation approving the

project in 2003, and museum Director Lonnie Bunch and a staff of three began shaping the vision of what's now a 400,000-squarefoot, $540 million building with exhibits, sculptures, paintings, artifacts and other priceless historic treasures.

An earlier media tour was held where officials encouraged the press to start their tour from the bottom level because the museum is ordered chronologically.

It begins with a statute of President Thomas Jefferson in front of 609 bricks, which represents the number of slaves he owned.

The galleries below the Winfrey auditorium are dedicated to some of the darkest chapters in American history and the worst injustice ever faced by African-Americans.

Ramps connect the small galleries that reveal the evils of the Atlantic slave trade, the Colonial era, up through the Civil War. Materials and photographs show lynchings and items include a shawl worn by Harriet Tubman, the escaped slave and abolitionist who created the Underground Railroad.

There's also the coffin of Emmett Till, the black Chicago teenager who was killed in 1955 in Mississippi for looking at a white woman. Till's death sparked the civil rights movement.

"It blows my mind. Down here is the worst period the world has ever known and I have tears ev-

5The popularity of the new Smithsonian National Museum of African Amer-

ican History and Culture continues to grow. / Courtesy photo ery time," said Vincent Penn, a supervising engineer with Kensington Glass, the company contracted by the museum to perform glass work.

Penn, a white man, said the reactions of everyone strike him.

Revised Efforts to Reduce Inmate Call Rates Fails

By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer Once again, a Federal Communications Commission attempt to lower the price inmates pay for phone calls has been blocked in court.

A ruling this month from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit granted a petition for a stay filed by Securus Technologies, putting a halt to rate caps on inmate calling services that were implemented in August, according to a report from online trade publication Ars Technica.

"Petitioners have satisfied the stringent requirements for a stay pending court review," judges wrote.

The FCC has repeatedly been stymied in attempts to lower the rates inmates pay for phone calls to family, friends, and lawyers, Ars Technica reported.

After a March ruling by a federal appeals court stayed new

rate caps of 11 cents to 22 cents per minute on both interstate and intrastate calls from prisons, the FCC proposed new caps of 13 cents to 31 cents per minute in an attempt to satisfy the court.

Those new caps were halted in this month's ruling.

Prison phone companies Global Tel*Link (GTL) and Securus Technologies argued that the FCC's limits fell short of what the companies are contractually obligated to pay in "site commissions" to correctional facilities.

Though the FCC hasn't tried to ban or limit the site commissions, the commission argued that the latest caps would better account for the companies' costs.

The FCC has been able to implement a cap of 21 cents per minute on interstate long-distance calls, but attempts to reduce prices on in-state calls have failed, with the FCC's Democrats and Republicans split on the issue.

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Democrats, saying that this was the fourth time the appeals court stayed the FCC's inmate calling rate regulations.

"Three times I have urged my colleagues to adopt reasonable regulations that would substantially reduce interstate inmate calling rates and survive judicial scrutiny," Pai said. "Three times they have declined. And so here we are yet again — left with little more than a faded headline."

Just three years ago, FCC Chair Mignon Clyburn expressed optimism during a workshop about the movement in the long-fought battle to reduce telephone rates for inmates and their families.

There have been instances where a single phone call from prison eclipsed the cost of an average monthly telephone bill, and in 42 states with limited or no reforms, connection fees alone run an average of $4 per call on top of charges of 89 cents per minute, Clyburn said.

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eight states and some localities have succumbed to FCC pressure and have reformed their inmate rate structure.

As late as 2013, the phone market in state prison systems is worth more than $362 million annually and payments to governments in return for exclusive phone contracts account for an estimated $152 million per year.

Many argue that those commissions are at the root of why call rates are so high for inmates and their families.

Clyburn said the FCC and the states need to work together despite what she called elusive cooperation in the past.

"Multiple studies indicate that having meaningful contact beyond the prison walls can make a real difference in maintaining community ties, promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism," she said.

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"Whether you're black or white or whatever, you cannot come through here and not cry," he said. "I was here when Oprah Winfrey came and visited and she stood [on a walkway above her auditorium] and her expression said it all. She could hardly contain herself."

But the museum isn't all about the dark history and the evils of slavery.

African-American businesses are celebrated, as is the black media. Ebony magazine and the Freedom Journal, the first African-American newspaper, are featured in exhibits.

Entertainers and sports figures such as Redd Foxx, Michael Jackson, Ella Fitzgerald, Michael Jordan and Jackie Robinson are also highlighted with exhibits, artifacts and donated items.

Jackson's famous fedora that he wore during his 1984 "Victory" concert tour is on display, as are Chuck Berry's cherry red El Dorado and a special section dedicated to Muhammad Ali. "Our country will gain a further understanding of what it means to be an American," said Smithsonian Secretary David Skorton. "It's a beacon that reminds us of what we were, what challenges we still face and what we can become," he said.

To reserve a free timed pass, visit https://nmaahc.si.edu/visit/passes.

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Zakari, fourth-grader at Stanton Elementary School in Southeast: "After school in The Boys Institute, we do our homework together so we don't have to do it at home.

On Wednesdays, we gather with Mr. Pollard. He didn't just pick good people. He picked people who needed self-discipline. We help our brothers, we keep them cool, and we help them when they're feeling down or doing the wrong thing. We're all kings and we have our jackets that nobody else has."

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The "School Quality Reports" for grades pre-K-12 were released on Nov. 10, offering a comprehensive look at education for public charter schools throughout D.C. The reports, also known as the Performance Management Framework, measure how well charter schools prepare students for college or the workforce, improve student math and literacy skills, and perform on the state assessment in English language arts and mathematics.

The reports, which can be accessed on the DC public charter schools' website, also assess other metrics that measure school quality,

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On Election Day, 46 seniors were placed at different voting locations to serve as poll workers.

Prior to becoming poll workers, students spent 2.5 hours learning how elections are conducted and received hands-on experience on how to provide voter assistance at the polls.

10TH-GRADE LAW ACADEMY

Students, staff and faculty at Thurgood Marshall Academy in southeast are thrilled to announce their new partnership with Howard University School of Law. Each year, the school's ninth-graders engage in "Law Day" activities while 11th-graders participate in "Law Firm Tutoring" activities.

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The Charles Sumner School Museum and Archives is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a commemorative art exhibition themed "DCPS

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The exhibition which opened this week, runs through Jan. 6 and features artwork by 18 DCPS alumni and current public and public charter school students.

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Racism Long Hidden Now Rears Its Ugly Head America has long shared its message of successfully overcoming racism, prejudice and discrimination while promoting a visage reminiscent of Walt Disney’s “We’re a Small World After All,” where children of all races hold hands in solidarity.

But as the first week unfolds following the election of Donald Trump as our country’s next president, it’s obvious that this nation has a long way to go before we can honestly say “we have overcome.”

In some ways, the protests by college students and the angry shouts heard from cities across the U.S., as well as the hate messages scribbled on places of worship, point to a sickness that still plagues America. And anger is at the core.

History points to superpowers of the world who, due to the unraveling from within, lost prominence, relevance and national unity. If we liken present-day America to the Roman Empire of ancient history, then we can probably predict our future – if we don’t find ways to heal ourselves.

Maybe American citizens in general and Black Americans in particular, wanted to believe that we had finally evolved to the point where all of our citizens were equally valued and respected. We wanted to believe that the election of our country’s first Black president meant we now lived in a “color blind society.”

We wanted to believe the sexism, homophobia, xenophobia and other discriminatory perspectives had dissipated.

But the evidence indicates just the opposite.

Now, as we prepare for the next four years under the leadership of a man who sometimes seems more like a chameleon than a predicable statesman, we will need to pull together, be vigilant and hold our elected officials accountable, including President-Elect Trump.

There’s a foul smell in the air. And while we cannot change the direction of the wind, we can make sure we’re prepared for the challenges that certainly lie ahead. WI

Is ‘Death with Dignity’ Good for Black Community?

Contrary to popular belief, Blacks in America tend to be more conservative, especially when it comes to long-established attitudes about religion, family, education and politics.

That said, we see a paradox in the D.C. Council’s decision earlier this week to approve legislation that now allows physicians to prescribe fatal drugs to terminally ill residents.

The council voted 11 to 2 in favor of the bill and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says while she’s not sure if she will sign the bill, she does not intend to exercise her power to veto the decision.

And so, after more than a year of intense deliberations among opponents, advocates, lobbyists and legislators, Washington, D.C. becomes the seventh jurisdiction nationwide to allow the practice.

Historically, African Americans don’t tend to support suicide in any form or fashion.

Nonetheless, the District now bears the distinction of being the first predominantly-Black community in the U.S. to legalize what has now been referred to as “death with dignity.”

We’ll need to watch what unfolds. We’ll need to keep an eye on our senior citizens and those who have little say in their personal affairs so that they are not, as some fear, coerced into an early death.

From our perspective, the jury is still out. WI

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TO THE EDITOR Our Veterans Deserve Our Gratitude

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As we celebrate Veteran’s Day, I would like to give a heartfelt “Thank You” to all veterans who ever served our country with honor. African Americans have served in every war that this county has ever fought in. Despite being discriminated against at home and abroad, African Americans have served with great valor and distinction. We should never feel that this is not our country because the blood of our fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, and our forefathers runs just as deep as anyone’s when it comes to the defense of America.

I am not one bit surprised by the study about Blacks and Uber, “Black Uber Customers Wait Longer for Rides, Study Finds,” by Tatyana Hopkins in the November 10, 2016 Washington Informer. You would think with all of the problems Blacks have had in the past with hailing a cab in most urban cities, that the growth of Uber and Lyft would have eliminated such problems. As we see, it hasn’t and to make things even worse, there are a lot of Blacks and other minorities driving for these companies. This study just shows that we as a people still have a long way to go when it comes to how we treat each other and how others treat us.

William Robinson Washington, DC

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OPINIONS/EDITORIALS Guest Columnist

By Julianne Malveaux

Trump Won, but White Supremacy Won't Win Forever I began election night with exuberance. I was among the many who forecast a Hillary win. The only disagreement among my circle was how big the Hillary rout would be. I thought she'd get at least 300 electoral college votes, and hoped that she'd thump Trump by getting as many as 340, holding him to less than 200 electoral college votes. The tables were turned and Trump was the one doing the thumping, with the electoral vote count estimated to be 290-228

(at this writing, final counts were not in). Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton won the popular vote, garnering about 600,000 more votes than Donald Trump.

White folks won the day for Trump in an amazing showing of white solidarity. Trump took 58 percent of the white vote, but did not get a majority vote from any other racial/ ethnic group. Only 8 percent of African-Americans voted for Trump. He did better among Asian Americans (29 percent) and Hispanics (nearly 30 percent). White people repudiated Hillary Clinton and embraced

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Trump as one of their own, despite his racist, misogynistic and jingoistic rhetoric.

Hillary Clinton counted on white women, especially college-educated white women, to save the day. Clearly, they were not with her. According to Edison Research exit polls, Trump won 45 percent of college-educated white women and 62 percent of white women non-college graduates.

Trump won 53 percent of the total white female vote. The college-educated white women's narrow vote for Clinton did not overcome the overwhelming support other whites gave

him. White women valued culture and class over gender. Many of them are the mothers, daughters, sisters or wives of the white men who gave Trump 63 percent of their vote.

Hillary Clinton failed to energize the base or transcend the indifference that too many voters felt for her.

Turnout was only 56.8 percent, just one percent higher than 2012, and lower than the 58.2 percent turnout in 2008. More than 95 million people who were eligible to vote didn't show up to the polls.

The Republican vote was similar for Trump and for Mitt Romney, the

last Republican presidential nominee.

Democrats turned out in much lower numbers for Clinton than they did for Obama. Why? Voter suppression is part of the answer. There were nearly 900 fewer voting places in 2016 than in 2012. Further, states like Wisconsin, which Hillary lost by less than a percentage point, introduced new voter ID laws between 2012 and 2016. Clinton lost by less than 2 percent of the vote in Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Florida.

People of color were more likely to

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By Charlene Crowell

Mortgage Officials Fined, Imprisoned for Fraud Perpetrators in a mortgage fraud scheme that targeted black consumers in the Los Angeles area have been sentenced to federal prison and fined. On Oct. 24, United States District Judge S. James Otero sentenced Paul Ryan, a former mortgage loan officer and mortgage broker Chester Peggese for illegal activities that operated from early 2007 until March 2010.

The sentencing concludes a multi-agency investigation that

combined efforts and resources from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Internal Revenue Service's Criminal Investigation Division, Office of the Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (SIGTARP) and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's Office of Inspector General.

As a result, Peggese was ordered to pay $4.2 million in restitution to Broadway Federal Bank and serve one year and one day in federal prison. Ryan will pay $353,925 in restitution to Broadway Federal Bank and serve 18 months. Two

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years ago, Ryan pleaded guilty to one count of receiving bribes and rewards as a bank employee.

According to court documents, Peggese acted as a "consultant" who targeted Los Angeles-area churches with promises of new mortgages to purchase property or refinanced mortgages from Broadway Federal Bank. Between 2007 and 2009, Peggese met with representatives of churches and obtained financial information required for the loan applications.

Others involved manipulated financial information to make it

appear the churches were more financially sound than they actually were. Peggese caused these false loan applications to be submitted to Broadway Federal Bank.

During the time that Ryan worked as a loan officer, Broadway Federal Bank paid rebates to brokers who brought loans applications to the bank. Ryan also "demanded from the brokers that all or part of that rebate amount be paid to him ... intending to be rewarded and influenced in his processing and approval of these church loans," according to the sentencing memo-

randum filed with the court.

Ryan worked with brokers and provided a template for presenting financial information for the churches that ensured the loan applications would be approved.

Based on the false information concerning the financial status of the churches, Broadway Federal Bank issued loans to the churches.

"This bank insider accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars in a scheme that led his employer to suffer millions of dollars in losses," said

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By James Clingman

In the Land of the Blind, the One-Eyed Man Is King This is being written without the bias or prejudice of commentators and political pundits. It is unfiltered and a result of my not having watched the final vote tallies and not even knowing who won the presidential election until 7:30 a.m., the morning after. I have not yet watched or listened to news shows and have not discussed the results, in-depth, with anyone.

That disclosure is important because I want you to know this

is not an emotional treatise; it is a pragmatic substantive assessment of what took place not only last night, Nov. 8, 2016, but throughout history as well. We are too emotionally engaged in politics rather than being substantively engaged; and now as many grieve and cloak themselves in sackcloth and ashes, the undeniable and inescapable question is: What now?

In the early chapters of Exodus we find that God hardened Pharaoh's heart against releasing His people. After multiple plagues, Pharaoh still resisted. God told

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him, "But I have raised you up (spared you) for this very purpose, that I might show you my power and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth."

Judges 2:11 says, "Then the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord, and served the Baals ‌ the people did what was right in their own eyes," instead of what God wanted them to do. On several occasions they cried out for a Judge, which God sent each time, but even after twelve Judges, the people reverted back to "doing what they saw fit."

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In 1st Samuel 8, the people cried out for a king, even though God was their King. After Samuel warned them of what they would suffer under an earthly king, the people nevertheless said, "We want a king!" They got Saul, the leader they surely deserved. And in 2nd Chronicles 7, God similarly warned King Solomon against forsaking His word.

This is not a sermon but a reflection on similarities between then and now. God turned His people over to the Philistines, the Assyrians, the Babylonians, and other evil

doers, in order to show His people the error of their ways. Last night this nation elected a man who has actually insulted God by saying he has "never asked God for forgiveness" because he is "a good person."

After saying that, he was endorsed

by Jerry Falwell Jr. and other socalled "evangelical Christians." 1st John 1:10 says, "If we claim we have not sinned, we are calling God a liar and showing that his word has no place in our hearts." Trump went on to say that he does not "re-

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OPINIONS/EDITORIALS Guest Columnist

By Benjamin F. Chavis Jr.

Black America's Resilience Will Keep Us Struggling Forward Nobody said that the road to freedom, justice and equality would be easy. In the wake of the results of the national elections across the United States, it is crystal clear that the aspirations, hopes and dreams of 47 million black Americans are neither in vain or hopeless. We have been disappointed before. We have been joyous before. But today we are all called to be vigilant, persistent and resilient.

As one of our sacred freedom

songs refrains in an upbeat, "Woke up this morning with my mind stayed on freedom … ain't gonna let nobody turn us around … got a keep my mind, spirit and soul focused on freedom … no matter what happens … we gonna keep on marching … we gonna keep on shouting … we gonna keep on marching down freedom's road."

You have heard me affirm before within the printed and digital contours of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) that our collective sense of righteous op-

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timism and moral imperatives were really never based exclusively on one event or one defeat or even one victory. Ours is a long protracted struggle for freedom and equality.

Our brother, freedom fighter, writer and author, James Baldwin, once told me, "We have to look at the future without a moment to blink with our heads unbowed with a transcendent determination always to rise above the cynicism of the day and never let giving-in to wrong creep into our souls. … for nobody knows or even cares about our suf-

fering if we ever stoop to be silent or indifferent after the bloody lash of history has once again hit out bare backs."

On election night, Nov. 8, 2016, the entire world waited for the election results into the wee hours of the next morning. Black Republicans were overjoyed and repurposed.

Black Democrats were dismayed and disappointed. Black independents were challenged and confused. But interestingly, some of our elders as well as many of our young activists that night and morning gained re-

newed strength to fight on for another day and era of progress.

We will continue to pick up our pens to write and speak truth to power. We will continue to publish in the grand tradition of motivating and informing the masses to be ever aware of what's happening now. Every day brings teachable moments and lessons. The National Black Voter Poll, done by Howard University's interdisciplinary group of faculty and student scholars and the

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By Lucy Drafton-Lowery

Stay Clear of Health Insurance Scams If you are looking for health insurance be careful of scams. Scams are designed to get consumers to give up their personal financial information which enables the crooks to steal from you.

The D.C. Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking is warning District residents to be on the lookout for health insurance scams that put you at risk of losing your finances and identity.

Scammers use many tricks to steal your personal financial information. Some scams use emails that look like legitimate inquiries but are actually from hackers requesting

financial or other personal information; others include phony insurance calls that say you need to buy health insurance or pay a fine.

Case in point: A District resident received a phishing email link disguised as the D.C. Health Link, which is the District's Health Insurance Exchange that helps D.C. residents compare, select, and buy health insurance. When the resident clicked on D.C.'s Health Link it took him to a screen to create an account, enter his email address and sign-in. He forgot his password so he clicked on "forgot password," that prompted him to a screen

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to enter his bank check card and PIN number. He then realized that something was wrong and contacted the department who investigated the issue and informed him it was a phishing scam. In this particular scam he was directed from the insurance website and redirected to a fraudulent site that appeared identical to D.C. Health Link's. Phishing scams are common. DISB encourages District residents to never disclose their personal financial information, such as bank accounts and PIN numbers, via email, telephone or any other means to someone you don't know.

Another fraudulent scheme to lookout for is phony health insurance calls. If you get a call like this, hang up. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), a person received a robocall with a local area code. The recorded message sounded urgent: "you need to buy health insurance or face a fine.

To learn more, press 1." A person who works in the Health Insurance Marketplace got the call and knew it was fishy, so she pressed 1. The operator claimed to "work for the law," and asked for the person's full name, date of birth, phone number, income information and Social

Security number. The person who received the call knew it was nonsense, so they hung up and contacted the FTC. The FTC suggests if you receive a recorded sales call and you didn't give the caller written permission to call you, the call is illegal. HANG UP — don't press 1 to speak to the operator or get your name taken off the list, and don't give any personal information. If you respond, you'll probably receive more calls. The Health Insurance Marketplace does not make robocalls and would not ask for personal

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By Askia Muhammad

I'm Through With White People I'm through with trusting any white people.

Period.

Forget Berkshire Hathaway. Forget the Lone Ranger. Forget Google. Everybody. They are all Johnny-come-lately operators who are not to be trusted any more by this black guy. Why, even Facebook admits to having published knowingly false "news" stories.

Trust indeed.

So the election of Donald J. Trump as president of the United States is a catastrophic loss by think-

ing, evolved white people to the forces of Cro-Magnon Caucasians.

White people in the United States just lost a decisive contest against their ultra-white, white selves. They say they want their country back.

They want their colonies back. They want their empire back. Never mind that the world has changed.

At the heart of the whole Trump-phenomenon is an irrational hatred of black people. Instead of feeling any sense of gratitude toward black people whose free labor for 400 years made this country rich, white folks today are resentful — after having shown no thanks —

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of every step of hard-fought black progress.

The way things have always been for us, we are a "minority" population, subject to decisions made by the "majority" groups. White folks have always defined their best interest in racial terms, when it comes to black folks.

They don't want us to vote, not even in their rigged, imbalanced system. They don't want us to learn, not even when we strive and excel and attain admission to their finest schools. They taunt us. They mock us, all for no reason except hate.

That's sad.

I can never remember a time as a child when I delighted in mocking white children the way schoolchildren have been doing since the Trump election, and the way I remember white children doing to me 50 years ago when I was just minding my own business.

Ever since the Civil War, black folks have been engaged in this conversation white folks have been having about our condition. Of course, we should be involved, but we had little choice as to which side we would be on between the guys who wanted to keep in slavery and the guys who said slavery must end.

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We struggled on their side. It was a good decision. Hundreds of thousands of Americans on both sides (including tens of thousands of us) were killed. Our white patrons prevailed and we were with them. Slavery was ended. We were "free."

But then came a backlash. Reconstruction ended, the Ku Klux Klan was born, black people were violently beaten back into "their place" — back on the plantations and sharecrop farming.

Black folks rebounded with the Harlem Renaissance and after

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5Event producer Lauren Grant (center, in black), joined by some of her gal pals, hosted the “HavPlenty Brunch” at Acre 121 in Northwest on Sunday, Nov. 13 for a special screening of Lee Daniels’ new show “STAR,” which premieres on Jan. 4. / Photo by D. Kevin McNeir

Acre 121 in Northwest where the lunchtime party continued well into the evening with DJ Fanci spinning the tunes.

The brunch, created by New York event producer Lauren Grant, rotates between three cities, New York, Atlanta and Washington, D.C., and according to Grant, serves as a way for millennials to share ideas, meet new people and discuss the hot topics of the day.

“I started the brunch two years ago in New York and it’s really grown,” said Grant, 33. “It brings millennials together in a space where they can be themselves and are respected. Our demographics show that 70 percent have bachelor’s degrees, 60 percent have master’s degrees – many of them are graduates of HBCUs.” “We try to hold our events at Black-owned restaurants so we can support those who support us. And while Acre 121 isn’t Black-owned, they actually reached to me. As for ‘STAR,’ I think it’s a sure winner that will compliment ‘EMPIRE’ quite well,” said Grant, who noted that she’s always looking for feedback and can be reached via email: lauren@thegrantaccess.com].

Daniels says the show reflects the influence that “Dreamgirls” and “Paris is Burning” has had on his life and work and features Queen Latifah for whom he wrote one of the lead roles, Carlotta. Once again he’ll showcase talented actors who can equally sing with power, adding that while he likens “EMPIRE”

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to “Dynasty,” “STAR” will resemble an edgier form of “Good Times.”

Here are comments from those who attended the screening.

Jessica Grange, 32, Alexandria: “It’s a great story and I loved it from start to finish. It’s very different from ‘EMPIRE’ but I’d like to see the two shows connect sometimes and share characters.”

Sheena Ballard, 33, Alexandria: “’STAR’ is sure to be a definite hit – as big as ‘EMPIRE.’ I was surprised to see the mix of the cast. Some we’ve seen before – others are new faces. I like the combination.”

Reggie Rich, 28, NE: “It’s re-

ally good. And I like the inclusion of the LGBT community as part of the cast. Queen Latifah was outstanding and the musical production is amazing. Seeing so much Black star power at a time when Blacks are fighting for equal rights was very encouraging.”

D. Baker, 28, Los Angeles: “The story line is well done, the music is superb and the three girls cast as the members of the singing group are beautiful and talented. Watch out ‘EMPIRE.’ A special preview of “STAR” will air on Wednesday, Dec. 14 after the fall finale of “EMPIRE” at 8 p.m. ET. WI

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Congressional Chorus to Make Harmony Amid Turmoil

By Hamil R. Harris WI Contributing Writer The Church of the Epiphany in Northwest will host a dynamic night of music, dance and rhythms on Saturday, Nov. 19, as more than 100 local performers and ensembles provide an eclectic display of the city's cultural scene.

The event — dubbed "Fascination' Rhythms: Celebrating Washington, D.C., in Song, Poetry and Dance" — was organized by the Congressional Chorus, an organization of singing House and Senate staffers past and present, and aims to unite local singers and dancers at a time of uncertainty in the nation's political hub.

"D.C. is the choral capital of the country and a lot of people in this city love to sing," said David Simmons,

the event's artistic director.

"Our mission, since the very beginning, has been to focus on American music, all different styles and all different genres."

The event will feature dancers from the Joy of Motion Dance Center, singers from Howard University's Afro Blue, ​tap dancing by DeWitt Fleming Jr., and performances by Capitol Movement, the Beltway Poetry Slam Team and the Capitol Hearings.

The Congressional Chorus, which is celebrating its 30th season, showcases the music of American composers. Saturday's event will celebrate the works of Duke Ellington, Marvin Gaye and Sweet Honey in the Rock.

In June, the chorus, a group of more than 100 voices, hosted a concert, "Young, Gifted and Global," that wrapped the

works of millennial composers to salsa music.

The Congressional Chorus is supported by the D.C. Commission for the Arts and Humanities and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Simmons said the group is simply living up to the endowment's legacy: "A Great Nation Deserves Great Art." "We want Washingtonians to come out and celebrate their heritage," Simmons said.

The event will be held at the Church of the Epiphany at 1317 G Street NW. For ticket information, go to congressionalchorus.org or call 202-629-3140.

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Muslims Across America Ponder Next Step After Trump's Victory

By Hamil R. Harris WI Contributing Writer In Columbus, Ohio, a Muslim woman wearing a hijab was threatened by a man at a traffic light while her children and parents looked on. He cursed and yelled "You don't belong in this country.

Go back home."

In Queens, New York, Fariha Nizam was also wearing a hijab on a city bus when a man yelled at her to take off her head wrap because "that is disgusting piece of clothing."

And Gwinnett County, Georgia, teacher Mairah Teli, 24, received a note from someone in her high school class that read, "Why don't you hang yourself with your [hijab] … signed, America."

Racist, white supremacist and hate groups have reportedly been emboldened by Donald Trump's victory in last week's presidential election, and while Trump hasn't stated whether he plans to keep his campaign promises to block some Muslims entering the U.S. and deport Latinos in the country illegally, area Muslim leaders fear that Trump's intent is endangering the lives of Muslims across the country.

"Regardless of who won the election, America Muslims are here to stay," said Nihad Award, executive director of the Council of Islamic Relations. "We are not going anywhere and we will not be intimidated or marginalized. … America is your home and home for your

children. This is your future and you are not going anywhere."

The D.C.-based group recently held a news conference where area Muslim leaders voiced their concerns about increased violence in the wake of Trump's victory.

Abdul Raheem Abdulah, a legislative aide from the District, said, "When I woke up the morning after Trump won, I called all of my children. I have children in New York, In Greensboro, North Carolina and in Baltimore and they are all Muslims. My children are me."

While some area Muslims have focused on the incidents, others are more interested in coming up with plans to prevent another political landslide.

"I am not going to cry because someone out-mobilized me, said Iman Johari Addul-Malik of the Dar Al-Hijrah Mosque in Falls Church. "He got many people to the polls that had not voted in 20 years.

"I am confessing our sins that have forgotten about our poor and working class neighbors," Malik said. "We just didn’t give a damn.

Now we have to reach out to the poor and working-class white people to bring them into the civil rights movement.

"I believe that is time to have a new kind of freedom ride, who will got to South to end the explanation of blacks and poor whites," Malik said. "If you look at the map where Donald Trump won, it is clear that we have a new racial divided and

it is clear that they are worse than blue part of the country."

Sharif Salim, community lliason for the Dyanet Center of America

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When The Second City and Woolly Mammoth first collaborated in 2009 with a production of “Barack Stars,” D.C. audiences loved the result.

Now, the long-running, hugely-successful partnership continues in a show that uses satire in order to shed light on “a nation eclipsed by its own divisiveness.”

“Black Side of the Moon” opened on Nov. 12th and continues through January 1st at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre in Northwest – the third production of its 37th season.

And given the recent election where insults, attacks and derogatory tirades quickly became the norm, this newest production may be just what people need as our divided country seeks ways to both heal and find common ground.

The sketch and stand-up artists featured in the production deconstruct and reconstruct Blackness, employing comedy to illuminate the challenges of the past and the promises of the future while also addressing questions like “where are we headed as a country?”

Woolly Mammoth Artistic Director Howard Shalwitz says the show tackles new ground for the two companies. “’Black Side of the Moon’ heralds a new direction for The Second City as they shine a spotlight on this rising generation of Black comedians,” Shalwitz said. “We are extremely excited to showcase these young performers and get to know and hear how they navigate their lives and the American political and cultural landscape through a mixture of stand-up and sketch comedy routines.”

“This couldn’t be a more fitting time to have audiences experience this raw and honest snapshot of blackness in America,” he added.

The production looks to Billy Bungeroth who serves as the director and returns to Woolly after previously being involved as part of the writing/directing team for “Let Them Eat Chaos.”

Ensemble members, all new to the Woolly Mammoth stage, include Sonia Denis, Dave Helem,

5Some of Chicago’s funniest comedians take to the stage addressing the past and future of Black America in a new Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company production, “Black Side of the Moon.” / Photo courtesy Woolly Mammoth Dewayne Perkins, Torian Miller and Felonius Monk.

Denis has secured a dedicated following in Chicago, performing at some of the city’s most popular venues. Helem has also found success in the comedy world, touring with Hannibal Burress and Tony Rock and performing at the 2015 Oddball Comedy Festival.

Perkins, who also creates original shows for his company, Bleep That Bleep, bears the distinction of being the inaugural recipient of Second City’s Bob Curry Fellowship.

Munk appears regularly on The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore on Comedy Central while Miller often performs as a member of Blood Oath, a sketch comedy and improvisation group, as well as The Cupid Players.

In addition to their Wednesday through Sunday schedule of performances, there will also be a special New Year’s Eve show followed by an “out-of-this-world” VIP party as the audience, cast and crew ring in 2017.

For more information about Woolly’s 37th season and the show, go to www.woollymammoth.net.

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ARIES The Full Moon could bring an opportunity to splurge and enjoy yourself.

You've been busy and focused lately, its time to give yourself some leeway. When it comes to talking about business matters read the fine print. Don't leave anything to chance.

Finally, romance could be in the air. Lucky Numbers: 26, 47, 54 TAURUS You may share more than you intend, but perhaps that's a good thing. It

helps to think before you speak to avoid saying anything you might regret later. Concerning money matters, take your time whether you're purchasing an item or signing a contract. If you have any reservations, you'd be wise to request more time so you can check the details thoroughly. Lucky Numbers: 7, 12, 41

GEMINI You may be spoiled for choice when it comes to golden opportunities. Either

leisure options, a way to succeed with a love interest, or a chance to travel, take your pick.

You may not see eye to eye with a boss or authority figure and need to be careful how you interact with him or her. It's better to be honest than tell a little white lie, as you could be found out. Otherwise, the world's your oyster! Lucky Numbers: 29, 39, 40

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CANCER The start of the week can be an excellent time for a party, celebration, or get-together. On another note, you may continue to be busy on the work front. You may be accepting conditions or demands that aren't in your best interests. If so, discuss such issues with someone who can help you and provide relief. Leisure options also beckon and can prove therapeutic. Lucky Numbers: 3, 10, 28

LEO The shift in focus to your relationship sector encourages teamwork and coopera-

tion. If you've been tempted to go it alone on a key project, the cosmos is encouraging you to rethink. Joining with others may make tasks not only easier but more enjoyable. If you're discussing the development of a business idea give particular attention to potential costs. Lucky Numbers: 13, 17, 35

VIRGO Don't feel you have to push yourself too hard to meet your goals and targets.

You may be in a competitive mood but it would be wise to pace yourself. With just a little planning you may find a way to create a helpful balance that allows you to work and play.

Discussions with a partner or family member could create more confusion than clarity.

Lucky Numbers: 5, 10, 18 LIBRA The coming weeks can be a golden opportunity to showcase your skills. You often excel at design work or anything else with an artistic or creative bias. If you can use technology to help get your message out to the right people, you could do very well. You could be made aware of a talent you're not using to the fullest. Lucky Numbers: 2, 4, 28 SCORPIO Home and family could stir up a desire to relocate Equally, you may feel moved to remodel your place so it offers more space. You could find that talking with someone on your wavelength fills you with all kinds of ideas. Before you commit to anything, check the details. Lucky Numbers: 5, 30, 42 SAGITTARIUS When you have time to sit back and reflect, you may become aware

of an idea that has been waiting in the wings. Don't feel you have to discuss it with family or close friends, though. They may have different perspectives, and their input could cause you to doubt yourself. Follow your instincts on this. If it feels right, go for it. Lucky Numbers: 10, 23, 54

CAPRICORN You might decide to give someone the benefit of the doubt. The upside may be that this person feels moved to help you out of a tricky situation. What you give can come back to you this week in a way that's most helpful. When it comes to finances, however, it might be wise to update your budget. Lucky Numbers: 12, 35, 58 AQUARIUS You may feel more restless than usual. You may be seeking excitement and opportunities to explore ideas with a novel twist. The same can be true of relationships. You might be drawn to others who think along original lines. The same old, same old could seem boring unless you can find a way to make it interesting. When you find an idea that excites you, you'll likely stick with it to the end. Lucky Numbers: 6, 19, 25 PISCES If you have things to accomplish this week, it would help to have a plan at the start. With Mercury making some awkward links to Neptune in your sign, you could doubt yourself or lose interest in your idea. This would be too bad, as there's so much opportunity to prove just how skillful and talented you are. It would be a shame to miss it.

Your dreams could be a lot more vivid as well, bringing some very appropriate guidance.

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Being A Responsible Kid has its Rewards

By Terri Schlichenmeyer WI Contributing Writer First, there's the feel-good; you did well, and you can be proud of yourself. That leads to the second benefit: adults see your responsibility, and you'll have earned their trust. And in the new book "Little Shaq: Star of the Week" by Shaquille O'Neal, illustrated by Theodore Taylor III, there are other bonuses, too.

It was Friday, and Little Shaq was excited but not because it was almost the weekend. He was excited because it was Walter's last day as their class's Star of the Week, and Little Shaq was sure he'd be chosen next.

Part of the job was taking care of Flopsy, the class rabbit, but that wasn't what Little Shaq looked most forward to. He thought Show and Tell was the best part of being Star of the Week.

For months, Little Shaq had been saving things to "show."

When Mrs. Terpenny announced his name, Little Shaq was happy but nervous, too; his first important task was to take Flopsy home, and that was a big responsibility. But when Little Shaq noticed a poster about a Pet Fair in the neighborhood, he had an idea: maybe, if he did a good job with Flopsy, his parents would finally let him get a pet.

For a while, Little Shaq had been asking for a kitten of his own; all his friends had dogs or cats, and he loved animals. But his mother pointed out that he needed to be reminded to do his chores and make his bed. How could he be responsible for a pet when he was so irresponsible with everything else?

It was a long week for Little Shaq, and it started when his brother, Tater, lost Flopsy.

Then Little Shaq lost his voice, taking attendance. He was in charge of afternoon snacks and that got messed up, too. How could he ever show the adults in his life that he was a responsible kid after all?

Take out the garbage. Put away your toys. Clean up the table. Make your bed. The list of chores is already a long one for your child, so go ahead, add another: read "Little Shaq: Star of the Week." That's a task he probably won't mind.

In this latest series book, author O'Neal turns his attention to another lesson for children to gently learn: work hard and you may get what you want. Fortunately, kids won't find this story to be too preachy or unreachable; O'Neal's main character admits how hard it is to be responsible and how, sometimes, it's no fun. Even so, there's a happy ending to this story and its illustrations by Theodore Taylor III, and kids are set up nicely for the next installment.

Though there are some big words inside this book, I think early elementary schoolers should be able to tackle it and slightly older kids will enjoy it, too. At the end of a long, hard day, "Little Shaq: Star of the Week" will make a great reward. WI

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SPORTS Cavaliers Down Wizards, 105-94

5 Cleveland Cavaliers small forward LeBron James is defended by Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat during the Cavaliers' 105-94 win at Verizon Center in Northwest on Friday, Nov. 11. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

3 Washington Wizards shooting guard Marcus Thornton and Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving battle for possession

during the second quarter of the Cavaliers' 105-94 win at Verizon Center in Northwest on Friday, Nov. 11. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

Injuries Plague Wizards During Slow Start

By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill The Washington Wizards played without shooting guard Bradley Beal for two straight games and one without All-Star point guard John Wall.

Unfortunately, both games ended in defeat and each by 11 points.

LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Wizards, 105-94, on Friday, Nov. 11 before a sellout crowd at Verizon Center in Northwest. Early in the contest, James, who scored 27 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, became the youngest player in NBA history to score 27,000 career points.

The next night, the Wizards went on the road without Wall and lost 106-95 to the Chicago Bulls.

Despite being decimated by injuries, the Wizards (2-7) played both teams close in the first half.

However, they lost control of both games in the third quarter and were outscored by a combined 56-33.

"Obviously, we are short-hand-

ed," Wizards head coach Scott Brooks told Monumental Sports Network after the Bulls loss. "We got cold in the third quarter. When we get our entire roster back, it will help our bench."

Wizards center Marcin Gortat expressed some frustration after Saturday's defeat.

"We just got to be more professional in what we do," said Gortat, who finished with 18 points and 14 rebounds. "At the end of the day, we have to have effort for everybody.

There's a lot of people that can step in and play great. It's a tough loss.

We can't get comfortable with [losing]. It's not fun."

Wall didn't play Saturday in Chicago, part of a minutes-management plan to keep him out of the second of some back-to-back games as he rehabs from offseason surgery on both knees.

The Bulls' newest edition, AllStar guard Dwyane Wade, only scored 14 points and shot 5-17 from the floor. However, Jimmy Butler led all scorers with 37 points and made all 14 free throws.

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The Wizards' starting backcourt, rookies Tomas Santoransky and Sheldon McClellan, finished with 12 and 15 points, respectively.

Similar to the Cleveland game, the Wizards struggled in the third quarter being outscored 28-14.

The Wizards also only shot 4 for 13 behind the arc.

Against Cleveland, Wall took up the scoring load with Beal out, scoring 28 points, but had only three assists and six turnovers.

Wall's counterpart Kyrie Irving scored a game-high 29 points with six assists. He and backcourt mate J.R. Smith scored eight and nine points, respectively, in the third quarter, in which the Wizards were outscored 26-19.

"We gave ourselves a chance. In the second quarter, we didn't do a good job closing out that quarter with six minutes to go," Wall said.

"In the start of the third, we kind of missed some shots that we had.

Those guys got out in transition and we didn't get matched up and they made a lot of threes."

True to form, the Cavaliers,

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5 Washington Wizards point guard John Wall drives to the bucket against two

Cleveland Cavalier defenders in the first quarter of the Cavaliers' 105-94 victory at Verizon Center on Nov. 11. / Photo by John De Freitas

which take the most threes in the NBA, shot 14-33 from deep. In contrast, the Wizards, which rank second-to-last in that category, had just 15 attempts Friday, making only three.

"There was many times tonight they had five three-point shooters on the floor," Brooks said. "They

made just about the same amount of three's that we attempted, but that's how they play."

The Wizards next game will be on the road Wednesday, Nov. 16 against the Philadelphia 76ers.

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SPORTS Redskins Topple Minnesota, 26-20 3 Washington Redskins wide receiver Maurice Harris slips away from

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway during the Redskins' 26-20 win at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, on Sunday, Nov. 13. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

6 Washington Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon is tackled by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes during the Redskins' 26-20 win at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, on Sunday, Nov. 13. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jarius Wright breaks away from Washington Redskins linebacker Houston Bates during the Redskins' 26-20 win at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, on Sunday, Nov. 13. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

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GWEN IFILL from Page 1 Gwen brought a still all-too-rare sight into the homes of all Americans: a Black woman delivering the news and sharp insight on our nation’s political process,” the Rev. William H. Lamar IV, pastor of Metropolitan AME Church in Northwest said in a statement.

“Gwen covered more than a half-dozen presidential campaigns and her success inspired us all, inspiring a generation of aspiring young Black journalists and young female journalists to follow the path she boldly blazed, no matter how many racist and sexist attacks she faced,” Lamar said, adding that Ifill used her platform to mentor countless young people and her fame to give back to her beloved church and community.

When Ifill published the 2009 best-selling “The Breakthrough: Politics and Race in the Age of Obama,” she donated a portion of the proceeds to help restore Metropolitan’s historic building.

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) also mourned the loss of Ifill, a longtime member of the organization.

“I am saddened to hear of Gwen Ifill’s passing. Gwen was a transformative voice among journalists. Her professionalism and poise, coupled with an innate doggedness to report the story, reverberated throughout the industry,” NABJ President Sarah Glover said in a statement.

“Gwen covered politics and the presidential race with class, wisdom and insight, separating her from the pack,” Glover said.

Ifill joined PBS in 1999, reporting on politics for NewsHour and moderating Washington Week. In 2013 she was named co-anchor of PBS’ flagship evening news program along with Judy Woodruff.

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Later, she worked as a local and national political reporter for The Washington Post, going on to tackle one of the most respected jobs in the industry as a White House correspondent for The New York Times.

When she made the transition to television, Ifill became the chief congressional and political correspondent for NBC News in 1994.

A long-time and dedicated member of NABJ, the organization inducted into their Hall of Fame in 2012.

Respected throughout the industry, Ifill co-moderated one of the presidential debates between former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders earlier this year, and moderated the vice presidential debates between Dick Cheney and John Edwards and between Joe Biden and Sarah Palin in 2004 and 2008, respectively.

Many of her colleagues took to social media to pay tribute to Ifill.

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“To the great Gwen Ifill who always cheered her fellow journalists on in this forum and others, there is a hole in all of our hearts,” CNN’s Dana Bash said.

“One of the truly great journalists of our times has died. Thank you, Gwen Ifill for your integrity, fairness and humanity,” Ann Curry said.

Ifill’s lost was felt by some of the nation’s biggest politicians, all the way to the White House.

“Gwen was a friend of our; she was an extraordinary journalist,” President Barack Obama said. “She not only informed today’s citizens, but she inspired tomorrow’s journalists.”

“Filled with integrity. Warm. Fun. Walked with the powerful but never forgot where she came from,” former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said.

“Child of immigrants, trailblazer, role model. Gwen Ifill made this a better country. New York City mourns a consummate journalist and human being,” New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said.

“Ifill was the platinum standard for political journalists and was an inspiration to African-American women in the business,” said former NABJ President Vanessa Williams.

“She was a tough, smart reporter, with a warm, generous spirit who never hesitated to help, financially and with her time and talents, when asked, whether by NABJ or by a student who approached her for a few words of advice and a selfie,” Williams added.

Born on Sept. 29, 1955, in Jamaica, Queens, to the former Eleanor Husband and Oliver Urcille Ifill Sr., an AME minister, Ifill was the fifth of six children and raised, as her father accepted periodic reassignments, in Queens, Staten Island, Manhattan, Buffalo, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts, in church parsonages and stints in federally-subsidized housing.

“I knew who these people were because they were me,” she said, according to the New York Times.

Being a preacher’s daughter, she said, “means you always have to be good.”

Charlayne Hunter-Gault, a former “NewsHour” correspondent, said that she and Ifill, both daughters of ministers, were equipped with a moral armor “that served her and me well as we traversed roads not usually traversed by women who looked like us.”

Ifill never married. In addition to her brother Roberto, an economics professor, she’s survived by another brother, Earle, a minister, and a sister, Maria Ifill Philip, now retired from the State Department.

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America has come yet again to a place where we find ourselves divided! Democrats and many, many Republicans voted for Secretary Hillary Clinton, plus she got the popular vote — close to a million more people voted for her — yet we have elected Donald Trump, who earned the electoral vote.

The overwhelming majority of us Democrats are moving on and accepting — we have no other choice in a democracy. Yet we are witnessing protest marches in cities all across America.

Where DO we go from here?

Christians, we need not worry one second. God is in charge! He chose Saul…

The conversion of Paul the Apostle was an event in the life of Paul that led him to cease persecuting Christians and to become a follower of Jesus. His name was changed from Saul to Paul. God will chose anyone for His purpose.

With this story in mind of how Saul became Paul, let us come together and pray for President-elect Donald Trump. God IS still in the miracle-working business!

Scripture reminds us, in the book of Matthew 6:34, "Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on.

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In Jeremiah 29:11, it says, "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." This is an extremely encouraging verse! The Heavenly Father knew the number of hairs on your head, before you entered your mother’s womb, therefore, how can He not know the plans He has for us. All we need to do is trust in Him, not in man. Man will disappoint you every time!

My final scripture is Proverbs 27:1, which says, "Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.” To me, this means that neither Donald Trump nor his supporters can predict what the future holds.

Only God knows how this whole thing will turn out. His ways are not our ways! When it looks like something was meant for evil, God can turn right around and turn that very thing for our good!

Christians, please don’t cry, and do not worry about what the future holds. Get back on track and keep doing what God sent you here to this earth to do. You are on a mission — you would not be here if you did not have a purpose!

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Service and Times Sundays: 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Music and Hymns Wednesdays: 12:10 p.m. - Holy Eucharist www.stmarysfoggybottom.org Email: stmarysoffice@stmarysfoggybottom.org All are welcome to St. Mary’s to Learn, Worship, and Grow.

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RELIGION The Miracle Center of Faith Missionary Baptist Church Bishop Michael C. Turner, Sr. Senior Pastor 9161 Hampton Overlook Capitol Heights, MD 20743 Phone: 301-350-2200 Fax: 301-499-8724

Service and Times Sunday Worship Times : 7:30 a.m. 7 10:00 a.m.

Communion: 1st Sunday Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.

Bible Study: Wednesday, 12 Noon Bible Study in homes: Tuesday 7:00 p.m.

Website: www.themiraclecenterFMBC.com Email: Miraclecenterfmbs@gmail.com Motto: “We Walk by Faith, Not by Sight”

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

Church of Living Waters

Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church

Crusader Baptist Church

Rev. Paul Carrette Senior Pastor

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

Rev. Dr. Alton W. Jordan Pastor

Reverend Dr. Calvin L. Matthews Senior Pastor

Harold Andrew Assistant Pastor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Covenant Baptist United Church of Christ

St. Stephen Baptist Church

Third Street Church of God

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

Drs. Dennis W. & Christine Y. Wiley Pastors

Bishop Lanier C. Twyman, Sr. Senior Pastor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Blessed Word of Life Church

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

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

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

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

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

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

www.thirdstreet.org

“Ambassadors for Christ to the Nation’s Capital”

Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church

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

Service and Times Sunday Worship Services: 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion: 2nd Sunday at 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Church School: 9:20 a.m.

Seniors Bible Study: Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Noon Day Prayer Service: Tuesdays at Noon Bible Study: Tuesdays at 7 p.m.

Motto: “A Ministry of Reconciliation Where Everybody is Somebody!”

Website: http://isleofpatmosbc.org Church Email: ipbcsecretary@verizon.net

St Marks Baptist Come Worship with us...

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

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

Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Mount Carmel Baptist Church

Rev. John W. Davis Pastor

Joseph N. Evans, Ph.D Senior Pastor

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

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

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

Isle of Patmos Baptist Church

Service and Times Sunday Church School : 9:00am Sunday Morning Worship: 10:10am Bible Study Tuesday: 6: 00pm Prayer Service Tuesday: 7:00pm Holy Communion: 3rd Sunday 10:10am themcbc.org

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RELIGION Shabbath Commandment Church

All Nations Baptist Church

King Emmanuel Baptist Church

Bishop Adrian A. Taylor, Sr. Pastor

Rev. Dr. James Coleman Pastor

Rev. Daryl F. Bell Pastor

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

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

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

Service and Times Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Service 11:00 a.m. Praise & Worship Preaching 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Motto: “A Church Keeping It Real for Real.”

Website: Shabbathcommandmentchruch.org Email: Praisebetoyhwh@gmail.com

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

St. Luke Baptist Church Rev. Aubrey C. Lewis Pastor 1415 Gallatin Street, NW Washington, DC 20011-3851 P: (202) 726-5940 Service and Times Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:15 a.m.

Holy Communion: 11:00 a.m., 3rd Sun. Bible Institute: Wednesday - 1:30 pm Prayer Meeting: Wednesday - 12:00 Noon

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

Israel Baptist Church

Dr. Earl D. Trent Senior Pastor

Rev. Dr. George C. Gilbert Senior Pastor

2409 Ainger Pl.,SE – WDC 20020 (202) 678-0884 – Office - (202) 678-0885 – Fax “Come Grow With Us and Establish a Blessed Family”

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

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

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

“Where Jesus is the King”

Lincoln Park United Methodist Church

Sermon On The Mount Temple Of Joy Apostolic Faith

Rev. Dr. Diane Dixon Proctor Pastor

Elder Herman L. Simms Pastor

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

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

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

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

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

Mount Moriah Baptist Church

Eastern Community Baptist Church

Service and Times Sunday Apostolic Worship Services 11:00 A.M and 5:00 P.M Communion and Feet Wash 4th Sunday at 5:00 P.M Prayer/Seeking: Wednesday at 8:00 P.M. Apostolic in Doctrine, Pentecostal in Experience, Holiness in Living, Uncompromised and Unchanged.

The Apostolic Faith is still alive –Acts 2:42

New Commandment Baptist Church

Dr. Lucius M. Dalton Senior Pastor

Damion M. Briggs Pastor

Rev. Stephen E. Tucker Senior Pastor

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rehoboth Baptist Church

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

Salem Baptist Church

Holy Trinity United Baptist Church

Florida Avenue Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Clinton W. Austin Pastor

Rev. Dr. Morris L Shearin, Sr. Pastor

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

St. Matthews Baptist Church

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

Emmanuel Baptist Church

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

Service and Times Sunday Worship Services: 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Church School: 8:45 – 9:45 a.m.

Holy Communion: Every First Sunday Intercessory Prayer: Monday – 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Pastor’s Bible Study: Wednesday –7:45 p.m.

Midweek Prayer: Wednesday – 7:00 p.m.

Noonday Prayer Every Thursday

Matthews Memorial Baptist Church Dr. C. Matthew Hudson, Jr, Pastor 2616 MLK Ave., SE - Washington, DC 20020 Office 202-889-3709 - Fax 202-678-3304 Service and Times Early Worship Service: 7:30a.m Worship Service: 10:45a.m.

New Members Class: 9:30a.m.

Holy Communion : 1st Sunday -10:45a.m Church School: 9:30a.m.

Prayer, Praise and Bible Study: Wednesday 7p.m Bible Study : Saturday: 11a.m.

Baptism: 4th Sunday – 10:45a.m “Empowered to love and Challenged to Lead a Multitude of Souls to Christ”

Peace Baptist Church

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

Pennsylvania Ave. Baptist Church

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

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

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

Shiloh Baptist Church

First Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Mt. Horeb Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Maxwell M. Washington Pastor

Rev. Curtis l. Staley Pastor

Rev. Alonzo Hart Pastor

Rev. Dr. Wallace Charles Smith Pastor

Rev. Reginald M. Green, Sr. Interim Pastor

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service and Times Sunday Morning Prayer Service: 8:00 a.m.

Sunday Church School: 9:15 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship: 10:40 a.m.

Third Sunday Baptismal & Holy Communion:10:30 a.m.

Tuesday Church At Study Prayer & Praise: 6:30 p.m.

Service and Times First Sunday Worship Service (one service): 10:00 a.m.

Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Sunday Worship service: 7:45 a.m. and 10:55 a.m.

Sunday Church School/Bible Study: 9:30 a.m.

Thursday Prayer Service: 6:30 p.m.

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

2914 Bladensburg Road, NE Wash., DC 20018 Office: (202) 529-3180 - Fax: (202) 529-7738 Service and Times Worship Service: 7:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion: 4th Sunday 7:30 a.m. & 10:30a.m.

Prayer Services:Tuesday 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday 12 Noon

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

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

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

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

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

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

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

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

Administration No. 2016 ADM 1274

Administration No. 2016 ADM 1185

Maggie Belle Trotter-Worsley Decedent

Robert A. Walker Decedent

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

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

Francel Trotter Bellinger, whose address is 62 55th Street, SE, Washington, DC 20019, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Maggie Belle Trotter-Worsley who died on February 1, 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., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before May 10, 2017. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 10, 2017, or be forever barred.

Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

Robert A. Walker III, whose address is 1113 Bellevue St., SE, Washington, DC 20032, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Robert A. Walker who died on September 3, 2016 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before May 10, 2017. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 10, 2017, or be forever barred.

Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

Date of first publication: November 10, 2016

Date of first publication: November 10, 2016

Francel Trotter Bellinger Personal Representative

Robert A. Walker III Personal Representative

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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

Administration No. 2016 ADM 1191

Administration No. 2016 ADM 1276

Charles W. Canady aka Charles Wilbert Canady Decedent

Ella Wooten Corbett aka Ella Mae Corbett Decedent

Administration No. 2016 ADM 1203 Kamal M. Elmahdi Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Nahida Hadeesh, whose address is 2307 41st NW, #302 Washington, DC 20007 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Kamal M. Elmahdi who died on September 7, 2016 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before May 3, 2017. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 3, 2017, or be forever barred.

Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

Date of first publication: November 3, 2016 Nahida Hadeesh Personal Representative

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2016 ADM 936 Edward R. Waynes Decedent Brett Cohen 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 1430 Bethesda, MD 20814-747 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Brett Cohen, whose address is 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 1430, Bethesda, MD 20814747, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Edward R. Waynes who died on September 8, 2014 without a Will, and will serve with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding.

Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before May 10, 2017. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 10, 2017, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration Number 2016 ADM 1289 Estate of Lillian L. Rutherford Deceased NOTICE OF STANDARD PROBATE Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed in this Court by Herbert M. Rutherford III for standard probate, including the appointment of one or more personal representative. Unless a complaint or an objection in accordance with Superior Court Probate Division Rule 407 is filed in this Court within 30 days from the date of first publication of this notice, the Court may take the action hereinafter set forth.

Admit to probate the will dated January 21, 2000 exhibited with the petition upon proof satisfactory to the Court of due execution by affidavit of witnesses or otherwise order any interested person to show cause why the provisions of the lost or destroyed will dated January 21, 2000 should not be admitted to probate as expressed in the petition appoint a supervised personal representative.

Date of first publication: November 3, 2016 Peggy A. Miller 5130 7th NE Washington, DC 20011-2625 Petitioner/Attorney TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Foreign No. 2016 FEP 119

Administration No. 2016 ADM 1256

October 27, 1997 Date of Death

Carrie Bell Oliver Decedent

Grace A. Crichlow Name of Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Jacqueline Donehy Allen whose address is 1841 Riverwood Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Grace A. Crichlow, deceased, by the Orphans Court for Prince Georges County, State of Maryland, on December 11, 1997.

Service of process may be made upon James Larry Frazier, Esq. whose designation as District of Columbia agent has been filed with the Register of Wills, D.C.

The decedent owned the following District of Columbia real property: 50 Hawthorne Place, NW, Washington, DC.

The decedent owned 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: November 10, 2016 Jacqueline Donehy Allen Personal Representative

Date of first publication: November 10, 2016

Anne Meister Register of Wills

Brett Cohen Personal Representative

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Flora Glascoe, whose address is 4627 Nash St., NE, Washington, DC 20019, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Carrie Bell Oliver who died on September 23, 2016 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before May 10, 2017. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 10, 2017, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

Date of first publication: November 10, 2016 Flora Glascoe Personal Representative

Elvin Ned Sloan aka Elvin Sloan Decedent

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Peter D. Antonoplos, Esq. 1725 DeSales Street NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20036 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Reuben Sloan, whose address is 1837 Argonne Drive, Morrow, GA 30260 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Elvin Ned Sloan aka Elvin Sloan who died on August 15, 2016 without a Will, and will serve with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding.

Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before May 10, 2017. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 10, 2017, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

Date of first publication: November 10, 2016 Reuben Sloan Personal Representative

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Annette L. Canady, whose address is 4117 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20032, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Charles W. Canady aka Charles Wilbert Canady who died on July 12, 2016 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding.

Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before May 10, 2017. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 10, 2017, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

Date of first publication: November 10, 2016 Annette L. Canady Personal Representative

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Tracy DuPree Davis Law Office of Tracy DuPree Davis, LLC 14616 Friendlywood Rd, Suite 100 Burtonsville, MD 20866 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Theodoris L. Corbett and Penny Corbett Mitchell, whose addresses are 3422 Bruton Parish Way, Silver Spring, MD 20704 & 503 Sherwood Mills Ct., Sandy Spring, MD 20860 was appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Ella Wooten Corbett aka Ella Mae Corbett who died on March 8, 2015with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before May 10, 2017. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 10, 2017, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

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Administration No. 2016 ADM 1285

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Nettie H. Parker Decedent

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Bessie Johnson, whose address is 209 N. Huron Dr., Oxon Hill, MD 20745, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Nettie H. Parker who died on June 25, 2016 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before May 17, 2017. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 17, 2017, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

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NOTICE OF STANDARD PROBATE Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed in this Court by Lesa P. Horton for standard probate, including the appointment of one or more personal representative. Unless a complaint or an objection in accordance with Superior Court Probate Division Rule 407 is filed in this Court within 30 days from the date of first publication of this notice, the Court may take the action hereinafter set forth.

Admit to probate the will date October 26, 2006 exhibited with the petition upon proof satisfactory to the Court of due execution by affidavit of witnesses or otherwise appoint Lesa P. Horton personal representative of this estate.

Date of first publication: November 17, 2016 Barbara J. Mann., Esq. 903 Hamilton St., NE Washington, DC 20011 Petitioner/Attorney

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Gwendolyn Blair and Janet Blair, whose addresses are 5732 Eastern Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20011 and 15870 Camino, San Bernardo, #27, San Diego, CA 92127, were appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Jessie Blair who died on August 28, 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.

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gret never asking God for forgiveness…"

My point is this: We now have a king. We have a king who has let us know what kind of person he is and what he wants to do during his reign. Against all odds, he won authority over us, despite all of the evil things he has said and done. So now we should reflect on our situation and determine what we must do.

Don't get depressed; don't hurt yourself or someone else; and don't check out and never try again to move forward. Look for the lesson in this, especially if you are a spiritual person and believe that God is in control of all. Who knows? Like He did with Pharaoh, God just

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In the confusion, hurt and anger you may feel, you must act upon the lesson — I see it as an opportunity — by changing your life, or at least by improving on the positive things you are already doing. After all, we have seen this act before, historically and contemporaneously, and we have survived.

The 9/11 mantra was "May God bless America," to which I wrote back then, "America should bless God," because He has already blessed us tremendously. Yet, even after 9/11, we acquiesced to politicians who legislated in opposition to scriptural tenets; we turned a blind eye to our current President when he supported abortion and marriage between two men or two

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"The communities that lack access to mortgages post-crisis are the very same communities that were disproportionately affected by foreclosures and lost wealth during the housing crisis," said Sarah Wolff, senior CRL researcher and the report's author.

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the angst that too many whites felt during the Obama presidency, and he was able to win the presidency in the name of white solidarity and white supremacy. It seems incongruous that a rich, privileged, urban businessman should become the voice of the working class disgruntled, the rural neglected (Trump got 62 percent of the rural vote) and white women. But this is the new reality: the triumph of white privilege and hate rhetoric.

Whites are just 40 percent of the population in California, a state that gave Hillary Clinton 61.5 percent of its vote. And the Census reports that by 2044 there will be no majority group in our nation. White folks might as well enjoy Trump while they can, but time and demographics are on our side. White supremacy won't reign forever.

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be affected by voter suppression measures than whites. In Durham, North Carolina, voting machines weren't working, and a judge ruled to keep the polls open longer to compensate for the broken machines. Clinton lost North Carolina by less than 4 percent.

How many more might have voted, but for broken machines and other chicanery? How many spent hours in line, and how many had to leave lines because they had to go to work?

Hillary Clinton ended her campaign with more than $50 million in the bank! Might some of that money have made a difference in energizing the base? Could more people have been put on payroll as organizers in battleground states, especially North Carolina and Pennsylvania? Should grass-roots organizers have received

more resources? Lots of fingers can be pointed in this post-election analysis, but analysis notwithstanding, Trump won. It hurts to write that reality down, but it is a reality we will all have to grapple with for four years.

Part of the ugly reality is the realization that too many of our fellow citizens have embraced a racially divisive candidate whose rhetoric has unleashed hateful speech and attitudes.

The Detroit News reported that students in Oakland, Michigan, blocked pathways of Latino students coming to school, shouting, "build the wall."

These children are emulating their elders, including the "president-elect."

The nonpartisan education news website, the74million.org, has reported that "election-related" school violence is on the rise in the wake of the Trump victory.

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Voting in our communities is not just a right, it is a historic and contemporary responsibility. As we prepare to enter 2017 with a new political regime in the White House, each of us should ask, what can I do to help improve the quality of life of my family and community?

How can I and those who I trust in the solidarity of the struggle for freedom and empowerment work together to increase the economic development of the communities in which we reside? How can I contribute to ensuring that our

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We have come too far to even contemplate resigning, giving up or throwing in the towel. President-elect Donald Trump has been given the opportunity and responsibility of a lifetime. Will the United States go forward? Or will the nation go backward? The answers to these critical questions will not be limited to what President Trump will do or not do. Each of us will also contribute to what the future holds.

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made progress.

Still we rise, and this time the rebound was all the way to the top: President. For eight years, Barack Obama led the country on a path toward improvement, with a squeaky-clean administration and family life, two black attorneys general and no scandals.

We had white allies. In the case of the Obama presidency, 96 percent of the black vote, along with 35 percent of the white vote. But in 2016, there was no black angle

in the debate, and the decision on U.S. leadership was a matter to be decided by white folks.

Even though Trump got fewer total votes than did Hillary Clinton, and as repugnant a human being as he is, he got millions more white votes in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Wisconsin, and a higher percentage of the white vote than did Mitt Romney in 2012.

How could white voters look past his huge flaws and vote for Trump?

How could a majority of white women vote for an admitted sexual predator who broke every electoral rule in the book? What were white folks thinking? Maybe, "we need somebody to put those black people back in their place"?

I don't want to participate any longer in the white governing conversation. I haven't really had a choice, but now white people need to have a conversation with themselves. Someone must convince the majority of them that the Trump philosophy is evil. It's not just politics this time. It is the path to America's destruction.

So, if white folks can't see that, then I don't want to be around people who think like Trump.

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