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5 D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser joins Ward 8 residents at the grand opening of the Good Foods Market in the southwest community of Bellevue on Sat., November 13. (DR Barnes/The Washington Informer)

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As jury deliberations continue in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, the decisions made by Kenosha, Wisconsin Circuit Court Judge Bruce Schroeder continue to be called into action.

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Schroeder and lawyers on both sides have debated over the language of a multitude of jury instructions on six criminal charges that Rittenhouse had originally faced. The judge dismissed the least serious of the charges, a misdemeanor charge of illegally possessing a dangerous

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A brand-new grocery store recently opened in Ward 8 with a community celebration welcoming Good Foods Market to its newest location at South Capitol and Atlantic Streets, Southwest. More than 100 residents of the Bellevue neighborhood, and others who live nearby, stood in the drizzling rain on Saturday, Nov. 13, to witness the ribbon-cutting. The occasion allowed D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, Ward 8 Councilmember

Trayon White and other city officials to announce additional economic development plans coming to Wards 7 and 8. “This is hugely important because we know too many Ward 8 residents have to travel too far to get to quality food options with only one full-service grocery store,” Bowser said. “So, we need many more good food options to come to this ward.” “What we’ve seen over the last 24 months is we need to do every-

5 Howard University President Dr. Wayne A.I. Frederick (Courtesy photo)

After 33 days of protest, 20 days of behind-the-scenes negotiations and seemingly endless visits from alumni, public figures and politicians, the Blackburn Takeover has reached its end with students’ demands met by the Howard University [HU] administration. Blackburn Takeover leaders, donning HU apparel and cool demeanors, joined attorney and HU

alumnus Donald Temple on Monday, Nov. 15, to reveal that they, in conjunction with HU President Wayne A.I. Frederick and others, completed a memorandum of understanding which realizes the goals of the protest. “While the terms of the specific agreement are confidential, it can be said without any hesitation and reservation that the students courageously journeyed on

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Changes Coming to Indoor Mask Mandates in D.C., Montgomery County Mayor Bowser recently announced that on Monday, Nov. 22, D.C.’s indoor mask mandate will be lifted. Instead of following a blanket mandate, residents, visitors and workers will be advised to follow risk-based guidance from DC Health that accounts for current health metrics and a person’s vaccination status. Updated guidance will be posted on coronavirus.dc.gov in the coming days. DC Health reminds residents that the strongest protection against COVID-19 is to get vaccinated and encourages all people, regardless of vaccination status, to consider their risk factors and surroundings carefully when choosing layered mitigations strategies (e.g., wearing a mask, social distancing). Masks will still be required, regardless of vaccination status, in the following circumstances: any private business that wants a mask requirement; on public transport like buses and trains, inside train stations, in airports and while in ride share vehicles; inside schools, childcare facilities and libraries; congregate facilities, such as nursing

homes/assisted living facilities, shelters, dorms/residences, and correctional facilities; and in DC Government facilities where there is direct interaction between employees and the public. All residents eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, are advised to do so now. Those who need support getting vaccinated or want to get vaccinated in their home, may call 855-363-0333. For more information, visit vaccines.gov. Meanwhile, in neighboring Montgomery County, the indoor mask mandate will be reinstituted on Saturday, Nov. 20., at 12:01 a.m., automatically triggered by the county’s COVID-19 case rate. The county’s acting health officer, Dr. James Bridgers, notified the county council Tuesday that the county had marked seven days in a row of “substantial” transmission of the virus, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Neighboring Prince George’s County, Maryland, also has an indoor mask mandate. WI

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Keishia Thorpe, a teacher at International High School at Langley Park, recently received a $1 million Global Teacher Prize from the Varkey Foundation. Thorpe, who came to America from Jamaica on a track scholarship and graduated from Howard University, teaches English at a school where the students are English Language Learners and most identify as low-income. Thorpe won the award from more than 8,000 nominations and applications from 121

countries. She also does work outside the classroom with her twin sister, Dr. Treisha Thorpe, as co-founders of U.S. Elite International Track and Field Inc., a non-profit organization to provide “at-risk” student-athletes access to college scholarships, the foundation said. The announcement made Nov. 10 has been viewed more than 7,400 times. “Education is a human right and all children should be entitled to have access to it,” Thorpe, who’s been teaching for 17 years, said in a ceremony streamlined. “This is to encourage every little Black boy and girl that looks like me and every child in the world that feels marginalized and has a story like mine and felt they never mattered. WI

Smithsonian’s New “FUTURES” Exhibit to Open Saturday, Nov. 20 The historic Arts and Industries Building, America’s first National Museum, will open its groundbreaking new museum experience “FUTURES” Saturday, Nov. 20. On view through July 6, 2022, “FUTURES” represents the Smithsonian’s first major building-wide exploration of the future and will temporarily reopen the Smithsonian’s oldest museum for the first time in nearly two decades. The part-exhibition, part-festival will celebrate the Smithsonian’s 175th anniversary with more than 150 awe-inspiring objects, ideas, prototypes and installations that fuse art, technology, design and history to help visitors imagine many possible futures on the horizon. “FUTURES” officially kicks off with “FUTURES Remixed,” a free opening festival spanning the month of November and culminat-

ing in a free public concert on opening day, Saturday, Nov. 20. Through multiple portals onsite, around the Washington, D.C., and streamed globally, “FUTURES Remixed” will invite people of all ages to experience a radically imagined future when those of diverse perspectives come together to learn, problem solve and create. For more information and to plan a visit, visit aib. si.edu. WI

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AROUND THE REGION Black-owned Firms Fuel Anacostia’s MLK Gateway Project James Wright WI Staff Writer The completed Phase I of the MLK Gateway project located in the predominantly Black ‘Historic Anacostia’ neighborhood has largely been a venture both initiated and nurtured by African-American businesses. On Monday, Nov. 15, District leaders and 80 members of the public joined Bo Menkiti, president and CEO of The Menkiti Group, a Black-owned real estate service company, and Antwanye E. Ford, president and CEO of Enlightened, Inc., an African-American information technology and management consultant firm, in the finalization of Phase I and the launch of the building of Phase II. Menkiti said the project will serve as a catalyst for positive change in Southeast. “This project is an example of in-

clusion, diversity and prosperity,” he said. “We hope that prosperity takes root in Ward 8 and Anacostia.”

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The MLK Gateway’s Phase I consists of 14,000 square feet of ground floor retail and 20,000 square feet of office space, developed by Menkiti’s firm. Phase I sits on the east side of Martin Luther King, Jr., Ave. and intersects with Good Hope Road in Southeast. Ford’s company serves as the anchor of Phase I with its 150 employees relocating from downtown D.C. Other tenants include Capital One Café, a coffee/tea bar which also provides financial and banking services, Kitchen Savages, a sit-down restaurant and culinary school managed by The Gaston Group, a business venture led by

former Ward 8 advisory neighborhood commissioner Darrell Gaston. Phase II will consist of a new facility with street-level retail and office space above on the west side of Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave. The anchor for Phase II will be the D.C. Department of Housing and Community Development which will move across the avenue to the new location. In addition, a Keller Williams Capital Properties (KWCP) office, owned by Menkiti, will move into Phase II becoming the first office of a national real estate chain located east of the Anacostia River. An outgrowth of KWCP will be the East of the River Real Estate Academy which will train future businesspersons in the field of real estate. D.C. Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development John Falcicchio said a combination of finance tools such as the new market tax credit, an opportunity zone and the Neighborhood Prosperity Fund

provided the funds for the MLK Gateway project.

MLK GATEWAY: A BLACK BUSINESS PROPOSITION

Ford said the genesis of the MLK Gateway project began several years ago in Boston. “Bo and I were having a drink and we started talking about business ideas,” he said. “I had a vision of doing something east of the river. Bo told me to put my money where my mouth was and I decided to do so.” Ford said making the decision to relocate his business from Connecticut Avenue in downtown to Anacostia “was easy.” “But some people didn’t understand,” he said. “Some people said to me ‘why are you moving over

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5 Antwanye Ford, president and chief executive officer of Enlightened, Inc., speaks during the grand opening of MLK Gateway project Phase 1 as Bo Menkiti, president, and chief executive officer of The Menkiti Group listens. (Ja’Mon Jackson/ The Washington Informer)

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1942 – Pilot Guion Bluford, the first African American in space, is born in Philadelphia. 1986 – George Branham becomes the first African American to win a Professional Bowling Association (PBA) title. 1989 – Frederick D. Gregory (above) becomes the first African American to lead a space mission.

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Although every Prince George’s County resident spoke in opposition of a major redistricting plan, County Council still voted 6-3 Tuesday to approve revamped districts to remain in effect for the next nine years. Words and phrases used during the nearly six-hour virtual public hearing included “gerrymandering,” “appalled” and “rip communities apart.” While waiting in an online waiting room, Valisha Jackson of Fort Washington said some council members “were watching television and felt doing whatever was necessary while the public was speaking.” Jackson said the 151 other people who registered to speak need to band together and “put $5 away a week to put a candidate up against you, then that’s what we’ll do.” Council member Jolene Ivey (D-District 5) of Cheverly, who voted against the redistricting plan, reminded residents the primary election will be coming soon. “I just hope the residents don’t get disheartened by the results of this vote tonight but instead are galvanized to get more involved [and] more engaged in their communities in the electoral process,” she said. “Elections are coming. I

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hope that you are supporting the candidate of your choice.” Council members Tom Dernoga (D-District 1) of Laurel and Dannielle Glaros (D-District 3) of Riverdale Park also voted against the new redistricting map. The six council members who voted in favor a new map include: council chair Calvin Hawkins II (D-At-Large) of Upper Marlboro; vice chair Den Taveras (D-District 2) of Adelphi; Todd Turner (D-District 4) of Bowie; Derrick Leon Davis (D-District 6) of Upper Marlboro; and Mel Franklin (D-At-Large) and Sydney Harrison (D-District 9) of Upper Marlboro. Council member Rodney Streeter (D-District 7) of Hillcrest Heights wasn’t in attendance. Former council member Monique Anderson-Walker resigned Nov. 8 to focus on the gubernatorial race as a running mate with Democrat and Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot. There wasn’t much contention for six months while a county

three-member redistricting commission worked on maps for all nine council districts. The plan incorporates a process done every decade on changes in population within the county’s nine districts. The county’s total population increased for the fourth highest region in Maryland by 12% from 863,420 to 967,201 between 2010 to 2020. However, the commission received updated 2020 census data Aug. 16 but needed to submit recommendations to County Council by Sept. 1. Then, the council needed to approve a final map by Nov. 30. The commissioners consisted of the Rev. James Robinson, pastor of Tree of Life Ministries in Clinton; Charlene Dukes, former president of Prince George’s Community College; and David Harrington, president and CEO of the county’s Chamber of Commerce. Robinson said Tuesday he understood there could be changes made but he encouraged residents to take things in stride. “I understand you want to express yourself but do it with love. Let’s do this civilly,” he said.

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Three of the major items from the commission realigned the more than 6,000 residents in the city of District Heights from District 6 to District 7; shifted nearly 4,100 residents from the Adelphi area from District 1 to District 2; and moved 2,205 residents in Glenn Dale from District 3 to District 4 which would nearly combine all of Glenn Dale. Not only did County Council incorporate those changes in a second map but it also made other changes such as moving Joint Base Andrews from District

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5 Pop-up vaccine clinics have been set-up throughout the District at public schools and recreation centers for school-aged children ages 5-12. (WI File Photo/Roy Lewis)

Elementary in Northwest. These clinics, hosted in conjunction with DC Health, often serve community members during after-school hours, oftentimes with less than 300 doses available at a time. Children must either be accompanied by a parent or bring a signed consent form. District schools utilized a similar arrangement during the beginning of the school year to vaccinate children 12 years and older. Families also had the option of visiting local clinics and pharmacies to acquire doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Young participants often received incentives including gift cards and Apple AirPods. Since August, DC Health has recorded 1,679 COVID cases at District public, public charter and private schools. Ingenuity Prep Public Charter School in Southeast, DC International Public Charter School in Northwest and Center City Public Charter School report the highest recorded cases. Among the District’s public schools, Ballou STAY and Hart Middle School, both located in Southeast, have recorded the most COVID-19 cases since the school year began. At Ingenuity Prep, school leadership has highlighted vaccination as

the ideal means of keeping children in school, noting that vaccinated youth won’t need to quarantine during an outbreak. Since the beginning of the school year, positive COVID-19 tests and quarantine periods have repeatedly interrupted student learning. That’s why, as soon as it wrapped up clinics for students 12 years and older, Ingenuity Prep became one of the first schools to distribute vaccinations to children between five and 11 years old, collaborating with DC Health and the Statesmen Academy for Boys. Ingenuity Prep Founder/CEO Will Stoetzer said the school’s popup clinics have been well attended and of great benefit to parents, especially those who’ve harbored skepticism about the COVID-19 vaccine. “Families were uncomfortable so we educated and helped them. We have a doctor leading an information webinar with families and sharing a lot of information. This vaccination clinic is an extension of the work we’ve been trying to do to make sure our families have the information they need,” Stoetzer said. WI @SamPKCollins

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Dr. Thomas Farley’s DC Health Appointment Sparks Controversy

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Much to the chagrin of health policy advocates, former Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley secured a top role at DC Health’s Community Health Administration [CHA], just months after admitting he ordered the cremation and disposal of MOVE bombing victims’ remains. Some people, like Ambrose Lane, Jr., criticized not only Farley’s role in the racially-charged scandal that cost him the health commissioner job but also what has been described as Farley’s ineffective COVID-19 mitigation strategy serving that role. In anticipation of an upcoming meeting where he plans to press the issue, Lane and others continue to question D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Health Director LaQuandra S. Nesbitt’s rationale for allowing someone of Farley’s ilk to have jurisdiction over matters concerning District residents’ health outcomes. “If Mayor Bowser didn’t know, they didn’t do their due diligence in hiring

Dr. Farley. If she did know, then obviously she’s willing to overlook what he did in Philadelphia,” said Lane, founder and chair of the Health Alliance Network, an entity that advocates for health equity and chronic disease reduction. “It’s not a good move for D.C.,” Lane said. “This judgement is highly questionable. There are qualified African Americans out there who have dealt with chronic disease and some of the other things the Community Health Administration has done.”

AN EMPLOYMENT HISTORY MIRED IN SCANDAL

As Philadelphia health commissioner, Farley approved the city’s partnership with the organization Philly Fighting COVID despite it being guided by questionable leadership with limited public health experience. In the months after that contract started, calls by Philadelphia elected officials for the CEO’s resignation increased after Philly Fighting COVID withheld and lost demographic data

and abandoned community groups who relied on them for free tests. Farley later ended the relationship with Philly Fighting COVID upon learning that it had changed to a for-profit organization. In May, in the aftermath of his admission about the MOVE bombing victims’ remains, Farley resigned from his post at the behest of Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney (D). On November 8, when Farley started his role as the Community Health Administration’s senior deputy director, Black Lives Matter DC posted a tweet highlighting DC Health’s announcement of the controversial hire. In subsequent tweets, they posted articles detailing the events of May 13, 1985 when the city of Philadelphia dropped bombs on a house occupied by MOVE, a Black liberation group, after an hours-long standoff. Black Lives Matter DC also alluded to the circumstances of Farley’s resignation. DC Health released a statement saying Farley’s skills will push the agency further along in its goal to make the District the healthiest city in the country.

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A DC Health representative declined to answer inquiries about the nature of the hiring process and the level of consideration given to Farley’s professional experience.

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On Monday, Bowser weighed in on the topic of Farley’s suitability for the job. “That was an agency hire. I’m sure that when they researched their selection they dug deeply,” she said. “I am

confident the agency, when they made their selection, chose an individual who they knew could do the job at this level.” The CHA’s senior deputy director’s responsibilities involve promoting an array of services to District residents and developing a comprehensive health prevention strategy. They would also be responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring programs that provide access to med-

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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY PGCPS Conducts Final Comment Period on School Boundary Proposal William J. Ford WI Staff Writer Prince George’s County public school officials anticipate an estimated 143,300 students in the next three years, which could lead to overcrowding in the state of Maryland’s second largest school district. The school system began work on proposed school boundary changes which included more than 1,000 survey responses, emails and attendance at various virtual sessions throughout the year. Nearly 320 people attended the school system’s final virtual discussion Saturday, Nov. 13 which

showed most of the changes in the northern part of the county. “In May of this year, we released a report with boundary adjustments,” said Rhianna McCarter, manager for pupil accounting and school boundaries division for PGCPS. “Now we need your feedback and guidance to help us select one scenario to refine into a final proposal.” The proposal shows about 116,000 students would be affected who attend 165 neighborhood schools. About 19,000 students who attend charter and specialty schools and special education centers aren’t included in the plan. The school system’s goal would

GATEWAY from Page 5 there’? And I said, ‘why not?’ I want to bring good jobs to Anacostia so people can be employed close to where they live. I also want to create entrepreneurial opportunities. I want to be part of taking this great city to the next level.” Menkiti said during the building of the project, an issue arose surrounding residents in the immediate area becoming more involved. He tapped Charlie Whitaker, a Ward 8 native who serves as the CEO of Career Path DC, a Blackowned firm that offers employment opportunities for people enduring economic hardship, to help him recruit African-American workers. “I was very honored to work with the Gateway project,” Whitaker said. “I am looking forward to working on Phase II also.”

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“I was very honored to work with the Gateway project,” Whitaker said. “I am looking forward to working on Phase II also.” Gaston worked with Menkiti and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s administration to become a partner in Phase I -- a goal which he accomplished after securing a $145,000 grant from the Neighborhood Prosperity Fund. “I am happy that a Black boy

be for all schools utilized by at least 80%, according to the document labeled “PGCPS School Boundary Initiative.” However, only 30% meet that target. Prince George’s accounts for housing the state’s second oldest buildings with about 40% nearly 60 years old. A summary outlines the proposal based on three scenarios: 48 schools with at least 80% of buildings utilized with 11% of students rezoned and two elementary schools consolidated. 57 schools with at least 80% of buildings utilized with 12% of students rezoned and nine elementary schools consolidated. 73 schools with at least 80% of buildings utilized with 14% of students rezoned and six elementary schools consolidated. Depending on where parents live, their children may not be affected based on a certain address. For instance, students who reside on Vega Court in Upper Marlboro anticipate remaining in their boundary schools of Arrowhead Elementary, Kettering Middle and Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High. But for students who live on Guilford Court in College Park who currently attend Paint Branch Elementary, Greenbelt Middle and Northwestern High schools, they could attend different schools based on two of the three scenarios. A few parents such as Makesha Williams, whose daughter attends Suitland High School, expressed from Anacostia was able to get the support of a Black mayor and a Black developer to set up [shop] in the MLK Gateway,” he said. “Ward 8 will have another sit-down restaurant in an area that has few. This project will provide more opportunities for creative, Black business owners.” D.C. Councilmember Trayon White (D-Ward 8) expressed his excitement about the MLK Gateway and shared what it means for his constituents. “Today is a great day for Ward 8,” the councilmember said. “I wanted to make sure people of Ward 8 were working on these projects. We are talking about equity in our community. We also wanted something here that the community wanted. This is a new day for Ward 8.” WI @JamesDCWrighter

5 A county map shows the majority of overcrowded schools in the 2020-21 school year are located in the northern and central part of the county. (Screen shot: courtesy of PGCPS)

concerns about overcrowding. “She has 36 students in a class. There are too many kids there,” she said. In five community meetings held this year prior to Saturday, participants chose “upgrade or build new” schools and decrease student capacity as the two main district-wide priorities. One plan to relieve overcrowding in the lower grades calls for six construction projects that include Southern Area K-8 Academy in Fort Washington and represents the only school in the area known as “South County.” The other five, all middle schools, include: Adelphi Area; Hyattsville; Kenmoor in Landover; Walker Mill in Capitol Heights; and Drew Freeman, which originally housed La Raine High School -- an all-girls Catholic school located next to Suitland High School. It’s believed these schools will add another 8,000 students as part of a public-private partnership scheduled for completion by 2024. At least another four construction projects to build new or ex-

pand schools have been proposed in the northern part of the county. The proposal seeks to address problems that may arise from over-utilized or overcrowded schools in this area. Besides new schools, the school district proposes to place all sixthgrade students in the middle schools or buildings that house those in kindergarten through eighth grade. Some middle schools already incorporate sixth-grade such as James Madison in Upper Marlboro, Martin Luther King, Jr. in Beltsville and Stephen Decatur in Clinton. “We expect to see more boundary changes in the north and central county where overutilization is the greatest,” said Chris Rice, a consultant on the project and a planning director for WXY Studio based in New York. The next steps will be to incorporate community input and submit a final draft to school CEO Monica Goldson by January. She would present her recommendation a month later to the board of education who would grant final approval by April. WI @jabariwill

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MD Health Chief: Thousands of Children Vaccinated in Maryland William J. Ford WI Staff Writer Within two weeks after children ages 5 to 11 became eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines, Maryland Health Secretary Dennis Schrader said nearly 60,000 children ages 5 to 11 have received their first doses. “We are out of the gates strong and already one of the leading states vaccinating 5- to 11-year-olds,” he said during a virtual briefing Monday, Nov. 15 before a Senate vaccine oversight work group. “We need to maintain our momentum, however, as we enter the holiday season and the colder, winter months.” Schrader said children have been vaccinated by pediatricians, pharmacies and local health departments. But the places to reach children remain at schools, especially those which have vaccine clinics on site. “We believe in order to get equitable distribution, we need to do vaccinations in schools,” he said. That’s being done in several jurisdictions including Prince George’s County where mobile clinics can be found at 37 middle schools, 15 high schools and at the Sports and Learning Complex in Landover. In the first three days since the clinics accepted children on Nov. 8, nearly 3,000 children ages 5 to 11 received the first dose from the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine, the only one available for children, according to data from the county’s health department. As of Sunday, Nov. 14, approximately 3,211 Prince George’s children ages 5 to 9 received their first dose from a Maryland or D.C. health provider. For those ages 10 to 19 about 65,685 doses have been administered. “I didn’t feel anything at all. It was really quick and fast,” eight-year-old Anna Otto-Quarshie said 20 minutes after she received a shot in the arm Saturday, Nov. 13 at a clinic inside the Sports and Learning Complex in Landover. As of Monday, about 3.7 million Marylanders count as fully vaccinated with the two-dose Pfizer and Moderna vaccines and one-dose Johnson & Johnson. About 100,000 teenagers 12 to 17 and 590,000 adults ages 18

and older remain unvaccinated. State data presented Monday showed jurisdictions with varying seven-day positivity case rates. Garrett County in Western Maryland recorded the highest case rate at nearly 17%. Montgomery County, which represents the state’s top jurisdiction, recorded the lowest at 1.7%. In addition, the vaccination rate in Maryland’s most populated county increased by 341% since children ages 5 to 11 became eligible. During the same timeframe, the vaccination rate in Prince George’s County increased by 58%. One major statistic shows vaccination rates by race, when children ages 5 to 11 became available, increased by 215% for Asian-American Marylanders, 180% by whites, 122% for Latinos but only 22% for Blacks. Although the state ranks as one of the nation’s highest in administering vaccines, physician and Sen. Clarence Lam said there’s still an equity

problem, especially with 500,000 Medicaid who remain unvaccinated. “It sounds like there is racial disparity still going on. I’m concerned about that,” said Lam, a Democratic who represents portions of Baltimore and Howard counties. Lam asked Schrader what the health department has done to use any of the state’s 90 school-based health centers to administer vaccines. Schrader said there’s a plan being worked on now but won’t be in full effect until July 1. With more than a half-million Marylanders who remain unvaccinated, Sen. Ron Young (D-Frederick County) said the state should enforce vaccine mandates. “I think [a rise in COVID-19 cases will] come back,” said Young, who received his booster shot while in Florida. “I’m just concerned this is going to just keep repeating itself.” WI @jabariwill

5 Anna Otto-Quarshie, 8, receives a COVID-19 vaccine as her mother, Faith Quarshie, holds her hand Nov. 13 at the Sports and Learning Complex in Landover. The goal: to administer up to 1,000 doses at the clinic. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Marylanders Advocate for Fair, Competitive ARETHA Congressional Districts William J. Ford DISTRICT24 WI Staff Writer Nicole Y. Drew reminded a Maryland General Assembly redistricting commission that as it

continues to assess and redraw the state’s eight Congressional maps, be careful not to diminish minority representation. “We do continue to ask that the voting power and participation in communities of color, particularly

5 A look at one of the four maps released Nov. 9 by the Maryland Legislative Redistricting Advisory Commission. This map proposes to extend the more conservative 1st Congressional district across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge in portions of Anne Arundel County with more Democratic neighborhoods. (Photo courtesy of Maryland General Assembly)

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in the Black communities, are not diluted or sacrificed when drawing map lines, recognizing that many of our members are part of many of the densely populated areas in the state,” said Drew, who spoke first during a two-hour virtual session Monday, Nov. 15 and represented one of the 25 Maryland chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The commission released four “concept” maps last week with two of them proposing to extend the 1st Congressional district across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge into parts of Democratic areas in Anne Arundel County. The 1st district represented by Rep. Andy Harris currently runs north and south with a heavy GOP influence along the Eastern Shore and portions of Baltimore, Harford and Carroll counties. Harris, an anesthesiologist from Baltimore County and the state’s only Congressional GOP member, supports former Republican President Donald Trump, serves as a member of the House Freedom Caucus and voted against certification of last

year’s presidential election results. The maps have received national attention because they could possibly ensure Maryland Democrats oversee all eight congressional districts. Harris expressed confidence in a Fox News interview he could still win in the June 28 primary and in next year’s general election. He said the maps “are still quite gerrymandered but not quite as much as the current districts. All four proposed maps would likely result in a 7-1 delegation.” It all depends how state lawmakers would redraw the maps during a special session Dec. 6 where the legislature holds a heavily Democratic advantage. Former state Del. Heather Mizeur, a Democrat from Kent County, officially filed with the state Board of Elections to seek the 1st district seat. Harris hasn’t officially filed to seek another two-year term but another Democrat has: R. David Harden of Carroll County. Several residents including Deepa Patel said they want fair, competitive maps, especially in the 1st

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BUSINESS D.C. Jail Discourse Sheds Light on Woes of Pre-Trial Defendants

Sam P.K. Collins WI Staff Writer

The U.S. Marshals Service [USMS]’s recent findings about D.C. Jail not only sparked the transferral of pre-trial defendants to Pennsylvania but fueled ongoing discussion about how to improve conditions at the facility and solicited recommendations from a jails and justice task force. There have also been calls to broaden the scope of the conversation and shift focus to the prosecu-

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tors and judges who dictate whether Black and brown defendants get to fight their case within the confines of D.C. Jail or at home with the support of family and friends. “People being held pre-trial should be able to go home and be in their home until they have their court date,” said Qiana Johnson, co-founder of Harriet’s Wildest Dreams, a Black-led abolitionist community defense hub for Blacks in the D.C. metropolitan area at risk of state-sanctioned violence in all its

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manifestations. “A lot of people are afraid to have that conversation because we as a community believe in punishment,” she said. Last weekend, Harriet’s Wildest Dreams, established in March, launched its court watch program

through which Johnson and others sit in the back of courtrooms, collect notes and aggregate data about judges’ decisions then use that information to inform their grassroots campaigning. Johnson implemented a similar strategy in Prince George’s County

years before she, Makia Green and Nee Nee Taylor founded Harriet’s Wildest Dreams. She said it has provided her ample opportunity to highlight what pre-trial defendants often endure when they’re charged and detained for low-level offenses. In addition to losing their job or their housing, many pre-trial defendants who have been transferred to the U.S. Penitentiary in Lewisburg must overcome a greater set of hurdles. “Taking people who are awaiting trial to another jurisdiction opens them up to due process issues and lessens the likelihood of them getting to and from court on time,” Johnson said. “We’re prolonging their stay even more. The way they’re being treated is criminal. We are talking about people who can be sent to home confinement until their day in court.” Immediately following its surprise inspection of D.C. Jail, the USMS sent a letter to D.C. Department of Corrections [DOC] Director Quincy Booth citing smells of marijuana and body odor throughout the correctional detention facility along with

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7 into District 5 and the town of Edmonston out of District 5 into District 2. Dozens of residents from

5 Robert Thurston of College Park represents one of more than a dozen community leaders who spoke Nov. 11 against a proposed redistricting plan offered by Prince George’s County Council. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

MD REDISTRICTING from Page 13 Congressional district. Patel supports the third concept map, which pushes that district further west into Anne Arundel County and relocates her residence in Cecil County into the 2nd Congressional district. “I was born and raised in Elkton, Maryland . . . but I have never felt a part of the community when it comes to our representatives,” she said. “We have been an uncompetitive district from the beginning. It is packed full of Republicans and doesn’t give minorities a vote.” In Prince George’s County, two of the four maps propose to shift the 4th Congressional district slightly northeast across Interstate 95 to include the city of New Carrollton and stretch into parts of Lanham. The land currently sits in the 5th Congressional district represented by House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Maryland). However, a Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission appointed by Republican Gov. Larry Hogan keeps some of the eight districts intact which includes Patel’s jurisdic-

tion of Cecil County all the way to the Pennsylvania border. One congressional district centers on Baltimore City with parts of Anne Arundel County to the south and creates a Western Maryland district that could help a second Republican get elected to Congress. A Princeton University “Gerrymandering Project” released a report card Thursday, Nov. 11 on Maryland’s redistricting efforts and gave the citizens commission an “A” on partisan fairness. The four maps from the legislative group, however, received an “F.” In the meantime, Monique Cephas of Baltimore County summarized how the state’s third most populated jurisdiction saw an increase in the Black population from 20.2% in 2000 to nearly 30% last year. “The rate of African Americans is predicted to grow even more over the next 10 years,” said Cephas, a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. “We desire to see the maps reflect . . . greater diversity, inclusiveness, equity and community engagement.” WI @jabariwill

Glaros’s district said the council’s map which it presented last month remains politically motivated and could affect future candidates to challenge current council members in the June 28 primary. Former County Council member Eric Olson of College Park announced his intentions to run for the District 3 seat, which would be vacant because Glaros’ second, two-year term will expire in December 2022. Two other possible candidates, Krystal Oriadha of Seat Pleasant and Tamara Davis Brown of Clinton, also sought to seek another run for seats in District 7 and Dis-

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trict 9, respectively. However, all three described as progressive candidates wouldn’t be able to run in those districts because they are now located in new, neighboring council districts. Turner said none of them have filed with the Maryland State Board of Elections. As of Tuesday, they still have not filed. “You may be impacted by redistricting. That’s what happens every 10 years,” he said. “The districts meet the requirements of the county charter. I also believe they meet the requirements under federal and state law with respect to one person, one vote.”

Walker Green, 26, of College Park, called the move “immoral” and said people with whom he’s talked said, ‘why would six Democrats try to disenfranchise other Democratic candidates?’” “I can’t believe the council stooped this low to engage in tactics commonly seen in Republican legislatures and GOP controlled territories,” he said. “This is frankly why people are pissed off [and] why young people like me don’t want to engage in politics or with the Democratic Party because of political shenanigans like this.” WI @jabariwill

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NATIONAL BLACKBURN from Page 1 a path toward greater university accountability, transparency and public safety,” Temple said. “This agreement marks a meeting of the minds between them regarding the issues of concern.” Over the last few weeks, student protesters representing The Live Movement, HU’s Young Democratic Socialists of America, HU NAACP and others increasingly found support among their peers, faculty and staff, alumni and public figures. D.C. Councilmembers Trayon White (D-Ward 8) and Janeese Lewis George (D-Ward 4) made visits. Senator Elizabeth Warren AMTRAK PRINT 1_Washington (D-Mass.)Q4acknowledged students in a tweet. The Rev. Jesse Jackson,

The Rev. William Barber II and actress Debbie Allen, in appearances at the Blackburn University Center, also offered words of encouragement. Toward the end of the protest, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, an HU alumnus and one-time student protester, also expressed support for the Blackburn Takeover. National Newspaper Publishers Association [NNPA] President/ CEO Dr. Benjamin Chavis, as expressed on a recent broadcast of NNPA’s “Let It Be Known,” had been scheduled to meet with Frederick last Friday. The student-led protest, HU’s longest ever, started on the night of Oct. 12 at the culmination of Informer (outlines).pdf 1 7/7/21 a student-led town hall during which students spoke against the

removal of student, faculty and alumni positions on HU’s board of trustees. Other issues discussed involved what students described as HU’s sluggish response to rat infestation and the growth of mold in campus dormitories. Though Frederick initially called for an end to Blackburn protests, he later acknowledged HU’s housing issues in his state-of-the-university address and explained the administration’s responses, including a hyper care program that students decried as ineffective. In the months leading up to the protest, HU made headlines for record post-quarantine enrollment, a large contribution from Mackenzie Scott, former wife of Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and the administration’s move to wipe out balances for students meeting a certain level of need. The university community also clinched award-winning authors 10:33 PM Ta-Nehisi Coates and Nikole Hannah-Jones, along with actress

5 The Student Leaders of Howard University #BlackBurnTakeover Protest with attorney Donald Temple celebrate after a press conference announcing it's over on Monday, Nov. 15. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

Phylicia Rashad to serve as faculty members. Coates and Hannah-Jones didn’t respond to The Informer’s request for comment about the protest. But in a video that has gone viral, Rashad criticized Blackburn Takeover leaders, saying that they had kept the protest going even as negotiations took place. At its inception, the Blackburn Takeover centered on the

reinstatement of auxiliary board of trustee positions, collaboration with students on a plan to address housing issues and Frederick’s agreement to meet in person with the student body. Amid battles with security guards and accusations that administrators threatened Divine Nine organizations, those demands expanded to

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D.C. Remembers William R. Spaulding for His Service to Ward 5 James Wright WI Staff Writer The late former D.C. Councilmember William Ridley Spaulding has received accolades from District residents for his pioneering work as a legislator as well as his efforts in the fields of education and community service. Spaulding died on Nov. 1 at the age of 97. He served as the first councilmember to represent Ward 5 in 1975. D.C. Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie, one of his predecessors, spoke affectionately about Spaulding at his funeral that took place on Nov. 13 at the Northeastern Presbyterian Church in Northeast. “We appreciate his service to the nation’s capital,” McDuffie said. “He will truly be missed by the residents of Ward 5 and throughout the city. Mr. Spaulding was among the first D.C. Council members and among the first Black council members across the country to serve in a majority Black city.” The Life of William Spaulding A native of Hallsboro, N.C., Spaulding, born June 15, 1924, moved to the District at 16 to attend Howard University’s School of Engineering and Architecture. After a series of jobs, he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Howard in 1947. He then worked as an educator in the District’s public schools from 1947 to 1952 and on Howard’s faculty from 1950 to 1960 while also working as an engineer at the National Security Agency. During his tenure at Howard he met Dolores Hinton who he married on Aug. 27, 1954. The Spauldings would have three daughters: Michele DeLois Spaulding (deceased), Angelyn Spaulding Flowers and Deidre Spaulding-Yeoman. When President Nixon signed the Home Rule Act in 1973, Spaulding left his position at the National Security Agency and embarked on his political career. He won his first election to the D.C. Council in 1974. While serving on the council from 1975-1987, Spaulding has been credited with legislation creating the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) from three separate institutions. He also served as the chairman of the Commit-

5 William R. Spaulding served as the first Ward 5 councilmember from 19751987. (Courtesy photo)

tee on Education and later the Committee on Government Operations. While serving on the council, Spaulding produced a show, Metro Talent, designed to highlight the artistic talents of District youth. In 1986, Spaulding lost re-election to Harry Thoma, Sr. in the Democratic Party primary. After leaving the council, he remained in the District government as the director of Administrative Services for the city’s court system. He also taught mathematics at UDC from 1986-1998. Additionally, he volunteered for organizations including the Fort Lincoln Foundation, the American Kidney Foundation and the American Heart Association. Howard’s Engineering School honored him as an outstanding alumnus and in 2014, UDC awarded him the Doctor of Humane Letters. Spaulding Praised as a Leader, Good Person Spaulding’s body laid in a casket draped with the District’s flag on the first floor of the John A. Wilson Building on Nov. 12 as a part of the city’s farewell viewing for him. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson participated in the viewing along with present and past members of the council. Harry Thomas, Jr., the son of the man who defeated Spaulding in 1986, said even though his family and the Spauldings became political rivals, they always had a close personal connection. “I grew up with one of his daughters and I served on an advisory neighborhood commission with another of his daughters,” Thomas Jr. said, who served on the council from 2007-2012. “Our families have always been intertwined in the community and as neighbors.” Thomas Jr. wants to reclaim his

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Son Of Late Libyan Dictator Muammar Gadhafi Runs for President The son and one-time heir apparent of late Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi on Sunday announced his candidacy for the country's presidential election next month, Libya's election agency said. The agency said in a statement that Seif al-Islam submitted his candidacy papers in the southern town of Sabah. Gadhafi's son was captured by fighters late in 2011, the year when a popular uprising removed his father after more than 40 years in power. Moammar Gadhafi was later killed amid the ensuing fighting that would turn into a civil war. Clad in a traditional Libyan robe, turban and spectacles, Seif in a video released by the elections office where he registered, said God will decide the right path for the country's future. Seif al-Islam was released in June 2017 after more than five years of detention. In July of this year, he told The New York Times, in an exclusive interview, that he was considering a run for the country's top office. Libya is set to hold presidential elections on Dec. 24, after years of United Nations-led attempts to usher in a more democratic future and bring the war to an end. The long-awaited vote still faces challenges, including unresolved issues over election laws and occasional infighting among armed groups. Other obstacles include the deep rift that remains between the country's east and west, split for years by the war, and the presence of thousands of foreign fighters and troops. Gadhafi the dictator had eight children, most of whom played significant roles in his regime. His son Muatassim was killed at the same time Gadhafi was captured and slain. Two other sons, Seif al-Arab and Khamis, were killed earlier in the uprising. Another son, al-Saadi Gadhafi, was released in September after more than seven years of detention in the capital of Tripoli following his extradition from neighboring Niger. WI

caribbean now Jamaican Government Committed to Combatting Human Trafficking Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, says the Jamaican Government is committed to continuously strengthening legislation to tackle the scourge of human trafficking in Jamaica. “If we consider our history in trying to manage this global scourge, since 2007… many within the bureaucracy have worked tirelessly to ensure that we continue to make a more robust framework to deal with this issue,” Senator Samuda said. He was speaking on in the Senate on Friday, Nov. 12, during debate on the Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Suppression and Punishment) (Amendment) Act, 2021. The bill was approved without amendment. Senator Samuda said work has continued under successive Administrations “to ensure that we get on top of this scourge.” He emphasized that this is crucial, given Jamaica’s geographic location which places the country at risk of being exploited as a transit point and destination for human trafficking. “Given the global and lucrative nature of human trafficking and its imminent threat to our people, the government has taken the decision to proceed with amendments to the Act to remove the option of fines as a penalty for certain offences that are egregious in nature,” he said. WI

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How Gifting Your Child A Bank Account This Holiday Season Could Be The Gift That Keeps On Giving Angela Swinson Lee When Tanazia Matthews of Southeast gets paid every two weeks, she deposits $25 in an account for her 9-year-old son, Jalil. Half goes to a savings account, and half goes to a checking account. Jalil has choices when it comes to how he spends the money on his debit card. If he uses it on V-bucks, an in-game currency, he will not have money left to purchase items he desires in a store. “He can use the card whenever he has money on there,” said Matthews, who wishes she had gotten the card for her son sooner. The Chase First Banking debit card is exclusively for kids of Chase checking customers. It allows parents to control the money their children spend, as well as teach them the fundamentals of financial literacy. With the holiday season approaching, many parents are scrambling to come up with the perfect gift. The Chase First Banking debit card can be the gift that keeps on giving with lessons in money management and financial responsibility for youngsters. “The holiday season is the first of many organic opportunities to talk about money,” Radhika Duggal, CMO of Community and Business Development at Chase, said. Adding that it’s never too early to start teaching children about finances. “Research shows kids start grasping concepts about money at age 3, and by age 7 they start to set their money habits and how they feel about places that deal with money, such as banks and people like bankers.” Duggal said that often parents feel they shouldn’t burden their children with the topic of money at such a young age. “The reality is if we don’t equip our children with the right mindset about money and the right attitude when they’re really young, it might end up being too late,” she said. “Kids learn about money super young. I’m not saying you should give your 7-year-old a debit card and set him or her free in the wild, but you can walk by a Chase branch, and we have bankers who are well-versed in talking with children.” A tool like Chase First Banking is more than a debit card. Parents can give their children an allowance using that app and show them how money grows over time. The feedback on the card has been extremely positive. “Parents tell us time and time again they pick this product because it has the ability to set boundaries,” Duggal said. That is one thing that Matthews appreciates about the card. “What I like is that he can’t do any ATM withdrawals. Nobody can cash app him. The money has to strictly come from my account and go to his,” Matthews said. Matthews encourages other parents to take advantage of the card. “If they lose it, that teaches them responsibility. You put it in real world, real life situations for them to understand,” she said, adding that not many banks offer checking accounts for children. Duggal added that many parents think if they make financial mistakes, it disqualifies them for teaching their children to be financially responsible with money. “I worry that people think they have to be perfect at money to teach

Tanazia Matthews recently opened a Chase First Banking account for her nine-year old son, Jalil, to teach him good money habits from a young age. their kids about money. I just can’t emphasize enough how much that’s not true,” she said. Duggal wants to remind parents that it’s never too early to discuss finances. Matthews can attest to that. Her son recently asked how much he had in his account and decided he was only going to use $10. For that lesson learned on the importance of saving, an additional $10 was deposited into his account.

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HEALTH Thirty Years After Magic Johnson’s HIV Diagnosis, Medical Science Finds Reasons for Optimism

Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer

In an announcement that not only shocked the sports world but reverberated globally, Los Angeles Lakers superstar Magic Johnson announced 30 years ago that he had contracted HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. On a dreary November morning in 1991, Johnson and the Lakers held a

press conference at the Forum in Inglewood, California, to announce his retirement. “I have to battle this deadly disease,” the five-time NBA champion declared before an international pool of reporters and photographers. In the still early stages of the public – and medical science’s – understanding of HIV and AIDS, most believed the end of John-

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son’s life had approached. Now at age 62 and three decades removed from that gut-punch of a revelation, Johnson remains not only healthy but has established himself as one of the world’s most successful businessmen and an ambassador for HIV/AIDS. “God has really blessed me! Today marks 30 years living with HIV, so the message resonated with me in such a tremendous way,” the three-time NBA MVP tweeted. “I thank the Lord for keeping me, giving me strength and guiding me for 62 years but especially the last 30,” he said. With a focus on COVID-19, recent advances in the treatment of HIV have largely gone unnoticed. “The past year has provided the opportunity for reflection and one thing that’s become clear to me is how essential media coverage of COVID-19 has been in educating people around the world about the virus, its impact and what can be done to slow the spread of transmission,” stated Dr. Kimberly Smith, the head of external affairs and Communications for ViiV Healthcare. The company dedicates its work to HIV medicines and research and focuses entirely on individuals affected by HIV/AIDS. “While the media has done an excellent job with COVID-19, their focus has waned on another global epidemic that is still raging – HIV,” Dr. Smith said. “Despite over a year of lockdowns and social distancing, we see cases of HIV and other STDs increase and that’s alarming. Before these cases spiral out of control, we need the media to re-engage and help put HIV back in the public eye.”

Dr. Smith noted that the HIV epidemic has dramatically changed over the past 40 years. Individuals living with the disease look different from the images that dominated the media in the 1980s and 1990s. “However, without an accurate representation of people living with HIV today by the media, stigma about HIV persists,” Dr. Smith insisted. “For that reason, it’s crucial the public see what people successfully managing their HIV look like today, leading active, healthy lives. Unfortunately, more than 80 percent of people living with HIV say that they’ve experienced some form of stigma in the last 12 months. Stigma not only affects mental, physical and emotional health, it prevents people from seeking care and getting on treatment,” she said. D’Vaughn House, a research coordinator at the University of Cincinnati Infectious Diseases Center, noted that HIV advancements have not stopped because of COVID-19. “We have been so busy that we had to open up a new space for our clinical trials. At the university, our research unit was the very few units to remain open during campus-wide

“I thank the Lord for keeping me, giving me strength and guiding me for 62 years but especially the last 30.” – MAGIC JOHNSON

5 YouTube screengrab of former Los Angeles Lakers superstar Earvin “Magic” Johnson announcing his HIV diagnosis in 1991. (Courtesy photo)

furloughs,” House remarked. “We are currently working on HIV cure studies with companies like AbbVie and Gilead. We also have several HIV treatments studies to decrease the amount of HIV in a healthy person’s body. Lastly, Dr. Carl Fichtenbaum, our principal investigator, is using CRISPR to modify immune cells to help patients fight HIV naturally genetically,” House said. The primary treatment of HIV/ AIDS remains antiretroviral (ARV) medication which suppresses the virus and slows its progression in the body, offered Dr. Rudolf Probst, who specializes in immunology, gynecology, internal medicine, and surgery. “If the ARV is successful, it can add many healthy years and reduce the risk of transmission to others,” Dr. Probst wrote in an email. ARVs come in different forms: protease inhibitors, nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, entry inhibitors and integrase strand transfer inhibitors. “Since HIV can mutate and become resistant to a single medication, most healthcare professionals prescribe several HIV medications together,” Dr. Probst added. “In 1995, a combination of two or more ARVs was introduced to people with HIV/AIDS. This powerful therapy saw the reduction of death from HIV/AIDS drop drastically in 1996 and 1997. Each year new therapies are gaining more ground in treating and possibly curing HIV,” he said. WI

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Holiday Preparations: Things to Consider to Eat Well and Remain Safe Natalie C. Hockaday WI Staff Writer As families prepare for the holidays and a fresh, hot meal, it’s important to be aware of and prepare for prices at the grocery store which have steadily increased in recent months. In their 2021 Food Price Outlook, the USDA highlighted “The food-at-home (grocery store or supermarket food purchases) CPI increased 1.1 percent from August 2021 to September 2021 and was 4.5 percent higher than August 2020.” It further noted that for 2021, “wholesale poultry prices are predicted to increase between 18.0 and 21.0 percent,” given the steady increases over the past few months. Meal preparation counts as just one component to take into consideration when getting ready for the holidays. But staying healthy and taking the necessary precautions to ensure a safe holiday should also be included in the planning process as well. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) advises everyone to check on the status of COVID-19 at the planned destination prior to traveling. Additionally, the CDC advises those traveling to get a viral COVID-19 test one to three days prior to leaving for the trip if not fully vaccinated. And while it may be a given,

washing your hands frequently should not be overlooked. This easy task may be small but it can prevent transferring germs from outside to you and your personal spaces. The CDC recommends that everyone should wash their hands for at least 20 seconds with soap under warm water. Wearing a mask has proven to be effective to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, not to mention it also keeps your face a little warmer during the colder months -- an added bonus. During travel, depending on where you live or where you’re traveling to, you may be required to wear a mask over the nose and mouth within indoor public transportation facilities, according to the CDC. Grocery stores and shopping malls continue to grow more crowded as people prepare to splurge and feast for the holidays.

BLACKBURN from Page 16 include amnesty for students who participated in the protests. With the protest behind them, students have revealed their intentions to consult with students at some of the more than 100 HBCU campuses across the U.S. facing similar problems. In the interim, Channing Hill, an HU junior and head of the campus’ NAACP chapter, said the

And because we never truly know the health status of the people around us, wearing a mask remains an essential step to prevent spreading or contracting viruses. To learn more about the effectiveness of mask wearing visit the CDC website for information. According to an article from the University of Arizona’s College of Agriculture and Life Science, cell phones carry 10 times more bacteria than most toilet seats. Surfaces like countertops and other frequently occupied and touched surfaces should also be disinfected regularly. Take that extra minute you may have to spare to wipe up those germs -- you’ll be grateful you did in the long run. This is the time of year to enjoy the people that matter most to you and one way of showing them you care includes taking those extra steps to keep them and yourself safe and healthy. WI

With the protest behind them, students have revealed their intentions to consult with students at some of the more than 100 HBCU campuses across the U.S. facing similar problems.

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memorandum of understanding ushers in a new chapter for HU students and community members long concerned, and frustrated with, administration’s unwillingness to listen to students. “We won for Howard students, historic and future Howard University and our community. We challenged the lack of accountability, the lack of safety and even [threats] to our ability to stay here,” Hill said.

“Hopefully after I graduate, I can matriculate to Howard Law and we won’t have the same issues because today is a new day for Bison everywhere,” she continued. “Tomorrow the struggle continues but we got what we came for. We got increased transparency and accountability and by virtue of this protest, we garnered everything we are entitled to.” WI @SamPKCollins

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DANCING WITH THE SCHOLARS The William O. Lockridge Foundation celebrated its annual Dancing with the Scholars program on November 13 at the Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus in Southeast. (Ja’Mon Jackson/ The Washington Informer)

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Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church in Northeast gave away free gas as part of the church’s initiative to embrace the community. Co-pastor the Rev. Dr. Susie Owens greeted drivers. Executive Pastor Kristel Woodhouse and Youth & Young Adult Pastor Trey Daniel, along with church volunteers, pumped gas for several hundred drivers on November 14. (Shevry Lassiter/The Washington Informer)

D.C. JAIL from Page 14 cold food, sewage, decisions by prison officials to shut off water to inmates as punishment and other incidents of mistreatment by staff members.

ENSURING A HUMANE ENVIRONMENT FOR PRE-TRIAL DEFENDANTS

On Nov. 10, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) and USMS entered into an agreement to improve conditions at D.C. Jail. The jointly-signed memorandum of understanding outlined a strategy that includes the development of a plan to address concerns and USMS’ consistent updates to the D.C.government about DOC’s progress in implementing those strategies. In a statement, the Executive Office of the Mayor called this agreement a major step in ensuring that the District provides a humane environment for pre-trial defendants and inmates serving out their sentences. A D.C. Jail employee who request-

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ed anonymity questioned whether DOC would ever fulfill its obligation to improve conditions at the correctional detention facility. The employee of nearly a decade said jail officials often place inmates in solitary confinement for arbitrary reasons and keep them dependent on prescription medications. They also recounted instances when jail officials hid improprieties with paperwork and discouraged investigations into how drugs enter the facility. “Officials will talk about [the need to do] something and not do it,” the D.C. Jail employee said. “Before the U.S. Marshals came in, the court already held the jail in contempt and they did nothing. There’s no rule of law. Everyone in management is looking at what they can get out of a situation and not what they can give. It all goes back to them being petty, not taking the situation seriously.”

FEAR HAUNTS THE HALL OF D.C. JAIL

In a Nov. 2 statement about its surprise visit, USMS announced that 400 D.C. Jail inmates would be transferred to USP Lewisburg.

On a recent WIN-TV broadcast, ANC Commissioner Joel Castón said that has happened for 97 people. A USMS representative declined to comment on the number of those moved so far. Castón, who avoided the same outcome with the help of attorneys, called on legal organizations to help his constituents still fighting to stay in the District. As he has done on previous occasions, Castón described this situation as a reason why the District needs statehood. “Fear is haunting the halls and hearts of my constituents. No one wants to be transferred to Lewisburg, which has a record of being inhumane,” said Castón, a D.C. Jail inmate whose constituency includes D.C. Jail, Harriet Tubman Women’s Shelter and a new development. “We have outside forces coming inside of our locale and with a remedy that none of my constituents endorsed. There’s no way to perform your legal duties so far away. It’s also hard to maintain a relationship with your family members,” he said. WI @SamPKCollins

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We know that some of our customers continue to face financial hardships brought on by the pandemic. Therefore, Washington Gas is pleased to unveil the Arrearage Management Program (AMP), which provides guidance, resources, and assistance to customers who are unable to pay their utility bills on time during the COVID-19 pandemic. We created this program to assist customers in avoiding additional debt, while steadily paying down any past due balances.

To become eligible to enroll in the program, you must first apply for energy assistance and be approved by the Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE). To contact DOEE, call 311 or go online at https://doee.dc.gov/. If your past due balance is more than $3,000, you must first bring your past due balance to $3,000 or less. You can do that by seeking other eligible sources of support including visiting Washington Gas Cares at www.washingtongascares.com. When your balance is $3,000 or less, you will be eligible to enroll in the program.

AMP assists customers by helping to: • Lower or eliminate existing COVID-19 related past due balances • Bring accounts current • Improve payment behavior on customers’ new bills • Avoid disconnection • Allow customers to remain current in their Company payment obligations Starting November 1, 2021 and running until October 31, 2022, eligible customers may enroll in the AMP initiative. Once enrolled, customers will participate in our 12-month payment plan. Upon successful completion of the 12-month plan, customers will receive for-

Our AMP program will launch on November 1, 2021. To enroll: 1. Email us now at DCAMP@ washgas.com. Please provide your Washington Gas account number in your email and your interest to enroll in the program.

PrePare for the Winter heating SeaSon reduce energy Use and Lower energy Bill Nearly half of your energy budget is spent on heating and cooling. Time to take charge. Low-cost, simple steps will help you and your family decrease energy costs, stay safe, warm and energy-smart when temperatures drop. enlist in these proven programs: • Create a Home Energy Profile: calculate your cost savings potential. • Enroll in the Budget Plan: spread your cost of winter heating over the entire year. Simple everyday energy SavingS tiPS go a long way: tiP 1: Keep your water heater below 120°F using the warm or low setting. tiP 2: Wash full loads of laundry and dishes, as opposed to numerous smaller loads.

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Starting November 1, 2021 and running until October 31, 2022, eligible customers may enroll in the AMP initiative. Once enrolled, customers will participate in our 12-month payment plan.

tiP 5: Change or clean furnace and air filters once a month, tiP 6: Consider installing high-efficiency appliances when possible. tiP 7: Look for the ENERGY StAR® energy-efficient product label when shopping for new appliances. tiP 8: Consider purchasing a programmable thermostat that automatically lowers and increases the temperature based on when you’re home.

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EDITORIAL

Millions Plan to Travel for Turkey Day but Should They Take the Risk? AAA has projected that the number of Americans who will travel over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend will increase by more than 12% in states like Maryland, equating to almost 1.1 million people – still down more than seven percent before pre-pandemic travelers in 2019. And the majority of those travelers will be driving to their destinations. After nearly two years of being prohibited from celebrating with friends and family in ways to which we’ve long grown accustomed, it’s understandable that many of us may throw caution to the wind and make our way “through the woods to grandmother’s house.” But should we? In a recent poll, AAA found that just 10% felt traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday poses a “significant risk for COVID-19.” In comparison, more than 43% felt the same last year. However, those who are prudent know not to look forward and completely return to pre-pandemic traditions as if COVID-19 were not looming over our shoulders in our rearview mirror. Even if you do decide to take that drive, you’ll need to have more money in your pockets as the price of gasoline has risen to levels not seen this time of year since 2013. But the biggest concern for Americans as the holiday travel season approaches should be the fact that coronavirus infections are rising in more than half of all states. Experts predict this could be the beginning of an extended winter surge. After the number of cases declined steadily from mid-September to late October, the U.S. is now averaging more than 83,000 cases a day – a 14% increase compared to one week ago. The uptick in cases has not yet translated into a national spike in new hospital admissions but the grim situation in some parts of the West and upper Midwest offers a disturbing picture for other states where cases are now climbing. However, despite the disconcerting trends, experts who trace the course of the pandemic do not believe the surge will yield the same level of death and severe disease as last year. But that’s only a prediction. So, while you are celebrating Thanksgiving and looking forward to Christmas and the new year, be safe, be smart and remain on guard. COVID-19 is still very much a threat to all of us. WI

H.U., ‘You Know!’ Student Boycott Resolved

There’s an undeniable sense of pride thousands of students and alumnae across the U.S. and around the world have for their beloved Howard University. They represent more than 100,000 Black recipients of degrees in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, engineering, nursing, architecture, religion, law, music, social work and education bestowed by the university over the past 194 years. The university’s list of distinguished students and alumni is long, very long, and includes such names as author Toni Morrison, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, actor Anthony Anderson and the late Chadwick Boseman. The university’s greatest pride is not only for the president of the university, Dr. Wayne K. Frederick, an alum who earned two degrees from HU, but also for the nation’s first woman and person of color, Vice President Kamala Harris, who is also an undeniably proud Bison who frequently sings praises about her alma mater. Yet, with such a distinguished reputation and immense Bison pride, the level of discontent has remained high in recent years among students, faculty and alumni. It reached another boiling point with the most recent student protest that will be added to the list of student and faculty protests over the past few years. Just three years ago, HU Resist, a nine-day student boycott, addressed the university campus assault policy, food insecurity among students and the neighboring community and the policy allowing for armed campus police, to name a few. This week, #Blackburn Takeover, a 33-day protest, ended when issues concerning poor and unhealthy living conditions, “heightened transparency of Howard’s

TO THE EDITOR I agree with Senior Editor D. Kevin McNeir’s summation of the Netflix film ‘The Harder They Fall.’ We as Blacks are constantly written out of narratives as if we didn’t and still don’t exist but this film really pulled the curtain back on one of many, many cloaks we’ve worn. I recommend this film to everyone. The acting, storyline and cinematography were superb. Raymond Eclair Washington, DC

If Mayor Muriel Bowser wants to run for a third term, I think she should. She would make history behind Marion Barry as D.C.’s first mayor elected to three terms. While some people have complaints, Bowser has shown that she is a formidable leader dealing with the likes of COVID-19 and a host of other issues. Tion Moore Washington, DC

administration [and] heightened scrutiny of the administration” were resolved. HBCUs are historically underfunded and the issues students confront today are not new. But that doesn’t mean things can’t change. Conditions can be improved and constructive dialogue can lead to positive outcomes. We salute the students for their leadership, sacrifice and determination. Their efforts contribute significantly to HU’s greatness. We also encourage President Frederick to keep the lines of communications open, to allow student and faculty voices to be heard and addressed at all levels and to give due consideration to those for whom he works. WI

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OPINIONS/EDITORIALS Guest Columnist

E. Faye Williams

Know Means No!

Generally, there is great appreciation for someone who can control the narrative. That person who is skilled enough to master an honest and truthful round of discussion, discourse, or dialogue is often rewarded with sincere admiration. Conversely, he or she who resorts to dishonest use of facts is held in disdain by the honest dealer. Such is the case with those who hijack, distort, and reframe the meaning and significance of generally accepted "labels." The cur-

rent controversy regarding the words "woke" or "wokeness" exemplifies the shameful attempt of political reactionaries to apply a negative connotation to our increased awareness. I refuse to accept this hijacking. As a Black person who has experienced and continues to live through the indignities commonly suffered by Black people, I REFUSE! As a Black person who, by accident or intent, is subject to ongoing disparate treatment and consideration, I REFUSE! As one who worked with and observed my friend Dick Gregory bludgeon "dishonest dealers" with the truth of the negative impact of their attitudes and actions, I

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CONTINUE TO REFUSE! Those of us living a more progressive life know the pitfalls of allowing our wokeness to be distorted into something evil and unacceptable. We have watched the term "liberal" stolen and reshaped into an objectionable characterization. We have allowed the term "diversity" to become perverted into an imposition upon the emotional comfort of those who would continue to oppress us or ignore the existence of institutional discrimination and oppression. Accepting the bastardization of these terms, we have also accepted that the use of these terms in the justifica-

tion of positive change distorts that change into something offensive and unacceptable. By allowing the reframing of these terms we have contributed to the shameful suffering we experience. We know what "wake up and stay woke" means. Being "woke" is indicative of accepting that time is long overdue for meaningful and constructive change in the lives of those who have long suffered the application of unjust obstacles to our full participation in the economic prosperity of this nation. Being "woke" signifies an ability to critically analyze and actively move to

restructure a criminal justice system that allows the environment in which vigilante justice flourishes, as in the cases of the murderers of Ahmaud Arbery and murderer Kyle Rittenhouse. Being "woke" means drawing a line in the sand past which the illegal actions and practices of the police will not be condoned or excused. It means holding law enforcement officers to a standard of conduct that is consistent with the same laws they are directed to enforce. It means ending "qualified immunity" and establishing a national registry in which "bad cops" who have

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David W. Marshall

School Curriculums and the New Politics of Fear

There are two indisputable facts. First, most people really have little understanding of the true meaning of critical race theory (CRT). Second, there is little evidence that critical race theory is taught in K-12 classes. The means by which students learn about the past represents the latest rallying cry among political conservatives. For that reason, we have seen attempted recalls

and threats of violence against school board members. Superintendents and schoolteachers are less willing to address racism within their schools districts, thereby being silenced out of fear. In one state, legislators passed a law which would allow the state to withhold funding if schools failed to follow the state's guidance on how to teach about slavery. This is not the first time we have seen political and cultural backlashes based on unsubstantiated claims. The 2008 presidential election was a turning point in illustrating the poten-

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tial voting power of Black and brown people. It became evident that early voting, with its flexible hours and increased number of days, made it convenient for the working class, minorities, students and the elderly to get out and vote. As a result, high voter turnout helped propel Barack Obama to become the first U.S. president of color. The political and cultural reaction to this historic election came in the form of voter suppression laws and restrictions, despite there being no tangible evidence of voter fraud. The goal of such laws is to increase the

chances of winning elections in the future. Most of us had never heard of CRT until recently. It was then-President Donald Trump who characterized any effort by schools to address systemic racism as critical race theory. The murder of George Floyd and the subsequent public demonstrations led to a higher public awareness and open discussions concerning racial injustice and white privilege. People were starting to have the type of constructive discussions which were long overdue. The

type of discussions which could lead to permanent changes. The George Floyd protests served as a moral catalyst which caused the nation to take a hard look at how people of color are treated. Unfortunately, anything which promotes diversity and inclusion will be met with resistance from various segments of society. Critics argue that certain truthful lessons about history will cast all white people as oppressors and all people of color as victims. CRT

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First-Ever Civil Rights Scorecard Grades Senators On Performance Defending Voting Rights

"Partisan sabotage bills … are a new and dangerous twist on the same legislative agenda. Each is driven by the Big Lie that there is widespread voter fraud. And each is part of a broader ongoing partisan project to thwart democratic elections and rig electoral outcomes, especially by undermining or canceling

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the votes of people of color. Each is antidemocratic and toxic to a free and fair society. And each demands urgent intervention by Congress to prevent irreparable corruption of our electoral system." — The Brennan Center, "The Election Sabotage Scheme and How Congress Can Stop It" How much do your senators care about voter suppression? How committed are they to our most sacred constitutional right? What have they

done, and what are they willing to do, to defend it? The Civil Rights Scorecard answers those questions. Released this month by National Urban League, along with the NAACP, National Action Network, National Coalition of Black Civic Participation, Fighting for Our Vote Initiative, and National Council of Negro Women, the Scorecard provides civil rights advocates and their supporters with clear insights into

the voting patterns of their Senate delegations. There is no greater crisis facing our nation at this moment than the preservation of democracy. History will judge every member of the Senate on their commitment to democratic principles. The Civil Rights Scorecard is not just a measure of each senator's voting record. It is a measure of their character, their integrity, and their patriotism. The grades are based on sena-

tors' votes on the American Rescue Plan Act, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, and the For the People Act, along with each senator's stance on the filibuster — a once-rare procedure has been weaponized to block major legislation, including voting rights protection bills. As the Scorecard notes, "the divide between the 51st and 60th vote

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Marian Wright Edelman

Investing in Our Other Infrastructure

This month, Congress passed a bipartisan infrastructure bill, providing long-awaited vital investments in buildings, roads, bridges, utilities, broadband, climate change mitigation and more. These investments will be a key foundation for our nation's future economic growth. But in order to build a strong foundation for our economy, we also must invest in a

strong foundation for all our children to be able to succeed in school and life and contribute to our nation's long-term success. Congress must follow the successful passage of the bipartisan infrastructure bill by advancing the Build Back Better Act and investing in our human infrastructure — our children and families. Investing in our children is essential and must start at the very beginning, because we know whether or not children will have a strong foundation is in large part determined by the social and

physical environments in which they grow up. The first five years of a child's life are the time of greatest brain development. If young children's basic needs are met by consistent, nurturing interactions with loving adults, they are far more likely to meet their full potential. Parents must be able to go to work feeling secure in the knowledge that their children are in safe, nurturing environments that support their development. But the United States has never made the essential investments to support young children and fam-

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ilies after the seismic shift from families with one full-time caregiver to the current reality of many two parent working families and single working parents with young children. Our early childhood infrastructure is in dire need of repair. Providing a high-quality continuum of early childhood development and learning opportunities is not only the right thing to do but the smart thing to do. Provisions in the latest Build Back Better Act will help build the sound foundation young children need, in-

cluding investments in universal pre-K, expansion of quality and affordable child care, and new parental supports. When more than 80 percent of two child families pay more for child care than rent, help with high-quality child care and early childhood education will lead to stronger outcomes for children in need. The Build Back Better Act currently includes other generational investments to boost families' economic stability and reduce racial

It will lower the cost of prescription drugs and make affordable care more available for older people and people with disabilities — and support the workers who take care of them. It will also be the biggest investment in our history in addressing climate change — in ways that will create a lot of new green energy jobs, like installing solar panels and improving the energy efficiency of buildings. It would create a new Civilian Climate Corps to put 300,000 young people to work on projects that will address the impact of climate change, like restoring forests

and wetlands. The Biden administration has been negotiating with members of Congress on the details of the plan and the amount of funding that will be committed to making it effective. The White House is confident that its current framework — and a budget of $1.75 trillion over 10 years — will make it through the House and Senate in the coming weeks. And it's all paid for, with higher taxes on the wealthiest Americans and

voting is an essential right. However, too many of them want to win at all costs, eschewing fairness for power. It's like a chicken-and-egg thing. Republicans (yes, let's call it as it is) want to suppress the vote so they can keep getting elected. Once elected, they continue to manipulate the system with a gerrymandering that is designed to minimize the electoral influence of those who oppose the predatory capitalist agenda. This includes Black folks, Chicano/Latina folks, American Indians, senior citizens and those who live

in inner cities. These voters, certainly, aren't a monolith, but voters of color are treated monolithically and sidelined in the same way. Voting rights legislation might pass, but for the filibuster. So why can't we eliminate the filibuster? Some Democrats want to embrace the traditions of the past, even though those traditions allow the minority to ride roughshod over the majority. President Biden, whose legislation has been blocked by the filibuster,

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Ben Jealous

Investing in American People and Communities

President Joe Biden and the Democratic Congress have come through with a $1.2 trillion infrastructure package — something the previous president repeatedly promised but never delivered. The plan will bring much-needed investments to American communities to fix roads and bridges, update water and energy systems and expand affordable access to broadband internet service. Now Con-

gress needs to address equally urgent needs to shore up the social safety net by passing Biden's Building Back Better plan. There's a lot to cheer about in the infrastructure bill. It includes $40 billion to repair and replace bridges. And there's $1 billion devoted to reconnecting communities, mostly in Black neighborhoods, that were divided and disrupted by racist decisions about where to route highways and other public infrastructure. It also includes the largest federal investment ever in public transit.

So far, so good. But the plan that passed Congress was a watered-down version of the Biden administration's original American Jobs Plan. And there's a lot that it doesn't address. That's why Congress needs to pass Building Back Better legislation. It is an investment in us. It will make free preschool available to all 3- and 4-year-olds. And it will make the largest investment in child care in our country's history, helping most families save more than half their child care spending.

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Julianne Malveaux

No Rights Without Voting Rights

Black women leaders have been working on the issue of voting rights, calling for the passage of the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, the Freedom to Vote Act and the Build Back Better Reconciliation Act, as well as for D.C. statehood. Several leaders, including Melanie Campbell, CEO of the National Coalition of Black Civic Participation, and Janice Mathis, executive director of

the National Council of Negro Women, were arrested a couple of weeks ago. On Nov. 16, the women took their energy to the Supreme Court, walking from the NCNW headquarters on Pennsylvania Avenue to the Court building. It ought to be a no-brainer that the same country who invades other people's countries around human rights and voting rights would provide the same rights for its own citizens. Predatory capitalism, however, makes the voting-rights blocking filibuster essential

to those who would extract every penny of surplus value from other citizens. How else can we explain the resistance to managing drug prices, raising the minimum wage, or blocking the right to vote? The big-money politics game makes it easy enough for deep-pocketed corporations to purchase a senator to protect their interests. Grassroots efforts, like the NCNW/NCBPC (with many allies) efforts are less well funded than some of these senators are, and they may be less influential. Republicans with consciences surely know that

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LIFESTYLE “How they blame Travis Scott for this is crazy. It’s sheer stupidity,” Chuck D said.

The Astroworld Debate: Are Race and Hip Hop Being Scapegoated? Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer A sudden stampede on the stage during Travis Scott’s recent Astroworld Festival has now led to nine deaths, multiple injuries and a slew of lawsuits. But the ill-fated event still has many asking who should be held responsible. Meanwhile, rumors persist as to what happened with unanswered questions looming that pertain to the safety measures then in place

for the 50,000 attendees and who should bear responsibility for the tragic sequence of events. Scott remains in the direct line of fire with renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump announcing he has filed 93 lawsuits on behalf of more than 200 clients. “Live Nation is the biggest concert promoter in the world and, yes, Travis Scott is on the lawsuit,” Crump declared at a news conference on Friday, November 12. “[The families of ] people who

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lost their lives deserve answers and we’re not going to let anyone off the hook.” Scott maintains he had no clue that things could go so wrong. “Everybody in that venue, starting from the artist on down, has a responsibility for public safety,” Houston Fire Chief Samuel Peña demanded. James Crawford, the co-founder and CEO of the e-commerce platform DealDrop said regardless of security measures, Scott shoulders a big part of the blame. “If the performing artist has succeeded in captivating the audience, it is not difficult for them to persuade certain elements of the crowd to do anything they want them to,” Crawford said. “Artists have the capability to induce an almost trancelike state in the audience and with proper manipulation, this can easily become a form of mind control. In these situations, the artist must accept responsibility for the effect on their followers.” Authorities said the show continued for at least 40 minutes after injuries had first been reported. Houston Police Chief Troy Finner told reporters he met with Scott before the show and expressed concern about crowd control. However, Finner did not ask Scott to cancel the event. “The ultimate authority to end a show is with production and

the entertainer and that should be through communication with public safety officials,” Finner said. “We don’t hold the plug.” The chief added that an individual involved in Astroworld’s production had been contacted and advised to stop the show. However, a plan has surfaced that revealed the show’s executive producer and the festival’s director as the only individuals empowered to halt activities. Still, some assert those facts do not absolve Scott. “Travis Scott has a conviction for reckless conduct after encouraging fans to rush the stage at another festival in 2015 and again at an indoor venue in 2017,” Crawford said. “There are no indications that he made any such suggestions at Astroworld but given previous incidents, the possibility of it happening should have been [anticipated].” Some hip hop artists demurred at the suggestion that Scott could have prevented the chaos and death that ensued at Astroworld. “When you’re on stage performing and when you go back and look, Travis Scott has these earplugs in his ears because otherwise, you can’t hear the music from the set,” said SpitSlam Record Label Group hip hop artist Memphis Jelks. “So, he’s not hearing what people are yelling at him, so if they’re saying stop the show, he’s only hearing

the music,” Jelks said. “He sees the crowd mosh pitting and that’s normal.” Jelks asserted that the job of the artist isn’t to act as security. “The artist is doing a job. He’s being paid a certain amount of money to perform for a crowd who paid to see him,” Jelks insisted. “You have to have measures in place before a show starts. This is more so on the security, the venue and Live Nation, the corporation behind this.” Hall of Fame Hip Hop pioneer and Public Enemy front man, Chuck D, who founded SpitSlam Record Label Group, also defended Scott. “How they blame Travis Scott for this is crazy. It’s sheer stupidity,” Chuck D said. He recalled a 1987 Public Enemy concert in which the legendary group erroneously received blame for the death of two girls trampled in a stampede in Nashville. “We were in a hotel,” he tweeted. “CNN blamed Public Enemy. We were banned for three years from there and some other arenas.” After an investigation, officials absolved Public Enemy of any blame. “The hardest thing in the USA is learning something from a Black person,” Chuck D declared. “Not only am I pulling a race card, it’s the size of a placard.” WI

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Concert Disasters Like Astroworld Have Occurred Far Too Often Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer

Promoters billed the event as the “World Series” of festivals but the night ended with the dreadful stench of death filling the venue. And no, that’s not a reference to Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival which left 10 people dead and many others wounded after the large crowd swarmed toward the stage, causing the trampling of many concertgoers. About 42 years ago, on December 3, 1979, rock band The Who headlined a festival at Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati with about 19,000 screaming fans in attendance. As concert time neared, fans revved up, preparing a race to get as close to their music idols as possible with many seats remaining unassigned. As the crowd pushed toward the entrance, the surge caused 11 deaths and at least 26 injuries. While Scott continues to receive criticism for not stopping the show

quickly enough, The Who played their entire set even as some fans lay dying. Reportedly, authorities and promoters didn’t inform the group of the deaths until they had left the stage. About 30 years ago, hip hop stars Heavy D and Puff Daddy, the latter known today as Diddy, held a heavily-promoted show at New York’s City College. Run-DMC, Big Daddy Kane, Boyz II Men and Jodeci counted as the headliners at the December 28, 1991, show. The popularity of each of the groups led promoters to oversell the small gymnasium with more than 3,000 people holding tickets – another 5,000 reportedly showed up hoping to gain entrance. The crowd entered the school’s lobby and reportedly rushed down a staircase that led to a staging area, causing a massive crushing of people, leaving eight dead and about 30 others wounded.

“It does not take an Einstein to know that young people attending a rap concert camouflaged as a ‘celebrity basketball game’ who have paid as much as $20 a ticket, would not be very happy and easy to control if they were unable to gain admission to the event because it was oversold,” New York state Judge Louis C. Benza wrote in a 1999 decision that found Diddy partly responsible as the primary promoter. In 1998, Diddy publicly admitted responsibility. “City College is something I deal with every day of my life,” he said. “But the things that I deal with can in no way measure up to the pain that the families deal with. I just pray for the families and pray for the children who lost their lives every day.” Concerts and festivals generally attract the most ardent of fans. Attendees at concerts given by the late King of Pop Michael Jackson rou5 Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival remains headline news after nine people died. (Courtesy Grand Hustle Records, Epic Records and Cactus Jack Records)

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D. Kevin McNeir WI Senior Editor The New Orchestra of Washington [NOW] will open their new season on Friday, Nov. 19, at Westmoreland Congregational United Church of Christ in Bethesda with a performance entitled, “The Gift of Music: Dolor and Delight.” Kicking off at 7:30 p.m., it will be NOW’s first indoor concert since the beginning of the pandemic. “We are thrilled to perform live concerts again and celebrate our milestone together with the NOW community who helped make it happen,” said NOW Artistic Director, Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez. “We will honor where we began, celebrate how far we’ve come and look forward

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to a bright future.” The performance will explore contrasting concepts of pain and delight, darkness and light and consonance and dissonance, with music by composers of diverse backgrounds including: Handel, Marcello, Vivaldi and two Black composers, George Walker and Jessie Montgomery. A highlight of the season opener will include the talented African-American organist, composer, pianist and conductor, Trent Johnson, a graduate of John Hopkins University and The Julliard School, who has amassed an impressive list of accomplishments. He currently serves as both organist and assistant director of music of the Unitarian Church of All Souls in New York City and music director of the Oratorio Singers of Westfield, New Jersey. He also has several recordings to his credit

including his interpretation of organ works penned by the Pulitzer Prize-winning, Black composer George Walker. Johnson said he relishes the surprise that many audiences exhibit when they realize that the featured organist for the evening breaks with their assumptions because of his ethnicity. “I’ve been the minority in a lot of situations but as an organist, in many ways, it’s an advantage being a Black man because I stand out,” said Johnson, who now lives in Montclair, New Jersey and has lived throughout and traveled the world both because of his career and due to his being the child of a military family. “My approach has long been to work hard, study and do my best and then see how things

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JOHNSON from Page 30 develop. And I realize that I’ve been very fortunate,” he said, adding that his decision to change majors in college from piano to organ occurred, in part, because of the encouragement of his teachers. “I took to the pipe organ quickly and it was actually easier for me,” he said. “It was becoming too difficult to prepare compositions by Schubert and Beethoven for piano and then play organ on weekends for local churches and synagogues.” He celebrates recent changes in the classical music world – a environment which has finally begun to acknowledge the contributions of Black composers and called for the inclusion of their works in concerts. “It’s unfortunate but historically, many of the most revered composers have become so idolized that people often feel that only their works merit being considered ‘good music,’” he said. “Even among all of the great composers,

“I’ve been the minority in a lot of situations but as an organist, in many ways, it’s an advantage being a Black man because I stand out." – TRENT JOHNSON

another African American who, like me, had an interest in classical music. And while I’ve been a church musician for 25 years, I’m still amazed at how beautiful an art form classical music is.” “Still, I look forward to the day when folks like me are no longer considered a novelty and that day is coming soon. Black children need to know that they can make this their career, too. After all, classical music doesn’t just belong

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past or present, despite there being composers of all creeds and colors, it’s been rare to see a dark face – either among composers, performers or conductors.” “In truth, we’ve always existed but we’re a rarity because the average American hasn’t seen us or heard of us before. That’s changing now because people want to hear different styles and voices. Working with Alejandro (the conductor for Friday’s concert) and NOW is a real treat because of

his mission to bring voices rarely included or seen to the forefront within the classical world.” “Maybe there’s something new in the water today. But more people are finally discovering that there are others who are doing great things whose names are not Beethoven or Bach. Conductors like Alejandro are allowing others like me to experiment, shine and be heard.” “Ever since I first began to study piano at 12, it has been rare to find

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thing possible to ensure our residents have healthier lifestyles, food options and food access and we’ve been deprived for too long,” Bowser added. Despite delays, anticipation never diminished for the store’s opening announced during a ceremonial ground-breaking before a similar crowd on a frigid day in January 2019. “We faced challenges to try to get this project going,” explained John Falcicchio, Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development. Through the Neighborhood Prosperity Fund, an initiative launched by Mayor Bowser, South Capitol Improvement LLC received an $800,000 grant to ensure that Ward 8 had a Good Foods Market grocer. “We had to keep pushing,” Falcicchio said. The grant also supported a

225,000 square-foot development that includes a Community of Hope primary care clinic, an office building leased to the DC Department of Human Services and 190 affordable and supportive housing units. In 2015, Good Food Markets launched their pilot location on Rhode Island Avenue in Ward 5 and opened a second location in Seat Pleasant, Maryland, later that year, in September. At 3,800 square feet, the Ward 8 location represents the region’s largest Good Food Markets location to date. Bowser, who announced her plans earlier in the week to run for a third term as D.C. Mayor in 2022, took the opportunity to share her administration’s achievements and further plans to address the economic development disparities in Wards 7 and 8. “We know that sometimes the government has to be first,” she said. “That’s why we looked at St.

Elizabeth’s and went in there with $58 million to build the Entertainment and Sports Arena here in Ward 8. That was a seed that is starting to grow. Now, we have new housing for Ward 8 residents which people can buy and that they can afford,” she said. “We are also going to have a brand new, state-of-the-art, transformative center for our men who are experiencing homelessness so they can get a fresh start. And, in a couple of short years, we’re going to have a brand-new state-ofthe-art hospital right here in Ward 8,” Bowser announced to which those in attendance responded with shouts and applause. On Mon., Nov. 8, Bowser announced nearly $9 million in grants through the $58 million Food Access Fund to provide B:8.75" funding that will support “eight local restaurants T:8.75" to open new locations in Wards 7 and 8.” “This is part of a larger model to

5 D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White, DC government officials and Wards 7 and 8 residents, cut the ribbon and celebrate the grand opening of Good Food Markets in Southeast on November 13. (Ja'Mon Jackson/ The Washington Informer)

find good businesses that are doing good in other parts of the city and encourage them to open in Wards 7 and 8,” Bowser said. The D.C.-based MLK Deli, lo-

cated on Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. in Southeast, and Half Smoke, a sausage restaurant in Northwest,

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What do you want to be when you grow up? Have you ever thought about being a carpenter? ave you ever sat in a chair or opened a cupboard or closet and wondered how it was made? If so, you can thank a carpenter!

Carpenters have a saying: Measure twice. Cut once. What do you think this saying means?

If you like making things and working with your hands, a career as a carpenter might be a good job for you. The pay is very good. And since there is a shortage of skilled carpenters, there are many job opportunities for people who want to learn this craft.

A carpenter is a person who works mainly with wood. They can make cabinets, build houses, make furniture, or do other things with wood throughout your home.

Talk about it with a family member. Is it a saying that can be helpful outside of being a carpenter?

A hammer is a tool for pounding metal nails into objects such as wood. It has a long handle, and a metal head with a flat end for hitting nails. Carpenters use nails to hold pieces of wood and other things together. Sometimes a nail is used as a peg to hang things.

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Do you know a carpenter? Ask them about their job.

How do I become a carpenter? Carpenters learn their trade by working in an apprenticeship training program. It takes about four years to learn what is needed to pass the carpenter test. Some people learn enough to pass the test through work experience.

Carpenters Need to Be Good at Measuring Whether you are building a doghouse, a bird house, or any kind of building, you need each side to be the same height.

Circle the things below that you think carpenters make. Then, check your answers by doing the math problems below each picture. The ones with even-numbered answers are things made by carpenters.

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Being a carpenter is a really great job:

Join two pieces of wood with screws. Paint a doghouse. Make a temporary fix to a ripped tent.

Carpenters get to help people. The pay is very good. Carpenters touch most everybody’s lives. There is a shortage of carpenters so there are many job openings.

Nail or Nail?

The word nail has more than one meaning. Our fingers and toes have nails. And a nail is a tool used to build things. In both cases, the word is spelled the same, but has different meanings. These are called homonyms. Look through the newspaper for five words that have more than one meaning. Standards Link: Language Arts: Identify homonyms.

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Terri Schlichenmeyer WI Contributing Writer Sometimes, you feel like a tree. Like a sentinel standing tall, you bend with the wind but never break. Small children climb on you, and you receive them with arms open; your exterior is tough but what's inside is smooth and strong. Sometimes, you feel like a tree: as in the new book "Reclamation" by Gayle Jessup White, your roots spring from complicated soil. Born in the early years of the civil rights movement, Gayle Jessup White was her parents' youngest child by several years and for that, she was indulged by her siblings and especially beloved by her father, with whom she was closest. He was a civil servant who provided all for his family, and they enjoyed a "well-off" lifestyle; before White was born, they even had the means to provide a home for an elderly half-relative who was said to have been illiterate and simple, but who never lost sight of a belief she held. "Aunt Peachie" swore that the Jessup children were descendants of Thomas Jefferson. White was small when she learned of this possible heritage, but details then were maddeningly scarce. Still, she never forgot the thought of being related to our third president, just as she never forgot that summer when she learned about racism and she discovered that her parents' marriage was rocky. White grew up, went to college and landed a good job in a field she enjoyed. She married, became a mother, divorced, and dabbled in a bit of a search for the details of her heritage, but with limited success. First, her father died, then her mother, and White met a man she could spend the rest of her life with. Throughout, she dreamed of working at Monticello, the mansion that Thomas Jefferson built, the home of most of his slaves but for years, white descendants of Jefferson had denied the very existence of the man's Black offspring. Still, White told everyone of her heritage when she visited Monticello, until finally someone listened. Finally, she held the possibility that Aunt Peachie was right … How many times a month do you say "I wish I'd listened to" whatever elderly relative had stories to share? That family lore is precious stuff, and "Reclamation" makes open ears more urgent. And yet, as author Gayle Jessup White shows in her book, finding the details-within-the-details won't be an easy task. White overcame many, many roadblocks that were set in her path toward understanding, including a lack of technology in the beginning and a general disbelief from others; there's also a side story of meeting a very distant cousin and the disappointment in this, which may serve as a keenly different kind of warning for readers eager for warm, willing family ties that might never arrive. Still, none of that was a deterrent for White, who sports a definite perseverance in this memoir that genealogists, family historians, and storytellers will find appealing. If you, too, are searching through your past for a hidden truth, "Reclamation" may be a hard book to leave. WI

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ARIES You're enthusiastic about a creative date plan or playing hooky to spend quality time with your love. Later, you could feel especially stressed out by a lack of work/life balance. You might be inspired to take a stand by asserting yourself with an authority figure, but tensions run high now, so you'd do well to tread lightly. Lucky Numbers: 22, 27, 34 TAURUS Share your wildest thoughts, fantasies, and pitches with your colleagues or friends. Do your best to let the ideas flow without judgment, and you could inspire a pitch that is truly unique and impressive. Later in the week, a sweet night in could be exactly what your heart yearns for. Lucky Numbers: 7, 19, 55 GEMINI You're on a roll professionally, coming up with a bevy of creative, thought-provoking ideas alongside your colleagues. Later, the cosmos heightens your desire to connect in a physical and heartfelt way with your significant other or new romantic interest. You'll also be especially tuned in to your gut. For this reason, you can trust that you can fully embrace whatever it is you're feeling passionate about. It's a natural, not to mention exciting, part of your current journey. Lucky Numbers: 29, 39, 47 CANCER You should be pumped to apply to a new gig or get your financial plan even more organized and firing on all cylinders. Your confidence and mental acuity are high, so you can accomplish whatever you set your mind to. Later, you could find yourself in the midst of a power struggle with your significant other or business partner. Know that there's a lesson to be learned here. Lucky Numbers: 3, 10, 28 LEO You're excited, energized, and focused on hitting major personal goals. You're especially capable of putting what's in your heart into words now, so you'd do well to call that daunting meeting with your boss and pitch that ambitious passion project. Later in the week, you may feel like bowing out of your usual daily routine so you can indulge in your daydreams and fantasies. Go for it! Lucky Numbers: 13, 17, 35 VIRGO Your efforts to get ahead on a group project are enhanced by a focus on creativity, putting your imagination to work, as well as collaborating with friends and, if you're attached, your significant other. Allow yourself to get swept up in the moment and run with your wildest ideas and you're sure to succeed. Later, you'll be especially tuned in to your needs,. Lucky Numbers: 8, 17, 22 LIBRA It's a perfect time to brainstorm and put your nose to the grindstone on a group project with co-workers. You'll be particularly expressive, fired-up, and ready to get to work. Your colleagues can feed off your enthusiastic energy! Later in the week, you'll be motivated to put your most creative eye toward your professional efforts. Lucky Numbers: 6, 8, 15 SCORPIO You're tempted to shrug off your usual routine and dive into a colorful, imaginative fantasy, ideally with your significant other or a potential partner. This could look like playing hooky from work and hitting the road or merely having a date during which you let yourselves get carried away and enjoy spontaneous fun as opposed to sticking to a planned agenda. Later, you may have the tendency to be a bit too idealistic or wild-eyed about a work-related project. Do your best to stick to the facts. Lucky Numbers: 11, 29, 46 SAGITTARIUS Take a risk on the job. You might be inclined to make a presentation for a bold project, call a meeting with a higher-up to share your most ambitious ideas, or apply for an exciting new opportunity. You might have to contend with emotional stress and anxiety, especially with regard to a confusing dynamic with a relative. The best way to cope is to think as pragmatically as you can. Lucky Numbers: 17, 25, 50 CAPRICORN Expressing your physical and emotional needs comes more naturally than usual, and you'll do well to put whatever it is you want out there in a bold way. Owning your passions can result in a dynamic, memorable moment. Later, the cosmos is signaling tension and a possible power struggle with your significant other or a close colleague. Try to steer away from allowing your ego to take the reins. You'll come out of the situation even stronger as a team. Lucky Numbers: 26, 28, 49 AQUARIUS As the week starts, you'll have extra oomph and focus to work toward a shared goal with your significant other or business partner. You're able to share ideas back and forth more fluidly than usual and come up with a dynamic game plan that you're both pumped about. Go for it! Later in the week, butting heads with a boss or overdoing it with your fitness routine could take a toll on your wellness. You'd do well to take a time-out to rest, prioritize solo time, and meditate on how you can move forward feeling more centered. Lucky Numbers: 3, 8, 12 PISCES Making progress on your current wellness regimen is easier than usual early in the week. Your mind is sure to be buzzing with ideas for stepping up your daily workouts, experimenting with clean, delicious recipes, or trying a new wellness approach like acupuncture. Later, you could easily find yourself confused or off track when it comes to an important project at work. Lucky Numbers: 6, 13, 21

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SPORTS Roosevelt, H.D. Woodson to Lock Horns in Thanksgiving Day Turkey Bowl

Annual Classic Returns After Cancellation in 2020 Due to COVID-19 Pandemic Ed Hill WI Contributing Writer It promises to be a thrilling blend of the old and the new when two high school football teams, representing Theodore Roosevelt in Northwest and H. D. Woodson in Northeast, battle for the DCIAA title in the Annual Turkey Bowl on Thanksgiving Day at Eastern Senior High School in Northeast. Kickoff remains slated for 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 25. The Warriors (H.D. Woodson), who upset defending champion Dunbar in last Saturday's semifinals, should not be considered the underdog as they’ve been a perennial contender over the past two decades. As for this year’s top-seeded Rough Riders (Roosevelt), once a league power in the old Inter-High School Association, they haven’t appeared in the Turkey Bowl since 1996 with their last league title coming even earlier in 1979. H.D. Woodson (6-4, 4-2 in the DCIAA), struggled at times during the season but came on strong down the stretch, upsetting the No. 2 seed and last year's champion, Dunbar, 20-18, on a fourth quarter TD. The Rough Riders (10-1, 6-0 in the DCIAA) dropped an opening season matchup to undefeated Archbishop John Carroll but then reeled off 10 straight victories including last week's convincing 35-7 win over fourth-seeded Woodrow Wilson. For Rough Rider Head Coach Chris Harden, the team's success comes as no surprise. “We came into the season with some goals,” he said. “First, we wanted to raise the team’s GPA. We were able to do that. Eighty-five percent of the team has a 3.0 or higher.” “Then we wanted the regular season title and get out of the semifinal round after having lost that game two years in a row. Next is the Turkey Bowl and if we are successful, we look to the State championship (DCSAA),” he said. The game will feature the vaunted Rough Riders defense, led by Juan Pratt, a dual threat with more than seven sacks on the season, and a reliable receiver and running back on the offense. Freshman quarterback Khalil Wilkins, a 6-3 lefty, has the makings of a future star with a powerful arm and the uncanny ability to find receivers. The Warriors will test the Roosevelt defense on the potent rushing attack of the duo of DeAndre Purvis and Josiah Young. The winner will advance to the DCSAA championship with the date and location to be announced. WI

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Bowie State University Football Team Captures Third Straight CIAA Crown Advances to Playoffs with Distinction of Serving as Host Team Ed Hill WI Contributing Writer The No. 12 Bowie State University Bulldogs claimed their third consecutive Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association [CIAA] Football Championship Saturday, Nov. 13, defeating Fayetteville State University, 17-7. Local senior running back Calil Wilkins (Temple Hills, MD) was named the 2021 Food Lion CIAA Most Valuable Player after rushing for 163 yards, eclipsing the 1,000th career mark on 25 carries. Senior Ja’rome Johnson, another local product, (Washington, D.C.) threw seven complete passes for 99 yards and two touchdowns while graduate and senior wide receiver Victor Olayinka (Glenarden, MD) and redshirt sophomore Quron Winder (Baltimore, MD) each caught one touchdown pass to give the Bulldogs needed balance on offense. “It was a good win and the guys fought all four quarters,” said Bowie State Head Coach Damon Wilson. “We started off fast and then we hit a little stale moment offensively late in the second quarter. But all in all, it was a good win and we are excited about it. Our defense played well enough as it related to our special teams to win the ball game.” “This was a tough year coming off of COVID-19.

5 Calil Wilkins was named MVP in Bowie State’s CIAA title victory game. (Photo courtesy Bowie State)

However, our guys stayed focused for the year,” Wilson added. As a result of its high national ranking and success in the past, Bowie State (10-1) will host the first round of the NCAA Division 2 playoffs, Saturday, Nov. 20, against Lenoir-Rhyne at 1 p.m. “It's an honor to be able to host a NCAA playoff game against a very good opponent in Lenoir-Rhyne,” Wilson said. “Our players and staff have done an amazing job all year to put us in position to play in front of our home crowd in an NCAA playoff game.” WI

Thriller: WFT Shocks Tampa Bay 5 Jaret Patterson (#32) runs for a first down during a Washington Football Team win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 29-19 at Fedex Field in Landover on November 14. (Abdullah Konte/The Washington Informer) 4 Taylor Heinicke (#4) runs for a large gain in a Washington Football Team win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 29-19 at Fedex Field in Landover on November 14. (Abdullah Konte/The Washington Informer)

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Oil & Natural Gas Industry Engineering Successful Opportunities for People of Color, and Women By Stacy M. Brown The Washington Informer Amanda Eversole spent 13 years at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C., where she cemented a legacy of leadership and innovation before joining JP Morgan Chase, where she created a framework for the firm’s philanthropic approach. Now, as executive vice president and chief operating officer at the American Petroleum Institute (API), Eversole has the monumental task of leading efforts to integrate the trade association’s diverse functions and develop and implement a strategic plan for the natural gas and oil industry. Eversole now puts her strong track record of driving consensus and winning strategies to the test as API and all in oil and natural gas wrestles with ensuring people of color and women are a large part of the lucrative industry. “Every day, we get up and say what we’re going to do to make sure that we are giving people opportunities to interact with this industry, and it changes people’s lives,” Eversole told NNPA Newswire. API states that about half of new industry-related job opportunities through 2040 are projected to be filled by African Americans, Hispanic, Asians, and women. Eversole remarked that talk isn’t good enough. “The default narrative that the industry is old, dirty, and predominately white male is not true anymore, and the way we prove that is not by statistics,” Eversole exclaimed. “It is by standing up and doing the work that we’re doing and showing people by opportunities and not by talking points.” Eversole reiterated that API possesses a strong belief that educational opportunities remain critical to successful employment. Backing that belief are programs like the organization’s Minority Serving Institution Initiative, where API has partnered with Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic Serving Institutions

(HSIs) to provide students free access to the trade association’s world-class standards. API also has joined Discovery Education’s STEM Careers Coalition where a coalition of industry partners joined to nurture a diverse culture of STEM education in K-12 schools nationwide. In five years, that program aims at impacting 10 million students at 5,000 schools. “There’s this common thread of opportunity, and I had not worked with an industry like oil and natural gas where the constant focus is on improvement and optimization,” Eversole asserted. “There are career opportunities that can last an entire lifetime, and there’s a sense of intergenerational opportunities through education to children with STEM skillsets.” Eversole continued: “When I talk about the opportunities we have in the industry, I step back and say, ‘How does API, which represents more than 600 members, figure out how to accelerate the journey we’re on together

in America understanding and acknowledging those suffering and working through racial inequities?’ I’m proud to say that we have a lot to show for our work.” API is also building a job readiness training program through API’s Global Industry Services platform that facilitates baseline industry knowledge and skills, leading to entry-level operational roles across the industry. API is partnering with Opportunity@Work in Houston, the world’s energy capital, where it’s estimated to have proportionally more rising STARS – Skilled-Through-Alternative-Routes. “It’s a journey,” Eversole stated. “When you think about long term workforce programs and when I think about STEM education and some of the internship programs – in terms of how to get that pipeline ready – we’re evaluating points of continuum and figuring out where some of those barriers are and why we are not seeing proportionality within the overall workforce.”

Amanda Eversole, API Executive Vice President and COO, welcomes viewers to API’s State of American Energy 2021 where she discussed the industry’s resiliency, reliability, and innovation. Eversole said the oil and natural gas industry “can do better.” “We will do better,” she de-

clared. “I’m encouraged that there’s a building sense of momentum.”

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RITTENHOUSE from Page 1 weapon as a minor. As an open carry state, Wisconsin allows for adults to legally carry firearms openly but state law prohibits minors from possessing firearms except in limited circumstances. Schroeder sided with Rittenhouse’s defense lawyers, who argued that the language of the state law does not prohibit a 17-yearold from carrying a rifle with a long barrel, as prosecutors had contended. However, the judge told jurors to weigh less serious charges along with the most serious counts they have been asked to consider, viewed as a win for the prosecution. Giving jurors instructions on lesser charges can be significant, legal experts say, because the lesser charges offer jurors a path to compromise if they disagree on the most serious offenses. But on Monday, Nov. 15, after both sides rested last week and with the case moving into the hands of the jury, Schroeder once again broke with the conventional and allowed Rittenhouse to select the 12 jurors who will decide his fate. Rittenhouse, who faces five charges stemming from his shooting and killing two men and injuring another in the aftermath of the 2020 police assault on Jacob Blake in Kenosha, placed slips of paper into a raffle drum with the numbers of each of the 18 jurors who

GOOD FOOD from Page 32 will soon be opening new restaurants in Wards 7. “When we see a successful business in one part of the city, let’s invest in them and see them in another part of the city like Ward 8 that needs good food,” Bowser said. Falcicchio announced the Nourish DC Fund, a program for small food operators, including those operating out of their homes, who want to see their businesses grow. The $1 million grant program provides grants, technical assistance and loans for businesses as they expand and need to employ more workers – many of whom come from the community. In a press release, the FY22 Budget Support Act details a change to the Supermarket Tax Credit to focus eligibility to areas most in need of grocery stores, expand support to

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5 Kenosha, Wisconsin Circuit Court Judge Bruce Schroeder. (Courtesy photo)

sat through the two-week trial. Schroeder asked that court officials place the drum in front of the 18-year-old defendant to carry out the process. “I’ve never seen a judge allow a defendant to draw those names,” Julius Kim, a former Milwaukee County prosecutor, declared. While it’s not unusual to select alternates by lot, Kim responded to Judge Schroeder’s latest questionable actions and rulings that have dominated the trial from the onset. “I think the judge’s thinking more fresh food retailers and add community engagement requirements for grocers. These investments prioritize equitable food access, particularly in Wards 7 and 8. As a result, more than 162,000 residents will gain food access points within one mile of their homes. Kemi Morton, the Bellevue Neighborhood Association president, also welcomed the Good Foods Market to her neighborhood. “If any neighborhood in Ward 8 has a Southwest address, it is in Bellevue,” she said. “We are so pleased to open the market to our neighborhood. If there is anything we can do to make this facility work, please let the Bellevue Neighborhood Association know. We’re here to help you.” Officials announced the “good news” that Good Foods Market has already offered employment opportunities to several Ward 8 residents. WI

here is it’s the defendant’s trial and the defendant pulling those names himself can be reassured it’s done fairly because it’s he himself who’s pulling the names,” Kim reasoned. Others weren’t willing to grant Judge Schroeder that benefit. “It’s just another way for this judge to show what he’s shown throughout, which is favoritism toward this defendant – toward Kyle Rittenhouse,” Melissa Bey, a Kenosha resident who has gathered regularly with others outside the courthouse during the trial. “The judge should have been removed long ago. This just proves why he should have been removed,” Bey insisted. Judge Schroeder has openly scolded the prosecution and ruled that those shot and killed by Rittenhouse couldn’t be called “victims” but instead “looters,” “rioters,” or “arsonists.” Many believe he’s acted almost like a parental figure to Rittenhouse, whose mother drove him across state lines after the August 23, 2020, police shooting of Blake. Then, armed with an AK47-style rifle, Rittenhouse opened fire on demonstrators he said had threatened his life. “It’s not up for Mr. Rittenhouse to be the judge, the jury and eventually the executioner,” Assistant District Attorney James Kraus told the jury. “The only imminent threat that night was Mr. Rittenhouse.” WI

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RELIGION the religion corner WITH LYNDIA GRANT

Living With Type 2 Diabetes, Pt. 2

Your Body is a Temple. — 1st Corinthians 6:19-20 FYI: I'm writing this series during what feels like the final phases of the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, as small portions of our lives seemingly settle into a "new" normal. In this lifetime, though, I'm not sure if we will ever go back fully to the "normal" we had before the pandemic. Nevertheless, for the second straight week during November, which is National Diabetes Month, I'm sharing my series of columns on the disease. It is posted to share with readers for three reasons. Firstly, I want to tell the story of my mother and her sufferings from Type 2 diabetes. Secondly, this series shares what mother taught us prior to her illness so you can understand her impact. Thirdly, I want you all to understand how Type 2 diabetes overwhelmed her, concluding with how her family learned steps to control and even rid our bodies of this devastating disease. I'm grateful of how it has helped people around the world. After learning about how Type 2 diabetes is caused, and found proven research to show how to control it, now I can help others. Though I'm not a trained physician, I have worked with medical doctors who specialize in endocrinology. The information I share in my column and on my radio show is proven via research, and is verifiable. Mother Grant suffered for 12 years with Type 2 diabetes, and with major complications as a result of her having had this disease. Christmas Day 2000 was that fateful day Mother died! This Christmas is the 21th anniversary. My family skipped Christmas for nearly 10 years. However, now, my coping switched to angelic Christmas tree ornaments. The

majority of my ornaments are crystal angels, in memory of my mother! This Christmas, my family will gather at my home for the first time in 20 years to celebrate together. Let's talk about how Mother Grant prepared her girls throughout our younger lives, until adulthood, so you can hear about a small measure of her influence over our success. My sisters and I lived together, worked together in business; and now we were going through this battle for life with our mother. During her younger years, she taught us well! Throughout our lives, we had been blessed, becoming successful businesswomen, doing exactly what Mother encouraged us to do. We had lots of success in the mass media, publicizing several major events such as a major festival that attracted more than 100,000 people, with major corporate sponsors and celebrities, and two presidential inaugural committees, Republican and Democrat. We worked for two D.C. mayors and three city council members, and I was appointed as project director to erect the Spirit of Freedom Memorial, a new African American Civil War memorial located in the city. Once Mother was gone, I went back to Trinity University to get my master's degree in the field of communications. When writing my master's thesis, this story was born. My thesis topic was "How I expected

this Type Diabetes campaign to become national" — and it has! Lastly, please understand how this disease can cause devastation to your body if you do not follow the rules. Mother lost both of her legs to amputations and had kidney failure, high blood pressure and several strokes. At the young age of 61, Mother had her first major stroke that caused paralysis. She ended up in Howard University Hospital, and that's when they discovered she had Type 2 diabetes. We didn't understand! Could we have done something differently? We didn't know how an improved diet with extremely limited amounts of sugar with major reductions in eating carbohydrates and getting regular physical exercise could have made a difference in her life. After learning how to publicize an issue on a massive scale, there was no way I could see the devastation caused in the life of my mother by Type 2 diabetes and fully understand this disease, yet do nothing to share this with others. Now that I've learned from her doctor, from research, from the National Institute of Health, from Johns Hopkins and American Diabetes Association and others, I must share this good news with you! What exactly is Type 2 diabetes?

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Adams Inspirational A.M.E. Church Dr. E. Gail Anderson Holness / Senior Pastor Rev. Ali Gail Holness-Roland / Assistant & Youth Pastor 12801 Old Fort Road • Ft. Washington, MD 20744 Office (301) 292.6323 • FAX (301) 292.2164 Service and Times Sunday Worship 10:15 am Sunday Church School 11:00 am Youth Sunday every 4th Sunday Prayer Call @ Noon every Tuesday & Thursday 978.990.5166 code: 6166047# Virtual Bible Study Wednesday Facebook & Zoom 7:00 pm “A Growing Church for a Coming Christ” www.adamsinspirationalamec.org

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RELIGION The Miracle Center of Faith Missionary Baptist Church

Pilgrim Baptist Church

Bishop Michael C. Turner, Sr. Senior Pastor

Rev. Louis B. Jones II Pastor

9161 Hampton Overlook Capitol Heights, MD 20743 Phone: 301-350-2200 / Fax: 301-499-8724

700 I Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20002 (202) 547-8849

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

Service and Times Worship Sundays: 7:30 & 11:00 AM 5th Sundays: 9:30 AM 3rd Sundays: Baptism & Holy Communion Prayer & Praise: Wednesdays @ Noon & 6:30 PM www.pilgrimbaptistdc.org

Covenant Baptist United Church of Christ

Blessed Word of Life Church

Church of Living Waters

Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church

Rev. Paul Carrette Senior Pastor Harold Andrew Assistant Pastor 4915 Wheeler Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745 301-894-6464 Service and Times Sunday Service: 8:30am& 11:00 AM Bible Study: Wednesday 7:30 PM Communion Service: First Sunday www.livingwatersmd.org

St. Stephen Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Michael E. Bell, Sr., / Pastor 2498 Alabama Ave., SE - Washington D.C. 20020 Office: (202) 889-7296 / Fax: (202) 889-2198 - www.acamec.org Service and Times Sunday Worship Services: 8:00am and 11:00 AM Sunday Church School - 9:15am & Sunday Adult Forum Bible Study - 10:30 AM 2nd & 4th Monday Women’s Bible Study: 6:30 PM Tuesday Jr./Sr. Bible Study: 10:00 AM Tuesday Topical Bible Study: 6:30 PM Tuesday New Beginnings Bible Study: 6:30 PM Wednesday Pastoral Bible Study: 6:30 PM Wednesday Children’s Bible Study: 6:30 PM Thursday Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 PM Friday before 1st Sunday Praise & Worship Service: 6:30 PM Saturday Adult Bible Study: 10:00 AM “The Amazing, Awesome, Audacious Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church”

Third Street Church of God

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

Reverend William Young IV Pastor

Bishop Lanier C. Twyman, Sr. Senior Pastor

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

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

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

5757 Temple Hill Road, Temple Hills, MD 20748 Office 301-899-8885 – fax 301-899-2555 Services and Times Sunday Early Morning Worship: 7:45 AM Church School: 9:30 AM Sunday Morning Worship: 10:45 AM Tuesday: 7:00pm/Kingdom Building Bible Institute Wednesday , 12:30 PM Mid-Day Bible Study Wednesday: Prayer/Praise/Bible Study-7:30 PM Baptism & Communion Service: 4th Sunday – 10:30 AM

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

Service and Times Sunday School: 9:30 AM Sunday Morning Worship Service: 11:00 AM Communion Service: First Sunday Prayer Service/Bible Study: Tuesday, 6:30 PM www.blessedwordoflifechurch.org E-mail: church@blessedwordoflifechurch.org

Services and Times Sundays: 10:00am Worship Services Bible Study: Wonderful Wednesdays in Worship and the Word Bible Study Wednesdays 12:00 Noon; 6:30 PM (dinner @ 5:30 PM) Sunday School: 9:00 AM – Hour of Power “An inclusive ministry where all are welcomed and affirmed.” www.covenantdc.org

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

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

Mount Carmel Baptist Church

Turning Hearts Church Virgil K. Thomas, Sr. Senior Pastor/ Teacher 421 Alabama Ave. SE Washington, DC 20032 Phone: 202-746-0113 Fax: 301-843-2445 Service and Times Sunday School: 10:15 AM Sunday Worship Service: 11;15 AM Children’s Church: 11:15 AM Tuesday Bible Study: 6:30 PM Motto : “A Great Commitment to the Great Commandment” Website: www.turningheartschurchdc.org Email: gr8luv4u2@gmail.com

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

Service and Times Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 AM Holy Communion: 1st Sunday Sunday School: 9:45 AM Men’s Monday Bible Study: 7:00 PM Wednesday Night Bible Study: 7:00 PM Women’s Ministry Bible Study: 3rd Friday -7:00 PM Computer Classes: Announced Family and Marital Counseling by appointment E-mail: Crusadersbaptistchurch@verizon.net www.CrusadersBaptistChurch.org / “God is Love”

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

Sunday Worship Service: 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM Sunday Youth Worship Services: 1st & 4th 10:45 AM; 804 R.I. Ave., NE 5th 8 AM & 10:45 AM; Main Church Prayer Services Tuesday – Noon, Wednesday 6:00 AM & 6:30 PM Calvary Bible Institute: Year-Round Contact Church / Communion Every 3rd Sunday The Church in The Hood that will do you Good! www.gmchc.org / emailus@gmchc.org

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: 9:00 AM Worship Service: 10:00 AM Wed. Noon Day prayer service Thur. Prayer service: 6:45 PM Thur. Bible Study: 7:15 PM

5101 14th Street, NW / Washington, DC 20011 Phone: 202-726-2220 Fax: 202-726-9089 Service and Times Sunday Worship Service - 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Children’s Church - 11:00 a.m. (1st & 3rd Sundays) Communion - 10 a.m. 4th Sunday Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. (4th Sunday 8:15 a.m.) Prayer Meeting & Bible Study - Wednesday 7:00 p.m. “A Church with a past to remember – and a future to mold” www.mtzbcdc.org

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

1306 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20005

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

Reverend Dr. Calvin L. Matthews Senior Pastor 1200 Isle of Patmos Plaza, Northeast Washington, DC 20018 Office: (202) 529-6767 - Fax: (202) 526-1661 Service and Times Sunday Worship Services: 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM Holy Communion: 2nd Sunday at 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM Sunday Church School: 9:20 AM Seniors Bible Study: Tuesdays at 10:30 AM Noon Day Prayer Service: Tuesdays at Noon Bible Study: Tuesdays at 7 PM Motto: “A Ministry of Reconciliation Where Everybody is Somebody!” Website: http://isleofpatmosbc.org Church Email: ipbcsecretary@verizon.net

Reverend John W. Davis Pastor

John F. Johnson Reverend Dr.

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“Ambassadors for Christ to the Nation’s Capital”

Rev. Dr. Alton W. Jordan Pastor

Isle of Patmos Baptist Church

Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Reverend Dr. Paris L Smith, Sr. Senior Pastor

Service and Times Sunday Church School : 9:00 AM Sunday Morning Worship: 10:10 AM Bible Study Tuesday: 6: 00 PM Prayer Service Tuesday: 7:00 PM Holy Communion: 3rd Sunday 10:10 AM

Services and Times Sunday School: 9:30 AM Sunday Worship: 11:00 AM Sunday Community Worship Service: 8:30 AM

Crusader Baptist Church

Service and Times Divine Worship, Sunday 10:00 a.m. Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday “Friendliest Church in the City” Website: mountolivetdc.org Email: mtolivedc@gmail.com

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RELIGION Shabbath Commandment Church Bishop Adrian A. Taylor, Sr. Pastor 7801 Livingston Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745 301-534-5471 Service and Times Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 AM Service 11:00 AM Praise & Worship Preaching 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM 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 9:00 a.m. – Sunday School 10:15 a.m. – Worship Service Wed. Noon: Dea. Robert Owens Bible Study 7 PM Pastor’s Bible Study Ordinance of Baptism 2nd Sunday, Holy Communion 4th Sunday Mission: Zion 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 AM Sunday School: 9:15 AM Holy Communion: 11:00 a.m., 3rd Sun. Bible Institute: Wednesday - 1:30 PM Prayer Meeting: Wednesday - 12:00 Noon

All Nations Baptist Church Rev. Dr. James Coleman Pastor 2001 North Capitol St, N.E. - Washington, DC 20002 Phone (202) 832-9591 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

Rev. Daryl F. Bell Pastor 2324 Ontario Road, NW Washington, DC 20009 (202) 232-1730 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 “Where Jesus is the King”

Dr. Earl D. Trent Senior Pastor

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

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

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

Sermon On The Mount Temple Of Joy Apostolic Faith

Lincoln Park United Methodist Church Rev. Richard B. Black Pastor

Elder Herman L. Simms Pastor

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

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

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

Service and Times Sunday Worship Service: 10:45 AM Sunday School: 9:15 AM Holy Communion1st Sunday: 10:45 AM Prayer Service: Wednesday at 6:30 PM Bible Study: Wednesday at 7:00 PM Bible Study: Tuesday at 10:30 AM

Mount Moriah Baptist Church Dr. Lucius M. Dalton Senior Pastor

Service and Times Sunday Worship: 10:00 AM Holy Communion: First Sunday 10:00 AM Sunday School: 9:00 AM Bible Study: Wednesday @ 12 noon and 6:30 PM Motto: "Faith On The Hill"

Service and Times Sunday Apostolic Worship Services 11:00 A.M and 5:00 PM Communion and Feet Wash 4th Sunday at 5:00 PM Prayer/Seeking: Wednesday at 8:00 PM 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

Eastern Community Baptist Church 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

Reverend Peter R. Blue Sr. Pastor

Rev. Curtis l. Staley Pastor

2001 Brooks Drive District Heights MD. 20744 240.838.7074

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

Service and Times Sunday Worship Experience: 10:15am Sunday School: 9:00am Holy Communion: 3rd Sunday Morning Noontime Bible Study: Tuesday @ 12:00pm Prayer Meeting/Bible Study: Tuesday @7:00pm Theme: "Building On A Firm Foundation"

Service and Times Sunday Service: 10:00 AM Sunday School for all ages: 8:30 AM 1st Sunday Baptism: 10:00 AM 2nd Sunday Holy Communion:10:00 AM Tuesday: Bible Study: 6:30 PM Prayer Meeting: 7:45 PM

Email: revprbstmbc@gmail.com Website: www.stmatthewsbaptist.org

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

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

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

Foggy Bottom - Founded in 1867 728 23rd Street, NW - Washington, DC 20037 Church office: 202-333-3985 - Fax : 202-338-4958

Shiloh Baptist Church

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

Matthews Memorial Baptist Church

4504 Gault Place, N.E. / Washington, D.C 20019 202-397-7775 – 7184 Service and Times Sunday Church School: 9:30 AM Sunday Worship Service : 11:00 AM The Lord’s Supper 1st Sunday Prayer & Praise Services: Wednesday 7:00 PM Bible Study: 7:30 PM Saturday before 4th Sunday Men, Women, Youth Discipleship Ministries: 10:30 AM A Christ Centered Church htubc@comcast.net

Christ Embassy DC

Dr. Joseph D. Turner / Senior Pastor 2616 MLK Ave., SE - Washington, DC 20020 Office 202-889-3709 - Fax 202-678-3304 Service and Times Early Worship Service: 8:00 AM Worship Service: 11:00 AM New Member’s Class: 9:45 AM Holy Communion: 1st Sunday, 11:00 AM Church School: 9:45 AM Wednesday 12:00pm Bible Study Prayer, Praise and Bible Study: 7:00 PM Saturday Bible Study: 11:00 AM Baptism 4th Sunday: 11:00 AM “Empowered to love and Challenged to Lead a Multitude of Souls to Christ”

Peace Baptist Church

Kelechi Ajieren Coordinator 6839 Eastern Avenue, R1 Takoma Park, MD 20912 (202) 556-7065 Service and Times Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 AM Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 PM Friday Evening Service: 7:00 PM ; 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 Early Morning Prayer & Bible Study Class: 8:00 AM Sunday School: 9:00 AM Sunday Morning Worship Service: 10:00 AM Wednesday Service: 12:00 PM “The Loving Church of the living lord “

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 AM Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 AM Monday Adult Bible Study: 7:00 PM Wednesday Youth & Adult Activities: 6:30 PM Prayer Service Bible Study

First Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Mt. Horeb Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Wallace Charles Smith Pastor

Rev. Oran W. Young Pastor

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

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

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 AM Sunday School: 9:00 AM Worship Service: 10:30 AM Holy Communion: 4th Sunday 7:30AM & 10:30 AM Prayer Services:Tuesday 7:30 PM. Wednesday 12 Noon

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

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

All are welcome to St. Mary’s to Learn, Worship, and Grow.

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

Service and Times Sundays: 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Music and Hymns Wednesdays: 12:10 p.m. - Holy Eucharist

Rev. Dr. George C. Gilbert Senior Pastor

Email Address: admin@pbc712.org

Historic St. Mary’s Episcopal Church The Rev. E. Bernard Anderson Priest

Holy Trinity United Baptist Church

Florida Avenue Baptist Church

Reverend Christopher L. Nichols Pastor

Rev. Dr. Jerryl V. Moody Pastor-Elect

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

St. Matthews Baptist Church

Emmanuel Baptist Church

King Emmanuel Baptist Church

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

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

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

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2021 ADM 000961

2002 ADM 1710

2021 ADM 1242

Angela Jupiter aka Angela Marie Jupiter Decedent

Mark Steven Slinkard Decedent

Bernice Mills aka Bernice C. Mills Decedent

Robert Howard Evans Decedent

Nakia V. Gray 800 Maine Ave. SE, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20020 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

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Patricia A. Weth 3419 Fiddlers Green Falls Church, VA 22044 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS James A. Evans, whose address is 2140 Deer Rapids Rd., Strasberg VA 22657, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Robert Howard Evans who died on July 29, 2021 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 5/4/2022. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 5/4/2022, 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.

Debra Yarbrough, whose address is 132 Economy Eight Box 510, Labadieville LA, 70372, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Angela Jupiter aka Angela Marie Jupiter who died on January 31, 2020 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 5/4/2022. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 5/4/2022, 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.

Shannon Hopkins, whose address is 36579 Wildwood Avenue, Frankford, DE 19945, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Mark Steven Slinkard who died on May 28, 2021 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 5/4/2022. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 5/4/2022, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.

Date of first publication: 11/4/2021

Debra Yarbrough Personal Representative

Shannon Hopkins Personal Representative

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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PROBATE DIVISION

2021 NRT 000038

2021 NRT 000040

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

Mary W. Marshall Name of Deceased Settlor

Louise Lewis Hopkins Name of Deceased Settlor

2021 ADM 001297

2021 ADM 001230

2021 ADM 001303

NOTICE OF EXISTENCE OF REVOCABLE TRUST

Mary W. Marshall whose address was 1719 Otis Street NE, Washington, DC 20018 created a revocable trust on August 21, 2006, which remained in existence on the date of death on May 16, 2021, and Lawrence M. Marshall Jr., whose address is 12106 Wimbleton Street, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774, is the currently acting trustee, hereinafter the Trustee. Communications to the Trust should be mailed or directed to Lawrence M. Marshall Jr. TR at 12106 Wimbleton Street, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

Louise Lewis Hopkins whose address was 1207 Randolph Street, NE, Washington, DC 20017 created a revocable trust on April 20, 2015, which remained in existence on the date of death on July 4, 2016, and Peter D. Antonoplos, whose address is 1725 DeSales Street, NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036, is the currently acting trustee, hereinafter the Trustee. Communications to the Trust should be mailed or directed to Valerie Edwards at 1725 DeSales Street, NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036.

Mary Lee Edwards Decedent

Anna E. Thornton Decedent

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

The Trust is subject to claims of the deceased settlor’s creditors, costs of administration of the settlor’s estate, the expense of the deceased settlor’s funeral and disposal of remains, and statutory allowances to a surviving spouse and children to the extent the deceased settlor’s residuary probate estate is inadequate to satisfy those claims, costs, expenses, and allowances.

Claims of the deceased settlor’s creditors are barred as against the Trustee and the trust property unless presented to the Trustee at the address provided herein on or before May 4, 2022 (6 month after the date of the first publication of this notice.) An action to contest the validity of this trust must be commenced by the earliest of (1), May 16, 2022 (One year from date of death of deceased settlor) (2) May 4, 2022, (6 months from the date of first publication of this notice) or (3) Ninety days after the Trustee sends the person a copy of the trust instrument and a notice informing the person of the trust’s existence, of the Trustee’s name and address, and of the time allowed for commencing a proceeding. The Trustee may proceed to distribute the trust property in accordance with the terms of the trust before the expiration of the time within which an action must be commenced unless the Trustee knows of a pending judicial proceeding contesting the validity of the trust or the Trustee has received notice from a potential contestant who thereafter commences a judicial proceeding within sixty days after notification.

Claims of the deceased settlor’s creditors are barred as against the Trustee and the trust property unless presented to the Trustee at the address provided herein on or before May 4, 2022 (6 month after the date of the first publication of this notice.) An action to contest the validity of this trust must be commenced by the earliest of (1) July 4, 2017, (One year from date of death of deceased settlor) (2) May 4, 2022, (6 months from the date of first publication of this notice) or (3) Ninety days after the Trustee sends the person a copy of the trust instrument and a notice informing the person of the trust’s existence, of the Trustee’s name and address, and of the time allowed for commencing a proceeding. The Trustee may proceed to distribute the trust property in accordance with the terms of the trust before the expiration of the time within which an action must be commenced unless the Trustee knows of a pending judicial proceeding contesting the validity of the trust or the Trustee has received notice from a potential contestant who thereafter commences a judicial proceeding within sixty days after notification.

Iris Edwards, whose address is 2824 Admiral Ridge Road, Accokeek, MD 20607, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Mary Lee Edwards who died on November 21, 2020, 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 5/18/2022. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 5/18/2022, 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.

Malinda Green, whose address is 3803 Clark Street, Capitol Heights, MD 20743, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Anna E. Thornton who died on May 27, 2021 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 5/18/2022. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 5/18/2022, 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.

This Notice must be mailed postmarked within 15 days of its first publication to each heir and qualified beneficiary of the trust and any other person who would be an interested person within the meaning of D.C. Code 20-101(d).

Date of First Publication: 11/4/2021

Lawrence M. Marshall Jr Signature of Trustee

Peter D. Antonoplos Signature of Trustee

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Lily Hearn Coates Decedent Law Offices of Aaron E. Price, Sr., PLLC 717 D Street, NW #300 Washington, DC 20004 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Latoscha N. Harvin, whose address is 3340 Willow Crescent Drive 14, Fairfax, VA 22030, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Lily Hearn Coates who died on 2/11/2020 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 5/18/2022. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 5/18/2022, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 11/18/2021

Marion B. Mills, whose address is 647 E Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Bernice Mills aka Bernice C. Mills who died on August 19, 2002 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 5/4/2022. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 5/4/2022, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 11/4/2021 Marion B. Mills Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Washington Informer

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Malinda Green Personal Representative

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LEGAL NOTICES

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

2021 ADM 000290

2021 ADM 1335

2021 ADM 000891

2021 ADM 000369

2021 ADM 001353

Meghan Genelle Jackson Thompson Decedent

Daisy M Wroten aka Daisy Wroten Decedent

Akeia Patryce Conner Decedent

Robert L. Richardson Sr. aka Robert Lee Richardson, Sr. Decedent

Anthony Imeokparia aka Anthony Michael Imeokparia aka Anthony M. Imeokparia Decedent

Robert Maxwell, Esq. 601 Pennsylvania Ave., NW #900 Washington, DC 20004 Attorney

Joan M. Wilbon 1120 Connecticut Avenue, NW Suite 1020 Washington, DC 20036 Attorney

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

Khalil Thompson, whose address is 201 I Street, NE, Unit 1115, Washington, DC 20002, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Meghan Genelle Jackson Thompson who died on October 1, 2019 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 5/18/2022. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 5/18/2022, 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.

Marva Wroten, whose address is 1730 Montello Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20002, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Daisy M. Wroten aka Daisy Wroten who died on 8/20/2021 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 5/18/2022. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 5/18/2022, 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.

Sarah D Hyman, whose address is 517 Villa Lane St. Clair Shores, MI 48080, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Akeia Patryce Conner who died on 10/5/2020 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 5/18/2022. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 5/18/2022, 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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Khalil Thompson Personal Representative

Marva Wroten Personal Representative

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Aimee D. Griffin 5335 Wisconsin Avenue NW Suite 440 Washington, DC 20015 Attorney

Date of first publication: 11/18/2021 Sarah D. Hyman Personal Representative

Aimee D. Griffin 5335 Wisconsin Ave., NW Ste. 440 Washington, DC 20015 Attorney

Law Office of Robert P. Newman Robert P. Newman, Esq. 801 Wayne Avenue, Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Attorney

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Linda Richardson-Jones, Robert L. Richardson, Jr. and Frances Hartdige, whose addresses are 23915 Greenfield Ct., Plainfield, IL 60514, 1703 Ashburton St. Baltimore MD 21216, 12221 Beach Blvd. 5J, Garden Grove CA 92841, were appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Robert L. Richardson Sr. aka Robert Lee Richardson, Sr. who died on May 3, 2020 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 5/15/2021. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 5/18/2021, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Malissia Daneshpour, whose address is 300 4th Avenue S. 236, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Anthony Imeokparia aka Anthony Michael Imeokparia aka Anthony M. Imeokparia who died on 5/28/2021 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 5/28/2022. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 5/18/2022, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.

Date of first publication: 11/18/2021 Linda Richardson-Jones Robert L. Richardson, Jr. Frances Hartdige Personal Representative

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2021 ADM 1341

2021 ADM 001354

2021 ADM 001348

Genevieve C. Rose aka Genevieve Rose Decedent

Alper George Macleod Decedent

Ernesteen Johnson Decedent

Rachelle H. Raphael, Esq. 4800 Hampden Lane, Suite 200 Bethesda, MD 20814 Attorney

Aimee D. Griffin 5335 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Suite 440 Washington, DC 20015 Attorney

In God We Trust. Declaration of Nationality. Notice of White Flag Surrender. Notice of Special Appearance : I am that I am: " Conrad Romano Dasent© ", in full life, in propria persona, sui juris, in solo proprio, Haqdar by natural issue, the beneficiary and heir of: "DASENT, CONRAD ROMANO© ", corp.sole Dba.: " CONRAD ROMANO DASENT© ", having reached the age of majority, being aboriginal to the northwestern and southwestern shores of Africa, the Atlantic Islands, the continental Americas, being duly certified, hereby affirms to declare my tribal intention to be as my pedigree subscribes, as a: Moorish American, but not a citizen of the United States. I declare permanent, and unalienable, allegiance to The Moorish Empire, Societas Republicae Ea Al Maurikanuus Estados, The Constitution for the united States of America, Article III Section 2, The Lieber Code, Hague Conventions of 1899 & 1907, The Geneva Conventions, [ United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples ], and all natural laws governing moors, and hereby declare and proclaim my nationality in good faith as a: Moorish American. I am that I am: " Conrad Romano Dasent© ", from this day forward, in harmony with my Nationality / Status / Jurisdiction, shall be known as: "nasi obadyah bendan el© ". Notice of White Flag Surrender: as "hors de combat", pursuant to The Geneva Conventions, Article III, as a minister of The Moorish Empire, and Internationally Protected Person. Notice of: LAWS AND CUSTOMS OF WAR ON LAND ( HAGUE, IV), ARTICLE: 45, 46, & 47. Notice of Claim pursuant to Public Law 87-846, TITLE II, SEC. 203. Notice of Bailment Merging of Legal Title with Equitable Title : This order isto preserve legal and equitable title , and to reserve all rights, title, and interest, in the property, Re: St. Kittts Registrar General's Office : Birth Certificate No, 2877 Naturalization Certificate No. 36079223 / Registra-tion Number A079717343 , " CONRAD ROMANO DASENT© ", is as a special deposit order conveyed to "Nasi Haor Trust© ". All property of the same issue and amount, in like kind and specie, is to be returned fully intact , as a Special Deposit order of the Depositor / Beneficiary / Bailor / Donor / Principal / Creditor: " nasi obadyah bendan el©", nom deguerre: "Conrad Romano Dasent© ", as a special deposit order in lawful money. This special deposit is to be used exclusively for the benefit of : "Nasi Haor Trust© ", an Inter Vivos Unincorporated Divine Grantor Trust. This deposit is not to be commingled with general assets of any bank, nor depositary / trustee / agent / bailee / donee /debtor. This deposit is not limited to, but including: discharge and set off, of any and all outstanding liabilities as accord and satisfaction. Inter alia enact fuit. All Rights Reserved. Deo volente.

In God We Trust. Declaration of Nationality. Notice of White Flag Surrender. Notice of Special Appearance : I am that I am: " Kisa Moria George© ", in full life, in propria persona, sui juris, in solo proprio, Haqdar by natural issue, the beneficiary and heir of: "GEORGE, KISA MORIA© ", corp.sole Dba.: " KISA MORIA GEORGE© ", having reached the age of majority, being aboriginal to the northwestern and southwestern shores of Africa, the Atlantic Islands, the continental Americas, being duly certified, hereby affirms to declare my tribal intention to be as my pedigree subscribes, as a: Moorish American, but not a citizen of the United States. I declare permanent, and unalienable, allegiance to The Moorish Empire, Societas Republicae Ea Al Maurikanuus Estados, The Constitution for the united States of America, Article III Section 2, The Lieber Code, Hague Conventions of 1899 & 1907, The Geneva Conventions, [ United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples ], and all natural laws governing moors, and hereby declare and proclaim my nationality in good faith as a: Moorish American. I am that I am: " Kisa Moria George© ", from this day forward, in harmony with my Nationality / Status / Jurisdiction, shall be known as: "malkah keturah yisrael bey© ". Notice of White Flag Surrender: as "hors de combat", pursuant to The Geneva Conventions, Article III, as a minister of The Moorish Empire, and Internationally Protected Person. Notice of: LAWS AND CUSTOMS OF WAR ON LAND ( HAGUE, IV), ARTICLE: 45, 46, & 47. Notice of Claim pursuant to Public Law 87-846, TITLE II, SEC. 203. Notice of Bailment Merging of Legal Title with Equitable Title : This order is to preserve legal and equitable title , and to reserve all rights, title, and interest, in the property, Re: Virgin Islands Of The United States Department Of Health : 153-74-001099 , " KISA MORIA GEORGE© ", is as a special deposit order conveyed to "Empress Keturah Trust© ". All property of the same issue and amount, in like kind and specie, is to be returned fully intact , as a Special Deposit order of the Depositor / Beneficiary / Bailor / Donor / Principal / Creditor: " malkah keturah yisrael bey©", nom deguerre: "Kisa Moria George© ", as a special deposit order in lawful money. This special deposit is to be used exclusively for the benefit of : "Empress Keturah Trust© ", an Inter Vivos Unincorporated Divine Grantor Trust. This deposit is not to be commingled with general assets of any bank, nor depositary / trustee / agent / bailee / donee /debtor. This deposit is not limited to, but including: discharge and set off, of any and all outstanding liabilities as accord and satisfaction. Inter alia enact fuit. All Rights Reserved. Deo volente.

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Janie M. Carr and Allen J. Carr, whose addresses are 5119 Illinois Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20011, were appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Genevieve C. Rose aka Genevieve Rose who died on April 26, 2021 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 5/18/2022. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 5/18/2022, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.

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

Suzanne Jane Macleod, whose address is 9136 Turtle Dove Lane, Gaithersburg, MD 20879, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Alper George Macleod who died on February 7, 2021 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 5/18/2022. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 5/18/2022, 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.

Zaneta Johnson, whose address is 550 48th Place, NE, Washington, DC 20019, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Ernesteen Johnson who died on 8/14/2021 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 5/18/2022. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 5/18/2022, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.

Date of first publication: 11/18/2021

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Zaneta S. Johnson Personal Representative

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LEGAL NOTICES SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2021 ADM 001322 Stanford Williams aka Stanford K. Williams Decedent

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Jerel Williams, whose address is 64 Hamlin Rd., Buffalo, NY 14208, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Stanford Williams aka Stanford K. Williams who died on April 30, 2020 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 5/18/2022. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 5/18/2022, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 11/18/2021 Jerel Williams Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Washington Informer

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ASTROWORLD from Page 29 tinely fainted with security and other personnel rendering aid. On February 20, 2003, at a Great White concert held in a nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island, a fire erupted which trapped and killed 100 people and injured more than 200 others. The rock group’s road manager set off pyrotechnics as the band took the stage but sparks ignited the ceiling and flames quickly spread through the nightclub. Club owners were prosecuted and found guilty of 100 counts of involuntary manslaughter. They ultimately paid a $176 million civil claim. Something similar occurred in 2013 at a nightclub in Brazil when more than 230 people lost their lives during a concert by the band Gurizada Fandangueira. In 2020, three techno-music promoters escaped punishment from the so-called “Love Festival” in Germany 10 years earlier. The justices presiding ended the trial of the three individuals noting that the pandemic prohibited them from completing the case before the 10-year statute of limitations passed. Seven other defendants won an acquittal in 2019. Members of the promotion staff and a half-dozen city officials stood trial on charges of negligent manslaughter and bodily harm after 21 people died. More than 600 suffered injuries during the stampede at the festival attended by an estimated 1 million. Prosecutors said serious planning mistakes occurred and safety measures were insufficient. WI

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WILLIAMS from Page 26 been dismissed for misconduct are listed and denied future opportunities for employment in law enforcement. Being "woke" means refusing to be apologetic for merely existing. Unlike the admonitions of James Carville, who practically demands that we quietly hurry up and wait for the full measure of our citizenship, being "woke"

MARSHALL from Page 26 has become the enemy which should be feared and defeated. It is a gold mine for those looking for ways to limit the effects of open dialogue and social awareness regarding systemic racism. It generates the type of anger and fear which will motivate and mobilize white parents and voters. CRT will become an election issue for not only gubernatorial and midterm races, but for school board races as well, and they're already getting increased attention from it. The way CRT is used by parents, educators and elected officials as a cultural and political weapon is the perfect example of systemic racism. Many people do not want an accurate depiction being taught because it will make certain people uncomfortable. We must note there's another side to the story. There are people who are also uncomfortable due to the gross omissions and whitewashed stories throughout history books. The American story, in its entirety, will show the good in all people as well as the bad. The complexity of the

means that there is no greater imperative than complete justice. Unlike Winsome Sears, the gun-toting woman of color and current lieutenant governor-elect of Virginia, being "woke" does not mean that we have to imitate our oppressors to survive or realize the American dream. It means that we no longer have to align ourselves with those who hold us in contempt for the remote possibility of

achievement or acceptance. Being "woke" means that we must increase our assertiveness toward the achievement of social and economic goals that will secure our, and our children’s future. As "woke" folks, we must proudly tell our own stories. As with the African proverb, "Until the lions tell their story, tales of hunting will always glorify the hunter." WI

truth will also produce a wide range of emotions by people of all races and from all walks of life. In Texas, even before legislation was passed to resist CRT, Hispanic students rarely saw themselves reflected in the history they were taught. While we recognize November as Native American Heritage Month, Native American students can also point to omissions and inaccuracies throughout school curriculums. During my years in school, the Native American experiences surrounding the "Trail of Tears" was never taught. Most people are still unaware of this particular Native American dispossession through the Indian Removal Act of 1830. Over 60,000 Native Americans were removed from their ancestral land and made to walk more than 1,000 miles from the Deep South to the area now known as Oklahoma. The brutal journey, which resulted in thousands of deaths, is another whitewashed, untold story of history. For most native cultures, the primary means of transmitting and understanding the truth of their history have

been through oral tradition. Stories are passed from one generation to the next through speech. Many Native Americans personally see their plight as being the same plight facing the Black community. Both have suffered from racial abuse and intimidation, higher rates of unemployment, higher levels of incarcerations, income inequality, inadequate housing, poorer health, incorrect and inappropriate depictions within the media and arts, and constantly being the target of voter suppression tactics. In October, the U.S. Senate modified the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to include the Native American Voting Rights Act (NAVRA) as part of the bill. The experiences of oppressed people from all backgrounds will always be tied together. America has a "truth" problem. The truth is being rejected for political and cultural reasons. There is no K-12 school curriculum where CRT is taught. There is no voter fraud. There was no stolen election. And the pandemic is not a hoax. WI

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in the Senate is unbridgeable with the Senate split along partisan lines." Senators were awarded one point for each "yes" vote on the three bills, and zero points for a "no" vote, abstention or not voting. Their stance on the filibuster, which comprised 50 percent of their overall score — was worth three points for abolishing the filibuster, two for reforming it, one for willingness to change it

and zero for retaining the filibuster as it currently exists. Senators with a score of 2.1 to 3 earned an "A" grade; those with a score of 1 to 2 earned an "I" for "incomplete," and those with a score of 0.9 or lower earned an "F." The Scorecard focused on voting rights because every other right stems directly from it. Without the right to vote we have no say. No voice. No seat at the table to determine public policy on policing, education, or economic equity.

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EDELMAN from Page 27 inequities in income, housing, education and health care that disproportionately impact Black, Latino and Indigenous children. They include a temporary oneyear extension of the improved Child Tax Credit (CTC) and permanent refundability to ensure families with little or no income remain eligible; more funding for rental assistance, school meals and summer grocery benefits; and permanent funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). All these investments will

JEALOUS from Page 27 big corporations. Nobody making less than $400,000 a year will see their taxes go up. Many middle-class families will get a tax cut. The infrastructure bill and Build Back Better legislation will help individuals and communities across the country — in rural America, inner cities and suburbs. That's the kind of progress that will make people's lives better. That's the kind of progress that will make people

MALVEAUX from Page 27 only recently signaled some willingness to get rid of the filibuster in some cases. He should have spoken up sooner, and more loudly. Though more than 60% of Americans support the Build Back Better legislation, just two recalcitrant senators have been able to hold up the vote. Now, as we head into the holiday season, the window to pass this legislation is closing. In my opinion, neither the House nor the Senate deserves time off until voting rights legislation is passed. Too many of us seem to forget that we are the BOSSES, not the serfs, of these members of the House and the

FARLEY from Page 11 ical homes and preventive health services. In the health director’s absence, the senior deputy director would represent DC Health at professional and civic meetings. Dr. Yolandra Hancock, a longtime pediatrician and advocate for fighting childhood obesity, said District government officials must examine the totality of a candidate’s reputation when vetting them for roles requiring interaction with the public. In her two decades as a public health professional, Dr. Hancock has

Our nation must give all children what they need to survive and thrive. Congress must continue to pursue every option to ensure children and families' economic security, health and well-being. give significantly more children a healthy start, a head start, a fair start and a safe start in life. Our nation must give all children what they need to survive and thrive. Congress must continue to

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feel it was worth their time and effort to help elect President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris and a Democratic majority in Congress. And that brings us to the next essential piece of legislation that the White House and Congress must get signed into law this year: voting rights legislation. The Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act are urgently needed to overturn state restrictions on voting and protect our democracy from state voter

suppression laws, corrupt redistricting, and billionaires buying our elections. The president and congressional leaders deserve credit for devoting countless hours to the hard negotiating and willingness to make difficult compromises that was necessary to pass the infrastructure bill — and will soon bring us the important investments in Build Back Better. Our democracy deserves the same investment of time, energy and political will. WI

Senate. We can kick them to the curb as viciously as they've kicked us. We have powerful Black women leaders who are urging us to take our power back, rejecting incumbents who don't have our interests at heart. Our work, our serious work, is to vet these incumbents and send them home when it is necessary. We don't do that. We tend to reelect incumbents because we are used to them, because we feel close to them, because they've been to our schools, because they've done a town hall, because they are friendly and personable. As personable as some of them are, if they don't support economic justice, they are just a waste of space. They are sitting in an elected seat that someone else might

better use to serve people. Voting rights and economic justice are inextricably intertwined. We won't get fair wages, good labor laws, student loan forgiveness, child care, or more progressive economic legislation until we get the right to vote, because there are those who would offer rights like goodies on a snack plate, goodies they can easily take back. It is absurd that a nation that brags about democracy fails to provide it for too many of its citizens. Republicans are shameless in their grab for power. We have to be aggressive in our resistance. We cannot have economic justice without voting rights. Kudos to the Black women who are fighting for our rights. WI

served as a CHA community health partner, referred patients to CHA programs and worked within a CHA-affiliated group that collaborated with the community to address issues related to chronic disease and food disparities. In her experiences, Hancock, like Farley in his days as New York City commissioner, organized against producers of sugary drinks. However, the similarities end there for Hancock who criticized Farley’s hiring given his documented treatment of the Black community. “When someone like Dr. Farley

with his history is appointed, it’s disrespectful and a slap in the face. There’s nothing community [oriented] about what his reputation brings to the table,” Hancock said. “For anyone working in government, you have to really understand how the people you hire will engage and work with your community. These are the things you prioritize when you talk about people affecting change,” she said. WI Staff Writer James Wright contributed to this story. WI @SamPKCollins

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