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By Barrington M. Salmon WI Staff Writer The last time Thelma Butler talked to her daughter in February 2009, they discussed plans for a Valentine’s Day get-together.

That conversation was the last the two had because Pame-

la Butler disappeared without a trace and hasn’t been seen or heard from since.

“She and her boyfriend were supposed to be taking me out to dinner,” Thelma Butler recalled.

“I called her on Feb. 12. Saturday was Valentine’s Day and we were supposed to meet at 3 p.m.”

“She didn’t show up and I

called and called. I called the kids and told them ‘This is strange.’

But I went to a church service.

Later I called and her phone was busy and after that it rang and rang.”

Butler, 81 and a resident of Southwest, said she and some family members went to her daughter’s and found the bed

completely stripped and Pamela’s pocketbook open with her wallet missing.

When her 47-year-old daughter disappeared, Butler said, it was as if her life had come to a standstill.

“It’s tears, tears, tears,” she said somberly. “I couldn’t stop crying and asked God to say

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Every day since, Butler said she and her family wonder about Pamela, miss her and grieve for her. Butler said she believes her daughter’s boyfriend is responsible for her disappearance, and Butler’s son Derrick admitted

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law enforcement. She said they threat,” she said. had come together to bring a Among the programs Marlow sense of uniformity in the way wants to see implemented are When L.Y. Marlow's 23-year- domestic violence victims and stricter restraining order policies, Visit our updated Web site old daughter told her the father survivors are treated. more rights for victim's families and give us your comments of her daughter threatened her “She's using her own personal to intervene on behalf of a vicfor a chance to win a gift from life, and the life of their child, story, her own personal pain to tim, a domestic violence assessThe Washington Informer she knew something had to be push forward,” Davis-Nickens ment unit coupled with further done. Out of her frustration said about Marlow. training for law enforcement with law enforcement's handling Davis-Nickens said anyone agencies, a Child's Life ProtecEmail comments to: of the situation, she decided to who reads Marlow's book will tion Act and mandatory counselrburke@ start the Saving Promise cam- “get it.” She said she “puts the ing for batterers. paign. case in such a way, the average “If we are ever going to eradiwashingtoninformer.com “It seems to be a vicious cycle person can get it.” She said at the cate domestic violence, we must that won't turn my family end of the day, the book will look at both sides of the coin. loose,” Marlow said. Marlow help people begin to have a dia- We need to address both the vicshared her story with the audi- logue about domestic violence. tim and the batterer,” Marlow ence at the District Heights Also present at the event was said.

First lady Michelle Obama visited students at SavoyMuhammad, Elementary School Southeast on Maywould 24. Shealso congratulated Domestic Violence Symposium Mildred the inexMarlow like to see students regarding the nationwide, “Turnaround: Arts – Creating Success in Schools” program in the District. on May 7 at the District Heights wife of John Allen Muhammad, programs designed to raise /Photo by Khalid Naji-Allah Municipal Center.

The sympo- who was sentenced to six consec- awareness among children in We represent victims of major sium was sponsored by the utive life terms without parole public and private schools. She medical malpractice such as Family and Youth Services by a Maryland jury for his role in feels children need to be educatSandra Robinson Jack Olender cerebral palsy.

Center of the city of District the Beltway Sniper attacks in ed about domestic violence.

All 5 lawyers were again elected Heights and the National Hook- 2002. Mildred Muhammad is “We have to stop being pas“Best Lawyers in America” 2012 Up of Black Women. the founder of After the Trauma, sive-aggressive with poor chilKaren Evans is a nurse/attorney Marlow has written a book, an organization that helps the dren about domestic violence,” Attorney/Pediatrician Harlow Case Karen Evans Melissa Rhea “Color Me Butterfly,” which is a survivors of domestic violence Marlow said.

Robert Chabon, M.D., J.D. is story about four generations of and their children.

Marlow has workedastowell break “[Ms. Washington as – Creating Success in Schools,”

By Dorothy Rowley Of Counsel. domestic violence. The book is program.

“I lived in fear for six years.

Six the cycle of abuse in her family, The first lady and Savoy faculty, staff and adminWI Staff Writer inspired by her own experiences, years in fear isvisited a longthe time.

It is and is confident the policies she Washington school istrators] arefor committed the and those of her grandmother, not an easy thing to come out is will startto that to congratulate the students ideapushing lady and Michelle Obama of,” that all students in public herFirst mother her daughter. she said. their accomplishments in process. told asaid group of students at Savoy She every time she reads onMildred Muhammad said education, “I plan to take these policies to regardless of skin the initiative, which fallshelp undera Congress and implore them to In Memoriam Elementary during re- people excerpts fromSchool her book, sheastill who want to color, have the right to a rich, Dr. Calvin W. Rolark, Sr. the umbrella of thevictim President’s centnot visit,believe that it’sthe notwords the end of domestic can came violence must change our laws,” Marlow said.

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There will always be politicians who accept donations illegally, he said.

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D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton led the effort Denise Rolark Barnes Evans said that he to have a statue of Frederick Douglass placed in Independent Beauty Consultant doesn’t favor public the U.S. Capitol. /Courtesy Photo www.marykay/drolark-barnes.com financing of cam202-236-8831 paigns. will celebrate this long-sought “I do not support that but I symbol of our American citizenwould not oppose it if members ship,” said Norton, 75 “There is of the council voted for it,” he no better figure to represent our said. “I am very successful in raiscity than Frederick Douglass, ing money in the system that we have and we in the District have who made the city his home and one of the strictest systems in the was deeply involved in D.C. government and in the civic affairs country.” of the city.”

Norton Gets Frederick DougThe District joins the 50 states lass Statue in U.S. Capitol for the right to have a resident D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes represented in the Capitol. NorNorton scored a victory recently ton had bipartisan support in for D.C. residents when she conboth houses for the pro-District vinced the Republican-led U.S. statue legislation and President House of Representatives to pass a U.S. Senate resolution to put a Obama made it official on Sept. statue of a District dignitary in 20, 2012.

Norton said that the Dougthe U.S. Capitol.

The House passed Senate Con- lass statue has a strong symbolic current Resolution 16 on May 21, meaning. which allows the District to have “Douglass is not only one of a statue of Frederick Douglass in the great international icons of the Capitol. A ceremony to unveil human rights, ‡ Please set all copy in upper and lowercase, flush left as indicated on artwork at these point sizes: Consultant name in 11-point Helvetica Neue Bo he is remembered Beauty Consultant in 9-point Helvetica Neue Light; Web site or e-mail address in 9-point Helvetica Neue Light; phone number in 9-point Helvetica the statue is scheduled for next Beauty Consultant: Only Company-approved Web sites obtained through the Mary Kay® Personal Web Site program may in the DistrictTo the alsoIndependent for his outmonth in Emancipation Hall in the Capitol, and Douglass, Nor- spoken dedication to democratic ton said, is the right person to self-government and congressional representation in the city,” the represent the District.

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Evans Talks about Mayoral Campaign, Other Issues D.C. Council member Jack Evans (D-Ward 2) hinted that he will formally announce his run for mayor of the District of Columbia in the near future.

Evans served as the keynote speaker at the meeting of the Ward 3 Democratic Committee on May 23 at The Methodist Home of the District of Columbia in Northwest. When asked about the start of his campaign for mayor, he provided a brief response.

“I will make an announcement at the beginning of the summer,” he said.

When Evans, 59, enters the race, he will run against fellow council members, Muriel Bowser (D-Ward 4) and Tommy Wells (D-Ward 6) for the April 1, 2014 Democratic Party nomination.

There’s chatter in political circles that D.C. Council member David Catania (I-At Large) and former District Administrator Robert Bobb, who has returned to the District from Detroit, will also, throw their hats into the ring. At this point in time, Mayor Vincent Gray has yet to announce his plans for 2014.

Evans has been a staple on the D.C. Council for 22 years, and has served continuously for the longest period in his position. He replaced the late John Wilson in a special election on April 30, 1991 as the Ward 2 representative and has distinguished himself on the D.C. Council as a fiscal moderate with a heart for the city’s disadvantaged.

He’s the longtime chairman of the Committee on Finance and Revenue and ran unsuccessfully for mayor in the 1998 Democratic primary, where he lost to Anthony Williams. While Evans didn’t talk about his upcoming bid at the meeting, he did, however, expound upon the excellent financial health of the District and he articulated what he believes are priorities that District leaders should work to accomplish.

“In the 1990s, we had a ‘B-minus’ rating on Wall Street and now we have a ‘Triple A’ rating with regards to our income tax bonds and ‘Double A’ rating on our general obligation bonds,” he said. “We have $1.5 billion in savings but we still struggle with urban problems.”

Evans said that education,

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May 30 1854 – Congress passes the Kansas-Nebraska Act that repealed the Missouri Compromise and opened the Northern territories to slavery. More specifically, it allowed whites in Kansas and Nebraska to decide for whether or not slavery would be allowed in the territories. 1903 – One of the most outstanding poets in the history of Black America, Countee Cullen, is born in Louisville, Kentucky or Baltimore, Maryland.

of those rarities in Southern society – a poor white man who supported an end to slavery and Black demands for social justice.

Dill’s “crime” was giving what some whites considered “an incendiary speech” to a group of South Carolina Blacks.

1973 – Detroit’s WGPR becomes the nation’s first Blackowned television station. It was granted a license to operate on this day in 1973 but did not actually go on air until September 1975.

May 31 1921 – The infamous and bloody Tulsa (Oklahoma) Riots begin. Whites go on a violent rampage lasting several days. When the rioting was over, an estimated 21 whites and 60 Blacks were dead. In addition, as many as 15,000 Blacks were left homeless as hundreds of homes and businesses were burned to the ground. The area bearing the brunt of the destruction was known as the “Black Wall Street” because of its large number of African American owned businesses.

June 2 1863 – Abolitionist and “Underground Railroad Conductor” Harriet Tubman leads a force of Union Army guerrilla soldiers into Maryland and frees over 700 slaves. Tubman was one of the most noteworthy women in the anti-slavery struggle prior to the Civil War and became a leading voice in the call for the federal government to allow Blacks to fight in the war.

1899 – African Americans observe a “National Day of Fasting” to protest lynching and other racial attacks against Blacks.

The day of protest was called by the National Afro-American Council.

June 1 1864 – Solomon George Washington Dill is murdered by angry whites. Dill was one

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1906 – Entertainer Josephine Baker is born in St. Louis, Missouri. At 16, she starred in the hit and controversial musical “Shuffle Along.” However, she did not achieve fame until she left the United States and moved to Paris, France where her exotic dancing and singing made her an international sensation.

1942 – Singer Curtis Mayfield is born in Chicago, Illinois.

His musical style combined the Blues, Gospel and Soul music popular in the area at the time.

June 4 1972 – College professor and Black activist Angela Davis is acquitted by a jury of charges that she assisted and conspired with the young men involved in a deadly 1970 shootout at the Marin County courthouse in California. The assault on the courthouse was an attempt to free imprisoned Black activist George Jackson. At least three people were killed during the escape attempt. Davis, a Birmingham, Alabama native who became a member of the Communist Party, spent 16 months in prison but on this day in 1972 she was found not guilty of all charges by an all-white San Jose jury.

June 5 1894 – Black inventor G.W. Murray patents a fertilizer distributor, cotton chopper and a seed planter all on this day in 1894.

1945 – Track star John Carlos is born in Harlem, New York.

Carlos and fellow sprinter Tommie Smith created an international sensation when they protested American racism by giving the “Black Power” clinched fist salute when accepting their medals at the 1968 Olympics.

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Viewp int Mary Helen Dove Silver Spring, Md. I don’t think the emergency preparedness crews in the area are ready. We have a difficult enough time keeping power and dealing with water drainage after severe thunderstorms. The area is not ready. In the area of Silver Spring where I live, last year’s derecho storm knocked down a lot of power lines, and that’s a reoccurring theme each time one of these storms hit.

The sinkhole in the District last week caused the halt of traffic and debilitated that area.

Selica Gordon Black Silver Spring, Md. I don’t think the area is ready for a catastrophic storm or natural disaster. I’ve lived in my Silver Spring neighborhood for nearly nine years and we lose power with something as simple as a thunderstorm, and the neighborhood is usually crippled for a couple of days.

When my neighborhood is hit by a snowstorm, snow plows don’t usually arrive on the side streets until after a couple of days. I have not had a good experience nor do I feel confident that the area is ready for a natural disaster like the one that occurred in Oklahoma.

IN THE WAKE OF THE TORNADOES THAT KILLED MORE THAN 20 PEOPLE IN OKLAHOMA LAST WEEK, IS THE D.C. METRO AREA PREPARED TO HANDLE A SIMILAR CATASTROPHE?

Lisa Johnson Silver Spring, Md. I definitely don’t believe that the emergency preparedness agencies in the area are prepared to handle a large storm or other natural disasters. Individuals and families should be proactive and prepare on their own. As we saw with the storm last year, cell phone towers shut down and people began to panic – they weren’t able to reach loved ones.

People should have their own contingency plans on whom to call and where to meet.

Rudolph Spencer Hyattsville, Md. The area is not ready to handle such catastrophes. The regular power outages after severe storms send people into a panic and frenzy. There needs to be more of an emphasis placed on evacuation routes out of the D.C. metropolitan area as well. During holiday weekends, the roads into and [out of] D.C. are gridlocked with traffic. As of now, the area isn’t prepared to handle a catastrophic event.

John Templeton Washington, D.C. I believe the city is ready to handle a large natural disaster. It’s also up to individuals to prepare on their own for such events. I know I’m ready… I have water, food and an alternative source of electricity, so when the power in my neighborhood goes out, mine comes right back on. Overall, the city does a good job with handling snow and storm clean up.

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MISSING continued from Page 1 reluctantly that he thinks his sister is dead.

In 2012, more than 265,000 minorities were reported missing in the U.S., the reason the Black and Missing Foundation, Inc., hosted its first annual “Hope Without Boundaries” 5K Run/Walk at National Harbor in Ft. Washington, Md. Co-Founder Natalie Wilson said the May 25 event was held on National Missing Children’s Day to raise awareness about non-white individuals who have disappeared.

“This is an issue we need to keep on the forefront,” Wilson said. “If someone who disappeared isn’t blonde or blue-eyed, their case doesn’t get the media coverage it deserves. And often, law enforcement classifies black children who’re missing as runaways so there’s no Amber Alert.”

“Also, the makeup of the media affects coverage. There needs to be more people of color in the newsroom. At the Black and Missing Foundation, we believe that every missing person, regardless of age, race, mental ability or circumstance, deserves awareness.”

Despite 40-degree temperatures and blustery, slicing winds at the 8 a.m. start, more than 500 runners and walkers braved the elements to compete.

A little more than 21 minutes later, Emma Johnston crossed the finish line first with a time of 21 minutes 17 seconds, while Marvin The Washington Informer

Jones finished second with a time of 22 minutes and 20 seconds.

At the finish line, a throng of loud and enthusiastic supporters cheered on finishers. Runners hugged each other, families and friends, celebrated their feat and relished the achievement.

Journalist Jacque Reid, one of several celebrities who graced the event, announced the winners during the awards ceremony.

“Who ran, who walked and who finished by any means necessary?” Reid asked to a show of hands. “This is so dope because a woman won. Who rules the world?“Women!!” the females in the crowd shouted.

Hundreds milled around, chatting, laughing, and enjoying the sunshine. But even though a DJ spun upbeat 80s old school jams which brought smiles to people’s faces and compelled them to move their feet and bodies, the serious nature of the event was never far from anyone’s mind.

Brandy Martin, whose group raised the most money at the event, captured that feeling.

“I’m here with my sister, grandmother and others to honor my mother Felecia Martin who’s been missing for 21 years. It’s tough not knowing where mom is, what happened to her, where her remains are,” said Martin as her voice broke. “Our voices need to be heard just like the Natalee Holloways. We count too.”

Holloway disappeared in 2005 while on a high school graduation trip in Aruba. The case got widespread national coverage but she was never found. Holloway was

declared dead in absentia in January 2012.

Leigh Carter and Bernie Tiken, both mothers, said they couldn’t begin to imagine losing a child in this way.

“We have kids and we care about this type of stuff. It’s a different time now. Parents worry more,” said Tiken, who lives in Falls Church, Va. Carter, Tiken’s friend for 11 years, agreed.

“Mine is nine,” the Waldorf, Md., resident said of her son. “I want to give him space, give him a longer leash but when do you do that? When he goes out to play basketball, I’m always listening and if the bouncing stops, I’m running out to see where he is.”

“It’s very sad to hear the stories. We were talking about how do you live from day-to-day? But then there’s hope as in the case of the three girls from Cleveland.”

Carter was referring to the case of three young women who were abducted and believed dead, but who were discovered alive after being held captive by a bus driver for a decade.

Wilson said families left behind cling to hope: “Hope that their loved one will return home.

Hope that law enforcement will be proactive. Hope that the media will get involved. Hope that members of the community will come forward with vital information to bring their loved one home.”

Organizers said the race raised $15,584.

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The money will be donated to affected families, buy flyers and pay for victim recovery and burial service assistance.

Asha Tarry, founder and executive director of Collective Advocates for Social Change & Development, Inc., headquartered in New York, painted a broader picture of the issue.

“This is about domestic human trafficking. I know first-hand that it happens,” she said. “Our kids of color are 50 percent of the people trafficked around the country. Forty percent are African American. We want to protect our kids and raise them with love.”

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and sell them. Often, she said, children are raped and sold several times a day.

Fox News Anchor Allison Seymour is a Black and Missing board member.

“I have three little girls who happen to be children of color,” said Seymour, a broadcaster for 20 years, 13 with Fox 5. “This was a fun way to get the word out.

This is my first time coming out for a walk. I had every intention to, but I was talking to people [about the issue].”

Local artist Michael Anthony Brown, a volunteer and supporter, stressed the event’s significance.

“We do this because we care about children,” said the father of an eight-year-old daughter.

“Without question it’s important.

I’m aware that the media doesn’t give black children the same priority. That’s bad and sad and makes you question a lot of the values we’re taught this country stands for. I’m doing what I can to help and hopefully with this article and other things, we can shine a little light on this issue.” WI

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The Murphys Keep Their Father’s Legacy Going

By Michelle Phipps-Evans WI Staff Writer It was a Friday afternoon in early spring, and the employees of Murphy’s Auto Body on Good Hope Road in Southeast enjoyed a lunch consisting of chicken quesadilla, guacamole, chips, melted cheese and salsa from Baja Fresh, a popular Mexican fast-food restaurant.

Lunch turned out to be a treat from the owners. Some gathered in the office kitchen, eating and gabbing. Others watched “The Steve Wilkos Show” on television. At 1 p.m., many headed

back to their stations in the car repair shop in Ward 8.

“We do this every couple of weeks,” said co-owner Julie Murphy, 53, one of four siblings running the 22-year-old business started by her father, the late David Murphy. Julie Murphy – the oldest sibling – runs the day-today operations. Also, she’s the one who employees credit as being the spirit of the organization. She’s the one who makes it a “good place to work.”

Francisco Gomez, a Northwest resident, has worked at Murphy’s for eight years.

“They’re special to me,” said

Chris Murphy, right, helps an employee at Murphy’s Auto Body repair a vehicle. Murphy’s Auto Body is a family owned-and-operated business located in Southeast Washington, D.C. /Photo by Khalid Naji-Allah

Gomez, 32, an immigrant from El Salvador, and shop foreman, who first started there doing auto body work. He now over-

sees several employees. “They gave me the opportunity to learn everything. I didn’t know too much about this kind of work, but they taught me a lot.”

Julie Murphy said Gomez is like family.

“All the guys who work here, they’re our family,” she said.

“Nobody gets fired.”

Walter Williams retired from Murphy’s in 2009, but on this particular Friday, he paid a visit to his old stomping grounds.

“I’m just relaxing until I get the grandkids,” said Williams, 68, a Bowie, Md., resident who’s charged with picking them up from school every day. “I wanted to see what these guys were doing.”

Since 1991, Murphy’s Auto Body has become one of the largest auto repair facilities in the Washington, D.C., area. It has been on Good Hope Road since 1997. The family-owned business with District roots is operated by four of the six Murphy children – Julie, a Ward 4 resident, who has a jovial disposition, and keeps encouraging her son Chris Shannon to learn

what he can about the business.

“I want to be in the background doing things,” said Shannon, 25.

Chris Murphy, 43, a Ward 7 resident began working with his father after graduating from high school. He does the heavy lifting and knows the body of the autos really well, his siblings said.

The other brother is Jeff Murphy, 45, a Potomac, Md., resident who worked in the federal government for several years as a computer specialist. He joined the team 21 years ago after his younger brother asked for his help. The computer programmer readily admits that he doesn’t like to get his hands dirty so he’s responsible for website updates.

The oldest son, David Murphy Jr., also lends a hand in running the family owned-and-operated business near the Anacostia Neighborhood Library.

This year will be the first they are operating without their father, a Virginia native, who died in September.

“He worked until the last day,”

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Johnny Terrel prepares a car for painting at Murphy’s Auto Body in Southeast. /Photo by /Khalid Naji-Allah

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AROUND THE REGION MURPHY’S continued from Page 10 said Julie Murphy. “Our dad wouldn’t sit down, he wouldn’t stop.” Their mother used to visit once a week to check on things, but no longer does so.

The Murphy children, who grew up around the Benning Road area in Northeast, attended D.C. Public Schools, some graduated from Eastern or H.D. Woodson high schools. Julie Murphy briefly attended Howard University on a basketball scholarship.

Murphy’s Auto Body employs 28 persons to do repairs to minor dents on vehicles, major collisions, body repair and other work.

“The biggest issue is hiring body men to do the work,” Jeff Murphy said, adding that car parts can be heavy. “I said that wasn’t for me.

But lots of people knew my dad and that he did great work.”

Kathy Chamberlain, a Hillcrest resident, agreed.

“We’ve had auto body work done by Murphy’s, from major fender-bender repairs to fixing a rust spot,” said Chamberlain about work done in 2005. “We’ve used them four times. They do excellent work and have the car ready when they said it would be, and their prices are reasonable.”

Murphy’s is an official auto shop for many insurance companies, which send insured clients’

damaged cars there for repairs, or cars damaged by their insured clients. It’s the shop of choice for GEICO insurance company. To become GEICO’s official auto shop, Murphy’s had to undergo a difficult process said Chris Murphy, adding that he believes Murphy’s is the only black-owned shop who has this type of arrangement in the D.C. area.

The process proved difficult, but it paid off.

“This is one of our better shops

in the area,” said Akin Akinbulumo, an auto damage specialist with GEICO who sat in an office at the shop working on repair estimates.

“This is a good partnership that works.”

As the family moves forward, they’re hopeful the next generation steps up. So far, other than Shannon, their children have not expressed an interest in the business, yet. The Murphy family also hopes to open a couple of Murphy’s Auto Body shops in other

areas around the District.

Their father’s legacy motivates them.

“It’s pride that keeps us going,” said Julie Murphy.

“We take pride in what we do as craftsmen,” said Jeff Murphy.

“It’s the sticking together,” added Chris Murphy. “We have our ups and downs but we hang in there.”wi

(L-R) Chris, Julie and Jeff Murphy stand in front of Murphy’s Auto Body on Good Hope Road in Southeast. /Photo by Khalid Naji-Allah

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Conference Shines Spotlight on Women

By Gale Horton Gay WI Staff Writer Focusing on oneself might sound like a selfish approach but not to the 50 or so women who attended the 8th annual “It’s All About Me!” Conference.

The women’s business and wellness conference, which was held May 21 at The Country Club at Woodmore in Mitchellville, delivered the message that in order to succeed in business, women need to make both their personal and professional lives a priority.

“Yesterday’s conference was a resounding success,” said Dawn P. Jackson, executive director of the Women’s Business Owners of Prince George’s County (WBO), and president of Nudawn Marketing Group, Inc. “Every attendee was able to garner some benefit from their attendance, whether it was learning new tools and techniques to grow their business; getting a pearl of wisdom to improve their health; or building on a blossoming relationship.”

The daylong conference included workshops and panel discussions that touched on a diverse array of subjects such as “Overcoming the Superwoman Syndrome: Taking Care of Self While Taking Care of Business,” “B2B Proposal Tips and Tricks,” “How Busy Women Stay Healthy,” “The Necessary Tools for Effective Pricing,” and “Is Your Business Dressed for Success?”

The event was sponsored by WBO and the Nudawn Marketing Group with backing by several corporate sponsors.

“The women business owners who attended were energized, educated and inspired,” said Doris McMillon, president of WBO and mistress of ceremonies at the conference.

Speaker, author and ordained elder Vikki Kennedy Johnson, the luncheon keynote speaker, gave the audience tips for “living the life you dream from the inside out.”

She told the women to practice self-love, extreme self-care and self-acceptance.

“You cannot give away what you don’t have,” said Johnson, adding it’s vital to also set boundaries for others and to learn to say no to some of the things others ask.

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like it’s our last because one day it will be,” she said.

During a panel discussion on the importance of building and leveraging relationships, Marcia Fields Milton, president and chief executive officer of Priority Trailways, Inc., shared how a casual conversation with a passenger on a plane resulted in a $500,000 a year business relationship providing transportation services to National Collegiate Athletic Association athletes.

“Sometimes a little talk with people, you never know where it will lead,” Milton said.

One of the other panelists Necole Parker, principal and chief executive officer of The Elocen Group, emphasized the four “ups” – read up, show up, listen up and follow up.

“Eighty-five percent of people don’t follow up,” she said.

Panel moderator Gloria Parker, president and chief executive officer of Parker Group Consulting, told the women that to build strong relationships they should never ask a business associate to do anything unethical, never burn bridges and always treat people the way they themselves want to be treated. She also stressed the value of sending handwritten notes.

Several guests praised the event and said it was time and money well spent.

Ardania Williams of Upper Marlboro said she’s been attending the conferences for six years and each year it reinforces that she deserves to occasionally disconnect from the demands of work and concentrate on herself.

“It energizes me,” said Williams.

The vice president of marketing and development for a construction company, Williams said the first thing she did when she arrived at the conference was to get a massage from one of the vendors.

Accountant Constance Nwosu of Bowie also left satisfied with the speakers and activities.

“It was excellent,” said Nwosu, who admitted she attended for the opportunity to network. “I met a lot of interesting women. It was worth the money.”

Kim Watters of Silver Spring who runs a College Park business was one of the presenters and said she appreciated the event’s “positive atmosphere” and how engaged the women were.

“It was absolutely amazing,” said Watters.wi

(L-R) Chief Executive Officer and Senior Partner of Parker Group Consulting, Gloria Parker; Principal at the ELOCEN Group, Necole Parker; owner of First Priority Trailways of District Heights, Marcia Fields Milton; Managing Partner at Delta Decisions of DC, Shree Whitaker Taylor, participate in a seminar during the “It’s All About Me!” Conference at the Country Club at Woodmore in Mitchellville, Md., on May 21. /Photo by Mark Mahoney

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Opponents of School System Changes Collect Petitions

By Gale Horton Gay WI Staff Writer A movement to stall, and possibly end, the implementation of a new law to change the management structure of Prince George’s County public schools will live or die within the next few days. The petitions are due to the State Board of Elections

by May 31.

If 8,000 signatures on those petitions are achieved by the deadline, the group will have until June 30 to secure an additional 24,000 petition signatures, which will force a public vote on Nov. 4, 2014 supporting or rejecting the legislature’s changes to the top tier of the Prince George’s public school system, leaders of the group said. It will mean that the additional authority given to the county’s chief executive officer by the legislature over choosing and overseeing the new head of the school system and appointment of additional school board members will be put on hold, they said.

The new law is expected to go into effect June 1 unless the petition drive is successful.

At a rally – changed to a press conference at the last minute – on May 21 in front of the Prince George’s Board of Education building in Upper Marlboro, leaders of Citizens for an Elect-

ed Board (CEB), implored a few supporters and members of the media to encourage county residents to sign the petitions.

Janis Hagey, co-chair of CEB, called Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker’s persuasion of the legislature to change the school system’s management structure a “stealth move.”

“It gives too much power to one individual,” said Hagey of Bowie who is both a mother and grandmother. “The voice of the people will be diluted.”

Kenneth B. Haines, president of the Prince George’s County Educators Association, said he disagreed with how the schools are being characterized.

“There is no crisis here,” said Haines, who added that inadequate resources [remain] a problem. He noted that $12,000 per student per year is what the county spends for education compared to $16,000 to $18,000 per student per year in other local counties.

Prince George’s County resident Thomas Byrd of We Act Radio also spoke at the event, saying that the county executive’s new control will mean “less accountability and less transparency” and a “father knows best” mentality.

David Cahn, co-chair of CEB, described himself as “chief critic

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Citizens for an Elected Board organizers David Cahn, left, and Janis Hagey with talk show host Thomas K. Byrd at a press conference in front of Prince George’s County Public School administrative offices in Upper Marlboro. The group is collecting petitions to force a referendum vote on changes to the management of the school system. /Photo provided by Gale Horton Gay

of the school board.”

“I am not doing this for the school board,” said Cahn. “I am doing this for [us], for parents, for taxpayers and especially doing this for the students.”

Cahn also said he didn’t want to see a situation in which the new school administrator is a “dictator.”

“We are going to win this fight for our civil rights,” said Cahn.

Hagey said she was unsure how many signatures had been collected but they have volunteers from two unions supporting them and have been targeting mega-churches in their petition drive efforts.

CEB leaders said it’s important to let the public decide if they support or reject the legislature mandated changes.

Asked if their group had a

Plan B if the petition drive isn’t successful, Cahn said they would continue to work for the betterment of the schools.

Citizens for an Elected Board was formed in 2002 to fight against Baker’s appointed school board that served for six years until the legislature re-established an elected board, officials said.wi

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business permanently moored in a body of water. Legal gambling revenues in 2007 were: Card Rooms – $1.18 billion; Commercial Casinos - $34.41 billion; Charitable Games and Bingo – $2.22 billion; Indian Casinos - $26.02 billion; Legal Bookmaking – $168.8 million; Lotteries – $24.78 billion and Pari-mutuel wagering – $3.50 billion. Grand Total – $92.27 billion.

Many say Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker’s support for MGM Resorts International’s casino plan at National Harbor may lead him

By William Reed to one of the country’s best paying jobs. Baker was the impetus bling remains legally restricted behind the MGM bid to build an in the United States, its avail- $800 million casino-resort on a ability and method of expan- hill in the county that overlooks sion is often based on actions by the nation’s capital. The NationBlack politicians. In 2007, U.S. al Harbor MGM is expected to gambling activities generated serve as a beacon for more than gross revenues (the difference 40 million visitors to the capital between the total amounts wa- region each year who gamble. As gered minus the funds or “win- general manager of the Nationnings” returned to the players) al Harbor MGM, Baker would make five times his $174,540 per of $92.27 billion.

Few can argue the economic year government salary.

If Baker joins the ranks of impact of legalized gambling: construction jobs toward build- gambling operators he’ll mainly ing casinos, staffing of the fa- provide a place or a means to cility by locals employees, and play games of chance, like slot suppliers for ongoing casino machines (slots); video poker; operations, all provide multipli- and table games such as rouer effects that ripple throughout lette, baccarat, blackjack, and the overall economy. Black poli- craps (dice). The house take on ticians have played pivotal roles slot machines varies, depending in cities such as Detroit and in upon the denomination of the hamlets like Tunica and oth- slot machine, but generally runs er Mississippi towns along the between 5 and 10 percent. The Gulf Coast, in causing gambling take on most table games may to be viewed as “appropriate be higher, from 15 to 30 percent. economic development tools.” State lottery games often retain For example, commercial casi- between 30 and 40 percent.

A lot of Blacks may join nos provided 354,000 jobs, and Baker in the industry. Over the state and local tax revenues of next 10 years, jobs in the in$5.2 billion as of 2006.

Companies in this industry dustry are expected to increase operate gambling facilities or by 470,000. Career possibilities offer gaming activities, includ- range from architecture to acing casinos, casino resorts and counting to hotel management, hotels, bingo halls, lotteries, and computer science and inforoff-track betting. Nevada is the mation technology. Industry only state where casino-style employees receive highly comgambling is legal statewide. petitive salaries and benefits All other states that allow casi- packages that can include health no-style gambling restrict it to care benefits, retirement plans, small geographic areas (e.g., At- paid vacation, child care options lantic City, N.J. or Tunica, Miss.). and training programs. The inAs sovereign nations, Ameri- dustry consistently has extremecan Indian tribes are allowed to ly high employee satisfaction open and operate casinos. For ratings and impressive retention example, the Shakopee Mde- rates, and a good history of diwakanton Sioux Community versity practices across jobs and owns Mystic Lake Casino Ho- business opportunities. wi William Reed is publisher of tel south of Minnesota’s Twin Cities. In some states, casinos “Who’s Who in Black Corporate are restricted to “riverboats”, America” and available for projects large multi-story barges that are via the BaileyGroup.org

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D.C. Council Passes 2014 Preliminary Budget

By James Wright WI Staff Writer The District of Columbia Council recently passed a multi-billion dollar budget that increases funding for affordable housing programs and the arts and provides property tax relief to seniors.

On May 21, the council approved a $12.1 billion budget that is in many ways similar to the plan offered by D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray in late March. The council D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson led his will likely make mi- first budget approval session on May 21. /Courtesy nor alterations before Photo voting on the final budget on Tuesday, June 18. of the arts commission and other Gray expressed satisfaction arts activities. with the council’s work.

“I really like that we put more “I’m delighted the council has money into THEARC in Southpassed a balanced budget that east and that will give residents in supports the priorities outlined that area more exposure to proin my own budget submission,” grams like ballet,” he said. said Gray, 70. “This budget will D.C. Council Chair Phil Mencontinue the forward progress delson said that he’s also pleased our great city continues to make with the budget and commended on growing the economy and the work of everyone involved in creating jobs, reducing crime, its formulation. This is Mendelbuilding affordable housing, im- son’s first budget as the chair of proving educational opportu- the council and he said that it had nities and protecting our most something for everyone. vulnerable citizens. I would like “Through our combined efto thank D.C. Council Chairman forts, we have created a budPhil Mendelson for his leadership get proposal that provides vital and hard work on a budget that funding for many of the presswe can all be proud of.” ing needs of the District,” said The highlight of the budget Mendelson, 60. “In addition to is the $100 million allocated for the commendable investment the Housing Production Trust to that the mayor has proposed for push development of affordable affordable housing and in other housing. Gray announced the areas, we have found efficiencies $100 million for the trust during and savings sufficient to implehis “State of the District Ad- ment key initiatives and programs dress” earlier this year. for seniors, tax relief, homeless D.C. Council member Jack Ev- services, truancy prevention, ans (D-Ward 2), an aspirant for transportation and the arts.”

Gray’s job in 2014, agreed with D.C. Council member Muriel much of what the mayor said.

Bowser (D-Ward 4), a mayoral “There are no tax increases candidate in 2014, said that the in this budget,” said Evans, 59. budget fits her priorities.

“We have a lot of money in this “It is an important priority of city and the $12.1 billion budget mine to champion senior citizens is a reflection of that. We have a and neighborhood development budget that can meet every chal- in Ward 4 and the entire city,” lenge.” said Bowser, 40. “This budget reEvans, who is the chairman of flects my work to ensure that we the powerful Committee of Fi- prioritize funding for all of the nance and Revenue, is happy that residents of the District of Cothe budget allows the city library lumbia.” system to expand its hours. He Bowser is the chairman of the also likes the $22 million funding Committee on Economic Develwww.washingtoninformer.com

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year, said he’s elated that funding for the Yards Park development in Southeast was restored after Bowser tried to take its funding.

“This is great news for the riverfront,” said Wells, 56. “Working with my colleagues, these funds

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Depression Often Undiagnosed, Untreated among Blacks

By Lynette Holloway Special to the Informer from New America Media Months after NFL player Jovan Belcher, The Kansas City Chiefs linebacker, killed his long-time girlfriend (and the mother of his infant daughter) and himself, sociologists are analyzing not only Belcher’s mental health, but also the mental health of many African Americans. According to interviews with friends, teammates, and NFL officials, Belcher suffered from depression, but never sought help for the condition. Since May is Mental Health Month, experts are using the moment to shine the spotlight on the burgeoning health

issue. Black mental health experts urge African Americans to pay attention because the community has long been known to turn a blind eye to the illness.

“African-Americans are more at risk for diminished mental health more so than Whites because of challenges, such as poverty, which is a hardship that can cause depression and anxiety,” Dr. Jeff Gardere, a mental health expert and Wellness Director at Philip Stein, said.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 10 adults report that they suffer from some form of depression, and Blacks, Hispanics, and non-Hispanic people of other races are most likely to report experiencing some form of the illness.

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diabetes, and obesity, the CDC says. Depression also can result in increased work absenteeism, shortterm disability, and decreased productivity.

The CDC says a person may be diagnosed with major depression if, for “more than half the days,” they reported meeting at least five of the eight criteria, including at least one of the following: 1) “little interest or pleasure in doing things”; 2) “feeling down, depressed, or hopeless”; 3) “trouble falling asleep or staying asleep or sleeping too much”; 4) “feeling tired or having little energy”; 5) “poor appetite or overeating”; 6) feeling bad about yourself or that you were a failure or let yourself or your family down”; 7) “trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching television”; and 8) “moving or speaking so slowly that other people could have noticed…or the opposite: being so fidgety or restless that you were moving around a lot more than usual.”

Tackling mental health issues early on can be vital, according to advocates like Terrie Williams, a clinical social worker, anti-violence expert, founder of her own public relations firm, and author of “Black Pain: It Just Looks Like We’re Not Hurting.”

“All emotional problems stem from childhood. Let me be clear, unless one gets help, these problems can be passed on to adulthood. But without treating the parties involved, I can’t say exactly what went on with them, but it’s all about mental health, proper treatment, and breaking the cycle of violence. I’ve heard and read the reports about a possible concussion, which would exacerbate any emotional problems that he may have had, but at this point, we have to wait for all of the information to come out. It’s all very disconcert-

ing and sad. I feel for both of their families and their child,” Williams said.

Dr. Jeff Gardere says there are many strategies and techniques people can use to help them manage stress before it manages them: Acknowledge the negative role stress plays in your life. By identifying your stressors and even resultant health related symptoms, you no longer have to be a victim to “unseen” forces and can instead be empowered to actively address that stress and work towards mental wellness.

Learn better time management and organizational skills. You will soon find a better balance in all aspects of your life as well as being less rushed, overwhelmed, and then of course less stressed emotionally.

Maintain a strong network of supportive family and friends. Relationships, social interaction, and support are the emotional vitamins for a strong mind.

Maintain a lifestyle that includes a balanced diet, regular exercise, spirituality through prayer, mediation or yoga, and of course, a good nights’ sleep. Don’t forget that exercise releases endorphins, which makes you feel good.

Do things or expose yourself to situations that make you laugh.

Laughter provides emotional healing and also releases endorphins that make you feel good.

“Maintaining and checking your mental health is vital,” Dr. Gardere said. “It’s like going to see your dentist. If you don’t have any real dental issues, you should still go in and get your teeth checked. We say the same thing about mental health. Some people may not know they are experiencing a problem and this month is important because it raises awareness about the importance of mental health treatment.”wi www.washingtoninformer.com

‘Industry Day’ Sheds Light on STEM Careers

By Dorothy Rowley WI Staff Writer Nearly 70 executives from District-area industries recently took time away from their busy schedules to mentor students at a local high school and bolster their interests in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) careers.

About 150 students who attend the TransTech Academy at Cardozo Senior High School in Northwest participated in the fourth annual “Industry Day,” which was co-sponsored by Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company of Bethesda, Md., and the National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC), headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.

The daylong annual symposium, on May 23, not only offered the charter school students a chance to engage in a leadership roundtable with industry trailblazers from the aviation, construction, engineering, technology and transportation professions, it also provided an opportunity for students to talk with executives during a Q&A session about their career paths.

“We’re in a global environment in terms of competition with the rest of the world,” said Russell Zub, a Lockheed Martin business manager. “As a result, we compete on innovations that in general, come from a technical nature.”

Zub added however, that in order for the U.S. to become more competitive in the global market, students need to zoom in on math, science and technology. “So, our goal is to help students at Cardozo get into STEM careers, which we think will benefit the country,” he said.

Since its opening in 1991,

about 600 students have graduated from TransTech Academy.

During that time, the charter school facility expanded its vocational education program to include a focus on STEM initiatives, using the nationally-renowned “Project Lead the Way” (PLTW) coursework as a tie-in with the future of transportation education in both D.C. and across the country. PLTW focuses on aviation and electromechanical technology.

NABWIC member Shelia Jones said during a recent interview that her organization has been fortunate in having established a relationship with TransTech.

“It was the connection we had with the academy’s [projects] coordinator Shirley McCall by which the concept of ‘Industry Day’ was born,” Jones said. “As NABWIC has begun to grow [with chapters across the country], we’ve unveiled our STEM education program and seen ‘Industry Day’ as being a very critical component of our [endeavors].”

Since the school’s inception, about 85 percent of all TransTech’s students have attended college. In June, Solomon Kassahun who received a $2,500 scholarship from Lockheed Martin – will graduate and plans to attend Pennsylvania State University in the fall.

The 19-year-old immigrant from Ethiopia, who enrolled at Cardozo as a freshman, has a 3.36 grade point average. He will parlay his math- and science-related accomplishments in research at TransTech into a medical career.

“I transferred [from Cardozo] to TransTech during my junior year because of my interest in the STEM studies, and I also

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Sonia Stewart, 2nd right, vice president of performance excellence at Lockheed Martin with student facilitators, left to right, Solomon Kassahun, Vaughn Green and Raul Moreno during “Industry Day” on May 23 at Cardozo High School in Northwest. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter

want a career where I can help people,” Kassahun said. “At first it was very different for me, because I didn’t know who to turn to for guidance in the program.

But I feel I have made a good choice, having had instructors at TransTech who were eager to guide me.”

Shelly Karriem, director of

the Academy of Construction and Design at Cardozo, is one of those teachers. She said the “Industry Day” event has always meant increased exposure for her students.

“Our students have very limited exposure in the District, so this event allows them to connect with some of the industry

professionals who would otherwise never come in contact with them,” Karriem said. “The day also gives students a chance to find out how the professionals got to where they are, and what it takes for them to get there as well. It makes them think that ‘if they can, I can too’ – and this is what the day is all about.”wi

Symposium participants and members of the National Association of Black Women in Construction during “Industry Day” at Cardozo High School in Northwest on May 23. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter

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Stop the Prison Pipeline

U.S. private companies are reaping huge financial benefits from the incarceration and labor of largely African American and Hispanic men and women. Global Research reports that there were less than 300,000 people held in federal, state and private prisons in 1972, a population that grew to 2 million by the year 2000. Meanwhile, the number of private prisons grew from five in 1972 to more than 100 today. The business of incarceration is huge and extremely lucrative in the U.S., and it is increasingly drawing the attention of human and civil rights advocates, as well as legislators and the clergy, who seek to close this fast-growing multi-million dollar U.S. prison pipeline.

An article in last week’s Washington Informer, Private Prisons Equal Big Business, highlighted the cash flowing into private companies derived from the average $200 per diem rate of locking people up, to the exorbitant price prisoners pay to make phone calls, to the return on their labor these private companies receive for the vast number of products prisoners produce for as little as $2 per day.

Consequently, more people are being incarcerated for longer periods of time for lesser offenses in order to feed the profits of this rapidly growing industry. And, to make matters worse, upon release, formerly incarcerated persons are unable to get jobs or student loans; housing choices are limited, along with access to health care; they can’t vote and the time spent in prison has alienated them from their families.

The Mighty Men of Metropolitan, an organization of laymen, who attend the 175-year old Metropolitan AME Church, in D.C., has claimed this as their issue – to stop the prison pipeline and curtail the disproportionate number of District residents who end up in federal prisons across the country. The Rev. Ronald Braxton is in full accord and he’s lending the historic church located just four blocks from The White House to host groups including Dr. Ron Daniels, founder of the Institute of the Black World 21st Century, to educate the public and to stage demonstrations including an upcoming national march to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue that’s planned for Monday, June 17. Daniels is calling on President Obama to declare a state of emergency concerning the nation’s mass incarceration rate and the level of joblessness in the country The struggle is not new for the groups of formerly incarcerated persons in D.C. who have marched on city hall and led organized efforts to appeal to local businesses for jobs over the past few years. Now it’s time that others lend their voices to the demands of those who duly served their time for their offenses (if in fact they were truly guilty) and are only seeking an opportunity to give back to their communities. No longer can we feed a greedy prison industrial complex with our next generation of sons and daughters.

Wear Blue for Men’s Health Month

June is Men’s Health Month but who knew that a blue ribbon symbolizes the need for heightened awareness of men’s health just as the iconic pink ribbon does for women’s health, particularly for breast cancer awareness. It’s a great idea. For too long have caring partners of men turned into annoying nags for constantly urging their loved ones to get a physical or check-up. The blue ribbon for just one month is a subtle message that may save millions of lives.

The Centers for Disease Control reports that heart disease, cancer, unintentional injuries, chronic respiratory disease and diabetes continue to compete for the top five causes of death for all men. The spiraling mental health of men has made suicide a leading competitor, as well. For young African-American men and boys, birth defects and homicide rank highest among the leading causes of death. Yet, with the proper screenings, treatment and interventions, all of the above are preventable and no one should die for lack of care.

Optimal health, of course, begins with a healthy lifestyle, which should begin in the earliest stages of life. But it’s never too late to start.

There are an abundance of resources to turn to for advice on healthy living, but June should be the time when information is readily available in the church, at the workplace, in the media, at the bar and on the golf course – everywhere men and boys work and play.

The non-profit ManKind Project website tells men, “One of the most powerful choices you can make as a man is the choice to care for yourself.”

“Man Up. Get Healthy.”

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Prisons and Profits

The information provided by WI Contributing Writer Stacy M. Brown in his article, “Private Prisons Equal Big Business,” May 23, 2013 should be a wake-up call to our community. Instead of locking up criminals to make our communities safe, our criminal justice system is locking up bodies for a profit.

It would be easy to say we need to educate our young people about the traps and pitfalls that await them, and if they commit a crime they will certainly go to jail. But as it states in the article, in America we have law enforcement officers and now even judges on the payrolls of these private prison corporations, who are getting paid to provide bodies for profit. How do you educate children and young adults about that? Our young people don’t even have to commit crimes, they may only have to appear to have, and their off to prison.

It’s all about a profit, and in America when a corporation can make a profit, believe me, they will.

Stories That Resonate with Readers!

Your May 23rd edition of the Washington Informer is full of great stories, and yes, the frontpage photo of first lady Michelle Obama was on point. The articles on health care and the District’s political scene are also very timely.

However, I think my favorite is the article by Gale Horton Gay, “Search Begins for New PGCS Leaders.” As a Prince George’s County resident, this situation is very important to me, and I am praying that it works the way our county executive wants it to.

I just love reading The Informer; your writers really know how to keep their finger on the pulse of our community.

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By Julianne Malveaux

In Jobs, We’re in a Race to the Bottom On May 21, I had the opportunity to testify before a Congressional Progressive Caucus meeting on how federal dollars drive inequality by paying contractors who pay too many of their workers too little. The hearing was driven by a study from Amy Traub and her colleagues at Demos, a New York based think tank, that issued a report exposing the many ways that federal contracting often adds to the

burden of the low income, especially those who earn less than $12 an hour, or less than $25,000 a year.

If these workers have even one child, they are living at or below the poverty line. As summer looms, we know that children who are in summer programs will be better prepared when they return to school in the fall. Yet those with income limitations will find it difficult to pay fees that range from $50 to $125 a week for summer enrichment programs. This cycle

of disadvantage means that low wages yield more limited opportunities for students who, but for their parental situation, might be exposed to the kind of opportunities that would make them more competitive for college admissions. Their limited wages create a cycle of disadvantage for children.

The Obama administration has supported a “Race to the Top” in education, yet job creation suggests that we are running a “Race to the Bottom.”

We are underutilizing talent and

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expertise when we sideline so many Americans. Those over 50 who have experienced downsizing have moved into lower paying retail jobs. New college graduates have been pushed back into their parents’ homes, and into low-wage jobs because there is little else available. Too many take unpaid internships to make them more competitive for future jobs, working at night or on weekends in the retail market because these are their scant possibilities.

Some economists suggest

that we are in an economic expansion, not a recession, and the 2.5 percent GDP growth last quarter might support that.

Still, there has been little trickle down from the top. People take what is offered in salary because they have few choices. The federal government can help or hurt these workers, depending on how they choose to protect them with minimum wage legislation, with regulation on federal contractors, with requirements

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By Dave Steward

Boy Scouts Should ‘Be Prepared’ to Stick by Its Mission Winston Churchill once said, “to every man there comes a time in his life when he is figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered a chance to do a great and mighty work; unique to him and fitted to his talents; what a tragedy if that moment finds him unprepared or unqualified for the moment that could be his finest hour.”

The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) was founded on Febru-

ary 8, 1910 and its sole mission was and is to instill in the youth Godly principles and values.

Our policies expressly prohibit, not only homosexuals from membership, but atheists and agnostics as well. But somehow only the homosexual issue seems to get the attention of the media.

These issues have nothing to do with discrimination, but rather teaching the youth to stand strong for their Godly values.

As a private organization, the Scouts has every right to insti-

tute and enforce rules and regulations they deem necessary for the fulfillment of its mission and to uphold the standards on which they were found. Both state and federal courts have upheld the Scouts’ right to have these policies in place (including the U.S. Supreme Court in Boy Scouts of America v. Dale).

I am not a lawyer, but I am a Christian, a parent, and a volunteer. So, let me discuss these three areas.

How many of you are famil-

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iar with Martin Luther? Not Martin Luther King, but Martin Luther? Luther was a key figure of the Reform Movement in the 16th century (you may know it as the Protestant Reformation).

During this time, the Catholic Church had a policy that stated if you sinned, you could give money to the Catholic Church and then you could have your sins forgiven. The payment of money was called indulgences.

Luther put out a detailed argument against indulges and was

promptly excommunicated from the Catholic Church.

His refusal to retract his writings, called the Ninety-Five Theses in 1517, led to his excommunication. He nailed them on the wall at the Diet of Worms in Germany. Luther’s refusal was a direct slap at Pope Leo X and the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V. Luther taught that salvation was not earned by good deeds,

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By Raynard Jackson

Blacks Schooled to Stay in a Daze I was flipping through the TV channels last week and came across one of Spike Lee’s best movies, School Daze. This was a 1988 film written and directed by Lee. The movie took an inside look at some of the internal issues that go on within the Black community—issues like dark skinned Blacks versus light skinned Blacks; Blacks that have “good” hair versus Blacks with “nappy” hair; Blacks from

wealthy families versus Blacks from poor families. The movie was funny and serious at the same time. I always say that comedy is simply a funny way of being serious.

The movie’s setting takes place on the fictional Black college campus of Mission College.

Lee’s concept for the movie was based on his experiences he had as a student at Morehouse College, as well as his interactions with students from Spelman College and Clark Atlanta University. Spelman and Morehouse

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are predominately occupied by children of the Black elite. They are all located in Atlanta.

The movie received critical acclaim and was a financial success. But it created a firestorm because the elite Blacks did not take well to criticism of their disdain of Blacks who were not part of their clique—just ask Bill Cosby.

Though the school in the movie was named Mission College, it was actually shot on the campuses of Morehouse, Spelman and Clark Atlanta. But,

because of the movie’s portrayal of the Black bourgeoisie, Lee was forced to stop filming on those campuses and was barred from being invited to speak on their campuses after the movie was released. He was forced to complete his filming at nearby Morris Brown College, a lesser known Black college that was not known to have many people from wealthy backgrounds.

Not much has changed in the 25 years since the release of School Daze. As a matter of fact, one could argue that this

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schism within the Black community has gotten worse.

This view is personified in the person of President Barak Obama. He is light skinned, has no connection with the Black community, Ivy League educated, and seems very uncomfortable around Blacks who are not part of the bourgeoisie.

He is more comfortable talking about Newtown than he is Chi-town (Chicago). He hangs with the likes of Jay-Z, Be-

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By James Clingman

Common Sense Leads to Common Cents Some people say “common sense is not common,” which may be the main reason Black people are not as far up the economic ladder as we should be. Having been in this country since it started, having provided the free labor that led to the creation of much of the wealth now enjoyed by those in charge, and having built a history of self-help and entrepreneurial

initiative since our enslavement, Black people have the strongest case and the greatest need to exercise a little common sense when it comes to working collectively to improve our position in the U.S. If we use our common sense, we will have more common cents. Using our common sense will cause us to do what other groups are doing, and as our forebears did in this country: pool our resources and support one another.

Common sense tells us to

look around and see the dire straits our children are facing in this country and start compiling some common cents to help them meet and overcome their current and future economic challenges.

Common sense teaches us that we must not do anything that will subject us to the misery of incarceration and the profiteering of this nation’s prison system; we must give our youth alternatives, especially economic alternatives, to their negative behaviors.

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Common sense should have taught us that discrimination still exists in financial institutions, and using our common cents we can overcome much of that discrimination by collectively leveraging our resources and supporting our own financial institutions. (When you ask why we need Black-owned banks and credit unions, also ask the same about Korean banks, Cuban banks, Polish banks, Chinese banks, and all the others that exist in this country.)

Common sense dictates that

we utilize our common cents to fund our own initiatives, first, and then look to others to support them, not control them.

Having common cents would also increase our ability to defend ourselves against local political issues that are not in our best interests; our common cents can be used to fund ballot initiatives, finance the campaigns of candidates who will work on our behalf, and pay for research, analyses, and recommendations

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By Bill Fletcher, Jr.

Discrimination Against the Unemployed It will strike many of you as counter-intuitive, but there has been a rising phenomenon of unemployed workers suffering discrimination when they have sought work because…they have been unemployed. This is not an exaggeration. In fact, the situation is so serious that the City Council of New York passed an order prohibiting discrimination against the unemployed, an order that was vetoed by the mayor, but was then overridden by

the Council.

Since the beginning of the Great Recession, the problem of discrimination against the unemployed has been gaining attention. It was so odd that few people actually took it seriously.

After all, an unemployed person looking for work is what one would expect, right?

What has happened is something that is quite common within our economic system– capitalism. When there is an economic downturn, the labor market gets flooded with people

who are looking for work. In that situation, employers often have the upper hand and start to cherry-pick from that available pool of workers. Instead of treating someone who has been out of work for a long time but has been seeking work as a committed and diligent worker, many employers treat them with suspicion, acting as if there was something wrong with the worker that kept them out of work.

Instead of appreciating that there have been and are millions of workers who have been dis-

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placed, either due to temporary downturns or, as has been the case with many Black workers, as a result of structural changes in the economy, too many employers are prepared to write off the long-term unemployed as nonredeemable.

Most employers will not acknowledge that they are biased against the long-term unemployed when they deny someone a job. Instead, the job-seeker may not get an interview or may be politely dismissed. If you add onto that other factors, such as

age, race, and gender, a longterm unemployed person can find themselves moved into the category of the permanently unemployed, with little chance of getting work.

Younger workers face the challenge of discrimination for being unemployed, but it plays itself out differently. A younger worker who has been the victim of long-term unemployment is frequently viewed as not serious and not willing to make sacri-

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By Askia Muhammad

The Liberal vs. Conservative Conundrum The Honorable Elijah Muhammad taught his Minister Malcolm X to challenge Civil Rights leaders with a cute conundrum.

[A conundrum is: a riddle whose answer is or involves a pun.]

“Which is better: to be devoured by a southern wolf, or a northern fox?” Brother Malcolm would demand.

The correct answer of course is to not be devoured by either,

but the riddle was used to illustrate the condition of Black people in those turbulent times: saved from the clutches of the demonic, conservative, southern, Dixiecrat wolves, only to fall into the clutches of the devilish, sly and conniving northern foxes.

So it was, and so it shall be.

Of course, there are degrees of abuse, and today’s second-class citizenship in which Black people are at the bottom of every indicator of good things in American society – health, wealth,

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education, for example – while at the top of every measure of suffering – incarceration rates, poverty – Black life in America today is undeniably an improvement over life under chattel slavery.

But Black people are not free in America. Black people are not equal.

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any and all social changes that would improve the life of even one individual Black person, not to mention the group.

The liberals preach “equality for all” as long as Blacks are in a distinctive minority and are abiding by White social norms and cultural mores. In the 1960s, liberals preached “sex, drugs and rock and roll.” Conservative, White segregationists of course were aghast.

Coming from a segregated age when Black children aspired for education and social improve-

ment for the good of “the race,” living under adverse conditions to the present time when resources are available and barriers have been removed in virtually every field of endeavor, as well.

Many Black youth view the quest for intelligence – indeed books themselves – as “acting White.”

And when successful Black role models from Bill Cosby to President Barack Obama scold Black folks with “tough love” and no sympathy for dysfunctional be-

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Earth, Wind & Fire Leads Superstar Lineup at Wolf Trap

“Temperatures rising, I don’t want to feel I’m in the wrong place to be real I’m longing to love you Just for a night, kissing and hugging and holding you tight Please let me love you, with all my might…”

-Reasons Earth, Wind & Fire

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By Stacy M. Brown WI Contributing Writer Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members Earth, Wind & Fire will kick off a hot summer concert season at Wolf Trap that will feature some of the biggest names in show business.

The six-time Grammy award winners will appear at the Filene Center at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Va., on June 4 at 8 p.m., as part of their, “Now, Then & Forever, Tour.”

“Yes, we’re coming and we’re going to give the fans what they’ve always come to expect from us,” said Verdine White, the band’s bass guitarist. “The fun never stops and neither does the excitement each time we step on stage.”

Earth, Wind & Fire (EWF) was formed in 1969 by Verdine White’s older brother, Maurice White. With such songs as, “Reasons,” a 1975 love ballad that still gets the hearts of fans pumping wildly today, the band remains a favorite of concert-goers.

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Wolf Trap’s 2013 Summer Wolf Trap’s 2013 Summer Lineup Also Includes: Lineup Also Includes: June 15 June 27 June 29 July 5 July 6 July 9 July 14 July 15 July 21 July 22 July 23 Aug. 4 Aug. 11 Aug. 12 Aug. 13 Aug. 14 Aug. 16 Aug. 19 Aug. 20 Aug. 22-25

Bill Cosby The Four Tops and The Temptations Anita Baker Harry Connick, Jr. The Doobie Brothers Los Lobos Boz Scaggs and Michael McDonald Jill Scott Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Robert Plant An Evening with the Steve Miller Band Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers Peter Frampton and B.B. King Ke$ha Huey Lewis & The News Diana Ross Josh Groban Chicago Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo and Cheap Trick Jennifer Holliday in Dreamgirls

For further information, or to purchase tickets, visit www.wolftrap.org or call (877) 965-3872. was recorded as part of the, “That’s the Way of the World,” album, EWF’s most successful

disc to date.

Among their most successful releases, is the syncopated mas-

terpiece, “September,” the party song, “Boogie Wonderland,” and, “After the Love is Gone,” another ballad and a reminder as to why EWF are certified musical legends.

After its founding, EWF immediately helped to bring about an evolution in popular music, which bridged the gap that often separated the musical tastes of black and white America.

The band combined high-caliber musicianship, wide-ranging musical genre eclecticism, and ’70s multicultural spiritualism,” said Maurice White, 71.

“I wanted to do something that hadn’t been done before,” the group’s founder said.

“Although we were basically jazz musicians, we played soul, funk, gospel, blues, jazz, rock and dance music which somehow ended up becoming pop. I wanted our music to convey messages of universal love and harmony without force-feeding listeners’ spiritual content,” he said.

Maurice White no longer tours with the group, but he remains the band’s heart and soul from

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behind the scenes as a composer and producer, said Ralph Johnson, the band’s drummer.

“I wanted to create a library of music that would stand the test of time,” the elder White said. “I hope our music can give people encouragement and peace.”

When Maurice White initially put the band together, he wanted to ensure that live concert performances were memorable for everyone, said Johnson, 62.

“And so today, here we are in 2013, doing another summer tour,” said Maurice White.

Over the course of 44 years, the band has received 20 Grammy nominations – winning six times – and 12 American Music Award nominations – winning four times.

EWF was inducted into the NAACP Hall of Fame in 1994 and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1995.

In 2000, they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and, in 2003, the band was See EWF on Page 24

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The original members of Earth, Wind & Fire. /Photo courtesy of Earth, Wind & Fire

EWF continued from Page 23 voted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame.

With seven top 10 albums and seven top 10 singles, EWF has sold nearly 100 million records worldwide.

Three of its members, the White brothers and lead singer Philip Bailey, have achieved success separate from the band. As a solo artist, Bailey, 62, recorded six top 40 albums and he’s won seven Grammy Awards. Despite the passage of time, the funk phenoms, will undoubtedly bring audiences to their feet with such memorable hits such as, “Saturday Night,” and “Shining Star.” For those who have always preferred a slower tempo, “Devotion,” and “Can’t Hide Love,” continue to sound as fresh today, as the songs did some 40 years ago.

Their long and successful career has even surprised band members.

“That longevity issue is very important,” said Verdine White, 61.

“You know, when we first got into this thing, we were expecting maybe a five-year run. But, as it turns out, it’s 44 years in, and I don’t know if some of the younger artists coming in understand that longevity is something you have to work at. You have to earn that,” he said. “It’s not something that’s just going to be given to you because you have a couple of records out.”

Verdine White also recalled how, as a child, he fell in love with the bass guitar. “I was in orchestra class. I must have been about 11 and when I first saw the

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bass, it resonated with me and I stayed with that instrument,” he said.

Today, EWF includes Verdine White, Johnson, Bailey, keyboardist Myron McKinley, percussionist David Whitworth, guitarists Greg Moore, and Morris O’Connor, along with backup vocalists John Paris and Philip Bailey, Jr. “Philip Bailey [Sr.] takes falsetto to a whole different level,” said Gene McBride, an Alexandria, Va., resident and lead singer of inGratitude, a Washington, D.C.-based EWF tribute band.

“Bailey is the one whom I’d say is my favorite because I do what he does in our shows,” said McBride, 52. “We try and recreate that history, that moment in time that audiences remember.

We take them back.”

McBride said he hopes to catch a glimpse of his idols at Wolf Trap.

The fact that McBride heads a tribute band and earns money performing EWF songs, doesn’t bother original band members in the least, said Verdine White.

“I’m good with it. We see a lot of that, and with other acts, as well. It’s a compliment because it shows that the music is good and people really love our tunes,” he said, with a smile. wi Tickets are still available for the EWF concert on June 4. Fans are urged to act quickly, if they want to stroll down memory lane with the legendary band. Tickets for the show are $35 for lawn area seating and $48 for covered Pavilion seating. For further information, or to purchase tickets, visit www.wolftrap.org. www.washingtoninformer.com

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Lucky Numbers: 28, 32, 50 CANCER Restless feelings may arise over health matters, or perhaps education or the lack of it. Do what you need to do to feel comfortable with yourself. If it involves seeing a dentist or taking a class, what’s stopping you? Self-improvement can be a very enjoyable game! Soul Affirmation: Hope is future’s way of shining on me this week. Lucky Numbers: 12, 14, 21 LEO Set a limit on what you can do for others this week. You’ll enjoy your feelings more if you are straightforward about refusing a less than appetizing assignment. Trust your feelings and say “No, I won’t.” Clear boundaries help you define yourself. Soul Affirmation: I get joy from giving good things. Lucky Numbers: 13, 39, 41 VIRGO Let happiness flow inside and outside of you this week.

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Stay quietly on task and you’ll have accomplished much by the end of this busy week. Soul Affirmation: I flavor my life with good wishes towards everyone this week. Lucky Numbers: 16, 28, 52 LIBRA A dream in which you already are what you hope to be will offer much insight into your current situation. Take some practical steps to keep the focus on this wonderful vision. You know you can be what you see! Soul Affirmation: I am a giver of good words this week. Lucky Numbers: 15, 23, 50

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“Unsinkable”

by Nicole Bradshaw

You need a vacation.

Just a little getaway, that’s all. A few days outside, sand and sun, drinks with umbrellas served by someone in a uniform. Luxurious accommodations, rich food – yeah, you could see that kind of life becoming more than just a vacation.

But would you move, permanently? In the new book “Unsinkable” by Nicole Bradshaw, the LaRoche family decided to return to Canada and leave France behind forever. But they would actually leave behind much, much more.

The night started so well, and ended so badly.

Fifteen-year-old Corrine LaRoche snuck out of the house to see her boyfriend, but then she caught him cheating. When she returned home in tears, she found the police in her house – and one of them had his foot on her father’s neck.

That kind of harassment didn’t happen often, but it happened enough. Corrine’s father was a Negro man; her mother was white. Years ago, they’d left Canada to move to Cherbourg, France, hoping to make a good life for their family overseas.

Now it was time to go back home.

With plans for his wife to join them later, Corrine’s father booked second-class tickets for himself and his daughters on the Titanic.

Though her sister was less than awed, Corrine was amazed by the size of the great ship.

She could hardly believe that something so big could float on water. The Titanic was nearly as big as Cherbourg itself! There was music on-deck, tables with umbrellas, and lots and lots of people.

But the one person who caught Corrine’s eye was a handsomely-uniformed young

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white seaman who seemed quite attracted to her. His name was Christopher and his uncle was the captain of the Titanic. So when he invited Corrine to have dinner with him in the first-class dining room, she naturally accepted – although no one else was happy about their budding romance.

Christopher’s mother had hoped he would marry a girl from his social class, and not a common Negro girl. Corrine’s father distrusted white people, too. But for Corrine and Christopher, nothing would stop their growing love.

Nothing, of course, except an iceberg…

I was so excited about this book. It had such promise: a novel loosely based on a true story of the only black family on the Titanic.

I couldn’t wait to read it. Unfortunately, I should’ve …

When I say that author Nicole Bradshaw “loosely” based “Unsinkable” on truth, I mean very, very loosely. The setting of the book is 100 years old but its language is modern, which ruined the story for me right there.

There are some obvious historical details that are wrong here, and we’re expected to accept several big stretches of imagination on top of that. Yes, this is fiction, but it could’ve been much better fiction had it not been modernized, altered, or contrived.

To say that this book was a disappointment to me is an understatement of Titanic proportions and for that, I can’t recommend it. Overall, my opinion of “Unsinkable” is that it just tankswi www.washingtoninformer.com

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When considering return on investment alone, the 2014 Mazda6 may well be the best of the mid-size sedans on the market today. /Photo courtesy of Mazda USA

Handsomely Styled Mazda6 Hits High Marks in Family Sedan Segment

By Njuguna Kabugi WI Contributing Writer A few years ago, Toyota Motor Corp.’s Camry and Honda Motor Co.’s Accord were the top sellers in the midsized cars segment by a wide margin.

This year, their share fell to 28 percent in the first quarter, from 37 percent of the U.S. mid-size sedan market in 2008, according to auto website Edmunds.com.

Now, it is a wide-open market with several automakers turning their mid-size sedans into key players. The rising challengers include Ford’s Fusion, KIA Motors Corp.’s Optima and Volkswagen AG’s Passat. Mazda hopes to play here too by wooing midsize car buyers with a redesigned Mazda6 sedan which has undergone a wholesale reboot.

Gone is the goofy smiley face grille found in the Mazda3. The body, suspension, powertrain, interior, and exterior are all new designs. Starting at just $21,675, Mazda hopes to drive circles around competitors and look better doing it.

Like the CX-5 released last year, the 6 looks great and rivals the Fusion for the segment’s beauty crown. It also looks far more posh than its price suggests by sporting a long hood and a roofline that slopes much like a coupe.

The bottom lip on the front fascia juts out prominently, similar to those often found on hardcore sports cars.

With its bold in-your-face grille intensifying the expression of a piercing stare, this Mazda I predict, will be one of the year’s most celebrated cars.

Need I say it has already garnered the coveted Top Safety Pick Plus designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety?

Inside, the Mazda6’s interior is better designed and more richly detailed than many rivals. Nearly every surface of the Mazda is soft touch and those that are not feature properly used piano black trim. It not only out-classes the interior of a Hyundai Sonata that I drove the same week, but most others in the family sedan segment as well.

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car’s engine is a four cylinder, 2.5-liter DOHC direct-injected 16-valve aluminum banger. It is rated for 184 horsepower at 5700 rpm and 185 lb-ft of torque at 3250; its output is strong among competing fours, although not extraordinary. On the other hand, its EPA fuel-economy estimates – 26 mpg city/38 highway with a six-speed automatic – are excellent for a non-hybrid mid-size sedan.

Mazda6’s fine road manners should set it apart. The Mazda6 not only drives quite well, and it also handles really tight in city streets and on the open highway. Though the engine is a little noisy at higher RPMs, the steering is very light and responsive. Interior noise is much improved, even at more than 80 miles per hour.

The car also carries six air bags, stability control, traction control and anti-lock brakes. The loaded Grand Touring model we tested added blindspot monitoring, adaptive cruise control and a rear traffic alert system. The Mazda6 also carries a superb infotainment unit which makes it possible, for safety’s sake, to control most operations though voice commands.

The system’s flawless synchronization with my Android phone also enabled me to talk on my cell phone while driving throughout the District of Columbia where it is illegal to use a handheld phone while behind the wheel. I was also able to use the Pandora internet music service to access my favorite music stations which sounded better than any local radio station or the XM-Sirius satellite radio that came with the car.

Pricewise, as indicated earlier, the Mazda6 starts at $21,675 and tops out at Grand Touring for $29,495. I found the Grand Touring to be a bargain of sorts. While comparing it with comparable Kia and Hyundai models – which boast of giving more stuff feature-for-feature than competitors – we found the Mazda gave more yet matched the Korean models in price.

This may just be the winner Mazda’s been hoping for. wi

The Wiseguy Kitchen “Dinner With The Mob” – A Show You Can’t Refuse

By Geno McGahee

Washington Informer readers are you looking for an incredible night of entertainment to include, a great show and an exquisite four course Italian dinner? Well, look no further than the Iris Lounge located at 1524 Spring Hill Road McLean, VA 22102 (703) 7609000, this June 3rd, when The Wiseguy Kitchen “Dinner With The Mob” shoots their live TV show.

Doors open at 6 PM, dinner served at 7:00 PM, cooking show at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $25.00 per person and you can purchase them at: www.thewiseguykitchen. com/ Hosted and produced by film and TV personality Vincent Fiore and directed by award winning film actress and director, Connie Lamothe, “The Wiseguy Kitchen” proudly announce its newest form of “EATertainment”, where audiences can have the chance to get involved in a new style of dinner theatre and a cooking show with the Chef himself!

Longtime local boxing personality, “Bad” Brad Berkwitt has recently joined the cast as “Tony Knuckles”, an ex boxer who is the muscle in Vinny’s crew.

As for the dinner theatre, the story goes that after years of Vincent’s running the mob in NYC, Sofia Palazzo encourages her husband to leave the business and go legit with a cooking show! Sofia says “It’s the only thing that he does really well that he can’t go to jail for”. The idea was a brilliant one until Chef Vinny invited his entire former crew to come along with him to run the show. Needless to say, “The Crew” doesn’t know how to break old habits and while Chef Vinny tries to tape his first ever cooking show in front of a live audience, the comedy of errors and audience interaction will keep patrons laughing and coming back again and again. It’s never the same show twice.

“Dinner With the Mob” stars Chef Vincent Fiore, (Vinny Pallazzo) along with his TV wife Connie Lamothe (Sofia Pallazzo) and his Wiseguy Crew, “Bad” Brad Berkwitt (Tony Knuckles), Robert Christie (Uncle Carmine), Hez Surmaty (Joey Pictures), Louie the Loan Shark (Luis Bernal) and MC, Comedian David DiLorenzo (Frankie the Pig).

In July 2013, “Dinner With The Mob” begins its Florida tour performing in cities from Miami to Orlando.

So make sure to come out to the Iris Lounge on June 3rd. Fuggeddaboutit…

Photo Credit: Wiseguy Kitchen “Dinner With The Mob” (From left) Brad Berkwitt, Hez Surmahy, Connie Lamothe, Robert Christie, Luis Bernal, and Vincent Fiore

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Washington Nationals Launch 2013 MedStar Health Youth Baseball Clinics

Nationals assistant athletic trainer Steve Gober takes part in stretching exercises at the beginning of the clinic which was held at Nationals Park in Southeast on Saturday, May 25. Hitting instructor Rick Eckstein, pitching coach Randy St.Claire, third base coach Pat Listach, first base coach Marquis Grissom and bullpen coach Randy Knorr were all on hand to assist the nearly 100 children from the District’s D.C. RBI Program (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities). /Photo by John E. De Freitas

Nationals pitching coach Steve McCatty gives pitching instructions during a clinic held at Nationals Park in Southeast on Saturday, May 25. The children rotated through six different work stations to receive instructions on hitting, fielding and throwing. Young baseball players were given the opportunity to swing a bat in Washington’s indoor batting cages. Assistant trainer Mike McGowan was on hand to provide tips on staying healthy. /Photo by John E. De Freitas

Nationals third base coach Trent Jewell conducted an infielder drill on Saturday, May 25 at Nationals Park in Southeast. In this photo nine-year-old Luke Jackson of Randle Highlands Elementary School in Southeast shows off his skills at fielding and throwing. After the instructions concluded, lunch was served for all participants in the Nationals’ family picnic area on the main concourse near The Exxon Strike Zone. Each child received a Nationals/Smithfield gear bag and two tickets to an upcoming game. /Photo by John E. De Freitas For more Nationals Youth Clinic photos, visit www. informerphotos.com

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Portland Timbers Defeat D.C. United 2-0 D.C. United midfielder Kyle Porter, who recently joined the team, outruns Portland Timbers player Jack Jewsbury in the first half of Major League Soccer action on Saturday, May 25 at Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium in Southeast. Portland defeated the United 2-0 before 14,131 fans. It was the United’s 10th straight loss this season. “It’s embarrassing how soft we are everywhere around the field,” United head coach Ben Olsen said. “We had just a couple individuals really show up and show that this really matters. I’ve had it with that part. We’re going to get new guys in here because we are not good enough. It seems like we are always a player or two short every time I fill out my starting lineup. You can put that on me, but that is not going to continue.” /Photo by John E. De Freitas

Portland Timbers forward Darlington Nagbe displays his skills by controlling the soccer ball before taking a shot on goal in the second half of Major League Soccer action on Saturday, May 25 at Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium in Southeast.

Portland defeated the United 2-0. The Timbers (5-1-7) scored early in the second half. /Photo by John E. De Freitas

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Highland Park Christian Academy Celebrates 30th Anniversary

By Tamara M. Cooke Henry WI Contributing Writer LANDOVER, MD – Thirty years ago, the visionaries at First Baptist Church of Highland Park dreamed of a school, but none of them imagined it would be filled today with more than 200 high-achieving children, most of whom stay through middle school.

The Highland Park Christian Academy (HPCA) celebrates its 30th anniversary on May 30, as Principal E. Louise White notes that most graduates attend highly selective parochial and other private high schools. They excel in those new environments because the academy has the latest technology and uses some of the best teaching practices, said White, a veteran District of Columbia educator whose long career includes heading schools and training other principals.

“A significant number of them have gotten to the Honors program” of the high schools, White said of the academy graduates. “They get in and go straight to the Honors Program.

So, we don’t do too badly.”

HPCA has a current enrollment of 209 students, with officials expecting to have a similar count by the fall. It is one of the oldest of the 122 private schools in Prince George’s County and compares favorably to the dozen or so other church-run Pre-K through 8 schools.

In addition to the academic achievements of the students, First Baptist Pastor, the Rev. Dr. Henry P. Davis III stressed that the students’ spiritual and moral needs are addressed too.

“Highland Park Christian Academy is an outstanding learning environment in which students are academically challenged and spiritually enriched through a trained, ‘Spirit-Filled’ and competent staff,” said Davis.

The academy launched its Middle School in 2010 after its Board of Directors and Davis approved a parent proposal to expand to the eighth grade.

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Highland Park Christian Academy 3rd graders work together on a science project./Photo provided by Anthony Moore

tigious local high schools. The current Middle School enrollment is 27.

The anniversary celebration will include many who played key roles in the initial development of the school in 1983, a time when many churches did not offer nursery and other educational services outside of Sunday Bible study. The Rev. James J. McCord was pastor of First Baptist when a team of three created the Day Care Center. By the time the education building was constructed and named for McCord in September 1994, the center was filled to capacity and had a waiting list.

“My thoughts were then as now, that if we don’t teach our children, then no one is going to actually do it for us,” said McCord, who headed the church for 27 years. “I thought as a church, we ought to be involved in our children’s lives, from the cradle to the grave, so to speak, because I think it’s important.”

Part of McCord’s drive for a church-supported school was

his vivid memories of the nation’s segregated past when he was denied educational and social opportunities in Nebraska and South Dakota. During those times, African-American churches had to be self-sufficient, providing jobs, meals and education.

First Baptist of Highland Park was one of the first churches in the area to provide child care during church services. McCord said that operating a daily Day Care Center was a short leap from Sunday’s services.

“I certainly wanted [us] to do as much as we could possibly do in educating our children so there would always be a place for our kids to grow and learn about the world they live in,” he said in a recent interview. “We want to do it in terms of teaching them about the Bible. We want to teach them about the world that they live in too.” wi Read this story in its entirety, visit www.washingtoninformer.com. www.washingtoninformer.com

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embrace the shattered lives that dwell among us.

Conversely, when our minds, bodies or spirits aren’t healthy, then we are less likely to achieve betterment and wholeness.

Each week when I walk into the WYCB studio, my mind, body and spirit are in sync; it’s a time when I know I’m there to do one of the things the Lord called me here to do; to talk about those things that are good, that are of good report and to talk about those things that are virtuous.

Those of you who read my column last week, read about the upcoming health fair, celebration of the first anniversary of my radio show, a coming together of my community, my church, the All Nations Baptist Church, and pastor, The Rev. Dr. James Coleman; and my family as we honor the memory of the devastation caused by diabetes in the life of my mother and millions of others in America.

In this same scripture, Paul is saying that the reality of our faith should be demonstrated in how we deal with other people. If the focus of our lives is on ourselves, then when people hurt us, slight us, or cross us, there’s a desire to retaliate. Paul wants us to take the focus off of ourselves, and put it on others.

When we are focused on those around us, we’re less likely to be hurt by what other people do.

What they say won’t sting us so badly, and their behavior can be easily dismissed.

Join me and my church family at the health fair. We promise

Philippians 4:8 reminds us, â€œâ€Ś Think on these things; things that are virtuous, of good report and praise worthy‌.â€?

As I celebrate the first anniversary of my radio show entitled “Think on These Things,�

I can’t help but consider the scripture that the Lord gave to me for the show. In Philippians, Chapter 4, beginning at Verse 8, it summaries what the radio talk show attempts to convey to listeners each week.

What we have here is a call to fix our minds upon the things of God; which is the source for finding out about those things that are good in the lives of others. In other words, if we will fill our minds with God’s words, there will be no room for evil, no room for worry, no room for fear, no room for vengeance, no room for confusion and trouble.

A mind filled with and led by the Word of God is a stable mind!

We’re suppose to take the initiative and force the mind to dwell on good things instead of allowing the mind to run amok and focus on evil thoughts, or gossip, or others and what they’re doing, or our problems.

A mind saturated with and fixated upon the Word of God is a stable mind.

When our minds, bodies and spirits are healthy and in sync with one another, we’re better able to find the wholeness that we seek in life. We are definitely closer to being our best selves; we are better equipped to create a loving community around us; and to welcome and

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that you will renew your mind, body and your spirit!

When we adopt the mentality of self-love, we will always look at the things people do and say as a personal attack; wear our feelings on our sleeves; be more easily hurt by the words and actions of others. Let’s learn to accept others just as they are and overlook how they act and what they do.

Come out and seek the healing that you need for your mind, body and spirit, June 15th at All Nations Baptist Church. wi Lyndia Grant is a radio talk show host on a Radio One Network, WYCB-AM, 1340. Tune in Fridays at 6 p.m. Call 202-518-3192 or send emails to lyndiagrant@gmail.com to register.

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african methodist episcopal

Historic St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Rev. James Manion Supply Priest Foggy Bottom • Founded in 1867 728 23rd Street, NW • Washington, DC 20037 Church office: 202-333-3985 • Fax : 202-338-4958 Worship Services Sundays: 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Music and Hymns Wednesdays: 12:10 p.m. - Holy Eucharist www.stmarysfoggybottom.org Email: stmarysoffice@stmarysfoggybottom.org All are welcome to St. Mary’s to Learn, Worship, and Grow.

Blessed Word of Life Church Dr. Dekontee L. & Dr. Ayele A. Johnson Pastors 4001 14th Street, NW Washington, DC 20011 (202) 265-6147 Office 1-800 576-1047 Voicemail/Fax Schedule of Services: 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

Campbell AME Church Reverend Daryl K. Kearney, Pastor 2562 MLK Jr. Ave., S E Washington, DC 20020 Adm. Office 202-678-2263 Email:Campbell@mycame.org Sunday Worship Service 10: am Sunday Church School 8: 45 am Bible Study Wednesday 12:00 Noon Wednesday 7:00 pm Thursday 7: pm “Reaching Up To Reach Out” Mailing Address Campbell AME Church 2502 Stanton Road SE Washington, DC 20020

Mt. Zion Baptist Church Rev. John W. Davis, Pastor 5101 14th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20011 202-726-2220/ 202-726-9089 Sunday Worship Service 8:00am and 11:00am Sunday School 9:15am Holy Communion 4th Sunday 10:00am Prayer and Bible Study Wednesday 7;00pm TV Ministry –Channel 6 Wednesday 10:00pm gsccm.administration@verizon.net

Pilgrim Baptist Church

700 I. Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20002 Pastor Louis B. Jones, II and Pilgrim invite you to join us during our July and August Summer schedule! Attire is Christian casual.

Worship: Sundays@ 7:30 A.M. & 10:00 A.M. 3rd Sunday Holy Communion/Baptism/Consecration Prayer & Praise: Wednesdays @12:00 Noon @ 6:30 P.M. – One Hour of Power!

(202) 547-8849 www.pilgrimbaptistdc.org

Covenant Baptist United Church of Christ Drs. Dennis W. and Christine Y. Wiley, Pastors 3845 South Capitol Street Washington, DC 20032 (202) 562-5576 (Office) (202) 562-4219 (Fax) SERVICES AND TIMES: SUNDAYS: 10:00 am AM 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.covenantbaptistdc.org

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Church of Living Waters

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

St. Stephen Baptist Church Lanier C. Twyman, Sr. State Overseer 5757 Temple Hill Road, Temple Hills, MD 20748 Office 301-899-8885 – fax 301-899-2555 Sunday Early Morning Worship - 7:45 a.m.

Church School - 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m.

Tuesday – Thursday - Kingdom Building Bible Institute – 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday – Prayer/Praise/Bible Study – 7:30 p.m.

Baptism & Communion Service- 4th Sunday – 10:30am Radio Broadcast WYCB -1340 AM-Sunday -6:00pm T.V. Broadcast - Channel 190 – Sunday -4:00pm/Tuesday 7:00am

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

Allen Chapel A.M.E. 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 2008: The Year of New Beginnings “Expect the Extraordinary”

Crusader Baptist Church

Isle of Patmos Baptist Church Reverend Dr. Calvin L. Matthews • Senior Pastor 1200 Isle of Patmos Plaza, Northeast Washington, DC 20018 Office: (202) 529-6767 Fax: (202) 526-1661

Rev. Dr. Alton W. Jordan, Pastor 800 I Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 202-548-0707 Fax No. 202-548-0703

Sunday Worship Services: 8:00a.m. and 11:00a.m.

Sunday Church School - 9:15a.m. & Sunday Adult Forum Bible Study - 10:30a.m.

2nd & 4th Monday Women’s Bible Study - 6:30p.m.

Tuesday Jr./Sr. Bible Study - 10:00a.m.

Tuesday Topical Bible Study - 6:30p.m.

Tuesday New Beginnings Bible Study - 6:30p.m.

Wednesday Pastoral Bible Study - 6:30p.m.

Wednesday Children’s Bible Study - 6:30p.m.

Thursday Men’s Bible Study - 6:30p.m.

Friday before 1st Sunday Praise & Worship Service - 6:30p.m.

Saturday Adult Bible Study - 10:00a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 11:00am Holy Communion – 1st Sunday Sunday School-9:45am Men’s Monday Bible Study – 7:00pm Wednesday Night Bible Study – 7:00pm Women’s Ministry Bible Study 3rd Friday -7:00pm Computer Classes- Announced Family and Marital Counseling by appointment E-mail: Crusadersbaptistchurch@verizon.net www.CrusadersBaptistChurch.org

“The Amazing, Awesome, Audacious Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church”

“God is Love”

Third Street Church of God Rev. Cheryl J. Sanders, Th.D. Senior Pastor 1204 Third Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 202.347.5889 office 202.638.1803 fax Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.

Prayer Meeting and Bible Study: Wed. 7:30 p.m.

“Ambassadors for Christ to the Nation’s Capital” www.thirdstreet.org

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

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

Sunday Church School: 9:20 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church Bishop Alfred A. Owens, Jr.; Senior Bishop & Evangelist Susie C. Owens – Co-Pastor 610 Rhode Island Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 (202) 529-4547 office • (202) 529-4495 fax Sunday Worship Service: 8 AM and 10:45 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 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...

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

We are proud to provide the trophies for the Washington Informer Spelling Bee

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Mount Carmel Baptist Church

52 Years of Expert Engraving Services

Joseph N. Evans, Ph.D Senior Pastor 901 Third Street N.W. Washington, DC. 20001 Phone (202) 842-3411 Fax (202) 682-9423 Sunday Church School : 9: 30am Sunday Morning Worship: 10: 45am Bible Study Tuesday: 6: 00pm Prayer Service Tuesday: 7:00pm Holy Communion: 3rd Sunday 10: 45am themcbc.org

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All Nations Baptist Church

Friendship Baptist Church 900 Delaware Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20020 (202) 488-7417 (202) 484-2242 Rev. Dr. J. Michael Little Pastor Sunrise Prayer: 6:00 AM Sunday School: 9:30 AM Morning Worship 11:00 AM Holy Communion: 3rd Sunday-11:00AM www.friendshipbaptistdc.org Email: frienshipde1900@verizon.net

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

King Emmanuel Baptist Church Rev. Daryl F. Bell Pastor 2324 Ontario Road, NW Washington, DC 20009 (202) 232-1730

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

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

Website: www.allnationsbaptistchurch.com All Nations Baptist Church – A Church of Standards

“Where Jesus is the King”

Zion Baptist Church

Israel Baptist Church

Full Gospel Baptist Church

Emmanuel Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Clinton W. Austin Pastor 2409 Ainger Pl.,SE – WDC 20020 (202) 678-0884 – Office (202) 678-0885 – Fax “Come Grow With Us and Establish a Blessed Family” Sunday Worship 7:30am & 10:45am Baptism/Holy Communion 3rd Sunday Family Bible Study Tuesdays – 6:30pm Prayer Service Tuesdays – 8:00pm www.emmanuelbaptistchurchdc.org

Sermon On The Mount Temple Of Joy Apostolic Faith

Florida Avenue Baptist Church Dr. Earl D. Trent Senior Pastor

Rev. Dr. George C. Gilbert SR. Pastor

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

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

Sunday Worship Services: 10:00 a.m.

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

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

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

Midweek Prayer: Wednesday – 7:00 p.m.

Noonday Prayer Every Thursday

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

Matthews Memorial Baptist Church

Rev. Keith W. Byrd, Sr. Pastor

Rev. Dr. Morris L Shearin, Sr. Pastor

Rev. Charles Y. Davis, Jr. Sr. Pastor

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

Dr. C. Matthew Hudson, Jr, Pastor

4850 Blagdon Ave, NW • Washington D.C 20011 Phone (202) 722-4940 • Fax (202) 291-3773

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

14350 Frederick Rd. Cooksville, MD 21723 (410) 489-5069

Elder Herman L. Simms, Pastor

2616 MLK Ave., SE • Washington, DC 20020 Office 202-889-3709 • Fax 202-678-3304

Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 A.M. Sunday School: 8:30 A.M. Holy Communion1st Sunday: 10:00 A.M.

Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 am Sunday School: 9:30 am Wed. Bible Study/Prayer: 6:30-8:00 pm Holy Communion 2nd Sunday Pre-Marital Counseling/Venue for Weddings Prison Ministry Knowledge Base

Prayer Service: Wednesday at 6:30 P.M. Bible Study: Wednesday at 7:00 P.M.

Web: www.FullGospelBC.org Email: fullgospelbc1946@verizon.net “IF YOU NEED REST, THIS HOUSE IS OPEN”

Sunday Worship Service 10:15AM- Praise and Worship Services Sunday School 9:00am Monday: Noon Bible School Wednesday: Noon & 7PM: Pastor’s Bible Study Ordinance of Baptism 2nd Holy Communion 4th Sunday Mission Zion Baptist Church Shall; Enlist Sinners, Educate Students, Empower the Suffering, Encourage the Saints, and Exalt Our Savior. (Acts 2:41-47) www.zionbaptistchurchdc.org

Mount Moriah Baptist Church

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

Sunday School: 9:15 a.m.

Holy Communion: 11:00 a.m., 3rd Sun. Bible Study: Monday - 7:00 p.m.

Prayer Meeting: Thursday - 7:00 p.m.

Dr. Lucius M. Dalton, Senior Pastor 1636 East Capitol Street, NE Washington, DC 20003 Telephone: 202-544-5588 Fax: 202-544-2964 Sunday Worship Services: 7:45 am and 10:45 am Holy Communion: 1st Sundays at 7:45 am and 10:45 am Sunday School: 9:30 am Prayer & Praise Service: Tuesdays at 12 noon and 6:30 pm Bible Study: Tuesdays at 1 pm and 7 pm Youth Bible Study: Fridays at 7 pm Web: www.mountmoriahchurch.org Email: mtmoriah@mountmoriahchurch.org

Rehoboth Baptist Church

St. Matthews Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Maxwell M. Washington Pastor 1105 New Jersey Ave, S.E • Washington, DC 20003 202 488-7298 Order of Services Sunday Worship Services: 9:05 A.M. Sunday School: 8:00 A.M. Holy Communion 3rd Sunday Morning Prayer Meeting: 7:00 P.M. (Tuesday) Bible Study: 7:30 P.M. (Tuesday) Theme: “Striving to be more like Jesus “Stewardship”.

Philippians 3:12-14; Malachi 3:8-10 and 2 Corinthians 9:7 Email: stmatthewbaptist@msn.com Website: www.stmatthewsbaptist.com

Mount Pleasant Baptist Church

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

The Apostolic Faith is still alive –Acts 2:42

New Commandment Baptist Church

Rev. Terry D. Streeter Pastor

Rev. Stephen E. Tucker Pastor and Overseer

215 Rhode Island Ave. N.W. • WD.C. 20001 (202) 332-5748

625 Park Rd, NW • WDC 20010 P: 202 291-5711 • F: 202 291-5666

Early Morning Worship: 7:45 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:15 a.m.

Morning Worship: 10:45 a.m.

Holy Communion: 4th Sunday 7:45 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

C.T.U. Sunday: 2:45 p.m.

Bible Study: Wednesday 11:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Prayer Service: Wednesday 8:00 p.m.

Noon Day Prayer Service: Mondays 12 p.m.

Sunday Worship Service - 11 am Sunday School - 9:45 am Bible Study & Prayer Wed. - 7 pm Substance Abuse Counseling 7 pm (Mon & Fri) Jobs Partnership - 7 pm (Mon & Wed) Sat. Enrichment Experience - 9:30 am

Salem Baptist Church

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

Shiloh Baptist Church

Early Worship Service 7:30a.m Worship Service 10:45a.m.

New Members Class 9:30a.m.

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

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

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

Peace Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Michael T. Bell 712 18th Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 Phone 202-399-3450/ Fax 202-398-8836 Sunday Morning Worship Service 7:15 am & 10:50 am Sunday School 9:30am Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:50am Wednesday Prayer & Testimonies Service 7:30pm Wednesday School of the Bible 8:00pm Wednesday - Midweek Prayer Service 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm “The Loving Church of the living lord “ Email Address pbcexec@verizon.net

First Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Rev. R. Vincent Palmer Pastor

Rev. Alonzo Hart Pastor

Rev. Dr. Wallace Charles Smith Pastor

Rev. Reginald M. Green, Sr., Interim Pastor

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

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

9th & P Street, N.W. • W. D.C. 20001 (202) 232-4200

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

The Church Where GOD Is Working....

And We Are Working With GOD

Sunrise Prayer Services - Sunday 7:00 a.m.

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

Sunday Church School: 9:15 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship: 10:40 a.m.

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

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

Morning Worship: 8:00 a.m Church School : 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship: 10:55 a.m.

Bible Study, Thursday: 6:30 p.m.

Prayer Meeting,Thursday : 7:30 p.m.

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

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Holy Trinity United Baptist Church

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

Mt. Bethel Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Bobby L. Livingston, Sr. Pastor 75 Rhode Island Ave. NW • Washington, DC 20001 (202) 667-4448

Sunrise Prayer Service 6:00 A.M. Sunday Church School 8:30 A.M. Pre-Worship Devotionals 9:45 A.M. Morning Worship Services 10:00 A.M. Holy Communion 1st Sunday Worship Services Bible Study Tuesdays, 6:00 P.M. Thursdays, 1:00 P.M. Prayer Meetings Tuesdays, 7:00 P.M. Thursdays, 12:00 P.M.

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

Mt. Horeb Baptist Church Rev. Dr. H. B. Sampson, III Pastor 2914 Bladensburg Road, NE Wash., DC 20018 Office: (202) 529-3180 Fax: (202) 529-7738 Order of Services Worship Service: 7:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.

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

Prayer Services: Tuesday 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday 12 Noon Email:mthoreb@mthoreb.org Website:www.mthoreb.org For further information, please contact me at (202) 529-3180.

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CLASSIFIEDS legal notice SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2013 ADM 444 Peter Christian Brown Decedent Angela V. Henderson 1629 K Street NW, #300 Washington, DC 20008 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Asa Brown, Tyler Brown, Bristol Brown, whose addresses are 40 Florida Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001, were appointed personal representatives of the estate of Peter Christian Brown, who died on March 10, 2013 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision.

All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W. Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before November 23, 2013. 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 November 23, 2013, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

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

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

Administration No. 2013 ADM 449

Administration No. 2013 ADM 477

Tanena R. Pearson Decedent

Irma C. Lashley aka Irma Clarice Lashley Decedent

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Valita J. Shepperd, whose address is 1414 Columbia Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Tanena R. Pearson, who died on September 1, 2012 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding.

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infirm and elders. How can we expect these workers to offer the highest quality care, when we are not offering them the highest quality wages? These are women who bring chips of ice to the dying, who hold a hand and say a prayer to someone who needs comforting. They rub the feet and massage the heads of those who are in pain. What if the low wages they are paid becomes a stressor, not allowing them to fully focus on their work for worries about their own economic survival?

Our economy has been bifurcated between those who have good jobs and bad jobs. Good jobs have decent pay and benefits, while bad jobs have hourly pay and none of the above. Increasingly, the Great Recession has pushed former good job workers into bad jobs, and bad jobs have become the norm for

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to make health care and other social protections available.

Instead, according to Demos, we have millions of workers who work full time, but are paid at low wages, thanks to federal contracting policy. If government takes the lowest bid to provide services, workers will likely earn the lowest wage. If our government specified that a living wage and benefits are part of the contract we would reduce inequality. Today, too many contracting executives earn six or seven figure salaries, while workers earn poverty-level wages.

I am especially concerned about home health care workers, and others in the hospital services industry because these are predominately Black and Brown women, taking care of our sick,

too many. We may be creating a permanent underclass by offering too little to too many, using federal funds to subsidize this inequality. When full –time workers need food stamps and federally subsidized health insurance, when full-time workers cannot afford apartments, when full time workers give full effort and remain in poverty, then we have turned the American dream into a nightmare!

We cannot compete in this global economy if we cannot pay people wisely and well. Without regulation, the private sector may pay unequal wages, but there is no reason for the federal government to do the same thing.wi Julianne Malveaux is a Washington, D.C.-based economist and writer.

She is President Emerita of Bennett College for Women in Greensboro, N.C.

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Steward continued from Page 21 but rather received only as a free gift of God’s grace through faith in Jesus Christ. So, he was called before the Diet of Worms (basically a court) and given the chance to recant. His response was, “I do not accept the authority of the popes and councils, for they have contradicted each other – my conscience is captive to the Word of God. Unless I am convicted by scripture and plain reason, I cannot and will not recant anything, for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe. Here I stand. I can do no other, so help me God. Amen.”

I cannot and will not apologize for my Christian belief that homosexuality is wrong. I cannot and will not apologize for supporting the position of the Scouts to continue their policy of not allowing homosexuals, atheists, or agnostics to become members or leaders.

I cannot and will not “evolve” on issues of morality and values.

These are the building blocks of the Scouts.

As a parent, morals and values positions your child to be a

productive member of society.

Parents have to lay down certain boundaries to show a child that there is right and wrong, black and white, up and down. You don’t give children choices, you give them direction. Because the Scouts espouse morals and values consistent with mine, many years ago I decided to become a volunteer (Central Region President). I have given of my time and of my money because I truly believe in the mission of the Scouts.

This is why I have taken such a public stand against the proposed changes to our mission. Those who feel we are stuck in time are free to create their own organization—with morals and values consistent with their beliefs. But, please do not attempt to force those of us who want to remain true to the Scouts’ original values to give in to outside pressures— because I won’t and we won’t.

My belief in God and the Scouts’ standing up for Christian principles are not subject to the latest polls, fads, or political whims.

Why should we of faith have to renounce our beliefs in order to make others feel good? We

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The Blacks that have regular access to this White House rarely, if ever, lift their voices to address some of the needs and concerns of those who can’t afford to raise thousands of dollars for the president.

These Blacks have not once criti-

are not anti-anything, and we will not make apologies for what we believe. We adults must not lose focus of our mission—to instill morals and values in our kids.

Those who would seek to change our mission should remember that this battle is not about ideology, but about choices.

People choose to join the Scouts with the full knowledge of what 877-286-5393 301-828-0424 301-324-2238 our values are. Changing our morals and values is tantamount to creating a new organization. That is not what I signed up for.

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So, let me make sure I understand several times at the top of his voice, this; it’s ok to do specific things for “W-A-K-E UP.” the Black bourgeoisie—private invitaUnfortunately, under Obama, the tions to the White House, rides on Air Black bourgeoisie have yet to wake cized the Obama administration’s lack Force One, private movie screenings up.wi of action in regards to the issues of Raynard Jackson is president & CEO at the White House, but he can’t do particular concern to the Black com- things specifically to address the high of Raynard Jackson & Associates, LLC., munity. Oh, I forgot, they don’t want unemployment rate in the Black com- a Washington, D.C.-based public relations/ to jeopardize their invitations to the munity? government affairs firm. He can be reached White House’s Christmas party.

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we have come relative to the strategies we chose to pursue and the leadership we decided to follow. Common sense says several of our leaders have done marvelously well, but as a whole Black people are still stuck at the bottom of the economic ladder, a ladder with rungs that begin at the halfway point. We must figure out how to get to the halfway point by adding our own rungs to the ladder.

Utilizing our common sense would move us away from individualistic thinking and toward common cents strategies. We must change our minds, raise our level of consciousness, and put positive action behind our rhetoric.

We must be willing to use our individual God-given gifts, to contribute to the uplift of a people who have suffered more horrendous treatment, both physical and psychological, than any people in this country. Common sense tells us that. How else are we going to prosper? How else will we achieve economic empowerment? How else will we be able to positively impact the futures of our children?

If common sense is not com-

mon then I guess I can understand the paucity, or lack of common cents initiatives among Black people. But I don’t believe Black people are short on common sense. How did we survive in this country? How did we progress in the face of adversity and even death? Why are we still here? How have we retained our sanity? How could there have been a Greenwood District in Tulsa, Oklahoma – and all the other Black economic enclaves across this country?

Our great-grandparents could not have done all they did without possessing a tremendous amount of common sense that, in turn, directed them to accumulate a great deal of common cents with which to take care of their business? So, what’s up with us?wi Jim Clingman, founder of the Greater Cincinnati African American Chamber of Commerce, is the nation’s most prolific writer on economic empowerment for Black people. He is an adjunct professor at the University of Cincinnati and can be reached through his Web site, blackonomics. com.

fices. I had a discussion with a wealthy businessman some time ago who was bemoaning what he saw as too many younger workers taking advantage of unemployment insurance in order to avoid starting at the bottom and working their way up. This sort of prejudice appears to be very

common among many employers.

New York City took the right step in banning discrimination against the unemployed. Hopefully, other jurisdictions will do likewise. But at the end of the day, government intervention in another way will be essential.

We not only need laws prohibiting discrimination against the unemployed; we need jobs for

the unemployed. Government should be committed to both steps.wi Bill Fletcher, Jr. is a Senior Scholar with the Institute for Policy Studies, the immediate past president of TransAfrica Forum, and the author of “They’re Bankrupting Us” – And Twenty Other Myths about Unions.

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But neither the southern wolf, nor the northern fox wants to see Black people crawl out of the ditch we’ve been in, from the condition that profited both of those species of canines. Abolitionist Frederick Douglass told us 130 years ago the view which is shared by both the wolves and the foxes. In a speech to the National Convention of Colored Men on Sept. 25, 1883 he spelled out the Black predicament, no matter where we might reside.

“Though the colored man is no longer subject to barter and sale, he is surrounded by an adverse settlement which fetters all his movements,” Douglass said.

“In his downward course he

meets with no resistance, but his course upward is resented and resisted at every step of his progress. If he comes in ignorance, rags and wretchedness he conforms to the popular belief of his character, and in that character he is welcome; but if he shall come as a gentleman, a scholar and a statesman, he is hailed as a contradiction to the national faith concerning his race, and his coming is resented as impudence. In one case he may provoke contempt and derision, but in the other he is an affront to pride and provokes malice.”

The conservatives want to see Black people in shackles once again, so of course we oppose

them. But the liberals want to lead us into folly and degeneracy and have made the evil lifestyles they advocate seem fair. They advocate abortions ad nauseam, loose morals, and all the values their conservative cousins abhor, including those which would lead us to success if put into practice with our best interests in mind.

So rather than figure out the best course for ourselves, we leap from the clutches of those dreaded southern wolves, right into the lair of the clever northern foxes.

Guess who’s coming to dinner? Not as a guest, mind you, but as the main course on either menu…

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Muhammad continued from Page 22 havior, somehow they are criticized for blaming the victims.

Today, the fact of the matter is that there are more Black people now in jail, than were ever held in servitude slavery. Who’s to blame for that reality: the southern wolf or the northern fox? It’s true that even as crime

rates have gone down in this country, the rates of incarceration of Black folks have gone up, and most convictions are for petty, non-violent drug crimes.

The southern wolves point and say “I told you so. Black folks are inferior.” The northern foxes turn out more and more lawyers and judges and psychologists who make bank on Black anti-social conduct.

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that can be used to make informed voting decisions.

Common sense instructs us to pursue our self-interest in a society that is rapidly becoming more polarized. Common sense tells us that we do not control the major political and economic games. However, in order to assure a win every now and then, we must use our common cents.

Economics runs this country; common sense tells us that.

If we use our common sense, we will also use our common cents to create and sustain an economic foundation from which to operate and on which to build even more common cents’ initiatives. We must use our common sense the way our ancestors did, as they quickly caught on to the system they faced and immediately went to work building their economic resources to purchase their freedom and that of their relatives and friends. Freedom still ain’t free, y’all.

Looking back on our progress for the past 50 years, common sense shows us how far

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