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House Vote Triggers Unease Among Black Leaders By Charles D. Ellison Special to the AFRO Last week’s House Republican vote to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act was not yet a fatal blow to the signature legislative achievement of President Barack Obama, since it meets a skeptical Senate; unlikely to pass the bill in its current form. Even so, the passage of the American Health Care Act (AHCA) was met with cries of foul play as the Black
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Leaders of the Black National Medical Association, the Latino National Hispanic Medical
Association, and the National Council of Asian Pacific Islanders Physicians held a press conference May 5 in an attempt to rally support for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of Minority
Eddie Williams, Leader of Black Think Tank, Dies at 84 By James Wright Special to the AFRO jwright@afro.com
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policy experts who serve communities of color, I want to express our sorrow upon learning of the passing of Eddie N. Williams,” Joint Center President Spencer Overton said in a statement. Continued on A3
Eddie Williams, the president and force behind the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies; a leading think-tank that deals with Black issues, died on May 8. He was 84. Williams started the Washington, D.C. based Joint Center in 1972 and shaped it to be the premier Black scholarly source of non-university related information for political engagement and participation; monitoring the progress of Black politicians at all levels and economic development. “On behalf of Courtesy photo the Joint Center and The late Eddie Williams led the our community of Joint Center for Political Studies elected officials and from 1972-2004.
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watching the effort to undo a politically polarized law originally slandered by political opponents as “Obamacare,” was suddenly drawn in to the debate. “I hope that current members of Congress recognize it takes little courage to aid those who are already powerful, already comfortable, already influential,” he said during Continued on A3
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political community grappled with both its meaning and impact on Black America. The message was clear in the visuals: Republicans, along with President Donald J. Trump, were fanatically unified in their opposition to the Affordable Care Act, ACA. In a racially jarring scene shortly after the vote, Trump stood with a grinning gathering of nearly all White men in the White House Rose Garden. Former President Obama,
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Health (OMH). The event was held Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Md. The press conference served as an detailed defense of the agency and why its funding should be continued Continued on A3
Layoffs Latest Blow to Storied Part of Black Culture By Vance Brinkley Special to the AFRO At one point during its 71-year run, Ebony was one of the most recognized publications known for covering news
and culture for African Americans. From its annual 100 Influential Blacks of America, to legendary covers of elite Black artists such as Mary J. Blidge, Denzel Washington, Continued on A3
On May 10, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos gave the commencement address at Bethune-Cookman University in Florida. She was roundly booed by the graduating class. The article below recounts, for anyone in the Trump administration who may not be aware, the pioneering and extraordinary life Mary McLeod Bethune, who the University is named after. Bethune died in 1955.
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May 28, 1955 WASHINGTON Who was Mary McLeod Bethune? To a nation she was a woman who wore many titles, held numerous degrees, and left a deep impression on the political and social world. But in the persons who knew her intimately, she was all these things and more. And her friends, interviewed after her death, last Wednesday, told the AFRO of Continued on A4
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House Vote Continued from A1 a May 7 speech in Boston.But it takes great courage to champion the vulnerable and the sick and the infirm.” Still, that virtual meme of a mob of paton-the-back White men outside the White House seemed to solidify the growing unease of Black advocacy and political leaders who view the vote, and the politics behind it, with wariness. The meaning behind AHCA passage offered three unpleasant signals, among them the desire to completely unravel any meaningful policy trace of the first Black president. There was also the peculiar thrill House Republicans found in potentially blocking health care access to millions of uninsured just because it had been branded as “Obamacare.” And how that action could trigger an even worse turn of events for the nation’s uninsured and working poor.
“God have mercy on your soul,” said Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-Texas), before the vote took place. “I am a person living with a preexisting disease. I am a breast cancer survivor. And this heartless and callous bill, with 24 million plus people being thrown off
their health care package with zero support from Democrats. But it wasn’t without blasting them for “the pittance you’ve given for preexisting conditions – $8 billion – [when] they say you need $25 billion . . . I want to make sure that Medicaid is provided for
“God have mercy on your soul.” – Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee of their health care, and reverse Robin Hood of stealing from the poor and the seniors laying in their bed where you’re doing an age tax that is five times more than any other young person has to pay, is disgraceful.” Jackson-Lee watched helplessly as House Republicans, in the majority, easily passed
working families . . . I don’t want the poor to sleep under bridges, to beg on the streets; to steal bread from the market because they can’t get any health insurance. The worry for vulnerable populations, such as Black and Brown communities, is palpable and understandable. More than 50
million Americans were uninsured before the Affordable Care Act’s implementation; an endangered population that has now been dramatically shaved down to less than 30 million. This is a crucial number considering Blacks accounted for 16 percent of the uninsured population prior to the ACA. Now, the number of uninsured Blacks between the ages of 18-64 is down to 15 percent compared to 25 percent in 2013. “Before the ACA was enacted, people of color were much more likely to be uninsured than Whites,” said Dr. Maya Rockeymoore of the Center for Global Policy Solutions. “[The ACA] has reduced these disparities and has essentially eliminated the difference between the uninsured rates of Asian Americans and Whites and between Black and White children.”
Black Health Continued from A1 at current levels. There is concern that Office of Minority Health funds will be severely cut by President Donald J. Trump’s 2018 budget, expected to be submitted to Congress later this month. When the president released his “skinny” budget in late March, he called for a reduction in OMH by $11 million in the fiscal year 2018 budget. “The Office of Minority Health works to see that
minority patients are treated fairly and that information on good health gets to the minority communities,” said Dr. Elena Rios, president of the NHMA. “Trump wants to get rid of the office and that’s not right. We as minority doctors see health care as a right for all; not just for those who can afford it.” Leaders also discussed the recent vote in the U.S. House of Representatives to repeal the Affordable Care Act; also
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known as “Obamacare.” In 1985, HHS released the “Secretary’s Task Force Report on Black and Minority Health;” a landmark report named after then Secretary Margaret Heckler. The Heckler Report documented the existence of health disparities among racial and ethnic minorities in the United States and called such disparities “an affront both to our ideals and to the ongoing genius of American medicine.” As a result, the Office of Minority Health was created in 1986 and reauthorized when the ACA, became law in 2010. The mission of OMH is to improve the health of racial and ethnic minority populations through the development of health policies and programs that will eliminate health disparities.” Dr. Walter Faggett II, speaker of the NMA’s House of Delegates, criticized the president’s proposed cut. “To run and maintain the OMH, it takes $400 million,” Faggett said. “This will impair Black physicians and health professionals’ ability to
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Dr. Walter Faggett II, a leader in the National Medical Association, said reducing funds to the OMH could impair Black physicians and health professionals’ ability to deliver to Black communities. deliver to African-American communities.” David Lee Hawkes, who represented NCAPIP, said OMH publishes and promotes materials that non-English speakers can understand that a cut in OMH funding will affect that. “Many Asian and Pacific
Islanders don’t speak English as their primary language,” Hawkes said. “OMH has brochures and other publications that reach non-English speakers and if they aren’t available, there is a good chance that miscommunication can take place between them and health providers. And that can have a detrimental effect on those populations.” Faggett, Rios, and Hawkes agreed that access to good health care is a right and took issue with the vote by the U.S. House on May 4 to support the American Health Care Act, which functionally repeals Obamacare. Faggett didn’t mince words when it came to the House’s action. “This bill is unacceptable and will cause considerable harm to many people and make health care unattainable,” he said. “Seven million veterans may lose coverage and 24 million may lose their care all together. Older people will die sooner because of this bill and babies with congenital defects will die sooner also if this bill becomes law.” Faggett is disturbed that many House members didn’t
see the Congressional Budget Office’s analysis of the repeal bill. This report estimated that tens of millions could lose coverage. The Republican bill would give states more power in determining who could get coverage and at what cost. And could drive up costs for some Americans seeking care. Rios said the AHCA could force people with lower incomes to go to emergency rooms to be treated and for some patients to “cut their pills in half,” to be able to take some medicine to keep from going without. Faggett said the NMA is working with the National Urban League and the Congressional Black Caucus’ Health Care Braintrust, led by U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.), to see that the health care interests of Blacks are secure. “We are all committed to maintaining many aspects of Obamacare,” he said. “The Urban League has a comprehensive program of health education and healthy living for African Americans and we want to continue to see decreases in death rates for Blacks as well as decreasing costs for care.”
Williams Continued from A1 Williams, a native of Memphis, Tenn., graduated from the University of Illinois in 1955 and worked in the U.S. Army as a reporter. He was the first Black protocol officer at the U.S. Department of State and served on the staffs of U.S. Sen. Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.) and Hubert Humphrey (D-Minn.). He had a stint at the University of Chicago as the director of the Center for Policy Study and then as its vice president for public
affairs. As president of the Joint Center, Williams created the National Coalition of Black Civic Participation, which created “Focus Magazine” to discuss the contributions of Blacks in the political arena, and worked on various projects with leading Black scholars such as John Hope Franklin, Mary Frances Berry, Ron Walters, William Julius Wilson and Pulitzer-Prize winning writer David
Garrow. He also employed leading political scholars such as Dr. David Bositis, who has emerged as one of the top experts on Black politics in the country. “We had a good working relationship,” Dr. Bositis told the AFRO. “While I was at the Joint Center, he introduced me to a lot of people. I considered him a friend and he was very smart and very capable.”
Ebony Continued from A1 and - recently- Russell Westbrook, the magazine created a legacy that many publications haven’t been able to match. It made a normal visit to a magazine rack special as an African American, because each issue featured a successful public figure known within the Black community. Although Ebony captures your eye with its cover, the magazine had the talent to back it up with pieces from several cultural shifting writers in the industry including Danyel Smith and Jamilah Lemieux. Opening up a dialogue for conversations within entertainment and culture from a Black perspective that may have not been covered or even brought up from a different publication. Although this magazine has had such an impressive history in entertainment and culture, these last few years may have been the roughest for Ebony. The Chicago Tribune reported that Ebony will be laying off almost a third of its staff based in Chicago and moving to Los Angeles. The announcement follows a trail of missteps taken ever since Texas-based firm Clear Vision Group bought Ebony and Jet magazines from Johnson Publishing in June 2016. These include making Jet an online only publication and news of freelance writers not being compensated for their work. As ugly as the fallout at Ebony has been for both former staff and freelance writers, long-time readers were stunned by the news, especially on Twitter. The news released a few days after #EbonyOwes was trending on Twitter; a thread made by several writers who have contributed to Ebony following a story in The Root about missed payments.
Freelance writer AJ Springer was one of the writers who said he was not paid by Ebony for work done in 2016; covering entertainment and sports. After continuously fighting to get paid for his contributions, the layoffs seem like a yet another obstacle for him and fellow writers. “[I felt] hopeless, like it’s slim to none chance of getting paid,” “I grew up reading Ebony, so it was an honor to write for them. In Trump’s America, it should be more important than ever.” Though #EbonyOwes made Ebony’s mistakes viral, it wasn’t the only problem the publication faces. According to the recent reports, the publication has suffered from a difficult transition into the digital age. According to the Pew Research Center, Ebony’s numbers have declined over the past three years from its original 1.2 million circulation. However, the move to LA may soon turn Ebony into more of a digital entity than a publication. It was also announced last week that California agency William Morris Endeavor have signed up Jet and Ebony with a goal of helping the publication expand its digital outlook. Only time can tell if the agreement between WME and Clear Vision Group will help the publication stay afloat or drown in its regrets. With so many changes happening to Ebony, some readers are skeptical about the future of the publication. “They might be on the verge of closing” says Springer, “I hope they can get it together,” Springer said. The culture needs them. Print is still important and they’re an institution with a legacy.”
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JOY THOMAS MOORE “My sister said it best when she said ‘Our mother wore sweaters so we could wear coats.’ My mom sacrificed everything for her children and no words can express how thankful I am for her. She showed her love by her actions, and I am a better man because of the woman I call mom.” Wes Moore
CEO of Robin Hood, Army Combat Veteran and Best-Selling Author
“My mother has always championed ‘her girls.’ For example, school was always a challenge for me but my mom worked with me diligently and also paid for tutors even though it was a struggle financially. At a young age, I decided that I wanted to be a beautician. She called her best friend who owned a salon and could mentor me and who gave me valuable, hands on experience that would last a lifetime. After graduating college and getting a job away from home, my mom would travel hours to visit me because she thought I sounded down on the phone. When I told my mother that I was going to run for Baltimore City Council, her first words were that I would be perfect for the position.” Shannon Sneed
Baltimore City Councilwoman District 13
MARSHA JACKSON ALLENDER “From the moment my memories begin, there has been one constant in my life - my Mommy. She has never not been there for me. Whether celebrating my successes, or helping me put the pieces back together after a failure of some sort, I cannot thank my Mother enough for all she has done to support me. I couldn’t be more thankful for her giving spirit and generous love. Mommy, you have and continue to be the epitome of everything I have ever needed and more. Happy Mother’s Day. Love always, Erin Erin M. Bruce
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JOAN BOWSER “When I think back to my childhood days in North Michigan Park in NE, I often wonder how my mom did it all. She is a wife and mother of five children. While working full-time, she enrolled in classes at the University of the District of Columbia. But no matter what, in everything she did, she always put family first. This sense of commitment is one that guides my decisions each and every day. I’m committed to putting our residents first and championing the causes of our underserved communities. I’m committed to not only identifying challenges, but to finding solutions. And I’m committed to continuing to build a local government that makes every resident proud. These are the values that I learned from my mother who selflessly served our family, her friends and our neighbors. My mom reminded me time and time again that no matter what title I had or what job I had to do, I needed to pursue it wholeheartedly and with integrity. I would best use my talents by being the voice for those who could not speak up for themselves. This is why I became an ANC commissioner, a councilmember, and then took the oath of office as mayor. On this Mother’s Day, I thank my mom for the love she’s always shown me and the support she’s generously given me. I stand on her shoulders and I could not be more grateful for the sacrifices she’s made for me and my family. I know that I am here because she’s been by my side every step of the way. And to every mother in the city, I want you to know that I see and appreciate the amazing contributions you make to your families and to our neighborhoods. Thank you for everything you do to make the District of Columbia the best city in the world.” Muriel Bowser
Mayor of Washington, D.C.
LAVERNE NICHOLSON SYKES “A special Mother’s Day tribute to LaVerne Nicholson Sykes who has been instrumental in not only the long-term success of our family, but in the day to day operation. She goes out of her way to help with logistical challenges as they arise during ‘the grind.’ She provides the strongest of role models for her three granddaughters, even in semi-retirement, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the love, support and encouragement that she so generously gives. Happy Mother’s Day.
ROBYN BURRELL-STOKES “It has been approximately 1.5 years since my mom passed and it stills seems like yesterday. She has and always will be my favorite girl. My best friend for 40 plus years and counting. The bond we have, no matter here on earth or not, will not and can never be broken. My mom was part of my daily routine and remains part of it in some form or fashion. I hope I am still making you proud. Always and forever your sonsband. Happy Mother’s Day.” David Pridgen Jr.
Broker/Owner, Realty ONE Group Excellence
LILLIE MAE BELL “My mother, who is now deceased, was not just my mother. She was my best friend, my confidant, my mentor and my companion. She had a high school diploma and married young when she became pregnant with her first born, a daughter, one of four girls to be born to her. Later, as a divorcee and single mother, she faced enormous challenges as do most single parents. It was her drive on behalf of her ‘girls’ that led her, with no prior work experience, to propel herself into steady employment at the post office which ultimately lead to her becoming Director, White House Office on Mail Analyst. She served in this role through four Presidents, retiring shortly after President William Clinton took office.”
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“My mother, Sherita White-Kennedy and my grandmother raised me during a time when there was a lot of crime in D.C. They taught me to remain focused on reaching my goals and to maximize my talents.” Trayon White D.C. Council Member for Ward 8
THELMA “MAMA” WHARTON Thelma “MaMa” Wharton was a school teacher and school nurse. “I had two sisters but my mother everybody into our house. All the mother’s in our Baltimore neighborhood were part of a group called the Mother’s Club and they could all could spank us. My daddy was a preacher and we were in church all day. We were reared on bible verses. We had to know all the scriptures. She always reared on proverbs like ‘A hard head makes a soft behind’ or ‘God don’t liked ugly or the sky is the limit.’ If we can impart some of this stuff in our children.” Linda Wharton Boyd
Veteran Public Relations Executive
PATRICIA ALSOBROOKS “She is the most unselfish person I have ever met and she has always had the almost supernatural ability to be mindful of ways she could serve, assist, or uplift others every day. She has always displayed uncommon kindness in public and private and has always been the same person of high character even when nobody else was watching. She always taught me to be warm and respectful towards others and I believe she is the best mother and very best friend anyone could ever imagine. I am so lucky that she is my mom.” Angela Alsobrooks
Prince George’s County States Attorney
President/CEO, Associated Black Charities
“My mother, Martha Grant has always told me to “Keep God First.” At the age of 79 she is still working at the Veterans Administration and her motto is “When you serve the people you serve God.” She has been working for the Veterans Administration for 56 years and she is still working.” Eugene Grant
Mayor of Seat Pleasant, Md.
ANNIE (ANN) MATTHEWS SUGGS My mother, the late Annie (Ann) Matthews Suggs, was a remarkable woman who had a major impact on my life. In fact, I am the woman I am today because of her. Her heart was always one, which gave and shared with all. For example, my mother always did the hair for the little girls on our street for Easter and back to school. In addition, every Christmas, she always had gifts for everyone who visited our home. I remain grateful for my mother‘s acts of kindness, which instilled in me in a strong sense of caring, giving and community. Happy Heavenly Mother’s Day Wanda Lockridge
Chairwoman and Executive Director at William O. Lockridge Community Foundation
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been regarded by her family as a “dreamer.” Thus began her formal education which included study at Scotia Seminary, in Concord, N.C., now Barber-Scotia College; the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, the University of Chicago and abroad.
Continued from A1 the Mrs. Bethune not known to the general public: of the woman who was profusely feminine, warm and understanding.
*** AT THE NATIONAL Council of Negro Women’s headquarters, which was almost deserted, Friday, Mrs. Naomah Maize, executive director of the organization founded by Mrs. Bethune, pieced together her impressions of the noted educator. Other officials of the organization, including Mrs. Virginia Carter Mason, president, were in Daytona Beach, Fla. to attend funeral services held Monday.
*** MRS. MAIZE recalled the story of how the desire for learning was instilled in Dr. Bethune. The story goes that the child, Mary, about six, who lived with her family on a South Carolina farm, near Maysville, was en route to the plantation’s owner home, when she stopped to watch his daughter playing with a doll. The white girl handed her the doll, but instead of taking it, Mary picked up a book, which was lying on the ground. Infuriated, the white girl told the child who was to become one of the leading educators of our times: “Put that book down, you don’t know how to read.”
*** HUMILIATED AND ashamed Mary turned and fled toward the road, forgetting her errand and weeping bitter tears. It was not until she was 11 years that she began to realize her dream of obtaining an education. A white missionary offered to educate one of the 17 children of Samuel and Patsy McLeod. Mary was chosen because she had long
*** THE LAST TIME Mrs. Maize saw Dr. Bethune was at the meeting of Regions III and IV of the council, held in Daytona Beach, in April. “I remember especially her white dress,” Mrs. Maize said, “and beautiful jewels. She loved beautiful clothing.” Mrs. Maize said Dr. Bethune’s Florida home was furnished with items collected from places all over the world. She accumulated priceless antiques and photographs taken during her numerous trips abroad. *** AT THE COUNCIL headquarters, a suite was maintained for Mrs. Bethune until about two years ago, when she consented to turn it into a presidential suite for the council administration Prior to that time, Dr. Bethune had used the suite infrequently because of the difficulty she experienced in climbing steps. For the most time, during her visits to Washington, she lived with her “foster daughter,” Mrs. Sadie Mills Franklin, 1610 R St. Another of Mrs. Bethune’s “foster daughters” was Mrs. Arabella Denniston, administrative assistant of the council. Mrs. Denniston, who is in Daytona for the funeral, had known Mrs. Bethune since she was two years old. *** Mrs. Bethune, 79, founded the council in New York City, in 1935, was its president emeritus, but received no annuity from the organization. “It was her wish,” a spokesman said, “that the organization itself become self-
sustaining.” Neither of the president’s who have served since Dr. Bethune’s retirement in 1949 have received financial remuneration. The post is a volunteer position. *** ALTHOUGH DR. Bethune headed the organization for 16 years, terms of council presidents are now not to exceed four years. Dr. Dorothy Ferebee, who has been described as a favorite of the noted educator, succeeded Dr. Bethune to the presidency. She was re-elected to serve another two years, and in 1953 was succeeded by Mrs. Vivian Mason present president. *** BEFORE SHE ESTABLISHED the council, Dr. Bethune served as president of another women’s group, the National Association of Colored Women. It was during her administration there that the association purchased a headquarters at 1114 O St. NW. which was later moved to 1610 R St. NW. It has been said that Dr. Bethune received the idea for the establishment of the NCNW from her work with the older association. *** DR. BETHUNE’S means of support was unknown to local friends. It was believed that her income may have been derived from a modest pension from the BethuneCookman College, which she founded in Daytona Beach, Fla. In great demand as a speaker, Dr. Bethune obtained other funds from her appearances as a lecturer. She was usually paid $250 for these appearances, except those she made for charitable causes and for the council. *** SHE DRESSED meticulously, and was often described as a “fashionable” woman. Dr. Ferebee, who knew Dr. Bethune intimately, said she was “especially fond of pocketbooks and hats.
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“She had a collection of purses of all kinds, including reptile skins, and took great pride in exhibiting them,” Dr. Ferebee said. Dr. Ferebee said a milliner in Chicago knew of Dr. Bethune’s love for hats and always had the latest style for her during her visits once or twice a year.
*** ONE OF DR. Bethune’s most prized possessions, was her walking stick given to her by Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt after the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The cane had been one of President Roosevelt’s most precious possessions. It had a gold head and was hand-carved, and Mrs. Bethune delighted in showing it. “When she carried it, she walked with a swagger to the amusement of her friends,” Dr. Ferebee said. “She was a very gracious woman.” Several of Dr. Bethune’s intimates said she had a “sense of the dramatic.” *** DR. FRANK HORNE, of the Housing and Home Finance Agency, says his first interest in his career stemmed from the influence of Dr. Bethune. He first met her in New York, he said, when she was an intimate friend of his mother’s. “I remember how she always seemed to ride through red tape,” he said. “She would keep her eyes on getting something done and do it.” Dr. Horne worked with Mrs. Bethune in the National Youth Administration--a position he accepted at her persuasion. Dr. Bethune was appointed to the NYA in 1936, by President Roosevelt. Her death startled most of her friends, although she had been in declining health for several years. In February, Dr. Bethune was honored by the council with a luncheon held at the Willard Hotel, attended by 800 persons. It was the last trip she made to the District.
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From Charter School to College Graduate
Graduating from Columbia University, after arriving there Friendship Collegiate Academy Public Charter School in Northeast D.C., was the next step in my journey to my first job in New York City. One year graduation is an opportunity to reflect on where I have come from and where I am going in life as I start my career. Stepping stones matter. I knew that the 4.1 grade point average that I had accumulated so carefully, and which my school environment nurtured, helped smooth my path to college. Similarly, my academic studies at Columbia and my college experience together helped me take the next step. Starting work at ad tech industry firm Flashtalking in Manhattan—a global company with offices around the world—would not have been possible without the introduction to different cultures, religions, philosophies, science and technological knowledge that college provided. As a software engineer, I have not simply had to bring my skills to the table, but must also be open to continuous learning. My industry—ad tech—is a niche point in a complex market that is driven as much by commercial strength as technical know-how, and the unique needs of clients representing many different sectors. A key component of the “lifelong learning” habit that I have acquired is how to match my abilities to the swiftly-changing requirements of our various clients. Solving a broad and diverse range of problem sets is key to this. Creating solutions for the music, fashion and sport industries, among others, has made me want to continue integrating innovative technologies into these fields. While I continue to think about my next career steps, I am mindful that this is my trajectory at the moment. While my college courses consisted of acquiring knowledge bit by bit from some very fine minds, work is more results-driven, with significantly more stress than the work at Columbia. But I have long thought that, whatever it was I ended up setting my mind to accomplish, would require long and sometimes grueling hours. In this respect, the structure at Columbia—late night studying; early morning workouts as a student-athlete; and a compact class schedule as well as the healthy competition among students; helped me prepare for post-graduation and the quick turnarounds required in my official first post-college job. Working for a little over a year, I have learned that keeping up with industry changes is fundamental to staying relevant. Bringing an awareness of industry trends to my work gives me something to contribute in addition to my technical knowledge. Because of the effort I have put in, I can honestly say that I do not wish I had made a different journey. From this perspective, the District of Columbia—home to my family, friends and many former colleagues—will always be a special place for me. The starting point of these connections make them both humbling and motivating as I make my way in the world of work in New York City. Where I am today, and who I am today, is thanks in many ways to the diverse array of supporters who have helped me along my path. And I feel the piercing eyes of my younger siblings and cousins who look up to me, as I perform my other job of role model; providing them with some necessary fuel for the long run. The importance of mentorship and support cannot be underestimated in a world in which the journey from my Washington, D.C. neighborhood through the Ivy League to a career is not the norm; or what society at large expects.
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Scholarship funds are essential to bridge that gap. In my case, that includes Friendship Scholars; run by my D.C. public charter school; Columbia Finance Aid; and Grace. I also was named and aided as Most Successful College Graduate of the Year by the D.C. Association for Chartered Public Schools; which will be making the same award to another District public charter school student this month. One overlooked aspects of these awards is that they help not only financially, but mentally. They boosted my self-esteem; which is needed every now and then, especially in a competitive college environment. The practical and psychological boost these supports provide complement academics; my “A” grade in engineering math from the University of Maryland I received in high school, or my acing the Advanced Placement U.S. Government & Politics exam important building blocks for college. Wherever the next step takes me, it has solid foundations. Percee Goings-King is a graduate of Friendship Collegiate Academy Public Charter School in Northeast D.C. and of Columbia University.
Make America Great Again for the Rich President Donald Trump won the election because many White working people voted for him. Trump sold them his bill Ken Morgan of goods. Both in his campaign and as president his appeal to them is that he will make America great again. Trump cites bureaucratic red tape; and bad trade agreements as detriments to working people because they force employers to invest in job producing investments overseas. Trump’s adornments of law and order, anti-immigrant; sexist, and racist demagoguery hide his real aim, which is to gain or maintain profits for the owners of wealth and means of production for the top ten percent. Profits and returns on investments fuel capitalism. They never have been kind to working people, especially Blacks. Employers exploit us if we do not push back and a segment of them blame us because we cannot find jobs and are on the dole. President Bill Clinton’s reflects this sentiment. President Barack Obama’s bailouts of banks as well as Chrysler and General Motors do the same. President Trump wants to cut taxes for the rich owners of wealth and means of production to stimulate job growth and throw us fewer crumbs. Some of these owners are liberal, talk a good game, hobnob with us and throw a few extra crumbs our way. All of them are willing and
able to use U.S. military might and economic hegemony to secure and maintain markets for these folks in places such as Iraq, Afghanistan; and Syria. Some of the less belligerent ways U.S. presidents and the government use to influence the economy is by manipulating government spending and tax rates, overseeing money supply; and encouraging citizens to over spend. These manipulations favor big business. Who are we making America great again for? It is not for White workers and it certainly has nothing to do with Black people. The answer is to make America great again for the rich because higher profits are harder to generate. We must put forth our own independent agenda to make things happen such as providing free healthcare, using public jobs to rebuild the infrastructure; including low and moderateincome housing and making the minimum living wage at union scale or commensurate with the cost of living. In addition, increase the tax rate by 50 percent for the rich with no loopholes. They can afford it. Kenneth O. Morgan is an assistant professor and coordinator of the Urban Studies Program in the Department of Criminal Justice and Applied Social and Political Sciences at Coppin State University in Baltimore.
Our Fight to Preserve Financial Protection Emboldened by a victory in which Russian interference helped elect Donald Trump last year, the President and his allies among the Republican congressional majority continue to attack the legacy of that we achieved during Barack Obama’s presidency. Americans have an important legacy of progress to protect: including expanded access to healthcare and an economy saved by the federal stimulus from the worst consequences of the Bush Era Elijah Cummings Wall Street meltdown; along with historic federal support of our Constitutional, voting rights, workers’ rights, women’s rights and our environment. In the Congress, we are fighting these battles almost every day; inspired by the fact that, again and again, millions of Americans have taken to the streets of our nation in protest and resistance. Now, another battle line has been drawn as reactionaries attempt to destroy the financial protections that every American now enjoys as a result of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. No one should forget that; prior to the enactment of the Dodd-Frank Act, unregulated, risky, and abusive practices by banks and financial institutions devastated the U.S. economy spawning the Great Recession, requiring the creation of the $700 billion Troubled Assets Relief Program, and necessitating unprecedented taxpayer assistance to the banking industry, the auto industry; and numerous financial firms. According to the Russell Sage Foundation: “The Great
Recession caused an unprecedented decline in wealth holdings among American households...; average housing prices in the largest metropolitan areas fell by nearly one-third…; stock prices also collapsed…; and our unemployment rate doubled from 5 to 10 percent.” Most Americans suffered as a result; Americans of most acutely of all. The Dodd-Frank Act crafted thoughtful, measured financial regulations to rein in the riskiest practices common among banks and financial firms before the Great Recession. It also created the, CFPB, to protect American consumers from abusive and predatory financial products and practices. Although Dodd-Frank’s overall scope reaches every power source in our financial system, most Americans feel that protection most directly through the work of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). During its relatively brief existence, the CFPB has returned nearly $12 billion to 29 million consumers from law-breaking financial companies; enacted critical consumer protection rules; including foreclosure reforms; and handled more than million consumer complaints; often obtaining refunds for the consumers who were wronged. Just this year, for example, the CFPB ordered credit reporting companies to pay $26 million in restitution and penalties for misrepresenting how their credit scores are used; mortgage lenders and servicers and real estate agents were ordered to pay nearly $4 million in fines for illegally steering home buyers to particular mortgage lenders on the basis of kickbacks and fees between the companies and agents; And CitiMortgage and CitiFinancial Services were required to pay an estimated $29 million in penalties and refunds to consumers who were struggling to keep their homes. In a nation increasingly burdened by extreme inequities in income, wealth and power, it is understandable, therefore, why corporations that exploit everyday Americans would want their political allies in Washington to gut the CFPB.
The Bureau has been achieving real, positive “change that we can believe in;” Which is why the Republican congressional majority’s determination to cut the CFPB’s wings is so contrary to the best interests of our nation and her working families. The vehicle by which House Republicans are attempting to cripple the CFPB is legislation introduced by Republican Chairman Jeb Hensarling of the House Financial Services Committee; the inaptly titled “Financial CHOICE Act” (H.R.10). If any think that this assessment is unfair, consider these facts; H.R. 10 would require the CFPB to obtain approval by the Republican Congressional majorities before issuing any new protective regulations; it would subject the CFPB to seeking annual funding from Congress. H.R. 10 would deprive the CFPB of any power to punish wrongdoing financial institutions for unfair, deceptive or abusive acts or practices. It also would deprive the agency of any authority over small-dollar (i.e., payday) lenders, make the director more vulnerable to removal, and eliminate the public’s ability to gain information through the CFPB database. These are just some of the more egregious provisions of H.R. 10 that are motivating Democratic opposition in the Congress and why I will continue fighting for a full review and vote by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform OGR. We are engaged in a fight to preserve the expanded financial protection that Americans gained through DoddFrank and our Consumer Financial Protection Bureau And - supported by the American people’s continued vigilance and strong engagement; we are determined to hold back the reactionary tide. Elijah Cummings represents Maryland’s 7th Congressional District in the House of Representatives.
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Few Symptoms, Many Consequences
High Blood Pressure Disproportionately Affects Black Community By J. K. Schmid Special to the AFRO Dr. Frank H. Morris had a new patient in his cardiology office at Mercy’s The Heart Center at Lutherville. Her blood pressure was 210 over 120. While overweight, nothing else upon the initial exam revealed just why her blood pressure was so exceptionally high. When Dr. Morris noticed her large neck, he asked if she snored at night. “Yes,” she said. “Do you ever wake yourself up from snoring?” he asked. “Yes,” she said.
Despite just how high the patient’s blood pressure was, the patient expressed no symptoms. This is not unusual. “You can’t feel high blood pressure,” said Morris. “It’s an asymptomatic disease. You have to check the blood pressure manually with a blood pressure cuff to know whether it’s high or not.” With the use of a sleep mask, controlling the patient’s blood pressure became easier. The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute , the Department of Health and Human Services and the Center for Disease Control all recognize May as stroke and high blood pressure awareness month. HHS and CDC cite strokes as the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. High blood pressure, is a persistent elevation of pressure in the blood vessels over the norms according to Dr. Marc I. Leavey, an internist and primary care physician. “The norms have changed through the years,” Leavey said. “but these days if you wanted to use a ballpark, you could use 130 over 80 or so for most people.” This elevated pressure can cause something to “blow out” and can
“The norms have changed through the years. But these days if you wanted to use a ballpark, you could use 130 over 80 or so for most people.” After completing a sleep study on the patient, Morris determined that she had sleep apnea. In addition to causing cardiac rhythm problems, congestive heart failure, and other coronary disease; sleep apnea can also cause hypertension, or high blood pressure.
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Frank H Morris is a cardiologist and internist at Mercy’s The Heart Center at Lutherville.
“cause all kinds of problems.” In addition to aneurysm, heart attack and stroke, cites eye damage, chronic kidney disease and cognitive changes as additional complications from high blood pressure. The American Health Association and American Stroke Association state that there are almost 80 million cases of hypertension in the United States affecting nearly 1 in 3 adults. Coarctation of the aorta, what describes a “pinch” in the largest artery leaving the heart; pheochromocytoma, a cancer of the adrenal glands, are along with sleep apnea the more unusual causes of high blood pressure.
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Mark Moore, 56
But Mark’s faith pushed hen life gives you a second him through. “I said to mychance, you embrace it to self, ‘God must think I can live life to the fullest. For handle this, and I’ll handle McLean resident, retired business it.’ That was the moment I owner, and EmPowered to Serve began to surrender and things ambassador for the American changed for me,” Mark Heart Association, Mark recalled. With faith as his Moore, that was exactly the center and a new outlook on case when he survived two life, two months of intensive strokes at the age of 46. physical therapy four days In 2007, Mark Moore a week, and the support of was a successful businesshis wife who went to evman who co-owned Segoery appointment with him, via Inc., a business (Mark progress was slowly showand his friend) founded ing for Mark. Continuous in 2002, that sold global support from his family and IP services to the friends gave him the boost he Department of Deneeded. fense. Married to his Determined and driven, longtime love Brenda Mark set a goal to run a 5k and a father of two, Mark exactly one year after his felt good about life. He ate stroke. By the end of the healthy, exercised regularsummer Mark returned to Sely, didn’t smoke or drink, Photo courtesy of The Washington Post. govia Inc. as chief operating and had good blood presStroke survivor and officer and a year after his sure and cholesterol levels. dedicated full time phistroke completed a 5K in 36 Learning that he developed lanthropist Mark Moore. minutes. At 49, Mark retired a blood clotting deficiency, after he and his business which led him to have two strokes that same year, completely shocked partner sold their company. Since then Mark and his wife have dedicated their Mark and his family. life to serving others with a focus in health It was the day before Mother’s Day care, education, culture, and Christian in 2007 and Mark was coaching his son’s evangelism; They’ve started the Mark and baseball team when he noticed something Brenda Moore Family Foundation. “I realwas wrong. While driving home with his ize I didn’t recover on my own,” Mark told son, Mark made an excuse to stop and get Stroke Connection. “I believe we have an a Mother’s Day card; the pain he felt was obligation to pay it forward.” worsening. That’s when he called his wife, The Moore’s philanthropic projects are who advised him to call an ambulance immediately. At the hospital, it was confirmed numerous; and Mark has recently penned a memoire entitled, “A Stroke of Faith.”Mark that Mark had a stroke. Two days later, and Brenda Moore are also part of the Mark had a second stroke. To alleviate American Heart Association/American the pressure on his brain, doctors had Stroke Association’s EmPowered To Serve to remove a small piece of Mark’s skull program, which brings together faith-based and put him into an induced coma for six organizations to provide health education weeks to reduce the swelling and rest his and resources to multicultural communities brain. Brenda was by his side every night through discussion and group activities. and when Mark came out of his coma, she The best advice Mark can offer from his told him what had happened. “She said, experience is to develop a support system ‘You’ve had two strokes and you’ve got that is dependable and helps you recover a long recovery ahead’,” Mark told the emotionally and mentally. “Don’t try to go American Heart Association’s Stroke Conat it alone. Family and friends have been nection. “It was an absolute shock, and my instrumental in my recovery and return to initial reaction was ‘I don’t want to work normal life,” Mark said. that hard.”
But 95 percent of blood pressure is determined by heredity, says Morris.
said. “Every socioeconomic group, every race, every religion, every economic strata suffers from this disease.” Beyond its ubiquity, hypertension disproportionately affects the African-American community.Forty-five percent of African-American men and 46 percent of African-American women are so affected compared to a national average of 33 percent. “In some populations hypertension is more common genetically,” said Morris. “That’s a definite reason.” “We know that certain medications work better in African-Americans than they do in Caucasians and vice versa,” said Leavey. “So, there are some clear, although poorly elaborated biochemical and genetic differences between groups of peoples.” Morris and Leavey both acknowledge that while medication may become necessary; diet, exercise, weight loss and other lifestyle changes can also control blood pressure. “The key thing is number one: don’t be afraid to get your blood pressure checked. And number two: don’t be afraid to go to the doctor and say ‘I’ve got a problem.’”
“The key thing is number one: don’t be afraid to get your blood pressure checked. And number two: don’t be afraid to go to the doctor and say ‘I’ve got a problem.’” “The thing that I like to point out to people is that it is ubiquitous, it is all over the place,” Leavey
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Vincent Sharps, 38
ive years ago, while at a routine doctor’s visit, Vincent Sharps had a wakeup call. His doctor told him that his blood pressure was extremely high, his cholesterol was high and he was overweight. His doctor had a “come to Jesus” talk with Vince telling him if he continued down this path, he wouldn’t be around to see his son graduate high school Along with the high-risk factors of high blood pressure and high cholesterol, he also has a family history of heart disease and his doctor basically told him this was a life or death decision. So, at the age of 33, he was facing a choice, to change his lifestyle or continue down the path he was headed. He chose life! With his doctor’s advice, he began to do things to first lower his blood pressure. He changed his eating habits, he stopped eating fast food, stopped drinking sugar sweetened beverages and began to drink his body weight in ounces of water daily and finally he began to exercise. Over the course of a year Vince lost 85lbs. Now at the age of 38 he has brought down his blood pressure to 120/80, his has lowered his cholesterol and has improved his heart health. Vince continues to lead a healthy lifestyle. He is a true inspiration and continues
to lead those around him to live a healthy lifestyle. As a VP at Mindgrub Technologies, he encourages a healthy lifestyle within the work place and is personally and professionally involved with the American Heart Association Greater Maryland!
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EMILY’s List, Politicians Push for More Women of Color in Office By Micha Green Special to the AFRO While some viewed the election of Donald Trump as a setback for progressive women in politics, recently an EMILY’s List conference proved it was not a defeat. EMILY’s List, an organization that seeks to get pro-choice Democratic women in office, brought about 300 leaders from around the country to Washington, D.C. for its “We Are Emily 2017” conference and gala on May 3. The women discussed methods to progress their agenda in a post-Trump era and participated in specialized trainings to prep them in areas such as running a campaign, managing finances, creating a donor network, and learning the difference between earned and paid media. This year’s theme had a very clear message to all women – “Resist. Run. Win.” “Women are motivated. They are leading the resistance across the country… Women are angry and they want to make sure their voices are heard,” said Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILY’s List. “We have very specific programs and outreach and great partnerships…to reach out to communities of color of all backgrounds to find those brave women who are ready to step up and run, and I really have seen increased numbers of women of color jumping into races…and I’m expecting to see more and more.” During the conference and gala, many speakers acknowledged their disappointment in the 2016 presidential election, particularly considering Trump’s controversial comments about women and sexual assault . Yet, speakers
empowered attendees by offering a game-plan to get more women in office. “When we look at Black Lives Matter, when we look at public education movements, when we look at reproductive justice, when we look at airport workers who are forming a labor union or nurses who are forming a labor union in our city, I’m seeing leadership, and Black women leadership,” Philadelphia City Councilwoman Helen Gym, who won the organization’s Gabrielle Gifford Rising Star Award, told the AFRO. “So, what I want to make sure is we’re helping those movements thrive, grow, be supported, and be deeply connected to the politics.” Resisting is the first step in Courtesy photo achieving the goal of getting Virginia State Sen. Jennifer McClellan more women encourages women to not worry about in political building a family before going into positions, politics. according to EMILY’s List representatives. Resistance includes efforts like the Women’s March earlier this year, when women all around the world marched in solidarity against the election and agendas of President Trump. “The women’s march released the activism in America,” said former speaker of the U.S. House, Nancy Pelosi (Calif.) at the gala. But, speakers emphasized that resisting is just the first step in getting progressive women at the political table. “To every woman who marched, I will say you have marched, now you must run,” Pelosi added. One of the major efforts of EMILY’s List is to give women the tools to learn how to run for office, and many of the successful female politicians at the conference and gala attributed their success to the support of the organization. With its initiative “Run to Win,” EMILY’s List is pushing
“Women are motivated. They are leading the resistance across the country . . . Women are angry and they want to make sure their voices are heard.” – Stephanie Schriock for women to run for office more than ever, according to Ellen Malcolm, founder and chair of EMILY’s List. “Taking the resistance and showing women how to run is the future of our democracy, and I couldn’t be prouder,” she said. Politicians at the conference and gala emphasized the importance of running despite doubts and fears. “Instead of waiting for the perfect moment to run, I urge women to run now,” D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said. Virginia State Sen. Jennifer McClellan encouraged women to not worry about building a family before going into politics, and shared a personal anecdote about getting married and having children after being elected. “My first date with my now husband was at a fundraiser for me,” she said. McClellan’s choice to go into politics before having children made her the first pregnant Virginia delegate to participate in a legislative session. The first Black woman mayor of Flagstaff, Ariz., Coral Evans, was a single mother and fought breast cancer before claiming her current title and she had a lot of naysayers, including her predecessor. “I was told by my predecessor that I didn’t know my place…As a Black person, as a female, as someone who came from the projects, like, ‘Why don’t I know my place?’ and quite frankly that is what made up my mind to run for mayor of the city,” Evans told attendees. Since her mayoral run and win, Evans said she has made it her mission to show that, “anyone who is female of color, understands exactly where their place is. I think that’s in the mayor’s office.” According to Muthoni Wambu Kraal, vice president of national outreach and training at EMILY’s List, more than 12,000 women reached out to the organization with interest in running for office after Trump won.
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D.C. Residents Nervous About Trumpcare
Broccoli City Festival: Live Healthy D.C.
By James Wright Special to the AFRO jwright@afro.com
D.C. Split Over Trump Tax Plan By James Wright Special to the AFRO jwright@afro.com
The recent vote by the U.S. House of Representatives to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, popularly known as Obamacare, has District leaders and residents uneasy about what happens next and how that will affect the city. On May 4, the House voted 217-213 to approve the American Health Care Act (AHCA) which will roll back the expansion of Medicaid the ACA mandated, eliminate required coverage for every American, offer tax credits to pay for health care, and repeal
On April 26, President Trump announced his tax proposal and the reaction of Washington D.C. residents was swift. “I’m not paying more taxes than corporations,” John Fanning, an advisory neighborhood commissioner in Ward 2, told the AFRO bluntly. The aims of the Trump tax plan, according to Whitehouse.gov, are to grow the economy and create jobs, simplify the tax code, provide tax relief to families in the Photos by Brandon McEachern
Swae Lee, one of the brothers in rising rap star group Rae Sremmurd, during their show at the Broccoli City Festival on May 6. By Charise Wallace Special to the AFRO
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D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said despite what happens with the AHCA, the District would find a way for all of its residents to have access to quality health care. taxes on those who have highincome, insurance, and drug companies, as well as cut off federal funds for Planned Parenthood. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) said the District would find a way to make sure that all of its residents will have access to good health care at reasonable costs, even if AHCA should become law. “While we don’t know the full estimated impact nationally, nor does Congress, the current proposal will either eliminate or reduce coverage for an estimated 90,000 District residents,” the mayor said. “We believe the Medicaid changes alone
“It’s not a good piece of legislation.” – Sandy Allen will cost the District between $1.8 billion and $4 billion in lost federal revenue over the next seven years, including an immediate loss of $53 million in fiscal year 2018. In Washington, D.C., we uphold the belief that access to safe and affordable health care is not a luxury, it is a necessity.” However, Jill Homan, who represents the District on the Republican National Committee, said the AHCA may be just the thing the city needs. “Our health care system is presently unsustainable,” Homan told the AFRO. “We are finding that people have fewer choices and higher premiums.” Homan said Blue Cross & Blue Shield recently raised her rates 40 percent and “folks can’t afford that.” “We need a patientcentered system, not one-size
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In an attempt to influence younger people to live healthier, a D.C. festival fused Hip Hop culture with environmental sustainability, exercise, and healthy eating. The Broccoli City Festival, which ran in the District from April 29-May 6, included a 5k run in Anacostia on April 29, a conference on May 4 and 5, an arts and music popup show on May 5, and a concert on May 6. The conference was listed as sold out as of May 2, according to the Broccoli City Festival’s Facebook page. On May 6, despite the rain, thousands attended the festival’s final day, at St. Elizabeth’s East Gateway Pavilion in southeast D.C., basking in positive energy, healthy eating, and entertainment from Rae Sremmurd, Solange, AlunaGeorge, Lil Yachty, NAO, Rapsody, and Chaz French. Even though the performers and vendors were the highlight of the festival, Broccoli City’s primary initiative was to raise awareness about healthy food availability in southeast D.C. “As far as the people, I do see an awareness coming,” founder Brandon McEachern told the AFRO. “I care about the people who came, the ones who got that free broccoli taco at the
Whole Foods’ tent. Those type of things keep me elated.” McEachern, 33, is from Greensboro, N.C., but also referenced the district as his second home since he traveled simultaneously throughout his childhood to visit family in the Northwest area of the city. “From Parasucos (a popular denim brand in the early 2000s) to go-go bands, I’ve been coming to D.C. every summer my whole entire life,” he said. McEachern noticed a correlation between D.C’s lowsocioeconomic communities and Los Angeles’ Crenshaw area, because both lacked access to better quality food and it reflected on residents’ performance levels, as compared to areas like Santa – Anthony Bob Monica, where people were eating salads and living longer. “In Crenshaw, you see liquor stores, liquor stores, and McDonalds . . . similar to how it is out here,” he said. “But when you go to Santa Monica there’s salads, people are chipper, they riding bikes, their skin looks different. So, I had to figure out that there was a correlation within the food and how they were treating themselves.” With help from co-founder Marcus Allen and Darryl Perkins, director of community engagement, they began helping urban communities in southeast D.C. in 2013 to combat gentrification and food deserts. Continued on B2
“They don’t see what’s happening to the people that’s from southeast.”
In a move to better emphasize its expansion and mission of representing the Black culture, Radio One recently changed its name to Urban One. According to a press release, the official name change is in conjunction with the Silver Spring, Md.-based station’s 18th anniversary of its IPO on May 5. According to the Washington Business Journal, the change was originally set to happen on Jan. 1. “Our shareholders and employees have asked us for a while to change our name,” Alfred C. Liggins, III, Urban One CEO, told the AFRO by email on May 9. “We needed a name that reflects what we actually do as a multimedia company.” “We’ve been diversified for a while. TV One is in 59 million households”, Liggins continued. “Our
middle-income bracket, and lower the business tax rate. For example, the plan calls for a lowering of the individual tax rate from 39.6 percent to 35 percent and reduce the number of total rates from seven to three. Other parts order doubling the standard deduction and lowering the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to Continued on B2
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Radio One Seeks to Broaden Scope with Name Change By LaTrina Antoine Washington D.C. Editor lantoine@afro.com
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D.C. resident, Ralph Chittams Sr., said he is receptive toward Trump’s tax plan.
By Briana Thomas Special to the AFRO
local and syndicated radio groups, Radio One and Reach Media reach over 22 million listeners a month. And iONE Digital has over 20 million unique visitors a month. Our business is vast. We have even diversified our overall portfolio into creative services, financial
The station has represented Black culture for more than 35 years and will continue to provide culturally relevant content through its brands and platforms, including TV One, Radio One, Reach Media, iOne Digital and One Solution. “The term ‘Urban’
“We needed a name that reflects what we actually do as a multimedia company.” –Alfred C. Liggins, III services and gaming. We simply outgrew the name Radio One. Thirty six years later, we are much more than radio. However, we are keeping the legacy name of Radio One. It just now refers to our growing local radio network and not the parent company.”
embodies the spirit and culture of Black America. Black culture has impacted every area of American life. In essence, that which is ‘black’ is mainstream. All of our content and programming are geared toward the Black community and lovers of black culture,” Liggins said.
A Maryland man has died after being injured in a Southeast shooting in the 3500 block of Stanton Road that left another victim in critical condition. On April 30, Michael Derricote, 26, from Upper Marlboro, Md., died after being seriously wounded in a Southeast shooting on April 14, according to D.C. police. Around 8:05 p.m., authorities arrived to the 3500 block of Stanton Road, SE after receiving reports of sounds of gunshots in the area, police said. Police said two men were found lying on the ground in front of a residence in the area suffering from multiple gunshot Courtesy photo wounds. A vehicle parked Michael Derricote was nearby was also struck and murdered on April 14 in damaged, police said. Southeast D.C. The two victims were transported to local hospitals. Derricote was admitted into the hospital with life threatening injuries, while the other man was admitted in critical, but stable condition, according to police. Officials said Derricote died from his injuries on April 30, and on May 1 the case was classified a homicide. “There are not any updates and it is still an active investigation,” said Sean Hickman, spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police Department, told the AFRO May 8. Police said they are still searching for suspects involved in the slaying. Paul Trantham, an ANC Commissioner for Ward 8, said he was at the scene of the crime. “It’s normal in Southeast, they come and they spray the block and they shoot,” Trantham told the AFRO May 9. “People here are immune to it, and numbed to it. They are used to the violence.” Continued on B2
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS Washington, D.C.
Sankofa Video Books & Café, 2714 Georgia Avenue NW and Bus Boys and Poets, 2021 14th Street, NW ‘This African American Life’ Book Signings
Hugh Price, former president and CEO of the National Urban League, is the author of {This African American Life}. He is holding book signing at the Sankofa Video Books & Café, 2714 Georgia Avenue NW, on May 15 at 6 p.m. and at Bus Boys and Poets, 2021 14th Street, NW, on May 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Rooftop: 2101 L St. NW Repair the World Hosts One America Movement Launch Party
As America grows increasingly divided and Americans grow increasingly isolated from each other, Repair the World is scheduled to hold a One America Movement launch party on May 16 at 5:30 p.m. to promote a vision for a more unified, inclusive and connected society. The party will be held at 2101 L St., NW on the rooftop. Learn more about the One America Movement, hear from great speakers, network with faith, service, non-profit and government leaders and enjoy rooftop views of D.C. Refreshments will be served and RSVP is required. If interested, RSVP at eventbrite.com. Space is limited and admission is free, although a donation is suggested.
1816 12th Street NW Thurgood Marshall Center’s A Call to Action Celebration
The Thurgood Marshall Center Trust, 1816 12th Street, NW, is scheduled to host an official Call to Action celebration on May 17 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. in honor of the 63rd anniversary of the historic the U.S. Supreme Court Brown vs. the Board of Education decision on May 17, 1954. The occasion will recognize and salute Justice Thurgood Marshall’s contributions to equal justice and humanity. The VIP reception will help to raise financial support for outreach programs that represent the living legacy of Justice Thurgood Marshall. The event will unveil the center’s new initiative: Thurgood Marshall Society Program. Register for the event at eventbrite.com.
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“I feel like we keep getting let down . . . instead of trying to do something like Broccoli City Festival by giving us an outlet to just have fun and not be angry,” Anthony Bob, 22, told the AFRO. He volunteered at the festival and lives in southeast D.C. “They don’t see what’s happening to people that’s from southeast. Broccoli city is one, but we still have Congress and others in office who have their own agenda.” The festival has created year-round programs such as Code Green, Urban Farming, and Power of One to discuss health consciousness, environmental sustainability, and economic growth. Code Green develops workshops to fight health risks Courtesy photo among the youth and adults. Thousands of people attended the Broccoli City Festival concert on May 6 to see Urban Farming aims to fight headliners Solange Knowles and Rae Sremmurd. food deserts by practicing growing food. Power of One other marginalized groups do not have equal access to clean air, uses political campaign strategies for millennials to engage in water, and land,” Rep. Donald McEachin (D-Va.) told the AFRO. “The United for Climate and Environmental Justice Task Force will collaboratively craft legislation to discuss environmental justice needs in communities of D.C. and across the country.” The festival partnered with several organizations, including TIDAL, Beats By Dre, Planned Parenthood, D.C. Kitchen, – Brandon McEachern &Pizza, U.S. Department of Parks and Recreation, Toyota, American Heart Association, and others. volunteer activities, which is a prominent way to earn a free The festival’s next venture will be the “Smile Project,” ticket to the festival. which will consist of a weekend filled with family-friendly “Far too often communities of color, low-income families, and festivities starting on June 1-4 for inner-city youth.
“As far as the people, I do see an awareness coming.”
Tax Plan
Continued from B1 15 percent. A tax break for child care is proposed, along with eliminating deductions except mortgage interest and charitable contributions. International corporations would pay taxes for activity generated in the U.S., while now they should pay taxes for all profits no matter where in the world operations are based. Plus, the plan would call for a one-time tax on trillions earned by U.S. businesses overseas that never were assessed by the U.S. government. The Trump plan also calls for eliminating the estate tax. “There’s a lot in his proposal to like,” Ralph Chittams Sr., a resident of Ward 7, told the AFRO. “The 15 percent flat corporate tax rate would be a benefit to LLCs and I also like the elimination of the death tax, known as the estate tax. The doubling of the personal exemption would be a benefit to most Americans because you won’t have to file itemized forms. “The home exemption and the charitable giving exemption remain and that is good.” However, Chittams did say that “the devil is always in the details” in terms of who exactly will benefit and what the average taxpayer will have to pay. “I am wary of the Trump tax plan because it adds to the deficit,” Ken
Fealing, vice president of a District tech firm, told the AFRO. “Reducing taxes raises the government’s bills. I don’t think his tax plan is being paid for.” Fealing said lowering the corporate tax rate of 35 percent to 15 percent should be done gradually and not just in
yet to be introduced into Congress and Democrats are unlikely to offer support for it. District residents and businesses will be affected by the tax plan depending on their income and size, D.C. Council member Jack Evans (D-Ward 2) told the AFRO. Evans, chairman of the Committee on Finance and Revenue, said he “supports [a] lot” of the Trump plan. “I believe in lowering taxes because that will stimulate the economy,” Evans said. “Trump’s proposal – John Fanning will eliminate the estate tax that was instituted after World War II and I think should have been repealed a long time ago. They one fiscal year. He said that a friend of should have phased it out. . . . his works as a chief of staff to a member “Lowering the corporate tax rate is of the U.S. Congress and thinks that the great,” Evans said. “Our corporate tax plan is “dead on arrival” when it reaches rate is the highest in the world. When Capitol Hill. I was in Dubai recently, I was told by “It would require genuine reductions business owners and corporate leaders in the federal budget if it is implemented that they didn’t want to invest in the and that will not be easy to do,” Fealing United States because the tax rate was said. so high. The United States needs to be Tax reform hasn’t taken place since competitive and even economist say that the Reagan administration in 1986. the rate should come down.” While there was talk about overhauling Evans did voice concerns on how the the tax code during the Clinton, George Trump tax plan would be paid for. He W. Bush and Obama administrations, no also admitted that not many Democrats significant action ever took place. agree with him on the plan. “I am Trump’s plan, which is a one page looking to be pragmatic on this, not just outline of goals lacking in specifics, has agreeing with the party,” he said.
“I’m not paying more taxes than corporations.”
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Trantham said one of his main concerns for Ward 8 is the constant gun violence. He said residents don’t feel safe, and there are too many guns available on the street. “It seems like the more guns that come off the street, the more [guns] come right back,” he continued. Trantham said the gun recovery task forces are working to remove weapons from the area, but the guns seem to end up back in the neighborhood. On May 9 Mayor Muriel Bowser led a public safety walk throughout Ward 8 to hear and address the concerns of residents in the Douglas Knoll and Congress Heights neighborhoods. “She got a breath of some of the concerns,” Trantham said, who explained that he was pleased Bowser visited businesses and stores in the area because the community had been asking for the mayor to visit Ward 8. Bowser talked about the progress in city-wide crime at the
“It seems like the more guns that come off the street, the more [guns] come right back.” – Paul Trantham event, even though homicides in Ward 8 have increased 58 percent as of May 9, according to D.C. police data. There have been a total of 40 homicides in 2017, which is equal to the amount of homicides in 2016 during the same period of time.
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fits all,” she said. “I look forward to seeing what the Senate will do so that D.C. benefits from a better health care system.” Some District residents are unhappy with the AHCA. Former D.C. Council member Sandy Allen told the AFRO the AHCA is not good for District residents or anybody else. “It’s not a good piece of legislation,” Allen, who served on the D.C. Council from 1996-2005, said. “One has to wonder what impact it will have on all Americans, particularly those who are low income and have pre-existing conditions. Frankly, the way I see it, the only ones who will benefit will be the insurance companies and not the citizens of the U.S.” While the AHCA can be considered daunting by those who oppose it, Allen said the District’s health care system has been doing well for a long time in terms of covering its residents. “We were doing well before Obamacare was instituted,” she said. Nearly all District residents who were employed before Obamacare used their employer’s health care plan, whether
they worked for the District or federal government or the universities or large businesses. Those that didn’t fall into those categories such as small business owners and their employees, or those who were homeless or indigent. The unemployed had access to District-instituted health care plans or Medicaid. “[AHCA] is a complete joke,” Vicki Wright-Smith, an advisory neighborhood commissioner in Ward 1, told the AFRO. “All that legislation is designed to do is to tarnish – Vicki Wright-Smith the legacy of President Obama. Many of the House members didn’t even read the entire bill they voted for.” She said she thinks the bill is dead on arrival and that the Senate will try to pass its own version of health care reform. “The AHCA isn’t going any further,” she said. Wright-Smith said that what lawmakers on Capitol Hill need to do is not repeal but repair. “If there is a problem with Obamacare, then fix it,” she said. “You don’t need to tear the whole thing down because you don’t like the president.”
“[AHCA] is a complete joke.”
Homicide Count 2017 Total
40
Past Seven Days
3
Data as of May 10
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Letter Carriers Attempt to Stamp Out Hunger By Lindi Vilakazi Special to the AFRO A national organization is set to begin an initiative that makes solving hunger only a mail box away. On May 13, the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will hold their annual nationwide food drive. The 25th annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive reaches 10,000 cities and towns across the United States, according to NALC’s website. On the second Saturday of May, letter carriers pick up donated nonperishable goods that are left by residents’ mailboxes to later drop off at local
the reason why is because everything that the letter carriers are doing, we’re doing it on the clock. So, that’s where the post office comes in at. They’re allowing us to do this while we’re actually on the clock. As we’re working delivering to the community, we’re actually picking up food as we go,” Tim Hill, a health benefit representative for the Capitol Branch of NALC and lead hunger drive coordinator, told the AFRO. Local postal routes are set to expand from the District to the Waldorf, Md. area , according to Hill. The drive began in 1992, where it served about 10,000 residents
“As we’re working delivering to the community, we’re actually picking up food as we go.” – Tim Hill food banks and distributors. Partners include the United States Postal Service, AFLCIO, United Way, AARP Foundation, Valpak, Local Food Partners, and Valassis. “The post office is one of the sponsors. Of course we cannot do this without the Post Office’s permission and
across the nation. “I just take pleasure in being able to help someone that may be in need because one day it may be me,” Hill said. He has been a letter carrier for 25 years. The national food drive has collected about 1.5 billion pounds of food over the last 24 years, according to a news
release. D.C. postal volunteers collected more than 70,000 pounds of non-perishable food items in 2016. NALC’s Stamp Out Hunger food drive and food banks come to the aid of many single parents who need additional help to feed their families, elderly citizens on a fixed income and other pockets of people in need, Hill said. In 2016, the organization broke a world record by collecting 80.1 million pounds of food in one day, for citizens in need. The “Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive” illustrates a community truly taking care of its own, Pam Donato, director of Community Services for the NALC, told the AFRO. The collected food stays in the neighborhood that it is collected from. “I tease that when you come to the craft of being a letter carrier, you could be an introvert, you could be aloof, you could be a lot of different things but after a couple of months you’re softened up and made aware of the world around you because you’re literally delivering eviction notices, you’re delivering loan foreclosures, or property, you know it’s just horrible,” Donato said.
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D.C. area postal workers, all volunteers, gather at the Capitol Branch of the National Association of Letter Carriers on May 2 to kick off the 25th annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. According to Donato, the D.C. Capital Area Food Bank
would not be able to collect 200,000-500,000 pounds of
food per year without the assistance of the postal service.
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Beulah Jackson, Yvonne Flood, Georgia Jones, Lois Hoston and Barbara Wells
Catherine and Ike Leggett, Montgomery County executive
The Pearl of Hope Community Foundation and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Xi Sigma Omega Chapter hosted the Pink, Petals and Pearls Luncheon and Fashion Show on April 15 at the Marriott Bethesda North Hotel and Conference Center in Maryland. Fifteen local high school students were awarded scholarships at the
event. Shomari Stone, a NBC News4 reporter, served as the emcee. Special guests included Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett and his wife Catherine.
Winner of the 50/50 raffle Ida’s Idea models
2017 Scholarship recipients with Stacey Mangham (far left), chapter president and Lanay Coleman (far right), foundation president
Stephanie Jameison and Cynthia Anderson
Guests of Stacey Mangham
Chapter members
Krystal Gutierrez, chair, Scholarship Committee
Scholarship Committee
AKA Golden Sorors Luana Dean-Barber, chair, Fundraising Committee and Stacey Mangham, chapter president
Raffle and 50/50 committee with Shomari Stone (2nd from left) NBC News 4 reporter and emcee Photo by Rob Roberts
Mississippi’s four HBCU’s (Tougaloo College, Jackson State, Alcorn State and Mississippi Valley State) alumni chapters in the D.C. Metro area hosted their annual TJAM Scholarship Masquerade Gala on April 8 at Martin’s Crosswinds in Greenbelt, Md. Sherwin, president, Jackson State Greater Washington, D.C. Area Alumni Chapter and Lillian Wilkinson Maynor
Photo by Rob Roberts
Scholarship Committee Teresa Washington, Loretta Ward Khaalid, Saiyd Khaalid, Mr. and Mrs. Groves, Rita Bibbs-Booth, Trinette Campbell, Dwayne Campbell, Yolanda Owens and Betty LeFlore
Charles Goings, Tara Goings, William Acevedo, Corliss Gillespie, Sam Washington, Maia McCloiston, Sandia Hammond, Thoessa Sanfoed, Melvin Carter and Erskin Mitchell
Sam Washington, president, D.C. HBCU Alliance
Miller Taylor, Bobbie and Bobby Mason Sherry Marshall, Teddi Payton, Vernestine Strickland and Helen King
(standing) Tom Williams and Edgar Brookins AFRO D.C. General Manager ; (seated) Pamela Jenkins, Carrie Williams and their guests
Erica Hall, Mississippi Valley State University, Sharon Davis, Jackson State University, Pat Smith, Alcorn State University and Thomessa Sanford, Alcorn State University
To purchase this digital photo page contact Takiea Hinton: thinton@afro.com or 410.554.8277.
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Samira Wiley Battles For Survival in ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ are still fertile. Wiley plays Moira, the outspoken, opinionated best friend of the main character Offred, played by Elisabeth One of the most shocking and Moss (“Mad Men.”) Moira’s presence makes unforgettable moments in television over the loss of female liberty all the more poignant past year was the brutal death of the character because the character is lesbian. In this world, Poussey on the Netflix series “Orange is the homophobia toward lesbians is taken to a New Black.” Actress Samira Wiley, who new, wholly terrifying level. played the iconic character, was born and Wiley says that besides her wedding a raised in Washington, D.C. by parents who few months ago to television writer Lauren were both pastors of the LGBT-friendly Morelli, landing the role on “Orange is the Covenant Baptist United Church of Christ. New Black” was the most awesome thing The Juilliard-trained actress connected with to happen to her in the past five years. “It audiences on a profound level through the gave me a platform and enabled me to share character of Poussey while her natural beauty, my talents with the world,” she gushes. “It earthy charisma, and openness also garnered introduced me to my wife and it has been a sizable fan base whose adoration goes Courtesy photo one of the most amazing blessings that have beyond the TV characters she plays. happened to me.” Samira Wiley is one of the stars of Hulu’s ‘The Handmaid’s Tale.’ Wiley was wondering what her next She describes the character, Moira, as move would be when “The Handmaid’s Tale” came to her attention. “I read the script and “someone who is gonna be at the front of the line.” She’s going to be speaking up for whatever was immediately intrigued. I actually was not familiar with ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ or with causes she believes in whether that’s for her own benefit or for the collective benefit of people Margaret Atwood before coming to the pilot script. That may be unfortunate in some people’s who are less than or who cannot speak for themselves,” she adds. “She’s gonna be the one eyes but I honestly count myself lucky that happened in that way. I was able to, in the audition that’s on the front lines and that was really inspiring to me.” itself, come to the character fresh with my own take on who this person was and that’s how I The actress shares some of Moira’s willingness to stand up and be a voice for others. With first got involved.” regard to the question of if she considers herself an LGBT role model, Wiley explains if she’s “The Handmaid’s Tale” is another program that promises to deeply resonate with not now, “it’s something I definitely aspire to be.” “I don’t ever want to shy away from that. audiences. Incredibly well-acted and directed, the Hulu series–which debuted on April 26th–is I think LGBT visibility can do a lot. I think that the way that people choose to have their based on the 1985 novel by Atwood. Eerily relevant in light of socio-political changes, it is a voice be heard is such a personal, individual choice to make. And I think that in talking about dystopian examination of an American society where the government has been overthrown and possible [government] extremism when it comes to that, you never really know how it’s going replaced with a totalitarian regime that has stripped women of all their rights as human beings. to affect people.” Women’s only value comes from their ability to produce children. And producing children is a huge preoccupation in this world where–due to a compromised environment–few women The Handmaid’s Tale is currently airing on Hulu. By Nadine Matthews Special to the AFRO
Book Review
Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture
‘Dear Ijeawele’ Offers Feminist Black Photo Exhibit Brings Advice for Black Women Humanity into Focus By Kondwani Fidel Special to the AFRO
After reading “Dear Ijeawele, or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche, I believe that this is a mandatory read for women young and old. I gained a sense of freedom, a freedom from societal boundaries and the iron grip that it had on my thoughts. Note: I am a 23-year-old Black single man without children. Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche wrote this book as a letter to her friend Ijeawele about her thoughts on feminism and suggestions that will assist her in raising her daughter “differently, trying to create a fair world for men and women.” A fairer world Adiche has made it. As an artist, many of us have the same idea that “if my art work helps out one person, than my mission is complete.” This book gave me the tools to not only envision a fairer world for everyone, but it also helped me erase the everyday misogynistic language that we use but don’t realize the hurtful implications of. I can use these tools to teach others how to help and advance the world, through my art. Adiche broke her suggestions into fifteen parts. Below is what I believe are the most powerful pieces of advice from the book. “Never apologize for working. You love what you do, and loving what you do is great gift to give your child.” “[Your husband] should do everything that biology allows—which is everything but breastfeeding. Sometimes mothers, so conditioned to be all and do all, are complicit in diminishing the role of the father.” “I wonder now, wistfully, if the little girl would have turned out to be a revolutionary engineer, had she been given a chance to explore that helicopter…Gender roles are so deeply conditioned in us that we will often follow them even when they chafe against our true desires, our needs, our happiness.”
“You either believe in the fully equality of men and women or you do not. “Teach her to love books…If all else fails, pay her to read. Reward her.” “Women actually don’t need to be championed and revered; they just need to be treated as equal human beings.” “Never speak of marriage as an achievement.” “Her job is not to make herself likable, her job is to be her full self, a self that is honest and aware of the equal humanity of other people.” “Teach her about privilege and inequality and the importance of giving dignity to everyone who does not mean her harm.” “Let her know that slim white women are beautiful, and that non-slim, nonwhite women are beautiful.” “Teach her to question our culture’s selective use of biology as ‘reasons’ for social norms.” “Talk to her about sex, and start early.” “Teach her that to love is not only to give but also to take.” “She must know and understand that people walk different paths in the world, and that as long as those paths do not harm others, they are valid paths that she must respect.” My advice would be to go read the rest of the book. Kondwani Fidel is a writer, speaker, and spoken word poet. Fidel is the author of Raw Wounds and is a member of Ivy Bookshop. He is from, and currently lives in Baltimore, Md. All books reviewed in this column can be purchased at The Ivy Bookshop, located at 6080 Falls Rd, near Lake Ave in Mt Washington. For more information about book club discounts or upcoming author events, please go to theivybookshop.com or call us at 410-377-2966.
By Shantella Y. Sherman Special to the AFRO ssherman@afro.com If a single picture is worth a thousand words, the decision by curators at the National Museum of African American History and Culture to make selections from its photo collection the first temporary exhibition, will likely become a pivotal one in its growth. “More Than a Picture: Selections from the (Photo by Shantella Y. Sherman) Photography Collection at Photographers John Pinderhughes,Roy Lewis, Milton the National Museum of Williams, Supervisory Museum Curator of Collections, African American History Michele Gates Moresi, photographer Sharon Farmer and and Culture” opened on May Aaron Bryant , Curator, Photography and Visual Culture, 5, featuring more than 150 celebrate the opening of the new changing exhibit More photographs highlighting than a Picture. the hidden depths of Black culture. Photos featured in the exhibit are by both notable and amateur photographers and include thematic images, portraits of recognizable Black figures–such as Frederick Douglass, W.E.B. DuBois and Rosa Parks– and depictions of average Black Americans in everyday situations, such as buying groceries. According to museum Founding Director, Lonnie Bunch, the changing exhibition program makes more of the museum’s collection accessible to the public. “We want people to understand the complexities and nuances of the people in these photographs,” Bunch told reporters at the exhibit preview. “When I wander through this exhibition, I am captured by the scope of history that is displayed and how these images convey so much of the hopes and the heartaches that have shaped America.” Perhaps most telling within the exhibit are photos of children; whose personhood, historically, has been conscripted or firmly attached to that of their parents. From – Lonnie Bunch the works of celebrated photographers like Joe Schwartz, Leonard Freed and Jamel Shabazz, Black children gain both autonomy, humanity, and the often-overlooked frailty associated with childhood, according to Bunch. Michele Gates Moresi, Supervisory Museum Curator of Collections, said that through the development of a book series in conjunction with the exhibit photos, Black children fell into the historical, cultural and community aspects of the series; leading to a book dedicated to images of Black children. “We wanted to make sure they were not just cute pictures, but a book in which we could talk about how we have engaged with children over the years and how it is still very meaningful,” Moresi said. “Another thing that comes through with the exhibit is the level of engagement of children in activism.” Moresi points to one example by Ernest C. Withers, called “First Day of Memphis Integration;” showing smiling and excited children peering from the backseat window of a car in 1961. “It just looks like average kids on their way to their first day of school, but the reality was that for the first several weeks of that year, those kids had to be escorted by armed police to school,” Moresi said. “When you think about the context of the photo – they are not just cute kids, you want to know what happened to them. What they experienced, and what their parents had to do to get them prepared to integrate a school.”
“We want people to understand the complexities and nuances of the people in these photographs.”
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Baltimore’s Locks Funeral Home Passes Into History By J. K. Schmid Special to the AFRO Joseph G. Locks Funeral home, one of Baltimore’s and the nation’s oldest Black-owned businesses has closed its premises at 1302-1310 North Central Avenue. The buildings were torn down April 19. The business, established by John W. Locks in 1835, spent 157 years primarily serving the Black community of Baltimore and was in the Locks family for generations. Joseph Garland Locks III was elected twice to the presidency of the Funeral Directors and Morticians Association of Maryland. Locks, III was also the father-inlaw of former Baltimore mayor Kurt Schmoke. His daughter Patricia Schmoke is an ophthalmologist in Mondawmin. The building’s owner, Joseph G. Locks IV, sold the property and the title was transferred in August 2016 to Central & Preston. Cynthia Galmore, a long-time employee of Locks Funeral Home, now owns the business’ trademark, its equipment, and the right to operate it under the family name. Galmore, doing business as Locks, will continue to provide services such as embalming, restoration and funeral direction. “I didn’t just want to close it down,” Galmore said. “I wanted to make sure that it was taken care of.” Joseph G Locks Funeral Home’s original location on Jefferson Street was closed and torn down in order to make room for an expansion of the Johns Hopkins University campus. Locks has not established a new fixed location but currently operates out of the spaces of other local funeral service providers.
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The Locks Funeral Home before it was torn down.
Photo by J. K. Schmid
The Locks Funeral Home after being torn down. With the passing of Locks III., in 1992, and his parents Joseph G. Locks Jr. and Mae Carol Locks, passing in 2003, Locks,IV, who is not licensed, could not operate the business going forward.
The buildings had also fallen into disrepair. A roof had collapsed in one of the storage units and the plumbing was failing. Daniel Henson, of the Henson Development Company and the owner of the LLC that acquired the property, is a family friend, Locks said. Henson, taking cues and inspiration, from other developments in the community of Oliver, expects to make what comes next to be “a major benefit” to the city. “I think what’s happening in Oliver is a wonderful story to be told,” Henson said. Rather than being outright demolished, Henson emphasized that the building is being “deconstructed” with artifacts like newspaper insulation and exceptionally old hardwoods being recovered and saved. Henson’s company is responsible for the Fells Point Station development at 1621 Bank St and plans to make a similar impact on Oliver. Henson has “all my confidence,” Locks said. “We were very mindful as to making sure that the property was used for something that would continue to benefit the Oliver community and Baltimore City in general.” The city has been looking to develop this particular area of East Baltimore for decades, Galmore said. Though the building is gone, other efforts are being made to preserve the Locks family and its clients’ histories. In the transition, the Locks Funeral Home’s death records were transferred to the Maryland state archives. Locks IV, Galmore and family historian Donna Holly are creating a history book to preserve the story of the business.
‘Men Are Trash’ Meme Swamps Twitter By Vance Brinkley Special to the AFRO
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Kelsey Joie posted a link online to buy the above shirt and a firestorm followed.
Twitter’s brought up a lot of conversations in the past. But if you were on the social media platform this past weekend, your timeline may have been flooded with tweets that circulated around one key phrase, “Men Are Trash.” It all started on May 5 when Kelsey Joie, a YouTube hair vlogger and massive tweeter who had just moved from Missouri to Dallas, made a post about her shirts emblazoned with the phrase being available for purchase. It wasn’t her first time, according to Joie, who originally released the same T-shirt in Feb. “Of course there were people mad, like, ‘Man this some bulls*** lol,’” Jolie said. “But they weren’t seriously pissed off. It didn’t really get that big and I only sold a few shirts…So I kind of left it alone.” That is until recently, when Joie was asked about the shirt from a follower and was soon inspired to bring the shirt back to life. However, she wasn’t ready for the massive response she was going to receive over the weekend after posting the link on Twitter. “I went ahead and reactivated the link to the shirt and...it just…my phone hasn’t stopped ringing since 11 a.m.” she said, “It hasn’t stopped.” What started out as a simple drop of an online retail item had soon become a conversation about both the T-shirts and the phrase itself. “It was a lot. Personally, I didn’t take anything too harsh.” said Joie. “The more personal it got, the harder I laughed.” As the tweet and the photo of the “Men Are Trash” shirts receive more viral attention, tweets started to get a bit more violent, and that’s when the message started to prove her point. “I had so many threats from men who were going to beat me, rape me, I need to die and all types of things. And I was like, ‘You know what, this is why I made the shirts.’ I don’t literally feel like all men are trash, no, but on this, ya’ll proved my point.” There was even a shirt made in opposition to Joie’s link with T-shirts and hoodies with the words “Black Women Are Trash” from the Twitter account @TrueCharter. The AFRO reached out to the Twitter account, but received no response. Fortunately for Joie,
the controversy from the “Men Are Trash” shirts brought in more traffic than she expected. Selling more than one hundred shirts over the weekend for $15; Joie made more than $1,500. As the weekend rolled on, more people continued the “Men Are Trash” conversation on Twitter. That is until the AFRO heard from someone named Londeka Lukhele (@ Londz_Lukhelz) that would soon be a huge plot twist. It turned out that the photo which was used to sell the Kelsey Joie’s T-shirts were originally photos from a photo shoot for Vision, a clothing line in Durban, South Africa. In response to Kelsey Joie’s reaction and financial gain from the controversy, the designer of the shirt and the model wearing the shirt fired back. Makhubela tweeted, “INVASION OF PRIVACY, VIOLATION OF RIGHT OF PUBLICITY OR DEFAMATION! STOP USING PEOPLES FACES WITHOUT THEIR PERMISSION!” The AFRO reached out to both the designer and model behind the original photos. They have yet to respond. However, she did open up on Twitter about why she wanted to make the shirt. “The men are trash design was literally just something I came up with months ago on a random day while thinking about what’s big in society,” Heather (@Boo_Zwane) wrote. “The design is so simple but it doesn’t take away the fact that it came from my own mind/imagination…The phrase was big on Twitter streets and taken from there but the design of the top was all me.” She continues, “Yes I have no copywrite [sic] or whatever over the design cause i was just doing something fun and making extra money on the side as a student..But stealing the EXACT design,claiming it as ur own,selling it while using my friends faces,bragging that u making money of MY design is BS.” Once word had spread about the situation, not only did “Men Are Trash” still get notification on Twitter, a wave of “Men Are Trash” scams started to form. And that’s when the jokes came out. Although the “Men Are Trash” conversation had soon turned to an alleged episode of Catfish with twitter fingers. The controversy that surrounded the statement over the weekend had deeply opened a wound between people. Yet another digital situation that shows us the current climate of
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sented 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 5, 2017 , or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent LEGAL NOTICES who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of Publication: May 5, 2017 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Lisa Orlow, Esq Personal Representative
Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2017ADM451 Shirley Dickey Decedent Theola Bethel Esq 3321 Toledo Terrace, Suite 203 LEGAL NOTICES Hyattsville, MD 20782 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Gloria Warren Carey , whose address is 6563 Ronald Rd., Capitol Hgths, MD 20743 , were appointed personal representative of the estate of Shirley Dickey, who died on July 30, 2016 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs TRUE TEST COPY and heirs whose REGISTER OF TYPESET: TueWILLS May 09 13:13:16 EDT 2017 whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this 05/5, 05/12, 05/19/17 SUPERIOR COURT OF proceeding. Objections THE DISTRICT OF to such appointment (or COLUMBIA to the probate of dePROBATE DIVISION cedent´s will) shall be Washington, D.C. filed with the Register of 20001-2131 Wills, D.C., 515 5th Foreign No. Street, N.W., 3rd Floor 2016FEP91 Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . Date of Death 20001, on or before February 10, 2010 November 12, 2017 . Shirley Annie Ingram Claims against the deDecedent cedent shall be preNOTICE OF sented to the underAPPOINTMENT signed with a copy to the OF FOREIGN Register of Wills or filed PERSONAL with the Register of Wills REPRESENTATIVE with a copy to the underAND signed, on or before NOTICE TO« November 12, 2017 , or CREDITORS be forever barred. PerJason Deloach whose sons believed to be heirs address is 11414 Livingor legatees of the deston Road, Fort cedent who do not reWashington, MD 20744 ceive a copy of this notice was appointed personal by mail within 25 days of representative of the its first publication shall estate of Shirley Annie so inform the Register of Ingram , deceased by the Wills, including name, Orphan’s Court for address and relationPrince Georges County, ship. State of Maryland on Date of Publication: January 28, 2014. May 12, 2017 Service of process may Name of newspaper: be made upon Whitney C Afro-American Smith , 1310 Floral Washington Street, NW, Washington, Law Reporter DC 20019-6337 whose Gloria Warren Carey designation as District of Personal Columbia agent has Representative 13:13:34 2017 been filedEDT with the Register of Wills, D.C. TRUE TEST COPY The decedent owned the REGISTER OF WILLS following District of Colombia real property: 05/12, 05/19,Tue 05/26/17 TYPESET: May 09 13:03:34 5500 C Street, SE, Washington, DC 20019-6337 Superior Court of Claims against the dethe District of cedent may be preDistrict of Columbia sented to the underPROBATE DIVISION signed and filed with the Washington, D.C. Register of Wills for the 20001-2131 District of Columbia, 500 Administration No. Indiana Avenue, N.W., 2017ADM462 Washington, D.C. 20001 Victoria T. Scott within 6 months from the Decedent date of first publication of Samuel C. Hamilton, this notice. Esq Jason Deloach 8801 Georgia Ave., Personal Suite 608 Representative(s) Silver Spring, MD TRUE TEST COPY 20910 REGISTER OF WILLS Attorney Date of first publication: NOTICE OF May 5, 2017 APPOINTMENT, Name of newspapers NOTICE TO and/or periodical: CREDITORS The Daily Washington AND NOTICE TO Law Reporter UNKNOWN HEIRS The Afro-American Thelma D. Satterwhite, whose address is 132 ”S” TYPESET: Tue May 09 13:11:36 EDT 2017 Street, NW, Washington, 05/05, 05/12, 05/19/17 DC 20001 , was appointed personal repreSuperior Court of sentative of the estate of the District of Victoria T. Scott, who District of Columbia died on December PROBATE DIVISION 31,2016 with a will, and Washington, D.C. will serve without Court 20001-2131 supervision. All unknown Administration No. heirs and heirs whose 2017ADM0104 whereabouts are unBuddy Eugene Small- known shall enter their wood appearance in this Decedent proceeding. Objections NOTICE OF to such appointment (or APPOINTMENT, to the probate of deNOTICE TO cedent´s will) shall be CREDITORS filed with the Register of AND NOTICE TO Wills, D.C., 515 5th UNKNOWN HEIRS Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Cynthia L Smallwood W a s h i n g t o n , D . C . and Buddy E Smallwood 20001, on or before Jr. , whose address is November 12, 2017. 4203 Stratford Court Claims against the deTemple Hills, MD 20748 cedent shall be pre11905 Parallel Road, sented to the underBowie MD 20720 were signed with a copy to the appointed personal reRegister of Wills or filed presentative of the estate with the Register of Wills of Buddy Eugene Small- with a copy to the underwood , who died on April signed, on or before 30, 2016 without a will, November 12, 2017, or and will serve without be forever barred. PerCourt supervision. All un- sons believed to be heirs known heirs and heirs or legatees of the dewhose whereabouts are 13:07:13 EDT enter 2017their cedent who do not reunknown shall ceive a copy of this notice appearance in this by mail within 25 days of proceeding. Objections its first publication shall to such appointment (or so inform the Register of to the probate of deWills, including name, cedent´s will) shall be address and relationfiled with the Register of ship. Wills, D.C., 515 5th Date of Publication: Street, N.W., 3rd Floor May 12, 2017 Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . Name of newspaper: 20001, on or before AuAfro-American gust 24, 2017 . Claims Washington against the decedent Law Reporter shall be presented to the Thelma D Satterwhite undersigned with a copy Personal to the Register of Wills or Representative filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the TRUE TEST COPY undersigned, on or be- REGISTER OF WILLS fore August 24, 2017, or be forever barred. 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Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Foreign No. 2017FEP48 Date of Death December 21, 2016 James Darby Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT LEGAL NOTICES OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Desarie Tower whose address is 7105 Sugrue TRUE TEST COPY Court, Upper Marlboro, REGISTER OF WILLS MD 20772 was appointed EDT personalrepTYPESET: May 09 13:07:32 2017 05/05, 05/12,Tue 05/19/17 resentative of the estate of James Darby , deceased by the Orphan’s Superior Court of Court for Prince Georges the District of C o u n t y, S t a t e o f District of Columbia Maryland ., on March 20 , PROBATE DIVISION 2017 , Washington, D.C. Service of process may 20001-2131 be made upon Francina Administration No. Eccles, 1312 Longfellow 2017ADM126 Street, NW, Washington, Nina Mae Goode DC 20011 whose desDecedent ignation as District of Johnnie Mae Mays 529 Oglethorpe Street, Columbia agent has NE, Washington , DC been filed with the Register of Wills, D.C. 20011 The decedent owned the Attorney following District of NOTICE OF Colombia real property: APPOINTMENT, 1312 Longfellow Street, NOTICE TO NW., Washington, DC CREDITORS 20011 AND NOTICE TO Claims against the deUNKNOWN HEIRS J o h n n i e M a e M a y s , cedent may be prewhose address is 529 sented to the underOglethorpe Street, NE, signed and filed with the Washington D C 20011, Register of Wills for the was appointed personal District of Columbia, TRUE TEST COPY representative of the Building A, 515 5th REGISTER OF WILLS e s t a t e o f N i n a M a e Street, NW, 3rd Floor, Goode , who died on Au- Washington, DC 20011 within 6 months from the 05/05, 05/12, 05/19/17 gust 19, 2016 TYPESET: Tue May 09 13:12:32 EDT with 2017a will, and will serve without date of first publication of Court supervision. All un- this notice. (Strike known heirs and heirs preceding sentence if no Superior Court of whose where-abouts are real estate.) the District of unknown shall enter their District of Columbia Desarie Trower appearance in this PROBATE DIVISION Personal proceeding. Objections Washington, D.C. Representative(s) to such appointment (or 20001-2131 TRUE TEST COPY to the probate of deAdministration No. REGISTER OF WILLS cedent´s will) shall be 2016ADM1408 filed with the Register of Date of first publication: Alice Hill May 5, 2017 Wills, D.C., 515 5th Decedent Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Name of newspapers NOTICE OF and/or periodical: Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . APPOINTMENT, 20001, on or before The Daily Washington NOTICE TO N o v e m b e r 5 , 2 0 1 7 . Law Reporter CREDITORS Claims against the de- The Afro-American AND NOTICE TO cedent shall be preUNKNOWN 05/12,Tue 05/19/17 TYPESET: May 09 13:06:54 EDT HEIRS 2017 sented to the under- 05/05, Quandetta Davis , whose signed with a copy to the address is 2300 Good Register of Wills or filed Hope Road, SE #217, with the Register of Wills SUPERIOR COURT OF Washington, DC 20020 , THE DISTRICT OF with a copy to the underwas appointed personal COLUMBIA signed, on or before representative of the PROBATE DIVISION November 5, 2017 , or be estate of Alice Hill , who Washington, D.C. forever barred. Persons died on September 16, 20001-2131 believed to be heirs or 2016 without a will, and Administration No. legatees of the decedent will serve without Court 2017ADM487 who do not receive a supervision. All unknown copy of this notice by mail Estate of heirs and heirs whose within 25 days of its first Fred Hart where-abouts are unpublication shall so in- AKA known shall enter their Fred Hart Sr. form the Register of appearance in this Wills, including name, Deceased proceeding. Objections NOTICE OF address and relationto such appointment STANDARD ship. shall be filed with the PROBATE Date of Publication: Register of Wills, D.C., Notice is hereby given May 5, 2017 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd that a petition has been Name of newspaper: Floor Washington, D.C. filed in this Court by DebAfro-American 20001, on or before orah A. Hart-Johnson Washington November 5, 2017 . and Daisy G. Johnson for Law Reporter Claims against the deJohnnie Mae Mays standard probate, includcedent shall be prePersonal ing the appointment of sented to the underRepresentative one or more personal resigned with a copy to the presentative. Unless a Register of Wills or filed complaint or an objection TRUE TEST COPY with the Register of Wills in accordance with REGISTER OF WILLS with a copy to the underSuperior Court Probate signed, on or before TYPESET: May 09 13:11:55 EDT407 2017 Division Rule is filed 05/5, 05/12, Tue 05/19/17 November 5, 2017, or be in this Court within 30 forever barred. Persons days from the date of first believed to be heirs or Superior Court of publication of this notice, legatees of the decedent the District of the Court may take the who do not receive a District of Columbia action hereinafter set copy of this notice by mail PROBATE DIVISION forth. within 25 days of its first 0 Washington, D.C. Admit to probate the will publication shall so in20001-2131 dated October 26, 2015 form the Register of Administration No. exhibited with the petition Wills, including name, 2017ADM461 upon proof satisfactory to address and relation- Arnold John Horne Sr. the court of due execuship. Decedent tion by affidavidt of witDate of Publication: Julius P. Terrell, Esq nesses or otherwise May 5, 2017 0 1455 Pennsylvania Order witnesses to the Name of newspaper: Ave., NW Ste. 400 alleged will dated OctoAfro-American Washington, DC 20004 ber 26, 2015 to appear Washington Attorney and give testimony reLaw Reporter NOTICE OF garding its execution Quandetta Davis 0 APPOINTMENT, appoint an unsuPersonal NOTICE TO pervised personal repreRepresentative CREDITORS sentative AND NOTICE TO Register of Wills TRUE TEST COPY UNKNOWN HEIRS Clerk of REGISTER OF WILLS Pamela H. Holmes , the Probate Division whose address is 3205 Date of First Publication TYPESET: Tue May 09 13:06:33 EDT 2017 05/5, 05/12, 05/19/17 Cheverly Ave., Cheverly May 5, 2017 MD 20785 , was apNames of Newspapers: pointed personal repreWashington Superior Court of sentative of the estate of Law Reporter the District of Arnold John Horn Sr., Washington District of Columbia who died on February 25, AFRO-AMERICAN PROBATE DIVISION 2015 with a will, and will Deborah A Hart-Johnson Washington, D.C. serve without Court su3501 Brightseat Road 20001-2131 pervision. All unknown Hyattsville, MD 20785 Administration No. heirs and heirs whose Signature of 2017ADM432 whereabouts are un- Petitioners/Attorney Virginia E Gray known shall enter their TYPESET: Tue May 09 Decedent appearance in this 05/05, 05/12/17 NOTICE OF proceeding. Objections APPOINTMENT, to such appointment (or NOTICE TO Superior Court of to the probate of deCREDITORS the District of cedent´s will) shall be AND NOTICE TO District of Columbia filed with the Register of UNKNOWN HEIRS PROBATE DIVISION Wills, D.C., 515 5th Quentin Gray, Tawana Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Washington, D.C. Murphy, and Dana Mur- W a s h i n g t o n , D . C . 20001-2131 phy , whose address is 20001, on or before Administration No. 5915 Dix St. NE, 2017ADM25 November 5, 2017. Washington., DC 20019, Claims against the de- Sequnely H Bonds 257 56 Pl, NE, Wash., cedent shall be pre- Decedent DC 20019, 165 Danbur sented to the under- Lisa Orlow Esq St., SW, Washington, DC signed with a copy to the 503 D Street NW Suite 13:06:14 EDT appointed 2017 20632, were Register of Wills or filed 200 personal representative with the Register of Wills Washington DC 20001 of the estate of Virginia E. with a copy to the under- Attorney Gray, who died on Feb- signed, on or before NOTICE OF ruary 19, 2016 without a November 5, 2017, or be APPOINTMENT, will, and will serve with- forever barred. Persons NOTICE TO out Court supervision. All believed to be heirs or CREDITORS unknown heirs and heirs legatees of the decedent AND NOTICE TO whose whereabouts are who do not receive a UNKNOWN HEIRS unknown shall enter their copy of this notice by mail Lisa Orlow , Esq whose appearance in this within 25 days of its first address is 503 D Street proceeding. Objections publication shall so in- NW Suite 200, Washingto such appointment (or form the Register of ton, DC 20001 , was apto the probate of de- Wills, including name, pointed personal reprecedent´s will) shall be address and relation- sentative of the estate of filed with the Register of ship. Sequnely H Bonds , who Wills, D.C., 515 5th died on December 4, Date of Publication: Street, N.W., 3rd Floor May 5, 2017 2014 without a will, and Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . will serve with Court suName of newspaper: 20001, on or before Afro-American pervision. All unknown November 5, 2017 . Washington heirs and heirs whose Claims against the de- Law Reporter where-abouts are uncedent shall be prePamela H. Holmes known shall enter their sented to the underPersonal a p p e a r a n c e i n t h i s signed with a copy to the Representative proceeding. Objections Register of Wills or filed to such appointment (or with the Register of Wills TRUE TEST COPY to the probate of dewith a copy to the under- REGISTER OF WILLS cedent´s will) shall be signed, on or before filed with the Register of Tue May 09 13:12:57 EDT 515 20175th November 5, 2017, or be TYPESET: Wills, D.C., 05/05, 05/12, 05/19/17 forever barred. Persons Street, N.W., 3rd Floor believed to be heirs or Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . legatees of the decedent SUPERIOR COURT OF 20001, on or before who do not receive a THE DISTRICT OF November 5, 2017. copy of this notice by mail COLUMBIA Claims against the dewithin 25 days of its first PROBATE DIVISION cedent shall be prepublication shall so inWashington, D.C. sented to the underform the Register of 20001-2131 signed with a copy to the Wills, including name, Foreign No. Register of Wills or filed address and relation2017FEP48 with the Register of Wills ship. Date of Death with a copy to the underDate of Publication: December 21, 2016 signed, on or before May 5, 2017 James Darby November 5, 2017 , or be Name of newspaper: Decedent forever barred. Persons Afro-American NOTICE OF believed to be heirs or Washington APPOINTMENT legatees of the decedent Law Reporter OF FOREIGN who do not receive a Quentin Gray PERSONAL copy of this notice by mail Tawana Murphy REPRESENTATIVE within 25 days of its first Dana Murphy AND publication shall so inPersonal NOTICE TO form the Register of Representative CREDITORS Wills, including name, Desarie Tower whose address and relationWashington , who died on December 26, 2016 witha will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections NOTICES toLEGAL such appointment (or to the probate of decedent´s will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . 20001, on or before November 5, 2017. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before November 5, 2017 , or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of Publication: May 5, 2017 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Gloria Mixon Personal Representative
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AKA Charles Alexander Williams Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, Donald Futrovsky NOTICE TO Personal CREDITORS Representative(s) AND NOTICE TO TRUE TEST COPY LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES UNKNOWN HEIRS REGISTER OF WILLS Ronald Williams , whose Date of first publication: address is 233 MisApril 28, 2017 sissippi Ave., SE, #102, Name of newspapers Washington, DC 20032, and/or periodical: was appointed personal The Daily Washington representative of the Law Reporter estate of Charles A. WilThe Afro-American l i a m s AEDT KA C harles 04/28, 05/5, 05/12/17 TYPESET: Tue May 09 13:17:48 2017 Alexander Williams , who died on June 10, 2016 with a will, and will serve SUPERIOR COURT OF without Court superviTHE DISTRICT OF sion. All unknown heirs COLUMBIA and heirs whose PROBATE DIVISION whereabouts are unWashington, D.C. known shall enter their 20001-2131 appearance in this Foreign No. proceeding. Objections 2017FEP52 to such appointment (or Date of Death to the probate of deSeptember 30, 2016 cedent´s will) shall be C a s s a n d r a S m i t h filed with the Register of Pinkney Wills, D.C., 515 5th Decedent Street, N.W., 3rd Floor NOTICE OF Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . APPOINTMENT 20001, on or before OF FOREIGN September 10, 2017. PERSONAL Claims against the deREPRESENTATIVE cedent shall be preAND sented to the underNOTICE TO signed with a copy to the CREDITORS Register of Wills or filed John E. Pinkney whose with the Register of Wills address is 10904 Atwell with a copy to the underAve., Bowie, MD 20720 signed, on or before was appointed personal September 10, 2017, or representative of the be forever barred. Perestate of Cassandra sons believed to be heirs S m i t h P i n k n e y, d e - or legatees of the deceased by the Orphan’s cedent who do not reC o u r t f o r P r i n c e ceive a copy of this notice George’s County, State by mail within 25 days of of Maryland ., on March its first publication shall TRUE TEST COPY 13, 2017. so inform the Register of REGISTER OF WILLS Service of process may Wills, including name, be made upon Michael address and relation04/28, 05/5, 05/12/17 Rosier 1250 TYPESET: Tue May 09 13:16:51 EDT Connecti2017 ship. cut Ave. , NW, Ste. 140, Date of Publication: Washington, DC 20036 March 10, 2017 whose designation as Name of newspaper: Superior Court of District of Columbia Afro-American the District of agent has been filed with Washington District of Columbia the Register of Wills, Law Reporter PROBATE DIVISION D.C. Washington, D.C. Ronald Williams The decedent owned the 20001-2131 Personal f o l l o w i n g D i s t r i c t o f Administration No. Representative Colombia real property: 2017ADM402 1725 Lyman Place, NE, TRUE TEST COPY Milton Ree Henderson Washington, DC 20002 Decedent REGISTER OF WILLS Claims against the deNOTICE OF cedent may be preAPPOINTMENT, 03/10, 03/17, 03/24/17 sented to the under- TYPESET: Tue May 09 NOTICE TO signed and filed with the CREDITORS Register of Wills for the AND NOTICE TO Superior Court of District of Columbia, 500 UNKNOWN HEIRS the District of Sowande Tichawonna, Indiana Avenue, N.W., District of Columbia whose address is 1320 Washington, D.C. 20001 PROBATE DIVISION W e b s t e r S t . , N E , within 6 months from the Washington, D.C. Washington, DC 20017, date of first publication of 20001-2131 was appointed personal this notice. Administration No. John E. Pinkney representative of the 2017ADM234 Personal estate of Milton Ree HenRepresentative(s) Jose C Cruz derson , who died on TRUE TEST COPY Decedent March 11, 2017 without a REGISTER OF WILLS Nathan A Neal, Esq will, and will serve with209 Kennedy Street, out Court supervision. All Date of first publication: NW April 28, 2017 unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are Name of newspapers W a s h i n g t o n , D C 20011-5214 unknown shall enter their and/or periodical: The Daily Washington Attorney appearance in this NOTICE OF proceeding. Objections Law Reporter APPOINTMENT, to such appointment (or The Afro-American NOTICE TO to the probate of deCREDITORS 04/28, 05/05,Tue 05/12/17 cedent´s will) shall be TYPESET: May 09 13:13:55 EDT 2017 AND NOTICE TO filed with the Register of UNKNOWN HEIRS Wills, D.C., 515 5th Nathan A. Neal, Esq , Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Superior Court of whose address is 209 Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . the District of Kennedy Street, NW, 20001, on or before District of Columbia Washington, DC, 20011October 28, 2017. PROBATE DIVISION 5214was appointed perClaims against the deWashington, D.C. sonal representative of cedent shall be pre20001-2131 the estate of Jose C. sented to the underAdministration No. Cruz , who died on Febsigned with a copy to the 2017ADM415 Register of Wills or filed Florence Shyne Bow- ruary 14, 2015 without a will, and will serve withwith the Register of Wills ers out Court supervision. All with a copy to the under- Decedent signed, on or before James E McCollum, Jr., unknown heirs and heirs October 28, 2017, or be Esq, McCollum & Asso- whose where-abouts are unknown shall enter their forever barred. Persons ciates LLC believed to be heirs or 7309 Baltimore Ave. a p p e a r a n c e i n t h i s proceeding. Objections legatees of the decedent Suite 117 who do not receive a C o l l e g e P a r k , M D to such appointment (or to the probate of decopy of this notice by mail 20740 cedent´s will) shall be within 25 days of its first Attorney filed with the Register of publication shall so inNOTICE OF Wills, D.C., 515 5th form the Register of APPOINTMENT, Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Wills, including name, NOTICE TO Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . address and relationCREDITORS 20001, on or before ship. AND NOTICE TO November 5, 2017. Date of Publication: UNKNOWN HEIRS Claims against the deApril 28, 2017 David Bowers, whose cedent shall be preName of newspaper: address is 1350 D St. sented to the underAfro-American NE, Washington, DC signed with a copy to the Washington 20002, was appointed Register of Wills or filed Law Reporter personal representative with the Register of Wills Sowande Tichawonna of the estate of Florence Personal Shyne Bowers , who died with a copy to the underRepresentative on January 24, 2017 signed, on or before November 5, 2017, or be witha will, and will serve forever barred. Persons TRUE TEST COPY without Court supervi- believed to be heirs or REGISTER OF WILLS sion. All unknown heirs legatees of the decedent a n d h e i r s w h o s e who do not receive a TYPESET: May 09 13:18:07 EDT 2017 04/28, 05/05,Tue 05/12/17 whereabouts are un- copy of this notice by mail known shall enter their within 25 days of its first appearance in this publication shall so inSUPERIOR COURT OF proceeding. Objections form the Register of THE DISTRICT OF to such appointment (or Wills, including name, COLUMBIA to the probate of de- address and relationPROBATE DIVISION cedent´s will) shall be ship. Washington, D.C. filed with the Register of Date of Publication: 20001-2131 Wills, D.C., 515 5th May 5, 2017 Foreign No. Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Name of newspaper: 2017FEP16 Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . Afro-American Date of Death 20001, on or before Washington November 9, 2006 O c t o b e r 2 8 , 2 0 1 7 . Law Reporter Donald Futrovsky Claims against the deNathan A. Neal, Esq Decedent cedent shall be prePersonal NOTICE OF sented to the underRepresentative APPOINTMENT signed with a copy to the OF FOREIGN Register of Wills or filed TRUE TEST COPY PERSONAL with the Register of Wills REGISTER OF WILLS REPRESENTATIVE with a copy to the underAND signed, on or before 05/05, 05/12, 05/19/17 TYPESET: Tue May 09 NOTICE TO October 28, 2017, or be CREDITORS forever barred. Persons C h a r l e s F u t r o v s k y believed to be heirs or Superior Court of whose address is 3200 N legatees of the decedent the District of Leisure World, Blvd, who do not receive a District of Columbia #606, Silver Spring, MD copy of this notice by mail PROBATE DIVISION 20906was appointed within 25 days of its first Washington, D.C. personal representative publication shall so in20001-2131 of the estate of Donald form the Register of Administration No. Futrovsky , deceased by Wills, including name, 2017ADM373 the Orphan’s Court for address and relationAnnie R. Washington Montgomery County, ship. TYPESET: Tue May 09 13:16:12 2017 on AKA State of EDT Maryland, Date of Publication: Annie Ruth WashingJanuary 9, 2007. April 28, 2017 ton Service of process may Name of newspaper: Superior Court of Decedent be made upon Scott Fut- Afro-American the Ferguson Evans Esq rovsky, 401 Massachu- Washington District of Columbia 601 Pennsylvania Ave. setts Ave., NW, Apt 911, Law Reporter PROBATE DIVISION Washington, DC 20001 Florence Shyne Bowers NW Washington, D.C. whose designation as Personal Suite 900, South 20001-2131 District of Columbia Representative Washington, DC 20004 Administration No. Attorney agent has been filed with 2017ADM370 NOTICE OF the Register of Wills, TRUE TEST COPY Charlotte P Bower APPOINTMENT, D.C. REGISTER OF WILLS Decedent NOTICE TO The decedent owned the May 09 13:15:02 EDT 2017 NOTICE OF CREDITORS f o l l o w i n g D i s t r i c t o f TYPESET: 04/28, 05/5, Tue 05/12/17 APPOINTMENT, AND NOTICE TO Colombia real property: NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS 505-507 Morse St., NE, CREDITORS Gloria Mixon , whose adWashington, DC 20002 Superior Court of AND NOTICE TO dress is 11411 Mary Claims against the dethe District of UNKNOWN HEIRS Catherine Drive, Clinton, cedent may be preDistrict of Columbia Voni B Eason and Joi M sented to the underMD 20735, was apPROBATE DIVISION Bower, whose addresses signed and filed with the pointed personal repreWashington, D.C. are 4215 URN STREET, Register of Wills for the sentative of the estate of 20001-2131 C A P, H G H T S , M D District of Columbia, Annie R. Washington Administration No. 20743/4049 MLK JR, Building A, 515 5th AKA Annie Ruth 2017ADM140 AVE SW WASH., DC Street, NW., 3rd Floor, Charles A. Williams Washington , who died 20032 were appointed Washington, DC 20001 AKA on December 26, 2016 personal representatives within 6 months from the Charles Alexander Wil- witha will, and will serve of the estate of Charlotte date of first publication of liams without Court superviP Bower, who died on this notice. sion. All unknown heirs Decedent February 13, 2017 with a and heirs whose NOTICE OF will, and will serve withwhereabouts are unDonald Futrovsky APPOINTMENT, out Court supervision. All known shall enter their Personal NOTICE TO unknown heirs and heirs appearance in this Representative(s) CREDITORS whose whereabouts are proceeding. Objections TRUE TEST COPY AND NOTICE TO unknown shall enter their to such appointment (or REGISTER OF WILLS UNKNOWN HEIRS appearance in this Date of first publication: Ronald Williams , whose to the probate of deproceeding. Objections April 28, 2017 cedent´s will) shall be address is 233 Misto such appointment (or Name of newspapers sissippi Ave., SE, #102, filed with the Register of to the probate of de- and/or periodical: Washington, DC 20032, Wills, D.C., 515 5th cedent´s will) shall be The Daily Washington was appointed personal Street, N.W., 3rd Floor filed with the Register of Law Reporter representative of the W a s h i n g t o n , D . C . 20032 were appointed personal representatives of the estate of Charlotte P Bower, who died on February 13, 2017 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are LEGALshall NOTICES unknown enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent´s will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . 20001, on or before October 28, 2017. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before October 28, 2017 , or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of Publication: April 28, 2017 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Voni B Eason Joi M Bower Personal Representative
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Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2017NRT8 William F. Walsh Decedent NOTICE OF EXISTENCE OF REVOCABLE TRUST William F. Walsh (name of deceased settlor) whose address was 318 South carolina ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003 created a revocable trust on July 25, 2015, which remained in existence on the date of his death on March 15, 2017, and Jacqueline Ann Dupree , whose address is 318 South Carolina Ave. SE, Washington DC 20003 is the currently acting trustee, hereinafter the Trustee. Communications to the trust should be mailed or directed to Catherine Mary Rafferty, Esq at 4 8 0 1 Yu m a S t . N w, Washington, DC 20016. The Trust is subject to claims of the deceased settlor’s creditors, costs of administration of the settlor’s estate, the expenses of the deceased settlor’s funeral and disposal of remains, and statutory allowances to a surviving spouse and children to the extent the deceased settlor’s residuary probate estate is inadequate to satisfy those claims, costs, expenses, and allowances. Claims of the deceased settlor ’s creditors are barred as against the Trustee and the trust property unless presented to the Trustee at the address provided herein on or before November 12, 2017 6 months after the date of the first publication of this notice). An action to contest the validity of this trust must be commenced by the earliest of (1) March 15, 2017 (one year from date of death of the deceased settler) or (2) November 12, 2017(6 months from the date of first publication of this notice) or (3) ninety days after the Trustee sends TRUE TEST COPY the person a copy of the REGISTER OF WILLS trust instrument and a notice informing the person 05/12, 05/19,Tue 05/26/17 TYPESET: May 09 13:05:34 EDT existence, 2017 of the trust’s the Trustee’s name and TRUE TEST COPY address, and the time alREGISTER OF WILLS SUPERIOR COURT OF lowed for commencing a proceeding. THE DISTRICT OF 05/12, 05/19,Tue 05/26/17 TYPESET: May 09 13:05:54 EDT 2017 The Trustee may proceed COLUMBIA to distribute the trust propPROBATE DIVISION erty in accordance with Washington, D.C. the terms of the trust be20001-2131 Superior Court of fore the expiration of the Foreign No. the District of time within which an ac2017FEP57 District of Columbia tion must be commenced Date of Death PROBATE DIVISION unless the Trustee knows September 20, 2016 Washington, D.C. of a pending judicial Robert A. Moore 20001-2131 proceeding contesting the Decedent Administration No. validity of the trust or the NOTICE OF 2017ADM448 Trustee has received noAPPOINTMENT Ruby Mae Robinson tice from a potential OF FOREIGN Decedent contestant who thereafter PERSONAL NOTICE OF commences a judicial REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT, proceeding TYPESET: Tue May 09 13:03:14 EDTwithin 2017sixty AND NOTICE TO days after notification. NOTICE TO CREDITORS This notice must be CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO mailed postmarked within Superior Courtwhose of Clarice Y. Minor UNKNOWN HEIRS 15days of its first publicathe District of M i c h a e l R o b i n s o n , address is 1501 Lorelei tion to each heir and qualDistrict of Columbia whose address is 9625 Dr., Fort Washington, MD ified beneficiary of the PROBATE 20744 wasDIVISION appointed trust and any other person Axehead Ct., RanWashington, D.C. dallstown, MD 21133 , personal representative w h o w o u l d b e a n 20001-2131 was appointed personal of the estate of Robert A. interested person within Administration No. representative of the Moore , deceased by the the meaning of DC Code, 2017NRT8 estate of Ruby Mae O r p h a n ’ s C o u r t f o r sec., 20-101(d) William F. Walsh Robinson , who died on Prince Georges County, Decedent January 30, 2017 without State of Maryland, on Date of Publication: NOTICE OF a will, and will serve with- April 22, 2014, May 12, 2017 EXISTENCE OF out Court supervision. All Service of process may Name of newspaper: REVOCABLE unknown heirs and heirs be made upon Jamison B Afro-American TRUST Taylor, 1218 11th St. NW, Washington Law whose whereabouts are William F. Walsh (name of Washington, DC whose 20001 Reporter unknown shall enter their deceased settlor) whose was designation as a p p e a r a n c e i n t h i s address Jacqueline A. Dupree 318 South of Columbia proceeding. Objections cDistrict Personal arolina ave. SE, agent has been with to such appointment Washington, Representative DCfiled 20003 the Register of Wills, shall be filed with the created TRUE TEST COPY a revocable trust D.C. Register of Wills, D.C., on REGISTER OF WILLS July 25, 2015, which The decedent owned the 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd remained 05/12, 05/19, 05/26/17 in existence on f o l ldate o w i nofg his D i sdeath t r i c t on of Floor Washington, D.C. the Colombia realand prop20001, on or before March 15, 2017, Jacerty:652 Ann Oglethorpe November 12, 2017. queline DupreeSt. , NE, Washington DC Claims against the de- whose address is 318 20011Carolina Ave. SE, cedent shall be pre- South DC 20003 is Claims against the desented to the under- Washington currently acting cedent may be presigned with a copy to the the the sented hereinafter to the underRegister of Wills or filed trustee, Communications signed and filed with the with the Register of Wills Trustee. to the trust should the with a copy to the under- Register of Wills for be to CathDistrictorofdirected Columbia, 515 signed, on or before mailed Rafferty, Esq3rd at 5th Mary street, NW., November 12, 2017, or erine 8 0 1 Yu m a S t . N w, D.C. be forever barred. Per- 4Floor,Washington, Washington, DC 20016. sons believed to be heirs 20001 within 6 months is of subject to fromTrust the date first pubor legatees of the de- The deceased licationof ofthethis notice. cedent who do not re- claims settlor’s creditors, costs of (Strike preceding ceive a copy of this notice administration of the sensettence if no real estate.) by mail within 25 days of tlor’s estate, the expenses its first publication shall of the deceased settlor’s Clarice Y. Minor so inform the Register of funeral and disposal of rePersonal Wills, including name, mains, and statutory Representative(s) address and relation- allowances to a surviving TRUE TEST COPY ship. spouse and children to the REGISTER OF WILLS Date of Publication: extent the deceased setDate of first publication: May 12, 2017 tlor’s residuary probate May 12, Name of newspaper: estate is 2017 inadequate to Name of newspapers Afro-American satisfy those claims, costs, expenses, and and/or periodical: Washington allowances. The Daily Law Reporter of the deceased Washington Michael Robinson Claims ’s creditors are Law Reporter Personal settlor as against the The Afro-American Representative barred Trustee and the trust property unless presented to TRUE TEST COPY the Trustee at the address 05/12, 05/19, 05/26/17 REGISTER OF WILLS provided herein on or before November 12, 2017 6 05/12, 05/19, 05/26/17 months after the date of the first publication of this notice). An action to conThe Serving our test the validity of this trust must be commenced by Customers for the earliest of (1) March 35 Years 15, 2017 (one year from MD Lisc. #45197 date of death of the deceased settler) or (2) November 12, 24’2017(6 x 24’ x 10’ months from the date of first publication2of- this 9’ nox 7’ Garage Doors tice) or (3) ninety days 1 - 3’ Service Door after the Trustee sends the person a copy of the trust instrument and a notice informing the person , of the trust’s existence, Trustee’s name30’ and x 40’ x 10’ Located in the address, and the time allowed1for commencing a - 10’ x 10’ Sliding Door proceeding. Serving your state!The Trustee may 1 -proceed 3’ Service Door to distribute the trust property in accordance with the terms of the trust before the expiration of the time within which an action must be commenced unless the Trustee knows of a pending judicial proceeding contesting the Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2017ADM449 Jamison B Taylor Decedent Ronald Adrian Daniels Jamison B. Taylor 1218 11th St. NW Washington, DC 20001 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Kiayanna Lashawn Daniels, whose address is 3683 Jay St., NE, #203, Washington, DC 20019 was, appointed personal representative of the estate of Ronald Adrian Daniels , who died on January 8, 2017 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose where-abouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent´s will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . 20001, on or before November 12, 2017. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before November 12, 2017, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of Publication: May 12, 2017 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Kiayanna L. Daniels Personal Representative
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Pr. George’s Native Markelle Fultz: From DeMatha to Draft Day In his lone season at Washington, Fultz showed plenty of promise on the court. Despite the Huskies’ struggles Markelle Fultz may not be dominating the sports with a 9-22 record, he averaged 23.2 news cycle like some of his peers, but he is leading points, 5.9 assists and 5.7 rebounds per the pack where it counts. The Upper Marlboro, Md. game and was named to the First Team native is projected to be the No. 1 pick in the 2017 All Pac-12. While some say Fultz’s NBA Draft. year at Washington cost him name Fultz attended basketball powerhouse DeMatha recognition, the 18-year-old has always Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Md., which been about show rather than tell. produced current NBA players such as Victor “He is nowhere near a finished Oladipo and Jerian Grant, but his drive started long product. He has not reached his before high school. peak,” said Jones. “He’s going to do According to DeMatha varsity head coach nothing but get better, and to me, that’s Mike Jones, Fultz attended the team’s basketball amazing because he already so good. camp from the time he was 8 years old. Despite I do believe his best basketball is still impressing Jones during the varsity tryout, Fultz— ahead of him.” then a sophomore—was assigned to the junior Fultz is so well-rounded that it’s varsity squad to receive more playing time due to difficult to pinpoint what kind of the team’s veteran talent. After dominating the JV player he’ll be in the NBA. He shot league and eventually moving up to varsity, Fultz had 41 percent from the three-point line his breakout moment while playing in the Amateur at Washington, so he could end up Athletic Union circuit the summer before his junior being the next Steph Curry. He excels year. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File) at creating plays for teammates, so he “He really blossomed, and I think it was all about Washington’s Markelle Fultz is projected by some to go first in the upcoming NBA draft could be the next John Wall. finally getting his opportunity,” said Jones. “He was Maybe he’ll be the first Markelle in June. capable ….. but once he got his opportunity, he just Fultz. ran with it.” No matter what team drafts Fultz— That summer, Fultz’s height and wingspan grew, and the former 5-foot-9 guard—now a the Boston Celtics currently have the best odds at the No. 1 pick—Fultz says he’s open to 6-foot-4 elite recruit—attracted the interest of several major programs. He was a standout in the anything. ultra-competitive Washington Catholic Athletic Conference during his junior season and won “If they need me to play the one, I can do that,” Fultz told Sports Illustrated in April. “Get player of the year. somebody involved, get the other people open. But also, if they need me at the two, I can just Fultz also began training with Keith Williams, a legend in the DMV basketball community score the ball. Or if you need me to do both, score at times… I can do anything you need.” who’s worked with everyone from Kevin Durant to DeMarcus Cousins. After another summer The 2017 NBA draft is still in the distant future (June 22), but the draft lottery to determine of dominating performances, Fultz was fielding offers from Kentucky, Kansas, North Carolina which team gets the No. 1 pick takes place on Tuesday, May 16 in New York. and several other top programs. However, the University of Washington Huskies – having Until then, Fultz is back in the DMV area, where he works out with trainer Emmanuel followed Fultz since his time on the JV squad – were ahead of the game and ultimately gained Coulibaly and coach Williams. He’s expected to attend the draft combine this week in Chicago, the trust of the young star’s mother, Ebony Fultz. but won’t participate in on-court activities. “When you’re born in the Washington metropolitan area, it can be dog-eat-dog,” Ebony told Fultz flew under the radar for most of his career—especially compared to fellow draft Bleacher Report last December. “Everyone is worried about what someone else is doing, who’s prospect Lonzo Ball. While he doesn’t like making a scene, however, it’s clear that he’s the next ahead of him, just a whole lot of jealousy. The way the people act in Seattle, that’s so much big thing. more Markelle. He’s nice, and they’re nice.” In the words of Kendrick Lamar, Fultz continues to “be humble,” but he will not sit down. By Breana Pitts Special to the AFRO
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Is the Spurs’ Run Over?
Riley: I love Leonard’s game and his ability, but the NBA has changed so much over the last few seasons that even Popovich and the Spurs will have trouble competing for a title. They have the regular season mastered, and their head coach knows how to get the most out of his team over the course of 82 games. But, the NBA season is settled in June and the Spurs haven’t sniffed success in a few years. Despite the presence of Leonard, the Spurs might not be done being competitive but their championship runs are on hold until further notice. Green: They’re one win away at press time from advancing to the Western Conference finals and we’re debating whether or not their championship run is done. Listen to that and tell me if it makes any sense. San Antonio is just as formidable as they’ve been despite not being as talented. Popovich’s best trait has always been working his system around his best players and San Antonio will just retool like they always do. Parting ways with Ginobili will allow the team to find minutes for younger and fresher legs and Parker will become a free agent after next season at the age of 34 years old. San Antonio will have no choice but to become younger and more athletic and pairing that with Leonard should keep the Spurs contending for years to come. Riley: If we’re just going to assume the Spurs are going to successfully retool then we might as well suggest that for
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Green: San Antonio just finished 61-21 in the regular season and we’re asking are they done? As long as Popovich remains in place and all-star forward Kawhi Leonard continues to insert his name in the conversation as best player in the NBA then the Spurs will continue to be in contention, annually. Parker will miss the rest of the playoffs with a calf injury and we don’t know if Ginobili or even Parker for that matter will be back next season. But, it doesn’t matter. Popovich has created a machine with San Antonio. They’re the NBA version of the NFL’s New England Patriots and they both use the same business model. They build their teams around one solid anchor and find bargaining pieces to fill in the gaps. The Spurs aren’t done, they’re just getting started under the new era of Leonard.
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San Antonio Spurs guard Danny Green (14) drives around Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during overtime of Game 5 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series on May 9 in San Antonio. San Antonio won 110-107.
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Tony Parker out for the playoffs. Tim Duncan retired and happy. His replacement, LaMarcus Aldridge, has been dealing with a heart condition that has zapped his strength. And, Manu Ginobili looks lonely as the only member of the “Big Three” still playing. Despite being up 3-2 against the Houston Rockets in their western conference semi-final series, the critics have been circling the Spurs like they’re wounded and ready for the picking. The NBA has been wondering for years how much longer Spurs coach Gregg Popovich and his ball club could routinely challenge for NBA titles and now the question appears stronger than ever. Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley of the AFRO Sports Desk debate: Is the Spurs’ run over?
Oklahoma City and the Los Angeles Clippers, the last two teams to extinguish the Spurs from the postseason. Three seasons is a long stretch in NBA terms and that’s the last time we saw the Spurs win a title. This isn’t the same team, and the depth and talent just isn’t on the levels of a Golden State or a Cleveland.
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‘Tell Them We Are Rising’ Examines America’s HBCUs Recently, the Trump White House released a signing statement connected Sean Yoes to a federal funding Senior AFRO measure, Contributor which has advocates for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, HBCUs, more than a little nervous about future funding of these institutions. “My Administration shall treat provisions that allocate benefits on the basis of race, ethnicity, and gender (e.g… “School Improvement Programs,” and “Historically Black College and University Capital Financing Program Account…) in a manner consistent with the requirement to afford equal protection of the laws under the Due Process Clause of the Constitution’s Fifth Amendment,” the last paragraph of the statement reads. In other words, Trump may be open to getting rid of a federal program that has been in existence since 1992, that provides money for construction at HBCUs. At least that is the fear of those who believe in the mission of these schools; some of which have been educating Americans since just after the end of the Civil War. Subsequent attempts by Trump to clarify his stance on HBCUs probably further muddied already tempestuous waters. This is the 21st century political backdrop for a Continued on D2
Shirley Parker
Remembering the ‘Lady In The Lake’ 52 Years Later By Michelle Richardson Special to the AFRO He was just 9-years old when his mother went missing in April of 1969. Two months later, long after his grandmother reported her daughter missing, her body was found in Baltimore’s Druid Hill Park. David Parker, 56, spoke exclusively with the AFRO about how his mother’s unsolved death affected his upbringing and exactly who Shirley Parker was. On June 2, 1969, a crew was dispatched to the Druid Hill Park Reservoir to replace burned out lights on the fountain in the middle of the lake. While replacing the lights, one of the crew members climbed the ladder into the fountain, where he discovered the body of a badly decomposed woman. She was face down in about two feet of water. The woman was fully clothed in brown slacks, a yellow, orange, and white blouse, and brown boots. The woman was soon identified as Shirley Lee Parker, 33, a twice divorced mother of two boys. File photo Parker was last seen on April 23 after she went out with some How the AFRO friends. Later that night, she covered the discovered her boyfriend at the discovery of Shirley time, Arno West, had another Parker’s body in girlfriend. And he had spent 1969. Her death Parker’s paycheck to buy the remains a mystery. other woman a pantsuit. According to neighbors, Parker and West could be heard having a “heated argument” on the front steps of his mother’s home on Gwynns Falls Parkway. Parker had stormed there after she learned about the other woman. West told police he and Parker took a drive to “cool off.” The couple went to another bar for more drinks and then to Druid Hill Park. She requested he stop the car so she could get out and walk around the park. West told police he became worried and began following Parker when he saw her climbing over the 15 foot gate to the lake. After he handed her purse, and persuaded her to not swim in the lake, West told police that he drove her home that night. Parker’s mother states she never came home.
Mayor Grows Talent Pool With City Solicitor Pick By P. Kenneth Burns Special to the AFRO Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh’s most recent major appointment continues a streak of top talent joining the new administration. The mayor announced on May 3 the appointment of U.S. Circuit Judge Andre M. Davis as city solicitor. Davis, a senior judge on the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, simultaneously announced his retirement from the bench the same day; calling it a “mixed blessing.” “It has been an extraordinary privilege and a high honor to have served the people of our
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Baltimore native Andre M. Davis is the latest strong candidate to join Mayor Catherine Pugh’s administration.
West eventually failed a lie detector test but was released because no actual crime had been committed. “I don’t believe he had anything to do with it,” said David Parker. “That man had to go to a mental hospital after my mother died. He had to be put in a hospital for a little bit because everyone was accusing him.” “I don’t believe him or my father had anything to do with it,” he said. Shirley Parker wore many hats in her 33 years. She was a “still window model” for The Hecht Company, a former chain of Continued on D2
MSU to Rename Baltimore-Area Health Professionals Oppose Trumpcare College of Liberal Arts By Jennifer Wright Special to the AFRO After James Following passage of the American Healthcare Act (AHCA), Gilliam, Jr. known as Trumpcare, in the House of Representatives earlier this month, many Democrats have spoken out against the bill. As the Senate prepares to introduce its own version of Trumpcare, which is supposed to repeal and replace President Barack Obama’s signature health care achievement, Obamacare, Baltimore area health professionals detailed why they are troubled by the bill. This legislation is expected to remove certain regulations the former President implemented, including the authorization of allowing health insurance companies to charge higher premiums to enrollees with pre-existing conditions. With the some of the nation’s current health laws being in jeopardy, several African American healthcare professionals in AP Photo/Evan Vucci the District, Maryland and Virginia area have President Donald expressed their opposition to the AHCA. Trump spoke in Dr. Darrell Gaskin, a professor in health the Rose Garden policy and Director of the Baltimore-based following the Hopkins Center for Health Disparities passage in Solution, stated that he does not agree with the the House of AHCA for at least three reasons. The reasons Representatives range from low income people losing coverage of the American and cuts in reimbursement to safety net Healthcare Act. providers, leaving astronomical costs for these hospitals which provide significant coverage to low income, uninsured, and vulnerable populations. He also notes that the ACHA will increase premiums for the elderly as well as those with pre-existing conditions. “The repeal of essential health benefits moves us away from providing prevention services. It will allow insurers to sell policies that don’t cover much beyond catastrophic coverage.” Gaskin said in an email to the AFRO.
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By AFRO Staff James H. Gilliam Jr. was a prominent lawyer, financier, humanitarian and Morgan State Courtesy photo University graduate. That’s why James H. Gilliam Jr. the school will name its College was a lawyer, financier, of Liberal Arts after him on May humanitarian and Morgan 11. State University graduate. “Morgan’s liberal arts programs have cultivated many high achievers over our 150year history, and James H. Gilliam Jr. was one of the most outstanding of those alumni,” said Morgan President David Wilson, in a statement. “We are proud to celebrate his vision, his generosity and his work in the broader community with this dedication during our sesquicentennial year.” Gilliam earned his B.A. degree in English in 1967 at Morgan. He then went to Columbia University for Law. He practiced law in New York and Delaware as well as served as Secretary of Community Affairs and Economic Development in then Delaware Gov. Pierre S. du Pont IV’s administration. In 2000, Gilliam, along with his wife Linda G.J. Gilliam, who is currently a Morgan regent, created a $1.5 million fine arts endowment at Morgan in honor of Gilliam’s mother and his father. The James H. Gilliam Sr. and Louise Hayley Gilliam Concert Hall in the university’s Carl J. Murphy Fine Arts Center bears their names. Gilliam died in 2003 at the age of 58. Jake Oliver, CEO and publisher of the AFRO, was a childhood friend and law school classmate of Gilliam. He is expected to offer remarks at the ceremony.
city, state and country in the important work of safeguarding the rule of law,” he said in a statement. “Baltimore is at an historic intersection as it seeks to continue to rebuild itself as a thriving, diverse, and welcoming community, one truly on the move to greater heights,” he added. When he leaves the bench to take the job as the city’s lawyer at the end of August, Davis will end what will be a thirty year career as a judge. Continued on D2
Baltimore Bus Terminal Dedicated to Cummings By AFRO Staff A new Greyhound bus terminal located at 2110 Haines St. in Baltimore was dedicated to Maryland’s 7th District Representative, Congressman Elijah Cummings, on May 9. The station, in downtown Baltimore, now bears Cummings’ name on the side of the building. “I am deeply humbled by this tremendous honor,” Congressman Cummings said at the ceremony. “This new bus terminal is a vital investment in Baltimore’s future and will serve our city’s residents and visitors for years to come. Baltimore’s federal, state and local officials must continue working in partnership with our business community to ensure that Baltimore residents will have reliable and affordable transit options.” Mayor Catherine Pugh and Bill Blankenship, Greyhound chief operating officer, were among those in attendance.
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department stores. “She used to stand in the window and you would actually think she was a mannequin. She had 15 jobs at one time,” David Parker added. At the time of her disappearance, Shirley Parker was a barmaid at the Sphinx Club and a Urban League secretary. David Parker’s time with his mother was brief even though he lived with her and his grandmother while an older brother resided in Pennsylvania with his own father. How did a bright, hard working woman, that everyone adored, end up dead in a fountain leaving a whole city to wonder if something sinister happened? “What I think happened was my mother swam out into the lake because she was an excellent swimmer; she got awards for swimming,” David Parker said. “I feel like she swam out there to clear her mind after the argument with Arno and to think about me and my brother. I think when she was ready to go, she stood up and fell back and hit her head on the spout where the water comes out, because the autopsy said she had a hole in the back of her head.” “I think she hit her head and fell back and was unconscious and with the water coming down on her, she drowned.”
David Parker said he has been unable to find any answers after all these years. “I just want some closure...even if they say anything to pacify me. I have six children asking about their grandmother and I can’t give them no answers.” While he has asked the police about the case several times over the years, he said he has gotten nowhere. David Parker said he’s constantly thinking about his mom. He cries all the time but he doesn’t want to put his 92 year old father or his brother through the pain of reopening the case. “Even if they don’t close the case or find out what happen, I just want one thing done...I want the lights in the fountain turned back on in the Reservoir in memory of my mother; even if it’s just for one day.” “I want to start a foundation for mom...I want to get Druid Hill Lake Drive renamed to Shirley Parker Way...but I can’t do them all by myself,” David Parker said. Shirley Parker is buried in Laurel, Md. Even if the case never gets solved, even if no one is ever brought to justice for what happened to Shirley Parker, Baltimore will never forget “The Lady In The Lake.”
Davis–a Baltimore native who attended high school in Massachusetts, college in Pennsylvania and law school at the University of Maryland School of Law–was first an associate judge in for the state District Court in 1987; later moving to the state Circuit Court. President Bill Clinton appointed him as judge for the U.S. District Court for Maryland in 1995. He was appointed to the 4th Circuit in 2009 by President Barack Obama and obtained senior status in 2014. The appointment of Davis continues a line of what observers call “top talent” being recruited by the Pugh administration. “This is one of the things you get when you elect somebody with years of experience,” said Mileah Kromer, director of the Sarah T. Hughes Field Politics Center at Goucher College. Kromer adds Pugh knows the inner workings of government on a city and state level and understands the type of people needed for the roles needed. And she has tried to pick people to help round out areas of potential weakness. Pugh, herself, has often said she doesn’t have all of the answers but would defer to others who might have more expertise in an area. For example, Jill Carter, who now heads the city Office of Civil Rights and Wage Enforcement, was a long time delegate in Annapolis who supported police accountability, fair housing practices and other equality issues. Peter Hammen, another former long-time delegate, oversees 12 city agencies as chief of operations. While he was in the legislature, Hammen was chairman of the Health and Government Operations Committee for more than a decade. James T. Smith Jr., chief of strategic alliance, is not only a former Baltimore County Executive, he’s a former circuit judge and state transportation secretary. Pugh has more appointments to announce. She has yet to pick permanent leaders for the departments of transportation or recreation and parks. An announcement is coming in the next few weeks concerning new commissioners for housing and community development.
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fascinating new documentary by award -winning filmmaker Stanley Nelson, “Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.” I recently saw, “Tell Them We Are Rising” (twice) at the Maryland Film Festival and I had the opportunity to talk to Nelson about his film. “For African-Americans it was always thought, even from the time when we were enslaved, was that if we could get an education then things would change. And so education has always been... had a really outsized role in the Black community,” Nelson said. “We’ve looked at education as a way out and for so many years, HBCUs represented the only way that we could get a higher education and so they’ve been incredibly important, to not only my family but to African Americans all over the country,” added Nelson, whose mother and father both attended HBCUs in the 1930’s. Nelson, who directed the Emmy nominated documentary, “The Black Press: Soldiers Without Swords,” “Marcus Garvey: Look At Me In The Whirlwind,” and “The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution” among a phalanx of his films, affirms with his new documentary that HBCUs played a
pivotal role in the American civil rights movement from its beginning. And Nelson focuses specifically on the role of Charles Hamilton Houston (one of the greatest legal minds of the 20th century and the first dean of the Howard University School of Law,) who along with his prized student, Thurgood Marshall, were the prime architects of the legal strategy that fueled “The Movement.” “The chapter about Charles Hamilton Houston in the film is called “An Audacious Plan;” and we call it that because that’s what it was...he comes up with this plan, that he’s not only going to make Howard University Law School, the best law school for African-Americans in the country–at that point (late 1920’s) it was a pretty crappy law school–he’s going to make this a great law school,” Nelson said. “But, he’s also going to educate a cadre of lawyers, who are then going to go and they’re going to overturn the whole idea of segregation as a way of life in the south. Now, this is a crazy idea...but, the fact that he actually instituted it and did it, is just one of the most remarkable chapters in American history,” he added. In 2017, we are reminded in Maryland that its HBCUs, are still using the courts as Hamilton and Marshall did in the
1930’s, 1940’s and 1950’s, to seek equality, because of historic and systematic underfunding and undermining of academic programs of these schools for generations. But, Nelson suggests waiting for the government to fully fund HBCUs may be like waiting for a train that will never arrive and those who believe in the mission of our Black institutions of higher education must act accordingly. “I think that we’re going to be in a battle over the next few years, over almost everything that we know in life, and government support of almost everything,” Nelson said. “I think that it’s really important that people organize and resist and fight for what they believe in. And that means everybody...it’s going to matter that we all stand up for what we believe in and that includes the survival of HBCUs,” he added. Sean Yoes is a senior contributor for the AFRO and host and executive producer of AFRO First Edition, which airs Monday through Friday 5 p.m.-7 p.m. on WEAA, 88.9.
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Happy Mother’s Day to All the Moms
Hello everyone and Happy Mother’s Day. What a wonderful day to celebrate if you are a mommy or if you still have your mother. I have a few things lined-up for you to help celebrate this special day. There is a Mother’s Day Celebration at the Royal Farms Arena, 201 W. Baltimore Avenue, starring Kirk Franklin, Marvin Sapp, Tim Bowman Jr., William Murphy and more on May 14 starting at 5 p.m. For more information, go to: alwe.com. The Champagne Ballroom Diva Show Mother’s Day event is on May 14 and features Howard Hewett for two shows. The brunch show is noon-3 p.m. and the dinner show is 6 p.m.-8 p.m., which includes hot and cold buffet, dessert station, beverages and a DJ. The Champagne Ballroom is located at 2701 W. Patapsco Avenue, Baltimore.
Celebrating 20 years of service to the community, the Contemporary Arts will host a Jazz Concerts for Seniors featuring the Carl Grubbs Ensemble on May 19 at 11 a.m. at the Liberty Senior Center, 3525 Resource Drive, Randallstown, Md. For more information, call 410-8870780. It is free.
Here are a few suggestions for Mother’s Day where you can show your mom or wife a good time. How about taking her to the Overhills Mansion on May 14 at 11 a.m. for a Farm to Table Mother’s Day Brunch? They will be serving homemade pastries accompanied by house preserved jams and spreads, grilled blood orange salad with honey lavender vinaigrette, basil French toasted eggs in a basket with ginger syrup and
thick cut bacon; seven pepper fried chicken with waffles and silk cauliflower puree, asparagus salad with poached quail eggs, tomato braised short ribs with corn cakes with a celery leaf and strawberry relish, eggs Benedict bar and variety of desserts. And guess what? You bring your own wine or champagne to spice up their non-alcoholic mimosa bar Babatunji Balogun, the of sodas, juices, coffee and principal organizer of Soul tea. The Overhills Mansion School Institute, a Black is located 916 S. Rolling Nationalist Organization, Road, Catonsville, Md. is hosting for the 17th year the Malcolm X Tour to New Another Mother’s Day York. The trip includes Brunch will be served roundtrip transportation, at Rams Head Dockside buffet luncheon, visits to located at 1702 Furnace selected sites and more Drive, Glen Burnie, Md. on on May 19; bus leaves May 14 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Baltimore at 6:30 a.m. For Mothers get complimentary more information, call 410mimosas and flowers. 385-9532. Also, there is the Mother’s Day cruise on the Spirit of Baltimore, 516 Light Street. Treat mom to a special day full of festivities and fun aboard a Spirit brunch, lunch, or dinner cruise on Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Oh, check this out! Mothers Day Brunch at the Boathouse Canton Kim Waters, Baltimore’s Waterfront Grille at 2809 own international Boston Street on May 14 recording artist and stating at 10 a.m. This is a smooth jazz saxophonist, very nice restaurant with will perform in concert good food. on May 12 at the Harford What about The County Equestrain Center, 608 N. Tollgate Road, Elephant at 924 N. Charles Street, Baltimore? Bel Air, Md. For more information, call “Your Girl, A Mother’s Day at The Cheryl” at 443-708-5154. Elephant adorned with decorative arts by Tiffany, De Forrest, Waterford, and Rinehart. The Elephant is a picture perfect location to celebrate and honor Mom on Mother’s Day with good food and cocktails on May 14 at 11 a.m. Enjoy a menu featuring crab cakes,
eggs Benedict, seared tuna nicoise, Jerusalem artichoke and spring onion soup, asparagus risotto, ricotta ravioli, cedar plank salmon and so much more. Reservations can be made by calling 443-447-7878. Well, my dear friends, enjoy your weekend. I got to go now, my “Boo-Boo” is waiting for me. I hope these selections help you out to decide where to take your mom. In the meantime, if you need me, call me at 410-833-9474 or email me at rosapryor@aol.com. Until the next time, I’m musically yours.
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Dunbar Poets celebrate iconic educator, Dr. Estella Ingram-Levy, O’Donel Levy’s widow, birthday May 17, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at Terra Café, 101 E. 25th Street in Baltimore. Hosted by Donald Morton Glover and Lisa Allen-Laprade.
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Registration is now open for Summer STEM Fun Camp for kids aged 4-13. Camp begins on June 26 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Baltimore. The seven week program runs until Aug. 11. Visit thewebbgroupinc. com or call 443-226-0535 for more information.
Rosedale Gardens, 8037 Philadelphia Road, Baltimore, Md. 21237 Mother’s Day Chicken Dinner
The Rosedale Volunteer Fire Company’s annual Mother’s Day dinner is on May 14 from noon to 5 p.m. All you can eat dinner includes baked chicken, vegetables, rolls, desserts and hot and cold drinks. All proceeds benefit the Rosedale Volunteer Fire Department, a not for profit organization. For more information, visit rosedalevfd.com or call 410-866-2598.
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The Afro-American, May 13, 2017 - May 19, 2017
Uncle Devin Drum Tales Performance
Storytelling with Maria Broom
Author Kwame Alexander
Parents and children meeting and greeting the African American Authors
Ezra Jack Keats Baltimore Bookmaking Competition awards a young author for her book. Callaloo Legend of the Golden Coqui
The 3rd annual Young Scholars Awards, sponsored by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Rho Tau Lambda Chapter, were held on May 3 at Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School in Baltimore. Scholarships of $500 were given to high school seniors. The scholarship awardees were Justin Dickey and Alexander Freeman from Mergenthaler Voc.-Tech. H.S., Benjamin Baitman, Amir Scott and Julius Gingles from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and Kyle Mayden from Baltimore City College. Jason Newton of WBAL TV was the Keynote Speaker Jason keynote speaker.
The 5th Annual African American Children’s Book Fair was held at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture in Baltimore on May 6. Actor and author, Taye Diggs and his Illustrator, Shane Evans, performed a reading followed by a book signing. Over 1,000 people attended. The book fair included many authors, illustrators and Taye Diggs book reading community and Shane Evans singing partners.
Wanda Draper, Executive Director of The Reginald F. Lewis Museum Anita Jackson, Vice President Baltimore Gas and Electric Co.
Photos by DeVone Marshall
Awardees with the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity (Rho Tau Lambda Chapter) members
Newton (WBAL TV)
Craig Rivers (Mergenthaler Voc. Tech. Princilpal)
Awardees: Amir Scott, Benjamin Baitmain, Justin Dickey and Alexander Freeman
E. J. Stewart
Carol Foreman and Dr. Samuel Brown
Master of Ceremony Dr. Russell Perkins
Photos by Anderson R. Ward
Morgan State University Annual Scholarship Luncheon Brittney Gordon, one of the top 4 students with consecutive 4.0 GPA, scholarship recipient, spoke on behalf of the scholarship scholars
The Morgan State University Foundation held its annual scholarship luncheon on April 20 in the Calvin and Tina Tyler Ballroom of the Student Center on Morgan’s campus in Baltimore. The luncheon provides an opportunity for the University and
Family members congratulate scholarship recipient Kevin Antoine Jean Castor, Wendie Castor, Wieny Castor, scholarship recipient, Dr. Hongtao Yu, Dean, School of Computer and Natural Sciences
Iota Phi Theta “50” Anniversary Endowment, Tex Dean with scholarship recipient India Harper
Ricquel Ricks, daughter of the late donor Christenta deJesus Ricks-Johns with Deborah Givens, School of Business
students to recognize and thank the donors and sponsors for their role in providing need-based and deserving students funds to supplement their tuition, books, and other academic related expenses.
Cheryl Y. Hitchcock, Executive director, MSU Foundation Inc., VP, Institutional Advancement, Asmaa Hassan, biology major, Jacqueline Lawson, donor, Dr. David Wilson, president, Morgan State University
Joyce Brown, director, Alumni Relations, with Dr. Ruthe Sheffey, donor, Dr. Ruthe T. Sheffey Endowed Scholarship Kiya Wright, junior, Music Major, performs “ The Greatest Love of All”
Donors of scholarships are F. Aileen Taylor, Dwight Taylor and Trena T. Brown
Scholarship scholars are Damari Smith, Physical Therapy, Mailyn Phi, Tlavong, Nursing, Teanna Ligon, Marketing, Maya Tyler,m entrepreneurship
Scholarship donors are Michael & Erica Cryor , The Cryor-Fry Endowed Scholarship Fund with Jacqueline Lawson, center, The Art “Hema” & Jacqueline Lawson Endowed Scholarship Fund
Photos by Dr. A. Lois De Laine