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The U.S. Supreme Court handed Texas a victory April 4, upholding the state’s system of drawing legislative voting districts based on everyone who lives there — not just registered voters. But it was liberal groups, rather than the Republican-controlled state’s top leaders, who applauded the 8-0 ruling loudest since it likely bolsters the voting power of Texas’ booming Latino population over sparsely populated rural areas dominated by conservatives. Gov. Greg Abbott’s office declined to

comment. Attorney General Ken Paxton put out a statement saying only that his office was pleased with the decision and “committed to defending the Constitution and ensuring the state legislature, representing the citizens, continues to have the freedom to ensure voting rights consistent with the Constitution.” Contrast that with the head of the Texas Democratic Party, which hailed the ruling as affirming the principle of “one person, one vote,” a requirement laid out by the Supreme Court in 1964. “This is a victory for our democracy Continued on A3

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“There is no time to be afraid,” Brenda Robinson said about carrier landings, “you just do it!” Robinson, a retired Navy Reserve lieutenant commander, was the first Black female pilot certified to land on an aircraft carrier – the USS America – in January 1981. Six months earlier, she broke the navy’s gender-race barrier when she earned her wings. Robinson was inducted into the Women in Aviation International (WAI) Pioneer Hall of Fame during WAI’s 27th annual convention in Nashville, Tennessee March 10-12. She is the first female Continued on A3

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Brenda Robinson became the first Black female pilot in the military to be inducted into the Women in Aviation International Pioneer Hall of Fame.

Kristal Hartsfield is the latest top Black employee at the Republican National Committee to leave the organization. Hartsfield is joining Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s administration as director of intergovernmental affairs, the Republican governor announced on March 31. Hartsfield follows in the departing footsteps of Orlando Watson, communications director for Black media, Tara Wall and Raffi Williams, both of whom worked Continued on A3

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The Supreme Court is seen in Washington April 4 after justices ruled in a case involving the constitutional principle of “one person, one vote” and unanimously upheld a Texas law that counts everyone, not just eligible voters, in deciding how to draw legislative districts.

Alma Arrington Brown, Widow of Former Secretary of Commerce Ron Brown, Dies at 76 By Shantella Y. Sherman Special to the AFRO ssherman@afro.com Alma Arrington Brown, wife of the late U.S. Secretary of Commerce Ronald H. Brown and a prominent

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Alma Arrington Brown passed away on April 3. She was the widow of former U.S. Secretary of Commerce Ronald Brown.

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Miami Police Maj. Delrish Moss was announced as the new police chief in Ferguson, Mo. Miami Police Maj. Delrish Moss was announced chief March 31, putting a Black man in charge of a mostly White department that serves a town where African-Americans make up two-thirds of the residents. The 18-year-old Michale Brown, who was Black and unarmed, was fatally shot by White officer Darren Wilson during a street confrontation on Aug. 9, 2014. The shooting prompted months of unrest that sometimes grew violent and helped spark the national Black Lives Matter movement. A St. Louis County grand jury and the U.S. Department of Justice declined to indict Wilson, who resigned in November 2014. But the Justice Department issued a critical report of Ferguson in March 2015, citing racial bias in policing and a municipal court system that made money at poor and minority residents’ expense. Ferguson’s city manager, municipal judge and Police Chief Tom Jackson all resigned within days of the report. The Ferguson City Council just two weeks ago agreed to a settlement with the Justice Department that calls for major reforms in the city’s criminal justice system. After becoming a finalist for the Ferguson job, Moss said he has skills to help heal the Missouri city. “Ferguson needs a lot of things,” Moss recently told the Herald. “It needs a massive recruiting drive to become more reflective of the community. You can’t tell me there are no qualified African-Americans in that community.” Andre Anderson, a Black veteran of the police department in Glendale, Arizona, took over as six-month interim chief in Ferguson in July, and was expected to be a candidate for the permanent job. But he resigned early, leaving Dec. 2. He cited a desire to return to his family in Arizona. Ferguson’s leadership was mostly White at the time of Brown’s death. But the new city manager, municipal judge and police chief are all Black men. The city has also begun an effort to recruit more Black officers to its department.

He made the FBI’s most wanted list and was convicted of leading a revolutionary group responsible for a trail of bloodshed, including the slayings of an armed guard and two New York police officers. But after serving half his prison sentence, Mutulu Shakur might soon be a free man. The 65-year-old, stepfather to the late rapper Tupac Shakur, is eligible for mandatory parole after serving 30 years of the 60-year sentence he was given in 1988 for masterminding a (Courtesy photo) string of deadly armed robberies Mutulu Shakur, Tupac’s in New York and Connecticut stepfather, is up for parole committed by a militant political after serving 30 years in a group known as “The Family.” His parole hearing is to take 60 year sentence. place this week at the federal penitentiary in Victorville, California, where he is serving his sentence, according to U.S. Justice Department spokesman Peter Carr. Although federal parole was abolished in 1987, it is still granted for inmates convicted before then. And under the rules in place at the time of his conviction, parole is mandatory for Shakur unless a commission finds he is likely to reoffend or has frequently violated prison rules. The possibility that Shakur could walk free has outraged Michael Paige, whose father, a Brinks security guard, was killed in a $1.6 million holdup of an armored truck at a mall in suburban Rockland County, New York, on Oct. 20, 1981. He called it “incomprehensible” and “sickening.” Less than an hour after Peter Paige was killed during the Brinks heist, two Nyack police officers, Waverly Brown and Sgt. Edward O’Grady, were killed in an ambush after stopping a truck at a roadside checkpoint. Shakur was added to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list after the heist. He remained on the run until he was arrested in Los Angeles in 1986. Shakur was also charged with aiding fellow revolutionary Joanne Chesimard’s escape from a New Jersey prison, where she was serving a sentence for killing New Jersey state trooper Werner Foerster in 1973. An admitted accomplice testified at Shakur’s trial that armed members of his revolutionary group had visited the prison, captured two guards and then drove Chesimard out in a prison van. He said Shakur was protecting the escape route. Chesimard, who now goes by the name Assata Shakur, fled to Cuba and remains at large. She was granted asylum by Fidel Castro, but some U.S. officials have pushed for her to be extradited to the U.S. after the countries re-established diplomatic relations.

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and every Texas family,” party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa said in a statement. Added American Civil Liberties Union Legal Director Steven Shapiro: “The argument that states are forbidden from treating everyone equally for redistricting purposes never made any constitutional sense and was properly rejected.” That was a far cry from the years Texas Democrats and civil liberties and Hispanic advocacy

groups have spent arguing in federal court that the Republican-controlled Legislature discriminates against minority voters in other ways it has drawn voting maps and in its approval of one of the nation’s toughest voter ID laws. They say that minority voters are more likely to support Democrats, but have been deliberately dispersed by many lawmaker-drawn electoral maps or are less likely to have one of seven forms of identification Texas

now accepts at the polls. Texas’ top officials have long countered that the electoral maps are fair and that its voter ID law prevents election fraud. At issue in this case were the complaints of two Texas voters, Sue Evenwel of Mount Pleasant and Edward Pfenninger from north of Houston, who argued that their voting power was diluted because many registered voters lived in their districts.

They compared that to Texans casting ballots in urban areas dominated by people who were too young to vote, or who aren’t American citizens. While arguing the case before the Supreme Court in December, both sides defended the notion of one person, one vote, but differed on how to apply it. Paxton’s office defended Texas’ current system, which has been good to Republicans. A Democrat hasn’t

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military aviatrix to be inducted. Other Black near Philadelphia, she learned about air traffic inductees include pilots Bessie Coleman control in a career program at nearby Wings (1995), Willa Brown (2003), Janet Harmon Field. At Dowling College in Oakdale, New Bragg (2003), and astronaut Mae Jemison York, she was the only Black woman majoring (2003); all were listed in WAI’s 100 most in aeronautics. During her first summer, she influential women in aviation. took flight lessons at MacArthur Airport in WAI was formed in 1990 as a nonprofit Islip, New York. There she met and flew with a organization encouraging the advancement of woman pilot for the first time. women in all aviation fields. Astronauts, pilots, After college, Robinson was the only Black navigators, maintainers, engineers, airport woman – one of 10 nationwide – selected for managers, and other careers are represented boot camp followed by naval flight training. among its 13,000 members. On June 6, 1980, she became the navy’s 42nd Inside the Gaylord woman to wear “wings of Opryland’s Presidential gold.” Ballroom, WAI founder and After 34 years in the sky, president Peggy Chabrian the retired American Airlines jubilantly announced WAI pilot is more concerned about had crested $10,000,000 – Brenda Robinson grooming the next generation in scholarship giving since of aerospace professionals, 1996. Over $661,000 was founding the Aviation awarded during the Nashville Camp for the Carolinas in convention. 2014 to encourage youth Four of Robinson’s Black aviation school about aviation careers. Robinson authored classmates accompanied her, including retired two books: “Success is an Attitude, Goal Navy Capt. Donnie Cochran, the first Black Achievement for a Lifetime“; and “FOUND! pilot and commander of the prestigious Blue The Lost Owner’s Manual for Growing Angels demonstration team. Cochran escorted African Hair”. She is working on her Robinson onstage to receive the award. autobiography, “The Very First Raven” – her Robinson grew up in North Wales, Navy call sign. Pennsylvania; she had great friends, but also “We’ve come a long way,” Robinson played easily by herself. Wearing her Sunday’s said, turning her Hall of Fame acceptance best for her first plane ride – to visit relatives speech into praise for the 2,000-plus banquet in Chicago – Robinson thought, “I would attendees. “You are the ones who are making do anything to travel like that.” Robinson me smile; you are confident, and you are studied hard and took advantage of educational dignified, and you are professional; you opportunities to realize her dream. are making me proud . . . Thank you, I’m While attending North Penn High School honored.”

on the press relations side of the organization and who left earlier this year. Williams is the son of Fox News analyst, Juan Williams. Hartsfield served as the national director of strategic initiatives for the RNC. As director of intergovernmental affairs Hartsfield will work with local governments including the Maryland Association of Counties and the Maryland Municipal League. In a statement, Hogan said, “I have every confidence that Kristal will serve the people of Maryland extremely well in her new role as Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, and I look forward to her joining our team. Kristal’s wide-ranging professional background and wealth of experience in government make her a perfect fit for this position.”

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won statewide office in Texas since 1994 — the nation’s longest such losing streak. But it also suggested that a ruling overturning Texas’ system would simply allow the state to determine another acceptable method. The Supreme Court stopped short Monday of saying that states must use total population. It also didn’t rule on whether states are free to use a different measure, as Texas had asked.

BALTIMORE CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING ON BILL NO. 15-0497

The Urban Affairs and Aging Committee of the Baltimore City Council will meet on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 3:30 P.M, in the City Council Chambers, to conduct a public hearing on City Council Bill No. 15-0497. CC 15-0497 ORDINANCE - Urban Renewal Jonestown - Amendment _ FOR the purpose of amending the Urban Renewal Plan for Jonestown to add a new disposition lot to the Renewal Plan, to revise Exhibit 1 to reflect a land use change in a portion of the new disposition lot, and to revise Exhibit 3 to reflect the addition of the new disposition lot; waiving certain content and procedural requirements; making the provisions of this Ordinance severable; providing for the application of this Ordinance in conjunction with certain other ordinances; and providing for a special effective date. BY authority of Article 13 - Housing and Urban Renewal Section 2-6 Baltimore City Code (Edition 2000) NOTE: This bill is subject to amendment by the Baltimore City Council.

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Gray Case Prosecutors Seek to Compel 2nd Officer to Testify By The Associated Press

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Officer William Porter, right, one of six Baltimore city police officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray. Porter is one of two officers who prosecutors want to testify against their colleagues.

Prosecutors in Baltimore want to compel a second police officer charged in the Freddie Gray case to testify against a fellow officer. Media outlets report that a motion seeks to compel Officer Garrett Miller to testify at Officer Edward Nero’s trial. Both were involved in Gray’s arrest and have pleaded not guilty to second-degree assault, reckless endangerment and misconduct. Gray died in April 2015 after he was injured in police custody. The motion filed last week comes after a decision by the state’s highest court that Officer William Porter can be compelled to testify. The Court of Appeals issued the order March 8, but hasn’t delivered an opinion explaining its reasoning. If the motion is granted, both Porter and Miller could be witnesses at Nero’s trial.

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Broderick Johnson is His Brother’s Keeper By Michael H. Cottman Urban News Service Broderick Johnson sees young Black men on America’s streets taking long drags off short smokes. “It’s the idleness,” said Johnson, a Baltimore native and advisor to President Barack Obama. “No jobs — or summer jobs — for black men. Kids are going to hang in the streets. We have to break this cycle. We have to create jobs and mentorships.” As chair of Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper Task Force, Johnson manages several socioeconomic programs that aim to improve the lives of unemployed young black men. Chief among them is My Brother’s Keeper, which Obama launched in February 2014 “to address persistent opportunity gaps faced by boys and young men of color,” according to a White House statement. So far, this initiative has prompted private organizations to commit “more than $500 million in grants and in-kind resources and $1 billion in financing through community banks, including investments in safe and effective schools, mentoring programs, juvenile justice reforms, and school redesign.” As Obama’s second term winds down, Johnson is working to ensure that empowering young men of color is central to Obama’s legacy. Johnson’s early years influence his duties. “Knowing how young Black men make mistakes and get into circumstances,” Johnson says, “we’re trying to give these young men opportunities at a time when Barack Obama is president.” Young men like Malachi Hernandez. The 17-year-old Boston high school student says My Brother’s Keeper changed his life. Hernandez said he grew up in a poor neighborhood where he often heard the crackle of gunfire. He said

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Broderick Johnson meets actress and producer Sonja Sohn at the Center for Urban Families in Baltimore. Broderick Johnson is chair of the My Brother’s Keeper Task Force. MBK is President Obama’s initiative to expand opportunity for young men of color. he also saw his parents physically fight each other before his father left Hernandez, his mother and four brothers home alone. “Growing up with domestic violence and then a single parent was very difficult,” Hernandez said. “We were low-income. We had a lot of challenges. It wasn’t easy.” But today, Hernandez said, My Brother’s Keeper helped him intern in the Mayor’s Office for Economic Development. He expects to graduate high school and has applied to Northeastern University

and American University. He hopes to major in political science or education. “This is about investing in our young people and empowering them to achieve their dreams,” said Mayor Martin Walsh (D – Boston). “It is truly powerful when you can see the results of mentorship and internship opportunities — young boys and men becoming major contributors to society.” But not everyone supports My Brother’s Keeper. More than 1,600 women of

lot with Ron Brown and what her son, Michael went through, but she remained a pillar of strength and kept things together.” Michael Continued from A1 Brown was sentenced to 39 months in prison after being convicted of a bribery charge. “Our mother was not only an inspiring role “It’s just a very sad day and for the causes model to our family, she was an inspiration to in which she was involved, she was the type countless young people who benefited from of person who didn’t have to be out front and her tireless community service and generous celebrated, she simply wanted to get the work education philanthropy,” her daughter Tracey done. She was committed to seeing change Brown James said in a statement released by and has left an indelible mark on all of those the family. “Her extensive career transcended she knew,” Thomas said. many fields as an educator, community leader, Brown helped establish the Ronald H. political activist, banker and broadcaster and Brown Foundation, and its policy center for paved the way for so many to lead public domestic and international commercial growth, service-oriented lives.” as well as the Ron Brown Scholars Program, Arrington met Brown during the summer after her husband’s death in 1996. of 1959 in Sag Harbor, a village in Suffolk “We are mourning the passing of our County, New York, when they were college matriarch, Alma Arrington Brown. We are students. They married in 1962 and lived honored to have overseas while he known her,” Michael completed his military A. Mallory, executive service. In 1967, the director, Ron Brown couple returned to New Scholars Program York before moving to told the AFRO. “In D.C. in 1975, where addition to her many they settled and raised contributions to our their two children, program, her lasting Michael and Tracey. impact will be the In a joint statement Ron Brown Scholars released by Bill and Community Service Hillary Clinton they Foundation. ‘ said: “Alma devoted Brown remained her life to her family active with national and doing good and and community she encouraged her social, civic and family and friends to –Tracey Brown James political organizations do the same. She and throughout her life. Ron were quite a team, She served on numerous national boards and after his tragic death – twenty years to including the Board of Trustees of Fisk the day before she died – Alma redoubled her University, the National Urban League, and efforts on behalf of children, college students Providence Hospital as well as on the local and underserved communities. She leaves advisory board of the United Negro College a legacy of grace, strength and unflagging Fund and the American Cancer Society. She commitment. We were so lucky to have her held leadership roles in many social and civic in our lives.” Ronald Brown served as the organizations including the Links, Jack and Secretary of Commerce under then President Jill, the Girlfriends, and National Smart Set. Bill Clinton. He died in a plane crash in 1996. Brown leaves her two children, Michael Former D.C. Councilmember and long-time family friend Harry Thomas, Jr. told the AFRO and Tracey; grandchildren Morgan, Ryan, Harmon and Caleb; and a host of friends and that Brown would be remembered as both a colleagues from across the country and around pillar of her family and the many charitable the world. organizations to which she belonged. Brown’s funeral has been scheduled “It is a very heartbreaking since I’ve spent for April 12. In lieu of flowers, the family time with her – Mike and I were friends—she requests that contributions be made to the Ron and my mom were very much alike – strong, Brown Scholars Program (ronbrown.org). Black women, who were the backbones of Check afro.com for updates on funeral details. their families,” Thomas said. “She endured a

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“Her extensive career transcended many fields as an educator, community leader, political activist, banker and broadcaster and paved the way for so many to lead public service-oriented lives.”

color released a June 2014 letter asking why Obama’s program left women behind. “We are profoundly troubled about the exclusion of women and girls of color from this critical undertaking,” reads the letter, which was signed by, among others, Mary Francis Berry, Angela Davis, Anita Hill, Rosie Perez, and Alice Walker. Others believe My Brother’s Keeper is flawed because the program “should be open to all at-risk individuals, without regard to skin color or what country

someone’s ancestor’s came from,” said Roger Clegg, president of the Center for Equal Opportunity, a think tank dedicated to ethnicityand sex-neutral public policy. “A racially exclusive program would be unconstitutional, and it would be unfair and divisive.” For his part, Johnson said he doesn’t waste time listening to critics. He also knows that skeptics question whether this project ultimately will succeed — especially after Obama leaves office. Johnson recently told Obama about a positive editorial in The Washington Post about My Brother’s Keeper. “‘That’s good, Broderick,’” Johnson said Obama replied, “‘but what are young people telling you?’” Johnson tried to answer Obama’s question by talking to young Black men in Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and other major cities. Those conversations left Johnson unsettled. “In Chicago, I met a young man whose nickname was Trigger,” Johnson said. “He was part of a gang family. He knows he could be shot to death at 20 years old. He is 17, and I worry that he may make other mistakes.” From the White House’s West Wing, Johnson directs My Brother’s Keeper during challenging times. In Chicago alone, police recorded 468 homicides and 2,939 shootings last year. For Johnson, his full title — “Assistant to the President, Cabinet Secretary, and Chair of the My Brother’s Keeper Task Force” — is more than a job, it’s a long-term crusade. “As the President stated at the launch of the My Brother’s Keeper Alliance in May 2015, he is going to keep doing this work while he’s in the White House,” Johnson said. “This will remain a mission for him and the First Lady for the rest of their lives.”

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Carson Denies Wanting Role in GOP Administration Carson has endorsed billionaire businessman Donald Trump for president and said Blacks should support him as well. “I talked in depth with him and with some of his Black employees and they love him,” Carson said. Carson said he also is supporting Trump ,”because the political establishment

By James Wright Special to the AFRO jwright@afro.com

Former 2016 Republican presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson said that he is not actively seeking to be on his party’s ticket as a vice presidential hopeful and isn’t interested in serving in the Cabinet in a possible Republican administration. Carson spoke with reporters, publishers and staff members of the National Newspaper Publishers Association, the trade association for Black newspapers, on April 6 on a conference call. Carson was clear about his decision to abstain from a vice presidential candidacy. “I would prefer not “I want to be able to maintain my to be on the ticket as independence.” vice president,” he – Dr. Ben Carson said. “I want to be able to maintain my independence.” is trying to stop him just Carson said he wanted to utilize his national BING photo credit like they tried to stop Dr. Ben Carson says that he does not want to be the GOP vice-presidential nominee. platform to talk about the issues that he cares me.” about. He said he isn’t seeking a Cabinet position, He said that Ohio Blacks and that they should be intimidated by acts with many speculating that he could be a future Gov. John Kasich can’t win and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of voter suppression and register to vote as soon as Health and Human Service secretary in a GOP (R-Texas) was too polarizing to beat Democratic possible. administration. frontrunner former Secretary of State Hillary “There is a way around that,” Carson said. “I can “I have no desire for a position or a title,” Carson Rodham Clinton in the November general election. come up with a solution to any [voter suppression] said. “I want no constraints on what I want to do.” He said his party should continue to reach out to problem.”

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The Afro-American, April 9, 2016 - April 15, 2016

AFRO Editorial

COMMENTARY

The Republican Gun Convention In an online petition, more than 50,000 conservatives are leading a campaign to allow guns at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland in July. The reason: Conservatives claim they will be “sitting ducks” in the Quicken Loans Arena, the site of the convention, if Republican attendees aren’t carrying guns. Sitting ducks? For each other or whom? Seriously? “Cleveland, Ohio is consistently ranked as one of the top ten most dangerous cities in America,” the petition states. “By forcing attendees to leave their firearms at home, the RNC and Quicken Loans Arena are putting tens of thousands of people at risk both inside and outside of the convention site.” This is complete lunacy. Are Republicans expecting mobs of Cleveland residents to kick down doors and start shooting up the arena in the middle of a floor fight to pick the Republican nominee for president? But more importantly, why do the Republicans believe the citizens of Cleveland believe Republicans are “that interesting”? The petition, which started last week, said the arena’s no-gun policy is “a direct affront to the Second Amendment” and “puts all attendees at risk.” So who exactly are Republicans afraid of? Who are the Cleavland residents the Republicans feel would cause them harm? Cleveland is a predominantly African American city (53%) so are Republicans afraid of Black people? And if Cleveland is so dangerous, why did Republican leaders select Cleveland to host their national convention? These Republican alarmists are becoming more dangerous by the day and could cause a shoot-out if guns were allowed at the convention. It only takes one irresponsible hot-head to fire a shot that could result in chaos. Even though Ohio is an open carry state, the Quicken Loans Arena, thankfully, does not allow guns. And fortunately, those who want to tote guns at the convention won’t get their way. The U.S. Secret Service, according to Reuters, will not allow people to carry guns into RNC. “Only authorized law enforcement personnel working in conjunction with the Secret Service for a particular event may carry a firearm inside of the protected site,” agency spokesman Robert Hoback said in a statement. “Individuals determined to be carrying firearms will not be allowed past a predetermined outer perimeter checkpoint, regardless of whether they possess a ticket to the event,” he said. Meanwhile, Donald Trump, the Republican presidential frontrunner, has fanned the flames saying, “There could very well be riots” in Cleveland if GOP leaders deny him the presidential nomination. Trump has already whipped his electorate into a racial frenzy. He’s called Mexicans “rapists,” falsely claiming that all Muslims “hate” Americans, vowing to build a wall to keep immigrants out of the United States, but allowing “the good ones” to stay. His speeches have led to White supremacist groups, like the

KKK, reportedly using Trump’s image to recruit members to their racist organizations. Trump and his fanatical Republican conservative supporters have galvanized an unwarranted climate of fear and hate in America that has resulted in 50,000 zealous Republicans demanding bringing guns into an open arena. This latest action only highlights how far the once illustrious party of Abraham Lincoln has fallen. The conservative factions of the Republican Party have in recent years gone from Herman Cain, to Sarah Palin, to Donald Trump, to Ben Carson, to Sen. Ted Cruz, to now wanting guns on the floor of their national convention merely because they fear being victimized by citizens of a majority Black city. We cringe to imagine what these ignorant and arrogant extremities of the Republican Party will attempt to produce, or conjure up next. It may not be just simple entertainment.

Buckle Up!

Supreme Court Gives a Voting Rights Civics Lesson Just when you thought that the turmoil of recent Supreme Court controversies would make us feel that the court may not protect our most precious rights, we get a welcomed judicial ruling. A unanimous court affirmed the principle of one person one vote earlier this week in Evenwal v. Abbott, a Texas case where litigants sought relief that would dilute the power of minority groups in elections. Even as we ponder whether President Barack Obama will get another appointment to the high court to fill a vacancy left by the unexpected death of Justice Antonin Scalia, the court has

José Felipé Anderson

spoken with great clarity about the right of citizens to properly be counted in the election process. While many scholars ponder the possible consequences of a court divided into four liberals and four conservatives, the justices provided a well-timed civics lesson. In an opinion written by Ruth Bader Ginsberg, the court unanimously turned back a legal challenge to “one person, one vote”, ruling that states may rely on total population when drawing their legislative districts. This is not new territory for the Supreme Court. It first forced states to draw their legislative districts with roughly equal populations inside them in two landmark decisions during the Warren court

era: Baker v. Carr in 1962 and Reynolds v. Sims in 1964. The two decisions enshrined the “one-person, one-vote” rule in American constitutional law. Like the unanimous opinion in Brown v. Board of Education, when the court speaks with one voice on an important principle, it identifies it as almost sacred. It is refreshing to know that this core value of the constitution is still remembered by those who wear the robes of justice. Jose is a Professor of Law at the University of Baltimore School of Law.

Gen. Lloyd Austin’s Retirement Is a Testament to Family On April 5 General Lloyd J. Austin III, one of military’s most outstanding leaders, retired from the United States Army with full honors at JBM-HH after 41 of exemplary service. Born in Mobile, Alabama in 1953, he was raised in Thomasville, Georgia and graduated in 1975 from West Point. He eventually commanded troops at every level from Lieutenant to General. He was the first African American to command an Army John R. division and the first African Hawkins III American to command U.S. Central Command, which operates in Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan and other hot-spots. According to Gen. Mark A. Milley, chief of staff of the U.S. Army, “…in over 10,000 years of recorded military history, there has never been a military general to command as a general officer “in combat” in each of his general officer ranks garnering the enemy defeats he acquired.” As accolades and honors were spoken about Gen. Austin it became clear that this was not just another retirement, but a new beginning for one of the military’s greatest leaders. This quiet,

unassuming, giant of a man never tooted his own horn to the end. Instead he gave praise to his soldiers and their families for their selfless sacrifices while serving their country. From all of the accolades given at his retirement ceremony, the one that interested me most was when the Chief of Staff of the Army said that Gen. Austin “…raised the general officer leadership of today.” I can testify to that and say that he did it the Army Infantry way: “He led from the front and by example.” By the time the recognitions of this great soldier began to mount, it was clear to all that what we were witnessing was the retirement of a soldier who could have been the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Given that it was the Marine Corps’ turn, this was not possible. The U.S. Army’s Old Guard performed its “Special Retirement Review” with all the ruffles and flourishes due such a great leader of historic accomplishment, which rightfully included full recognition of his dedicated and most supportive wife of nearly 35 years, Charlene Austin. The Army has many sayings but one is that “We recruit soldiers, but we retain families.” The later part of that charge is not easy but was championed remarkably well by Charlene Austin. She has been recognized by many including Auburn University and the President of the United States for her selfless service to military spouses, families and many family support activities such as the USO, the Military Child Coalition and the United Way. The retirement ceremony caused me to reflect on the greatness

of this family serving side-by-side selflessly for the betterment of themselves, their family and others too numerous for them to know personally. As the accolades poured in from many, including President Obama, it became clear to me that what I was witnessing was the recognition of something we African Americans know widely exists, but is seldom recognized – a completely loving couple who together put “Mission first and people always” (another often used mantra of the US Army). As Gen. Austin repeated more than once in his retirement remarks, “This business of soldiering is all about people.” Gen. Austin also consistently gave thanks to his parents for their love, direction and undying support. A man and wife, who were always eager to help those by mentoring or whatever means necessary to succeed, clearly practiced what they preached. Gen. Austin talked of being able to see better when standing on the shoulders of others. He and Charlene clearly allowed many to benefit from standing on their shoulders. From my foxhole, they clearly exemplify what is great about the African American family. Maj Gen US Army (ret) John R. Hawkins III, JD, MPA is President and CEO of Hawkins Solutions Intl., a government relations and lobby company. His last military assignment as a “two star” was Dir., Human Resources Directorate for the Army world-wide and prior to that Deputy Chief Public Affairs for the Army, world-wide.

Republicans Continue to Pay Lip Service to Blacks I have received so many phone calls and e-mails asking me about the continued firings of the few Black staffers at the Republican National Committee (RNC) that I have decided to share my thoughts on this issue. First of all, these staffers deserved to be fired and it should have happened a long time ago. They were in way over their heads and their level of arrogance was just astonishing. But in fairness to them, they Raynard Jackson were set up for failure by the party from the very beginning. Many in the party felt the need to hire Blacks, not because they really wanted to diversify the party, but in some of the party’s thinking, they can’t be called “racist” because they hired a few Blacks. I am not joking. This really is the thinking of many in the party. The RNC is not a policy making body in regards to legislation. But it is political malpractice to claim to want more Blacks in our party without equipping staff to go into the Black community with

specific pieces of legislation that deal with issues relevant to our community. You can’t go into the Black community and not address the issue of section 5 of the Voting Rights Act. The U.S. Supreme Court told Congress that they needed to update the formula used to determine how section 5 is enforced. Republicans have controlled both houses of Congress since the court’s decision, but have done absolutely nothing to address this issue. Republican congressman from Wisconsin, Jim Sensenbrenner has tried to work on a bipartisan solution to this issue and the house leadership has refused to let his proposed legislation come to the floor. These fired staffers had absolutely no engagement with our congressional leaders, rank and file members, or their staffers. So, to this extent they were set up for failure. So, you have staffers going into the Black community with no specific solutions to the problems that are important to them—voting rights, access to capital, education reform, etc. Blacks are being told that the Republican Party is the party of Abraham Lincoln, the party of lower taxes, the party of more individual freedom—yada, yada, yada. They go into the Hispanic community offering amnesty; they go into the homosexual community offering protective class status; but

they come to the Black community with trickle down legislation. You have people inside the RNC who actually think they know more about the Black community than Blacks. I am speaking from personal experience. The party needs to hire Blacks like Allegra McCullough, Shannon Reeves, or Jennifer Carroll to have total control over engagement with the Black community. Then empower them to hire millennials to work under their leadership. These three people are adults who cannot be bullied by RNC staff into being timid and subservient; they have relationships with the Black business community throughout the country; and they have personal relationships with various members of congress and know how to get them to move on specific legislation relevant to the Black community. So, you can hire all the Blacks that you want, but if the hiring is not paired with specific policy initiatives, the party will once again show that they are not serious about engagement with the Black community. Raynard Jackson is founder and chairman of Black Americans for a Better Future (BAFBF), a federally registered 527 Super PAC established to get more Blacks involved in the Republican Party. For more information about BAFBF, visit bafbf.org.

April 9, 2016 - April 15, 2016, The Afro-American

City Â of Â Baltimore Â Department Â of Â Public Â Works Â Annual Â Water Â Quality Â Report Reporting Â Period: Â January Â 1, Â 2015 Â to Â December Â 31, Â 2015

BALTIMORE CITY WATER QUALITY REPORT FOR 2015 In the year 2015, the City performed approximately 150,000 water quality analyses as part of a continuous effort to assure the water you drink meets or exceeds regulatory !" ! $ ! # ! ! Baltimore Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s excellent drinking water meets or exceeds all these standards.

TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; What They Mean in Plain English Term Â / Â Abbreviation

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What Â it Â Means Â

PPM

Parts Â per Â million

1 Â ppm Â is Â the Â same Â as Â one Â drop Â in Â 10 Â gallons Â of Â water.

PPB

Parts Â per Â billion

1 Â ppb Â is Â the Â same Â as Â one Â drop Â in Â 10,000 Â gallons Â of Â water.

HLD

Highest Â Level Â Detected

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MCL

Maximum Â Contaminant Â Level

The Â highest Â level Â of Â a Â contaminant Â allowed Â by Â health Â regulations Â established Â by Â the Â Environmental Â Protection Â Agency. Â Â Â

MCLG

Maximum Â Contaminant Â Level Â Goal

Health Â related Â goals. Â Â The Â MCL Â is Â set Â as Â close Â to Â this Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;goalâ&#x20AC;? Â as Â possible Â but Â with Â consideration Â to Â achievability Â and Â cost. Â Â

NTU

Nephelometric Â Turbidity Â Units

Units Â of Â measurement Â used Â to Â report Â the Â level Â of Â turbidity Â or Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;cloudinessâ&#x20AC;? Â in Â the Â water.

Action Â Level

Treatment Â Technique

If Â the Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;Action Â Levelâ&#x20AC;? Â for Â a Â particular Â contaminant Â is Â exceeded, Â a Â response Â that Â may Â include Â additional Â treatment Â steps Â and/or Â public Â education Â may Â have Â to Â be Â initiated Â by Â the Â water Â system. Â < 3'#5.'/5 '%*/+26'= +4 # 3'26+3'& 130%'44 5*#5 +4 +/5'/&'& 50 3'&6%' 5*' #.06/5 0( # 41'%+>% %0/5#.+/#/5 +/ &3+/,+/) 8#5'3

pCi/L

picoCuries Â per Â Liter

A Â measure Â of Â the Â level Â of Â radioactivity Â in Â the Â water.

TURBIDITY

Relates Â to Â a Â condition Â where Â suspended Â Turbidity Â measurements Â are Â a Â way Â to Â describe Â the Â level Â of Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;cloudinessâ&#x20AC;? Â of Â the Â water. particles Â are Â present Â in Â the Â water. Â Â

TOTAL/FECAL Â COLIFORMS

Indicator Â Bacteria

Type Â of Â bacteriological Â tests Â routinely Â used Â to Â determine Â if Â contamination Â has Â occurred Â in Â a Â drinking Â water Â system.

MRDL

Maximum Â Residual Â Disinfectant Â Level

Disinfectant Â level Â beyond Â which Â some Â people Â may Â experience Â irritating Â effects. Â Based Â on Â running Â annual Â average Â of Â monthly Â averages Â of Â distribution Â system Â samples Â computed Â quarterly.

MICROBIOLOGICAL CONTAMINANTS SUBSTANCE

MCLG

MCL

ASHBURTON Â PLANT

MONTEBELLO Â PLANTS

MAJOR Â SOURCES

TOTAL Â COLIFORMS

The Â presence Â of Â coliform Â bacteria Â in Â Highest Â monthly Â percentage Â of Â positive Â samples: more Â than Â 5% Â of Â monthly Â samples Â 2.8%* will Â exceed Â the Â MCL. *Not Â a Â violation. All Â repeat Â samples Â were Â negative

Highest Â monthly Â percentage Â of Â positive Â samples: Â 2.8%* *Not Â a Â violation All Â repeat Â samples Â were Â negative

Naturally Â present Â in Â the Â environment.

FECAL Â COLIFORMS Â and Â E. Â COLI

A Â routine Â sample Â and Â a Â repeat Â sample Â are Â total Â coliform Â positive, Â and Â one Â is Â also Â fecal Â coliform Â or Â E. Â Coli Â positive.

Highest Â monthly Â percentage Â of Â positive Â samples: 0%

Human Â and Â animal Â fecal Â waste.

Highest Â monthly Â percentage Â of Â positive Â samples: 0%

TURBIDITY SUBSTANCE

MCLG

MCL

TURBIDITY

None

Treatment Â Technique Â (TT) Â

HLD

LOWEST Â %

HLD

LOWEST Â %

Filtration

0.6 Â NTU

100

0.25 Â NTU

100

ASHBURTON Â PLANT

MONTEBELLO Â PLANTS

MAJOR Â SOURCES

Soil Â run-Âoff.

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ARSENIC RESULTS SUBSTANCE

MCL

ASHBURTON Â PLANT

MONTEBELLO Â PLANTS

MAJOR Â SOURCES

ARSENIC

0.010 Â ppm

<0.003 Â ppm

<0.003ppm

Erosion Â of Â natural Â deposits.

LEAD AND COPPER TESTING Lead Â and Â copper Â testing Â was Â last Â required Â by Â regulatory Â standards Â in Â 2015. Â During Â that Â year, Â the Â testing Â involved Â 52 Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;tier Â 1â&#x20AC;? Â or Â high Â risks Â homes. Â Â To Â determine Â compliance, Â the Â 52 Â test Â results Â were Â arranged Â from Â the Â lowest Â value Â to Â the Â *+)*'45 *' 5* 1'3%'/5+-' 7#-6' +4 +&'/5+>'& $: 9 *'3'(03' 5*' 5* 7#-6' #33#/)'& (30. -08'45 50 *+)*'45 .645 $' $'-08 5*' <#%5+0/ -'7'-= (03 -'#& #/& %011'3 63 4:45'. .'5 5*+4 %0.1-+#/%' 45#/&#3& '45+/) 8+-- $' required Â again Â in Â 2018.

LEAD AND COPPER TESTING RESULTS (2015) SUBSTANCE

ACTION Â LEVEL

90TH Â PERCENTILE Â

SAMPLE Â RESULTS Â GREATER Â THAN Â ACTION Â LEVEL

15 Â ppb

5 Â ppb

1,300 Â ppb

343 Â ppb

LEAD COPPER

If Â present, Â elevated Â levels Â of Â lead Â can Â cause Â serious Â health Â problems, Â especially Â for Â pregnant Â women Â and Â young Â children. Â Â Lead Â in Â drinking Â water Â is Â primarily Â from Â materials Â and Â components Â associated Â with Â service Â lines Â and Â home Â plumbing. Â Â The Â City Â of Â Baltimore Â is Â responsible Â for Â providing Â high Â quality Â drinking Â water, Â but Â cannot Â control Â the Â variety Â of Â materials Â used Â in Â plumbing Â components. Â Â When Â your Â water Â has Â been Â sitting Â (03 4'7'3#- *0634 :06 %#/ .+/+.+;' 5*' 105'/5+#- (03 -'#& '910463' $: ?64*+/) :063 5#1 (03 4'%0/&4 50 .+/65'4 $'(03' 64+/) 8#5'3 (03 &3+/,+/) 03 %00,+/) ( :06 #3' %0/%'3/'& #$065 -'#& +/ :063 &3+/,+/) 8#5'3 you Â may Â wish Â to Â have Â your Â water Â tested. Â Â Information Â on Â lead Â in Â drinking Â water, Â testing Â methods, Â and Â steps Â you Â can Â take Â to Â minimize Â exposure Â is Â available Â from Â the Â EPA Â Safe Â Drinking Â Water Â Hotline Â at Â 1-Â800-Â426-Â 4791 Â or Â at Â http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

INORGANIC CONTAMINANTS SUBSTANCE

MCLG

MCL

ASHBURTON Â PLANT

MONTEBELLO Â PLANTS

MAJOR Â SOURCES

HLD

RANGE

HLD

RANGE

BARIUM

2 Â ppm

0.02ppm

0.02 Â ppm

0.04ppm

0.03-Â0.04 Â ppm

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NITRATE Â (AS Â NITROGEN)

10 Â ppm

2.20 Â ppm

1.18 Â -Â Â 2.20 Â ppm

2.95 Â ppm

0.66 Â -Â2.95 Â Â ppm

6/ 0(( (30. ('35+-+;'3 64' -'#%*+/) (30. 4'15+% 5#/,4 erosion Â of Â natural Â deposits.

FLUORIDE SUBSTANCE FLUORIDE

MCLG 4 Â ppm

MCL

ASHBURTON Â PLANT

4 Â ppm

MONTEBELLO Â PLANTS

MAJOR Â SOURCES

HLD

RANGE

AVERAGE

HLD

RANGE

AVERAGE

0.72ppm

0.61 Â -Â Â 0.72 Â ppm

0.68 Â ppm

1.69 Â ppm

0.09 Â -Â Â 1.69ppm

0.69 Â ppm

Water Â additive Â that Â promotes Â strong Â teeth.

CHLORINE SUBSTANCE CHLORINE

MRDLG

MRDL

Â RUNNING Â ANNUAL Â AVG. Â OF Â MONTHLY Â SAMPLES Â COMPUTED Â QUARTERLY Â

4 Â ppm

0.54 Â ppm Â Â (Based Â on Â 5,038 Â distribution Â system Â samples Â collected Â in Â 2015)

MAJOR Â SOURCE Water Â treatment Â additive Â to Â disinfect Â supply.

RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINANTS SUBSTANCE

MCLG

MCL

ASHBURTON Â PLANT

MONTEBELLO Â PLANTS

BETA Â PHOTON Â EMITTERS

0 Â mrem/yr Â

50 Â pCi/L*

<1.5 Â pCi/L

<4 Â pCi/L

Erosion Â of Â natural Â deposits.

0 Â pCi/L

15 Â pCi/L

<1 Â pCi/L

<2 Â pCi/L

Erosion Â of Â natural Â deposits.

ALPHA Â EMITTERS

MAJOR Â SOURCES

*The Â MCL Â for Â Beta Â Photon Â Emitters Â is Â 4 Â millirems Â per Â year Â (a Â measure Â of Â radiation Â absorbed Â by Â the Â body). Â Â The Â EPA Â considers Â 50 Â pCi/l Â to Â be Â a Â level Â of Â concern Â for Â this Â contaminant.

VOLATILE ORGANIC CHEMICALS SUBSTANCE

MCLG

MCL

ASHBURTON Â PLANT HLD (LRAA)

RANGE (LRAA)

MONTEBELLO Â PLANTS *AVERAGE (LRAA)

HLD (LRAA)

RANGE (LRAA)

MAJOR Â SOURCES *AVERAGE (LRAA)

TOTAL Â THMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S

N/A

80 Â ppb

70 Â ppb

11 Â -Â Â 70 Â ppb

48 Â ppb

77 Â ppb

11 Â -Â Â 77 Â ppb

53 Â ppb

By-Âproduct Â of Â drinking Â water Â chlorination.

HAA(5)

N/A

60 Â ppb

57 Â ppb

14 Â -Â Â 57 Â ppb

42 Â ppb

**61 Â ppb

2-Â61 Â ppb

37 Â ppb

By-Âproduct Â of Â drinking Â water Â chlorination.

Â **The Â Carney Â sample Â site Â exceeded Â the Â HAA Â (5) Â MCL Â in Â April. Â The Â locational Â running Â annual Â average Â (LRAA) Â was Â 61 Â ppb Violation Testing results from calendar year 2015 indicate that our system exceeded the (MCL) maximum contamination level for Haloacetic acids (HAA5) at one sampling location. The HAA(5) MCL is 60 ppb. The Carney site LRAA for the period from July 2014- June 2015 was 61 ppb. HAAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are a type of disinfection by- product that is formed when chlorine reacts with natural organic matter in the water. We are working to minimize the formation of HAA(5) while ensuring an adequate level of disinfection to protect consumers from exposure to bacteria. We have since taken samples at this location and throughout the system. They currently show that we meet required standards. Cryptosporidium Â (crip-Âtoe-Âspor-ÂID-Âee-Âum) Â is Â a Â protozoan, Â a Â single-Âcelled Â parasite Â that Â can Â invade Â and Â reside Â in Â the Â intestines Â of Â animals Â and Â people. Â Â This Â organism Â is Â found Â in Â some Â surface Â water Â (lakes, Â reservoirs, Â rivers, Â etc.) Â And Â also Â )306/&8#5'3 6/&'3 5*' +/?6'/%' 0( 463(#%' 8#5'3 /('%5+0/ 0( *'#-5*: +/&+7+&6#-4 $: 5*+4 03)#/+4. %#/ %#64' # )#4530+/5'45+/#- +--/'44 3'('33'& 50 #4 %3:1504103+&+04+4 %3+1 50' 4103 +& '' 0 4+4 8*+%* .#: 130&6%' 4:.150.4 +/%-6&+/) &+#33*'# headache, Â abdominal Â cramps, Â nausea, Â vomiting Â and Â low-Âgrade Â fever. Â Â The Â symptoms Â usually Â last Â one Â to Â two Â weeks. Â Â For Â immunocompromised Â people, Â however, Â the Â infection Â can Â continue Â and Â last Â for Â several Â months. Â Â Because Â there Â are Â no Â effective Â medical Â treatments, Â prolonged Â infection Â can Â be Â fatal Â for Â severely Â immunocompromised Â individuals. Â Human Â transmission Â routes Â include Â ingestion Â of Â contaminated Â food Â or Â drinking Â water Â or Â through Â direct Â contact Â with Â fecal Â matter. Â Â The Â City Â monitors Â its Â raw Â water Â sources Â for Â the Â presence Â of Â Cryptosporidium Â using Â the Â services Â of Â environmental Â laboratories Â employing Â the Â latest Â available Â and Â approved Â analytical Â methods. Â

CRYPTOSPORIDIUM RESULTS RANGE Â

Liberty: Â 0.0 Â Oocyst/Liter Loch Â Raven: Â 0.0 Â Oocyst/Liter Susquehanna Â River: Â 0.0 Â Oocyst/Liter

Microscopic view of Cryptosporidium oocysts

SECONDARY Â CONTAMINANTS Â

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Primary election day is April 26. Race and Politics

Documentary Examines the Impact of Mass Incarceration I’ve written extensively as a senior reporter for the AFRO (and in this column) and Sean Yoes for years as host of First Senior AFRO Edition, Contributor I’ve talked about how the so-called “zero tolerance” policing policy of former mayor Martin O’Malley helped ravage Baltimore’s Black community. Zero tolerance was a local manifestation of the national policy of mass incarceration (inherent in the Violent Crime and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, known as, “The Crime Bill”) implemented during the presidency of Bill Clinton, which disproportionately helped annihilate Black and Brown communities across the country. Now, a new documentary by two young Baltimore

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Nick Mosby, Carl Stokes, Sheila Dixon and Elizabeth Embry criticized Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake recently released budget.

Baltimore Mayoral Candidates Critical of New City Budget By Deborah Bailey Special to the AFRO With just weeks before election day, Baltimore city Mayoral candidates weighed in with the AFRO on current Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake’s proposed FY 2017 city budget. The Mayor’s $2.6 billion proposed city budget includes a $4.2 million cut to the Family League and other organizations that operate after-school/ other community-based programs for children and youth in Penn North, SandtownWinchester and Highlandtown. Nick Mosby and Carl Stokes, both current members of Baltimore City Council joined mayoral candidate Elizabeth Embry in criticizing the budget for a lack of investment in youth. “We must always govern with the next generation as our top priority. If we don’t invest in our youth now, we will pay for the mistake later” said Mosby, attacking the decision to cut afterschool programs. Embry added “I also do not support cutting valuable after-school and outof-school-time programs for our young people. We cannot balance the budget on the backs of Baltimore City’s children.” Stokes said that he has never voted for any of Mayor Rawlings-Blake’s proposed budgets. “Her budgets have always lacked proper funding for young people. Baltimore invests 1113% of our budget in funding for education while every other jurisdiction in Maryland gives upwards of 30-60%. We don’t do afterschool and other outreach activities beyond the school very well,” Stokes said. “We need to prioritize enough funding to create a safe haven for kids in the city” he said. The budget also includes $6 million for police body cameras while eliminating 226 vacant Police Department positions to partially account for a budget shortfall of $60 million. Mayoral Candidate Sheila Dixon thinks the move is short-sighted.” While we need to evaluate the overall Police

“Her budgets have always lacked proper funding for young people.”

On April 4, 25 businesses in the Baltimore metropolitan area came together at the Zion Baptist Church in Baltimore to announce the launch of the new BLocal initiative with the goal of investing millions into the city’s most underserved neighborhoods through local and minority hiring, buying and building. BLocal, which includes HopkinsLocal, the extensive economic inclusion plan launched in 2015 by Johns Hopkins University, will inject an estimated $69 million into targeted areas over the next three years. This initial investment is intended to support the purchase of goods and services from area vendors and the construction and renovation of new projects. “HopkinsLocal is our comprehensive approach to leverage Johns Hopkins’ economic power to do more to build, buy, and hire locally,” JHU President Ronald J. Daniels said in a statement. “Building on that promise, BLocal aims to help bolster a local economy, not on a project-by-project basis, but through a collective, deepseated change approach.” Daniels is the co-chair of the BLocal initiative along with Ronald R. Peterson, president of Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System, and Calvin G. Butler Jr., chief executive officer of BGE. “BGE’s roots in Baltimore go back 200 years and we are committed to the city’s stability, economic vitality Continued on B2

Arrest Made in Killing of Gerald Williams, Morgan State University Student

“Police aren’t the starting point, our lawmakers, policymakers are the starting point…”

By James Bentley AFRO Associate Editor jbentley@afro.com

– Bobby Marvin Holmes filmmakers further chronicles the onslaught of mass incarceration. “Free Young Blood: Combating the Mass Incarceration of Black Males,” premieres at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum April 17. I’m honored to participate in the documentary’s production as narrator and to moderate a panel discussion at the film’s conclusion. The force behind “Free Young Blood,” which is part two of a trilogy are Justin Gladden and Bobby Marvin Holmes. “The first one was, ‘Live Young Blood,’ where we looked at different ways to address community violence, we released that in 2013,” said Holmes, who is senior producer for First Edition. “We wanted to take a look at this criminal justice system and how racism, Continued on B2

Department budget, I am concerned that eliminating positions in the police department right now is a mistake” Dixon said. Dixon agrees with her running mates that more must be invested in the city’s most vulnerable populations. “Mayor Rawlings-Blake’s decision to cut afterschool programs, Teach for America and Experience Corps for seniors really sets the city back. We are at a time when we need to be doing everything we can to support our youth and our seniors” Dixon said. Embry was perplexed by the continuing problems Rawlings-Blake faces with the fiscal management process. “We can and must do better. The fiscal discipline the Mayor mentioned in the press has to include better and more efficient management of City agencies and expenditures” Embry said. Stokes agreed saying that he can’t remember a time when city agencies were audited. “We don’t audit city departments so we don’t have true numbers. The budget is compiled via guess work,” Stokes said. The proposed city budget – Carl Stokes includes $256 million for city schools and an additional $10.4 million to cover a reduction in funding to Baltimore City Public Schools due to decreased enrollment and rising property values. In addition to youth program and Police Department cuts, the $60 million revenue shortfall will be balanced through an increase in parking taxes at city garages and an emergency medical fee increase. The city also plans to see continued increases in property and income tax collections. The budget includes a 1% decrease in property taxes promised during the Mayor’s State of the City Address in February. Property tax rates are significantly higher in Baltimore compared with surrounding county rates. The City Council must approve the FY 2017 budget by June 30. All Mayoral candidates were contacted for this story. Not all responded in time for publication.

By James Bentley AFRO Associate Editor jbentley@afro.com

Baltimore City Police Department

Matthew V. Wood Jr., 43 (left), and his son, Kimani Johnson, 18.

Father and Son Killed by Police Were Allegedly Planning ‘Mass Shooting’ in E. Baltimore By Akira Kyles Special to the AFRO Police say a father and son shot and killed by two Baltimore police officers were planning a “mass shooting” in East Baltimore. Matthew V. Wood Jr., 43, and his son, Kimani Johnson, 18, were preparing what could have been a mass shooting, according to police commissioner Kevin Davis. “We could have had a mass shooting on our hands where several innocent lives could have easily been taken,” said Davis at a press conference on April, 1. Police identified the policemen that fired the 56 shots as Officer Norman Jones and Sergeant Joseph Wiczulis. Police indicate that no shots were apparently fired by either Wood or Johnson. Wood and Johnson are both from northeast Baltimore, and each has a history of gun charges. Wood was sentenced to probation for three months after pleading guilty to Continued on B2

On March 31, police arrested Harry Malik Robertson, 20, of Bowie, Md., in connection with the fatal stabbing of Gerald Williams, 20, a junior at Morgan State University. The Feb. 1 incident occurred on the 1500 block of Pentridge Road at a gated off-campus student housing complex called Morgan View, where a fight broke out following a Morgan State versus Coppin State basketball game. “Our investigation suggests that this incident was the result of a dispute over a small, inconsequential amount of money,” said Baltimore City Police Commissioner Kevin Davis during a press conference. Davis also noted that Robertson was a former MSU student but was not enrolled at the institution when the incident occurred. The suspect was arrested in Prince George’s County without incident. He is currently being charged with first- and second-degree murder and possession of a deadly weapon with the intent

to injure. Commissioner Davis thanked the MSU community, including the student body and alumni, for spreading the word about the crime and

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Police arrested Harry Malik Robertson, 20, of Bowie, Md., in connection with the fatal stabbing of Gerald Williams.

Past Seven Days

helping authorities bring the suspect to justice. “It was absolutely information we received from members of the Morgan State University community that played a vital role in our ability to file charges in this case and bring some sense of closure to the family,” he said. Davis went on to say that he had been in routine contact with Morgan President David Wilson throughout the investigation, and that he did inform him of this significant development in the case. Davis also stressed that the investigation is still ongoing and that the police still need all information citizens may have regarding this incident. “We appreciate the diligent investigative work of the city police working in collaboration Continued on B2

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BLocal

Continued from B1 and community spirit,â&#x20AC;? said Butler. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our commitment is made stronger by joining with others who care deeply for Baltimore to share knowledge and help direct resources where they make the biggest difference. BLocal gives us a platform to make important and meaningful connections.â&#x20AC;? The BLocal companies are projecting an opening investment of $53 million in renovation and construction projects, and another $16 million in goods and services purchased from businesses headed by local and MWBEs (Minority and Women Business Enterprises) through 2019. Once more

of the BLocal collaborators ascertain how much they will invest in the initiative and in what specific areas, that preliminary investment is expected to increase. Along with the university and Hopkinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; medical institutions, some of the participating businesses include 1st Mariner Bank, BGE, Brown Advisory, The Cordish Companies, DLA Piper, KPMG, Legg Mason, M&T Bank, OneBaltimore, T. Rowe Price, Under Armour and Whiting-Turner. All the partners are pledging to expand their investment in Baltimore by spending more on design and construction

contracts with local, minorityowned and women-owned businesses, hiring from distressed communities and spending more purchasing dollars with the same kinds of businesses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I applaud the leadership of Johns Hopkins and the companies who have committed to the BLocal initiative,â&#x20AC;? Congressman Elijah E. Cummings said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This innovative partnership will help rebuild Baltimore by providing real economic opportunity to our residents.â&#x20AC;? Congressman Cummings was on hand for the announcement as many of the targeted areas fail within his

Back Row: Joe Sullivan (CEO Legg Mason), Bishop Miles (Zion Baptist Church), Michael Cryor (Chair OneBaltimore), Calvin Butler (CEO BGE), Neil Jurgens (VP Global Corporate Real Estate Under Armour) and Ron Peterson (Johns Hopkins Hospital & Health System President) Front Row: Ron Daniels (JHU President), Congressman Elijah Cummings, Diane Bell-McKoy (ABC President), Pastor Prentice, Jody L. Clark (COO Beatty Development Group)

7th congressional district. One growth and development opportunity for Baltimore residents and businesses has already come from this initiative. A number of the 25 companies have come together to offer a Contractorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College that will provide construction and business training for small, local - minority owned, women owned and disadvantaged - Baltimore based businesses. This program is intended to help these firms grow the key competencies and relationships necessary to drive future growth in Baltimore City.

Race and Politics Continued from B1

institutional racism has contributed to the devastation of the Black community,â&#x20AC;? Holmes said. According to Holmes, a graduate of Morgan State University (so is his filmmaking partner Gladden), racism is at the root of mass incarceration, while politicians wield the destructive hammer of law enforcement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Police arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the starting point, our lawmakers, policymakers are the starting point when you look at who enacts this legislation,â&#x20AC;? Holmes said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who decides the Crime Bill? Who decides

mandatory minimums and truth in sentencing? Who decides these policies, whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at the table to task these policies that harm us?â&#x20AC;? Holmes added. Free Young Blood, makes the inextricable nexus between mass incarceration and the socalled, â&#x20AC;&#x153;war on drugs,â&#x20AC;? the origins of which are erroneously attributed to President Ronald Reagan. It was actually President Richard Nixon who in June of 1971 declared a, â&#x20AC;&#x153;war on drugs.â&#x20AC;? And in doing so, Nixon dramatically increased the size and scope of federal drug control agencies, and implemented policies

such as mandatory sentencing and no-knock warrants. In the 1980â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, it was the avuncular Reagan who elevated the propaganda war (among other tactics) of the war on drugs, most famously dispatching his wife, First Lady Nancy Reagan to be the spokesperson for the then ubiquitous, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just Say No,â&#x20AC;? campaign. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We (government) need a new way to keep the Black community, keep the Black poor in check. So, here we are, we launch the war on drugs,â&#x20AC;? Holmes said. Then, in the 1990â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clintonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crime Bill, launched a myriad of policy prescriptions, which Holmes characterizes as, â&#x20AC;&#x153;that shot in the arm, that steroids shot that beefed up policing across the country.â&#x20AC;? Of course the pinnacle of mass incarceration in Baltimore occurred in 2005 when more than 100,000 people -- mostly Black men -- about one-sixth of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population was arrested. While focused mostly on local stories and impact, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Free Young

Bloodâ&#x20AC;? has an overarching national narrative. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We touch on how returning citizens are marginalized in our society, we touch on mass incarceration, we touch on aggressive policing, we touch on race and class inequity,â&#x20AC;? Holmes said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We really want to use this as a tool... as a resource to educate folks,â&#x20AC;? he added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want the single White woman in Connecticut to see this, just like I want the 15-year old living in Sandtown-Winchester to see this. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important for White folks to see it, because if they are the majority sitting at the table making decisions on laws and policies, they need to be adequately informed about how these policies impact a certain community.â&#x20AC;? Sean Yoes is a senior contributor for the AFRO and host and executive producer of AFRO First Edition, which airs Monday through Friday on WEAA 88.9

Father and Son

Gerald Williams

illegally possessing a firearm in October and Johnson was free on a $100,000 bail awaiting trial on charges of possessing a firearm as a minor and possession with intent to distribute a controlled or dangerous substance, among other charges, according to court records. Wood and Johnson were reportedly affiliated with the Black Guerrilla Family gang. Johnson graduated from Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School last year, a representative for the school confirmed, and would have turned 19 April 4.

with Morgan State University Police to solve this senseless murder. It took the life of one of our students, one who might have graduated and been one of the future leaders in this community,â&#x20AC;? Wilson said in a statement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We also appreciate the courage of those who came forward to assist in this investigation by supplying key information.â&#x20AC;?

Continued from B1

A 25th Anniversary Celebration

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“I want to see your face in every kind of light in fields of dawn and forests of the night; and when you stand before the candles on a cake; oh, let me be the one to hear the silent wish you make. What are you doing the rest of your life? North, south, east, and west of your life, I have only one request of your life that you spend it all with me. All the seasons and the times of your days all the nickels and the dimes of your days, let the reasons and the rhymes of your days all begin and end with me. Those tomorrows waiting deep in your eyes in the world of love that you keep in your eyes, I’ll awaken what’s asleep in your eyes it may take a kiss or two. Through all of my life summer, winter, spring, and fall of my life, all I ever will recall of my life is all of my life with you.” -Johnny Mathis Bravo! Baltimore was Guns N’ Roses’ “Paradise City,” the place to be for the weeklong Light City Festival that had 400,000 people braving cold windy rainy nights to revel in the first festival of Light, Arts and Music in the country. “Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops. Let the rain sing you a lullaby.”Langston Hughes Thursday was a balmy evening with a hint of spring and a soothing mist of rain that appeared briefly and silently drifting off with the “sound of music” by Baltimore’s premiere deejays, DJ Tanz and DJ Quick Silva at Club City Light. You “can’t touch this” Tanz and Quick Silva spinning the ones and twos with DJ Jazzy Jeff of Fresh Prince fame. A standing ovation to Tanz and Quick Silva who made it clear to DJ Jazzy Jeff that Baltimore has the hottest deejays in the nation and Club City Rocks. “Guess who I saw today” at the “car wash,” Lavinia Alexander, clerk for Baltimore City Circuit Court, appointed to the unexpired term of our friend Frank Conway. It was a pleasure talking with the dynamic woman and her enthusiasm as a public servant for the city of Baltimore. It seems that we met twenty plus years ago through a mutual friend, Barbara “Chili” Washington. It was great remembering old times and friends. Join Clerk Alexander at her spring bull roast at Martin’s West, April 21. For tickets contact lacuralexander@outlook.com. “What a great pop up party...and boy did the folks pop up”-William Maughlin Kevin Brown and his life partner, William Maughlin, sent an invite on Monday for a pop up party later that evening to celebrate Kevin’s birthday at their restaurant SNAC on North Ave. People altered their plans and converged en masse from all directions to party with this fun-loving couple. Kevin is a mainstay in the art world and is legendary for his parties and his art of entertaining. So I had to celebrate my friend, who I met in the early 70s through mutual friends Ora Reed and Mary Holter,

his knack of making people feel special is legendary. Among the special guests who popped-up were Joyce Scott, Jannette Witmyer, Wanda Watts, Alma Roberts, Caprece Garrett, Janice Fox, John Wesley and Mary Holter. “Unto the bow the cord is, so unto the man is woman; though she bends him, she obeys him, though she draws him, yet she follows, useless each without the other!”-Henry Wadsworth Longfellow It’s our anniversary! Happy anniversary to Roger and Connye Lyons, Jacqueline and Leon Belt, Latonya and Kevin Taylor, Ralph and Brenda Wright and… “Cause darling I wake up just to sleep with you. I open my eyes so I could see with you and I live, so I can die with you.”-Beyoncé Beyoncé and Sean “Jay Z” Carter may you all celebrate “the rest of your life” with “love and happiness.” Happy anniversary Ronnie Jackson and Roots Lounge, 39 years of continuous service and the best chicken wings in town. Join Carolyn Chissell and Herald of Hopes Theater Company at The Dance on Widows’ Row, a comedy about four southern widows and how hard it is to date after burying several husbands written by Samm-Art Williams on April 8. Call 410-997-3997. Kelly Carter, director of the Liberty Road Business Association is excited about the second Taste of Randallstown on April 22. For tickets and information contact LRBA at 410-655-7766. “Life is tragic simply because the earth turns and the sun inexorably rises and sets, and one day, for each of us, the sun will go down for the last, last time”-James A. Baldwin Sending our prayers of condolences to Myron “Moe” Bundy on the death of his brother George Bundy; to Bernice Beaird on the death of her husband Franklin Beaird; to Marian Finney on the death of her husband Robert Finney; to Beverly Boston on the death of her brother Herbert Johnson; to Craig Rogers on the death of his mother Phyllis June Sanders and to Lonnie Spruill on the death of his brother John Phelps. “Don’t just count your years, make your years count.”George Meredith Happy birthday Debbie Allen, Brenda Sykes, Kevin Brown, Dan Henson, Anthony Hawkins, Bishop Walter Scott Thomas, Dollie Owens, Howard Jessamy, Shelonda Stokes, Shirley Belton, Michelle Bondima, Tanya Dennis and happy 80th birthday Mary Frances West and Lenny Clay. “You’re broken down and tired of living life on a merrygo-round and you can’t find the fighter but I see it in you so we gonna walk it out and move mountains and I’ll rise up I’ll rise like the day”-Andra Day A special shout out to Elvard “The Bard” Cooper celebrating his 75th birthday!

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Dr. Ruthe T. Sheffey, a 1947 graduate of Morgan State College, and Professor of English Emerita celebrated the inaugural Ruthe T. Sheffey Lecture in African-American Female Studies at Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD. The purpose of this annual event is to preserve the literary legacy of African Americans and enrich the learning environment on the Morgan State University campus by bringing notable African-American female scholars, such as Dr. Cheryl A. Wall, Board of Governors, Zora Neale Hurston professor of English at Rutgers University. Guests were invited to a luncheon where Dr. Sheffey was lauded by her former students, colleagues, family and friends for her outstanding teaching, exceptional service and generosity to the University. In 2014, Dr. Sheffey established the first endowed lectureship at Morgan State University to benefit African American youth. Dr. Sheffey served on the faculty of Morgan for 62 years.

Dr. Ruthe T. Sheffey, professor of English Emerita

Dr. Sheffey with guests

Dr. Gretchen Starks sang “My Tribute”

Cheryl Y. Hitchcock, vice president for Institutional Advancement

Rev. Dr. Bernard Keels, director, MSU Memorial Chapter

Some of Dr. Sheffey’s former students standing are Linda Carter, Benjamin Murphy Phillips IV, Felicia Murphy Phillips, Sara Jerkins, Melanie Marotta . Seated are Jesse Bennett, Chris Wilds, Dr. Ruthe Sheffey and Dr. Burney J. Hollis.

Dr. Sheffey’s granddaughter, Christina Strong, Michael Rawlings, grandson and Morgan Bowers, friend

Dr. Ruthe Sheffey with Dr. Cheryl A. Wall, Board of Governors, Zora Neale Hurston professor of English at Rutgers University

Valerie Allen and Desiree Cross

Dr. Burney J. Hollis, professor of English and Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and former student of Dr. Sheffey

Dr. David Wilson, president, Morgan State University

Friend Zemora Taylor from Heritage United Church of Christ, Dr. Sheffey and Rev. Jan Taylor, Martin Luther King UM Church Photos by Dr. A. Lois De Laine and Morgan State University

The Baltimore Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, in partnership with Macy’s Security Square and the American Heart Association, held an afternoon of fun activities to bring attention to women’s heart issues. Macy’s depart-

ment store at the Security Square Mall offered free bra fittings and facial makeovers; the American Heart Associa-

Daphne Hicks, certified fitness instructor demonstrates the zumba steps

tion featured nurses from the Coppin State University giving free blood pressure screenings and informaVoter registration table was also tion about other health available for mall shoppers issues for women. Members Baltimore Metropolitan of the Chapter provided voter registration forms to mall shoppers ahead of the upcoming election.

Mall guests and Deltas enjoy the zumba classes and linedancing Sarah-Simone Fleurimond-Craan sat patiently still while her face was painted

Artists Cynthia Horton and Schelli Collins

Working the voter registration were Torena Brown, LaShauna Lipscomb, co-chair and Shawn Berry

Schelli Collins, vice president, Kim Knight, co-chair, Brooke Thomas, Carolyn Salley, Patsy Nwagbaraocha, vice president and Edna Green

Baltimore Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

A delicious snack for everyone included submarine sandwiches, chips and water served by Glynnis Sampson and Stacey Nance

Technician Akinyemi administers blood pressure screening to patient Georgia Montgomery

Alfred Robinson-Dawkins, Heart Attack Survivor (one year) with Annette Fisher, senior MARCOM, American Heart Association Photos by Dr. A. Lois De Laine

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ARTS & CULTURE

Masta P and No Limit Records Changed the Business of Hip Hop Forever would eventually become one of the most iconic record labels and movements in music. After moving to Richmond, California to escape the rigors of New Orleans’ Calliope Projects, Master P opened the ‘No Limit Record Shop.’ Master P established a local following by supporting local Bay area artists’ before selling his own music out of the store. From there the No Limit Records label was born, as Master P sold records out of his store, introducing the world to his brothers (Silkk The Shocker & C-Murder) along with a plethora of Bay Area artists. Upon moving back to New Orleans, Master P revamped the No Limit brand and sound, bringing in artists (Courtesy photo) like Mystikal & Soulja Slim Master P and his record label No Limit created a blueprint that forever changed the and in-house producers Beats business aspect of the hip-hop industry. By The Pound. The No Limit rise and fall By Maliik Obee helped to establish dos and don’ts for artists and labels alike. Special to the AFRO During an interview with DJ Vlad in 2014, Master P declared the label sold 75 million records – and it’s hard to The ‘90s rap scene is often defined by the East-West Coast dispute the claim. “beef” and untimely losses of rappers 2Pac and The Notorious In order to truly appreciate the success, you have to B.I.G. While groups like Geto Boys and Outkast worked to understand the engine behind it. Master P was able to negotiate establish respect for the South in the rap game, Master P and a distribution deal with Priority Records, a label built on his label No Limit Records created a blueprint that forever backing street artists. The unprecedented “80-20 deal” gave P changed the business aspect of the hip-hop industry. the rights to all of No Limit’s masters. Master P is the definition of ‘seizing the opportunity’, Once the label took off behind hits like ‘I’m Bout It, Bout investing a $10,000 malpractice settlement check into what

It’ and “Mr. Ice Cream Man”, music from the No Limit camp kept coming. Master P used his platform to propel his artists, appearing on tracks and dropping his signature “Uhh!” adlib. Offering fans lengthy albums with 20-plus songs gave the consumer more bang for their buck, as Master P spared no expense on features. Outside his own artists, big names like UGK, Jay-Z and Big Pun were brought in to appeal to different fan bases. From 1997-2000, No Limit released more than 50 albums, with a considerable amount going Gold or Platinum without singles or video. Master P used his fame to expand the brand, selling everything from clothes to toys. The No Limit CEO inked a shoe deal with Converse before stepping on an NBA Hardwood. Master P landed a tryout with the Charlotte Hornets and Toronto Raptors, and played multiple preseason games with the Toronto Raptors in 1999. Long before Jay-Z created ROC Nation Sports, Master P signed Heisman Winner Ricky Williams right out of Texas University to No Limit Sports Management in 1999. NBA star Paul Pierce was also signed, making an appearance in the 504 Boyz “Wobble Wobble” video. No Limit’s street reputation was one of the key factors in landing Snoop Dogg after he left Death Row Records, providing insurance against Suge Knight. The Long Beach legend dropped three albums under the tank, each selling more than a million copies. Master P eventually moved to the big and small screen, creating successes like “I Got The Hook Up” and the “Romeo!” show with his son, Romeo. As the 2000’s began, No Limit’s popularity waned as artists and producers like Mystikal, Snoop Dogg and Beats By The Pound signed elsewhere. No Limit went through several name changes, before settling on No Limit Forever Records in 2010 as sales continued to plummet. Eventually Master P turned to mentoring artists like Washington D.C.’s Fat Trel. The No Limit blueprint can be seen today, in independent artists like Nipsey Hussle and Young Dolph. Long live the Tank.

‘The Cook Up’ Peels Back Layer on Drug Dealing in E. Baltimore By Deion Broxton Special to the AFRO Baltimore has been gaining prominence recently for the Black authors it has produced such as Wes Moore, Ta-Nehisi Coates, and up and coming author D. Watkins. The author of “The Beast Side” has another book releasing soon called “The Cook Up.” Watkins describes the story as “a crack rock memoir,” detailing his experiences as a drug dealer in the unforgiving world of East Baltimore. Watkins doesn’t hold back in describing the brutal lifestyle of dealers and fiends in the drug game. An East Baltimore native, Watkins was exposed to the drug game as a kid but never got involved, due to guidance from his older brother. Excelling in school, Watkins was admitted to prestigious schools such as Georgetown University, University of Maryland, College Park and Loyola University of Maryland. But after a semester of college, Watkins decided school wasn’t for him. Watkins eventually went on to obtain master’s degrees from Johns Hopkins University and the University of Baltimore, a tale worth reading in the book. David Simon, author of “The Corner and creator of HBO’s “The Wire,” told the story of the Baltimore drug game through the eyes of a journalist while Watkins is telling that story through the eyes of a lucrative drug dealer. Watkins describes the alluring lifestyle of being a drug kingpin. He depicts the riches of drug dealing and how it attracts

people from all walks of life, everything from kids, women, men, hardworking citizens to crooked cops. There’s humor-a-plenty in this memoir, a coping mechanism used to keep from crying in this drug and crime ridden community. The characters in this story have seen death so many times that they no longer fear it, they expect it. Violence and drugs go hand-in-hand in Baltimore, but Watkins was determined to keep the two separated. He acknowledges selling drugs isn’t legal but felt like it was necessary because low-income Baltimoreans were deeply entrenched in the lifestyle, not by choice. Watkins is different from traditional writers. He wrote this book for the communities who have their own Freddie Gray. The language is simple but the slang may be complex for those not from Baltimore or not Black, but the more you read, the more you begin to decipher the speakers’ unique dialects. Watkins’ writing encompasses the glories of heaven and the depths of hell, while trying to stay sane at the same time. (Courtesy photo)

D. Watkins ‘The Cook Up’ is a memoir of drug dealing in Baltimore.

Singer Raheem DeVaughn Helps Feed D.C. Homeless By Corinne L. Hollis Special to the AFRO Fried green tomatoes stuffed with herb cheese. Shrimp, chicken, and sausage jambalaya with white chocolate bread pudding were just some of the items on the menu at “Sunday Soul DC,” a oneof-a-kind pop-up dinner experience at the New York Avenue Men’s Shelter in Northeast, D.C. on April 3. The event was hosted by Grammy-nominated recording artist and LoveLife Foundation Founder, Raheem DeVaughn, Black Celebrity Giving Founder Jasmine Crowe, and community activist Tony Lewis, Jr. More than 300 homeless Washingtonians were served

at the event. Crowe created “Sunday Soul” in 2013 in Atlanta. “I wanted them [attendees] to sit down, get served, and feel special,” Crowe told the AFRO. “I wanted them to feel like a person again.” The meals were served by chefs from D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, including Angel Anderson of Spice Suite; JR Robinson and Deanna Dawson of KitchenCray; Jordan, the 24/7 Chef; Saon Brice of Mache Fine Catering; Shannon Tchuimeni of Bistro To Go; Brazil Murphy, the Spyce Chef; Ronald Reaves of A Touch of Class Personal Catering; and Antoine E. Lee of ProCakes, the DMV Cake Man. “Everyone needs to be here giving back,” said Jordan when asked why he participated in the weekend event. “If we don’t give back to our community, then who will?” Also on hand were 60 volunteers and 10 celebrity and master barbers, salons owners,

and instructors from across D.C. giving out free cuts and shape-ups. The AKOMA Foundation, a local D.C.-based organization, provided bags of toiletries, essential items, and snacks to each attendee. Homelessness in D.C. is up 11 percent since 2011, and a new plan by Mayor Muriel

“Just because you are transitioning doesn’t mean that you don’t deserve good food.” – Raheem DeVaughn

DMV Cake Man, Antoine E. Lee, presents a sheet cake to Grammy-nominated, recording artist and LoveLife Foundation founder, Raheem DeVaughn, at Sunday Soul DC on April 3.

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Game-Winning Shot Solidifies D.C. Area’s Kris Jenkins’ Greatness By Perry Green AFRO Sports Editor pgreen@afro.com Villanova junior guard Kris Jenkins went from local kid to national star after making the game-winning three in the 2016 NCAA Basketball National Championship game on April 4. Jenkins’ buzzer-beater put a cap on what will go down as one of, if not the greatest championship game in college basketball history. But it came as no surprise for anyone familiar with the background story of the young man with ties to the D.C., Metropolitan area. Those who had followed Jenkins since he was young would say he was destined for greatness. His mother, Felicia Jenkins, certainly realized that when she decided to let her son move in with a family from P.G. County, Md. to pursue a better opportunity of reaching his full potential at basketball and academics. According to reports, Jenkins was taught the game of basketball by his mother, who was a college basketball player herself at Claflin University in Orangeburg, S.C. Felicia later became the head coach of the women’s basketball team at Benedict College in Columbia, S.C., the same town her son was born in. TBS aired a short documentary before the championship game Monday night, showing how Jenkins eventually ended up in Maryland. The AAU team that he played for out of South Carolina played against DC Assault, a Maryland-based AAU team that was coached by Nate Britt, Sr. When Felicia saw how well coached DC Assault was, she decided to move to Maryland, so her son could join Britt’s team. There, Jenkins developed a tight bond with Nate Britt, Jr., who also played for

DC Assault. SB Nation reported that Jenkins spent most of his free time at the Britt household while his mom was at Johns-Hopkins Hospital, attending to her ill infant daughter, who eventually passed away before her first birthday. When Felicia was later offered the coaching job at Benedict College, she didn’t want to move Jenkins back to South Carolina so she asked if the Britt family could adopt him in. They welcomed him in as one of their own and he went on to play for Gonzaga College High School in Northwest D.C., where he developed into a 6-foot-6 star guard/forward; The Washington Post named him All-Met Player of the Year his senior year in 2013. Jenkins’ brother, Britt, Jr. also played high school basketball for Gonzaga, but while Jenkins went onto Villanova, Britt chose to join the University of North Carolina’s basketball team - as fate would have it, the two would face off against each other in the championship Monday night. “It’s been the greatest decision that ever happened in my life,” Jenkins told CBS Sports. “For us to compete against each other [in the championship], it’s something special for our family.” Britt, Jr.’s mom, Melody, wore a custom-made jersey during the game that had Britt’s name and number on one side and Jenkins’ name and number on the other side. In her mind, she was the mom of a winner either way. Nate Britt, Sr. felt the same way. “It’s one of the best feelings I could have ever imagined,” Britt, Sr. told ABC News. “I love basketball so much. And to see my boys out there competing for national championship against one another, I couldn’t think of anything better than that.”

(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Villanova’s Kris Jenkins (2) shoots a game-winning three-point basket in the closing seconds of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game against North Carolina, in Houston. Villanova won 7774.

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Are Cavs the Team to Beat in the NBA? By Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley AFRO Sports Desk Faceoff The Cleveland Cavaliers wiped out the Brooklyn Nets on March 31 in a 107-87 beatdown. The aftermath was enough to prompt Cleveland point guard Kyrie Irving to issue a strong statement to reporters. “We’re still in first place and we’re still the team to beat, honestly,” Irving told reporters after the game. Irving’s comments only served as a reminder of how highly touted the Cavs were immediately following their Finals loss against the Golden State Warriors last June when they were practically penciled in for a title by NBA writers, as long as the team returned healthy. Irving missed the (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) ensuing five games of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James, left, and Kyrie Irving celebrate late in the second half Finals after dropping to a of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks, March 23, in Cleveland. The knee injury in Game One. Cavaliers won 113-104. Cleveland’s 2014 summer addition of Kevin Love Golden State’s chase for the regular season record of 73 wins is was lost for the remainder of the playoffs after he suffered a going to leave them spent for the playoffs, and San Antonio’s dislocated shoulder in the opening round against the Boston age will leave them vulnerable to younger and fresher teams in Celtics. LeBron James performed admirably as a one-man the postseason. show during the latter stages of the Finals but things have Despite the news reports, a new coach and bouts of bad flipped dramatically since last summer. play, Cleveland has been flying under the radar if you compare Golden State is even better than they were last season as them to the other title challengers in the Association. The they continue to chase the regular season record and back-topressure will always be on James to win titles year in and year back titles while Cleveland fired holdover coach David Blatt out. during midseason while battling chemistry issues. Is Cleveland But no one is talking about how incredibly disappointing it still the team to beat? Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley of the would be for the Warriors to set the regular season record and AFRO Sports Desk debate the question. not finish the job with a championship. Green: Cleveland dropped their team-to-beat title a quarter into the season when the Warriors set the record for the best start in NBA history. The Warriors have been the team to beat for the last two years, so maybe Irving was simply suggesting that they were the top team to beat in the Eastern Conference. I admit I am eager to see a healthy Cleveland team take the floor in the playoffs but I don’t see them as a major threat to the Warriors or any of the top contenders in the West. Riley: I have a theory that you might not like, Green. I think

Green: Your theory of who will win the title has nothing to do with whether or not Cleveland is the team to beat. The Warriors have the best record and the best player in the league; they’re clearly the team to beat.

If there was no team called the Golden State Warriors then I’d still be arguing with you about whether or not they’re better than the Spurs—who by the way aren’t that old of a team with the emergence of Kawai Leonard and the addition of LaMarcus Aldridge. The addition of James and Love to Cleveland’s roster last summer appeared to be a league-shifting move but that was before the Warriors emerged as a possible dynasty. I’m not even so sure if it’s guaranteed that Cleveland will walk through the East as several of us writers promised. Toronto just set a franchise record for most regular season wins in franchise history, and I absolutely love Miami’s roster – especially if star forward Chris Bosh returns to the team. It’s time we stopped looking at Cleveland as such a sure thing. Riley: Five straight Finals appearances makes James the most accredited NBA player in the league right now. Curry has surpassed James in popularity, but I still trust James in the playoffs. It’s almost time for the postseason so whatever regular season feats we’ve seen simply goes out the window. I’m still encouraged by what I saw in last year’s Finals matchup. A James-led Cavaliers team battled Golden State tooth and nail, and we’ve waited a whole year to finally see Cleveland healthy and in the postseason. The rumblings in Cleveland have been so seismic that this could be it for the Cavs as currently constructed. The potential results that could ensue if they leave the postseason without a title make them the team to beat in the NBA. The New York Times

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Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2016ADM301 Vivien Elaine RobinsonCunningham Decedent Jamison B. Taylor 1218 11th St. NW Washington, DC 20001 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Dennis Randolph Thomas, whose address is 15068 Barkwood Dr., Woodbridge, VA, 22193 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Vivien Elaine Robinson Cunningham, who died on February 22, 2016 withouta will, and will serve with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent´s will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . 20001, on or before October 8, 2016. 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 8, 2016, 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 8, 2016 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Dennis R. Thomas Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY REGISTER OF WILLS 04/8, 04/15, 4/22/16

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Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2014ADM1033 Rose C West AKA Rose Calbert West Decedent Elton F Norman Esq The Norman Law Firm PLLC 8720 Georgia Ave. Ste 703 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Edwina Findley Dickerson , whose address is 1304 W 2nd Street, #550 Los Angeles, CA 90026, was appointed personal representative of the estate of Rose C. West AKA Rose Calbert West , who died on July 2, 2014 without a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before September 25, 2016 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 September 25, 2016, 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: March 25, 2016 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Edwina Findley Dickerson Personal 16:31:33 EDT 2016 Representative TRUE TEST COPY REGISTER OF WILLS

Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2016ADM279 Elizabeth E Hayden AKA Elizabeth Ellen Hayden Decedent Michael D Breads, Esq 8737 Colesville Road, LL-100A Silver Spring, MD 20910 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Henry E Forde, whose address is 1964 Rosemary Hill Dr, #B3, Silver Spring, MD 20910, was appointed personal representative of the estate of Elizabeth E Hayden, AKA, Elizabeth Ellen Hayden, who died on July 7, 2015 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 September 25, 2016. 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 September 25, 2016, 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: March 25, 2016 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Henry E. Forde Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY REGISTER OF WILLS

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Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2016ADM295 Dorothy E. Donnelly Decedent Samuel C. Hamilton, Esq 8601 Georgia Ave Suite 608 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Early Stuckey, whose address is 3119 Strada Gianna Florence, SC, 29501 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Dorothy E. Donnelly who died on September 8, 2013 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment or to the probate of decedent´s will shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before October 8, 2016. 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 8, 2016, 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 8, 2016 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Early Stuckey Personal Representative

Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2015ADM1084 George M. Turner Decedent Brenda K. Pennington Esq. Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Lewis M. Edmunds and Dorothy L. Edmunds whose addresses are 1614 Varnum St., NW, Washington, DC 20011 were appointed personal representatives of the estate of George M. Turner, who died on July 3, 2015 with a will and will serve with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment or to the probate of decedent´s will shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before October 8, 2016. 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 8, 2016, 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 8, 2016 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Lewis M. Edmunds Dorothy L. Edmunds Personal Representative

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Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2016ADM306 Richard C Richardson Jr. Decedent Cinnamon Butler 1377 K Street, SE, Unit 1 Washington, DC 20003 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Kimberly Curtis, whose address is 3955 Lexington Grove Court, Missouri City , Texas 77459 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Richard C. Richardson Jr., who died on August 1, 2015 without a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (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 1, 2016. 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 1, 2016, 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 1, 2016 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Kimberly Curtis Personal Representative

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Superior Court of Rockville, MD 20850 undersigned, on or be- Wills, D.C., 515 5th Date of Publication: the District of Attorney fore October 1, 2016, or Street, N.W., 3rd Floor April 1, 2016 District of Columbia NOTICE OF be forever barred. Per- W a s h i n g t o n , D . C . Name of newspaper: PROBATE DIVISION APPOINTMENT, sons believed to be heirs 20001, on or before Afro-American Washington, D.C. NOTICE TO or legatees of the de- October 1, 2016. Claims Washington 20001-2131 CREDITORS cedent who do not re- against the decedent Law Reporter Administration No. AND NOTICE TO Winfred Jean White ceive a copy of this notice shall be presented to the 2016ADM299 UNKNOWN HEIRS Personal by mail within 25 days of undersigned with a copy Leslie Berry, whose ad- Dixon White Representative its first publication shall to the Register of Wills or dres is 3620 Connect- AKA so inform the Register of filed with the Register of icut Ave., NW #22, DC, Dixon A. White Wills, including name, Wills with a copy to the TRUE TEST COPY Decedent 20008, was appointed address and relation- undersigned, on or beREGISTER OF WILLS Winfred Jean White fore October 1, 2016, or personal representative ship. TYPESET: Tue Mar 29 15:49:59 EDT 2016 1310 Irving Street, NE be forever barred. Perof the estate of Lloyd W Date of Publication: 04/1, 04/8, 4/15/16 Washington, DC 20017 sons believed to be heirs Alward AKA Lloyd WilApril 1, 2016 or legatees of the deliam Alward, who died on Personal Name of newspaper: Superior Court of cedent who do not reDecember 4, 2015 with a Representative Afro-American the District of NOTICE OF ceive a copy of this notice will, and will serve withWashington District of Columbia APPOINTMENT, by mail within 25 days of out Court supervision. All Law Reporter PROBATE DIVISION NOTICE TO unknown heirs and heirs Julian B. Lewis its first publication shall Washington, D.C. CREDITORS whose whereabouts are Personal so inform the Register of 20001-2131 AND NOTICE TO unknown shall enter their Representative Wills, including name, Administration No. UNKNOWN HEIRS address and relationappearance in this 2016ADM307 ship. proceeding. Objections Winfred Jean White, Clementine Juanita TRUE TEST COPY whose address is, 1310 Date of Publication: to such appointment (or REGISTER OF WILLS Lewis I r v i n g S t r e e t , N E . , April 1, 2016 to the probate of deDecedent Name of EDT newspaper: cedent´s will) shall be Washington, DC 20017, Julian B. Lewis, Prose TYPESET: Tue Mar 29 15:50:16 2016 Afro-American filed with the Register of was appointed personal 4638 Hayes Street NE 04/01, 04/8, 04/15/16 representative of the Washington Wills, D.C., 515 5th Washington, DC 20019 Law Reporter Street, N.W., 3rd Floor estate of Dixon White Attorney Superior Court of AKA Dixon A. White who Ara D. Parker Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . the District of NOTICE OF died on March 10, 2012 Personal 20001, on or before District of Columbia APPOINTMENT, Representative September 25, 2016. with a will, and will serve PROBATE DIVISION NOTICE TO Claims against the de- without Court superviWashington, D.C. CREDITORS TRUE TEST COPY cedent shall be pre- sion. All unknown heirs 20001-2131 AND NOTICE TO REGISTER OF WILLS sented to the under- a n d h e i r s w h o s e Administration No. UNKNOWN HEIRS whereabouts are unsigned with a copy to the 2015ADM1278 Julian B Lewis, whose known shall enter their 04/01, 04/08, 04/15/16 Register of Wills or filed address is 4638 Hayes Shirley Ann Johnson with the Register of Wills a p p e a r a n c e i n t h i s Street, NE, Washington, Decedent proceeding. Objections with a copy to the underDC 20019 was appointed Ara D. Parker signed, on or before to such appointment (or personal representative 5827 Allentown Rd September 25, 2016 , or to the probate of de- o f t h e e s t a t e o f Camp Springs, MD be forever barred. Per- cedent´s will) shall be C l e m e n t i n e J u a n i t a 20746 sons believed to be heirs filed with the Register of Lewis, who died on NOTICE OF or legatees of the de- Wills, D.C., 515 5th APPOINTMENT, December 7, 2015 withcedent who do not re- Street, N.W., 3rd Floor out a will, and will serve NOTICE TO ceive a copy of this notice W a s h i n g t o n , D . C . CREDITORS without Court superviby mail within 25 days of 20001, on or before sion. All unknown heirs AND NOTICE TO its first publication shall O c t o b e r 0 1 , 2 0 1 6 . a n d h e i r s w h o s e UNKNOWN HEIRS so inform the Register of Claims against the de- whereabouts are un- Ara D. Parker, whose adWills, including name, cedent shall be pre- known shall enter their dress is 5827 Allentown address and relation- sented to the under- a p p e a r a n c e i n t h i s Rd., Camp Springs, MD signed with a copy to the ship. Register of Wills or filed proceeding. Objections 20746, was appointed Date of Publication: with the Register of Wills to such appointment (or personal representative March 25, 2016 with a copy to the under- to the probate of de- of the estate of Shirley Name of newspaper: signed, on or before cedent´s will) shall be Ann Johnson, who died Afro-American October 1, 2016, or be filed with the Register of on May 21, 2009 without Washington a will, and will serve withforever barred. Persons Wills, D.C., 515 5th Law Reporter Street, N.W., 3rd Floor out Court supervision. All Leslie Berry believed to be heirs or W a s h i n g t o n , D . C . unknown heirs and heirs Personal legatees of the decedent 20001, on or before whose where-abouts are Representative who do not receive a October 1, 2016. Claims unknown shall enter their copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first against the decedent a p p e a r a n c e i n t h i s TRUE TEST COPY publication shall so in- shall be presented to the proceeding. Objections REGISTER OF WILLS undersigned with a copy to such appointment (or form the Register of Wills, including name, to the Register of Wills or to the probate of de03/25, 4/1, 4/8/16 filed with the Register of cedent´s will) shall be address and relationWills with a copy to the filed with the Register of ship. undersigned, on or be- Wills, D.C., 515 5th Date of Publication: fore October 1, 2016, or Street, N.W., 3rd Floor April 1, 2016 be forever barred. Per- W a s h i n g t o n , D . C . Name of newspaper: sons believed to be heirs 20001, on or before

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Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2016ADM354 Benjamin Marks Decedent Horace Lee Bradshaw, Jr. 1644 6th Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Lorenzo Marks, whose address is 3937 S Street, SE, #306, Washington, DC 20020 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Benjamin Marks who died on January 29, 2015 without a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before October 8, 2016. 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 8, 2016, 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 8, 2016 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Lorenzo Marks Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY REGISTER OF WILLS

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TYPESET: Apr 05 16:32:35 EDT 2016 04/08, 04/15,Tue 04/22/16 Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia Superior Court of PROBATE DIVISION the District of Washington, D.C. District of Columbia 20001-2131 PROBATE DIVISION Administration No. Washington, D.C. 2016ADM139 20001-2131 Margaret L. Rice Administration No. Decedent 2016ADM313 NOTICE OF Rashad Bugg-Bey APPOINTMENT, Decedent NOTICE TO Kyana R. Robinson, CREDITORS Esq AND NOTICE TO 7007 Bluebird Court UNKNOWN HEIRS Lanham, MD 20706 Debra Jackson and EmAttorney erald L.R Brown, whose NOTICE OF addresses are 10815 APPOINTMENT, Joyceton Court, Upper NOTICE Malboro, MD 20774 and TO CREDITORS 9534 Beaumont Street, AND NOTICE TO Norfolk, VA 23503,were UNKNOWN HEIRS Vincent Bugg, whose ad- appointed personal redress is 1509 Colony presentatives of the Road, Oxon Hill, MD estate of Margaret L. 20745 was appointed Rice who died on Febpersonal representative ruary 7, 2016 with a will, of the estate of Rashad and will serve without Bugg-Bey, who died on Court supervision. All unDecember 22, 2015 with- known heirs and heirs out a will, and will serve whose whereabouts are without Court supervi- unknown shall enter their sion. All unknown heirs a p p e a r a n c e i n t h i s a n d h e i r s w h o s e proceeding. Objections whereabouts are un- to such appointment or to known shall enter their t h e p r o b a t e o f d e cedent´s will shall be filed appearance in this proceeding. Objections with the Register of Wills, to such appointment D.C., 515 5th Street, shall be filed with the N.W., 3rd Floor WashingRegister of Wills, D.C., ton, D.C. 20001, on or 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd before October 8, 2016 Floor Washington, D.C. against the decedent 20001, on or before shall be presented to the October 8, 2016. Claims undersigned with a copy against the decedent to the Register of Wills or shall be presented to the filed with the Register of undersigned with a copy Wills with a copy to the to the Register of Wills or October 8, 2016, or be filed with the Register of forever barred. Persons Wills with a copy to the believed to be heirs or undersigned, on or be- legatees of the decedent fore October 8, 2016, or who do not receive a be forever barred. Per- copy of this notice by mail sons believed to be heirs within 25 days of its first or legatees of the de- publication shall so incedent who do not reform the Register of ceive a copy of this notice Wills, including name, by mail within 25 days of address and relationits first publication shall ship. so inform the Register of Date of Publication: Wills, including name, April 8, 2016 address and relation- Name of newspaper: Afro-American ship. Washington Law Date of Publication: Reporter April 8, 2016 Name of newspaper: Debra Jackson Afro-American Emerald L.R Brown Washington Law Personal Reporter Representative Vincent Bugg Personal TRUE TEST COPY Representative REGISTER OF WILLS TRUE TEST COPY REGISTER OF WILLS

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TYPESET: Tue Apr 05 16:34:46 EDT 2016 TYPESET: Wed Mar 23 TYPESET: 12:14:24 Tue2016 Mar 29 15:50:46 2016 LEGALEDT NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGALEDT NOTICES Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2016ADM267 Peggy J. Kornegay Decedent Clarissa T. EdwardsLaw Office C Thomas Chartered 2402 Lenfant Square SE Washington, DC 20020 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS C h a r l e s K o r n e g a y, whose address(es) is 2406 Lenfant Square SE, Washington, DC 20020 wasappointed personal representative of the estate of Peggy J Kornegay, who died2016 on July 12:15:26 EDT 7, 2015 without 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 shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before September 25, 2016. 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 September 25, 2016, 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: March 25, 2016 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Charles Kornegay Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY REGISTER OF WILLS 03/25, 04/1, 4/8/16 TYPESET: Tue Mar 29

Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2016ADM283 Armentia N Rhymes AKA Armentia Rhymes Decedent Nathan A. Neal Esq Law Offices of Nathan A. Neal, PLLC 209 Kennedy Street, NW Washington, DC 20011-5214 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO 12:15:00 EDT HEIRS 2016 UNKNOWN Herlene E Beard, whose address is 3109 Ellenwood Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031, was appointed personal representative of the estate of Armentia N Rhymes AKA Armentia Rhymes, who died on July 17, 2015 without a will, and will serve with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent´s will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . 20001, on or before October 1, 2016. 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 1, 2016, 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 1, 2016 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Herlene E Beard Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY REGISTER OF WILLS 04/1, 04/08, 4/15/16

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Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2016ADM253 Dorcas Clark Crosby Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Syande Crosby, whose address is 2528 13th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009, was appointed personal representative of the estate of Dorcas Clark Crosby, who died on February 14, 2016 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent´s will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . 20001, on or before October 1, 2016. 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 1, 2016, 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 1, 2016 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Syande Crosby Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY REGISTER OF WILLS

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2016ADM375 Estate of Esther Marie Spencer Deceased NOTICE OF STANDARD PROBATE Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed in this Court by Nationstar Mortgage LLC Creditor for standard probate, including the appointment of one or more personal representative. Unless a complaint or an objection in accordance with Superior Court Probate Division Rule 407 is filed in this Court within 30 days from the date of first publication of this notice, the Court may take the action hereinafter set forth. 0 In the absence of a will or proof satisfactory to the court of due execution, enter an order determining that the decedent died intestate 0 Appoint a disinterested member of the Bar as Personal Representative Register of Wills Clerk of the Probate Division Date of First Publication April 8, 2016 Names of Newspapers: Washington Law Reporter Washington AFRO-AMERICAN Maria Worthington McKenna Esq #984966 Council Baradel 125 West Street, 4th Floor Annapolis, MD 21401 Signature of Petitioners/Attorney

04/01, 04/8, 04/15/16 TYPESET: Tue Mar 29 15:51:38 EDT 2016 Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia 15:49:15 EDTDIVISION 2016 PROBATE Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2016ADM272 Agnes Cecelia Chase NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Freda K Chase and Lowell G. Chase, whose addresses is 1721 Independence Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003, was appointed personal representative of the estate of Agnes Cecelia Chase , who died on June 2, 2015 without without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before October 1, 2016. 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 1, 2016, 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 1, 2016 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Freda K. Chase Lowell G. Chase Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY REGISTER OF WILLS 04/1, 04/8, 04/1/16

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Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2013ADM862 Cammie L. Jones Decedent Jamison B. Taylor 1218 11th St. NW Washington, DC 20001 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Monica Jones whose address is 22064 HIghview Trail PI., Ashburn, VA 20148 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Cammie L. Jones who died on August 3, 2010 without a will, and will serve with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment 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 Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before October 8, 2016. 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 8, 2016 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 8, 2016 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Monica Jones Personal Representative

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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 September 25,2016 2016. TYPESET: Wed Mar 23 12:16:13 16:32:53 EDT 2016 LEGAL NOTICES LEGALEDT NOTICES Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the underSuperior Court of signed with a copy to the the District of Register of Wills or filed District of Columbia with the Register of Wills PROBATE DIVISION with a copy to the underWashington, D.C. signed, on or before 20001-2131 September 25, 2016, or Administration No. be forever barred. Per2015ADM1521 sons believed to be heirs Lillie B Gamble or legatees of the deDecedent cedent who do not reNOTICE OF ceive a copy of this notice APPOINTMENT, by mail within 25 days of NOTICE TO its first publication shall CREDITORS so inform the Register of AND NOTICE TO Wills, including name, UNKNOWN HEIRS Willie B Donaldson, address and relationwhose address is 5001 ship. Box Turtle Court ,Indian Date of Publication: Head, MD 20640 was ap- March 25, 2016 pointed personal repre- Name of newspaper: sentative of the estate of Afro-American Lillie B Gamble, who died Washington on October 28, 2015 Law Reporter Novella G. Jackson without a will, and will Personal serve without Court suRepresentative pervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose where-abouts are un- TRUE TEST COPY known shall enter their REGISTER OF WILLS appearance in this TYPESET: Wed Mar 23 proceeding. Objections 03/25, 04/1, 04/8/16 to such appointment shall be filed with the Superior Court of Register of Wills, D.C., the District of 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd District of Columbia Floor Washington, D.C. PROBATE DIVISION 20001, on or before Washington, D.C. September26, 2016. 20001-2131 Claims against the deAdministration No. cedent shall be pre2016ADM191 sented to the under- Herbert Ray Beverly signed with a copy to the Decedent Register of Wills or filed Scott L. Little with the Register of Wills 3814 Deep Hollow Way with a copy to the under- Bowie, MD 20721 signed, on or before Attorney Sepetmber 26, 2016, or NOTICE OF be forever barred. PerAPPOINTMENT, sons believed to be heirs NOTICE TO or legatees of the deCREDITORS cedent who do not reAND NOTICE TO ceive a copy of this notice UNKNOWN HEIRS by mail within 25 days of Cary Beverly, whose adits first publication shall dress is 132 R Street, so inform the Register of NE, Washington, DC Wills, including name, 20002, was appointed address and relation- personal representative ship. of the estate of Herbert Date of Publication: Ray Beverly, who died on March 25, 2016 March 8, 2015 without a Name of newspaper: will, and will serve withAfro-American out Court supervision. All Washington unknown heirs and heirs Law Reporter whose whereabouts are Willie B Donaldson unknown shall enter their Personal a p p e a r a n c e i n t h i s Representative proceeding. Objections to such appointment TRUE TEST COPY shall be filed with the REGISTER OF WILLS Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd 3/25, 4/1, 4/8/16 TYPESET: Wed Mar 23 12:15:53 EDT 2016D.C. Floor Washington, 20001, on or before September 25, 2016. Superior Court of Claims against the de16:33:38 EDT 2016 the District of cedent shall be preDistrict of Columbia sented to the underPROBATE DIVISION signed with a copy to the Washington, D.C. Register of Wills or filed 20001-2131 with the Register of Wills Administration No. with a copy to the under2016ADM234 signed, on or before Barbara Ann Chappell September 25, 2016, or Lehman be forever barred. PerDecedent sons believed to be heirs NOTICE OF or legatees of the deAPPOINTMENT, cedent who do not reNOTICE TO ceive a copy of this notice CREDITORS by mail within 25 days of AND NOTICE TO its first publication shall UNKNOWN HEIRS so inform the Register of Frances Lehman, whose Wills, including name, address is 1336 Otis address and relationPlace NW, Washington, ship. DC 20010 was appointed Date of Publication: personal representative March 25, 2016 of the estate of Barbara Name of newspaper: Ann Chappell Lehman, Afro-American who died on September Washington 8, 2015 without a will, Law Reporter and will serve without Cary Beverly Court supervision. All unPersonal known heirs and heirs Representative whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their TRUE TEST COPY appearance in this REGISTER OF WILLS proceeding. Objections Mar 23 to such appointment TYPESET: 03/25, 04/01,Wed 04/8/16 shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Superior Court of Floor Washington, D.C. the District of 20001, on or before District of Columbia September 25, 2016. PROBATE DIVISION Claims against the deWashington, D.C. cedent shall be pre20001-2131 sented to the underAdministration No. signed with a copy to the 2016ADM261 Register of Wills or filed Daniel Luther Rucker with the Register of Wills Decedent with a copy to the under- Thomas P Hartnett, signed, on or before Esq September 25, 2016, or 209 Pennsylvania Ave be forever barred. Per- SE sons believed to be heirs Washington, DC 20003 or legatees of the de- Attorney cedent who do not reNOTICE OF ceive a copy of this notice APPOINTMENT, by mail within 25 days of NOTICE TO its first publication shall CREDITORS so inform the Register of AND NOTICE TO Wills, including name, UNKNOWN HEIRS address and relation- Wanda Rene & Danyela ship. Vick, whose address is, Date of Publication: were appointed personal March 25, 2016 representative of the Name of newspaper: estate of Daniel Luther Afro-American Rucker , who died on Washington March 27, 2015 without a Law Reporter will, and will serve withFrances Lehman out Court supervision. All Personal unknown heirs and heirs Representative whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their TRUE TEST COPY appearance in this REGISTER OF WILLS proceeding. Objections TYPESET: Wed Mar 23 to 12:14:42 2016 such EDT appointment 03/25, 4/1, 4/8/16 shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Superior Court of Floor Washington, D.C. the District of 20001, on or before District of Columbia September 25, 2016. PROBATE DIVISION Claims against the deWashington, D.C. cedent shall be pre20001-2131 sented to the underAdministration No. signed with a copy to the 2016ADM275 Register of Wills or filed Mildred R Martin with the Register of Wills Decedent with a copy to the underNovella G. Jackson signed, on or before 4209 Farmer Place Fort Washington, MD September 25, 2016, or be forever barred. Per20744 sons believed to be heirs Attorney or legatees of the deNOTICE OF cedent who do not reAPPOINTMENT, ceive a copy of this notice NOTICE TO by mail within 25 days of CREDITORS its first publication shall AND NOTICE TO so inform the Register of UNKNOWN HEIRS Novella G. Jackson, Wills, including name, whose address is 4209 address and relationF a r m e r P l a c e , F o r t ship. Washington, MD 20074 Date of Publication: was appointed personal March 25, 2016 representative of the Name of newspaper: estate of Mildred R. Mar- Afro-American tin, who died on Novem- Washington Law Reporter ber 25, 2015 witha will, Wanda Rene Rucker and will serve without Danyela Vick Court supervision. All unPersonal known heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are Representative unknown shall enter their TRUE TEST COPY REGISTER OF WILLS appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or 03/25, 4/1, 4/8/16 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

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Tangila N. Sanders, president, Gamma Chapter

The Iota Phi Lambda Sorority Gamma Chapter held its “Power of She” Gala April 2 at the Metro Points Hotel in New Carrollton, Maryland. The event was a part of the sorority’s 85 years of service to women business professionals.

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Stride Against Breast Cancer

By James Wright Special to the AFRO jwright@afro.com On March 18, D.C. Superior Court Judge Brian Holeman ruled that D.C.’s mayor and council have the right to control how locallygenerated dollars are spent, not the U.S. Congress. The decision was based on a

Ivanhoe Donaldson, Astute Strategist and Barry Pal, Dies at 74

“Judge Holeman’s ruling is the law of the land.” – Kimberly Perry

Participants in the Test My Breast 5-K Walk at Hains Point in East Potomac Park got a vigorous workout before and during the walk on April 2. See article on afro.com. Courtesy Photo

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Ivanhoe Donaldson was a SNCC activist and a close friend of Marion Barry.

Transgender Assaults Increase in D.C.

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By Shantella Y. Sherman Special to the AFRO ssherman@afro.com

Friends and colleagues of the late former District deputy mayor Ivanhoe Donaldson remembered his passion for civil rights, his keen political acumen, and his close relationship with the late Marion S. Barry. Donaldson, 74, died April 3 of cancer. Former D.C. first lady Cora Masters Barry remembers Donaldson well. “Ivanhoe’s death is a great loss,” Cora Barry told the AFRO. “He was a man with a rich history.” Donaldson was raised in New York City and was a student at Michigan State University when the civil rights activities of the Student

Toya J. remembers waking in to the emergency room of George Washington University hospital, not sure how she had got there or what was causing her extreme pain. A police report would later fill in the gaps of her memory, documenting what witnesses described as a violent attack against her by a group of young boys. The witnesses had only caught a fleeting glimpse of an assault that had begun hours earlier when one of Toya’s attackers realized she was transgender. One of thousands of transgender youths attacked because of their LGBTQ status, Toya, along with the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs are campaigning against transgender assaults during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. “There is a belief, especially among African Americans that those in the LGBTQ

Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) in Mississippi caught his attention. It was through his work in SNCC that he met Barry and when Barry moved to Washington, D.C. in 1965, Donaldson joined him there shortly afterward. When Barry decided to launch his political career, Donaldson was at his side. “He and Marion had a great partnership,” Cora Barry said. “He will go down in political history and folklore as the architect of Marion Barry’s political career. Ivanhoe was a brilliant strategist and was very clear on what we [who supported Marion Barry] were doing.” Cora Barry said “Ivanhoe called the plays and Marion ran the ball.” Ivanhoe has been credited with Marion Barry’s election to the District’s school board in 1972, as an at-large member of the first D.C. Council in 1974, and his first election as mayor of the District in 1978. Cora Barry said while Donaldson Continued on D4

community that are sexually violated, somehow brought it upon themselves. There is so little compassion or basic human empathy,” Toya told the AFRO. “The number of times I was asked if I had tricked or fooled that guy into thinking I was born female, is amazing. It essentially makes me responsible for being attacked.” Sexual assault perpetrated against transgender individuals may be a component of an antitransgender hate crime or may be linked to other demographic variables such as race. According to the National Coalition of AntiViolence Programs (NCAVP), acts of hate violence, such as harassment, stalking, vandalism, and physical and sexual assault, are often supported by more socially sanctioned expressions – Toya J. of transphobia, biphobia, and homophobia, and are intended to send a message to LGBTQ communities. Extreme acts of violence against trans women of color are disturbingly common in the District, according to The D.C.

budget autonomy referendum passed by District voters in 2013, mandating the District approve its own budget without the approval of Congress. The Home Rule Charter, the District’s governing document signed into law by President Nixon in 1973, stated that when the mayor and the D.C. Council approve the city’s budget, it must be

Continued on D4

“There is a belief, especially among African Americans that those in the LGBTQ community that are sexually violated, somehow brought it upon themselves.”

“Ivanhoe called the plays and Marion ran the Unlawful Home Foreclosures ball.” – Cora Masters Barry

Continued on D4

Rally Aims to Stop Predatory Seizures By Shantella Y. Sherman Special to the AFRO ssherman@afro.com

Photo by Shantella Y. Sherman

Panelists Sean T. Wallace, supervising housing counselor at University Legal Services; William Fitzgerald Jr., Long and Foster Real Estate; attorney Sandy Bellamy Thomas, Benjamin Banneker Development Corporation and attorney Johnny Barnes discussed preventing foreclosures and evictions during a forum on April 2.

It is not uncommon in the District to find investors surveying neighborhoods for abandoned, dilapidated, or empty houses. However, the practice of flipping entire communities from working and middleclass enclaves to over-priced luxury dwellings has reportedly lead to unscrupulous seizures of family homes through tax liens and overdue utility payments. In the District of Columbia, Realty Trac’s October 2015 report shows a 100 percent increase in preforeclosure filings and a 66.7 percent spike in auctions. The 4.9 percent delinquency rate in D.C. ranks seventh among states that allow banks to foreclose without a judicial proceeding. And while some foreclosures have come as the result of delinquencies and by missed mortgage payments, many more have been the result of extravagant tax assessments or unpaid utilities – a reality one homeowner called “predatory.” “For months my sister had someone slipping notes and leaflets onto her porch asking if her home was for sale. The very next tax cycle, she gets a notice that her home was valued to be worth more than a million dollars – making her taxes for the year, astronomical,” Ward 1 resident Trisha Lewis said. “When she couldn’t pay it, the house was placed on a tax auction list.” The property was turned back over to the family following lengthy negotiations and lawyer fees. Hosted by Johnny Barnes, the self-described “people’s lawyer,” and his Living with the Law Continued on D4

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Paul Quander was a former D.C. deputy mayor for public safety and justice.

Paul Quander Remembered Public Servant, Family Man By James Wright Special to the AFRO jwright@afro.com Paul Alonzo Quander Jr. died on March 23 of cancer at the age of 61. He was one of the District’s most accomplished sons, serving as deputy mayor for public safety and justice from 20112015 under Mayor Vincent Gray (D), and appointed in 2002 by then President George W. Bush to be the District’s first presidentially appointed director of the city’s Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA). Quander’s funeral service was held April 2 at the Howard University School of Law’s Dunbarton Chapel. More than 300 people attende, including family, friends, and some of the District’s leading political and legal figures. “He was very good at Continued on D4

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Transgender Assaults Continued from D1

Trans Coalition whose 2015 Access Denied: Washington, D.C. Trans Needs Assessment Report, found that robberies, sexual assaults, stabbings, and murders are a persistent problem for trans women in the area. Trans people experience high rates of assault and harassment, with 74 percent having been verbally assaulted, 42 percent physically assaulted, and 35 percent sexually assaulted. Black transsexuals are susceptible to sexual assault as retaliation. There were 313 attacks on transgendered people in 2015 compared to 43 assaults in 2014. According to Metropolitan Police Department statistics on Hate Crimes for 2016, there have been four incidents related to sexual orientation and an additional two related to gender identity or expression. These numbers reflect data through February 29 and reflect no percentage change from that time in 2015. There were 27 hate crimes related to sexual orientation and 10 related to gender identity or

expression reported in 2015. In a separate report released by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and Trans People of Color Coalition (TPOCC), Addressing Anti-Transgender Violence, transgender women of color were found to have the least access to resources to address trauma related to such attacks. “Transgender women of color are facing an epidemic of violence that occurs at the intersections of racism, sexism, and transphobia,” said the campaign’s Chad Griffin in the report. “Imagine fearing for your life every day. That nightmare –Toya J. is a reality for far too many transgender women, a nightmare that deserves national attention.” The research suggested that half of all transgender people will be sexually assaulted at some point during their life. According to Rebecca Stotzer, a leading scholar and expert on bias motivated violence, “Violence against transgender people starts early in life; transgender people are at risk for

“…it is not okay to bully and harass someone because you don’t agree with how they live.”

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multiple types and incidences of violence, and this threat lasts throughout their lives. There is a high prevalence of sexual assault and rape starting at a young age.” “We have to engage as a community and instill in our kids that it is not okay to bully and harass someone because you don’t agree with how they live,” Toya told the AFRO. “The fact that so much of the violence also includes sexual assaults and are perpetrated by men who hate those in the LGBTQ communities, has to be addressed. There is definitely something to that.”

Rally

Continued from D1 practice, along with the Benjamin Banneker Development Corporation, the two-day “Forum on Foreclosure: Preventing Homelessness and Eviction in Washington, D.C.” April 2-3, offered a platform to residents with questions and concerns about tax assessments, liens, foreclosures, and evictions. “It takes lawyers and advocates fighting on behalf of the average citizen to end the abuses and behaviors associated with wrongfully seizing someone’s home,” Barnes told the AFRO. “You have to be vigilant and work together within your communities to ensure that there are both internal and external strategy in place.” Participants discussed all manners of foreclosure, including the role of condominium boards, appeals, owner rights and

“It takes lawyers and advocates fighting on behalf of the average citizen to end the abuses and behaviors associated with wrongfully seizing someone’s home.” – Johnny Barnes responsibilities, and mediation processes. National Congress of Black Women president and longtime Ward 6 resident E. Faye Williams attended the forum and said it was important to be informed about the housing and homeownership laws of the city. “The District is very fortunate to

have someone like Johnny Barnes who cares as much as he does for people in the city prepared to advocate on behalf of residents losing their homes to foreclosure,” Williams told the AFRO. “He is working with roughly 3,000 people losing their homes, and if it is those 3,000 today, it could be any one of us tomorrow.”

medical director of the Metropolitan Police Department and executive director of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. He was retired at the time of his death. Gray praised Quander as a colleague and a friend. “His ideas, ideals, and work ethic are something we can all admire,” the former mayor said. Noting his service as a deputy mayor during his administration, Gray said, “His commitment to

“Six months after hiring him as an assistant U.S. Attorney, Holder told me that I did do him a favor.” U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Channing D. Phillips said Quander prosecuted some of the toughest drug and narcotic cases while at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, and described him as “charming, eloquent, and witty.” “Paul was a good man,” Phillips said. “He helped make this city a better place.” “I was known as Paul Quander’s little brother,” Michael A. Quander said. “People were always telling me how good and great my brother was.” After the service, Quander was interred at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Paul Quander Continued from D1

what he did,” D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson (D) said during the tributes portion of the program. “He was one of the best public servants I have known. You can look around this room and see his legacy.” The service was presided over by the Rev. Damien Johnson of the Seabrook Seventh Day Adventist Church in Lanham., Maryland and included a resolution from the Howard University Board of Trustees presented by D.C. Superior Court Senior Judge Herbert B. Dixon Jr., and a proclamation from D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) presented by D.C. Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Kevin Donahue. Quander, was a member of one of America’s oldest and largest continuous Black families that started with a 17thcentury ancestor from Ghana and includes Nellie Quander, a co-incorporator and first international president of the nation’s first Black collegiate sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha. Quander, the son of District educators, Paul Alonzo Quander Sr., and Roberta Jones Quander, graduated from Calvin Coolidge High School in 1973, Virginia State University in 1977, and the Howard Law School in 1980. Quander served in a number of legal and administrative positions in the District and federal governments including the chief of the correctional litigation section of the D.C. Corporation Counsel, deputy director of the corrections department, and assistant U.S. Attorney with stints as the

“He helped make this city a better place.” – U.S. Attorney Channing D. Phillips ensuring the well-being of District residents was steadfast and his success on the job was immeasurable.” Superior Court Senior Judge Nan Shakur remembered Quander, whom she deemed a close friend, as a “tough and unbending figure when he saw injustice.” “I wanted him to follow me to the bench,” she said. “I remember when Eric Holder was the U.S. Attorney here in D.C. and called me for a reference regarding Paul. I told Holder that I was really doing him the favor by recommending him.

Budget

Continued from D1 submitted for approval to the President of the United States and the U.S. Congress. Holeman’s ruling changed that procedure. D.C. Vote Executive Director Kimberly Perry told the AFRO that the District’s elected leaders budget process has permanently changed. “Judge Holeman’s ruling is the law of the land,” Perry said. “The ruling supports the mayor and the council chairman in that they have the right to work on the city’s budget without the interference of Congress.” Perry said with the new process the council and mayor approve a budget, but instead of submitting it to the president and Congress for approval, it is sent to Congress for a 30-day review, following the process for legislation passed by the D.C. Council. If there are no congressional concerns during the review period, Perry said, the budget becomes operational.

The decision is a “historic step in the District’s quest for autonomy, and is a seminal day in the history of Home Rule,” D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson (D) said. There were some blips along the way to budget autonomy. When the referendum was approved in 2013, then D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray (D), D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D), D.C. Attorney General Irv Nathan, and District’s Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey S. DeWitt didn’t support it because it violated the constitutionally mandated Congressional authority over the city. When Bowser became mayor in 2015, she supported the referendum and worked with the council to move the budget autonomy legalization process forward. In her “State of the District Address” March 22 at Arena Stage, Bowser said, “[I] was glad last year to break from my predecessor and stand on the

side of those who are standing up for the voters. Unlike the previous administration, I believe that when 83 percent of D.C. voters cast a ballot in favor of budget autonomy, the mayor ought to back them up.” D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine (D), after reviewing Holeman’s decision, decided not to appeal it. “Throughout this litigation, all interested parties – the mayor, the council, the chief financial officer and the office of the Attorney General – have shared the ultimate goal of gaining budget autonomy for the District but disagreed on the legal means of achieving that goal,” Racine said. “The Superior Court of the District of Columbia has now ruled that the Budget Autonomy Act is legal. Given the chief financial officer’s decision not to appeal, the office of the Attorney General will not seek appellate review of the Superior Court’s decision in

this case.” Norton praised Holeman’s March 18 decision in a short statement and pledged to fight any attempt by Congress to undermine it. On April 1, the delegate had a fight on her hands. On March 31, the Republican-led U.S. House filed an amicus brief in federal court, with the support of a conservative legal group Judicial Watch, to declare the referendum invalid. Norton praised House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-Md.), members of the Bipartisan Legal Advisory Group with Republican leaders, for declining to participate in the amicus brief and chastised her GOP colleagues for getting involved in District affairs. “Here they go again,” Norton said. “I will continue to defend D.C. budget autonomy from congressional interference.”

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knew how to win a political race he also knew when to retreat. “This is a little known fact but there was a move to get Marion to run for D.C. Council chairman in 1974 instead of at-large,” she said. “We were looking at a possible ‘draft’ movement to get him to run for that position and the coordinator was David Eaton [a minister at All-Souls Unitarian Church] but ultimately Ivanhoe and others decided to support Sterling Tucker to be chairman.” The secret to Donaldson’s effectiveness, Cora Barry said, was his ability to get things done and affect change in the political arena. She also said her late husband and Donaldson had a solid friendship. “If Marion needed to be told something, Ivanhoe was the person to do it,” Cora Barry said. “Marion would listen to him. He and Marion respected each other and they had a deep bond and a great friendship.” “Donaldson was a political genius,” Phinis Jones, a Ward 8 businessman, told the AFRO. “He had a sharp political mind and I watched him operate from afar.” Jones served as a staffer for then D.C. Council member Wilhelmina Rolark, a Democrat who represented Ward 8 from 1977-1993 and was a Barry ally during Donaldson’s time in the District government. Jones said he believed Donaldson’s skills as a political mastermind was a result of his work in the civil rights movement. Howard Croft, a former professor at the University of the District of Columbia, said Donaldson’s skills with dealing with people made him effective. “He knew how things needed to be done and he knew how to interact with people,” Croft said. “I remember in the mid-1980s when I managed the campaign of Ted Gray to be the chairman of the D.C. Democratic State Committee. Barry decided he wanted a chair that he had confidence in so he picked Donaldson and Donaldson won the position.” “I look at Marion Barry, Dorie Ladner, Lawrence Guyot, and Donaldson as changing the country for the better,” Croft said. “Donaldson himself was central to the student civil rights movement, central to the Barry administration, and central to progressive politics in this city and nationally.” Donaldson did have legal problems. In January 1986, he pleaded guilty to stealing $200,000 from the District government and was sentenced to seven years in prison. After completing his incarceration, Donaldson went into business and lost touch with the District, operating mainly in Chicago and New York City. “We’ve lost another true leader of our endless struggle for freedom and justice, and a good friend who always challenged me to find my inner best,” Gladys Mack, chief of the D.C. budget during the Barry administration, wrote on the CRMVet.org web site.