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Paulette Brown Begins Term as PresidentElect of the American Bar Association By Lisa Snowden-McCray Special to the AFRO Paulette Brown began her one-year term as presidentelect of the American Bar Association Aug. 12 at the conclusion of the ABA Annual Meeting in Boston. The move is a historic one – Brown is the first African-American female to hold the position in the group’s 136-year history. She will serve one year as president-elect before

becoming ABA president in August 2015. “It was a historic day,” said Judge (Ret.) Marcella Holland, who was on hand to watch the event. Holland is a close friend of Brown’s and former Baltimore City Eighth Circuit Court judge. “It was such a joyous occasion. It just sent chills down my spine.” She said that lawyers who don’t usually attend ABA meetings travelled to Boston just to be at the ceremony. “It was quite a showing of African American support,” Holland said. “It will be an even bigger celebration next year.”

Black Men Prime Cop Targets #IfTheyGunnedMeDown By Zenitha Prince Senior AFRO Correspondent

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President-Elect Paulette Brown with former Chief Judge Robert Bell at ABA annual meeting in Boston.

Holland also said that she knows Brown will make diversity a key part of her tenure. “She is very organized;

she is a determined person; she has a passion for access to justice and equality in justice.” Continued on A3

Sean Bell, unarmed, hours away from becoming a husband when he was slaughtered by police in a 50-bullet fusillade in November 2006, in Queens, N.Y. Ariston Waiters, 19, of Union City, Ga.; unarmed, shot twice in the back and killed by a police Courtesy of Facebook officer in December 2011. Michael Brown Ramarley Graham, an unarmed Bronx teen chased into his grandmother’s home and killed by police in the bathroom in February 2012. Kendrec McDade, an unarmed, 19-year-old shot seven times

Continued on A3

Maryland’s Autopsy Techs:

“We Do It All, From the Beginning to the End” By Sean Yoes Special to the AFRO

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Part two in a series On a rainy Tuesday morning, Aug. 12, just after 7 a.m., the lifeless, contorted bodies of seven men of assorted ages and races lie separately on steel carts within the autopsy suite at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME). One man with a mangled motorcycle helmet still strapped to his head, had on a dark gray work shirt with an “Utz” tag sewn into it. Another man was clad only in a hospital gown. While a third man was dressed in stylish knee length shorts and a baggy short sleeved designer shirt, most exposed areas of his skin inscribed with various tattoos. Each of them with a story most of us -outside their circle of friends and loved ones -- will never know.

Yet, many of the stories of the state’s deceased, those who perish in the wake of empirical violence and mayhem or under suspicious circumstances, are often the burden of the state’s 12 autopsy technicians. “We take it home, it’s personal you know? It could easily be one of our family members,” said Robert Mills who has worked in the OCME for six years and performed the same work in Georgia for 13 years. “No family is left alone, we are part of that family when their loved one comes through that door,” Mills added. What Mills alludes to is the reality that autopsy techs (whose entry level salary is $23,584) are not only responsible for all aspects of performing postmortem examinations, they are also charged with the often heart wrenching work of interacting directly with the loved ones of the deceased. Mills and his colleagues call this task, “working the desk.” Those Continued on A5

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Robert Mills says his work as an autopsy technician is more a calling than a job.

Finance Director Discusses Baltimore Curfew Law Still Attracts Debate Tenure, Cincinnati Vision By Sean Yoes Special to the AFRO

By Roberto Alejandro Special to the AFRO After serving two years as Baltimore City’s director of finance, Harry Black is preparing to pivot into the role of city manager for Cincinnati, Ohio and its almost 300,000 residents. After working to place Baltimore on firmer financial footing, Black is looking to encourage economic growth and improve government performance in Cincinnati. As Baltimore’s director of finance, Black was responsible for the daily oversight and direction of all aspects of the city’s finances, from issuing bonds in order to fund capital improvement projects, collecting and administering all revenue, to managing the payroll for Baltimore’s 15,000 member municipal workforce. Black, who grew up in lower Park Heights and graduated from Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, is most proud of his role in formulating and implementing the city’s 10 year financial plan, currently in its second year of implementation. Black credits Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake for commissioning the plan, and allowing him to do what was necessary to

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Harry Black, after serving as Baltimore’s director of finance for two years, is preparing to take over the role of city manager for Cincinnati, Ohio. improve the city’s financial outlook. “It’s in essence a business plan for the city of Baltimore,” said Black, “where the city is taking charge of its own destiny—to the extent that any city can in terms of the changing the dynamics of the economy and Continued on A5

Baltimore’s expanded curfew law, which is being described by some as one of the strictest in the nation officially went into effect last weekend on August 8 and the new measure is already dramatically influencing the decisions of some parents. “My kids...worked summer jobs saved their money, did chores around the house in order to go. But, I wasn’t comfortable with them going without me being here,” said Kim Ellis, a married mother of two boys ages 15 and 17 who had been waiting all year to attend the Aug. 8-10 Otakon convention, which attracts anime enthusiasts from around the world. Ellis, who is vice president of the Matthew Henson Community Association in West Baltimore planned to attend a family reunion in New York with her husband last weekend. But, they decided to stay home instead so their sons could attend Otakon, without

the parents being burdened with the specter of their boys running afoul of the new law and them being three hours away. “I don’t want them standing on a corner trying to get a cab. I don’t want them walking to where they think they can find one and the police stopping them because they are...Black kids downtown at the Inner Harbor,” Ellis explained. The expanded law signed by Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake just before the summer began, calls for youths 14 to 16 to be off the streets by 10 p.m. on school nights and 11 p.m. on weekends and in the summer. Children under 14 must be in by 9 every night. News of Baltimore’s expanded curfew law has attracted national media attention, including MSNBC’s, “Melissa Harris Perry,” show, which airs weekend mornings. On Aug. 3 the curfew was discussed during a segment titled, “Ways young people can become criminalized.” “The city of Baltimore has Continued on A5

The Afro-American, August 16, 2014 - August 22, 2014

NATION & WORLD Okla. Missionary Claims Demons Made Him Rape, Molest Kenyan Orphans

The 19-year-old Oklahoma missionary accused of molesting and raping boys and girls at an orphanage in Kenya said he was possessed by a demon at the time. According to The Daily Mail, federal prosecutors have presented as evidence texts exchanged between Matthew Lane Durham and a friend in which he said he was controlled by a demon named Luke, who forced him to commit the heinous acts. “How can I not hate this thing inside of me? It takes me at night, and I am powerless over what Luke wants,” one of the texts reportedly read. “Yes I named him, I know how crazy that is. He whispers in my ear all day, and he’s so hard to resist.” In screenshots of the alleged phone conversations posted online by the Mail, Durham’s friend supposedly instructs him to laugh at the demon and rebuke him out loud. Matthew Lane Durham Federal prosecutors have said he was possessed by alleged that Durham of a demon. Edmond, Okla. engaged in sex acts with as many as 10 children aged 4 to 10 while volunteering at the Upendo Children’s Home near Nairobi between April and June. He had volunteered at the home since June 2012. On Aug. 5, a federal grand jury handed down a threecount indictment against Durham, announced Sanford C. Coats, United States attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma. The indictment alleges Durham travelled from Oklahoma City to Kenya to engage in illicit sexual conduct with the orphans at Upendo Children’s Home. The teen is also charged with engaging in illicit sexual conduct with minors under 18 years of age and aggravated sexual abuse of a child under 12. If convicted, Durham faces life in prison.

Ga. Teacher Fired for Students Accessing Nude Selfies

A Savannah, Ga. teacher has been fired after students accessed nude selfies on her cell phone. The Savannah-Chatham school board fired Lekeshia

Jones, 34, on July 30 for failing to report the incident and for continued insubordination in the weeks following the incident, according to the Savannah Morning News. According to the newspaper, district officials claimed Jones had allowed The Savannah-Chatham students to use her phone school board fired in the past, and gave them Lekeshia Jones. her password. At one point earlier this year, she left them and the device unattended, and the students accessed her phone and viewed the pictures. School authorities said Jones did not immediately tell them of the incident but attempted to track down those responsible herself via social media. After the school’s principal discovered the truth, Jones was removed from her teaching position at the school for three weeks and assigned to a central office job, but failed to report to that job for three weeks. In that time, district officials said she forged an offer of a teaching position for the upcoming school year in order to obtain a loan. When she resumed work at another middle school, according to media reports, she left her phone unattended and it was stolen. “She gave her password to the kids and they somehow got on it, and when she found out she didn’t report it but had the kids send pictures back to her. Those pictures shouldn’t have been in the classroom in the first place. Policy clearly says if you take a cell phone to school, it’s your responsibility to take care of it,” school board attorney Leamon Holliday told the Morning News. “Then incredibly she takes her cell phone to a second school and it gets stolen.” The photos were circulated to many middle schoolers via social media, and depict Jones lying in bed with her nude body partially draped in a sheet, a nude selfie and a close up of female anatomy. Jones claims that the students who first viewed the photos hacked into her phone. According to Jones, she did not give out her password and the students somehow figured it out on their own. “I’m grown,” Jones said. “Whatever is in my phone

is my business. There is nothing in the [school district] policy about what you can or cannot have in your phone.” Jones has filed a wrongful termination suit against the school board, and said she plans to press charges on the teens that she claims hacked into her phone.

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Survivor Tracey - Billy and Whoopi have to be literally numb about their friend. So sad. Christina Mia-Mommy Wallace – I mean jack, and the genie from Aladdin. Smh such a great entertainer I wish he could have had his spirit lifted like he was able to do for others… rip Tiffany Knowles Mosley – Rip I understand things can get to this point But God prayers to his family.

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Linda Bunch Taylor – In a time like this, and in the shape that the world is in, whose going to make us laugh? G0’Getta Jones – Y’all need to be talkin bout these kids getting killed by these cracker a** cops Nailah Baseer – Smokey said it best. “Now there’s some sad things known to man, but ain’t too much sadder than the tears of a clown when there’s no one around.”

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Andre Doc Fullen – I think it’s a crying shame everytime these devils kill a young black man or child not only does the media say what did the black kid do but even these facebook devils and uncle Tom n----rs come on here and say such ignorant things like that until it happens to their children!!!! Tony Black – Tired of dirty cops but also tired of young people robbing and killing each other #wakeup Richard Wright Sr. – Stop killin each other recognize your real enemy they tryin to kill us off and we gonna need soldiers open your eyes. Corey Harris – My condolences to the family, that’s my biggest fear that my children will have an encounter with the police. Klaim Todg – It’s open season on us a BLACK life is expendable if he can’t dunk a basketball sing dance etc etc. I see all these folks talking about pray right we are the prey we better unite. Tara Chevelle Wise- That boy didn’t try and take that cops weapon That’s a lie That kid didn’t get shot struggling he got shot being on the ground with his hands up.

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Michele Roberts Named Executive Director of NBA Players Assoc. First Woman to Hold Such a Position

their futures,” Roberts told ESPN. “I told them what I thought I can bring to the table and my absolute belief in their right to get a fair share African-American lawyer, Michele Roberts, going forward.” marks history as the first woman to be elected onths, Roberts beat out over 300 as the executive director of the National candidates, including tech industry CEO Basketball Players Association (NBPA). The Dean Garfield and Dallas Mavericks CEO election took place July 28. “Throughout an Terdema Ussery, who were among the last extensive search, there were many terrific standing. She needed at least 26 votes from candidates, but Michele’s resolve, enthusiasm, team representatives and executive committee and vision for the future of the NBPA made members to secure the position. She earned her the perfect fit,” stated a press release from 32 out of 36. The decision was said to have the NBPA. narrowed in her favor due to her professional As the first woman to lead a major North experience and personal relatability. American men’s sports union, the 57-year-old Roberts attended undergraduate school at Wesleyan University and received her law degree from the University of California. She began her law career as a public defender in the District of Columbia. She climbed the ranks and became chief of the Trial Division where she served as counsel in more than 40 jury trials. Most recently, Roberts served as a partner with the Washington, D.C.– Chris Paul based law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meager and Flom, LLP. For over three will represent current NBA players to ensure decades in litigation, her focus has included their rights are protected and every measure product liability, civil and white collar crime, is taken to assist players in maximizing their racketeering securities regulation violations, opportunities and achieving their goals – both and Title VII issues. With over 100 cases under on and off the court, according to the mission her belt, Washingtonian Magazine named her of the organization that was founded in 1954. one of the ”Finest Pure Trial Lawyers” in the Roberts pleaded her case for leadership in District. a Las Vegas meeting that included 117 NBA “One thing that’s been consistent players, a record number to attend a meeting professionally for me is what my role as a of this kind, according to union officials. “We lawyer is – to defend and protect. A lawyer talked about their rights, their interests, and doesn’t tell her client what to do, a lawyer

“Even though she’s a female, she’s very relatable to a lot of our players. I think that’s what really hit home for not only myself but some of these other guys as well.”

Black Men Continued from A1

and then handcuffed on the ground by Pasadena, Calif., police, the result of a fake 911 call in March 2012. Trayvon Martin, Renisha McBride, Johnathan Ferrell, Eric Garner…and now, Michael Brown. The list of names, faces, families in mourning grows longer, representing a persistent ill that has plagued the AfricanAmerican community—death at the hands of police, security officers and vigilantes. “We are not in a war. A war means that both sides pick up arms against each other,” said Raymond Winbush, director, Institute of Urban Research at Morgan State University. “[Rather,] Black people are experiencing a slow form of genocide…. There’s just, in general, this devaluing of Black life.” In 2012, the last year for which data is available, more than 300 African Americans died at the hands of police officers, according to the FBI. And a report by the Malcolm X Grassroots Movement estimates that in the United States one Black person dies by extrajudicial killing every 28 hours. “They are killing us at the rate of one every 28 hours. That surpasses what was happening 100 years ago when Black people were being lynched every two days,” Winbush said. Michael Brown’s death is one of those modern-day “lynchings,” many in the Black community believe. On Aug. 9, shortly after noon, Michael Brown and a friend

“It’s a shame that these Black kids in St. Louis and, I’m sure, around the world, they might as well walk around with a target on their back.”

–Les McSpadden

were walking near the Canfield Green Apartments when an officer pulled up beside them. What happened next is a matter of debate. St. Louis County Chief of Police Jon Belmar, in a statement sent to the AFRO, said when the officer tried to exit his vehicle, Brown allegedly pushed the police officer back into his vehicle and tried to take his weapon, whereupon he was shot. Eyewitnesses disagree, however, saying it was the officer who pulled Brown by his neck into the car window and shot him. The officer then exited the vehicle and, though Brown was kneeling on the ground, unarmed and with hands raised in surrender, shot him several more times. The 18-year-old’s death drew residents onto the streets in protest, which has grown in size and ferocity in the ensuing days as protestors allegedly kicked police cars, threw bottles and looted nearby stores. “Tensions are high and things are really tense because

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By Christina Sturdivant Special to the AFRO

Michele Roberts is the first woman to be elected as the executive director of the National Basketball Players Association. advices and then takes marching orders from a client, and that fits naturally with the role of the executive director of a union,” she said. Roberts was interested in basketball at a very young age, being surrounded by brothers who were die-hard Knicks fans. Today, while she is still passionate about the sport, she is more invested in the struggles of the players, whom she believes resonates with her comingof-age story. Roberts was raised by a single mother in a project in Bronx, N.Y. “If anyone was going to bet on my success, the easy money would have been on “she will be a failure,”’ she said.

people are understandably angry and upset,” said Chawn Saddam Kweli, national chief of staff of the New Black Panther Party, who was on hand for the protests. “What they are trying to term a riot is a rebellion,” he added. “They (residents) are lashing out because they feel they will not get justice in the White courts.” Contributing to that rage, Kweli said, is the consensus that Brown was a “good boy,” who had set his eyes on a straight path. In fact, he was supposed to start college on Aug. 11, two days after his death. “We should be celebrating my son’s going to college but we’re planning a funeral,” Brown’s mother, Lesley McSpadden, told the Rev. Al Sharpton in an interview on MSNBC. Courtesy of Facebook Her father, Les Michael Brown McSpadden, called his grandson’s death an “execution,” which was part of an ongoing pogrom against young men of color. “It’s a shame that these Black kids in St. Louis and, I’m sure, around the world, they might as well walk around with a target on their back,” he said. Kweli agreed, saying Brown’s death—and the residents’ reactions—were symptomatic of persistent racial tensions in Ferguson, and several Congressional Black Caucus members sent a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder requesting that the Department of Justice launch an independent investigation in light of that history. “There’s a high rate of profiling and targeting of African Americans in Ferguson,” Kweli said. But the situation also encapsulates a broader problem, which is the marginalization and criminalization of Black men and women. “We may not like to say this, but White people, particularly police, don’t see us as human; they see us as animals,” Winbush, the Morgan State professor, said. That dehumanization begins in childhood, social experts said. In a research project published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, UCLA professor Phillip Goff and associates examined how college students and police officers estimated the ages of children who they were told had committed crimes. In both groups, participants tended to overestimate the ages of Black children compared with non-Black ones, implying that Black children were seen as “significantly less innocent” than others. And that skewed images of Blacks—often as thugs and gang members—is also perpetuated by the media. For example, some news outlets have reported protestors as chanting, “Kill the Police,” when really they were saying a popular refrain among Black activists, “No Justice; No Peace,” Kweli and others said. And, some news outlets have shown a photo of Brown with his fingers extended, which some have interpreted as a “gang sign,” prompting a Twitter protest. Black men and women posted side-by-side images of themselves— one depicting them as everyday, upstanding Janes and Joes, and the other as the stereotypical gangsters and thugs, accompanied by the hashtag, #IfTheyGunnedMeDown. One way to ensure those misperceptions of Blacks do not result in more police killings is to station more Black or

Her mother was determined that she receive the best education possible and sent Roberts to boarding school at the age of 13 on a financial scholarship targeting low-income youth. This was the first time that she was surrounded entirely by Whites, creating a difficult adjustment due to stereotypes and doubt of her ability to perform academically. While her academic and career experiences have been marked with being a minority, she hopes that other young women’s dreams aren’t limited because they are among a few. While role models like herself are important, dedication to achieve is even more withstanding. “Once you latch onto something you know you’re passionate about, don’t think about the reasons you might not make it,” she said. “I understand and appreciate how important it is to have a mentor who looks like you, but I also know you can succeed without one.” NBA commissioner Adam Silver expressed in a statement his congratulations to Roberts, saying he looks forward to working with her “to ensure the continued health and growth of our game.” Likewise, Chris Paul, president of the association expressed his affirmation. “Even though she’s a female, she’s very relatable to a lot of our players. I think that’s what really hit home for not only myself, but some of these other guys as well.” This fall, Roberts will move back to New York – the first time she has lived in the city since leaving for high school. She plans to champion the issues of the players with a tough and courageous mindset toward the powers that be. “I’m there, I got it – let’s do it,” said Roberts.

hometown officers in communities of color, Winbush and Kweli suggested. White and/or non-native police officers in places like Ferguson are regarded by residents “like a foreign occupying force because they are disconnected from the people,” Kweli said. Cedric Alexander, president of The National Association of Black Law Enforcement Executives, was less willing to blame racism or other bias for the use of lethal force against African Americans. He warned that each situation should be judged individually and urged Ferguson residents and observers to “wait until the investigation is complete before any conclusions are drawn so that we can be fair to Mr. Brown and his family and to the police.” Alexander said there are good and bad people everywhere. “The key here is to have well-trained police and a community that makes an effort to work with the police. Police and community have a shared responsibility in moving forward from this,” he added. Winbush questioned why African-American communities seem to be the only ones asked to restrain their reactions, especially in light of persistent injustices. “It is funny how in the media people are questioning why Ferguson residents are reacting the way they are as if there is no reason…. It is almost like you’re supposed to sit there and take it,” he said. But the insurrection in Ferguson is an “appropriate response and consequence” of the unjust killing of a young Black man, the professor added. “We have to do something in retaliation so that police think twice before shooting another young Black man,” Winbush said. “It’s like the bully in the schoolyard—you have to, one day, turn around and fight or they will keep on being a bully.” Meanwhile, President Obama sent his condolences to Brown’s family and confirmed the Department of Justice would be investigating the matter. He also, like many others, urged Ferguson residents to curb their violent reactions. “I know the events of the past few days have prompted strong passions, but as details unfold, I urge everyone in Ferguson, Missouri, and across the country, to remember this young man through reflection and understanding,” the president said. “We should comfort each other and talk with one another in a way that heals, not in a way that wounds. Along with our prayers, that’s what Michael and his family, and our broader American community, deserve.”

Paulette Brown Continued from A1

Browns’ other accolades include having been recognized by the New Jersey Law Journal as one of the prominent women and minority attorneys in the State of New Jersey and by the National Law Journal as one “The 50 Most Influential Minority Lawyers in America.” US News named Brown one of the Best Lawyers in America in the area of commercial litigation. In 2009, she received the Spirit of Excellence Award from the ABA Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity; in 2011, the Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award by –Marcella Holland the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession. Brown earned her J.D. at Seton Hall University School of Law and her B.A. at Howard University.

“She is very organized; she is a determined person; she has a passion for access to justice and equality in justice.”

The Afro-American, August 16, 2014 - August 22, 2014

FITNESS

Making the First Step on the Road to a Healthier Life By Marcia Ra-Akbar Special to the AFRO I would not be genuine if I pretended to be a fitness diva or a celebrity trainer. I am not. My clients come to me from all walks of life, and professional and non-professional careers. Their ages range from kinder care to golden years and most have never been on television, walked the red carpet, or stood in front of a crowd on any platform. As a fitness and wellness coach, my role is to take fitness off their list of challenges. But let’s be real. Being healthy is not easy. It is a constant battle for many individuals, especially in the African-American community. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Hygiene’s (USDHH) Office of Minority Health, African Americans are 1.5 times more likely to be obese then their White counterparts. It is a sobering pill to swallow especially when you learn that AfricanAmerican men are 70 percent more likely to be overweight or obese. African-American women fare worse at 80 percent. That is four out of every five women. While there are promising statistics that show a slight national decrease in obesity on a preschool

level, obesity has tripled in the past 30 years for children between the ages of 5-17, according to the Centers of Disease, Control and Prevention (CDCP). While the nation on a whole will see parents outliving their youth if this trend continues, this will affect a staggering 40 percent of the African-American community. There is no shortage of research on the dangers of inactivity, but the dangers do not quell the rise in obesity. Something has to give. Thankfully, education propels participation. So this column will provide answers to the community’s most

immigrant parents, I regularly walked to school, played outside for hours before dinner, and sat down with the family to eat cooked meals. Television and fast foods were rarities in our home. The world has changed. It is not what it used to be. With three small children of my own, I understand the trials of getting them off the couch and into the parks. While organized sports have increased in recent years, so have the lines at fast food drive thrus. Families spend more time in their cars when they are not on the couch, and those are the active ones. How do we add exercise to an already never-

“Exercise and healthy eating will not come easy if you don’t make it a priority. Period.” pressing questions on nutrition, exercise, and total wellness, and to catalyze a revolution towards a healthier life. Growing up in the blistering summers and harsh winters of Toronto to Jamaican

ending list of to-dos? In bite size pieces. I am a certified personal trainer and corrective exercise and performance enhancement specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. I earned the

title Ms. Maryland figure and fitness twice during my career, but the title I love the most is Mom. I teach boot camp, Zumba and Pilates classes, and preach nutrition. I absolutely love working with the baby boomer community because they tell it like it is. That has become my mantra. Exercise and healthy eating will not come easy if you do not make it a priority. Period. It can be the Holy Grail of all life’s nagging ailments and the prevention of life’s cruelest diseases. It can add years to your life, make you feel good, and reduce stress. Fourteen years of experience as a fitness trainer has shown we can eradicate obesity if we make it a priority. There just is not any other way. These columns will urge you to pull out your sneakers, speak with your doctor, and change your life. “The physical and

emotional health of an entire generation, and the economic health and security of our nation is at stake,” Michelle Obama said at the”Just Move” launch, and she is right. The road to a healthier journey begins with that first step. Marcia Ra-Akbar is a fitness writer and wellness coach.

TECHNOLOGY

STEM: A Path to the Promise Land By Robert Wallace Special to the AFRO Meet my friend Jeff (not his real name). Jeff was one of my classmates at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute. Poly was a magnet school that

enrolled students who were gifted in math and science. I was a child from the project homes of Cherry Hill and my friend Jeff lived in the upper middle class community of Roland Park. On the surface we were an odd couple

indeed. I was Black. Jeff was White. I was a scholar athlete who liked to party. Jeff was a bookworm and proud of it. Despite our many differences, we really grew to like each other and became friends. We became such good friends that

Jeff invited me to his home one weekend. Little did he know how much that one visit would change my life forever. That visit changed my life because it forced the immediate juxtaposition of our two worlds – one Black

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duties include assigning cases to the techs â&#x20AC;&#x153;working the floorâ&#x20AC;? (performing autopsies), assisting families, funeral homes and law enforcement via phone and in person and releasing the deceased to funeral homes. Indeed, the spiritual and emotional work of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s autopsy techs takes a toll. But the list of physical duties in the performance of their job is formidable. The techs perform lodox (X-ray) and CT scans, advise doctors and alert them to specific scenarios, maintain the sanitation of equipment and the autopsy suites, stock and monitor supplies and equipment, among myriad other duties. And then there is the actual performance of the autopsy. Watching Mills perform the gruesome and grueling work of eviscerating a body (which they most often do autonomously without a doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s supervision) is at once fascinating and horrifying. They remove all the organs and obtain fluids for

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marketplace. A testament to that is the fact that three weeks ago the city received a bond rating upgrade from Standard & Poorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, which is a mega accomplishment, particularly during these trying economic times.â&#x20AC;? Among the changes brought about by the 10 year plan is a restructuring of Baltimoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long-term liabilities, such as pension and health care commitments for city workers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been able to make structural changes that will be generating savings for the city, while at the same time allowing the city to reinvest back into the workforceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;number oneâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and number two, to lower those long term liabilities and to also do some reinvesting back in terms of city infrastructure,â&#x20AC;? said Black. The restructuring of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pension plan came in the form of increasing employee contributions, among other plan design changes, Black explained, which reduces the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual obligation to the pension and allows those savings to be reinvested elsewhere, such as the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s infrastructure. The 10-year plan also looks for ways to reduce property taxes, which Black says are â&#x20AC;&#x153;just entirely too high.â&#x20AC;? Black will officially step into the role of Cincinnatiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s City Manager on Sept. 8. As city manager, he will be the chief executive officer overseeing all of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s functions, a role more akin to that of mayor in the governing structure of Baltimore City. Black explained the role by way of analogy to a corporation, in which Cincinnatiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s city council is its board of directors,

toxicology, trace bullet paths, mark exit wounds, remove projectiles (like bullets), to name a few elements of the procedure. The task is inherently wrought with peril for the autopsy techs. Last week, the examination of a 24-day-old infant with meningitis, compelled several of them to take an antibiotic known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ciproâ&#x20AC;? (Ciprofloxacin).

â&#x20AC;&#x153;What weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing is a high risk job; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like working at the CDC.â&#x20AC;?

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They are under the constant threat of exposure to a variety of potentially deadly diseases and viruses like meningitis, hepatitis, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS. The recent ebola scare in West Africa (which was contracted by two Americans who have subsequently been brought to the United States for treatment) that has dominated news reports has been a frightening reminder of the danger inherent in their jobs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing is a high risk job; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like working at the

Cincinnatiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mayor is the chairman of the board, and the city manager serves as the president and CEO, managing day to day operations of the entire company. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a major opportunity for me and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something that I just could not walk away from,â&#x20AC;? said Black. Blackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vision for Cincinnati is a city that is growing economically, producing jobs, and serving as a model of best practices across its myriad functions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cincinnati is on the upswing, just like Baltimore is, so the key is capitalizing on that and leveraging that, and supporting it and finding ways to accelerate that growth,â&#x20AC;? said Black, adding later, â&#x20AC;&#x153;we want to make certain that every segment of the Cincinnati community is participating in whatever economic prosperity that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re able to achieve there, and obviously growing the local economy will be critical and central to that.â&#x20AC;? A focus on customer service in the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agencies, and an emphasis on results-oriented governance will be central to Blackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vision. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to be asking â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Harry Black [Cincinnatiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s municipal] workforce to do a lot more, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to be asking the workforce to do things differently,â&#x20AC;? explained Black, â&#x20AC;&#x153;so at the same time we have to pay attention to it and nurture it, and make certain that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a one way street, where weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re demanding of it without showing our appreciation.â&#x20AC;? Black says that appreciation may be in the form of expressed gratitude but also compensation, giving the example of Baltimoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pension restructuring, which instituted a wellness program for city employees and guaranteed two percent annual pay increases over the life of the plan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re asking a lot, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re taking some away from certain areas, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re giving back at the same time,â&#x20AC;? said Black. ralejandro@afro.com

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a major opportunity...something I just could not walk away from.â&#x20AC;?

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introduced a new, harsher curfew...On the one hand the mayor of Baltimore -- who is an African-American woman herself -- is saying this is to protect our children from the crime that is in the streets,â&#x20AC;? Harris-Perry explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On the other hand, there is the high likelihood that you end up criminalizing kids for being out late, actually turning (into) criminal activity from a kind of normal kid practice,â&#x20AC;? she concluded.

CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). At the end of the day we really donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what a person comes in here with,â&#x20AC;? Mills said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The techs are looking to be treated at an equal level, to be treated as if we are PAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (pathologist assistants) because in the long run we are the doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eyes...they are relying on us. We do it all from the beginning to the end,â&#x20AC;? Mills added. Although the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 12 autopsy technicians argue they are woefully underpaid (attorney J. Wyndal Gordon is representing the group pro bono) and not treated with the respect they deserve given the importance of their job; they assert that they perform it with a high level of professionalism and maintain that the work they do is more than a paycheck for them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want the family to know that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not here just for money purposes, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here to serve and help families (find) closure, their pain is our pain,â&#x20AC;? Mills said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something people need to realize. What we do for a living, working with flesh, is a God-given ability; weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been chosen to do this.â&#x20AC;? Â

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oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock at night? Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to be out on the street for sure, so we eliminated the criminal penalty,â&#x20AC;? Scott added. Scott says the criminal penalty has been eliminated, but parents or guardians face possible fines ranging from $50 to $500 or parental training and counseling if their children violate the curfew. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to push those families to training courses, other resources, other services that can help them (youth) and the family be whole. Because ultimately thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what this is really about, this is about connecting the most vulnerable youth and their families to the services that they need,â&#x20AC;? Scott said. longtime â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cameron Miles cityAadvocate for youth believes the expanded law isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, â&#x20AC;&#x153;well thought out enough.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think because young people are young people theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to do just the opposite of what you say,â&#x20AC;? said Cameron Miles, director and founder of, Mentoring Male Teens in the Hood. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So, if you are saying you are imposing a curfew, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not going in the damn house, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hot; we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have fans we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have air conditioning Â Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to just hang out and if they catch me Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to run,â&#x20AC;? Miles added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it opens a can of worms of possible tragedy and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to see.â&#x20AC;?

...the expanded law isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t â&#x20AC;&#x153;well thought out enough.â&#x20AC;? The author of the law says the legislation is not about criminalizing children or parents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the past actually, it was the exact opposite of what some of the opponents (of the law) have been saying. In the past it was a criminal thing, parents could go to jail for their kids being out on curfew, which doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make sense,â&#x20AC;? said Baltimore City Councilman Brandon Scott, who represents the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Second District. Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;If I lock a parent up because their kid was out at 12 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock at night well, where do you think the kid will be on the next day at 12

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HEALTH Hidden Cancer Cells Defy Fibroid Surgical Procedure By Zenitha Prince Senior AFRO Correspondent Government alerts and an onslaught of personal injury attorneys’ advertisements on the dangers of using power morcellators in the removal of uterine fibroids have signaled a public health concern that could disproportionately impact African-American women. Uterine fibroids, noncancerous growths that develop from the muscular tissue of the uterus, are quite common but overwhelmingly so among Black women. “I see patients with fibroids every day, and of my African-American patients over the age of 30, having fibroids with or without symptoms is more the rule than the exception,” said Dr. Caren Craig, an obstetrician and gynecologist that just joined the staff at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center. “African-American women are three times more likely to develop uterine fibroids and at an earlier age than other women…and we’re not sure why,” added Dr. Estella Parrott, medical officer in the Gynecologic Health and Disease Branch at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Similarly, Parrott said, research has not been able to uncover the causes of uterine fibroids, though some evidence suggests a combination of genetic, hormonal, and environmental— such as the lack of vitamin D—factors. All that is known is that it occurs during a woman’s reproductive years, and while it usually presents without symptoms, it could cause heavy or prolonged bleeding leading to anemia; pelvic pain, including pain with intercourse; pelvic pressure, bladder symptoms, and even back ache. Many afflicted women choose to undergo laparoscopic hysterectomy (removal of entire uterus) or myomectomy (removal of fibroids) because these procedures are associated with benefits such as a shorter post-operative recovery time and a reduced risk of infection. The minimally-invasive procedures usually involve the use of morcellators, medical devices that cut the fibroids into smaller fragments and remove them through small incision sites. About 60,000 of those procedures are performed every year. But now, the Food and Drug Administration and other experts are warning that the devices can significantly spread undetected uterine cancer cells, “upstaging” the disease and worsening the patient’s prognosis. The FDA estimates that 1 in 350 women undergoing hysterectomy or myomectomy for the treatment of fibroids is found to have an unsuspected uterine sarcoma, a type of uterine cancer that includes leiomyosarcoma (LMS), a very aggressive form of cancer. African-American women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with LMS, according to the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. “If laparoscopic power morcellation is performed in women with unsuspected uterine sarcoma, there is a risk that the procedure will spread the cancerous tissue within the abdomen and pelvis, significantly worsening the patient’s likelihood of long-term survival,” the FDA’s safety alert read. “For this reason, and because there is no reliable method for predicting whether a woman with fibroids may have a uterine sarcoma, the FDA discourages the use of

laparoscopic power morcellation during hysterectomy or myomectomy for uterine fibroids.” It is estimated women who have accidental morcellation of their uterine sarcoma cancer are four times more likely to die than those who didn’t have the procedure, with an average life span of only 24-36 months. And, that 85 percent of women who have leiomyosarcoma (LMS) that has spread (stage 4) die five years after diagnosis. The deadly consequences are evident in lives of people like Dr. Amy Reed, an anesthesiologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, whose Stage I uterine cancer was upstaged to Stage 4 after a uterine hysterectomy seeded cancer cells throughout her abdomen. Her husband Dr. Hooman Noorchashm has since launched a petition on Change.org calling for a halt to the use of morcellation in the removal of uterine fibroids. “This is an avoidable disaster,” the petition read. “Women should be told the truth and the practice should stop.” Dr. Craig said the situation has similarities with the controversy surrounding the use of transvaginal mesh, which the FDA may now reclassify as a “high-risk” device after thousands of reported injuries and deaths. “A bit of overuse and poor informed consent” is what has fuelled the growing morcellation crisis, Dr. Craig said. “I think the answer is to have greater restrictions and better scrutinization of morcellating. Total banning is probably not a good thing,” she said. The doctor agreed with the AAGL which warned that medical advancements do not occur without missteps and mishaps. “With any surgical technology or intervention, unanticipated risks may not be realized for years after implementation. Thus, surgical innovation should be linked with ongoing safety evaluation,” the organization stated in an advisory to its members. “Medicine is evolving,” Dr. Craig agreed, “and as it does, we are all striving toward excellence in patient care.” Parrott said her agency is continuing to support research that can provide more answers about fibroids with an eye to mitigating its incidence and impact. Given the disproportionate impact of the condition on Black women, too few of them are involved in that research or in clinical trials. Meanwhile, though the FDA has stopped short of banning the use of power morcellators, it has urged doctors and their patients to be more thoughtful in sharing and garnering all information pertinent to treatment of fibroids, including the risks. “The FDA’s primary concern as we consider the continued use of these devices is the safety and well-being of patients,” said Dr. William Maisel, deputy director for science and chief scientist at the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health, in a statement. “Patients should know that the FDA is discouraging the use of laparoscopic power morcellation for hysterectomy or myomectomy, and they should discuss the risks and benefits of the available treatment options with their health care professionals.”

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Assuring A World Class Education For All Of America’s Children

America’s children will return to school later this month, eager to learn. We all have both a moral and very practical interest in helping them succeed. As a nation, we believe that providing the opportunity for every child to receive an empowering public education is essential to our future prosperity. As a group, however, economically disadvantaged students are not achieving educational success at the same Elijah Cummings levels as their more affluent peers. This gap in achievement has been widening for more than five decades – a growing disparity that threatens the moral and economic pillars upon which our society stands. A good public school education transformed my life. It is understandable, therefore, that our schools will always be one of my foremost priorities. Great teachers and principals continue to be crucial in assuring that our children receive an empowering education, but the hard fact remains that our educators cannot do it all. They need the support of their communities – and their country. That is why I am deeply grateful to Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer and Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock for sponsoring the bipartisan FullService Community Schools Act of 2014 – legislation that I am cosponsoring that would create an innovative federal grant program. Decades of research have confirmed the connections between children’s health and well-being and their performance in core subjects like reading and math. As Representatives Hoyer and Schock observed in their recent Education Week commentary, “Fullservice community schools put education programs and health services – including nutrition, medical, dental and counseling – together in one location, providing low-income families with a onestop shop where they can access the services they need.” The additional federal funding we are proposing for states and local partnerships would allow more participating schools and their community-based partners in economically disadvantaged areas to

stay open after normal school hours. Weekend programs would increase family participation in their children’s education and empowering activities like job training. Here in Maryland, Rep. Hoyer and I have witnessed the results that “Community Schools” can achieve. We are convinced that communitybased partnerships can have a significant impact upon all students’ achievement – while also making better use of scarce public funding. For decades, Judith P. Hoyer Early Child Care and Family Education Centers have been providing early childhood education and support services for children and for their families in low-income neighborhoods throughout our state (currently including six neighborhoods in Baltimore City, Baltimore County and Howard County). Objective assessments of the Judy Schools have concluded that their students are significantly better prepared to enter kindergarten than are their low-income counterparts in other settings. Locally, our Baltimore City Public School System and the Family League of Baltimore City have transformed 43 of the District’s schools into “Community Schools” by working with a wide variety of non-profit organizations and public agencies. These records of academic achievement over the decades are a major factor why progressive Democrats and a conservative Republican are now working together to support and expand the community school movement. Our goal is to encourage expansion of the community school model to more urban and rural neighborhoods throughout the country. Full-service community schools can have a positive impact in reducing the unacceptable level of income-based educational disparities. We hardly can expect low-income children, as a group, to be as successful as their more affluent peers unless we also address their health, vision, dental care and nutrition needs. Combining first-class education with health-related services is a time-tested, workable idea whose full implementation is long overdue. Consider this . . . At the beginning of the last century, Jane Addams established Hull House for Chicago’s immigrant families,

combining educational and health services to foster the immigrants’ transition to American society and our middle class. The movement that Ms. Addams inspired was a major factor in creating the more equitable, democratic and prosperous society that we enjoy today. As the famous educator, Dr. John Dewey, once observed, “The conception of the schools as a social center is born of our entire democratic movement.” Schools in Baltimore City and throughout Maryland have adopted elements of the community school philosophy, more often than not with measurable success. Our federal government should be a full partner in expanding that promise, nation-wide, to all children, whatever their economic backgrounds may be. Low-income children will receive the education that is their moral and legal right, however, only if we, as a nation, step up to the plate. As I have often observed, the greatest threat to our long-term national security is our failure to adequately educate every child. It’s time for the Congress – and our communities – to come together and help our teachers get the job done. U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings represents Maryland’s 7th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives.

Wearing Out Their Welcome: Is It Time To disinvite Police From Our Neighborhoods? Earlier this month, I was informed that one of my neighbors who happens to be a pastor was assaulted by Baltimore City Police Officers just steps from his home and church. The officers came to my clergy neighbor’s house at 2 a.m. claiming that someone called 911. When my neighbor informed him that he was mistaken, one of the officers told the pastor to “lay the f*ck down,” handcuffed him and threatened to arrest him Heber Brown III after waking up and interrogating his wife and sons on the front porch. The officer eventually learned that the pastor was correct. There had been a mistake. They released him from the handcuffs and drove off with no apology or sound explanation as to why they chose to accost him. I was still angry about what those officers did to my neighbor in Baltimore when I learned what another officer did to 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo. Brown was walking home with his friend, Dorian Johnson, when a Ferguson police officer approached them in his squad car. There are various versions of what happened next, but by all accounts Brown had no weapon and had his hands up when the officer executed the teen – shooting him multiple times. His dead body lay on the street for hours as members of his community gathered around the scene bewildered and rightfully enraged. I cannot say that my heart broke upon hearing about the murder of Michael Brown. That would suggest that I had already made peace with the killing of Anthony Anderson and Tyrone West – two

Black men killed in separate incidents by Baltimore police in recent years. To say my heart broke would be to imply that my pain had passed regarding the murder of Eric Garner – the grandfather who was strangled to death by police in New York or that I’d found relief in light of the murder of John Crawford, the 22-year-old who was shot by police inside an Ohio Walmart after he picked up a toy gun in the children’s section of the store – an incident that happened just four days before Brown’s murder in St. Louis. My heart is still broken from the murder of 22-year-old, Rekia Boyd – shot in the head by a Chicago police officer, Jonathan Ferrell – shot 10 times by a Charlotte, N.C. officer and Marlene Pinnock, the 51-year-old grandmother who was videotaped being repeatedly punched by a California Highway Patrol Officer as he straddled her on the side of the road. And those are just some of the names we know! The question now is the same one that Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. asked in 1967: Where do we go from here? In light of the murder of Michael Brown many are already putting forth ideas to help prevent these kinds of tragic events. From calling for officers to have more cultural competency training to suggesting the shooting and killing of some unarmed citizens should be a federal offense, the ideas are many and varied. However, Dr. Valerie Bridgeman, the biblical and homiletics scholar and public theologian, puts us closer to the right path. While she encouraged African Americans to report inappropriate police encounters at City Council meetings, run for political office, and build local bases of political power, she gave voice as well to an idea that is gaining new traction. On her Facebook page recently, she invited the Black community to consider “policing the police.” While various state laws would need to be considered, she said Blacks could use cell phones and cameras to record police every time they’re in a Black community with the footage being quickly uploaded to sites

Everyone Needs To Vote

James Clingman

This is a call for all eligible Black folks to register and vote in every election from now until eternity, so we can stop the rallies, marches, and demonstrations related to voting. Despite being the most party-loyal voters in history, and receiving the least for that loyalty (No quo for our quid), we continue to deal with votingrelated issues. If everyone would vote, we could move on to the “weightier” matter of building our own communities again. So please, all Black folks who are eligible, get registered and vote! Let us make quid pro quo a

reality for Black voters. In 2012, Black folks turned out in a larger percentage than Whites and other groups for the first time in history. In 2008, Blacks voted 95 percent for Barack Obama. Now, in 2014, we are still rallying folks around “voting” issues, voting rights, and voting procedures. As I said, we vote the most but receive the least. What will change this ridiculous scenario? I say, 100 percent registration and voter turnout;

then we can finally stop spending such an inordinate amount of on those subjects. Booker T. Washington once said, “There are some Negroes who don’t want the patient to get well.” It is still true today with politics among Black folks. We have leading Blacks whose every move is centered on the political. For their personal economic prosperity, they do very well; but when it comes to a collective solution, you cannot find them with a search warrant. They keep Black folks “fired up and ready to go” to the polls, but not to the marketplace, where the real action and power reside. Booker T. also said, “There are reports that in some sections the Black man has difficulty in voting and having counted the little white ballot he has the privilege of depositing twice a year. But there is a little green ballot he can vote through the teller’s window 313 days each year and no one will throw it out or refuse to count it.” There will always be someone who tries to keep the patient sick, dependent, and drunk on the fantasy that politics will save us. The only thing that does is wear out good shoe leather from marching so much. If you think the ballot is stronger than the dollar, then put the word out for everyone to register and vote. Black people have embraced the illusion of political power in exchange for a more important possession: economic power. For six decades, we have languished in political purgatory, thinking we would be all right if we could just get some Black people elected to public office. So why don’t we just establish a national goal of

like YouTube and Vine. In addition, she said if someone from the neighborhood is arrested, Blacks should follow the police cars to the station and civic leaders and pro bono lawyers need to be waiting at the station ready to give assistance. I support these recommendations and have had the opportunity to be a part of small initiatives like this. It should no longer be considered an idea of radicals and extreme leftists. The time has come for Black, Brown, and poor people to lessen the dependence on a police force that is infected down to its DNA with institutional racism. (A few “good officers” don’t change this fact.) To get to the place where the Black community is policing itself, help from groups like the Nation of Islam, veterans of the Civil Rights Movement, Black business and legal organizations, The Dream Defenders, Color of Change, the Malcolm X Grassroots Movement, independent Black Media, and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund will be needed along with many others. Churches, mosques and community centers must become hubs that help provide training, resources and places for the ongoing work. A great amount of discipline, commitment and organization will be necessary to pull this off. However, Black people don’t have to look too far back in history to find out that we’ve done it before. From Marcus Garvey’s Universal Negro Improvement Association to Black Wall Street in Oklahoma to the Montgomery Bus Boycott to the Deacons For Defense, to the Black Panther Party - time and time again we’ve proven that we have within us everything needed to defend our families, our dignity and humanity. The question is not can we do it. The question now is will we do it. Rev. Dr. Heber Brown III is a community activist and pastor of Pleasant Hope Baptist Church in Baltimore, Md.

100 percent registration and voting? Then we can move beyond this political charade and stop falling for the best head-fake in history. Our major conferences have become nothing but mini political conventions. We invite politicians to speak and, of course, keep the flock focused on their agendas. Joe Biden spoke at the NAACP convention and gave them all the political red meat they could handle as he concentrated on voting rights. “These moves to limit the ‘right to vote’ are nothing more than pure politics, masquerading as attempts to combat corruption where there is none,” Biden said. “Pure politics,” really? Cornell Brooks, the new president of the NAACP, said his plan is to focus on criminal justice issues, fight the rollback of the Voting Rights Act and diversify the NAACP’s membership. In his answer to Roland Martin’s question, “What is your top priority?” Brooks said, “Well, the top priority would be to listen and engage a membership which reaches hundreds of thousands of members, but certainly an audience and the coalition of inclusion that stretches across the country.” Say what!? In my best James Brown impression, “Please! Please! Please!” All Black people register and vote so we, the “patients,” can finally spend our time getting well. Jim Clingman, founder of the Greater Cincinnati African American Chamber of Commerce, is an adjunct professor at the University of Cincinnati.

The Afro-American, August 16, 2014 - August 22, 2014

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BEST participants at a recent Dale Carnegie Leadership Camp graduation; Aissatou Boye, left, Kayin Chambers, Jahi Jaramogi, Shawn Stepney Jr., Jasmine Young, Kaitlyn Gregg, Nicole Steele and Dora Evans. By Roberto Alejandro Special to the AFRO The Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust (BEST) was established in 1987 to help low-income, African-American students navigate the independent (private) school admissions process. After 27 years, BEST continues to fulfill this mission while also supplementing it with year round educational and personal development support for its students. On an annual basis, BEST identifies approximately 90 students and guides them and their families through the independent school admissions process, according to Jessica Suriano, executive director for BEST. The non-profit organization typically enrolls between 40 and 50 students in one of the 19 independent schools with whom they partner, and who provide the bulk of financial assistance to students assisted by BEST. The schools are less reliant on BEST to help deliver a diverse student body than they were 27 years ago when BEST began its work, but the organization has adapted in order to better serve its partner schools, according to Crystal Lee, director of advancement for BEST, and an alumnus of the organization who attended the Garrison Forrest School in Owings Mills.

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August 16, 2014 - August 22, 2014, The Afro-American

Bishop Floyd Collins

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Arnold Jolivet II pays tribute to his father

New Shilohâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Comfort Choir

The community gathered, Aug. 7, at New Shiloh Baptist Church to celebrate the life and legacy of noted print and broadcast journalist, George W. Collins, who died July 31. He began his career with the AFRO in 1950 and continued with WMAR TV in 1968 and eventually WEAA FM Radio.

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Deaconess Jamila Ward

Eloise Collins (married to George Collins for more than 65 years), Sylvia Collins and Donald Collins

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The many people mentored and enriched by the leadership and business acumen of Arnold M. Jolivet expressed their appreciation and respect, Aug. 6 at Union Baptist Church in West Baltimore. Jolivet was determined that minority businesses far and wide would have equal access and opportunity.

The Collins family, from left, Valerie, Eloise, Sylvia and Ronald Collins, Barbara Rhodes, Dr. Warren Rhodes, Vanessa and James Pyatt

Don Scott, Rep. Elijah Cummings, Tony White, Billy Murphy and Sen. Nathaniel McFadden

Rep. Cummings confers with the Rev. Dr. Al Hathaway, pastor of Union Baptist Church

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The Rev. Dr. Harold A. Carter Jr., pastor of New Shiloh Baptist Church

Milagros Williams and Juana Brown greet family members

The Afro-American, August 16, 2014 - August 22, 2014

“I know the beds are rumpled still and dishes fill the sink, but for this moment, they’ll remain...for now I must just think. This quiet time of solitude, I need it now and then, or else, as busy days fly by, the true life...it will end. T’was only for a moment that I took the time to see a very tiny part of what our days can really be. Take my advice, oh my dear friend, as through this life you tread; one small moment of solitude is truly daily bread” J. A. Heitmueller “Oh yes it’s ladies’ night and the feeling’s right, oh yes its ladies night, oh what a night.” Kool and the gang “We’re having a party” The Sykes’ girls, Brenda, Kendra and Tanika did it again at their happy hour at the Woodstock home of Brenda and Napoleon Sykes. “Members only” This ladies’ night was warm and cozy as close friends gathered, sipping their favorite beverages and munching on salmon, pasta, chicken, and my favorite oriental chicken salad prepared by our host Brenda. No happy hour at the Sykes is complete without the man of the house Napoleon checking to make sure everything is “copasetic.” “That we arrived at fifty years together is due as much to luck as to love, and a talent for knowing, when we stumble, where to fall, and how to get up again.” Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis Food and more food loaded the tables at the 50th anniversary celebration for Carolyn and Jack Allen at their Lochearn home. More than 90 guests dined on a menu of seafood, spareribs, pig feet, chicken, salads and desserts. Guests filled every room with laughter as they toasted the couple on their special day. The radiance of the colorfully lit shrubbery and the super moon cast a mystic glow over the beautiful scene around the pool. Guests in attendance included longtime friends Lawrence Banks, Melvina Turlington, Delores Duffy, William and Marlene Gee, Nelson and Vanessa Taylor, Sandy Fallin, and Ronald Henry. The grandchildren’s tributes received applause as they expressed their love for their grandparents. Next day family and friends returned to swim and join in an old- fashioned BBQ. Happy birthday to Jack and daughter Kim celebrating their birthday. “You are my pride and joy and I just love you, little darlin’ like a baby boy loves his toy. You’ve got kisses sweeter than honey and I work seven days a week to give you all my money, and that’s why you are my pride and joy.” Marvin Gaye Happy anniversary to City Council President Bernard and Darlene Young, Yvonne and Vernard Wynn, Dante and Candes Daniels, Ken “Stromie” and Linda James and my daughter and son-in- law Lisa and Gregory Packer celebrating 22 years of marriage. “One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.” The word is out that Taco Fiesta on Exeter Street has the best margaritas in town. Sunday night’s 2 for 1 Fiesta- Rita is a full-bodied blend of tequila and lime. Nick the bartender kept us laughing while skillfully mixing our margaritas. “I’m living my life like its golden.” Every now and then, we ordered Grand Marnier to make it a golden margarita. I found out the authentic Mexican food is good but spicy when I bit into my shrimp taco. If you like people watching, outdoor seating is available. If 3NT is a viable option - then bid it. Paul Soloway The 3 No Trump Bridge Club hosted their annual Sunday Party in the Park at Patapsco State Park. Club members Rosemary “Duchess” Atkinson, Charlene Cooper-Boston, Jean Powell, Shirley Richmond, Pat Roselle, Sara “Sadie” Smalley, Aldonna Wylie Brenda Sykes, Denise Dobson-McDonald and Steven Wainwright delighted their guests with a catered picnic prepared by Robert Wood of North Carolina which included fried fish to order. “There’s no other love like the love for a brother. There’s no other love like the love from a brother.” Terri Guillemets Iota Phi Theta Fraternity welcomed the Chosen 11 to the brotherhood of their illustrious fraternity. Welcome to Greekdom, Nathan Mumford, Jude Egbe, Stacey Wilson, Purcell Wylie, Emmanuel Lewis, Richard Smothers, Roman Montague, Donald Rainey, Chris Dean, Reginald Haysbert and Lester Rainey. “Eee-o-Eleven Eee-o-Eleven it’s all a state of mind.” Sammy Davis Jr. “Said I know that it’s somebody’s birthday tonight somewhere and I know somebody’s gonna

celebrate tonight, somewhere I know one thing’s for sure, I’m gonna put on my dancing shoes then I’m gonna hit the door and go out and step the whole night through” R. Kelley Happy birthday to you! Diana Smith, Frances Tilghman, Ernestine Jolivet, Tina Jolivet, Sara Smalley, Joe Gustavo, Rita Cooper, Rosa Barber, twins Russell and Robin Neverdon and to the ultimate twins Vivian and Doris who will be 90 years -old August 22. Many of you remember the twins Doris and Vivian from the Forum or you’ve seen them take over the dance floor dancing together. When you see one you see the other identically dressed from head to toe. Get well wishes to Rosemary “Duchess” Atkinson recovering from successful knee surgery and to Rosalie Griffin as she continues to recuperate. “Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy” Psalm 126:5 Sending our condolences to Dr. Thelma Thomas Daley, Faith Thomas on the death of their brother and father Dr. Richard Thomas and to Susan Conway-Ellison on the death of her sister April Engram-Malloy. “Reach out and touch somebody’s hand” Word on the street is that everyone’s favorite DJ Anthony Ervin (DJ Tony) suffered a loss in a house fire; thankfully no one was injured. Call DJ Tony at 443 740 4610 if you want to assist.

August 16, 2014 - August 22, 2014, The Afro-American

ARTS & CULTURE

James Brown’s Band Members React to ‘Get On Up’ By Timothy Cox Special to the AFRO AUGUSTA, GA -- A week after the release of Get On Up that chronicles the James Brown story, key players who could have provided vital fodder to the storyline are now speaking out. Saxophonist Maceo Parker, a band member who for many years was a cog in the James Brown machinery, 1965-1975, gives the film an eight on a 10-point scale. “It was a movie. What can you say? It had a Hollywood feel to it; therefore it served its role. I must say it was good.” Parker said he was especially impressed with Chadwick Boseman as the Godfather of Soul. “He really became James Brown. He did a remarkable job,” said Parker from his North Carolina home. Though Parker and other band members differed on some parts of the movie, including some of the more overly dramatic scenes, they generally agreed the musicians should have been contacted at some point during the film’s development - mostly as consultants. “I have no idea why I was not contacted,” said Parker, who often worked as Brown’s bandleader, stage emcee and comedian.

Brown often referred to Parker’s first name on recordings, with “Maceo blow your horn,” during solos. “James really made me a household name, especially in Europe,” he said. In referencing the consulting void, he added, “Maybe they were afraid to pay us some type of consulting fee or something. I have no idea. I just know I was never contacted. It’s not like I can’t be reached. Hey, you (the reporter) found me - I tour throughout the world. I’m not in hiding,” Parker said, noting that he joined the Brown Band in 1964, along with his brother and drummer Melvin Parker, when the two attended North Carolina A&T University in Greensboro. Maceo Parker was especially discontent with his character in the movie played by actor Craig Robinson. “That character cursed a lot. In reality, I never swore - and still don’t,” said the bandleader who currently tours the world as The Maceo Parker Band. Joe Collier, of Augusta, played trumpet for 21 years in the Brown outfit. Like Maceo Parker, he was thrilled that Hollywood finally chose to depict his former boss’s life in a major motion picture. “Really, it was quite an undertaking considering the enormous life that Mr. Brown

Yipes, it’s Snipes! ‘The Expendables 3’ Interview

and released. The Blade Trilogy is still one of the highest grossing adaptations at over $1.5 billion worldwide. Wesley T. Snipes is a globally celebrated Wesley ranks among the highest paid actor, film producer, master in various martial African-American actors with gross earnings arts, and a loving father and husband. Born in worldwide estimated at over $2 billion. He has Orlando, been married Fla. on July to Korean 31, 1962, artist Nikki he spent his Park since childhood 2000, and has between four children Orlando, Fla. with her and Bronx, and an older N.Y. while son from attending a previous the High marriage. School of Here, Performing Wesley talks Arts in about his NYC and latest outing graduated as Doc from Jones alongside High School Sly Stallone, rottentomatoes.com in Florida. Arnold Wesley Snipes in The Expendables 3 While in high school, Wesley started appearing in Off-Broadway Schwarzenegger, Harrison Ford, Mel Gibson, productions, fine-tuning his craft as a drama Antonio Banderas, Terry Crews and Kelsey and musical theater artist. He later founded Grammer in The Expendables 3. with friends a bus-n-truck street troupe called “Struttin Street Stuff” which took him into Kam Williams: What interested you in ‘The Central Park, dinner theaters, and regional Expendables 3’? productions around Florida before his college Wesley Snipes: [Sarcastically] Really, it years at the State University of New York at was the filming location, the food, and the Purchase. wonderful hotel suite that they could give Wesley’s work onstage and in TV me. [Laughs] No, honestly man, it was the commercials soon caught the attention of Joe opportunity to work again with Sly, and the Roth who cast him as an Olympic boxing chance to be a part of that ensemble with a lot hopeful in Streets of Gold. He was then of the best of the best of this particular genre. handpicked by Martin Scorsese and Quincy Jones to play the gang leader in Michael KW: Documentary director Kevin Williams Jackson’s ‘Bad’ music video. He subsequently asks: Did you enjoy watching this genre of film joined the cast of Wildcats (1986) as well growing up? as Spike Lee’s Mo’ Better Blues (1990) and WS: Oh yeah! All the way back to The Jungle Fever (1991). Seven Samurai. I’m a big fan of this type of The unique diversity of Wesley’s film. And hearing about all the heavyweights charisma, acting ability, and proficiency in they were bringing back only made it even the martial arts led to roles alongside some of more attractive. It was a blessing, Kam, just to showbiz’s biggest names – Robert De Niro, be on the set with some of these iconic actors, Sean Connery, Dennis Hopper and Sylvester to see how they perform, to have a chance to Stallone. These roles include Major League get up close and personal with them, and to (1989), Passenger 57 (1992), Rising Sun crack a joke or two or three or four with them. (1993), Boiling Point (1993), Demolition Man (1993), Drop Zone (1994), The Fan (1996), KW: Was it ever trouble making any elbow Future Sport (1998), and Undisputed (2002), room with so many egos on the set? all of which made him a most favored AfricanWS: Not really. What would make you American action star not only in Hollywood, think that? but internationally, as well. Wesley has pleasantly surprised audiences KW: So many matinee idols having to share with his versatile dramatic acting skills, evident the limelight might make for sharp elbows. in his award winning roles in The Water Dance WS: [Chuckles] Yeah, but you’re talking (1992) and as a drag queen in the drama To about some of the best in the game. They’re Wong Foo: Thanks for Everything, Julie all veterans who bring a certain level of Newmar (1995). Other notable dramatic roles sophistication and professionalism to the table. include Disappearing Acts (2011), One Night For what it’s worth, this action hero/action Stand (1997), Murder at 1600 (1997) and US star genre is a small clique. There aren’t a lot Marshals (1998). of guys that do it. And there aren’t many guys In 1998, although faced with strong who have excelled at it. There’s an appreciation opposition and concerns, Wesley recognized for what it takes to pull it off, and for the the need for an urban action hero. Hence Blade, durability reflected in being able to survive a lesser-known Marvel character, was adapted after all these years. By Kam Williams Special to the AFRO

performances and projects. “Frankly, I’m thrilled about the whole thing. It was a great movie. It gives people a chance to see Mr. Brown as a person. They did a good job in capturing him - and Chadwick Boseman deserves an Oscar for his portrayal.” Howard said he met Brown in the mid-1990s through performances with Augusta area keyboardist Walter Allen “Buzz” Clifford. Courtesy Photo “It was his powerful music Craig Robinson played Maceo Parker in Get on Up. that helped make this movie. People were dancing and nodding in their seats. You led,” said Collier. “It was difficult to capture couldn’t help it. I’d have to give it a 12 out the essence of his life - but at least this leaves of 10,” laughed Howard. “It’s that good of a an historical legacy surrounding his existence movie. People were applauding when the film especially for the youth.” ended,” said Howard, who also heads a Motown Collier says he was never contacted either. touring tribute troupe in addition to managing a “Not at all. I wasn’t contacted either,” said wedding band. Collier, who also serves on the Richmond “My only regret is that Danny Ray was never County Coliseum Authority with a board that mentioned in the film,” said Howard. meets regularly at the aptly-named James Brown When asked about his character not being Arena. represented in the movie, Danny Ray reacted in Collier hesitated on grading the film, but a calm manner. said, “The movie was good. “I’ve been getting asked about that a lot The acting was great. I think they nearly lately, but, it’s nothing I can control - but, captured Mr. Brown’s essence I really enjoyed the movie,” said the man - but his legacy would have been fully affectionately called the Cape Man for his consumed had they consulted the musicians. role of draping capes on a perspiration“There are just so many nuances that he did soaked Brown, typically toward the end of that only his musicians would really know about performances. - even down to his shoes. In the movie, I noticed Born Daniel Brown Ray, the Birmingham he wore regular shoes. Band members know he native said it was by fate that he and Mr. Brown typically wore ankle-high dress-boots. shared names. “We used to laugh about it,” said “Like I said, it was a movie and I’m just glad Ray, now 79. Brown would have been 81. He it was made.” died on Christmas Day in 2006. Augusta vocalist and bandleader Tony Howard spent about 15 years as a personal friend and a contributing artist on various Read more on afro.com.

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The Afro-American, August 16, 2014 - August 22, 2014

COMMUNITY CONNECTION An Anniversary Surprise at New Shiloh When service ended Aug. 10 at New Shiloh Baptist Church in Baltimore, worshippers were surprised, but not as much as the Rev. Monique Carter, who was serenaded by well known singer Johnny Gill, a treat arranged by her husband and New Shiloh pastor, the Rev. Dr. Harold A. Carter Jr., for their 30th wedding anniversary.

Rev. A.C.D. Vaughn offers prayer for a worshipper

Johnny Gill sings “Never Could Have Made It” at New Shiloh Baptist Church to the Rev. Dr. Harold Carter Jr. and his wife, Rev. Monique Carter

Pastor Harriet Noakes

Cynthia Parker and Constance Stanton shared their musical gifts with the congregation. The Rev. Serenity Village Dancers A.C.D. Vaughn was on hand to honor the life of a friend and offer prayer and encouragement for those who attended.

Luncheon at Forest Park

Singer Johnny Gill, center, with Timothy Carter,left, and Daniel Carter, following their parents’ anniversary salute.

Forest Park Senior Center’s 34th Anniversary Celebration Luncheon will be held noon to 4 p.m., Aug. 23, at the Delta Community Center, 2501 Springhill Ave., Baltimore. The afternoon’s activities include raffles and a silent auction, vendors, dancing, gifts and card playing. All proceeds to benefit the Center. Forest Park is also sponsoring a trip to New York to see Motown: The Musical, Nov. 6. Seats are on sale for $200 until Aug. 20. For more information, call the Center at 410-466-2124.

Mrs. Harris to Mark 101 Years Everyone is invited to the 101st birthday celebration for Mrs. Edna Odessa Tartt Harris, 12:30 to 3 p.m., Sept. 13 at Parkview at Coldspring, 4803 Tamarind Road, Baltimore. Her family calls their matriarch a faithful Christian activist, singer, educator with nothing but fruitful years. Call Dr. Grady Dale Jr., 443-326-5696 by Sept. 4 to respond to the invitation.

A Musical Celebration for ‘H. Marie Robinson’

Cynthia Parker

It was only fitting that musicians played, singers sang and dancers danced at a celebration of life gathering to honor the life of the Rev. Dr. Harriet Marie Robinson Walker Grigsby, Aug. 7 at Mt. Zion Apostolic Church, 5501 Liberty Heights Ave., Baltimore. For so many years she lit up worship services and concerts with a strong voice that belied her tiny stature. She recorded four albums with the Utterbach Concert Ensemble and the Marie Walker Singers. And she still roller skated at 79. Heaven 600’s Doresa Harvey served as the emcee. The Serenity Village Dancers, Pastor Harriet Noakes, Jamar Rashan,

Obituary: Baltimore

Kington, Garfield Douglas On August 3, 2014, Dr. Garfield Douglas Kington, M.D., beloved husband of the late Mildred S. Kington, loving father of Gregory A. Kington (Linda Bernard), Gail Laura Kington-Lloyd, Douglas R. Kington (Wendy Blair), Raynard S. Kington, M.D. (Peter Daniolos) and Emerson A. Kington (Rev. Albert Whitaker), dearest grandfather of Justin, Jonathan, Alexis, Emerson and Basil. He is also survived by a host of relatives and friends. Friends may visit the Family Owned March

Funeral Home West, 4300 Wabash Ave., Baltimore, Md., Aug. 16, when the family will receive friends at 12:30 with the Memorial service following at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Meharry Medical College, Gift Management Services, Division of Institutional Advancement, 1005 Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Blvd., Nashville, TN 37208 or Peabody Institute, 1 East Mount Vernon Place, Baltimore, MD 21202, in memory of Garfield D. Kington.

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Edna Odessa Tartt Harris

Jazz and Sweets Together

DChase presents the Catonsville Sweet Jazz Series, 5 to 9 p.m., Aug. 16, at Tabba Tabba Coffee and Dessert Bar. 5308 Edmondson Ave., Catonsville, Md.

Sen. Larry Young visits with members of the Dale family along with Mrs. Harris.

August 16, 2014 - August 22, 2014, The Afro-American

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Will Durant’s Departure from FIBA Competition Hurt the USA’s Chances? By Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley AFRO Sports Writers Citing physical and mental fatigue, NBA megastar Kevin Durant withdrew from the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) competition late last week, leaving the U.S. men’s team to vie for the 2014 FIBA World Cup without its biggest star. Durant, 25, arrived fresh off a whirlwind NBA campaign which saw him win the regular season’s MVP award before a deep playoff run ended at the hands of the eventual NBA champs, the San Antonio Spurs. Durant’s news continued the hard times for the USA team after swing forward Paul George was lost following a severe leg injury during a scrimmage last week. Durant’s announcement is presumed not to be a direct result of George’s injury, but nevertheless, the remains of a superstar-less roster could be easy prey for what should be a competitive field, which includes several foreign NBAers playing for their countries this summer. Could Durant’s decision hurt Team USA this summer? Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley of the AFRO Sports Desk debate the question. Riley: Despite an improving field of competition, I can’t see how a roster with the likes of Anthony Davis, Derrick Rose, Steph Curry, James Harden and Kenneth Faried among others shouldn’t be enough for the U.S. to remain a tough out once competition starts later this month. Durant would have been the best

player in the field, and his absence will definitely hurt, but there’s some serious talent left on the roster that

more impact than what’s being said. George’s injury was gruesome, and for a player with as much at stake

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Durant during the 2010 FIBA World Championship in Turkey. should keep Team USA in the hunt while Durant sits out. Durant’s replacement, Rudy Gay, is no stranger to big moments, and is an adequate enough athlete to deliver what the team will need its small forward to do. Green: No team can afford to lose a player of Durant’s quality and expect to survive without him. We’ve seen in previous summers that the U.S. can’t just trot out an inexperienced and star-deprived roster and expect to dominate international competition. I think George’s injury has

as Durant, I wouldn’t be surprised if some outside influences directed his withdrawal. This could be a problem for future USA teams as George’s injury will weigh heavily on the minds of agents, coaches and players alike. It might be safe to say that George’s health is a bigger blow than Durant’s departure since George’s injury was “coincidentally” followed by Durant stepping aside. Riley: Let’s not forget that although one MVP is out of summer competition, there’s another MVP lighting

FIBA camp on fire: Derrick Rose. He’s been outstanding this summer and, with a chip on his shoulder and something to prove, Rose alone could easily become the face of the team and carry a talented squad through the rounds of FIBA play. Rose has basically had two seasons off, while Durant has poured in a lot of work over the last couple of years. How much would we have gotten out of Durant anyway, considering the workload he’s put in since his Finals appearance in 2012? No sense in weeping for Team USA this summer, since other names like Harden, Curry, Kyrie Irving and DeMar DeRozan have all shown that they can carry scoring loads in a pinch. Green: While Rose has been good, his injury history is still a big question mark and his international experience just doesn’t compare to the players on this roster despite an impressive list of high draft choices. The absence of more experienced and proven superstars was already evident before the summer even started. Now, with Durant out, this is just a regular team in terms of international competition. Let’s not forget that even with a star-studded roster, the 2004 Olympic team lost in international play, mainly because younger stars such as LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade and a healthy Amar’e Stoudemire struggled to adapt. USA teams aren’t Goliaths anymore, and when you lose players of George and Durant’s caliber, those teams are only more susceptible to an upset. Durant’s announcement puts this team in serious danger this summer.

Wizards May Regret Cassell’s Defection A Sports Writer’s Point-of-View By Stephen D. Riley Special to the AFRO For a team desperately trying to reshape its image and make itself a permanent fixture among the traditional NBA powerhouses, it’s the little maneuvers that go a long way. So for the Washington Wizards—a team still wiping off the dirt from years of being buried in the NBA graveyard—every little move counts. Second round draft picks, underthe-radar free agency signings and assistant coaching hires can literally make or break a still-fragile team as they nurture and grow their confidence. With the recent loss of assistant coach Sam Cassell to the Los Angeles Clippers, the Wizards could be kicking themselves later. The former combo guard turned assistant coach made a mark this offseason as he led the Wizards summer league squad on an impressive run, drawing up plays and making savvy in-game coaching calls along the way. The Clippers noticed, and an offer of the

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Los Angeles lifestyle and a chance to coach a supremely talented roster was enough for coach Cassell to catch the next flight out of town. Cassell, 44, was perfect for a team directly powered by its two young guards, Bradley Beal, 21, and John Wall, 23. Cassell operated at both guard spots at a high level during his long NBA tenure, a stretch that saw him collect two titles. Wall and Beal’s obvious respect for Cassell was evident over the years, and their improvement under his tutelage has been off the charts. Cassell worked hard with Wall to create a mid-range game that not only helped Wall’s overall jump shot, but his confidence as well. Beal arrived in the 2012 draft as a pure jump shooter, but his one-on-one game—a Cassell specialty during his playing days—has improved so much that a future All-Star selection should be in the cards. Cassel’s summer coaching audition locked him in as a likely replacement someday for current head coach Randy Wittman, especially with Wittman on a short contract. Washington could have

Red-Hot Orioles Continue Domination of AL East By Perry Green AFRO Sports Editor The Baltimore Orioles were red hot in the first week of August, winning five of six games. After defeating the Washington Nationals in a make-up game on Aug. 4, the Orioles took two of three from the Blue Jays in Toronto, and the first two back home against the St. Louis Cardinals. As of Aug. 10, the Orioles led the American League East division with 67-49 record. Aug. 4: Orioles Win Make-up Game in Washington The Orioles started the week with a 7-3 win over the Nationals in Washington, D.C. in a makeup game for a matchup that was postponed due to rain on July 7. Starter Kevin Gausman gave up eight hits and three earned runs in six innings, but the Orioles were scorching hot on offense with 14 total hits. Catcher Caleb Joseph and right fielder Nick Markakis both hit home runs and shortstop J.J. Hardy led the team with four hits. Aug. 5-7: Baltimore Takes Two in Toronto Toronto Blue Jays’ Jose Reys bobbles the ball but manages to hang on to it for the force out on Baltimore Orioles Adam Jones at second base during sixth inning AL baseball game action in Toronto Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Fred Thornhill) The Orioles opened a three-game road series against their division rivals with a 9-3 win in Game One on Aug. 5. Joseph hit another home run, and second baseman Jonathan Schoop and first baseman Chris Davis went the yard as Baltimore dominated again at the plate. Starting pitcher Bud Norris had a solid outing, lasting into the sixth inning while giving up seven hits and two earned runs with six strikeouts. Unfortunately, Baltimore couldn’t keep their winning ways going, falling 5-1 in Game Two on Aug. 6. Starting pitcher Wei-Yin Chen struggled on the mound, allowing eight hits and four earned runs in just five innings. Toronto pitcher Drew Hutchison came within one out of pitching a complete game and one-hit the Orioles; Davis got the lone hit, his 19th home run of the season. The O’s bounced back the following night with a 2-1 win in Game Three. Baltimore wasn’t spectacular on offense, recording just five hits including Joseph’s third home run of the week. Starter Miguel Gonzalez pitched six strong innings, allowing just four hits and one run. Relief pitcher Zack Britton closed out the game for his 24th save of the season. Aug. 8-9: O’s Dominate in First Two Against Cardinals Baltimore Orioles’ J.J. Hardy, bottom, slides past St. Louis Cardinals catcher A.J. Pierzynski for a run on a double by Delmon Young in the second inning of an interleague baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) The Orioles returned home and found their offense waiting for them as they crushed the Cardinals, 12-2, in Game One on Aug. 8. Five different Orioles batters smashed home runs, including Hardy, Davis, third baseman Manny Machado, center fielder Adam Jones and second baseman Ryan Flaherty. Chris Tillman got the start and pitched into the seventh inning while allowing just four hits and two runs with seven strikeouts. Baltimore was just as dominant at the plate in its 10-3 win over the Cardinals in Game Two on Aug. 9. Joseph hit his fourth homer of the week, and Nelson Cruz and Delmon Young also hit home runs. Starting pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez lasted six innings with five strikeouts. Next-up: After closing out their series with the Cardinals on Aug. 10, Baltimore will host the New York Yankees in a three-game series from Aug. 11 to 13. The Orioles will then travel to Cleveland to take on the Indians in a three-game series on Aug. 15 to 17.

easily promoted Cassell as the young, hip new coach with the NBA player background, but that luxury is gone with Cassell now in L.A. The Wizards have traditionally had trouble luring marquee coaches and talent into the District, so holding onto the assets they have would be a sensible thing. Maybe Cassell never gets a shot at a head coaching job. But he must possess some type of potential if the Clippers, a team quickly becoming a powerhouse in the NBA, made a cross-country effort to bring him in. After their most successful season in years, the Wizards have had a pretty solid offseason, capped by landing perennial All-Star forward Paul Pierce—who, ironically, was greatly influenced by Cassell. Washington can overcome Cassell’s departure: the team has a strong, young base and the surrounding talent is actually NBA level. But if they needed an ace in the hole, the Wizards lost him to Los Angeles. Cassell graduated in 1988 from Baltimore’s Paul Laurence Dunbar High School after being a star player on the storied Poets basketball team under the coaching direction of Bob Wade and later, Pete Pompey.

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CITY OF BALTIMORE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS BUREAU OF WATER AND WASTEWATER NOTICE OF LETTING Sealed Bids or Proposals, in duplicate addressed to the Board of Estimates of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore and marked for Water Contract 1254R-Water Infrastructure Rehabilitation, Various Locations will be received at the Office of the Comptroller, Room 204, City Hall, Baltimore, Maryland until 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, September 17, 2014. Positively no bids will be received after 11:00 A.M. Bids will be publicly opened by the Board of Estimates in Room 215, City Hall at Noon. The Contract Documents may be examined, without charge, at the Department of Public Works Service Center located on the first floor of the Abel Wolman Municipal Building, 200 N. Holliday Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202 as of Friday, August 15, 2014 and copies may be purchased for a non-refundable cost of $50.00. Conditions and requirements of the Bid are found in the bid package. All contractors bidding on this Contract must first be prequalified by the City of Baltimore Contractors Qualification Committee. Interested parties should call 410-396-6883 or contact the Committee at 3000 Druid Park Drive, Baltimore, Maryland 21215. If a bid is submitted by a joint venture (”JV”), then in that event, the document that established the JV shall be submitted with the bid for verification purposes. The Prequalification Category required for bidding on this project is G90007Cleaning and Cement Mortar Lining of Water Mains Cost Qualification Range for this work shall be $4,000,000.01 to $5,000,000.00 A ”Pre-Bidding Information” session will be conducted at 3rd Floor Large Conference Room of the Office of Engineering & Construction, Abel Wolman Municipal Building on August 22, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. Principal Item of work for this project are:Cleaning and cement-mortar lining of small diameter water mains, installation of various size new ductile iron pipe, fittings, and appurtenances, replacement of various size valves and fire hydrants, renew/replacement of existing water services, replacement of small (residential) meter settings and meter vaults, sidewalk restorations, curb & gutter, and roadway paving, as required. The MBE goal is 7% The WBE goal is 2% WATER CONTRACT 1254R APPROVED: Bernice H. Taylor Clerk, Board of Estimates APPROVED: Rudolph S. Chow Director of Public Works

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NOTICE OF LETTING Sealed Bids or Proposals, in duplicate addressed to the Board of Estimates of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore and marked for RP 13826Wegworth Park Improvements will be received at the Office of the Comptroller, Room 204, City Hall, Baltimore, Maryland until 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, September 24, 2014. Positively no bids will be received after 11:00 A.M. Bids will be publicly opened by the Board of Estimates in Room 215, City Hall at Noon. The Contract Documents may be examined, without charge, at the Department of Public Works Service Center located on the first floor of the Abel Wolman Municipal Building, 200 N. Holliday Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202 as of Friday, August 15, 2014 and copies may be purchased for a non-refundable cost of $100.00. Conditions and requirements of the Bid are found in the bid package. All contractors bidding on this Contract must first be prequalified by the City of Baltimore Contractors Qualification Committee. Interested parties should call 410-396-6883 or contact the Committee at 3000 Druid Park Drive, 1st Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21215. If a bid is submitted by a joint venture (”JV”), then in that event, the document that established the JV shall be submitted with the bid for verification purposes. The Prequalification Category required for bidding on this project is G90132Park Rehabilitation Cost Qualification Range for this work shall be $500,000.01 to $1,000,000.00. A ”Pre-Bidding Information” session will be conducted at 2600 Madison Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21217 on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. Principal Items of work for this project are: Park Rehabilitation

NOTICE OF LETTING Sealed Bids or Proposals, in duplicate addressed to the Board of Estimates of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore and marked for Water Contract 1266R-MT. Vernon & Seton Hill Area-Water Main Replacements will be received at the Office of the Comptroller, Room 204, City Hall, Baltimore, Maryland until 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, September 10, 2014. Positively no bids will be received after 11:00 A.M. Bids will be publicly opened by the Board of Estimates in Room 215, City Hall at Noon. The Contract Documents may be examined, without charge, at the Department of Public Works Service Center located on the first floor of the Abel Wolman Municipal Building, 200 N. Holliday Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202 as of Friday, August 15, 2014 and copies may be purchased for a non-refundable cost of $50.00. Conditions and requirements of the Bid are found in the bid package. All contractors bidding on this Contract must first be prequalified by the City of Baltimore Contractors Qualification Committee. Interested parties should call 410-396-6883 or contact the Committee at 3000 Druid Park Drive, Baltimore, Maryland 21215. If a bid is submitted by a joint venture (”JV”), then in that event, the document that established the JV shall be submitted with the bid for verification purposes. The Prequalification Category required for bidding on this project is B02551Water Mains Cost Qualification Range for this work shall be $5,000,000.01 to $10,000,000.00 A ”Pre-Bidding Information” session will be conducted at 3rd Floor Conference Room of the Office of Engineering and Construction, Abel Wolman Municipal Building on August 21, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. Principal Item of work for this project are:Replacement/Installation of 6”, 8”, 10”, 12”, and 20” both restrained and unrestrained ductile iron pipe, various fittings, valves and appurtenances, replacement of various size valves and fire hydrants, renewal of existing water services, replacement of small (residential) meter settings and meter vaults, sidewalk restorations, curb & gutter, and roadway paving, as required.

NOTICE OF LETTING Sealed Bids or Proposals, in duplicate addressed to the Board of Estimates of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore and marked for Stormwater Contract 7762R-Rehabilitation and Replacement of Highlandtown Stormwater Pump Station will be received at the Office of the Comptroller, Room 204, City Hall, Baltimore, Maryland until 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, September 10, 2014. Positively no bids will be received after 11:00 A.M. Bids will be publicly opened by the Board of Estimates in Room 215, City Hall at Noon.The Contract Documents may be examined, without charge, at the Department of Public Works Service Center located on the first floor of the Abel Wolman Municipal Building, 200 N. Holliday Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202 as of Friday, August 15, 2014 and copies may be purchased for a non-refundable cost of $75.00. Conditions and requirements of the Bid are found in the bid package. All contractors bidding on this Contract must first be prequalified by the City of Baltimore Contractors Qualification Committee. Interested parties should call 410-396-6883 or contact the Committee at 3000 Druid Park Drive, Baltimore, Maryland 21215. If a bid is submitted by a joint venture (”JV”), then in that event, the document that established the JV shall be submitted with the bid for verification purposes. The Prequalification Category required for bidding on this project is E13003 Water and/or Sewer Treatment Plants and Pumping Stations, and F16000 Electrical Cost Qualification Range for this work shall be $1,000,000.01 to $2,000,000.00 A ”Pre-Bidding Information” session will be conducted at the 3rd Floor Large Conference Room, Abel Wolman Municipal Building on August 27, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. Site visit to follow immediately after ”PreBidding Information” session. Principal Item of work for this project are: Replacement of existing centrifugal pumps, motors, sump pumps, associated piping, supports and valves. Integration and upgrades of measuring instruments to the existing SCADA system. Demolition and replacement of entire electrical distribution system including a new service entrance, MCC and battery back-up lights. Installation of upgraded alternator for the existing standby generator to meet the requirements for a 480 volt power supply. HVAC upgrades. Demolition and replacement of the roof system. Structural beam framing and support. Painting.

The MBE goal is 16% The WBE goal is 4% RP 13826 APPROVED: Bernice H. Taylor Clerk, Board of Estimates APPROVED: Rudolph S. Chow, TYPESET: Aug Works 13 13:52:49 EDT 2014 P.E. DirectorWed of Public CITY OF BALTIMORE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS BUREAU OF WATER AND WASTEWATER NOTICE OF LETTING Sealed Bids or Proposals, in duplicate addressed to the Board of Estimates of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore and marked for Water Contract 1233-Montebello Filtration Plant 1 Emergency Electrical Improvements will be received at the Office of the Comptroller, Room 204, City Hall, Baltimore, Maryland until 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, October 8, 2014. Positively no bids will be received after 11:00 A.M. Bids will be publicly opened by the Board of Estimates in Room 215, City Hall at Noon. The Contract Documents may be examined, without charge, at the Department of Public Works Service Center located on the first floor of the Abel Wolman Municipal Building, 200 N. Holliday Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202 as of Friday, August 15, 2014 and copies may be purchased for a non-refundable cost of $50.00. Conditions and requirements of the Bid are found in the bid package. All contractors bidding on this Contract must first be prequalified by the City of Baltimore Contractors Qualification Committee. Interested parties should call 410-396-6883 or contact the Committee at 3000 Druid Park Drive, Baltimore, Maryland 21215. If a bid is submitted by a joint venture (”JV”), then in that event, the document that established the JV shall be submitted with the bid for verification purposes. The Prequalification Category required for bidding on this project is E13003Water and/or Sewer Treatment Plants & Pumping Stations Cost Qualification Range for this work shall be $1,000,000.01 to $2,000,000.00 A ”Pre-Bidding Information” session will be conducted at Montebello Pumping Maintenance Facility at 3501 Hillen Road on August 27, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. A Site Open House for bidders will be conducted at Montebello Filtration Plant, 3901 Hillen Road, following the Pre-Bidding Information Session at 11:00 P.M. All questions must be received in writing no later than 4:30 P.M. on Friday, September 5, 2014. Address all questions to Mr. Carlos Stephenson, Project Manager (email: carlos. stephenson@baltimorecity.gov). Principal Item of work for this project are: Demolition and replacement of select electrical equipment, including MCC-A, DP-1, and interconnected electrical distribution equipment, primarily located within the Electrical House and Chemical Headhouse. Water supply and drain piping will be removed or relocated to allow for installation of the electrical equipment in the Chemical Headhouse Basement. Structural reinforcement will be provided to protect the existing blind flange in the Headhouse Basement. The MBE goal is 27% The WBE goal is 8% WATER CONTRACT 1233 APPROVED: Bernice H. Taylor Clerk, Board of Estimates APPROVED: Rudolph S. Chow, P.E. Director of Public Works TYPESET: Wed Aug 13 13:53:56 EDT 2014 HOUSING AUTHORITY OF BALTIMORE CITY INVITATION FOR BIDS BROOKLYN HOMES WINDOW REPLACEMENT IFB NUMBER: B-1767-14 The Housing Authority of Baltimore City (”HABC”) will issue an Invitation for Bids (”IFB”) for interested and qualified vendors to submit sealed bids to remove and replace existing windows with Energy Star rated, double hung, vinyl replacement windows at fifty-seven (57) 2-story apartment buildings at Brooklyn Homes, located at 4140 Tenth Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21225. BIDS WILL BE DUE no later than 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, September 12, 2014.

The MBE goal is 11% The WBE goal is 2% WATER CONTRACT 1266R APPROVED: Bernice H. Taylor Clerk, Board of Estimates APPROVED: Rudolph S. Chow, P.E. DirectorWed of Public Works TYPESET: Aug 13 13:54:46 EDT 2014

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF BALTIMORE CITY INVITATION FOR BIDS BROOKLYN HOMES ASPHALT SHINGLE INSTALLATION IFB NUMBER: B-1768-14 The Housing Authority of Baltimore City (”HABC”) will issue an Invitation for Bids (”IFB”) for interested and qualified vendors to submit sealed bids to install shingle roofing system with new 25-year shingles including flashing, new vent boots and ridge vents with cap shingles. BIDS WILL BE DUE no later than 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, September 12, 2014. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at 10:00 a.m., at the Charles L. Benton Building, 417 E. Fayette Street, Room 416, Baltimore, Maryland, 21202. HABC has established a minimum goal of twenty percent (20%) of the total dollar amount of the proposed contract for Minority Business Enterprise (”MBE”) utilization, applicable to all minority and non-minority businesses proposing to provide the requested services as the prime contractor. No goal has been established for participation of Women-owned businesses (”WBEs”), however, HABC strongly encourages and affirmatively promotes the use of WBEs in all HABC contracts. Responders shall also comply with all applicable requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, 12 U.S.C. Section 1701u. The IFB may be obtained on or after Monday, August 18, 2014, at the following location: Housing Authority of Baltimore City Division of Fiscal Operations, Purchasing Department 417 E. Fayette Street, Room 414 Baltimore, Maryland 21202 Attention: John Airey, Chief of Contracting Services Tel: (410) 396-3261 Fax: (410) 962-1586 Questions regarding the IFB should be directed in writing to the address and individual indicated above, and must include the reference: HABC IFB Number B-1768-14.

The MBE goal is 17% The WBE goal is 3% STORMWATER CONTRACT 7762R APPROVED: Bernice H. Taylor Clerk, Board of Estimates APPROVED: Rudolph S. Chow Director of Public Works

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TYPESET: Wed Aug 13 13:57:23 EDT 2014

Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) HCD Community Program Administrator II Program Officer Recruitment#: 14-001207-002 Filing Deadline: September 4 , 2014 11:59 pm Salary: $45,938-$73,541 annually Work that matters. DHCD is a national leader in community development and affordable housing. The Division of Neighborhood Revitalization is seeking a highly organized team player with knowledge of trends in areas related to the delivery of services to low and moderate income populations and potentially homeless populations. Please visit www. jobaps.com/md to view the minimum qualifications, read a more detailed description and to submit an online application. EOE

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS BALTIMORE CITY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS ANTICIPATED TO BE BID JULY 2014 TO DECEMBER 2014 Pursuant to 23 CFR 635.110, Subpart A (regarding the timeliness of advertisement for federal-aid construction projects relative to the City’s contractor prequalification process), the City’s Department of Transportation, hereby notifies interested parties of the following projects which may be advertised for construction during the period from July 2014 to December 2014. Prime Contractors, interested in bidding on any of the projects below, must be prequalified by the Baltimore City Office of Boards and Commission in order to submit a Bid. Subcontractors must be prequalified prior to beginning work on the Project. Potential bidders are advised that the prequalification process may take up to 90 days to complete. For further information, please contact the Commission at 410-396-6883 or michael.augins@baltilmorecity.gov.

PROJECT

PREQUALIFICATION CATEGORIES

COST RANGE

Haven Street Resurfacing/ Rehabilitation

A02602 – Bituminous Concrete

$1,000,000 $2,000,000

Preston Gardens

A02602 – Bituminous Concrete Paving D02620 – Curbs, Gutters, Side walks

$ 4,000,000 – $ 5,000,000

Edison Highway Bridge over AMTRAK

C03300 – Concrete Construction D02620 – Curbs, Gutters, Side walks

$500,000 $1,000,000

Responders shall also comply with all applicable requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, 12 U.S.C. Section 1701u.

Geometric Safety Improvements – Loch Raven Blvd and 33rd St Intersection

$1,000,000 $2,000,000

The IFB may be obtained on or after Monday, August 18, 2014, at the following location:

A02602 – Bituminous Concrete Paving D02620 – Curbs, Gutters, Side walks

Edmondson Avenue Bridge Replacement

C03300 – Concrete G90009 – Foundations, Under pinning, Drilled-in Caissons

$30,000,000 – $40,000,000

Central Avenue Bridge and Reconstruction from Harbor Point to Baltimore Street (Design Build)

A02602 – Bituminous Concrete Paving C03300 – Concrete Construction D02620 – Curbs, Gutters, Side Walks

$ 40,000,000 – $50,000,000

East Baltimore Development – EBDI, 2A

A02602 – Bituminous Concrete Paving D02620 – Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks

$3,000,000 $4,000,000

East Baltimore Development – EBDI, 1-DB

A02602 – Bituminous Concrete Paving D02620 – Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks

$2,000,000 $3,000,000

Reconstruct North Avenue - Aisquith St. to Washington St.

A02602 – Bituminous Concrete Paving D02620 – Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks

$5,000,000 $10,000,000

Replacement of Bridge BC 6523 – Spooks Hill Road Over Cooper’s Run

C03300 – Concrete Construction

$1,000,000$2,000,000

Harford Road Bridge Replacement

C03300 – Concrete G90009 – Foundations, Underpinning, Drilled-In Caissons

$20,000,000 $30,000,000

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at 10:00 a.m., at the Charles L. Benton Building, 417 E. Fayette Street, Room 416, Baltimore, Maryland, 21202. HABC has established a minimum goal of twenty percent (20%) of the total dollar amount of the proposed contract for Minority Business Enterprise (”MBE”) utilization, applicable to all minority and non-minority businesses proposing to provide the requested services as the prime contractor. No goal has been established for participation of Women-owned businesses (”WBEs”), however, HABC strongly encourages and affirmatively promotes the use of WBEs in all HABC contracts.

Housing Authority of Baltimore City Division of Fiscal Operations, Purchasing Department 417 E. Fayette Street, Room 414 Baltimore, Maryland 21202 Attention: John Airey, Chief of Contracting Services Tel: (410) 396-3261 Fax: (410) 962-1586 Questions regarding the IFB should be directed in writing to the address and individual indicated above, and must include the reference: HABC IFB Number B-1767-14.

Paving D02620 – Curbs, Gutters, Side walks

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