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PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY EDITION

Volume 122 No. 45

June 14, 2014 - JUNE 20, 2014

Black Unemployment Rate Continues to Fall

By Freddie Allen NNPA Washington Correspondent

For the second month in a row, the Black unemployment rate decreased, and the economy added more than 200,000 jobs, according to the Labor Department. The unemployment rate for Blacks decreased slightly from 11.6 percent in April to 11.5 percent in May and was two percentage points lower than the 13.5 percent rate recorded a year ago. Meanwhile, the jobless rate for Whites barely rose from 5.3 percent in April to 5.4 percent in May. While the jobless rate for Black men over 20 years old increased from 10.8 percent

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“Black women continued to make modest gains in the job market this year.” to 11.5 percent in May, the unemployment rate for White men decreased from 5.1 percent to 5.0 percent. Black women continued to make modest gains in the job market this year. The unemployment rate Black women fell from 10.4 percent to 10 percent in May, compared to White women Continued on A6

Morgan Crash Underscores Danger of Tired Truckers By Joan Lowy The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A New Jersey highway crash that severely injured Tracy Morgan and killed another comedian is drawing attention to the dangers of tired truckers just as the industry and its allies in Congress are poised to roll back safety rules on drivers’ work schedules. A proposed change to federal regulations backed by the trucking industry and opposed by safety advocates and the Obama administration would effectively let drivers put in as many as 82 hours Continued on A3

Safety advocates said they hope that because a celebrity was involved in the accident it will boost their cause.

ATM Thefts Rising Up In Prince George’s County

Shell gas station on Livingston Road. Suitland resident Tameka Robinson, 36, told the AFRO, “I’m scared to go get gas after dark. I rather just go the next morning, where witnesses can see what’s going on. I can’t believe people are really attempting to steal the whole machine now.” Geno Frazier, 54, of Capital Heights came into a gas station after an ATM theft attempt had just occurred. “I walked up to a gas station and saw about three men with masks run out the store,” Frazier told the AFRO. “They saw me, pointed a gun at me, and told me ‘you ain’t seen nothing.’ Then they got in a car and drove off.” Anyone with information regarding these robberies is asked to contact the Prince George’s County police department.

By AFRO Staff

Since June 2013, there have been 71-attempted automated teller machine (ATM) thefts. Prince George’s County police announced a $10,000 cash reward for information leading to an arrest or indictment of suspects targeting ATMs in the county. Early this month, police released videos of attempted ATM machine robberies a gas stations in the area. In one, at a location on Kenilworth Avenue, suspects broke into a locked facility and attempted to carry away the ATM, but it was secured to the floor and they were unable to remove it. Instead they tied up an employee, took cash from the register, and sped off in a getaway truck. A similar attempt occurred at the

Dr. Charles L. Franklin, Well Known Washington Physician, Husband of Alexis Herman, Dies at 68

Corey Allmond, Education Secretary Arne Duncan Shine in Goodman League’s Opening Week By Perry Green AFRO Sports Editor

By Roberto Alejandro Special to the AFRO

The George C. Goodman League, one of the most respected summer basketball leagues in the country, kicked off June 2 down at the Barry Farms community court in southeast Washington, D.C. The Goodman League has long been a platform where basketball lovers from all over the D.C.

Dr. Charles L. Franklin Jr., husband of Secretary of Labor under President Bill Clinton, Alexis Herman, died June 2, at the age of 68 after an extended illness. Franklin’s funeral was held on June 9 at the Dunbarton Continued on A6 The George C. Goodman League kicked off June 2 at the Barry Farms community court in southeast Washington, D.C. metropolitan area can watch premiere players in action, and the league didn’t disappoint with its 2014 summer season opener. The top four teams from last summer’s playoffs—Back Yard Elite, Team Ariyuan, the Drew All-Stars and

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“…the league didn’t disappoint with its 2014 summer season opener.”

Dr. Charles L. Franklin Jr., and wife, former Secretary of Labor, under President Bill Clinton, Alexis Herman

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Noted Restaurateur, Model B. Smith Reveals Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

Groundbreaking model and restaurant mogul B. Smith is suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease, media outlets reported June 5. Barbara Smith, 64, detailed her condition in an interview set to air on “CBS Sunday Morning” on June 8. In the emotional interview, Smith Courtesy Photo struggles to name the date of the B. Smith interview, the month, or the year. “Things like that make me very sad,” Smith said, according to the New York Daily News. Smith told CBS News she was first diagnosed four years ago when she began noticing symptoms such as repeating statements or not answering questions. Smith opened her first New York restaurant in 1986 after a career in modelling that saw her become one of the first African-American models on the cover of “Mademoiselle” magazine. Two more restaurants, several books, and a TV show followed, according to CBS, leading some to dub her “the Black Martha Stewart.”

Indiana Woman Found Living with Husband Dead for Nearly a Year

An elderly Indiana man was found dead last month on his living room floor nearly nine months after he originally passed away, during which time his wife continued to live in their home with his body. Tippecanoe County, Ind. Coroner Donna Avolt told USA Today that Gerald Francis Gavan Jr., 88, died more than nine months before his body was discovered May 3 near the front door of his home. Avolt said authorities will testify that Gavan’s date of death was at least July 15. Neighbors told the Associated Press that Gerald Gavan’s wife lived in the home during that time and acted as if everything was normal. “It’s really disturbing, the fact that we’ve been living here the whole time and talking to her,” Tyler Imel told the AP. Imel moved in next door to Gavan’s home in August, according to The Lafayette Journal & Courier. Ila Solomon, Gavan’s wife and live-in caretaker, appeared to carry on as if nothing was unusual, and later claimed Gavan didn’t die until April 28, when he suffered a small stroke. According to USA Today, Solomon said a foul odor forced her to sleep in the house she owns next door during the five days she claims Gavan lay dead on the living room floor. She declined to disclose why she

didn’t report the man’s death to authorities, citing instructions from police detectives. According to Indianapolis NBC affiliate WTHR, Lafayette Police said they are looking at financial records to see if Gavan’s wife received pension or other payments after his death. While no criminal charges have been filed, police are treating his death as a homicide, according to standard practice in unusual deaths.

Justice Reform Advocate Nkechi Taifa Receives 2014 Wiley A. Branton Award

Criminal justice lawyer Nkechi Taifa is scheduled to receive the prestigious 2014 Wiley A. Branton Award June 18 from the Washington Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Northwest D.C. “It would be difficult to imagine Courtesy Photo an attorney whose service as a Nkechi Taifa public interest lawyer and educator better exemplifies the exceptional leadership, vision and commitment to justice we associate with Wiley Branton more than Nkechi Taifa,” the committee wrote in its citation to Taifa. “As an inspired and indefatigable leader, she has played a central role in building effective coalitions and contributing greatly to the cause of equal justice in our country.” Rod Boggs, executive director for the committee, told the AFRO that he has never seen anyone as inspired or passionate as Taifa. Taifa will share the honor with James J. Sandman, president of the Legal Services Corporation, and former General Counsel of the D.C. Public Schools. Donald Kahl, former executive director of the Equal Rights Center, will be honored with the Alfred McKenzie Award. Karen Grisez and Joseph DeSantis from Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP were designated as the Vincent Reed Education Award Recipients. A native Washingtonian, Taifa is currently a senior policy analyst for the Open Society Foundation and Open Society Policy Center in Northwest, where she focuses on issues of criminal and civil justice reform. She also convenes the Justice Roundtable, a broad network of advocacy groups advancing progressive federal criminal justice policy in D.C. Taifa’s career includes stints as the founding director of the Howard University School of Law’s Equal Justice Program; legislative counsel for the American Civil Liberties Union Washington Legislative Office; policy counsel for the Women’s Legal Defense Fund; staff attorney for the National Prison Project and Network Organizer for the Washington Office on Africa. She also represented adult and juvenile clients, and specialized in employment discrimination law.

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Black Children Have Highest Abuse Rates By Jazelle Hunt NNPA Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Black children are twice as likely as Whites to be victims of child abuse, with 1 in 5 becoming victims of neglect and/or physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, according to a new study. “These data highlight that the burden of confirmed maltreatment is far greater than suggested by single-year national estimates of confirmed child maltreatment and that the risk for maltreatment is particularly high for black children, who had cumulative risk of confirmed maltreatment in excess of 25 percent for many years, and never less-than 20 percent,” the report states. Official 2011 data from child protective service agencies puts the overall child abuse figure at 1 in 100 children. But the new research places the figure at 1 in 8, with most of it taking place in the early years. The new study, which appears online in this month’s JAMA Pediatrics, uses the same protective services data (the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System – or, NCANDS—Child File), but measures it cumulatively, including all children under 18 who have been victimized, up to and including the given year. “If you have a person abused, say, at age four, and they were four in 2009. In 2014, they would be nine. If you took a yearly approach, you would only include in your measure those who were maltreated this year,” says Hedwig Lee, one of the study’s authors. “We show people who’ve experienced this at least one time before they were 18. It’s an estimate that shows the actual burden of maltreatment in children. If you experience maltreatment at any time, it affects you, so [this method] is a more clear snapshot of the population affected.” The researchers use NCANDS data from 2004 through 2011, and in that time, nearly 5.7 million children had at least one confirmed case of maltreatment during their lives (80 percent of which stemmed from neglect, as opposed to abuse, according to the study). CPS found that 174,400 Black children had been neglected or abused in 2011 alone (for most of these children, it was the first reported case). Cumulatively, researchers found that by 4 years old, Black children had a 1 in 10 chance of being maltreated. By 10 years old, the risk was 4 in 25. Put another way, that’s at least four students in every fifth-grade class. By 15 years old, Black youth

had a 1 in 5 chance of having a CPS file. In 2011, White children accounted for 317,900 confirmed maltreatment cases, most of which were first offenses. (There were a total of 670,000 confirmed cases that year). Cumulatively, by 4 years old White children have a 1 in 20 chance of maltreatment; a 4 in 50 chance by age 10, and a 1 in 10 chance by age 15. Put another way, Black children are twice as likely to suffer maltreatment as White children by each of those benchmarks.

“…researchers found that by 4 years old, Black children had a 1 in 10 chance of being maltreated.” “It highlights the importance of thinking about how, in the United States, many disparities that occur…are examples of the ways in which the history of racism can lead to disparate outcomes among groups,” Lee says, pointing out that overwhelmed parents of color are much less likely to have access to support such as comprehensive healthcare, lactation consultants, therapists, nannies, and the like. “When we think of [the data’s] racial disparities, it’s not necessarily bias among CPS, but more about the large problems of social disparities. In many cases parents are overwhelmed and not receiving enough support. That’s a social and economic problem.”

Morgan Crash

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drivers should not drive if they are fatigued,” he said in a statement. Wal-Mart truck driver Kevin Roper had had no sleep for more than 24 hours before he plowed into the back of Morgan’s limo bus about 1 a.m. on Saturday, according to local authorities. Roper, 35, of Jonesboro, Georgia, apparently failed to slow for traffic ahead on the New Jersey Turnpike in Cranbury Township and swerved at the last minute to avoid a crash. Instead, his big rig smashed into the back of Morgan’s chauffeured Mercedes limo bus, authorities said. McNair was killed and Morgan, 45, a former “Saturday Night Live” and “30 Rock” cast member, and two other companions were hospitalized in critical condition. Roper has been charged with death by auto and four counts of assault by auto. Scientists say sleep deprivation affects behavior much like alcohol, eroding judgment and slowing reflexes. In several accidents investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board, commercial drivers suffering from lack of sleep have driven straight into vehicles clearly visible to them without applying brakes or applying them too late because they failed to grasp what they were seeing. Accidents involving tired truckers also tend to have larger numbers of deaths and severe injuries because of the damaged inflicted by trucks weighing tens of thousands of pounds, according to investigators. The provision added to the transportation spending bill by Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and supported by the trucking industry, rolls back regulations governing driver hours that were put in place last summer by the motor carrier administration. Before the regulations

were put in place, long-haul truck drivers could start each work week after 34 hours off duty. After the regulations were put in place, drivers could still start a new work week after 34 hours off, but

circadian rhythms cause them to naturally slow down while it is dark outside. Those same rhythms often make it difficult for people to sleep during the day, or to get restful sleep if they do doze off.

“It seems no matter what we do in terms of pushing to get safer trucks on highways, the trucking industry uses its clout to either undo those improvements that we do get or stops any that we’re trying to push.” — Joan Claybrook they can no longer do that every week. The rules essentially force them to take a longer weekend every other week. The regulations also added a requirement that any 34hour rest period include two nights during which drivers have the opportunity to sleep between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m., the hours when people most crave sleep because of their bodies’

Under Collins’ provision, truckers could go back to taking 34 hours off between every work week with no requirement for two nighttime periods during their time off. The senator and trucking industry officials said it is safer for truckers to drive at night when there is less traffic and that current regulations increase truck traffic on roads during morning rush

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there is no evidence that’s the case.

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a week behind the wheel. The current limit is either 60 hours or 70 hours a week, depending on the kind of company employing the driver. The change was added to a transportation spending bill by a Senate committee last week. Nearly 4,000 people die in large truck crashes each year, and driver fatigue is a leading factor, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety administration. The rate of fatal crashes involving large trucks rose from 1.03 per 100 million vehicle miles traveled in 2009 to 1.29 in 2012. The trucking industry has been sparring with safety advocates and unions over driver hours for two decades, including several trips to federal court. Safety advocates, while extending their sympathies to Morgan and the family of comedian James “Jimmy Mack” McNair, who was killed in the crash, said they hope that because a celebrity was involved in the accident it will boost their cause. “This is a major moment really to stop the trucking industry,” Joan Claybrook, a former head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, told reporters in a conference call. “It seems no matter what we do in terms of pushing to get safer trucks on highways, the trucking industry uses its clout to either undo those improvements that we do get or stops any that we’re trying to push.” Noting that truck safety was suddenly “at the forefront of the national conversation,” Bill Graves, president of the American Trucking Associations, cautioned that “no rule can address what a driver does in his or her offduty time. “ The industry “strongly believes that drivers must take advantage of their offduty periods for rest, and that

CPS confirmed cases of abuse or neglect are most likely to occur in infancy and toddlerhood, across race and in both annual and cumulative measures. A more accurate interpretation, according to study co-author, Christopher Wildeman, is that in the case of babies and toddlers, maltreatment is both easier to identify as such, and more likely to be discovered. “Young children are quite fragile, so maltreatment they experience — whether abuse or neglect — is more noticeable than it would be with older children. If you yank a two yearold by the arm and you yank an eight year-old by the arm, the two year-old could end up with a separated shoulder from the incident, whereas the eight year-old might feel resentful and hurt, but may not present symptoms of an injury,” Wildeman explains. In addition, “folks – whether teachers, physicians, or other folks in the community—are just more attentive to small children, and the folks at CPS are no different.” In addition to the rate difference between CPS’s annual count and this study’s cumulative count, there’s also a huge difference between CPS rates and self-reporting from adults who were maltreated as children. “Self-reported rates are higher because to have a case confirmed there has to be enough evidence and there’s a high level of proof,” Lee explains. “There’s going to be discrepancy…[especially if] they’ve never had contact with CPS. Our estimate might be conservative. It’s clear that people may be slipping through the cracks.” The study does not make recommendations or offer sociological explanations regarding the disparities it highlights, but it does point out that child maltreatment is a serious public health issue. In addition to the moral implications, child maltreatment is associated with higher rates of mortality, obesity, HIV/AIDS infection, and mental health problems. Children who have been abused or neglected are more likely to engage in criminal activity as teens and/or adults, and five times more likely to attempt suicide. One cited study estimates that the social toll stemming from the effects of child maltreatment costs the United States $124 billion every year. “The results of this study provide valuable epidemiological information,” the researchers conclude. “Being able to assess the extent and severity of maltreatment across populations and time can inform policies and practices that can be used not only to reduce maltreatment, but also to improve population health and reduce health disparities.”

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AFRO’s Primary Endorsements for Baltimore City and County, and Maryland The AFRO sent out questionnaires to candidates in selected state wide races and to candidates in selected district races in Baltimore City, and in Baltimore County. The following are the candidates who returned the AFRO Questionnaire and provided, in our opinion, responses that convinced us that they could provide the best service to their constituents. Candidates who failed to return a completed AFRO Questionnaire were not considered for an endorsement. These are the 2014 Maryland Primary candidates the AFRO endorses, and encourages you to support with your vote.

3rd District, House of Representatives

John Sarbanes Rep. John Sarbanes is the right fit for a district that shouldn’t fit—which is probably why he’s running uncontested in the Democratic primaries. Maryland’s Third Congressional District is a hodgepodge of urban and rural neighborhoods in four different counties and Baltimore City, and constituents of varied races and economic backgrounds. In fact, it was named the third least compact congressional district in 2012. Sarbanes, however, has served his unique district well. In his time on Capitol Hill, the congressman has consistently demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of the unemployed and the working poor by supporting the extension of unemployment benefits for those still reeling from the recession, supporting universal health care and creating paths to the middle class through education. Not only has Sarbanes supported efforts to increase access to a college education, but sponsored legislation that rewards public servants for consistent, long-term service by forgiving the remainder of their college debts. Sarbanes’ campaign to put democracy back into the hands of the American people and fight back against the political monopoly of the rich, his Government By the People Act (H.R. 20), is also worthy of praise. The AFRO therefore endorses John Sarbanes for the Third Congressional seat.

7th District, House of Representatives

Elijah Cummings When Democrats need someone to go to battle on Capitol Hill, Maryland Congressman Elijah Cummings is their guy. Case in point: He was one of the picks for—and one of the major reasons why they decided to participate in—Republicans’ new select committee to investigate the 2012 attack in Benghazi. Cummings brings to bear that same scrappiness and willingness to go to the wall in his service to 7th district constituents, all Marylanders and vulnerable populations across the country. Cummings has been an outspoken advocate of foreclosure protection, universal health care, job creation and increased access to quality education, among other key issues. He has a good command of a variety of matters, knowledge which guides his decision-making and which he is always willing to share. Despite his standing in Washington, Cummings remains accessible and down-to-earth and keeps his sight on what’s important—people, and that’s reflected in his constituent services. Given such an exemplary record, the AFRO has no hesitation in endorsing Elijah Cummings for re-election.

Maryland Democrat, Governor

Anthony Brown We support the election of Anthony Brown as the next governor of the State of Maryland. The O’Malley/ Brown administration has achieved a number of important accomplishments since the last gubernatorial election. The elimination of the death penalty, successful passage of minimum wage legislation are but a few of their positive achievements over the past 4 years. The implementation of the health reform initiative called the “ Maryland Health Connection (MHC)” however, has too often overshadowed the O’Malley/Brown team achievements, particularly

during the current gubernatorial campaign. While the state’s implementation of health reform involved an unfortunate number of broken deadlines, confusion, and finger pointing; we cannot ignore the fact that Maryland was not unique in being slammed with health reform implementation problems. The MHC implementation was a massive endeavor for this state, and a host of other jurisdictions including the federal government also struggled with implementing their health reform programs like Maryland; so to attempt to place all the blame on one man, candidate Brown in this case, is not only unfair, but flat-out wrong! Furthermore, it is clear that the underlying purpose of the MHC program is to benefit groups of poor, uninsured Maryland citizens, including large numbers of Black and Brown minorities. This program is well intentioned and is extremely important to the poor and minority communities of our state. Thus we view the Brown leadership in this effort, though imperfect, to be a positive trait instead of how his opponent has attempted to characterize it – as a complete failure. One of our biggest concerns about Brown, should he win the election, however, involves how he views and will attempt to impact the continuation of the federal HBCU lawsuit. In October the judge ruled the State of Maryland acted unconstitutionally by allowing protracted ‘duplication’ of HBCU courses by other higher education institutions in the state in violation of the rights of Maryland HBCU students. “Duplication” is a complex concept. We were not overwhelmed by any of the candidate’s grasp of the impact this practice has had on the education of minorities over the past 40 years. We understand that Brown during his campaign has asserted that he would establish a ‘Blue Ribbon Commission’ to develop a plan for the Maryland HBCU’s. We believe that the last thing needed is another study since we believe the judge’s decision in the HBCU lawsuit makes it clear what the state needs to do to address its past violations against these HBCUs and their students. We believe Brown should nevertheless be given the opportunity to assist, as outlined by the lawsuit, in redefining the Maryland HBCUs into becoming better institutions of higher learning with meaningful, competitive, unique, and high-demand curriculums that effectively educate all our students. Finally, there are far too many Black and Brown inmates in our prisons serving time for non-violent offenses. We believe candidate Brown will be sensitive to promoting innovative measures to address this problem that has for too long been ignored or inadequately addressed. New, innovative measures, such as further de-criminalization of marijuana possession, need to be implemented to avoid the continuation of the unfortunate cycle that is ruining the futures of too many young people in our community. We encourage all of our readers to vote; and for the above reasons, to vote for Anthony Brown for Governor of Maryland.

Comptroller

Peter Franchot Unsurprisingly, Comptroller Peter Franchot, again, is going unchallenged in the Democratic primary, a testament to his efficacy in office. When Franchot first ran for comptroller in 2006, he promised to aggressively pursue delinquent taxpayers, reward and empower conscientious Maryland taxpayers and to be an independent voice on the Board of Public Works. He has kept those promises. Under Franchot, the state has recaptured almost $4 billion in delinquent taxes and $54 million in overdue child support, recovered more than $825 million by closing corporate tax loopholes, and stopped more than $100 million in tax fraud. He has empowered taxpayers by streamlining the tax reporting and refund collection process and protected them against unscrupulous tax preparers. The AFRO was also impressed by Franchot’s recognition of the

importance of minority-owned businesses in boosting the economy, including his campaign as vice chairman of the State Pension and Retirement Systems to increase the number of minorityowned investment firms that manage the state’s assets. For these and other reasons, the AFRO offers its unmitigated endorsement of Peter Franchot.

disenfranchised communities – who need a zealous advocate in the Attorney General’s office – are attributes that will serve all the citizens of Maryland.

Baltimore City State’s Attorney

Marilyn Mosby Marilyn Mosby, who comes from a family of law enforcement Attorney General officers, says she was transformed Aisha Braveboy by the tragedy of her 14-year old The attorney general is the cousin – a young man of great chief legal officer for the state. promise – being gunned down just Beneath that broad umbrella, one outside the front door of her home of the primary duties of the AG’s in Boston when she was a teenager. office is to advocate on behalf of Now, decades removed from Maryland’s consumers, who in that dreadful day, Mosby touts an many cases are among the state’s 80 percent overall conviction rate most vulnerable citizens (victims of as a hard-nosed former prosecutor housing discrimination, predatory in Baltimore’s State’s Attorney’s payday loans, environmental office under former state’s attorney injustice, fraud, etc). Perhaps, now Patricia Jessamy and current state’s more than ever, Maryland needs a attorney Gregg Bernstein. Mosby powerful advocate for the state’s says Bernstein has failed miserably disenfranchised, people of color, and she wants his job. and poor people and for this reason She has leveled a withering the AFRO endorses the candidacy attack upon her former boss who of Prince George’s County delegate took office in 2010; accusing him and attorney Aisha Braveboy. of apathy, incompetence, and As the AFRO statistics padding, reported in April, among other things. Maryland had the Specifically, second highest Mosby argues foreclosure rate in the Bernstein’s gross nation for the fourth mishandling of two quarter of 2013 and disturbing cases the numbers continue is evidence of his to rise according ineptitude; the cases to the Baltimore of alleged serial rapist Neighborhood Nelson Clifford, and Indicators Alliance. alleged murderer As chair of the Capone Chase. Marilyn Mosby Consumer Protection Clifford, a and Commercial registered sex offender, Law Subcommittee and chair of allegedly raped five women at the Legislative Black Caucus, knifepoint and left DNA evidence Braveboy has demonstrated at all five crime scenes. Bernstein’s leadership on the catastrophic office has tried Clifford four foreclosure crisis. She has codifferent times and failed to win a sponsored bills that offer relief conviction. and protection for homeowners In February 2013, Chase (a hit facing foreclosure and has worked man for the Black Guerilla Family as a pro-bono attorney providing according to police) was charged vital legal services for families and held without bail for armed grappling with the loss of a home. robbery and gun violations. He Braveboy has also worked on was released on July 10, 2013 after legislation holding some banks and those felony charges were knocked mortgage companies accountable down to misdemeanor assault. for not maintaining foreclosed Chase allegedly murdered Ramon properties they own, which drives Rodriquez on a playground near the down property values in many 4600 block of Gough Street about neighborhoods of color. 48 hours after his release from jail. Braveboy has been out in front We agree with Mosby; the on the issue of mass incarceration Chase and Clifford cases represent in the state, a practice that has two catastrophic failures on the part disproportionately ravaged (often of the Bernstein administration. unjustly) communities of color and Most importantly, Mosby has the impoverished. For several years offered solid solutions to improve she volunteered as legal counsel for the quality of life for Baltimore a Prince George’s County-based residents. community diversion program In wake of the Nelson Clifford that touts an 87 percent success sexual assault fiasco, Mosby rate. Diversion programs are drafted and secured sponsorship community-based justice programs for legislation in Annapolis, which that give non-violent offenders a will make it easier to introduce chance to avoid prosecution and evidence against serial rapists and jail, the stigma of a criminal record child molesters. and save taxpayers millions of Mosby notes that Baltimore dollars. She believes that instead City Police issued a report that of allocating resources on the back concluded the violent repeat end to incarcerate minor offenders offenders (VRO) program, “has we should invest a fraction of those lost its impetus and focus in dollars up front to rehabilitate and recent years,” laying the blame divert them away from the criminal at Bernstein’s feet. Specifically, justice system. Baltimore Police believed the The AFRO has consistently VRO list was being maintained reported on the ongoing litigation by the state’s attorney’s office between the state and its four and the state’s attorney’s office historically Black colleges and thought police were charged with universities (HBCU) for almost a maintaining the list. Mosby says decade. We are encouraged that within 100 days of assuming Braveboy has been a forceful office she will sit down with the advocate in the General Assembly police commissioner to review and for parity and proper funding refine the criteria for identifying of those schools. Last month VRO’s and craft a shared system during the first attorney general for maintaining and updating the debate Braveboy was the only program. candidate who specifically rejected Mosby is also in favor of Maryland’s position on the October implementing the “Back on Track,” 2013 ruling of District Court Judge program established in California Catherine Blake, which found by state’s attorney general Kamala the state in violation of the U.S. Harris. Back on Track is a youth Constitution for operating a system diversion program, which offers of higher education still rooted in alternatives including education, segregation. training, and job placement for “Fifty years outside of the Civil young, non-violent drug offenders Rights Act of 1964 and 60 years (a similar program has been very outside of Brown, and the state has successful in Prince George’s violated precedent in both of those. County). So, it’s really an embarrassment In her pursuit of the State’s for the state and we just need to Attorney’s office Mosby has mediate a fair remedy so we can garnered some significant and move on,” Braveboy said. high profile endorsements. The We acknowledge Braveboy AFL-CIO, AFSCME, SEIU as lacks the experience of Sen. Brian well as the Interdenominational Frosh, the formidable veteran Ministerial Alliance and others litigator and legislator, and the have endorsed Mosby. She is also name recognition of Del. Jon backed by former congressman and Cardin who both seek to replace former head of the NAACP Kweisi current Attorney General Douglas Mfume, University of Maryland Gansler, who is running for law professor and internationally governor. renowned political strategist But, we believe Braveboy’s Larry Gibson, and former State’s energy, work ethic, and strong Attorney and Baltimore Mayor commitment to this state’s Kurt Schmoke.

Mosby is married to Baltimore City Councilman Nick Mosby and they reside with their two young daughters in West Baltimore, not far from an open-air drug market. Last year the couple marched the streets of West Baltimore for 27 weeks during, “Stop the Violence,” rallies. She says the city’s reputation for violence, mayhem, and murder promulgated by the popularity of “The Wire,” dissuades businesses from setting up shop and bringing much needed employment opportunities to Baltimore. Mosby, cogent, confident, and relentless says she knows, “what needs to be done to make Baltimore a safer place to live, work, and raise a family.” We hope she gets the opportunity after June 24.

Maryland Senate

43rd District

Joan Carter Conway Earlier this year we suggested Baltimore City Fourth District Councilman Bill Henry, “will likely need a stone, sling, and a prayer,” to defeat Sen. Joan Carter Conway. Truth is, even with more modern military hardware, it is unlikely Henry can mount any serious threat to unseat the powerful Northeast Baltimore senator. Conway, one of the most influential senators of the Baltimore City delegation, is perhaps the staunchest political ally of Morgan State University, located in her district, and the state’s other three historically Black colleges and universities. Her presence in Annapolis is an essential one for Baltimore City.

45th District

number of people they were competing against, and the fact that we believed they reflected, in comparison, exceptional skills and experience that justified receiving special consideration for your vote. We endorse the candidacies of Shawn Tarrant and Marvin “Doc” Cheatham. Tarrant, an incumbent in the 40th, is, in our opinion, one of the strongest members of the Baltimore City delegation. As chief deputy majority whip in the House and a member of the Health and Government Operations Committee, Tarrant has displayed leadership crafting several pieces of legislation on healthcare, a vital need in the district he serves. Tarrant is also a very active member of several community organizations and few members of the legislature display more outward passion for public service. Cheatham, a veteran civil rights leader in Maryland, is past president of the Baltimore Chapter of the National Action Network, past president of the Baltimore Branch of the NAACP, and past president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC). Few individuals (if any) have been personally responsible for registering more voters in Maryland than Cheatham, who was an election specialist with the National Labor Relations Board for more than 42 years. Cheatham, who has received numerous awards and citations for his work, has been out in front on countless issues of great importance to the Black community and poor people across the state. We believe his commitment to civil rights will translate perfectly to a seat in the House of Delegates representing the 40th District. We endorse both Tarrant and Cheatham for two of the three seats of the 40th District. With respect to the 40th District’s third seat, we found both the incumbent Barbara Robinson and community activist Antonio Hays to be equally compelling and very impressive. We therefor will leave the choice between these two candidates up to the 40th District voters to decide since we believe the district will be very well served should either one of these two candidates be elected.

Nathaniel J. McFadden In perhaps one of the more controversial races of the Democratic primaries, veteran Sen. Nathaniel McFadden will face convicted political operative Julius Henson in the contest for the 45th District’s Senate seat. Cleared by a judge to run for office, Henson has come out with guns blazing in an unsurprisingly venomous smear campaign against McFadden. In fliers and on social media, Henson has accused the incumbent of a list of misdeeds, including “corruption,” of “twerking not working” with a 41st District, campaign contributor during the session in Annapolis, of not serving Baltimore City Jill Carter his constituents and of not being Nathaniel T. Oaks “healthy enough”—McFadden Samuel I. “Sandy” Rosenberg walks with a cane—to serve. In interviews with the AFRO 43rd District, and other media, McFadden said Baltimore City he refused to dignify Henson’s ridiculous claims. His record Curt Anderson of over 20 years in Annapolis, Maggie Mcintosh he added, speaks for itself. As Mary Washington president pro tempore and as vice chairman of the Senate’s budget District 44A, committee, the senator said, he Baltimore City helped funnel billions of state Keith Haynes, Keiffer J. Mitchell dollars to his largely poor and Jr. and Melvin L. Stukes working class district and to the city. This year, McFadden added, 45th District, he helped secure an expansion of Baltimore City pre-kindergarten programs and a Cheryl Glenn rise in the minimum wage. And, if Cory McCray re-elected, the longtime educator said he would continue to focus Register of Wills his efforts on education, economic Marco Merrick development and job creation. Given a choice between Sheriff McFadden, who has always John Anderson displayed sensitivity to the needs of the Black community, and Baltimore City Henson, who Sitting Judges was convicted Julie R. Rubin for conspiring Alfred Nance to suppress the Phillip S. Jackson votes of Black Melissa M. Phinn voters in the Christopher L. Panos 2010 elections, Jeffrey M. Geller the AFRO’s Melissa K. Copeland decision is Judge Melissa M. Phinn crystal clear: Baltimore County We endorse Nathaniel McFadden for the Maryland Senate District 45 Senate seat.

Maryland House of Delegates

40th District, Baltimore City

Marvin “Doc” Cheatham, Shawn Tarrant--Robinson and Hayes a toss-up for third seat. The above candidates to fill the three seats in the 40th District House of Delegates made it difficult to choose amongst them since each of them was considered highly capable to adequately represent the 40th District. These candidates in our opinion merited special recognition given the

10th District Delores Kelley

11th District No Endorsement

Maryland House of Delegates

10th District

Rob Johnson Adrienne A. Jones Michael Tyrone Brown Sr.

11th District Dan Morhaim Dana Stein Shelly Hettleman

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COMMUNITY CONNECTION New DCPS Program Helps Students Learn About Their City

District of Columbia Public Schools will launch a brand-new pilot program called DC Meets Washington to introduce rising 7th and 8th grade students at Browne and Cardozo Education campuses to the city and industries that make up Washington, D.C. DC Meets Washington, which runs for five weeks, includes a morning session focused on college and career exposure and an afternoon session focused on academic programming. During the morning component of the program, students will learn from experts and experience college and career opportunities within the IT, engineering, hospitality and government sectors. They will meet with local leaders from each of these sectors, and participate in site visits where they will directly experience professional and postsecondary opportunities in each of these fields. Examples of site visits for each sector may include speakers from and visits to the floor of the United States House of Representatives, a prominent architecture firm, the DC Convention Center and the Georgetown University Schools of Public Policy and Foreign Service. The program runs from June 30 – August 1 and enrollment is currently ongoing. During the afternoon, students will receive academic supports in literacy and/or STEM from a community-based organization. DCPS is currently reviewing applications from various organizations to finalize a provider. For more information: Dcps.dc.gov.

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AFI Silver to Host 2014 Caribbean Filmfest

In recognition of Caribbean Heritage Month in June, the AFI Silver theater in Silver Spring will host the DC Caribbean Filmfest. The festival is co-presented by Caribbean Association of World Bank and IMF Staff (CAWI), Caribbean Professional Network (CPN), Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS) and TransAfrica. The festival opens June 13 and will last through June 15. For more information: www.afisilver.com.

HSC to Host June Fair Community Health Expo

The Health Services for Children with Special Needs organization will host June Fair, a free health expo. The event features hundreds of exhibitors with a range of health-related information and community resources, more than 10 mobile health units, as well as children’s amusements, live entertainment, and cooking and exercise demonstrations. Attendance at the annual event has increased to more than 600 children and their families throughout the day,

making it Ward 5’s largest community event. This year’s June Fair will be held on June 14, in Michigan Park, which is located directly across the street from The HSC Pediatric Center in N.E. D.C. For more information: hscfoundation.org.

African Continuum Theatre to Host Staged Reading of ‘For Colored Girls’

On June 16, over 30 cultural institutions will participate in an international salute to African-American theatre with staged readings of “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/ When the Rainbow is Enuf” by Ntozake Shange. This initiative is helmed by Erich McMillan-McCall of Project1VOICE, a New York-based non-profit service organization for the arts. Directed by Deidra LaWan Starnes, African Continuum Theatre Company’s installment will be presented on June 16, at 7:30 pm at the Atlas Performing Arts Center in N.E. D.C. The cast includes Lolita Clayton, Ayanna Hardy, Paige Hernandez, Karen Lawrence, Bina Malhotra, Mary Miller, Natalie Tucker, Katherine Turner, and Tara YatesReeves. There will be a short post-show discussion with the cast and audience members about the female experience, and how the arts can contribute to social justice. As a public service, community partner Community Education Group will provide a van with free HIV and Hepatitis-C testing in the nearby H Street corridor. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased by visiting FCG Tickets, or by contacting the Atlas Performing Arts Center Box Office at 202-399-7993.

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A Pledge to Keep To Our Youth As young people graduate from high school, or finish the school year as sophomores and juniors, they begin to search for summer jobs. For the past several summers, the jobs have not been there, and this summer will be no different. It is true that economists are projecting a better employment situation for the college graduates who are entering the labor market now. At the same time, those Julianne Malveaux high school graduates who NNPA Columnist must save money for college incidentals or for other needs will have a hard time finding work. The Brookings Institute says that in our nation’s top 100 metropolitan areas, the employment prospects for teens and young adults dropped drastically. Indeed, Brookings used the word “plummeted” to describe changes in the employment situation between 2000 and 2011. White youth had an official unemployment rate of 15.9 percent in April, while AfricanAmerican youth have a rate of 36.8 percent, more than twice the White rate. These are just the official numbers. The unofficial numbers would suggest that a third of White youth, and about 70 percent of Black youth, are out of work. Many choose to focus on adult unemployment. And certainly, the ability of adults to support their families is of greater concern. But in addition to earning money, the 16-19 year old population benefits from summer jobs because they learn work habits, such as promptness and appropriate dress, when they are exposed to the labor market. Many who do not find summer employment will find that later an employer will prefer someone who has worked to someone who had not. In the past, some city governments have provided resources to help put young people to work. In economic hard times (though some say they are improving), it is often easier for young people to find unpaid opportunities than those that generate income. That’s fine for those who can afford to work for free, but there is a definite class bias when unpaid internships are considered. Those whose parents are moderate earners are more likely to be willing or able to work without

pay. Yet, unpaid internships are often stepping-stones to lucrative paid employment opportunities. The youth employment situation is dire, and it is all the more dire when our rhetoric about valuing youth is examined. How often have you been to an event focused on youth issues that played the Whitney Houston song, The Greatest Love of All? The song begins with the words, “I believe that children are the future, teach them well and let them lead the way.” What are we teaching our youth when we fail to provide opportunities for them? We have made it more difficult for young people to find summer work, and more difficult for them to attend college, but very easy to fast track them into the criminal justice system. We are determining our nation’s future tomorrow by our actions today. All youth are not in the same position. Race, class, and ethnicity shape the opportunities presented to young people. The offspring of the top 1 percent certainly don’t have to worry about summer jobs or college costs. This summer, some will complain that young’uns playing with fire hydrants will bring water pressure down (fix that by opening the pools), or that youngsters gathering in the street are a nuisance (so open a playground). We’ll hear about literacy challenges (keep libraries open longer hours), and other ways that the young people who are out of school occupy themselves. Job creation, summer programs, and other links between school and work possibilities are all ways to connect our young people to opportunities. It costs money now, but as a dear friend, the late Charles Franklin said, “You have to pay, but if you wait too

Winning the Race to the Top

I graduated from Istrouma Senior High School in Baton Rouge, La., that, according to GreatSchools.com, is currently 98 percent African American and where 90 percent of the students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. As a student there, I became aware that Louisiana State University (LSU) required physics for admission. Though physics was not required for me to graduate, I decided to take the class because I wanted to expand my postsecondary options to more competitive universities. My school offered only a half year of physics, so I was not certain that I met LSU’s admissions criteria, but my application was accepted. Eventually, I enrolled in LSU and graduated four years later. During my sophomore year of college, I returned to my high school to visit my former physics teacher, Darryl Jacobs. “Toldson man!” Mr. Jacobs, who is white, exclaimed, “I think our principal [who eliminated physics from the curriculum] forgot what color he is.” Mr. Jacobs believed that the principal, as a Black man, would certainly understand the value of a rigorous curriculum at a predominately Black high school. I respected our principal for overseeing the transformation of the school after we had two shootings and one fatal stabbing during my sophomore year there. However, his myopic view of his responsibilities limited the ambitions of students like me. If I were two years younger, the man who made my school safer might also have prevented me from attending my state’s flagship university. Despite the challenges of my high school, many difference

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makers in my environment helped me to beat the odds. In addition to Jacobs, who fought tirelessly to get physics and trigonometry in our curriculum, Laverne Robinson revived our school’s newspaper and encouraged me and other students to write. Jacobs and Robinson represent millions of innovators who are not satisfied with the status quo in education, and have used their positions to make a difference. However, too often our public school system seems refractory to change. Today, many schools in the U.S. still do not offer classes that are necessary for postsecondary success. According to the U.S. Department of Education’s Civil Rights Data Collection, nationwide, only 50 percent of high schools offer calculus and 63 percent offer physics, with even lower access for students of color. Recently, I had a conversation with Dr. Roslyn ClarkArtis, president of Florida Memorial University (FMU). She said she encounters numerous students who have not had the benefit of advanced math courses because they are simply not offered in their high schools. There also are opportunity gaps in gifted education, Advanced Placement courses, and SAT/ACT preparation. Racial disparities in school discipline and teacher qualifications further marginalize learning opportunities. FMU and other universities have responded to these challenges by creating bridge programs for high school students, but, as a nation, we have to do a better job of giving all students the opportunities they need to prepare for college. Education is vital to the economic strength of communities and our progress as a nation. Next year is the 50th anniversary of Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. The proposed federal budget for 2015 provides a

A Backdoor Approach to Lowering Wages

There has arisen a peculiar phenomenon over the past seven years. Conservative legislatures in states such as Florida and Wisconsin have passed statutes that limit the ability of cities and counties to raise minimum wages and pass other legislation to advance the interests of workers. This has become part of a well-oiled operation by the political Right to restrict the ability of working people to improve their Bill Fletcher Jr. living standards. NNPA Columnist This effort has emerged in response to increasing demands around the U.S. for raising minimum wages, including the achievement of what is frequently referenced as a “livable wage.” Given gridlock in Congress and the unwillingness of the Republican majority in the House of Representatives to do

anything about the declining living standard of U.S. workers, many labor unions, and other worker organizations have turned their attention to the fight at the state, county, and municipal levels. Locally based campaigns have been conducted, and frequently won improvements in minimum wage and other employment standards. Recently, strikes have been carried out by many fast-food workers demanding increases in their salaries.

“These groups see ruining the situation of the worker as the only way to improve their business situation.” Conservative state legislators have struck back by attempting to strangle democracy at the local level. Despite all of the conservative political rhetoric about local control and local initiative, when it comes to the rights of workers, this is

long, you will pay penalties and interest.” Our beloved ancestor Maya Angelou wrote, “A Pledge to Rescue Our Youth” at Essence former editor Susan Taylor’s request and it was read at the 2006 Essence Music Festival. These are the last lines of her charge, “You are the best we have. You are all we have. You are what we have become. We pledge you our whole hearts from this day forward.” We can’t afford to discard that pledge. Julianne Malveaux is a Washington, D.C.-based economist and writer. She is president emerita of Bennett College for Women in Greensboro, N.C.

symbolic moment to re-commit to the principles of Title I, with $300 million in new funds for the Race to the TopEquity & Opportunity program that will address the needs of disadvantaged poor and minority students, students with disabilities, and English learners. As a researcher who has published numerous articles and reports on academic success among Black males, I understand the importance of leveraging public revenue to expand educational opportunities to all. Race to the Top can support systemic changes at the state and local levels, and allow scalable strategies to emerge from innovative education leaders. The Race to the Top competition can reveal programs that expand curriculum offerings to schoolchildren, create pathways to bring the most experienced teachers to high-poverty schools, establish cooperative agreements between high schools and universities (especially minority serving institutions), and improve school climate and cultural sensitivity. In 2009, Congress and President Obama made a commitment to establish Race to the Top as the primary mechanism to motivate innovation in education and learn what works. In 2015, we have an opportunity to cultivate a new round of strategies to resolve the most pressing educational needs of our time. Despite many differences in educational philosophies, we all can agree that the race to educational opportunity for all is far from over, and it is a race that the nation cannot afford to lose. Ivory A. Toldson is the deputy director for the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

quickly forgotten. Replacing local control are directives from the state capitals made at the request of business lobbies. These groups see ruining the situation of the worker as the only way to improve their business situation. In the November elections, there will exist the possibility, in many states, to turn this around. In addition to court action challenging such outrageous state legislative actions, the most powerful response should be success at the polls, as voters select candidates actually interested in representing working people. The crushing of the working person, in the name of improving the climate for business, obviously does nothing positive for working people. It also does nothing positive for democracy. It actually represents a further demonstration of the evolution of the U.S.A. toward nothing short of a plutocracy: a society dominated by a small minority of its wealthiest citizens. Bill Fletcher Jr. is a racial justice, labor and global justice writer and activist. He is the author of “They’re Bankrupting Us” – And Twenty Other Myths about Unions. Follow him on Facebook and at www.billfletcherjr.com.

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VOTE JUNE 24

“ We need to attract and train Marylanders for jobs in growing industries. And every Marylander should have an opportunity at a quality job. ” - Anthony Brown As Lt. Governor, Anthony worked to: • Raise the minimum wage to $10.10 an hour • Expand job training • Create nearly 25,000 jobs in Maryland in the last 12 months

As Governor, Anthony will push to: • Keep college affordable • Increase hiring of minority and women owned businesses • Invest in small businesses

Election Day is June 24th, vote early June 12th - June 19th Learn More at www.AnthonyBrown.com/VOTE BY AUTHORITY: BROWN-ULMAN FOR MARYLAND. GERARD BODEN, TREASURER.

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From left, Dr. DeVance Walker Jr., Debbie Tijani, Chandra Walker Holloway; Douglas Dillon accepting award on behalf of B. Doyle Mitchell Jr. and Patricia Mitchell of Industrial Bank; PVAC Fund member Joel Parker, Debra Thomas

Shani Waugh, chapter member Sheila Ogilvie, award recipient Patricia Randolph, Ph.D., chapter members Shirley Miller and Erma Withers, Yvonne Chaney-Harrison

From left, Vonda Kemp, chair of Economic Development Committee; Sol Graham, Quality Biological, Inc.; Debbie Tijani, chair of Potomac Valley Alumnae Chapter Fund; Montgomery County Councilmember Nancy Floreen; Debra Thomas, president of Potomac Valley Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

Music selection rendered by Young Entrepreneurs Grant/ Scholarship recipient, Chelsey Green of The Green Project

The Potomac Valley Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and the Potomac Valley Alumnae Chapter (PVAC) Fund hosted the Fourth Annual Minerva Entrepreneurship Awards Ceremony and Networking Reception April 30 at the VisArts Center in Rockville, Md. The event was well attended by guests from the surrounding metro area, including Councilmembers Nancy Floreen and Cheri Branson; Congressman Chris Van Hollen’s representative, Danielle Perry; Congressman John Delaney’s representative, Kevin Mack; and Dr. DeVance Walker, Jr., Manager of Small Business Services of Montgomery County Department of Economic Development. Named for Minerva, the Roman goddess of commerce, wisdom, and skill, the Entrepreneurship Awards honor African-American owned businesses operating within Montgomery County, and other businesses that empower the African-American community. The 2014 Award recipients were: Patricia Randolph, Ph.D., Community Audiology Services (Sisterhood Business Award); B. Doyle Mitchell, Jr. and Patricia Mitchell, Industrial Bank (Empowerment Award) which Douglas Dillon accepted on their behalf; John Stephenson, Inspiring Minds, LLC (Small Business Award); Kelly Leonard, Taylor Leonard Corporation (Woman Owned Business Award); Jason Miskiri, The Society Restaurant and Lounge (New Business Award); and Marjorie Ann Goode, Start Early: College & Career Planning Service (Micro Business Award). Recipients of the 2014 Young Entrepreneurs Grant/Scholarship were: Brennan Gerald, Dffrnt Wrld and Chelsey Green, The Green Project, both second year awardees, as well as Travis Mitchell, Venture U, a first year recipient; first time awardee Joshua Sommerville, His W.I.L.; and second year awardee Chyna Jones, Chyna’s Doll House will be honored at the PVAC End of the Year Luncheon, June 14 at the Rockville Hilton. The 2014 Young Entrepreneurs Grants/Scholarships are funded by the following corporate named scholarship donations: Eugene Profit, Profit Investment Management; Sol Graham, Quality Biologica; David and Suzanne Hillman, Southern Management Corporation’s Hillman Family Foundation; Sweet Sensations by Shirley; Hope Brown, Charlotte Elizabeth Yancey Eights Charitable Trust; and Mayor Jeffrey Slavin, Sanford and Doris Slavin Foundation. Additional corporate sponsors include Knowlton Atterbeary, KRA Corporation and Marcus Johnson, FLO Brands.

By White House Blogger Eric Waldo Special to the Afro As honorary chair of the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities (PCAH), first lady Michelle Obama

2014 Minerva Entrepreneurship Award Recipients: From left, Patricia Randolph, Ph.D., Douglas Dillon accepting award on behalf of B. Doyle Mitchell Jr. and Patricia Mitchell of Industrial Bank, Kelly Leonard, Marjorie Ann Goode, John Stephenson, Jason Miskiri

2014 Young Entrepreneurs Grant/Scholarship Recipients along with Corporate Donors: From left, Adenia Bradley representing Southern Management Corporation’s Hillman Family Foundation; award recipient Travis Mitchell; award recipient Chelsey Green, Sol Graham of Quality Biological, Inc., award recipient Brennan Gerald and Hope Brown of Charlotte Elizabeth Yancey Eights Charitable Trust

Members of Potomac Valley Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority with member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Patricia Randolph, Ph.D., center

From left, Dr. DeVance Walker Jr., Montgomery County Department of Economic Development; Debbie Tijani, Potomac Valley Alumnae Chapter Fund Chair; award presenter Sheila Shears; award recipient Patricia Randolph, Ph.D; PVAC Fund member Shirley Miller; Debra Thomas, president of Potomac Valley Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

From left, committee members, Amanda Wilson and Janis Nix, 2013 Minerva Entrepreneurship Award recipient; Marcus Johnson of FLO Brands, committee members, Monica Talley, Pamela Byrd, and Mildred Bell

FLO Brands Wine Tasting: 2013 award recipient Marcus Johnson of FLO Brands; Debra Plummer, 2013 award recipient; and Greg Plummer of Plum’s Hair Gallery

Guests from the surrounding metro areas to honor AfricanAmerican owned businesses operating within Montgomery County, Md.

Members of Potomac Valley Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority along with Krista Bradley, executive director of BlackRock Center for the Arts, center Photos by Rob Roberts

troubled schools. We know the arts inspire young people to reach higher and that students involved in the arts do better in school and are more likely to enroll and complete college. The Turnaround Arts program has been so successful in these difficult to serve communities that it will quadruple in size. This fall the program will add 35 schools in 11 states, ultimately serving over 10,000 students. The talent show had something for everyone. Elementary school students from Oregon shared the stage for a song and dance with arts enthusiast and actress Sarah Jessica Parker; middle schoolers banged away on giant xylophones to Caribbean beats; award-winning actress Alfre Woodard shared the stage with student musicians from New Orleans with a spoken word and music performance about life after Katrina; and elementary school students from Boston danced and sang to “Wake Me Up!” by Avicii, all to the audience’s delight. If the show was any indication, the talent coming out of these schools will make for a hot ticket for years to come.

welcomed student performers from across the country as they took the stage in the East Room for the first-ever White House Turnaround Arts Talent Show. This wasn’t just any talent show. These performances were part of a larger administration effort to leverage art, artists, and significant Department of Education resources to turnaround the nation’s worst performing schools. The President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities partnered with the Department of Education’s School Turnaround program to bring the arts to some of our most

Students from Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School in Portland, Ore. perform with actress Jessica Sarah Parker.

First Lady Michelle Obama welcoming all of the guests

Celebrity artists Jessica Sarah Parker and Alfre Woodard

Actress, producer, writer, and political activist Alfre Woodard makes an introduction The president extends words of ‘thanks’ to the first lady for hosting the talent show

The Lame Deer Junior High School performance from Lame Deer, Mont with Chritina Pato on Bagpipes; Shane Shanahan on drums, and celebrity artist Damian Woetzel Washington, D.C.’s Savoy Elementary school

Performance by The Orchard Gardens K-8 pilot School from Boston, Mass. Alfre Woodard (far left) with the ReNew Cultural arts Academy, New Orleans, La.

First Lady Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama mingling with the students

John Lloyd Young (far right), an actor/singer performing with The Noel Community Arts School from Denver, Colo.

The first lady jamming with the students Photos by Rob Roberts

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HBCU NEWS

Morgan State University Reelects Mfume as Chairman Rev. Dr. Frances Draper Elected Vice-Chair and Tyrone Taborn Elected Secretary

working with board Dr. Wilson and the board of Wilson to move the university forward.” Mfume replaced Dallas Evans in 2013, and Morgan State’s Kweisi Mfume has will serve another one-year term expiring in been reelected chairman of Morgan State 2015. University’s Board of Regents. Rev. Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, the great Mfume, an alumnus of the university and granddaughter of the founder of the Afroa longtime board member, American Newspaper and served as a member of the senior pastor of Freedom Baltimore City Council, Temple AME Zion Church John Hopkins University was also elected as the viceBoard of Trustees, a five chairman. term member of the U.S. “She and I are a great House of Representatives, team, and I am looking and is a past chair of the forward to working with Congressional Black Caucus. her as the vice-chair of He is also a past president of the board,” Mfume said of the National Association for Draper. “I want the alumni the Advancement of Colored at Morgan and all across the People. United States to know that “I can consider it a high the university is marching honor and a real load of into the future in a way that confidence that the board of would make them proud. And regents will allow me the I want the students to know privilege to serve on their that we would do everything board once again,” Mfume in our power, every day of told the AFRO. “As a graduate the year to make sure that Kweisi Mfume has been of the University, a former the education they receive is professor of the university and reelected chairman of top notch to open doors of a student of the university, for Morgan State University’s opportunities for them once Board of Regents. me in many respects having they leave.” the opportunity to serve as Tyrone Taborn, publisher chairman represents coming of a full circle of the U.S. Black Engineer Magazine, will and I am looking forward to a good year of serve as board secretary. By Maria Adebola AFRO Staff Writer

UMES Students Raise $25K for Hunger Relief Nonprofit

UMES Hospitality students who belong to the and Tourism Campus Kitchens Project Management students at chapter at Shady Grove the Shady Grove campus how to recreate dishes in Rockville, Md. from their respective recently raised $25,000 restaurants. to support a non-profit The students then organization that helps used the recipes to create low-income families get a four-course tasting back on their feet. menu, which were paired The students with wines donated from partnered with local the Maryland Wineries chefs and food producers Association. The UMES to raise money for student pastry class, with the Campus Kitchens help of chef mentors and UMES Photo Project, a national la Madeleine of Rockville, community service followed the tasting menu Ruth Lee O’Rourke, a UMES project for students with “decadent desserts.” faculty member welcomed devoted to hunger relief. student Justin Thompson, who Five percent of the The UMES students proceeds were donated to attenned the fund-raiser in who participate in the The Dwelling Place; the Rockville. Campus Kitchens Project rest will be used to further routinely use what they Campus Kitchens’ mission learn in class to create nutritious meals of fighting hunger in Montgomery County. for residents of The Dwelling Place of Ruth Lee O’Rourke, the program Gaithersburg as well as hold workshops to director of hotel-tourism management at teach basic cooking skills Shady Grove, called the and advocate for hunger event – nearly two years in awareness in Montgomery the making – a “breakout County. success.” The smiles on Those students took their the faces of participants in community-service activism online photos, including to a new level in late April Princess Anne campus when they organized a leaders, reflect that claim. gourmet meal fundraiser, “Dining with the “Hospitality is more than just working Chefs,” in which they worked alongside in the industry and that’s what this event is some of the Washington area’s best-known about,” UMES alumnus Mark Whitelock chefs. said. “We can use our work to help others, The chefs, including honorary event but we can also teach others why it’s chairman, Ype Von Hengst of the Silver important to help. By helping others you Diner, donated time and resources to teach help yourself.”

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ARTS & CULTURE

The Cube Root of 22 By Kam Williams Special to the AFRO

As much as technology, business and society have changed since the Eighties, one thing has remained constant: Ice Cube has been a premier cultural watchdog, astutely commenting on, examining and detailing the breadth of Jonah Hill, Ice Cube and Channing Tatum in "22 Jump the American experience Street." in uncompromising terms with an unflinching honesty and a sobering perspective, as well as a deft comedic touch that has endeared him to several generations of fans. Indeed, growing up in crime and gang-infested South Central Los Angeles, he learned how to navigate a world where the lines between right and wrong shifted constantly. Of equal import, the L.A. based entertainment mogul also found a lasting way to present the comedy that exists in the midst of difficult situations. After penning the most memorable lyrics on N.W.A’s groundbreaking songs “Straight Outta Compton” and “F— Tha Police,” Ice Cube left the group at the peak of its popularity because he was not being paid correctly. Beyond music, Ice Cube has established himself as one of entertainment’s most reliable, successful and prolific figures. In the film arena, he’s an accomplished producer (Friday, Barbershop 2: Back In Business, Are We There Yet?), writer (Friday, The Players Club, The Janky Promoters) and director (The Players Club) who is best known for his acting. As a television producer, he took the “Barbershop” and “Are We There Yet?” series to successful network runs as well as the controversial “Black - White” reality series. He’s also a pitchman for Coors Light and has been featured in various commercials for the brand. In 2012, he appeared in the blockbuster film 21 Jump Street and the independent thriller Rampart. More recently, he enjoyed major success with the #1 box office hit Ride Along, which his company Cube Vision produced. The picture has already been greenlit for a sequel, proving once again that Cube is the king of the franchise film category. While Cube loves making movies, his first passion will always be music. His forthcoming album, “Everythang’s Corrupt,” slated for a release later this year, will be his 18th as either a solo artist or member of a group (N.W.A, Da Lench Mob, Westside Connection). Here, he talks about reprising the role of Captain Dickson in 22 Jump Street. Kam Williams: Hi Cube, thanks for the interview. Ice Cube: Oh, no problem, Kam. KW: I loved the film. Did you enjoy rejoining Channing [Tatum], Jonah [Hill] and the rest

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IC: Yeah, we had fun. We shot it in Puerto Rico and New Orleans. You can’t beat that, especially since we went in knowing that we’d been successful the first time, and that we were going to make something just as cool. KW: You guys managed to measure up to the high bar you set with 21 Jump Street. IC: It’s always great when you’re able to give fans what they expect and even a little more. I think some people were a little nervous about the sequel because you never think you can get close to the original. But I think the audience is going to love this one just much, if not more than the first one. KW: Children’s book author Irene Smalls asks: How were you able to parlay your music career success into a film career? IC: To be honest, I got discovered. I don’t really have a story to share. [Director] John Singleton saw something in me and put me in Boyz ‘N the Hood. I recognized how much of an opportunity it was and, from there, I just worked hard, paid attention, and tried to figure out what it would take to get to this spot right here. Things have worked out, not perfectly, but things have pretty much worked out. KW: Is it still a surprise when you’re channel surfing and you suddenly see yourself on television? IC: I always have a “That’s cool!” moment. You never get tired of seeing yourself on TV. It’s always extra cool… always a treat. KW: At those moments, do you just think about making the movie, or do you think about being on the set, too? IC: I usually think about making the movie more than that actual cut, because there’s so much that you don’t see that went into that shot. And I always see the crew, and remember everybody off-camera. [Chuckles] KW: Documentary filmmaker Kevin Williams asks: Was it a hard decision to leave N.W.A. and go solo, artistically? IC: It was hard because I was really connected to Dre and everybody in the group, and it was so much fun. But I had to go once I saw what was going on financially. KW: Let’s say you’re throwing your dream dinner party—who’s invited… and what would you serve? IC: God, and I’d serve whatever he wants. KW: Is there any question no one ever asks you, that you wish someone would? IC: Nope, I’ve been asked just about everything. KW: Thanks again for the time, Cube, and best of luck with the film. IC: Thanks, Kam. To see a trailer for 22 Jump Street, visit: http://www.22jumpstreetmovie.com/site/videos Or: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H75QBaIBhB0

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SPORTS

AFRO Sports Desk Faceoff

Who Will Go First in the 2014 NBA Draft? By Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley AFRO Sports Desk

The NBA Finals and LeBron James’ cramps have taken center stage for the NBA in the past week. But a few weeks prior, the Cleveland Cavaliers were fortunate enough to land the top pick in this summer’s NBA Draft, seemingly guaranteeing them a chance at the top selection in a loaded draft class. Ironically, this year’s Finals matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat features a marquee matchup between one of the best big men to ever play the game and one of the best perimeter players to ever step out on the hardwood. James and Tim Duncan highlight the championship chase, but they also are a good measuring stick for the Cavs when they grade small forward Andrew Wiggins and bigs Joel Embiid and Jabari Parker. The 20-year-old Embiid has size, mobility and potential, which could turn the seven-footer into the draft’s top selection and make him similar to Duncan, the 1999 NBA Draft’s first pick. But Wiggins and Parker represent the type of athleticism that has become the prototype across the Association thanks to the dominance of players such as James, Kevin Durant and Carmelo Anthony. The Cavs could go a number of ways, but which makes the most sense? Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley of the AFRO Sports Desk debate the question. Riley: It’s a simple choice for the Cavs: draft Embiid. The 20-year-old Cameroon native hasn’t been playing basketball long, but in the limited time that he has spent on the court, he’s been the most impressive player on it. Embiid blocks shots, runs the court and finishes smoothly. Pairing him with Kyrie Irving and a couple of solid pieces in Tristan Thompson and Dion Waiters would give Cleveland a quartet of blue-chippers all under the age of 23. Drafting Wiggins or Parker only crowds the frontcourt following their selection last year of

combo forward Anthony Bennett. Bennett’s inaugural season was a disaster, but he did flash potential late in the season and he’s still young enough at 21 that he deserves a chance to develop. Embiid had a back issue that caused him to miss the NCAA tournament, but that shouldn’t be enough to steer the Cavs away from landing an excellent prospect at center. Green: I’m not rushing to sign up for a big man with a back problem. A stress fracture in Embiid’s lower back might be a one time thing or a recurring problem but nevertheless, it is a topic. It’s not too often you can “play it safe” in an NBA draft and still land two other players that both have the resume

to be a no. 1 pick. Despite Bennett’s selection last year, the flexibility of both Wiggins and Parker would allow them to slip in and out of different positions with ease. A classic small forward, Wiggins could play shooting guard in a pinch and allow for Waiters to continue a sixth-man role, which he’s best suited for. Ideally, you would want Parker as a “Stretch 4” power forward, but he might be athletic enough to operate as a small forward, giving him the same flexibility with which Bennett was originally branded. Embiid is fantastic, but the immediate returns lie in a Parker/Wiggins investment. Keep in mind that Irving only has two years left on his rookie deal. The team needs to win now and might not have the time to wait for

Sam Lacy: ‘He Made a Difference – Back on Task’ I have been wondering how celebrities get along with the fans who are constantly trying to run their lives. I have about a dozen fans who have been loyal to me, and I sometimes have a battle with my ego over my popularity. Coming back to reality, I realize a dozen votes won’t get me a cup of espresso at the corner coffee joint. Then

I realize some of those fans were Sam Lacy fans, and have decided it would be a good idea to watchdog me. So, for those fans and anybody else who have been suggesting that I get back on task, I am returning my attention to the “He Made a Difference” series. Most of you who were fans of Sam Lacy only knew the Hall of Fame side of him. I

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Embiid’s back or offensive game to improve. Riley: The drafting of Wiggins or Parker would give Irving even more reason to leave, in my opinion. Both players have been hyped over the last two seasons, both have a penchant for scoring, and fans obviously want to see them with the ball in their hands, all of which might be enough of a distraction for Irving to consider relocating. Not all young players can handle sharing the spotlight and we’ve already seen Irving and Waiters clash over the same issue. Embiid’s the type of player who doesn’t need to score major points to make a major impact. Cleveland could just designate Embiid as their defensive anchor while his offensive game, which is still a tad raw, improves. In the mean time, Waiters and Irving would continue to get the bulk of the shots, and if Bennett comes on then you have one of the more attractive starting fives in the Association. I’m always against drafting players to cater to other players currently on the roster, but Irving can flat-out play. He’s a top scorer and playmaker in the NBA already despite being just a few years into his career. He’s the type of player you want to build around, and attaching a center to his point guard abilities is the standard recipe for success. Wiggins and Parker will be paid to score but with Irving and Wiggins already on the team, how many scorers can one team handle? Green: Cleveland already catered to an NBA star before and he left them stranded. I doubt they will refocus their rebuilding strategy under the same mindset. Wiggins or Parker would give Cleveland a star to build around in case Irving does leave. But should Irving stay, the Cavs will probably try to move Waiters anyway and just rebuild around their point guard and their newest swingman. I’m convinced Wiggins will be a star player, and I trust that Parker can be a top scorer at the NBA level. I just find it impossible to pass on those two talents for a prospect at center who may never be a great scorer.

think it fitting to reveal a more human side of my pop. As the years passed, Sam’s exercise regimen consisted of going from the house to the car and driving to his office in Baltimore. The office was located on Eutaw St., and the climb from the first floor to the third floor where Sam had set up shop was like climbing Mt. Fuji to me when I visited. An occasional visit to the grocery store and a round of golf now and then rounded out Sam’s exercise program. However, in the mid 1960s he was called upon to participate in a celebrity baseball game. The game pitted sports media personalities against Hollywood stars. Sam was a lock to be chosen by the sports media team since he was a sought-after athlete among the barnstorming semi-pro teams of his youth. Sam had a better than average run with these teams, and nobody stopped to think that chasing a hot ground ball ain’t like climbing

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back on a bicycle. Since Sam hadn’t stooped over to field a ground ball in 30 years, he decided it was time for him to get back in shape and it was my turn to conduct spring training. I would hit hot grounders to him and he would try to get his body in position to put a glove on the ball. After a few days, memories came back to his body and I thought he was doing ok. When game day arrived, Sam looked at the line-up and saw he was playing shortstop. Things were uneventful for the first few innings, but in the third inning, Nick Adams, star of the TV series “The Rebel,” hit a sharp grounder his way. It was then that Sam discovered his feet had been planted in cement and a certain individual was getting in his way—all he could do was watch the ball go by. At the end of the inning, Sam discovered that the cement had been removed and the guy who was getting in his way was Father Time. LEGAL NOTICES

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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) (DC Water) FOR CONTRACT NO. 140100 SOLAR POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE BLUE PLAINS ADVANCED WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

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The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) requests that interested firms submit their Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the development, design, permitting, construction / installation, financing, and commercial operation and maintenance of a solar photovoltaic power generation system (PV System) at the Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant (AWTP). DC Water has preliminarily identified PV systems capacity in excess of 8 megawatts; however, while DC Water is seeking SOQs from Proposers with the capability and experience necessary to implement a project of this capacity, no final determination has been made as to the ultimate size or scope of the Project. DC Water will further evaluate the constraints of the Blue Plains Plant for the installation of PV systems, including possible conflicts with plant operating requirements for access and maintenance, and provide guidance for the development of technical proposals in the RFP documents. Detailed information on the summary scope of work, procurement process, required content and submittal requirements of the SOQ, and the evaluation process are contained in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) document. Firms interested in submitting SOQ´s should contact Mrs. Senail Manley via e-mail at senail.manley@dcwater.com to make arrangements to obtain a hard copy of the RFQ document. Requests must refer to Contract No. 140100, Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) Project.

The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) is soliciting bids for Invitation No. 130220: Sewer Cleaning and Inspection Contract 11.

The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DCWater) is soliciting bids for Invitation No. 130260: East Side Interceptor Rehabilitation.The following listing enumerates the major work items included in this contract: *6,000 Linear Feet - CIPP Lining - 10 to 51 Sanitary sewers *ByPass Pumping

DC Water anticipates entering into a PPA with the successful Proposer for the purchase of all electricity generated by the PV System once the system becomes commercially operational. The currently anticipated terms and conditions of the PPA are summarized in the RFQ. The RFQ is the first step of a two-step procurement process that will result in the selection of a shortlist of the three (3) most qualified Proposers (Shortlisted Proposers) based on the evaluation criteria included in the RFQ. The Shortlisted Proposers will be invited to participate in the second step of the process during which the Shortlisted Proposers will respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) with submission of both technical, financing, and price proposals in accordance with the requirements of the RFP. The PPA will be awarded to the Shortlisted Proposer that provides the best value under criteria that will be set forth in the RFP. The Shortlisted Proposer finally selected to be the Project Provider will be responsible for close and consistent collaboration with DC Water in developing, designing and constructing the Project, as well as in operating and maintaining the PV System, to avoid any activities that may interfere with the operations and maintenance of the Blue Plains AWTP, or cause any damage or disruption of operations to its facilities at Blue Plains, which is of the highest importance. DC Water´s objective is to secure a price per kWh under the PPA that is less than the price payable to the current electrical power provider, while furthering DC Water´s efforts to increase energy efficiency and green technologies at Blue Plains. SOQs will be received from firms until 2:00 PM local time on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at DC Water. SOQ and all required copies must be labeled and delivered in accordance with the RFQ document. A pre-SOQ submittal meeting will be held at DC Water´s COF building, 5000 Overlook Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20032 on June 18, 2014 from 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM. Persons attending will need to notify Mrs. Senail Manley by 2:00 PM on Monday, June 16, 2014 via email to senail.manley@dcwater.com to arrange with Security a visitor´s pass for attendees at the Visitors Center Building. Attendance is limited to two persons per firm due to limited parking and space at the COF Building. Further details and restrictions are in the RFQ document.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY

INVITATION TO BID

INVITATION NO. 130220

INVITATION NO. 130260

The following listing enumerates the major items of work included in the contract: *Cleaning and/or CCTV inspection of approximately 90,700 linear feet of sewers *Combined CCTV and/or Sonar inspection of approximately 16,800 linear feet of sewers *Inspection of approximately 700 manholes and structures inspection

Mandatory Pre-Bid site tours will be conducted by DCWater. Every Bidder shall attend one of the site tours conducted by DCWater. Bidders shall contact Bruce Beall at 202-787-2476 to make arrangements to attend one of the site tours.

The project requires completion within 183 consecutive calendar days.

The project requires completion within 925 consecutive calendar days.

This project is estimated to cost between $500,000 and $1,000,000.

This project is estimated to cost between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.

DC Water will receive Bids until 2:00 p.m., local standard time on July 9, 2014.

DCWater will receive Bids until 2:00 p.m., local standard time on July 8, 2014.

No Pre-Bid Conference will be conducted.

The Davis-Bacon wage determinations shall apply.

Bid for this project will be procured in the open market with preference given for the utilization of local and local small business enterprises. See Instructions to Bidders for additional information.

DCWater Owner Controlled Insurance Program will provide insurance.

The District of Columbia Living Wage Act shall apply. Bid documents are available at the Department of Procurement, 5000 Overlook Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20032. Sets of Bidding Documents can be procured for a non-refundable $50.00 purchase price each, payable to DC Water. Payment must be in the form of a money order, certified check or a company check. Documents can be shipped to Bidders providing a Federal Express account number. The DC Water Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant is a secured facility. Persons intending to pick-up Bidding Documents are to contact the Department of Procurement at 202 787 2020 for access authorization. For procurement information contact Mrs. DeNerika Johnson; email denerika. johnson@dcwater.com, (voice 202 787 2113).

Bid documents are available at the Department of Procurement, 5000 Overlook Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20032. Sets of Bidding Documents can be procured for a non-refundable $50.00 purchase price each, payable to DCWater. Payment must be in the form of a money order, certified check or a company check. Documents can be shipped to Bidders providing a Federal Express account number. The DCWater Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant is a secured facility. Persons intending to pick-up Bidding Documents are to contact the Department of Procurement at 202 787 2020 for access authorization. For procurement information contact Mrs. DeNerika Johnson; email DeNerika. Johnson@dcwater.com,(Voice: 202 787 2113). For technical information contact: DETS-Construction.Bid.Inquiry@dcwater.com View DCWater website at www.dcwater.com for current and up coming solicitations.

For technical information contact: DETS-Construction.Bid.Inquiry@dcwater.com View DC Water website at www.dcwater.com for current and up coming solicitations.

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Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2014ADM498 Rachel Inez Estep Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Deborah McCoy-Lewis and Sheila Hinton, whose addresses are 3200 Apple Green Ln, Bowie, MD 20716 and 12009 Wimbleton St. Upper Marlboro MD 20774 were appointed personal representatives of the estate of Rachel Inez Estep, who died on December 4, 2013 without a Will and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Washington, D.C. Register of Wills 20001, on or before Clerk of the November 30, 2014. Probate Division Claims against the decedent shall be preDate of First Publication sented to the underJune 13, 2014 signed with a copy to the Names of Newspapers: Register of Wills or filed Washington with the Register of Wills Law Reporter with a copy to the underWashington signed, on or before AFRO-AMERICAN November 30, 2014, or Wesley L. Clarke be forever barred. Per1629 K. Street sons believed to be heirs Ste 300 or legatees of the deWashington, DC 20006 cedent who do not reSignature of ceive a copy of this notice Petitioners/Attorney by mail within days of TYPESET: Tue May 27 14:01:58 EDT252014 its first publication shall 06/13, 06/20/14 so inform the Register of Wills, including name, Superior Court of address and relationthe District of ship. District of Columbia Date of Publication: PROBATE DIVISION May 30, 2014 Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Name of newspaper: Administration No. Afro-American 2014ADM511 Washington Albert Melvin Valentine Law Reporter Decedent William R. Voltz Rachel Inez Estep 2120 L. Street NW Personal Suite 700 Representative Washington, DC 20037 Attorney TRUE TEST COPY NOTICE OF REGISTER OF WILLS APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO 05/30, 06/06,Tue 06/13/14 TYPESET: May 27 CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Lorretta A. Valentine, Superior Court of whose address is 3361 the District of Martin Luther King AveDistrict of Columbia nue, SE Washington DC PROBATE DIVISION 20032, was appointed Washington, D.C. personal representative 20001-2131 of the estate of Albert Administration No. Melvin Valentine, who 2014ADM387 died on December 31, Mary L. Irving 2013 withouta Will and Decedent will serve without Court Thomas H. Queen Esq supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose 530 Eighth Street SE whereabouts are un- Washington, DC 20003 known shall enter their Attorney NOTICE OF appearance in this APPOINTMENT, proceeding. Objections to such appointment NOTICE TO shall be filed with the CREDITORS Register of Wills, D.C., AND NOTICE TO 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd UNKNOWN HEIRS Floor Washington, D.C. Carroll M. Duvall, whose 20001, on or before address is 415 I Street November 30, 2014. N E , Wa s h i n g t o n D C Claims against the de20003 was appointed cedent shall be prepersonal representative sented to the underof the estate of Mary L. signed with a copy to the Irving, who died on April Register of Wills or filed 11, 2009 with a Will and with the Register of Wills will serve without Court with a copy to the undersupervision. All unknown signed, on or before heirs and heirs whose November 30, 2014, or be forever barred. Per- whereabouts are unknown shall enter their sons believed to be heirs appearance in this or legatees of the decedent who do not re- proceeding. Objections ceive a copy of this notice to such appointment (or by mail within 25 days of to the probate of deits first publication shall cedent´s will) shall be so inform the Register of filed with the Register of Wills, including name, Wills, D.C., 515 5th address and relation- Street, N.W., 3rd Floor ship. Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . Date of Publication: 20001, on or before May 30, 2014 November 30, 2014. Name of newspaper: Claims against the deAfro-American cedent shall be preWashington sented to the underLaw Reporter signed with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed Lorretta A. Valentine with the Register of Wills Personal with a copy to the underRepresentative signed, on or before November 30, 2014, or TRUE TEST COPY be forever barred. PerREGISTER OF WILLS sons believed to be heirs or legatees of the de05/30, 06/06, 06/13/14 cedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of Publication: May 30, 2014 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2014ADM581 Estate of Patricia Adams Deceased NOTICE OF STANDARD PROBATE Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed in this Court by Wesley L. Clarke for standard probate, in-cluding the appointment of one or more personal representative. Unless a complaint or an objection in accordance with Superior Court Probate Division Rule 407 is filed in this Court within 30 days from the date of first publication of this notice, the Court may take the action hereinafter set forth. * in the absence of a Will or proof satisfactory to the court of execution, enter an order determining that the decedent died intestate *Appoint an unsupervised personal representative

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Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2014ADM465 Melba L. Watkins AKA Melba Lynne Robinson-Watkins Decedent William A. Bland Esq 1140 Connecticut Ave NW Washington, DC 20036 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Barbara A. Robinson, whose address is 6216 District Heights Parkway, District Heights MD 20747 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Melba L. Watkins, who died on December 18, 2013 without a Will and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before November 30, 2014. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before November 30, 2014, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of Publication: May 30, 2014 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Barbara A. Robinson Personal 14:02:16 Representative EDT 2014 TRUE TEST COPY REGISTER OF WILLS

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Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2014ADM164 Schuyler T. Eldridge III Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Hallie M. Eldridge, whose address is 1720 Michigan Ave NE Washington DC 20017 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Schuyler T. Eldridge III, who died on December 16, 2013 withouta Will and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before December 6, 2014. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before December 6, 2014, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of Publication: June 6, 2014 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter

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FAMILY Objections COURT 600 Barnes Street, NE 20001-2131 to such appointment Washington DC 20019 Administration No. 202-879-1212 12:44:18 EDT 2014 shall be filed with the was appointed personal 2013ADM422 Register of Wills, D.C.,RELATIONS DOMESTIC representative of the Dora Rhone 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd estate of Sherry Deme- Decedent 202-879-0157 Floor Washington, D.C. trius Dunn, who died on NOTICE OF 20001, on or before January 29, 2014 withAPPOINTMENT, D e c e m b e r 6 , 2 0 1 4 . outa Will, and will serve NOTICE TO a. Absent Defendant Claims against the de- without Court supervi-$ 150.00 CREDITORS cedent shall be pre- sion. All unknown heirs AND NOTICE TO b. Absolute Divorce sented to the under- and heirs whose where-$ 150.00 UNKNOWN HEIRS signed with a copy to the abouts are unknown$150.00 Nathan A. Neal Esq, c. Custody Divorce Register of Wills or filed shall enter their appear- whose address is 209 with the Register of Wills ance in this proceeding. 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Law Reporter District of Columbia who do not receive a 20001, on or before PROBATE DIVISION Kacie Cumberlander III copy of this notice by mail D e c e m b e r 6 , 2 0 1 4 . Washington, D.C. Personal within 25 days of its first Claims against the de20001-2131 Representative publication shall so in- cedent shall be preAdministration No. form the Register of sented to the under2014ADM529 Wills, including name, signed with a copy to the Shirley A. Cumberlan- TRUE TEST COPY address and relationRegister of Wills or filed REGISTER OF WILLS der ship. with the Register of Wills Decedent TYPESET: Tue Jun 03 12:43:35 EDT 2014 Date of Publication: with a copy to the under06/06, 06/13, 06/20/14 NOTICE OF June 6, 2014 signed, on or before APPOINTMENT, Name of newspaper: December 6, 2014, or be NOTICE TO Superior Court of Afro-American forever barred. Persons CREDITORS the District of Washington believed to be heirs or AND NOTICE TO District of Columbia Law Reporter legatees of the decedent UNKNOWN HEIRS PROBATE DIVISION who do not receive a Kacie Cumberlander III, Washington, D.C. Sherry Demetrius Dunn copy of this notice by mail whose address is 7801 20001-2131 Personal within 25 days of its first Mike Shapiro Drive, ClinAdministration No. Representative publication shall so inton MD 20735 was ap2014ADM536 form the Register of pointed personal repre- S h e r r y D e m e t r i u s TRUE TEST COPY Wills, including name, sentative of the estate of Dunn REGISTER OF WILLS address and relationShirley A. Cumberlander, Decedent ship. TYPESET: Tue Jun 03 12:43:14 EDT 2014 who died on December NOTICE OF 06/06, 06/13, 06/20/14 Date of Publication: 25, 2013 without a Will, APPOINTMENT, June 6, 2014 and will serve without NOTICE TO Name of newspaper: Court supervision. All unSuperior Court of CREDITORS Afro-American known heirs and heirs the District of AND NOTICE TO Washington whose whereabouts are District of Columbia UNKNOWN HEIRS Law Reporter unknown shall enter their Mary Catherine BlackPROBATE DIVISION appearance in this Washington, D.C. well, whose address is Nathan A. Neal Esq proceeding. Objections 600 Barnes Street, NE 20001-2131 Personal to such appointment Washington DC 20019 Administration No. Representative shall be filed with the was appointed personal 2013ADM422 Register of Wills, D.C., representative of the Dora Rhone TRUE TEST COPY 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd estate of Sherry Deme- Decedent REGISTER OF WILLS Floor Washington, D.C. trius Dunn, who died on NOTICE OF 20001, on or before January 29, 2014 withAPPOINTMENT, 6/06, 06/13, 06/20/14 D e c e m b e r 6 , 2 0 1 4 . outa Will, and will serve NOTICE TO Claims against the de- without Court superviCREDITORS cedent shall be pre- sion. 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Leroy K. Baker Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY REGISTER OF WILLS

TYPESET: Jun 10 06/06, 06/13,Tue 06/20/14 SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Foreign No. 2014FEP77 Date of Death December 17, 2008 Theodore Wilson Cade Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL R E P R E S E N TAT I V E AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Virginia L. Cade whose address is 4645 Lacy Avenue, Suitland, MD 20746 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Theodore Wilson Cade, deceased, on June 23, 2009, by the Orphan’s Court for Prince Georges County, State of Maryland. Service of process may be made upon Amina Brown, 5100 Call Place, SE, Washington, DC 20019 whose designation as District of Columbia agent has been filed with the Register of Wills, D.C. The decedent owned the following District of Colombia real property: 5329 D Street, SE, Washington, DC 20019. Claims against the decedent may be presented to the undersigned and filed with the Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, 500 Indiana Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001 within 6 months from the date of first publication of this notice. Virginia Cade Personal Representative(s) TRUE TEST COPY REGISTER OF WILLS Date of first publication: June 13, 2014 Name of newspapers and/or periodical: The Daily Washington Law Reporter The Afro-American 06/13, 06/20 & 06/27/14

Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2013ADM980 Joseph Greene Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Regina Brennon, whose address is 3352 Baker Street NE Washington DC 20019 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Joseph Greene, who died on August 17, 2013 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent´s will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . 20001, on or before December 6, 2014. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before December 6, 2014, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of Publication: June 6, 2014 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Regina Brennon Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY REGISTER OF WILLS

Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2014ADM547 Marcia Jane Branca Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Vivian Leslie Treen, whose address is 451 Sabre Circle, Fulton, MO 65251 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Marcia Jane Branca, who died on April 24, 2014 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before December 13, 2014 Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before December 13, 2014, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of Publication: June 13, 2014 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Vivian Leslie Treen Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY REGISTER OF WILLS

Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2014ADM544 Melvin Boger Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Sharon R. Roberts, whose address is 6810 99th Avenue, Lanham MD 20706 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Melvin Boger, who died on February 7, 2014 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent´s will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . 20001, on or before December 13, 2014. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before December 13, 2014, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of Publication: June 13, 2014 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Sharon R. Roberts Personal Representative

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06/06, 06/13,Tue 06/20/14 TYPESET: Jun 10 15:52:28 EDTCourt 2014of Superior the District of District of Columbia 15:52:46 EDT 2014 Superior Court of PROBATE DIVISION the District of Washington, D.C. District of Columbia 20001-2131 PROBATE DIVISION Administration No. Washington, D.C. 2014ADM533 20001-2131 Evelean Wooten Administration No. Decedent 2014ADM532 NOTICE OF Lisa P. Phillips-Taylor APPOINTMENT, Decedent NOTICE TO NOTICE OF CREDITORS APPOINTMENT, AND NOTICE TO NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS CREDITORS Barbara Wooten, whose AND NOTICE TO address is 2248 UNKNOWN HEIRS Washington Ave, #102 Quardidra S. Taylor, S i l v e r S p r i n g M D whose address is 1241 20910was appointed Oates St. NE Washington DC 20002 was ap- personal representative pointed personal repre- of the estate of Evelean sentative of the estate of Wooten, who died on Lisa P. Phillips-Taylor, May 15, 2013 without a who died on December Will, and will serve with18, 2006 without a Will, out Court supervision. All and will serve with Court unknown heirs and heirs supervision. All unknown whose where-abouts are heirs and heirs whose unknown shall enter their whereabouts are un- a p p e a r a n c e i n t h i s known shall enter their proceeding. Objections a p p e a r a n c e i n t h i s to such appointment proceeding. Objections shall be filed with the to such appointment Register of Wills, D.C., shall be filed with the 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Register of Wills, D.C., Floor Washington, D.C. 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd 20001, on or before Floor Washington, D.C. December 13, 2014. 20001, on or before Claims against the deDecember 13, 2014. cedent shall be preClaims against the de- sented to the undercedent shall be pre- signed with a copy to the sented to the under- Register of Wills or filed signed with a copy to the with the Register of Wills Register of Wills or filed with a copy to the underwith the Register of Wills signed, on or before with a copy to the under- December 13, 2014, or signed, on or before be forever barred. PerDecember 13, 2014, or sons believed to be heirs be forever barred. Per- or legatees of the desons believed to be heirs cedent who do not reor legatees of the de- ceive a copy of this notice cedent who do not re- by mail within 25 days of ceive a copy of this notice its first publication shall by mail within 25 days of so inform the Register of its first publication shall Wills, including name, so inform the Register of address and relationWills, including name, ship. address and relationDate of Publication: ship. June 13, 2014 Date of Publication: Name of newspaper: June 13, 2014 Afro-American Name of newspaper: Washington Afro-American Law Reporter Washington Law Reporter Barbara Wooten Personal Quardidra S. Taylor Representative Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY REGISTER OF WILLS TRUE TEST COPY REGISTER OF WILLS 06/13, 06/20, 06/27/14 06/13, 06/20, 06/27/14

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Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2014ADM557 Rudolph Thomas Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Ophelia K. Thomas, whose address is 3408 Alabama Ave SE, Washington DC 20020 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Rudolph Thomas, who died on June 7th 2013 with a Will and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose where-abouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent´s will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . 20001, on or before December 13, 2014. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before December 13, 2014, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of Publication: June 13, 2014 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Ophelia K. Thomas Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY REGISTER OF WILLS

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Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2014ADM539 Rosetta Toatley AKA Rosetta H. Toatley Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Peter Toatley, whose address is 1614 Thomas Road,Ft. Washington, MD 20744 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Rosetta Toatley AKA Rosetta H. Toatley, who died on April 10, 2014 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent´s will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . 20001, on or before

Peter Toatley Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY REGISTER OF WILLS

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Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2014ADM538 Frank Randolph Ebb Sr. AKA Frank R. Ebb Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Cynthia Joan Gilbert, whose address is 2015 Wooded Way, Adelphi MD 20783 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Frank Randolph Ebb Sr. AKA Frank R. Ebb, who died on July 2, 2007 with a Will, and will serve with Court supervision. All un15:51:12 EDT and 2014 heirs known heirs whose where-abouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent´s will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . 20001, on or before December 13, 2014. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before December 13, 2014, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of Publication: June 13, 2014 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Cynthia Joan Gilbert Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY REGISTER OF WILLS

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Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2014ADM560 Ethel Jones Bynum Decedent Wesley L. Clarke 1629 K Street NW Ste 300 Washington DC 20006 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Thad S. Jones, whose address is 73 Derick Drive, Fishkill NY 12524 was appointed personal representative of the 15:50:55 EDT 2014 estate of Ethel Jones Bynum, who died on April 18, 2014 with a Will and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent´s will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . 20001, on or before December 13, 2014. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before December 13, 2014, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of Publication: June 13, 2014 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter

Decedent Sunwoo Nam 108 Eldrdi Drive Silver Spring MD 20904 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS 15:49:16 2014 ANDEDT NOTICE TO LEGAL NOTICES UNKNOWN HEIRS Arlene N. Johnson, whose address is 15609 Everglade Lane #103, Bowie MD 20716was appointed personal representative of the estate of Americus H. Hardy AKA Americus Hornsby Hardy, who died on March 28, 2014 with, a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent´s will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . 20001, on or before December 13, 2014. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before December 13, 2014, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of Publication: June 13, 2014 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter

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Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2014ADM144 David Seth Alterman Decedent Elaine P. English 4710 41st Street, NW Suite D Washington DC 20016 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Alexander Alterman, whose address is 1712 16th St, NW #505, Washington DC 20009 was appointed personal representative of the 15:50:31 EDT 2014Seth estate of David Alterman, who died on December 5, 2013 with Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose where-abouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent´s will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . 20001, on or before December 13, 2014. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before December 13, 2014, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of Publication: June 13, 2014 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Alexander Alterman Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY REGISTER OF WILLS

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Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2014ADM541 Pilar Garcia Decedent Tyrrell Mason & Pillote P.C. 6010 Executive Blvd, Suite 900 Rockville, MD 20852 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Gabriel Garcia Montero, whose address is 1002 W. Sterlington Place, 15:50:11 EDT 2014 Apex NC 27502 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Pilar Garcia, who died on April 22, 2014 with a Will and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose where-abouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent´s will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . 20001, on or before December 13, 2014. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before December 13, 2014, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of Publication: June 13, 2014 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Pilar Garcia Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY REGISTER OF WILLS 06/13, 06/20, 06/27/14

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TYPESET: Tue Jun 10 LEGAL NOTICES Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2014ADM176 Frederick Jordan Decedent Monica EDT Shepherd 15:49:54 2014 North Oak Proffesional Park 3034 Mitchellville Road Bowie MD, 20716 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Sarah Hamilton, whose address is 348 Tangerine Trail, Chesapeake, VA 23325 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Frederick Jordan, who died on December 14, 2013 with a Will and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent´s will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . 20001, on or before December 13, 2014. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before December 13, 2014, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of Publication: June 13, 2014 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Sarah Hamilton Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY REGISTER OF WILLS

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Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2014ADM514 Antoinette CarterWillis Decedent 15:49:34 EDT 2014 Bradley A. Thomas Esq 1629 K Street NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20006-1631 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Edward Andre Carter, whose address is 2851 Chesterfield Place, Washington DC 20008 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Antoinette Carter-Willis, who died on August 13, 2008 with a Will, and will serve with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose where-abouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent´s will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . 20001, on or before December 13, 2014. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before December 13, 2014, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of Publication: June 13, 2014 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Antoinette Carter-Willis Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY REGISTER OF WILLS

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Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2014ADM565 Americus H. Hardy AKA Americus Hornsby Hardy Decedent Sunwoo Nam 108 Eldrdi Drive Silver Spring MD 20904 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Arlene N. Johnson, whose address is 15609 Everglade Lane #103, Bowie MD 20716was appointed personal representative of the estate of

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Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2014ADM292 Margaret Idella Baker Decedent Wesley L. Clarke 1629 K. Street Ste 300 NW Washington, DC 20006 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Leroy K. Baker, whose address is 4845 Bass Place SE Washington DC 20019 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Margaret Idella Baker, who died on January 25, 2014 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before December 6, 2014. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before December 6, 2014, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of Publication: June 6, 2014 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter

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For 40 years, the Cove Point LNG Terminal has worked to protect the health and natural beauty of the Chesapeake Bay—and we won’t stop now.

As Dominion moves forward with its Cove Point LNG export project—which

work closely with government agencies, as well as local landowners, to ensure

will provide a significant economic boost to Calvert County—our top priority

that, as we build, the impacts on our community and your day-to-day routines

continues to be making sure that a 40-year commitment to the Chesapeake Bay

are minimal.

ecosystem remains intact.

We’re proud that Calvert County has come to expect this spirit of stewardship

Dominion has an extensive environmental conservation plan in place at Cove

from us. After all, we’ve provided $2.3 million in charitable grants and donations

Point. Even after adding export capabilities to our 1,000-acre site, nearly 80

in Maryland over the past decade, been commended for our efforts to restore

percent of the land will remain a pristine nature preserve.

the Chesapeake Bay’s oyster population, and led an initiative to save the largest

The nearby freshwater marshlands will still provide homes for several species

freshwater marsh on the bay’s western shore.

of insects, amphibians and plants. We’ll keep using indigenous plants in

In short, Dominion understands the importance of respecting the environment

our landscaping. We’ll collaborate further with environmentalists to protect

and preserving Southern Maryland’s quality of life. At Cove Point, we’re about to

endangered vegetation and animals in and around our property. And we’ll

prove it to you once again.

To learn more visit dom.com/covepoint.

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