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By James Wright Special to the AFRO jwright@afro.com U.S. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Md.) is running for the Democratic nomination to become her state’s next U.S. senator. She has made fighting gun violence and restricting the easy availability of firearms integral parts of her platform. “I was very frustrated that when the horrible murders that took place in Charleston in June, the House of Representatives gathered together only for

a moment of silence in recognition of it,” Edwards said in reference to the June 17th killing of nine Blacks at the Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, S.C. “We, in the House, need to do something real like pass gun control legislation instead of just having a moment of silence when something happens.” Statistics on the website of Heeding God’s Call (heedinggodscall.org), a national anti-gun violence organization, report that more than 30,000 people are killed each year by gun violence and that 30 people are shot and murdered

throughout the country each day. The website also states that 50 percent of those shot or murdered are between the ages of 18 and 35 and that homicide is the chief cause of death for people between the ages of 15 and 24. The website said homicide by gun violence is the chief cause of death among Blacks 15-24 years old. Edwards believes there should be an extensive, law enforcement-based background check for anyone who wants

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Reps. Chris Smith, Maxine Waters Promote Alzheimer’s Awareness By Shantella Y. Sherman Special to the AFRO ssherman@afro.com Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) and Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) recently introduced Alzheimer’s Action Now, a package of four bills that will help Alzheimer’s patients and their families. The legislation aims to

promote public awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and encourage voluntary contributions to research efforts. The package offers provisions to address every aspect of diagnosing, treating, and living with Alzheimer’s. The Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Act (H.R. 3090) authorizes grants

Dr. George Cooper, HBCU Icon, Dies at 70 By AFRO Staff The Obama administration, U.S. Department of Education, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) across the United States, including schools in the D.C. and Baltimore metropolitan areas are in mourning over the passing of Dr. George Cooper. Dr. Cooper served as the executive director of the White House Initiative on HBCUs. According to news reports, he died suddenly on July 19 following an illness. A cause Continued on A4

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Disease Patient Alert Program Reauthorization Act (H.R. 3091) reauthorizes a Department of Justice program that helps local communities and law

enforcement officials quickly identify persons with Alzheimer’s disease who wander away from their homes and reunite them with their families. The Alzheimer’s Continued on A3

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Concerns Grow over Robberies of Maryland Live! Casino Patrons By Shantella Y. Sherman Special to the AFRO ssherman@afro.com

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Since December, roughly a dozen robberies have occurred in which casino patrons at Maryland casinos were surveilled as they exited with winnings and followed to their homes before being robbed by armed suspects, according to police and court reports in several and Maryland and Virginia jurisdictions. The most recent incident involved a 66-year-old woman followed from Maryland Live! Casino and robbed of her $1000-winnings at gunpoint in front of her Fairfax home. Shot in the arm attempting to hold on to Continued on A3

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Renée Powell, a pioneering African-American golfer who often fielded racism during her years on the Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour, recently made history by becoming one of the first female members of the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, which is considered the birthplace of the sport. Last September, the R&A, which is based in Scotland, broke with 260 years of male exclusivity and decided to invite women to join. Powell, 69, was among the first seven women to be named honorary members. “This is an historic day for the Club and we could not be more proud also to welcome women who have distinguished themselves in golf over many years and have been great players and champions,” said R&A Captain George Macgregor. “They are extremely worthy additions to our roll of honorary members and will become ambassadors for the Club as they have been for the sport of golf throughout their careers.” Powell began her golfing career early, having been introduced to the sport by her father, William Powell, at the age of 3. Such was the elder Powell’s dedication to the sport, that in 1948 he opened Clearview Golf Course, a 6,478-yard spread built from an old dairy farm in East Canton, Ohio. It was the first golf course to be designed, built, owned and operated by an African American, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. By 12 years old, Renée Powell was playing competitively, and she also played college golf, first at Ohio University then at Ohio State, where she served as captain of the women’s golf team, according to a PGA of America biography. In 1976, Powell became the second African American to play on the LPGA Tour—after Althea Gibson who joined in 1964. She played in more than 250 professional events, winning once, in Brisbane, Australia, according to The New York Times. Her best finish on the Tour was a tie for fourth at the 1972 Lady Errol Classic. Her accomplishments were made even more significant given the daunting challenges she faced on the Tour—signed death threats, being denied boarding at tournament hotels, admitted to restaurants through the back door or excluded from pro-ams (professional-amateur games) because nobody would play with her, all due to the color of her skin.

“I think back to the times that as a young Black girl playing golf, there were many places I could not play or unpleasant situations when I was finally allowed to play, and now I belong to the most exclusive private golf club in the world,” Powell told the Times. Since Powell left the LPGA in 1980, she has made significant contributions to the sport. Right after leaving professional golfing, she reached out to African embassies in the United States to launch her mission of spreading the gospel of golf to Africa. Upon returning to the U.S. in 1988, she began working to build inner-city youth programs, eventually establishing the Renee Powell Youth Golf Camp Cadre Program in 1995 to provide urban youth with an opportunity to learn and play the game of golf. Powell also strived to build a network of celebrity and pro-am charity events, and to tour HBCUs, where she worked to draw more people of color to the game. At Clearview, which Powell now runs with her brother, she also holds classes for women who are beginners, adults

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Hundreds of people taunted each other on the grounds of the South Carolina Statehouse during separate rallies staged by two groups from outside the state. Black Educators for Justice, based in Jacksonville, Florida, held its rally Saturday on the north side of the Statehouse, where the Confederate flag was removed earlier this month. Later, the North Carolina-based Loyal White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan held a rally on the opposite side of the building to protest the flag’s removal. The S.C. Department of Public Safety estimated the crowd at approximately 2,000. Spokeswoman Sherri Iacobelli said five people were arrested and 23 people needed medical attention. A statement from Richland County Emergency Service said many of the 23 were treated for heat, but no specific number was given. Several people carried the Confederate flag along the margin of the crowd at the black educators rally. About 40 members of the KKK marched up the Capitol steps and waved flags. Many in the crowd jeered. Two men who were involved in a scuffle were led away by police. During the rallies, Leroy Smith, director of the S.C. Department of Public Safety and who is Black, was seen helping a White man wearing a T-shirt bearing a swastika get out of the heat. Gov. Nikki Haley earlier in the week urged residents to avoid the KKK rally, adding that doing so would honor the nine people shot and killed at a predominantly Black church in Charleston last month.

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Ferguson Hires Black Police Commander as Interim Chief By Jim Suhr Associated Press Ferguson leaders introduced a new interim police chief June 22, tasking the black police commander from Arizona with building trust between residents of the predominantly black St. Louis suburb and its mostly white officers, nearly a year since Michael Brown’s death roiled racial tensions. Andre Anderson, a 50-year-old with a quarter century in law enforcement, starts in Ferguson on Thursday, essentially on six-month loan from the Phoenix suburb of Glendale, Arizona. Anderson had an inside track for his new, albeit interim gig — Ed Beasley, a black man recently hired as Ferguson’s interim

city manager — had been Glendale’s city manager. Touted for his knack for community outreach in policing, Anderson arrives in Ferguson as it is still working to get its law enforcement house in order after a scathing U.S. Department of Justice report in March pressed for reforms. That critique cited racial bias and profiling in policing as well as a profitdriven municipal court system that frequently targeted blacks, who make up about two-thirds of Ferguson’s populace. Thomas Jackson, Ferguson’s police chief for five years, resigned just days after that report. His top commander — Lt. Col. Al Eickhoff, hired by Ferguson just days after the black, unarmed Brown was fatally

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Andre Anderson is the new interim police chief in Ferguson, Mo. shot last Aug. 9 by a white officer — was named his interim replacement. Both Jackson and Eickhoff are white.

The Brown shooting touched off often-violent protests in Ferguson and a national “Black Lives Matter” movement seeking changes in how police deal with minorities. Neither Anderson nor Ferguson Mayor James Knowles III, who is white, addressed specifics of the Justice Department report during a news conference Wednesday. But Anderson acknowledged that efforts to mend fractured relations between Ferguson residents and their police — and improve the police force’s diversity — may take more than the six months he has been granted a leave from his Arizona job. Anderson pledged to foster within Ferguson’s department the “respect,

cultural awareness and the professionalism this community deserves,” and he asked the populace to help him “set a course in the history books that clearly proves that peace prevails.” New officers, he said, should “reflect the demographics of the community.” “I’m ready to roll up my sleeves and get to work,” said Anderson, who acknowledged that he hoped to be considered for the permanent chief’s position. Several of Ferguson’s top officials — Jackson, the city manager and the municipal judge among them — resigned after the Justice Department report investigation initiated after the 18-year-old Brown was shot by Ferguson officer Darren Wilson. A St. Louis

County grand jury last November declined to indict Wilson, who later resigned. The Justice Department also declined to prosecute Wilson, announcing that decision at the same time it released its report critical of police and court practices. Knowles said Wednesday that in recent months Ferguson has adopted reforms, including hiring a new interim judge and revamping the municipal court system. He said Ferguson police were among the first in the St. Louis region to equip officers with body cameras in the wake of Brown’s death. Ferguson administrators did not publicly detail financial terms of Anderson’s role as interim police chief.

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Continued from A1 to buy a firearm and that weapons, such as AK-47s and other machine guns, should not be available to the general public. The representative also thinks gun shows and Internet purchases of firearms should be heavily regulated. However, she supports guns for hunting animals as a sport and collecting guns as a hobby. In Maryland, there is fingerprint licensing of handgun purchasers, and guns sellers and dealers must go through a series of background checks to conduct business. Maryland was praised by the pro-gun control organization, the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, on March 12 as having the seventh best violence prevention laws in the nation, because of the passage of the Fire Arms Safety Act of 2013 that mandated the fingerprint requirement. Edwards said one of the main reasons there are so many guns circulating throughout the country is the advocacy and impact of the National Rifle Association, the nation’s

leading advocate for gun owners and a powerful lobbying organization on Capitol Hill. “I am taking a stand against the NRA,” the representative said. “I am not against the

her years in Congress. Amy Hunter, a spokeswoman for the NRA, Institute for Legislative Action responded to Edwards’ position on gun control by saying

“We are living in a time of domestic terrorism.” Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which states that citizens should have the right to bear arms, but I think there should be some sort of regulation on who possesses guns.” Edwards said that people who are deemed to be mentally unstable, domestic violence abusers, and convicted murderers shouldn’t be allowed to own a gun. The political arm of the NRA, the National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund, grades members of the House and the Senate in relation gun ownership issues. The fund has given Edwards an “F” but the Brady Campaign gives Edwards a “100” percent score during

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“what gun control proponents consistently miss is that Americans don’t want more gun control.” “Poll after poll shows this, as do electionsthe ultimate poll,” Hunter continued. “A recent Pew Research Center poll found that 52 percent of people say that gun rights are more important than gun control. Last year, Maryland provided a good example of this, in which a solidly blue state with some of the most restrictive gun control laws in the nation elected pro-gun Larry Hogan as governor.” Hunter said that “Hogan was directly attacked by his opponent for his NRA

endorsement, and yet he won.” “It’s obvious that gun control doesn’t stop criminals,” she said. “Baltimore has some of the most restrictive gun laws in the nation and yet has one of the highest crime rates.” James Dula, the president of the South County Democratic Club in Prince George’s County, agrees with Edwards that there needs to be more gun regulation nationally. “We are living in a time of domestic terrorism,” Dula said. He said that congressional action on regulating guns is unlikely “because the Republicans in the House and the Senate don’t want to upset the NRA.” He said that gun violence has become too commonplace in our society. “There is a rise in homicides in Baltimore and Washington, D.C.,” he said. “We have young people killing young people and that needs to stop. In addition to focusing on guns, the congresswoman should prod her Republican colleagues to help young Black men get jobs and fight poverty.”

Alzheimer’s Awareness Continued from A1

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house,” said Rosa Jones, of Prince George’s County, who said she used to take a monthly trip to Atlantic City with her church group. “I feel safe on the premises, but what do you do when someone follows you home? That’s just scary.” Recent court documents on two suspects, Jose Hector Leguere and Willie Hernandez Fleming, reveal what could be described as multiple groups of robbers, preying upon visitors to Maryland Live! Casino. Leguere and Fleming admitted they followed and

Atlantic City-based Bill Burton, a casino gambling blogger, admonishes winners not to leave the cashier’s cage with money in hand, as advertising a win often makes them easy prey. Burton also suggests getting a security escort, using a safe deposit box (if staying inside the casino), and patrons having their cars valeted so that they are not followed to their cars. A call to Carmen Gonzales at Maryland Live! Casino, had not been returned by AFRO deadline.

crossroads. The situation requires decisive action to search for a cure and protect the millions of Americans currently living with Alzheimer’s disease. Together, we must take every possible action to improve treatments for Alzheimer’s patients, support caregivers, raise public awareness, and invest in research to find a cure for this dreadful disease.”

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Why Ida B. Wells-Barnett Matters By James Bentley AFRO Associate Editor jbentley@afro.com Everyone who had a question and went to Google to seek the answer on July 16th was treated to a Doodle that honored what would have been the 153rd birthday of Ida B. Wells-Barnett. “We salute Ida B. Wells with a Doodle that commemorates her journalistic mettle and her unequivocal commitment to the advancement of civil liberties,” Google wrote. While not as well known as some of her contemporaries, WellsBarnett was a pioneer ahead of her time. She was a teacher, a journalist, a suffragist, and one of the leading activists at the birth of the civil rights movement. She is remembered for her tireless fight against lynching in the South and being a founder of the NAACP. In “REMINISCENCES: CHAPTER 11. The N.A.A.C.P. Begins,” written by Mary White Ovington in 1932 and published in The AFRO, Ovington wrote about the first conference to form what would become the

NAACP. Of Well-Barnett, she wrote, “Ida Wells-Barnett’s name was omitted in the [founding] committee’s list, brought before the conference. But she got it put on in the next few days. And there it stands, where it ought to be.” Ida B. Wells-Barnett was born into slavery in Holly Springs, Mississippi, in 1862, and was the eighth of twelve children. Both of her parents were slaves, her mother a cook and her father a carpenter, until freed by President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. They would both die by the time she was 16 years-old due to a Yellow Fever outbreak. Growing up in the South and witnessing the mistreatment of Blacks she felt as though education would be the key to a better life for her and her family. To that end she attended Rust College, an HBCU in Mississippi, started by the Freedmen’s Aid Society, for newly freed slaves. After studying there and at Fisk University, she went on to become a teacher in Memphis. In 1884, seventy one years before Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus in

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Ida B. Wells-Barnett Montgomery, Alabama, Ida B. WellsBarnett was asked by a conductor of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Company in Memphis to give up her seat to a White man and she refused. In her autobiography, {Crusade for Justice}, she describes the event “I refused, saying that the forward car [closest to the locomotive] was a smoker, and as I was in the ladies’ car, I proposed to stay. . . [The conductor] tried to drag me out of the seat, but the moment he caught hold of my arm I fastened my teeth in the back of his hand. I had braced my

feet against the seat in front and was holding to the back, and as he had already been badly bitten he didn’t try it again by himself. He went forward and got the baggageman and another man to help him and of course they succeeded in dragging me out.” She filed a successful lawsuit against the railroad company that would later be overturned by The Tennessee Supreme Court. This incident would be the match that lit her writing career. As a teacher she was very critical of racism within the school system which she claimed contributed to the underprivileged conditions in Memphis’ Back schools. This would ultimately get her fired from her position as a teacher and lead to her writing full time. She tackled civil rights issues and race issues and was published in numerous Black publications before becoming editor and co-owner of the Memphis Free Speech and Headlight. She once wrote Whites used lynching “to get rid of Negroes who were acquiring wealth and property, and thus keep the race terrorized.” In “A History Series: Ida B. Wells

Anti-Lynching Crusader,” published in the AFRO in 1972, Dr. Edgar A. Toppin cites Wells-Barnett as “the first to compile and publish statistics on lynching…”. In 1909 she delivered those statistics to a conference on the status of the American Negro held in New York and according to “Crusader Tells Story of Crime,” published in the AFRO in 1929, she said “No other nation, civilized or savage, burns it’s criminals. Only under the stars and stripes is the human holocaust possible.” Among her many publications documenting the South’s long sordid history with lynching and abusing Blacks are “Southern Horrors” (1892) and “A Red Record” (1894). WellsBarnett had many critics, including, at one point, The AFRO. In an article entitled, “A Chronic Fault Finder,” published in 1901, an AFRO writer castigated her for under estimating the number of Blacks in Baltimore at the time, denied that Baltimore Blacks were treated poorly in White owned stores and noted that some Blacks did own grocery stores contrary to Wells-Barnett’s reporting.

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of death has not been released. Cooper was 70 years old. “Dr. George Cooper was a veteran administrator and fearless advocate who devoted his professional life to promoting academic excellence and student success,” said Bowie State University Provost Weldon Jackson. “He was particularly committed to the development of HBCUs and was prominent in his advocacy for the enhancement of these institutions. There is no doubt that George was a difference maker.” Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick identified Cooper as a “champion in the fight for access to higher education.”

Throughout his profession, Cooper stood as a beacon for Black students. Before his role with the White House, he served as the 10th president at South Carolina State University, was on faculty at Alabama A&M University and Tuskegee University, at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and in various other leadership positions with the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities - Council of 1890 Universities, and the National Collegiate Athletic Association. He also served on the HBCU and Limited Resource Institution Academic Advisory Group. “Throughout his life, Dr. Cooper was

committed to promoting excellence, innovation, and sustainability across our nation’s HBCUs,” U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said. “Dr. Cooper provided the wisdom and direction needed to form important partnerships between HBCUs and the federal government. He was staunchly committed to student development and success.” Born in Tallahassee, Florida, Cooper received his bachelor’s degree in animal husbandry from FAMU, a master’s degree in animal science from Tuskegee University, and a doctoral degree in animal nutrition from the University of Illinois – Urbana. President Obama said Cooper was

invaluable to the progression of HBCUs. “George’s passing is a great loss for my Administration, the HBCU and higher education communities, and for everyone that knew him,” Obama said. A sense of his loss is reflected on social media by various mourners including dignitaries, businesses, organizations, colleagues and friends who posted their condolences and prayers for Cooper’s family. “RIP to Dr. George Cooper, former SCSU president and head of WH office on HBCUs. Emily and I will keep his family and friends in our prayers,” Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) wrote on July 20.

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AFRO Editorial

EDITORIAL

Finally Addressing Some of the Injustices in the American Criminal Justice System

One of the big topics at the NAACP’s annual Even so, the mass convention in Philadelphia in July was the Criminal incarceration of Black Justice system. The field, which has been under men and women has been ongoing scrutiny amongst Blacks, was not only an ongoing complaint addressed by President Barack Obama, citing a need voiced by the Black for crucial reform, but also by former President Bill community for many Clinton. Both men agreed the current state of the years. According to the system is not fair in regards to Blacks, but Clinton {Huffington Post} 56 acknowledged that he may hold part of the blame. percent of the population Clinton admitted during a CNN interview earlier behind bars are composed this year and re-iterated at the convention that the of Blacks and Latinos, crime bill he signed into law in 1994 was “... we must nevertheless applaud responsible for the mass incarcerations President Obama for finally takof thousands of individuals for minor ing the bold steps to correct some sentences, such as of the injustices of this country’s the 46 prisoners who criminal justice system...” recently had their sentences commuted by President Obama. yet, the groups only make up about 30 percent of the Clinton’s apology was heartfelt, touching the lives country’s population. of millions of Blacks who have been unfairly jailed, So, why did it take more than two decades for in addition to the lives of their family members Clinton to admit fault? The {AFRO} is not disputing who have suffered through having a family member that streets in the 1990s got safer, but it was at a unjustly jailed for extensive periods of time, such cost to Black families and lives and the overall as Katrina Smith, mother of NFL player Demaryius progression of Blacks in America. Thomas, who was recently commuted from her When Clinton signed the 1994 crime bill, the 20-year sentence for drug-trafficking after serving Democratic Party was determined to solve the approximately15 years of her sentence. crime problem in America, however, more than two

decades later, the same party is now focused on reforming the Criminal Justice system. At least the Democratic Party has evolved during that time to finally hear the Black voices and address a festering oversight of this country’s criminal justice system. In spite of the length of time it has taken the current and previous administrations to address this problem, we must nevertheless applaud President Obama for finally taking the bold steps to correct some of the injustices of this country’s criminal justice system in the final years of his presidency.

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AFRO Prayers Go Out to Congressman Stokes

Congressman Louis Stokes is a political giant in Washington and across the Nation. He has made several contributions to Black causes and to the people of Ohio. Prayers go up for him, during this time, as he battles for his life.

COMMENTARY Justice Tech: Making Jails and Prisons Work President Obama’s impassioned call for criminal justice reform at last week’s NAACP national convention was the latest sign that bipartisan criminal justice reform is on the way. In the midst of this movement is another, untold story about an army of entrepreneurs that is changing the way jails and prison work for the better. When it comes to criminal justice reform, the inside game is just as important as the outside game. America locks up more of its population than any other country on the planet, and more of its Black population than South Africa at the height of Apartheid. Police commissioners brag about being “tough on crime” and cleaning up the streets. But the fact is that more than four out of ten people who are released from prison in the United States will return within three years. Ben Jealous Our jails and prisons are failing at their primary purpose – rehabilitation – which means more crime, more violence, and more broken families. When our inside game is broken, our outside game gets even harder. It doesn’t have to be this way. The way we treat people in jail and prison has a direct impact on whether or not they will reoffend. Yet over the past few decades, prison officials and the agencies that regulate them have not only failed to invest in necessities like effective educational programs and cheap phone calls; they have actively opposed those programs that work. A new movement in the tech world is seeking to change that. A class of social justiceoriented companies – what I call “justicetech” startups – has emerged as a counterweight to the prison-industrial complex. The founders of these startups come from a circle of activists, former prisoners and social entrepreneurs who understand that sometimes change has to come from outside the system. One of these startups is Pigeonly. In 2007 Pigeonly founder Frederick Hutson was sentenced to 51 months in federal lockup on marijuana charges (a venture that, it’s worth noting, would be legal in some states today). He witnessed the pain of isolation for the young men behind bars, and knew that regular contact with family members lowers the odds that an offender will return

to prison after he has been released. He also watched as prison officials across the country struck self-serving deals with private phone companies that resulted in wildly inflated prices for phone calls home. Upon his release, Huston decided to start a company that would cater to the incarcerated directly. Pigeonly’s customers in federal prison purchase telephone time from their commissary, which usually charges inflated rates for long-distance calls. Pigeonly uses Google Voice-style technology to change the game so that all calls are “local”. This process shaves 60 to 80 percent off the cost of calls in federal prisons. His service is soon expanding from the federal system to state prisons and jails, where savings promise to be even higher – in some jails, for instance, calling home can cost more than 18 dollars for a 15 minute phone call. Another justice tech company is Jail Education Solutions. State funding for prison educational programs has continuously decreased since 1982, even as the prison population has swelled. It’s telling that most people who arrive in prison illiterate are illiterate when they leave. Brian Hill, a recent business school graduate whose father taught community college classes at Folsom State Prison, saw this as an opportunity to innovate. His company provides jails with tablet devices that offer educational content. Working on a for-profit model that has inmates rent devices for a small fee, the tablets provide content like GED prep, vocational training and college courses. The tablet service has earned the early support of reform-minded sheriffs who are eager to disrupt the cycle of people repeatedly moving in and out of jail. Inmates who take advantage of educational programming are 43% less likely to return within three years than those who do not. These sheriffs see tech-savvy educational offerings as a practical and affordable solution to recidivism. As the long-overdue movement for broad criminal justice reform continues, we cannot forget the importance of what happens, or does not happen, inside jails and prisons. We need to improve our inside game as well as our outside game to ensure jails and prisons work, and these justice tech startups can help make that future come faster. Ben Jealous is former president and CEO of the NAACP, and Partner at Kapor Capital, a social impact investing firm that invests in Pigeonly and Jail Education Solutions.

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D.C. Black Lobbyists Honor Cummings, Booker

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

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U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings speaks at the Sixth Annual Tin Cup Awards held on July 15. By James Wright Special to the AFRO jwright@afro.com The Washington Government Relations Group (WGRG), whose membership consists of Blacks who work for firms that lobby Capitol Hill and federal government agencies, in conjunction with the embassy of Canada, held its Sixth Annual Tin Cup Awards on July 15. The event at the Canadian embassy honored U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.); U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.); Federal Housing Agency Finance Director Melvin L. Watt; Jackie Ellis, chief of staff to Rep. Al Green (D-Texas); MSNBC’s Joy Reid; and lobbyists Tiffany M. Moore and Linda Banton. They each received a trophy and recognition for their works. “It is an honor and a privilege to be here,” Cummings said. “I really appreciate this Tin Cup Award because this is God’s way of

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Make a Splash Tour wants 800,000 children to learn how to swim this summer.

The only African American candidate for president in 2016 recently scored a political victory in the District, but he is ambiguous on if the city should become a state. In a straw poll conducted by the District of Columbia Republican Party on July 20 at the Wonder Bread Factory in Northwest, presidential hopeful Dr. Ben Carson received 44 percent of the vote, far outpacing former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush (17 percent), U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) with 11 percent, and Wisconsin Gov.

D.C. Parks and Recreation Opens Pools, Black Kids Need to Learn How to Swim By Shantella Y. Sherman Special to the AFRO ssherman@afro.com As the D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation kicks its annual late-night community pool events into high gear, swimming organizations are urging Blacks to learn how to swim. According to a study conducted by the University of Memphis, an estimated 70 percent of Black children cannot

“The USA Swimming Foundation and Phillips 66 are educating communities on the opportunity to make learning to swim a life skill all children can easily acquire this summer.”

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swim. To change this statistic, the USA Foundation has set a goal of teaching 800,000 children to swim in 2015 through its Make a Splash Tour. “One drowning is one too many. Knowing how to swim can be the difference between life and death, and formal swim lessons can reduce the risk of drowning by 88 percent,” said Debbie Hesse, executive director of USA Swimming Foundation. “Drowning is such a big problem, but it’s 100 percent preventable. The USA Swimming Foundation and Phillips 66 are educating communities on the opportunity to make learning to swim a life skill all children can easily acquire this summer.” Researchers like Maria Burzillo have attacked the false belief that Blacks inherently fear swimming by noting the prevalence among several West African nations of both swimming and surfing before colonization. Additionally, scholars like Victoria Wolcott have documented how contested spaces of recreation prohibited Blacks from sharing beaches, public swimming pools, and even lakes alongside Whites. Their absence, however, prompted ridiculous theories that Black people were not as buoyant as other races and prone to drowning, or that an historic ban on instructing enslaved Africans to swim caused a generational resistance to being trained. Continued on B2

Black Woman Opens First Cigar Lounge in Laurel By Christina Sturdivant Special to the AFRO Laurel, Maryland has its first ever establishment catering to professionals interested in socializing while smoking quality tobacco. With a successful soft opening in June, Aroma Cigar Lounge, 604 Main Street, will host its grand opening later this summer. “It’s a very comfortable, elite, VIP setting, but all are welcome,” owner Sha’ron Lynn told the AFRO. “Aroma is a spot where everyone who smokes a cigar should come out and get a feel of the atmosphere, become a member of Aroma Cigar Lounge and grow with Aroma Cigar Lounge.” Lynn began smoking cigars two years ago. “I enjoyed it when I was smoking and I was going through a little struggle in my life so it was a relaxing moment for me at that time. I just felt like, ‘Why am I traveling so far to go enjoy my cigar?,’” says Lynn, who has traveled to lounges in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Virginia, Delaware and New York. “That’s when I started thinking maybe I can do something here in the Laurel area.” Now, she is the first African-American female owner of a cigar

lounge. “I [thought] this is nothing that a woman can’t do and I said I’m going to put my feet into this, I’m going to do what I need to do,” says Lynn. One of the biggest hurdles in opening the establishment was contesting city regulations. “Whenever you want to make a change in any community, there are some things that people give up and say it’s too much, they’re not going to let me do it,” says Lynn. “I already had 273 signatures before I went to present to the mayor. I was already a window up.” With a few stipulations, the city council voted to amend a zoning law that prohibited this type of venue to exist. Lynn was also granted permission to sell flavored tobacco, hookahs, accessories and cigars, including Fuerza Cigars, a line that she started herself. Lynn personally designed Courtesy photos the lounge’s walls using picture Sha’ron Lynn, owner of Aroma Cigar frames, fabrics and leather. Lounge Patrons walk on ceramic floors and sit on black and chocolate leather furniture. Lounge amenities including a phone booth, shoe shining service, occasional barber, and a private cigar roller add special incentives for guests. “I’m designing a leather belt wrapped bar by asking anyone who comes into the lounge to donate an old leather belt and carve their name in it,” says Lynn, giving customers, community members and local professionals a sense of ownership to the space.” At the end of the day, it will take the Laurel community to be open to something new and help it thrive. “I may have gotten the building, but it’s not my home – it’s everybody’s home,” says Lynn.

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Dr. Ben Carson is a 2016 GOP presidential candidate.

“He has the ability to give thought to a situation and nobody’s doing that these days.” – Virginia Strickland Scott Walker at seven percent. “I am humbled by the support shown at the D.C. GOP Straw Poll,” said Carson, an internationally known neurosurgeon. “Even in our nation’s capital, Republicans recognize the need to change the culture of government here.” Carson was the keynote speaker at the straw poll and spoke about the need for children to have school vouchers instead of being stuck in bad public schools, endorsed a proposal to tax income at 10 percent for everyone, and praised capitalism as the best thing for people of color and the poor. He also restated his opposition to the president’s health care plan, saying it is an instrument to redistribute wealth. He added that the U.S. is doing little to combat Islamic extremists. Carson’s win in the District spurred discussion among some political observers about his stand on D.C. statehood. The Republican National Committee and the D.C. Republican Party have never embraced statehood fully and many national Republicans such as Presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Continued on B2

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Bush think that a constitutional amendment needs to be passed in order for the city to be a state. Some Republicans, like former D.C. Council member Carol Schwartz and Clinton special prosecutor Ken Starr, who is now the president of Baylor University, think that the District should have voting representation in the Congress but not statehood. Schwartz and Starr believe that can be done by a bill in the House and Senate that is approved by the president. Nelson Rimensynder, a longtime D.C. Republican activist, said the District should become a territory like Guam and American Samoa before it achieves statehood. Some members of Congress, such as U.S. Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-Calif.), say the District should retrocede or become a part of Maryland specifically in order for its citizens to have representation in Congress. Carson told the AFRO that he has no objection to the District becoming the 51st state, but there are issues that need to be

resolved. “There are a lot of things that D.C. doesn’t have when it comes to infrastructure,” he said. “For example, D.C. doesn’t have an agriculture infrastructure and that could be a real problem when it involves being a state. People who support D.C. statehood need to think long and hard about things like that.” Carson said he is aware District residents pay federal taxes but have no voting representation in the U.S. Congress. “Perhaps it would be better if the District could have voting representation in Maryland or Virginia,” he said. Virginia Strickland lives in the District and attended the straw poll. She supports Carson’s presidential bid even though she is not a staunch Republican. “I consider the person I am voting for not the party, but I believe that Dr. Carson is a man of great intellectual depth,” Strickland said. “He has the ability to give thought to a situation and nobody’s doing that these days.” Carson declared his candidacy for the 2016 presidential Republican nomination on May 4.

Whatever the underlying cause, the loss of life attributed to drowning each year has proven astronomical. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 10

people drown every day in the U.S., nearly 25 percent of which are children younger than 14. The CDC found the rate of Black children drowning was nearly three times higher than White children. In

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reminding you that you are on the right track.” The organization was formally founded in 1997 as a means to promote career opportunities and advancement for Blacks working in government relations, lobbying, and public affairs. Its forerunner, the Second Wednesday Group, was a professional networking group of Blacks formed in the 1960s for former staffers with members of the Congressional Black Caucus who either were interested in lobbying careers or were lobbyists. Presently, Blacks lobby for corporations, non-profits, civil and human rights groups, foreign countries, and work on K Street N.W., which is known internationally as where government relations firms are headquartered. “The Congressional Black Caucus is the conscience of the Congress and the WGRG is the conscience of K Street,” Angela Rye, a co-chair of the event, said.

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U.S. Sen. Cory Booker was honored on July 15 at the Canadian embassy.

Cummings said that the award made him think of his father. He talked about how his father moved his

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family from South Carolina to Baltimore in the 1940s for a better life. The representative recalled his father’s advice when he dropped him off at Howard University’s Carver Hall in 1969. “He told me ‘Boy, you are here to get an education,’” Cummings said. “He told me not to get a girl pregnant, fall in love, and take over any buildings. He said that he was turning me over to those ‘Negro professors over there’ and he said to me, ‘Go in those walls and get blessed so you can bless’.” Booker, elected to the Senate in 2013, said he appreciated the award given to him by the organization but that his generation has a lot of work to do when it comes to economic empowerment. “African Americans, Latinos, and women need to have a seat at the table of power,” the senator said. “We need to create a community of folks that can expand opportunities for people further.” A sustained standingovation took place when Jacqueline Ellis, a Hill staffer for the late Sen. Howell Heflin (D-Ala.), Major Owens (D-N.Y.), and chief of staff for Rep. Al Green (D-Texas), stood at the podium to speak. In addition to her duties for members of Congress, Ellis has mentored scores of Black aides on Capitol Hill and is the founding member of the Organization of African American Administrative Assistants for Chiefs of Staff in the House. Ellis is battling an undisclosed illness and asked the audience for their prayers. Watt, who Cummings referred to as a “role model,” was praised as a boss and a mentor by U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. He said his work as a North Carolina representative in the House and at his agency “is about cultivating those who are following you.” “We want those of you in this organization to think bigger and perform better than those of us before you,” Watt said. Reid was cited by the lobbyist group for her work in trying to tell unbiased, accurate stories of African Americans at MSNBC while Moore, who works for female-owned lobbying firm TwinLogic Strategies, and Banton, an executive at the Lockheed Martin Corporation, were recognized for being trailblazing Black female lobbyists. Anthony Collier of Texas Southern University and Khaleeq Everett of Marymount University were recognized as recipients of the Terri Grier Memorial Scholarship Fund. The organization’s President Marcus Sebastian Mason said that his organization will never forget its true purpose. “You can keep doing good, while doing well,” Mason said.

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It’s time to celebrate our DMV nominees for the 2015 WHUR Neighborhood Awards with the Official WHUR “Send Off Party,” sponsored by HD Radio! The event will take place at the Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club, 7719 Wisconsin Church Ave, on July of God In 30 at 7:30 Christ Holy p.m. Enjoy Convocation an evening The of great music Washington, featuring The D.C. DMV’s own Spur Ecclesiastical of the Moment with Jurisdiction, Maysa and Maimouna Church Of God Youseef, Carol In Christ will host its Junior from The Steve Harvey Riddick and Jeff 92nd Annual Holy Bradshaw plus other Morning Show Convocation from Aug. special guests. The 2 – 9 at New Bethel event will be hosted COGIC, 6440 Piney Branch by Junior, from The Steve Harvey Morning Road, N.W. Bishop Neavelle A. Coles, Show. There is a $25 cover charge. For Jurisdictional Prelate, will deliver the more information, go to whur.com. Official Message on Aug. 9 at 3:30 p.m.

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Black Public Relations Society: Let’s Get Social The Black Public Relations Society will hold a networking event, “Let’s Get Social” on July 30 at the Thurgood Marshall Center, 1816 12th Street N.W., from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. There

There will be a musical on Aug. 2 at 4 p.m.; Ordination Service on Aug. 4 at 7:30 p.m.; Good Shepherd’s Night on Aug. 5 at 7:30 p.m. and Women’s Day on Aug. 6 at 7:30 p.m. For more information contact Edward Coles, edwardacoles@gmail.com or 703866-4726 or Ruth Tyler, ruth2t@yahoo. com or 202-494-9352.

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Deacon Andrew Malloy Honorees: Pamela Davis, accepting on behalf of her father, Dr. Gene Walton and Deacon Andrew Malloy

Freda Womack

Johnnie Walters, Larry Bailey and Tony McDonald

Chaplain (LT) Devon Foster

A Reunion and Back Home Celebration on July 10, 11 and 12 was held at the Memorial Chapel on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The military baseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gospel Service hosted a three-day event, which included a welcome back reception and two

worship services. Participants learned about the history of the gospel service, rekindled friendships and worshiped together. Rev. Dr. Gene Walton and Deacon Andrew Malloy, former founding members, were presented with special recognition plaques for their support to the longevity of the Gospel Service.

Rev. Kim W. Anderson, D. Min., pastor, Metropolitan AME Church, Harlem, N.Y.

Ethel Edmond, Renee Anderson and Pam Douglasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; mother

Joint Base Andrews Inspirational Gospel Choir

Bernetta Townsend, Doris Mitchell and Elder Mona Fobish

Deacon Andrew Malloy, Tommie Reid and Michael Odum

The Reunion Choir The Odum family: Anitra Ahmand, Michael and Verna Odum, Annaya Ahmand with Freda Womack Chaplain (LT) Devon Foster, pastor, JBM-HH Gospel Service

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Frances Johnson; Wendy Bridges, Ms. Senior D.C.; Toni Jackson, former Ms. Senior D.C.; and Cynthia Gaither

Chaplain Foster and Chaplain Newsome

Larry Bailey and Edgar Brookins

The Brotherhood Rev. Kim Anderson and her Mother

Sister Toni Jenkins with her grandchildren

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William Douglas (right) presents a plaque to Chaplain Foster

Catherine Wright and Anita Laury

Pam Douglas, Jessenia Navarro and Katina McDonald

Women of Rare Distinction

Former members of the Gospel Service

Johnnie Walters and Bernetta Townsend

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Southpaw: A Bittersweet Boxing Tale of Redemption By Kam Williams Special to the AFRO Billy Hope (Jake Gyllenhaal) surmounted incredible odds en route to becoming the World Light Heavyweight Boxing Champ. After all, his prospects weren’t exactly brilliant, given how he’d been abandoned by his mother at birth. But he was lucky enough to meet Maureen (Rachel McAdams) while they were being raised in an orphanage in New York’s Hell’s Kitchen. The two would not only fall madly in love but she would serve as the rock who kept his nose clean after a couple of brief stints behind bars. As Billy worked his way up the boxing ranks, the childhood sweethearts married and had a daughter, Leila (Oona Laurence). And Maureen repeatedly inspired her husband to climb into the ring to channel his aggression positively, rather than entertain any ideas of blowing off steam in a self-destructive fashion. By the time his record reached 43-0, Billy and family were living beyond their means in a gaudy McMansion where they conspicuously consumed the trappings of the nouveau riche: the flashy cars, the gaudy bling, the expensive champagne, and so forth. However, between his parasitic entourage and a shady money manager, Jordan Mains (50 Cent), it was also readily apparent that he’d have to keep winning bouts to maintain the decadent lifestyle. Sure enough, in the wake of a terrible personal tragedy, Billy did lose the title belt and, faster than a Don King haircut, found himself broke and back on the rough streets he’d worked Photo credit Scott Garfield so hard to escape. Abandoned by his hangers-on and by his fair- Forest Whitaker and Jake Gyllenhaal star in “Southpaw” weather manager for the #1 contender (Miguel Gomez), Billy Gyllenhaal who deserved Academy Award nominations for both Nightcrawler (2014) and ends up at a gym in Harlem run by Tick Willis (Forest Whitaker), Prisoners (2013). He is again nothing short of mesmerizing, here, as a desperate, deposed, who is an irascible trainer reminiscent of the character played by Burgess Meredith in Rocky. The salty veteran on the verge of retirement reluctantly agrees to take on the reclamation project disgraced champ on an appointed mission to reclaim his throne and his fortune. Gyllenhaal floats like a butterfly and stings like a bee in this Oscar-quality tour de force. on the condition that the brawler adds a little finesse to his pugilistic repertoire. F. Scott Fitzgerald famously once uttered, “There are no second acts in American lives.” Excellent (4 stars) Well, he obviously never met Billy Hope who endeavors to make the most of a shot at Rated R for violence and pervasive profanity redemption in Southpaw. Running time: 123 minutes Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the film features yet another nonpareil performance by Jake Distributor: The Weinstein Company

J.J. Hairston Fuses Past and Present to Make Today’s Gospel

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J.J. Hairston, leader of Youthful Praise By Jannah Johnson Special to the AFRO J.J Hairston is the leader of a contemporary gospel choir known as Youthful Praise. The group has been very successful within the gospel music industry and worked with a great deal of titans within the secular and non-secular music industry such as Destiny’s Child,Coko, Myron Butler and Shirley

Caesar. The gospel group’s songs and album have frequently peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Music Chart and the group has been nominated for 2 Stellar Award nominations, a Soul Train Gospel award, and the GMWA award for Choir of the Year. They are currently preparing to release their next album, Amazing Love, later this year. Hairston has been singing for most of his adult life but didn’t always have the intense passion for music he has now. “When I was younger I was actually into poetry, but it wasn’t until a young guy from Connecticut where I moved who was the leader of TFT, which became Youthful Praise, asked me to be a part of the choir and I became a teenager that I really started getting passionate about singing,” he said in an interview with the AFRO. Youthful Praise has a unique sound, which Hairston attributes to their melding of the past and present, within the gospel music genre. “We have fused praise and worship and gospel while staying true to both. A lot of people feel like you have to stay traditional. We can’t alienate people who aren’t really traditional gospel music listeners. I want to keep gospel music alive and use my platform to push some younger artists into the spotlight” Hairston plans to “keep pushing I See Victory…and I’m going to make sure we push out individually our talented artists within Youth for Praise.” I See Victory, Youthful Praises’ last album, was released in 2014 and was created to inspire optimism in the face of trials within listeners. J.J’s favorite song off the album is You are Worthy because “it’s such an upbeat praise and worship something that just gives off the right vibes.” J.J and his wife, Trina, are in the process of writing a book named Amazing Love to help counsel newlyweds and those considering getting married. “J.J and I have been married for coming up on 21 years” said Trina “We got married really young, a year or two out of high school and we didn’t get any counseling and we didn’t really know what we were getting into by committing

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to marriage. We went through different struggles but yet we survived through the test of time and through our faith, and through commitment to the marriage and each other we survived. This book is important because so many couples are looking for divorce as a quick fix and so many were taught how to get married but not how to stay married. Amazing Love is built around not only our love story but the belief that yes, marriage is supposed to last forever” Hairston said there are few reasons couples should get divorced. “Getting divorced is sometimes necessary in instances of abuse and things like that but otherwise I believe you can work through it whether its infidelity or financial issues if one of those two people is willing to work together the two of them can get through it,” he said. When asked about the changing state of marriage in this country J.J said, “We have our own set of belief in our church but I’m also one of those guys that believes that you don’t have to change your beliefs for anyone. I want everyone to be happy with whatever they do but I believe in the Christian definition of marriage.” Both J.J and Trina Hairston believe most couples skip a very important step before marrying today: counseling. “It’s crucial. JJ and I, we didn’t have any idea how to commit and submit to each other. When someone is fresh and just considering getting married you don’t need to teach them how to love each other because those feelings are already there but you do have to go over with them what’s going to happen. When they don’t feel that love anymore, what going to happen when you walk in your house and you don’t like the person who you just committed to maybe two or three months ago? A counselor will take you through those things and give you tools to fix your relationship. Amazing Love is one of those books that you put on your shelf that you can go back to three or four years later, it’s a reference,” said Trina. Amazing Love is slated to be released in the late fall of this year.

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1 Col. Inch Up to TYPESET: Tue Jul 07 11:08:30 EDT 2015 TYPESET: Tue Jul 07 11:09:29 EDTTue 2015 TYPESET: Jul 07 11:09:10 EDT 2015 LEGAL NOTICES 20 Words Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2015ADM765 Joseph T. Smith Jr. Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Rita Davis-Smith, whose address is 4720 Bass Place SE, Washington, DC 20019 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Joseph T. Smith, Jr. who died on May 15, 2015 without a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before January 10, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before January 10, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of Publication: July 10, 2015 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Rita Davis-Smith 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. 2015ADM728 Mary Ann Wiggins Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Theresa R. James, whose address is 1201 Potomac Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20003 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Mary Ann Wiggins, who died on February 9, 2015 without a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose where-abouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before January 10, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before January 10, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of Publication: July 10, 2015 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Theresa R. James Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY

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Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2015ADM833 Alton Stanton Cox, Jr. Decedent James E. McCollum, Jr. McCollum & Associates, LLC 7309 Baltimore Ave., Suite 117 College Park, MD 20740 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Deloris Machel Cox, whose address is 32645 Racquet Club Way, Lake Elsimore, CA 92530 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Alton Stanton Cox, Jr., who died on April 24, 2015 with, a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose where-abouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent´s will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . 20001, on or before January 24, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before January 24, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of Publication: July 24, 2015 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Deloris Machel Cox Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY REGISTER OF WILLS 07/24, 07/31, 08/07/15

Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2015ADM427 William M. Munn AKA William Munn Decedent William A. Bland, Esq 1140 Connecticut Ave NW #1100 Washington, DC 20036 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Kimbley Tutt, William Pryor and Walter Munn whose addresses are 8106 Veltri Drive, Oxon Hill, MD 20744; 1105 Kennecbec Street #3D , Oxon Hill, MD 20745; 4319 Brooks Street NE, Washington 20019, were appointed personal representatives of the estate of William M. Munn AKA William Munn, who died on December 14, 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 (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 January 10, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before January 10, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of Publication: January 10, 2015 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Kimbley Tutt William Pryor Walter Munn Personal Representatives TRUE TEST COPY REGISTER OF WILLS 07/10, 07/17, 07/24/15

Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2015ADM745 Warren E. Jefferson Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Mary Ann Penny Jefferson, whose address is 140 35th Street NE, Washington, DC 20019 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Warren E. Jefferson, who died on May 1, 2015 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 January 10, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before January 10, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of Publication: July 10, 2015 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Mary Ann Penny Jefferson Personal Representative

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Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2015ADM724 Judy A Christian Decedent Nathan A. Neal, Esq Law Offices of Nathan A Neal, PLLC 209 Kennedy Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011-5214 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Erik P. Christian , whose address is 1729 Juniper Street, NW, Washington, DC 20012, was appointed personal representative of the estate of Judy A Christian, who died on March 24, 2015 without a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent´s will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . 20001, on or before January 17, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before January 17, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of Publication: July 17, 2015 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Erik P. Christian Personal Representative

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Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2015ADM33 Tyler C. Melton Decedent Johnny M Riddick, Esq 505 Capitol Court, NE Suite 100 Washington, DC 20002 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Reginald C. Melton, whose address is 3416 Dix Street, NE, Washington, DC 20019 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Tyler C. Melton, who died on August 26, 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 January 10, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before January 10, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of Publication: July 10, 2015 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Reginald C. Melton Personal Representative

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All unknown heirs of deceased settlor) and heirs whose tion must be commenced TRUE TEST COPY whose address was 3747 unless the Trustee knows whereabouts are unREGISTER OF WILLS H u n t i n g t o n S t . , N W, of 07/24, a pending judicial known shall enter their 07/31, 08/07/15 Washington, DC 20015 proceeding contesting the a p p e a r a n c e i n t h i s created a revocable trust validity of the trust or the proceeding. Objections on February 5, 2015, Trustee has received no- to such appointment (or which remained in existice from a potential to the probate of detence on the date of her contestant who thereafter cedent´s will) shall be death on April 29, 2015 , commences a judicial filed with the Register of and Carl Messineo, proceeding within sixty Wills, D.C., 515 5th whose address is 617 days after notification. Street, N.W., 3rd Floor F l o r i d a AvTue e. N W,21 13:16:55 TYPESET: Jul EDT 2015 This Notice must be W a s h i n g t o n , D . C . 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Superior Court of Superior Court of Superior Court of Superior Court of Superior Court of the District of the District of the District of the District of the District of District of Columbia District of Columbia District of Columbia District of Columbia District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION PROBATE DIVISION PROBATE DIVISION PROBATE DIVISION PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 20001-2131 20001-2131 20001-2131 20001-2131 Administration No. Administration No. Administration No. Administration No. Administration No. 2015ADM818 2015ADM664 2015ADM759 2015ADM805 2015ADM205 Harriet E Brown Robert Martin Willie Mae Frierson Agnes L.Craftan Harriett Rattler AKA Decedent Decedent Decedent Decedent Harriet Evangeline Thomas L. Campbell, NOTICE OF NOTICE OF Ashok K. Batra, Esq Brown Esq APPOINTMENT, APPOINTMENT, Decedent 3807 Minnesota Ave, NOTICE TO 14509 Cantrell Road NOTICE TO NOTICE OF NE CREDITORS Silver Spring, MD CREDITORS APPOINTMENT, Washington, DC 20019 AND NOTICE TO 20905 AND NOTICE TO NOTICE TO Attorney UNKNOWN HEIRS Attorney UNKNOWN HEIRS CREDITORS NOTICE OF Damien T. Frierson, NOTICE OF Lana Garvin, whose adAND NOTICE TO APPOINTMENT, whose address is 2215 APPOINTMENT, dress is 13814 Carlene Ta y l o r S t r e e t , N E , UNKNOWN HEIRS NOTICE TO NOTICE TO Dr., Upper Marlboro, MD Washington, DC 20018 Michelle Teresa Scott, CREDITORS CREDITORS 20772was appointed was appointed personal whose address is 20404 AND NOTICE TO AND NOTICE TO personal representative representative of the Heritage Farm Terr., UNKNOWN HEIRS UNKNOWN HEIRS D o r o t h y L . G o o g e , of the estate of Agnes L. estate of Willie Mae Gaithersburg, MD 20886 Ashok K. Batra, Esq, whose address is 44 Crafton , who died on Frierson , who died on was appointed personal whose address is 14509 Pierce Boulevard, Wind- September 3,2013 with- November 18, 2011 with representative of the Cantrell Road, Silver sor, Connecticut 06090 outa will, and will serve a will, and will serve with- estate of Harriet E Brown Spring, MD 20905 was was appointed personal without Court supervi- out Court supervision. All AKA Harriet Evangeline appointed personal re- representative of the sion. All unknown heirs unknown heirs and heirs Brown, who died on presentative of the estate estate of Robert Martin, and heirs whose where- whose where-abouts are March 7, 2015 with a will, of Harriett Rattler, who who died on May 11, abouts are unknown unknown shall enter their and will serve without Court supervision. All undied on October 21, 2014 2015 with a will, and will shall enter their appear- a p p e a r a n c e i n t h i s without Court su- ance in this proceeding. proceeding. Objections known heirs and heirs without a will, and will serve pervision. All unknown to such appointment (or whose whereabouts are serve with Court supervi- heirs and heirs whose O b j e c t i o n s t o s u c h unknown shall enter their to the probate of desion. All unknown heirs whereabouts are un- appointment shall be cedent´s will) shall be a p p e a r a n c e i n t h i s a n d h e i r s w h o s e known shall enter their filed with the Register of filed with the Register of proceeding. Objections whereabouts are un- a p p e a r a n c e i n t h i s Wills, D.C., 515 5th to such appointment (or Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Wills, D.C., 515 5th known shall enter their proceeding. Objections Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . Street, N.W., 3rd Floor to the probate of decedent´s will) shall be a p p e a r a n c e i n t h i s to such appointment (or 20001, on or before W a s h i n g t o n , D . C . proceeding. Objections to the probate of de- J a n u a r y 1 7 , 2 0 1 6 . 20001, on or before filed with the Register of to such appointment (or cedent´s will) shall be Claims against the de- J a n u a r y 1 0 , 2 0 1 6 . Wills, D.C., 515 5th to the probate of de- filed with the Register of cedent shall be pre- Claims against the de- Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . cedent shall be precedent´s will) shall be Wills, D.C., 515 5th sented to the underfiled with the Register of Street, N.W., 3rd Floor signed with a copy to the sented to the under- 20001, on or before Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . signed with a copy to the J a n u a r y 2 4 , 2 0 1 6 . Wills, D.C., 515 5th Claims against the de20001, on or before Register of Wills or filed Register of Wills or filed Street, N.W., 3rd Floor J a n u a r y 1 0 , 2 0 1 6 . with the Register of Wills with the Register of Wills cedent shall be preWa s h i n g t o n , D . C . sented to the underClaims against the de- with a copy to the under- with a copy to the under20001, on or before cedent shall be pre- signed, on or before signed, on or before signed with a copy to the J a n u a r y 1 0 , 2 0 1 6 . sented to the under- January 17, 2016, or be January 10, 2016, or be Register of Wills or filed Claims against the designed with a copy to the forever barred. Persons forever barred. Persons with the Register of Wills cedent shall be pre- Register of Wills or filed believed to be heirs or believed to be heirs or w i t h a c o p y t o t h e sented to the under- with the Register of Wills legatees of the decedent legatees of the decedent January 24, 2016, or be signed with a copy to the with a copy to the under- who do not receive a who do not receive a forever barred. Persons Register of Wills or filed signed, on or before copy of this notice by mail copy of this notice by mail believed to be heirs or with the Register of Wills January 10, 2016, or be within 25 days of its first within 25 days of its first legatees of the decedent with a copy to the under- forever barred. Persons publication shall so in- publication shall so in- who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail signed, on or before believed to be heirs or form the Register of form the Register of legatees of the decedent Wills, including name, within 25 days of its first January 10, 2016, or be who do not receive a Wills, including name, address and relation- publication shall so inforever barred. Persons copy of this notice by mail address and relationship. form the Register of believed to be heirs or within 25 days of its first ship. Wills, including name, Date of Publication: legatees of the decedent publication shall so in- Date of Publication: address and relationJuly 10, 2015 July 17, 2015 who do not receive a form the Register of ship. Name of newspaper: Name of newspaper: copy of this notice by mail Wills, including name, Afro-American Date of Publication: Afro-American July 24, 2015 Washington within 25 days of its first address and relation- Washington Name of newspaper: Law Reporter publication shall so in- ship. Law Reporter Afro-American Damien T. Frierson form the Register of Date of Publication: Lana Garvin Washington Personal Wills, including name, July 10, 2015 Personal Law Reporter Representative address and relation- Name of newspaper: Representative Michelle Teresa. Scott Afro-American ship. Personal TRUE TEST COPY Washington Date of Publication: TRUE TEST COPY Representative REGISTER OF WILLS Law Reporter July 10, 2015 REGISTER OF WILLS Dorothy L. Googe Name of newspaper: TRUE TEST TRUE TEST COPY 07/10, 07/17,Tue 07/24/15 Personal TYPESET: EDT COPY 2015 TYPESET: Jul 21 13:18:15 EDT 2015Jul 21 13:18:37 Afro-American 07/24,Tue 07/31/15 REGISTER OF WILLS REGISTER OF WILLS TRUE TEST COPY TRUE TEST COPY TRUE TEST COPY Representative 07/17, Washington REGISTER OF WILLS REGISTER OF WILLS REGISTER OF WILLS TYPESET: Tue Jul 21 13:19:11 E TYPESET: Jul 07 11:07:24 EDT 2015 Law Reporter 07/24, 07/31, 08/07/15 07/10, 07/17,Tue 07/24/15 TRUE TEST COPY Superior Court of Superior Court of Ashok K. Batra REGISTER OF WILLS 07/10, 07/17,Tue 07/24/15 07/17, 07/24, 07/31/15 07/10, 07/17, 07/24/15 TYPESET: Jul 14 14:42:19 EDTTue 2015 TYPESET: Jul 14 13:38:17 EDT 2015 TYPESET: Jul 14 13:37:40 EDTTue 2015 the District of the District of Personal Representative District of Columbia Superior Court of District of Columbia 07/10, 07/17,Tue 07/24/15 Superior Court of TYPESET: Jul 07 11:08:48 EDT DIVISION 2015 PROBATE DIVISION the District of PROBATE the District of TRUE TEST COPY Superior Court of SUPERIOR COURT OF Washington, D.C. Superior Court of District of Columbia Washington, D.C. District of Columbia REGISTER OF WILLS the District of 20001-2131 PROBATE DIVISION THE DISTRICT OF the District of 20001-2131 PROBATE DIVISION District of Columbia Administration No. Washington, D.C. District of Columbia COLUMBIA Superior TYPESET: Tue Jul 14 13:39:02 EDTCourt 2015 of Administration No. Washington, D.C. PROBATE DIVISION 2014ADM1343 07/10, 07/17, 07/24/15 20001-2131 PROBATE DIVISION PROBATE DIVISION the District of 2015ADM830 20001-2131 Washington, D.C. William Lewis Cowling Administration No. Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. District of Columbia Pauline M. Carr Administration No. 20001-2131 Decedent 2015ADM794 20001-2131 20001-2131 PROBATE DIVISION Decedent Superior Court of 2015ADM729 Administration No. NOTICE OF Evadne D. Brooks Administration No. Foreign No. the District of Michael B McGovern Washington, D.C. Luvenia E Winston 2015ADM777 APPOINTMENT, Decedent 2014ADM1363 District of Columbia Esq 2015FEP70 20001-2131 Ronald Price NOTICE TO Decedent NOTICE OF James McRae PROBATE DIVISION 1320 Nineteenth Street Date of Death Administration No. Decedent CREDITORS APPOINTMENT, Sylvia L. Adams at Law Decedent Washington, D.C. NW November 14, 2014 2015ADM739 David W. Buckley, AND NOTICE TO NOTICE TO 2407 Kegwood Lane 20001-2131 NOTICE OF Suite 300 George J. Katinas Marion Taylor Bass Esq UNKNOWN HEIRS CREDITORS Bowie, MD 20715 Administration No. APPOINTMENT, Washington, Dc 20036 Decedent Decedent 1828 L Street, NW Suite Nathan A. Neal, Attorney AND NOTICE TO Attorney 2015ADM764 Attorney NOTICE TO NOTICE OF NOTICE OF 270 at Law, whose address is UNKNOWN HEIRS Leroy Barley NOTICE OF NOTICE OF CREDITORS APPOINTMENT APPOINTMENT, Washington, DC 20036 Law Offices of Nathan A. Stephen Victor Brooks, Decedent APPOINTMENT, APPOINTMENT, AND NOTICE TO OF FOREIGN NOTICE TO Attorney Neal, 209 Kennedy whose address is 5718 James E Mccollum Jr NOTICE TO NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS PERSONAL CREDITORS NOTICE OF Street, NW, Washington, 1st Street, NW, Washing7309 Baltimore Ave CREDITORS CREDITORS Donte Mcrae, Dion REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO APPOINTMENT, DC 20011, was apton, DC 20011, was apAND NOTICE TO AND NOTICE TO Mcrae, Arza Gardner, Suite 117 AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS pointed successor/ pointed personal repreCollege Park, MD 20740 UNKNOWN HEIRS UNKNOWN HEIRS whose addresses are CREDITORS NOTICE TO Reuben G. Bass and Julian M Carr Jr., whose personal representative sentative of the estate of Raymond L. Winston, 2224 16th Street, NE AND NOTICE TO NOTICE OF CREDITORS Herbert S Bass, whose address is 1813 Tulip of the estate of William Evadne D. Brooks , who whose address is 831 Washington DC, 20018 UNKNOWN HEIRS APPOINTMENT, Paul G. Katinas, John G. addresses are 641 Nich- Street NW, Washington, Lewis Cowling, who died died on April 7, 2015 and 7204 Quantum Leap 3rd Street, NE, WashingRhea Marx , whose adNOTICE TO Katinas and Diane K. olson St. NE, Washing- DC 20012, wasappoin- on November 1, 2014 without a will, and will Lane, Bowie MD 20720 ton, DC 20002 was apd r e s s i s 1 5 2 2 1 N CREDITORS Burnes whose adton, DC 20011 were ap- ted personal representa- without a will, and will serve without Court suwere appointed personal pointed personal repreClubgate Drive, Apt AND NOTICE TO serve without Court supervision. All unknown pointed personal dresses are 9 W Melrose tive of the estate of Pausentative of the estate of UNKNOWN HEIRS 2045, Scottsdale, Ari- representatives of the representatives of the line M Carr who died on pervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose St. Chevy Chase, MD estate of James Mcrae, Luvenia E Winston, who LeRoy N. Barley, whose zona 85254 appointed heirs and heirs whose where-abouts are unOctober 7, 2014 without died on November 25, 20815 were appointed personal representative who died on June 25, address is 9717 Rock estate of Marion Taylor a will, and will serve with- whereabouts are unknown shall enter their 2013 without a will, and personal representatives of the estate of Ronald 2014 without a will, and Creek Road, Raleigh, Bass who died on March out Court supervision. All known shall enter their a p p e a r a n c e i n t h i s will serve with Court su- of the estate of George J. Price , who died on June will serve without Court NC 27613, was ap- 26, 2015 without a will, unknown heirs and heirs a p p e a r a n c e i n t h i s proceeding. Objections pervision. All unknown Katinas, deceased by the 5, 2015 without a will, supervision. All unknown pointed personal repre- and will serve without whose whereabouts are proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or and will serve without heirs and heirs whose sentative of the estate of Court supervision. All un- unknown shall enter their to such appointment (or to the probate of deheirs and heirs whose C i r c u i t C o u r t f o r to the probate of decedent´s will) shall be whereabouts are un- Montgomery County, Court supervision. All un- whereabouts are un- Leroy Barley, who died known heirs and heirs a p p e a r a n c e i n t h i s whose whereabouts are State of Maryland., on on April 8, 2014 without a known heirs and heirs known shall enter their cedent´s will) shall be filed with the Register of known shall enter their will, and will serve with unknown shall enter their proceeding. Objections November 25, 2014, whose whereabouts are filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th a p p e a r a n c e i n t h i s appearance in this to such appointment Court supervision. All un- a p p e a r a n c e i n t h i s Service of process may unknown shall enter their Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor proceeding. Objections proceeding. Objections shall be filed with the to such appointment (or known heirs and heirs proceeding. Objections Register of Wills, D.C., Street, N.W., 3rd Floor W a s h i n g t o n , D . C . to such appointment be made upon Philip N. a p p e a r a n c e i n t h i s whose whereabouts are 20001, on or before shall be filed with the Margolius 4201 Connec- proceeding. Objections to the probate of de- unknown shall enter their to such appointment 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd W a s h i n g t o n , D . C . shall be filed with the Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before J a n u a r y 2 4 , 2 0 1 6 . Register of Wills, D.C., ticut Avenue, NW, Suite to such appointment (or cedent´s will) shall be a p p e a r a n c e i n t h i s to the probate of deJanuary 24, 2016. 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd 600, Washington, DC cedent´s will) shall be filed with the Register of proceeding. Objections Register of Wills, D.C., 20001, on or before Claims against the de- Claims against the decedent shall be pre515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd J a n u a r y 2 4 , 2 0 1 6 . Floor Washington, D.C. 20008 whose designa- filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th to such appointment cedent shall be presented to the underFloor Washington, D.C. Street, N.W., 3rd Floor shall be filed with the Claims against the de20001, on or before tion as District of Colum- Wills, D.C., 515 5th sented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills, D.C., 20001, on or before cedent shall be preJ a n u a r y 1 0 , 2 0 1 6 . bia agent has been filed Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . 20001, on or before 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd J a n u a r y 1 0 , 2 0 1 6 . sented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed Claims against the de- with the Register of Wills, W a s h i n g t o n , D . C . J a n u a r y 1 7 , 2 0 1 6 . Floor Washington, D.C. Claims against the designed with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills cedent shall be pre- D.C. 20001, on or before with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersented to the under- The decedent owned the J a n u a r y 1 7 , 2 0 1 6 . Claims against the de- 20001, on or before cedent shall be pre- Register of Wills or filed with a copy to the undersigned, on or before with the Register of Wills cedent shall be presented to the underJ a n u a r y 1 0 , 2 0 1 6 . following District of signed with a copy to the Claims against the designed, on or before January 24, 2016, or be with a copy to the underRegister of Wills or filed Colombia real property: cedent shall be presented to the under- Claims against the designed with a copy to the signed, on or before January 24, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons signed with a copy to the cedent shall be pre- Register of Wills or filed 50% interest in 1632-34 with the Register of Wills sented to the underRegister of Wills or filed sented to the under- with the Register of Wills January 24, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or signed with a copy to the believed to be heirs or with a copy to the under- 1 7 t h S t r e e t , N W, with the Register of Wills signed with a copy to the with a copy to the under- forever barred. Persons legatees of the decedent legatees of the decedent Washington, DC Register of Wills or filed who do not receive a signed, on or before believed to be heirs or with a copy to the under- Register of Wills or filed January 10, 2016, or be Claims against the de- with the Register of Wills signed, on or before with the Register of Wills signed, on or before legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail forever barred. Persons cedent may be pre- with a copy to the under- January 17, 2016, or be with a copy to the under- January 10, 2016, or be who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first believed to be heirs or sented to the undersigned, on or before forever barred. Persons signed, on or before forever barred. Persons copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inlegatees of the decedent signed and filed with the January 17, 2016, or be believed to be heirs or January 10, 2016, or be believed to be heirs or within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of who do not receive a Register of Wills for the forever barred. Persons legatees of the decedent forever barred. Persons legatees of the decedent publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, Wills, including name, address and relationcopy of this notice by mail District of Columbia, 500 believed to be heirs or who do not receive a believed to be heirs or who do not receive a form the Register of within 25 days of its first Indiana Avenue, N.W., legatees of the decedent copy of this notice by mail legatees of the decedent copy of this notice by mail Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of Publication: publication shall so in- Washington, D.C. 20001 who do not receive a within 25 days of its first who do not receive a within 25 days of its first address and relationship. copy of this notice by mail Date of Publication: July 24, 2015 form the Register of within 6 months from the within 25 days of its first publication shall so in- copy of this notice by mail publication shall so in- ship. July 24, 2015 Name of newspaper: within 25 days of its first form the Register of Date of Publication: Wills, including name, date of first publication of publication shall so inform the Register of Name of newspaper: Afro-American publication shall so in- Wills, including name, July 24, 2015 address and relation- this notice. Wills, including name, form the Register of form the Register of Afro-American Washington address and relation- Name of newspaper: ship. Wills, including name, address and relation- Wills, including name, ship. Washington Law Reporter Afro-American Paul G. Katinas address and relationship. Date of Publication: Law Reporter address and relation- Date of Publication: Washington John G. Katinas ship. July 10, 2015 Date of Publication: Nathan A. Neal ship. Stephen Victor Brooks July 10, 2015 Law Reporter Diane K. Burnes Date of Publication: Name of newspaper: Personal July 17, 2015 Date of Publication: Personal Julian M Carr Jr. Name of newspaper: Personal July 17, 2015 Afro-American July 10, 2015 Representative Name of newspaper: Representative Personal Afro-American Representative(s) Name of newspaper: Washington Name of newspaper: Afro-American Representative Washington TRUE TEST COPY Afro-American Afro-American Law Reporter TRUE TEST COPY TRUE TEST COPY Washington Law Reporter REGISTER OF WILLS Washington Washington REGISTER OF WILLS Raymond L. Winston REGISTER OF WILLS Law Reporter TRUE TEST COPY Reuben G. Bass Law Reporter Personal Date of first publication: Arza Gardner Law Reporter REGISTER OF WILLS Herbert S. Bass LeRoy N. Barley July 17, 2015 Rhea Marx 07/24, 07/31, 08/07/15 07/24, 07/31, 08/07/15 Representative Dion Mcrae Personal Personal Personal Name of newspapers Donte Mcrae 07/24, 07/31, 08/07/15 Representatives Representative Representative and/or periodical: TRUE TEST COPY Personal The Daily Washington REGISTER OF WILLS Representative TRUE TEST COPY TRUE TEST COPY TRUE TEST COPY Law Reporter REGISTER OF WILLS REGISTER OF WILLS REGISTER OF WILLS The Afro-American TRUE TEST COPY 07/10, 07/17, 07/24/15 REGISTER OF WILLS 07/17, 07/24, 07/31/15 07/10, 07/17, 07/24/15 07/17, 07/24, 07/31/15 07/10, 07/17, 07/24/15 07/17, 07/24, 07/31/15

Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2015ADM769 Beryl Spellman Decedent Peter Biberstein 409 7th Street NW Suite 200 Washington, DC 20004 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Ricardo Bryan, whose address is 530 Somerset Place, NW, Washington, DC 20011 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Beryl Spellman, who died on December 11, 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 January 10, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before January 10, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of Publication: July 10, 2015 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Ricardo Bryan Personal Representative

Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2015ADM761 J.H. Glaspie AKA James Hampton Glaspie Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Wanda L. Waddy, whose address is 5807 5th St. NE, Washington, DC 20011, was appointed personal representative of the estate of J.H. Glaspie AKA James Hampton Glaspie, who died on January 31, 2015 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 January 10, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before January 10, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of Publication: July 10, 2015 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Wanda L. Waddy Personal Representative

Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2015ADM629 Valerie Defillipo Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Ioannis Pasparakis and Christina Pasparakis, whose address is 250 Sunrise Dr. Apt D, Key Biscayne FL 33149, 3206 Oliver St. NW, Washington, DC 20015 were appointed personal representative of the estate of Valerie Defillipo, who died on April 16, 2015 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 January 17, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before January 17, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of Publication: July 17, 2015 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Ioannis Pasparakis Christina Pasparakis Personal Representative

Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2015ADM743 Florine J. Kellogg Decedent Paul D. Hunt 717 D Street NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20004 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Ti o m b e M J e f f r i e s , whose address is 5449 16th Ave., #104, Hyattsville, MD 20782, was appointed personal representative of the estate of Florine J. Kellogg, who died on May 10, 2015 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent´s will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before January 10, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before January 10, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of Publication: July 10, 2015 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Florine J. Kellogg Personal Representative

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CITY OF BALTIMORE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Public Notice CHARM CITY CIRCULATOR The original intent of the Charm City Circulator (CCC) was to reduce traffic congestion, spread the use of the existing parking supply, tie growing communities together for residents and visitors, and connect transportation modalities by providing a safe, alternative mode of public transportation while reducing automobile congestion and air pollution in the City’s Central Business District. Funding for the CCC program was achieved by restructuring the City’s parking tax. While the CCC’s operating expenses have increased over the years, the revenue derived from the parking tax adjustment has remained stagnant. In addition, issues with the supplier of the initial CCC fleet have necessitated significant unforeseen and unfunded expenditures. Subsequently, the CCC is operating at a deficit and will be for the near future. In an effort address this deficit and maintain our goal of traffic mitigation, it is proposed that the CCC system be restructured. Through this process, CCC operations will be adjusted to make the program sustainable while continuing to meet ridership needs. Adjustments to the program include: *Elimination of the Banner Route * Federal grant funding for the Banner Route has ended. Commuters can utilize MTA Local Bus Route #1 to access Fort Avenue and Fort McHenry. *Implementation of uniform operating hours for all routes: *Monday through Thursday 7:00 am - 8:00 pm *Friday 7:00 am - 12:00 am *Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 am *Sunday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm *The Orange Route will be modified and the following stops will be eliminated: 207, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 226, 227 *The following Orange Route stops will be added: Fayette Street at Poppleton Street, Fayette Street at Fremont Avenue, Fleet Street at Exeter Street, and Central Avenue at Bank Street *The Green Route will be modified and the following stops will be eliminated: 101,104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 116, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 125, 126 *The following Green Route stops will be added: Fayette Street at Colvin Street, Fayette Street at Holliday Street, Fayette Street at St. Paul Street, Baltimore Street at Calvert Street, Fleet Street at Exeter Street, Fleet Street at Caroline Street, Fayette Street at Wolfe Street (eastbound), Washington Street at Jefferson Street, and Madison Street at Wolfe Street *Purple Route Northern Extension will be implemented The majority of the proposed changes are scheduled to take effect on July 20, 2015, except for the Purple Route Northern Extension which is expected to occur in the Fall of 2015. The restructured Charm City Circulator map is available at www.charmcitycirculator.com and www. baltimorecity.gov/Government/AgenciesDepartments/Transportation.aspx for public engagement and comment. Interested members of the public are encouraged to provide feedback and comments on the proposed changes. The comment period is currently open through July 8, 2015. Citizens may mail or email testimonies/ comments through midnight, July 8, 2015 to the Department of Transportation, 417 E. Fayette Street, Room 559, Baltimore, MD 21202 or to info@charmcitycirculator.com (using ”CCC Proposed Changes July 2015” as the subject). All public comments received will considered by the responsible administrator prior to taking final action on the proposed service adjustments. Several public informational sessions will also be held during the month of July. 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CITY OF BALTIMORE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NOTICE OF LETTING Sealed Bids or Proposals, in duplicate addressed to the Board of Estimates of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore and marked for BALTIMORE CITY NO. TR15019; CONDUIT SYSTEM REPAIRS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS CITYWIDE (JOC) will be received at the Office of the Comptroller, Room 204 City Hall, Baltimore, Maryland until 11:00 A.M. September 9, 2015. Positively no bids will be received after 11:00 A.M. Bids will be publicly opened by the Board of Estimates in Room 215, City Hall at Noon. The Contract Documents may be examined, without charge, at the Department of Public Works Service Center located on the first floor of the Abel Wolman Municipal Building, 200 N. Holliday Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202 as of July 24, 2015 and copies may be purchased for a non-refundable cost of $75.00. Conditions and requirements of the Bid are found in the bid Frank M. Conaway package. All contractors bidding on this Contract must first be Clerk TYPESET: Wed Jul 22 13:04:19 prerequalified by the City of Baltimore Contractors Qualification Committee. 07/24/15 Interested parties should call (410) 396-6883 or contact the Committee at 3000 Druid Park Drive, Baltimore, Maryland 21215. If a bid is submitted by IN THE CIRCUIT a joint venture (”JV”), then in that event, the document that estabCOURT FOR lished the JV shall be submitted with the bid for verification purposes. BALTIMORE CITY The Prequalification Category required for bidding on this project is B02553 Case No.: Duct Line Construction. Cost Qualification Range for this work shall be 24D15001372 $2,000,000.00 to $3,000,000.00. A ”Pre-Bidding Information” session will IN THE MATTER OF be conducted at 10:00 A.M. on August 7, 2015 at 417 E. Fayette Street, Nicole Patrice James Charles L. Benton Building, Room 724. Principal Items of work for this FOR CHANGE OF project are Rodding Existing Conduit Ducts - 20,000 LF, Break Out Existing NAME TO Ducts to Clear Obstructions - 2,000 LF, Concrete Encased Ducts - 2,700 LF, Nicole Patrice Cast in Place Electrical Manhole - 20 CY, and Precast Manholes - 4 EA. The Devillasee MBE goal is 6% and WBE goal is 1% APPROVED: Bernice Taylor, Clerk ORDER FOR TYPESET: Wed Jul 22H.13:04:45 EDT 2015 TYPESET: Wed Jul 22 13:03:55 EDT 2015 Board of Estimates NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to officially change the IN THE CIRCUIT City of Baltimore name of the petitioner COURT FOR Department of Finance from BALTIMORE CITY Bureau of Purchases Case No.: Nicole Patrice James 24D15002017 Sealed proposals addressed to the Board of to IN THE MATTER OF Estimates of Baltimore will be received until, Nicole Patrice Michael David but not later than 11:00a.m. local time on the DeVillasee Holmes following date(s) for the stated requirements: FOR CHANGE OF It is this 24th day of NAME TO August 12, 2015 June, 2015 by the CirMichael David * D I E S E L F U E L F O R G E N E R ATO R S cuit Court for Baltimore Singleton B50004053 City, ORDER FOR ORDERED, that pubNOTICE BY *VARIOUS TROPHIES AND AWARDS lication be given one PUBLICATION B50004161 time in a newspaper of The object of this suit is general circulation in to officially change the Baltimore City on or THE ENTIRE SOLICITATION DOCUMENT name of the petitioner before the 24th day of CAN BE VIEWED AND DOWN LOADED BY from July, 2015, which shall VISITING THE CITY’S WEB SITE: warn all interested perMichael David Holmes sons to file an affidavit www.baltimorecitibuy.org in opposition to the reto lief requested on or beMichael David fore the 10th day of AuSingleton gust, 2015 It is this 9th day of July, Frank M. Conaway 2015 by the Circuit Clerk Court for Baltimore 7/24/15 City, ORDERED, that publication be given one time in a newspaper of general circulation in

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Thaddeus Mitchell, “Mr. Mitch” as he was affectionately called, died quietly on April 17, 2015 at the Future Care Canton Harbor Nursing Home after a struggle with lung cancer and pneumonia. He was formerly a resident at Waters Towers 1400 E. Madison, Baltimore. Thad was the fifth child born to William, Sr and Lillian (Anderson) Mitchell in Topeka, Kansas on March 5, 1923. He attended Topeka public schools. He is preceded in death by his parents and his siblings – William Jr, Genevieve Irene, Edwin, Cecil Anderson, and Opal Louise Reed. In the 1940s he joined the Merchant Marines and traveled the world. He worked as a ship builder during most of his career. He was also

affiliated with the Coast Guard for a time. He leaves behind a son, T. Paul Mitchell, Jr. originally of Baltimore but we are unsure of where he is currently. Any help finding him to let him know about his father would be appreciated. He also leaves behind a niece, Cynthia (Reed) Eubanks (husband Willone, their children, grandchildren and one great-grand child), and a brother-inlaw, Robert E. Reed, all of Lawrence, Kansas. Thaddeus will be laid to rest later this year at Arlington National Cemetery. A memorial service is planned for July 27th, 11a.m. at New Waters Towers Apartments, 1400 East Madison Street, Baltimore, Md. 21205. Condolences to be sent to the apartment complex in care of Ms. Betty Cornish.

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United Way of Central Maryland Funds Programs Throughout Baltimore By James Bentley Associate Editor jbentley@afro.com

By AFRO Staff Raymon Carter, 24, was indicted by a Federal grand jury on July 22nd. He was charged with starting the fire at the CVS Pharmacy at the intersection of Penn and North in West Baltimore. The image of the burning CVS dominated the news coverage of riots following the death of Freddie Gray in police custody. Hundreds

The United Way of Central Maryland announced $8.27 million in funding of grants and other community investment. The funding will be used to help families in Baltimore County, Carroll, Harford and Howard counties and Baltimore City. “Thanks to the generosity of local companies, foundations and individuals, we are able to continue our important efforts to change the odds for families and communities facing poverty,” said Mark Furst, president and CEO of United Way of Central Maryland, in a statement. The money has already been earmarked for several initiatives across the region with a focus on connecting citizens to basic human services and putting families on the path to stability. The United Way of Central Maryland has awarded 59 operating grants, totaling approximately $1.36 million, to organizations delivering critical basic needs services

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Laundry City is trying to be more than just a place to wash your clothes. throughout central Maryland, including emergency housing, quality afterschool programming, healthcare services and more. Also an additional pool of $179,000 has been reserved to support nonprofit organizations that experience unanticipated surges in demand for services or experience emergencies during the fiscal year. Another $1.29 million Continued on D2

East Baltimore Business Aims to Take the Chore Out of Laundry By Lisa Snowden-McCray Special to the AFRO John Pinnok’s East Baltimore laundromat, Laundry City, is more than just a place to wash your clothes. Customers can also apply for jobs in the facility’s quiet room, let their children play

in the kid’s play area, sip coffee in the adult lounge or surf the web using the free wi-fi. It’s all part of Pinnok’s plan to bring a bit of luxury to a part of the city that does not always get it. “During my research, I looked at all sides of Baltimore. Continued on D2

“Federal law enforcement agencies are working closely with local police and prosecutors to investigate crimes committed during the Baltimore riots.” – Rod Rosenstein of business were devastated and the Small Business

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has been allocated to the 2-1-1 Maryland United Way Helpline and the 2-1-1 Maryland system statewide. 2-1-1 is a confidential informational and referral service available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in 150 languages. The line can be called with requests for assistance with things like food, shelter, healthcare, utility bills and tax preparation assistance. United Way also has committed $600,000 to its partner, the American Red Cross – Greater Chesapeake, to underwrite its year-round local disaster response efforts. Another $150,000 has been allocated to this year’s Project Homeless Connect being held on September 24, where more than 1,500 clients experiencing homelessness are expected to

receive services onsite help from 150 providers. United Way programs specifically targeting homeless and nearly homeless families include helping at-risk families stabilize before they become homeless, diverting homeless families from traditional shelters to permanent housing, accompanied by comprehensive case management and financial literacy, asset-building, budgeting and employment. Earlier this year the group announced grants for community groups helping Baltimore recover following the riots in late April. The programs funded included ones for male mentoring, summer employment, arts programs for children and literacy programs.

Summer Sensation: Guessing the Next Big Team from the NBA Summer League? By Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley AFRO Sports Writers The NBA Summer League is all about vision and the future. With participating teams stocked full of rookies, early NBA players and dispersed veterans just trying to land a roster spot, summer play doesn’t make or break a ball club’s future but it’s a pretty accurate gauge of incoming talent and who’s next in line for stardom. Play has been solid so far despite the pressure on the incoming rookies to up their games and showcase their NBAlevel skills. With summer play ended as of July 20, the AFRO Sports Desk decided to conclude their two-week review of which team has shown the most promise over the early weeks of July. Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley of the AFRO Sports Desk debate who the next top ball club could be. Riley: I was secretly hoping the Minnesota Timberwolves would’ve taken the cover off of sophomore forward Andrew Wiggins and added him to the collection of fine talent that the club has quickly amassed over the last two seasons. Minnesota opened summer league play with sophomores Zach LaVine and Adreian Payne and rookies Tyus Jones and

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Continued from D1 When I came over here, I realized with the dense population that a laundromat would do very well,” Pinnok said,” in an interview with the AFRO. He examined some of the existing laundromats in the area and saw that many were cramped and run down. He said many had old, dilapidated machines and no air conditioning. “It seemed to me that the operators kind of took the customer for granted,” he said. “The conditions were perfect for somebody to come and put a nice facility in, where people could enjoy the laundry experience while taking the chore element out of it.” Pinnok opened his first laundromat at 4623 Bowleys Lane, just three blocks away from his current place on Moravia Road. He says they were so successful that they quickly outgrew the

place. The new location is 10,000 square feet, which Pinnok says makes it the largest laundromat in the state and the third largest in the country. They also have almost 300 machines, so that customers never have to wait. “This kind of facility you normally would find in a very high income, upscale neighborhood --the hardwood floor, the granite. People stay away from making this kind of investment in the inner city. We decided that we were going to show the community that we believe that they like nice things too,” Pinnok said. “We actually pride ourselves in customer service,” said manager Thelma Washington. “If you walk in the door and you need help, we can see that you need help. The attendants are usually right in front.” Washington says she has never managed a laundromat before, but she loves it.

“It’s working with the people, being able to give back to the community. We have people in the area who actually felt that there was nothing here for them to look forward to as far as having a nice clean place,” she said. “When we first started, people were like ‘why would you put a place like this in this neighborhood?’” She said that children from the community even come in to use the quiet area to do their homework. “We actually have people that say “can we sleep here? Can I take the children’s area home. The people are grateful. A lot of them bring their friends with them.” For Pinnok, the Laundromat is about more than just running a successful business. It is about forging ties to the community. “Nothing brings me more joy than when a customer comes to me and says thank you for

Karl-Anthony Towns setting the stage for the most impressive club in Las Vegas. Minnesota is now locked and loaded with prime time talent and they’re going to be a team to watch as the seasons go on. Wiggins wasn’t the only young Minnesota player to get shelved as center Gorgui Dieng and swingman Shabazz Muhammad only practiced with the team during mini-camp but didn’t suit up for the summer. It didn’t matter, as the club’s young foursome showed that it will definitely be a force to be reckoned with as the quartet matures. Towns’ ability to shoot from range, post, rebound and block shots was on full display while LaVine’s early domination in only two games (22 points, 7.5 rebounds per game) was enough for the Timberwolves’ brass to sit him the remainder of the tournament. And don’t forget that 2010 draftee Nemanja Bjelica will finally join the team this season and he’s fresh off winning MVP of the Euroleague last year. Look out for Minnesota. Green: The Los Angeles Lakers have been flat out horrible over the past few regular seasons but their summer season team was really good in 2015. Sophomores Julius Randle and the surprising Jordan Clarkson make for a nice point guard/big man combo while the draft’s No. 2 overall pick, D’Angelo Russell displayed the poise of a big league baller. Russell didn’t shoot well at all over the last two weeks, but the talent is definitely there. Russell’s shot will fall eventually as he develops as a shooter, but his defense, passing and moxie are already NBA-ready. Randle showed some rust as he arrives back from a broken leg but his rugged and tough play in the post will only get better as he gets more comfortable. Clarkson might be ready to rip up the league as he showed some further polish after a terrific rookie season. At 6-foot-5, Jordan can handle the ball, shoot it and dunk with ease. He’ll be a terrific fit alongside Russell and Kobe Bryant next season. The Lakers are on the road back. Riley: If this is coming down to which team will arrive the soonest then hands down it has to be Minnesota. The Wolves already have an established point guard/center combination in Ricky Rubio and Nikola Peković who have been pretty good for Minnesota so far. Now, when you sprinkle in contributions from the rest of the roster the Timberwolves have a chance to be one of the youngest and deepest rosters in the Association. Another year with famed veteran Kevin Garnett barking commands and breathing life into the youngsters won’t hurt at all, and we still don’t know if 2013 top overall draft pick Anthony Bennett will ever become a player or not. He could be the wildcard for a young Minnesota team because if he ever becomes half the player that he was drafted to be then Christmas will definitely come early for the T-Wolves.

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Green: Minnesota definitely has the assortment of talented bodies to boast about a bright future, but all the Lakers needed was a couple of young pieces to build around. The allure of the Lakers’ legacy as well as beautiful Los Angeles will always be enough to position the team as players in the free agency market. Their three-way core with Clarkson, Russell and Randle will be enough to motivate Bryant into having some patience, but the core should be talented enough for the Lakers to creep back to respectability. Minnesota just doesn’t have the history of success like L.A. does and you can’t ignore L.A.’s penchant for making splashes in free agency. The Lakers may not have the roster right now that makes you gush about them, but their core, prestige and ability to attract free agents should make them a major player sooner than the Timberwolves.

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Administration estimates that there is at least $9 million worth of damage throughout the city. The cost to Baltimore in lost tourism revenues is projected to be even higher. “Federal law enforcement agencies are working closely with local police and prosecutors to investigate crimes committed during the Baltimore riots,” said U.S. Attorney Rod Rosenstein, in a statement. The CVS was looted and burned on April 27. In late May, federal agents released surveillance images of a suspect in the fire and announced $10,000 reward. Carter is facing up to 20 years in prison if found guilty.

July 25, 2015 - July 31, 2015, The Afro-American

“BALTIMORE PRESENTS GOSPEL, R&B, JAZZ AND MOTOWN MUSIC” Hello my dear friend, as usual this time of the year Baltimore has a lot going on when it comes to music. There is live entertainment all over to meet your fancy needs. No matter how you like your music, whether you like it stewed, fried, grill, broiled or baked, Baltimore has it for you. If you don’t believe me, read Gospel Explosion with Lauren Thompson as your Hostess on! will feature an “Evening with Corinthia Cromwell in a Check this out! Bilal Ali Gospel Jazz Concert with all you can eat dinner buffet on Productions will host the Alyce Sunday, July 26, 4 p.m. at the Ivy Family Support Center, Walker & Marcus Mitchell 3515 Dolfield Avenue. For more information, call Vincent Dinner Show with Gregg Narr Street Entertainment at 443-848-4797. on Saturday, July 25 from 7 p.m. at the Best Western Ballroom, 1800 Belmont Avenue in Windsor Mills, Maryland. For ticket information, call 443-540-7797. Bobby Rucks Group with Nova Peele (vocalist); Russell Lyles (sax); James Taylor (drums); Jesse Powers (bass) and Bobby Rucks (keyboards) will perform at the American Legion Post 19, 1502 Madison Avenue on Sunday, July 26 from 4-8 p.m. The same group with the substitution of Reggie Wilson on bass will perform at Maceo’s Lounge located at 1926 Monroe Street on Thursday July 30th from 6-10 p.m. I will see you there. There’s no cover charge at either place. Vincent Street Entertainment will host a “Dinner Gospel/Jazz Concert featuring, Carmen Cameron, Sermon Gospel Group and Travis Winkey Models on Sunday, July 26 at the Ivy Family Support Center. For more information, call 443848-4797. The Forum Caterers has joined the band wagon with Rosa Pryor’s group Signature Live will perform at the regular live entertainment, how “Classic Soul Saturdays’ Battle of the Bands” with the wonderful is that? I love it! On North Philly Funk Band at the Arch Social Club, 2426 Friday, July 24 the Forum’s Pennsylvania Avenue on Saturday, July 25th from 8 Jazz Series continues with p.m. until midnight. BYOF, cash bar and lots of live “The Slagz Band” with great entertainment. For more information, call 443-525-2715. food, dancing and fun. The Forum is located at 4210 Primrose Avenue in Baltimore. Your Hostess and Host will be “Jazzy Tarsha” and Randy Dennis.

For more information, call 410-358-1101. Billy Joel, pianist, songwriter and international recording artist will be performing at the M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday, July 25, 8 p.m. and Angie Stone will perform at the Rams Head on Saturday, July 25th. Show time is 6:30 p.m. The Meritocrats Annual Picnic is Saturday, July 25 from 1-6 p.m. at the Patapsco State Park Pavilion with music, fun & games. Food catered by Famous Dave’s; BYOB and DJ Mike Jones will provide the music. For direction and information, call 443-963-5711. Every Monday night at Amy’s Place, 5517 Richie Hwy; Suite B in Brooklyn Park, Maryland will feature a “Monday Night Jam Session” and Open Mic with house band “Spice”. All musicians bring your ax and jam; all vocalists go and pick up the mic and do your thing. Jam Session starts at 8:30 p.m. For information, call Jesse Powers at 410-952-4009. Every Friday in July and including August 7th from 6-9 you are invited to bring your lawn chairs and camp out at the “Liberty Road Business Association Liberty Live Family Friendly Outdoor Concert Series” with live entertainment from local bands and singers, lots of food, clothing, shoes, and jewelry and etc. vendors for your shopping pleasure. Free admission and open to the public. The 2nd Friday of every month “The Movers and Shakers” will host a free style, hand-dance, line dance with a light buffet and cash bar at the Elks Lodge 411 E. Pennsylvania Avenue in Towson, Maryland from 8 p.m. until midnight for more information, call Brenda Pelzer at 240-472-2370 or Paul Eason 443-799-4209. Well, my dear friends, this is it. I am out of space and out of time. I will see Jay Erwin Brown with Sherry Brown-Woodley (sister) you at one of my bookrepresents the Jay Erwin Brown Pancreatic Cancer signing or one of these Memorial Foundation and will host a “Jazz, R&B and events I just told you about. Gospel Concert, with a special guest Master of Ceremony, Remember if you need me, Heaven 600 radio personality, Lee Michaels on Sunday, call me at 410-833-9474 or July 26 at the Merrick Lecture Hall Goucher College email me at rosapryor@aol. 1021 Dulaney Road in Towson, Maryland. For more com. UNTIL THE NEXT information, contact Sherry Woodley at 410-925-24. TIME, I’M MUSICALLY YOURS.

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COMMUNITY CONNECTION The Town of Forest Heights will host its annual Community Day with a theme focusing on working together to build a stronger community on August 1, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Tayac Neighborhood Park located at the intersection of Spokane Drive and Ottawa Street in Forest Heights. This year’s festivities will kick off with a parade at Fox Way featuring the McCullough Royal Knights Marching Band and Forest Heights Limitless All Starz. After the parade, attendees will be treated to a variety of food, games, vendors and live entertainment at the park, including a special afternoon performance by N-Touch and Faycez U Know Band.

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Rain or shine Love the Poet and Femi the Drifish are hosting a free community day on Whitlock Street, between Linden and Brookfield in Baltimore on August 1 from 11 a.m. to 4 pm. There will be food trucks, a kid’s corner, school supply giveaways and free food grocery bags from Whole Foods. Entertainment will be provided by Alexis Joyce, Jahiti, Jamma Wun, Quinton Randall, Christen B and Blackroot & THEUNDERGROUND.

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Join the neighbors at Calvert Street Park for National Night Out, America’s Night Out Against Crime Festival on August 4th from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., located between East 22nd and East 23rd streets, Baltimore. It’s a free event. Bring your lawn chair. There will be live music, a drum circle, BBQ, activities for kids, giveaways, a fashion show and more. This event is hosted by the Old Goucher Business Alliance, the Charles Village Community Benefits District and the Old Goucher Community Association.

Crab Feast Fundraiser

The neighborhoods of Historic Union Square are hosting their first annual Union Square Crab Feast fundraiser on August 22nd in the Union Park, 1500 block of West Lombard Street; from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Admission is $45 for adults and $10 for children, 5 to 12 years of age. The crab feast will be held rain or shine. Seating is limited. Contact 443.297.7532 form 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or www. unionsquareassociation.org/crabfeast for tickets and more information.

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George Clinton steps to the stage

Artscape is an annual festival that began in 1982 and has become the largest arts festival of its kind in the U.S., hosting over 400,000 visitors over a 3-day period. This festival boasts international and local genres of visual arts, multi-media, opera, theater, film, dance, food vendors, carnival rides, comedy, music, and most any thing to do with the expression of the arts. One major source of musical entertainment was held at Artscape’s Main Stage, where singer, songwriter, music producer, funk bandleader and all-around legend George Clinton appeared with Parliament Funkadelic, to what seemed like a human sea of adoring fans. The band electrified the hot mid-summer air with old school style hip-funk music, which drove fans to dancing, screaming, and yelling. When Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic hit the stage a “hot soul dish” of happy times is served.

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Billy Black and Azizi Umi Sunny Staples

George Clinton with Parliament Funkadelic Band Members

Fran Ngong sold her organic body care

Beverage vendors at Artscape were busy during the heat wave

Food vendors at Artscape

Melani Duglass is part of a dance troop, Baltimore Girls

Eric Keller, at his booth, came to Artscape from Toledo, Ohio

Jay and Brook Randell in water cool down station

Kayla Litofsky at the boxed water booth

Baltimore fire fighters help to cool the little ones

Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue Band members

Outside of the Eddie C. and C Sylvia Brown Center, people drew stories on the building’s frosted glass windows

Vendor Geraldo DeSouza, owner of Everyday Bow Ties

Vendors inside of the Brown Center were doing well with brisk sales

Some in the audience , who came to see George Clinton, dressed the part

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Dr. Jamal Bryant and the Empowerment Temple church opened the Freddie Gray Youth Empowerment Center on July 11 in Bolton Hill, Baltimore. Families, friends and leaders of the

Pastor Jamal Bryant, host

community were there to witness the dedication and ribbon cutting. The center is designed to promote education, leadership and extra curriculum for Black youth. In addition to classes, there is also a camp with free breakfast and lunch provided. The Freddie Gray Youth Empowerment Center is located at 1505 Eutaw Place, Baltimore, MD 21217. Call 410-225-3494 for more information.

Preparation for the Grand Opening of Freddie Gray Empowerment Center

Photos by JD Howard The ribbon cutting

Pastor Bryant and Del. Antonio Hayes Saul Kuppelman and NuFit Partner, Kevin Anderson

Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford Betty Clark, Del. Antonio Hayes and State Sen. Cathy Pugh

Jerome Stephens and opening day guests

Pastor Bryant , Presiding Elder Cordell Hunter and Minister Carlos Muhummed Original Mural painting created by Blake Johnson student at Grambling State University

The artist, Blake Johnson embracing Pastor Bryant

Richard Shipley, Freddie Gray's stepfather Shelia Dixon, former mayor

Interior of the Freddie Gray Empowerment Center

Delores Winston, executive director, right, Rev. Joan Wharton, Hemingway Temple AME Church and opening day guests

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