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Crime in the county for 2014 was overall lower than the year before.

Prince George’s County Ends Year With Drop in Crime By Courtney Jacobs AFRO Staff Writer

Even though a series of murders happened over Prince George’s County’s roll into the new year, crime in the county for 2014 was overall lower than the year before, according to a media spokesperson from the police department. “We finished 2014 with dramatic drops in crime,” Lt. William Alexander told the AFRO in an email Jan. 7. “Overall crime, violent crime, and property crime, are all (individually) down 9 [percent] for the year (2014 vs 2013), which is on top of historic drops in crime since

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County Executive [Rushern] Baker took office in 2010 and appointed Chief Mark Magaw.” Alexander said overall crime was down 33.4 percent since 2010, property crime was down 32.9 percent, and violent crime was down 36.5 percent. He added that the county had 54 homicides in 2014, which was the lowest number of homicides since 1985. “While we are not happy with any level of crime, we are certainly proud of the progress we have made over the last 4 years,” Alexander said. “We are continuing to work to further reduce crime in our community, and fully expect to announce further reductions in 2015.” However, the first homicide of 2015 happened only a few hours into the new year with a reported shooting in the early morning of Jan. 1. Officers were called to the 9600 block of Milestone Way in College Park where they found 22-year-old Stefon Donnell Powell of Addison Road in District Heights in a parking garage suffering from Continued on A3

By James Wright Special to the AFRO

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus pledged Dec. 6 to fight for African Americans to be first-class citizens during a ceremonial swearing-in for current and newly-elected members of the 114th Congress. Forty-six members were eligible to take the ceremonial oath of office for the CBC, which was an all-time high for the organization. President Obama, when he served in the Senate, was a member of the CBC and the organization’s only senator, but now Cory Booker, a Democrat from New Jersey, in the only senator in the CBC. Rep. Mia Love (R-Utah) is the only Black Republican, out of the three in Congress, who opted to join the Continued on A5

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Brooke Praised for Life of Public Service By James Wright Special to the AFRO

“Ed Brooke stood on the forefront of the battle for civil rights and economic fairness.”

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The late Edward Brooke was the first Black elected U.S. senator and state attorney general.

Political leaders from both major parties and District residents recently reflected on the life of Edward W. Brooke III, the first popularly elected African-American senator representing Massachusetts. He was a native Washingtonian. He died on Jan. 3 of natural causes in Coral – President Obama Gables, Fla. He was 95. As a moderate Republican, Brooke was elected in 1966 as a senator at a time when only a handful of Blacks were in the House of Representatives and fewer Blacks served in elected offices. Brooke also made history in 1962 when he was elected as the Massachusetts attorney general, the first Black to be elected to that position in the nation. President Obama, upon hearing of Brooke’s passing, said in a statement that “Senator Brooke led an extraordinary life of public service” and “Ed Brooke stood on the forefront of the battle for civil rights and economic fairness.” Brooke received the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest award Congress has to honor civilians, in October 2009. The late senator also received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2004 from President George W. Bush. Brooke served in the Senate from 1967-1979 and was an outspoken supporter of civil and human rights, federal raid to the poor, increased foreign support for African and Caribbean countries, and a critic of African countries, such as Rhodesia and South Africa, that were ruled by White supremacists. He was one of the first lawmakers to call for President Richard Nixon to resign in light of the Watergate scandal and, according to his book, “Bridging the Divide: My Life,” he was considered a vice presidential and a U.S. Supreme Court prospect. While Brooke was a passionate Republican, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz

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Jaydan Stancil, 9, Recovers After Being Shot in Head

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complex. Two men were also shot but their injuries were not life threatening. No arrests have been made at this time. “Initially when he was shot the policemen took him to The recovery of nine-year-old Jaydan Stancil is Prince George’s Hospital,” Nichols said. “But they told remarkable. me there was nothing they could do despite them being a “I feel all right,” he told the AFRO. Jaydan was shot and trauma center.” saved by three policemen with only minutes to live. He was Even though Jaydan’s condition was critical, she recalled released from the hospital on Dec. 30. a moment when the hospital’s clergy took the boy’s hand. “He is truly a miracle,” said his mother, Monique Just as suddenly, Jaydan pulled his hand away. Nichols said Nichols. it was a sign that he was saying “Don’t count me out, I’m The front of his head shows a small indication of where still alive.” he was shot, a slight jut that’s hardly noticeable. From Jaydan endured several surgeries and blood transfusions one side of his face to the other there is a scar that follows due to bullet fragments in his head. He now has a brain Jaydan and his mother the front of his hairline. Also inside the back of his head shunt or a narrow piece of tubing in his head. It will remain remains the stray bullet that almost took his life. there for the rest of his life. Jaydan was recently released from MedStar National Nichols said the bullet, which entered through Jaydan’s Rehabilitation Hospital in Northwest, where he stayed right eye and settled to the back of his head, had made his for two months. Nichols is thankful the youngest of her four children is left side immobile for some time. “Most of his motor skills have returned and alive. Jaydan was also hospitalized at Children’s National Medical Center in his left leg was paralyzed,” she said. Jaydan now wears a brace on that leg. Northwest. In her inaugural address Jan. 2, Mayor Muriel Bowser said, “We’re going to “Throughout this whole process in which Jaydan has progressed, he took it work together so that the violence that has shaken so many of our communities upon himself to do something amazing,” Nichols said. comes to an end. Little Jayden should not be scared to go home, dear Relisha “Amazing” is a word that truly describes Jaydan, should be doing the things that little girls do, and no man or especially when doctors told Nichols he only had 30 to 45 woman should live with violence in their home.” She, along minutes to live. with Councilmember Yvette M. Alexander and the three On Oct. 3, Jaydan was caught in a shooting that policemen who saved Jaydan’s life attended a prayer vigil occurred at the Mayfair Mansion Apartments in the 3700 for the boy in October. block of Hayes Street NE around 9 p.m. He was outside A fundraiser is set up for Jaydan to cover medical – Monique Nichols with his brother playing. His mother was at work. There expenses. To contribute, go to www.gofund.com and search was an exchange of gunfire in the parking lot of the “Pray for Jaydan.” By Linda Poulson Special to the AFRO

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has a home in Shelburne Falls. Cosby is the only defendant in the lawsuit, originally filed last month by Tamara Green, who said he drugged and assaulted her in the 1970s. The two new plaintiffs are Therese Serignese, who said he drugged and raped her in 1976, and Linda Traitz, who alleges he tried to drug her and then sexually groped her in 1970. Attorney Joseph Cammarata, who represents the three women, said the civil action allows them to have their allegations heard since criminal statutes of limitation have expired. “The lawsuit provides an opportunity for women who claim to have been harmed to have their day in court in a forum where the truth can be tried,” he said. Cosby’s publicist David Brokaw and lawyer Martin Singer did not immediately respond to requests for comment Monday. Singer has said he expected to prevail in the original lawsuit. Green first spoke publicly about her allegations in 2005. She said in the lawsuit that after she did media interviews Brokaw and Cosby’s lawyer Walter M. Phillips Jr. made statements intended to expose her to public contempt and ridicule. Phillips said last month he represented Cosby in 2005 but no longer does, and he declined to comment further. Brokaw did not return messages then seeking comment on Green’s allegations. Serignese and Traitz, who are from Florida, allege in the amended complaint that when they came forward separately last November, Singer issued responses for Cosby that said they and other accusers were lying. Since November, at least 15 women have come forward with claims Cosby sexually assaulted them decades ago. Most of the women say he drugged them before he assaulted them.

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READING, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania father is apologizing after police say he pulled his daughter’s male friend by the hair and chopped off his dreadlocks with a knife. Reginald Hardy was charged with aggravated assault, terroristic threats and other offenses after police say he saw the 19-year-old sneaking around his apartment Friday with his 17-year-old daughter. Police say the 38-year-old Hardy punched the 19-year-old in the face and threatened to shoot him in the back if he ran away as he left. Hardy tells WFMZ-TV (http://bit.ly/1wRJT4i ) he was only looking out for his daughter. He says her friend was disrespectful to him and shouldn’t have been at the apartment. Police say Hardy cooperated with the investigation. He’s free on $50,000 unsecured bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Jan. 12.

South Capitol Street Corridor Project Public Hearing The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) invite you to attend a public hearing on the South Capitol Street Corridor Project, which includes the replacement of the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge and transforming the city’s southernmost entrance into a grand urban boulevard. The purpose of the hearing is to: • Present the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (SDEIS) • Gather comments from the public and share the overall schedule

Thursday, January 22, 2015 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Matthews Memorial Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall, 2616 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE Metrorail: Anacostia Station (Green Line) Metrobus: Visit www.wmata.com The South Capitol Street Corridor Project SDEIS will be available for review at www.southcapitoleis.com and at the following locations beginning December 19, 2014 unless otherwise noted: Anacostia Library 1800 Good Hope Road SE Washington, DC 20020 Business Opportunity and Workforce Development Center 2235 Shannon Place SE Washington, DC 20020 (open on January 12, 2015)

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Arizona: Intro. Course on Hip-Hop Violates State Law Ban on Ethnic Studies Threatens Withholding State Funding to Tucson Schools TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — The head of Arizona public schools says the Tucson Unified School District is violating a state ban on ethnic studies and risks losing state funding. Superintendent John Huppenthal announced Friday — his last day in office — that he was seeking sanctions against the school if it does not correct course by March 4. He cited an introductory course on hip-hop from the AfricanAmerican perspective and lyrics from the rock band Rage Against the Machine as violations. School district Superintendent H.T. Sanchez said in a statement that he had requested a meeting with Huppenthal last month, but it was not scheduled. He said the district is reviewing Huppenthal’s report. “I look forward to sitting down with incoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas when she takes office later this month. During the election, Ms. Douglas emphasized local control for curriculum decisions, and we are eager to work with her as we continue to satisfy both state and federal law,” Sanchez said. The state enacted a ban on ethnic studies in 2010. It was met with resistance by teachers and students who said the ethnic studies program increased student achievement. The Tucson Unified School District board voted to dismantle the program in April 2012 because funding would be cut off if it

“The state enacted a ban on ethnic studies in 2010. It was met with resistance by teachers and students…”

continued. A group of students and teachers sued the state, saying the law was overly broad and violates the right of free speech. A year later, a federal court upheld the Arizona law that prohibits courses if they promote resentment toward a race or a class of people, are designed primarily for peoples of a particular ethnic group, or advocate ethnic solidarity instead of the treatment of peoples as individuals. The federal court found courses only “designed primarily for peoples of a particular ethnic group” to be unconstitutionally

vague and upheld the other standards under which Tucson’s Mexican-American Studies program was eliminated. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments in the case on Jan. 12 in San Francisco. A study by University of Arizona researchers found a link between increased graduation rates and standardized-testing results for students who participated in the program from around 2006 to when it was dismantled in April 2012. Huppenthal says the district has until March 4 to correct course or lose 10 percent in state funding. He made the announcement on his last day of office after having lost a reelection bid. Voters elected Republican Diane Douglas.

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(D-Fla.), the chairman of the Democratic National Committee, nevertheless praised his leadership skills and their impact. “He was a statesman in the truest sense, possessing a commitment to public service which is all too rare to find in this day and age,” Schultz said. “HIs constituents were fortunate to have been served by him and our legislative branch of government was better for his service.” Schultz’s Republican counterpart, Reince Priebus, agreed. “Brooke was a pioneer and an inspiration to many,” Priebus said. “Our party and our nation have lost

a statesman and a trailblazer.” Outgoing Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick (D) tweeted that Brooke was” a friend and a mentor.” “Massachusetts has a history of sending giants to the U.S. Senate, great statesmen like Quincy Adams, [Daniel] Webster, [Henry] Cabot Lodge and [Edward] Kennedy,” Patrick said. “We count Ed Brooke among them. He carried the added honor and burden of being ‘the first’ and did so with distinction and grace.” Brooke was a graduate of Howard University in 1941 and supported his college alma mater as an alumnus

and a senator. He supported the university’s annual congressional appropriation and received an honorary degree in 1967. Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick said Brooke was an example of the fabled “Howard Man.” “He was an advocate for education and a generous donor, with several scholarships in his name for the benefit of students in need,” Frederick said. “He will be greatly missed by all and we at Howard will honor his memory by continuing to ensure that we send our graduates out onto the path he blazed in earnest.”

While at Howard, Brooke joined Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and served as a national undergraduate leader. He stayed active in Alpha throughout his life, participating in national conventions and served, in 1996, as the first chairman of the fraternity’s World Policy Council and chaired its 100th anniversary Centennial Celebration in 2006. Brooke graduated from Dunbar High School in 1936 and lived in the LeDroit Park neighborhood that was nearby. D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D), a longtime friend of Brooke’s, said that “the District has lost

its most distinguished native son.” “Edward Brooke had to leave his hometown to get a congressional vote and certainly to become a U.S. senator,” Norton said. “Sen. Brooke, however, never forgot his hometown and played an important role in the city’s quest for the House Voting Rights Act, when he lobbied his former colleagues in the Senate.” Norton is referring to the 2009 bill that would have given the city a voting representative and Utah an additional representative. It was killed in April 2010 when the National Rifle Association

pressured members of Congress to support an amendment eliminating all the District’s gun laws. While that effort failed, the delegate said Brooke tried to do what he thought was right. “D.C. residents will never forget their native son, who got a vote for himself in Massachusetts and used his last years to try to do the same for the city where he was born and raised,” she said. On Jan. 4, Norton tweeted that Brooke’s wife, Ann, agreed to hold the senator’s funeral services in the District. Norton had not released any further details by AFRO press time.

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gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene. Another homicide occurred hours before the county’s first homicide in 2015. On Dec. 31 officers were called to the 800 block of Balsamtree Drive in Capitol Heights, Md. for a suspicious looking car in a roadway. When they arrived, they found taxicab driver Kedir Yahya of Orren Street in Northeast D.C. suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Yahya, 28, was pronounced dead on the scene. On Dec. 30 officers were called to the 1600 block of

Woodhill Court for a reported welfare check call. They found a man inside his home suffering from gunshot wounds. He was also pronounced dead on the scene. Detectives are still working to identify the suspect(s) and motive in these cases. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. Anyone with information about this homicide is urged to call 1-866-411-TIPS. Anyone with information about any of these recent

crimes are asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call CRIME SOLVERS at 1-866411-TIPS (8477), text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip online. Washington D.C. Editor LaTrina Antoine contributed to this article.

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D.C.’s Youth Leadership Institute Renamed in Honor of Marion Barry By Shantella Sherman Special to the AFRO

“… Mayor Barry believed strongly in investing in our youth and founded the Mayor’s Youth Leadership Institute in 1979 to give them the tools they need to succeed and impact the future.”

The Mayor’s Youth Leadership Institute (MYLI) was renamed the “Marion Barry Youth Leadership Institute” in honor of the late councilmember and former Mayor Marion S. Barry Jr., who died Nov. 23. Former D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray enacted administrative Order 2014-338, that made the name change official, during his last days in office. “Among the many causes he championed, Mayor Barry believed strongly in investing in our youth and founded the Mayor’s Youth Leadership Institute in 1979 to give them the tools they need to succeed and impact the future,” Gray said. “It is only fitting that we rename the Mayor’s Youth Leadership Institute in his honor.” Barber Kevin Matthews, who secured his first job through the Barry’s Summer Youth program in 1987, said that in addition to honoring Barry, the name change promotes creating legacies among area teens. “As young people we thought of life as immediate challenges and rewards, and today’s young people are the same. Barry established rules and set asides just for young Black teens in D.C., that have had a long-term impact on the city and the individuals,” Matthews said. “For his strength of insight to be acknowledged after he passed away, encourages young people to think in terms of what positive things they can

–Vincent Gray leave behind for others.” The Marion Barry Youth Leadership Institute (MBYLI) is a four-level, year-round leadership training and development program for District of Columbia youth, ages 14-19. The training model emphasizes practical hands-on experience and a holistic approach to developing leaders of the 21st century. Each of the four levels of the training model – Alpha, Beta, Delta and Omega – has a unique focus area. The Alpha level focuses on personal growth and development skills. The Beta level focuses on community development. The Delta level focuses on college exploration and preparation, and the Omega level focuses on life skills, career exploration, and places Youth

Leaders in internships. Common training themes include: team building skills, personal development, communication skills, employability skills, public speaking, city government structure, community service, and college/career preparation. New participant recruitment takes place in the spring for the MBYLI Summer Intensive Training component. Youth Leaders are selected through a rigorous screening process. The summer portion of training is conducted for six weeks on a local college campus. It includes training seminars, community labs, youth government elections, cultural events, guest speakers and open discussion forums. The school year component of MBYLI focuses on applying the skills learned during the summer. Activities include community service projects, general body meetings, youth-related forums, and additional leadership development training. MBYLI Youth Leaders are also called upon to represent the youth of the District of Columbia at events throughout the city, country, and world. The renaming honors “the memory of Mr. Barry and his contributions to the governance and progress of the District of Columbia and the welfare of its citizens, which contributions were particularly significant in the nurturing and development of its youth,” Gray said.

Helmet Sensor Maker Targets Youth Market ‘to Make Sports Safer for Children’ By Tim Curtis Capital News Service

“If you ask that person if they can keep playing — yes, they keep playing.”

BETHESDA, Md. – Greg Merril understands. Merril knows why an athlete with an injury wants to get back in the game, because he’s been there himself. When he was a professional sports car – Greg Merril driver, he hurt his finger right before a race in Florida helping another driver set up the the same with someone who gets hit in the awning on his motor home. head, that’s got the blurred vision, that knows “I got into the car and the race starts [and] they’re concussed. If you ask that person my finger is … just soaked with blood. I mean if they can keep playing — yes, they keep blood is just dripping from my finger,” he playing.” said. But that wasn’t the end of his problems. And that’s where Merril’s company, Brain Halfway through the race, his rear suspension Sentry, comes in. For the last three years, it’s snapped, forcing him to slide through the been making sensors that attach to helmets turns. and help to detect concussions. And finally, “Any sane person would park it,” he said. Merril, who co-founded the company with Instead, he continued and won the race. former University of Maryland football player “But that’s the mindset of a really and entrepreneur Medile, saysPage he sees GSUSA-Calendar-Wash Afro 5.68 x 10-V3_GSUSA-Boots-Wash Afro 5.68x10 Sam 1/5/15 10:41 AM 1 the competitive person,” Merril said. “I know it’s company’s progress starting to snowball.

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He developed a device that uses a separate sensor to detect when it’s in motion or at rest, so it only turns on when it is in motion. The battery lasts one year, and then the team gets new sensors. Beyond the technical problems of creating the device, the Bethesda-based company has had to fight for its product to gain acceptance from the marketplace. Many CNS Photo by Tim Curtis Maryland public school The Bethesda-based Brain Sentry sells a sensor that systems don’t allow their attaches to the outside of a football helmet. teams to use helmet sensors, due to concerns about cost and value. Last year, 10,000 kids played in leagues or Sports medicine for teams that used the sensor, he said. This professionals, including the Maryland Athletic year, that number climbed to 100,000. Trainers Association, aren’t ready to adopt the His company has been endorsed by teams sensors yet, either. and leagues that use the sensor, including “All the research shows these things youth football leagues in Georgia, the Virginia are not ready to be used in a diagnostic Independent Schools Athletic Association, manner,” said Greg Panzcek, president of the which encompasses many of the private high Maryland Athletic Trainers Association. He schools in the state, and other private schools adds that research shows that head injury is and youth football organizations across the individualized, and it’s hard for any device to country, including DeMatha Catholic High have a single threshold at which a player might School in Hyattsville and the Maret School in sustain a traumatic brain injury. Washington, D.C. Merril said the research points to a larger The company is still small, with 10 need for sensors, and that his company addresses employees. It outsources its manufacturing those needs. “Research has established the two to a North Carolina firm. And, Merril said, biggest risk factors for concussion are getting hit while they can see progress, they’re still an hard in the head and getting hit often in the head. early-stage startup company and are not yet Brain Sentry sensors work by measuring both of profitable. these factors.” Merril, 49, said he started thinking about Brain Sentry also faces competition from helmet sensors while working on a different larger companies that are placing sensors project for the military. He was helping to inside new helmets, like helmet manufacturer create a smartphone app that would help Riddell. Riddell spokeswoman Erin Griffin medics to quickly diagnose soldiers injured said its Insite Impact Response System is on the battlefield and determine whether based on 10 years of research and, because the they could rejoin the fight or needed to be sensor is placed inside the helmet, rather than evacuated. outside, measures head impacts rather than But he ran into a problem when it came to helmet impacts. adapting the app to the football field, because Merril said his company took the sensor’s injuries weren’t always so obvious. placement on the outside of the helmet into “I realized that that would not be very account in the sensor’s threshold algorithm. helpful, because we wouldn’t know who to He said he intended the product for use put that app in front of,” Merril said. Injured primarily in youth football, below the high athletes don’t always want to take themselves school level, because he sees those players out of the game. as the most at risk of serious damage from Merril, who studied psychobiology at undiagnosed concussions. Western Maryland (now McDaniel) College, “I think that one of the things that I feel, realized he needed to create a device that as an adult, being somewhat responsible for would alert coaches and parents when a is looking after children. So I feel like there player had taken a hit strong enough to give was an opportunity to, for me to play a role a concussion. But there were some problems in trying to make sports safer for children by that they had to work addressing what I think is the unsolved piece through to make this device as user-friendly of concussion management,” Merril said. as possible. One wall in the Brain Sentry office has “It requires a battery. And so if you have pictures of kids who have died as a result of to charge a battery – fail,” he said. He did not a concussion. Merril said they use the wall as want the lack of a charge to be the reason the inspiration for what they’re doing. system wouldn’t work. Despite the company focus on youth “If you can turn the sensor off? No. Not football, one of their biggest boosts has come gonna work. from the professional Arena Football League, “So it has to be on all the time, and the which requires all helmets to be equipped with battery has to last forever,” Merril said. a Brain Sentry sensor. “These are big challenges.” One night, after a professional game in Jacksonville where Brain Sentry was testing a new sensor, Merril was removing the sensors from the helmets of the losing team. He said he ran into the quarterback who told him, “I just want to let you know, what you’re doing is really important, and I really appreciate what you’re doing.”

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Triscina Grey: D.C.’s Longest Running, Full Time Radio Host “Sometimes I had to go backwards to move forwards,” she said. “I never gave up.” Her determination to be the best at what she does also helps her structure her show by appealing to fans with a “Get Off Your Buns and Move” health initiative and a daily inspirational “Message in the Midday.” “I’m so grateful for the loyalty I have from my listeners. I am very humbled by that,” she said. “But my mission is for them.” Even through the hard areas, Grey said she still has a strong support unit behind her. “I am appreciative for [the] General Manager Jim Watkins…and the belief he has had in me throughout the years,” she said. “He always

By LaTrina Antoine Washington D.C. Editor

As the New Year begins, so does another year for Triscina Grey, the areas longest running midday radio personality and full-time radio host on WHUR 96.3FM. However, her triumphs were not given to her with a silver spoon. “Being at WHUR has been an amazing experience,” she said. “It’s just been a blessing to grow with WHUR since 1991 and connect with my listeners because they mean the world to me.” Grey attributes her success in radio to being able to adjust with the times. However, it hasn’t always been an easy road. “I have to move with the times. If I don’t, I would have stayed stuck,” she said, referring to the radio’s move to a digital platform and succeeding a heavily dominated –Triscina Grey in male industry. Grey said, throughout her career she had to “perfect her craft” by rotating through several shifts, putting in long hours, relocating to positions on both coasts in the U.S and listening to critiques. “I have always been open to constructive criticism…and always know that I can get better,” she said, mentioning the radio industry is very competitive and that many aspiring radio personalities, including herself, face the lack of Triscina Grey is a full-time radio host on WHUR 96.3FM. available full time positions.

“It’s just been a blessing to grow with WHUR since 1991 and connect with my listeners because they mean the world to me.”

believed in me and my talent.” Throughout her career, she recalled traveling to Brazil, China, and Aruba using her social gift to “reach out and touch” people, noting fond experiences that included getting a birthday shout out from Stevie Wonder and conducting interviews with musical legends such as Smokey Robinson, Patti LaBelle, Aretha Franklin, and many others. Grey also said she is scheduled to broadcast from Italy this year from April 9 to April 19. She said she doesn’t just joyfully reflect on certain experiences in her career, to her they all had some unique aspect that made them special. “I think every moment that I go on stage is a highlight for me,” she said. “All the moments are special when out on stage hosting concerts, shows and plays.” As the “Queen of The Midday,” Grey has maintained her number 1 status across the board for all listeners, including WHUR’s target audience. Her show airs Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. As a next step in her career, Grey said she aspires to transition more into television. “It is something that is on my bucket list.” “First and foremost I’ve learned how important it is to give all glory and praises to the heavenly father,” she said. “You cannot take anything for granted.” Part of her advice to aspiring talent is to volunteer in your field. “You have to do it, you have to be, you have to become it,” she said, mentioning that along with getting practical experience, young professionals also need to network and portray a high level of ambition. Interact with Grey on Twitter @ Courtesy Photo Triscinagrey and like her Facebook page: Friends of Triscina Grey.

CBC

Continued from A1 organization. “It is one of the highest honors of my life to lead the Congressional Black Caucus,” Rep. G.K. Butterfield (D-N.C.), newly elected

by police officers and we will submit legislation to reverse this trend,” Butterfield, a former state Supreme Court justice, said. “We are going to try to get rid of outdated

“It is clear … that Blacks are mistreated by police officers and we will submit legislation to reverse this trend.” – G.K. Butterfield

chairman, said in his address. “Congressional Black Caucus members represent 22 states, the District of Columbia, and the Virgin Islands with 30 million constituents. It is the largest caucus in the House of Representatives and we are committed to making a difference in the lives of all Americans.” Butterfield said that Black America is in a state of emergency and that many African Americans are not experiencing the “American Dream.” “Twenty-five percent of Blacks live below the poverty level as opposed to only eight percent of Whites,” he said. “Blacks earn $13,000 less than Whites generally and for every $100 of White wealth, there is only $6.” Butterfield said that growing up in segregated Wilson, N.C. has shaped his views on political activism and public policy. “I saw racism at its worse,” he said. “I remember when Whites would come into the Black community and pick up Black women to work in their homes and when Black farmers would pick up Black workers on the edge of town to work all day in the tobacco fields for fifty cents an hour. Black schools were inferior to the White schools and the streets in the Black community were not paved.” As chairman of the CBC, Butterfield said that the centerpiece of his tenure will be reforming the criminal justice system. “It is clear through statistics and video clips that Blacks are mistreated

sentencing laws and make sure that criminal defendants have

competent counsel.” Butterfield said that he will attempt to work with the House Republican majority to address persistent poverty in America. He will also focus on enhancing the educational opportunities of Blacks through strengthening historically Black colleges and universities, stressing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education, and seeking racially diverse directorships on Fortune 500 corporate boardrooms. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer praised outgoing CBC Chairman Marcia Fudge (D-Ohio) for her leadership of the CBC during

the 113th Congress. “She was a strong, outspoken and effective leader,” Pelosi said. Pelosi noted that seven CBC members will serve as the leading Democrats on major committees and that Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) will continue as the Assistant Democratic Leader. Hoyer said that the CBC will

comprise of nearly 25 percent of all Democrats in the House and that Blacks will make up 10 percent of all of the chamber’s members. Butterfield and his team, Reps. Yvette Clarke (D-N.Y.) as first vice chair, Andre Carson (D-Ind.) as second vice chair, Karen Bass (D-Calif.) as secretary, and

Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) as whip, were sworn into their offices by U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Judge James A. Wynn Jr. Clyburn, a former chair of the CBC, said Butterfield is up to the task of leading the group. “I believe that he will take this caucus to a better place,” he said.

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National Action Network Hosts MLK Breakfast

The National Action Network will host a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Breakfast on Jan. 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Mayflower Renaissance Hotel, 1127 Connecticut Ave, N.W. Honorees will include Jacqueline Berrien, former chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC); Floyd W. Green, III, vice president and Head of Community Relations and Urban Marketing, Aetna; James Reynolds, Jr., chairman and CEO, Loop Capital; Augusta Y. Thomas, national vice president for Women’s and Fair Practices, AFGE. If you have any questions, please contact the D.C, Bureau at (202)293-3232 or dcbureau@nationalactionnetwork.net.

Ellicott City, Md. Registration Open for Winter Classes At Howard County Center for the Arts

Registration has begun for Howard County Arts Council’s (HCAC) winter educational programs at the Howard County Center for the Arts. Classes and workshops are Photo Courtesy of the Global Down Syndrome Foundation. held for all those between the ages of five to adult. U.S. Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton and her daughter Katherine take to the runway along with Global Down Syndrome Foundation Executive Director Michelle Whitten, during the Winter arts programs, open to the public, begin Jan. 20. Foundation’s 2014 “Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show.” Classes range in duration from six to eight weeks. Be Yourself” fashion show will hold auditions on Jan. 29. Winter classes for children Auditions will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Woodrow include Saturday Art Studio Wilson High School, located at 3950 Chesapeake St. N.W. for ages 5–12; Exploring No experience is necessary. For more information, e-mail Music Through Bucket Band auditions@globaldownsyndrome.org, or visit the website at for ages 5–8; Acting Out! for www.globaldownsyndrome.org. ages 10–13; and Art School Portfolio for ages 13–16. For Teens and adults (ages 14+), classes include Drawing & Composition, Beginning and MLK Luncheon & Fashion Show Intermediate Acrylic Painting, The Martin Luther King Jr. D.C. Support Group will hold and Playwriting (ages 16+). its 43rd annual Scholarship Luncheon & Fashion Show Jan. Weekly drop-in sessions for 19 at Martin Crosswinds located at 7400 Greenway Center drawing and painting from Drive. The luncheon and show will begin at 1 p.m. and last portrait and life models are also until 5 p.m. The event is dedicated to the memory of Dr. available. Registration and full Martin Luther King and to provide help. Rev. Dr. Lewis M. class listings are available on HCAC’s website, www.hocoarts.org. Anthony will receive the 2015 Humanitarian Award. D.C.

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EDITORIAL

Protesting the Protesters What is it with the police in New York? The city has been host to multiple #Icantbreathe and #blacklivesmatter protests following the deaths of unarmed Black men such as Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo. and Eric Garner in Staten Island, N.Y. Then, a few days before Christmas, Ismaaiyl Brinsley shot his ex-girlfriend in Baltimore before driving to New York City. Along the way, this man with a history of domestic violence and criminal activity, Instagrammed a picture of a gun with the message “putting wings on pigs.” After arriving in New

York, he shot and killed two police officers. The problem is now the NYPD, in the form of the police union head Pat Lynch, is saying the mayor of New York, Bill de Blasio, contributed to an atmosphere that encouraged Brinsley to kill cops by sympathizing with the protesters. To make their displeasure known officers have now become the protesters by turning their backs while de Blasio delivered eulogies at the funerals of both officers murdered by Brinsley. To add insult to injury recent news reports suggest that the

rank and file NYC police have also initiated a work slow-down that indeed may result in an increased crime rate for New York. The police, who carry guns and are paid by taxpayers to protect the citizens of NYC, have descended to behaving like children. The protesters are not saying all police officers are bad. Just the ones who shoot unarmed Black people. For the police union to be unable or unwilling to understand the distinction is criminal.

The Republicans Control Congress. Now What? The third-highest ranking member of the Republican controlled House of Representatives gave a speech before a White supremacist group run by David Duke in 2002. And while Steve Scalise of Louisiana apologized after the information came out late last year and received some mild admonishments from his party, he still has his leadership position. These are the people who now control both the House

and the Senate following last year’s election. As Republicans take power this week they are making noises about leading and passing legislation in the 114th Congress. They say their priorities are things like the Keystone XL pipeline, and heathcare reform. But with the radicals in the Tea Party still exerting influence look for them instead to focus on obstructing and attempting to roll back President Obama’s agenda for the

remainder of his term. Things like his executive actions granting a legal reprieve to some undocumented immigrants and opening up relations with Cuba are likely to come under fire from Republicans. And let’s not forget their continuing efforts to eliminate Obamacare, which has given millions of people access to healthcare. While the Republicans say they want to act like grownups now that they’ve got the power, we’re not holding our breath—buckle-up.

COMMENTARY

The Year Ahead: ‘No Vote-No Voice?’

Saschane Stephenson

On New Year’s Eve, demonstrators in Cleveland, Boston and New York marched amongst street revelers. On one hand, I appreciated the fact that the protestors remained committed to keeping the message “Black Lives Matter” before the nation. On the other hand I wondered for a moment, “What if…, and what then?” What if there was a hidden force that pre-qualified whether or not a person could vent their frustration, or

anger, as a protestor? What if in order to march in protest, be it in Ferguson, New York, or any part of the country, every person of voting age— who had no impediment to exercising that ability—would have to provide proof that they voted in their last (i.e., 2014) local Primary and General elections? What then? Plainly, what if all protestors got a message of: “No Vote— No Voice.” “No Vote—No Protesting.” That’s a pretty crazy prospect isn’t it? Or is it? There’s a lot of hype around Presidential elections; but the numbers show over and over again that people become downright lethargic when the time rolls around to spend a couple minutes or a few hours to scrutinize and vote for individuals who then “control” their lives for two to four years at a stretch. Sherriff, Attorney General, circuit court judge, states attorney, you name it—they all contribute to setting the tone and policy of local judicial systems, and they all get put into place by a vote or non-vote. In 2014, the mid-term voter turnout numbers were abysmal at best; and it was low whether or not voters came from preppy or poor neighborhoods. There’s a lot of gratitude for those who exercise their right to vote, and who show up at town hall meetings when they

could very well be watching the latest episode of “The Voice.” However, the sad thing is that thousands in the brown and Black communities sat out on voting in 2014; and therefore, what by default did they choose ‘not’ to happen in their communities? How did that and all past inaction contribute to the “the system” folks are now so mad about? Historian John Henrik Clarke once said, “There is more to progress than marching. We’re doing ‘show-biz’ liberation. It’s not liberation.” In America, we march to express our feelings and to release pent up frustrations. In this instance, protestors are marching against forceful community policing and against the tensions between police and Black/Brown communities. But, the elephant in the room is, what next? Is the marching that we’ve seen, or participated in, merely “show-biz liberation” like Clarke referenced? Good for the television cameras; good for social media posts and twitter handles; good for a temporary patch on frayed nerves; but representative of only moving ‘one inch in a yard-long’ effort toward real change. Gratefully, there’s nothing that pre-qualifies anyone to protest; and so everyone can join in the rallying cry for reform in our law enforcement and judicial systems. Looking out into the vastness of our future, it truly feels

like we are on the edge of something. We are on the edge of choices. The words of poet June Jordan are ones we’ve heard before, “We are the ones we have been waiting for!” In the time ahead, the collective “concerned” community has got to do more than reactionary protesting. By all means, protest. Let your voices be heard. Then come together, plan, and participate fully. That’s how real and lasting change will set in. Saschane Stephenson is a freelance writer in Baltimore, Md.

The American Conscience: 21st Century Racial Injustice from the Perspective of Black Youth Whichever stance you take concerning the events in Ferguson, I believe every American can agree that painful images of decomposing dead bodies on the pavement, mourning mothers crying on our televisions and police officers receiving death threats weigh heavily on the American conscience. However, Antonia Alakija it would be ignorant to believe these events are new occurrences in America. Racial violence and systemic injustice defined the Jim Crow era and these events remain a reality in the 21st century despite their less obvious forms. The events in Ferguson only served as the boiling point that returned this issue to the forefront of national discussion. On Nov. 25, 2014, my family and I sat in front of the television in utter disbelief. Although the verdict flashed repeatedly across the screen in big bold letters, we could not begin to wrap our heads around the grand jury’s decision to

not indict Officer Wilson. Judging by the silence in our living room, neither my parents nor my little brother could easily swallow the non-indictment of Officer Wilson either. A solemn tear rolled down my mother’s face as we watched the people of Ferguson embrace Michael’s mother as she bawled openly on national television. For a moment, our wet eyes met each other and I knew we were thinking the same things. What do we now tell my little brother, a young Black boy just like Michael, to make him feel safe growing up in America? In this instant, we reached our own verdict as a Black family, we cannot assure him of anything without lying. I cannot tell my brother the police have his best interest in mind because law enforcement officers fail to show African Americans that #blacklivesmatter. According to a study done by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau, Black drivers are twice as likely as White drivers to be arrested during a traffic stop, even though consensual searches of Blacks were 37 percent less likely to uncover weapons, 23.7 percent less likely to uncover drugs and 25.4 percent less likely to uncover any other type of contraband than consensual searches of Whites. Fatal occurrences of racial profiling such as the events in Ferguson have stripped many Black mothers of their opportunity to gently parent their innocent Black sons.

Instead of giving my little brother comforting assurance of the equitable laws of our nation (as every American parent should be able to do), that night my mother opted to address my brother out of fear and love, a pitiful combination. She told him he must address police officers as “sir” (but not to even make eye contact unless completely necessary), to get rid of all his black hoodies, stop blasting loud music through his Beats and to always wear his hat facing frontwards. Basically, she told a growing Black boy, “Be the antithesis of a stereotypical Black man in society and then you will be safe. Be the antithesis of who society expects you to be so that you can be safe in America.” My little brother can change the clothes he wears, but the color of his mahogany skin is indelible and will make him a target in the eyes of law enforcement officers nonetheless. My mother’s pleas were merely hopes that my goofy, intelligent, six-foot, 13-year-old Black little brother will not be caught in the wrong place at the wrong time with the wrong police officer. (see more on Afro.com) Antonia Alakija, 17-year-old African-American female, is senior editor-in-chief of the student run newspaper at the National Cathedral School, and can be contacted at aalakija@ cathedral.org.

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Mayor Muriel Bowser and her DC Proud inaugural committee held a three-day inauguration filled with events for all age groups from Jan. 1 to Jan. 3. Bowser is the seventh individual elected to the D.C. mayor’s office, but only the second woman to hold the Photos by Rob Roberts position. Mayor Bowser poses with council members Jack Evans and Vincent Orange.

Sheila Jones, Tameka Ross and Starr Claridy

Karen Major Johnson, Andrea McFadden and Cheryl Washington

Jacqui Lucas, Kitty Chaney, Lauren Daaky and Vashauntz Harris

Niara Tarleton-Allen, Miss District of Columbia Teen USA 2015, Lizzy Olsen, Miss District of Columbia USA 2015

Joe and Joan Bowser, Anthony Brown, Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Angela Alsobrooks, Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawling-Blake, Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker and Mountgomery County County Executive Ike Leggett

DC Police Chief Cathy Lanier

Tobi Davis, Dionne Burkett-Lewis and Tara Davis

BET Chairman and CEO Debra Lee

David Garibaldi paints a portrait of Mayor Muriel Bowser

Rev. Sylvia E. Sumter

Former D.C. Council member Harold Brazil

At-Large Council member, Anita D. Bonds

Former D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton

Former D.C. Council member Tommy Wells Darel Dawson and Big “G”

D.C. residents celebrate Mayor Bowser’s inauguration.

Passing of the Seal

Ward 5 Council member Kenyan R. McDuffie and family

Ward Six Councilman Charles Allen

Master of Ceremonies Bruce Johnson, WUSA9

Rev. Patrick Smith

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The Washington D.C. Alumnae Foundation, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority hosted its 26th Annual Breakfast Fashion Show and Live Auction on Dec. 6 at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill in Northwest. Under the leadership of Venida Hamilton, chair and Audrey Doman, planning committee chair, guests were treated to a holiday vendor showcase, door prizes, a breakfast and were able to bid holiday gifts during the live auction. Grant recipients included: Arts for Our Children, Georgetown Ministry Center, Safe Shores, The Essential Theatre and Writopia Lab. The event was capped off with a high-tempo, stylist fashion show presented by Lovely Lady Boutique. Shomari Stone was the guest emcee and music was provided by Dan Riley.

Debra Bedney-Coleman, Sharon Purcell, Hazel Kennedy, Monique Yelverton, Michel Bright, Pam Gordon, Sandi Kenner

Joyce Yette (second from left) with her sorority sisters

Louise Murrill-Graves, Venida Hamilton, Thelma Randall and grant awardees: Jocquelyn Downs, Writopia Lab; ; Robert Morgan, The Essential Theater; Savah Lawson, Safe Shares; Stephanie Chan, Georgetown Ministry Center and Beatries Davis-William, Arts for our Children

Lydia Dorman, Leah, Hattie Dorman, Lawen and Lynda Dorman

Photos by Rob Roberts

Edgar Brookins and LaTrina Antoine of the Afro American Newspapers with Vonda Fields (center)

Angela DixonBancroft and W. Ronald Evans, the auctioneer Mitsy Turner, fashion show commentator with model

Autographed football helmet being auctioned off

Audrey Doman, chair, 26th Annual Breakfast/Fashion Show; Shomari Stone, NBC News 4 and Venida Hamilton, chair

Irma Bogan, Sheila Harman-Martin, Belinda Shaw, Chandois Phillips and Karen Newman

Ivy Foundation and chapter officers along with luncheon fashion show committee members

Katrina Moss, Kyppee Evans, Starr Garrett, Sonya Moore, Yolanda Garland, Diane Lewis, Gloria Bell and Tracy Parker

Gwendolyn Williams, co-chair, door prize subcommittee and Deborah Wilson, co-chair, luncheon fashion show committee Darlena Ricks and Marquita Davis

Ella Highland, Cheryl Lee-Butler, Sandra Bazemore, Joan Simms, Vivian Washington, Lula Hicks, Adria Hicks and April Hicks

April Wiggs, president, Psi Rho Omega chapter, Kendra Gillespie, president, Zeta Chi Omega chapter and Zuwana Johnson

Mistress of ceremonies Nelfred Tilly Blanding, Hazel Cameron and Renee Starlynn Allen, fashion show commentator

Mrs. Crawley and Hazel Cameron, chairman, Ivy Foundation of Northern Virginia

The Ivy Foundation of Northern Virginia, Inc., the charitable affiliate of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Zeta Chi Omega Chapter presented its 56th Annual Cooley-Moore scholarship Luncheon Fashion Show at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner Hotel, McLean, Va. Nelfred Tilley Blanding, Chair and emcee along with CoChairs, Gwendolyn Williams and Deborah Wilson treated the guests to an afternoon of fine dining, door prizes, a vendor’s marketplace all highlighted by the awarding of the 2014 scholarship recipients. A special “gift for a gift” raffle was held as an additional fundraiser. The luncheon culminated with a classy, stylish fashion show, “ A Return to Elegance” produced by Toni Foster of Critique’ Boutique and Co-producer Joy Kingsley-Ibeh of LoveJoy image, LLC. Funds raised are use to support the organization’s community service projects and scholarship program. Happy New Year to all.

Miranda Jones, scholarship recipient, Diann Burns, chair, scholarship committee and Vikaya Powell, scholarship recipient

Photos by Rob Roberts

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‘Why Vegan Is the New Black:

More Than 100 Delicious Meat and Dairy-Free Meal Ideas Your Whole Family Will Love’ Book Review

By Kam Williams “An estimated 82% of black women and 69% of black men are considered overweight or obese, with 45% and 40%, respectively, suffering from hypertension. Heart disease is the #1 killer of African-Americans, with cancer, stroke and diabetes also among the top five reasons for early death. These are largely preventable afflictions, directly related to what we put in our mouths. Reality is, what’s on our plates is killing us… The typical AfricanAmerican diet is full of greasy, high-sodium fast food that really packs on the pounds and sets us up for serious health problems. My goal was to help change the perception that healthy foods look weird and taste bad. Reducing the quantity of animal protein and upping the plants we eat has been proven to reverse heart disease, normalize blood sugar and lipids, and lower both weight and blood pressure in just a couple weeks.”

to what one ingests. However, she also knows that there is a general “perception that health foods are expensive, bland and flavorless.” So, in order to reverse that image, Deborrah has published Why Vegan Is the New Black, a combination how-to primer and illustrated cookbook featuring 100+ mouthwatering recipes for main dishes (Black Bean Lasagna), appetizers (Potato and Mushroom

Sriracha Barbecue Chick’n Sandwiches

New Orleans Red Beans & Rice with Andouille Sausage Style Seitan

Deborrah Cooper

Even though Deborrah Cooper had been a nutritionist and fitness trainer for over a decade, she never considered becoming a vegan until her body began breaking down. As assorted stresses of life started taking a toll, she found herself battling headaches, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, high blood sugar and sever stomach pains. And with each visit to a physician’s office, she was prescribed pill after pill to treat this or that symptom. But rather than resign herself to a dependency on doctors and medications, Deborrah decided to become actively involved in her recovery by making some immediate lifestyle changes. She had a hunch that a combination of diet and weight loss would do the trick, so she proceeded to exercise more while turning to vegetarianism. As she explains, in making the shift to a plant-based diet, she got rid of “anything that would not fit my new eating plan… bakery items, butter, eggs, cheese, crackers, packaged convenience foods, fish, poultry, bacon, canned chili and soups, canned milks, lunch meat, etcetera.” Fortunately, the changes “worked wonders… reducing risks of coronary heart disease and stroke by half in just eight weeks.” As an African-American, Deborrah subsequently felt a sense of duty to share the secret of her success with the black community, given its particular susceptibility to a host of diseases which are preventable simply by paying strict attention

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Soup), sauces (Tahini Salad Dressing) and sweets (Oatmeal Shortbread Cookies). An inspirational, informative and creative guide for anyone hoping to wean themselves off meat and/or prescription drugs. To order a copy of Why Vegan Is the New Black, visit: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0990971384/ ref%3dnosim/thslfofire-20 To Hear Deborrah Cooper discuss why she became a vegetarian, visit: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=4MZq9f2UIts

Sweet Potato and Parsnips Cupcakes with Crean Cheeze Frosting Courtesy Facebook

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ARTS & CULTURE

‘Empire’ Review

Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson Co-Star in Nighttime Soap Opera of Shakespearean Proportions

Photo courtesy of Fox/Facebook

The cast of ‘Empire.’

By Kam Williams Special to the AFRO Luscious Lyon (Terrence Howard) is the ailing CEO of Empire Entertainment, a company he built into a music industry titan while his wife Cookie (Taraji P. Henson) was doing 17 years behind bars for a crime that he committed. Like a modern-day King Lear, he’s ready to surrender the throne to one of his heirs. Lear had three daughters, Luscious has three sons, and that similarity is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of unabashed

allusions to the works of William Shakespeare made in the opening episode of Empire. Directed by two-time Oscar-nominee Lee Daniels (for Precious), the premiere of this nighttime soap opera is mostly devoted to introducing characters and setting the stage for the impending struggle to control the thriving family business. There’s ambitious eldest son, Andre (Trai Byers), a Stanford MBA married to a greedy ice princess (Kaitlin Doubleday). Middle child Jamal (Jussie Smollett) is quite a talented performer, but he’s also gay and out of the closet, a potential career-killer in the homophobic realm of macho hip-hop. Finally, we have youngest bro Hakeem (Bryshere Y. Gray), a budding rap star already on the rise. Complicating matters is the fact that their mom’s just been paroled, and she’s eager to stake a claim to her rightful share of the firm for having quietly taken the rap for their former-drug dealer daddy. Among the supporting cast members are Gabby Sidibe as Luscious’ assistant Becky, Jennifer Joan Taylor as Dr. Shahani, and Tom Gaitsch as an attorney. Though a tad melodramatic for this critic’s taste, the show’s over the top antics are apt to cultivate a loyal following among the desired demographic, provided Lee Daniels and his creative team come up with a weekly cliffhanger to keep the audience curious enough to tune in again and again and again. A word to the wise: Thou cannot go wrong by pilfering plotlines from the brilliant Bard of Avon.

Very Good (2.5 stars) Rated TV-14 Running time: 42 minutes Distributor: Fox Television Network To see a trailer for Empire, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBzu_jKLJek

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“ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL FILMS OF THE YEAR.

A reminder of what Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. did for this country. David Oyelowo is magnificent. He reveals the King who is not in our history books — his humor, his human failings, and his self-doubt. Director Ava DuVernay brilliantly uses a micro event as a way into a larger, more compelling macro story. ‘Selma’ arrives with a raw-nerve urgency and timeliness that no one could have anticipated .

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A TRULY GREAT AMERICAN FILM.”

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Thirty and Over Club—Is LeBron James Breaking Down at Age 30?

that he’s averaging the lowest point total since his rookie season, which should definitely be a concern considering Cleveland’s lack of scoring depth. If his second stint in Cleveland is going to be a success, then James is going to have to be the dominant player that we’re accustomed to seeing. Right now, that’s not happening.

By Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley Special to AFRO

So far, LeBron James’ return to the Cleveland Cavaliers hasn’t exactly blown anyone away. But the Cavs are still a formidable team and have already passed the halfway mark of last season’s 33-win season, sitting at 19-14. However, with the news that James will miss the next two weeks with knee and lower back strains, how will Cleveland fare without the NBA’s best asset? The Cavaliers’ star forward has delivered some outstanding games this season. But he was already lacking the explosiveness that defined his early career, and his latest body tweaks have the look of issues that could linger deeper into the season. James turned 30 years old in late December, and admitted to reporters that he has “over 41,000 minutes” on his body. James was expected to take Cleveland to the next level, but is he already breaking down before things get started? Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley of the AFRO Sports Desk debate the question. Riley: A few strains here and there don’t mean James is breaking down, they’re just normal NBA wear and tear. Slowing down might be one thing, but James doesn’t appear ready to break down at this point. He’s still averaging 25.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 7.6 assists per game. He’s still a fantastic player. You can’t realistically expect him to be jumping over defenders like he did during his first stint in Cleveland. He’s a better player now and a better leader. His points are down but he’s averaging his most assists since the 2009-2010 season, when he was the league’s MVP. He’s not as explosive, but he’s not breaking down either. He’s still in his prime and the best small forward in the game.

Riley: There are several other reasons why James is averaging his lowest point total since his inaugural year, and they have nothing to do with his game breaking down. He’s on a completely brand-new team, joining players with whom he’s only shared limited minutes during Olympic and All-Star play. For all we know, his scoring numbers could be down based upon his lower back and knee troubles. I’m not ready to close the book on James yet, and say his body is breaking down. A couple of weeks of rest should do wonders, and I’m sure he’ll dominate once again upon his return. There are plenty of other superstars around the league who have missed more time than James this season.

LeBron James Green: James’ athleticism has been depreciating for years now, and things have bottomed out this year. He’s breaking down. He’s looked exhausted in some games and flat-out dead in others. You mentioned assists, Riley, but failed to mention

Morgan State Loses Fifth Straight, Falls to Cal State Northridge By Perry Green AFRO Sports Editor The Morgan State Bears’ losing slump extended to five games following a 78-62 defeat at the hands of California State University at Northridge on Jan. 2 in Northridge, Calif. The Bears, who also lost to University of California Riverside on Dec. 30 and to Marquette College on Dec. 28, now carry a 2-13 overall record. Morgan State gave California State-Northridge a tough matchup early on. The Bears scored 40 first half points and trailed by only five points at the break. Junior guard Dontre Pretlow scored 13 points with five assists in the first half and senior guard Blake Bozeman added 11 points. But both players were shut down in the second half; Pretlow and Bozeman scored just three more points each to finish with 16 points and 14 points, respectively. Meanwhile, Cal State Northridge senior forwards Stephan Hicks and Stephen Maxwell took over the game; Hicks scored a game-high 22 points and Maxwell dropped a double-double of 20 points with 11 rebounds. Next: Morgan State will finish its West Coast trip with a Jan. 5 matchup against St. Mary’s College in Moraga, Calif. The Bears then return to Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference play with a road contest against Delaware State in Dover on Jan. 10.

Green: You’re right, there are stars who have missed more time, but they’ve also been explosive and dominant when they’ve returned. I can tell you’re hinting at Oklahoma City Thunder stars Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant, but the two of them have returned to post some monster games. James gets a pass based upon his tenure in the league, and I don’t really expect him to be spending significant time in the gym at this stage in his career, but he has looked winded quite often this year. He’s playing like an advanced veteran instead of the young stud that he was during his first stint in Cleveland, and that’s hard for a lot of people to accept. But if Cleveland is going to win anything, we need to see the James that was MVP-caliber, not the one in a suit on the sidelines.

Coppin State Ends Non-Conference Schedule, Extends Losing Streak to 10 By Perry Green AFRO Sports Editor Junior guard Sterlin Smith scored a game-high 16 points and senior guard Taariq Cephas added a double-double of 12 points with 10 rebounds along with eight assists and seven steals, but the Coppin State Eagles nevertheless fell to the University of Akron’s Akron Zips, 79-62, in a non-conference matchup on Dec. 3 in Akron, Ohio. It marked the Eagles’ 10th straight loss as they slid to a 1-14 overall record. Coppin State kept the score tight against the Zips (9-4) during the first 10 minutes of the game, and the score was tied at 15-15 midway through the first half. But Akron slowly broke down Coppin State through the last 10 minutes of the first half to take a 43-33 lead into halftime break. Akron continued to build on its double-digit lead during the second half with a balanced offensive attack; 11 players scored for the Zips, including six players with at least nine points. Sophomore center Isaiah Johnson led all Akron players with 13 points. Next: Facing tough non-conference opponents, Coppin State’s lone win of the season came over Goldey-Beacom College on Dec. 1. The Eagles will look to get back on track when they begin Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference play, starting with a Jan. 10 matchup against Howard University in Washington, D.C.

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A Grateful Nation?

The Doris “Dorrie” Miller Story - Part Three By MarshaRose Joyner Special to the AFRO Being born into the Jim Crow era in America the story I’m about to tell you is not foreign. In fact it is all too familiar.

Black Troops in the U.S. Military

During the years of the American imperialist quest the U.S. Navy was for the most part an integrated service, picking up “sailors” of any color and from any country who were willing to serve. Sailors moved from the Navy to merchant sailing continually during their life at sea. All vessels carried Blacks, although race was not always noted on the ship rosters. Naval vessels suffered from chronic manpower shortages. Since “The War of 1812” was principally a Naval War, a large number of African-American sailors with prior Revolutionary War experience were sought after. The Navy began enlisting Blacks in 1861 for the Bloody Civil War... Free Blacks sought service in the Navy, because the Army would not have them until the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 made enlistment possible . . . Six African-American seamen would be awarded the Medal of Honor. Robert Smalls was the African-American Naval hero of the Civil War. From 1866-1899 the US Navy patrolled the oceans, engaged in brief conflicts and performed “good-will” visits in ports throughout the world. During this period, seven Medals of Honor were awarded to African-American seamen. Once the Navy began “landsman training” that is, specialized training for recruits, they no longer had to depend on men from coastal communities with maritime training, and they also no longer need Blacks. The Navy preferred to have its servants be Asians and in 1919 the Navy stopped enlisting Blacks. In the early 1930s as the United States prepared for war with Japan, Asian sailors were no longer sought after and the numbers of African Americans had dwindled to less than one percent. By 1933 the enlistment for African-American sailors had begun again. The Navy preferred “Unspoiled young Negroes” therefore recruiting men from the south was much favored over those from the Northern cities. Congressmen appointed two Blacks to the Naval Academy as midshipmen in the 1930s, but the White officers at Annapolis convinced them to seek lives outside the Navy. World War II consumed the United States in the early 1940s. At the same time, this country was also fighting another major war: segregation. This battle permeated the Navy more than any other branch of the military. The Secretary of the Navy at that time, Frank Knox, was a major catalyst for the continued segregation within the Department of the Navy. Hitler espoused the theory of the “Superior “Even Aryan Race” as Hitler espoused the theory of the “Superior Aryan Race”, the United States military practiced the theory of “African-American mental inferiority.” The Army War College study of 1940 described the AfricanAmerican as having ‘less developed mental capacities.” The Navy was accepting “coloreds” on a limited basis as stewards. “The Marines were accepting NO non-white men. During the first six months of 1940 the Army accepted 30 AfricanAmericans total to all of its schools,” wrote historian Duane B. Bradford.

Jews and Catholics did not fare much better

In the biography of Admiral Hyman Rickover “Rickover, Controversy and Genius,” authors Norman Polmar and Thomas B. Allen write, “Jewish midshipmen were “sent to Coventry” for all of their four years at the Naval Academy. No midshipmen could speak to him; no one could acknowledge their existence.” The idea of “Coventry” seems to have begun around the time of the Civil War between Charles I and Parliament. Royalist prisoners were sent to Coventry, a redoubt of the Parliament supporters. Another theory holds that the townspeople of Coventry so disliked having troops quartered there that they ostracized women seen even speaking to the soldiers. So, being “sent to Coventry,” for a soldier, meant isolation. By extension, the term 4 came to mean being ostracized by one’s peers. The sending of a midshipman to Coventry was unofficially tolerated at Annapolis, although the practice was not officially acknowledged in any way. A member of the Class of 1915 said, “All Jews lived in

Coventry” during their time at the Academy. The all has been denied by others, but there is no doubt that anti-Semitism was at times strong enough to exile Jewish midshipmen at least to a psychological ghetto and ultimately to Coventry.” Filipinos and Guamanians who chose to come to America following a dream after a period of untold harassment and brutality, enlisted in the Navy only to become “Messman.” Servants! Carlos Bulosan wrote, “I feel like a criminal running away from a crime I did not commit. And this crime is that I am a Filipino in America.” Naval Academy records indicate that Emilio Jose Olivares, USNA Class of 1923, was the first USNA graduate from the Philippine Islands. An act of Congress approved 29 August 1916 authorized the appointment of four Filipinos, one for each class, to receive instruction at the Naval Academy. Filipino midshipmen as Foreign Nationals Carlos Bulosan were not eligible to be commissioned in the U.S. Navy (All graduates received a regular diploma of graduation but are NOT commissioned in the U.S. Navy.) Emilio Jose Olivares, USNA Class of 1923 commissioned 2LT US Army, Philippine Scouts. Olivares (2nd) had served through WWII and was integrated into the Regular US Army CAC, after WWII.

Filipinos in the U.S. Navy

In l903, the U.S. Navy listed 9 Filipinos in the ranks; by l905, there were 178. 5. Filipinos were restricted to the Messman/steward rating until the late l970’s, but they were found throughout the Navy, on ships, at shore stations, and wherever senior Navy officers were assigned. Between World War I and World War II, the number of Filipinos remained more or less constant at roughly 4,000. Despite their restriction to the Messman/ steward rating, duty in the Navy was far preferable to remaining in the barrio. A Filipino steward remaining in the Navy until retirement could lump his retirement pay and savings together and live rather handsomely in his Philippine hometown. World War II precluded the enlistment of native Filipinos in the Navy, but immigrant Filipinos in the U.S. were allowed to join both the Navy and the Army. After the allied landing in l944, native Filipinos were again recruited by the U.S. Navy, with 2000 enlistments by l946. The primary motivation for Filipinos to join the Navy was, and is, poverty at home. The 1946 wartime devastation at home left little hope for a future in the Philippines. “Jim Crow was the name of the game. Everything was separate; nothing was equal. Segregation was in full swing. There were white and black drinking fountains, white and black sections in the railroad stations, the bus station; everything. And there was no “choice.” You had was to try to make the best of it or get in trouble. Prejudice was something George C. Cooper we lived with every day of our lives.” –George C. Cooper, “The Golden Thirteen” The Secretary of State, Cordell Hull’s total prejudice toward the Japanese and other minorities had a major impact in the pre-war negotiations in particular and the conduct of the war in general. This cartoon in Vanity Fair’s August 1935 issue satirizing Emperor Hirohito offended the Japanese government so much; Ambassador Hiroshi Saito demanded apologies from both the magazine’s publisher and Secretary Cordell Hull.

The Golden Thirteen

In 1943 the secretary of the navy agreed to commission Black officers, and 16 candidates were chosen from the ranks to undergo accelerated officer training in the Great Lakes Naval Training Station in Illinois. Most, but not all, of the 16 had been to college, and some had advanced degrees; most of them also had been athletes, and all had exemplary service records. From January through March 1944, they went through officer training in segregated facilities at Camp Robert Small in Great Lakes under the tutelage of White officers. All passed the course, but only 13 received commissions, 12 as ensigns and 1 as a warrant

officer. (The reasons for the rejection of the final three were never given. Some have speculated that the navy, accustomed to a certain failure rate among officer candidates, did not want the Black group to Emperor Hirohito cartoon be seen as performing better than Whites.) The graduates were given assignments that fit within the navy’s segregated system—for instance, training Black recruits, overseeing all-Black logistics units, or commanding small vessels such as harbor tugs, patrol craft, or oilers that were mostly crewed by Black sailors. Only one made the navy his career after the war ended; the rest went on to a number of civilian careers, including education, business, social work, and the law. While Black men in officers’ uniforms drew stares in nearby Chicago, the harshest reaction came from the Navy. The 13 were not allowed in the officers’ club at Great Lakes. And they were not given the full authority of officers. The Golden Thirteen also faced taunts and disrespect from enlisted men. In Newport News, Va., Ensign Cooper was on a Navy base with his wife and infant daughter. A sailor walked up, came within inches of his face and called him a “Black s.o.b.” Only the intercession of his wife prevented a fistfight. They received their commissions without graduation ceremony or fanfare. The Golden Thirteen’s commissioning picture was on the cover of Life magazine and you guessed it – no names.

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Blue, who died on signed, on or before July will) shall be filed with the September 7, 2014 with1-800 (AFRO) 892 9, 2015, or be forever Register of Wills, D.C., out a will, and will serve Street, N.W., 3rd ext. Persons believed without For Proof ofbarred. Publication, please 515 call5th 1-800-237-6892, 244Court supervito be heirs or legatees of Floor Washington, D.C. sion. All unknown heirs the decedent who do not 20001, on or before July a n d h e i r s w h o s e receive a copy of this no- 9, 2015. Claims against whereabouts are untice by mail within 25 the decedent shall be known shall enter their days of its first publica- presented to the under- a p p e a r a n c e i n t h i s tion shall so inform the signed with a copy to the proceeding. Objections Register of Wills, includ- Register of Wills or filed to such appointment (or ing name, address and with the Register of Wills to the probate of deTYPESET: Tue Jan 06 17:55:18 EST 2015 relationship. with a copy to the under- cedent´s will) shall be LEGAL NOTICES Date of Publication: signed, on or before July filed with the Register of January 9, 2015 9, 2015, or be forever Wills, D.C., 515 5th Superior Court of Name of newspaper: barred. Persons believed Street, N.W., 3rd Floor the District of Afro-American to be heirs or legatees of W a s h i n g t o n , D . C . District of Columbia Washington the decedent who do not 20001, on or before July PROBATE DIVISION Law Reporter receive a copy of this no- 9, 2015. Claims against Washington, D.C. Linda Duvall tice by mail within 25 the decedent shall be 20001-2131 Personal days of its first publica- presented to the underAdministration No. Representative tion shall so inform the signed with a copy to the 2014ADM1156 Register of Wills, includ- Register of Wills or filed Lisa Hurt TRUE TEST COPY ing name, address and with the Register of Wills Decedent REGISTER OF WILLS with a copy to the underrelationship. 2928 Carlton Ave NE signed, on or before July Date of Publication: TYPESET: Tue Jan 06 17:56:03 EST 2015 Washington DC 20018 01/09, 01/16, 01/25/15 9, 2015, or be forever January 9, 2015 Attorney barred. Persons believed Name of newspaper: NOTICE OF to be heirs or legatees of Afro-American Superior Court of APPOINTMENT, the decedent who do not Washington the District of NOTICE TO receive a copy of this noLaw Reporter District of Columbia CREDITORS Deborah Guy tice by mail within 25 PROBATE DIVISION AND NOTICE TO Personal days of its first publicaWashington, D.C. UNKNOWN HEIRS Representative tion shall so inform the 20001-2131 Linda Duvall, whose adRegister of Wills, includAdministration No. dress is 4710 Washinging name, address and TRUE TEST COPY 2013ADM1213 ton Ave., Shady Side, relationship. REGISTER OF WILLS Romes Thomas CalMD 20764 was apDate of Publication: houn , Jr. TYPESET: Tue Jan 06 17:58:15 2015 pointed personal repreJanuary EST 9, 2015 01/09, 01/16, 01/23/15 sentative of the estate of Decedent Name of newspaper: Lisa Hurt, who died on Bradley A. Thomas. Afro-American October 7, 2014 without Esq Washington Superior Court of a Will, and will serve with- 1629 K Street, NW Suite Law Reporter the District of 300 out Court supervision. All Wesley Blue District of Columbia Washington, DC unknown heirs and heirs Personal PROBATE DIVISION whose whereabouts are 20006-1631 Representative Washington, D.C. unknown shall enter their Attorney 20001-2131 NOTICE OF appearance in this TRUE TEST COPY Administration No. APPOINTMENT, proceeding. Objections REGISTER OF WILLS 2014ADM1234 NOTICE TO to such appointment (or Valencia Maria Blue CREDITORS to the probate of de01/09, 01/16, 01/23/15 Decedent AND NOTICE TO cedent´s will) shall be NOTICE OF UNKNOWN HEIRS filed with the Register of APPOINTMENT, Deborah L. Guy, whose Wills, D.C., 515 5th NOTICE TO Street, N.W., 3rd Floor address is 1165 St. MatCREDITORS thew Drive, Florissant, Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . AND NOTICE TO 20001, on or before July MO 63031, was apUNKNOWN HEIRS 9, 2015. Claims against pointed personal repre- Wesley Blue, whose adthe decedent shall be sentative of the estate of dress is 836 52nd St., presented to the under- Romes Thomas Cal- NE, Washington D.C. signed with a copy to the houn, Jr., who died on 20019, was appointed Register of Wills or filed August 7, 2013 with a personal representative with the Register of Wills Will.Objections to such of the estate of Valencia with a copy to the under- appointment (or to the Maria Blue, who died on signed, on or before July probate of decedent´s September 7, 2014 with9, 2015, or be forever will) shall be filed with the out a will, and will serve barred. Persons believed Register of Wills, D.C., without Court supervito be heirs or legatees of 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd sion. All unknown heirs the decedent who do not Floor Washington, D.C. a n d h e i r s w h o s e receive a copy of this no- 20001, on or before July whereabouts are untice by mail within 25 9, 2015. Claims against known shall enter their days of its first publica- the decedent shall be a p p e a r a n c e i n t h i s tion shall so inform the presented to the under- proceeding. Objections Register of Wills, includ- signed with a copy to the to such appointment (or ing name, address and Register of Wills or filed to the probate of dewith the Register of Wills relationship. cedent´s will) shall be with a copy to the underDate of Publication: filed with the Register of signed, on or before July January 9, 2015 Wills, D.C., 515 5th 9, 2015, or be forever Name of newspaper: Street, N.W., 3rd Floor barred. Persons believed Afro-American to be heirs or legatees of W a s h i n g t o n , D . C . Washington the decedent who do not 20001, on or before July Law Reporter 9, 2015. Claims against Linda Duvall receive a copy of this no- the decedent shall be tice by mail within 25

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tion hereinafter set forth. In the absence of a Will or proof satisfactory to the Court of execution, enter an order determining that the decedent died intestate Register of Wills Clerk of the Probate Division TYPESET: Tue Jan 06 17:58:59 EST 2015 LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES Date of First Publication January 9, 2014 Names of Newspapers: Superior Court of Washington the District of Law Reporter District of Columbia Washington PROBATE DIVISION AFRO-AMERICAN Washington, D.C. Cecilia R. Jones 20001-2131 7910 Woodmont Ave. Administration No. Suite #1350 2014ADM1263 Bethesda, MD 20814 Lily B. Williams Signature of Decedent TYPESET: Tue Jan 06 18:21:27 EST 2015 Petitioners/Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO SUPERIOR COURT OF CREDITORS THE DISTRICT OF AND NOTICE TO COLUMBIA UNKNOWN HEIRS PROBATE DIVISION Eunice Y. E. Hill, whose Washington, D.C. address is, are 3421 25th 20001-2131 Ave, Temple Hills, MD Administration No. 20748 was appointed 2014ADM818 personal representative Estate of of the estate of Lily B. Brian Roberts Williams, who died on AKA August 13, 2014 with a Brian K. Roberts Will, and will serve withDeceased out Court supervision. All NOTICE OF unknown heirs and heirs STANDARD whose whereabouts are PROBATE unknown shall enter their Notice is hereby given appearance in this that a petition has been proceeding. Objections filed in this Court by Earto such appointment (or lisa K. Roberts for stanto the probate of de• Competitive compensation package dard probate, including cedent´s will) shall be the appointment of one • Salary and commission plan filed with the Register of or more personal repreWills, D.C., 515 5th sentative. Unless a com• Full benefits after trial period Street, N.W., 3rd Floor plaint or an objection in Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . accordance with Super• Opportunity for fast track 20001, on or before July ior Court Probate Di9, 2015. Claims against advancement vision Rule 407 is filed in the decedent shall be this Court within 30 days presented to the underfrom the date of first pubsigned with a copy to the lication of this notice, the Register of Wills or filed Court may take the acwith the Register of Wills tion hereinafter set forth. with a copy to the under- 0 Good typing/data entry skills Admit to probate the will signed, on or before July dated October 20, 2009 • Excellent customer service skills 9, 2015, or be forever exhibited with the petition barred. Persons believed upon proof satisfactory to • Previous telephone sales experience to be heirs or legatees of the Court of due executhe decedent who do not • Excellent written and verbal tion by affidavit of witreceive a copy of this nonesses or otherwise tice by mail within 25 communication skills Date of First Publication days of its first publicaJanuary 9, 2015 tion shall so inform the Names of Newspapers: Register of Wills, includWashington Law RePlease email your resume to: ing name, address and porter relationship. Wa s h i n g t o n A F R O lhowze@afro.com or mail to Date of Publication: AMERICAN January 9, 2015 AFRO-American Newspapers, Diane W. Earlisa K Roberts Name of newspaper: 1425 K Street Suite 350 Hocker, Director of Human Resources, Afro-American Washington, DC 20005 Washington Signature of 2519 N. Charles Street, Law Reporter Petitioners/Attorney Eunice Y. E. Hill Baltimore, MD 21218 Personal 01/09, 01/16/15 Representative TYPESET: Tue Jan 06 17:51:40 EST 2015

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TYPESET: Tue Jan 06 01/09, 01/16, 01/23/15 SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Foreign No. 2014FEP152 Date of Death February 1, 2014 Morris Berte Smith Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Jessie Smith whose address is 7971 Bowland Rd, Pocomoke, MD 21851 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Morris Berte Smith, deceased, on September 30, 2014, by the Register of Wills Court for Worcester C o u n t y, S t a t e o f Maryland. Service of process may be made upon David Willoughby 809 Massachusetts Ave. NE Washington, DC 20002 whose designation as District of Columbia agent has been filed with the Register of Wills, D.C. The decedent owned the following District of Colombia real property: 4342 G Street SE Washington, DC 20019 Claims against the decedent may be presented to the undersigned and filed with the Register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, 3rd FL, Washington, DC 20001 within 6 months from the date of first publication of this notice. Jessie Smith Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY REGISTER OF WILLS Date of first publication: January 9, 2015 Name of newspapers and/or periodical: The Daily Washington Law Reporter The Afro-American

Superior Court of the District of 18:00:37 2015 DistrictEST of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2014ADM859 Geraldine T. Griffith Decedent Bernice A. Harleston, Esq 1003 K Street, NW 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20001 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Keith G. Tolar, whose address is 2152 S Howard St., St. Paul, MN 55119, was appointed personal representative of the estate of Geraldine Y. Griffith, who died on May 4, 2014 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent´s will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . 20001, on or before July 9, 2015. 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 July 9,2015, 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 9, 2015 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Keith G. Tolar Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY REGISTER OF WILLS

TYPESET: Jan 06 18:01:28 EST 01/23/15 2015 01/09, 01/16,Tue 01/23/15 01/09, 01/16, SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2014ADM696 Estate of Theresa Wright Deceased NOTICE OF STANDARD PROBATE Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed in this Court by Cecilia R. Jones and LaTanya Wright for standard probate, including the appointment of one or more personal representative. Unless a complaint or an objection in accordance with Superior Court Probate Division Rule 407 is filed in this Court within 30 days from the date of first publication of this notice, the Court may take the action hereinafter set forth. In the absence of a Will or proof satisfactory to the Court of execution, enter an order determining that the decedent died intestate Register of Wills Clerk of the Probate Division Date of First Publication January 9, 2014 Names of Newspapers: Washington Law Reporter Washington

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January 10, 2015 - January 16, 2015, The Afro-American

Mexican-American Author Michele Serros Dies at Age 48 BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Michele Serros, a short story writer, essayist and poet whose wry and witty observations on growing up Mexican-American in Southern California became required reading in many ethnic studies courses, has died at age 48. Serros died Sunday at her home in Berkeley, California, after a 20-month battle with a rare form of oral cancer, her husband, Antonio Magana, said. Serros was a community college student when she burst on the literary scene in 1994 with Michele Serros the publication of “Chicana Falsa and Other Stories of Death, Identity and Oxnard,” a collection of stories and poems inspired by her family life and childhood in a majority Hispanic coastal community. A fourth-generation Californian who did not learn to speak Spanish well until she was an adult, she gave voice to the struggle for belonging girls like her faced while straddling cultures. “A White person gets encouragement, praise, for weak attempts at a second language,” Serros wrote in the poem “Mi Problema.” ”My earnest attempts make me look bad, dumb.” “Chicana Falsa” led Serros to be one of 12 poets who were invited to tour with the Lollapalooza music festival. The book was reissued in 1998 and with the publication two years later of another autobiographical collection of fiction, “How to Be a Chicana Role Model,” Serros joined Gloria Anzaldúa, Sandra Cisneros and Ana Castillo in contributing to the growing canon of Chicana feminist literature. “She opened the doors for many of us to look at what it means to be Chicana in a different way,” said Jennie Luna, an assistant professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies at a California State University, Channel Islands, who knew Serros for 14 years. “She liked to do surfing, she liked to do skateboarding … She didn’t feel constrained to living life one way as a Chicano in the world. She was really boundless.” Serros spent a season as a staff writer for “The George Lopez Show” and wrote two young adult novels, “Honey Blonde Chica” and its sequel, “¡Scandalosa!” She also was a regular commentary contributor for National Public Radio. Throughout her writing career, Serros gave speeches and book readings at colleges and universities, a practice she continued in the last months of her life. One of her final projects was helping to organize a Ventura County Museum of Art exhibit in October that was designed to counter the exclusion of Latino writers from an essay series sponsored by the Chipotle Mexican Grill chain. “For Michele, life was not a fight that was to be won or lost, but enjoyed as a wonderful journey and to be experienced with a firm sense of purpose, curiosity, tenacity, hard work and never-failing courage,” her husband said. A private memorial service is planned, but Serros’ family is asking her admirers to organize local readings of her work, Luna said.

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