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Tupac’s Messages Still Resonate CBC Rejects Obama Almost 20 Years After His Death Trade Deal By Roberto Alejandro Special to the AFRO

Tupac Shakur’s words, describing both the hope and despair that can accompany inner-city life, continue to resonate as his 44th birthday approaches. Born on June 16, 1971, the heralded rapper died violently on Sept. 13, 1996, gunned down after attending a heavyweight championship bout in Las Vegas in a still unsolved case. Shakur lived in Baltimore from 1986 to 1988, attending the Baltimore School of the Arts before moving to California. Almost 20 years since his voice was silenced, Shakur’s words nonetheless speak to the social conditions and

experiences that abound in many parts of this charmed city. In the song “Thugz Mansion,” Shakur raps, “So much pressure in this life of mine/I cried times/I once contemplated suicide/and would’ve tried/but when I held that nine/all I could see was my momma’s eyes/ no one knows my struggle/ they only see the trouble/ not knowing it’s hard to carry on when no one loves you/picture me inside the misery of poverty.” In the poem ‘In the Event of My Demise,’ Shakur writes, “when my heart can beat no more/I hope I die for a principle/ or a belief that I had lived [for]/I will die before Wikipedial Commons my time/because I feel the shadow’s depth/so much I wanted [to] Continued on A3

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Boyd K. Rutherford, the state of Maryland’s third African-American lieutenant governor said his new role has been “interesting” and a balancing act. Not quite into his fifth month in office, Rutherford has already juggled tasks from finalizing the state’s budget to fighting drug abuse while observing the property tax debate in Prince George’s County and the crime wave in Baltimore City. “I’ve enjoyed it but it has been an adjustment,” he told the AFRO. “It’s finding the right balance in terms of how much you can do, how much you take on.”

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What becomes a living legend most? In the case of Dr. Olivia J. Hooker, the first African-American female to enlist in the U.S. Coast Guard, humbly living well and continuing to reach back to support others. In celebration of Hooker’s 100th birthday, the Oklahoma-native and Tulsa Race Riot survivor lent her name to a scholarship to provide 10 students with educational twitter.com support. Dr. Olivia J. Hooker is the first African-American female Hosted by decorated Coast to enlist in the U.S. Coast Guard. Guard officer Rhonda FlemingMakell, Hooker was lauded as of Hooker at the ceremony. “We have to stop the quintessential phoenix, rising from riot asking for permission and take what belongs trauma and institutional racism to earn a with us. We learn that though racism and doctorate in psychology and teach at Fordham sexism are everywhere, it ought not prevent University in New York. us from achieving. This is the message that “You have these women of audacity who Dr. Hooker’s life has given to us.” do not ask for permission, did not ask, ‘Can Hooker told the AFRO that it was difficult I?,’ but just did it,” Julianne Malveaux said Continued on A3

By James Wright Special to the AFRO President Obama suffered a rare and stinging rebuke from members of the Congressional Black Caucus recently when most of them rejected his TransPacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal. On June 12, a large number of Congressional Democrats and some Republicans defeated Obama’s request for the approval of the Trans-Pacific AFRO File Photo Partnership, a commercial U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee is trading initiative that a strong Obama ally but consists largely of didn’t support TPP. Asian countries that, if formed, would create almost 40 percent of the world’s gross domestic product. The vote to defeat the TPP was 219-211, with only four CBC members supporting it: Reps. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.), Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Texas), Terri Sewell (D-Ala.) and Mia Love (R-Utah). The deal would have allowed any president of the United States fast track authority or the ability to negotiate trade agreements with minimal interference from Congress. U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.), one of Obama’s strongest allies in the Congress, parted ways with the president on this issue. “We owe the American people a trade deal that created American jobs, not one that gambles with families’ livelihoods,” Lee said. “Fast Track only serves to push a secret agreement through Congress that endangers American jobs, human rights and our food.” Most members of the CBC are supported by organized labor, which has come out against the TPP. Environmental and human rights groups have also raised concerns about the trade deal. However, Sewell talked about supporting TPP more on political terms. “The bottom line is that President Obama has our back and we should have his too,” Sewell said. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Md.), a candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2016, said that while she generally supports Obama, she didn’t support TPP. “I’ve seen enough of these ‘free trade’ deals to know how this goes,” Edwards said recently. “Giant, multinational corporations write the bill with their best interests in mind and then try to sell the public pipe dreams of jobs and economic growth that never materialize.” Edwards goes on further to say “it’s time to restart Continuedon onA3 A6 Continued

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Man Commits Suicide After Three Years at Rikers Island Without Trial

After spending three years in jail at Rikers Island in New York, 22-year-old Kalief Browder was finally released, but his freedom was short-lived. At 16, Browder, a Bronx resident, was arrested in May 2010 for stealing a backpack, but never had a trial and was never found guilty of a crime. His family could not afford his $3,000 bail, and he stayed in jail awaiting a trial for days, weeks, months and eventually years. Browder was offered a plea deal after 33 months, but he turned it down. In April, video was released showing Facebook photo Browder being Kalief Browder committed suicide abused not only by hanging himself in his parent’s by other inmates backyard. but also officers as well. Browder was eventually charged with second-degree robbery, but the charges were dropped, releasing him from prison in May 2013. An article in The New Yorker gave Browder national recognition, but out of jail, he almost recreated the conditions of solitary, and was uncomfortable in large groups. After being released from Rikers Island, Browder was attending community college in the Bronx according to The New York Times, and getting his life back together. On June 6, Browder committed suicide by hanging himself in his parent’s backyard. According to reports, Browder tried to commit suicide six other times. “Prior to going to jail, I never had any mental illnesses,” Browder said before his death, according to CNN. “I never tried to hurt myself, I never tried to kill myself, I never had any thoughts like that. I had stressful times prior to going to jail, but not like during jail. That was the worst experience that I ever went through in my whole life.”

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Rutherford Continued from A1 One challenge Rutherford said he is tackling is the “effectiveness of programs” funded by the state. He said he is trying to determine whether money is being spent in the most beneficial areas or if resources need to be reallocated. One issue under debate is Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s decision to allocate $30 billion towards the construction of a juvenile jail in Baltimore amongst cuts to the education system. “The juvenile justice facility that is being built is in response to the fact that the state has been in violation of federal law in terms of housing juveniles facing adult charges,” he said. “You’re supposed to have physical, site, and sound separation when juveniles [are] charged with adult crimes. The state was in violation of this for many years.” Even though Rutherford said the state had no choice, protestors under the leadership of the Rev. Jamal H. Bryant, pastor at Empowerment

Temple Church, and other Baltimore pastors shut down Interstate 395 a month ago to protest the facility and cuts to education. Rutherford accused Bryant of “grandstanding,” noting that the reverend was “ill informed” of the intentions behind the youth facility.

find out essentially what happened,” Rutherford said. “I’m a little concerned that the expectation level might be a little high, especially in Baltimore City. I’m not sure the state’s attorney is going to be able to prove intention on some of the

The state has spent $1.7 billion in Baltimore over the last year with $400 million of that amount directed to education, Rutherford said. Aggressive protests in Baltimore City initially started when Rutherford was just shy of three months in office. The National Guard was called when lawlessness took over parts of West Baltimore as frustration surged after Freddie Gray died while in police custody, a week after his arrest. “We still don’t know what happened there and somewhere along the line he sustained substantial injuries. I think the trial is going to be the only opportunity to

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charges. We just don’t know what happened.” Since State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby charged six officers – three Black and three White – in Gray’s death, a record spike in murders hit Baltimore City last month with plummeting arrest numbers attributed to fearful police officers. Rutherford said the state is open to supporting the mayor and city council by providing intelligence, but in terms of repairing trust

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Continued from A1 accomplish/before I reached my death/I have come [to] grips with the possibility/and wiped the last tear from my eyes/I loved all who were positive/In the event of my demise.” Also in May, a 27 year old gang member in East Baltimore who goes by the name Radikal, shared his perspective on the common innercity reality of dying young. “You’ve got brothers and sisters of all cultures and nationalities dying at an early age.

And why should we die at an early age? I feel as though it’s not about, necessarily, how long you live but it’s about how you live. If I die at the age of 21, but I was a productive member to society, and the legacy that I left was to be a go-getter, and was to be brilliant, and to go to school, then my little brothers [are] going to follow my same path,” said Radikal. Both Radikal and Shakur have sought a silver lining in the phenomenon of dying

Hooker Continued from A1 as a child to reconcile the unprovoked attack on Black citizens by White mobs that left thousands dead, homeless, wounded, and sexually violated. Before the pillaging rampage, Tulsa had been particularly prosperous, according to Hooker, who called the community, “selfcontained.” Known as the Black Wall Street, Tulsa epitomized Black racial uplift, economic pride, and the American dream. After a Black window washer bumped into a White female elevator attendant in an downtown building, charges of rape and the call for a subsequent lynching rang out. This singular incident set off eight days of mass murder and pillaging that leveled the town. “The state militia took all of the Black men [nearly 6,000] and disarmed

CBC Continued from A1 the trade debate with full participation of Congress and robust support of American workers and small and medium businesses.” Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) said that the TPP doesn’t hold countries that are known to be insensitive to human rights accountable.

“I’ve seen enough of these ‘free trade’ deals to know how this goes.” -Rep. Donna Edwards “I have visited Vietnam and I know that there is much work to be done,” Lewis said. “There is no freedom to organize and freedom of speech is limited.” Lewis said that “we can develop smart trade policies which reflect our values.” “Labor, human rights and trade have always been connected,” he said. “This is not new.”

them, holding them at the Convention Hall and Fairgrounds. Their guns were given to Whites, who were told that with only the women and children remaining in the town, they were free to do as they wanted with them,” Hooker said. “Most of the people knew there was prejudice and racism, but I didn’t know

alongside as a girl. “I am so proud that the AFRO Newspaper is still around,” Hooker said. “People need to understand that there is still nothing like the Black press to educate and uplift – and really to advocate for Black people.” Hooker scholarship honorees Michelle Dickerson, James Israel, Natalie

“People need to understand that there is still nothing like the Black press to educate and uplift – and really to advocate for Black people.” – Dr. Olivia Hooker there were people who would do hateful things to people who had not bothered them at all.” Lively, spry and full of charm and wit, Hooker made light of outliving her doctors, dentists, and plumber over the years. She also sang the praises of the AFRO Newspaper, which she said gave her brother one of his first jobs and the Murphy family, the ladies of whom she attended Camp Atwater

between police and the community, he said the state is only able to offer suggestions. However, he is in favor of body cameras. “The governor signed the body camera legislation,” Rutherford said. “I think body cameras help.”

Preston, Maya Simms, Meteo Andrews, Adanne Gibbs, Devin Brown, Brooke Wilson, Corena Wallace, and Gabrielle Dickerson, each received $1,000 toward their educational expenses. “I am overwhelmed by all of the beautiful tributes and those who are supporting me, because at 100 years old, you need people to help you do things and remember things and they are all here,” Hooker said.

A battle Rutherford personally stepped up to fight is ridding the state of heroin and prescription drug abuse. Across the state, he said more people are dying of heroin than murder and cites 800 deaths alone from heroin in 2014. He has aimed to increase awareness of the growing concern by scheduling regional meetings for different communities – Caroline County, Eastern Shore, Frederick County, Baltimore and others – to discuss

before one’s time, which speaks to the seeming inevitability of the occurrence in places where young men have to take to the streets to earn a living. What is striking, however, is that such similar sentiments are being voiced almost 20 years apart, demonstrating how little American society paid attention to the words and stories that come out of inner-city environments, happy to let poverty and misery run its course as long as it is contained to certain places where it can remain tucked away and out of sight (for some anyway). Hence Shakur’s words in another poem, titled ‘I Cry’: “If I had an ear to confid[e in]/I would cry among my treasured friend/but who do you know that stops that long/to help another carry on?/The world moves fast and it would rather pass by/then to stop and see what makes one cry/so painful and sad/And sometimes…/I Cry/and no one cares about why.” Recently, in Sandtown-Winchester, a man named Tommy spoke to the AFRO about

how they are dealing with heroin and prescription drugs such as Percocet and oxycodone. “We’ve been hearing some real heart-wrenching stories,” Rutherford said. “We’re taking a holistic approach, meaning that we want to stop the pipeline of new users. So it’s prevention and also looking at treatment of those already addicted. There’s a law enforcement element, trying to prevent these cartels from bringing [heroin] into the state.” Describing himself as a man who has always been “willing to challenge the status quo,” Rutherford said he and Hogan hope to help citizens of Maryland live more fruitfully. “As a result of our leadership, I’d like to see our business climate improve, generate employment opportunities for Marylanders, and I’d like to see some real solutions and suggestions that are working,” he said. “We want productive citizens.”

whether he expects much in way of changes for a neighborhood like his in the aftermath of so much attention on inner-city Baltimore. “The media left, [things] remain the same, and politicians, they’re just going to give it some time until it dies down and it’s going to be the same thing. . . . Nobody [cares] when you don’t have any money, you don’t have any power. That’s it. There aren’t going to be too many changes – small little minute changes. And as time goes by, they’re just going to forget about it, to a certain degree,” said Tommy. Almost 20 years after Shakur’s death, Tommy described a community that cries while no one cares about why, and spoke to the expectation of neglect from those who might be in a position to help. Shakur’s question from the poem ‘I Cry,’ still has relevance then for Baltimore’s inner-city communities: But who do you know that stops that long to help another carry on? ralejandro@afro.com

RACISM AT DORS * MD Department of Rehabilitative Services Racial Discrimination at DDA : Developmental Disabilities Administration, PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT GROUP {PDG} PDG REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, and the “RISE Program” {Glen Burnie} Are you a victim of racist practices at DORS ? Have you been discriminated against by PDG: PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT GROUP, PDG REHABILITATIVE SERVICES and the RISE Program after applying for a Grant or other services ? DORS is the Maryland state agency that provides support for disabled individuals who wish to find employment and / or start businesses that will provide them with a regular income and salary. Applicants must apply and be accepted into the program to receive funding. Since the 1970s people applied for a entrepreneurial grants funded by DORS: MD Division of Rehabilitative Services. This program is entitled the “RISE Program” and it is supervised, in part, through a partnership between DORS and the PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT GROUP {PDG} with DORS being the primary funding agency and PDG being the sub-contracted so-called “consultant” who recommends or declines to recommend funding for applicants. PDG is made up of a staff of so-called, “business professionals” who meet, periodically, to hear business presentations from applicants. The purpose of the RISE Program is for disabled applicants to create a business plan, create financial data and conduct real-life market research to prove that their business can generate enough revenue for applicants to become self-employed in a self-sustaining business that will provide a regular salary and income. This program, allegedly, funds disabled, disadvantaged, low-income and traditionally neglected segments of society. DORS employees explain to applicants that they employ a subcontractor, “Partnership Development Group,” to analyze the business plans and financial Proformas of applicants and then recommend to fund or not to fund applicants. Caucasian businesses are funded at TWICE the rate of African-American owned businesses. This insurrection cannot continue.

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White Privilege and Rachel Dolezal: You Can’t Make this Stuff Up

“White privilege” is a term that makes most white people uncomfortable. They want to believe that whatever success they have in society has been earned by discipline and hard work. The idea that they may be favored to succeed is not something that they want to think about. Understandable. Wikipedia defines white privilege as “a term for Marian Lee Lewis societal privileges that benefit white people in western countries beyond what is commonly experienced by nonwhite people under the same social, political, or economic circumstances.” Simply put, whites “enjoy advantages that non-whites do not experience.” Imitation of Life is a movie made in 1934 and remade in 1959 that showcases the difference between white life and Black life in America. The character Sarah Jane who is a very fair and recalcitrant mulatto teenager, tries to escape the poverty and denigration of being Black by passing for white. Her mother, who is decidedly brown, is a maid to a white woman who is a wealthy actress. Although the white woman is very magnanimous in her treatment of both mother and daughter, Sarah Jane is ashamed of her mother and rejects her until her death. The funeral scene is one of the biggest tearjerkers in Hollywood history. “Trouble in this World” sung

“…nobody in their right mind would pass from white to Black.” by Mahalia Jackson who is a gospel monument, is the heartbreaking dirge played as the distraught and repentant Sarah Jane throws herself on her mother’s coffin. It might be said that “Trouble in this World” is a good description of the post-slavery, post-Jim Crow, post-lynching life of African Americans. Passing for white is not only about gaining access to a Woolworth lunch counter to order a Coke. During slavery it was a choice for freedom instead of bondage. Sometimes it’s even a choice of life over death. Certainly it can be economic choice. Today the fact is that the median income of Black households is less than 60% of white ones. Blacks are twice as jobless as whites. It goes on. So even though forfeiting family and friends is heart wrenching for miscegenated Blacks, it is understandable. However, the reverse, white people passing for Black, is unheard of. In fact in the term “passing” used by Black people, it is implicit that it is Black to white without even mentioning race. It’s a given because nobody in their right mind would pass from white to Black.

Until Rachel Dolezal. Twitter is on fire with reactions to a white woman who passed for Black and became president of the NAACP chapter in Spokane, Washington. Black people have special radar for scoping out their own, and even with her tan skin and hard-core African braided hairstyle, Black people were buzzing. It’s not that whites have not played a prominent role in the NAACP history, but with Dolezal, something was off. Because her race was in question, reporters hounded Dolezal’s estranged parents to find out the truth. They finally “outed” their daughter and said that she had no Black ancestry. A photo of Dolezal in her youth reveals a pale, freckle-faced child who looks like she came from Mayberry. Needless to say, Dolezal resigned her position with the Black organization. But it gets worse. Carrying the married name of Moore, turns out Dolezal attended Howard University and sued them for discriminating against her white race when they refused her a teaching job. (You can’t make this stuff up.) As a Black activist and artist who painted African American themes, it seems that Photo courtesy of AP once Dolezal Rachel Dolezal decided to pass for Black she was committed to the lie. But if you can’t do the time, don’t do the crime.

I’m not saying that it is criminal to be Black…well, with the criminalization of the Black male, it actually kind of is. But Rachel, if you want to be a Black woman, let me tell you what you have to look forward to. HIV/AIDS is now the leading cause of death for Black women ages 25-34. In general, 66% of new AIDS cases are Black women. As for unemployment, you should have held on to your job. Between 2009 and 2011, although Black women are 12.5 percent of the population, they represented 42% of jobs lost. Indeed, even when the endangered Black male gained jobs in the recession, Black women lagged behind. And should you survive AIDS, hypertension, cancer, diabetes, strokes and asthma, which Black people suffer at higher rates than whites, you can expect to die before white women. With regard to elderly Black women, according to the Women’s Institute for Secure Retirement: Black women earn an average of $471,000 less than the average white man over a 35-year career. As low-income workers, they are less likely to have access to employee benefits…Minority women are less likely to work in jobs covered by pensions. Eighty percent of African American women received none of their income from private pensions or annuities…The poverty rate for singe African American women over age 65 is 32.5 percent…while for white women it is only 15.3 percent.” Although Dolezal is going through a rough patch right now, I’d say cheer up. The good news, Rachel is that you are white. And after all is said and done…it’s a privilege. Marian Lee Lewis is an author, journalist and poet living in Baltimore.

An Open Letter To Dr. Maria Thompson Welcome to Coppin State University and Baltimore Dr. Thompson. The community is so proud that the University System of Maryland (USM) Board of Regents (BOR) chose to select you to be the first woman, and the first woman of color to serve as Coppin’s president. Fanny Jackson Coppin is smiling from above I assure you. I can hear her say, “The appointment of a woman is way over due.” Dr. Ken Morgan Over the last ten years Coppin has had three permanent presidents, and two interim presidents that Chancellor Kirwan and the USM BOR selected. One of Chancellor Kirwan’s jobs is to oversee and evaluate Coppin’s presidents. He assembled a special committee after the resignation of President Avery to find out reasons for low enrollment, retention, and graduation rates. The special committee found mostly the same issues that previous faculty and staff committees and groups had reported as problems. Ignored in the past, president Neufville now acted upon them. His other task was to help the USM to drag its feet to comply with Judge Catherine Blake’s findings and remedies. To date, he has still not even verbally acknowledged Coppin’s underfunding and support of Blake’s decision. The conjecture

is that Kirwan and the BOR were trying to sway the pending Maryland HBCU lawsuit outcome still to be decided upon at that time. Judge Catherine Blake ruled that the Maryland violated the constitutional rights of students at Maryland’s four HBCUs. This was done through unnecessarily duplicating programs

“Fanny Jackson Coppin is smiling from above I assure you.” at nearby public traditionally white institutions. She found that the lack of unique high demand programs facilitated a segragative effect at HBCUs. It prevented HBCUs from attracting students of all races. The state of Maryland chose to create programs at nearby public TWIs rather than to build unique, high demand programs at Maryland HBCUs. These occurrences caused HBCU program enrollments to plunge. This practice started well before the historic Brown decision. Blake ordered the parties (lawyers for the plaintiffs and defendants) to mediate to create a suitable remedial plan. This plan had to include creating unique, high-demand programs at the HBCUs; transferring programs from TWIs to HBCUs. These steps needed to include the “wide use of resources to enhance the quality of current and newly developed programs”

at the HBCUs. A collaborative remedial plan still has not been reached. No one wants you to be a receivership president or to reside over Coppin’s dismemberment. Your background and talents do not suggest that you desire or will tolerate these things happening. This means that you will have to insist on adequate faculty input to formulate programs cited in Judge Blake’s rulings, findings, and remedies. It means encouraging, bucking or prodding the very persons to whom you report to do the right thing by Coppin State University. Coppin, located in the inner city mirrors the Photo courtesy of Coppin State historical neglect underlying University the recent, well-publicized Dr. Maria Thompson, Baltimore unrest. Many of president of Coppin State our students reside in these University communities. Your words and history indicate that you are ready to overcome challenges and obstacles to lead us forward. We eagerly await your start date, July 1. Dr. Ken Morgan is Assistant Professor of Urban Studies at Coppin State University.

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Mayor Continues To Struggle In Wake Of ‘Thugs’ Comment By Roberto Alejandro Special to the AFRO “If you want to have your kid run amok 24 hours a day, go live out on a farm somewhere,” said Baltimore City Mayor Stephanie Rawlings Blake, in a clip aired on Fox 45 News in May 2014. The context was a heated public debate over an expanded curfew measure being considered at the time by the Baltimore City Council. The mayor supported the idea, but many residents were concerned that the bill, which sought to make Baltimore’s already existing curfew more strict, would lead to increased engagements between young people and a police force seen as overly aggressive and often abusive. Stephen Janis, who wrote the news story about the mayor’s comment for Fox 45 while an investigative producer there (he is now with the Real News Network in Baltimore), says that some in the community “considered [the statement] to be dismissive of the complexity of what it means to try to raise a kid in a city like Baltimore,” based on social media reaction to his story, though there were also those who lauded the mayor for calling out irresponsible parents.

As Rawlings-Blake’s use of the term “thugs” to describe those engaged in looting during the April 27 riot continues to ring in the ears of many Baltimoreans, last year’s ‘go live on a farm’ episode is illustrative of the political challenge the mayor currently faces as she seeks to show that she is not as disconnected from the community as she has appeared over the last couple months. The mayor’s ‘thug’ comment, much like her ‘go live on a farm’ comment, reduced a fairly complex issue to a stereotypical soundbite. At the northwest corner of the intersection of W. North Ave. and N. Fulton Ave. on April 27, as mostly young looters were breaking into nearby businesses, this is how one community member, Cory Clarke described the rioting that was taking place to the AFRO: “These [young men], from the street perspective, these are our street soldiers, letting the voices [of the community] be heard. And the people that can’t speak, and don’t want to do stuff like this, and can’t do stuff like this because they have a prior life to live, [the looters are] the speakers [for them].” The mayor’s ‘thug’ comment the next day suggested she had not heard those voices, and worse, aligned her with the sort of law and order perspective that had long cultivated an

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Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake

environment where police action was insulated from accountability to the community. In some ways, though, the mayor was simply using tried and true political rhetoric (President Barack Obama had made essentially the same comment regarding the looters), employing language that seemed an attempt to draw a dividing line between the community and those who were engaged in acts of property theft and destruction. But, as Clarke’s comment suggests, some in the community see no such line, and view those young men as part and parcel to the community, not an element that stands apart and in opposition to it. Rawlings-Blake’s failure to perceive that has become a political stumbling block, and lately she has seemed to be making a concerted effort to show that the alleged disconnect between her and the community is more perception than reality, going on neighborhood watches (granted, during daylight hours), and even making appearances at places like barber shops. Dr. John Bullock, a professor of political science at Towson University and a political analyst, thinks the mayor still has a fair bit of ground to cover. Continued on B2

Baltimore Youth Summit Focuses On #SummerOfUs By Kamau High Special to the AFRO One of the hardest things to do as you get older, sometimes, is to let a young person talk without interupting to inject your wisdom. That’s what Larry Young, host of The Larry Young Morning Show on WOLB 1010 AM/ PRAISE 106.1 FM, discovered on Tuesday, when he hosted a group of about 30 young community activists and just let them talk from the hours of 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. And while Young gave them five topics to get the conversation started— politics, health and safety, economics, education and faith—the conversation ranged far afield. On hand, and asked to keep mostly silent, were government officials such as Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Kieffer Mitchell, special adviser to Gov. Larry Hogan and Adrienne A. Jones, Speaker Pro Tem, Maryland House of Delegates, among others. As with any discussion of how to make Baltimore a better place, the subject of what to do about the escalating violence in the city came up. Tariq Touré, a community activist with the Male Enterprise Network, which works with minority entrepreneurs, said, “When we talk about the root causes [of

violence] you have to expect that they [Black people] will act out this way. It’s like someone who’s been molested. They’re probably going to molest someone else.” Another volatile topic to come up was mental health, and how often members of the Black community are reluctant to seek treatment. Qiara Butler, whose cousin of Tyrone West died in police custody in 2013, said, “Drugs, which are a mental health issue, should be treated as such. If the police weren’t

“My hope is that you use this as an opportunity to get more engaged. How many City Council meetings have you attended so that you can be heard?”

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Qiara Butler, whose cousin of Tyrone West died in police custody in 2013, speaks about police over overzealousness on The Larry Young Morning Show.

- Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake focusing on petty drug crime, what would the Black community look like?” When given a brief period of time on the microphone, Mayor Stephanie RawlingsBlake spoke about getting involved in government and trying to change it for the better. “My hope is that you use this as an opportunity to get more engaged. How many City Council meetings have you attended so that you can be heard?,” she said. “Every challenge that we have was not created in the past five or 10 years.”

Sandtown Man Who Escaped Street Life Wants to Serve as Example for Youth By Roberto Alejandro Special to the AFRO The allure of the streets was strong for the teenage Keith Figgs, buffeted by anger over the lack of parental involvement in his life and the example of older relatives who sold drugs. Now 31, Figgs has managed to chart a path out of the street life he entered around age 15, hoping to set a different example for the youth of Sandtown than the one he had growing up, when the only people he could look up to were neighborhood drug dealers. Figgs was raised in Sandtown-Winchester by his grandmother and aunt, two strong women he credits with doing an exceptional job, but whose efforts could not ultimately overcome the consequences of not having his mother and father directly involved in his upbringing. “I was built with a lot of anger because . . . I didn’t have the support of my mother, I didn’t have the support of my father,” said Figgs. “My grandmother did an excellent job but she could only do but so much. So I grew up with anger, no guidance, and [in] my family everything was selling drugs, so I followed that path. [But] when I got older, I wanted to be different.”

Today Figgs is a certified nursing assistant who just last month graduated from a four-year apprenticeship program to become a journeyman electrician. He plans to return to his studies in order to become a registered nurse, but he has a greater mission he also feels he must attend to. “I want to be an activist because of the way my community (Sandtown) is in an uproar, the murder rate is sky-high, and I’ve got to give these young kids something positive to look up to,” said Figgs. The challenges a community like Sandtown faces, according to Figgs, are a laundry list of issues that plague much of Baltimore: lack of education, few job opportunities, neighborhoods riddled with vacant homes, and the proliferation of drugs and gangs. Investment in Sandtown could reduce many of these problems, says Figgs, but in the meantime, he hopes to influence young people with his story of leaving the street life behind, a path made possible first by the seed planted in him by his grandmother and aunt, and then by the influence of his first daughter and brother. “I had a daughter when I was 20 and she made me value life. At one point in time I didn’t Continued on B2

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Keith Figgs is pictured with his three children at his recent graduation. He hopes to use his life story of overcoming the streets to help guide other youth in his Sandtown community.

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Continued from B1 “[The mayor’s efforts] still seem distant to some, but I think she’s trying to make those overtures to show that there’s more to her than just the law enforcement [agenda] and calling people ‘thugs,’” said Bullock. And in fairness to Rawlings-Blake, she has hardly been a strictly law and order mayor, in contrast to someone like Martin O’Malley, who introduced zero tolerance policing to the city. In 2012, Rawlings-Blake hired Baltimore Police Commissioner Anthony Batts specifically with an eye toward implementing more community policing. Though many feel she arrived late on the issue, the workgroup Rawlings-Blake put together in the last quarter of 2014 to study and make recommendations regarding the implementation of a police-worn body camera program was a serious and deliberate effort that moved rather quickly as far as municipal initiatives go. But the deliberateness has been part of the problem. Months after the workgroup released its recommendations, the Baltimore Police are not equipped with cameras and the city is recovering from riots sparked by the death of a man—Freddie Gray—as a result of injuries sustained while in police custody. It also does not help that just weeks before Freddie Gray’s death, the city had moved forward with residential water shut-offs for persons with delinquent accounts, putting the mayor at odds with those concerned that

the city was targeting poor and vulnerable residents while ignoring wealthier, commercial customers who also were significantly in arrears with respect to their water payments (as of April 16, just three days before Freddie Gray died from his injuries, the city had shut

“[The mayor’s efforts] still seem distant to some, but I think she’s trying to make those overtures to show that there’s more to her than just the law enforcement [agenda] and calling people ‘thugs.’” –Dr. John Bullock off 350 residences—with 132 being restored after working out a payment of some sort— and zero commercial customers, despite a new policy of shutting off water to both commercial and residential accounts). This fueled a perception that the mayor is aloof to the difficult realities faced by many Baltimoreans while allowing wellheeled businesses operate outside the same parameters residents are forced to (if it sounds

a lot like the complaint that police are held to a different standard than residents when it comes to violent behavior, that is because they are closely related complaints). In part, the tension between many in the community and the mayor comes down to a tension between the need to develop the city economically and improve its public safety. Many in the community see Baltimore’s public safety issues as a function of its lack of economic opportunities, especially for Black men. But in an interview last January with the AFRO, Rawlings-Blake argued that, as mayor, she cannot pursue that logic from a policy standpoint. “As the mayor, I don’t have the luxury of having that debate [between economic development and public safety], I have to do both, work to create jobs and make the

city safer. I know that if I don’t continue to make the city safer—and it’s made a lot of progress—I won’t see the amount of growth that I’d like to see, and whatever growth we see won’t be sustained. So you have to continue to push on the public safety front. You also have to, at the same time, work to spur development, investment, and to create jobs,” said Rawlings-Blake. That calculation has made it more difficult for the mayor to distance herself from law enforcement, which in turn has made many in the community feel like she is on ‘the other side’, as reflected by a comment given by India Bell to the AFRO during a Freddie Gray demonstration on April 23. “[The mayor] should be out here with us, supporting her people, the people that voted her in,” said Bell. ralejandro@afro.com

Sandtown Continued from B1

value my own life. I made decisions, I tried to kill myself, and when I looked at her she made me value my own life and I knew I wanted more,” said Figgs. His older brother by 9 years, who once had influenced Figgs to enter the street life, now served to help pull him out of it as well. “He [had] lived that life, and he was like, ‘I want better for you as a human being, and I don’t want to lose you to these streets.’ I always hung around people who were older than me, and I always listened. So eventually if they’re getting tired of it, eventually I’m going to get tired of it, and I just want to give my community a positive person to look up to because we never had that. All we had in

my community were drug dealers, big drug dealers, that’s all we had to look up to.” Figgs says he wants to develop a program through his church, the Rev. Dr. Jamal Bryant’s Empowerment Temple, to start down the path of youth advocacy, understanding that those who have lived the street life are the ones best positioned to help young people leave it behind. And while he would like to be able to move from Sandtown one day, Figgs says he feels now is not the time. “I feel I have work do to. There’s a problem [there], and I’m the type of person who is going to find a solution to the problem, I don’t run away from the problem,” said Figgs. ralejandro@gmail.com

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What’s The What: Reddit Moves To Ban (Some) Hate, Remains Terrible By Kamau High AFRO Editor Reddit, the web site that has communities devoted to everything from funny animal pictures to earnest Holocaust deniers, decided last week that some sections of its web site had gone too far. It banned five communities (known as subreddits) for harassing people. Of those five subreddits, two were devoted to posting pictures of overweight people and viciously mocking them, one targeted transsexuals, one focused on users of a video game message board and one was all about things “niggers” supposedly said on the internet. Now Reddit is not just some random web site. It is owned by Advance Publications, publisher of The New Yorker and Vanity Fair, among others. According to ranking site Alexa, it is the 10th most popular site in the entire United States and 30th in the world. And as when I wrote about them last, they are notorious for letting hate groups gather and spew their piffle paffle. When the five subreddits were banned, many users of the site doubled down on their incorrect stance that not only were they being persecuted, but that this was the first step in rounding up all the supposed free

thinkers and libertarians that built Reddit. Instead of acknowledging that spending their days hating already marginalized groups was not the best use of their time, they rose up and departed for another web site where they are able to feel better about themselves while picking on people from behind their monitors. In addition, seconds after the banning new communities on Reddit sprung up with names that had a slight variations of the the banned ones. In May, Reddit, which has been around for 10 years, posted it seven “core” principles. They were the

usual collection of platitudes people in college dorm rooms have been mistaking for deep insight for years (sample: Remember the human). And that’s fine, so far as that sort of thing goes. If they want to run their company like a beer pong tournament gone wrong, good on them. What I take issue with is when they posture that they are more than a web site and express that action by shutting down certain communities devoted to hate, but not others. Because while the five subreddits that were banned were full of dreck the reason they were banned is not

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On April 25th, Morgan State University (MSU) held its very first National Town Hall on women and girls of color called Breaking the Silence. This is a grass roots initiative providing a forum by which women of color can express many of the trials they have endured. Debbora Hanna There was a powerful presence of women gives her testimony preparing to testify about their life experiences. Panels addressed a wide range of topics including: public and private violence, school push-out, Photos and text by economic well being, housing issues, foster care, and Da’Rrell L. Privott incarceration.

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The Greater Baltimore Urban League hosted its 58th annual Whitney M. Young Jr. Celebration on April 17 . ‘Still Separate, Still Unequal’ Jane Holloway, Honoree Bettyjean Murphy, Hassan was this year’s theme. Kai Jackson Murphy and Gaurav Srivastava was the emcee. J. Howard Henderson, CEO of the Greater Baltimore Urban League, welcomed and thanked the mover and shakers of the Baltimore community for their support of the GBUL. “The future belongs to those who prepare today,” was the performance message from the Growing Griots, a literacy learning program in Baltimore city. Singer, and native daughter of Baltimore, Kissi B brought the musical entertainment. The keynote speaker was civil rights advocate Van Jones. Some of the award recipients were Tim Watts, Jake Oliver, AFRO Rev. Jerome and Paula Stephens publisher; Robert C. Embry Sr. and Armando and Kathlyn Seay. To learn more about the Greater Baltimore Urban League visit www.gbul.org.

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Jazzman Kirk Whalum Nourishes Souls with New Installment of Docu-Musical By Shantella Y. Sherman Special to the AFRO

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been nearly 15 years since saxophonist Kirk Whalum touched the very hearts of music enthusiasts with a solo in Whitney Houstonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;I Will Always Love You.â&#x20AC;? As if ordained by God to reach the spaces untouched by human hands, Whalum would go on to produce a series of gospel-inspired tableaus, The Gospel According to Jazz, that clearly separate him musically from countless others. Now in its fourth installment, The Gospel According to Jazz IV, has inspired a docu-musical set to air June 21 on the PBS stations. In speaking with the AFRO, Whalum remains humbly and vulnerably transparent about his role as a messenger for God. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I see myself as a carrier of the priceless message of the Gospel â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in particular, Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s radical hospitality and grace towards sinners which is everybody â&#x20AC;&#x201C; every single human being. What unspeakable joy that brings to a person to realize that twopronged impact: the devastating reality that I would never be able to live up to Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s standard of holiness, and I was a sinner and my very nature, my flesh was always leaning towards that,â&#x20AC;? Whalum said. Graciously, Whalum said, at the same time God revealed He was the solution to that dichotomy. It is with his horn, according to Whalum, that he is able to convey what words cannot express. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the presence we feel that demonstrates the mystery of being able to speak though a song with no lyrics and like the sax solo on â&#x20AC;&#x153;I Will Always Love You,â&#x20AC;? God entering into pop culture to present or deliver a message. I do believe that the sax solo was a part of that. People heard God in that solo â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they felt that,â&#x20AC;? Whalum said. It is in the spirit of that deliverance that the

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Kirk Whalum said it is with his horn that he is able to convey what words cannot express. Grammy-award winning artist began to pursue The Gospel According to Jazz. While at the crux of disappointment after being dropped by Columbia Records, Whalum said God provided great inspiration (and the financial backing necessary) to produce a musical cornucopia that speaks directly to the listenersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; souls.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spirituality is very personal and growing up in the Baptist church there is an aspect of pursuing God and serving the Holy One far beyond what we can put into words. We cannot wrap our heads around it,â&#x20AC;? Whalum said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are all of these technical things that go through your mind when performing but there is this other dimension where God is performing and it is undeniable that God desires to reach people in a way that is beyond our reasoning capacity.â&#x20AC;? Whalum said his father, a minister, used to tell him that he wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to serve a God he could not feel every now and again. And it is that feeling that is captured with the documusical. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The music helps disengage that part of our minds that needs to understand and I am grateful that God is able to go deep with people and make that transition happen because we may never understand it,â&#x20AC;? Whalum said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;God being present in a space that is undefinable is the blessing for me now. With this performance I walked in the prophetic and I played, but God gave me something that I know I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come up with it.â&#x20AC;?

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Marcy Evans Crump: Flying High with the Flywire By Jannette J. Witmyer Special to the AFRO How does one begin with a 30-person e-mail list, grow it into an award-winning website and E-news system with over 40,000 followers (which includes an email network comprised of more than 20, 000 followers); an award-winning online and hard copy magazine; and a highly successful multi-media marketing and event planning company, and celebrate it by throwing an annual party, attended by thousands? Ask Marcy Evans Crump aka â&#x20AC;&#x153;Social Butterfly,â&#x20AC;? CEO and editor-in-chief of The Flywire who launched with a meager list of 30 that turned into a social media marketing and entertainment empire, in 2002, and an annual White Tie Affair, in 2005. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll tell you. It takes a lot. As far as Evans Crump is concerned, planning parties and events is something that comes to her, naturally. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I come from a party family. My grandmothers were caterersâ&#x20AC;Ś I always gave parties, starting in high school -- house parties. When I went to college, it was sorority parties. I always helped people to get the word out and do parties,â&#x20AC;? she explains. And, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something that she truly enjoys. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love to entertain. I love the oohs and aahs, dinner parties, everythingâ&#x20AC;Ś,â&#x20AC;? she says with a little laugh. The Baltimore-born, party-thrower extraordinaire says that 30 years ago she was developing themes and campaigns; designing flyers and strategies; and making fancy invitations and putting glitter in the envelopes. But, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let the glitter and fancy invites fool you. A 1982 graduate of Walbrook High, Evans Crump earned a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in journalism at Virginia Union University and is a member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority. Her professional background includes diverse experiences that range from working as director of media/marketing for Baltimore City Recreation & Parks to partnering with LaRian Finney, coordinating the after parties for his original Jazzy Summer Nights series, and becoming a member of his traveling team that produced the national conventions for the NAACP and National Urban League. While some people only see the fun side of throwing a party, Evans Crump also gets to deal with the business side, which includes some parts that arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t so pretty. One of the greatest challenges that she and best friend/ex-husband Phil Crump, who joined the White Tie Affair team in 2008, face is finding venues for parties. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have big, big faith, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what I share with my exhusband,â&#x20AC;? Evans Crump said, firmly but with a slight sigh. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been turned down. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been discriminated against so much in this city because no one wants Blacks in their venues, over 100 or 200 people. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re scared of us, no matter how professional we areâ&#x20AC;Ś Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had no violence, for years, and

Anti-violence activist Carmichael â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stokeyâ&#x20AC;? Cannady with Marcy Evans Crump. Photo courtesy of Rob Styles

still, when they see us, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re like, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;no.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? But, she is not deterred. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go places where weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not wanted. People donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know that, behind the scenes, I fight to give a party,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So many people think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so frivolous, but social life and entertainment are important to human development. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care who you are. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care what your choices are. To be around people that you look like or relate to is good for your soul. You should be a full-balanced person, and without any social life and engagement that is fun and freeing (and that definition is different for everybody), youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not feeding your full self.â&#x20AC;? She explains that while there are challenges, she is no complainer. If she was, the concept of an annual white party would never have been hatched. In 2005, after planning an expensive and extravagant birthday party for a client, he bailed on her during the week of the event. She had recently resigned from her city job. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when she, with the help of a close girlfriend, parlayed what could have been a disaster, financially and otherwise, into the official launch of the Flywire magazine and a hugely successful party, the White Tie Affair. Finney, who has attended six of the ten white-themed parties says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a true representation and celebration of Baltimore. It is the only large scale event that integrates whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s awesome about Baltimoreâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the diversity of our peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;professional, working class, political, and influencers.â&#x20AC;? According to Evans Crump, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The White Party started with 75 people. The next year, 600 people. The next year, 1,200 people. Then, 2,000. Now we fluctuate from 2,000 to 2,500 people.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had to spend $5,000 of my own money on a party that I did not care to have,â&#x20AC;? she explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My message to people is that good things can come out of the most challenging obstacles, the mostâ&#x20AC;Ś Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always an opportunity to grow and become better in any situation. You just cry, brush yourself off, and keep moving.â&#x20AC;? Not one to rest on her laurels, the mother of a 16-year-old son has even bigger plans for Flywire, and has been researching providing a vehicle to create jobs and opportunities for kids, starting at age 15, so they know how and can take care of themselves. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really believe that, now, the next focus should be ways to create tools for our young people to empower themselves. So, we wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t continue to have a generation of kids that are desperate for attention, love, money, nurturing and clean places to live,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I discuss this stuff every day with some people who I believe are going to emerge as the next leaders. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very important to me. I have a 16-year-old son. If we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t create the businesses and job opportunities for them, who will?â&#x20AC;?

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Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2015ADM607 Johnnie M. Dowdell Decedent David W. Kestner 5849 Allentown Road, Camp Springs, MD 20746 301-423-1000 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Patricia A. Boston & Pamela A. Lemons , whose addresses are 8156 Mississippi Rd, Laurel, MD 20724 and 12809 Norwood Lane, Ft. Washington MD 20744 were appointed personal representatives of the estate of Johnnie M. Dowdell, who died on April 14, 2015 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent´s will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . 20001, on or before December 5, 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 December 5, 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: June 5, 2015 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington TRUE TEST COPY Law Reporter REGISTER OF WILLS Patricia A. Boston Pamela A. Lemons 06/05, 06/12, 06/19/15 Personal TYPESET: Tue Jun 16 14:45:57 EDT 2015 Representative Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2015ADM668 Mattie E Resper Decedent James E McCollum Jr McCollum & Associates LLC 7309 Baltimore Ave, Suite 117, College Park, Maryland 20740 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Beryl Resper, whose address is 3703 Silver Park Drive, #304, Suitland, MD 20746, was appointed personal representative of the estate of Mattie E Resper, who died on April 14, 2015 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent´s will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . 20001, on or before December 19, 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 December 19, 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: June 19, 2015 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Beryl Resper Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY REGISTER OF WILLS 06/19, 06/26, 07/03/15

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TYPESET: Jun 16 06/05, 06/12,Tue 06/19/15 Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2015ADM460 Evelyn R. Heigh Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Dennis E. Heigh, whose address is 3104 V Place SE, Washington, DC 20020 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Evelyn R. Heigh, who died on April 1, 2015 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent´s will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . 20001, on or before December 12, 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 December 12, 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: June 12, 2015 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Evelyn R. Heigh Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY REGISTER OF WILLS 06/12, 06/19, 06/16/15

Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2015ADM456 Eva E. Bell Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Yvette Bell Harris, whose address is 320 15th Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Eva E. Bell, who died on December 1, 2014 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent´s will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . 20001, on or before December 12, 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 December 12, 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: June 12, 2015 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Yvette Bell Harris Personal Representative

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Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2015ADM670 14:52:42 2015 ThomasEDT J Caplis Decedent Donald R. Dinan, Esq Roetzel & Andress, LPA 600 14th St. SE Suite 400 Washington, DC 20005 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Wavalouise M. Caplis, whose address is 528 1/2 14th Street, SE, Washington, DC 20007, was appointed personal representative of the estate of Thomas J. Caplis, who died on March 9, 2015 without a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before December 19, 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 December 19, 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: June 19, 2015 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Wavalouise M. Caplis Personal Representative

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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2015ADM680 Estate of Joann Romanye Stotts Deceased NOTICE OF STANDARD PROBATE Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed in this Court by Patrick C. Horrell, Esq for standard probate, including the appoint-ment of one or more personal representative. Unless a complaint or an objection in accordance with Superior Court Probate Division Rule 407 is filed in this Court within 30 days from the date of first publication of this notice, the Court may take the action hereinafter set forth. 0 In the absence of a will or proof satisfactory to the Court of due execution, enter an order determining that the decedent died intestate 0 Appoint a supervised representative Register of Wills Clerk of the Probate Division Date of First Publication June 12, 2015 Names of Newspapers: Washington Law Reporter Wa s h i n g t o n A F R O AMERICAN Patrick C. Horrell, Esq 1801 18th Street NW Washington, DC 20009 Signature of Petitioners/Attorney 06/12, 06/19/15

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2015ADM675 Estate of Jerome Leroy Gladden Deceased NOTICE OF STANDARD PROBATE Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed in this Court by Wesley L. Clarke and Phyllis C. Bell for standard probate, including the appointment of one or more personal representative. Unless a complaint or an objection in accordance with Superior Court Probate Division Rule 407 is filed in this Court within 30 days from the date of first publication of this notice, the Court may take the action hereinafter set forth. 0 In the absence of a will or proof satisfactory to the Court of due execution, enter an order determining that the decedent died intestate 0 Appoint an unsupervised personal representative Register of Wills Clerk of the Probate Division Date of First Publication June 12, 2015 Names of Newspapers: Washington Law Reporter Wa s h i n g t o n A F R O AMERICAN Wesley L. Clarke 1629 K Street, Ste 300 Washington, DC 20006 Signature of Petitioners/Attorney 06/12, 06/19/15

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TRUE TEST COPY REGISTER TYPESET: OF TueWILLS Jun 16 Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2015ADM671 Tommy E. Richardson Decedent Elton F. Norman, Esq. The Norman Law Firm PLLC 8720 Georgia Ave. Ste 703 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Anthony Richardson, whose address is 18222 Flower Hill Way Gaithersburg MD 20879, was appointed personal representative of the estate of Tommy E Richardson, who died on May 24, 2014 without a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent´s will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . 20001, on or before December 19, 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 December 19, 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: June 19, 2015 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Anthony Richardson Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY REGISTER OF WILLS 06/19, 06/26, 07/3/15

Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2015ADM677 Bernice N Johnson Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Sandra Boswell, whose address is 4010 21st Ave. Temple Hills, MD 20748 , was appointed personal representative of the estate of Bernice N Johnson, who died on April 17, 2015 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent´s will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . 20001, on or before December 19, 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 December 19, 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: June 19, 2015 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Sandra Boswell Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY REGISTER OF WILLS

Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2014ADM1387 Ernest Twyman Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Audrey Boyd, whose address is 1528 Heather Hollow Circle, Silver Spring, MD 20904 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Ernest Twyman, who died on November 16, 2014 without and without a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose where-abouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before December 12, 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 December 12, 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: June 12, 2015 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Audrey Boyd Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY REGISTER OF WILLS

Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2015ADM678 Estella White Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Sandra White, whose address is 1124 Chicago Street, SE, Washington DC 20020, was appointed personal representative of the estate of Estella White, who died on December 14, 2014 without a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent´s will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . 20001, on or before December 19, 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 December 19, 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: June 19, 2015 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Sandra White Personal Representative

Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2015ADM282 Joseph Leroy Cherry Sr. Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Laquetta Lofton, whose address is 5520 Bass Pl, SE, Washington, DC 20019, was appointed personal representative of the estate of Joseph Leroy Cherry, Sr., who died on September 10, 2010 without a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before December 12, 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 December 12, 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: June 12, 2015 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Joseph Leroy Cherry Sr. Personal Representative

TRUE TEST COPY REGISTER OF WILLS TRUE TEST COPY 06/12, 06/19,Tue TYPESET: Jun 16 14:49:31 EDTOF2015 REGISTER WILLS TYPESET: Jun 16 14:57:53 EDT 06/26/15 2015 06/19, 06/26,Tue 07/03/15 06/12, 06/19, 06/26/15 TYPESET: Jun 16 14:48:51 EDT 2015 06/19, 06/26,Tue 07/3/15 SUPERIOR COURT OF Superior Court of THE DISTRICT OF the District of COLUMBIA Superior Court of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION the District of PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. District of Columbia Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 PROBATE DIVISION 20001-2131 14:44:52 EDT 2015 Foreign No. Washington, D.C. Administration No. 2015FEP61 20001-2131 2015ADM610 Date of Death Administration No. Mary J Stewart September 23, 2008 2015ADM269 AKA Charles W. Womble Marion R. McMillian Mary Juanita Stewart Decedent Decedent Decedent NOTICE OF NOTICE OF NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT APPOINTMENT, APPOINTMENT, OF FOREIGN NOTICE TO NOTICE TO PERSONAL CREDITORS CREDITORS R E P R E S E N TAT I V E AND NOTICE TO AND NOTICE TO AND UNKNOWN HEIRS UNKNOWN HEIRS NOTICE TO Maria E. Williams, whose Natisha Braxton, whose CREDITORS address is 105 address is 4615 G Street Stephen Hudgens Springhouse Way, Apt SE Washington, DC whose address is 146 202, Newport News, Va 20019 was appointed Quincy Place, NE, 23602 was appointed personal representative Washington, DC 20002 personal representative of the estate of Mary J. was appointed personal of the estate of Marion R. Stewart AKA Mary Juarepresentative of the McMillian, who died on nita Stewart, who died on estate of Charles W. October 12, 2014 with a January 7, 2015 without Womble, deceased, by will, and will serve witha will, and will serve withthe Probate Court for out Court supervision. All out Court supervision. All Wayne County, State of unknown heirs and heirs unknown heirs and heirs Michigan, on May 13, whose whereabouts are whose whereabouts are 2015. unknown shall enter their unknown shall enter their Service of process may appearance in this appearance in this be made upon Stephen proceeding. Objections proceeding. Objections Hudgens, 146 Quincy to such appointment (or to such appointment (or Place, NE, Washington to the probate of deto the probate of deDC 20002 whose descedent´s will) shall be cedent´s will) shall be ignation as District of filed with the Register of filed with the Register of Columbia agent has Wills, D.C., 515 5th Wills, D.C., 515 5th been filed with the Regis- Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Street, N.W., 3rd Floor ter of Wills, D.C. Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . The decedent owned the 20001, on or before 20001, on or before following District of December 19, 2015. December 5, 2015. Colombia real property: Claims against the deClaims against the de21 54th Street, NE, cedent shall be precedent shall be preWashington, DC 20019, sented to the undersented to the under1669 Montello Avenue, signed with a copy to the signed with a copy to the NW, Washington, DC Register of Wills or filed Register of Wills or filed 20002. The decedent with the Register of Wills with the Register of Wills owned District of Colum- with a copy to the underwith a copy to the underbia personal property. signed, on or before signed, on or before Claims against the deDecember 19, 2015, or December 5, 2015, or be cedent may be prebe forever barred. Perforever barred. Persons sented to the under- sons believed to be heirs believed to be heirs or signed and filed with the or legatees of the delegatees of the decedent Register of Wills for the cedent who do not rewho do not receive a District of Columbia, 500 ceive a copy of this notice copy of this notice by mail Indiana Avenue, N.W., by mail within 25 days of within 25 days of its first Washington, D.C. 20001 its first publication shall publication shall so inwithin 6 months from the so inform the Register of form the Register of date of first publication of Wills, including name, Wills, including name, this notice. Stephen Hud- address and relationaddress and relationgens ship. ship. Personal Date of Publication: Date of Publication: Representative(s) June 19, 2015 June 5, 2015 TRUE TEST COPY Name of newspaper: Name of newspaper: REGISTER OF WILLS Afro-American Afro-American Date of first publication: Washington Washington June 19, 2015 Law Reporter Law Reporter Name of newspapers Maria E. Williams Natisha Braxton and/or periodical: Personal Personal The Daily Washington Representative Representative Law Reporter The Afro-American TRUE TEST COPY TRUE TEST COPY REGISTER OF WILLS REGISTER OF WILLS 06/05, 06/12, 06/19/15

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Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2014ADM1313 John L. Prather Decedent Lawrence J. Anderson, Esq 119 N Henry Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Christina Devonn Steele, whose address is 14091 Big Crest Lane, Unit 409, Woodbridge, VA 22191 , was appointed personal representative of the estate of John L. Prather, who died on April 17, 2014 without a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent´s will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . 20001, on or before December 19, 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 December 19, 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: June 19, 2015 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Christina Devonn Steele Personal Representative

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Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2014ADM705 Susie H. Austin Decedent Thomas L. Campbell, Esquire 3807 Minnesota Avenue NE Washington, DC 20019-2660 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Thomas L. Campbell, Esquire, Successor Personal Representative, whose addressis 3807 Minnesota Ave, NE, Washington, DC 20019 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Susie H. Austin, who died on August 14, 2013 with a will, and will serve with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent´s will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . 20001, on or before December 19, 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 December 19, 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: June 9, 2015 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Thomas L Campbell Successor Personal Representative

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The members of the Golden State Warriors celebrate after winning the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Wednesday, June 17. The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers 105-97 to win the best-of-seven game series 4-2. By Perry Green AFRO Sports Editor Veteran forward Andre Iguodala and MVP guard Steph Curry both scored 25 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to championship status as they knocked off the Cleveland Cavaliers with a 105-97 win in Game Six of the NBA Finals on June 16 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The win secured a 4-2 series victory for the Warriors, who claimed their first NBA title in 40 years. The hot shooting Warriors leaped out to an early lead over Cleveland, leading 2815 at the end of the first quarter. The Cavs’ locked down defensively in the second quarter, and were able to cut the Warriors’ lead to just two points by halftime. But that’s about as close as Cleveland would get as they wore down in the second half trying to keep up with the depth of the Warriors’ extremely deep and talented

roster. Eight different players scored at least five points for Golden State in Game Six, including do-it-all forward Draymond Green, who finished with a triple-double of 16 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. Forward Festus Ezili and point guard Shaun Livingston each added 10 points off the bench for the Warriors. Igoudala was named MVP of the Finals after averaging 19 points per game once he was named starter in Game Four of the series. More importantly, it was Igoudala’s defense against Cavs superstar LeBron James, which earned him Finals MVP honors. LeBron was dominating the Warriors ear ly in the series, averaging more than 40 points through the first three games. But James was held to just 20 points once Iguodala got the start in Game Four; James finished with a game-high 32 points in Game Six but missed 20 of 33 shot attempts in the process. J.R. Smith scored 19 points for Cleveland, but also shot poorly from the field, making just five of 15 shot attempts. Center Timofey Mozgov scored 17 for the Cavs. – LeBron has now lost five of his seven career Finals appearances. – Warriors head coach Steve Kerr becomes the first rookie coach to win the NBA title; he now has six championship rings, having won the NBA title five times as a sharp shooting guard for the Chicago Bulls and San Antonio Spurs during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

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D.C. News

D.C. Business Profile

Black Businesses Seek D.C. United Stadium Opportunities

Cultural Clothes Line Defies Stereotypes

By James Wright programs are Special to the AFRO unconstitutional unless they District Black businesses owners can be proven have repeatedly complained for years by documented of their exclusion when the city past discrimination. As negotiates lucrative financial deals but a result of the ruling, District they are determined to have a piece of government leaders created the Certified the new D.C. United Stadium. Business Enterprise (CBE) program On June 9, D.C. Mayor Muriel that gives preference to city businesses Bowser (D) along with a number that are not identified by race but by their of D.C. Council members, city status as local, small or disadvantaged. staff and leaders of the District’s While the CBE program has opened professional soccer team, D.C. United, doors to businesses owned by women announced a final agreement for a and other races and ethnicities, Beech stadium to be built in the Buzzard Point and other Black business leaders argue area in Southwest. that their chance to get city business has “This agreement will add vibrancy been harmed significantly. to a neighborhood on the banks of the Recently, Beech led the effort to Anacostia River and generate jobs for see that MBI Health Services, a BlackDistrict residents as my administration owned health care firm in Ward 7, get creates pathways to the middle class,” Twitter photo the city’s $66 million jail health care Bowser said. contract with corporate giant Corizon Malcolm Beech is the president of the The stadium is set to be completed but he and his supporters came short National Business League of Greater by 2018 and its construction will on rarely racially-charged vote of 7-6 by Washington. cost an estimated $180-195 million the D.C. Council in April. Beech said according to team estimates. However, that he wants to make sure that won’t the mayor didn’t talk about business opportunities for local happen with the stadium. firms at the announcement. “We have been trying to get a meeting with Brian Kenner, While the mayor and the members of her administration the deputy mayor for planning and economic development for exulted in the agreement, members of the National Business months but he has ignored us,” Beech said. “One of the things League of Greater Washington were skeptical. that we want to discuss with him is how small businesses “I was not privy or aware of what was going on with the particularly Black businesses can get more city contracts.” stadium,” Malcolm Beech, president of the NBLGW, said on The speaker at the June 11 business league meeting was June 11 at its monthly meeting at the Denny’s on Bladensburg District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine. Racine Road. “Small businesses seem to have been left out of the said that he understands the frustrations of Black businesses discussions in terms of what we want out of the stadium.” owners and pledged to be helpful. The late Marion C. Barry, when he served as mayor of the “If you need me to set up a meeting with your organization District from 1979-1991 and 1995-1999, insisted that Black and Mr. Kenner, I will be happy to do that,” Racine said. “This businesses get 35 percent of city contracts. Barry’s efforts is something worthy to be pursued.” produced business leaders such as Bob Johnson of BET and R. Craig Stouffer, D.C. United’s director of communications, Donahue Peebles, who owns one of the largest Black real estate told the AFRO that the team is committed to working with firms in the nation as well as a host of Black businesses that CBE’s regarding the stadium and will enforce the city’s benefitted from D.C. government contracts. First Source agreement, which mandates that 51 percent of However, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the Continued on D3 1989 {Richmond vs. J.A. Croson} case that minority set-aside

By Christina Sturdivant Special to the AFRO In the intro to rapper Nas’ 2001 Stillmatic album, he describes his pursuit to move forward while having the “blood of a slave, heart of a king.” “I’ve always been a big time Nas fan and when he said that [line] it always resonated with me,” 28-year-old Victor Umeh, told the AFRO. A decade after the album’s release, Umeh paid homage when he named his cultural clothing line BOSHOK, an acronym derived from the rapper’s line. “The company came about around Christmas 2011,” says Umeh, a Dallas, Texas native who was studying civil engineering at the University of Arizona at the time. “Me and my brother were trying to find cultural gear to rep like the old FUBU type or ENYCE or Mecca [from] back in the day,” he says. “We looked around and we really couldn’t find anything like that so we took it upon ourselves to start creating.”

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Victor Umeh, founder of BOSHOK Clothing The basis of BOSHOK’s brand is to incorporate facts of life, segments of history and daily principles into urban streetwear. It began with the launch of 300 t-shirts – half were sold and half were given away for promotion. With the line’s success, Umeh created an e-commerce site and partnered with stores to sell merchandise. “We did a tee where we listed stereotypes about AfricanAmerican men and in the corner it said “turn down stereotypes,”

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Social Media Campaign on HIV Testing Geared Towards Youth By Maria Adebola AFRO Staff Writer

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Sasha Bruce Youthwork P.O.W.E.R. program launches a social media campaign centered on HIV testing among the young adults in D.C.

The HIV/AIDS epidemic has long since had a strong impact on the AfricanAmerican community, and over time, its impact has deepened. Several studies show that Black Americans account for more new HIV cases, people living with the disease, and HIV-related deaths than any other racial group in the United States. In an attempt to curb the large number of young adults in Washington D.C. affected by HIV/AIDS, Sasha Bruce Youthwork, a local nonprofit dedicated to providing

prevention and education services to homeless youth and young adults, will launch an HIV testing social media campaign on June 20 dubbed #Never2Early. The campaign is centered on encouraging youths ages 13 to 24 that have never been tested to get tested. “There are a lot of young people out there who are not being tested or just don’t know about their status,” said Jasmine Williams, the Prevention, Outreach, Wellness, Education, and Risk Education (P.O.W.E.R.) Program HIV tester and counselor. “The campaign is

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Master Sgt. Colin Eaton, U.S. Army Band, sings during the Twilight Tattoo for the U.S. Army’s 240th birthday celebration.

Millennials Struggle to Gain Financial Freedom Amid Downturn By Shantella Y. Sherman Special to the AFRO Today’s college graduates are among the most technologically savvy, socially conscious, and politically astute. They are also, unfortunately, among the most economically plagued, despite having earned college degrees and moderately salaried incomes. In fact, new research by The George Washington University finds that 74 percent of new college graduates are overwhelmed by the debt they incur in obtaining their degrees. Bank of America in partnership with the Khan Academy recently held a panel discussion pinpointing necessary tools to financially equip a new generation. John Collingwood, director, Federal Government Relations for Bank of America joined NAACP Executive Director of Financial Freedom Center Dedrick Asante-Muhammad and other influential financial thinkers to offer insight into the growing problem of millennial debt, saying nearly 69 percent of young people cite money as a top stressor. “As millennials come of age at a time of great possibility, many are facing increased financial uncertainty,” Collingwood said. “It is arguably a much greater task to help millennials secure their financial futures than with my generation or even the one that came behind me. And with 51 percent unable to

live within their means, it causes a great amount of stress for both them and their parents who may be helping them out of necessity, rather than generosity.” College graduates in 2014 averaged nearly $30,000 in

“As millennials come of age at a time of great possibility, many are facing increased financial uncertainty.” – John Collingwood student debt. Coupled with moderate incomes and unreasonable costs of living in areas like D.C. where apartment rents mimic million dollar house mortgages, Annamaria Lusardi, an economist at the university said new and innovative approaches must be utilized to encourage a different type of financial literacy. “Debt is so prevalent and it is not just student loans – it is credit card debt and spending debt – and it makes it easy to get

in trouble,” Lusardi said. “People turn to family for help, but there is a problem relying on parents for help because they did not necessarily graduate with student loans the way their kids have.” Asante-Muhammad said that despite having youth and college chapters around the country, the NAACP continues to host various economic education seminars to help better frame how race and economics impact millennial debt. “Everyone is facing this debt, but we show how it is one thing to deal with it when the median White household wealth is $111,000 and allows White parents to support their child’s college debt, versus, African-American and Latino household wealth is roughly $7,000. So the support White families can give their children is a lot different.” So what is a college student to do with both student loan and credit card debt leaning on them before the ink of their degrees dries? Andrew Plepler, Global CSR executive for Bank of America believes strategic planning and better tools for mobility are a must. “The opportunity for mobility is a much bigger challenge than other generations. This issue of multi-pronged approach of housing patterns, job opportunities, and financial literacy are important, but there are some deeply rooted problems about social mobility that are going to have to be looked at in an integrated strategy,” Plepler said.

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Curator and Historian Argues the Truth of Juneteenth

about. Jones celebrates the entire week, from the 15 – 19, as a celebration of African American success, as the soldiers of the XXV Corps were able to pressure the governor and rebels to agree to the terms of the Emancipation Proclamation. Jones said he believes it is unjust to celebrate Juneteenth as the freeing of the slaves, a story he said was perpetuated by the Democratic party to mask the truth about the heroism of African Americans, because that is a celebration of victims, not victors. In a society where African Americans are being persecuted in their own communities, Jones said he believes that it is important people understand the true meaning of Juneteenth,

as a boost of self-esteem for the race, especially as a lesson of empowerment for youth. Jones said many of the issues between police and the African-American community is institutionalized as a result of slavery and the Civil War. Pointing out the irony, Jones said that the British constabulary in 1708 dictated that the duty of officers was to protect the freemen, while the United States, although a British colony, based their police system off of the slave control system in South Carolina. The policeman’s responsibility was “keeping Negroes in slavery, keeping them on the plantations, keeping them in the urban areas they were supposed to be,” he said. “So our Metropolitan police in this country is based not on the tradition of maintaining the peace among freemen, but on a tradition of keeping African Americans in their proper place,” Jones said. He said, “This is a structural problem that we must address. We need to understand our history and tell it accurately so that we can address real problems.” Jones said African Americans must know the real truth of the foundations of this country in order to make a change to institutionalized problems. He said it perpetuates a lie and the issues if we continue to misdiagnose the country, such as labeling Juneteenth as a celebration of the day a White American freed slaves, as opposed to a victory of African soldiers enforcing the just treatment of their people. Jones said the difference in using the term “slaves” versus “captives,” is an instance of semantics that has done a disservice to all Americans, not only those of African descent. For more information on the history of Juneteenth, Jones will post reputable sources from the Library of Congress on his website, harijones.com.

care of themselves on the same level of importance as getting a physical every year.”

p.m. June 20 with a day party, geared towards teen ages 14 to 18 at 2001 11th St. NW.

By Micha Green Special to the AFRO The story of Juneteenth is that slaves in Texas finally learned they were free over two years after the effective date of the Emancipation Proclamation, yet there is historical dissonance in this narrative. One D.C. historian is attempting to reveal the truth. Hari Jones, assistant director and curator at the African American Civil War Museum, has spent 10 years trying to bring awareness to the true story and details leading up to June 19, 1865, famously known as Juneteenth. Juneteenth has often been celebrated as the day the slaves in Galveston, Texas were notified of their freedom by Major General Gordon Granger. However, Jones said, that version of the story is a result of an “orchestrated propaganda campaign,” to show the slaves being saved by a White man. Jones told a very detailed account of the dates surrounding, Juneteenth, that paint the more than 10,000 African-American soldiers in the Union Army present in Galveston as the heroes in the story, because they enforced the terms of the Emancipation Proclamation. “We’re celebrating the completion of a military campaign and enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation,” Jones said. Jones said, “[In the] early morning of June 15, their [Black soldiers] very presence, I will say, chased the governor of Texas and four to 10 thousand rebel soldiers out of the United States, across the rail ground, into Mexico.” Once the governor of Texas fled to Mexico, Texans celebrated with the first Juneteenth Ball, on June 19, 1865 in Lubbock, Texas. They were celebrating a military victory, and for that reason, Jones argued, this is what Juneteenth is all

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Emancipation Day Celebration, Texas, 1900

Social Media Campaign Continued from D1

an opportunity for us to not only seek out young people who have never been tested

before, but to also normalize HIV and STI testing as a regular [activity] of taking

Under the organization’s program, the social media campaign will take place 2 – 6

About 50,000 people are infected with HIV each year, and out of that number, one in four infected by the disease will be a 13 to 24-year-old, according to a CDC report. In addition, the CDC states that about 26 percent of young adults age 13 to 24 accounted for all new infections in the United States. Unfortunately, about 50 percent of those infected with HIV in the United States are unaware that they are infected. The disease is most prevalent among the African-American and Latino community, especially among gay and bisexual men. “The #Never2Early hashtag is not only a way for us to use social media to get the young people’s attention, but it’s also a way to remind young people that ‘you’re never too young to talk about HIV, because that’s also a part of prevention,’” said Williams. Primarily, the organization works with young adults who reside in Wards 5, 7, and 8. These Wards are generally considered low income and account for a majority of HIV positive cases, according to Williams. The program offers a host of workshops that educate the youth of D.C. about the dangers of unsafe sex in addition to offering comprehensive risk counseling and testing services. During the launch of the social media campaign #Never2Early, youth will get information on testing sites, and a wealth of information on HIV and STIs. The day party will also feature a live DJ, food, and more. “The day party will be a space for young people to have fun, and to be encouraged to get tested,” Williams said. “There will also be booth were people can stop by to learn about their sexual health.” For more information about the social media campaign, the organization urges the public to visit their website and social media sites at: http://www.sbypower.com/, Instagram: https://instagram. com/sbypower/, Twitter: https://twitter.com/sbypower, Tumblr: https://twitter.com/ sbypower and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ sbypower?_rdr.

June 20, 2015 - June 26, 2015, The Afro-American

Councilwoman, Residents Outline Plans for Ward 8 By Kelly-Ann Brown Howard University News Service In D.C. Council member LaRuby May’s first public meeting with Ward 8 residents since her election, she discussed a number of areas of improvement for the District’s poorest community. Public safety was among her top priorities. Chosen in a special election in April following the death of longtime Councilman and former Mayor Marion Barry, May introduced a new plan for increased neighborhood policing. She also had a local police official address scores of concerned citizens on public safety on June 13 at the Allen Chapel AME Church in Southeast. Metro Police Department Seventh District Commander Willie Dandridge told the audience about ShotSpotter, a gunshot detection system used by the police to identify the general location of most gunfire. May urged residents to help by notifying police if shots are heard in their neighborhood. Dandridge and May said they hoped to foster better relations between police and residents. May introduced her Purple Hats Community Walk, a neighborhood patrol that would meet once a week and walk through trouble spots in the community to help with public safety. May added that it is up to them as well as her office to become involved in improving their community.

“This is about doing the work, not just about having the talk,” she said. Her statement was met with applause and excited murmur of agreement from the attendees. Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner Paul Trantham offered an additional public safety and environmental concern. Trantham said

for Girls. May and her staff asked each attendee to sign up for one of several committees to work on community concerns, such as public safety, education, the environment, and one called “Push for 7: Ward Growth and Prosperity.” The groups met later during the teamwork section of the meeting to outline

“This is about doing the work, not just about having the talk.” – LaRuby May he’d “love to see the councilmember tackle the motorcycles terrorizing the community.” Despite the initial discussion of policing concerns, Rhonda EdwardHines, also an Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) member, said too many people have a misperception of safety in her neighborhood. “There’s a myth about Ward 8 [and] how dangerous it is, that it’s not community friendly,” Edward-Hines said, “and that’s not true.” More than 100 residents and community leaders attended the session, including other ANC commissioners, representatives from the Waker Foundation, Congress Heights Civic Association, and the Washington School

issues and strategies to tackle problems. Concerns with education included infrastructure renovation, fund allocation as well as truancy among students. According to a March 2015 report released by the Children’s Law Center and the D.C. Lawyers for Youth, 56 percent of high school students in District public schools were chronically absent during the 2013 – 2014 school year. May told the audience it was important for children to get a good early start in education. “We see the effects of a poor start in life,” she said. “If you start behind, it’s hard to catch up.” Environmental concerns revolved around the state of the residential and commercial properties in Ward 8 that have been

abandoned or are vacant, accumulating excessive trash and debris. May suggested residents meet four times a month to clean the neighborhood. May pointed out that Ward 8 has the lowest numbers of complaints about derelict property to the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, regulates rental housing and real estate. May told the crowd residents need to hold those who are responsible accountable for it,” May encouraged teamwork among the community in order to, “put everyone in the best place to do their job effectively.” This is especially true for the Push for 7 initiative, she said, which will concentrate on attacking issues and encouraging change from a policy perspective. In order for it to be effective May encourages the community to reach out to the other seven council members in the District about the changes they want to see. Myra Murray, a volunteer for the Waker Foundation, said she thought May offered a great start. “She is very confident and a morale builder,” Murray said. “She can bring the community together in order to implement her agenda.” May said she wants to make sure Ward 8 is never left out of the conversation. “[We are] not asking for anything extra,” May said. “We’re asking for what we deserve”

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construction and in-stadium hires go to District residents. Kamal Ali, co-owner of the internationally known Ben’s Chili Bowl franchise that has locations throughout the Washington metropolitan area, said that he is interested in the D.C. United Stadium. “I will be happy to do that if it makes sense,” Ali said. “We have stands at Nationals stadium and a FedEx Field and they are doing well. Stadiums are a good way to make money.” Ali said that Ben’s hasn’t gotten a formal offer to set up at D.C. United Stadium yet. Beech said that in order for Black businesses to win a stadium contract or a vending deal, they have to be assertive. “We must get out there and be involved and in the conversation,” he said. “We can’t be left behind anymore.”

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says Umeh, describing his merchandise. “So it just gets people to think and wander a bit as far as the way you think of yourself and of others.” After graduating college in 2011, Umeh spent some time traveling before settling in Washington, D.C. where he grew the company. “I like the cultural aspect of the city and it was real conducive to the brand,” he says. “We get a lot of support in D.C and a lot of people really understand what we are trying to do as far as culturally inspired – Victor Umeh streetwear. It’s an ideal location for us in that respect.” With summer and fall collections approaching, Umeh intends to host events in D.C., New York and Arizona. As the brand moves forward, customers can continue to expect the line to grow as a reflection of Umeh’s basic truths; to live with honor, respect and integrity. “At the end of the day, I think somebody’s worth should be based on their character and who they are as a person so I just try to maintain good character and my principles,” he says.

“I like the cultural aspect of the city and it was real conducive to the brand.”

For more information on BOSHOK, visit www.boshok.com.

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The Montgomery County, Maryland Delta Alumnae Foundation in collaboration with the Montgomery County (MD)

Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority (MCAC) winds in Greenbelt, Maryland. Entertainment for the evening hosted its 45th anniversary fundraiser Jazzmatazz on May 1 was provided by jazz singer Shirleta Settles. The event also from 8 p.m. to Midnight. The event was held at Martin’s Cross- highlighted charter members and past chapter presidents. Proceeds from this popular event will benefit public service and scholarship programs sponsored by MCAC.

Christopher Capers, Dr. Edna TaylorCapers, Gina Harrell and Ricky Capers Carole Wilson, Brenda Wolff, Art Goff, Bessie Henderson and Romaine Peace

LaTonyia D. Wade and Liz Stroud (far right) present the Louis Armstrong Award to Ade Uiydshioria

Charter Members: Wilma Holmes, Charleise Toland Young, Celissi Klugh, Jackie Williams, Myra Wesley and Ann Burke

Liz Stroud

Mona Williams, chapter 1st vice president; Donald Williams, Michael Henderson and Marnee Robinson Members of the Potomac Valley Alumnae Chapter: Debbie Tijani, Marie Carter, chapter vice president; Debra Thomas, chapter president and Toian Vaughn

Chapter President LaTonyia Wade receives MCAC Certificate of Commendation from County Executive Isaiah Leggett

LaTonyia Wade, Theljewa Garrett, Margaret Davis, raffle winner and Naya Frazier Past Chapter Presidents: Anita Hackney, Dorothy J. Christian, Sarah Pinkney-Moukey, Elizabeth Stroud, LaTonyia Wade, current president; Cindy Douglas, Chris Richardson, Ruby Rubens and Lorna Forde

Local Chapter Presidents and Regional Representatives: Carol Moses, Prince George’s Alumnae Chapter, Dawnielle Battle, Fort Washington Alumnae Chapter, Olivia White, Frederick County Alumnae Chapter; Naya Frazier, Eastern Regional Representative, LaTonyia Wade, Montgomery County Alumnae Chapter, Theljewa Garrett, Eastern Regional Director, Debra Thomas, Potomac Valley Alumnae Chapter, Ava Morton, Tri-County Alumnae Chapter and Jerri Reid, Baltimore County Alumnae Chapter

Jazzmatazz featured Singer Shirleta Settles (left) Catherine and Isaiah Leggett, Montgomery County Executive

Photos by Rob Roberts

The Debutantes - Jasmine Yvette Bolding, Jadah Simone Clarke, Cheyenne Meredith Taylor, Nia Elizabeth White, Morgan Elaine Trivers, Christina Danielle Landrum, Kaitlin Latrease Gates, Gabriella Oriana Corradi, Helena Christine Barber, Tamia Sade’ Prescott

Morgan Elaine Trivers Miss Cotillion 2015

The Escorts - Tomas Tommy Tesfaldat, Dorian Chandler Hall, Jesse Ernest, Tyler Williams, Miles Wesley Lucas, Tyrone Anthony Shaw Jr.,Diquan Perry, Kevin Tollar, George Raymond Brown III, Jalen Wright

The Mothers - April Clarke, Carletha Gates, Carolyn Trivers, Jaffee White, Danyale Corridi, Marleece Barber, Lynne Taylor, Carol Bolding, Carla Thomas, Nakita Prescott-Harris

Kaitlin Gates and George Raymond Brown III The Fathers - Barrington Taylor, Harvey Gates, Timothy Bolding, Rev. Darrell K. White, Robert Corradi, Charles Clarke, Alton Barber Jr., Jermaine A. Harris, Glennwood Trivers Jr., William Landrum III

Sharon K. Gregg, co-sponsor, Morgan Elaine Trivers - Miss Cotillion 2015, Hazel M. Cameron, co-sponsor

Zeta Chi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and its charitable affiliate, the Ivy Foundation of Northern Virginia, presented its 58th Annual Cotillion at the Hilton Mark Center on April 18 in Alexandria, Va. Ten young ladies participated in the program, which included cultural and educational activities, and seminars on budgeting, interviewing skills, career choices, college life and health/fitness awareness. Families and friends applauded the debutantes as they received scholarships to pursue their academic goals. The event was chaired by Sharon K. Gregg and Hazel M. Cameron.

2015 Cotillion Court - Nia Elizabeth White-2nd Attendant, Morgan Elaine Trivers - Miss Cotillion 2015, Christina Danielle Landrum -1st Attendant

Kendra Gillipsie, president of Zeta Chi Omega, Sharon K. Gregg, 2015 Cotillion co-chair, Undra Graves-Guyton, 2015 Cotillion co-chair, Vera M. Clyburn, 2015 Cotillion co-chair, Hazel M. Cameron, chairwoman of the IFNV

Jadah Clarke The 2015 Cotillion Committee, Zeta Chi Omega Courtesy Photos

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