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Youth basketball program promotes academics, teamwork Shanice Maxwell
Gov. Deval Patrick officially swore in Andrea Cabral last week as Secretary of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security. Cabral is a leader in the field of public safety and is the first female in the Commonwealth’s history to hold the position of Sheriff of Suffolk County. (Photo courtesy of the Governor’s Office)
Will Obama’s plan reduce urban gun violence and save lives? Getting better data will help prevent deaths, a White House official said Keli Goff With family members of some of the children who died in the Newtown, Conn., shooting in the audience, President Obama on Jan. 22 unveiled his second-term plans to implement new gun-control measures. Among the proposals mentioned: strengthening background checks to ensure that the 40 percent of gun purchasers who evade background checks will no longer be able to do so, and requiring a 10round limit for firearm magazines, thus limiting the number of bullets that can be expelled quickly. The president also announced
that he will work with Congress to reintroduce the assault weapons ban, but emphasized that starting immediately, he would use his authority to order 23 executive actions to combat gun violence, which, according to the Washington Post, include “steps to strengthen the existing background-check system, promote research on gun violence and provide training in dealing with ‘active shooter situations.’” The president said he’d direct the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to conduct more research on gun violence, and would ensure that federal data collection related to guns and gun
violence is streamlined. To many, such measures, while important, hardly sound monumental, but a White House official said that having good data, while perhaps not as compelling as some of the congressional measures on the table, is an essential “tool” in the quest to end gun violence. “Taking each executive action will improve our ability to prevent people who should not have guns from slipping through the cracks,” the official said. Recognizing that a one-sizefits-all solution won’t work to curb gun violence in America, it is vital to have good information on how Guns, continued to page 18
If you’re not balling in the classroom, you won’t be balling on the court. It’s that simple. The young all-stars in Tony Richards’ “No Books No Ball” program know this. That’s why they can’t wait to show off their report cards and academic rewards during the marking term. They want to play. They have to play. And as long as they maintain a C average in school, they can. Since its inception in 1990, parents from all over the state have been vying to get their kids a spot. Everybody wants dibs — so much so that every October, when registration opens, Richards isn’t surprised when capacity is reached two weeks later. With 23 years under his belt as founder and executive director, Richards is just glad to see the program thriving and touching the lives of the city’s young people. It’s all he’s ever wanted. “[We were] trying to educate the kids on the importance of academics partnered up with athletics,” said Richards. “I never really realized … the program would be operating this long.” As a parent and active community member, Richards recognized a need for an outlet that combined aspiration, achievement and athleticism while shielding kids from the potential perils of the streets. Seeing none, he created “No Books, No Ball” — never once
dreaming it would be such a treasured jewel in the community. Walk into the gymnasium of the John A. Shelburne Community Center Saturdays between noon and 6 p.m. and evidence of enthusiasm for the program can be seen all around. During the second week of games, on Jan. 19, family and friends of different ages and ethnicities gathered to show their support. Some traveled from places as far as Westwood to be present while others came from neighboring streets and areas. This was not unusual, as any child, regardless of where they live, can participate. Proud parents held video cameras steady, careful not to miss one move while others willingly became their son’s and daughter’s personal cheerleaders. The program runs from October to April and has 220 kids aged 6 to 17 enrolled this year — which is only a fraction of what it’s been in the past. And of the 30 coaches now volunteering, many are former “No Books No Ball” graduates themselves. “I used to play in this league when I was a little kid. My cousins and a lot of my friends I grew up with played in it, that’s why I decided to coach in it now,” said Coach Emmett “EJ” Burton, 25, of Roxbury. “I’ve grown up watching the ‘No Books No Ball’ organization and it’s always been great to see men and women from the community come
Richards recognized a need for an outlet that combined aspiration, achievement and athleticism while shielding kids from the potential perils of the streets.
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James R. Hamm: News dealer, local leader By Anthony Neal African American James R. Hamm established one of the oldest news dealer companies in Boston in the l a t e 19th century and exhibited leadership in local affairs. He was born the son of Martha and Braxton Hamm in Henrico County, Va. in 1857. Hamm first came to Boston in 1879, but soon left for New York
and gained experience in the news dealer field. He returned to Boston in 1884 and, three years later, with $800 to start his newsstand company, bought out another rundown business for its inventory. He established James R. Hamm & Co., an outlet that sold newspapers, books, periodicals, stationery and small wares. Over a six-year period, Hamm’s
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State House to the White House: Gun reform advances Marc Morial “No one hunts with an assault rifle. No one needs 10 bullets to kill a deer and too many innocent people have died already. End the madness, now!” New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo One month after the shooting deaths of 20 first-graders and six adults in a school in Newtown, Conn., New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed into law the most comprehensive gun legislation in the nation. Passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, the New York SAFE Act strengthens the state’s assault weapons ban, reduces gun magazine capacity from 10 to seven bullets, increases penalties for purchasing illegal guns and using guns on school grounds, mandates universal background checks and takes
guns out of the hands of mental health patients deemed likely to commit violent acts. Two days after passage of that state law, President Obama unveiled the most sweeping fed-
tions to immediately strengthen background checks, make schools safer, increase access to mental health services and reduce gun violence. We applaud the actions of Gov.
While we understand the desire to promote safety and protect our children, we are adamantly opposed to arming teachers or placing armed guards in schools. Guns do not belong in schools. eral gun control proposals in a generation. In addition to calling on Congress to reinstate the assault weapons ban and close background check loopholes, the president signed 23 executive ac-
Cuomo and President Obama to finally address the plague of senseless gun violence and we are encouraged by their commitment to increase resources for mental health counseling and programs that help
create safer communities. As a long-time advocate of sensible gun control measures, the National Urban League stands ready to work with the governor, the president and others to end the epidemic of gun violence in America. Each year on average, more than 100,000 people are shot or killed with a gun in this country. The American people have had enough. A Siena College survey shows that 73 percent of New Yorkers support the state’s expanded assault weapons ban and new limits on high capacity magazines. Recent national polls also show that the American people believe sensible gun control measures are more important than protecting gun rights. Clearly, it is time for state legislatures and Congress to put the safety of our children and the wishes of the people before the demands of the gun lobby that has used extremist rhetoric to promote a distorted interpretation of the Second Amendment. And let me be clear: While we understand the desire to promote safety and protect our children, we are adamantly opposed to arming teachers or placing armed guards in schools. Guns do not
belong in schools. As a nation, we have been horrified by the tragedies in Columbine, Aurora, Oak Creek and now Newtown. But as Americans, we should be equally heartbroken and outraged by the daily gun violence occurring in cities throughout the country. Since the Newtown massacre, there have been more than 1,000 additional gun deaths in this country, and several more school shooting incidents. The time for half-measures is over. As the president said, “I will put everything I’ve got into this and so will Joe Biden … but this will not happen unless the American people demand it.” We urge you to join the National Urban League in calling on Congress to work with the President to enact common-sense gun reforms. Our goal should be to make America the safest big country in the world. Marc Morial is President and CEO of the National Urban League. Become serene and tolerant. Avoid superficiality and deceit. Never speak highly of yourself— that is your downfall, O soul. — Swami Muktananda
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Concert series to make Joy-ful noise — for others Matt Robinson While many claim that people only need food, clothing and shelter to sustain them, those in the know add one more element — music. In this vein, singer/songwriter Ben Rudnick has joined forces with chef Michael
ful collaboration on Jan. 19, the dynamic duo of do-gooders will return to Tico on March 2. According to Rudnick, the idea behind the new joint venture is “to create events that provide an opportunity for families to help specific charitable organizations in the Boston area.” Among the recent beneficia-
According to singer/songwriter Ben Rudnick, the idea behind the new joint venture is “to create events that provide an opportunity for families to help specific charitable organizations in the Boston area.” Schlow to present a familyfriendly concert series at Tico in Boston’s Back Bay that not only satisfies those who attend, but also many others. In addition to Schlow, Rudnick has also partnered with Catching Joy, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting volunteerism and other community-minded efforts for families and children. Together, Rudnick and Catching Joy Founder Joy Surprenant have founded Ben Rudnick & Friends Family Works. After a succes-
ries are the pro-literacy organization Reach Out and Read, Cradles to Crayons, the Massachusetts National Guard, and The Women’s Locker Room Foundation, another not-forprofit whose mission is to supply homeless and newly-housed women of Massachusetts with personal hygiene products. For the Tico show, parents are asked to donate items and children are invited to design cards to go along with them to give the women messages of hope and love.
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“I got the idea for the whole Family Works thing by reading a book called Everything I Know About Business I Learned From the Grateful Dead,” explains the often tie-dye clad Rudnick, noting how the communityminded band often gave money to organizations in their native San Francisco and elsewhere on their legendary tours. “Having the band have a ‘help out’ component has been on my mind almost since we started.” While Rudnick hopes to become known for his community efforts, most people know him for his music, including his latest CD, “Love is a Superpower.” As for how Rudnick decided to host the show (which is part of a new family music series), he explains that Thomas Holland, a partner at Tico, reached out to him expressing interest in such a series. As Holland was a fellow music fan (and, in particular, a fellow “Dead Head”) and a father of two young boys, the two knew they were on to something. “Giving, helping and doing what you can for those who need it is a good thing,” Rudnick asserts. “There is really no excuse not to.” Wherever your eyes may turn, see Him alone. Banish duality from sight. Let so’ham, so’ham sing in your breath. – Swami Muktananda
Twelfth Baptist Church Pastor Arthur T. Gerald Jr. awarded the MLK Leadership Award to Harvard Law Professor Charles Ogletree Jr. during the church’s Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation on Jan. 8. Twelfth Baptist Church was the Boston home church of Rev. King. (Denise Burton photo)
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MLK’s message on economic growth During the 1950s, the effort to improve the status of blacks in America had to focus on ending racial segregation and discrimination. Sophisticated civil rights leaders fully understood that economic inequality was an inevitable consequence of the nation’s racism. However, they knew it was premature to push for economic advantages at that time when blacks could not vote at many places in the South or even sit at a segregated lunch counter. The early economic battle was not so much to build wealth as to find jobs. Income from employment is the original source of wealth, except for those fortunate enough to benefit from an inheritance. While Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is recognized as the leader of the Civil Rights Movement, he was always aware of the importance of economic issues. The proper name for his march on Washington where he gave his famous “I Have a Dream” speech is “The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.” The media ignored the “Jobs and Freedom” part of the title, but King never relented on his commitment to improve the economic status of the poor. After enactment of the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act in 1964 and 1965, respectively, King dedicated the rest of his life until his death on April 4, 1968 to the Poor People’s Campaign. In fact, that is what brought him to Memphis, where he was assassinated. He was there to support the demands of garbage workers for pay increases. The heavy lifting needed for blacks to gain civil rights in America is over. Now is the time to work aggressively for economic progress. That effort is far more complex than the sustained civil disobedience that achieved success in the Civil Rights Movement. To succeed economically, blacks must have the discipline to acquire valued skills and qualifications as well as the perseverance to
remain politically active to influence public policy that will enable their progress. Civilized societies oppose discrimination based on race, religion and gender, but in the business and professional realms, such abuses are often so subtle that they are not recognized. It is critical for blacks to have a basic knowledge of the economic system if they are to have the power to police their interests. The annual report of United for a Fair Economy provides basic information on the nation’s racial wealth divide. This report is timely because blacks and Latinos suffered a serious loss of wealth during the Great Recession from 2007-2010. In fact, black families have not yet recovered from that debacle. The report focuses on wealth, the value of assets minus outstanding debt. As a result of the recession, black and Latino families lost 27.1 percent and 41.3 percent of their net worth, respectively. White families lost only 6.7 percent. This disparity resulted because minorities have a greater portion of their wealth in the value of their homes. When the real estate bubble burst, they lost value in their assets. According to the report, “White families hold far more wealth in assets that are easily accessed than do black and Latino families. White families on average have over 10 times more financial assets (held in bank accounts, stocks, and bonds) than black and Latino families.” While the report suggests changes in the tax code to ameliorate the wealth disparity, the primary responsibility for building wealth rests with families to adjust their budgets to provide for retirement saving and education expenses. This will be difficult because of the stagnation in salaries but there is no alternative. Every individual must work to become a wealth creator.
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LETTERSto the Editor Governor Patrick’s juvenile sentencing proposal is a good start, but should go further The Massachusetts Coalition for the Fair Sentencing of Youth (MAFSY) is encouraged that Gov. Deval Patrick entered the debate on the fair sentencing of youth by releasing his plan to address Massachusetts’ unconstitutional sentencing structure for children and teens who are convicted of murder. The Governor’s proposal responds to last June’s U.S. Supreme Court decision in Miller v. Alabama, which prohibits mandatory sentences of life without the possibility of parole for juveniles. Massachusetts is one of 26 states that continue to sentence juveniles to mandatory life without parole and has the harshest sentencing scheme in the country. In addition to sentencing reform, the Governor’s proposal seeks to protect young people by ensuring that anyone under 18 be tried in juvenile court. Currently, a 17year-old arrested in the Commonwealth on any charge, no matter how minor, is considered an adult. Although the Governor’s proposal allows for a judge to set parole eligibility for young offenders when appropriate, it does not include the support necessary to assist young offender’s rehabilitation and earn a reasonable opportunity for release. The Coalition understands that if children continue to be sentenced to life without parole, too many will continue to grow up, grow old and die in prison when there are better alternatives available for them and for society. MAFSY looks forward to working with the Administration and the Legislature to address this and other issues
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Impact of urban violence on mothers Mothers for Justice and Equality (MJE) salute Gov. Deval Patrick’s efforts to reduce incarceration rates of juveniles in the state of Massachusetts. We believe that it takes courage to stand up against perceived norms. We believe our children should not bear the burden of societal failures. America’s loss in the war on poverty has left many families dealing with the aftermath of economic inequality that has led to an increase in incarceration and murder rates of children living in urban communities across our nation. In many cases the children are either the perpetrators or the victims of violence. In other cases they are the survivors that are left behind to deal with the nightmares and emotional scars of losing a friend or loved one to violence. Sometimes the symptoms of trauma-related stress can go undiagnosed or untreated
for years before the individual commits a crime. As mothers raising children in urban communities, we are often left to ponder the question: What is justice to mothers who could lose a child to violence or incarceration of life with no chance of parole? We are both mothers who are mutually joined together with the loss of a child and we are both left behind to mourn silently and watch hopelessly as others experience a similar fate. We believe that incarceration is not the only answer. We must embrace restorative justice practices, invest in stabilizing our families and rehabilitate our children. Merva Chambers, a mother who lost her son to violence in 2010, says it best: “Justice for me is making sure no other child is lost to senseless violence.” If we, mothers who have lost children to violence, can forgive, others can too. Thank you Gov. Deval Patrick for taking a stand for our children for our future. Monalisa Smith President Mothers for Justice and Equality (MJE)
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OPINION King is a big reason for President Obama Earl Ofari Hutchinson It was more than fitting that President Obama’s inauguration fell on the national day of celebration for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It was even more fitting that he took the oath of office on the bible that King used. More than any other resident of the White House, Obama understood that King is a big reason for his political success. Then-Democratic presidential candidate Obama first publicly expressed deep gratitude to King and the Civil Rights Movement in a speech in Selma, Ala., in March, 2007. He’s referenced King many times since then. King’s legacy was not just his monumental fight against racial segregation. King was also a masterful political analyst and strategist, an accurate but often overlooked read. He recognized that winning battles against segregation was much easier than breaking the stranglehold of Jim Crow political disempowerment. White political domination and black political disenfranchisement were the twin cornerstones maintaining economic and social segregation for a near century. If blacks in the South and elsewhere could not vote, they could not hold political office. If they could not hold political office, they would have absolutely no chance to change the rigid laws that entrenched segregation. King understood that ultimately the battle for political enfranchisement didn’t solely entail challenging the dominance of bigoted white Southern politicians. He also had to challenge the Democratic and Republican parties nationally. He led massive protest marches at both the 1960 Democratic convention and Republican conventions. He did more. He also put forth a pointed agenda for civil rights to both conventions demanding an end to Jim Crow restrictions on voting in the South. In the next few years, King stepped up the assault on Jim Since the first public Crow politics. He coupled his mass marches against segregated public acknowledgement he accommodations with voter registra- made of the debt of tion and education drives, relentless gratitude he owes King court challenges to the poll tax, liter- and the Civil Rights acy tests and political gerrymander- Movement, [Obama] ing. These, along with naked terror, has repeatedly praised were the ancient weapons the white past civil rights leaders South used to chase blacks from the for their heroic battle polls. King relentlessly pushed the Justice Department and the FBI to against racial injustice. protect blacks who sought to register from the organized terror campaign. King backed the formation of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party in 1964, and its challenge to the seating of the lily white Mississippi delegation at the 1964 Democratic Convention. He was instrumental in brokering the deal with Lyndon Johnson and the Democratic Party stalwarts to seat some members of the MFDP. This was the first real crack in the armor of white political power and dominance. It set the stage for the passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act that blew apart whites-only political domination and paved the way for the explosion in the number of black elected officials in the coming decades. King also quickly realized that transforming the political process would ensure that more elected black officials could be advocates for political equality in the South and in major urban areas in the North where blacks increasingly were the majority of the population. This was especially important to King, who never lost sight of the fact that the legacy of segregation, bigotry and discrimination trapped thousands of poor blacks and that offered no easy resolution. Obama has publicly taken exception to the notion that the Civil Rights Movement is outdated, or worse, that he somehow supplants the ongoing work of civil rights leaders. He has not bought into the notion that his election signals the nation has reached the nirvana of a post-racial society. Since the first public acknowledgement he made of the debt of gratitude he owes King and the Civil Rights Movement, he has repeatedly praised past civil rights leaders for their heroic battles against racial injustice, and not just yearly during the King holiday celebration. This is an appropriate tribute to the Civil Rights Movement that challenged the nation to make King’s dream of justice and equality a reality. Obama faced that challenge and defied the racial odds in winning the White House. But he could not have beaten the odds without the recognition by King that political empowerment was the key to racial uplift. King, though, would likely temper his cheers at the towering progress that blacks and minorities have made in the political arena with the admonition to be vigilant against the attempts by the GOP to roll back those gains through voter gerrymandering, and the passage of a tangle of racially-tinged vote restricted laws. Adding to the danger, some conservatives are loudly trying to prod the Supreme Court to do away completely with the 1965 Voting Rights Act. King was the driving force to meet and overcome the barriers to black political empowerment. His success is the big reason Obama took and again took the oath of presidential office. Earl Ofari Hutchinson is an author and political analyst.
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Do you believe tougher gun control laws will help curb violence in the United States?
I think that you have to try something. The jury is still out. People who violate gun laws don’t care about laws and we have to do more to prevent illegal guns from getting into the community.
Yes. At a minimum, people on the left and the right should all be able to agree that nobody should own guns whose main purpose is to kill as many people as possible.
Yes, if applied across all the states evenly. We can’t have some states with lax gun laws and others with strict ones because we don’t have borders.
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Yes, particularly those related to the gun supply chain. That’s why I filed legislation to tighten up our gun control laws in mid-January.
I don’t think so. I think individuals who want guns will be able to get them no matter what. You’ve got to change mindsets, not laws.
Absolutely. I think it’ll lower crime and suicides.
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INthe news Michael Capuano U.S. Rep. Mike Capuano was asked to serve on the House Committee on Ethics, and the Democratic Caucus approved that recommendation last week. This committee oversees all matters related to the Code of Official Conduct for House Members and their staff. It is the only House committee composed equally of Democratic and Republican Members. “It is my honor to accept this new assignment on the House Ethics Committee,” Capuano said. “I will approach all aspects of this responsibility with care and diligence.” In 2007, then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi appointed Rep. Capuano Chairman of the Special Task Force on Ethics Enforcement. That bipartisan task force was charged with exploring the establishment of an independent ethics enforcement entity. In March of 2008, Capuano’s resolution establishing the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE)
passed, involving non-Members of the House in ethics matters for the first time in history. When Capuano was Mayor of Somerville, he authored the state’s first locally-based ethics ordinance, requiring the City’s elected
officials and certain appointed officials to complete detailed statements of financial interest. Capuano is also a member of the House Committee on Transportation and the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Student assignment: It’s our choice to make Thomas M. Menino With your support, in the coming weeks we will achieve meaningful education reforms that will benefit an entire generation of students and the broader community. Today I am asking for your help so we can move forward together. For nearly 25 years we have split the city into three sprawling student assignment zones — North, East and West. Families today are faced with a bewildering set of options with no assurance they’ll get what they asked for.
Our schools are better than ever and we do our best to match families with their choices, but too often, children are sent to schools far from home because we couldn’t give them what they wanted. Many families avoid the process altogether. The Boston Public Schools, working with the community, has come up with a new approach to student assignment — one that emphasizes quality choices, predictability for families and great schools that are closer to home. The External Advisory Committee on School Choice (EAC),
which I appointed nearly a year ago, has done incredible work to ensure broad and thoughtful community input, focus on a smart and honest look at school quality and create a transparent process that has generated lots of great ideas from the community. The EAC is now updating the public on the “best of the best” models it received this week. These models are based on the input of more than 4,000 voices at more than 50 community meetings in the last year, including experts from MIT, Harvard, Boston
College and other institutions who have joined the effort. One option would create 10 community-based zones, designed to offer a balance of quality choices no matter where a child lives. This approach would give families lots of options while giving them confidence that their choices were all familiar ones. The other options are based on an address-based system with no zones, which tailors school choices for each individual student — ensuring every child has high quality choices on his or her list, including schools that are close to home and others that are a little further away. All of these options are more fair and more predictable than what we have today. Families would still have choices — but they would also be empowered to learn more about their school options years in advance, enabling them to get involved, meet the principal and
the urgent need to make every public school a great choice. When I took office, just one in four high school students earned a passing grade on statewide mathematics tests. Today, thanks to the hard work of teachers, students and families, 86 percent pass on their first attempt. Perhaps most encouraging, 94 percent of today’s parents told us in a survey this spring that their school is a great place for their child to learn. Superintendent Carol R. Johnson and the Boston School Committee have doubled the number of students participating in summer learning programs, trained thousands of teachers to help students learn English, added weekly arts and music for 14,000 students, and created new tools for students to give feedback to their own teachers. Not a single change came easily. We fought hard for each and every reform and there were always voices that asked us to do less or
The Boston Public Schools, working with the community, has come up with a new approach to student assignment — one that emphasizes quality choices, predictability for families and great schools that are closer to home.
The Boston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. gathered at Darryl’s Corner Bar and Kitchen in Boston’s South End on Jan. 22 to celebrate the sorority’s 100th anniversary of service, sisterhood and scholarship. (Eric Esteves photo)
teachers and “go deep” with the school community before deciding which ones to pick. The options would also help us build stronger communities. For too long, we have relied on our vast three-zone system to adjust for changes in population. These sprawling zones also allowed us to place programs that served students with specific types of disabilities or English Language Learners in buildings often far from where these students actually live. We are ready to put these days behind us. Our schools should respond to what children need, and that’s what these proposals would do. Ultimately, of course, this is a conversation about quality — and
slow down. Over the last year I have watched as an extraordinary public process has played out — and our students stand to benefit greatly from this shared effort. Today, I am asking for your support as we take yet another important step our children deserve. Thomas M. Menino is Mayor of the City of Boston. The External Advisory Committee on School Choice invites the community to an update on Monday, Feb. 4 at 6 p.m. at Orchard Gardens K-8 School, 906 Albany St., Roxbury. BPS will present the latest options and the EAC will invite public comment. To learn more and to get involved, visit bostonschoolchoice.org.
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Emerald Lounge Boston is known for its hotel lounge scene with venues like the Westin’s Bar 10, the InterContinental’s RumBa and the W Hotel Lounge. The newlyerected Revere Hotel’s Emerald Lounge falls in line with the quality of these longstanding venues as a four-diamond standard hotel, but in addition to quality, they are elevating the downtown hospitality experience by infusing it with a young, vibrant vibe.
The Décor: The Emerald’s name holds two meanings. The first is obvious as you walk through the hotel labyrinth of twists and turns and the green lighting guides your way to the venue. It’s a play on Dorothy’s journey in The Wizard of Oz sans the yellow brick road. More loosely, the name pays homage to Boston’s landscape masterpiece, The Emerald Necklace that links the Boston area’s largest green spaces. The steel sculptures lit with various colors of LED lighting give the space a masculine, futuristic décor. In contrast, sleek yet comfortable chairs are decorated with plush pillows. Away from the
The Revere Hotel’s Emerald Lounge has a futuristic yet comfortable feel. (Photo courtesy of Emerald Lounge) center of the room, cozy nooks invite you to have the most intimate of conversations. Within moments of stepping inside, you have forgotten that you are attached to a hotel, or that you are even in Boston.
Drinks and Bites: Before delving into the menu delights, Bar Manager Teo-
dora Bakardzhieva explained her unique approach to The Emerald’s cocktail menu. “When I approached the drink menu, I thought a lot about how people are trying to be healthier, so I thought, why not make the drinks healthier too? You’ll see that a lot of our drinks are made with fresh ingredients: fresh herbs, fresh fruit, and most of our syrups are made in house,” she said. Mixologist Tyrese whipped up a staple on the menu: the Blueberry-Vojito, their twist on the traditional mojito, made with fresh blueberries and mint. It was as refreshing as it was delicious. They change the menu seasonally, but the Blueberry-Vojito has been in demand since summer. Other invigorating notables are the
Vegetarian Spring Rolls. (Tiffany Probasco photos)
The refreshing Blueberry-Vojito.
Grapefruit Cosmopolitan, Apple Crisp and Boston Tea Party — made with Earl Grey tea syrup. All of their food menu items are made to be eaten without the use of silverware, and are for sharing. Unfortunately, though, it isn’t as expansive as I would have hoped. I tasted the truffle fries, homemade hummus and vegetable spring rolls. The hummus was bland and almost inedible, but the spring rolls were decent, though a bit salty, and the food service was a bit slow. This may not be the spot for foodies, but it’s nice at least that there is food available.
Entertainment: General Manager Aggelos Panagopoulos described the en-
tertainment scene as charming. “We’re a lounge first with a night club [feel] as a bonus. The age range is about mid 20s to early 40s,” he said. “You have your after work crowd starting around 4 p.m., then there’s a transition with those coming for a drink before they head to their next destination around 9; and those who want to stay until 2 a.m. We have something for them, too.” Their most popular nights are Fridays and Saturdays, when they invite world-renowned DJs to spin. “There’s never a cover,” he said, “All we ask is for people [to] adhere to the business attire dress code.” On Wednesdays, the after work crowd usually turns hipster with Assemble Boston’s weekly event highlighting local artisans, and on Libation Thursdays you can experience cocktails inspired by the week’s featured spirit. As for celebrity sightings, Panagopoulos shared, “Mark Wahlberg has been here; Olympians Ryan Lochte and Aly Raisman have stopped by. We’ve had industry nights where Clinton Sparks came, so in our eight short months, we have had our share of celebrities.”
Things to Come: Summer is coming — at some point — and when it does you’ll want to check out their patio seating. Also for those who want a more exclusive Emerald experience they will be adding a secret — I mean more intimate — space coming in the future.
Why You Should Go: If inviting décor and tasty drinks weren’t enough to convince you that you should stop by this “hot spot,” the thing I found most inviting was the attentiveness and friendliness of the staff and management. Director of Public Relations Bryan Barbier commented, “When creating the Emerald we really took into account the stigma that comes with downtown bars — basically that people are snobs. We want to be that upscale venue with the local bar feel where everyone who comes through our doors feels welcome. We want to be inclusive.”
The Emerald Lounge is located inside the Revere Hotel on 200 Stuart St. in the Theater District. For menus and detailed entertainment information visit www. emeraldultralounge.com.
The Grapefruit Cosmopolitan.
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NFL strikes out on minority coach hiring this season Kenneth L. Shropshire What do NFL front offices and the White House have in common? Sadly for both, this has been a season of hiring where diversity has declined. The NFL is 0 for 8 and the White House is 0 for 4 in the early stages of appointments in this term. Eight head coaching openings in the NFL equal 25 percent of the top jobs in the league, and none were filled by an African American or Latino. With the firing of Romeo Crennel at Kansas City and Lovie Smith at Chicago, the NFL coaches of color went down from six to four, leaving Latino Ron Rivera at Carolina, Mike Tomlin at Pittsburgh, Marvin Lewis of Cincinnati and Leslie Frazier at Minnesota. To be clear, the NFL hiring season is over, but there are still more cabinet appointments to come from the White House. The Obama administration also points out that 43 percent of its appointees have been women, including two on the U.S. Supreme Court. So for now, this is where the similarity between hiring in the NFL and the White House ends. In defense of the NFL one could argue that this is just a single hiring period; new jobs open up all of the time. One explanation beyond the possibility of a freak hiring season is that with success comes complacency and a lull into a state of comfort. This could come about as all parties concerned — team, league officials and advocates of diversity issues — lost their edge and vigilance on promoting diversity. The remedy here would be to redouble those efforts going forward into the next hiring cycle. A second possible explanation is that in an era of societal proclaimed color blindness we are simply seeing a down year for the hiring of people of color in the NFL. Time is the remedy for that problem. The third, and the one we all hope we are beyond, is that there was bias in these hiring decisions. Bias can take on many forms,
both conscious and unconscious. We have yet to solve this problem, particularly where there is no clear-cut evidence that bias was present. Whatever the case, our great societal challenge is not to backslide in
your experiences to assist in accomplishing the NFL goal of equal opportunity in the hiring of people of color? The list of candidates of color that are NFL head coaching quality is extensive. Football
Our great societal challenge is not to backslide in those sectors where we have made progress in diversity and inclusion. The NFL and the president’s cabinet are two of those spaces. those sectors where we have made progress in diversity and inclusion. The NFL and the president’s cabinet are two of those spaces. Our systems to promote diversity are still not perfect. Some might argue that in football, the Rooney Rule has run its course. Ten years ago the NFL adopted the Rooney Rule, which made it a requirement that teams with head coach openings interview at least one candidate of color. At the time, there were just two black head coaches in the league. Now we have three. The NFL may need more of Commissioner Bud Selig’s Major League Baseball style of motivating minority hiring. By all accounts he intervenes in the hiring process in whatever unique way makes sense for that particular job. The fact that Selig is a former owner and has that unique brand of relationship with the owners in MLB cannot be overstated. My recommendation is for the NFL to spend some time refocusing. At some level the owners involved in hiring during this season need to provide to Commissioner Roger Goodell the answers to the following questions: 1) Why were the available candidates of color not hired? 2) How sincere were the interviews of the people of color you did conduct? 3) What can we take from
insiders point to: Lovie Smith, a coach with a Super Bowl appearance under his belt fired by the Bears after missing the playoffs with a 10-6 season; Jim Caldwell, the offensive coordinator at Baltimore and former
these types of matters will ebb and flow and some years will be “better” in minority hiring than others? If the formula can be found for sustainable NFL diversity and inclusion success, we should certainly look to tweak that path to success for the rest of society. Kenneth L. Shropshire is the David W. Hauck Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and the Faculty Director of its Wharton Sports Business Initiative. He joined the Wharton faculty in 1986 and specializes in sports business and law, sports and social impact, and negotiations. He also practices law as Special Counsel at the global law firm Duane Morris LLP.
Where there is multiplicity there is also fear. If you fail to renounce multiplicity, you will never know peaceful sleep. Without question, meditation annihilates duality. Attain the state of your own Self, and experience supreme bliss. — Swami Muktananda
Nearly 1,000 people joined the Museum of African America History (MAAH), Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra and the Mayor’s Office of Arts & Tourism for the 11th Annual Day of Service and celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Faneuil Hall on Jan. 21. Pictured are (L to R) Beverly Morgan-Welch, Director MAAH; Earnest G. Green, member of Little Rock 9; Regie Gibson, educator & poet; Rev. Dr. Gloria White-Hammond, co-founder of Bethel AME Church; and Ernest E. Washington Jr., President of Concerned Black Men of Massachusetts. (Don West photo)
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head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, also with a Super Bowl appearance; and Ray Horton, a 19-year NFL assistant who is the defensive coordinator for the Arizona Cardinals. The college ranks had multiple coaches of color ready for the next level as well. They included Kevin Sumlin, twice a finalist for NCAA coach of the year. At Texas A&M his Aggies defeated the national champions, Alabama. The other stellar candidate on that list is Stanford’s David Shaw, who has a made-for-the-NFL résumé at 40 years old with two successful seasons at Stanford as well as NFL experience. He signed a long-term deal with Stanford so there is some validity to discounting him as a viable NFL candidate. The men hired by NFL teams in this cycle may all be the right people, but the overall outcome is disappointing. Process is a key, and the Rooney Rule imposes inclusion in the process. Now it appears that the NFL needs to dig deeper to capture the success of the past. That is, of course, unless this year was that mere aberration. Is that the lesson, that
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NEWSBriefs Capitol to Add Statue of Rosa Parks U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D.-N.Y., announced last week during President Barack Obama’s and Vice President Joseph Biden’s Inaugural Luncheon that a statue of the civil rights icon Rosa Parks will be added to the National Statuary Hall before the end of the year. Parks will be the first African American woman to have her likeness depicted in the hall, said Schumer, who also was in charge of organizing Obama’s a n d B i d e n ’s i n a u g u r a t i o n . Schumer is chairman of the Senate Rules Committee and in that position, he oversees the Capitol’s artwork. Parks made history when police arrested her on Dec. 1, 1955, for refusing to relinquish her seat to a white man on a Montgomery, Ala., bus. E. D. Nixon, one of the unsung heroes of the Civil Rights Movement, and Clifford Durr, a white attorney, bailed Parks out of jail.
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MassDevelopment bond boosts affordable housing in Boston’s Dudley Square MassDevelopment has issued a $9 million tax-exempt bond to build 43 units of affordable multi-family rental housing on two sites in Boston’s Roxbury neighborhood. The project sponsor is Madison Park Development Corporation, which develops and preserves mixed-income housing in Roxbury and promotes Dudley Square as a thriving business district. The two parcels are the last development sites of the Orchard Park HOPE VI initiative, which had helped to stabilize the area. Bank of America purchased the bond. “This announcement is great news for Boston families and individuals looking for quality, affordable housing in the thriving Dudley Square neighborhood,” Mayor Thomas M. Menino said. “I want to thank MassDevelopment and Madison Park Development Corporation for their commitment to this project, and I look forward to continuing our work together.” The first site will house a five-story elevator building with 31 rental units — five onebedroom, 21 two-bedroom, and five three-bedroom — and 3,000 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor. The second site will have a four-story walkup building with a two-bedroom unit and 11 three-bedroom units. “Creating and preserving affordable housing is at the core of MassDevelopment’s mission,” said MassDevelopment President and CEO Marty Jones. “The Commonwealth has set an ambitious goal of 10,000 multifamily housing units a year, and Dudley Greenville will help meet that objective.” Founded in 1966, Madison Park Development Corporation has created a model of residentled community development, and has evolved to become a comprehensive agency promoting the full revitalization and redevelopment of Roxbury. MassDevelopment, the state’s finance and development agency, works with businesses, nonprofits, financial institutions and communities to stimulate economic growth across the Commonwealth. During FY2012, MassDevelopment financed or managed 280 projects generating investments of more than $2.3 billion in the Massachusetts economy. These projects are projected to create more than 12,000 jobs and build or rehabilitate 900 residential units.
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A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste Anthony Anderson hosts the upcoming “34th Annual UNCF: An Evening of Stars.” Kam Williams Anthony Anderson has appeared in over 20 films, and his stellar work on NBC’s “Law & Order” earned him three of his eight NAACP Image Award nominations. Prior to launching his acting career, Anderson grew up in Los Angeles and attended the High School for the Performing Arts, where he earned first place in the NAACP’s ACTSO Awards with his performance of a classic monologue from “The Great White Hope.” That performance,
along with his dedication to his craft, earned him an arts scholarship to Howard University. He first gained national attention as one of Jim Carrey’s sons in “Me, Myself, & Irene.” Over the years, Anthony has displayed his range of talent in everything from “Transformers” to Martin Scorsese’s Oscar-winning feature film, “The Departed.” Anderson brought his talent and humor to the small screen as well in his own sitcom, “All About The Andersons,” which was loosely based on his life. He ap-
peared in the police-drama television series, “The Shield” opposite Michael Chiklis and Glenn Close, and starred in the New Orleansbased drama “K-Ville.” Anderson lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Alvina, and their two children. Here he talks about hosting the United Negro College Fund’s 34th Annual “An Evening of Stars.”
turn them down. I’d grown up watching the show with my parents every year back when it was hosted by Lou Rawls. We didn’t have much money at all, but my folks always found a way to give a little. And now, here I am 30 years later with a $25,000 United Negro College Fund scholarship in my name. That’s something that interested me as well.
What interested you in hosting the Evening of Stars ?
Will that scholarship specifically go to a student at your alma mater, Howard University?
You know what, they reached out to me to host, and I couldn’t
No, I didn’t want them to think I was biased, even though I am. I haven’t figured out whether we’re going to give it all to a single student, or break it off and give it to five different students.
What did attending Howard University mean to you? It meant everything. This is the sort of creative energy you could find on campus when I was a student there: Paula Jai Parker, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Wendy Anderson, continued to page 14
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Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam celebrates Sweet 16 Matt Robinson The Boston area has long been an epicenter of poetry and jazz. And for the past 16 years, these artistic proclivities have been shepherded and supported by musician/playwright Jeff Robinson, creator and host of Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam, which will celebrate its 16th anniversary on Feb. 17 with a show designed to please slam vets and newbies alike. Set between Harvard Square and Porter Square, this listening room underneath the Cambridge Common restaurant has been a favorite hangout for creative types of all kinds. With Robinson’s help, it has also become a center for lyrical manipulation and musical accompaniment. Having started on the other side of Harvard at the Middle East, Robinson moved to the Lounge all those years ago and has been a force on the scene ever since. Backed by his talented jazz trio, the St. Louisborn Berklee College alum is also an accomplished composer, actor, director and playwright who leads a reggae band called the Duppy Conquerors. Robinson insists he is a musician first and foremost. “I’ve been a musician since I can remember,” he explains, remembering falling asleep with a speaker under his pillow and crediting his siblings with getting him started in song. “My sister was in the choir and she taught me how to read music … My brother had a great record collection and he turned me on to other musicians.” As his sister sang and his brothers played bass and congas, Robinson had dreams of a family band (a la The Jacksons). Unfortunately, he found himself alone in his dream. “I though we could be ‘The Robinsons,’” he says, “but I was the only one that really pursued it.” At the age of 11, Robinson formed his first group — a vocal band that performed the music of Motown and other great R&B hits. “I’ve been at it ever since,” Robinson says with a smile. After graduating from Berklee, Robinson began acting and exploring the “verbal” arts. “I am very shy,” he says, “so I thought some acting courses would help … I got hooked.” As his music and acting experience developed, Robinson was encouraged to explore poetry as well. “One of my drama teachers told me that if you want to be a good actor you must also be a poet,” he explains. So even though he originally thought that taking on a third expressive form would be “just too much on the plate,” once he began to use the rhythms of jazz to share his words, he found that the two went together perfectly. As the saxophone is so “verbal” and “vocal,” as Robinson puts it,
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the transition from brass to verse was an easy one. “They go [together] quite well,” he says, noting how the “poetics” of music have always been evident. “Poetry and song have been married for centuries.” Robinson helps others discover not only great music but great poets as well. For the 16th anni-
versary show, 16 musicians and 16 poets will gather at the Lizard for an artistic blowout. “The anniversary should be wild,” Robinson says. “We’re on a mission from God!” The Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam takes place on Feb. 17. For more info, visit poetryjam.org.
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Davis, Carl Anthony Payne, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Ananda Lewis, Laz Alonso, Lance Gross, the
music group Shai, and the list goes on and on. We were all there at the same time. For all of us then to go off in our respective fields independently of one another and become successes can’t even be quantified.
What are the major challenges facing the Historically Black Colleges and Universities today? Is there any truth to the rumor that they are having a hard
time finding black male students? I would assume so, and I say that because only about 5 percent of African Americans who graduate from high school are college-
ready. And only 28 percent of that 5 percent eventually graduate from college with a bachelor’s degree. You asked specifically about African American males. When I was in college, the ratio was 7 females for every male on campus. So, that’s been the case for a long time, but I don’t know what the reason is for that drastic difference.
You’re currently starring on the series “Guys with Kids” and “Treme,” as well as hosting “Golf in America.” How do you manage to juggle all that? They all shoot in different locations but at different times, fortunately. So, I’ve been able to work everything out.
If you could meet any historical figure, who would it be? Hmm, that’s a good one! Dr. Martin Luther King and Abraham Lincoln.
Are you happy? Happiness is a state of mind. Most people automatically assume that we’re happy because we’re famous and some of us are rich. But material things don’t make you happy. And the more success you achieve only amplifies who you are as a person. If you’re miserable, you’re just going to be miserable and rich and famous. I know people like that. I have friends who are that way.
What was the last song you listened to?
Anderson with co-star Tempestt Bledsoe in his NBC sitcom “Guys with Kids.”
“My Life Would Suck without You” by Kelly Clarkson.
What is your favorite dish to cook?
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When you look in the mirror, what do you see? It’s interesting that you should ask that question because I’ve been staring at myself in this dressing room mirror as we have this conversation with one another. Here’s the things that have been running through my mind: both success and failure, because I couldn’t appreciate the success that I’m enjoying now without the failures that I experienced before them.
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COMMUNITY Calendar Thursday January 31 Is There Value in Your Old & Rare Books? Learn the basics of book collecting from an expert at 6:30pm, at Cambridge Public Library, Lecture Hall, 449 Broadway. Kenneth Gloss is the second generation owner of the Brattle Book Shop and has appeared on PBS’s Antiques Roadshow. Discover popular genres for collectors and how to get started. Find out why some 20th Century books may go up in value, while books hundreds of years old may not. See some of Gloss’s favorite finds. And bring a book! After the talk, Gloss will give free verbal appraisals of the audience’s items.
Sunday February 3 The Jamaica Plain Symphony Orchestra B o s t o n ’s n e w e s t o rc h e s tra, presents its Winter Concert 3pm, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1 Roanoke Ave., Jamaica Plain. Tickets are $10, children under 12, $5. On the program is Georges Bizet’s Symphony #1 in C Major and Brahms’ “Variations On A Theme by Haydn,” both masterpieces of the classical repertoire. Conducted by William Shoucair. Presented by JP Concerts. For more information visit www.jpconcerts.org or www.jpsy mphony.org. Free Winter Photography Workshops Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department invite Boston residents to participate in The Pics in the Parks free winter photography sessions taking place every Sunday in February from 11am - 12noon. Individuals of all ages and skill levels are welcome to participate in these informal sessions. Participants will learn techniques for taking impressive photographs of Boston’s scenic parks as well as be given a theme to focus on each Sunday. The winter photography sessions will be held in various Boston parks with dates and locations as follows: Sunday, February 3 - Lagoon Bridge, Boston Public Garden; Sunday, February 10 - Christopher Columbus Statue, Christopher Columbus Park, North End; Sunday, February 17 - Jamaica Pond Boathouse, Jamaica Plain, Sunday, February 24 - Kelleher Rose Garden, Back Bay Fens. For more information please visit the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at www.facebook. com/bostonparksdepartment or www.cityofboston.gov/parks. Participants can register via email by contacting Lauren.patrick@ cityofboston.gov.
Monday February 4 Simmons College presents Body Coverings An exhibition of design, costume
and sculpture by Ruby Chishti, Sally Eyring and Mariann S. Verheyen from February 4 – March 7 at the Trustman Art Gallery, located on the fourth floor, Main College Building, 300 the Fenway in Boston. A reception from 5-7pm will be held on Thursday, February 7 (snow date 2/12). Closed: February 18. The exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. Body Coverings is a show that intersects at the corners of social commentary, sculptural invention and theatrical fantasy. The three artists are beyond fashion — energetically investigating the ways wearables or objects that reference body decoration have subtext and fire our imaginations. The human desire to adorn, escape ourselves or intimidate others has been with us for all of our history. These artists offer us the opportunity to look at that process more clearly as their objects and designs are not made to be worn in any commonplace way.
Wednesday February 6 Nature Printing Adults Workshop with Dianne Zimbabwe Using natural leaves and flowers with acrylic paints, we will produce vibrant, one-of-a-kind prints on paper greeting cards. 10:30am - 12noon, Parker Hill Branch Library, Boston Public Library, 1497 Tremont St., Roxbury. Preregister at 617-427-3820. Free.
Upcoming Windows to West Africa — An art exhibit celebrating Black History Month February 8 at 6:30pm, the West African Research Association (WARA) and the City of Brookline will open Windows to West Africa, a Black History Month celebration at the Brookline Senior Center located at 93 Winchester St., Brookline. Includes works from Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Mali, Niger, & Senegal. Brookline Senior Center located at 93 Winchester St., Brookline. Contact: Stephanie Guirand west.african. research.association@gmail.com or 617-353-8902 for more information. FREE. Price of Access — Financial Aid and Scholarship fair The Zeta Nu Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho will host their annual Financial Aid and Scholarship fair. The event will feature workshops, scholarship opportunities, and college access programs so that young people are aware of resources in and around the city of Boston. BYCF Tobin Community Center, 1481 Tremont St.,Roxbury, Saturday, February 9 from 10am - 3pm. Contact: zetanusigma@gmail.com for more information. Free. ESTHER Tuesday, February 12, starting at 7:30pm, at Temple Ohabei Shalom, 1187 Beacon St., Brookline, ROQOQOA presents the premiere performance in Boston of
ESTHER, an oratorio by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759), with libretto translated into Hebrew by Rabbi Jacob Saraval (17071782). Singers include Alyssa Mae Doggett and Von Bringhurst, sopranos; Yakov Zamir, alto; Elijah Hopkin, tenor; James Dargan, bass; and members of Koleinu, Boston’s largest Jewish chorus, directed by Carol Marton. Orchestral accompaniment provided by Dr. Jonathan Wessler, at the keyboard. Tickets are $10 at the door. For updates, please see Roqoqoa on facebook or email roqoqoa.com@gmail.com.
Hip-Hop: The Lingua Franca of the World’s Youth Wednesday, February 13, 6pm, Cambridge Public Library Lecture Hall, 449 Broadway. Marcyliena Morgan, Professor of African and African American Studies and Executive Director of the Hiphop Archive at Harvard University, discusses hip-hop’s importance to the world’s youth. This program is co-sponsored by Harvard’s Committee on African Studies. For more information, visit www.hiphoparchive.org to learn more about the Hiphop Archive. The Politics Of America’s Fight Against Global Warming What lessons can be learned from recent successes and failures – including the “cap and trade” effort to win legislated limits for carbon emissions in 2009 and 2010? What are the next steps in the fight for public policies to limit emissions and encourage climate-friendly U.S. economic growth? 4:15-6:15pm, Thursday, February 14, Tsai Auditorium, Harvard University, CGIS South Building, 1730 Cambridge St., Cambridge. Sponsored by the Columbia School of Journalism and the Scholars Strategy Network. Moderator: Nicholas Lemann, Dean of the Columbia School of Journalism; Panelists: Theda Skocpol - Victor S. Thomas Professor of Government and Sociology, Harvard University; Director of the Scholars Strategy Network, Larry Schweiger - President and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation, Gene Karpinski - President of the League of Conservation Voters, Mary Anne Hitt - Director of the Sierra Club Beyond Coal Campaign, Lee Wasserman - Director of the Rockefeller Family Fund. Background readings at http://www.scholarsstrategynet work.org/content/politics-ameri cas-fight-against-global-warm ing. Open to the public. RSVP not required. Wheelchair accessible. This event will be videotaped. Questions: Abby Peck peck@wjh.harvard.edu. Creative Flow: Poetry Open Mic Night for All Ages Tuesday, February 19. Do you feel the power of poetry? Bring your original short poetry to life at our Open Mic Night. We encourage poems in English, Spanish, Cape Verdean, and Vietnamese. All styles of poetry are welcome. All ages are welcome. Clean language only. Each poet gets 3 minutes maximum for his/her poem(s). A local poet will be the facilitator. There will be a maximum of 25 performers. You may pre-register by calling 617265-0139 or sign up at the Uphams Corner Branch. This program is
sponsored by the Friends of the Uphams Corner Branch. www.bpl. org. 4pm, Uphams Corner Branch of the Boston Public Library, 500 Columbia Rd., 617-265-0139.
Parkscience Free Children’s Festival Coming To Franklin Park Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department invite families to the Franklin Park Golf Course Clubhouse for the ParkSCIENCE Children’s Festival on Wednesday, February 20, from 10am - 12noon. The free Festival will provide fun during February school vacation week with indoor and outdoor activities. The lineup includes the Boston Park Rangers “Horse of Course” program and Critter Exhibit, the New England Aquarium Tidal Pool where participants can handle and observe a wide range of live tidal pool animals from local waters, MIT’s “Science From Scientists” activities and demonstrations, an exhibit hosted by City Archeologist Joe Bagley featuring artifacts found during various City digs, the Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s Plantmobile horticultural lab table and outdoor plant parts scavenger hunt, and demonstrations hosted by iRobot. Free parking is available at the clubhouse parking lot located at One Circuit Drive in Franklin Park. For more information, please call the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at 617-6354505, visit www.cityofboston.gov/ parks or go to www.facebook.com/ bostonparksdepartment. Flying Ship Productions — Rosa’s Ride Wednesday, February 20. Take a ride through history with Flying Ship Productions as they present a musical play about Rosa Parks, an ordinary woman who became a civil rights heroine. Learn the real story behind Ms. Parks’ historic moment, and enjoy the musical tunes of Rosa’s Ride! All performances are free and begin at 10:30am in the Stephen E. Smith Center at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Columbia Point, Boston. To make a reservation, call 617-514-1644 or register at http://www.jfklibrary.org/Eventsand-Awards/Celebrate.aspx. Space is available on a first come, first serve basis, and children must be accompanied by an adult. The Revere Family at Work Wednesday, February 20 and Friday, February 22, 10:30-12:00 — Both Paul Revere his wife Rachel worked hard to keep their large family fed, clothed, and healthy. During this program discover what kinds
of chores the Reveres (adults and children) completed in each room in their house. Then try your hand at engraving metal as Revere did in his silversmith shop and make an herbal remedy Rachel may have used to treat her children’s headaches. Participants will take home both an engraved piece of copper and a small cloth bag of dried herbs. Each presentation is limited to 20 people. Reservations are required and may be made by calling the Revere House at 617-523-2338. Fee: $4.50 for children ages 7-11, and accompanying adults. Price includes admission to the Revere House. Screening Slavery: Reconciling History and Hollywood for Public Consumption Tuesday, February 26, 6:30pm, Cambridge Public Library, Lecture Hall, 449 Broadway. In response to current films such as Lincoln and Django Unchained, Dr. Kellie Carter Jackson tackles the controversies between representations of slavery in history and entertainment. Dr. Jackson has a Ph.D in History from Columbia University and is a Harvard College Fellow.
“FIRE & AIR” As a part of the celebration of Black History Month at UMass Dartmouth, The Black Studies program and the Frederick Douglass House proudly present: “FIRE & AIR” An Epic Jazz Poem, is a spokenword and music performance by KUOSU (Koo Sue) on Wednesday, February 27 @ 3pm in the Frederick Douglass Unity House on the UMass Dartmouth Campus (285 Old Westport Road, North Dartmouth, MA 02747). Public Parking is available in Lot 8. “Fire & Air” is an original performance poem with music, rooted in the epic poem tradition found in several African cultures; exploring the recurring, ancient Love Story. KUOSU is a performance group consisting of two internationally renowned performing artists, Neiel Israel and Mwalim DaPhunkeeProfessor. This event is FREE and open to the public. Millennium Park Bird Walk Wednesday, February 27, 3:30-4:30pm, Millennium Park, 300 Gardner St.,West Roxbury. The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and Mass Audubon host a walk for those residents interested in looking for winter birds at Millennium Park in West Roxbury. Meet at the parking lot near the canoe launch. Free parking. For further information, please call 617-635-4505 or visit online at www.facebook.com/ bostonparksdepartment.
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Patrick seeks to modify juvenile sentencing laws Banner Staff In what is considered to be a key step in creating a fairer system of justice for juveniles, Gov. Deval Patrick filed legislation that would extend the juvenile court jurisdiction from 17 years old to 18 years old and eliminate mandatory life sentences without parole for juveniles convicted of first-degree murder. “Every violent felon should be held accountable for their actions, even youth,” Gov. Patrick stated in a release. “But in sentencing, every felon’s circumstances should be considered, too, and youth itself is a special circumstance. It is time for the Commonwealth’s laws to reflect the value, in accord with the Supreme Court, that young people deserve every opportunity for rehabilitation and reform.” The Governor’s legislation comes on the heels of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Miller v. Alabama, which held that mandatory criminal sentences of life in prison without the possibility of parole imposed on defendants who were less than 18 when they committed their crimes were unconstitutional. “Gov. Patrick’s leadership on this issue is critical and I applaud him for taking on criminal justice reform so early in the session,” said Rep. Linda Dorcena Forry. “We need a holistic approach to
crime reform. Criminal proceedings are complex — there are many factors that need to be taken into consideration including age — and our judges must have the ability to make the best decision for each case.” Massachusetts statutes currently mandate life without parole for juveniles convicted of firstdegree murder, and the Governor’s legislation is necessary in order to comply with the Supreme Court’s decision.
Specifically, the legislation will: • Address the Supreme Court’s holding in Miller v. Alabama by eliminating mandatory sentences of life without parole for juveniles between the ages of 14 and 18 adjudicated as youthful offenders for first-degree murder. It will allow the juvenile court to sentence these individuals to either life with parole eligibility after 15 to 25 years served, or to life without parole after first considering several factors, such as the person’s immaturity; the person’s ability to appreciate the risk associated with, and consequences of, the person’s criminal misconduct, and whether the person acted alone; the person’s intellectual capacity; the likelihood that the youthful offender is capable of change and would benefit from rehabilitation; and any victim
impact statement. • Allow a juvenile adjudicated as a youthful offender for murder in the first degree under the felony-murder rule or on a theory of joint venture, to be eligible for parole after 10-25 years served, or sentenced to life without parole after considering the mitigating factors, including the extent of the juvenile’s participation in the crime. • Return the trial of juveniles accused of murder to the juvenile court, to better serve young offenders with services and oversight that are appropriate for their age.
• Raise the age of adult criminal responsibility from 17 to 18 by increasing the maximum age for jurisdiction of the juvenile court and Department of Youth Services (DYS), and eliminating the jurisdiction of the Superior Court and District Court over 17-year-olds. • Require prosecutors to notify the court and the juvenile during or before the pretrial conference if they intend to seek a sentence of life without parole for a juvenile accused of firstdegree murder. • Require that prior to sentencing, the judge must hear evidence regarding the aggravating and mitigating factors and may only enter a sentence of life without parole if the judge finds, in writing, that there is clear and convincing evidence that the sentence is necessary for the safety of the public, is in the interest
of justice and a lesser sentence would not satisfy these interests. • Require that a juvenile between the ages of 14 and 18 adjudicated as a youthful offender for second-degree murder be sentenced to life with parole eligibility after 15 years served. • Amend the definition of Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) to exclude adjudications concerning juveniles under the age of 18, increased from age 17. • Allow for delinquent juveniles committed to DYS until age 18 to voluntarily accept DYS post-discharge transitional services until age 21 and permit youthful offenders committed to DYS until age 21 to voluntarily receive DYS post-discharge transitional services until age 23. Material from the Governor’s Office contributed to this report.
Gov. Deval Patrick swore in Steven Tompkins as Suffolk County Sheriff in the Governor’s Council Chambers in the State House on Jan. 22. (Photo courtesy of the Governor’s Office)
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violence manifests in each community, the official continued, explaining that at the moment it is hard to track the concentration and causes of gun violence and therefore find appropriate community-based solutions. For instance, asked about some of the policy challenges in addressing rural, suburban or urban violence, the official noted that mapping out strategically different approaches to each type requires gathering case-by-case, community-by-community data. Right now the data has been haphazardly compiled on the federal level, if at all. The president’s executive actions will change that, said the official.
“At a federal level we want to give state and local leaders the tools that they need to design the best program for their community,” the official said. “We might
viding adequate mental health services via federal programs like Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act are all pieces in a larger puzzle to address gun violence.
“Data collection is a tool. It doesn’t solve the problem itself but gives you the tools you need to combat it.” — Obama administration official find different reasons for gun violence. Is it gang violence? Is it related to mental illness?” The official also stressed that it’s important to de-stigmatize mental illness and noted that pro-
When asked if the president’s push toward more data follows the same reasoning as the creation of government-based registries such as DNA databases being used to combat sex crimes, the official
agreed. While the impact of such data collection may not be immediately noticeable, it has significant long-term impact. The official pointed out that it was not until the federal government updated its definition of rape that the government became able to more effectively cross-reference data with states, and thereby work more effectively with local leaders to find modern-day solutions to decreasing sex crimes. It is worth noting that one of the key components of New York State’s recently passed tough new gun legislation is a statewide firearm registry that consolidates the state’s county-by-county informa-
tion system. It remains to be seen if part of the federal government’s long-term plans will ultimately include similar data collection. “Data collection is a tool,” said the Obama administration official. “It doesn’t solve the problem itself but gives you the tools you need to combat it.” Keli Goff is The Root’s political correspondent.
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annual sales increased, requiring him to relocate his business to 46 Howard St. in 1893. There it remained for over 25 years. By 1907, he enjoyed the distinction of having the oldest business of its kind in the West End. A Boston correspondent for The New York Age reported that the “display of magazines, newspapers, popular novels and other goods” was “as good as any shop of the sort in that section of the city.” Everything in his store was systematically arranged, and with a roster of devoted customers, he did over $10,000 a year in business. While Hamm had “a quiet manner such as to give the impression of much reserve force,” noted the reporter, the news dealer was “very courteous, unassuming and modest.” On June 25, 1888, Hamm married Lottie E. Potter, a dressmaker from Boston. The couple made their home 32 Monroe St. and had two children: Edgar Tinsley Hamm, born on April 9, 1890, and Ralph Conrad Hamm, born on March 31, 1893. Mindful that the federal government had stopped protecting and enforcing African Americans’ civil rights in the Southern states, Hamm held strong views about black men volunteering to fight for the United States, and he expressed those views at a meeting of the Colored National League on March 29, 1898. Established in December 1887, the Colored National League (CNL) was a civil
rights organization that met regularly at the Charles Street A.M.E. Church in Boston. Before black men volunteer to fight for the country, Hamm argued at the league meeting, Congress should pass laws prohibiting the states from discriminating against them. He offered a resolution providing, “Whereas several states in the Union have passed laws discriminating against colored American citizens and preventing them [from] taking
that their rights would be protected in states where “lynching [blacks] are considered as good sport as fox hunting.” Former U.S. Consul to Liberia Ezekiel Ezra Smith, who had attended the CNL meeting, opposed the adoption of the resolution. He fought in the Spanish-American War in 1898. “If the nation calls you, respond like men,” he urged, “and achieve glory like that which was wrested upon hard-fought battlefields by
Hamm was well-respected in Boston’s black community and held leadership positions in a number of business and civic organizations. He became a founding member of Booker T. Washington’s National Negro Business League (NNBL) in 1900, serving as the second president of its Boston branch in 1902. any active part in the government of the country, be it resolved that we recommend to all colored men residing in said states to refuse to enlist as volunteers in the U.S. Army, should there be war with Spain, or any other foreign power, unless the Congress of the United States pass such laws as will prevent said states [from] passing discriminating laws against any portion of their citizens.” In support of his resolution, Hamm pointed out that black troops in the regular army were the first to be sent to fight the Spaniards in Cuba. He maintained that before fighting the battles of the United States, African American men required some assurance
our brethren who clinched the liberty which you enjoy today.” The consensus of the CNL at that time was that while certain states had abridged the rights of black people, it did not lessen their duty to the federal government, for that government was not responsible for denying those rights. After careful consideration and considerable debate, CNL members overwhelmingly rejected the resolution. But James Hamm was wellrespected in Boston’s black community and held leadership positions in a number of business and civic organizations. He became a founding member of Booker T. Washington’s National Negro
Business League (NNBL) in 1900, serving as the second president of its Boston branch in 1902. He was one of the leaders of the Boston delegation that escorted Washington on the night of Aug. 23, 1902 from his summer home in South Weymouth to Richmond, Va., where the third annual meeting of the NNBL took place. At the fourth annual conference of the NNBL, held in Nashville, Tenn., the third week of August 1903, Hamm presented a paper titled, “The Negro as News Dealer.” In 1901, he served as president of the Wendell Phillips Club — a fraternity comprised of over 100 black men from Massachusetts. When Captain Charles L. Mitchell, one of the first two black men elected to the Massachusetts legislature, co-founded the club in 1882, it took its name with the sanction of Wendell Phillips himself, who died about two years later. On March 5, 1904, Hamm was elected chairman of the executive committee of the Crispus Attucks Club. What were his views about the future of the race? Hamm told a reporter in August 1901 that he saw “no reason why the Negro should not attain perfect equality
with the white man in America, politically, morally and socially.” Even though, beginning in 1890 with the state of Mississippi’s poll tax and residency requirements, he had witnessed the steady erosion of black people’s voting rights throughout the South, he remained optimistic about those rights. Hamm correctly predicted that “public sentiment … like a tidal wave” would eventually “force the government of the United States to enact laws” which would “make permanent the Negroes’ political rights.” He espoused Washington’s philosophy. As for moral and social parity, Hamm explained, “Morality and industry go together,” and it was incumbent upon “Prof. Booker T. Washington, with other good and honest colored men and women engaged in that work,” to “convince a great many people that the Negro” was “going in the right direction.” In Hamm’s estimation, social equality was a thing that did “not worry most colored men and women” because, “like water,” it would “find its level.” With wealth and education, African Americans, he thought, would “slowly but surely advance to a higher plane of influence and social equality.”
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“I’m just happy and glad that Tony’s bringing this to the community. Our kids need it and we need more people like Tony to help enrich and build our kids up,” said Kalonie Smith, 30, of Roxbury, pictured with son Aaron Cooley, 10, and his father Brandon Cooley, 30, of Worcester.
“No Books No Ball” founder and executive director Tony Richards gives strategy and direction to his players during a quick time-out at the John A. Shelburne Community Center on Jan. 19. (Daniel Irvin photos)
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back and give back to the youth in our neighborhoods to try and help them out,” said Coach Rufus Faulk, 31, of Roxbury. “But it’s bigger than basketball. It’s about giving life skills, support and some
guidance to kids who may have it or may not have enough of it at home.” The fun and joy younger players have is something they can’t keep secret. They often convince their friends and family to join by the next season. “This is my seventh year in the program and it’s just fun and competitive. We get to hang out with
each other as friends and it keeps us safe,” said Taneja Drayton, 13, of Dorchester. “My favorite part about coming is playing with my friends, playing teamwork and hustling,” said Aaron Cooley, 10, of Roxbury. Parents couldn’t be more pleased with how the program is run and the reactions their children have to it. Many notice a dif-
ference in them when Saturday rolls around. “This is [Jack’s] first year playing, but he enjoys the kids and he enjoys the competition. It’s a nice atmosphere, a nice community and a nice group of people. We’re enjoying it,” said John Terzian, 56, of Westwood. Keith and Robin Marion’s 11 year-old son Mason has been playing in “No Books No Ball” since he was 6. “We signed [our son] up because we are from the community,” said Keith Marion of Dorchester. “I’ve had an opportunity to get a lot from the Shel-
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First year player Daniellis Flores, 9, stands proudly with dad Danny Flores, 34, of Roxbury after playing successfully. Her older sister’s game would be starting shortly after.
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To all persons interested in the estate of Elma M. Harris late of Boston, in said County, deceased intestate. A petition has been presented to said Court for license to sell - private sale private - certain real estate of deceased. That the deceased was at the time of his/her death the owner of certain real estate situated in Dorchester, in the County of Suffolk bounded and described as follows:
You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 02/14/2013. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance, you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date.
The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person's right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense.
- and that the petitioner may become the purchaser of said real estate. If you desire to object thereto you or your attorney should file a written appearance in said Court at Boston before ten o'clock in the forenoon on the 14th day of February, 2013, the return day of this citation.
WITNESS, HON. Joan P. Armstrong, First Justice of this Court. Date: January 08, 2013 Patricia M. Campatelli Register of Probate
Witness, Joan P. Armstrong, Esquire, First Judge of said Court, this 14th day of January, 2013. Patricia M. Campatelli, Register.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Department SUFFOLK Division
Docket No. SU11P1736GD
Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Suffolk Probate and Family Court 24 New Chardon Street Boston, MA 02114 617-788-8300 Docket No. SU12P1846EA Estate of Bradley Campbell Jakes Date of Death January 2, 2012
Citation Giving Notice of Petition to Expand the powers of a Guardian INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE In the Interests of Doris Robinson Of Boston, MA RESPONDENT Incapacitated Person/Protected Person To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by George Rodriguez in the above captioned matter requesting that the court: Expand the powers of a Guardian. The petition asks the court to make a determination that the powers of a Guardian and/or Conservator should be expanded, modified, or limited since the time of the appointment. The original petition is on file with the court.
LEGALS Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Department
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A certain parcel of land with the buildings thereon situated at and now numbered 147 Harrishof Street in the part of Boston now known as Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachussets, being parts of lots A and B on a plan entitled "Plan of the Horatio Harris Estate", dated November 30, 1896, recorded with Suffolk Deeds, Book 2427, Page 178.
To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Michael B Gomez of Lowell MA, Michael B Gomez of Lowell MA has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the
burne as well, and they do an excellent job of giving back to the kids and really coaching them the fundamentals as well as giving them positive role models. It’s not just a basketball thing; it’s more of a community thing,” Before getting into game mode, the first five weeks are spent conditioning and teaching fundamental skills like dribbling, defending and shooting. The players are then broken down into divisions by age and assigned coaches, and participate in team practices during the week before facing the other teams in their division. “At the end of the season, six players — one boy and one girl from each of the divisions — receive awards and special recognition as our best student athletes,” Richards said. Everyone gets a trophy for their hard work and effort all season long, too. At first, Richards had help from brother-in-law Vance Mills and a “body of family members” to get things started. Today he has support from hundreds of families, former participants and the community. At day’s end the most fulfilling aspect of it all are the success stories he receives. They make it all worthwhile. “To see those kids that have benefited from the program and know how much of an impact a lot of the coaches have had in their lives are the success stories,” said Richards. “When you see a kid whose life you know you touched that may have not had the structure in his home … [it’s] a reward.”
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Citation on Petition for Formal Adjudication Estate of James C. Graves Date of Death: 01/01/2011 To all interested persons: A petition has been filed by Catheree Graves of Mattapan, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order of testacy and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. And also requesting that Catheree Graves of Mattapan, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond. You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before 10:00 a.m. on 02/07/2013. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to you. The estate is being administered under formal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but recipients are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, HON. Joan P. Armstrong, First Justice of this Court. Date: January 3, 2013 Patricia M. Campatelli Register of Probate
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LEGALS Dorchester, MA will be held 02/13/2013 09:00 AM Guardianship of a Minor Hearing Located at 24 New Chardon Street, 3rd floor, Boston, MA 02114.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Department SUFFOLK Division
Docket No. SU13C0034CA
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In the matter of Ahmed Mohamed Ali of Roxbury, MA
A petition has been presented by Ahmed M Ali requesting that Ahmed Mohamed Ali be allowed to change his name as follows: Axmed Maxamed Cali IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT AT BOSTON ON OR BEFORE TEN O'CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON 02/21/2013. WITNESS, HON. Joan P. Armstrong, First Justice of this Court. Date: January 18, 2013 Patricia M. Campatelli Register of Probate Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Department SUFFOLK Division
Docket No. SU12P2473EA Estate of George H. Wooding Date of Death 9/28/2012
INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Ronald L Wooding of Lynn, MA Ronald L Wooding of Lynn, MA has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Department SUFFOLK Division
Docket No. SU13P0116EA
Citation on Petition for Formal Adjudication Estate of Paul Vincent Thompson Sr Date of Death: 08/18/1998 To all interested persons: A petition has been filed by Andrea H. Major of Dorchester, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order of Adjudication of Intestacy & Determination of Heirs and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before 10:00 a.m. on 02/21/2013. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to you. The estate is being administered under formal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but recipients are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, HON. Joan P. Armstrong, First Justice of this Court. Date: January 16, 2013 Patricia M. Campatelli Register of Probate Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Department SUFFOLK Division
Docket No. SU13D0037DR
Response to Petition: You may respond by filing a written response to the Petition or by appearing in person at the hearing. If you choose to file a written response, you need to: File the original with the Court; and Mail a copy to all interested parties at least five (5) business days before the hearing.
NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME To all persons interested in a petition described:
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Counsel for the Minor: The minor (or an adult on behalf of the minor) has the right to request that counsel be appointed for the minor.
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Presence of the Minor at Hearing: A minor over age 14 has the right to be present at any hearing, unless the Court finds that it is not in the minor’s best interests. ORDER TO PETITIONER(S)
IT IS ORDERED THAT copies of this Notice and the Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor be served in hand on the minor; (if 14 or more years of age and not the petitioner), the guardian, the parents of the minor, and any other person if ordered by the Court, at least fourteen (14) days prior to the hearing date listed above. If Service in hand cannot be accomplished on any interested party, IT IS ORDERED that copies of this Notice and the Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor be served on the interested party by leaving at and mailing by regular first class mail to last and usual place of residence of the interested party at least fourteen (14) days prior to the date of the hearing listed above. If the identity or whereabouts of an interested party is not known, IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that copies of this Notice and the Petition for Appointment of a Guardian of a Minor be served on all interested persons at least fourteen (14) days prior to the hearing date by publishing a copy of the Order and Notice once in Bay State Banner, Boston publication to be at least Seven (7) days prior to the hearing date. If required, service on the United States Veteran Administration and the Department of Children and Families may be accomplished by regular first class mail at least Seven (7) days prior to the hearing. THIS IS A LEGAL NOTICE: An important court proceeding that may affect your rights has been scheduled. If you do not understand this notice or other court papers, please contact an attorney for legal advice. Date: January 9, 2013
Patricia M. Campatelli Register of Probate
Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Department SUFFOLK Division
Docket No. 05P-0277-WF1 Estate of Evelyn Sadie Thompson Also Known As Sadie Evelyn Thompson Date of Death January 21, 2005
INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Andrea H. Major of Dorchester, MA a will has been admitted to informal probate. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner.
Rachard Dale
To the Defendant: The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce requesting that the Court grant a divorce for Desertion. The Complaint is on file at the Court. An Automatic Restraining Order has been entered in this matter preventing you from taking any action which would negatively impact the current financial status of either party. SEE Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411. You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon: Shonda A Dale, 10 Wheatley Way, #1029, Roxbury, MA, 02119, your answer, if any, on or before 03/28/2013. If you fail to do so, the court will proceed to the hearing and adjudication of this action. You are also required to file a copy of your answer, if any, in the office of the Register of this Court. Witness, Hon. Joan P. Armstrong, First Justice of this Court. Date: January 11, 2013 Patricia M. Campatelli Register of Probate Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Department SUFFOLK Division
Docket No. SU13P0031GD
In the interests of Niguel Alexander Driggs of Dorchester, MA Minor NOTICE AND ORDER: Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor
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NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor filed on 01/04/2013 by Judy A. Driggs of
Bidders will affirmatively ensure that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this solicitation, minority and female construction contractors will be afforded full opportunity to submit Bids and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin in consideration for an award. Bidders will be required to comply with Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Regulations and the President's Executive Order No. 11246 and any amendments or supplements thereto. Bidders will also be required to comply with the Governor’s Executive Order No. 481, prohibiting the use of undocumented workers on State Contracts and any amendments and supplements thereto. Authorization for the Bidders to view the site of the work on the MBTA's property shall be obtained from the Project Manager, Jack Donovan, 500 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, MA 617-222-1822. The Authority will conduct an inspection tour of the site on February 5, 2013. Bidders are requested to be present in front of Courthouse Station entrance on New Northern Avenue at Pittsburg Street, Boston, Massachusetts, at 10:00 a.m. to participate in the tour. Bidders are advised that they should have representation at this tour as no extra visits are planned. A prebid conference will be held on February 6, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at MBTA 500 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Conference Room #1, 617-2221822. Any request for interpretation of the Plans and Specifications should be submitted in writing at the same time. Bidders will be required to certify as part of their bids that they are able to furnish labor that can work in harmony with all other elements of labor employed or to be employed on the work. This Contract is subject to Federal wage and hourly laws and minimum State wage rates as well as all other applicable labor laws. Bidders are advised that the "Buy America" provisions of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 (Pub. L-97-424) as amended, apply to any Contract, procurement or agreement which results from this solicitation. Bid Guaranty shall consist of a bid deposit in the amount of five (5) percent of the value of the bid, in the form of a bid bond, cash, certified check, treasurer's or cashier's check. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond each for the full amount of the Contract price. The Authority reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive informalities, to advertise for new Bids or proceed to do the work otherwise, as may be deemed to be in the best interests of the Authority. This information may be viewed at the MBTA website: http://www.mbta.com/business_center/bidding_solicitations/current_solicitations/ MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
The MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY is issuing this Request for Proposals to solicit written proposals from qualified consultant teams to develop the Strategic Planning Initiative which will set forth a vision and implementation strategy for positioning the Authority’s aviation, maritime, and real estate assets, and its administrative support structures and workforce to meet the region’s twenty-first century transportation and economic development challenges. Massport is seeking a creative, visionary consultant team with the demonstrated strategic planning, organizational design, business-unit strategy, and industry-specific expertise to assist Massport in this Initiative. The Consultant shall also demonstrate proven expertise in organizational effectiveness, performance measurement, economic modeling, sustainable business practices and workforce development. The successful Consultant will also be required to provide expert knowledge of and professional services in airport planning, maritime and port planning, and commercial real estate planning and development and their related industries. Proposals shall be addressed to Betty Desrosiers, Director of Strategic Planning and received no later than 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, February 20 , 2013, at the Massachusetts Port Authority, Logan Office Center, One Harborside Drive, Suite 200S , Logan International Airport, East Boston, MA 02128-2909
http://www.massport.com/doing-business/RFPs/FY13-16StrategicPlanning Services.aspx MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY THOMAS P. GLYNN CEO & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY TRANSPORTATION BUILDING 10 PARK PLAZA BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02116-3975 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids for MBTA Contract No. S02CN15 COURTHOUSE STATION DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS (CLASS I GENERAL TRANSIT CONSTRUCTION AND PROJECT VALUE – 1,000,000.00), will be received by the Director of Contract Administration at the Contract Administration Office, 6th Floor, Room 6720, Transportation Building, 10 Park Plaza, Boston, Massachusetts, 02116-3975, until two o'clock (2:00 p.m.) on March 5, 2013. Immediately thereafter, in a designated room, the Bids will be opened and read publicly. Work consists of drainage improvements in mechanical, electrical and miscellaneous rooms on the platform and mezzanine levels of Courthouse Station including a portion of the Silver Line Tunnel. This Contract is subject to a financial assistance Contract between the MBTA and the Federal Transit Administration of U.S. Department of Transportation. FTA Participation eighty percent (80%). Each prospective bidder proposing to bid on this project must be prequalified in accordance with the Authority's "Procedures Governing Classification and Rating of Prospective Bidders." Copies may be obtained from the Contract Administration Office at the above address. Requests for prequalification for this Project will not be accepted by the Authority after the tenth (10th) day preceding the date set for the opening of bids. Prequalified bidders may obtain from the Contract Administration Office a "Request for Bid Form" which must be properly filled out and submitted for approval.
By: Richard A. Davey Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of MassDOT
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The RFP is available on the Massport website at: vs.
Bidders attention is directed to Appendix 1, Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Insure Equal Employment Opportunity; and to Appendix 2, Supplemental Equal Employment Opportunity, Anti-Discrimination, and Affirmative Action Program in the specifications. In addition, pursuant to the requirements of Appendix 3, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Participation Provision, Bidders must submit an assurance with their Bids that they will make sufficient and reasonable efforts to meet the stated DBE goal of thirteen (13) percent.
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Bidding documents may be obtained from the Contract Administration Office at the address above from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., beginning on January 29, 2013, Monday through Friday, at no charge. Copies of the Bidding Documents will be available in electronic format (CD). Contract Specifications shall be available in portable data file (.pdf) format and Contract Drawings shall be available in Tagged Image File (.tif) format. If requested, Bidding documents will be shipped for a fee of $25.00, made payable by check to MBTA. For overnight mail service, a completed mailing label, with an approved carrier account number ( i.e. Federal Express), must be included. All bidding documents requested by check will be shipped via U.S. Postal Service. NONE OF THESE CHARGES ARE REFUNDABLE.
Beverly A. Scott, Ph.D. General Manager of the MBTA & Rail & Transit Administrator of MassDOT
Request for Letters of Interest Public Announcement Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Solicitation for Owner’s Representative Services Federally – Funded Projects This is a Request for Letters of Interest to receive the Request for Qualifications/Proposals (RFQ/P) to perform owner’s representative services for major MBTA projects on a task order basis. In accordance with MGL Chapter 30, Section 39M½ and Chapter 149A, Section 15½, the MBTA is seeking to hire Owner’s Representatives for projects with estimated costs of over $50 million. The Owner’s Representatives will perform duties on various projects, including peer review of design, management of cost recovery and value engineering, and oversight of design, bidding and construction. Each Owner’s Representative must be a registered professional engineer in Massachusetts and have a minimum of five years experience in construction and construction supervision. Selection of each candidate will be based on a competitive evaluation of qualifications and experience and may include personal interviews. MBTA intends to enter into contracts with one or more corporations, sole proprietorships, partnerships or other entities engaged in the practice of providing project management services for public transit, railway, bridge, tunnel or transit facility construction projects. Compensation rates for selected candidates shall be established through negotiations and may be based on industry averages, experience of the individual, complexity of the project and other factors. No benefits will be provided. The RFQ/P may be obtained by submitting a Letter of Interest to Mr. Christopher T. Flynn, MBTA Contract Administrator at ctflynn@mbta.com. Interested candidates must submit a Statement of Qualifications/Proposal to: Margaret H. Hinkle, Director of Contract Administration, MBTA Ten Park Plaza, Room 6720, Boston, MA 02116, by 2:00 p.m. on February 26, 2013 in accordance with the RFQ/P. Statements of Qualifications/Proposal shall be limited to ten (10) pages for each candidate, and may include personal resumes and discussions of the qualifications and relevant experience of the candidate and/or the company. As part of the Statement of Qualifications, each candidate must identify any potential personal conflicts of interest if assigned as the Owner’s Representative for any of the Major Projects provided in Request for Qualifications/Proposal. MBTA will evaluate and rank candidates based on their qualifications, relevant experience, understanding of the work and ability to provide services. While there is no Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal associated with contract, the Authority encourages the use of DBE firms. All selected candidates will be subject to Chapter 268A of the Massachusetts General Laws, “Conduct of Public Officials and Employees”. This project is state and federally funded. Richard A. Davey MassDOT Secretary & CEO
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