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Evolving St. Elizabeths East Generates Rising Affordability Concerns Residents Say Housing Possible but Not Easy to Get James Wright WI Staff Writer

5 Mayor Muriel Bowser celebrated the start of construction on the Interim Retail Village at Parcel 15 on the St. Elizabeths East campus with a groundbreaking ceremony on July 11. (Courtesy photo/Office of the Mayor)

As the St. Elizabeths East campus in Ward 8 in southeast Washington continues to develop, concerns have arisen regarding the affordability of the housing located on the large massive development. “I would like to live here, it seems like a nice place to be,” said Jackie Crenshaw, while attending the festivities surrounding the groundbreaking of Parcel 15 and its Interim Retail Village on the St. Elizabeths campus on July 11. “But I don’t know if I can stay here with what I make on my job?” Zillow.com, a housing website, reported the price of a typical single-family home in the District lists at $717,083 while in Congress Heights, the neighborhood that encompasses the St. Elizabeths East complex, the average price of a home stands at $422,500 according to the Oct. 18, 2021 edition of Urban Turf, a real estate online site. Apartmentlist.com report-

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Theresa Crowdy of Upper Marlboro chose to vote early in Maryland’s primary election so she could take her time. It took less than 15 minutes for the school bus driver for Prince George’s County public schools to vote Monday, July 11 at the Kentland Community Center in Landover. Crowdy declined to say who she voted for but said she takes her right to vote “very seriously.” “I believe in voting, even if I chose the person to be in the newer positions who could help us, doesn’t get in. It’s my right to vote,” she said, staring into the bright sunshine

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Reinfections Will Become More Common; Vaccines, Boosters Remain Essential Kayla Benjamin WI Contributing Writer

5 Theodore Lilly of Fort Washington places his ballot inside a drop box on July 7 outside the Southern Regional Technology and Recreation Center in Fort Washington. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

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VA Employees Resign Amid Gov. Youngkin’s New Telework Policy More than 300 Virginia state employees have resigned from their jobs in opposition to the start of a new telework policy initiated by Governor Glenn Youngkin. In early May, Youngkin revised the policy impacting state employees which required them to return to in-person, full-time work by July 5. The governor described the initiative as a way to “balance the demands of government services with the needs of our public servants.” Employees were given two weeks to submit their telework applications with a June 3 deadline to review all requests. However, Youngkin missed that goal. And while most employees refrained from sharing the reason for their resignation, those who did cited better job, dissatisfied, home responsibilities, illness and school as the cause. More than 21,000 state employees counted as eligible for telework; 46% of them chose a telework option. As of the July 5 deadline, it remained unclear how many state worked had chosen to return to the office. Critics of Youngkin's policy say it needlessly pushes away good workers. WI

Mass Shooting at Soweto, South Africa Tavern Leaves More Than 15 Dead

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Firearms in South Africa are owned by private individuals in the nation of 60 million people. And while the country recorded 7,354 firearm-related killings in 2019-2020, based on data from the Police Ministry, officials say they do not suffer from a trend of mass shootings. Rather, one spokesperson said they have incidents of killing of family members and firearms used in gangs or syndicate related crimes. But some would refute such a conclusion after at least 15 people died Sunday, July 10 at a bar in the South African township of Soweto. Several others were injured, local authorities said. The shootings occurred when an armed group of men armed entered the bar near Johannesburg and started shoot-

ing "randomly" at the patrons. Police have so far been unable to determine the motive or why the people at the tavern were targeted. Four other people were killed one evening earlier in a bar in Sweetwaters in Pietermaritzburg; again, the suspects remain at large. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said in a statement, “As a nation, we cannot allow violent criminals to terrorize us in this way, regardless of where such incidents may occur . . . we must work together even more closely to improve social and economic conditions in communities, reduce violent crime and stamp out the illicit circulation of firearms." WI

Biden Celebrates Historic Gun Legislation Bill at White House Ceremony President Joe Biden on Monday touted “historic progress” on actions to reduce gun violence. He said his administration has taken more executive action to reduce gun violence than any other president during their first two years in office. Biden celebrated the passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which he called the most significant gun violence reduction legislation to pass Congress in 30 years. “Today is many things. It’s proof that despite the naysayers, we can make meaningful progress in dealing with gun violence,” Biden exclaimed during a White House event. “Make no mistake about it, this legislation is real progress, but more has to be done. The provision of this new legislation is going to save lives, and its proof that in today’s politics, we can come together on a bipartisan basis to get important things done, even on an issue as tough as guns.” The bill enhances background checks for gun buyers under 21, provides billions of dollars for mental health services and gives $750 million to states to incentivize crisis intervention programs. It also ensures that individuals convicted of domestic violence can’t buy a weapon for at least five years. Biden said there’s much more that can and must be done to save lives. He vowed to continue to urge Congress to take further legislative action to keep dangerous guns out of dangerous hands, including a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, strengthening background checks, and enacting safe storage laws. The White House also listed 21 ways the Biden Administration has already used executive action to make our communities safer. WI

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Maryland Authorities Continue Investigation of Recent Church Fires, Vandalism William J. Ford WI Staff Writer Montgomery County authorities continue investigating fires at two churches and vandalism at another church last weekend in Bethesda. All three churches are located on the same street along Old Georgetown Road. The Rev. Samuel Giese of St. Jane Frances de Chantel Parish said Tuesday, July 12 there “was not really substantial damage” to the church. Some of the items affected in the fire reported around 2 a.m. Sunday, July 10 include books, statues pulled from their stands and a burned American flag. Giese said services have been moved to the church’s school gymnasium. No timetable has been set for when services will resume in the church, which has between 1,700 to 1,800 registered households. “What I’ve been telling people here at the church and everywhere else is that we are the church. We are living stones of the church. Jesus Christ is the capstone. We, with faith in our hearts, are the mystical body of Christ here,” said Giese, who celebrated his 10-year anniversary at the church July 6. “What will be more distressing to me than any damage to the church is for people to be discouraged and people to lose their faith,” he said.

Prior to the fire at St. Jane, firefighters sprung into action to extinguish a fire Saturday, July 9 at North Bethesda United Methodist Church. Pete Piringer, spokesperson for the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue, posted Sunday on his Twitter page the estimated “arson and associated vandalism” damage at $1,000. He also noted additional damage to gravestones and “broken pieces of wood” from nearby Wildwood Baptist Church. The Rev. David Sayne, pastor of Wildwood, said Monday, July 11 he’s thankful a fire didn’t occur in the main sanctuary or it could have destroyed the historic, 160-year-old property. Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich released a statement Monday and called the attacks against the churches “completely unacceptable.” “The criminal activity that took place over the weekend does not represent the values of inclusion and equity that we are striving for in the communities of this County,” Elrich said. “We pride ourselves on our diversity of religious communities. A hateful incident against one community impacts us all.” Those with information on the fires and vandalism at the churches are asked to call the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue investiga-

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Montgomery County authorities continue investigating fires at two churches and vandalism at another church last weekend in Bethesda. 4 Authorities continue to investigate a fire that took place July 9 at North Bethesda United Methodist Church. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

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5 A look at damaged gravestones July 11 at Wildwood Baptist Church in Bethesda. Montgomery County fire officials continue to investigate the vandalism and fire to two other churches on the same street. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

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D. Kevin McNeir WI Senior Editor After five years of struggles and negotiations that required state and federal approvals, included logistical challenges and featured a fundraising effort that generated close to $1 million, a pristine, towering statue made of marble would be introduced to the world honoring Mary McLeod Bethune in the District on Wednesday, July 13. The 13-foot-long block of precious marble now stands in the U.S. Capitol Building’s National Statuary Hall where family members, civic leaders and elected officials gathered for a moving ceremony. “This is one of the most important weeks in our state’s history and in the history of our country,” said Nancy Lohman, president of the Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Statuary Fund, who attended the ceremony on Wednesday. “Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune’s statue unveiling and dedication is historic as the first African American – male or female – to be honored in the National Statuary Hall

State Collection,” she said. “I am so proud that the great State of Florida is becoming greater on July 13, 2022.” Before its unveiling in the District, Volusia County residents and community activists and educators and students at Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Florida, received a sneak peak of the new Bethune statue. Upon its unveiling in the District, the Bethune statue becomes one of the two statues representing Florida in the Capitol, replacing a nearly 100-year-old bronze sculpture of Confederate General Edmund Kirby Smith. The Smith statue can now be found in storage at the Museum of Florida History in Tallahassee after being removed last fall. Bethune's statue will be the first representing a Black person, male or female, in the state collection inside Statuary Hall. There are four other Black people represented in other parts of the Capitol: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth and Rosa Parks. Prior to the unveiling in D.C., the Daytona Beach communi-

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“The career I never thought possible... is possible.” 5 Mikalei Miller, who recently graduated from Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter School in Southeast, received the Thaddeus Stevens School Scholarship in June at The 2100 L Street NW Building after demonstrating knowledge about a 19th century anti-slavery figure, Thaddeus Stevens. (Courtesy photo)

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D.C. Youth to Begin Freshman Year at North Carolina A&T this Fall Sam P.K. Collins WI Staff Writer Within a matter of months, District resident Mikalei Miller will begin her freshman year at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University in Greensboro, N.C. where she plans to study psychology. She credits the Thaddeus Stevens School Scholarship as a key element in achieving this milestone. Mikalei, who recently graduated from Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter School in Southeast, received the Thaddeus Stevens School Scholarship in June at The 2100 L Street NW Building after demonstrating a knowledge of 19th century anti-slavery figure Thaddeus Stevens. The scholarship culminates an impressive high school career that

includes Mikalei’s involvement in Top Teens of America Montgomery County, Pathways 2 Power gun violence prevention group, the Garden Club and the NAACP junior chapter. “Without the help of scholarships like the Thaddeus Stevens School Scholarship, I wouldn’t be able to afford to go to the college of my choice and pursue my educational goals,” Mikalei said. “It is crucial that young students like me continue to receive . . . opportunities like this because it allows bright students from various socioeconomic backgrounds to gain an education and attain their goals.” The Thaddeus Stevens School Scholarship, in its fifth and final year, represents a partnership between the Foggy Bottom and West End com-

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Clarence Jackson co-owns several IHOP franchises in Congress Heights in Ward 8 and Columbia Heights in Ward 1. He said while raising the minimum wage will be good for workers, it could be a problem for business owners. “When you raise wages, there has to be a cut somewhere,” Jackson said. “In my case, you have to deal with overhead, cost of the food and things like that. It’s going to be a pain for my business and my employees.” Linda M. Greene owns Anacostia Organics, a Ward 8 store selling marijuana products, particularly for medical uses. Greene said the minimum wage increase doesn’t affect her business. “My employees are paid far beyond the minimum wage,” Greene

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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY ‘The Sky’s The Limit’ Mural Enhances the Hyattsville Landscape

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The city of Hyattsville will feature a colorful mural to enliven an area that’s part of the Prince George’s County’s arts district. A mural called “The Sky’s The Limit” will prominently display on the Pyramid Atlantic Art Center for three years as part of the city’s 4 The Eclipse International Reggae Band performs at a free outdoor concert July 10 at the Bladensburg Waterfront Park. Prince George’s County Parks and Recreation will offer free concerts every Sunday in July to celebrate National Park and Recreation Month. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer

Corridor Investment Grant program. A program description summarizes the program provides funding for three different activities include: up to $1,500 for programming for a series or one-day event; up to $2,500 for exterior improvements such as planters, flower boxes and public art/murals; and up

to $5,000 for business consulting, workshops, or a one-time commercial tenant subsidy for a small business. Muralist John Ortiz, who has a

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5 A mural called “The Sky’s The Limit” created by John Ortiz will be featured in Hyattsville for three years as part of the city’s Corridor Investment Grant program. (Photo courtesy of the City of Hyattsville)

Prince George’s County Parks and Recreation will host free outdoor concerts in July as part of National Park and Recreation Month. The concerts will be held every Sunday at 6 p.m. at Bladensburg Waterfront Park. Each week features a different genre starting with a reggae band July 10; dance July 17; blues and soul July 24; and jazz and R&B July 31. Those interested in outdoor movies can see “Little Giants” for free at 7 p.m. July 20 at Watkins Regional Park in Upper Marlboro. The park showcased two other movies this month on Wednesday. Parents and guardians with children can participate in “Kids Day in the Park” from 4 to 6 p.m. July 14 at Walker Mill Regional Park in Capitol Heights.

The annual celebration held since 1985 seeks to promote health, explore walking trails, participate in outdoor recreation and other activities. The National Recreation and Park Association has a legislative platform for parks officials and advocates to help local, state and federal officials incorporate legislation based on three pillars: health and wellness, equity and conservation. “Parks and recreation is a vital part of our community. We help preserve and protect more than 28,000 acres of parkland, strive to keep our community healthy, and provide quality programs for people of all ages,” Bill Tyler, director of the county’s Department of Parks and Recreation, said in a statement. “We’re excited to celebrate our impact in Prince George’s County.” WI

imental, adventurous, and there is really no limit to what you can do,” he said. Pyramid Atlantic, founded in 1981 by artist and teacher Helen C. Frederick, seeks to create an artistic hub in Hyattsville to help inspire local and international artists, elevate the local arts scene and enhance the quality of life for artists. Besides workshops and other activities, the center also provides free art education classes called “Snag It” for those ages 14 and 22 who reside in Prince George’s. Participants will need to pay for certain materials toward the class. Summer internships will be offered next year for college art students and those who recently graduated. The interns will help maintain studios, assist in projects, one free workshop and a critique session from an artistic director and visiting artists. The application deadline is Feb. 18. Kate Taylor Davis, executive director of Pyramid Atlantic, praised Ortiz’s mural to showcase the center’s creative talent. “It works on a couple levels, both as a vibrant landscape and also as a hint of what can be done at Pyramid,” she said. “In addition to inspiring a few selfies, I hope it also inspires curiosity.” For more information on the art center, go to www.pyramidatlanticartcenter.org. WI

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VOTING from Page 1 with her “I voted” sticker on her shirt. “I’ve taught it to my children. They get questioned every day, ‘Did you vote?’ There are no excuses.” With some officials retiring and others seeking other positions, Maryland voters in this year’s primary election will choose new people to manage statewide offices including governor, attorney general and comptroller. Alvin and Katie Blunt of Kettering voted early Monday and spoke highly of the following candidates: Rep. Anthony Brown for attorney general; Bowie Mayor Tim Adams for comptroller; and Wala Blegay to represent Prince George’s County Council’s District 6 area. Alvin Blunt, 82, has a message for all of the candidates. “The key people I voted for can walk down the street when it’s not election time and just stop by to say, ‘Hi. Mr. Blunt.’ I just want to know what you think about our county and our community,” he said. “You don’t have to do what I say but at least hear me.” In the meantime, official results could take a bit longer to count because mail-in ballots aren’t permitted to be counted until the Thursday after Election Day.

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic in June 2020, nearly 1.4 million of the state’s more than 4 million eligible voters voted exclusively by mail. It marked the state’s first election to offer such a provision. The General Assembly approved legislation this year to allow the counting of mail-in ballots about a week before early voting. Gov. Larry Hogan vetoed the measure in May with claims that “election security” can create abuse from mail-in voting verses voting in person. During the first four days of early voting between July 7 and 10, approximately 58,175 Maryland voters cast ballots in person. About 81,160 voted in person the first four days of early voting in the 2018 gubernatorial election. As of Sunday, about 115,060 mail-in ballots have been received. In Prince George’s, at least 40,000 ballots could be received when early voting ends Thursday, July 14. “There is some shift in how voters are voting,” county Elections Administrator Alisha Alexander said during a virtual board meeting Monday. “It is going to be interesting to see how [voter] turnout looks like on Election Day.”

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5 Maryland Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore votes alongside his daughter, Mia, in Baltimore on the first day of early voting July 7. Moore represents one of 10 Democrats on the ballot seeking the nomination for governor. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

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At least four new people will join Prince George’s County Council in December due to term limits in Districts 2, 3, 4 and 6. Rhonda Billingslea of Bowie declined to say which candidate she will vote for to represent County Council’s District 4 to replace Todd Turner. Carol Boyer, also of Bowie but who resides in District 6, said Friday she hadn’t voted yet but hopes the new person will be better than former council member Derrick Leon Davis. Council unanimous-

5 Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and his wife, Yumi (left), participate on the first day of early voting July 7 at Annapolis Middle School. The day marked Hogan’s last time voting in the primary election as the state’s leader. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer) 4 Theresa Crowdy of Upper Marlboro voted early July 11 at the Kentland Community Center in Landover during her break as a school bus driver for Prince George’s County public schools. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

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5 Former Democratic National Committee chair Tom Perez places his ballot inside a drop box July 7 at the Silver Spring Civic Building on the first day of early voting in Maryland. Perez represents one of 10 Democrats seeking the nomination for governor. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

ly voted in May to appoint former District Heights Mayor Johnathan Medlock to serve Davis’ remaining term after he resigned in April. “I hope the new person will look out for the residents in our district,” Boyer said. Billingslea and Boyer said who they aren’t voting for: at-large council members Calvin Hawkins II and Mel Franklin. One reason stems from their vote to support a text amendment in 2019 to allow the owners of Freeway Airport in Bowie to construct slightly more than 500 townhouses and single-family homes. The land zoned residential agricultural “would allow a density nine times greater than what’s currently permitted.” Boyer and Billingslea count as part of Concerned Citizens of Prince George’s County District 4 and the Surrounding Areas, which filed a petition in court to challenge council’s decision. The case would be moved to Anne Arundel Court to eliminate a conflict of interest in the case. (Note: Bowie Mayor Tim Adams, elected mayor several days after council’s decision in November 2019 who disagreed with council’s decision, is married to Sheila Tillerson Adams, administrative judge in the Prince George’s Circuit Court) An Anne Arundel County judge ruled in favor of the council last year.

The citizens group appealed to the Maryland Court of Special Appeals, which released a written decision June 29 to reverse the court’s decision. “This case presents a worrisome dynamic between public and private interests,” according to the special appeals ruling. “The airport owners have essentially bullied the Council by claiming that . . . they will intensify the usage, making it more dangerous unless the Council accords them the density of their choice.” Hawkins and Franklin also voted in November to revamp a redistricting plan and rejected a proposal from a three-member redistricting commission that council created. The state court of appeals ruled in March against the council and for the county to use the commission’s plan. “I didn’t vote for them in the last election,” Billingslea said about Hawkins and Franklin. “Look at how they voted on various issues, especially for them to be challenged in court. Hopefully people will really look at the candidates.” Polls open at 7 a.m. and close by 8 p.m. for voters to cast ballots early by Thursday. The hours are the same on Election Day on Tuesday, July 19. Prince George’s voters can cast ballots at 240 polling locations. WI @WJFjabariwill

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Maryland Clergy Endorsing Wes Moore for Governor

Wes Moore For Maryland Governor From mass shootings to handgun violence in our streets, from failing test scores to high tuition rates, from low wages to high unemployment, our communities across the State of Maryland stand sorely in need of bold leadership and bold ideas that will move us to higher ground. Never has our single and most cherished right that defines our democracy, VOTING, been more important or more sacred. And never has YOUR VOTE COUNTED MORE… As men and women of faith, it is imperative that we stress how critical your vote is in this upcoming election. And that you urge your family, friends, and neighbors to vote as well. Through much prayer and consideration, each of us has determined that Wes Moore has the skill, moral fiber, and character that we require in Maryland’s next Governor. Wes represents our best hope to lead Maryland into the future and therefore, we urge you to join us in voting Wes Moore for Governor.

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BUSINESS Chase Bank Co-Sponsors Female Entrepreneurs of Color Event James Wright WI Staff Writer District-area female entrepreneurs of color recently participated in training on operating their enterprises from Chase Bank working in concert with Luminary, a global platform designed to help women move forward with professional growth and collaboration. The conference occurred on June 16 at the Bowen Building in downtown Washington, D.C. Kizzy Kittrell Dogan, a District native who serves as chief executive officer of T&G Commercial Cleaning, stressed the importance of attending the conference. “I am a member of Luminary and heard about their national tour with Chase and I wanted to get involved,” Dogan said. “I enjoy being a participant in Luminary because it really

gets into the resources you need in order to become a successful business owner.” In a Feb. 12 article published by Black Enterprise.com, the National Bureau of Economic Research reported Black businesses are growing and thriving largely due to the effort of African-American women. The article quotes Karen Bennetts, a board member of the National Association of Women Business Owners, who told a reporter with The Hill that Black women tend to be the last called back for re-employment after the pandemic started and many became frustrated and decided to start their own businesses. The Luminary Experience The conference exists as a part of the JPMorgan Chase Women on the Move program designed to aid minority business owners. The bank has made a $30 billion commitment

over five years to educate business owners in underserved communities on operating procedures. The 50 entrepreneurs participated in seminars such as “Building Your Empire,” “Business Plan Bootcamp,” “Know Your Numbers & The Power of Capital,” “Money Mindset: Removing Blockers,” “Digital Marketing 101” and “Personal Finance and Your Business.” Cate Luzio, the founder and CEO of Luminary, taught the seminar on the business plan bootcamp while Darla Harris, vice president and senior business consultant at JPMorgan Chase & Co and Kristina Sicard, vice president and banking consultant, focused on minority entrepreneurs at JPMorgan Chase & Co. and co-instructed the “Know Your Numbers” course. Throughout the day, the entrepreneurs received motivational speeches on how to preserve during tough times and networking for success. Foloshade Ologunja, the co-founder of Potion-Ivy Health & Beauty, said the courses increased

her knowledge of the business landscape. “I learned how to cope during tough times,” she said. “The class on accessing capital opened my eyes to new ways of approaching funding problems and look to sources for resources.” With the conference now over, the entrepreneurs have access to oneto-one mentoring with Harris and Sicard. Additionally, other Chase staffers will offer free mentorship, financial health or small business coaching and technical assistance to the business owners. Dogan agreed that the conference has educated her on how to secure more capital. “We have been in a virtual world the last two years and it has hampered me in terms of getting the funding I desire,” she said. “Now that we have opened back up, I have gotten ideas on building relationships with bankers and others to get the money I need to run my business.” WI @JamesWrightJr10

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BUSINESS I, Aimee Griffin too sing America Aimee D. Griffin, Esq. Langston Hughes’ famous poem, I, too sing America, expresses the conflict of being Black in America. I too sing America I am the darker brother. They send me to eat in the kitchen When company comes. But I laugh, And eat well, And grow strong. Tomorrow, I'll be at the table When company comes. Nobody'll dare Say to me, "Eat in the kitchen," Then.

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As a Black American, I struggle with the celebration of July 4,1776 as a day of freedom when my ancestors were enslaved legally until the Emancipation Proclamation. It is a struggle to celebrate independence when Black people were denied access to a lifestyle of freedom, when voting rights were restricted, when the ability to attend schools was restricted or when there were limitations on the places to purchase property until the civil rights acts were passed. Yet, I too, sing America. This is my home by choice. Many of us have the option and opportunity to travel and move to other parts of the world but I have made the informed choice to maintain my home in the United States of America. As a daughter of Civil Rights activists, I am clear that as I too sing America it is my responsibility as an American to fight for the betterment of the country that I claim as home. I have a responsibility and a commitment to make my home better for my children, my children’s children and my people. As an African American Estate Planning Attorney, I am committed to working to build strong communities one family at a time. The decision to build an Estate Planning Firm was built on my community development commitment. The racial wealth gap has a strong correlation to the lack of strategic financial planning and wealth building in the Black community. The struggle to embrace the full rights, privileges and benefits of the United States requires energy, strategy and commitment to bridge the wealth gap. We know that as Frederick Douglas stated, power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will. As Black Americans we too shall sing America, loud and long. We must claim America as our home sweet home and take the steps necessary to build and shape our home for our benefit. As Black people, we must strategically build the legacy for our homes and communities. As we create our own banquet halls, board rooms and enterprise we determine the table seating. As we build our capacities there will be no one able to tell us where to sit when company comes. We will determine our own destiny and create the pathway for our children, family and community. The Griffin Firm is proud to serve individuals, families and communities to build legacy. Together we can shape our American experience for our communities to build financial strength and economic power. Please free to reach out to the Griffin Firm if you are ready to build the legacy for your family and community. Sign up for a free workshop on our website https://yourestateplanningattorney.com Aimee D. Griffin, Esq., The Griffin Firm, PLLC http://yourestateplanningattorney.com (855) 574-8481 5335 Wisconsin Ave NW Suite 440 Washington DC 20015 4041 Powder Mill Drive Suite 215 Beltsville MD 20705 100 International Drive 23rd Floor Baltimore MD 21202 4601 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 1200 Arlington, VA 22203

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Roaming Rooster Finds the Recipe to Success Opens Nine Restaurants in the Midst of COVID-19 Pandemic Brenda C. Siler WI Contributing Writer The No. 1 chicken sandwich on several lists around the metro D.C. area can be found at Roaming Rooster – a business which began with a fleet of four food trucks. Loyal patrons checked daily social media posts to see where the trucks would be. It’s an immigrant family affair business which includes brothers Michael and Biniyam Habtemariam and sister-in-law, Hareg Mesfin. But things came to a screeching halt in March 2020 due to the pandemic. At that time, Roaming Rooster had a depot in the Woodridge community on Bladensburg Road in Northeast where their food trucks had been stocked daily. Thinking quickly, the family pivoted, turning the depot into a pick-up/delivery scenario. Today, Roaming Rooster has nine locations in the metropolitan area with more on the way. But how did this growth spurt occur? “We have an agent who does a good job finding and negotiating locations for us,” Biniyam said from their Ward 7 Skyland location on Good Hope Road in Southeast.

“Since COVID, developers were positioning former restaurant spaces for new tenants and very little buildout was required to meet our specific business model,” she said. An exception to the concept of occupying former restaurant space is the location in Rockville at Pike and Rose and the Skyland location. Regardless, Michael and Biniyam have found that developers and landlords want to support Black-owned businesses.

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The atmosphere at Roaming Rooster locations I visited remained similar – families with children where staff walk through greeting patrons. An opportunity to move up in the organization serves as a big draw for new staff. Several restaurant managers and crew chiefs started out in first-level positions, moving quickly up the ranks. Sandwiches deserve their top chicken sandwich ranking. Last year, the 39th RAMMYS, spon-

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NATIONAL Brittney Griner’s Freedom Tied to ‘Merchant of Death’ Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer A surprising guilty plea by WNBA superstar Brittney Griner in Russia has only fueled speculation that President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin may be on the verge of securing a deal to free the Phoenix Mercury player along with several other Americans. “This was never about guilt or innocence,” insisted Helen Galanos, a District resident and self-described No. 1 Washington Mystics fan. “Brittney is and remains a political prisoner, a pawn for the Russian government and it is really up to President Biden to decide just how much her freedom is worth,” Galanos, a lawyer, stated. Others echo her sentiment. “Putin loved Trump and pretty much did whatever he wanted to and Trump would never go against him,”

said Avery Hudnell, a civilian government employee in D.C. “With Biden, there’s no love affair between him and Putin, so it’s back to the two nations hating each other and its policies,” Hudnell said. “Part of Putin’s game is holding someone like Brittney Griner hostage because it brings him attention to the world stage and he also knows he’s holding the cards because this can be embarrassing for Biden with the midterm elections coming up.” On July 8, Griner pleaded guilty to drug smuggling which could result in a sentence of up to 10 years in prison. She has been detained since February and officials have scheduled a July 14 court appearance for the now-convicted basketball player. U.S. officials didn’t immediately comment. Recently, there’s been a growing call for her release. Many observers insist Russia continues to use the 31-year-

old as a political pawn. It’s believed Putin would free Griner if the U.S. did likewise for convicted arms dealer Victor Bout. On July 4, President Joe Biden received a letter from Griner pleading for his help getting her home. A day later, Cherelle Griner, the WNBA player’s wife, went on national television to express frustration that she hadn’t been in touch with the White House about Brittney. On July 6, Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris spoke with Cherelle Griner via telephone and reassured her that the administration is continuing to work to bring her loved one home. “While I will remain concerned and outspoken until she is back home, I am hopeful in knowing that the President read my wife’s letter and took the time to respond,” Cherelle Griner said. “I know BG will be able to find comfort in knowing she has not been forgotten.” Biden shared with Cherelle Griner a letter he planned to send to Brittney. Still, Griner’s chance at freedom will only come in exchange for Bout. “Victor Bout is an infamous Russian arms dealer accused of supplying weapons to terrorist groups and warlords worldwide. He is considered a major player in the global black market for arms and his release would be a major coup for the Russian government,” explained Harry Gallagher, a financial planner. Gallagher noted that Griner has achieved icon status for young women and girls and she’s considered a role model for her athletic prowess and commitment to LGBT rights.

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5 CDC data showing the prevalence of different COVID-19 variants shows BA.5 and its close cousin BA.4, rapidly overtaking other strains of the virus. (Chart courtesy Centers for Disease Control)

That said, you still have reason to be concerned as a new strain of the coronavirus, BA.5, has emerged and currently makes up more than 50% of all COVID cases in the U.S., according to the CDC. In fact, health officials report that the highly-transmittable variant accounts for the latest surge in cases. During the last two weeks, DC Health data has identified just under 200 new cases per 100,000 District residents – a number which barely meets the threshold to remain classified as “low” community spread. But experts add a caveat with the belief that the official data severely underestimates infections because so many at-home test

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“Some experts believe that releasing Victor Bout would be a major propaganda victory for the Russian government, as it would suggest that they are capable of getting their top criminals out of prison,” Gallagher explained further. He pointed out that some have argued that Bout serves as a liability for Russia and that it would be better to keep him in prison. results fail to be reported. “We are undercounting for sure – the number of cases in the community is definitely higher than the data that can be accumulated,” former DC Public Health Commissioner Dr. Reed Tuckson said. Tuckson, who co-founded the Black Coalition Against COVID, said he expects to see cases rise in the coming weeks, though they are unlikely to reach the staggering levels of last winter’s surge. BA.5 represents an offshoot of the Omicron variant and like the rest of the Omicron family, it’s extremely contagious. It also appears to have the ability to outsmart the antibodies which normally prevent infection. “The BA.5 strain is able to evade your immune defenses that have been made from previous infections,” Tuckson explained.

“There is no clear consensus on whether releasing Brittney Griner would be a good move for America,” Gallagher said. “Some people believe that she could be used as a bargaining chip to secure better relations with Russia, while others argue that her release would send the wrong message about America’s stance on human rights.” WI In other words, even if you’ve already had COVID-19, the level of protection you now have may not be enough to keep you from getting it again. BA.5 has mutated to the extent that antibodies created to fight earlier infections don’t quickly recognize the new strain as a threat. The same concept applies to antibodies developed in response to the vaccine. However, being vaccinated still minimizes the worst effects of the virus. “The good news is that, at this point in time, we are not seeing nearly the severity of illness that we have seen with other strains,” Tuckson said. “However, what we are beginning to notice is that hospitalizations are going up around the country – not as dramatically as before, but they’re increasing.”

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HU Professor Believes ‘Blackness,’ 13th Amendment Can Help Save Abortion Rights Dr. Lisa A. Crooms-Robinson: ‘Law Protecting Reproductive Health Essential to Black Freedom’ Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer

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A Howard University law professor may have found the answer to Congress’s problem after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. With President Joe Biden signing an executive order hoping to protect women’s healthcare throughout the country, Dr. Lisa A. Crooms-Robinson believes the solution lies in Blackness, the slave trade and specifically, the proper application of the 13th Amendment. Crooms-Robinson explained in an op-ed that to satisfy the most ardent originalists who demand some textual basis for both individual rights and congressional authority to legislate a new plan to save abortion rights would have to put Black people at the center of their legislative efforts in

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“While I applaud the effort, and I think we should be exploring every creative avenue possible to try and protect those who have been hurt by the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs, I don’t think the 13th Amendment is a viable option to protect reproductive rights, let alone one that would easily succeed,” said Andrew Torrez, a legal communicator, and host of the “Opening Arguments” podcast. “Even assuming Congress would act – which would mean electing at least two more Democratic Senators willing to blow up the filibuster in 2022 – this activist Supreme Court would be at the ready to do two things: first, to rule that Congress lacks the authority to regulate abortion as interstate commerce following NFIB v. Sebelius, and second, on the merit that reproductive freedoms aren’t deeply entrenched in our nation’s history and traditions. Of course, they’d be wrong but it wouldn’t be the first time,” Torrez told the Informer. The founder of The Constitution Study, Paul Engle, agreed with Torrez’s assessment. “I believe a simple analysis of the professor’s argument will show it is full of holes,” Engle stated. He noted that the 13th Amendment highlights outlawing slavery and involuntary servitude. “Pregnancy is not involuntary servitude and it is the natural consequence of sexual intercourse,” Engle said. “This amendment makes no distinction about race, so ‘blackness’ does not trigger some special right or allow Congress to enact laws outside of the powers delegated to it under the Constitution of the United States. The Tenth Amendment prohibits this.” “The Fourteenth Amendment Equal Protection Clause does not logically apply since it is not a question of being treated differently by the law, only by biology. Furthermore, the Fourteenth Amendment’s Due Process Clause says a state cannot deny life or liberty to someone without due process. Abortion, by definition, is the taking of human life. Therefore, even considering questions of potential life, once life is detected in the womb, it must be protected,” he said. WI

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Community Banking to Community Building By Byna Elliott, Head of JPMorgan Chase Advancing Black Pathways Last month we celebrated Juneteenth. It is both a celebration of freedom and a reminder of the work that still must be done to bring about a more equitable society. We should recognize Juneteenth each year as a time to harness what unites us and help bring about changes that will benefit all communities. Taking actions focused on racial equity, along with diversity and inclusion, requires collaboration and building trust in the community. JPMorgan Chase is helping to drive sustainable changes through its five-year $30 billion racial equity commitment. With a business-led approach, this commitment aims to help address key drivers of the racial wealth divide in Black, Latino and Hispanic communities by investing in them directly. Since its launch in October 2020, JPMorgan Chase has deployed or committed more than $18 billion toward our $30 billion goal. To sustain this progress, we must measure this effort and listen to feedback so we can have even greater impact in closing the wealth gap. Here is just some of the progress we’ve made toward our commitment while working alongside our community partners across the country thus far: • Helped homeowners save money on their monthly mortgage payments by refinancing 19,000 of our 20,000 incremental loans goal • Approved funding for approximately $13 billion in loans to help create and preserve more than 100,000 affordable housing and rental units across the U.S. • Expanded our homebuyer grant program to $5,000 to help with down payment and closing costs • Helped customers open over 200,000 low-cost checking accounts with no overdraft fees • Spent an additional $155 million with 140 Black, Hispanic and Latino suppliers • Invested more than $100 million of equity in 15 diverse financial institutions that serve more than 89 communities in 19 states and the District of Columbia • Mentored more than 1,000 Black, Hispanic and Latino small businesses

small business mentoring sessions and financial health seminars. Currently, we have 12 Community Center branches across the country including in Skyland Town Center in Washington, D.C., and another one will be opening at Mondawmin Mall in West Baltimore by the end of the year. These efforts are helping the firm expand access to banking and boost financial health and inclusion among Black, Hispanic and Latino communities.

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Creating a lasting impact is just as much about the people we hire as it is about the programs we implement. More diverse teams will allow us to generate better ideas and better outcomes, enjoy a stronger corporate culture and deliver a more transformational banking experience to our customers. Despite the pandemic and talent retention challenges, we continue to boost our representation especially among women and people of color. We want our branches to represent the neighborhoods they serve, which is why we continue to hire from our local communities. During this time, we’ve hired more than 300 people to community-focused roles: nearly 150 Community Managers, 150 Community Home Lending Advisors, as well as 25 diverse Senior Business Consultants in the mid-Atlantic region and nationally. The Community Center Manager, in particular, is a new role within the bank whose main job is to serve as local ambassadors to build trust and nurture relationships with community leaders, nonprofit partners, and small businesses. Over the last year our Community Managers have hosted more than 1,300 community events reaching more than 36,000 nationwide with discussions ranging from ways to increase homeownership, and how to build generational wealth and stability. For more information visit: www.chase.com/personal/financial-goals/community-team or stop into any Chase branch for a free financial check-up.

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Rwanda’s First Lady Calls for Greater Efforts to Fight Prejudice Against Women The First Lady of Rwanda, Jeannette Kagame (center), has described violence against women as a crisis in the world, which even commendable efforts have not been able to eradicate, The New Times, Rwanda’s leading daily newspaper, reported on July 9. "Violence against women fatally atrophies our societies. We must tirelessly fight these prejudices, the oppression of women in their homes and outside them, as well as the stigmatism that muzzles the victims. We must redefine what abuse of a woman is, what characterizes this violence, whether visible or invisible,” she said. She was addressing a gala dinner held at Kigali Convention Centre in honor of the Silver Jubilee of the Forum of Rwandan Women Parliamentarians (FFRP), and the 20th anniversary of Assemblèe Parlementaire de la Francophonie (APF) on July 8. Kagame stressed it was in everyone’s power to refuse that violence against women metamorphoses insidiously into an incessant, omnipresent and terribly trivialized cycle. “Today we can find satisfaction and motivation in Rwanda's ranking as the second most successful country in Africa in terms of gender equality,” she said. “If we have confidence in our parliament, which now includes women, it has the ability to translate our laws into action, thus offering our culture the chance of a fruitful evolution. It is the spirit of the anti-discrimination policy of this free Rwanda, which was reborn from its ashes, that beats fiercely under each choice of governance of our country.” The celebrations were also to recognize FFRP’s role in Rwanda's progress towards gender equality, women’s empowerment and highlight the role of women in parliament and the importance of partnerships with their male counterparts in building a society that puts citizens first. FFRP, officially established in Rwanda in 1996, was founded by 12 women members of the Transitional Assembly (1994-2003). It has a total of 87 members, both men and women, from both Chambers of Parliament (Senate and Chamber of Deputies: 58 women and 29 men to date). WI

caribbean now Collaboration Essential to Tourism Recovery in Caribbean: Minister of Tourism While calling for the implementation of a single use visa for visitors, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has reiterated that partnership and the implementation of a multi-destination tourism framework are necessary to boost the recovery of tourism in the Caribbean. Addressing the “first ever Caribbean Saudi Arabia Summit” in the Dominican Republic on July 7, Bartlett stressed that “as individual island states, our recovery from the devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic will be elongated if not near impossible,” adding, however, that “there is enormous capacity for the region to collaborate and market the Caribbean as a single destination.” He noted also that the future of Caribbean tourism is “intricately bound in finding a convergence of marketing and product arrangements combined with air travel and transportation logistics.” Among other things, Bartlett suggested that “harmonizing a number of protocols, including a single visa regime that will allow for ease of movement across borders for tourist purposes, will make the collaboration and recovery possible.” He further explained that this will “enable multiple experiences throughout the region for visitors to our islands who travel from new markets including Asia, Africa and the Middle East.” He also highlighted that Jamaica and the Dominican Republic have concluded the first phase of the multi -destination discussion process. Bartlett met with the Association of Hotels and Tourism of Dominican Republic as well as representatives of “a number of airlines that have interest in enabling connectivity.” Source: Jamaica Information Services (JIS) WI

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U.S. Treasury Funding Gives Industrial Bank Boosts in Helping Minorities and Lower Income Communities Angela Swinson Lee, Special to The Washington Informer 2022 is proving to be a big year for B. Doyle Mitchell, Jr., President and CEO of Industrial Bank. Not only is he celebrating a milestone birthday, but funding from the federal government and a community partnership may help to take the district’s black owned bank to the next level. Last month the bank received $82 million from the U.S. Treasury Department’s Emergency Capital Investment Program. The Program was established to encourage financial institutions in low-and moderate income communities to augment their efforts to support small businesses and consumers in their communities, according to the Department of Treasury’s website. The Program enables the Agency to provide up to $9 billion in capital directly to depository institutions that are certified Community Development Financial Institutions or minority depository institutions to provide loans, grants, and forbearance for small businesses, minority-owned businesses, and consumers. Mitchell said the capital funding is historic. “Minority banks, typically African American banks, can’t go out to established markets and raise capital. Non-minority community banks can say “hey, we need to raise $30 million in equity so we can grow.” So, they pass the plate around to their friends and when the plate comes back, they have $30 million dollars. Our banks can’t do that,” Mitchell said. Mitchell said the funding will allow the institution to expand. “We’ll use the capital to

grow. We’ll use it to invest in our infrastructure and technology. The biggest thing is growth because the more we can grow, the more capital we will generate. It gives us the ability to make larger loans in our community, because truthfully, it costs the same amount to make a $100,000 loan as it does a $1 million loan,” Mitchell said. “And like most black banks around the country, we have more loans with smaller loan sizes than our counterparts.” Mitchell said the capital funding will also have a positive impact on the community. “It’s a great opportunity for black banks across the country. It gives us much more capacity to make an exponential impact in our community for individuals, homeowners, potential homeowners, businesses and other organizations in our community.” In addition to the capital funding, the Bank is making use of property it owns in Prince George’s County to create a Largo Innovation Campus. Office space has been consolidated so all operational and executive staff can be in the same location. Since all the space was not needed, alliances were created. Mark Lawrence, founder and managing partner of the consulting firm Inncuvate, has partnered with the Bank for an initiative that will train and develop youth and assist entrepreneurs. “The purpose of the innovation center is to really bring global connectivity and outcomes to underrepresented communities around entrepreneurship. We’re trying to do it in two ways with exposure to innovational technology for career readiness for youth and young adults, and by helping entrepreneurs to explore the tech economy and build capacity in their existing businesses,” Lawrence said. “We’re truly a community based space where we try to create these matching collisions between young people that consume technology and

adults that are in the technology field and people who just want to learn about it. Lawrence added that the campus will have specific programing and programing partners such as Metro Sports, which will do Esports and stem education programing at the campus. In addition, a collaboration will be formed with companies that focus on youth and adult workforce development initiatives. Mitchell turned 60 in March but will hold a birthday celebration this week. He says 60 is the new 35. “I’m sticking to that,” he joked.

Looking back, he says he has advice for his 30 year old self. “You don’t know anything yet. You’re smart, ok whatever. You don’t know anything yet,” he said, adding that because of his humble parents, he was never full of himself. “A lot of times you come across thirty year olds and they think that they have it all figured out. I will say cultivate your ideas, innovate, use technology, and don’t listen to anyone that thinks you can’t do something. Go innovate but listen to people that have wisdom. How you combine those two and the success that follows is up to each individual.”

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Fossil fuel burning power plants, which emit harmful chemicals like sulfur dioxide and mercury alongside greenhouse gasses, continue to be disproportionately located in Black, Latino, Indigenous, and low-income communities. The Supreme Court ruling makes it more difficult for the EPA to regulate these emissions and push industries to switch from high-polluting fuels like coal to cleaner forms of energy. “The average person takes about 20,000 breaths a day: for some people, those 20,000 breaths are in dangerous, dirty air and for others they will be in clean air,” said Mustafa Santiago Ali, vice president, Environmen-

tal Justice, Climate and Community Revitalization for the National Wildlife Federation. “This decision places challenges on our most vulnerable communities and our most vulnerable children,.” he said. The case demonstrates the court’s push to reduce federal agencies’ power. West Virginia v. EPA centered on an Obama-era initiative called the Clean Power Plan (CPP) which would have required states to cut back on emissions from power plants and meet federally-mandated goals. However, before it could go into effect, the Supreme Court suspended the plan. Years later, the U.S. energy sector actually exceeded the plan’s intended goals even without any comprehensive regulation in place after a number of aging coal plants simply became more expensive to operate than natural gas or renewable energy plants. Since the goals had already been achieved, the Biden administration said it wasn’t interested in trying to revive the CPP. “Is it purely about the law? Or is it about politics? Because we know that for the last 30 years, the Republican Party has been focused on deconstructing many of our environmental protections,” Ali said. “They had to

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Lindiwe Vilakazi WI Contributing Writer The recent rise of Monkeypox cases has become a local health concern as the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported 64 total cases in the District (as of July 8), prompting health officials to take action in addressing the sudden spread. Originally discovered in 1958 within a research colony of monkeys, the source of the virus remains unknown. But it spreads to people through the scratch, or bite of an infected animal, infected person, or materials contaminated with the virus. Falling under the viral family of smallpox, monkeypox shares many of the same symptoms most commonly shown as a pimple or blistered rash, additionally including fever, headache, chills, swollen lymph nodes, muscle aches and exhaustion. “We started preparing for an event like this already three weeks ago,” said Anil T. Mangla, State Epidemiologist for the District of Columbia. “The CDC also made it clear that the track of monkeypox to the general U.S. population is low.” Concerns of the rare infection have prompted District Mayor Bowser, in conjunction with DC Health, to allot limited vaccination appointments at the Ward & Ward Mental Health Services building in Northwest, for qualifying District residents most in need. Availability remains limited to 300 appointments, specifically offered to gay males who have sex with other males, transgender or nonbinary women, sex workers and staff of sex work spaces in the case of open transmission. The specific classifications

have created a tight dialogue on ensuring there is no bias while addressing those most vulnerable to the health issue. “This has nothing to do with stigma. If you look at all [of] the 200 cases here in the U.S., over 95% are classified as gay, bisexual men having sex with men,” Mangla [told DC News Now]. But while many individuals receiving the vaccine support the city’s efforts to protect citizens of the looming outbreak, some residents hope for a more explicit narrative of the virus’ transmission risks, as promotion of the illness highlights demographics of the LGBT community. “I wasn’t alive yet and this is not to compare to it but I think similar to the AIDS/HIV crisis in the 80’s, there is a lot of talk that it is only LGBT people who get it, which is not the truth,” Ward 5 resident Jarryd D. (last name requested to be withheld) shared while awaiting his appointment. “I think it’s important for folks to realize that if you’re sexually active period, [you are also at risk],” he said. “Sure, it might be more prevalent in the LGBT community which I am a part of but I think there is a lot of negative connotation and we don’t need that – especially today when there is enough negativity about ‘being gay’ to begin with. It should be known that there is a risk of catching it no matter who you are.” The CDC continues to work diligently with local health officials to help identify those people believed to have been in contact with other individuals who have tested positive for monkeypox and provide resources to monitor their health status. WI

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Surgery. Support. Success

Weight-Loss Surgery at GW Hospital depends on several factors, including the type of procedure and how committed you are to lifestyle changes like eating habits and exercise. Your age, gender and initial weight at the time of surgery may also affect surgical outcomes.

Submitted by The George Washington University Hospital If you’re struggling with excess weight after trying diets and exercise routines, you are not alone.

As a result of bariatric surgery, some patients improve or reverse conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and more. Over time, you may reduce or stop taking your medications for these conditions. However, you should never stop taking medications without the consent of your doctor.

GW Hospital can help you reach your goals with our weight-loss (bariatric) surgery program. We support you every step of the way on your road to success — from education and preparation, to surgery and follow-up care for life. It starts with a free, virtual introductory seminar from the comfort of your own home.

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THE HEALTH DANGERS OF OBESITY

In March 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that more than 40 percent of U.S. adults were obese. Carrying too much extra weight can hurt your overall health. Obesity is linked to conditions like heart disease, type 2 diabetes and stroke. These conditions are leading causes of preventable, premature death.

IS WEIGHT-LOSS SURGERY RIGHT FOR ME?

You could be a candidate if: • You weigh 100 pounds more than your ideal weight or if you have a BMI (body mass index) of 40 or higher. • You have a BMI of 35 or higher and obesity-related conditions like diabetes or heart disease. • You did not get results with medically supervised weight-loss efforts. It is also important to understand that you must commit to the behavioral changes that will be required after surgery. Talk to your doctor to see if this type of weight-loss surgery is right for you.

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We can work with you to help you lose the weight and keep it off. Some highlights of our program include:

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GW Hospital is designated as a Comprehensive Center by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIPÆ). We are also recognized by CareFirst BlueCross® BlueShield® (CareFirst) as a Blue Distinction® Center for Bariatric Surgery. • A FREE, virtual introductory seminar to get you started. • Extensive pre-operative evaluation, education and preparation to get you ready for surgery. • Behavior modification programs to help you make healthy lifestyle changes. • A registered dietitian to support healthier eating before and after surgery. • Lifelong follow-up with free weekly support groups to share experiences and celebrate victories. Bariatric surgeons at GW Hospital specialize in minimally invasive weight-loss surgery. This means that the procedures use small incisions, which may lead to fewer complications, quicker recoveries and more. Some surgeries are done with the aid of advanced, robotic-assisted technology.

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The amount of weight you lose after surgery

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Get started with your FREE virtual introductory seminar. Call 888-4GW-DOCS (449-3627) to reserve your spot. SOURCE: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Individual results may vary. There are risks associated with any surgical procedure. Talk with your doctor about these risks to find out if bariatric surgery is right for you. Physicians are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of The George Washington University Hospital. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. For language assistance, disability accommodations and the nondiscrimination notice, visit our website at https:// www.gwhospital.com/conditions-services/ weight-loss-surgery?utm_source=washington-informer&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=21621110&utm_content=bariatrics

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LET’S DO THIS

TOGETHER

When diet and exercise are not enough, GW Hospital has weight-loss surgery programs that can help you lose the weight and keep it off. We support you every step of the way on your road to success. It starts with a free, virtual introductory seminar from the comfort of your own home. OUR PROGRAM INCLUDES: •

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To get started with your FREE, virtual introductory seminar, call 888-4GW-DOCS (449-3627). Or, learn more at gwhospital.com/weightloss VISITING US IN PERSON? Validated garage parking is available within one block of entrance. We are easily accessible via Metro and bus.

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Individual results may vary. There are risks associated with any surgical procedure. Talk with your doctor about these risks to find out if weight-loss surgery is right for you. Physicians are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of The George Washington University Hospital. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. For language assistance, disability accommodations and the nondiscrimination notice, visit our website. 21621110-996204 6/22

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EDUCATION EDUCARE OF WASHINGTON DC

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) For Investment Management Services

Educare of Washington DC (Educare DC) is seeking an Investment Management Firm to manage the investment of Educare DC reserve funds. The complete RFP packet can be obtained by visiting our school website – www.educaredc.org. Proposals are due no later than 5:00PM on Thursday, July 28, 2022. Late proposals will not be accepted. Requested Services Educare DC is soliciting proposals from investment management firms who provide broad investment expertise to manage reserve funds totaling at least $3.4 million and focus on the preservation of capital. Educare DC is seeking a firm with significant expertise in obtaining the best investment return with the least amount of risk. Specifically, Educare DC is seeking services which will include but are not limited to, investment policy, portfolio analysis and management, reporting, fund management, research, and training. Assumptions and Agreements Proposals will not be returned. Educare DC reserves the right to dismiss a proposal without providing a reason. Educare DC reserves the right to terminate a contract with written notice. Submission Information Proposals must include all requested information indicated in the official RFP. Please send final proposals to bledyard@educaredc.org. Basis for Award of Contract Educare DC reserves the right to award a contract as it determines based on the best interest of the organization. Locally Owned, Minority-Owned, Female-Owned and Small Businesses are encouraged to apply. Questions and final proposals may be emailed to: Barbara Ledyard Vice President of Finance and Administration bledyard@educaredc.org

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HVAC Issues Complicate Summer Programming at Emery Heights Sam P.K. Collins WI Staff Writer While D.C. councilmembers prepared to hear public comment about District recreation centers this week, dozens of young basketball players from Emery Heights Recreation Center continued to play at a nearby recreation center while two city agencies coordinate the repairs on a broken air conditioning system. In the weeks leading up to the basketball camp’s move to Riggs-LaSalle Recreation Center in Northeast, more than 70 children and teenagers enrolled in Emery Heights’ summer programming spent several hours a day in the gymnasium and meeting spaces without cool circulation, even as outside temperatures surpassed 90 degrees. By the end of June, after a group of parents noticed and complained, DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) shut down Emery Heights’ entire second floor, brought in fans and portable air conditioning units and shifted summer programming. While the basketball camp operates nearly two miles away, toddlers in the Little Explorers Camp frolic in the indoor basketball court while a group of DC Summer Youth Employment Program participants spend much of their time on assignments throughout the city. Last Thursday, as he picked up his son from Emery Heights Recreation Center, a Northwest father lamented the lack of communication about the basketball camp’s location change. He said he had adjusted his work schedule because of the shuttle rides to and from Riggs-Lasalle Recreation Center that reduced young people’s time on the court each day. “It was an inconvenience at first [because] I was looking for my son,” said the father who requested anonymity. “The city should’ve let parents know. I have to spend more gas to come back. They usually don’t have to be picked up until 6 p.m. It’s a straight shot from Silver Spring then up New Hampshire Avenue for [my son’s] brother.” DPR and Department of Gen-

5 On July 5, D.C. Councilmember Janeese Lewis George (D-Ward 4) visited Emery Heights Recreation Center with Department of Parks and Recreation Director Delano Hunter (right) after parents complained about the broken HVAC system. (Photo courtesy Councilmember Lewis George’s Twitter page)

eral Service (DGS) representatives estimate the delivery of a blower wheel and exhaust fan for the broken HVAC system at Emery Heights to happen before the end of July. Weeks before parents at Emery Heights coalesced around this issue, community members at Eastern Senior High School in Northeast approached city officials about the lack of air conditioning in the school gym that threatened the school’s “Battle of the Bands” fundraiser on July 2. Since the end of spring break, a chorus of community members at other District schools have raised similar concerns about broken HVAC systems. Many of the complaints have been levied at DGS and At-large D.C. Councilmember Robert White (D) who oversees the agency. Over the last few months, DGS completed nearly 120 work orders related to air conditioning units at District schools. A DGS

spokesperson said the agency has recently experienced supply-chain issues that often delay the delivery of parts needed to conduct HVAC repairs. This year, DGS assessed HVAC units at all 117 District public schools, created a database and assigned managers who conduct checks. The agency has also put in place a contingency plan through which affected facilities receive spot coolers, window air conditioning units and fans. Even so, some people, like D.C. Councilmember Janeese Lewis George (D-Ward 4), have demanded answers and a faster response. Last week, she conducted a tour of Emery Heights Recreation Center, located along Georgia Avenue in Northwest. Her visit took place months after her summer readiness walk-through at Emery Heights in May. Emery Heights Recreation Center hosts year-round athlet-

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SCHOLARSHIP from Page 9 munities and the Corporate Office Properties Trust, Akridge and Argos Groups which facilitated the development of The 2100 L Street NW Building. Previous recipients include: Brayan Hernandez of Banneker Academic High School; India McNeill of Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS; and Kasai Rogers and Chase Jones, both of whom graduated from DC International School. The newly-opened office building stands adjacent to the historic Thaddeus Stevens School which houses Thaddeus Stevens Early Learning Center. As part of a community benefit agreement, The 2100 L Street NW Building has an art museum and students at nearby School Without Walls receive construction and real estate instruction. Visitors can also learn about Stevens in an exhibit located in the lobby. Stevens, a congressional representative from Pennsylvania, led the Radical Republican subsect of the Republican Party in their opposition to slavery.

During the Reconstruction Era, he often clashed with his congressional colleagues and President Andrew Johnson about bringing seceded states back into the union and securing land for emancipated African Americans. The Northwest-based school named in Stevens’ honor primarily served Black students from its inception in 1868. In the late 1970s, Amy Carter, President Jimmy Carter’s daughter, enrolled in Thaddeus Stevens School, becoming the first child of a sitting president to attend a District public school in nearly 70 years. This year, Mikalei counted among dozens of scholarship candidates whose application went before a committee consisting of an Akridge member, former ANC commissioner Florence Harmon and members of the Foggy Bottom and West End Citizens associations. David Toney, Akridge’s senior vice president of development, said Mikalei, like scholarship recipients who preceded her, demonstrated a knowledge and appreciation for Stevens’ legacy and commitment to expanding edu-

cational opportunity. “Beyond recipients being a local public or public charter school student, this is a scholarship based on merit,” Toney said. “We’ve had a lot of strong candidates over the years and we’re looking for those who can speak to the importance of Thaddeus Stevens in the fashion of public education and education for all.” WI @SamPKCollins

“We’ve had a lot of strong candidates over the years and we’re looking for those who can speak to the importance of Thaddeus Stevens in the fashion of public education and education for all.”

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Catching Up with Kids’ Vaccines and Health During Summer Break Can Make Life Easier Submitted by Amerigroup Maryland Summer is racing by with only a few more weeks before families will have to start planning to send nearly 900,000 Maryland school age kids back to classrooms. It means a transition from the lazier days of summer to bus schedules, school/ activity drop-offs and pickups, adjusted bedtimes, meal planning, time for homework, and all the hustle and bustle that comes with getting kids through grade school. Among all this, families may also have to deal with what has been referred to as “the back-to-school plague,” which is the first two weeks after school starts, when school kids become the primary transmitters of germs and viruses. There are ways to mitigate the spread of viruses among school kids, but it would involve keeping them in open spaces, preferably outdoors, where they can distance from others – in addition to keeping them from touching things such as water fountains, lunch trays, door handles or each other. Immunity can also be built up if kids can get 9 to 12 hours of sleep each night, reduce their stress levels, and start eating healthier meals before, during and after school. Another option for building up immunity would be to take kids to the doctor over the summer and get them vaccinated. There are both required vaccinations and recommended vaccinations. Vaccinations required by the state of Maryland for the 2022 – 2023 school year can be found by visiting https://bit.ly/3yMMTdb. In addition to required vaccines, there are those that are recommended by pediatricians and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Recommendations can be found by visiting: www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/byage/index.html. Both required and recommended vaccines are important – not only for getting past the back-to-

school plague, but also for protecting against serious and sometimes deadly diseases that rapidly spread in school settings. The influenza vaccine is just one example. Being vaccinated can keep a child from missing class, save parents/guardians from having to take time off of work to care for a sick child, divert trips to urgent care or the ER, prevent serious or life-threatening complications, or even stop a large-scale outbreak that shuts down schools and sends students back to remote learning. The same goes for COVID-19, pneumonia, chicken pox, whooping cough, meningitis and measle vaccines. Some vaccines are new, and some have been required for school enrollment since the 1800’s, but they have all been proven to provide more benefits than risks, and have saved millions of lives. Another thing that people may not realize is that vaccines cause the body to develop what’s called “a memory immune response” that helps the body remember how to stop germs and virus from multiplying. It can take about 7 to 10 days after getting a vaccine for this immunologic memory to develop. This means that kids can still be at risk of getting infected until immunologic memory develops, so getting them vaccinated over the summer gives them time to build up their memory immune response before they return to the classroom. Obviously, ensuring kids get their vaccines is important and can make life easier, but it can be even easier when families get a jump on accessing care during the summer. There is typically more flexibility with appointment scheduling in the summer as opposed to the fall when doctor’s offices become booked during the back-to-school rush. Summer is also a convenient time to schedule the whole family together, rather than having to juggle multiple school, test and activity schedules. Additionally, if kids need time to rest at home after vaccinations or require follow-up appointments, that can be taken care of without having to miss school. A further benefit is that there may

be incentives available for getting kids to the doctor and caught up with their health. Some health insurance providers offer rewards for it. Amerigroup Maryland is one of those providers. Amerigroup offers eligible members gift card rewards for completing wellchild visits, developmental screenings and certain immunizations. To learn more about incentives and healthy kids services offered by Amerigroup Maryland, visit www.myamerigroup. com/md/benefits/medicaid-healthchoice-benefits.html. To learn more about Amerigroup Maryland benefits and services, to find resources, or to get help scheduling appointments with healthcare providers, visit www.myamerigroup.com/md.

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There’s No News but Good News for SYEP

“I’m from D.C., the home of mumbo sauce, go-go and the Summer Youth Employment Program,” a young D.C. native proudly proclaimed when asked where she was from. “Ben’s is all right, but SYEP is the real thing for those of us who grew up in D.C.” The young woman said, “I got my first job” during the SYEP program, as thousands of D.C. residents often say, and this summer, she is the employer of several D.C. high school and college students who learn about the city, meet its influencers and explore journalism and media as a career. Mayor-for-Life Marion Barry is most likely smiling from above upon hearing and knowing that the program he started more than 40 years ago remains a positive legacy celebrated by D.C. youths and adults alike, the majority of whom the program has touched in some way. In 1979, the Barry Administration kicked off the summer with considerable fanfare, as it did every year after, announcing the businesses that supported the local government-subsidized program and encouraging others to “hire a youth.” It was his answer to keeping young people off the streets and allowing them to earn much-needed income during the summer break. Every D.C. youth between 14 and 21 was encouraged to apply. As a result, thousands of youths received summer jobs making D.C.’s program a national model. Over the years, the program hasn’t operated without its critics, however, whose complaints include its lack of meaningful work experiences, non-DC residents from surrounding jurisdictions who received jobs and times when its young workers didn’t get paid. And the program hit several bumps in the road, including bank cards that didn’t work and not enough jobs for young people who wanted one. Yet, every mayor that succeeded Barry continued the program and sought to find ways to make the program and experience better. In 2015, Mayor Bowser expanded SYEP to serve 22- to 24-year-olds. And as she seeks reelection to her third term in office, she consistently announces that 14,000 D.C. young people have been hired by the program this summer. In its 43rd year, SYEP continues to thrive despite a pandemic, thanks to both public and private sector employers willing to ensure D.C. youths have a safe and productive summer. WI

Guns Don’t Kill People but They Do Represent Deadly Accomplices

Perhaps the reason that America refuses to enact legislation that would make our nation a safer place for all is because we have grown immune to violence, murder and mayhem. It’s so routine that it doesn’t bother us anymore. Surely, it’s not because of the financial backing of organizations like the NRA or other groups, including many members of Congress, who base their arguments on the Second Amendment which protects an individual’s right to bear arms. Surely, it’s not because of our fear of “the other” – those who look, think, act, speak or live differently and whose differences make us so afraid that we remain insistent on being “strapped” at all times – just in case. Whatever the reason or reasons, we have long grown weary of the pontifications of elected officials who, following every mass shooting, inevitably say something like, “Our prayers are with you.” That’s not to say that prayers don’t matter. After all, as one person once said, “Prayer is believing that God has the answer.” But if that is indeed the case, then why do we continue to refuse to listen for the solution to our conundrum? On Wednesday, July 13, March Fourth sponsored a peaceful protest in the wake of the latest mass shooting in the U.S. The group and its supporters gathered near the Capitol Building in Northeast for a march to end gun violence. And they marched not only to demand that America wake up and put an end to mass shootings . . . by any means necessary. They, like the editorial board and readers of The Washington Informer, recognize that the scope of gun deaths in the U.S. , has extended far beyond mass shootings. Consider that just last week, according to data released by Gun Tracker, the U.S. recorded 491 deaths and 1,054 injuries for the period between July 1 and July 7. Tragically, last year’s death rate due to gun violence was 19,288. Gun violence resulting either in injury or death continues to touch more and more Americans every day. Maybe we won’t see a change for the better until death visits the homes of those with the power to make a change. Perhaps. But that would be thinking pessimistically. We can end this, we can change this, we can ensure that our children do not fear going to school, or attending parks or gathering in church or . . . walking down the street in their neighborhoods. We can – but are we willing? Yes, sadly, “that is the question.” WI

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Fight On for Women’s Rights The reproductive health rights marches and protests are paying off. President Biden issued an executive order extending abortion protections despite the attack on women’s rights. Let’s all continue to work together. Tedundè Kamara Laurel, Md.

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OPINIONS/EDITORIALS Guest Columnist

Julianne Malveaux

To Stop Gun Violence, Use Economic Tools

There have been at least 214 mass shootings in the United States so far this year, the most recent being the killings during a July 4 gathering in Highland Park, Illinois. This year, we have also been both riveted and horrified by the massacre of 21 people, including 19 children, in Uvalde, Texas. A crazed racist killed 10 Black people and wounded at least three others when he shot up a grocery store in Buffalo. In 2022, there have been more shootings than days; the

shootings have become commonplace. The Biden administration and concerned legislators have done what they can to restrict gun ownership, given our nation's gun culture and our combatively divided Senate. There is a new gun safety law, and some survivors of mass shootings joined him at the White House on July 11 to celebrate the legislation. Yet, even after Congress passed the law, we learned that the new law would not have prevented the Highland Park shootings, as the 18-yearold man charged with the shootings legally purchased the assault weapon

he allegedly used. The families of victims are tired of people offering thoughts and prayers. They want action! The Safer Communities Act, passed last month on a bipartisan basis, is a step in the right direction, but it doesn't go far enough. We need to use economic tools or inject economics into the conversation about gun safety. Those of us who are disgusted by mass shootings and the violence that plagues our inner cities may have some weapons at our disposal to punish those who participate in, and encourage, our gun culture. Those of us with stock portfolios must insist that our money manag-

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ers avoid stocks like Smith and Wesson (SWBI), which produced more than 1.5 million guns in 2020. If more people who say they hate gun violence stopped investing in gun manufacturing companies, perhaps these companies would rethink their manufacturing, marketing and lobbying. Gun ownership has been cleverly marketed, with companies using buzzwords like "safety" to encourage gun purchases. Those who are survivors of gun violence and their families should sue the gun manufacturers who produce the deadly weapons that make massacres possible. Earlier this year,

Remington (RGM) agreed to pay the families of the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting, in which 20 children and six educators were killed. It took a decade between the shootings and the lawsuit settlement, so the families must be commended for their persistence. The families of victims in Uvalde, Buffalo, and Highland Park should consider pursuing similar lawsuits to punish those companies that flood deadly weapons into the public. Those who facilitate the gun possession of young shooters should also

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Rev. Jesse L. Jackson

Jan. 6 Hearings — Is it Too Late to Save Our Democracy?

The House Select Committee investigating the sacking of the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 has held the first of its prime-time, televised public hearings. The committee has done an exhaustive investigation, interviewing a thousand witnesses, looking at tens of thousands of documents. The hearings will reveal new in-

formation about what was, in fact, a multi-layered effort to overturn the results of a presidential election, driven by the White House and involving Republican legislators, operatives, state officials, and donors. The hearings will ask every American to understand how vulnerable our democracy is, and how close we came to losing it. The question, of course, is whether it is too late to save our democracy. Donald Trump has persisted in propagating his Big Lie about the election, despite the fact

that court after court, many times judges appointed by Trump, his own attorney general and Justice Department, and partisan audits of votes in several states universally found no evidence of fraud that could have come close to making a difference in the election result. No matter. Trump has persisted, the right-wing media led by Fox News has echoed his claims, and today, two-thirds of Republican voters say Joe Biden is not the legitimate winner of the 2020 presidential election and the election was

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stolen from Trump. Many Republicans join Trump in praising as patriots those who sacked the Capitol. The Big Lie goes even further than this. Across the country, in the Congress and in the states, Republican officials have systematically blocked efforts to strengthen our electoral system and instead, in states where they have power, have passed a range of measures to make voting more difficult. Driven by Trump, they have also supported extremists for what used to be nonpartisan posts in charge

of the administration of elections. In some states, they have given the Republican legislatures greater power to overturn the results of the elections. By 2024, Republicans in about 20 states will be primed and eager to ensure that their candidate wins — no matter what the voters say. In Congress, Republicans have filibustered attempts to reform our electoral laws to make clear how the electoral college works and how it

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Josephine Mourning and Linda Thornton Thomas

Why Should I Vote?

One of the most consequential life decisions you can make is to VOTE. It will affect your home, employment, health and the environment in which you live. No one is gifted enough to determine your needs, your life order or your future without hearing your voice. We tell our children often

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to make good choices, find those positive friends, don't let people take advantage of them. We tell them that it's your highway and only you can determine which car you drive on it. Is it possible that we don't take heed of our own messaging? Most of us realize that voting isn't the most glorious thing in the world. It can leave a raw taste in your mouth when your candidate doesn't win. Or if he or she wins and nothing

significantly changes except you see them less, and their conversations now are identical to the incumbent that they managed to beat. What a sad state you must think of our democratic system with its supposed checks and balances and laws that don't seem to mirror your needs. And we get it! But what makes one's vote essential are the children who are missing a highly skilled teacher in the class-

room; the need to prevent yearly property tax increases; frequent potholes that kick your car out of alignment; the lack of education for those who throw trash on the ground because it's more convenient than to drop it in a trash receptacle ten feet away; watching some elected officials who proudly cheer for their efforts and the money they bring back home from Annapolis which has little to do with your neighborhood; and the disbe-

lief when one realizes the decrease in product and the increase of air in your potato chip bag. All of which affect your life in some way or another. This is what happens when voting becomes a "guess I will" and not "damn right." Dr. Martin Luther King stated, "I have come to see more and more that one of the most decisive steps that the people can take

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E. Faye Williams

The Choice

"If there is no struggle there is no progress. … Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will. Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them, and these will continue till they are resisted with either words or blows, or with both. The limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance of those whom they oppress."

That 1857 quote from Frederick Douglass accurately describes our current circumstance and gives little hope for a future consistent with the principles of governance outlined under the Constitution. We face an erosion of the freedoms that originally applied to free, white, land-owning men and extended only by struggle to women, the progeny of enslaved persons, Native Americans and others illegitimately forced by social convention to surrender the benefits of full citizenship. Unfortunately, too many of us have been lulled into the submission predicted by Douglass by either ig-

norance, apathy or both. Many have become the dupes of "victim propaganda" believing the spoon-fed fiction of helplessness in the face of oppression. And even though our lives are enmeshed in the social and societal processes of this nation, others are convinced and spread the message of malaise, that we should reject participation in deciding those who manage the processes that affect us daily. Rather than allowing those who read me to go unaware, I want to clang the bell about another occasion for us to join the struggle. As with Roe, the struggle may not yield desired out-

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comes, but, through the struggle, "we will not go quietly into the night." As I write this, the conservative majority on the Supreme Court has agreed to entertain an argument allowing state legislatures instead of voters to determine the outcome of elections. Moore v. Harper is scheduled for argument before the Supreme Court of the United States during the court's October 2022-2023 term. According to the SCOTUS docket page, the case concerns the independent state legislature doctrine, which theorizes that state legislatures alone are empowered by the Constitution to regulate federal

elections without oversight from state courts. The question presented: Whether a state's judicial branch may nullify the regulations governing the "manner of holding elections for senators and representatives and replace them with regulations of the state courts' own devising, based on vague state constitutional provisions purportedly vesting the state judiciary with power to prescribe whatever rules it deems appropriate to ensure a 'fair' or 'free' election."

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Marian Wright Edelman

'Is It Good for the Children?'

"I have a basic question that I ask related to policy making and leadership, and that basic question is, is it good for the children? Is it good for the children? If it's not good for the children, we ought not be doing it." Barbara Sabol has been asking this question her entire life. From her early career as a registered nurse, through her service as Kansas's first director of

services for Children and Youth, Kansas's secretary of health and environment, executive deputy commissioner in New York City's Department of Social Services, commissioner of the Human Resources Administration in New York City, program director for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and other local, state, federal and private posts serving children, older adults and others, she has been a thoughtful, determined policymaker and advocate, always dedicated to protecting the most vulnerable. She was an inaugural member of the Children's Defense Fund's (CDF) Black Com-

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munity Crusade for Children. Now, more than a decade after she "officially" retired, she is spearheading a project converting family land where her father was raised by his grandmother in Leavenworth County, Kansas, into a model community with affordable rental housing for young adults aging out of foster care. In her words, again: "So we owned some property, my sister and I, and we said, 'How can we best use this property to make a difference for children?'" Barbara recently gave an interview for the Kansas Oral History Project describing her life's work. She shared one

influential story that took place before she was born: Her maternal grandmother died early, leaving her young family behind, and her dying request to her husband was, "Charlie, keep these children together." Barbara said that story was passed down through their family, "and I heard it, and it meant something. It got embedded in the DNA." She was called very early on to that sense of obligation and doing whatever was necessary to make sure children are cared for. Now, she is part of the leadership team for Home Works USA, LLC, building 15 small houses on her family's land along

with community food gardens, public nature trails and other resources to create a nurturing, safe environment available for young people aging out of foster care. In addition to providing stable, affordable rental housing, the community will provide access to health and mental health services and supports for education, job training and employment. Home Works USA describes its mission this way: "Emerging adults 'aging out' of foster care often struggle to find housing as they tran-

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Clifford Alexander, Jr.: An Unsung Hero of the Civil Rights Movement

"Cliff was an American original — a civil rights trailblazer whose eyes were never shut to injustice but whose heart was always open. He was like a father to me and an inspiration to Barack. We admired the way he fought and learned from the way he led." — Michelle Obama The name of Clifford Alexander Jr.,

who died last week at the age of 88, is not as well-known today as some of his contemporaries in the civil rights movement. Perhaps no American, however, has done more to combat segregation and discrimination in private employment and the military or leaves as great a legacy. I first met him in 1983 during a pickup game on the basketball court at Xavier University in New Orleans. He was then exactly twice my age, with a masterful hook shot, and nearly best-

ed me. I remember being impressed with his stature, both physical — he stood 6'3" tall — and professional. By then, he had been an adviser to four U.S. presidents, hosted his own television talk show, and was then head of his own consulting firm, Alexander & Associates, which advised organizations including Major League Baseball on recruiting candidates of color. As one of the architects of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, as an early chair of

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the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and as the first Black secretary of the Army, Alexander transformed not only government policy but social attitudes regarding racial equity. A graduate of Harvard University and Yale School of Law and veteran of the Army National Guard, Alexander served as Assistant District Attorney in Manhattan and led community-based organizations focused on improving housing conditions and expanding ed-

ucational and employment opportunities for youth. In 1963, President John F. Kennedy recruited Alexander, then 29, to serve on the National Security Council. Alexander served President Lyndon B. Johnson in various positions, becoming one of his closest advisers and helping to shepherd the Voting Rights Act of 1965 into law. But there was one moment where he thought he'd

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LIFESTYLE BETHUNE from Page 8 ty gathered at the Mary McLeod Bethune Performing Arts Center on the campus of Bethune-Cookman University (BCU) for a watch party so they, too, could view the ceremony. BCU Interim President Lawrence M. Drake II described the dedication of the statue as a “pivotal moment” in the history of the university which Bethune founded. “It’s a special moment for this university, a special moment for America,” said Drake, who attended the ceremony at the Capitol. “We have an opportunity to celebrate an enormously influential

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woman, someone that I think is still somewhat obscure to some people,” Drake said. “There are people who don’t really know her. They may know her name or be aware of her but this will offer the opportunity for them to look at her enormous impact, not just on Black America but on the world.” Others who attended the ceremony honoring the educator, civil rights icon and advocate for Black women’s advancement included: Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, House Majority Whip James Clyburn, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL), U.S. Rep. Frederi-

A statue of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune was unveiled at the U.S. Capitol Building’s National Statuary Hall on Wednesday, July 13 in the District, honoring the life and contributions of the legendary educator. The statue serves as the first African-American woman to represent a state (Florida) in U.S. history. Photos include the statue, crafted out of a 13-foot-long block of marble, images of Dr. McLeod Bethune and the educator with her granddaughter, Dr. Evelyn Bethune, seated on her grandmother’s lap at the age of 3. Dr. Evelyn Bethune attended the ceremony at the U.S. Capitol. Dignitaries from the state of Florida and members of Congress also attended the ceremony. (Courtesy photos)

ca Wilson (D-FL), U.S. Rep. Val Demings (D-FL) and U.S. Rep.

Michael Waltz (R-FL). The guests also included Daytona Beach Mayor Derrick Henry who called the statue’s installation at the U.S. Capitol “a crowning moment” that ensures Bethune’s legacy will endure for generations to come. “Quite simply, I think this is the singular achievement in the history of our community,” Henry said. “It is the crowning glory for a woman that is worthy of sainthood, the

crowning moment in her long list of great achievements.” “If I were to describe our community as a ship, I also would describe Dr. Bethune as our rudder. When we get lost, when we lose our way, we go back to the values she laid out. We can see her as our guiding light in a community that has a great history of decency,” he said. WI @mcneirdk

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HEALTH from Page 22 reach really far down to bring this case up.” According to Ian Millhiser, a journalist for Vox, a news and opinion website, the court typically doesn’t take on cases like this. So, the fact that the justices chose to rule on it indicates the six conservative justices’ eagerness to shift power away from administrative agencies.

FEDERAL, STATE, AND MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS CAN STILL FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE.

Experts like environmental journalist Amy Westervelt have pointed out that the ruling is, by itself, relatively narrow. It nixes the EPA’s authority to regulate emissions from power plants based on one specific section of the Clean Air Act, but it doesn’t completely wipe out the agency’s power to control greenhouse gasses using other parts of the law as a basis. Ali said advocates continue to work to fight climate change despite the recent ruling. “There’s still work that is happening,” Ali said. “The EPA has several other avenues through which it can regulate toxic chemicals and air pollu-

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tion. But you know, with the totality and the immenseness of the climate crisis, you need every tool in your toolbox.” Activists at the July 6 rally urged the Biden/Harris administration and Congress to step up with environmental justice and climate policies. States and municipalities can also implement their own climate policies. Brown, who spoke at the rally, focused on the importance of voting for climate-friendly officials “up and down the ballot” in the upcoming midterms and general elections. Brown, a Ward 5 resident who previously worked at DOEE, pointed out that the District has made progress toward an ambitious clean energy goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. Still, she said, averting a climate crisis will require action from every US state. The court’s decision in West Virginia v. EPA makes it less likely that others will follow DC’s lead. “The goal of the rally was to let the Supreme Court and all of our elected officials know that we won't back down,” Brown said. “We're talking about how we all live and breathe and generations to come… We need Congress to enact legislation that's going to put us on the path to 100% clean electricity, and clean cars and trucks and buses.” WI

HVAC from Page 26 ics, enrichment, youth and senior programming. For decades, it has attracted families in the surrounding communities in search of athletic opportunities for their children. Despite Emery Heights’ HVAC issues, one parent said she has no issues with the programming. As she picked up her daughter from the Little Explorers Camp, she spoke with great anticipation about their conversation while on the way home. “My daughter is comfortable and happy. It just doesn’t feel like it’s a daycare,” Ms. Wade said. “She’s showing me things she did throughout the day. I didn’t know in the beginning that they had to hold daycare in the gym. I’m comfortable that they came to a resolution [even though] they didn’t communicate. Parents jumped on it on June 29.” WI @SamPKCollins

Despite Emery Heights’ HVAC issues, one parent said she has no issues with the programming. As she picked up her daughter from the Little Explorers Camp, she spoke with great anticipation about their conversation while on the way home.

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LIFESTYLE Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune: A Life Well Lived

Who Was Mary McLeod Bethune? D. Kevin McNeir WI Senior Editor The daughter of former slaves, Mary Jane McLeod Bethune became one of the most important Black educators, civil and women’s rights leaders and government officials of the 20th century. The college she founded set educational standards for today’s Black colleges, and her role as an advisor to President Franklin Delano Roosevelt gave African Americans an advocate in government. Born on July 10, 1875 near Maysville, South Carolina, Bethune

counts as one of the last of Samuel and Patsy McLeod’s 17 children. After the Civil War, her mother worked for her former owner until she could buy the land on which the family grew cotton. By age nine, Bethune could pick 250 pounds of cotton a day. Bethune benefited from efforts to educate African Americans after the war, graduating in 1894 from the Scotia Seminary, a boarding school in North Carolina. Bethune next attended Dwight Moody’s Institute for Home and Foreign Mis-

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BETHUNE from Page 34 sions in Chicago, Illinois. But with no church willing to sponsor her as a missionary, Bethune became an educator. While teaching in South Carolina, she married fellow teacher Albertus Bethune, with whom she had a son in 1899. The family moved to Palatka, Florida, where Mary worked at the Presbyterian Church and also sold insurance. In 1904, her marriage ended, and determined to support her son, Bethune opened a boarding school, the Daytona Beach Literary and Industrial School for Training Negro Girls. Because of her efforts and determination, Bethune’s school became a college, merging with the all-male Cookman Institute to form Bethune-Cookman College in 1929. It issued its first degrees in 1943. A champion of racial and gender equality, Bethune founded many organizations and led voter registration drives after women gained the vote in 1920, risking racist attacks. In 1924, she was elected president of the National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs. In 1935, she became the founding president of the National Council of Negro Women. She also played a role in the transition of Black voters from the Republican Party, often referred to as “the party of Lincoln,” to the Democratic Party during the Great Depression. A friend of Eleanor Roosevelt, Bethune became the highest ranking African-American woman in government when President Franklin Roosevelt named her director of Negro Affairs of the National Youth Administration in 1936, where she remained until 1944. She was also a leader of FDR’s unofficial “black cabinet.” In 1937 Bethune organized a conference on the Problems of the Negro and Negro Youth and fought to end discrimination and lynching. In 1940, she became vice president of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored Per-

sons (NAACP), a position she held for the rest of her life. As a member of the advisory board that in 1942 created the Women’s Army Corps, Bethune ensured it was racially integrated. Appointed by President Harry S. Truman, Bethune was the only woman of color at the founding conference of the United Nations in 1945. She regularly wrote for the leading African-American newspapers, the Pittsburgh Courier and the Chicago Defender. Additionally, Bethune was a businesswoman who co-owned a Daytona, Florida resort and co-founded the Central Life Insurance Company of Tampa. Honored with many awards, Bethune’s life was celebrated with a memorial statue in the District in 1974 and a postage stamp in 1985. Her final residence serves as a National Historic Site. WI @mcneirdk

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Most people are more afraid of sharks than bees. Yet bee stings have killed more people than sharks! This week, Kid Scoop takes a look at this often-misunderstood animal. Each week, Kid Scoop brings students interactive games, activities, puzzles and more in a bright & bouncy, award-winning feature kids and their family members can enjoy together. PUBLICATION DATE HERE

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ROOSTER from Page 16 sored by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), awarded Roaming Rooster the top prize in the Hottest New Sandwich Shop category. As the business has grown, so have the menu items. Today Roaming Rooster offers four different chicken sandwiches with a choice of mild, medium, hot or extra hot levels of seasoning, twice-fried fries and biscuits recently added to the Bladensburg location. Custards, a super thick milkshake, will help cool down the heat from the seasonings. Roaming Rooster supports other minority-owned businesses by serving fruit smoothies created by the company “South Block” and natural herbal tea and juice blends from “A Distinctive Taste.” Social media counts as the driving promotional source for Roaming Rooster, keeping fans updated LaPlacaCohen Publication: Insertion date: Size:

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Global Starvation and Malnutrition Increasing: Report

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Sarafina Wright WI Contributing Writer The number of people affected by hunger globally rose to as many as 828 million in 2021, according to a new United Nations (UN) report. That represents an increase of about 46 million since 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic plunged the world’s economy into a downward spiral and 150 million more since 2019. The agency said the report provides new evidence that the world is moving in reverse, away from the Sustainable Development Goal of ending hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition in all its forms by 2030. After remaining relatively unchanged since 2015, the proportion of people affected by hunger jumped in 2020 and continued to rise in 2021 to 9.8% of the world population. This compares with 8% in 2019 and 9.3% in 2020, according to this year’s edition of The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI). In addition, around 2.3 billion people worldwide (29.3%) were moderately or severely food insecure in 2021 – 350 million more compared to before the pandemic outbreak. Nearly 924 million people faced food insecurity at severe levels, an increase of 207 million in two years.

In 2021, women (31.9%) remained moderately or severely food insecure, compared to 27.6% of men. In addition, an estimated 45 million children under the age of five were suffering from wasting, the deadliest form of malnutrition, which increases children’s risk of death by up to 12 times, according to the UN. Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said the figures were a “shocking report card of our efforts to end hunger - and we can, and must, do better.” She noted that it includes billions who have limited or rationed their food intake or started eating less nutritious food because they can’t afford alternatives. “These are people whose lives, livelihoods and prospects for a fruitful and dignified life are being crippled, with their futures eroded and potential and aspirations held back,” she said, speaking in July at the SOFI launch in New York. “They need our crosscutting resolve,” she said. “The evidence presented in this report is compelling as it is outrageous when we see that children in rural settings and poorer households, whose mothers received no formal education, were even more vulnerable to stunting and wasting.” On the contrary, the report said progress is being made on exclusive breastfeeding, with nearly 44% of infants under six months being

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LIFESTYLE Youth Honor Pan-African Figures in Theatrical Production Sam P.K. Collins WI Staff Writer

A group of young people from around the world recently showcased their theatrical prowess during a virtual children’s play that commemorated International Day of the African Child and paid homage to the anti-colonial figures of modern-day Guinea and Ghana. The play, titled “Ready for the Revolution,” chronicled the collective efforts of Ahmed Sékou Touré, M’Balia Camara and others to free Guinea from French colonial rule during the late 1950s. These revolutionary figures accomplished their mission by establishing an independent political party and arming the entire nation. As Guinea’s first post-colonial president, Toure later commissioned a ballet about Guinea’s independence movement. On July 2nd, the children of Mass Emphasis Children’s HIstory and Theater Company kept that tradition alive in a production currently making rounds in Cuba and Burkina Faso. Oludae Byrd, an artist who portrayed Touré, expressed his appreciation for Mass Emphasis Children’s History Education and Navigational Institute where, over the last few months, he learned about Guinea’s revolution and other Pan-African moments and figures. He said those lessons highlighted the power of teamwork in shifting paradigms. “No one person made history by themselves. There were people who contributed, even if we don’t hear about them,” said Oludae, a 15 year old from Hollywood, Florida who has participated in Mass Emphasis for years. Under the tutelage of playwright-journalist-educator Obi Egbuna, Jr., Oludae and others gain a holistic understanding of Pan-African history, particularly how seemingly isolated figures influenced each other and contributed to a common cause. The youth also perform plays written by Egbuna as a show of their understanding of these connections. . “This history class was different because it takes a much more practical view of African history,” Oludae said. “The play puts what happened in the format of a story. Stories are ef-

fective tools for learning [because] it’s much more interesting than telling someone something in a textbook.” “Ready for the Revolution” takes its title from a phone greeting often said by one-time Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee chairman and Pan-Africanist Kwame Ture. The play commemorated Ahmed Sékou Touré’s 100th birth anniversary and the 50-year anniversary of Ghanaian Pan-African figure Kwame Nkrumah’s death. Other ancestors Egbuna acknowledged included Hasinatu Camara, a District educator and Pan-African organizer who worked with Kwame Ture. Preparation for the play took more than a month. The young people, hailing from the U.S., Canada, Trinidad, Liberia, Burkina Faso and Columbia. wore costumes, practiced and recorded their monologues that were combined for the showcase on July 2nd. Participants in “Ready for Revolution” acknowledged International Day of the African Child, a commemoration of the Soweto uprisings, spurred by South African youths’ fervor to speak their indigenous language in colonial schools during the 1970s. For more than a decade, Mass Emphasis Children’s History and Theater Company has made productions about a bevy of African figures, including Burkina Faso President Thomas Sankara, Malcolm X, Congo Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba, Franz Fanon, Harriet Tubman and Mozambique President Samora Machel. They’ve done so in partnership with Sankofa Homeschool Collective, Zimbabwe Cuba Friendship Association, the Thomas Sankara Centre in Burkina Faso, among others. This past spring, Trinidadian youth ÅbSenSaS-ankh Rabanu caught a glimpse of how history and the arts can merge to a young person’s benefit. Her parents enrolled her in Mass Emphasis after catching Egbuna’s interview on Pan-African Daily TV. In “Ready for Revolution,” ÅbSenSaS-ankh led a march scene and recited a poem by M’Balia Camara. “It took eight hours to practice,” said ÅbSenSaS-ankh, an 11 year old from San Fernando, Trinidad & Tobago.

“It’s important that we know we are special and we have a rich and strong culture with different traditions and spiritualities.” “I never repeated scripted things but learning a poem was something big. I listened to the tape a thousand times. In this class, I met people from Canada and the United States. It’s important that we know we are special and we have a rich and strong culture with different traditions and spiritualities.” WI @SamPKCollins

5 Oludae Byrd, a 15-year-old artist who portrayed Ahmed Sékou Touré in the “Ready for Revolution” children’s play, expressed his appreciation for Mass Emphasis Children’s History Education and Navigational Institute where he learned about Guinea’s revolution and other Pan-African moments and figures. (Courtesy photo)

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Nesbitt Thanks D.C. Residents for the Chance to Serve James Wright WI Staff Writer Dr. LaQuandra S. Nesbitt wants District residents to know she feels deeply humbled to have served as the city’s “chief doctor” while grappling with the coronavirus pandemic and initiating a push for health care equity for all Washingtonians but said the time had come for her to move on. “It has been the honor of a lifetime to be the director of the Department of Health,” said Nesbitt, who D.C. Mayor Bowser announced on July 6 will be leaving her post at the end of the month. “I have served in the health department before as the senior deputy director from 2008-2011,” Nesbitt said. “I have had great opportunities and a combination of experiences here and in Louisville leading its health department, teaching health policy on the university level and working to improve the health of communities.” Nesbitt took the helm of the health department in January 2015 shortly after Bowser became mayor. Before the pandemic, Nesbitt became known in the city for her work in reducing the HIV/AIDS rate,

making the Office of Health Equity a serious addresser of health disparities, stressing the importance of Black maternal health and reducing the District’s infant mortality rate, particularly among African Americans. However, during the pandemic, residents became accustomed to her calm and scientific manner of dealing with the virus.

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Nesbitt said the coronavirus appeared to be different from anything she had dealt with before. “I am familiar with pandemics such as H1N1 while I was in the District before and Ebola while in Louisville,” she said. “But those diseases were nothing compared to COVID.” Nesbitt said while District residents have praised her for the work she and the department put in to minimize the impact of the coronavirus, she credits the people themselves for their patience and tolerance especially during the early part of the crisis. “I want to thank the residents for doing everything we asked them to do and we know it was not easy,” she said. “We thank them for not having mass gatherings when we asked them

not to. We thank them for staying at home like we requested.” “We really thank them for their cooperation during the Memorial Day weekend in 2020 when other places were opening up and we did not. Residents also stepped up during the first winter of COVID in 2021 when they got vaccinated and complied with coronavirus protocols,” she said. Coronavirus.dc.gov, the District’s website on the virus, reported progress confronting the disease with statistics such as of July 12, with 195.2 infections per 100,000 residents, a precipitous drop from 866.2 cases per 100,000 in Jan. 15. Regarding hospitalizations, a rate of 0.3 per 100,000 on July 12 represents a significant drop in comparison to a rate of 38.7 per 100,000 on Jan. 15, according to the website. Nesbitt emphasizes that the pandemic hasn’t disappeared in the city. She hopes her successor focuses on putting the spotlight on the populations who are vulnerable to the virus as a means of strongly controlling and eventually eradicating it.

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Nesbitt knew of the health disparities in the District when she joined the Bowser administration. The Of-

fice of Health Equity had the task of studying the problem and coming up with ways to address it. “We could no longer ignore inequities,” Nesbitt said. “Health equities encompass whether people have economic opportunities and easy access to good and healthy food and I wanted to make sure the department had access to those discussions.” She said working with the public education system to provide health services at the school level on a consistent basis emerged as a goal as well as the equitable distribution of resources. Nesbitt said she noticed the health resources went to the communities who spoke loudly for them as opposed to those that needed them. “We want to put the resources where they are needed, not to the ones who have the loudest voices,” she said. “We noticed neighborhoods of color weren’t as vocal as far as their needs were. This was particularly the case with maternal and baby health services.” Nesbitt said she changed the mode of delivery for some health services from home visits to an outside the home model, which seemed to work well for Black patients. She also noted virtual visits utilized during the pandemic became well-received among Blacks. Addressing the HIV/AIDS rate, she said educating and treating het-

5 Dr. LaQuandra S. Nesbitt is the outgoing D.C. Department of Health director. (Photo courtesy D.C. Department of Health)

erosexual women has become a focus but still bemoans the presence of the disease, which can be treated but has no cure. Nesbitt said she has no solid plans when she leaves her position. When asked who will succeed her, she said “that is up to Mayor Bowser.” “I am still a public servant,” she said. “I definitely want to stay in D.C. The city has embraced me.” WI @JamesWrightJr10

Canaan Baptist Church 75th Spectacular Church Anniversary Please come and Join Canaan Baptist Church for the 75th Spectacular Church Anniversary, 1607 Monroe Street, NW, Washington, DC 20010, Rev. Dr. Larry Owens, Jr., Senior Pastor. Building On Our Past And Growing Our Future In Faith And In Unity - Eph. 4:3-6 The Grand celebrations are on Sundays in October 2022: 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd. All services start at 10:30 am at Canaan Baptist Church. When Praises Go Up, Blessings Come Down! Banquet, ($85 per person) Saturday, October 22, 2022, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Holiday Inn College Park, Grand Ballroom, 10000 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD 20740 featuring Senior Pastor Reverend Dr. Larry Owens, Jr. and other dynamic speakers. For more information and tickets contact the Church Office at 202 234-5330.

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VARIANT from Page 17 DC’s COVID data site shows medium-to-low rates of hospitalizations over the last several weeks. High vaccination rates help keep hospitalizations and deaths low. And District health officials estimate that 77% of D.C. residents have completed their “primary series” – either two doses of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. But based on an estimate reported by The New York Times, only a little over 30% of District residents have received their booster shots. “The people who are having more serious issues like hospitalization may very well be people whose immunity from vaccines is waning over time,” Tuckson said. “You really do want to make sure that you go ahead and get your booster now to give yourself the maximum chance be protected from severe illness or death with these new strains.” Tuckson recommends masking up indoors with strangers and avoiding crowds as much as possible. He also suggested people maintain a relationship with their physician so that antiviral medication can be prescribed quickly if needed. Above all, Tuckson emphasized the importance of residents being vaccinated including children be-

“When it came to vaccinating the African-American community against COVID, after a slow and difficult start, we caught up.” low the age of five who became eligible to receive the vaccine in mid-June. Looking to the future, researchers continue to work on a vaccine that will specially target Omicron variants but say they do not expect it to be available before the fall. “When it came to vaccinating the African-American community against COVID, after a slow and difficult start, we caught up,” Tuckson said. “And there are no disparities in the vaccination rates now between whites and Blacks for the primary series.” “How did we reach that point? Because the Black church, Black social organizations, Black health experts and the Black Press came together to educate our community and to fight for our lives,” Tuckson said. WI

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wi book review "Black Skin: The Definitive Skincare Guide" by Dija Ayodele, foreword by Caroline Hirons c.2021, HQ, a division of Harper Collins $29.99 Terri Schlichenmeyer WI Contributing Writer Inside and out. That's where you wear your beauty. Your eyes glow with warmth and your smile is sunshine, your heart touches people and lets them know they're loved. The body you've been blessed with is strong and comfortable. Now what about your largest organ? In "Black Skin" by Dija Ayodele, you'll see how you can care for it best. Short shorts, tank tops, bare shoulders, barely-there sleeves. You want to wear them all this summer, and you want to look good doing it. So how do you make sure your skin is in the best shape possible? Dija Ayodele is a skin care expert and the first thing you should know, she says, is that "flawless skin is for babies." You're an adult and you'll never achieve a "flawless" complexion again. But she has advice on how you can turn heads with a glow. For centuries, Black women have been "actively told that Black is not beautiful." Ayodele offers history to prove it: more than a hundred years ago, slaves were treated like they "were beastly and put on show as spectacles..." For many Black people in the past, that led them reach for chemicals to lighten their skin, which breaks Ayodele's heart. She hopes today's readers can learn to love their skin by becoming experts on it. There are many of similarities between Black skin and white skin; the differences are cultural and "physiological." Black skin has more melatonin that helps protect from the sun, but don't get lazy: Ayodele says you should use a sunscreen because Black skin is still prone to sunburn. Also, "Black will crack if you're slack!" so use a really good moisturizer. Know the difference between skin type and skin condition. Stop smoking, quit your bad diet, cut down on alcohol, stop stressing, and get some sleep. Be prepared for the things that can go wrong with your skin, and learn about keloids and hyperpigmentation. Bust some myths, know which products to leave in the store and how to find a professional if you need one, and build a regiment. Your skin will thank you for it. Show your shoulders, flash your fingers, flaunt your feet. Summer fashions practically demand that you do, but what if your skin isn't ready for all that? Reach for "Black Skin" and get some help that will take you far beyond your surface. But this book isn't just for those who are looking for beauty. Author Dija Ayodele helps you understand why you sometimes believe your skin has a mind of its own. She tackles acne, skin tags and vitiligo as well as ashiness and over-dry spots, and her advice is wide-ranging and easily understood. Best of all, she makes readers feel like their skin is a precious gift. Having that kind of information doesn't at all replace a dermatologist, but it's the next best thing. Not just for women, this book also includes a chapter for men and children, too. Reading "Black Skin" is something you'll want to do, from the inside out. WI

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ARIES As the week begins, you're required to go back to the drawing board to revisit and revise group project details. You might also find it's easier to reconnect with colleagues from the past. Lucky Numbers: 18, 21, 41 TAURUS At the start of the week, you'll be compelled-and would do well-to take a second look at your big-picture professional projects and goals. Talking them over with higher-ups and tweaking your game plan for achieving them are also worthwhile moves. Lucky Numbers: 2, 22, 28 GEMINI You might find yourself seeing the value in new methods for honing your skill set when the week begins. Brushing up on knowledge that supports your career now can fuel your growth and progress in the weeks and months ahead. Lucky Numbers: 9, 33, 34 CANCER Don't be surprised if the invitations to friend hangouts, after-work happy hours, community events, and reunions start rolling in at the start of the week. Although your default mode might be to decompress at home solo or with loved ones, you'll do well to pick and choose the social events that you would benefit the most from. Lucky Numbers: 12, 34, 46 LEO Connecting with your colleagues and higher-ups on big-picture ideas comes even more naturally than usual at the beginning of the week. Take the reins on a major brainstorm or volunteer to step into the spotlight to run a key presentation. Showcasing your leadership skills with charm and confidence sets you up for rewards now. Lucky Numbers: 18, 56, 57 VIRGO You'll do well to revisit a healthy habit or work/life balance-boosting approach you had previously put on the back burner as the week begins. Honing in on what might not have worked for you in the past and making even the subtlest tweaks now can set you up for even better results moving forward. Lucky Numbers: 10, 21, 26 LIBRA You can look forward to bolstered earnings or smart investment opportunities early in the week. It's also a fruitful time for getting even closer to your significant other or opening yourself up energetically to a deep, meaningful connection. Lucky Numbers: 3, 6, 25 SCORPIO Although you generally tend to gravitate to intimate one-on-one time over group events, you'll be even more apt to prioritize plans with your sweetheart or a potential match as the week starts. Connecting through sensual, simple pleasures like a sumptuous meal or languorous lovemaking session feels especially satisfying. This period might also make you more prone to boosting your income by working alongside a close colleague or your partner. Lucky Numbers: 6, 16, 31 SAGITTARIUS Connecting with friends and colleagues can amplify results on the job and related to your wellness goals at the beginning of the week. You'll come off as even more charming and engaging than usual, which elevates your spirits and can lead to others wanting to support your efforts. Lucky Numbers: 4, 17, 19 CAPRICORN At the beginning of the week, the cosmos is potentially setting up confusion and technical glitches that could affect your work. Deep breaths and timeouts are warranted, because this could quickly send you into a tailspin. It might also be an opportunity to reassess how you're devoting your time and energy in order to ensure that you're getting the biggest returns on your investment. Later, you might be inclined to have powerful, emotional conversations with your significant other or a close friend. The harmonious vibe between you is enhanced now. Lucky Numbers: 2, 7, 50 AQUARIUS At the start of the week, beautifying your home and fostering your closest bonds will be at the top of your mind. Letting your wall down and finding quiet, heartwarming moments to connect with your nearest and dearest can actually feel quite centering now. Later, the Universe causes you to reflect on the way you've been presenting yourself and your goals to others. If something stands out as outdated (maybe your social media or website could use a refresh), now's a perfect chance to set aside time to tackle that project. Dream big about your professional path. Lucky Numbers: 4, 6, 13 PISCES You'll be especially curious and drawn to having intellectually stimulating conversations with friends or your significant other at the beginning of the week. Sharing your ideas, finding common ground, and exploring your differences can prove inspiring and even fire you up to take action together down the road. Volunteering or canvassing, anyone? Later, you'll be drawn to self-reflection and tuning in to your intuition even more than usual. Try to use this period for listening to your inner voice and planning accordingly. At the end of the week, the Universe cranks up the intensity of your fantasies and desire to embrace escapism. Lucky Numbers: 9, 23, 27

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STARVING from Page 37 exclusively breastfed worldwide in 2020. However, this still remains short of the 50% target set by the 2030 SDGs. The report also highlighted the damaging impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has disrupted the supply of staple cereals, oilseeds and fertilizer from both nations. It has also harmed international supply chains, provoking soaring prices and ready-to-use therapeutic food for severely malnourished children. Supply chains are already being adversely affected by increasingly frequent extreme climate events, especially in low-income coun-

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tries, and have potentially sobering implications for global food security and nutrition. “This report repeatedly highlights the intensification of these major drivers of food insecurity and malnutrition: conflict, climate extremes and economic shocks, combined with growing inequalities,” the five UN agencies wrote in this year’s foreword. “The issue at stake is not whether adversities will continue to occur or not but how we must take bolder action to build resilience against future shocks.” FAO Director-General QU Dongyu noted that low-income countries where agriculture is key to the economy, jobs and rural livelihoods, “have little public

resources to repurpose. FAO is committed to continue working together with these countries to explore opportunities for increasing the provision of public services for all actors across agri-food systems.” “These are depressing figures for humanity,” IFAD President Gilbert Houngbo said. “We continue to move away from our goal of ending hunger by 2030. The ripple effects of the global food crisis will most likely worsen the outcome again next year. We need a more intense approach to end hunger and IFAD stands ready to do its part by scaling up its operations and impact,” he said. WI

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July 2022 Message from Department of Aging and Community Living INTERIM DIRECTOR JESSICA SMITH

Dear Seniors, I’m Jessica Smith, DACL’s new Interim Director, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve District seniors in this vital role. In my previous position as DACL’s Chief Program Officer, I’ve been able to see the many ways that DC residents constantly build communities of support. I’ve learned firsthand that the best way we can provide high-quality programs and services to our seniors is by listening closely to what District residents have to say and making

sure that their thoughts and concerns are taken into action. In June, I had the pleasure of meeting and engaging with many of you –– from celebrating Pride all month long with our diverse group of LGBTQ+ seniors, to learning how to Age in Style with our new Ms. Senior DC, Ms. Vené LaGon, to showing support, inspiration, and love at Mayor Bowser’s 11th Annual Senior Symposium –– you have all shown me how you live boldly, and I am so excited to take this journey alongside each and every one of you. As we continue to celebrate DC being open, I am thrilled to continue to engage with you all summer long. Our agency is here to help you along the way. With a variety of new programming coming your way, and a new Senior Wellness Center coming to Ward 8, I want you to know that we’re here to address your feedback. We hear you –– now it’s time for you to connect in the ways that you’ve been looking forward to. Being the Interim Director for a little over a month, there’s still A LOT of you that I need to connect with, and I’d love to hear from you. Email director.DACL@dc.gov and tell me a bit about what you want to see more of in your community and how DACL can best serve you.

Our agency is here to help you along the way. With a variety of new programming coming your way, and a new Senior Wellness Center coming to Ward 8, I want you to know that we’re here to address your feedback.

Take care, Jessica

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Drew Hubbard, the interim director of the D.C. Department of Housing and Community Development, participated in a virtual forum on housing issues in the city and in Ward 4 by the Ward 4 Democrats on July 9. When asked about whether residents who make less in the range of $50,000 a year can afford to stay at St. Elizabeths East or the future The Parks at Walter Reed in Ward 4, he said yes. “The District government has many different programs to help people obtain housing in D.C.,” Hubbard said. “People can utilize federal or local sources. The District government’s main tool to create affordable housing is the Housing Production Trust Fund. We have a full range of tools to address the housing crisis in the city.” Latrena Owens, the executive director of the St. Elizabeths East Campus Redevelopment project, said affordable housing has emerged as a primary focus of the venture. “At The Residences at St. Elizabeths we have 252 units with 80% designated as affordable,” Owens said. “In April, we opened up the townhomes and 27 of those have been slated as being affordable. As we open up Parcel 13, there will be more affordable housing there. We have other housing projects in the pipeline and affordability will be a factor.”

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Ivan Jose Cloyd works as an entrepreneur with a streaming service and real estate interests in the District, Prince George’s County and recently, Baltimore City. Cloyd has housing contacts at The Residences at St. Elizabeths. As a resident, The Residences location enticed him with its nearby Congress Heights Metro stop, a shopping mall within a few blocks that had a full-service grocery store and the Entertainment & Sports Arena right across the street. He attended the events surrounding the groundbreaking of

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“At The Residences at St. Elizabeths we have 252 units with 80% designated as affordable.”

the Interim Retail Village that will include entrepreneurs selling food and products in a timber facility set to open in December. Cloyd said the emergence of St. Elizabeths East should not dissuade anyone from trying to get housing there. “Honestly, we have people from all type of income levels who live at The Residences,” he said. “The people who live here were very persistent during the application process and worked really hard to get an apartment. What it boils down to is if you really want to live here, you can.” Emil Robinson purchased one of the townhomes. A government consultant, he said one of the keys to getting a townhome had to do with personal budgeting. “I saved for it,” Robinson said. “The mayor has set it up to where someone of my income level can afford one of these homes. But you have to save your money and have it available to move forward. It is im-

portant that you follow the guidelines set out. It was pretty rigorous vetting process but I stuck with it because I knew what I wanted.” Robinson didn’t disclose how much he paid for the townhouse saying “it was expensive.” He also said he couldn’t utilize the perks District government employees have in buying housing and added he made too much money to qualify for some assistance programs. Robinson admits that he looked into moving to Prince George’s County for housing but opted to stay in the city. “I was born and raised in Southeast,” he said. “I always wanted to have a piece of property where I was born. With the city changing so much, I wanted to have one piece of D.C. for me.” Like Robinson, Aaliya Muhammad, a District native, wanted to stay in the city. Muhammad said the District government “has a lot of programs that will meet you where you are.” “You have to be tenacious,” said Muhammad, a software engineer. “You have to jump through some hoops and do a lot of paperwork.” Muhammad said people interested in purchasing a St. Elizabeths townhome should look at the city’s Housing Purchase Assistance Program and similar initiatives designed to help homebuyers. She said the effort to buy her townhome “was worth it.” “I wanted to make sure I had a little piece of D.C. before it became too expensive,” Muhammad said. WI @JamesWrightJr10

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RELIGION the religion corner WITH LYNDIA GRANT

24 Years Later: Remembering the African American Civil War Memorial Unveiling

Twenty-four years ago, a man with a dream saw it come to fruition in front of tens of thousands of people. On Saturday, July 18, 1998, a mostly sunny day with near 100-degree temperatures, the "Spirit of Freedom" monument — the brainchild of longtime former Ward 1 D.C. Councilman Frank Smith — was unveiled at the African American Civil War Memorial in D.C. The unveiling made front-page news at The Washington Post, The Washington Times and other major newspapers across America, with headlines like "Another Lesson in History of Civil War," "In Touch With the Past" "Memorial to Black Civil War Troops Unveiled" and "Black Civil War Contributions Remembered as Statue Unveiled." Today, we invite you to join the founding director, the Honorable Frank Smith, and the board of directors of the African American Civil War Memorial Freedom Foundation, Inc., along with the Rev. Dr. George Holmes, guest speaker and honorary ambassador, for the 24th anniversary celebration of the monument. Then mark your calendar to come back again next year, when we celebrate 25 years. The 1998 dedication ceremony was a day to be remembered, when families from around the world came to U Street in northwest Washington to view this magnif-

icent, life-sized monument, designed to stand on a foundation only a few feet from the ground. The sculptor, Ed Hamilton of Louisville, Kentucky, said he wanted a monument that paid tribute to the U.S. Colored Troops — one the public could touch, that looked and felt real. Washington Post staff writer Linda Wheeler wrote in an article at the time, "In Touch with the Past: Memorial to Black Civil War Troops Unveiled": "As dedication ceremonies for the new National Memorial to Black Civil War troops lasted two hours yesterday, the crowd surged forward, reaching out to touch a gun, foot or head of the statue depicting the courage of those Soldiers and Sailors who fought for the Union. They had waited through two hours of speeches, songs and prayers for the chance to see and then caress the statue, 'The Spirit of Freedom.'" Appointed in 1991 as project director of the Memorial, which pays tribute to 209,145 United States Colored Troops, I worked closely with Smith from the groundbreaking until the unveiling. It was life-changing work that will last longer than my life, work that took nearly 10 years to com-

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plete, requiring cooperation with local and federal governments, private agencies, contractors, an architectural design team led by the late Paul Devrouax, and numerous volunteers to assist with coordination of the unveiling celebration. Upon completion of my role as project director, we went our separate ways, but from time to time, Dr. Smith continues to call upon me as a consultant for major events, such as the 10th anniversary, 20th anniversary and, now, the 24th anniversary of the unveiling of the monument. For the millions of visitors who continue to come by busloads to visit this monument, they also will soon be able to visit the new home of the museum that will house the historical artifacts of the Memorial in a magnificent and much larger space. This new space will be celebrated later this year with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by Mayor Muriel Bowser and attended by government officials, descendants of the U.S. Colored Troops, their families and the general public. All will be invited to see the new space, which will be housed in the Grimke School, located across from the Memorial. WI

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Adams Inspirational A.M.E.Church Dr. E. Gail Anderson Holness / Senior Pastor Rev. Ali Gail Holness-Roland / Assistant & Youth Pastor

12801 Old Fort Road • Ft. Washington, MD 20744 Office (301) 292.6323 • FAX (301) 292.2164 Service and Times Sunday Worship 10:15 am Sunday Church School 11:00 am Youth Sunday every 4th Sunday Prayer Call @ Noon every Tuesday & Thursday 978.990.5166 code: 6166047# Virtual Bible Study Wednesday Facebook & Zoom 7:00 pm “A Growing Church for a Coming Christ” www.adamsinspirationalamec.org

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RELIGION The Miracle Center of Faith Missionary Baptist Church

Pilgrim Baptist Church

Bishop Michael C. Turner, Sr. Senior Pastor

Rev. Louis B. Jones II Pastor

9161 Hampton Overlook Capitol Heights, MD 20743 Phone: 301-350-2200 / Fax: 301-499-8724

700 I Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20002 (202) 547-8849

Service and Times Sunday Worship Times : 7:30 AM 7 10:00 AM Communion: 1st Sunday Sunday School: 9:00 AM Bible Study: Wednesday, 12 Noon Bible Study in homes: Tuesday 7:00 PM Website: www.themiraclecenterFMBC.com Email: Miraclecenterfmbs@gmail.com Motto: “We Walk by Faith, Not by Sight”

Blessed Word of Life Church

Service and Times Worship Sundays: 7:30 & 11:00 AM 5th Sundays: 9:30 AM 3rd Sundays: Baptism & Holy Communion Prayer & Praise: Wednesdays @ Noon & 6:30 PM www.pilgrimbaptistdc.org

Covenant Baptist United Church of Christ

Church of Living Waters

Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church

Rev. Paul Carrette Senior Pastor Harold Andrew Assistant Pastor 4915 Wheeler Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745 301-894-6464 Service and Times Sunday Service: 8:30am& 11:00 AM Bible Study: Wednesday 7:30 PM Communion Service: First Sunday www.livingwatersmd.org

St. Stephen Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Michael E. Bell, Sr., / Pastor 2498 Alabama Ave., SE - Washington D.C. 20020 Office: (202) 889-7296 / Fax: (202) 889-2198 - www.acamec.org Service and Times Sunday Worship Services: 8:00am and 11:00 AM Sunday Church School - 9:15am & Sunday Adult Forum Bible Study - 10:30 AM 2nd & 4th Monday Women’s Bible Study: 6:30 PM Tuesday Jr./Sr. Bible Study: 10:00 AM Tuesday Topical Bible Study: 6:30 PM Tuesday New Beginnings Bible Study: 6:30 PM Wednesday Pastoral Bible Study: 6:30 PM Wednesday Children’s Bible Study: 6:30 PM Thursday Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 PM Friday before 1st Sunday Praise & Worship Service: 6:30 PM Saturday Adult Bible Study: 10:00 AM “The Amazing, Awesome, Audacious Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church”

Third Street Church of God

Dr. Dekontee L. & Dr. Ayele A. Johnson Pastors

Reverend William Young IV Pastor

Bishop Lanier C. Twyman, Sr. Senior Pastor

Rev. Cheryl J. Sanders, Th.D. Senior Pastor

4001 14th Street, NW Washington, DC 20011 (202) 265-6147 Office 1-800 576-1047 Voicemail/Fax

3845 South Capitol Street Washington, DC 20032 (202) 562-5576 (Office) / (202) 562-4219 (Fax)

5757 Temple Hill Road, Temple Hills, MD 20748 Office 301-899-8885 – fax 301-899-2555 Services and Times Sunday Early Morning Worship: 7:45 AM Church School: 9:30 AM Sunday Morning Worship: 10:45 AM Tuesday: 7:00pm/Kingdom Building Bible Institute Wednesday , 12:30 PM Mid-Day Bible Study Wednesday: Prayer/Praise/Bible Study-7:30 PM Baptism & Communion Service: 4th Sunday – 10:30 AM

1204 Third Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 202-347-5889 office / 202-638-1803 fax

Service and Times Sunday School: 9:30 AM Sunday Morning Worship Service: 11:00 AM Communion Service: First Sunday Prayer Service/Bible Study: Tuesday, 6:30 PM www.blessedwordoflifechurch.org E-mail: church@blessedwordoflifechurch.org

Campbell AME Church Rev. Dr. Henry Y. White 2562 MLK Jr. Ave., SE - Washington, DC 20020 Adm. Office 202-678-2263 Email: Campbell@mycame.org Service and Times Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 AM Sunday Church School: 8:45 AM Bible Study Wednesday: 12:00 Noon Wednesday: 7:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 PM “Reaching Up To Reach Out” Mailing Address : Campbell AME Church 2502 Stanton Road SE - Washington, DC 20020

Turning Hearts Church Virgil K. Thomas, Sr. Senior Pastor/ Teacher 421 Alabama Ave. SE Washington, DC 20032 Phone: 202-746-0113 Fax: 301-843-2445 Service and Times Sunday School: 10:15 AM Sunday Worship Service: 11;15 AM Children’s Church: 11:15 AM Tuesday Bible Study: 6:30 PM Motto : “A Great Commitment to the Great Commandment” Website: www.turningheartschurchdc.org Email: gr8luv4u2@gmail.com

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Services and Times Sundays: 10:00am Worship Services Bible Study: Wonderful Wednesdays in Worship and the Word Bible Study Wednesdays 12:00 Noon; 6:30 PM (dinner @ 5:30 PM) Sunday School: 9:00 AM – Hour of Power “An inclusive ministry where all are welcomed and affirmed.” www.covenantdc.org

Twelfth Street Christian Church Reverend Dr. Paul H. Saddler Senior Pastor (Disciples of Christ) 1812 12th Street, NW - Washington, DC 20009 Phone: 202-265-4494 Fax: 202 265 4340 Service and Times Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 AM Communion every Sunday: 11:00 AM Sunday School: 10:00 AM Bible Study Tuesday: 12 Noon Pastor’s Bible Study Tuesday: 6:30 PM Motto: “Discover Something Wonderful” Website: 12thscc.org / Email: Twelfthstcc@aol.com

Mount Carmel Baptist Church

“We are one in the Spirit” www.ssbc5757.org / E-mail: ssbc5757@verizon.net

www.thirdstreet.org Live Stream Sunday Worship Service begins @ 12:00 noon www.thirdstreet.org

800 I Street, NE - Washington, DC 20002 202-548-0707 - Fax No. 202-548-0703 Service and Times Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 AM Holy Communion: 1st Sunday Sunday School: 9:45 AM Men’s Monday Bible Study: 7:00 PM Wednesday Night Bible Study: 7:00 PM Women’s Ministry Bible Study: 3rd Friday -7:00 PM Computer Classes: Announced Family and Marital Counseling by appointment E-mail: Crusadersbaptistchurch@verizon.net www.CrusadersBaptistChurch.org / “God is Love”

Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church Bishop Alfred A. Owens, Jr.; Senior Bishop & Evangelist Susie C. Owens – Co-Pastor 610 Rhode Island Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 (202) 529-4547 office • (202) 529-4495 fax

Sunday Worship Service: 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM Sunday Youth Worship Services: 1st & 4th 10:45 AM; 804 R.I. Ave., NE 5th 8 AM & 10:45 AM; Main Church Prayer Services Tuesday – Noon, Wednesday 6:00 AM & 6:30 PM Calvary Bible Institute: Year-Round Contact Church / Communion Every 3rd Sunday The Church in The Hood that will do you Good! www.gmchc.org / emailus@gmchc.org

Reverend Dr. Calvin L. Matthews Senior Pastor 1200 Isle of Patmos Plaza, Northeast Washington, DC 20018 Office: (202) 529-6767 - Fax: (202) 526-1661 Service and Times Sunday Worship Services: 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM Holy Communion: 2nd Sunday at 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM Sunday Church School: 9:20 AM Seniors Bible Study: Tuesdays at 10:30 AM Noon Day Prayer Service: Tuesdays at Noon Bible Study: Tuesdays at 7 PM Motto: “A Ministry of Reconciliation Where Everybody is Somebody!” Website: http://isleofpatmosbc.org Church Email: ipbcsecretary@verizon.net

St Marks Baptist Come Worship with us... Dr. Raymond T. Matthews Pastor and First Lady Marcia Matthews St. Mark's Baptist Church 624 Underwood Street, NW Washington, dc 20011 Services and Times Sunday School: 9:00 AM Worship Service: 10:00 AM Wed. Noon Day prayer service Thur. Prayer service: 6:45 PM Thur. Bible Study: 7:15 PM

Reverend John W. Davis Pastor 5101 14th Street, NW / Washington, DC 20011 Phone: 202-726-2220 Fax: 202-726-9089 Service and Times Sunday Worship Service - 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Children’s Church - 11:00 a.m. (1st & 3rd Sundays) Communion - 10 a.m. 4th Sunday Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. (4th Sunday 8:15 a.m.) Prayer Meeting & Bible Study - Wednesday 7:00 p.m. “A Church with a past to remember – and a future to mold” www.mtzbcdc.org

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901 Third Street N.W. Washington, DC. 20001 Phone (202) 842-3411 Fax (202) 682-9423

1306 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20005

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“Ambassadors for Christ to the Nation’s Capital”

Rev. Dr. Alton W. Jordan Pastor

Isle of Patmos Baptist Church

Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Reverend Dr. Paris L Smith, Sr. Senior Pastor

Service and Times Sunday Church School : 9:00 AM Sunday Morning Worship: 10:10 AM Bible Study Tuesday: 6: 00 PM Prayer Service Tuesday: 7:00 PM Holy Communion: 3rd Sunday 10:10 AM

Services and Times Sunday School: 9:30 AM Sunday Worship: 11:00 AM Sunday Community Worship Service: 8:30 AM

Crusader Baptist Church

Service and Times Divine Worship, Sunday 10:00 a.m. Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday “Friendliest Church in the City” Website: mountolivetdc.org Email: mtolivedc@gmail.com

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RELIGION Shabbath Commandment Church Bishop Adrian A. Taylor, Sr. Pastor 7801 Livingston Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745 301-534-5471 Service and Times Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 AM Service 11:00 AM Praise & Worship Preaching 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Motto: “A Church Keeping It Real for Real.” Website: Shabbathcommandmentchruch.org Email: Praisebetoyhwh@gmail.com

Zion Baptist Church Rev. Keith W. Byrd, Sr. Pastor 4850 Blagdon Ave, NW - Washington D.C 20011 Phone (202) 722-4940 - Fax (202) 291-3773 Service and Times 9:00 a.m. – Sunday School 10:15 a.m. – Worship Service Wed. Noon: Dea. Robert Owens Bible Study 7 PM Pastor’s Bible Study Ordinance of Baptism 2nd Sunday, Holy Communion 4th Sunday Mission: Zion shall: Enlist Sinners, Educate Students, Empower the Suffering, Encourage the Saints, And Exalt our Savior. (Acts 2: 41-47) www.zionbaptistchurchdc.org

St. Luke Baptist Church Rev. Aubrey C. Lewis Pastor 1415 Gallatin Street, NW Washington, DC 20011-3851 P: (202) 726-5940 Service and Times Sunday Worship: 11:00 AM Sunday School: 9:15 AM Holy Communion: 11:00 a.m., 3rd Sun. Bible Institute: Wednesday - 1:30 PM Prayer Meeting: Wednesday - 12:00 Noon

All Nations Baptist Church Rev. Dr. James Coleman Pastor 2001 North Capitol St, N.E. - Washington, DC 20002 Phone (202) 832-9591 Service and Times Sunday Church School – 9:30 AM Sunday Worship Service – 11:00 AM Holy Communion – 1st Sunday at 11:00 AM Prayer – Wednesdays, 6:00 PM Bible Study – Wednesdays, 7:00 PM Christian Education / School of Biblical Knowledge Saturdays, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM, Call for Registration Website: www.allnationsbaptistchurch.com All Nations Baptist Church – A Church of Standards

Israel Baptist Church

Rev. Daryl F. Bell Pastor 2324 Ontario Road, NW Washington, DC 20009 (202) 232-1730 Service and Times Sunday School: 9:30 AM Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 AM Baptismal Service: 1st Sunday – 9:30 AM Holy Communion: 1st Sunday – 11:00 AM Prayer Meeting & Bible Study: Wednesday -7:30 PM “Where Jesus is the King”

Dr. Earl D. Trent Senior Pastor

2409 Ainger Pl.,SE – WDC 20020 (202) 678-0884 – Office / (202) 678-0885 – Fax “Moving Faith Forward” 0% Perfect . . . 100% Forgiven!

623 Florida Ave.. NW - WDC. 20001 Church (202) 667-3409 / Study (202) 265-0836 Home Study (301) 464-8211 / Fax (202) 483-4009

Service and Times Sunday Worship: 8:00 AM & 10:45 AM Baptism/Holy Communion: 3rd Sunday Family Bible Study Tuesdays – 6:30 PM Prayer Service: Tuesdays – 8:00 PM www.emmanuelbaptistchurchdc.org

Sermon On The Mount Temple Of Joy Apostolic Faith

Lincoln Park United Methodist Church Rev. Richard B. Black Interim Pastor

Elder Herman L. Simms Pastor

1251 Saratoga Ave., NE Washington, DC 20018 (202) 269-0288

1301 North Carolina Ave. N E Washington, D C 20002 202 543 1318 - lincolnpark@lpumcdc.org www.lpumcdc.org

5606 Marlboro Pike District Heights, MD 20747 301-735-6005

Service and Times Sunday Worship Service: 10:45 AM Sunday School: 9:15 AM Holy Communion1st Sunday: 10:45 AM Prayer Service: Wednesday at 6:30 PM Bible Study: Wednesday at 7:00 PM Bible Study: Tuesday at 10:30 AM

Mount Moriah Baptist Church Dr. Lucius M. Dalton Senior Pastor

Service and Times Sunday Worship: 10:00 AM Holy Communion: First Sunday 10:00 AM Sunday School: 9:00 AM Bible Study: Wednesday @ 12 noon and 6:30 PM Motto: "Faith On The Hill"

Service and Times Sunday Apostolic Worship Services 11:00 A.M and 5:00 PM Communion and Feet Wash 4th Sunday at 5:00 PM Prayer/Seeking: Wednesday at 8:00 PM Apostolic in Doctrine, Pentecostal in Experience, Holiness in Living, Uncompromised and Unchanged. The Apostolic Faith is still alive –Acts 2:42

New Commandment Baptist Church

Eastern Community Baptist Church Damion M. Briggs Pastor

Rev. Stephen E. Tucker Senior Pastor

1636 East Capitol Street, NE Washington, DC 20003 Telephone: 202-544-5588 - Fax: 202-544-2964

8213 Manson Street Landover, MD 20785 Tel: (301) 322-9787 Fax: (301) 322-9240

13701 Old Jericho Park Road Bowie, MD. 20720 (301) 262-0560

Service and Times Sunday Worship Services: 7:45 AM and 10:45 AM Holy Communion: 1st Sundays at 7:45 AM & 10:45 AM Sunday School: 9:30 AM Prayer & Praise Service: Tuesdays at 12 noon & 6:30 PM Bible Study: Tuesdays at 1 pm and 7 PM Youth Bible Study: Fridays at 7 PM

Service and Times Early Morning Message: 7:30 AM Sunday Morning Worship Service: 10:00 AM Sunday Church School: 9:00 AM Holy Communion: 1st Sunday 7:30 AM & 10:00 AM Prayer, Praise and Testimony: Wednesday 7:00 PM Bible Study: Wednesday 7:30 PM

Service and Times Sunday Worship: 11 AM Sunday School: 10 AM Wednesday Mid-Week Worship, Prayer & Bible Study: Wed. 7 PM

Rehoboth Baptist Church

Reverend Peter R. Blue Sr. Pastor

Rev. Curtis l. Staley Pastor

2001 Brooks Drive District Heights MD. 20744 240.838.7074

621 Alabama Ave., S.E.- Washington, D.C. 20032 P: (202) 561-1111 - F: (202) 561-1112

Service and Times Sunday Worship Experience: 10:15am Sunday School: 9:00am Holy Communion: 3rd Sunday Morning Noontime Bible Study: Tuesday @ 12:00pm Prayer Meeting/Bible Study: Tuesday @7:00pm Theme: "Building On A Firm Foundation"

Service and Times Sunday Service: 10:00 AM Sunday School for all ages: 8:30 AM 1st Sunday Baptism: 10:00 AM 2nd Sunday Holy Communion:10:00 AM Tuesday: Bible Study: 6:30 PM Prayer Meeting: 7:45 PM

Email: revprbstmbc@gmail.com Website: www.stmatthewsbaptist.org

Motto: “Where God is First and Where Friendly People Worship”

“Real Worship for Real People” Website: www.easterncommunity.org Email: ecc@easterncommunity.org

“A Church Where Love Is Essential and Praise is Intentional”

Foggy Bottom - Founded in 1867 728 23rd Street, NW - Washington, DC 20037 Church office: 202-333-3985 - Fax : 202-338-4958

Shiloh Baptist Church

Matthews Memorial Baptist Church Dr. Joseph D. Turner / Senior Pastor 2616 MLK Ave., SE - Washington, DC 20020 Office 202-889-3709 - Fax 202-678-3304 Service and Times Early Worship Service: 8:00 AM Worship Service: 11:00 AM New Member’s Class: 9:45 AM Holy Communion: 1st Sunday, 11:00 AM Church School: 9:45 AM Wednesday 12:00pm Bible Study Prayer, Praise and Bible Study: 7:00 PM Saturday Bible Study: 11:00 AM Baptism 4th Sunday: 11:00 AM “Empowered to love and Challenged to Lead a Multitude of Souls to Christ”

Peace Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Michael T. Bell 712 18th Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 Phone 202-399-3450/ Fax 202-398-8836 Service and Times Sunday Early Morning Prayer & Bible Study Class: 8:00 AM Sunday School: 9:00 AM Sunday Morning Worship Service: 10:00 AM Wednesday Service: 12:00 PM “The Loving Church of the living lord “

4504 Gault Place, N.E. / Washington, D.C 20019 202-397-7775 – 7184 Service and Times Sunday Church School: 9:30 AM Sunday Worship Service : 11:00 AM The Lord’s Supper 1st Sunday Prayer & Praise Services: Wednesday 7:00 PM Bible Study: 7:30 PM Saturday before 4th Sunday Men, Women, Youth Discipleship Ministries: 10:30 AM A Christ Centered Church htubc@comcast.net

Christ Embassy DC

Kelechi Ajieren Coordinator 6839 Eastern Avenue, R1 Takoma Park, MD 20912 (202) 556-7065 Service and Times Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 AM Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 PM Friday Evening Service: 7:00 PM ; Last Friday “…Giving Your Life a Meaning” www.Christembassydc.org Christ.embassy.dc@hotmail.com

Pennsylvania Ave. Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Kendrick E. Curry Pastor 3000 Pennsylvania Ave.. S.E Washington, DC 20020 202 581-1500 Service and Times Sunday Church School: 9:30 AM Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 AM Monday Adult Bible Study: 7:00 PM Wednesday Youth & Adult Activities: 6:30 PM Prayer Service Bible Study

First Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Mt. Horeb Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Wallace Charles Smith Pastor

Rev. Oran W. Young Pastor

Rev. Dr. H. B. Sampson, III Pastor

9th & P Street, N.W. - W. D.C. 20001 (202) 232-4288

602 N Street NW - Washington, D.C. 20001 Office:(202) 289-4480 Fax: (202) 289-4595

2914 Bladensburg Road, NE Wash., DC 20018 Office: (202) 529-3180 - Fax: (202) 529-7738 Service and Times Worship Service: 7:30 AM Sunday School: 9:00 AM Worship Service: 10:30 AM Holy Communion: 4th Sunday 7:30AM & 10:30 AM Prayer Services:Tuesday 7:30 PM. Wednesday 12 Noon

www.stmarysfoggybottom.org Email: stmarysoffice@stmarysfoggybottom.org

Service and Times First Sunday Worship Service (one service): 10:00 AM Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Sunday Worship service: 7:45 AM and 10:55 AM Sunday Church School/Bible Study: 9:30 AM Thursday Prayer Service: 6:30 PM

All are welcome to St. Mary’s to Learn, Worship, and Grow.

Email: sbc@shilohbaptist.org Website: shilohbaptist.org

Service and Times Sundays: 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Music and Hymns Wednesdays: 12:10 p.m. - Holy Eucharist

Service and Times Sunday Worship Services: 10:00 AM Sunday Church School: 8:45 – 9:45 AM Holy Communion: Every First Sunday Intercessory Prayer: Monday – 7:00-8:00 PM Pastor’s Bible Study: Wednesday –7:45 PM Midweek Prayer: Wednesday – 7:00 PM Noonday Prayer Every Thursday

Rev. Dr. George C. Gilbert Senior Pastor

Email Address: admin@pbc712.org

Historic St. Mary’s Episcopal Church The Rev. E. Bernard Anderson Priest

Holy Trinity United Baptist Church

Florida Avenue Baptist Church

Reverend Christopher L. Nichols Pastor

Rev. Lance Aubert Imterim Pastor

Web: www.mountmoriahchurch.org Email: mtmoriah@mountmoriahchurch.org

St. Matthews Baptist Church

Emmanuel Baptist Church

King Emmanuel Baptist Church

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Service and Times Sunday School for All Ages: 8:00 AM Sunday Worship Services: 9:30 AM Midday Prayer & Bible Study: Wednesday 11:30AM Evening Prayer & Bible Study: Wednesday 7:00 PM Laymen's League: Thursday 7:00 PM Email: Froffice@firstrising.org Website: www.firstrising.org “Changing Lives On Purpose “

Email:mthoreb@mthoreb.org Website:www.mthoreb.org For further information, please contact me at (202) 529-3180.

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LEGAL NOTICES

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131

2022 ADM 625

2022 ADM 000599

2022 ADM 616

2022 ADM 000605

2022 ADM 00614

Cherie Joanne Duncan Decedent

Rubye Tillman Crawford Decedent

Joan P. Thorne Decedent

Freddy Lee Williamson Decedent

Charles L. Makal Decedent

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

Edward G. Varrone, Esq. 1825 K Street, NW Suite 1150 Washington, DC 20006 Attorney

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

Dwayne Cornelius Williamson, whose address is 3644 Bangor Street, SE Washington, DC 20020, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Freddy Lee Williamson who died on 2/2/2022 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 12/30/2022. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 12/30/2022, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.

Catherine Spencer, whose address is 1308 Corbin Place, NE Washington, DC 20002, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Charles L. Makal who died on September 4, 2021 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 12/30/2022. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 12/30/2022, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.

Date of first publication: 6/30/2022

Date of first publication: June 30, 2022

Dwayne Cornelius Williamson Personal Representative

Catherine Spencer Personal Representative

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Valerie Edwards 1725 DeSales Street, NW Suite 600 Washington, DC 20036 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Joanne G. Duncan, whose address is 50 Allison Street, NE, Washington, DC 20011, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Cherie Joanne Duncan who died on 2/11/2022 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 12/30/2022. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 12/30/2022, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 6/30/2022 Joanne G. Duncan Personal Representative

Evelyn Crawford Payton and Yvonne Crawford Blackman, whose addresses are 7505 Clinton Vista Lane, Clinton, MD 20735 and 4116 3rd St., NW, Washington, DC 20011, was appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Rubye Tillman Crawford who died on September 9, 2020 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 12/30/2022. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 12/30/2022, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 6/30/2022 Evelyn Crawford Payton Yvonne Crawford Blackman Personal Representative

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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2022 ADM 647 Norma Jean McDonald Decedent Edward G. Varrone, Esq. 1825 K Street, NW Suite 1150 Washington, DC 20006 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Kenon C. Pratt, whose address is 6408 Thornhill Court Springfield, VA 22150, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Norma Jean McDonald who died on September 19, 2021 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 1/7/2023. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 1/7/2023, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 7/7/2022 Kenon C. Pratt Personal Representative

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Dominic R. Jones, whose address is 2945 Lauren Drive, Bartlett, TN 38133, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Joan P. Thorne who died on March 28, 2022 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 12/30/2022. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 12/30/2022, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 6/30/2022 Dominic R. Jones Personal Representative

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2022 ADM 000713

2022 ADM 000637

2021 ADM 001400

Gatilda James Cox Decedent

Arthur Earl Smith Decedent

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

Jennifer C. Concino Esq., whose address is 5335 Wisconsin Ave., NW #700, Washington DC 20015, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Gatilda James Cox who died on February 7, 2017 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 1/14/2023. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 1/14/2023, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.

Andree Harrington, whose address is 263 56th Street NE, Washington, DC 20019, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Arthur Earl Smith who died on March 18, 2020 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 1/14/2023. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 1/14/2023, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.

Date of first publication: 7/14/2022

Diane Coram, whose address is 1342 Downing St., NE, Washington, DC 20018, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Karen Erica Duncan who died on July 18, 2019 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 1/14/2023. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 1/14/2023, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.

Jennifer C. Concino Esq. Personal Representative

Andree Harrington Personal Representative

Date of first publication: 7/14/2022

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Estate of Stafford I Pemberton aka Stafford Ivery Pemberton NOTICE OF STANDARD PROBATE Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed in this Court by Robert Maurice Rouse for standard probate, including the appointment of one or more personal representatives. Unless a responsive pleading in the form of a complaint or an objection in accordance with Superior Court Probate Division Rule 407 is filed in this Court within 30 days from the date of first publication of this notice, the Court may take the action hereinafter set forth. Admit to probate the will dated 7/2/2012 exhibited with the petition Appoint a supervised personal representative Date of first publication: July 7, 2022 Rocquelle A. Jeri, Esq. 1419 Perrell Lane Bowie MD, 20716 Petitioner/Attorney: TRUE TEST COPY Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Washington Informer

2021 ADM 001495 Karen Erica Duncan Decedent Colline Silvera 7731 Belle Point Dr. Greenbelt, Md 20770 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

Diane Coram Personal Representative

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LEGAL NOTICES

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131

2022 ADM 000688

2022 ADM 000010

2022 ADM 000589

Joseph Witherspoon aka Joseph Henry Witherspoon Decedent

Marian Bradley Decedent

Samuel C. Hamilton 8601 Georgia Ave., #503 Silver Spring, Md 20910 Attorney

Colline Silvera, Esq. Robinson Kirlew & Associates 7713 Belle Point Dr. Greenbelt, Md 20770 Attorney

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

Joseph D. Witherspoon, whose address is 1631 Varnum Pl. NE, Washington, DC 20017, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Joseph Witherspoon aka Joseph Henry Witherspoon who died on 6/29/2020 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 1/14/2023. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 1/14/2023, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.

Linda B. Cross, whose address is 10404 Forestgrove Lane, Mitchellville, Md 20721, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Marian Bradley who died on February 7, 2012 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 1/14/2023. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 1/14/2023, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.

Date of first publication: July 14/2022

Date of first publication: July 14, 2022

Joseph D. Witherspoon Personal Representative

Linda B. Cross Personal Representative

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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PROBATE DIVISION

2022 ADM 000657

Lottie Mae Tidline Name of Deceased Settlor

Hugo E. Boyd aka Hugo Edison Boyd Decedent

NOTICE OF EXISTENCE OF REVOCABLE TRUST

Aimee D. Griffin 5335 Wisconsin Ave., NW Suite 440 Washington, DC 20015 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Cynthia T. Boyd, whose address is 4305 Ridgecrest Drive, Suitland, Md 20746, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Hugo E. Boyd aka Hugo Edison Boyd who died on March 2, 2022 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 1/14/2023. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 1/14/2023, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 7/14/2022 Cynthia T. Boyd Personal Representative

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Lottie Mae Tidline, whose address was 4226 H Street, SE, Washington, DC 20019 created a revocable trust on July 8, 2010, which remained in existence on the date of death on October 6, 2020, and, Sterling X. Tidline & Ava M. Tidline, whose addresses are 8106 Thornfield Terrace, Forestville, Md 20747 and 4226 H Street, SE, Washington, DC 20019, is the currently acting trustee, hereinafter the Trustee. Communications to the Trust should be mailed or directed to Kathy Brissette-Minus, Esq. at Law Office of Kathy Brissette-Minus, LLC 9701 Apollo Drive, Suite 230, Largo, MD 20774. The Trust is subject to claims of the deceased settlor’s creditors, costs of administration of the settlor’s estate, the expense of the deceased settlor’s funeral and disposal of remains, and statutory allowances to a surviving spouse and children to the extent the deceased settlor’s residuary probate estate is inadequate to satisfy those claims, costs, expenses, and allowances. Claims of the deceased settlor’s creditors are barred as against the Trustee and the trust property unless presented to the Trustee at the address provided herein on or before January 14, 2023(6 month after the date of the first publication of this notice.) An action to contest the validity of this trust must be commenced by the earliest of (1) October 6, 2021, (One year from date of death of deceased settlor) (2) January 14, 2023, (6 months from the date of first publication of this notice) or (3) Ninety days after the Trustee sends the person a copy of the trust instrument and a notice informing the person of the trust’s existence, of the Trustee’s name and address, and of the time allowed for commencing a proceeding. The Trustee may proceed to distribute the trust property in accordance with the terms of the trust before the expiration of the time within which an action must be commenced unless the Trustee knows of a pending judicial proceeding contesting the validity of the trust or the Trustee has received notice from a potential contestant who thereafter commences a judicial proceeding within sixty days after notification. This Notice must be mailed postmarked within 15 days of its first publication to each heir and qualified beneficiary of the trust and any other person who would be an interested person within the meaning of D.C. Code 20-101(d).

Naomi Davis Hart aka Naomi D. Hart aka Naomi Hart Decedent Leta M. Jackson, Esq. Legal Counsel for the Elderly 601 E Street, NW Washington, DC 20049 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Roger V. Hart, whose address is 2818 30th St., NE, Washington, DC 20018, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Naomi Davis Hart aka Naomi D. Hart aka Naomi Hart who died on 11/21/2019 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 1/14/2023. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 1/14/2023, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2022 ADM 000682 Ebony S. Wright Decedent

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Angela Hargrove, whose address is 1912 County Rd., #T3, District Heights, Md 20747, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Ebony S. Wright who died on April 12, 2021 without a Will, and will serve with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 1/14/2023. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 1/14/2023, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 7/14/2022 Angela Hargrove Personal Representative

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LEGAL NOTICES SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2022 ADM 000655 Alfred Q. Carroll Decedent Bradley A. Thomas, Esq. 1629 K Street, NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20006-1631 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Sergio Bost-Carroll, whose address is 193 Ramona Street, Unit 8, Pittsburg, CA 94565, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Alfred Q. Carroll who died on October 1, 2021 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 1/14/2023. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 1/14/2023, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 7/14/2022 Sergio Bost-Carroll Personal Representative

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Frank Kelly Walker Decedent

Samuel Moore, Jr. Decedent

Frances Ann Hatcher Decedent

Peter D. Antonoplos Antonoplos & Associates Attorneys At Law 1725 Desales Street, SW Suite 600 Washington, DC 20036 Attorney

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Donald R. Marlais, Esq. 411 10th Street NE Washington, DC 20002 Attorney

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Robyn Wimberly, whose address is 901 6th Street, SW, Apt. 906 Washington, DC 20024, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Frank Kelly Walker who died on 2/2/2022 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 1/14/2023. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 1/14/2023, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 7/14/2022

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Vera Frances Moore, whose address is 1509 Fort Davis St., SE, Washington, DC 20020, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Samuel Moore, Jr. who died on December 25, 2020 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 1/14/2023. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 1/14/2023, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 7/14/2022 Vera Frances Moore Personal Representative

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Francine Hatcher, whose address is 4535 Edson Place, Washington, DC 20019, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Frances Ann Hatcher who died on February 2, 2022 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before January 14, 2023. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before January 14, 2023, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: July 14, 2022 Francine Hatcher Personal Representative

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LEGAL NOTICES SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2022 ADM 000610 Michael Broadnax Decedent Stevaughn Bush 600 Maryland Ave., SW Suite 800E Washington, DC 20024 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Nigel Broadnax, whose address is 1001 4th St., SW, Apt. 626, Washington, DC 20024, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Michael Broadnax who died on October 18, 2021 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 1/14/2023. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 1/14/2023, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: July 14, 2022 Nigel Broadnax Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Washington Informer

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JACKSON from Page 30 must reflect the votes of the people. They have filibustered against attempts to set federal standards for voting that would make registration and voting far easier. They have even blocked efforts to revive the Voting Rights Act, the keystone of the civil rights movement that was gutted by five right-wing, Republican-appointed Supreme Court justices. The last time the Voting Rights Act was reauthorized, it received nearly universal bipartisan support in the House and Senate. No more. Now, ensuring the right of Blacks to vote meets with partisan opposition. There's the rub. Republicans in polls say that they believe that votes are counted honestly in states that vote Republican, in rural and suburban areas where Republicans congregate. They say that fraud takes place in urban areas — ar-

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ular as apple pie — but it won't be. The committee will face a rightwing media complex — Fox News, Newsmax, the QAnon network and legions of poisonous talk radio hosts — that will no doubt ignore its evidence and savage its conclusions. More than eight in 10 Republicans who get their news from Fox News believe the election was stolen. America has experienced brutal battles over its democracy before. The Civil War was fought over whether the United States would remain united and free. The civil rights movement had to overcome entrenched resistance to end apartheid Jim Crow in the South. Now democracy is at stake once more. Will Americans again rally to defend our democracy or will they succumb to a Big Lie grounded in racial animus that will drive our country apart? The Jan. 6 committee hearings are yet another chapter in that ongoing battle. WI

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your community? • Do you know your elected officials? Can you pick them out of a lineup? • If someone is offering you something that they could have done last year or the year before, it is a fantasy, not reality. If the answers are no, not sure or maybe, then you need to educate yourself on candidates who will serve your needs and those of your community. It's not a complicated choice. It's just a privilege to have a choice. All primary elections are significant in Maryland. Approximately 85% of all individuals who win the primary move on to win the general election. Don't miss your chance to have your voice heard. WI

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WILLIAMS from Page 31 The short version: Moore v. Harper concerns the independent state legislature doctrine, which theorizes that state legislatures alone are empowered by the Constitution to regulate federal elections without oversight from state courts. The lower court ruling that SCOTUS agreed to review states: We hold that our constitution's Declaration of Rights guarantees the equal

EDELMAN from Page 31 sition to adulthood. This can set their lives on a difficult path, leading to unemployment and even homelessness. Affordable housing is a primary factor in avoiding these outcomes. … This intentional community will support emerging adults who have aged out of foster care as they prepare for adulthood. Our goal is to allow them the opportunity to imagine and realize their dreams in a setting built on the foundation 'home works, nature helps, and services matter.'" This is a deep need for the more than 20,000 young people who age out of foster care every year across our

MORIAL from Page 31 personally doomed the landmark legislation after the Washington Star prematurely published his interview about the upcoming vote. In an interview with the National Visionary Leadership Project, Clifford described his dressing down by the president: "President Johnson points to the headline and says, 'Because of this, we're not going to have a Voting Rights Act. The Congress does not like to see ahead of time what going to be done.' I'm about 6'3 or 4", and by the time I was finished with this lecture I was about three inches. I was trying to mumble my way through this thing and he was saying 'This was a great, great thing that you were important in doing, significant to your people, and it's just not going to take place because of what you did.' I humbly walked out of the room." That evening, as Johnson was briefing members of Congress on the legislation, he pointed to Alexander and said, "There's Cliff Alexander; he's one of the great young men of my administration." "He treated me like he did the white people," Clifford said. "He kicked my ass when he thought he should, and he praised me to the skies when he thought he should, and he showed himself in front of me."

power of each person's voice in our government through voting in elections that matter. A SCOTUS reversal of the lower court's ruling would give authority to state legislatures to regulate Federal elections without judicial oversight. On this authority, they could design partisan districts to maintain power in perpetuity or choose the winners themselves. A Washington Post analysis concludes: "Immense power would go to

legislative bodies that are themselves undemocratic, many advocates say, because they have been gerrymandered to create partisan districts, virtually ensuring the party-in-power's candidates cannot be beaten. Republicans control both legislative chambers in 30 states and have been at the forefront of pushing the theory." SCOTUS will make a choice. We must make our choice, also! WI

nation, and once again, Barbara Sabol is doing her part to make a difference. I am so grateful for the commitment of long-haul champions for children like her. Rev. Shannon Daley-Harris, another long-haul champion for children who served CDF for more than 30 years, recently shared Barbara's example in a sermon at the Princeton University Chapel. She concluded Barbara's story with these questions: "I wonder, what part of God's grand building project is each of us called to? The answer will be different for each of us, but the question is for all of us. Which of the areas of injustice, of suffering, will you work on to achieve God's vision of justice, peace,

and well-being? What tools are within reach, what skills do you bring? Is it advocacy, speaking out for justice? Hands on care? Raising awareness? Organizing? Focusing attention on problems and solutions through art or music, spoken word, op-eds? None of us has to build the whole thing single-handedly, none of us alone has to finish the job, but we do need to get back to work with the belief that we can make things better, that with others and with God the impossible is not so impossible." This is the reminder we all need as we seek to keep doing our own part to make a difference and do what is good for children. WI

Alexander assumed the chair of the EEOC in 1967, immediately launching investigations of individual companies and labor unions as well as entire industries and airing the findings during public hearings. During hearings in 1968 and 1969, he secured promises from the major TV networks "to increase employment opportunities for Negroes and other minority groups as well as to give them fair and honest representation on the TV screen." But three decades later, in an essay published in the New York Times, he decried those promises as empty. Those hearings irked then-Senate Minority Leader Everett M. Dirksen, who demanded that Alexander stop harassing "the work-givers of this nation." Alexander resigned, citing a "crippling lack of support" from the Nixon administration. As the first Black secretary of the Army — the first Black senior civilian official of any branch of the U.S. armed services — he assumed office in 1977 at a turbulent moment. The nation had ended the draft just four years earlier, and the all-volunteer armed forces still were considered an experiment. Critics charged that the draft, which ostensibly cut across class and race lines, resulted in a more equitable force and that ending it had resulted in lower recruit quality. These criticisms were tinged with racism, as Black soldiers made up more than 22% of the Army, twice the per-

centage Black Americans. "We, just as whites, are patriotic and so we volunteer," Alexander told Ebony magazine. "That has been a part of our history. During the Second World War, our people begged to be put into combat units. Of course, there is also the factor of job discrimination in the private sector and the lack of adequate training for the job market. These reasons lead to large numbers of minorities entering the military. Of course, the bottom line concerns the quality of this force, and the consensus is that it's a better army than has been out there before." He dismissed the notion that the draft was a fairer method of recruiting: "People who were this or that could get special exemptions. The draft always hit harder on poor people; therefore, it was not equitable." During his tenure, Alexander promoted 30 Black officers to general, including future Secretary of State Colin Powell and Hazel Johnson-Brown, the first Black female general. With Alexander's death, the nation has lost one of the unsung heroes of the civil rights movement. His dignity and resolve in the face of hatred and bigotry were inspirational. The deepest condolences of the National Urban League are with his wife, Adele; his children; Elizabeth and Mark; his seven grandchildren, and all who knew and loved him. WI

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