We Want Your Feedback on Proposed Parking Changes at Deanwood Station

Metro is proposing to eliminate the 194-space Park & Ride facility at Deanwood Station to support future mixed-use development, which could include housing and neighborhood amenities such as retail, and/or a public library. Provide

Submit comments through an online form at wmata.com/plansandprojects

Participate in the Open House and Public Hearing.

On Tuesday, July 11, 2023, Metro will host an Open House at 6 p.m. followed by a Public Hearing at 6:30 p.m. The Public Hearing will offer both in-person and virtual participation options.

In-person: Ron Brown High School

Monarch Hall Community Room

4800 Meade Street NE

Washington, DC 20019

By phone: Call 206-899-2028 and enter meeting code 212 669 966 #.

By video:

Advance registration is required. To register, email speak@wmata.com or call 202-962-2511 by 5 p.m. the day before the public hearing.

For additional information about this project in your preferred language, call Metro’s Customer Service line at 202-637-1328.

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, gender, religion, disability, or family status. ASL interpretation will be provided. To request other accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, or other language interpretation services (free of charge), contact the Office of the Board Secretary at 202-962-2511 (TTY: 202-962-2033) or send a message to speak@wmata.com as soon as possible, so Metro can make the necessary arrangements before the public hearing date.

GUSSOM from Page 34 the growing number of entrepreneurs selling streetwear, which got its start in New York City in the 1990s.

Streetwear is casual, non-designer clothing that can be worn at any time of day. Other Black-owned streetwear brands in the District include The Museum Store co-founded by LaGreg Harrison and Muhammad Hill and the Love More brand founded by Ward 8 resident Jovan Davis.

Black Pawn Game offers its customers polo shirts, hoodies, shorts, jogger track pants and outfits. The word “colored” is on Black Pawn Game’s clothes which has raised eyebrows given the contemporary view of the word, which many Blacks consider outdated.

Gussom said they have trademarked the word and seek to de- fine it in their own way and not use society’s definition.

Customers can order merchandise through their website or visit them at the Black Wall Street pop-up that occurs on Saturdays at Check-It Enterprises in Ward 8, with other vendors. Gussom said his goal is to have a brick-andmortar store within five years and branch out to other locations in the Washington metropolitan area.

Ron Moten, who owns Check-It-Enterprises, is pleased to showcase Black Pawn Game in his establishment.

“It is important for Black businesses to have incubator spaces,” said Moten. “These spaces give Black business owners the chance to network. I like the Black Pawn Game brand because they try to educate people.”

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