The Washington Informer - October 20, 2022

Whitman Walker Host Annual HIV Walk in Ward

Medical Center Expands to St. Elizabeths East Campus

Lindiwe Vilakazi WI Staff Member

Whitman Walker will hold its 36th Annual Walk to End HIV on the grounds of St. Elizabeths where its new 116,000-square-foot healthcare facility is slated to open in 2023.

The leading HIV clinic in Washington, D.C. provides medical treat ment and maintenance for District residents affected with the viral dis ease.

“It’s a great opportunity for folks that have been curious about what this new building is going to be or folks that aren’t familiar with who we are yet,” said Dwight Venson, External Affairs & Community Co ordinator of Whitman Walker. It is also an “opportunity for them to come to get information, access to resources, and to kind of just see the building being developed in real-time.”

The clinic’s newest location is projected to serve an estimated 10,000

D.C. Council Approves Medicaid Contracts for Three Health Care Providers

James Wright Jr / WI Staff Writer

Dunbar Students and Staff Delve into Redesign Process

Sam P.K. Collins WI Staff Writer

As a student in Dunbar High School’s Black Studies department, Ki dus Zerihun often delved into African-American history and culture while visiting museums and completing class projects. He also took part in pro fessional development opportunities as an intern at the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

These experiences were at the forefront of Kidus’ mind throughout the last seven months as he sat alongside dozens of students, teachers, fami

Howard University goes with the flow

5 Howard alums, Omar Tyree (4th left) and Amos Drummond (right) pose with studens who

for the FLOW production held on Oct. 17 at the Howard Univesity Chadwick Boseman College

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Kobe Bryant's Vision on Newly Refurbished Court

A newly refurbished basketball court named in Kobe and Gianna Bryant's honor in South east drew dozens of young people who participated in a two-hour basketball clinic on Satur day, October 14.

Kobe, 41, and his daughter Gianna, 13, along with seven others died in a helicopter crash in California in 2020. The Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation was established to support their vision “to create a world where young boys and girls had equal opportunity to pursue their dreams through sports and life,” according to Foundation’s website.

Tiny tots to middle-aged school children dribbled and attempted to shoot brand new bas ketballs into new hoops on the freshly painted state-of-the-art court, located on Livingston Road, S.E. in Oxon Run Park. It is among several in the U.S. that BODYARMOR Sports Drink and The Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation have refurbished.

The court was also dedicated to slain District youth Umar "Moo Moo" Cureton, and showcased the skills of well-known basketball trainer Chris Brickley.

Parents, community members, Joachim Rogers of Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc., and Ward 8 D.C. Councilmember Trayon White (D) counted among those who participated in the event.

At a time when the pipeline to the NBA and WNBA gets more convoluted for young people without financial resourc es, some people like Kat Conlon, executive director of The Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation, remain focused on providing more opportunities and inspiration for young people in Ward 8 and similar U.S. communities.

"Our foundation is focused on supporting boys and girls in sports and underserved athletes," Conlon said about a vision the elder Bryant manifested after retiring in 2016.

"To come to D.C. and show some love in honor of Kobe and Gianna Bryant, they would be proud. We love to level the playing field for all boys and girls. We do camps and clinics so people can enjoy the game that Kobe and Gianna loved so much." WI

Jermar Rountree Named 2023 D.C. Teacher of the Year

An outdoor science presentation turned into a celebra tion at Center City Public Charter School - Brightwood Campus on Monday when D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) and State Superintendent Christina Grant named Jer mar Rountree 2023 D.C. Teacher of the Year.

When she took to the podium, Bowser congratulat ed students for having the highest school attendance level among District charter schools.

She recognized Rountree as a key part in that achieve ment due to his work throughout the pandemic and upon students’ full return to in-person learning.

Rountree, who received $7,500, will represent District teachers at the national level with the possibility of being crowned 2023 National Teacher of the Year. Last year, Bowser and Grant recognized Dominique Foster, a pre-K4 teacher at Friendship Public Charter School - Blow Pierce Campus in Northeast, as 2022 D.C. Teacher of the Year. Kurt Russell of Ohio would ultimately win to become 2022 National Teacher of the Year.

In his eighth year as a physical education teacher at Cen ter City’s Brightwood campus, Rountree, or Coach Roun tree as students and staff affectionately call him, continues to impart nuggets of wisdom through various sports.

He’s also embarked on an endeavor to integrate physical education into other academic disciplines.

“Physical education is a catalyst for students to be them selves in an environment that’s for everyone,” Rountree said.

“I want to give students the opportunity to learn lifelong lessons and enjoy them. I want to inspire teachers to bring love and provide them with resources to implement physical education in their lesson plans.” WI

Menthol Cigarette Ban Comes to D.C.

Cigarette smokers in D.C. who favor flavored tobacco including menthol will no longer be able to feed their habit now that D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has signed into law the Flavored Tobacco Product Prohibition Amendment Act, banning the sale of flavored tobacco products, includ ing menthol cigarettes.

The ban on menthol cigarettes is spreading across the country following the U.S. Food and Drug Administra tion’s (FDA) proposed new rules that ban the manufacture and distribution of menthol cigarettes and all flavored ci gars, announced on April 28, 2022.

Several civil rights organizations support the ban, while others including the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement (NOBLE) and the National Newspaper Pub lishers Association (NNPA) opposed it.

In a letter to the FDA, the NAACP wrote: African Americans suffer disproportionately from being addicted to cigarettes and the effects of long-term tobacco use. It seems only correct in making the next step in the interest of the Black community to ban menthol – the last allowable flavor which is and has always been known as the flavor that Afri can Americans have preferred and highly utilized.

NOBLE opposed the ban and warned that a prohibition against menthol cigarettes would increase policing in Black communities and establish another layer of racism impact ing Black America.

In a vote of 8-5, D.C. City Council passed legislation in April 2021 to ban flavored tobacco, along with a ban on the sale of tobacco to minors under the age of 16, hookahs, and hookah bars.

Fines for violating the ban range from $25 to $100 for first-time offenses, and increase for repeated offenses.

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Ward 7 & 8 Leaders Focus on Voter Turnout in General Election AROUND THE REGION

James Wright WI Staff Writer

Political leaders who operate east of the Anacostia River are working to turn out voters for the Nov. 8 general election even though only one contest has drawn the atten tion of the electorate.

“We are only 24 days away from the general election,” said Troy Donte Prestwood, president of the Ward 8 Democrats. “We had a two and a half percent increase in voters during the primary. We want Ward 8 voters to turn out this time, too.”

Political observers say the atlarge D.C. Council race which fea tures three lawmakers—Democrat Anita Bonds, independent Elissa Silverman and Democrat turn in dependent Kenyan McDuffie—has become the only notable contest on the general election ballot.

D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Nor ton, Mayor Muriel Bowser, Coun cil Chairman Phil Mendelson and Council members Brianne K. Na deau (D-Ward 2) and Charles Al len (D-Ward 6) face no electoral threats to their re-election while Democrats Zachary Parker of Ward 5 and Matt Frumin of Ward 3 are substantial favorites in their bids to serve on the city’s legislative body.

Democrat Brian Schwalb, candi date for attorney general candidate, has no opposition in the general election. Despite the dearth of elec toral competition, east of the river leaders are urging their residents to vote to show the city that they are politically and civically engaged.

EAST OF THE RIVER

TURNOUT STATISTICS

D.C. Board of Elections statis tics reveal as of Sept. 30, there are 66,158 registered voters in Ward 7 and 61,367 in Ward 8. Those num bers stand in contrast to neighbor ing Ward 6, which has 68,977. The Democrats hold the substantial advantage in party registration in both wards with 81% in Ward 7 and 78% in Ward 8.

Elections board statistics report that during the June 21 primary, 32.36% of city voters participat ed in the process. However, both Wards 7 and 8 lagged behind the

rest of the city with 26.71% and 20.71%, respectively, taking part in the primary. Ward 3 had the high est percentage of voters in any ward with 43.51% of its voters partici pating in the primary.

In the last general election in 2020, statistics showed 66.90% of District voters participated. Ward 7 turned out at 63.14% and Ward 8 had 54.80%. In comparison, 75.30% of registered voters in Ward 3 voted in that general election.

LEADERS PUSH FOR STRONG TURNOUT

In lieu of the normal Ward 8 Democrats meeting, Prestwood held a special gathering at the Bus boys & Poets restaurant and bar in the historic Anacostia neighbor hood on Oct. 15. The gathering served as a get-out-the-vote rally to encourage Ward 8 residents to cast a ballot in the general election.

Bonds, Schwalb and Mendelson spoke to the gathering about the importance of voting. Silverman made an appearance at the rally but didn’t speak.

“We need to get out everyone we know who is eligible to vote,” Bonds said. “We need to push as hard as we can to get the vote out. Whether we like it or not, it is about our freedom.”

Charles Wilson, chairman of the D.C. Democratic State Com mittee, encouraged the members to urge their friends and family to vote, and especially for Democrats.

Prestwood spoke for 15 minutes about the latest developments in the election process. He said voters should be aware of changes in their advisory neighborhood commis sions in that they may have been moved as a result of the recent re districting process. Prestwood said the days of waiting in lines at the polls on Election Day are over.

“Voters can mail their ballots in, they can take their ballots to a drop box or go to an early voting center,” he said. “You can vote anywhere in the city, whether it is close to where you work or go to school and you can drop your ballot off in any drop box in the city.”

Prestwood said the voting pre cinct system led by captains may

no longer serve a purpose. He said with the new modes of voting in the city, a precinct captain may not need to visit voters to inform them about the electoral process.

“What we do with voting pre cincts in the city is something city leaders need to look at,” he said.

Wendell Felder serves as the chairperson of the Ward 7 Demo crats. Felder said Ward 7 leaders are working to ensure a strong turn out on Election Day.

“We are highly engaged in get ting people to vote,” Felder said. “We are stressing voting on all of our social media accounts and canvassing neighborhoods to get the word out. Text messaging will also be a part of our strategy. In addition, we are putting together a one-pager explaining the details of the voting process so people won’t get confused.”

Like Prestwood, Felder has heard some residents say that only one contest has become viable and vot ing doesn’t matter this time. He dis agrees with election naysayers.

“All elections matter,” he said. “One vote can make a difference in an election. We strongly encourage citizens to exercise this right.” WI

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5 Election staff assist a voter at a polling station. (WI File Photo/Anthony Tighman)

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1898 – North Carolina Mutual and Provident Insurance Company is founded by John Merrick and associates in Durham as the first African-American-owned insurance company.

1904 – Civil rights activist Enolia McMillan male president of the NAACP, is born in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania.

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1917 – Iconic jazz trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie Cheraw, South Carolina.

OCT. 22

1936 – Political activist and Black Panther Party co-found er Bobby Seale (right) is born in Liberty, Texas.

1953 – Clarence S. Green is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery as the first-ever African American neu rosurgeon.

OCT. 23

1940 – Soccer legend Pelé is born in Três Corações, Minas Gerais, Brazil.

1947 – The NAACP issues a for mal petition against racism in America to the United Nations.

1958 – Famed academic and author Michael Eric Dyson is born in Detroit.

1855 – James Henry Conyers, the first Black person admitted to the United States Naval Academy, is born in Charleston, South Carolina.

Toronto Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston be comes first African American to manage a team to the World Series title.

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1940 – Benjamin O. Davis Sr. is promoted to brigadier general, becoming the first African American general in the U.S. Army.

1997 – The Million Woman March is held in Philadelphia.

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1911 – Gospel music great Mahalia Jackson is born in New Orleans.

1952 – Actress Hattie McDaniel, the first African American to win an Acad emy Award, dies of breast cancer at 57 in Los Angeles.

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After being restricted from several social media platforms for antisemitic posts, Kanye West is reportedly buying Parler, a conservative social media platform. What are your thoughts?

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THE REGION

Howard University’s Homecoming Festivities Kick Off with The FLOW Alumnus Omar Tyree Brings Poetry, Hip-Hop and Soul Music to Cramton Auditorium

D. Kevin McNeir Special to the Washington Informer

Poetry served as the first of several forms of expression presented by stu dents from Howard University (HU) during the inaugural event of The Flow that kicked off homecoming festivi ties at the historic Black university in Northwest.

Celebrated HU graduate Omar Tyree, New York Times bestselling au thor, NAACP Image Award recipient and Phyllis Wheatley Literary Prize winner, unveiled “The Howard Uni versity FLOW,” featuring poetry and hip-hop and soul music on the stage of Cramton Auditorium on Monday, Oct. 17.

Talent featured during The FLOW included HU students, chosen during auditions led by Tyree in partnership with two other alums, Walter “Rap” Pearson, founder of the nonprofit College Bound Parenting and Amos Drummond, founder of Tenable Mu sic Urban, a music publishing and dis tribution firm.

In addition to dancers, also cho sen during the auditions, and HU alum and comedian Rallo Boykins, who served as the co-host with Tyree, the stars of the show included (stage names): Jordan Curls, Tressure Kay, Ty with the Beannie, Jus Josh, OMG Banko, Jaziyyahh, Prxphecy and Vibe

5 New York Times best-selling author and former Howard University student, Omar Tyree (3rd left) kicked-off Howard University’s Homecoming festivities on Oct. 17 with The Flow, a live performance showcasing the art of spoken-word, poetry, Hip Hop, and Soul music. Students auditioned Sept. 18, including co-host, Leyla “The Vibe Enthusiast” Williams (right). (Jacques Benovil/The Washington Informer)

Enthusiast.

Tyree said he wanted to begin with poetry because of the power that words have on listeners.

“It’s no mic – no beats – just you and the words. I like poetry but you’ve got to be able to rock the crowd with your words,” he said, pointing to The Last Poets and Tehut#9, poets of the past and a current poet, born in Jamaica who now lives in Brooklyn, respective ly, as examples of stellar wordsmiths.

The HU FLOW continued with soul music, performed by several bands and then hip-hop entertainers.

“Hip-hop has taken over the world but when it’s part of a show I produce, I insist that the rappers come with clean lyrics,” Tyree said. “We’ve done The FLOW several times but this is the first time we’ve brought it to Howard.”

“I’ve wanted to get involved in mu sic for many years and finally decided that I could really get a foothold in the business by promoting a live show with young people – youth doing their own stuff, their own songs – seeing who can hold their own in front of a live audi ence,” he said.

Tyree said he’s been motivated by having the opportunity to discover new talent and set them on the road to fu ture stardom.

“My business partners and I were committed to making sure the music is

hot and the acts are the very best. Then, we put them in front of an audience while also sharing the event on other mediums to gain more viewers. Hope fully, we can become hit makers like what’s happened on shows like Ameri can Idol,” said Tyree, who first tried out the idea locally at Busboys and Poets at Tacoma Station before approaching Howard University.

“We knew we had outgrown the venue but we didn’t want to market the event for just a few hundred people because we would have had to spend thousands of dollars and lose money because the site couldn’t accommodate the size for the audience we needed. So, we combined our funds without sponsors and presented it at Howard this year. Next year, we hope it will be bigger and better.”

“We want people to come to future versions of The FLOW and enjoy the music, the lyrics and the words. And we have a ‘keep it clean policy’ so that anyone can come regardless of their age. I want to help young people get back to pure music with a hot beat and a hot concept. That’s why we focus on the flow with real, authentic, lyrical skills and hot beats,” Tyree said.

You can see the Howard University FLOW event on YouTube, Hot Lava En tertainment TV and Facebook. WI

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AROUND THE REGION

Transparency at the Base of a Contentious ANC Election

Sam P.K. Collins WI Staff Writer

In the months preceding the pandemic, two Petworth sisters launched a campaign against in stalling Capital Bikeshare racks in their neighborhood. They claimed the bike racks would take away their neighbors’ parking spaces and fur ther congest traffic in Grant Circle near their home.

They offered public comments at their Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) meeting at the Petworth Neighborhood Library in Northwest and collected more than 70 signatures opposing the bike racks. They also invited then-Ward 4 Councilmember Brandon Todd (D) to check out the proposed installa tion area.

All the while, the sisters, who are elderly African American women and long-time District residents, said they withstood what one of them described as constant bullying from ANC 4C10 Commissioner Jo nah Goodman.

One of them, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said Good man posted photos of their backyard on Twitter and persuaded hundreds of Twitter followers into speaking derogatorily about them and other Black residents.

She said the bullying contin ued well after the duo successfully blocked the installation of the Cap ital Bikeshare racks. It reached the point where the sisters and other residents brought the issue before ANC 4C and compelled a sanction of Goodman.

In the following months, Good man allegedly continued to bash neighbors online and insinuate that the elderly residents threatened his life.

“It’s like these people came and took over and did things their way without us having any kind of say,” the woman said.

“It was just devastating. It was hor rible. How far do we take this? We won but did we have to go through this until the end of our days? I can go along with the change, but it was ridiculous.”

ENSURING TRANSPARENCY IN A CHANGING NEIGHBORHOOD

As ANC 4C becomes more ra cially and economically diverse, tensions have increased between the white, upper-middle-class new comers and their older Black work ing-class neighbors that have lived in the Petworth community for many years.

Concerns among most of the white residents include traffic safety and gun violence. While the older, Black residents share similar con cerns, they disapprove of the influx of bike lanes and what residents de scribe as a noise ordinance that has impeded economic development along Upshur Street.

An arguably more important mat ter in ANC 4C involves a long-ex isting relationship between ANC commissioners and local developers that critics believe has exacerbated gentrification and displacement of Black and low-income families.

In the term preceding the election of seven new commissioners, ANC 4C created policies through which the commission could solicit finan cial contributions from developers in exchange for official actions. While the incumbent commission ers explain that the funds given by developers went to the Housing Production Trust Fund or a Ward 4 nonprofit, ANC 4C07 Commis sioner Paul Johnson said incomplete records exist that show what trans pired, including data and compre hensive meeting notes.

Last year, a letter from the D.C. Office of the Attorney General (OAG) ’s Legal Counsel addressed to ANC 4C03 Commissioner Ul ysses Campbell described such an arrangement between ANCs and developers as illegal.

The reasons outlined include ANCs lack of authority in regulating development projects. Additionally, ANCs solicitation of financial con tributions from developers wasn’t authorized by the D.C. Council, nor does it align with the D.C. Code of Conduct and the ANC Act.

Another issue that pitted Johnson against his ANC colleagues involved

land surplus and disposition agree ments, through which the mayor petitions for privatizing public land.

A process facilitated by the Of fice of the Deputy Mayor for Plan ning and Economic Development (DMPED) determines whether there’s any other public use for the

4 Bicycles from Capital Bikeshare line a sidewalk in Northwest. (Courtesy photo/ Capital Bikeshare)

CAPTURE THE MOMENT

Attorney General Karl Racine and the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia with young influ ential residents between the ages of 12 and 24 who received the Right Direction Award on October 12. The event held in Northwest, celebrated the young people who have overcome challenges of homelessness, family and com munity violence, teen parenting, and similar hardships. The young people were honored for finding success and paving their own way by helping others despite their own struggles. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

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land in question. This process re quires the inclusion of residents in the immediate areas. However, ANC 4C commissioners in the past have deliberated on surplus and dis position agreements without com munity input.

As Johnson recounted, one such situation involved Old Engine Company 22, a public-owned asset near Georgia Avenue and Missouri Avenue in Northwest. Johnson said he and ANC 4C01 Commissioner Vanessa Rubio differed on whether to notify the greater ANC 4C com munity, including Petworth, Bright wood, and 16th Street Heights, about the DMPED surplus hearing.

Johnson said that Rubio, the owner of property behind Old En gine Company 22, admitted on multiple occasions about offers made to her by Georgia Crossing, the developers of a proposed $200 million, eight-story property to be constructed below Georgia Avenue and Missouri Avenue.

Rubio declined to comment fur ther on this matter.

In July of last year, seven months into his tenure as ANC commis sioner, Johnson’s colleagues removed him from the helm of ANC 4C in a special meeting. In speaking to a neighborhood media outlet about the change in leadership, the oth er commissioners cited what they described as Johnson’s contentious leadership style.

Although he would retain his po sition as ANC 4C07 commissioner, Johnson currently faces a new chal lenger. Brittany Kademian, a Pet worth mother and wife, received the endorsement of eight of Johnson’s ANC colleagues.

In a Twitter thread this month, Goodman said Johnson spoke rudely to current ANC 4C Chair person Namatie Mansaray and that he didn’t answer constituent emails. Mansaray also declined to talk on the record. Goodman didn’t respond to an inquiry about his endorsement of Kademian.

Since becoming ANC commis sioner in 2021, Johnson has worked with Ward 4 D.C. Councilmember Janeese Lewis George (D). He in troduced an ANC 4C resolution to install a four-way stop sign at the in tersection of 5th and Webster Streets in Northwest.

He co-founded Petworth Porch Fest and successfully advocated for

Main Street Grants for the Upshur Street, Middle Georgia Avenue, and Petworth business corridors.

In April, months after taking part in the redistricting process, Johnson organized a community event hon oring Paul Robeson and Allen Uz ikee Nelson, a local sculpture artist responsible for “Here I Stand (In the Spirit of Paul Robeson),” a large structure that stands on the corner of Kansas Avenue, Georgia Avenue and Varnum Street in Northwest.

Amid recent developments in ANC 4C, Johnson continues to knock on constituents’ doors, host events at his house, and attend cam paign forums where he touts his community engagement record on transparency, public safety, and opi oid abuse.

He said that his ANC 4C col leagues tend to overlook his achieve ments in that area because it doesn’t align with the vision they have for the community.

“The policies in practice of ANC 4C lead to outcomes related to de velopment that are inequitable, un fair and [displace people] because of the lack of meaningful and fair com munity engagement,” Johnson said.

“The Old Engine 22 surplus dis position process was one example of that,” he continued.

“People, in addition to me, recog nized that and worked against that to say it’s not the business of one block of residents what happens to the Old Engine firehouse.”

LOOKING AHEAD TO NOVEMBER 8TH

Kademian, an ANC 4C07 resi dent of nearly a decade who works in the federal government, said she first explored the possibility of run ning for commissioner in March. She recounted speaking with Good man and other ANC 4C commis sioners.

She also spoke with constituents who complained about Johnson not responding to their pressing con cerns.

If elected, Kademian would con tinue in her role as vice president of Petworth Peanuts, a Petworth-ar ea parent support group. She also pledged to be as inclusive as possible in her advocacy, citing virtual and monthly informal meetings at Grant Circle to include a wider range of ANC 4C residents.

Other priorities include address ing community violence in collab oration with other ANC commis sioners and looking into vanishing trash receptacles and the absence of businesses in the single-member district.

Fulfilling this role, Kademian said, requires responding to constituents.

“Answering constituents’ emails and being communicative is a pretty low bar,” Kademian said.

“Instances when the constituents [with questions] attended the meet ings, Paul Johnson wasn’t there. If he was there, maybe he could help.”

Though he doesn’t live in John son’s single-member district, Ken neth Slaughter described Johnson as a breath of fresh air on an ANC that continues to marginalize longtime Black residents. He, too, spoke about Goodman’s treatment of Black constituents while extolling Johnson’s efforts to hold his col leagues accountable.

In acknowledging what some de scribed as Johnson’s shortcomings in responding to constituents’ emails, Slaughter called him the best hope for an ANC. He said that some of the other Black commissioners lack awareness about the changing dy namics and how others have been able to monopolize influence.

“The ANC doesn’t comply with open meeting requirements to allow citizen scrutiny of their work,” said Slaughter, a 12-year resident. “They just started making recordings and transcripts of their meetings avail able.” WI

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5 Commissioner Ulysses Campbell (Courtesy photo)

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Maryland Gubernatorial Debate Still Shows Wes Moore Leading

Richard D. Elliott WI Contributing Writer

Maryland gubernatorial nom inees Wes Moore and Dan Cox faced off in the only general elec tion debate held thus far in a fo rum broadcast October 12 on Maryland Public Television. Both candidates met the qual

ifying criteria, including the 10% nonpartisan polling threshold. Some of the topics in this debate included abortion rights, transpor tation, climate change, and public safety.

Moore’s public safety focus in cludes removing illegal guns from the streets, while Cox promises to “bring back law and order and re

turn safety to the streets.”

After Moore announced his support for a constitutional amendment to protect reproduc tive rights, Cox explained his an ti-abortion positions and noted that Maryland already had strong protections for abortion.

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vocated for the Red Line and “us ing transportation assets to address deep congestion on the Beltway.”

The debate became personal at times, with Cox calling Moore a “phony” and Moore asserting that Cox’s extreme ideology and elec tion denial would take Maryland voters backward. Cox announced that some books on gender iden tity are “disgusting” and that he would plan to remove them from

schools as Governor.

Both candidates tried to tie themselves to the legacy of term-limited, outgoing Republi can Governor Larry Hogan, even though Hogan has described Cox as “mentally unstable” and Moore has received four times the amount of donations from Hogan donors as Cox.

Anthony Brown, the Democrat ic nominee for Attorney General and 2014 gubernatorial nominee, said the debate was a “very clear display that solidified all the rea sons Marylanders regardless of party should support Wes, a val ues-oriented veteran, over Dan, who is destructive and divisive.”

Recent polling has Wes Moore with a 32-point lead, more than double Cox’s polling numbers, and he holds a 10-to-1 fundraising advantage.

Vote-by-mail ballots have al ready been sent to many voters, and Early Voting is from October 27 to November 3. Election Day will be November 8, and following a recent court ruling, mailed bal lots will be counted before Elec tion Day.

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Annual Rally of Maryland Democrats in Prince George’s

Richard D. Elliott WI Contributing Reporter

This year, Maryland Democrats rallied at Martin’s Crosswinds in Greenbelt to network with Democrat ic nominees for statewide office Wes Moore, Anthony Brown, and Brooke Lierman and encourage outreach and voter participation.

Prince George’s County Execu tive Angela Alsobrooks opened the event with a speech highlighting the history made by nominating an Afri

can-American man for Governor and Attorney General and a woman for Comptroller. “Did you feel the light ing strike when we nominated Wes!”, she said to the packed audience.

The event was a ‘Who’s Who’ of Prince George’s Democrats, includ ing Maryland Democratic Party Chair Yvette Lewis, incoming Coun cilmembers Wala Blegay and Krystal Oriadha, incoming Congressman Glenn Ivey, and County Delegation

3 Upcoming Prince George's County Council Elect Members of District 6 Wala Begley and District 7 Krystal Oriadha & Anthony Brown Candidate for Maryland Attorney General. (Anthony Tilghman/The Waashington Informer)

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“My childhood was defined by trauma and loss. But thanks to the support of my mother, I went on to be the first Black Rhodes Scholar from Johns Hopkins University, led soldiers in combat as a captain in the U.S. Army, and became the CEO of one of the nation’s largest anti-poverty organizations. Of the many titles I’ve held over the years though, I am most proud of son, husband, and father. My wife, Dawn, and I are raising our children right here in Maryland where I was born.”

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Daymond John Offers District Entrepreneurs Tips for Success

James Wright WI Staff Writer

Daymond John, founder, presi dent and chief executive officer of the $8 billion clothing brand FUBU and investor on the ABC show “Shark Tank,” came to the District on Oct. 13 to offer Black entrepreneurs tips for success.

John sponsored a “Road to Black Entrepreneurship’s Day presented by Chase for Business” at the Gathering

Spot in Northwest. The event served as a part of Chase for Business efforts to reach out to minority businesses to assist them in coaching, accessible ed ucation, and banking solutions.

LaGreg Harrison and Muhammed Hill are co-owners of The Museum DC, a fashion and arts premium boutique located on Rhode Island Avenue in Northeast. They partic ipated in a panel discussion led by John on what it takes to be an entre preneur and the programs Chase for

Business offers.

Harrison said he looked forward to interacting with John.

“Daymond John is considered a legend in the fashion industry,” he said. “He started in fashion and has

moved on to real estate and other ar eas. I am grateful for his advice.”

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The Museum DC has collaborated with the Seth Curry brand and Un der Armour, based in Baltimore, to re-release the Curry, a shoe the NBA star wore during his first MVP and NBA championship wins in 2015. The Curry shoe has a D.C.-inspired colorway.

Additionally, The Museum is cu rating a small business incubator in Ward 8, called Incubate the Eight, that will begin with fashion and life style products with plans to expand to food and beverages.

Harrison and Hill also partner with D.C. public and charter schools to offer a student merit program. Those students with good grades can receive exchange vouchers for exclusive Mu seum gear.

Darla Harris, a senior vice president and business consultant for Chase, said The Museum DC owners worked well with the mentoring program.

“They are doing phenomenally,” Harris said. “They know what it takes to succeed and what the community wants. They have a passion for what they are doing, and they love it.”

DAMON JOHN’S ADVICE

John said he, like The Museum DC owners, started from humble beginnings and had to work hard with the help of his mother to build FUBU.

“My mother took out a $100,000 loan on the house she owned and where we lived,” John said. “I used the house to sew and manufacture my clothes. At one point, I tried to get a loan for my business but got turned down 27 times.”

However, John said banks shouldn’t be viewed as insensitive to the needs of struggling entrepreneurs.

“The bank is there to advise you,” he said. “It’s a tool. It is how you use that tool. A lot of people in our community use the checking cashing store as a bank. They take 6% out of your paycheck. At the bank, there is no fee. A lot of people, including en trepreneurs, say that banks aren’t for me. Not true. It is for you. If you have simple knowledge on how they work, it will take you a long way.”

Kristina Sicard, a senior vice pres ident and business consultant for Chase, said she gets many funds re quests from entrepreneurs at all stages of their operations.

“When they ask me for money, I say to them, ‘Get more clients,’” she said. “It is important to build relation ships with different types of people. You need a relationship with a CPA, an attorney, an economic develop ment specialist, and someone in the mayor’s office.”

John agreed with Sicard on the im portance of entrepreneurs’ growing professional contacts.

“It’s about networking,” he said. “People love to get behind a winner. I got to where I am by networking.”

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5 FUBU founder and CEO Daymond John makes a point as Kristina Sicard, LeGreg Harrison and Muhammed Hill listen closely. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

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‘The Till Trilogy’: Sheds New Light on History, Issues a Call to Action

D. Kevin McNeir Special to the Washington Informer

The buzz continues throughout the Greater Washington Area as more people experience the riveting threeplay event, “The Till Trilogy,” now on stage through Nov. 20 at the Atlas Per forming Arts Center in Northeast, per formed in rotating repertory and pre sented by Mosaic Theater Company.

The trilogy of works includes: “The Ballad of Emmett Till,” “That Sum mer in Sumner” and “Benevolence.”

Written by Ifa Bayeza and direct ed by Talvin Wilks, Mosaic Theater’s artistic director, Reginald L. Doug las, referred to the series of plays as “a testament to the power of theater to interrogate our past, provide insight into the world around us and in spire action and empathy as we look ahead.”

In fact, the playwright’s work, which focuses on the brief life and tragic murder of Emmett Till in 1955 in Money, Mississippi, sheds new light on history while calling us to ac tion today.

Bayeza said the evolution of the work might be best described as “or ganic.”

“My first effort, ‘The Ballad of Emmett Till,’ when it was performed in Chicago in 2008, had wonderful moments and achieved many things but something wasn’t right to me,” she said. “I was trying to stuff too much into one play. The story was so full and rich that I couldn’t get everything in.”

“When a colleague at the Fountain Theatre in Los Angeles wanted to bring the ‘Ballad’ to the city, I knew that the venue was too small for the play and the ensemble. So, I began to explore how to make it manageable for small theaters. I truncated the play to just be Emmett’s story, following his journey the last seven days of his life and into the netherworld as well where he attempts to understand what has happened to him. It made it a much stronger play,” she said.

Bayeza, while pleased with the success of “Ballad” and the two other plays that would follow, said she be gan the process because she wanted to highlight the details behind a youth’s rite of passage – tragically aborted because of the intrusion of white vi olence.

In the second and third parts of the trilogy, she also gave attention to Mose Wright, Emmett’s uncle, who witnessed the youth’s abduction and who later testified in court against the accused murders, Roy Bryant and J.W. Milam – an act which placed his life and the lives of his family in grave danger.

She also brought greater attention to the corps of reporters from the Black press, specifically members of Ebony and Jet, who attended the tri al and shared the details with readers across the nation.

As Bayeza said, it remains a story that we can ill-afford to forget.

“The Till saga is a national founda tional myth,” she said. “It’s a story for now – it’s always a timely story. We continue to return to it because we must. This story had so many cross roads of experience from the assassi nations of the Kennedys to being the spark of the Civil Rights Movement to being the synergy and beginning of social music phases and genres like rock and roll.”

“My hope as an artist is that this story will serve as a means of healing and an acknowledgement of so many others who have endured trauma over the generations. It has a poetic reso nance that allows for the inclusion of numerous manifestations of sym bolism that I explore throughout the

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“ Ultimately, I wanted the trilogy to lift up others, especially mothers like Mamie Till, who are still going through similar forms of trauma and

the loss of children either to urban or police violence. Before we can return to battle for justice and lead the next form of protest, we must experience the grief so the healing process can be

gin,” Bayeza said.

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D.C. and Maryland Among Locations with Lowest Prevalence of Mental Illness; Greater Access to Care

Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer

The District of Columbia counts among the top 10 states with the best mental health, or the combi nation of the lowest prevalence of mental illness and greater access to

care, according to Mental Health America’s annual State of Mental Health in America report.

Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Mas sachusetts, Delaware, Connecti cut, New Jersey, New York, Illi nois, and Maryland round out the top 10.

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The states at the lower end of the ranking have higher preva lence rates and less access to care.

Those states include Kansas, Indi ana, Texas, Oregon, Arizona, Ida ho, and Nevada

“This year, again, the evidence is clear regarding the urgent crisis we face in American mental health,” Schroeder Stribling, president and CEO of MHA said in a statement.

“From high numbers of our youth who are contemplating sui cide to an increase in substance use, to widespread difficulty in ac cessing the care they seek, Ameri cans are experiencing high rates of distress and frequent challenges in getting help,” Stribling noted.

Stribling pledged that Mental Health America has continued to work to address and reverse the numbers, including advocating for improvements to policy and prac tice that reach people where they are – at the right time, with the

“Everyone deserves access to the care they need and the opportuni ty to live a flourishing life of recov ery,” Stribling asserted.

MHA found that 55% of the over 50 million Americans experi encing a mental illness received no treatment, with access and cost as

Most of those who indicated they could not access needed men tal health treatment reported that they could not afford care, MHA researchers found.

This reason was followed by not knowing where to get services, thinking they could handle their mental health without treatment, not having time, or health insur ance not paying enough for men tal health treatments.

Researchers added that eleven percent of adults with a mental illness are uninsured, and 1 in 10 youth with private insurance do not have coverage for mental health treatments.

“Our country has a known shortage of mental health provid ers – one provider for every 350 individuals – and barriers such as lack of insurance or insurance not covering enough of the cost of mental health care compound the lack of access for those needing help, with clear geographic and ra cial disparities,” said Maddy Rein ert, senior director of population health at MHA.

“We cannot expect mental health to improve in the U.S. if individuals in need are unable to access the kinds of care that they want.”

In an effort for more men tal health support, D.C. council member Robert White introduced the District’s Pathways to Behav ioral Health Degrees Act of 2022, which would allow students to pursue a master’s degree in social work free of charge at the Univer sity of the District of Columbia.

White’s bill, which has eight co-sponsors on the 13-member council, would allow eligible ap plicants with bachelor’s degrees to obtain scholarships that cover tuition and books. It also provides students with a monthly stipend to cover living expenses and trans portation.

“When the pandemic started, I heard from so many people who felt like they needed mental health professionals, and they couldn’t find it, and what we realized is that we have a pipeline problem,” White stated.

In releasing its annual report, MHA said it aims to provide a snapshot of mental health among youth and adults for policy and program planning, analysis, and evaluation.

Further, officials want to track changes in the prevalence of men tal health issues and access to men tal health care, understand how changes in national data reflect the impact of legislation and policies, and increase dialogue with and improve outcomes for individuals and families with mental health needs.

“Everyone deserves access to the care they need and the opportuni ty to live a flourishing life of recov ery,” Stribling insisted.

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Young African American Lawyers Work to Fight Voter Suppression Ahead of 2022 Midterm Elections

Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer

A nonpartisan and communi ty-centered movement reminiscent of the Freedom Riders of the Civil Rights era is on a mission to help Black communities resist and over come voter suppression during the 2022 midterm election and beyond.

The Young Black Lawyers’ Orga nizing Coalition – or YBLOC – said suppression and other tactics had threatened African Americans’ polit ical power.

“YBLOC is mobilizing one of the most ambitious voter protection organizing campaigns in history be cause inclusive democracy hangs in the balance in November,” said Ab dul Dosunmu, YBLOC’s founder

and chief strategist.

“Our intention is to proactively ready Black voters to do what we have always done: fight the barriers of voter suppression and insist on our right to be heard.”

The coalition has launched a “Black Ballots, Black Futures 2002” voter protection and organizing campaign.

DOSUNMU ISN’T A STRANGER TO POLITICS AND MOBILIZING.

An Obama administration ap pointee to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Dosunmu served as the department’s chief of staff advi sor.

He also worked as a senior associ ate at Precision Strategies, a digital, data, communications, and cam paign management firm founded by three pioneers of President Barack Obama’s 2008 and 2012 campaigns.

A graduate of the University of Chicago, Dosunmu also helped de velop strategic communications for progressive advocacy campaigns, foundations, and civic tech startups.

Dosunmu said more than 300 young Black lawyers and law stu dents span Arkansas, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Texas to host vot er protection education sessions in partnership with Black community institutions voters know and trust.

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Nigerian U. Lecturers Return to Work After Eight-Month Strike

A strike by university lecturers in Nigeria, which shut down state uni versities for eight months, was called off on Friday, October 14, following a court ruling and the intervention of leading figures, including the par liament's speaker.

Union leaders say their demands over pay, welfare and crumbling facil ities, have not been addressed but students are happy to be returning to the classrooms.

Ahmed Dingoli Muhammed a student at the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria Kaduna State said: "I sincerely feel very happy that the Federal Gov ernment and ASUU (Academic Staff Union of University) have been able to come into negotiation terms to call off the strike.

"It is very good for us, at least we can resume back to our classes, we can kick-start our learning process, we can start our academics very proper and everything."

James Kure, a student at the Nasarawa State University, added, "My rent has expired and I stayed in school for three months. So, for the rest of the nine months, my rent went without me being in school. And then we are behind sched ule; they are talking about competing with the private schools and private sectors, we should have been rounding up our first semester 200 level right now."

The latest strike was the second longest by ASUU and union members say their demands have still not been met.

Professor Anthony Igyuve, a lecturer at Nasarawa State University, said: "It is the responsibility of the government to honor the agreement that they willingly entered into with ASUU and perhaps with other university unions as well.

"If the government is faithful to such [an] agreement there wouldn’t be any incidents of [a] strike.

"So I think, better tell the government and its agencies that they should be faithful to the agreement that they have reached with ASUU, so that the incessant strikes, as you have put it, will cease in our university system."

Nigeria faces many challenges, including growing insecurity and falling oil revenue, as well as high debt payments, weak national currency, inflation, and high unemployment.

Those issues will be in focus as Nigerians go to the polls in February to elect a successor to President Muhammadu Buhari, who will step down after two terms in office. WI

Jamaica Group Targets Bahamas for Major Investments

Proven Group Ltd., a Jamaican group with over $1 billion in total as sets, unveiled plans to establish a physical presence in The Bahamas and is supplying the $20m financing for the Bahamas Government’s 365-lot Renaissance at Carmichael Housing Subdivision, The Tribune, one of The Bahamas’ leading newspapers, reported on Friday, October 14, 2022.

Christopher Williams, President and CEO of Proven Management -the entity that manages Proven Group -- was quoted by Jamaican media as saying the company already has “a great relationship” with Bahamas Prime Minister Philip E. Davis and his Cabinet ministers.

“Within the three platforms, Proven Wealth Jamaica is well-known, well-established and has been creeping into The Bahamas,” Williams said. “So, we have been flying in, building relation ships and we’re looking now to establish brick and mortar on the ground in The Bahamas.”

When asked about the state of the Bahamian economy, Williams replied: “It’s rebounding very well. The international banking space in The Bahamas is very strong, the real estate space is strong and, of course, the tourism space is strong. We like the economy, and so the Prime Minister and his ministers have been very welcoming to us. We have a great relationship with them.”

Proven Group has strong political connections in Jamaica. One of Proven Management’s co-founders and a current director, Mark Golding, is leader of Jamaica’s principal opposition party, the People’s National Party (PNP), while anoth er co-founder and fellow director, Peter Bunting, served alongside him in the last of Portia Simpson-Miller’s Cabinets.

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The Black Coalition Against COVID Urges You To Get Your New BiValent COVID Vaccine Booster NOW!

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Unfortunately, the COVID Pandemic is not yet over. It’s not yet over for the nation and it definitely isn’t over for Black folks. Approximately 400 people a day are still dying of COVID, any many more are, or will, experience the health and financial consequences of Long COVID.

Studies show us that the immune protection from prior vaccinations, and prior infection, decrease over time. It is important that you increase your protection now with the new vaccine that protects from previous and current strains that are still with us.

After billions of doses of COVID vaccine have been administered all over the world, without significant side effects, we now know that the vaccine is safe for children and adults. As for vaccine effectiveness, it is estimated that almost 20 million lives were saved worldwide in the first year alone! A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association indicates that the vaccination campaign averted 58% of deaths that might have otherwise occurred during their study period. The COVID vaccines have been proven safe and effective at preventing death and severe illness.

Our risk of exposure is disproportionally higher than for others. We must protect ourselves and each other. The holidays are around the corner. Please ensure that all of our seniors are protected this year by assisting them in getting their boosters, and you getting yours, so that the entire family is protected for the holidays. If you contracted COVID more than three months ago or received a previous booster or primary COVID vaccine more than two months ago, the time is NOW to get the bivalent vaccine dose. And, the boost ers have just been approved for children 5 and older!

The bivalent booster is FREE and you can get the shot at local pharmacies, some physician offices and hospi tals, and at DC Health’s COVID Service Centers. The Ward 8 location is 3640 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, and the Ward 7 location is 3929 Minnesota Avenue NE. For more information go to coronavirus.dc.gov. Let’s work together to reverse this troubling trend of dying in high er numbers than any other racial group by taking action to protect ourselves. Black lives matter and one way of showing it is by getting your booster!

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Attorney General Sues Chemical Company

Velsicol Over CancerCausing Pollution

Environmental justice advocates from the NAACP DC, the Sierra Club, and Groundwork Anacostia River DC spoke alongside Attorney General Karl Racine to announce the suit filed October 13.

Kayla Benjamin WI Staff Writer

Attorney General Karl Racine is suing chemical manufacturer Velsi col Chemical, LLC over pollution in the District’s waterways that primar ily impacted Black and low-income Washingtonians. At an October 13 press conference, Racine said that Vel sicol spent decades selling a pesticide it knew caused cancer.

“[Velsicol] marketed it as being safe and effective,” Racine said. “That’s a lie that hurt people over ‘generations, and that hurt our natural resources.”

Velsicol manufactured chlordane,

a chemical used to kill insects, from 1945 until the EPA banned it in 1988. The suit alleges that Velsicol knew chlordane caused cancer as early as 1959.

The pesticide was marketed for and used to control pests both outdoors and inside homes. The lawsuit claims that as of 2016, 21 of the city’s 38 miles of rivers and streams were out of compliance with water quality stan dards for chlordane. The attorney gen eral said at the press conference that sampling by the Department of En ergy and Environment had uncovered

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Attorney General Karl Racine announced the lawsuit against chemical manufac turer Velsicol on Thursday, October 13. Environmental justice advocates from NAACP DC, the Sierra Club, and Groundwork Anacostia River DC spoke in support. (Kayla Benjamin/The Washington Informer)

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chlordane hotspots in the Anacostia River, including at Poplar Point, a site across the river from Nationals Park.

Velsicol did not immediately re spond to a request for comment.

Environmental justice leaders from the NAACP DC, the Sierra Club, and Groundwork Anacostia River DC spoke alongside Racine at the press conference, praising the lawsuit and the attorney general’s focus on holding polluters accountable.

“Environmental justice is a civil rights issue,” NAACP DC President Akosua Ali said. “The long-term im pacts of this chemical manufacturer releasing these toxic, cancer-causing chemicals into the Anacostia has had disproportionate health impacts on lower-income Black residents in D.C. So today, the NAACP is proud to stand with Attorney General Karl Racine to emphasize that polluting our water with toxic cancer-causing chemicals and poisoning our wildlife will not be tolerated.”

Shortly after chlordane was banned, D.C. issued a fishing advisory, telling District residents to stop eating cat fish, carp, or eel from the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers, partly because of high chlordane levels. The attor ney general’s complaint against Velsi col notes that low-income and Black communities were more likely to catch and eat fish from the river.

Both of the District’s major rivers have suffered from high pollution levels, and both have improved signifi cantly in recent years (in some places,

it is even safer to swim). But for de cades, D.C.’s most toxic industrial projects were sited along the Anacostia River, leaving dirty, dangerous water to flow through Black neighborhoods. Only after more than 30 years of community activism—and multiple environmental lawsuits, both from the District and from organizations like Earthjustice—has the Anacostia begun to revive.

“When companies lie and mislead for money, the best way to hold them accountable is for money,” Racine said. “That’s what they care about.”

Racine’s office has successfully nabbed a number of companies for pollution in the District, including household names like Monsanto and Greyhound. In 2020, the attorney general sued Exxon Mobil, B.P., Chev ron, and Shell for “systematically and intentionally misleading District con sumers about the role their products play in causing climate change.” That suit is ongoing.

Racine’s term ends in early January, but he said he expects the next attor ney general to continue emphasizing environmental justice and account ability for polluters. Brian Schwalb, who won the Democratic primary for that office and received an endorse ment from Racine, lists “safeguarding the environment” as one of six prior ities on his website.

“This lawsuit sets a precedent for how the D.C. Office of Attorney General should definitely be weighing in on environmental justice issues,” Ali said in an interview after the press con ference. “This is a start. WI

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Anacostia and Potomac rivers have had a reduction in pollution levels resulting in environmental lawsuits. (Courtesy photo)

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DC Educators and Community Members Coordinate Response to Dyslexia

Sam P.K. Collins WI Staff Writer

Teacher Jewel Cauley has made it her business to ensure that her stu dents can properly recognize and pronounce unfamiliar words they encounter while reading.

For several months, Cauley sat with her second graders on a color ful carpet at the front of her spacious classroom at Stanton Elementary School in Southeast, where they would break down multisyllabic words, decipher the sounds made by various letter combinations, and dis cuss the similarities and differences in vowel and consonant sounds.

A sound-to-print wall, chock full of visuals that show the unique move ment of lips and tongues for certain sounds, is an additional resource for boosting students’ reading fluency.

For Cauley, a Southeast native and alumna of Anacostia High School,

this endeavor became even more critical upon realizing, during recent professional development sessions, that her students spoke with a dis tinct hometown dialect that made it difficult to recognize words as they’re traditionally pronounced.

That’s why Cauley’s instruction, as she describes it, strikes a balance be tween embracing the uniqueness of the D.C. dialect and incorporating the “Science of Reading” research disseminated during reading clin ics hosted by D.C. Public Schools (DCPS) Office of Teaching and Learning.

“When I went in depth with read ing and phonetic awareness, I realized that I have to study what it takes to know different sounds,” Cauley said.

“It just inspired me to bring the research to the classroom, telling stu dents the correct way to say things,” she added. “The sound-to-print wall helped us with our word formation.

During my D.C. reading clinic class, I looked at the pictures and sounds.”

THE SCIENCE OF READING IN ACTION

During a tour of Stanton Elemen tary last week, DCPS officials said students who transitioned between kindergarten and first grade made significant gains in their reading skills once introduced to the Science of Reading curriculum. The instruc tion builds on research conducted over the last couple of decades about dyslexia. This neurological disorder causes difficulty in identifying speech sounds and their relation to letters and words.

In the fall of 2019, the Office of Teaching and Learning launched reading clinics to introduce teach

ers and school leaders to the Science of Reading. Currently, 15 District public schools enjoy a partnership through which three coaches conduct professional development sessions. A citywide program also involves 50 students and teachers who engage in the learning process under the pur view of mentors and reading clinic coordinators.

Elizabeth Corney, an English and Language Arts instructional coach at Stanton, called Science of Reading the cornerstone of an instructional strategy that guarantees student suc cess across various subject areas.

“Literacy is the foundation from which all disciplines derive,” Corney said.

“We started this work at the end of last year to give teachers the actual knowledge to understand the science

and ensure they knew the expecta tions. Once teachers understood the Science of Reading, they executed it.”

CODIFYING A RESPONSE TO DYSLEXIA

Between 5 and 15% of young people and adults in the U.S. are considered dyslexic. However, with early interventions, dyslexia can be mitigated. A DCPS official said that some students diagnosed with dyslex ia had been given an Individualized Education Program, or IEP, to help meet learning goals.

In 2020, the D.C. Council passed the “Addressing Dyslexia and Other Reading Difficulties Amendment

5 (Left to Right) Elizabeth Corney, an English and Language Arts instructional coach at Stanton Elementary School in Southeast, and DCPS Chancellor Lewis Ferebee look at a sound-to-print wall that displays unique movements of lips and tongues for vowel and consonant sounds. (Sam P.K. Collins/The Washington Informer)

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Act,” which required the Office of the State Superintendent of Education to develop guidance and support public schools in the identification, remedi ation, and prevention of dyslexia and other reading impediments.

The legislation also imposed teach er professional development require ments and required the use of sci ence-based reading programs.

Ward 7 resident Sheila Carr count ed among those who testified before the D.C. Council in support of the “Addressing Dyslexia and Other Reading Difficulties Amendment Act.” She did so in honor of her grandson, who was diagnosed with dyslexia in the third grade and didn’t receive adequate services in his public school.

Carr said she, too, received a dys lexia diagnosis in adulthood. While she expressed gratitude for DCPS’ reading clinics and Science of Read ing program, she noted instruction must extend to the fifth grade. She also said she wanted to see older stu dents, starting in the 12th grade, test ed for dyslexia.

For the time being, Carr relished in the victory of teachers effectively

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Chair Nick Charles. Alongside the elected officials, many community leaders, lobbyists, and union officials could also be seen.

According to Democratic Central Committeeman Keith Sydnor, the Ploughman and Fisherman event is a fundraiser hosted by the Maryland Democratic Party to help raise funds for candidates who have advanced to the general election. Sydnor attended as a member of the Central Com mittee to help support his party and ensure the event ran smoothly, and he met Lieutenant Governor nominee Aruna Miller during the event.

executing the Science of Reading in the classroom.

“The teachers knew how to teach [the science of reading],” Carr said. “They didn’t fumble, and they were confident. The children could feel that. They kept their attention on the teacher and did what the teacher asked them to do. It was wonderful to see these second and third graders so far ahead.” WI

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Nova Coston, a newly elected Cen tral Committee Member from the 25th Legislative District, attended the breakfast to help support the Central Committee and was able to meet all of the statewide candidates who advanced to the general election while attending.

Nakia Wright, a former candidate for County Council, is now serving as Director of Outreach for Delegate Darryl Barnes and also attended the breakfast. “We are on the horizon of electing our very first African Ameri can Governor, our first Attorney Gen eral from Prince George's County, our first female Comptroller.”, she said.

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Elizabeth Corney, an English and Language Arts instructional coach at Stanton, called Science of Reading the cornerstone of an instructional strategy that guarantees student success across various subject areas.

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Say It Again…Vote

The mid-term elections are right around the corner and Democrats are waving the flag to remind voters to vote on November 8, if not earlier. It’s all about maintaining control of the House and the Senate, and in states across the county, being able to reverse the damage made by President Trump who filled the courts with Right-leaning judges.

Not to say the Republicans aren’t encouraging folks to go to the polls, as well, but it appears as if they are comfortable identifying themselves as part of Trump, and therefore, are only looking for certain people to go to the polls to support their candidates.

Each party is following the results of polls determining what will motivate Americans to vote, and they are steering their messages toward those issues. One would have believed that crime and abortion would top the polls following the events of the summer, but a recent survey indicated that more Americans are concerned about inflation and the economy, not necessarily in that order.

The fact that we are, or almost are, facing a recession has many Americans afraid they’re about to lose the money they’ve been saving. Financial insecurity and job loss are two major issues that may drive voters to the polls. They don’t want to see interest rates rise, but still, they won’t stop spending. They believe that voting for someone new who supports a more conservative stance will somehow impact their finances directly and quickly for the better,

Whatever issues stand foremost in our readers' minds, we just hope it will be enough to mo tivate each and every one of you to go to the polls and vote, or mail in your ballot now.

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Why Blacks Are Living Longer in the DMV

A recent article published on the website WordInBlack.com identifies locations in the U.S. where Black people are living the longest.

The article written by Alexa Spencer reports on a study by Dr. Andre Perry, author of the book “Know Your Price: Valuing Black Lives and Property in America’s Black Cities” and a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, a Washington, D.C.-based public policy nonprofit.

Perry and other researchers scanned the U.S. and discovered that communities where Black people “are living past the national average of 74-years-old,” include Manassas Park, Virginia, a city of roughly 17,000 located 30 miles southwest of Washington, D.C., and Weld Coun ty, Colorado, a metropolitan area just north of Denver that’s home to 378,000 people. Both ranked highest with life expectancies of 96 years old.

“The same can be said for Loudon, Fairfax, Prince William, and Montgomery counties in Virginia — all located outside of Washington, D.C. — where Black residents are living up to 82 years old, on average,” according to the article.

The research was conducted in conjunction with the NAACP, and it is called the Black Prog ress Index, which looks at how problems are solved and the social conditions causing success by mapping the conditions where Black folks live the longest. It also provides community attri butes that contribute to longevity including homeownership, business ownership, high income, public school performance, and college education.

The study also shows that homeownership and educational attainment actually add years to Black lives, while social conditions includ ing air pollution, density, and gun-related fatalities, reduce the average number of years a Black person will live.

The research seeks to demonstrate that where investments are made to improve social conditions are the places where Black lives thrive.

The collaboration between the NAACP and Brookings will continue and the data will be updated every year.

“I think that this is going to be one of the go-to sources to understand the conditions of Black America moving forward,” Perry said.

This will not only prove what disinvest ment in communities can cause – it’s killing us, but it also shows that investments made equitably in communities that need it will help to improve the quality of life and lon gevity. WI

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I loved seeing our beautiful young people on the cover of last week’s Wash ington Informer. It’s a friendly reminder that we have so much to fight for as el ders and at the same time so much to live for. Our young people are the future and must be invested in.

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I definitely agree that the city’s summer youth employment program needs to raise its wage. I’m not sure how it went overlooked that some students picking up trash in the summer heat are only making $6.25 an hour. Teenag ers are obviously making more than that with traditional summer jobs, most paying an aver age of $13 an hour. Something has to change or the program will be rendered obsolete.

Curtis Stevens Washington, D.C.

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“I think that this is going to be one of the go-to sources to understand the conditions of Black America moving forward.”

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Putting Children on the Cradle Roll

Last weekend, places of wor ship across the country took part in the annual multifaith National Observance of Children's Sabbath celebration, focusing prayers, wor ship, education programs, and action on learning more about the urgent problems facing our nation's children. By exploring sa cred texts and teachings that call us to love and protect children,

Children's Sabbath encourages faith communities to respond with outreach and advocacy and, most importantly, inspire new, yearround action to improve children's lives. Rev. James Forbes Jr., senior minister emeritus of the Riverside Church in New York City and an emeriti member of the Children's Defense Fund's board, was an ear ly supporter of Children's Sabbath who has long urged us all to rein state a community-wide "Cradle Roll" for all of our children.

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Not everyone knows that old tradition, but Dr. Forbes described how it worked in his childhood congregation: "When I was grow ing up, in my church they had a Cradle Roll, and any child born to anyone in that religious com munity immediately got their name placed on the Cradle Roll. And there were people in the con gregation whose responsibility it was to follow these children un til they reached what they called the 'age of accountability' — the

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point at which they were able to affirm themselves whom they had become." Adults sent children cards when they were sick and put a star by their name each time they moved on to a new grade. In other congregations the Cradle Roll might have been the roster for Sunday school attendance, or the list used to congratulate and support new parents. No matter what traditions individual congre gations had, the Cradle Roll was a way for faith communities to com

mit to encouraging and nurturing their children as a shared respon sibility of adult members. As Dr. Forbes put it, the main point was that "it was the community's way of acknowledging that these chil dren have been entrusted to our care. Their commitment was to follow you from the point of your beginning until God could say, 'Now, that's what I had in mind when I sent this child into the

Some things are unthinkable — until they happen.

For Jamie Raskin, a congressman and father, the first unthinkable thing was the loss of his beloved son Tommy to suicide on New Year's Eve 2020. As a father myself, my heart breaks when I imagine the grief experienced by Raskin and his family.

The second unthinkable thing happened less than a week later.

Enraged supporters of the defeated President Donald Trump attacked the U.S. Capitol and hunted for members of Congress to prevent them from affirming the results of the presidential election.

Raskin was at the Capitol that day — the day after his son was buried — to do his duty. And that meant he and the family members who were there to support him had to live through the terror of the attack and evacuation.

After all that, House Speaker Nan cy Pelosi asked Raskin to lead an ef fort to impeach Trump for his role in

the insurrection. Raskin said yes. He did a brilliant job. It was a remark able show of strength and resilience. The House did vote to impeach Trump for a second time, though most Senate Republicans refused to convict him.

Raskin wrote a book about that 45-day period between the loss of his son and the impeachment of Trump. "Unthinkable: Trauma, Truth and the Trials of American Democracy" is powerful and surprisingly hopeful. I recently had a chance to talk with Raskin when he spoke with People For the American Way's new

online book club. I asked him about the grounds for his hope. How, giv en the rising threats to freedom and democracy, does he continue to con sider himself a "constitutional opti mist?"

What makes the U.S. exceptional is not that we are somehow immune to the erosion of democracy, he said. What makes us exceptional is the progress we have made together. We can take hope and strength from our own history, and the example of cou rageous people around the world.

"We are not the first generation to face authoritarianism."

Returnees Who’ve Served Decades in Prison Need Help

He reminded all of us that the spirit of freedom and democracy lives in people's hearts even in the face of repression and attempts to snuff it out — and efforts by farright strategists to smother it.

Raskin has modeled that spirit of democracy as a member of the House Select Committee investigat ing the Jan. 6 insurrection and all that led up to it. In the face of every effort by Trump and his allies to stall, stonewall and shut down the investi gation, Raskin and his colleagues re

A growing crisis sweeping the coun try involving men and women re leased from prison after serving three, four, or possibly five decades behind bars needs to be addressed. The un relenting determination to be free can quickly become a nightmare of unex pected and deadly consequences when the prison doors close behind them.

Kevin Fythe, 52, was released from

prison after serving 28 years last Janu ary. He had severe mental and phys ical disabilities that prevented him from speaking, and he was confined to a wheelchair. Despite his disabili ties, Flythe reportedly was placed on a bus headed to D.C., where his family anxiously waited to reunite with him. In August, Fythe’s story was covered by The Washington Post, detailing his last known location and reporting that he had never been found seven months later.

Unfortunately, this is not an isolat

ed case.

With virtually nothing but the clothes on their backs, many inmates are placed on a bus, given $50, known as ‘gate money,’ and if they're lucky, they may be told to have a nice life.

For so many, getting home is only one of the many challenges these now older men and women must face. Moreover, they are returning to a world that’s changed technologically in every way, and some will begin to experience it fast.

Returning citizens don’t always

know how to negotiate basic societal functions, such as putting on a seat belt. I recall picking up an older guy, and once in my car, I told him to put on his seatbelt. He asked, “What’s a seat belt?” I showed him how to put the seat belt on.

When I looked back at him, he had the strap wrapped around his neck. I told him, “You are going to kill yourself!” I asked another person why hadn’t he called me. He said, “Roach, I walked and walked and couldn’t find a phone booth.” One individual got on

the bus and asked for a transfer. The bus driver laughed at him and said, “Where have you been, Mister? We haven’t given out transfers in decades.”

And another person, after serving 50 years in prison, was asked, “What are your employment prospects?” He was 80 years old, never had a job, failing health, and had no family or income.

He’s paid his debt to society, and now he has to fight his biggest fight, trying to survive and live out his remaining

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Calling Out Global Anti-Blackness

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In Los Angeles, City Council

President Nury Martinez resigned both her council presidency and, later, her council seat after someone leaked vile racist sentiments that she shared with members of a Latinx cabal that included fellow Council members Kevin de Leon and Gil Cedillo. Also present was Ron Her rera, the now-resigned president of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor. As of this writing, de Leon

and Cedillo have retained their seats, but Martinez's goose was cooked when President Joe Biden, Gov. Gavin Newsom, and dozens of oth ers condemned her racist comments and those who concurred with them with their silence.

While I am glad that Martinez is gone, I am not so sure that her resignation is quite a victory. In re signing, she addressed "little Latina girls" and said, "I hope I've inspired you to dream beyond that which you can see." What did she hope to inspire them to become? Racists

like herself? If she is an inspiration, I am fearful. Disgraced politicians often go on to teach at universities, establish policy institutes or men toring programs, or find lucrative jobs in private industry. While ev eryone deserves a second chance and nobody deserves to be outright canceled, apologies and resignations mean nothing if there is no honest accounting of what was wrong and if there is no remediation. Martinez seems to lack the capacity to recog nize what she did wrong and to cor rect it. Thus, anyone who hires her,

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offers her an award or lifts her up is as racist as she is until and unless she provides more than tepid apologies and self-justifying resignations.

Nury Martinez is Hydra, and Greek mythology describes Hydra as a many-headed serpent Hercules beheaded only to have two more heads replace it. Nury and other rac ists can resign, but the tragedy of her hope that she "inspired" little Latina girls set the stage for other Hydras, some younger, some more subtle, to replace her. Hercules finally killed the Hydra snake by killing it with a

burning torch. The same torch that killed the mythological snake must destroy the structures that support global anti-Blackness. One or two, or even five or 10, resignations are not enough. Dismantling anti-Black structures is the only way to elimi nate them.

Too many embrace anti-Black ness and anti-Black structures. Con sider Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuber ville (R), who shamefully described Democrats as "pro-crime" because

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Jobs are back so workers have a target on their backs. The Labor Department reports the economy produced 263,000 jobs in Sep tember. After losing an unimag inable 22 million jobs in the first two months of COVID as the economy shut down under Don ald Trump, we've now gained all those jobs back and then some. Wages have even begun to inch upwards. That's the good news.

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The bad news is the Federal Re serve is determined to stop the growth, cost millions of workers their jobs and strangle any hope for higher wages.

That's not a prediction; it's a promise made by Jerome Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve.

The Fed has raised interest rates at its last three meetings and promises to keep raising them for the rest of the year. "We will keep at it until we are confident the job is done," says Powell. That will produce, he admits, "some soften ing of labor market conditions,"

admitting that there will be "some pain" in what he hopes will be a "softish landing" for the economy.

This is bankers talk for hiking interest rates to slow growth, throw workers out of work and squelch any talk of wage hikes. The Fed forecasts that the unemployment rate will rise from 3.65% today to 4.4% next year, implying that an additional 1.2 million people will lose their jobs. That's if — and it's a big and unlikely if — the Fed manages the slowdown perfectly. The far greater likelihood is that the Fed's rapid and repeated inter

est rate hikes will produce a deep recession here, a massive debt and hunger crisis across the world, and much worse.

Why would the Fed throw mil lions of workers out of work — disproportionately African Ameri cans and Latinos — and stomp out wage hikes after years of stagnant wages that have produced obscene levels of inequality? It does so be cause it is freaked out about rising prices — inflation — and will continue to torture the economy to lower demand — that is throw people out of work to reduce their

ability to buy food, gas, housing and other goods.

Now inflation is real. We've all been hit by the rising price of gas and food, particularly lower wage workers for whom rising prices means it's harder to put food on the table, to pay for gas to get to work, to find affordable housing, to pay for school supplies and chil dren's clothes.

But the Fed's policy doesn't make much sense. It can't be that the only answer to inflation

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'Dog Whistle' Rhetoric Is Giving Way to Overt Racism

"I've heard racists say all kinds of things. I've heard them say that Black people are criminals, and I've heard them say that rep arations are reverse racism. But it takes a true racism innovator to combine both ideas at the same time." — Trevor Noah

Until last Saturday, Sen. Tom my Tuberville's most significant contribution to racial justice was

asking students and fans of the University of Mississippi, where he was a head football coach in 1997, to stop waving the Confed erate flag at home sporting events.

Lest anyone doubt, all these years later, that his request was motivated by principle rather than self-interest — public displays of racism made it difficult to recruit Black athletes — Tuberville has laid his cards on the table. At a Trump rally in Nevada on Satur day night, Sen. Tommy Tuberville explicitly referred to Black Amer

icans as "the people that do the crime."

Even in this era of heightened racial rhetoric, Tuberville's undis guised bigotry was stunning.

The following day at a Trump rally in Arizona, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene drew criticism for saying immigrants "are on the verge of replacing you, replacing your jobs and replacing your kids in school and, coming from all over the world, they're also replac ing your culture. And that's not great for America."

Greene spoke earlier this year at a white nationalist conference and is barred from sitting on con gressional committees because of incendiary social media posts. Her comments might not even have attracted much attention had they not followed on the heels of Tu berville's stunning outburst.

Greene's notoriety and Tuber ville's comments signal the esca lation of a menacing trend that Donald Trump revived when he launched his presidential cam paign in 2015 by calling immi

grants criminals and rapists. The exploitation of bigotry and racial resentment to win elections is a ploy nearly as old as the nation itself. As early as 1798, the two major parties — then the Feder alists and the Democratic-Repub licans wrangled over the residency requirements for immigrants to become citizens (and thus vot ers). The Native American Party, better known as the Know-Noth ings, was founded in 1944, based

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Embassy Chefs Vie for Best Food and Beverage Titles Global Challenge Returns After a Two-Year Absence

Brenda C. Siler WI Contributing Writer

A gastronomic overload best de scribes this year’s Embassy Chefs Challenge held recently at the Smith sonian Museum of American Art. The competition kicked off the inau gural Events DC International City Food Festival.

A huge crowd grazed up and down two floors, sampling bites and bever ages from 39 participating DC-based foreign embassies. Chefs competed to win the prized People’s Choice Award, chosen by guest voting through QR Codes. Recipients of the Judges’ Choice Award were selected by a pan el of cultural and culinary influencers.

“It was great to see so many embas sies turn out with such pride for their native cuisine and culture after a few years,” said Events DC Chief Creative Officer Jinhee Kim.

The Bahamas prepared a sampling of red snapper, conch, grits, and blackeyed peas in a mild brown sauce. Brazil served guests a cocktail with Cachaça, the country’s 500-year-old national spirit made from fermented sugar cane juice. Another favorite came from Azerbaijan, a country located at the border of Eastern Europe and Western Asia. Their table prepared a

5 Azerbaijan, a country located at the border of Eastern Europe and Western Asia prepared a green salad with shaved cheese, garnished with pomegranate-marinated cherries. (Marckell Williams/The Washington Informer)

green salad with shaved cheese, gar nished with pomegranate-marinated cherries. Mozambique served a plate of shrimp turnovers, pureed mung beans and a mango-bell pepper salad.

Announcing the winning chefs culminated this upbeat, colorful pro gressive munch and sip event. Chefs Xianlong Yang, Yuechao Zhao and Song Lin representing the Embassy of China took first place in the Judge’s Choice category with their fish-fla vored shrimp balls and mapo tofu.

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Chef Alam Mendez representing the Embassy of Mexico won second place in the category with pork belly tamal itos with guajillo salsa and nopal (cac tus) salad. Placing third, Chef Trevon Stoute representing the Embassy of Barbados who served a popular plate of crispy pork mille-feuille.

The People’s Choice winners were Chef Erwin Villarias representing the Embassy of The Philippines taking home first place with chicken inasal and majin ube. Coming in second was Chef Muhammad Asghar and Cultural Attaché Maliha Shahid from the Embassy of Pakistan with chicken tikka and gulab jamun. Chef Boris Ghazarian representing the Embassy of Armenia placed third with sea soned lamb and vegetables over rice, pomegranate sorbet and labneh ice cream with saffron.

The night ended with the an nouncement of the Challenge’s Best Beverage Award given to mixologist AJ Johnson representing The Domin ican Republic. Johnson’s drink com bined Brugal Extra Viejo, Chinola liqueur, sherry, orange, mint syrup, and cinnamon. Based on loud cheers, attendees enjoyed that drink.

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“Congratulations to all the chefs and mixologists who competed. This event is only possible because of them,” Kim said. “Here’s to many more years of friendly and delicious competition.”

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Mammogram Van at FedEx Field Centers Equity Issues Around Breast Cancer Health Care

Hannah Lichtenstein Commanders.com

A superhero-like presence made an appearance at FedExField on Monday, October 17th.

"You can't see it but this van right here has a cape, because it saves lives," Vicky Russell-Walton said to the crowd at Legends Plaza.

The villain that van will help fight is not any bad actor from a Marvel movie, but rather the very real and prevalent threat of breast cancer. Run by Breast Care for Washington, the mammogram van was the main feature of the Com manders' inaugural breast cancer awareness health fair and is the only facility to offer state-of-the-art 3D mammography to medically underserved populations east of the Anacostia River.

As an important resource that can move to serve communities at no cost to patients, the mammo gram van helps to address life-ordeath health equity issues.

Numerous studies have shown that breast cancer disproportion ately impacts women of color. Dr. Regina Hampton, a breast cancer surgeon for last 17 years who spoke at the BCA health fair, has become intimately familiar with that fact and her concern led her to her life's work.

"Women of color tend to get breast cancer at younger ages so that presents a challenge to a lot

of providers who are not aware of that," Hampton said. "Many times, these women are told 'Oh, you're too young, come back when you're 40.'…that may be too late. When she does finally get evaluated, it's usually a more advanced stage can cer…So it's really about trying to educate the community to be em powered to say, 'No I've got this problem. Please take a look.'"

As Prince George's County's leading breast surgeon and the founder of Breast Care for Wash ington, Hampton has committed herself to make a difference and trying to change this troubling phe nomenon. Breast Care of Washing ton's mammogram van has become an invaluable tool in that pursuit.

"The van is about being right in the community where the need is greatest," Hampton said. "We're really happy to partner with the Commanders to make this success ful in the community."

Dorothy Duppins, a PG County resident for 25 years, was so excited to hear that the mammogram van was coming to Landover. Duppins, who popped by FedExField on Monday to get her mammogram, feels encouraged by the impact an initiative like this can have.

"I think it's awesome because it's about community outreach," Dup pins said. "Even those who don't hear about it or didn't get an e-mail

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Place the jars in different locations—in sunlight, a dark place (inside a paper bag would work), a cool place (in your refrigerator) and one in a warm place.

Examine the jars everyday, observe the changes and

Unlike plants, molds don’t grow from seeds. They grow from spores that float in the air. These spores multiply on damp food and the chemical they produce will make the food rot.

Don’t open your jars as more spores are forming and could be released into the air. Molds can make people sick.

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ARIES You could be putting deep, meditative thought toward your strategy for achieving professional recognition as the week gets underway. Believing in yourself now can help you prepare to step into the spotlight and earn well deserved accolades. Lucky Numbers: 4, 23, 30

TAURUS At the beginning of the week, it will be easy to get into a flow with your work. Proposing a major project that's close to your heart or promoting your next venture comes naturally. Later, you'll be inspired to work alongside colleagues and friends to elevate a spiritual pursuit or make a long-held fantasy a reality. Because it might be difficult to stay grounded in reality right now, lean in to more imaginative, humanitarian efforts. Lucky Numbers: 8, 22, 28

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Raise your hand.

If something's going to get done around here, you're volunteering because things need to be different and you're ready and willing to make it happen. This starts with you because, well, who else? As in the new book "Half Amer ican" by Matthew F. Delmont, there'll be no more doing things halfway.

In the time before America entered World War II, Black Americans kept their eyes on what was happening overseas, particularly in Spain. The rise of fascism during the Spanish Civil War was of particular interest to them be cause "fascism was Jim Crow with a foreign accent." Eighty Black Americans even volunteered to fight against the Nationalists.

Their efforts caught the attention of writer Langston Hughes, who was hired by a Black-owned newspaper to follow the American soldiers, and re port about it. While in Spain, he described the "realities of war," but he also noticed something that astounded him: "'in this anti-fascist army,' Hughes wrote, 'Negroes and whites marched, trained, and fought together.'"

Benjamin O. Davis graduated from West Point in 1936, and had his sights set on a career in the military. Davis, says Delmont, "desperately wanted to be a pilot" but such opportunities weren't then available to a Black man, no matter what his accomplishments. Davis, and other Black U.S. soldiers had to battle racism within the ranks first.

Pullman union leader A. Philip Randolph organized a march on Wash ington for the rights of soldiers and homefront workers. Thurgood Marshall, chief lawyer for the NAACP, became "energized" by his work for equality, particularly that of Black Americans who wanted to volunteer to "serve their country without being degraded by their countrymen."

But, says Delmont, that "was only half the fight. Victory would be in complete unless it also uprooted white supremacy. … These dual war aims coalesced under a slogan that came to define the Black American experience during the war: Double V."

No matter how much you think you know a subject, there are always stories you're missing. On the topics of racism and war, "Half American" will tell you some tales.

This is one of those books that fills in the blanks on the things you missed in history class — or the things you were never told in the first place. The stories in here are stunning and quite moving, but also frustrating, even 90 years after the fact. It's like sitting at the VFW, listening to old war stories that were told in a whisper but that need shouting.

Author Matthew F. Delmont, who is a history professor at Dartmouth College, explains that his research and this story as a whole "has forced me to see the war with fresh eyes."

Readers, whether veterans or not, should agree.

Beware that this book can occasionally seem a bit academic — it's heavy with dates and site names, but the feeling passes quickly enough that arm chair historians can still enjoy it greatly. If you need to know more about Black history in World War II, find "Half American" and raise your hand.

GEMINI You'll be fired up to soak up knowledge about uncharted territory, ideally alongside colleagues or friends, when the week starts. This could serve to inform big, bold moves on the job. Later, if you're striving to hone your skill set, you might have the green light to pursue a new venture. The cosmos is urging you to carve out time, space, and energy to be aggressively imaginative. Lucky Numbers: 16, 26, 32

CANCER You'll feel more committed than ever to put in the work on an ongoing, intimate one-onone bond as the week starts. Buoyant, joyful energy can fuel your efforts to work together toward a common goal. Just be sure not to bite off more than you can chew. Taking your efforts step by step is your best bet now even if it's slower than you'd ideally like. Later, you'll have a burst of energy to put toward letting your imagination run wild. When it comes to sketching out the particulars of a road trip or thinking about how you might want to advance your skill set in the days ahead, the sky's the limit! Lucky Numbers: 3, 8, 45

LEO Spending time with others, whether your significant other, loved ones, friends, or colleagues, will go hand-in-hand with your joy and productivity when the week starts. Consider brainstorming with coworkers or hopping on a conference call with neighbors to figure out a local charity event. No matter how you take advantage of this social vibe, you'll be sure to enjoy yourself. Lucky Numbers: 4, 11, 43

VIRGO You'll be eager to connect with loved ones, friends, or a significant other in a playful, lightheart ed, loving way at the start of the week. Surprising yourself more than anyone, you might be motivated to put work on the back burner so you can let go and share the sweet, relaxing moment with those nearest and dearest to your heart. Lucky Numbers: 6, 18, 35

LIBRA Spend time reveling in and speaking truth to your wildest daydreams in the beginning of the week. Not only will your heart be especially sensitive and open to the world right now, but you'll also be fired up to expand your horizons in pleasurable, artistic ways. Taking in a museum exhibit or toying with a new art form could prove truly fulfilling. Lucky Numbers: 20, 23, 49

SCORPIO Your schedule could be bursting at the seams with important meetings and exciting brain storms at the start of the week. You can throw yourself into anything that feels right. Later, the cosmos supports your most heartfelt bonds. You'll be energized to pursue your most rose-colored-glasses-fueled dreams. If you're single, journaling about your ultimate relationship can be therapeutic and productive. If you're attached, talk through the ultimate date night game plan with your partner. No matter what your heart wants, there's plenty of sexy, magical energy to work with now. Lucky Numbers: 12, 21, 59

SAGITTARIUS As the week starts, the cosmos brings an exciting, expansive energy to your money making efforts. You'll be emotionally prepared to take on an ambitious project. Later, you can look forward to lively conversations and idea generation with your significant other, a dear friend, or a close colleague. Lucky Numbers: 14, 28, 40

CAPRICORN You'll be prepared to dive into a major undertaking on the job or pursue your personal goals in an extra-ambitious way as the week gets started. Just make sure to be true to your heart and intuition as you reach for the stars. Later, the cosmos brings imaginative and energized energy to brain storms with colleagues and interactions with friends, siblings, and neighbors. This is the perfect time to think about ways to give back alongside others in your community. Lucky Numbers: 16, 21, 55

AQUARIUS In the beginning of the week, the cosmos sets the stage for sweet date nights, heartfelt text exchanges, and letting go of explicit plans in order to go with the flow and feel positively blissed out with someone dear. Lucky Numbers: 9, 19, 23

PISCES When the week starts, you might feel lethargic and prefer to keep to yourself versus spend time with loved ones. It might be a matter of needing to recharge, because you'll otherwise feel as though you're pouring from an empty cup. Lucky Numbers: 11, 27, 53

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Voting for the contracts were D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson (D), and Council members Anita Bonds (D-At Large), Elissa Silverman (I-At Large), Trayon White (D-Ward 8), Charles Allen (D-Ward 6), Janeese Lewis George (D-Ward 4), Kenyan McDuffie (D-Ward 5), Mary Cheh (D-Ward 3), Robert White (D-At Large) and Christina Henderson (IAt Large). Opposing the awarding of the contracts were Council members Brooke Pinto (D-Ward 2) and Brianne K. Nadeau (D-Ward 1). Council mem ber Vincent C. Gray (D-Ward 7) was not present to vote but made his feel ings clear on the issue. Gray serves as the chairman of the Committee on Health.

“I am encouraging my council colleagues to vote ‘No’ on the MCO [managed care organization] decla ration resolutions so that we ensure District residents are presented the best health care options through a transpar

ent and error-free procurement pro cess,” said Gray in a statement.

Medicaid serves as the federal ly-funded, locally-managed health care plan for those who count as low-in come, disabled, under the age of 19, pregnant, some senior citizens and needy single parents. In the District, managed care organizations (MCO) like CareFirst serve Medicaid patients who do not pay for their medical care. Those who qualify for the program range from an individual who earns up to $19,000 annually to a family of four with a combined income of no more than $37,000 a year. District govern ment statistics reveal 33% of the city’s population utilize Medicaid.

Officials of the Bowser adminis tration submitted the contracts for council approval. District law states any contract above $1 million must be ap proved by the council.

Gray also voiced his concerns in an Oct. 3 letter addressed to D.C. City Administrator Kevin Donahue. He

expressed reservations about the city giving a contract to a company “with a well-documented record of denying care could undue much of our hardfought progress [in assisting low-in come residents].” In the letter, he didn’t identify the company.

CareFirst sought to be a part of the present Medicaid contract but had problems during the procurement. Carefirst officials complained about being penalized for clerical errors in its paperwork and would often to point out the legal problems of its compet ing medical providers in conversations with council members and staffers and the general public during the appeals process. Plus, CareFirst released a sur vey earlier this year of 800 registered District voters between July 23-31 conducted by GQR Research, based in Northwest. The survey revealed 62% of registered voters thought CareFirst should remain in the Medicaid pro gram even when informed that Care First made a minor technical error in

the contracting process.

However, even though council members felt the procurement process had its flaws, they supported awarding the contracts.

“I am going to vote for it,” Tray on White said. “The contracts went through the appeals process. I will fight for equity and truth and justice for those who are on Medicaid and will see that they are treated fairly.”

Allen said he didn’t like the procure ment process but said “I’m not voting against these contracts.” Lewis George voted for the contract but said what she felt the direction the District and the country needed to go in regards to health care coverage.

“I believe in Medicare for all,” she said. “This is okay for now but I look forward to the day when we in this country will have a single payer system.”

Silverman stressed the importance of the awards, saying the contracts are the largest given out by the District govern ment.

“People’s health care is at stake,” she said. “The procurement process has been messed up from the beginning.”

Mendelson said Medicaid contracts will involve some level of controversy no matter who wins and who loses. He said the council should remain a part of the procurement process.

“I support the council’s authority to approve contracts,” he said. “We have found that when the council doesn’t have that authority, the procurements are not good.”

Robert White handled the con tracts as the chairman of the Commit tee on Government Operations and Facilities. He said contracts should be based on the best interest of District residents, not the desires of a single company.

“CareFirst doesn’t like the result,” he said. “All of the companies have had legal issues. You can Google search the lawsuits against all of them.”

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Brennan Brown (85) makes the touchdown catch during a Howard loss to the Harvard Crimson 41-25 at Audi Field in Southwest on Oct. 15. (Abdullah Konte/The Washington Informer)

Washington Commanders running back, Brian Robinson Jr. (8) runs through defenders during a win over the Chicago Bears 12-07 at Soldier Field in Chicago on Oct. 13. (Abdullah Konte/ The Washington Informer)

CAPTURE the moment

For more photos,

(top right) Monty Hoffman, Hoffman & Associates founder, and chair, and managing director of the Wharf, speaks during the second phase celebration in Southwest on Oct. 12. (Marckell Williams/The Washington Informer)

(top left) Mayor Muriel Bowser greets Alan Fuerstman, founder and CEO of Montage International, a luxury hospitality management company, during the celebration of the completion of the second phase of the Wharf in Southwest on Oct. 12. (Marckell Williams/The Washington Informer)

(above) Batala DC all female Afro-Brazilian percussion band performs during the celebration of the Wharf’s second phase completion on October 12. (Marc kell Williams/The Washington Informer)

(left) The newest DC Fire & EMS recruiters with the DC Fire Academy on Martin Luther King Jr Avenue in Southeast on Oct. 13. (Roy Lewis/ The Washington Informer)

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additional community members, extending the clinic’s standard services from the Max Robinson Center in Anacostia with an ex pansion of women’s health and youth services, as well as a wide array of community resources able to address various concerns in cluding STI/HIV, LGBTQ issues, and more.

While HIV infections remain active around the District, the Ward 8 community has shown a significant presence of Black and Brown residents historically im pacted by the virus. D.C. contin ues to have high rates of new HIV infections despite efforts to lower

REDESIGN from Page 1 lies, and alumni to develop Dunbar’s DC+XQ Redesign.

The Dunbar and Cardozo Edu cation Campuses recently counted among the first of several District public schools to roll out the DC+XQ Redesign this year. It is an exercise that engages young people and other stake holders to envision and execute their ideal high school experience.

Over the next several months, Dunbar students and staff members will put in place a holistic, Afrofu turistic education model that allows students, regardless of area of study, to utilize technology and directly interact with community institutions to solve real-world problems and advance their college and career goals.

Kidus, a junior at Dunbar, said that project-based learning sits at the center of the DC+XQ Redesign, as requested by his peers.

“We have a lot to improve on to make school better for everyone to enjoy, like giving students life-based classes and not just memorizing [facts] and graduating,” Kidus said.

“It’s about making school more engaging and giving students some knowledge and hands-on experience,” he added. “The best part is learning something and getting a chance to re ally go out there and see how processes are done.”

While Dunbar pursues Afrofu turism to reimagine the future in re al-time, Cardozo’s Redesign will focus on financial independence with the infusion of business and finance enti ties in the school’s various academies. Overall, Redesign involves tailoring curricula to the specific needs of stu dents in the school communities.

Since February, D.C. Public Schools has collaborated with XQ Institute, an

these occurrences.

According to the DC Depart ment of Health’s DC Health’s annual HIV, Sexually Transmit ted Infections, Hepatitis, and Tuberculosis Surveillance Report for 2021, roughly 1.7 percent (or 12,161 people) of the city’s pop ulation are reportedly living with HIV, with the leading cases being of Black men sleeping with men almost doubling the diagnosis rates of White men sleeping with men by 15%.

But while Whitman Walker fo cuses efforts to assist newer cases of the illness, the health center additionally highlights the senior citizens surviving with HIV, who have managed with the disease

into older age. The opportunity to honor these thriving residents spawned the creation of Silver Pride, a host of events dedicated to the senior population to pro vide continued support, especially for those most isolated from the community.

The celebratory activities are sponsored by United Health Care who have provided donations of food, beverages, and funds to the Silver Strider’s initiative, as the or ganization jointly provides spon sorship for the clinic’s Silver Pride program.

“We love our senior patients and senior members of the Whit man Walker family because the seniors love us and the care they

receive from us,” Venson said. “Unfortunately, this year we had to cancel Silver Pride activities be cause there was the new wave of Monkeypox and then the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, and just out of caution for them, we chose to postpone Silver Pride activities. So, with the walk being sched uled and deemed safe, we figure this would be a great opportunity to have some sort of Silver Pride activities, Venson wants all residents of Ward 8 to know they are welcome to participate in the Walk to End HIV and be among residents who fight in support of HIV awareness. The upcoming event is Whitman Walker’s pillar fundraiser that has

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formed with all the jazz greats such as Sam Rivers, Freddie Hubbard, Duke Pearson, Lee Morgan, McCoy Tyner, Andrew Hill, Horace Silver, George Benson, Stanley Clark, Roy Hargrove, Wallace Roney, Christian McBride, and so many more.

already raised roughly 86% of its funding goal.

“The existing rates of HIV, while they are going down, it’s im portant to remember that HIV is still prevalent amongst our com munity as a whole, and it’s still important that we have these con versations, especially in the face of the ovid-19 pandemic, as well as Monkeypox. The walk itself is a great space for advocacy to see folks of all different backgrounds come out together and rally around one cause, but it’s also a great opportunity for Whitman Walker to be celebrated in a sense for the work that we’ve done all these years,” said Venson.

in a residency for all of October at the historic Birdland Jazz Club in New York City.

organization dedicated to rethinking the high school experience. They have facilitated meetings to determine the greatest needs of each school commu nity and identify opportunities to en hance the curricula to meet students’ college and career needs.

Last summer, experts from the K-12, university, civic, business, and philanthropic sectors evaluated rede sign applications from Dunbar and Cardozo, Coolidge High School, Co lumbia Heights Education Campus in Northwest, and Ron Brown College Preparatory High School and H.D. Woodson High School in Northeast.

During the implementation phase, Dunbar and Cardozo will continue to receive monetary support and tools that will allow each school to carry out the Redesign autonomously.

“We will be given the resources to bring our bold design to life -- an Afro futuristic learning opportunity with the metaverse [where] students use their voice to make changes in their community,” said Nubia Gerima, di rector of Dunbar’s Redesign.

“You can expect the whole Dunbar community to rally around this design and implement aspects,” she added. “You may see teachers looking at how they can leverage immersive technolo gy and our city as a classroom.”

In 2019, Anacostia High School and Ballou High School, located in Southeast, participated in the DC+XQ Redesign. As students, teachers, and others navigated the process throughout the pandemic, students at Dunbar and other schools continued to contemplate how to take the quality of their education to the next level.

That’s why Nadine Smith, Dun bar’s principal, welcomed the chance to engage students, teachers, and com munity members in discussions about the future of their beloved school.

Even though Dunbar, a District public school with a rich legacy, imple mented cultural and career-centered academic programming over the last few years, Smith described the DCXQ Redesign as a step in combining and accentuating those efforts.

“We’re implementing what stu dents have been telling us,” Smith said.

“The work we’re about to under take has so many components. It starts with believing in the importance of our students understanding the great ness of where they come from and the possibilities of their future. This is the liberation work we educators have whispered about.” WI

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Then there are artists outside of jazz whom Carter accompanied, including Aretha Franklin, Paul Si mon, Roberta Flack, Billy Joel, GilScott Heron, and A Tribe Called Quest. All of his recordings are orga nized CDs cataloged alphabetically in his home.

“Every bass player today, wheth er they know it, like it, or whatever, when you play jazz bass, there’s a bit of Ron Carter in everyone,” said bassist/composer Clarke.

Spending almost two hours with this documentary left me wanting more time with Maestro. It feels good to hear his son Ron, Jr. lov ingly tell how his dad was available even with a packed recording and travel schedule. Carter’s second wife, Quintell Williams-Carter, talks about their shared sense of style. As a former model, she knows clothes and uses her skills to design and make clothes for her husband.

It’s hard to believe that Carter is 85-yearsold. He walks with vigor, is still curious, lovingly shares with others, and has a sneaky sense of hu mor accompan ied by a smile that con vinces his fans he is not his age. Always working, Carter is currently

Tune in for “Finding the Right Notes” on PBS beginning October 21. A soundtrack and book for the documentary are also available. Keep up with Carter on his website: https:// roncarterjazz.com/ In the meantime, here is a clip from the documentary. https://youtu.be/5p0LYr02gw0 WI @bcscomm

5 An DC+XQ school bus on the streets of Washington, DC. (Courtesy photo)

6 Ron Carter at the Detroit Jazz Festi val (Courtesy photo/Partisan Pictures)

Is it time for you to get really serious about your next steps, and I mean steps that will definitely change your life. The reason many of us keep getting the same things is because we keep doing the same things. It is a law, but when you really want to get to the next lev el, make your goal clear, write it down.

Read Habakkuk 2:2-3 (KJV), which says, "Write the vision and make it plain. And the Lord an swered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that rea deth it. For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry."

James 4:2 (KJV) says, "Ye have

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You Have Not Because You Ask Not

not, because ye ask not." This is a very popular scripture to quote — especially when you are praying and believing God for something in your life. Jesus instructs us to "ask" in many places throughout Scripture, so it makes sense that if you don't have something, it could be because you didn't ask for it.

Does this mean that God will give me whatever I ask for? Is that what James really means here, or is there more to the story? Well, there is, and that's what we're go ing to look into. Let's take a closer look at motives as we explore the scriptural idea that you "have not" because you "ask not."

James 4:1-3 says, "What causes fights and quarrels among you?

Don't they come from your de sires that battle within you? You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ask God. When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your plea sures."

Looking closely at having not because of asking not reveals that the problem is not really in the asking. The problem is in the rea son why you are asking.

James identifies some of these wrong motives, but the ultimate

desire that drives all the others is the burning desire to get some thing you do not have. This is known as coveting. To covet is to be jealous of something that someone else has, or to possess a strong eagerness to get something that does not belong to you.

Keep being sincere, think of others first. You can't use people just so you can get what you want, then kick them to the curb, like we see some politicians doing. Do you feel when you see others around you being blessed that it seems like God is passing you by?

Do you rejoice in the blessing of others or do you despise them?

When someone shares about how God has blessed them, do you feel the need to try to trump their blessing with one of your own?

God knows who you are, and He know if you are happy for others. Work on yourself!

When someone gets a new job, promotion, new house, new car or any myriad of material blessings, do you find yourself being excit ed for them, or envious of them instead?

If you do, then be careful, be cause the "covet monster" could be stirring inside you. So the next time someone shares what God is doing in their lives, rejoice with them! The Bible says we should rejoice with those who rejoice. WI

Adams Inspirational A.M.E. Church

Dr. E. Gail Anderson Holness / Senior Pastor Rev. Ali Gail Holness-Roland / Assistant & Youth

The Miracle Center of Faith Missionary Baptist Church

Bishop Michael C. Turner, Sr.

Senior Pastor

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

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

of Life Church

Pastors

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

Service and Times

Sunday School: 9:30 AM

Sunday Morning Worship Service: 11:00 AM Communion Service:

Service/Bible Study: Tuesday, 6:30 PM www.blessedwordoflifechurch.org

church@blessedwordoflifechurch.org

Campbell AME Church

Pilgrim Baptist Church

Rev. Louis B. Jones II Pastor

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

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

Reverend William Young IV Pastor

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

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

Church of Living Waters

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

Bishop Lanier C. Twyman, Sr. Senior Pastor

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

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

Mt. Zion Baptist Church

5101 14th Street, NW

Allen Chapel A.M.E. 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

Rev. Cheryl J. Sanders, Th.D.

Senior Pastor

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

Services and Times

Sunday School: 9:30 AM

Sunday Worship: 11:00 AM

Sunday Community Worship Service: 8:30 AM

“Ambassadors for Christ to the Nation’s Capital” www.thirdstreet.org

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

Crusader Baptist Church Isle of Patmos Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Alton W. Jordan Pastor

800 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

Turning Hearts Church

Virgil

Phone: 202-746-0113

301-843-2445

Service

“Discover Something Wonderful” Website: 12thscc.org / Email: Twelfthstcc@aol.com

Mount Carmel Baptist Church

Reverend Dr. Paris L Smith, Sr. Senior Pastor

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

Fax (202) 682-9423

Service and Times

Washington,

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

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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

Commandment” Website: www.turningheartschurchdc.org Email: gr8luv4u2@gmail.com

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 themcbc.org

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Service and

Divine Worship, Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday

“Friendliest Church

Website: mountolivetdc.org Email: mtolivedc@gmail.com

Reverend John W. Davis Pastor

Mount Olivet Lutheran Church

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. Lance Aubert Imterim Pastor

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

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

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”

Lincoln Park United Methodist Church

Rev. Richard B. Black Interim Pastor

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

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"

Emmanuel Baptist Church

Reverend Christopher L. Nichols Pastor

2409 Ainger Pl.,SE – WDC 20020 (202) 678-0884 – Office / (202) 678-0885 – Fax

“Moving Faith Forward”

0% Perfect . . 100% Forgiven!

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

Elder Herman L. Simms Pastor

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

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

Mount Moriah Baptist Church Eastern Community Baptist Church

Dr. Lucius M. Dalton Senior Pastor 1636 East Capitol Street, NE Washington, DC 20003 Telephone: 202-544-5588 Fax: 202-544-2964

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

Baptist Church

Sunday

Damion M. Briggs Pastor

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

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

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

Email: ecc@easterncommunity.org

Historic St. Mary’s Episcopal Church

The Rev. E. Bernard Anderson Priest

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

Sunday Worship Experience:

School:

Holy Communion: 3rd Sunday

Bible Study: Tuesday @ 12:00pm

Meeting/Bible Study: Tuesday @7:00pm Theme: "Building On A Firm Foundation" Email: revprbstmbc@gmail.com Website: www.stmatthewsbaptist.org

Florida Avenue Baptist Church

Dr. Earl D. Trent Senior Pastor

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 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

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”

New Commandment Baptist Church

Rev. Stephen E. Tucker Senior Pastor

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

Service and Times

Sunday Worship: 11 AM Sunday School: 10 AM

Wednesday Mid-Week Worship, Prayer & Bible Study: Wed. 7 PM

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

Promised Land Baptist Church

Rev Kevin A. O'Bryant Pastor

401 Van Buren St., NW, Washington D.C. 20012 Office (202)-882-8331

Service and Times

Sunday School for

1st Sunday Baptism:

Sunday

Holy Trinity United Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. George C. Gilbert

Senior Pastor

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

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

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 “

Email Address: admin@pbc712.org

First Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church

W.

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

Fax: (202) 289-4595

Tuesday:

Study: 6:30 PM

Meeting:

Service and Times Sundays: 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Music and Hymns Wednesdays: 12:10 p.m. - Holy Eucharist www.stmarysfoggybottom.org Email: stmarysoffice@stmarysfoggybottom.org

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

Sunday Worship 10:30 am Zoom: zoom.us/;/2028828331

Bible Study: Wednesday 7:00pm

Communion Every First Sunday

"Serve, teach and Live by precept and example the saving grace of Jesus Christ."

Website: Theplbc.org Email: churchclerk@theplbc.org

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 “

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

Mt. Horeb Baptist Church

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

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

Email:mthoreb@mthoreb.org Website:www.mthoreb.org

For further information, please contact me at (202) 529-3180.

Christ Embassy DC

Rehoboth Baptist Church

Rev.

Bishop Adrian A. Taylor, Sr. Pastor

Shabbath Commandment Church

King Emmanuel Baptist Church

LEGAL NOTICES

In God We Trust. Declaration of Nationality. Notice of White Flag Surrender.

Notice of Special Appearance : I am that am: "David Nathaniel Edmondson Jr©", in full life, in propria persona, sui juris, in solo proprio, Haqdar by natural issue, the beneficiary and heir of: “DAVID NATHANIEL EDMONDSON JR", corp. sole Dba.: "DAVID NATHANIEL EDMONDSON JR© ", [DAVID EDMONDSON JR, DAVID EDMONDSON, DAVID EDMONSON, DAVID N EDMONDSON, DAVID N EDMONSON], having reached the age of majority, being aboriginal to the northwestern and southwestern shores of Africa, the Atlantic Islands, the continental Americas, being duly certified, hereby affirms to declare my tribal intention to be as my pedigree subscribes, as a: Moorish American, but not a citizen of the United States. I declare permanent, and unalienable, allegiance to The Moorish Empire, Al Maghreb Al Aqsa, Estados al Marikanos, Societas Republicae Ea Al Maurikanuus Estados, The Constitution for the united States of America, Article III Section 2, The Lieber Code, Hague Conventions of 1899 & 1907, The Geneva Conventions, United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples ], and all natural laws governing moors, and hereby de clare and proclaim my nationality in good faith as a: Moorish American. I am that I am: "David Nathaniel Edmondson Jr© ", from this day forward, in harmony with my Nationality / Status / Jurisdiction, shall be known as: "david nathaniel edmondson jr© ". Notice of White Flag Surrender: as "hors de combat", pursuant to The Geneva Conventions, Article III, as a minister of The Moorish Empire, and Internationally Protected Person.

Notice of: LAWS AND CUSTOMS OF WAR ON LAND HAGUE, IV), ARTICLE: 32, 45, 46, & 47. Notice of Claim pursuant to Public Law 87-846, TITLE II, SEC. 203. Notice of Bailment Merging of Legal Title with Equitable Title: This order is to preserve legal and equitable title, and to reserve all rights, title, and interest, in the property, Re: Maryland Department of Health Division of Vital Records: STATE FILE NUMBER, or USCIS #: 76-34772 #:

"DAVID NATHANIEL EDMONDSON JR© ", is as a special deposit order, conveyed to "DAVID N EDMONDSON JR© ". All property of the same issue and amount, in like kind and specie, is to be returned fully intact, as a Special Deposit order of the Depositor / Beneficiary / Bailor / Donor / Principal / Creditor: "david nathaniel edmondson jr©", nom deguerre: "David Nathaniel Edmondson Jr© ", as a special deposit order in lawful money. This special deposit is to be used exclusively for the benefit of : "DAVID N EDMONDSON JR© ", an Inter Vivos Unincorporated Divine Grantor Trust. This deposit is not to be commingled with general assets of any bank, nor depositary trustee / agent / bailee / donee / debtor. This deposit is not limited to, but including: discharge and set off, of any and all outstanding liabilities as accord and satisfaction. Inter alia enact fuit. All Rights Reserved. Deo volente.

LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES

In God We Trust. Declaration of Nationality. Notice of White Flag Surrender.

Notice of Special Appearance: I am that I am: “Robert Daniel Souza©”, in full life, in propria persona, sui juris, in solo proprio, Haqdaar by natural issue, the beneficiary and heir of: “ROBERT DANIEL SOUZA”, corporation sole DBA.: “ROBERT D SOUZA©”, including any and all derivatives and variations in the spelling, i.e. NOT limited to all capitalized names “ROBERT SOUZA©”, “ROBERT DANIEL©”, “ROBERT D SOUZA©”, “SOUZA©”, “RDS©”, “SOUZA ROBERT D©”, “SOUZA ROBERT DANIEL©”, “R SOUZA©”, “MR ROBERT DANIEL SOUZA©”, “MR ROBERT SOUZA©”, “MR ROBERT DANIEL©”, “MR ROBERT D SOUZA©”, “MR SOUZA©”, “MR SOUZA ROBERT D©”, “MR SOUZA ROBERT DANIEL©”, “MR R SOUZA©” or any derivatives thereof are under Copyright 2005, having reached the age of majority, being duly certified, hereby affirms to declare my intention to be as my pedigree sub scribes, as a Californian, but not a citizen of the United States. I declare permanent, and unalienable, allegiance to The Consti tution for the united States of America, Article III Section 2, The Lieber Code, Hague Conventions of 1899 & 1907, The Geneva Conventions, and all natural laws governing American Citizens, and hereby declare and proclaim my nationality in good faith as a Californian. I am that I am: “Robert Daniel Souza©”, from this day forward, in harmony with my Nationality / Status / Jurisdiction, shall be known as: “robert-daniel: souza©”. Notice of White Flag Surrender: as “hors de combat”, pursuant to The Geneva Conventions, Article III, as a minister of yhwh's covenant, and Internationally Protected Person. Notice of: LAWS AND CUSTOMS OF WAR ON LAND (HAGUE, IV), ARTICLE: 32, 45, 46, & 47. Notice of Claim pursuant to Public Law 87-846, TITLE II, SEC. 203. Notice of Bailment Merging of Legal Title with Equitable Title: This order is to preserve legal and equitable title, and to reserve all rights, title, and interest, in the property, CALIFORNIA STATE FILE NUMBER, 104-87-239436: “ROBERT DANIEL SOUZA©”, “ROBERT D SOUZA©”, “ROBERT SOUZA©”, “ROBERT DANIEL©”, “ROBERT D SOUZA©”, “SOUZA©”, “RDS©”, “SOUZA ROBERT D©”, “SOUZA ROBERT DANIEL©”, “R SOUZA©”, “MR ROBERT DANIEL SOUZA©”, “MR ROBERT SOUZA©”, “MR ROBERT DANIEL©”, “MR ROBERT D SOUZA©”, “MR SOUZA©”, “MR SOUZA ROBERT D©”, “MR SOUZA ROBERT DANIEL©”, “MR R SOUZA©”, including any and all derivatives and variations in the spelling, is as a special deposit order, conveyed to “ROBERT DANIEL SOUZA TRUST©”. All property of the same issue and amount, in like kind and specie, is to be returned fully intact, as a Special Deposit order of the Depositor / Beneficiary / Bailor / Donor / Principal / Creditor: “robert-daniel: souza©”, nom de guerre: “Robert Daniel Souza©”, as a special deposit order in lawful money. This special deposit is to be used exclusively for the benefit of: “ROBERT DANIEL SOUZA TRUST©”, an Inter Vivos Unincorporated Divine Grantor Trust. This deposit is not to be commingled with general assets of any bank, nor depositary / trustee / agent / bailee / donee / debtor. This deposit is not limited to, but including: discharge and set off, of any and all outstanding liabilities as accord and satisfaction. Inter alia enact fuit. All Rights Reserved. Deo volente.

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2022 ADM 880

Gholam Hossein Hekmat Decedent

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

Rebecca A. Ellertson, whose address is 4201 Cathedral Ave., NW #318 E., Washington, DC, 20016, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Hector A. Julio who died on 6/26/2022 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 4/6/2023. 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 4/6/2023, 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: 10/6/2022

Rebecca A. Ellertson

Personal Representative

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Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Washington Informer

LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES

In God We Trust. Declaration of Nationality. Notice of White Flag Surrender. Notice of Special Appearance : I am that I am: "Marcel James Lamar Wood© ", in full life, in propria persona, sui juris, in solo proprio, Haqdar by natural issue, the beneficiary and heir of: “MARCEL JAMES LAMAR WOOD", corp.sole Dba.: "MARCEL J. L. WOOD © ", “Wood, Marcel James Lamar ©” having reached the age of majority, being aboriginal to the northwestern and southwestern shores of Africa, the Atlantic Islands, the continental Americas, being duly certified, hereby affirms to declare my tribal intention to be as my pedigree subscribes, as a: Moorish American, but not a citizen of the United States. I declare permanent, and unalienable, allegiance to The Moorish Empire, Al Maghreb Al Aqsa, Estados al Marikanos, Societas Republicae Ea Al Maurikanuus Estados, The Constitution for the united States of America, Article III Section 2, The Lieber Code, Hague Conventions of 1899 & 1907, The Geneva Conventions, [ United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples ], and all natural laws governing moors, and hereby de clare and proclaim my nationality in good faith as a: Moorish American. am that I am: "Marcel James Lamar Wood© ", from this day forward, in harmony with my Nationality / Status / Jurisdiction, shall be known as: "marcel james lamar woodbey© ". Notice of White Flag Surrender: as "hors de combat", pursuant to The Geneva Conventions, Article III, as a minister of The Moorish Empire, and Internationally Protected Person.

Notice of: LAWS AND CUSTOMS OF WAR ON LAND HAGUE, IV), ARTICLE: 32, 45, 46, & 47. Notice of Claim pursuant to Public Law 87-846, TITLE II, SEC. 203. Notice of Bailment Merging of Legal Title with Equitable Title : This order is to preserve legal and equitable title , and to reserve all rights, title, and interest, in the property, Re: State Department of Health and Senior Services Bureau of Vital Statistics: STATE FILE NUMBER #: 19890051958© ", is as a special deposit order, conveyed to "The Hokage Trust© ". All property of the same issue and amount, in like kind and specie, is to be returned fully intact, as a Special Deposit order of the Depositor / Beneficiary / Bailor / Donor Principal / Creditor: "marcel james lamar wood-bey© ", nom deguerre: "Marcel James Lamar Wood © ", as a special deposit order in lawful money. This special deposit is to be used exclusively for the benefit of : "The Hokage Trust © ", an Inter Vivos Unincorporated Divine Grantor Trust. This deposit is not to be commingled with general assets of any bank, nor depositary / trustee / agent / bailee / donee / debtor. This deposit is not limited to, but including: discharge and set off, of any and all outstanding liabilities as accord and satisfaction. Inter alia enact fuit. All Rights Reserved. Deo volente.

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

2022 ADM 000539

Dominic J. Monetta Decedent

Valerie J. Edwards

Antonoplos & Associates 1725 DeSales St., NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20036 Attorney

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

Christopher Monetta and Michael Monetta, whose addresses is c/o Antonoplos & Associates, 1725 DeSales St., NW #600, Washington DC 20036, were appointed Personal Representa tives of the estate of Dominic J. Monetta who died on October 7, 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 4/6/2023. 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 4/6/2023, 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: 10/6/2022

Christopher Monetta Michael Monetta Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Washington Informer

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

2022 ADM 001019

Eva D. Stewart Decedent

Deborah D. Boddie, Esq. Probate Law DC 1308 Ninth Street, NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20001

Attorney

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

Raymond Alphonzo Ross, whose address is 313 17th Street, NE, Washington, DC 20001, was appointed Personal Represen tative of the estate of Eva D. Stewart who died on 11/20/2003 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 4/6/2023. 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 4/6/2023, 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: 10/6/2022

Raymond Alphonzo Ross Personal Representative

TRUE TEST COPY Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Washington Informer

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2021 ADM 001501

William Vernell Wood 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

Safieh Hekmat, whose address is 4201 Cathedral Avenue, NW, Apt. 516-E, Washington, DC 20016, was appointed

Personal Representative of the estate of Gholam Hossein Hekmat who died on 10/23/2021 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 4/6/2023. 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 4/6/2023, 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: 10/6/2022

Safieh Hekmat Personal Representative

TRUE

E. Regine Francois Williams 9701 Apollo Drive, Ste. 301 Largo Md 20774 Attorney

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

Robert L. Schmidt and Joseph F. Johnson, whose addresses are 46788 Glen Mary Farm Rd., Park Hall Md 20667 & 4611 Lewis

Leigh Ct., Chantilly VA 20151, were appointed Personal Repre sentatives of the estate of William Vernell Wood who died on 2/3/2020 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 4/6/2023. 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 4/6/2023, 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: October 6, 2022

Robert L. Schmidt Joseph F. Johnson Personal Representative \

TRUE TEST COPY Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Washington Informer

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2022 ADM 1005

Bridgitte Belinda Boykin Wilkins Decedent

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

Carman Wilkins, whose address is 3421 Brothers Place SE, Apt. 104, Washington, DC 20032, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Bridgitte Belinda Boykin Wilkins who died on 12/15/2021 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 4/6/2023. 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 4/6/2023, 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: 10/6/2022

Carman Wilkins Personal Representative

TRUE TEST COPY Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Washington Informer

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2022 ADM 000873

Dolores H. Spaulding aka Dolores Hinton Spaulding Decedent

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

Deirdre Spaulding-Yeoman and Angelyn Spaulding Flowers, whose addresses are 4000 19th St., NE, Washington, DC 20018 and 1345 Irving St., NE, Washington, DC 20017, were appoint ed Personal Representatives of the estate of Dolores H. Spauld ing aka Dolores Hinton Spaulding who died on 6/11/2022 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 4/6/2023. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Reg ister of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 4/6/2023, 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: 10/6/2022

Deirdre Spaulding-Yeoman Angelyn Spaulding Flowers Personal Representative

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Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Washington Informer

LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES

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

2022 ADM 001017

Sarah G. Hardeman Decedent

Deborah D. Boddie Probate Law DC 1308 Ninth St., NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20001 Attorney

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

Albert F. Hardeman, Jr., whose address is 801 Van Buren Street, NW, Washington, DC 20012, was appointed Personal Represen tative of the estate of Sarah G. Hardeman who died on July 5, 2015 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision.

All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before April 6, 2023. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Regis ter of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before April 6, 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: October 6, 2022

Albert F. Hardeman, Jr. Personal Representative

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Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Washington Informer

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

2022 ADM 1079

William L. Banks Decedent

O. McDonald, Esquire 10500 Little Patuxent Parkway Suite 420 Columbia, Maryland 21044

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

Mary K. Perry, whose address is 6833 Nashville Road, Lanham, Maryland 20706, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of William L. Perry who died on 10/24/2008 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 4/13/2023. 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 4/13/2023, 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: 10/13/2022

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2022 ADM 001052

Theresa Olivia Jordan Decedent

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

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

Brenda Jordan Wheeler, whose address is 1038 Inkberry Court, Orlando FL 32811, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Theresa Olivia Jordan who died on 7/26/2013 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 4/6/2023. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Reg ister of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 4/6/2023, 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: 10/06/2022

Brenda Jordan Wheeler Personal Representative

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Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Washington Informer

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2020 ADM 000211

Nellie Johnson Decedent

Caren M. Webb, Esq. 1308 Ninth Street, NW, Suite 250 Washington, DC 20001 Attorney

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

John W. Johnson, Jr., whose address is 12715 Bar Oak Drive Waldorf, Maryland 20601, was appointed Personal Represen tative of the estate of Nellie Johnson who died on 5/30/2018 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 4/13/2023. 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 4/13/2023, 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: 10/13/2022

LEGAL NOTICES

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

2022 ADM 001050

Rene Chevez Decedent

Tina Smith Nelson 601 E Street, NW Washington, DC 20049 Attorney

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

Dinora Fuentes, whose address is 810 Hamilton St., NW, Washington, DC 20011, was appointed Personal Represen tative of the estate of Rene Chevez who died on 12/29/2021 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 April 6, 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 April 6, 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: October 6, 2022

Dinora Fuentes Personal Representative

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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2022 ADM 001027

Bertha Olivia Harrison Decedent

Suren G. Adams, Esq. Adams Law Office, LLC 4201 Northview Dr., Suite 401 Bowie, MD 20716 Attorney

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

Nicole Vernell Murray, whose address is 3453 Regency Parkway, District Heights, MD 20747, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Bertha Olivia Harrison who died on May 24, 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 4/13/2023. 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 4/13/2023, 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: 10/13/2022

Nicole Vernell Murray Personal Representative

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

2021 ADM 000579

Denise Core Edwards Decedent

Julius P. Terrell

1455 Pennsylvania Ave., NW #400 Washington, DC 20004 Attorney

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

Terasita Edwards, whose address is 2511 Fairlawn Ave, Wash ington, DC 20020, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Denise Core Edwards who died on 9/6/2020 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 4/16/2023. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Reg ister of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 4/16/2023, 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: 10/6/2022

Terasita Edwards Personal Representative

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2022 ADM 000917

Beulah Mae Davis aka Beulah Mae Prince Decedent

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

Carleta Cheryl Powell, whose address is 10 Danbury Street, SW Washington DC 20032, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Beulah Mae Davis aka Beulah Mae Prince who died on May 29, 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 4/13/2023. 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 4/13/2023, 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: 10/13/2022

Carleta Cheryl Powell Personal Representative

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131

2022 FEP 000119

July 23, 2022

Date of Death

Shirley M. Archie aka Shirley Mae Archie Name of Decedent

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESEN TATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Pamla Archie whose address is 622 Jefferson Street NW Washington DC 20011 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Shirley M. Archie aka Shirley Mae Archie, deceased, by the Superior Court for Beaufort County, State of North Carolina.

Service of process may be made upon Donna Burriss 4133 Lee Street, NE Washington DC 20019 whose designation as District of Columbia agent has been filed with the Register of Wills, D.C.

The decedent owned the following District of Columbia real estate.

622 Jefferson Street NW Washington DC 20011. Claims against the decedent may be presented to the undersigned and filed with the Register of Wills of the District of Columbia, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001 within 6 months from the date of first publication of this notice.

Date of first publication: 10/13/2022

Pamla Archie Personal Representative Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Washington Informer

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2022 ADM 001000

Juanita B. Brown Decedent

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

Anthony C. Brown, whose address is 1703 Pepper Tree Court, Bowie Maryland 20721, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Juanita B. Brown who died on 2/9/2008 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 4/13/2023. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Reg ister of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 4/13/2023, 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: 10/13/2022

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Anthony C. Brown Personal Representative

Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Washington Informer

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In God We Trust. Declaration of Nationality. Notice of White Flag Surrender.

Notice of Special Appearance : I am that am: “ Clifford William Broughton ”, in full life, in propria persona, sui juris, in solo proprio, Haqdar by natural issue, the beneficiary and heir of: “ BROUGHTON, CLIFFORD WILLIAM ”, corp. sole Dba.: “ BROUGHTON, CLIFFORD WILLIAM ”, corp.sole Dba.: “ CLIFFORD WILLIAM BROUGHTON© ”, “ BROUGHTON, CLIFFORD WILLIAM© ” , “ CLIFFORD WILLIAM BROUGHTON© ”, “ CLIFFORD BROUGHTON© ”, “ CLIFFORD W BROUGHTON© ”, “ CLIFFORD BROUGHTON SR© ”, “ CLIFFORD W BROUGHTON SR© ”, “ CLIFFORD WILLIAM BROUGHTON SR© ”, “ CLIFF EL© ”, “MTL PROPERTIES©”. As natural father, and guardian of: “ Olivia Denise Broughton ”, the beneficiary and heir of: “ BROUGHTON, OLIVIA DENISE ”, corp.sole Dba.: “ OLIVIA DENISE BROUGH TON© ”, “ OLIVIA D BROUGHTON©”, “ OLIVIA BROUGHTON© ”, “ OLIVIA EL©”, &, “Clifford William Broughton Jr”, the beneficiary and heir of: “BROUGHTON JR, CLIFFORD WILLIAM”, corp.sole Dba.: “ CLIFFORD WILLIAM BROUGHTON JR©”, “CLIFFORD W BROUGHTON JR©”, “CLIFFORD BROUGHTON JR©”, “CJ BROUGHTON© “CJ EL©”. Having reached the age of majority, being aboriginal to the northwestern and southwestern shores of Africa, the Atlantic Islands, the continental Americas, being duly certified, hereby affirms to declare our tribal intention to be as our pedigree subscribes, as: Aniyunwiya Moorish American Moslem Nationals, but not citizens of the United States. We declare permanent, and unalienable, allegiance to The Moorish Empire, Estados al-Marikanos, Societas Republicae Ea Al Maurikanuus Estados, The Constitution for the united States of America, Article III Section 2, The Lieber Code, Hague Conventions of 1899 & 1907, The Geneva Conventions, Unit ed Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples ], and all natural laws governing moors, and hereby declare and proclaim our nationality in good faith as: Aniyunwiya Moorish American Moslem Nationals. I am that I am: “ Clifford William Broughton ”, from this day forward, in harmony with my Nationality / Status Jurisdiction, shall be known as: “ cliff el ”. My beloved daughter, “ Olivia Denise Broughton ”, from this day forward, in harmony with our Nationality / Status / Jurisdiction, shall be known as: “ olivia el ”. ”. My beloved son, “Clifford William Broughton Jr”, from this day forward, in harmony with our Nationality / Status / Jurisdiction, shall be known as: “ cj el ”. Notice of White Flag Surrender: as “ hors de combat ”, pursuant to The Geneva Conventions, Article III, as ministers of The Moorish Empire, and Internationally Protected Persons. Notice of: LAWS AND CUSTOMS OF WAR ON LAND ( HAGUE, IV), ARTICLE: 32, 45, 46, & 47. Notice of Claim pursuant to Public Law 87-846, TITLE II, SEC. 203. Notice of Bailment Merging of Legal Title with Equitable Title : This order is to preserve legal and equitable title, and to reserve all rights, title, and interest, in the property, Re: “ South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control ”, DBA: STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA: STATE FILE NUMBER, 139-1982-024832: “ BROUGHTON, CLIFFORD WILLIAM ”, corp.sole Dba.: “ CLIFFORD WILLIAM BROUGHTON© ”, “ BROUGHTON, CLIFFORD WILLIAM ” , “ CLIFFORD W BROUGHTON© ”, “ CLIFFORD BROUGHTON© ”, “ CLIFFORD WILLIAM BROUGHTON SR© ”, “ CLIFFORD W BROUGHTON SR© ”, “ CLIFFORD BROUGHTON SR© ”, “ CLIFF EL© ”, “ North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services ”, DBA: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA: CERTIFICATE NUMBER, 201518079 : As well as “ OLIVIA D BROUGHTON© ”, “ OLIVIA DENISE BROUGHTON© ”, “ OLIVIA BROUGHTON© ”, “ OLIVIA EL© ”, all aforementioned entities are as a special deposit order, conveyed to “Olive Branch Trust ”, &, “North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services”, DBA: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA: VOLUME NUMBER, 00092, PAGE NUMBER, 2465 : As well as “ CLIFFORD W BROUGHTON JR© ”, “ CLIFFORD WILLIAM BROUGHTON JR© ”, “ CLIFFORD BROUGH TON JR© ”, “ CJ EL© ” all aforementioned entities are as a special deposit order, conveyed to “ Humble Trust ”. All property of the same issue and amount, in like kind and specie, is to be returned fully intact, as a Special Deposit order of the Depositor / Beneficiary / Bailor / Donor / Principal / Creditor / Guardian: “ cliff el ”, nom deguerre: “ clifford william broughton ”, as a special deposit order in lawful money. This special deposit is to be used exclusively for the benefit of : “ CWBII Trust ” an Inter Vivos Unincorporated Divine Grantor Trust. This deposit is not to be commingled with general assets of any bank, nor depositary / trustee / agent / bailee / donee / debtor. This deposit is not limited to, but including: discharge and set off, of any and all outstanding liabilities as accord and satisfaction. Inter alia enact fuit. All Rights Reserved. Deo volente. Notice of Reference: 0112358-13

In God We Trust. Declaration of Nationality. Notice of White Flag Surrender.

Notice of Special Appearance : am that I am: " ashley alexis wilson ", in full life, in propria persona, sui juris, in solo proprio, Haqdar by natural issue, the beneficiary and heir of: “ ASHLEY ALEXIS WILSON ", corp.sole Dba.: " ASHLEY A WILSON. As natural can mother, and guardian of: " Jayonni Jaylin Payne, the beneficiary and heir of: “ JAYONNI JAYLIN PAYNE ”, corp.sole Dba.: " JAYONNI J PAYNE ". Having reached the age of ma jority, being aboriginal to the northwestern and southwestern shores of Africa, the Atlantic Islands, the continental Americas, being duly certified, hereby affirms to declare my tribal inten tion to be as my pedigree subscribes, as a: Moorish American, but not a citizen of the United States. I declare permanent, and unalienable, allegiance to The Moorish Empire, Estados al-Marikanos, Societas Republicae Ea Al Maurikanuus Estados, The Constitution for the united States of America, Article III Sec tion 2, The Lieber Code, Hague Conventions of 1899 & 1907, The Geneva Conventions, [ United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples ], and all natural laws governing moors, and hereby declare and proclaim my nationality in good faith as a: Moorish American. I am that I am: " Ashley Alexis Wil son ", from this day forward, in harmony with my Nationality / Status / Jurisdiction, shall be known as: " ahshael ashmil zohar ". My beloved son, " Jayonni Jaylin Payne ", from this day forward, in harmony with our Nationality / Status / Jurisdiction, shall be known as: " shiloh bosci zohar ". Notice of White Flag Surrender: as "hors de combat", pursuant to The Geneva Conventions, Article III, as a minister of The Moorish Empire, and Internationally Protected Person. Notice of: LAWS AND CUSTOMS OF WAR ON LAND ( HAGUE, IV), ARTICLE: 32, 45, 46, & 47. Notice of Claim pursuant to Public Law 87-846, TITLE II, SEC. 203. Notice of Bailment Merging of Legal Title with Equita ble Title : This order is to preserve legal and equitable title and to reserve all rights, title, and interest, in the property, Re: OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH : STATE FILE NUMBER, 2013157439: " JAYONNI JAYLIN PAYNE ", is as a special deposit order, conveyed to " paradipity ". All property of the same issue and amount, in like kind and specie, is to be returned fully intact as a Special Deposit order of the Depositor / Beneficiary / Bailor / Donor Principal / Creditor / Guardian: " ahshael ashmil zohar ", nom deguerre: " Ashley Alexis Wilson ", is as a special deposit order in lawful money. This special deposit is to be used exclusively for the benefit of : " paradiptiy ", both Trust being, Inter Vivos Unincorporated Divine Grantor Trusts. These depos its are not to be commingled with general assets of any bank, nor depositary / trustee / agent / bailee /donee / debtor. This deposit is not limited to, but including: discharge and set off, of any and all outstanding liabilities as accord and satisfaction. Inter alia enact fuit. All Rights Reserved. Deo volente.

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

2022 ADM 001044

Ndubuisi Ahaghotu aka Vincent Ahaghotu Decedent

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

Mmiriaku Ahaghotu, whose address is 6113 7th Place, NW, Washington, DC 20011, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Ndubuisi Ahaghotu aka Vincent Ahaghotu who died on April 20, 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 4/20/2023. 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 4/20/2023, 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: 10/20/2022

Mmiriaku Ahaghotu 6113 7th Place, NW Washington, DC 20011 Personal Representative

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In God We Trust. Declaration of Nationality. Notice of White Flag Surrender. Notice of Special Appearance : I am that I am: " ashley alexis wilson ", in full life, in propria persona, sui juris, in solo proprio, Haqdar by natural issue, the beneficiary and heir of: “ ASHLEY ALEXIS WILSON ", corp.sole Dba.: " ASHLEY A WILSON. As nat ural can mother, and guardian of: " Ariasha Rosaliz Payne, the beneficiary and heir of: “ ARIASHA ROSALIZ PAYNE ”, corp.sole Dba.: " ARIASHA R PAYNE ". Having reached the age of ma jority, being aboriginal to the northwestern and southwestern shores of Africa, the Atlantic Islands, the continental Americas, being duly certified, hereby affirms to declare my tribal inten tion to be as my pedigree subscribes, as a: Moorish American, but not a citizen of the United States. I declare permanent, and unalienable, allegiance to The Moorish Empire, Estados al-Marikanos, Societas Republicae Ea Al Maurikanuus Estados, The Constitution for the united States of America, Article III Sec tion 2, The Lieber Code, Hague Conventions of 1899 & 1907, The Geneva Conventions, [ United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples ], and all natural laws governing moors, and hereby declare and proclaim my nationality in good faith as a: Moorish American. I am that am: " Ashley Alexis Wilson ", from this day forward, in harmony with my Nationality / Status / Jurisdiction, shall be known as: " ahshael ashmil zohar ". My beloved daughter, " Ariasha Rosaliz Payne ", from this day forward, in harmony with our Nationality / Status / Jurisdiction, shall be known as: " ashirra bea zohar ".

Notice of White Flag Surrender: as "hors de combat", pursuant to The Geneva Conventions, Article III, as a minister of The Moorish Empire, and Internationally Protected Person. Notice of: LAWS AND CUSTOMS OF WAR ON LAND ( HAGUE, IV), ARTICLE: 32, 45, 46, & 47. Notice of Claim pursuant to Public Law 87-846, TITLE II, SEC. 203. Notice of Bailment Merging of Legal Title with Equitable Title : This order is to preserve legal and equitable title and to reserve all rights, title, and interest, in the property, Re: OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH : STATE FILE NUMBER, 2012019337: " ARIASHA ROSALIZ PAYNE ", & is as a special deposit order, conveyed to " paradipity ". All property of the same issue and amount, in like kind and specie, is to be returned fully intact as a Special Deposit order of the Depositor / Beneficiary / Bailor / Donor / Principal / Creditor / Guardian: " ahshael ashmil zohar ", nom deguerre: " Ashley Alexis Wilson ", is as a special deposit order in lawful money. This special deposit is to be used exclusively for the benefit of : " paradiptiy ", both Trust being, Inter Vivos Unincorporated Divine Grantor Trusts. These deposits are not to be commingled with general assets of any bank, nor depositary / trustee / agent / bailee /donee / debtor. This deposit is not limited to, but including: discharge and set off, of any and all outstanding liabilities as accord and satisfaction. Inter alia enact fuit. All Rights Reserved. Deo volente.

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In God We Trust. Declaration of Nationality. Notice of White Flag Surrender.

Notice of Special Appearance : am that I am: " Ashley Alexis Wilson© ", in full life, in propria persona, sui juris, in solo proprio, Haqdar by natural issue, the beneficiary and heir of: “

ASHLEY ALEXIS WILSON ", corp.sole Dba.: " ASHLEY A WILSON© ", having reached the age of majority, being aboriginal to the northwestern and southwestern shores of Africa, the Atlantic Islands, the continental Americas, being duly certified, hereby affirms to declare my tribal intention to be as my pedigree subscribes, as a: Moorish American, but not a citizen of the United States. I declare permanent, and unalienable, allegiance to The Moorish Empire, Al Maghreb Al Aqsa, Estados al Marikanos, Societas Republicae Ea Al Maurikanuus Estados, The Constitution for the united States of America, Article III Section 2, The Lieber Code, Hague Conventions of 1899 & 1907, The Geneva Conventions, United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples ], and all natural laws governing moors, and hereby declare and proclaim my nationality in good faith as a: Moorish American. am that I am: " Ashley Alexis Wilson© ", from this day forward, in harmony with my Nation ality / Status / Jurisdiction, shall be known as: " ahshael ashmil zohar© ". Notice of White Flag Surrender: as "hors de combat", pursuant to The Geneva Conventions, Article III, as a minister of The Moorish Empire, and Internationally Protected Person. Notice of: LAWS AND CUSTOMS OF WAR ON LAND HAGUE, IV), ARTICLE: 32, 45, 46, & 47. Notice of Claim pursuant to Public Law 87-846, TITLE II, SEC. 203. Notice of Bailment Merging of Legal Title with Equitable Title : This order is to preserve legal and equitable title , and to reserve all rights, title, and interest, in the property, Re: OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH : STATE FILE NUMBER, 1990050636 : " ASHLEY ALEXIS WILSON© ", is as a special deposit order, conveyed to " paradipity© ". All property of the same issue and amount, in like kind and specie, is to be returned fully intact, as a Special Deposit order of the Depositor / Beneficiary / Bailor / Donor / Principal Creditor: " ahshael ashmil zohar© ", nom deguerre: " Ashley Alexis Wilson© ", as a special deposit order in lawful money. This special deposit is to be used exclusively for the benefit of : " paradipity© ", an Inter Vivos Unincorporated Divine Grantor Trust. This deposit is not to be commingled with general assets of any bank, nor depositary / trustee agent / bailee donee / debtor. This deposit is not limited to, but including: discharge and set off, of any and all outstanding liabilities as accord and satisfaction. Inter alia enact fuit. All Rights Reserved. Deo volente.

In God We Trust. Declaration of Nationality. Notice of White Flag Surrender.

Notice of Special Appearance : I am that I am: " ashley alexis wilson ", in full life, in propria persona, sui juris, in solo proprio, Haqdar by natural issue, the beneficiary and heir of: “ ASHLEY ALEXIS WILSON ", corp.sole Dba.: " ASHLEY A WILSON. As natural can mother, and guardian of: " Sampson E'Lonnie Payne, the beneficiary and heir of: “ SAMPSON E'LONNIE PAYNE ”, corp.sole Dba.: " SAMPSON E PAYNE ". Having reached the age of majority, being aboriginal to the northwestern and southwestern shores of Africa, the Atlantic Islands, the continen tal Americas, being duly certified, hereby affirms to declare my tribal intention to be as my pedigree subscribes, as a: Moorish American, but not a citizen of the United States. I declare per manent, and unalienable, allegiance to The Moorish Empire, Estados al-Marikanos, Societas Republicae Ea Al Maurikanuus Estados, The Constitution for the united States of America, Arti cle III Section 2, The Lieber Code, Hague Conventions of 1899 & 1907, The Geneva Conventions, [ United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples ], and all natural laws gov erning moors, and hereby declare and proclaim my nationality in good faith as a: Moorish American. am that I am: " Ashley Alexis Wilson ", from this day forward, in harmony with my Nationality / Status / Jurisdiction, shall be known as: " ahshael ashmil zohar ". My beloved son, " Sampson E'Lonnie Payne ", from this day forward, in harmony with our Nationality / Status Jurisdiction, shall be known as: " sampson ellion zohar ". Notice of White Flag Surrender: as "hors de combat", pursuant to The Geneva Conventions, Article III, as a minister of The Moorish Empire, and Internationally Protected Person. Notice of: LAWS AND CUSTOMS OF WAR ON LAND ( HAGUE, IV), ARTICLE: 32, 45, 46, & 47. Notice of Claim pursuant to Public Law 87-846, TITLE II, SEC. 203. Notice of Bailment Merging of Legal Title with Equitable Title : This order is to preserve legal and equitable title , and to reserve all rights, title, and interest, in the property, Re: OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH : STATE FILE NUMBER, 2015155458: " SAMPSON E'LONNIE PAYNE ", is as a special deposit order, conveyed to " paradipity ". All property of the same issue and amount, in like kind and specie, is to be returned fully intact as a Special Deposit order of the Depositor / Beneficiary / Bailor / Donor / Principal / Creditor / Guardian: " ahshael ashmil zohar ", nom deguerre: " Ashley Alexis Wilson ", is as a special deposit order in lawful money. This special deposit is to be used exclusively for the benefit of : " paradiptiy ", both Trust being, Inter Vivos Unincorporated Divine Grantor Trusts. These deposits are not to be commingled with general assets of any bank, nor depositary / trustee / agent / bailee /donee / debtor. This deposit is not limited to, but including: discharge and set off, of any and all outstanding liabilities as accord and satisfaction. Inter alia enact fuit. All Rights Reserved. Deo volente.

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

2022 ADM 001066

Theresa Lasal Banks Decedent

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

Barbara E. Johnson, Michelle A. Banks and Andrew Banks, whose addresses are 3213 Beaumont St., Temple Hills, Md 20748, 1739 Irving St., NW, Washington, DC 20016 & 6307 Crestwood Dr., Alexandria VA 22312, were appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Theresa Lasal Banks who died on 1/18/2022 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 4/20/2023. 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 4/20/2023, 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: 10/20/2022

Barbara E. Johnson Michelle A. Banks Andrew Banks Personal Representative

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2022 ADM 1086

Lydia Priscilla Maynard Decedent

Kathy Brissette-Minus, Esq. Law Office of Kathy Brissette-Minus, LLC 9701 Apollo Dr., Suite 230 Largo, MD 20774 Attorney

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

James Worthen, whose address is 5722 Perrie Lane, Camp Springs, MD 20748, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Lydia Priscilla Maynard who died on July 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 4/20/2023. 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 4/20/2023, 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: 10/20/2022

James Worthen Personal Representative

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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2022 ADM 001092

Leon David Tyler Jr. Decedent

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

Patreese E. Lunsford, whose address is 1171 Bayview Vista Annapolis Maryland 21409, was appointed Personal Represen tative of the estate of Leon David Tyler Jr. who died on July 30, 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 4/20/2023. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Reg ister of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 4/20/2023, 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: 10/20/2022

Patreese E. Lunsford Personal Representative

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

2022 ADM 001119

Estate of Robert H. Faulkner

NOTICE OF STANDARD PROBATE

Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed in this Court by Robyn Faulkner Barnes 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 September 2007 exhibited with the petition upon proof satisfactory to the Court of due execution by affidavit of the witnesses or otherwise Appoint an unsupervised personal representative

Date of first publication: 10/20/2022

Joan M. Wilbon 1629 K Street NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20006

Petitioner/Attorney:

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

2022 ADM 1070

Wade H. Skinner aka Wade Skinner Decedent

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

Sheila E. Skinner, whose address is 4122 Fairfax St., Landover Hills, Md 20784, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Wade H. Skinner aka Wade Skinner who died on December 12, 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 April 20, 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 April 20, 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 with in 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.

Date of first publication: October 20, 2022

Sheila E. Skinner Personal Representative

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In God We Trust. Declaration of Nationality. Notice of White Flag Surrender.

Notice of Special Appearance : I am that I am: "Jeremy Dylan Creager©", in full life, in propria persona, sui juris, in solo proprio, Haqdar by natural issue, the beneficiary and heir of: “JEREMY DYLAN CREAGER©", corp. sole Dba.: "JEREMY D CREAGER©", “JEREMY CREAGER©”, “CREAGER, JEREMY DYLAN©” having reached the age of majority, being aboriginal to the continental Americas, being duly certified, hereby affirms to declare my intention to be as my pedigree subscribes, as a: Californian American, but not a citizen of the United States. I declare permanent, and unalienable, allegiance to The Constitution for the united States of America, Article III Section 2, The Lieber Code, Hague Conventions of 1899 & 1907, The Geneva Conventions, and all natural laws governing American Citizens, and hereby declare and proclaim my nationality in good faith as a: Californian American. I am that I am: "Jeremy Dylan Creager©", from this day forward, in harmony with my Nationality / Status / Jurisdiction, shall be known as: "jeremy dylan creager©". Notice of White Flag Surrender: as "hors de combat", pursuant to The Geneva Conventions, Article III, as a minister of yhwh's covenant, and Internationally Protected Person. Notice of: LAWS AND CUSTOMS OF WAR ON LAND (HAGUE, IV), ARTICLE: 32, 45, 46, & 47. Notice of Claim pursuant to Public Law 87-846, TITLE II, SEC. 203. Notice of Bailment Merging of Legal Title with Equitable Title : This order is to preserve legal and equitable title, and to reserve all rights, title, and interest, in the property, Re: Office of Vital Records/ STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: STATE FILE NUMBER: 80-393644: "JEREMY DYLAN CREAGER©", "JEREMY D CREAGER©", “JEREMY CREAGER©”, “CREAGER, JEREMY DYLAN©” is as a special deposit order, conveyed to "Divine Core Legacy Trust©". All property of the same issue and amount, in like kind and specie, is to be returned fully intact, as a Special Deposit order of the Depositor / Beneficiary / Bailor / Donor / Principal / Creditor: "jeremy dylan creager©", nom deguerre: "Jeremy Dylan Creager©", as a special deposit order in lawful money. This special deposit is to be used exclusively for the benefit of: "Divine Core Legacy Trust©", an Inter Vivos Unincorporated Divine Grantor Trust. This deposit is not to be commingled with general assets of any bank, nor depositary / trustee / agent / bailee / donee / debtor. This deposit is not limited to, but including: discharge and set off, of any and all outstanding liabilities as accord and satisfaction. Inter alia enact fuit. All Rights Reserved. Deo volente.

IN God We Trust. Declaration of Nationality. Notice of White Flag Surrender.

Notice of Special appearance: I am that I am: “Derrick Mahoney©”, in full life, in propia persona, sui juris, in solo propio, Haqdar by natural issue, the beneficiary and heir of: “ DERRICK MAHONEY”, corp.sole Dba.: “DERRICK MAHONEY©”, having reached the age of majority, being aboriginal to the northwestern and southwestern shores of Africa, the Atlantic Islands, the continental Americas, being duly certified, hereby affirms to declare my tribal intention to be as my pedigree subscribes, as a: Moorish American, but not a citizen of the United States. I declare permanent, and unalienable, allegiance to The Moorish Empire, Estados al-Marikanos, Societas Republicae Ea Al Maurikanuus Estados, The constitution for the united States of America, Article III Section 2, The Lieber Code, Hague Conventions of 1899 & 1907, The Geneva Conventions, [United Nations Declaration on the rights of Indigenous Peoples], and all natural laws governing moors, and hereby declare and proclaim my nationality in good faith as a Moorish American. am that I am: “Derrick Mahoney©”, from this day forward, in harmony with my Nationality/ Status/ Jurisdiction, shall be known as: “cyrus ghaalib micah el©”. Notice of White Flag Surrender: as “hors de combat”, pursuant to The Geneva Conventions, Article III, as a minister of The Moorish Empire, and Internationally Protected Person. Notice of: LAWS AND CUSTOMS OF WAR ON LAND (HAGUE, IV), ARTICLE: 32, 45, 46, & 47. Notice of Claim pursuant to Public Law 87-846, TITLE II,Sec. 203. Notice of Bailment Merging of Legal Title with Equitable Title : This order is to preserve legal and equitable title, and to reserve all rights, title and interest, in the property: STATE FILE NUMBER, South Carolina 139-1959-038823: DER RICK MAHONEY, MAHONEY, DERRICK©”, is as a special deposit order, conveyed to “ Destan Michael Trust©”. All property of the same issue and amount, in like kind and specie, is to be re turned fully intact, as a Special Deposit order of the Depositor/ Beneficiary/ Bailor/ Donor/ Principle/ Creditor: ” cyrus ghaalib micah el©”, nom deguerre: “DERRICK MAHONEY©”, as a special deposit order in lawful money. This special deposit is to be used exclusively for the benefit of : “ Destan Michael Trust©”, an Inter Vivos Unincorporated Devine Grantor Trust. This deposit is not to be commingled with general assets of any bank, nor depositary/ trustee/ agent/ bailee/ donee/ debtor. This deposit is not limited to, but including: discharge and set off, of any and all outstanding liabilities as accord and satisfaction. Inter alia enact fuit. All Rights Reserved. Deo volente

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

2022 ADM 400

Jacqueline Yvette Fuller Banks aka Jacqueline F. Banks Decedent

Joan M. Wilbon 1629 K Street NW, Ste. 300 Washington, DC 20006 Attorney

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

Smith T. Banks, III, whose address is 1516 Mississippi Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20032, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Jacqueline Yvette Fuller Banks aka Jacqueline F. Banks who died on 12/11/2021 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 4/20/2023. 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 4/20/2023, 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: 4/20/2022

Smith T. Banks, II Personal Representative

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LEGAL NOTICES

The first step taken at the convention of the delegates of the Indian Chiefs held at Ottawa on June 7th, 1944, in the Y.M.C.A. building, was to elect an acting President; therefore, James Fox was chosen. The acting President asked the convention leader to take the floor and explain the rules and regulations that constitute the fundamental basis of the legal Constitution.

The leader of the convention, Jules Sioui, submitted the following explanations:

1. At the opening of every great meeting, the acting President shall call upon the Supreme Chief of the Nations, enjoining him to say a prayer to the Great Spirit of above, petitioning His aid in favor of the Indian Nations of North America.

2. The Authorities of the League of the Indian Nations of North America shall take all the necessary measures to ensure that every Indian shall back the Royal Proclamation of 1763, which was signed in favor of the Indian Nations and for its best interest.

3. The Authorities of the League of Indian Nations of North America shall be guarantors of the integral respect of the legal rights. They will inform the members of the Nations of their full liberties and their independence all over America.

4. The Authorities of the League of Indian Nations of North America shall be guarantors of the integral respect of the legal rights. To make it known that the Indian Nation is a Nation with the right to exist on the same footing as any other nation worldwide.

5. The Authorities of the League of Indian Nations of North America shall be guarantors of the integral respect of the legal rights. They shall endeavor to have all the treaties that were passed, respected, and recognized to guarantee the liberty and independence of the Indian Nations of North America.

6. The Authorities of the League of Indian Nations of North America shall be guarantors of the integral respect of the legal rights. They shall make the Nation members understand that they are obliged to obtain an identification card so that they will be recognized as Indians belonging to a given NATION, consequently having the right to all the protection and privileges that accrue to those possessing the rights of the legal Constitution.

7. The Authorities of the League of Indian Nations of North America shall be guarantors of the integral respect of the legal rights. They shall have the power to negotiate with His Majesty's government, at Ottawa, regarding the natural resources in so far as the interests of the Indian Nations are concerned.

8. The Authorities of the League of Indian Nations of North America shall be guarantors of the integral respect of the legal rights. They shall never declare war against any other nation nor participate in any war, no matter who is at war.

9. The Authorities of the League of Indian Nations of North America shall be guarantors of the integral respect of the legal rights. They shall make it known that no white man has the right to live on Indian land unless he has first obtained a permit issued by the League's Authorities, which means that each nation must have an official plan to the limits of land.

10.   The Authorities of the League of Indian Nations of North America shall be guarantors of the integral respect of the legal rights. They shall see to it that the Indians be given the privileges of hunting, fishing, and trapping there where game is to be found (i.e., fur-bearing animals) without expecting any territory, and with the distinct understanding that neither the provincial nor federal authorities shall have the right to stop them nor prosecute them, as long as the Indian avails himself of his rights for his personal needs or those of the nation.

11.   The Authorities of the League of Indian Nations of North America shall be guarantors of the integral respect of the legal rights. According to the nation, they shall retain the right to have school Masters who can teach the national language. The study of the nation's history shall be obligatory, which will permit the children of the future generations to study and better know their race, the people, and their country, and be in a better spirit to obey the nation's authorities.

12.   The Authorities of the League of Indian Nations of North America shall be guarantors of the integral respect of the legal rights. They shall explain to the entire nation that June 5th of each year is to be considered a national feast all over North America, that is to say by each nation, and this will enable each one to have a holiday; consequently, those who work on salary shall lose no pay. This will permit future generations to rejoice in being members of the Indian Nations and proud of their nationality and ideals.

Signed Supreme Chief: Jim Horton

Assistant: John Tootoosis

Secretary of the League: Jules Sioui

1. In order to obtain a sound administration, it is necessary to have good chiefs and to have good chiefs. It is necessary to rely upon sound legislation based on equality, charity, and a charter of honesty, and a spirit of justice.

2. The nation's authorities must teach and explain to their people all the rights that the Royal Proclamation of 1763 confers. Under this Proclamation, the Indian Nation is entitled to its neutrality and independence. Furthermore, more than any other Nation, it enjoys a right to protection.

3. Each member of the Indian Nation, man, woman, and child, must realize that a nation cannot exist without a government, and government cannot administer the affairs of the country and its people without enacting laws so that the people may know what to do to obtain peace in their society. To instill a good moral in the people, each member must fully respect the law that governs them with a view to the success of each and all without distinction.

4. The authorities shall be responsible for extending their power in every domain, consistent with their rights, not for infringing dishonesty elsewhere, but to regain what belongs to the nation.

5. The authorities shall see to it that the legal Constitution be submitted to and observed by all the other governments, foreign as well as this on the continent and those included in North America so that it be assured that our people shall be able to circulate in all security protected by the respect of the Indian Nation's rights.

6. The authorities shall issue a proclamation obliging each member to his identification card to be well known and admitted to the ranks if he desires to benefit by the rights and privileges of the nation. Suppose that an Indian has to travel and that he falls suddenly sick, or meets with a serious accident, no matter if he is in a large city or small village, on his certificate will appear a special number that will enable the officials of the locality, to report to Headquarters of the registers of the Nations, so that he has given the necessary care to the Indian carrying the number so and so. All the privileges and rights will be printed on the back of the certificate, which will also carry a photograph of the Indian and will bear the nation's seal, the whole being included on a specially adapted envelope.

7. The authorities shall assume the duty of collecting all the articles manufactured by the Indians and will look after the marketing of same among other Nations and their governments, which will enable the stabilizing of the interchange of trade and commerce, and the creating of a market for the sale to the products of the Indian craftsman and have the effect of encouraging him in his work. The authorities shall see to it the timber and other material needed for the production of Indian goods be reserved exclusively for the benefit of the Indians, thus allowing them to attain a higher standard of living.

8. The authorities shall take the necessary measures to make it known to all the other nations that the Indian Nation never wanted war, never tried to start a war with any other nation, and never desired anything but peace. The authorities shall resolve to always appeal to the good judgment of the human being because the only way to achieve success and justice is by acting friendly.

9. The authorities shall realize that the vast countries presently occupied by strangers were never sold or ceded by the Indians but were occupied by armed strength.

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2022 ADM 001003

Estate of Donna Waters Green

NOTICE OF STANDARD PROBATE

Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed in this Court by Dequan Green 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.

In the absence of a will or proof satisfactory to the Court of due execution, enter an order determining that the decedent died intestate appoint an unsupervised personal representative

Date of first publication: 9/15/2022

Iris McCollum Green, Esquire 1714 15th Street, NW Washington, DC 20009

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He said the seven-state push would count among the most exten sive Black-led voter education efforts to train Black voters to identify and resist voter suppression tactics to en sure their ballots are counted.

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According to YBLOC, the find ings from the focus group reveal that: All participants had experienced difficulty voting in the past. This in cluded long wait times, understaffed polling places, a lack of signage to identify polling places, and closed election centers.

Participants indicated that Texas’s State Bill 1 and similar voter sup pression bills across the country had impacted Black voters’ trust in the election process. In addition, the fo cus group participants noted feelings of voter suppression, information deprivation, and concern about the increased criminalization of voter as sistants.

Participants expressed an overall lack of information from state and local election officials. This included information about where and how they could cast their ballot and im portant election dates/deadlines.

“It is vital that our voter protec tion education efforts are communi ty-informed and rooted in the con crete experiences of Black voters,” Dosunmu stated. “This focus group provided important data on voter suppression laws and tactics impact Black voters and further underscored that our democracy is at a precipice.”

Dosunmu added that YBLOC wants everyone involved in its efforts to fight voter suppression.

“We are calling on all young Black lawyers and law students to join our fight,” he stated. WI

CAREW from Page 30 about it, the visual out here when you ride past and you see it, that'll spark people's curiosity and make them want to stop by and check it out and make sure that they're safe and healthy."

me that I was interrupting his golf game and to stop calling. 'You're fine,' he said. 'Stop calling me. There's no reason for you to call me,' And so I had to fight," Rus sell-Walton recalled. "Thank God I listened to my body."

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There is perhaps no bigger advo cate for the mammogram van than Vicky Russell-Walton. The twotime breast cancer survivor who also spoke at Monday's event has dreams of mammogram vans be ing as widespread as gas stations are around the country.

About 15 years ago, Russell-Wal ton was close to becoming a statis tic. Despite having all the symp toms of breast cancer, she was misdiagnosed four times and found her pleas for further evaluation ig nored by her doctor.

"Last time I spoke to my doctor when I was misdiagnosed, he told

Now, she educates others about the importance of self-advocacy and is passionate about making breast cancer health care more eq uitable. When barriers to access are lowered or removed, she preaches, lives are saved.

"Women are afraid to go to the doctors often times or they don't have transportation, or they don't have childcare…you pull that baby [the van] up in front of the com munity and say, 'Hey, I don't care what kind of insurance you have. Come and get your girls checked out,' and they will come," Rus sell-Walton said. WI

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How many places of worship are still doing this for all of their chil dren today? How many of us as congregation or community mem bers have found ways to commit to the community's children and to promise them that we'll be con cerned when they are sick, cheer when they succeed in school, and help them become what they were divinely created to be?

Rev. Forbes also reminded us that in his own faith tradition God can't stand hearing the cry of op pression, and when God's people cried out in the Bible, God some times sent a deliverer who came as

committee's investigations, we would know far less about the effort by Trump and his henchmen to overturn the election.

a baby. In order for that child to become what God had in mind, the baby first needed to be protect ed by adults while still in the cra dle. Moses was sheltered in a cradle made of reeds. Christians celebrate a Deliverer who was cradled in a manger. Children are being born all around us in circumstances that cry out for protection today. Will we provide them cradles of safety? Will we put them on our Cra dle Roll? The Children's Sabbath weekend is another opportunity for people of every faith tradition to respond to the divine mandate to nurture, protect and advocate for all of our communities' and nation's children.

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years in a modicum of dignity and peace.

The list is long of tools that nearly control every aspect of our daily living, things formerly incarcerated people have to relearn to participate fully in society. Adjusting to unknown situ ations creates frustrations, irritations, and feelings of isolation. Many feel ignorant, as they are being laughed at or stared at.

Additionally, very few have any sur viving family. If they have surviving relatives, they can’t live in the same home if someone has a criminal re cord. The last alternative is to go to a shelter.

How can we reduce the fears of de cades-long incarceration upon reentry into society? If the military recognizes the need for PSTD counseling after tours of duty in combat zones, why can’t men and women who’ve experi enced decades of incarceration in vio lent environments also receive services?

Releasing them without any ser vices to address their “PISS” (Post Incarceration Stress Syndrome) is akin to releasing them in downtown Hong

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WI fused to back down. They have dug out evidence and presented it to the American people.

Without the committee's inves tigations, we would know far less about the effort by Trump and his henchmen to overturn the election. Without the committee's truth-tell ing, there would be no hope for holding them accountable.

The threat to democracy is real. Conspiracy theories are helping drive

Kong, leaving them on the sidewalk, and telling them to figure it out and have a nice life. Where do you go for help? What do you do?

When neighborhoods and entire communities have changed, their roots are destroyed. They’re lost, help less and homeless in the city they were born and raised in. Countless cultural, social, economic, technological, and psychological hurdles must be over come. Then there’s the bureaucracy of red tape, which has contributed to “penalcide,” a term used to describe when one commits another crime to return to where they feel safe and se cure. Or worse, suicide.

a right-wing turn away from demo cratic values and toward repressive authoritarian rule.

At this moment, Americans face a choice: do we go back to the worst of the past, to voter suppression and political violence fueled by racism? Or do we move forward, building on the progress we have made in becoming a multiracial, multiethnic, multireligious democratic society?

It's up to us. As Jamie Raskin re minded us, "Democracy is always unfinished." WI

I’ve been highlighting the plight and challenges of men and women return ing from prison after enduring lengthy sentences on our weekly radio show, Cross Roads, on WPFWFM.org, 89.3 FM. And I’ve been advocating for tran sitional housing to keep them from be coming homeless and destitute.

This is a public safety issue. These men and women can and should be able to live out their remaining years after decades of trauma with some degree of peace, and if they are able and willing, they too can contribute to society by helping to reduce violence and crime.

They need our help. WI

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they support reparations: "They want reparation because they think the people that do the crime are owed that." It is tempting to say that Tuberville, a former football coach, too often played his sport without a helmet. Was the entire Republican Party engaging in the same foolhar diness? Where are the Republicans of conscience (if any) calling Tuber ville on his foolishness?

In contrast, President Biden, per haps risking some Latinx support, swiftly called Nury on her racism. As Biden's press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, said, "Here is the dif ference between Democrats and Re

publicans. When a Democrat says something racist or antisemitic, we hold Democrats accountable. When a MAGA Republican says some thing racist and or antisemitic, they are embraced by cheering crowds and become celebrated and sought after."

One of the ways we combat global anti-Blackness is to name it, then claim it, then dismantle it. Too many white allies are reluctant to discuss anti-Blackness, much less work to dismantle it. Too many squirm when anti-Black racism is mentioned. It's too much for some to discuss in "polite society" but not too much to practice.

One of the most uncomfortable

on the bankers or felt much by the wealthy.

conversations comes when our "al lies," the Latinx folks eager to tout "Black and brown" coalitions when it strengthens their base are far less willing to combat the cracks in the foundation of the base. Our Latinx allies must — and some have —con demn folks like Nury, whose spoken anti-Blackness (she called a Black child a monkey!) is only dwarfed by the things they do, not just the things they say.

Global anti-Blackness stops when people of conscience, regardless of political party, call people out. Un til then, the Nurys of the world, whether in elective office or not, win because Hydra's head will multiply unless it is burned off. WI

is to throw people out of work. It particularly doesn't make sense because the primary causes of the inflation aren't rising wages, as even the Fed chair admits. The primary causes are the rapid Covid recovery, which led to supply chain snaggles, the Ukraine war and sanctions on Russia (on top of those on Iran and Venezuela), which hit oil and food prices di rectly, and of course, the ability of companies like the drug compa nies in concentrated industries to raise prices no matter what.

Nothing that the Fed will do will address these problems of sup ply. So instead, it sets out to cause some "pain" for working families to reduce their ability to support themselves. Not surprisingly, this pain is not inflicted on Wall Street,

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wholly on hatred for Catholic im migrants.

Post-Civil War, explicitly an ti-Black racism emerged as a pri mary issue in national elections. "Exaggerated stories of Black crime" and accusations of "mis cegenation" were hallmarks of the 1868 campaign. "Fear of Blacks and the need to maintain white power was a dominant, primary theme, not a subtext," political scientist Tali Mendelberg wrote in "The Race Card: Campaign Strat egy, Implicit Messages, and the Norm of Equality."

As late as 1968, presidential can didate George Wallace, the former governor of Alabama, campaigned in favor of racial segregation. By

When what the FBI called an "epidemic of fraud" by the banks blew up the economy in 2008, the Fed threw literally trillions into saving the banks. The banks got bailed out from the calamity they created. Now working families get hurt from rising prices that they didn't cause.

It's time to call out this tilted playing field. The Fed shouldn't get a pass. Its policies — and its biases — should be challenged. And it's time for a real program to address today's inflation that will help keep the economy going and people working. It may be too late to stop the recession that the Fed is already cooking — but we shouldn't come out of that with out demanding a new deal. WI

1980, however, overt racial appeals had given way to coded rhetoric such as the "welfare queen" stereo type employed by Ronald Reagan.

"Any way you look at it, race is coming on the back-burner," po litical strategist Lee Atwater said in

1981.

Race-baiting politicians like Tu berville and Greene are putting it back on the front burner. It's up to their colleagues to extinguish the flames. WI

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Nothing that the Fed will do will address these problems of supply. So instead, it sets out to cause some "pain" for working families to reduce their ability to support themselves. Not surprisingly, this pain is not inflicted on Wall Street, on the bankers or felt much by the wealthy.

Post-Civil War, explicitly anti-Black racism emerged as a primary issue in national elections. "Exaggerated stories of Black crime" and accusations of "miscegenation" were hallmarks of the 1868 campaign.

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