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Trump Wins the Presidency By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer The contentious and often ugly primaries and debates were viewed by most as nothing more than a bad dream, one that Americans would awake from only to find that Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump would simply go away. That bad dream has officially become a nightmare. The race-baiting,

women-bashing and brash New York billionaire soundly defeated Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton on Tuesday and it is Trump who will become the 45th president of the United States. Trump, 70, promised to “drain the swamp” of Washington corruption, yet he has faced withering criticism for his treatment of women and denunciations of immigrants. At times he fought with fellow Republicans as much

as Democrats, Bloomberg News reported. The campaigns drew very different visions of the U.S. Clinton cast herself as an optimist and unifier who will build on the economic growth of President Barack Obama’s administration.

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5 Former Maryland Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown (right) hoists his hands in victory

after winning the race for the state's 4th Congressional District seat. Standing beside Brown is Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-Maryland), who easily won his Senate contest. / Photo by William J. Ford

Maryland Celebrates Victories of Anthony Brown, Chris Van Hollen Democrats Find Solace in Loss of the White House By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill Chris Van Hollen and Anthony Brown easily won their respective bids for Senate and the House Tuesday against their op-

ponents in the rich-Democratic state of Maryland. With their victories alongside Jamie Raskin, who won the 8th Congressional District race, it marks the first all-male Maryland delegation in the state in

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Many Blacks Still Wondering What Happened to Clinton Third-Party Candidates Impact the Final Numbers By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer

5 New York businessman Donald Trump will be the 45th president of the United States. / Courtesy photo

Donald Trump’s stunning victory over Hillary Clinton to win the presidency has left African Americans stunned and many resigned to four years of uneasiness at best and, at worst, tortuous. “This is the beginning of a nightmare for minorities,” said District resident Julian Washing-

ton. “I cannot imagine how our struggle just got so much more difficult.” The polls suggested that the electorate was slightly more diverse than in 2012, according to Bloomberg News. In this election, the data showed 70 percent of those casting ballots were white, down 2 percentage points, while 12 percent were Black and

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D.C. Council Hearing on Police Reform Ignites District Residents By Lauren Poteat WI Contributing Writer With police-community relations at a fever pitch in D.C. and nationwide, District residents and council members spoke out during a recent hearing in an attempt to thwart police brutality and mend fences as the selection process of the new police chief gets underway. The Nov. 3 hearing, headed by Ward 5 Council member Kenyan McDuffie, focused on hot-button issues such as excessive use of force by police, body cameras, racism, training, regulating special police and community policing. Among the most heated topics was the September death of Terrence Sterling, an unarmed black motorcyclist killed by police in Mount Vernon Square. "What I am hearing are concerns about policing in general, the quality of policing, how officers are responding when there are quality of life crimes, burglaries and thefts from automobiles," McDuffie said in a statement. "But there is also that national, intense scrutiny on police community relations that are often driven by high-profile incidents of officer-involved shootings. And in the District, we have had similar incidents as well. The Sterling incident comes to mind and I imagine there will be residents who want to speak to that." More than 60 residents showing up to testify, including numerous ANC commissioners, individuals from the Black Lives Matter Movement and Stephen Bigelow, the vice chairperson for the D.C. police department who called for added police to the current 3,800-member roster. Though several concerns such as decriminalizing low-level offenses and mental-health assistance for the homeless were addressed, the death of Sterling and overall violence in the city was the main issue of contention. Although there has been an overall fall in crime in D.C. over the past 20 years, there was an increase in homicides in 2015. "There is clear evidence that

the behaviors and practices of the police are less desirable, let's say, in majority black areas," said Eugene Puryear, a member of the Stop Police Terror Project. "If we want to actually start to move this conversation forward, we have to stop hiding behind neutral words like implicit bias, or disparity, or whatever, it's racism, plain and simple." Also under scrutiny were special police officers working in the city, who are currently allowed to make arrests and carry guns, but often work for private contractors and are not subject to the same transparency rules as city police. Such officers are permitted to work with as little as 40 hours of training, compared to the 28 weeks required for D.C. Metropolitan police. Steven Douglass, pastor of Cathedral of Praise in Capitol Heights, Maryland, and a close friend of Sterling, said he hopes to bring about peace and change from his testimony and the overall hearing. "We still have no form of accountability or transparency for

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5 Public Oversight Roundtable with Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie. / Photo by Demetrious Kinney the crime of Terrence Sterling and once again, the police have let the ball drop on this," Douglass said. "We have eyewitnesses to what transpired and officers who broke protocol, are still sitting at home, getting paid on

administrative leave, showing us that they can do whatever they want and it's OK. "I want to see more community policing, but I also want the police here in D.C., to actually be from D.C. and know

the neighborhoods and understand the people in the community," Douglass said. "This meeting is about getting people to step up, who are tired of the same old, same old and who want to make an actual difference." WI

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1891 – Inventor Granville T. Woods patents electric railway system. 1957 – Black golfer Charlie Sifford wins the Long Beach Open, becoming the first African-American to win a major professional golf tournament. 1960 – Journalist Andrew Hatcher is named associate press secretary to President John F. Kennedy, becoming the first black press secretary.

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1770 – York, an African-American slave best known for his participation with the Lewis and Clark Expedition, is born in Caroline County, Virginia. 1941 – Opera singer Mary Cardwell founds the National Negro Opera Company, the first African-American opera company in the United States. 1977 – Ernest N. "Dutch" Morial becomes the first black mayor of New Orleans.

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1881 – Inventor Payton Johnson patents swinging chair. 1898 – Hairdresser and inventor Lyda Newman patents an improved hairbrush, which was easier to clean. 1950 – Hockey player Arthur Dorrington becomes the first black to sign an NHL contract, joining the New York Rangers organization.

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1873 – Composer and musician W.C. Handy, known as the "Father of the Blues," is born in Florence, Alabama. 1901 – Pioneering musician and songwriter Jesse Stone aka Charles Calhoun, who wrote the rock 'n' roll staple "Shake, Rattle and Roll," is born in Atchison, Kansas. 1930 – Famed novelist and professor Chinua Achebe, author of "Things Fall Apart," is born in Ogidi, Nigeria. 2004 – President Bush announces his nomination of Condoleezza Rice as secretary of state. She is the first black woman to serve in the position. WI

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1894 – Inventor Albert C. Richardson patents the casket-lowering device. 1913 – Daniel Hale Williams becomes the first black to be made a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. 1951 – Famed ballerina Janet Collins becomes the first black dancer to appear with the Metropolitan Opera Company in New York. 1985 – Major League Baseball pitcher Dwight "Doc" Gooden unanimously wins the Cy Young Award, becoming at 20 the youngest-ever winner of the award.

NOV. 14 Buying Vinyl Records from 1950 to 1986, Jazz, Rock-n-Roll, R&B, Disco, Soul, Reggae, Blues, Gospel, and record format 33 1/3, 45s, and some of the older 78s. Prefer larger collections of at least 100.

1915 – Booker T. Washington, a former slave who became a celebrated educator, author, orator and civil rights leader, dies in Tuskegee, Alabama, of hypertension at 59.

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Now that the election is over, how do you feel about the direction of the United States, post-Obama? SHARON GATHERS / WASHINGTON, D.C.

I think we are headed in the right direction. We've made great strides with reducing the deficit, gaining jobs and Obamacare, as well as our standing around the world. It's increased our confidence in the United States about the economy and not going to war, or starting a new one.

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Nothing good, regardless of who is the president. Hillary will probably get into a war with Russia and invade Iran. There will be plenty of international conflicts. There will also be lots of hiked taxes and amnesty programs. I predict extreme distrust for the government and an increase in politically correct culture also known as a fascist society.

JAMEAL JOHNSON / WASHINGTON, D.C.

I predict what will happen to the country is whatever the Rothschilds have on their agenda.

VICENTE MASSEY / WASHINGTON, D.C.

I honestly think the tension will continue to grow and fester. There will be big change, good or bad, on the horizon. There definitely is a storm ahead. Either way it goes, we are in for a long four years.

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TV ONE Hosts Election Watchnight Event Many Blacks Now Ponder an Uncertain Future By Lauren Poteat WI Contributing Writer With “The Apprentice” TV show’s creator, Donald Trump, winning the 2016 presidential election, many Blacks are now seeking answers to the question: “Where do we go from here?” During a six-hour live TV ONE, NEWS ONE election night broadcast at Andy Shallal’s “soulful” Mulebone restaurant in Northwest, top-rated journalist Roland Martin served as moderator for a series of panel discussions, as various Democrats and Republicans weighed in on their perspectives of the next four years. Senior Vice Chairman to the District of Columbia Republican Party, Ralph J. Chittams, Sr., gave his perspective of why Trump dominated the polls. “There is a segment of the American population that is sick and tired of the status quo,” Chittams said. “They want an outsider and the only person that fit that description, Democratic or Republican, and is truly an outsider is Donald Trump.” “At the end of the day, the American people are going to survive, regardless of who wins the presidency. What Americans need to do is take a step back, take a deep breath and not do anything stupid,” he said. “We have a lot of problems we need to fix and we will only fix them if we come together as one.” While Black Republicans celebrated their party’s victory in

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the House, Senate and the presidential race, political icons like legendary civil rights leader Dr. Benjamin Chavis shared a different view, citing voter suppression as a key factor to Trump’s victory. “I think this election has been about either continuing Obama’s legacy or erasing it,” Chavis said. “There were a number of factors that played a role in terms of voter turnout for African Americans and I believe voter suppression was definitely one of them, particularly in North Carolina where voter suppression had a negative impact on the polls.” “Moving forward, I think that the agenda of the nation should be geared toward overhauling the mass incarceration system and our schools, Pre-K through 12. And not just anything they call education, but high quality education

and to tackle the important issue of income inequality.” With Trump in the end carrying 276 electoral votes to Clinton’s 218, Congresswoman Corrine Brown, for the 5th District of Florida, emphasized the importance of voting “in all elections.” Despite how some feel about the outcome of the election, one person who stayed for the entire duration of the event, shed her unique perspective on what Black America needs to do next. “It does not matter who's in the White House,” said Cathy Hughes, TV ONE chairperson and founder. “African Americans have got to use this mobilization – this unity that they've experienced to put candidates in office, to put themselves in the position of changing the condition of our masses.” WI

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Black Uber Customers Wait Longer for Rides, Study Finds By Tatyana Hopkins WI Contributing Writer A recent study released by the National Bureau of Economic Research concluded drivers on the ride-sharing apps Uber ad Lyft are more likely to discriminate against passengers with black-sounding names compared to riders who appear white. Analyses of nearly 1,500 case studies in Seattle and Boston showed that riders using the apps are subject to racial and gender-based discrimination. In Seattle, African-Americans faced longer wait times by as much as 35 percent. In Boston, riders with black-sounding names were subject to frequent cancellations. Across all trips, the cancellation rate for those with black-sounding names was more than twice as frequent compared to those with white-sounding names. Male passengers requesting a ride in low-density areas were more than three times as likely to have their trip canceled when their profile had a black-sounding name than those with white-sounding names. "Passengers have faced a history of discrimination in transportation systems," the authors said in the study. "Peer transportation companies such as Uber and Lyft present the opportunity to rectify long-standing discrimination or worsen it. We observe that

removing names from trip booking may alleviate the immediate problem but could introduce other pathways for unequal treatment of passengers." The study also found evidence of gender-based disparities in the transportation apps. In Boston, female passengers were taken for longer, more expensive rides. The data revealed differences in discriminatory practices of Uber and Lyft drivers. While drivers took noticeably longer to accept ride requests from black men on both services in Seattle, total wait times were the same for both races on Lyft. On Uber, total wait times were longer for black men, and unlike Uber, drivers using Lyft didn't disproportionately cancel on black riders. But evidence still does not reveal if the difference is when a potential passenger's name and photo were revealed to the driver had an influence. When a passenger orders a ride from the Uber or Lyft apps, the driver learns the name of the passenger and what they look like at different stages of the order. Uber drivers do not see this information until after they have accepted a ride, meaning they will have to cancel the ride to pass on a fare. On Lyft, drivers can see a rider's name and face before accepting a ride request. Researchers suggest that because Lyft drivers are given

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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY Evans: D.C. Will Give More to Metro if Md., Va., Do, Too By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill D.C. Councilman and Metro board chairman Jack Evans said the city would contribute more money to the transit agency to help close a budget shortfall and avoid fare increases, layoffs and cuts in service. Evans told reporters Thursday after the board's Finance Committee session that Metro officials "will discuss the various elements in closing the $290 million gap. The solution we propose is that the jurisdictions pay for this. Most of us don't ride public transportation, but we pay for it because it is a critical element in our region." Metro General Manager Paul J. Wiedefeld presented a proposed $1.8 billion budget requesting jurisdictions contribute more money — $47 mil-

lion from D.C., $44 million from Maryland and $39 million from Virginia. Board member Malcolm Augustine, who represents Prince George's County, said after the session that officials in Maryland aren't ready for such a burden. "If the District of Columbia has enough money to shoulder their expense by themselves, that's good for them," he said. "Maryland is not prepared to do that. We are clearly looking at a more even approach where each of the different groups would have to be able to help in this process. That's the responsible approach." Some of the proposed fare increases: • One-way bus fares from $1.75 to $2 and Express bus fares from $4 to $4.25; • Metrorail peak fares to board a train from $2.15 to $2.25 with the

maximum fare at $6; • All parking fees would increase by 10 cents. The board may approve next month to hold a public hearing with a public comment period from Jan. 14 to Feb. 6. The budget could be adopted in March. "We all know what we are up against," Wiedefeld said Thursday. "There has not been the ongoing inspection and maintenance of this system that needs to be done. We have not done been doing the preventive maintenance and not been following industry standards. I have to propose what I think it'll take to get this thing safe." Jackie Jeter, president of the Amalgamated Transit Union of Forestville, criticized the budget proposal, which includes possibly trimming 300 bus and rail workers. "I feel like we are being scapegoated for [Metro's] lack of management," she told reporters. "They have failed to manage the system the way it's supposed to be and now they are saying the problem is labor cost." Jeter said the union will do "whatever's necessary" to hold Metro accountable. Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Office of Inspector General issued an audit Nov. 2 regarding Metro, but focused on how a federal agency's oversight could improve the beleaguered agency. The inspector general's 23-page document mentions how the Federal Transit Administration's may face significant changes as it continues to oversee Metro safety procedures until the three jurisdictions form their own

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reporters after Metro General Manager Paul J. Wiedefeld presented a fiscal 2018 budget proposal to the board's finance committee at the agency's headquarters in northwest D.C. on Nov. 3. / Photo by William J. Ford

safety commission next year. The FTA issued several safety directives for Metro to address a variety of problems such as training of employees, track inspections and improve its communication technology. According to the audit, inspectors suffered "burnout and stress" due to the workload. "FTA has taken steps to begin developing policies and procedures to assume and relinquish direct safety oversight, but lacks firm milestones for completion," the audit says. "Slow progress in implementing a data-driven, risk-based oversight system, limited safety performance criteria, and unenforceable safety standards further hinder the agency's ability to provide proactive safety oversight." FTA officials said compiling more comprehensive data has been challenging, according to the audit. They attribute lack of functional re-

quirements from the Transit Advisory Committee for Safety. In addition, the administration has only one safety data analyst to perform routine data and other work and hires a contractor for additional analysis. Rail transit oversight nationwide has a maintenance backlog of $86 billion and growing up by $2.5 billion annually, the audit said. The inspector general offers seven recommendations for the FTA to improve rail transit safety oversight that include communicating policies and procedures for assuming and relinquishing direct safety oversight to the rail transit industry. According to a memo from the FTA acting administrator Carolyn Flowers, the administration agrees with the recommendations and plans to complete them in three stages by July 30, 2017. WI

Prince George's Schools Host Summit on Safety, Accountability By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill

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Schools CEO Kevin Maxwell (left) listens as a group discusses ways to improve transparency among school officials during a community summit at Ernest E. Just Middle School in Mitchellville on Nov. 5. / Photo by William J. Ford

Prince George's County Public Schools held a community summit Saturday to hear from parents and community leaders on how the system could hold itself accountable and ensure schools are safe. The four-hour summit at Ernest E. Just Middle School in Mitchellville gave a forum for suggestions, which included communicating pertinent information to parents in a timely manner and providing staff with more professional development to better handle student behavior. "I wasn't sure about what issues [school officials] were going to be talking about. I just wanted to be a part of the discussion and see if I could learn anything," said Curtis Smith, 75, of Mitchellville and a substitute teacher for three years.

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The dozens in attendance Saturday used electronic devices to answer questions and rank the most important actions. On one question addressing inappropriate behavior, 80 percent said more professional development is needed for staff on customer service, deescalation and other procedures with dealing with student issues. About 40 percent would like the schools to establish a more welcoming environment for parents and volunteers. "It's a very important conversation," said county schools CEO Kevin Maxwell about safety. "We want to make sure we are not just saying, 'Here's our best thoughts.' We are including people's suggestions, their ideas and heartfelt concerns about this work." Attendees also received a student safety booklet offered in English and Spanish with advice on reporting child abuse, social

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media checklist for parents and online resources. The 16-page pamphlet also provides tips on helping children cope with sexual abuse, including: • Know the people, both adults and children, in your child's life; • Reassure your child that you and their teachers are there to protect them and are working very hard to make sure they are; • Model calm and control; and • Contact the police or Child Protective Services if your child discloses direct abuse, or has witnessed inappropriate behavior. Officials recently held other safety-related events such as an hourlong telephone town hall with nearly 12,000 participants and a social media conversation via Twitter. A social media town hall will take place Thursday at Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt. Schools received online threats last month that resulted

in the arrest of a Parkdale High School student and disciplinary action against another student at Bladensburg High School, police said. Additionally, school officials have dealt with allegations of child abuse, neglect and other offenses, ultimately resulting in the loss of more than $6 million in federal funding. Officials plan to host another summit in February, though school board member Verjeana Jacobs (District 5) said more people should've been in attendance Saturday. "This work that were talking about is really grass roots," she said. "The grass-roots effort is what holds us accountable. Parents need to understand the power of their voice and use it. When parents decide collectively that it's there isolated issue, that's when change happens in Prince George's County." WI

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Kyshira Simmons and Bernard Azingho have been named Prince George's County's Scholars of the Week. Kyshira, a senior at the Academy of Health Sciences at Prince George's Community College, is a dual enrollment student with a 4.31 grade point average. Her course load includes biology, anatomy and physiology I and II, ancient and medieval History, as well as expository writing and interpersonal communication. In addition, Kyshira is an active volunteer with more than 220 service learning hours. She has also participated in the Arthritis Foun-

character parade at Bradbury Heights Elementary School in Capitol Heights, teachers chose to be crayons from Drew Dawalt's "The Day the Crayon Quit." / Courtesy of PGCPS

dation's Jingle Bell Run/Walk and volunteered at DC Central Kitchen, Pratt House and Hyattsville Elementary School. Kyshira, who is learning Mandarin Chinese, has been accepted to Coppin State University with applications pending at Spelman College, University of Georgia, Temple University, Howard University, Towson University, University of Maryland and Trinity University. She plans to major in psychology and become a counseling psychologist. Bernard, a senior at Bowie High School, is pursuing a career in the culinary arts. The hard-working and dedicated student hopes to

attend the Culinary Institute of America and pursue his dream of becoming a chef. He has already earned $6,000 towards his college tuition through two culinary arts competitions. Prior to its grand opening in September, Bernard assisted an executive chef with private catering for an event at the new National Museum of African American History and Culture.

SOCIAL MEDIA TOWN HALL

School officials will host a social media town hall on Thursday, Nov. 10 at Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt. The meeting, which will run from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., aims to help parents better understand how children use social media and provide tips and tools to avoid the negative consequences of social networking, officials said. SafeCyber founder Reginald Corbitt, Stephen Decatur Middle School Principal William Blake and parent Tammy McBride-Loftin will provide presentations on sev-

eral topics, including social media etiquette, Digital Parenting 101, creating a positive digital footprint and the effects and dangers of social media. Students are encouraged to attend.

DUVAL CELEBRATES DISABILITY AWARENESS

DuVal High School's CRI Program and the Best Buddies project celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The effort, in collaboration with the U.S. Labor Department, raises awareness about disability employment issues while recognizing the contributions of people with disabilities in the workforce. This is the second year of the Lanham school's partnership with Best Buddies International, an advocate organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

WORLD FOOD PRIZE

Isaiah Nance, a senior at Gwynn Park High School Acad-

emy of Environmental Studies, represented Maryland at the 30th annual World Food Prize Global Youth Institute in Des Moines, Iowa. Isaiah was one of 200 student leaders from across the country selected to present research on how he could fight hunger as a future leader.

STORYBOOK CHARACTERS

Bradbury Heights Elementary School in Capitol Heights held its storybook character parade on Oct. 28 and, after trying to decide on a favorite book, teachers chose to be crayons from Drew Dawalt's "The Day the Crayon Quit." Students immediately started recalling the story as they saw the crayons around the building. They also joined staff in selecting a variety of characters, including Doc. McStuffin and an old favorite, The Cat in the Hat. WI

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BUSINESS Black Woman Thrives in D.C.'s World of Cigars By Michael H. Cottma Urban News Service

Negest Dawit, a savvy businesswoman from Ethiopia, steered her 1998 Mercedes Benz past a vacant building on 9th Street near downtown D.C. and gazed into her future. "I looked at the building and said 'This will be my store,'" Dawit told Urban News Service. That was 10 years ago. Today, Dawit — affectionately called TG — owns a cigar store. TG Cigar Lounge is at 1118 9th Street NW. But her journey from Ethiopia to entrepreneurship was not easy. She moved from that East Af-

rican nation to Canada in 1996 and worked as a housekeeper. The job paid the bills, she said, but wasn't one she wanted for long. "I only had $50 when I got to Canada," she said. "My mother gave me the money." Dawit sat in her modest apartment, talked to her sister and, during meals, discussed her future. In 2000, she packed her bags and moved to Washington, D.C., seeking better opportunities. She spent four years at an Ethiopian restaurant on U Street. Even as she waited tables there, she planned her next move, next job and next challenge. "It was very hard moving here,"

she said. "I had to learn the streets, the Metro, driving. It was a lot to learn. I moved here and started from scratch." And there also was the language: Dawit learned English at school in Ethiopia and speaks it well. But her thick accent reveals her African heritage. Dawit took a job at Presidential Cigars at Union Station in 2004, and it changed her life. "They taught me everything I know about cigars," she said. "I worked in sales, and I learned the business. And the owner encouraged me to open my own business." And that's just what she did. "I was a housekeeper, a waitress, a cigar saleswoman, and then I opened my own cigar store," Dawit said. She now is Washington's only female cigar store owner. "Customers ask if they can speak with the owner, and they are surprised when I tell them I'm the owner," Dawit said. Dawit opened her business in 2006 after standing inside the dusty storefront building and imagining how her operation would look after she renovated. "It was formerly a T-Mobile store," Dawit said. "It was dirty, and it needed a lot of work. But it was mine." Mark Jackson, Dawit's store manager, recalls meeting Dawit as

5TG Cigar Lounge founder Negest Dawit poses with members of the Good Time Gang Cigar Club. / Photo courtesy of Mark Jackson for UNS

he strolled through Presidential Cigars. "I was checking out local cigar shops, doing research to launch my own line of cigars, 'Blacksmoke,' which I eventually did," he said. Jackson said he was immediately drawn to Dawit. "She was absolutely beautiful and very knowledgeable about cigars," Jackson said. But opening her own store had

Dressing Women for Success in Nation’s Capital By Ayanna Alexander Howard University News Service While job hunting can daunting, it is especially difficult for women, according to experts. According to a study done by the University of the West of Scotland, women are predominantly being judged by their looks, while male candidates are judged by the type of content on their resumes. With that being said, is there any way for a woman to get the job without the latest fashions, toned physiques, and glamour make-up and hair? Dress for Success [DFSDC] in Washington D.C. says yes, by empowering women to secure poverty-free lives and being “much more than simply a new outfit.” DFS Executive Director Amanda Knott has worked to ensure that women have many different ways to achieve economic independence. “The mission of DFSDC is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and

in life,” Knott said. In order to promote economic independence, Knott explained that DFSDC is currently creating different programs for women to learn about themselves and their careers of choice, while networking with women just like them. “We are looking forward to beginning our Going Places Network (GPN) Workforce Development Program this fall,” she said. “We will capacitate up to 40 women and prepare them for permanent employment from the end of September to the beginning of December.” The GPN program provides two sessions, Mondays and Wednesdays, to discuss job readiness. It’s highlighted the need for resume customization, personal image branding, job search and optimization techniques and interview skill improvement, the programs officials said. Residing in Ward 4 for three years, the staff of DFS pride themselves on establishing life-long connections with the women in the community. Not only do they offer clothes for interviews and various workshops, they also reach out to the women to become volunteers for the organization and give back to those in need, staff members said. Staff member Sheila A. Melvin, de-

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5Dress for Success is helping women all over Washington find jobs by assisting them with appropriate clothing for job interviews and more. / Courtesy photo

scribed the organization as “uplifting.” “Uplifting, because when the ladies leave here, they feel that they’re better prepared for that interview than before they came in here,” Melvin said. After being employed by DFSDC for a little over a year, Melvin said she sees the impact that the organization has had on women not only in Ward Four, but all over the District. “Well it’s not just Ward 4, but the people that also come in here are from Wards 8, 7 and 6,” she said. “Although it’s pretty affluent, we have a lot of women who not only donate, but are clients from Ward 4. The women are so grateful, the young ones that have never owned a suit. I just get so much pleasure from helping them,” she said.

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As Melvin talked about the benefits of DFSDC, her first appointment of the day came through the door, eager to sharpen her image for her interview on Thursday. She and her staff constantly show that they’re not just about dressing nicely, but they also want to change women from the inside. “We dress women on the outside and the inside for their journey,” she said. “We hope that they will feel like a part of a sisterhood after leaving DFS and that they will stay connected to the network of support that we provide through continued professional and workforce development training.” WI

its unique challenges, Dawit said. She required inventory — $30,000 to start — and needed people to vouch for her, tough things for someone just getting started. "They were asking me for referrals, but I didn't have any," Dawit said. "It was a challenge. I built relationships with sales people and wholesalers, and they helped me build my inventory, and some gave me credit." Dawit now has a $500,000 inventory and is arranging to buy the property, which she currently leases. She has more than 3,500 customers, some of whom pack into the shop seven days a week to smoke cigars, sip Scotch and network with other smokers. "My customers include businessmen, politicians and cigar club members," Dawit said. "One-third of my customers are women." She said the three cigar clubs that loyally meet at her store help her business flourish. "They feel like they are at home," she said. Dawit proudly points to the 2,000 cigar brands for sale inside her state-of-the-art glass-case humidors. The aroma of cigar smoke fills Dawit's spacious location. Next to the well-stocked bar is a roomy lounge with comfortable seats and a large flat-screen TV. While nearly 13 billion cigars were sold in America in 2015, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dawit is not the typical cigar store owner: She doesn't smoke. "I don't smoke cigars, and I don't drink," Dawit said as she walks through her stylish venue, cigar smoke hanging in the air. "But I do offer my customers a great deal of knowledge about cigars."

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Blacks Must Put Own Needs Before Politicians' by William Reed If you always do what you've always done, you will always get what you've always got. When are blacks going to break the cycle of business as usual? Seemingly, African-Americans have cast their lot for empowerment with politics and the Dem-

ocratic Party, but what hope and change has taken place for blacks? Unless there is some significant infusion of capital that lifts us (i.e., reparations compensation), the average black household will need 228 years to accumulate as much wealth as whites if current economic trends continue. "Business as usual" is blacks continuing to be led off course. To "overcome" America's wealth gap, blacks have to change out of dysfunctional ways and habits. Nation of Islam founder Elijah Muhammad provided a platform of empowerment that taught

individuals and families how to tap into the power within. Many blacks have moved from the margins to the mainstream, but the majority needs some level of NOI-inspirited discipline and dedication. "The slave master is no longer hindering us, we're hindering ourselves," the late Muhammad once said. "Now get something for yourself." Move away from "establishment" matters and take personal inventory — the bottom line is that the way blacks act is politically and economically dysfunc-

litical offices, but how's that benefited blacks? Blacks are too awed with having a black POTUS to access the Obama presidency. Recently, lame-duck President Barack Obama told blacks that he'd "consider it a personal insult" if they don't vote for Hillary. How much do black lives matter to Obama if he is confident enough to cavalierly tell blacks "My name may not be on the ballot, but our progress is on the ballot"? What "progress" is Obama talking about? And what

tional. We can control our lives and destinies by: 1) demanding something tangible in return for our vote; 2) using our political clout to get reparations legislation; 3) putting money into black-owned-and-controlled financial institutions; and 4) supporting and patronizing blackowned businesses. Blacks have bought into "political empowerment" charlatans and entireties. Too many African-American voters are buying into false promises of representa3.65˝ x 8˝ Black & White tion of our interests. Blacks have captured the highest rung of po-

Holiday Time, Family Time, Conversation Time By Aimee D Griffin It’s November and the start of the festive holiday season. This is the time that families of blood and love come together. We laugh and cook great meals. We catch up on what has happened since we were last together and share our excitement about our future together. As we commune with our families this season, it is also an opportune time to discuss the important things that would be included in our estate plan. It is the time, for example, to review the changes you have made in the last year regarding relationships. Far too often there are significant changes in our health care that we don’t share with our loved ones. If you have been recently diagnosed with high blood pressure or pre-diabetes we should share that information with our family and close friends. This information should shape how we eat and play. My friends will tell you that I am the last person to ask questions about how to prepare food but as we look around we can see that there are many alternative ways to prepare food that we love, that can positively impact our health. Many of us spend a great deal of the gathering time in the kitchen because food is an important part of our celebration. But our knowledge of the health considerations of our loved ones should shape the offerings. This is a conversation that can also lead to what health care decisions you would make if you were not able to communicate for yourself. This does not have to be a depressing conversation, but one that speaks to how you would define quality of life. The conversation would not condemn another’s perspective, but instead highlight what is important to you; it may be in contrast to a perspective you held previously. Many people also see the holidays as a time to perform acts of service. This presents an opportunity to discuss values and giving. If you are a person who has historically given to your church, your alma mater or other charities, you can take this time to discuss your desire to continue to demonstrate the charitable values you cherish so dearly.. This would also be a great time to discover if other family members share these goals which could justify the decision to establish a family foundation. Family foundations are formed to institutionalize the gifting and philanthropic expectations of your fellow family members. We have all heard of the ‘big name’ family foundations such as the Gates and Ford Foundations. However, more and more people are creating Family Foundations with lesser means but nonetheless a strong commitment to philanthropy. Family Foundations are distinct, legal entities with the following benefits. They: a) contribute to a charitable cause and are tax deductible, while relinquishing personal control over your gift b) minimize your estate tax liability c) avoid capital gains tax on the sale of appreciated property contributed to the charity of your choice d) provide continuing employment and activity for your family members e) identify and preserve your family name for years to come. Let’s celebrate the holidays this year as a joyful time to congregate with family and friends. But let us also incorporate purposeful conversation that includes our health status and our charitable values. These topics go hand-in-hand with the holiday themes of caring and sharing. In this spirit, we can accentuate our desires and coordinate our hopes with our loved ones as we plan for the future.

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By Ayanna Alexander Howard University News Service Even as President-Elect Donald Trump once promised to ban or severely restraining immigration from Muslim countries, Virginia and Maryland have begun blending Syrian refugees into their communities. According to the Department of State Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration at the Refugee Processing Center [RPC)] Virginia and Maryland have accepted Syrian refugees. Maryland has taken 363 refugees and Virginia has resettled 182 persons in the past 12 months, according to RPC. Cities such as Baltimore, Falls Church, and Silver Spring, were a few that received Syrian refugees. Washington took in only six – none were Syrians. Ward 4 Councilmember Bran-

don Todd said he believes that Syrian refugees are placed in Virginia and Maryland more often than in D.C. because those states are larger than the District. However, Todd also said that there’s plenty of room for refugee resettlement in his ward. “It is likely a variety of complex factors,” he said. “The most striking reason to me is simply that Virginia and Maryland are much larger than the District and can thus accommodate more refugees. [But] Ward Four is a dynamic, diverse, and welcoming community. There is room for all people here.” Other American voters don’t necessarily share Councilmember Todd’s welcoming sentiment, as various polls show just how uneasy Americans seem to be with Syrian refugee resettlement. According to a Gallup poll conducted in last year, 60 percent of Americans oppose accepting Syrian

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refugees, while 37 per cent were in favor. Megan Cagle, a spokesperson at the Immigration and Refugee Program of Church World Service, said one of the reasons Syrian refugees are not being settled in D.C. is because of the location of resettlement offices, which makes it more convenient for the refugees and their families to keep in constant contact. “Given the location of these resettlement offices, refugees are often settled in neighboring communities to ensure convenient access to the offices and the services they provide,” Cagle said The Immigration and Refugee Program of Church World Service in D.C., the International Rescue Committee in Silver Spring, Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area in Falls Church and the World

Relief chapter in Baltimore are some of the centers, which assist, in resettling refugees. One Shepherd Park resident in Ward 4 Jessica Sims, believes that until America solves its own issues, Syrian refugees shouldn’t be a priority. “Listen, until we focus on black lives mattering, don’t let them in this country," Sims said. "That’s really it. I got people that look like me that are steady getting gunned down, raped, beaten and y’all want me to accept these new folks? No thank you.” Cagle disagreed with that way of thinking. “Since our nation’s founding, our country has served as a beacon of hope for countless individuals seeking to build a new life in peace and safety,” she said. “As a nation founded in part by the hard work and determination of refugees and im-

migrants, we have a responsibility to ensure that our generation carries on our history of welcoming, regardless of someone’s country of origin, religion, or beliefs. To do any less would be to dishonor our shared immigrant heritage and our country’s core welcoming principles.” Todd shares this sentiment, claiming that his religion has informed him on how to treat others. “America is a country built on immigration from people from all over the world. That is a tradition that we should continue,” he said. “Syrians, like people of all nationalities, are welcome in America. They are good people that can help strengthen the United States – I am a religious man. My Christian faith is incredibly important to me and informs the way I view the world and treat others.” WI

NAACP Stance on Charter Schools Rankles Parents, Educators By Lauren Poteat WI Contributing Writer

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In an unexpected turn of events, the NAACP recently approved an internal resolution calling for the end of expansion of all charter schools across the nation until said schools meet new criteria set forth by the organization. The NAACP lacks power to enforce such demands; nevertheless, their resolution has raised the hackles of various institutions and community members questioning whether the motive was really student-based or politically and economically influenced. Though the NACCP's vote against charter schools has drawn the ire of school officials, administrators and parents alike, Benjamin Chavis, iconic civil rights leader and president of the National Newspaper Publisher's Association, called for a wider

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scope. "I think there needs to be high-quality educational institutions implemented nationally, for all black students," Chavis said. "That is the issue. Not charter schools versus public, because charter schools are public. "We need to be debating over how to give all of our black students — grades pre-K through 12th — high-quality education," Chavis said. "Anything that takes away from that focus is a disservice." Leading educator Steve Perry, who currently operates Capital Prep Harlem, the new charter school opened in New York City by Sean "Diddy" Combs, was not so forgiving, blasting the NAACP's resolution as "absurd." "The NAACP national headquarters has received a significant amount of money from the teachers' union," Perry said. "The

only organizations to call for a moratorium on charter schools in particular, because they are nonunion, are the teachers' unions. "They couldn't be more out of touch if they ran full speed in the other direction," Perry said. "The national (NAACP) is out of touch even with their own chapters." The NAACP has stayed mum, but the national backlash has intensified, with News One anchor Roland Martin chiding NAACP Washington Bureau Chief Hillary Shelton for not reaching out to parents before passing the resolution. The Wall Street Journal also excoriated the NAACP's idea of "advancement" now being to advance interests of unionized public school monopolies over the interests of black students and their parents, calling the move a "disgrace." WI

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H E A LT H Blacks More Susceptible to Diabetes, Related Illnesses

Famed Doctor Cautions About Foot Care By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer November is National Diabetes Month and one prominent black podiatrist has issued a warning that the illness can mean double the trouble for a sufferer's feet. Dr. Rondrick Williamson, spokesman for the American Podiatric Medical Association, said diabetes can reduce blood flow to the feet, making it more difficult for blisters and sores to heal. Also, diabetic nerve damage can cause numbness and, when an individual cannot feel cuts and blisters — as is the case with most who suffer from the disease — it's more likely that an individual will get sores and infections that go untreated, Williamson said.

"These sores can become infected and lead to amputation," he said. "Blacks are 3.5 times more likely to be hospitalized for lower limb amputations as compared to whites. Studies show that care provided podiatrists can reduce amputation rates by as much as 85 percent." Fortunately, he said, a little tender loving care goes a long way in preventing foot problems from diabetes. The APMA's November campaign, "Diabetes: A Path to Poor Circulation," has been designed to help individuals learn about the relationship between diabetes and vascular disease. African-Americans should take notice, Williamson said, noting that they are nearly twice as likely as whites to be diagnosed with diabetes and twice as likely to die from the

chronic condition. "Diabetic rates are higher in the African-American community because of poor diet, genetic traits, the prevalence of obesity, and insulin resistance," he said. "African-Americans have a high rate of diabetic complications, because of poor glycemic control and racial disparities in health care." Since the feet is very important when it comes to the illness, some of the signs that they may need care include pain and discomfort, which are obvious warnings that something is wrong and needs attention. Also, changes in skin color and turgor are further signs of potential foot issues, said Williamson, who completed his undergraduate studies at Clemson University with a degree in biological science. After graduating Clemson, Williamson traveled to Cleveland, where he attended the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine and ultimately received his doctorate. After completing OCPM, Williamson was selected to attend the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio, where he completed his residency training, according to his bio. Some of Williamson's most visible accomplishments was being a featured regular on season five and six of CBS's Emmy-winning talk show "The Doctors." He was also featured in Ebony, Shape, Men's Health and WebMD magazines and has appeared in such television and big-screen hits as "Single Ladies," "Necessary Roughness" and Tyler Perry's "Madea's Witness Protection." Primarily, Williamson is a physi-

5 Dr. Rondrick Williamson said Blacks are 3.5 times more likely to be hospitalized for lower limb amputations as compared to whites. / Courtesy photo

cian and diabetes is among the central ailments that he treats. "Lowering your risk of foot injury is simple," he said. "Be sure to wear appropriate footwear, make sure you have the correct size show and keep your feet protected from the elements, especially if you are diabetic. Walking barefoot is prohibited. When you suspect a problem with your feet, seek immediate attention as this will ultimately lower your risk for an adverse event." Williams said it's important to conduct self-examinations of the feet. "Check your feet daily," he said. "Inspect for any cuts, scrapes or

D.C. Council Bill Targets Texting Motorists Mandated Penalties for Distracted Driving

By Sarafina Wright WI Staff Writer

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Motorists in the District who are convicted of causing a crash while texting may soon be fined thousands, face jail time or both if the wreck resulted in substantial bodily harm or death. The D.C. Council unanimously approved Tuesday, Nov. 1 an amended distracted driving bill that treats texting behind the wheel like drunk driving. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson initially introduced the Enhanced Penalties for Distracted Driving Amendment Act in early 2015, and recently offered it once more for consideration. "This amendment would treat penalties for accidents caused by texting and app usage that result in substantial harm to a person or prop-

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erty the same as driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs," read a statement from Mendelson's office. "Texting and using applications on mobile telephones or other electronic devices while driving is just as dangerous as driving under the influence. This amendment seeks to deter such behavior." Under the anti-texting amendment, the penalties include $1,000 fines and up to 180 days in jail. If signed into law by Mayor Muriel Bowser, D.C. would join Alaska, Illinois, New Jersey, Utah and Maryland in imposing enhanced penalties for the crime of causing a fatality when texting while driving. Mendelson modeled his amendment after Maryland's "Jake's Law" that went into effect on Oct. 1, 2014. Named after Jake Owen, a 5-yearold killed by a driver talking on his

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cellphone, Maryland's law makes crashes caused by distracted driving that results in a serious injury or death a misdemeanor with up to one year of jail time and up to a $5,000 fine. "The threat of a hefty fine and the prospect of incarceration could be enough to wean some drivers from their electronic devices and to modify the reckless driving behavior of other drivers," said John B. Townsend II, AAA Mid-Atlantic's manager of public and government affairs. "The measure addresses a pandemic problem on area roads: dangerous distracted driving and it targets drivers who text and drive behind the wheel. How widespread is it? Consider this: more than a third — 42.3 percent — of drivers surveyed nationally confessed to reading a text or email while driving in the past 30 days."

abrasions. Look in between the toes for excess moisture and any open sores." The inspection should include the bottom of the feet although it could at times be difficult to bend over that far, Williams said. He suggests using a mirror by placing it on the floor and placing feet over it. "I recommend seeing a podiatrist every 60 to 90 days if you are diabetic with pedal symptomatology," he said. "Diabetics without such should follow up at least once or twice a year." For more information, visit www. apma.org. WI The bill proposed a "three strikes and you're out" distracted-driving law mandating escalating fines for repeat violators, and the eventual suspension of the driver's license after a third related conviction within an 18-month period. That clause could also affect motorists who are licensed in Maryland and Virginia and other jurisdictions. Any suspension of driving privileges in the District will likely be reported to Maryland and Virginia because both states, like the District, are members of the Driver's License Compact (DLC) and the Non-Resident Violator Compact (NRVC). "Neither Maryland nor Virginia has a statute on the books that suspends the driver's license after a third conviction on a distracted driving ticket," AAA Mid-Atlantic said in a statement. "In other words, there is no similar 'three-strike' distracted driving offense in Maryland or Virginia stemming from a charge of talking on a hand-held electronic device or texting while driving." WI

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Blood Donations Heroic, But Don't Require a Superhero By Montana Couser Howard University News Service Kenae Raine isn't a firefighter, policeman, doctor or a superhero. In fact, she's a petite student at Howard University in Washington. Still, she helped saved a life. Shana Logan was also running around saving people from death, and she wasn't wearing a Luke Cage hoodie or a Batman cape either. But both kept someone alive with a superhero serum that everybody has: blood. Raine and Logan were two of dozens who recently donated during the annual Red Cross blood drive at the university. The university moved the event this year to inside the Armour J. Blackburn Center instead of the usual truck outside the auditorium to accommodate larger crowds than years past. "We estimate to have at least 100 people in total since 80 people already have made an appointment," said Garrick Robinson, a phlebotomist with the Red Cross. "We had

40 people yesterday and that's pretty good. So, I think we'll meet our goal." According to the Red Cross, every 20 seconds someone needs blood, either for emergencies such as traffic accidents or for medical procedures such as transplants, surgeries and cancer treatment. Less than two people out of three are actually eligible to donate blood, which is why their drives in Washington and the rest of the nation are so important, Red Cross officials said. Raine said she had a very personal reason for giving. "It's always something I've wanted to do," she said. "I just feel as though there is not enough people that receive the resources they need. I've also had people in my family who have needed blood before, but I never got the chance to donate mine because I'm so small." Donors must be 17 or older, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health, according to the Red Cross. During the donation process, there are four steps — registration, health history and mini-physical, the donation and, finally, the re-

freshments. Donors must wait eight weeks to do so again, because red cells need about four to six weeks for complete replacement, the agency said. Logan said she gave blood because she believes in helping others. "I'm an organ donor, so I'm

big on things like that and this is almost the same kind of thing," Logan said. "I think that if you can make a difference or help somebody, why not do it? "I always get rejected for things like my iron level, but anybody can try," she said. "It's

something small that anybody can do and it won't take out a huge chunk of your day — and it could make a huge difference in somebody else's life." To learn more and to find a Red Cross blood drive in your area, visit http://www.redcross. org/give-blood. WI

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Service Members Honored for Veterans Day By Hamil R. Harris WI Contributing Writer

Antoinette Scott didn't need to wear a black beret to feel part of a new D.C. veterans group. And the wife and mother didn't have to be reminded of the irony of how African-Americans have proudly served in the military and died for their country in all the major wars, only to return home and be subjected to racism from people in country they swore to defend. "I drove a five-ton truck in the 547 Transportation that was part of the D.C. National Guard," Scott said. "I was injured from an explosion. I had a lot of surgery. There was a lot that I had to do physically, but there was nothing that compared to the mental healing and getting back to my routine as a wife and mother." Scott, a Purple Heart recipient, shared her story with local war veterans Sunday during a prayer breakfast at the Springfield Baptist Church in Northwest to commemorate Veterans Day on Nov. 11 and to mark the start of the D.C. chapter of the National Association of Black American Veterans (NABVETS). Richard Korenegay, national commander of NABVETS, said in addition to obtaining a range of services, veterans also need support and encouragement from their peers. "This group is not just for veterans, but it is composed of veterans and this allows us to do things for veterans in the community," he said. The breakfast was one of several military-based events in the region ahead of Veterans Day. On Saturday, Prince George's County Executive Rushern L. Baker III and Gloria L. Brown Burnett, director of the county's Department of Social Services, welcomed several

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hundred veterans to the Wayne K. Curry Sports and Learning Complex for the 6th annual Veterans Stand Down and Homeless Resource Day. While veterans often struggled with accessing needed services because of red tape, service members were able Saturday to fill out forms to obtain dental services, legal support, mental health counseling and education assistance from the Veterans Administration and Department of Social Services. And on Sunday, The Rev. Carl Q. Hickerson, pastor of the Springfield Baptist Church, welcomed the veterans to his church. He said before he was a pastor, he was an Army sergeant in an Air Defense Artillery Unit stationed in Germany and there were days when he wondered if would be coming home. "As a veteran I see the relationship between my faith and my service to this country," Hickerson said. "At the core of it all, I had to be ready at any given time to face danger and I have a deep emotional connection to those who are doing now what I was prepared to do." Though the veterans of Operation Desert Storm, Desert Shield and current conflicts couldn't give specifics of their responsibilities because they are classified, some guest speakers talked about African-American soldiers' roles in past wars. "I was qualified to jump out of a plane," said Georgia Eaves, commander of NABVETS' D.C. chapter, who retired as an Army captain. "I was part of a quartermaster unity and I supplied those on the front lines." Eaves came over to Scott's table and gave her a big hug. Despite her own tale of courage, Eaves said she has the upmost respect for Scott. "She received the Purple Heart," she said. "We need to support all of our veterans." WI years," she said. "I work seven days a week; I'm always here." Dawit says her store also offers a full-service tobacco shop with house-blended tobaccos, cigar lighters, novel ashtrays, vaporizers and hookah pipes. And she drives to work in her 2017 Range Rover. "I know everything there is to know about cigars," Dawit said. "I can smell cigars, roll them, merchandise them, and sell them. I just don't smoke them." WI

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November Greetings From DC Office on Aging Laura Newland DC Office on Aging Executive Director Happy Thanksgiving! This is my favorite time of the year. Not only do we take time out to give thanks with and for our loved ones, but it’s also a time to show appreciation for those who dedicate their lives to caring for others. November is National Family Caregivers Month and National Adoption Awareness Month. Many of you have heard me share stories about my childhood and my parents, but you may not know that I was adopted as a child. So I am especially appreciative of those who are committed to providing a safe, stable, and loving environment to others in need. During this past year, I’ve had the opportunity to speak with many of you about your lives. I’ve realized that there’s a particular segment of our senior population who may feel overlooked—grandparents caring for grandkids. Recently at one of our Town Hall meetings, I was asked what types of resources the Office on Aging provides for seniors who are raising a second generation. While DCOA provides assistance and support specifically to relatives who are caring for their loved ones with var-

ious needs, I’ll admit that there’s more work to be done to support grandparents raising grandkids. According to the 2010 Census, there are more than 2.7 million households in the U.S. with grandparents raising their grandchildren. There were more than 6,000 children under the age of 18 living in grandparent-led households in DC as of 2014, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation Kids Count Data Center. The District of Columbia Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) runs a Grandparent Caregiver Program. District residents who qualify for this program may receive monthly financial assistance to help care for children living with them. You can call (202) 442-6100 or visit www.cfsa. dc.gov for more information. You can also contact DCOA at 202-724-5626 or www.dcoa. gov for more information on the caregiver support services available for seniors. If you’re interested in adoption or foster care, please contact CFSA at (202) 671-LOVE or visit www. adoptdckids.org. I hope every one of you has a wonderful Thanksgiving. And a very special thank you to caregivers and grandparent caregivers—your contributions are vital to our community. Next time you see me in the community, I’d love to hear from you about how we can serve you better!

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EDUCATION NYC Program Helps Low-Income Students Reach New Heights By K. Barrett Bilali Urban News Service Shay Stinson was a quiet 8-yearold girl, raised by a single mom in Harlem, when her first trip outside of the city took her past the bluish Catskill Mountains. She was captivated. From then on, she dreamed a life that would take her far from the gray concrete community of her birth. But a dream without a plan is just a dream. She needed a ladder up and out, and she found it at the Harlem Educational Activities Fund. HEAF provides after-school enrichment and guidance to low-income students in New York City. "I attribute most, if not everything, to HEAF," Stinson said. "HEAF exposed me to a wealth of resources."

Youth development is what makes HEAF a "formidable and unparalleled" program, said HEAF founder Daniel Rose, a Manhattan philanthropist and real estate executive. "Nationwide, only 11 percent of college students go on to graduate school," Rose said. "HEAF has 35 percent of its college students continue to grad school, which is three times the national result. "We build high aspirations for the future and have each participant set clear goals," Rose said. "It can change along the way, but they must have a goal. And then we teach self-discipline to make change." "What sets HEAF apart from any other program is the emotional and social development provided to each child, because they are not getting this in the public schools," said Dr.

Fern Khan, a HEAF board member and retired educator from Bank Street School. HEAF quietly has used this formula to help thousands of students succeed since 1989. HEAF's Harlem learning center has been based in the historic former Hotel Theresa since 1991. Through the 10th-floor windows, students see Harlem's skyline and construction sites. Some 100 feet below, sidewalk vendors hawk their wares and street musicians play for coins as the crowds thread perpetually through the menagerie. Sometimes, Stinson would stare out of the window at the crowd below — but not for long. As she was constantly reminded, there was work to do. This is where Stinson gained the tools, contacts and self-discipline that she needed to succeed. After high school, Stinson was accepted by Temple University in Philadelphia. On a visit from college, she was asked to give a presentation to HEAF's board of directors. She said that she had to be three people to prosper. Retired Brig. Gen. George Price, a HEAF board member, was impressed with Stinson's description of three personalities that she created to handle the transition from Harlem to Temple and beyond. "Many of these students have to develop a personality at home where they are not readily encouraged," Price said. "Then they have to deal with the street and show they are not

5HEAF alumna Shay Stinson marks her promotion to U.S. Army major with Brigadier General George Price (retired), HEAF founder Daniel Rose, and Brigadier General Robert Miller. /Photo courtesy of Harlem Educational Activities Fund for UNS

oddballs for being smart in school. And lastly, they have to deal with the mainstream." After Stinson's presentation, Price became her mentor and guided her through Temple's law school and then on to a military career. She now is stationed in Germany as an Army Major in the Judge Advocate General Corps. Like Stinson, seventh-grader Veronique Salmon began the HEAF Continuum. In August, Veronique awoke early every morning to attend Summer Quest, a primer for expanded after-school activities. She now participates in High Expectations for middle-school students. HEAF provides academic

Black Teachers in U.S.: ‘Frustrated, Pigeonholed, Devalued’

Study Surveys 150; Blacks Now Just 7% of Nation’s Educators By D. Kevin McNeir WI Educator Black teachers nationwide, approximately 150 who have been in classrooms from among seven selected states, participated in a study conducted by the Education Trust, a nonprofit D.C.-based advocacy group, and most say they’re both frustrated and disappointed by their experiences. These and other negative experiences resulting in their comments including feeling pigeonholed, having limited opportunities for advancement, being ignored by their peers and supervisors and routinely being expected to teach only Black students, could collectively be the reason behind the significant challenge school districts face in retaining Black teachers and the declining number of Black educators represented in America’s schools – now standing at a mere 7 percent. The report, “Through Our Eyes: Perspectives and Reflections from

Black Teachers,” shares data collected from both public traditional and charter school teachers about their experiences in the classroom and in those school’s environments. Close to one-third had over 15 years of teaching experience, 80 percent of the participants being women. The lead researcher of the Education Trust’s study and the organization’s director of K-12 research, Ashley Griffin, is an African-American woman from Ohio who matriculated at Georgetown University, going on to complete her masters and doctorate at Howard University. She said one conclusion that can be drawn from the study speaks volumes to the kind of intentional work that must be done before Black teachers begin to feel that institutional racism no longer remains prevalent in the majority of America’s schools. “Few would dispute that we’re moving toward diversity as a country, but there are many attitudes and barriers that keep Black teachers from reaching their fullest potential,” said

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Griffin, 37. “For example, Black teachers, more often praised for the perception of them as enforcers and disciplinarians are then criticized for the same skills which their supervisors and peers believe make for a more negative teaching environment as well as being illustrative of one unable to effectively manage a classroom,” she said. “Teachers face racialized tension on a routine basis, even to the point that it’s expected,” Griffin said. “Just imagine what the students are dealing with and feeling. Racial bias clearly exists in many classrooms – the evidence points to that fact. But school districts, if they are serious about diversity, must make changes to the environment.” “Teachers have had these feelings for some time, but studies in the past usually pooled a very small number and within a limited area. Now with an organization like ours that focuses on policy and research geared toward increasing academic achievement for all students, particularly those from low-income homes and/or students

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of color, we have the tools and staff needed to help schools begin to provide alternatives to their policies, perspectives and the school environments. We’re a national organization; we want to reach every school district in the country that sees merit in diversifying their work force – school districts like Denver – and which benefits from such a position.” The report also pointed to other false notions held by many majority-led schools like all Black teachers have an innate ability, if not exclusive talent, for understanding and therefore teaching Black students and should focus their attentions there. Griffin says that’s not true at all. “Teachers should would be better supported if they were able to leverage their strengths. With the browning of America, we’ve got to have more conversations that help us better diversify the work force – that will benefit the entire teaching profession,” Griffin said. For more information about the report, go to www.edtrust.org/blackteachers. WI

support and preps students for the Specialized High School Acceptance Test, a requirement to enter Stuyvesant, Bronx Science and Gotham's other elite public high schools. Veronique will be challenged before long by HEAF's College Quest, which prepares students for the Scholastic Aptitude Test, provides university tours and offers financial aid counseling. Every single HEAF student graduates high school, and nearly 100 percent of them reach college. Nationwide, less than 20 percent of black and Hispanic high school graduates enter college, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. HEAF does not stop there. "Onward" helps 92 percent of HEAF's college students graduate within four years. HEAF seniors earned some $2.5 million in scholarships last year. HEAF will provide academic support to 560 underserved students this year. HEAF enrollees are 69 percent black, 30 percent Hispanic and 1 percent other. Family incomes are below $50,000 annually for 75 percent of enrollees. HEAF generates nearly half of its $3 million annual budget at a gala event each October. Individuals and foundations donate nearly all of the other half. Government provides only 1 percent of HEAF's funds. HEAF's program is free to New York City students who maintain an 80 percent GPA, score at least 75 percent on the math and English Regents exams (a voluntary New York State exam) and earn at least a 2 out 4 on the state's standardized tests. HEAF interviewed 72 potential fifth-graders and accepted 51 last year. Its waiting list numbers more than 100. "We keep pounding away on the idea that life is a marathon run," Rose said. "We get them to sprint every day. And, lo and behold, you have won the marathon." WI

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EDUCATION "The Brilliant Brotherhood of Ballou is a big opportunity for me. It's teaching young men how to take care of responsibilities and priorities. One thing that motivates me for this program is that it keeps us level, out of trouble, and occupied. They encourage us to keep working and stay focused. They want you to succeed in life and they want you to get ready for college. … Basically, you want to make your parents proud of you by getting good grades and putting forth the effort." Francisco, kindergartener Van Ness Elementary School "We use feeling buddies when we're sad or happy. In the safe space, there's a chart and a timer and a book where you can see your family. It makes me feel a bit happy. We breathe in and then we let it out until the timer finishes."

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Sixteen city public schools have received grants through President Barack Obama's 2014 Empowering Males of Color initiative, which has helped establish programs that male students can use to improve their academic skills and explore career interests. Here are some of the students' most recent sentiments: Elijah, 3rd-grader Stanton Elementary School: "Mr. Pollard calls us kings. 'Peace King' stands for being your brother's keeper. It means to take care of your brothers, and it's important for keeping your community safer. The Boys Institute is a lot of fun. You get to play the drums and do activities."

Every Wednesday in November, excluding the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, Lavagna Italian restaurant in Southeast will donate 10 percent of all sales for the evening — including gift card sales, take out, happy hour and dinner — to the Brent Elementary School PTA. The more people participating, regardless of affiliation to Brent, the better.

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Randle Highlands Elementary School Assistant Principal Danielle Battle thinks the extended-year schedule gives teachers more time for "teachable moments."

Naquan, 3rd-grader Patterson Elementary School: "I first got stuck on photography when I saw it in a video and it seemed interesting. That's how I got into boys empowerment. My favorite part is being able to get out and be active. My favorite photos are the kind where it's not too blurry and it has good action and drama. Now at home when my dad does something dramatic, I grab my phone and take a camera photo. This is one of the best pastimes you could have. It takes away about 2 hours and 30 minutes … but with fun." Deonte, 9th-grader, Ballou Senior High School: WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM

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FBI Clears Clinton Again in Email Probe - Too Little Too Late? By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer FBI Director James Comey said Sunday that the agency has again determined it would not recommend criminal charges against Hillary Clinton — the latest stunning development in the renewed probe of the Democratic presidential nominee's private email server just days before the election. "The FBI investigative team has been working around the clock to process and review a large volume of emails from a device obtained in connection with an unrelated criminal investigation," Comey said in a letter Sunday to key lawmakers. "Based on our review, we have not changed our conclusions that we expressed in July with respect to Secretary Clinton." The letter went to the Republican leaders and Democratic ranking members of eight key Senate and House committees with oversight over the FBI. Rep. Adam Schiff, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, made the letter public. The director initially cleared Clinton of wrongdoing in July, but slammed her "careless" handling of classified material by use of a private email server. However, Comey sent shock waves through the political world on Oct. 28, when he told Congress the FBI had renewed its investigation after discovering messages to and from Clinton found on electronic devices belonging to top aide Huma Abedin's estranged husband, disgraced former congressman Anthony Weiner. That decision had drawn the ire of the Clinton campaign and Democrats, who lambasted the Republican Comey for making what some called a politically motivated decision. Despite the 11th-hour manner of Sunday's announcement, the Clinton campaign told reporters they welcomed the news. "We're glad to have this matter resolved," said Jennifer Palmieri, the campaign communications director, Yahoo News reported. The news broke as Clinton was en

5Hillary Clinton, with Jay-Z, was cleared again in the FBI's of her private email server just two days before Election Day. / Courtesy of Rap-Up route to Cleveland for a rally alongside Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James, just two days after music icons Jay-Z and Beyoncé held a concert and rally for Clinton in Ohio, an important swing state. Clinton's press secretary Nick Merrill was spotted reading something aloud to the group from an iPad, presumably Comey's letter, Yahoo News reported. The Clinton campaign had insisted the renewed FBI probe had not negatively affected her presidential bid despite subsequent pre-election polls that showed tightening race between her and GOP nominee Donald Trump, attributing Clinton's narrowing lead to other factors. But Clinton surrogates strongly criticized Comey for making such a decision so close to Election Day. Earlier Sunday, New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker referenced the incident at a black church in Philadelphia, where he appeared with Clinton. "We saw what the FBI did in Martin Luther King's day," Booker said. "People trying to chill turnout, people trying to dampen enthusiasm. People throwing slings and arrows at our standard-bearer that are unacceptable to us." WI

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ELECTIONS 2016 - RESULTS AND MORE D.C. Voters Favor Statehood, But Battle Just Beginning By Tatyana Hopkins WI Contributing Writer D.C. voters want Congress to make it the 51st state in the union. Nearly 90 percent of D.C. voters favored the statehood referendum on the ballot Tuesday. In addition to the president, D.C. residents also voted for local offices, U.S. delegation, and the infamous statehood referendum. The political movement for D.C. statehood has seem many fruitless attempts, most recently in 1982 when a resident-approved bid went largely ignored by Congress. In unofficial poll reports, 86 percent of voters approved the referendum that asked voters whether the D.C. Council "should petition Congress to enact a statehood admission act to admit the State of New Columbia to the Union." Residents voted on a recently drafted constitution for the proposed state, newly redrawn borders, and whether District officials should push Congress to act on their petition for statehood. Fourteen percent of voters rejected the measure. When statehood was last on the ballot in 1982, it was approved by voters with a slimmer margin with 53 percent in favor and 47 percent against. â&#x20AC;&#x2039;Though residents have expressed their favor for the statehood referendum, statehood is not guaranteed. Congress must approve the measure, which D.C. leaders said they will champion in January to the new president and Congress. Having the voter-approved constitution is an important part of getting Congress to pass the measure. There are several paths to gaining statehood for D.C. The city could become a state by an amendment of the U.S. Constitution or having Congress pass a bill granting the District statehood. Both methods have been tried in the past, but staunch statehood advocate Mayor Muriel Bowser settled on a method that gained statehood for Tennessee. In 1795, Tennessee drafted a constitution and held a referendum on whether it should ask Congress for admission to the union as a state. Congress approved the request and

made Tennessee the nation's 16th state. Bowser said the Tennessee Plan is more proactive than waiting for Congress to debate the issue and vote on a bill to make D.C. a state and less difficult than trying to amend the Constitution. The referendum's objective was to demonstrate to Congress the breadth of support D.C. residents have for statehood. But even the voter approval leaves the city a long way from statehood, as city officials will now have to take the battle to Capitol Hill. According to the most recent reports and data with the D.C. Office of Campaign Finance, the Statehood Yes! Committee has spent a large portion of its funds. Through October 31, the committee raised over $60,000 and had over $45,000 in expenditures. Many Republicans have spoken against the bid for D.C. statehood, and many Democrats, even those who offered support for the cause, see it as low-priority issue. Though D.C. residents pay federal taxes and fight in the military, they only have one representative in Congress without voting power and no senators. The city currently falls under the direct jurisdiction of Congress. WI

5Ward 8 voters show up late in the evening to cast their votes for D.C. Statehood at Patterson Elementary School on Tuesday, November 8 in Southeast. / Photo by Roy Lewis

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5Team Charlotte, consisting of a group of Howard University Students monitoring the polls during the 2016 presidential election stand in front of the Guilford County Democratic Party office. / Photo courtesy of Howard News Service

HU Students Travel to Monitor Polls By Tatyana Hopkins WI Contributing Writer Howard University students headed to Cleveland and Charlotte, North Carolina, to monitor the polls for the 2016 presidential election. Eighteen graduate and undergraduate Howard students and two fellows from the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation traveled Sunday to the two cities and headed home Tuesday after the polls closed as part of the Howard University Graduate Political Science Association (HUGPSA) 2016 Presidential General Election Voter Protection Project (VP2). HUGPSA is a student organization at the university in which graduate students seek to offer solutions to various societal issues such issues in education, cultural, economic, civil rights, and political activism. The Office of the President, the Ronald W. Walters Leadership and Public Policy Center, Office of Student Affairs, and the Department of Political Science also served as partners of the Voter Protection Project. The project's purpose was to examine and expose systemic barriers to voting at the state and local level of government. Twelve students went to North Carolina and six went to Ohio for the project. "These states do have a history of suppression of the black vote," said Gabrielle Gray, President of HUGPSA. "The Howard University Graduate Political Science

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"These states do have a history of suppression of the black vote." Gabrielle Gray / President, HUGPSA

Association has launched a Voter Protection Project that aims to increase electoral participation of millennial voters, and to combat voter suppression in black communities across the nation. "Here at Howard University and at other HBCUs across the country, we have a legacy of standing at the forefront of human and civil rights struggles," said Gray, who led the project in Cleveland. "With the Voter Protection Project, we are acting on the legacy of our ancestors, and working hard to defend the voting rights of our people." While in Cleveland and Char-

lotte, students monitored polls, engaged in community outreach and neighborhood canvassing, and gathered data on voter impressions regarding the African-American voting experience. Students also remained on campus to assist with the 2016 election Command Center being operated at Howard. "Our job is to make sure voters are not being intimated at the polls, that they feel protected, and that they are able to exercise their right to vote," said Naya Young, one of the graduate student organizers and leader of the Charlotte trip. "This is a significant time in our lives and we're making sure students are a part of it. "I was excited to that so many young people were out voting," Young said. "Many people were worried that wouldn't." One student participant, Arfie Ghedi, said though many of the Ohio residents the group came across seemed reluctant to speak with them, many reported a good voting experience." "The area seemed to be oversaturated with canvassers because it's a swing state," the sophomore journalism major said. "A lot of people turned us away, but it seemed worth it when I did get to talk to people. We had good conversations." Neither group reported instances of outward voter suppression or intimidation at the polls. They will write a report on their findings in January. WI

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Prince George's School Board Gets Infusion of Youth By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill Prince George's County School Board had five seats up for grabs in Tuesday's election, but only two incumbents will fill them during a time when the system continues to try and be proactive in safety and accountability. The board will have at least four members 25 or younger, including high schooler Juwan Blocker. In the election, three of the five candidates endorsed by Prince George's County Executive Rushern L. Baker III won. Here's a breakdown of the winners in the five district races:

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David Murray, 24, easily won the seat after his opponent Raul Jurado recently moved out of state despite his name remaining on the ballot. According to unofficial results, Murray, who was endorsed by Baker, received 23,356 votes to Jurado's 8,669. The seat became open when board member Zabrina Epps chose not to seek re-election. The schools in the district include Bond Hill Elementary and Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle in Laurel and High Point High in Beltsville.

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Incumbent Patricia Eubanks, 55, of Capitol Heights, another Baker-endorsed candidate, will return to the board, receiving more than 20,000 votes, according to unofficial results. Abel Olivo, 42, of Cheverly, got nearly 8,500 votes. The schools in the district include Ardmore Elementary in Springdale, Thomas Johnson Middle in Lanham and Bladensburg High in Bladensburg.

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Raaheela Ahmed, 23, of Bowie, captured 29,885 votes in her second bid for a seat on the board. Ahmed, who received degrees in both finance and economics from the University of Maryland in College Park in 2015, got some encour-

agement and campaign assistance from board member Edward Burroughs III during the early voting period, as well as endorsements from the county's teachers union and Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Maryland). Cheryl Landis, 62, a Baker favorite who retired last week after 27 years working for the county school system, received 21,853 votes. The schools in the district include Woodmore Elementary in Mitchellville, Samuel Ogle Middle in Bowie and Bowie High in Bowie.

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K. Alexander Wallace, 25, of Upper Marlboro will retain his seat on the board after receiving 20,325 votes. Wallace, a Prince George's native who graduated from Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School in Upper Marlboro, was endorsed by Baker. Wallace worked for state Sen. Ulysses Currie (D-District 25). John E. Richardson, 62, of Forestville, received 12,673 votes. The schools in the district include Arrowhead Elementary in Upper Marlboro, Benjamin Stoddert Middle in Temple Hills and Suitland High in Forestville.

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Edward Burroughs III, 24, of Fort Washington, will retain his seat on the board after receiving nearly 27,000 votes. The Prince George's native, who graduated from Crossland High School in 2010, will serve in his third term on the board since joining as a high school student. Burroughs, endorsed by the teachers union, has been one of the most outspoken members on the board, demanding immediate action after the school system was stripped of more than $6 million in federal funding. Stephanie Hinton, 52, of Temple Hills, received 12,519 votes. The fifth-grade teacher at Forest Heights Elementary School was endorsed by Baker. The schools in the district include Applewood Elementary in Temple Hills, Isaac J. Gourdine Middle in Temple Hills and Friendly High in Fort Washington. WI

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Black Women Make History in 2016 Election, CBC Makes Pivotal Gains By Sarafina Wright WI Staff Writer The Congressional Black Caucus added a much-needed seat to their chamber Tuesday with the victory of California's Kamala Harris, who became the second black woman ever elected to the U.S. Senate. Harris defeated Democratic challenger Loretta Sanchez by a landslide with a 1.3 million lead in early votes, the Los Angeles Times reported. Harris, the first woman elected as attorney general in California, will succeed Democrat heavyweight Barbara Boxer, who announced her retirement early last year. Harris will join Sens. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Tom Scott (R-SC) as one of three blacks in the 100-seat chamber for a six-year term. Anthony Brown will also add to the number of African-Americans on the Hill with a win over Republican challenger George McDermott to represent Maryland's 4th congressional district. Brown previously served as lieutenant governor to Martin O'Malley, before an unsuccessful bid for governor in 2014. Black women made historic moves in the U.S. House of Representatives, and Democrats overall picked up six seats. Val Demmings, the former chief of the Orlando Police Department, won her bid to represent Florida's 10th District, defeating Republican challenger Thuy Lowe. Lisa Blunt Rochester also became the first black and the first woman elected to Congress in Delaware, defeating Republican challenger Hans Reigle to capture the state's only U.S. House seat. WI

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EDITORIAL Maybe it’s Time to Change the Way America Elects its President Stunned is probably the best way to describe what happened on Election Night 2016. Donald Trump, the reality TV star who many Republicans and most Democrats considered a joke and a nuisance 18 months ago, will become America’s 45th president after his inauguration in January. As the night went on, states considered “guaranteed wins” for Hillary Clinton, instead were taken by Trump in upset after upset. Longtime friends of the Clintons, staff members of the campaign and volunteers, simply didn’t – or couldn’t – see this coming. The good news: the election is finally over. Now comes the hard part: somehow finding a way to heal wounds, mend walls, to realize a way to work across party lines and to address the common challenges and needs facing Americans. We’ve got to get over the shock quickly, dry our eyes and get back into the fray. Trump has, to his credit, changed his tune, moving from one who routinely attacks anyone, at any time and on any front, to being the nation’s president-elect, committed to bringing a country together – a country that finds itself more divided it has in generations. Still, one has to wonder how President Barack Obama will be able to work with Trump in this brief transitional period, after Trump has publically criticized and ridiculed the president time and time again. We can only hope that Obama will be able to take the high road. We’re sure he will but it won’t be easy. Ironically, despite her surprise defeat, Clinton, who must be wondering what the heck happened, has accomplished something in this highly contentious election that we’ve seen before – and it’s something that’s quite disconcerting. Clinton, while losing to Trump in the Electoral College, has taken the popular vote by over one million votes. The last time this happened, and the first in American politics, was 16 years ago when Al Gore, the then Democratic candidate for president, did the same. Something needs to be fixed in our political system and the way we elect our president. So, now we must all move forward. It really doesn’t matter what the political pundits and pollsters got wrong. Nor do we want to spend a lot of time asking leaders of the two major parties or Independents how they feel, what they believe should happen and whether they can actually even effectively work together. What’s crystal clear is now with the Republicans in control of the White House, the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, it looks like communities of color, in particular, will have a real fight on our hands. We cannot allow the clock to be turned back on us. Millennials and Blacks did not show up at the polls in the numbers needed for Clinton to win. We let her down and ourselves too. Ironically, Paul Ryan spoke on Wednesday about the importance of healing divisions and working together, following the will of the people who have given the nod to Trump. Sounds good but that’s not rhetoric spewed by Republicans when Obama twice defeated his opponent. What a difference a day can make. WI

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TO THE EDITOR Mickey Thompson Will be Sorely Missed

Metro Needs to Hire Police, Focus on Safety

Every week when I read The Washington Informer there is always some great news about what is happening in the DMV. But in this week’s edition I was profoundly saddened to read of the passing of Mickey Thompson. I followed with great passion the “Social Sightings” page on the inside cover page of The Informer every week. That page reminded me of how, in the past, Black newspapers would cover the “high social gatherings” in and around most urban settings. Everyone would want to see if their event made the paper, and see if they were in the photos. The “Social Sightings” page in the Informer was just like that to me. I want to extend my prayers to the family of Mickey Thompson and wish them comfort in this time of grief.

William Ford’s article, “Metro GM’s Budget Proposal Includes Layoffs,” in the November 3, 2016 edition of the Informer was very informative. I have just one thing to say about Metro: They shouldn’t be talking about laying people off. They should be talking about hiring more people, especially police officers. The school children riding Metro have literally lost their minds. They are loud, rude, disrespectful and downright nasty. If you say something to them they will curse you out using all types of profanities. It is such a shame our young people feel they need to act in such a manner. Can they really be that angry with everyone other than their friends? I sometimes wonder if their parents know the way they act on the Metro. I return to my original statement: Hire more police officers and if they see kids acting out on the Metro, put them off!

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OPINIONS/EDITORIALS Guest Columnist

By Julianne Malveaux

Election has Exposed America's Racist, Sexist Patriarchy No matter the outcome of the corrosive 2016 election, our social fabric has been shredded by the ugliness of this campaign. Sure, there have been ugly campaigns before, but this one has revealed the extent to which racism and sexism are acceptable features of life in these United States. Women, including Hillary Clinton, have been routinely disparaged, not only in politics, but also in their roles as television

talking heads and anchors. While I'm not weeping for Megyn Kelly (she's a big girl, and she can take care of herself ), her on-air collision with Newt Gingrich was classic, with a jowly male bully loudly talking over a television host and accusing her of being "obsessed" with sex. And the disparagement of women flowed down the ticket. In Illinois, Republican Sen. Mark Kirk had the nerve to disparage his Democratic challenger, Rep. Tammy Duckworth, because of her Thai heritage. Her

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dad traces his family's military service back to the eighteenth century, while her mom is from Thailand. When she cited her military background, Kirk nastily said he was unaware that her family had come all the way from Thailand to fight for the United States. Shame on Kirk for demonstrating his ignorance by criticizing the military service of a woman who lost both her legs in the Iraq War. All's fair in love and war, they say, and many see politics as a special kind of war. And certain-

ly, those women who play the politics game have to have thick skin and broad shoulders, because men are not likely to treat women with kid gloves because of their gender. However, gendered criticism ("she lacks stamina," "look at that face") is woven into the fabric of our nation's racist patriarchy, and the "other" (women, people of color) is often put down using gendered or racialized code words. In some cases, as with Tammy Duckworth, people don't even bother to use code words.

The backlash from eight years of the Obama presidency means that plenty of racists have come out to play. I thought we'd seen the last of former Louisiana Rep. David Duke, the one-time KKK leader who is again running for the U.S. Senate. Instead, he seems to have slithered from under some rock, just in time to endorse Donald Trump, throw shade on Evan McMullin (the Utah native and former CIA operative who is running a long-

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By Charlene Crowell

N.Y. AG, CFPB Pair to Fight Debt-Collection Scheme A new federal lawsuit alleges that since at least 2009, two major players in the debt collection industry have illegally operated, harassed, threatened and deceived millions of consumers across the country — often for debts that were either inflated or not even owed. The scheme based in Buffalo, New York, also netted tens of millions of dollars in revenue each year.

The case seeks to shut down the illegal scheme, secure compensation for victims and assess civil penalties against the companies and its partners. On Nov. 2, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and Richard Cordray, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, filed charges against the scheme's two principals, Douglas MacKinnon and Mark Gray. "[W]e are taking action against the ringleaders of this operation," noted Director Cordray, "so they can no longer prey upon vulnera-

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ble consumers." "Living with debt is difficult enough, without the added stress of being harassed and threatened by debt collectors," Schneiderman said. "These collection shops inflated debts, threatened victims and deceived them out of millions. This suit sends the message that debt collectors that employ abusive tactics will be held accountable." In recent years, debt collection abuses have emerged as a growing consumer finance issue for communities of color. Both research

and investigative news have found that consumers of color, along with low and middle-income communities are frequently targets of collection lawsuits that today represent a still-growing $13 billion industry. According to the lawsuit, MacKinnon and Gray operate a network of at least 60 fly-bynight collection shops to collect on large debt portfolios purchased by three interrelated firms: Northern Resolution Group, Enhanced Acquisitions and Delray Capital, all based in

Buffalo, New York. MacKinnon and Gray created, operated and oversaw the illegal operation. Among the actions cited as illegal violations included: • Falsely threatening legal action; • Impersonating law enforcement officials, government agencies and court officers; and • Inflating consumer debts and misrepresentations of amounts consumers owed. These kinds of actions violate

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By James Clingman

Elections Won't Change Anything Until We Vote with Our Wallets By the time you read this, I trust you will have wiped away the slime and the grunge, regurgitated a few times, taken a good bath or shower, relentlessly scrubbed the stench from your bodies, and maybe even found it necessary to delouse, because the dirty, filthy, hateful, distasteful, embarrassing, vile, toxic, grimy, polluted campaign we all witnessed is likely the worst in the history of electing a president.

In light of the lies, slander, vitriol, vulgarity, hypocrisy, hyperbole, false accusations, innuendo, leaks, assaults and even threats of murder, it matters less than usual who wins. No matter the result, there will be millions of people in this country who will be so angry that very little will get done for "The People." Jan. 20, 2017, will be a very sad day for many voters, depending on which side is victorious. That's a terrible commentary on this country, and an even worse reflection on the leadership we

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have chosen. But what does it say about us? We have fought one another over the two candidates, neither of whom is held in high regard by the majority of the electorate. It has been suggested that our choice is between the "lesser of two evils," and some say the "evil of two lessers." We have been led down one of two primrose paths of prevarication, perversion, pseudo-piety and pompous posturing, only to have gone to the polls holding our noses to choose our next leader.

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Some have even dropped out of the system altogether because they cannot stand to be a part of such downright evilness. Some have said they will start a civil war if their candidate does not win, some say they will "take out" one of the candidates if things don't go their way, some have said they will move to another country and some say the whole system is corrupt anyway, so why care about it at all? We have former candidates who called the two finalists "pathological liar," "con man,"

"woefully unqualified," "criminal," "predator" and the like, but those same self-righteous folks, some of whom profess to be of high moral character, are telling us to vote for the very persons they disdained and denigrated during the primaries. What kind of people are they? Are they typical of what we call a "politician"? Hypocrites who turn on a dime when it's politically expedient for them, no matter what they said a couple

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OPINIONS/EDITORIALS Guest Columnist

By Austin R. Cooper Jr.

Now Our Nation Must Heal This has been perhaps the most divisive national election in history. As I write this column, the election is still three days away. Truthfully, it seems like an eternity. I have never been so eager for a political season to come to an end. I am proud to be a lifelong Democrat. Not that the Democratic Party has always delivered to the African-American community, frankly, in a manner that is consistent with being able to rely on re-

ceiving above eighty percent of our vote in each national election since the early 1960s. There have been times that I have felt that my party does take my vote for granted. But the fact still remains that the Democratic Party continues to better represent my views and interests far more closely than does the Republican Party. Honestly, I do not recognize the current GOP. If Trump is successful in winning the White House, he will have done so with a cam-

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paign built upon hate, intolerance, distrust and a distain for almost every segment of American society, as we know it. It is no longer the party of Abraham Lincoln. The GOP of Lincoln would not have nominated Trump, much less elected him as president. Nor would the party of John McCain, Mitt Romney and former Presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush. Sadly, if Trump wins the White House, he will have won on the shoulders of the GOP of George Wallace and Barry Gold-

water. Those two sad chapters of the GOP should have remained buried in the history books. Sadly and shockingly, they were not, whether Trump is successful or not. The fact will remain that close to 40 million Americans voted for him. I proudly cast my vote for President Obama over McCain in 2008 and Romney in 2012. I have no regrets. No president is perfect and Obama has not been. However, my differences with those GOP nominees were over policy. I dis-

agreed over the direction in which they wanted to take the country. I never, ever, though thought that either was unqualified to lead our country. Neither man ran their campaigns as Trump did his. In December 2012, RNC Chairman Reince Priebus announced the Growth and Opportunity Project. The co-chairs of this initiative were charged with making recommendations and assisting in putting together a plan

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By Raynard Jackson

A Bright Light for Early-Childhood Education Passes Every time I think the Republican National Committee has bottomed out in its inability to properly engage the black community, they seem to find new ways of showing their total incompetence. Last Wednesday, in their infinite wisdom, the RNC decided to release a 30-econd TV ad to be run on BET and TV One (both national black cable channels). At press, this ad had been watched a whopping 3,421 times on YouTube.

Why is the RNC driving traffic to YouTube and not their website? These are the mistakes you make when you don't understand branding. TV One was a reasonable choice, but who in the hell in their right mind would advertise on BET to reach potential Republican voters? I know their response is going to be that BET was chosen, because they were focused on the millennial demographic. Memo to the RNC: there is nothing about this ad that would appeal to millennials. Nothing! I guarantee you this decision

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was made by a White staffer with little input from any blacks who understand the media and strategic communications. Let me state for the record, I make my living in the areas of public relations and strategic communications, even though my undergraduate degree from Oral Roberts University is in Tax Accounting and my graduate degree from George Mason University is in International Business, but I digress. I have worked with some of the biggest names in politics, business, sports and entertainment.

This has included everything from writing speeches, to ghostwriting editorials, congressional testimonies, TV and radio ads, etc. The first and most important imperative in communications is to know your audience and then to know their issues and concerns. Based on this information, you create your TV or radio spots. In creating your spot, there must be two components: the awareness phase and the call to action phase. During the awareness phase, you are telling your audience "who you are" and "why the au-

dience should care." During the call to action phase, you are telling your audience what it is that you want them to do as a result of seeing your ad. It is quite obvious that "the copy" (the written script) for the ad was written by a white person because the verbiage and the visuals do absolutely nothing to connect with the black community. When you are attempting to enter into a new market (engaging black voters) and you have an extremely damaged product (perception of

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By Askia Muhammad

Standing Tall for the Standing Rock Sioux It never ceases to amaze me how some folks just shrug off offensive behavior by members of their particular tribe. Of all the earth's thousands of tribes, white people living in America are the worst in this type of conduct. Take the rural northwest U.S. In Oregon, seven armed intruders who seized a federal wildlife refuge protesting for exclusive water use and grazing rights on government-owned land for themselves. One member of their mutinous band was killed in a

shootout with G-Men. At trial, they were all acquitted. They now vow to illegally seize more federal land. Meanwhile, in North Dakota and South Dakota, thousands of First Nations (Indian) people are in a confrontation with the feds and an oil pipeline company as they struggle to prevent the Dakota Access Pipeline from crossing some of their sacred lands â&#x20AC;&#x201D; sacred lands. Although the U.S. government has brazenly violated every single treaty it has signed with the sovereign Native American nations,

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or tribes, the victimized Indians are portrayed as the bad guys, the lawbreakers, in what media coverage this receives. Meanwhile, President Obama says the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is considering rerouting the $3.8 billion Dakota Access pipeline, amid months of resistance from the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and members of more than 200 other Native American nations and tribes from across the Dakotas. "My view is that there is a way for us to accommodate sacred lands of Native Americans," Pres-

ident Obama said. "And I think that right now the Army Corps is examining whether there are ways to reroute this pipeline in a [such a] way." (Note to self: there are some genuine virtues I'll miss when Barack Obama is no longer president.) At Standing Rock, thousands of unarmed land and water "protectors" have had vicious dogs turned on them, been pepper-sprayed and arrested. At Standing Rock, law enforcement is out of control, even arresting and charging journalists there reporting on the carnage.

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"In Standing Rock, the cops are out of control," said Cooper Brinson, an attorney at the Civil Liberties Defense Center, according to a published report. There were accusations of humiliation, beatings by police, and unwarranted strip-searches of unarmed arrestees. "The actions of police against the land and water protectors at Standing Rock are depraved, abusive, and disgraceful," Brinson continued. "They are exceedingly disrespectful and radically

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LIFESTYLE 'Milk Like Sugar' Shows Other Side of Life for Teens By Lauren Poteat WI Contributing Writer In Kirsten Greenidge's Obie Award-winning play "Milk Like Sugar," directed by Jennifer L. Nelson, both Greenidge and Nelson do a masterful job of taking a contemporary look at adolescents deprived of adequate mentorship and economic footing, while challenging societal disadvantages. The play centers around three black teenage high school girls who form a pact to all get pregnant at the same time as they all search for love in all the wrong places. However, things take a much-needed turn, after their friend Margie (played by Ghislaine Dwarka) becomes pregnant first and begins to tackle doctor bills, health care and future rent. Suddenly, the fantasy of fancy "Coach diaper bags" and "matching pink Jordans"

quickly begins to blow out of the window, as each of the friends search for instant gratification and some form of escape from broken families and poverty. The main character, Annie, played by Kashayna Johnson, intermittently plays with the idea of going off to college, but is quickly deterred by Margie and their domestically abused friend Talisha (Renee Elizabeth Wilson), who encourage her to forget her dreams. Mixed with adolescent love and an emotionally vacant mother Myrna (Deidra LaWan Starnes), the outcomes of Annie's life are startling as she desperately tries to make sense of the world and escape an imitation of life. Hannah Correlli, who took in a recent performance of the play, said the characters' experiences caused her to reflect on her own. "This was heavy, but it was really good," Correlli said. "To be honest, this is a really good way to [view] experiences that are really not my own. I never had 'Milk Like Sug-

ar,' you know â&#x20AC;&#x201D; I mean, I grew up with milk in a jug. I know it's not necessarily literal, but it was really nice to see another side of things and the privileges I've been afforded with." Aver Collins, a Baltimore native, said he moved by the impact of the teen dialogue and layout of the plot. "The title [of the play] really brought everything home, like false reality, false hope given to us, that makes us think and want what we think everybody else has," Collins said. "The show was really good. It showed a different side of African-Americans and not just a slave story or another

sad story. It was just about black people being black and the everyday obstacles that a lot of us go through." "Milk Like Sugar" proves to be a wonderful contemporary comingof-age story that all should see. "Milk Like Sugar" is running at the Atlas Performing Arts Center in D.C. until Nov. 27. WI

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nie, Renee Elizabeth Wilson as Talisha, and Ghislaine Dwarka as Margie in Milk Like Sugar at Mosaic Theater Company of DC, November 2-27, 2016. / Photo courtesy of Ryan Maxwell

6(L to R) Renee Elizabeth Wilson as Talisha and Kashayna Johnson as Annie in Milk Like Sugar at Mosaic Theater Company of DC, November 2-27, 2016. / Photo courtesy of Ryan Maxwell

5(L to R) Vaughn Ryan Midder as Malik and Kashayna Johnson as Annie in Milk Like Sugar at Mosaic Theater Company of DC, November 2-27, 2016. / Photo courtesy of Ryan Maxwell

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LIFESTYLE D.C. Fashion Program Makes Way for Local Designers By Lauren Poteat WI Contributing Writer With the advent of the D.C. Fashion Incubator Program, local designers looking to break into the mainstream now have the opportunity to gain in-depth, behind-thescenes training in both the creative and business ends of the industry. The program's fourth incubator location, recently unveiled at Macy's Metro Center in downtown D.C., aims to encourage local designers to grow and maintain their businesses within the D.C. metropolitan region. Shaka King, the program's executive director of operations and longtime fashion veteran who has worked with celebrities such as Martin Lawrence, Queen Latifah and Gregory Hines, said the program provides training, mentoring and resources for designers often limited by geography. "What i'm finding is that,

if you're not in major fashion like New York, which is the capital of fashion, then there is often a lack of the whole learning process," King said. "If you're good it's going to show, no matter how many pieces you assemble, but it's not about the competitiveness, it's about being able to get up and produce great work and being prepared to be uncomfortable. "Most businesses just operate from where they are," King said. "If they have two dresses, then they sew them and sell them, sew them and sell them, never looking into how to properly expand their businesses and then they run into a wall. I am trying to assist with that." The yearlong Incubator program, established in 2015 by Christine Cropper, is a collaborative effort with We Are DC, Prince George's County Arts & Humanities Council and the D.C. Fashion Foundation, in hopes of providing designers the workspace and essential business resources needed to

run successful and sustainable fashion companies. Taylor Miller, a fashion intern from Howard University, gushed over the opportunity to work behind the scenes. "I've only been here since April, but I've already learned so much about the fashion industry and the importance of things like time, accuracy and budget," Miller said. During the program, along with intense mentorship, residents can also look forward to creating and showcasing two collection shows during their season, presented at the W Hotel and experience different global fashions with DCFI's Cultural Exchange Partners, that previously included PromPeru and the Frallain African Fashion Fund, Cropper said. "We work with creatives who don't understand the business behind fashion," Cropper said. "We grow the business and give residents an opportunity 5Shaka King, Director of Macys Fashion Incubator at the Metro center store at longevity within fashion." on Thursday, Nov. 2. / Photo by Roy Lewis WI

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Bowser Awards Over $1M in Community Grants KanKouran West African Dance Co. Gets $10K By Sarafina Wright WI Staff Writer The District awarded 67 local minority organizations who provides critical services to their community over 1.5 million dollars in community grants. Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Mayor's Office on Latino Affairs allocated a combined $1,286,000 in grant funding to 49 community-based organizations (CBOs) that serves Latino residents on Tuesday, Nov. 1. Grants between $5,000 and $50,000 were made to each organization, including La Clinica del Pueblo, which received $50,000. Gala Hispanic received $40,000 and the Latin American Youth Center got $40,000. "Washington, D.C., is stron-

ger because of the diversity of our community — including a growing Latino population," Bowser said. "Not only does our Latino community contribute to our flourishing and thriving city, but they are an important part of the District's development." The Mayor's Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs and the Mayor's Office on African Affairs also awarded a combined $240,000 in grant funding to nine Asian CBOs and $73,000 to African CBOs. Asian CBOs grants were made in amounts between $10,000 and $45,000 to each organization, including Asian American Lead for $45,000, Chinatown Service Center for $40,000 and Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource Project for

$32,500. "The Asian American and Pacific Islander community is one of the fastest-growing and most linguistically diverse populations in Washington, D.C.," Bowser said. "We look forward to partnering with these community organizations to serve the needs of the District's Asian American and Pacific Islander residents. "By providing essential services and support, we are helping to create pathways to the middle class and building a stronger, more inclusive District," she said. For the African community, each CBOs received between $1,500 and $15,000, including African Women's Cancer Awareness Association for $15,000, Ayuda for $12,000 and KanK-

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ouran West African Dance Company for $10,000. Assane Konte, founder and director of KanKouran, said that his company is appreciative of the community grant, but they would be more appreciative if they had a brick-and-mortar presence in the city. "We've been giving to the community for over 30 years, but we are still struggling to have a home in D.C.," Konte said. "We bounce from place to place, because the developers keep buying and we have to leave, but that's D.C." Konte feels that the African community has been overlooked when it comes to the amount of money awarded by the mayor. "We get $10,000 to $15,000, but on the other side they get $40,000 to $50,000," he said. "Why do the black people get pennies? "People say all the time, 'you still don't have a place?'" Konte said. "We have been all the way

to the White House and have done so much for the community and we want to do more, but we can't get our government to get us a place." According to the Bowser administration, the grant funding aligns with their priorities, intended to enhance existing community programs focus on education, job and economic development, public safety, civic engagement, health and wellness, youth engagement, arts and the creative economy. The organizations were selected based on the degree to which they met those priorities and target their efforts to underserved communities. "We congratulate the recipients of this year's African Community Grant," Bowser said. "Funding for these programs will provide quality services that result in measurable outcomes and strengthen pathways to the middle class for the District's African residents." WI

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Local DJ, 19, Making Mark in Music Industry By Lauren Poteat WI Contributing Writer

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It's not every day that a 19-yearold can rightly claim to have already broken world records. But Brandywine, Maryland, native DJ Young Music has been all about defying odds, from his days touring with R&B legend Ginuwine at only 14 years old to performing alongside Nicki Minaj during her recent Super Bowl party. Now the accomplished millennial has launched his own internationally syndicated, one-hour daily mix show, "Streetz! Slow Lane," on Superadio Network. The show, which debuted on Nov. 1, makes the radio personality, songwriter and music executive the youngest DJ to join the network, expanding the young mogul's reach to over 30 million weekly listeners. "When I got on the radio, I did what nobody else did," said the young DJ, who also has opened for famed artists such as Chris Brown, Omarion and Fetty Wap. "I took people's 'street' music and

I broke it on the radio, which nobody out here was doing. I started representing the streets and all the young people trying to become something. "When I created 'Streetz! Slow Lane,' being so young, I already understood how hard it was for young people to get their music played," he said. "So I looked at this as just another opportunity to bring back smooth R&B and highlight young people within the community, because in 2016, you don't hear slow songs on the radio anymore, like Keith Sweat's 'Make It Last Forever.' "So that's what Streetz! Slow Lanes is all about, a new lane to bring back the slow jamz, for millennials who may not have been able to experience it before." The show is just the latest accomplishment in an extensive portfolio that also includes becoming at 18 the youngest person to sign a worldwide eOne Distribution, joining powerhouse radio station WPGC (95.5 FM) as its youngest official DJ and producing a number 5 hit single on Media

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Base, for hip-hop and R&B singer Shade Jenifer, through DYMG Entertainment. Receiving additional mentorship and training from Grammy-nominated producer Kevin "Khao" Cates, whom he cites as inspiration to master the turntables, DJ Young Music continues to ignite and inspire fans all across the District. "I know my platform is going to change D.C., because everyone can relate to it," he said. "Already people are loving Streetz! Slow Lane, because it incorporates all types of genres and generations of music. "It's just like when [R&B singer] Tory Lanez took the Brownstone song ["If You Love Me"] and remade it and then everyone was like, 'this is new, this is hot.'" he said. "No, it's not new, that's why the old generation was like, 'we like this too,' because it had the same hook, but just a change in lyrics and that's why everybody loved it. "That's what it's about, bridging that gap," he said. WI

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Maxwell, Mary J. Blige, Scorch the Stage in Washington, D.C. Blige Steals the Show with Steamy ‘No More Drama’ Rendition By D. Kevin McNeir WI Editor We all expected Maxwell, singing in his sultry manner while exuding that suave swagger reminiscent of old-school sensations like Teddy Pendergrass and Marvin Gaye, and with a new chartbusting CD dominating the airwaves and adding to his already impressive repertoire, to take command of the stage during his visit to the nation’s capital after a seven-year hiatus from entertainment world. And that he did here in D.C. at the Verizon Center on Saturday, Nov. 4 during the “King and Queen of Hearts” tour as it continues to make its way across the U.S. Of course he killed it with the longtime favorite Kate Bush tune, “This Woman’s Work,” sporting his signature, immaculately-groomed suit while pouring out his heart in a perfect Falsetto voice. But his eroticism and real showmanship would become more evident when he moved to the funky songs that make up his award-winning 1996

debut album, “Urban Hang Suite.” Still, I would prefer seeing him do his thing in a smaller, more intimate venue. However, the real surprise, at least from my perspective, had to be the amazing performance of Mary J. Blige. The phenomenal R&B artist Mary J. Blige, often referred to as the “Queen of Hip-hop Soul,” showed that she could easily move from showcasing the hardcore energy associated with her hip-hop persona to delivering more soulful serenades and declarations that could only be effectively performed by someone that had experienced more than a few valleys in their life. Mary J. took us on a ride whose origins can be traced back to 1992 when her “What’s the 411?” hit the streets, knocking us off our feet – courtesy of the Bronx-born sister from the projects who alternated between her edgy rap sound and a more modern R&B style – all the while adorned with blonde hair, “door-knocker” earrings, a Boyzin-the-Hood slouch and combat

boots. She sported a similar look during the first half of her performance last week before taking a quick wardrobe change into an aqua-like fedora with matching knee-high boots. Even more, she discounted a slew of critics, many of whom typically correspond via the social media hotlines, who have unapologetically thrown spurs at both Maxwell and Mary J. referring to them as “throwbacks.” But nothing would deter the “Queen” from leaving a lasting impression. In a word, Mary J. Blige was superb from beginning to end, sometimes engaging her fellow “sistahs,” then switching her focus to “the fellas” on topics that remain relevant to Blacks no matter what their age, background or economic status including domestic violence, infidelity, love, betrayal and the importance of the family. Of course she made her way through the “Top Ten Hits of Mary J. Blige,” even performing a selection from her newest CD. But it

5Mary J. Blige / Courtesy photo was her poignant interpretation of “No More Drama,” her first Hot 100 #1 single, released in 2011 under the same-titled album which took the concert over the top. Her fans know how the song begins with the sampling of the theme song from the longtime favorite soap opera “The Young and the Restless” before seguing into its moving, perfectly-punctuated conversation about the importance of letting go of the pain and drama in our lives which, if unchecked, de-

velops into damaging, emotional heartache and pain. She spoke honestly to her crowd before starting to sing, sharing that it closely resembles what she’s currently facing in her own life – a lengthy, vicious divorce from her longtime manager and husband. But she said that like so many women before her, she too will make her way of out the madness and the pain – which she will survive. And it’s pretty clear – she will. WI

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Moonlight: More than Just a Gay Love Story

Actor Trevante Rhodes Superb in Season’s Surprise Hit By D. Kevin McNeir WI Editor There’s a dull roar that continues to escalate about the comingof-age story told by a relatively unknown cast of characters in the recently-released film “Moonlight” – a movie that could very well take home all the gold in the upcoming Oscars. After thrilling audiences at the Toronto and Telluride film festivals, and then scoring at theaters in New York and Los Angeles, it has continued to bear the distinction of being this year’s best-reviewed movie of the year. And since its arrival theaters across the rest of the U.S., audiences have flocked to the movies hoping to determine for themselves if the “early hype” had any real merit. The answer: Yes. But don’t take my word for it – go see “Moonlight” and the three actors who portray the complicated character “Chiron,” as well as their other cast members – relatively all unknown actors who take to this story, adapted on a play penned by the ultra-talented, Miami-based, millennial superstar Tarell Alvin McCraney and written by Barry Jenkins who also directs the film, with a vengeance. We first meet Chiron [Alex Hibbert], the lead character, at the age of 9, running from neighborhood bullies who call him “soft” – a more politically-correct way of calling him gay. Very much alone, he’s loved by a mother [Naomie Harris] who’s battling drug addiction but clearly losing. Harris, a British-born actress, pulls off a stunning, convincing performance of a woman who desperately wants to help her son navigate his way through one

5Alvin Tarell. McCray (right) wrote the play upon which the film Moonlight was adapted. / Photo by Travis Ridick of Miami’s most dangerous areas, the projects of Liberty City – she just doesn’t know how. Still, she realizes that her only child will have to overcome poverty, racism and homophobia The film, divided into three chapters, picks up in the next two parts with Chiron [Ashton Sanders] as a teenager and finally as an adult, brilliantly portrayed by newcomer Trevante Rhodes. Along the way, Chiron will face numerous contradictions with few answers provided for the viewer. Instead, we must use our own imagination and our own personal experiences to understand Chiron’s gradual transformation in a world where the economic hardships that come from poverty, drugs, crime, generational loss and sudden death are the norm. More than that, and as the director clearly illustrates without the usual compliment of special effects and A-list actors, it’s an

emotional journey for Chiron who also discovers that love may be within his grasp, albeit in a form that so many of his peers find repulsing. His love interest, Kevin, is first his childhood friend with whom he later reconnects as an adult. Their connection is unique, intriguing and tastefully revealed. Other breakout performances come from Mahershala Ali, a neighborhood drug dealer who protects the boy Chiron as best he can, providing a safe place for the youth in his home along with his girlfriend, played by Janelle Monae. The backdrop of Miami serves as a perfect venue for the film with its alternating scenes of squalor and excessive wealth. Critics have described the film as “a story of a lifetime,” “the year’s best” and “breathtaking to behold.” Their assessments are correct. WI

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By Alanté Millow Howard University News Service In 1989, several homeless children offered to pump Karin Walser’s gas in exchange for any spare change. She didn’t have any cash, but offered to take them to the zoo instead. This act sparked the creation of Horton’s Kids – a non-profit organization built to empower at-risk children in D.C.’s subsidized housing apartment complex, Wellington Park, in Southeast. Horton’s Kids started with Walser and her friends volunteering their time to mentor and tutor these children; it’s expanded to a community resource center built within the Wellington Park community. Within this bulletproof safe community center, children are provided with meals, school supplies and access to computers. Billy Fettweis, Horton’s Kids development director, said providing for the children is a big job.

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5Horton's Kids, which began nearly 30 years ago, has changed the lives of hundreds of children in southeast Washington. / Photo courtesy of Howard University News Service “We meet the basic needs of children," Fettweis said. “We provide about 35,000 meals per year. We provide vision screenings. We provide coats in the winter and meals at Thanksgiving and hats in the summertime,” Children are provided hands on help, such as tutoring and mentorship, to help them succeed in their education. The same opportunities Walser once offered, like field trips, are still given to the children as enrichment to broaden their horizons. “We work with some of the most at risk children in Washington D.C. and empower them to graduate from high school ready for college, career and life,” Fettweis said. “Since these programs have been implemented, the Wellington Park community has seen a significant change.” Horton’s Kids works with about 500 children in the neighborhood, many of which families’ income does not surpass $10,000 annually and the program’s high school graduation rates have more than doubled the neighborhood’s average. Horton’s Kids has worked to build partnerships with federal agencies that provide space for programs free of charge, as well

as help recruit volunteers. The organization was offered space in the Rayburn House Office Building in 2001, and by 2004 was invited to add a third tutoring day by the U.S. Department of Education. Ten years later, Horton’s Kids was offered a partnership with the Department of Transportation to provide evening tutoring specifically for the older youth in the community. “We’ve all worked hard to expand our organization, so we can reach more children and give them even more resources to use,” said Jina Simmons, Horton’s Kids youth development director. Although Horton’s Kids has expanded into an organization with several staff members on board, volunteers remain essential to the community outreach. “We still get hundreds of volunteers every year,” Fettweis said. “We definitely retained that volunteer spirit that is so central to where our identity began.” Volunteers are encouraged to come into the community center to provide homework help and mentorship for the children. Those interested in helping out at Horton’s Kids are encouraged to visit the website, www.hortonskids.org. WI

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Orange Holds 1st Gala as Head of D.C. Chamber of Commerce District's Top Business Leaders Honored

5(L to R) Alfred Liggins, Chamber Vice President & CEO Vincent Orange, RadioOne mogul Cathy Hughes, Mayor Muriel Bowser, Chair Carl L. Hairston during a photo-op after presentation of the Business of the Year award to Radio One, Inc. at the Marriott Marquis Hotel on Friday, Nov. 4. / Photo by Shevry Lassiter By Sarafina Wright By WI Staff Writer Former D.C. Council member Vincent Orange took center stage in his new position as head of the city's Chamber of Commerce at the group's premier event to honor Washington's top business leaders. The chamber held its annual 2016 Chamber's Choice Awards and Gala on Friday, Nov. 4 at the Marriott Marquis in Northwest, with a theme of innovation, impact and inspiration. "I couldn't be more happy to be on this stage tonight as the president and chief executive officer of the District of Columbia Chamber of Commerce," Orange said. "This is a very exciting time for D.C.'s business community. This city is on fire in taking strides forward to becoming the most sought-after destination on the East Coast." Orange name-dropped District business heavyweights in his remarks such as former Mayor Anthony Williams and Dr. Charlene Drew Jarvis, who helped revitalized Washington's economy after the 1968 riots. "They got it right with the economic resurgence of Washington, D.C.," he said. Mayor Muriel Bowser echoed Orange's sentiments, adding that the District has been and will continue to be one of the best places to do business in the country and around the world. "I promise them and you tonight

that we will continue to build on that prosperity," Bowser said. "I can report to you that we've been very focused on attracting and retaining businesses in Washington, D.C. "We are a top-10 city for venture capital, a top-three city for startups and a top-10 city as one of the best places to live in the United States," she said. "This is the best city in the world and the soon-to-be 51st state, but we can't take it for granted." Following up on her name-honoring ceremony of the School of Communications at Howard University, Cathy Hughes's company Radio One received the Business of the Year award.

The Economic Impact award went to Forest City Washington, while the Community Impact award went to JMA Solutions, LLC. Douglas Jemal, the founder of Douglas Development, received the Business Leader of the Year award and Richard Bradley, principal of The Urban Partnership, received the distinguished Lifetime Legacy award. "Small businesses took us from a $518 million deficit to an excess of $2 billion in our rainy day fund," Orange said. "As we move forward to 2017, we will continue to foster a business friendly environment in D.C." WI

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The classically-trained viola/violin duo of Wil B. and Kev Marcus will bring a modern blend of classical, hip-hop, rock and R&B sounds to the Music Center at Strathmore on Saturday, Nov. 12 for an evening that’s sure to appeal to both young and old as they perform both originals and cover tunes including pieces from their new CD “Stereotypes.” They’ll also lead several days of outreach efforts with students from Maryland’s Montgomery County Public Schools as part of the Strathmore-developed community outreach events – something they routinely do as they seek to encourage youth to study classical music and to master the instruments that, for centuries, have been the foundation of the genre. The two, now in their early 30s, first met in Ft. Lauderdale and played together in their high school orchestra. By coincidence, they were both students in a magnet program for Broward County Public Schools where they began to learn how to play the violin and viola. Marcus remembers those years with fondness. “Can you imagine two sixth grade, Black boys carrying violin cases home from school in the hood? We got some strange looks. Even now, many people are still taken aback, even fascinated, when they see us walk out on stage,” Marcus said. But what propelled them to international acclaim from a second period classical music class in elementary school?

5Black Violin / Photo courtesy of Lisa Leone “We were always a little different I guess listening to Jay-Z on our headphones and learning the classics like Bach too,” said Wil who prefers to only use the initial from his last name, Baptiste. “I attended Florida State University and Kev went to Florida International University. College was important for both of us as it helped us take things to the next level.” After a few stints in local clubs in Florida and taking the top prize on “Showtime at the Apollo” in 2005, things began to really take off – from being invited to perform with Alicia Keys on the Billboard Music Awards, to opening for Wu-Tang Clan – then teaming up with folks like Kanye West, Tom Petty, Lupe Fiasco and Aerosmith. They’ve also released several independent, self-financed albums. And with stops that have included Japan, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore, both say they love to see how people react to their music and to them – two young, Black classical musicians. “We enjoy the chance to break stereotypes. And when we go into classrooms, which is one of our fa-

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11 percent were Hispanic. Four years ago, 13 percent were Black and 10 percent were Hispanic. Voters were also slightly more educated in this election than in 2012, when 47 percent were college graduates. In this year’s balloting, 50 percent had college degrees, which ABC News reported to be a record high. Meanwhile, NBC reported that the protest vote cost Clinton the election. Third-party candidates were taking small but solid portions of the vote in a handful of key swing states, propelling Trump. It’s an improbable and outsize impact for Libertarian Party nom-

inee Gary Johnson and Green Party nominee Jill Stein, neither of whom cracked double digits in public polling or made it into the general election debates – and a sign of just how dissatisfied Americans remain with their options for president. In Michigan – a must-win for Clinton – Johnson and Stein were collectively taking a little more than 75,000 votes around 11 p.m. ET, more than double the nearly 37,000 vote lead Trump enjoyed in the state, and 5 percent of the vote. In Florida, a must-win for Trump, Johnson, Stein and two other third-party candidates on the ballot collectively drew over 290,000 votes, again more than twice as much as the 135,000-vote margin.

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5Black leaders and politicians march with Hillary Clinton. / Courtesy photo Florida Republicans were feeling optimistic about Trump’s chances there, and his Florida win proved to be a major boost on the path to 270 electoral votes. And in New Hampshire, Johnson alone was taking over 17,000 votes – more than the 15,700 vote lead Trump posted around 11 p.m. Collectively, third-party candidates were taking more than 22,000 votes there, nearly 5.5 percent of the vote. That same story played out

even in swing states where Clinton had the advantage. NBC News called Virginia for Clinton, and around 11 p.m. ET she was winning the state by nearly 57,000 votes. But Johnson, Stein and independent Evan McMullin collectively won more than three times that sum, taking 5 percent of the vote overall. The strong performance by third-party candidates this year echoes that of independent candidate Ross Perot in the 1992 election, when he drew nearly 19

percent of the vote and helped deliver Democrat Bill Clinton a landslide win over incumbent Republican President George H. W. Bush. “Despite the third party voters, we, African Americans and Latinos and other minorities, should never have allowed this to happen,” Washington said. “This is a disgrace. We should have supported Hillary as much as we supported Obama. Even more so given what was at stake,” he said. WI

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ARIES It's all about change. Your social life could have plenty of extra sparkle. You may be more proactive about joining clubs and getting involved in activities, too. You'll be very aware of the best people to hang out with and those who are a wise investment of your time. Lucky Numbers: 22, 49, 52 TAURUS You could get very excited about an opportunity. This week you may want to connect with those who share your vision. You could get great support from tips, advice, and anything else that can help you progress. Regarding more personal issues, you could feel a restless desire to leave your comfort zone. Would it be good for you? It certainly seems so! Lucky Numbers: 1, 6, 29

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GEMINI You may be ready to explore the latest developments in technology. Social media and the Internet could bring opportunities for new friendships and creative outlets that you'll enjoy. When it comes to finances, you may be very aware of the need to invest wisely and make the most of your money. Investing in relationships can bring satisfaction, too, in a heart-centered way. Lucky Numbers: 17, 30, 38 CANCER You may be captivated by ideas, an online business, or a moneymaking op-

portunity. You could also find that an ongoing business could make you more productive and wealthy if you're willing to use the latest developments in technology. Researching your health and wellness options can bring positive rewards, too. Lucky Numbers: 31, 37, 48

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LEO Is it time to clear the air? You might notice that you're more willing to say what you

think. Although a diplomatic approach always helps, there are times when it's better to be honest and open. Projects or relationships that have stalled could suddenly get moving in the right direction. Regarding leisure, competitive sports can help channel excess energy. Lucky Numbers: 32, 39, 58

By Terri Schlichenmeyer WI Contributing Writer Sad, but true: you might have to go through disappointments. Other kids might call you names or pick on you. Things won't always go your way, but the good news is that your parents will help you through the bad times and, as you'll see in the new book "Ella Fitzgerald" by Stéphane Olliver, illustrated by Rémi Courgeon, you'll also have yourself to rely on. Born in Virginia in April 1917, Ella Fitzgerald was just a little girl when her parents split. Hoping to find a job, her mother took little Ella to New York, where they settled with family; she married again and Ella soon became a big sister. Life was good then, but it still wasn't easy. Most of the people in her neighborhood — and there were lots of them, from many cultures — were poor. Ella's family was, too, but Ella was a happy kid who loved to play baseball with the boys, and she took odd jobs after school to help earn money for her family. While she was doing that, she began to get a "real taste for … music." She loved to listen to it on the radio: Duke Ellington, blues, and ballads were all her favorites. Ella liked to sing along and she became "the star of the school choir." When she wasn't singing, she was dancing but Ella never thought she was any good. Even so, everybody enjoyed watching her and she became locally famous for her fancy footwork. She wanted to be a professional dancer, but the one time she entered a contest, she got scared: the act before her was very talented, and she knew she'd never win against them. So when Ella got onstage, she opened her mouth and did the other thing she was known for: she sang. People loved it, and they loved her, but it didn't last. Ella was homeless for awhile after her mother died. She had a hard time getting hired, too, but she persevered until Chick Webb, a Harlem bandleader, finally saw Ella's talent. And that talent? You can still listen to it today. It's difficult to decide what to love best about "Ella Fitzgerald." The first thing your child will see, obviously, is the book. It's small enough that it won't scare anyone off, but big enough to give a kid a comprehensive biography. Author Stéphane Olliver hits the highlights of Fitzgerald's life, and illustrator Rémi Courgeon nicely mixes colorful artwork with authentic photographs. The other half of this book is hidden inside its front cover: a CD of its words, read by John Chancer, with music by Fitzgerald wrapped around the narrative. You get the book, and 13 songs, which allows your child to follow along with the story and listen to blues, scat and bebop. For kids ages 8 to 12, that makes this a book they'll enjoy in more ways than one, and it makes this an excellent gift. Reading the book will be quick, loving "Ella Fitzgerald" won't be hard. WI WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM

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VIRGO Sometimes you get stuck in ruts that sap your energy and resolve. Lively new influences showing up in your solar chart from this week can be like a new broom that sweeps clean. You might want to swap habits that have become second nature for those that can bring enhanced results. Will romance be yours? It might. Lucky Numbers: 4, 11, 29 LIBRA Lighthearted love affairs and fun dating options can show up. You may be more proactive about calling someone you find attractive and proposing a date. Or you may feel more inclined to accept an invitation and see how it goes. You are encouraged to redecorate or make your place more comfortable. Anything that helps you relax is perfect. Lucky Numbers: 9, 14, 36 SCORPIO Clear away the clutter in your home. You don't have to do it all at once. Regular effort could leave you with more room for other things. And you might be surprised by what you can do with it. Sell anything you no longer need and give yourself some spare cash to play with, too. Lucky Numbers: 6, 33, 57 SAGITTARIUS A stirring influence encourages you to go after what you want. Do you need a new job, or are you hoping to connect with a special person? Whatever you need, this is your opportunity to make the key connections that will help you progress. If you've been saving your money recently, it might feel good to treat yourself. Lucky Numbers: 24, 25, 39

CAPRICORN There could be a lot of activity in your financial zone in coming weeks. You'll likely feel a lot better if you face up to any difficulties and resolve them. Reach out to friends, especially if you've been busy lately. You'll feel better for the chance to relax and unwind. Lucky Numbers: 1, 7, 16 AQUARIUS As Mars jogs into your sign for a six-week stay, it can enhance your energy and leave you feeling more upbeat and lively. You may be very interested in starting on goals and plans that have special meaning for you, especially if doing so affirms your identity. Any activity that allows you to be the individual that you are will feel very satisfying. Lucky Numbers: 8, 36, 50 PISCES Key links could encourage you to make travel decisions with friends that lead to a groundbreaking trip. Whatever you decide, this could be an opportunity that changes your life for the better. You might decide to study or explore a subject that's of great interest to you. Meanwhile, a harmonious influence in your social zone could pave the way for a team or community project that you might enjoy getting involved in. Regarding career, it helps to have a plan. Lucky Numbers: 15, 33, 40

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SPORTS Wiz Notch First Win of Season

5 Washington Wizards point guard John Wall penetrates the lane against Atlanta Hawks point guard Dennis Schroder during the Wizards' 95-92 win at Verizon Center in northwest D.C. on Friday, Nov. 4. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

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What's Wrong with the Wizards? Team Struggling with Consistency

By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill After missing the playoffs last season, the Washington Wizards are looking to recapture that postseason magic it had two years ago. So far this season, things aren't shaping up that way. Despite finally getting in the win column Friday night, the Wizards were 1-4 in the first five games, with problems coming on both ends of the court. As of Monday, Washington ranked in the bottom half of the 30-team league in per game statistics: rebounds (22nd), points per game (25th) and assists (28th). Defensively, the Wizards have held teams to 44.3 percent shooting, which ranks near the top half of the league so far. The Wizards lost a tough game Saturday, Nov. 5 against

the Orlando Magic at the Amway Center in Orlando, 88-86, when Markieff Morris missed a wide-open 3-pointer as time expired. Morris led the team with 18 points and three assists. Wizards guard Bradley Beal, who had 15 points and three assists in the loss, expressed a bit of frustration after the game. "We got to find a way to get stops," he said. "We have to find a way to score the ball. [Head] coach [Scott Brooks] is pretty fed up with the way we're playing. I think he's going to start playing guys who want to play and guys who are going to show up. "We had moments [when] we were consistent," Beal said. "I can be positive about it. Most of the time we played very good defensively, but we lost the game by a few points. That's where we have to keep it up." All-Star point guard John Wall, who scored 22 points with

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10 rebounds and six assists in the team's first win against the Atlanta Hawks at Verizon Center on Friday, didn't play in Orlando the following night. Wall may not play in a few back-to-back games as part of his rehabilitation from surgery on both knees in the offseason. Rookie guard Tomas Satoransky started in Wall's place and scored eight points with three 5 Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal drives past by Atlanta Hawks assists and two rebounds in 32 small forward Kent Bazemore during the Wizards' 95-92 win at Verizon Center in northwest D.C. on Friday, Nov. 4. / Photo by John E. De Freitas minutes. Satoransky is one of eight new The team did a much better too kind to Washington, eiplayers on the Wizards roster, job protecting the ball with only ther. A tough three-game home which Brooks said Friday will 10 turnovers Saturday, but again stand that began Monday against take time to jell on the court, shot below 40 percent. James Harden and the Houston especially after committing 19 Wall's presence was clearly Rockets culminates Friday, Nov. turnovers against the Hawks. missed, as the team had only 11 11 against LeBron James and "Those are the things we have assists. Wall is third in the NBA defending champion Cleveland to get better with," he said. with 10 assists per game. Cavaliers. And because of Wall's "We've only been together for a The Wizards did out-rebound rehab schedule, the Wizards may short period of time. We definite- the Magic, 49-43, led by center be without him for the following ly need to work on taking care of Marcin Gortat who ranks fourth night's road game against Dwyathe basketball and getting a shot in the league at 12.4 per game. ne Wade and the Chicago Bulls. every time down the court." The upcoming schedule isn't WI

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SPORTS Knights, Falcons Battle for CBL Championship 3 A Forestville Falcons player runs for a touchdown against the DMV Jr. Knights during the championship game for the 10U division of American Youth Football's Capital Beltway League at Spingarn High School Field in northeast D.C. on Saturday, Nov. 5. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

6 The quarterback for the DMV Jr. Knights evades a pass rush by Forestville Falcons

defenders during the championship game for the 10U division of American Youth Football's Capital Beltway League at Spingarn High School Field in northeast D.C. on Saturday, Nov. 5. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

6 A Forestville Falcons player breaks free for a touchdown run against the

DMV Jr. Knights during the championship game for the 10U division of American Youth Football's Capital Beltway League at Spingarn High School Field in northeast D.C. on Saturday, Nov. 5. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

6 Fans and parents join game participants for the trophy presentation following the championship game for the 10U division of American

Youth Football's Capital Beltway League at Spingarn High School Field in northeast D.C. on Saturday, Nov. 5. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

5 The DMV Jr. Knights (in white) and Forestville Falcons face off in

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MD ELECTIONS from Page 1 more than 40 years. According to unofficial results, Van Hollen garnered more than 60 percent with 1.4 million votes over his Republican opponent Kathy Szeliga who received nearly 857,000 votes. Green Party candidate Margaret Flowers got 75,946 votes. Van Hollen, who has since 2003 represented the 8th Congressional District, which includes portions of Montgomery, Frederick and Carroll counties, received 300,000 votes in Prince George's County, the second-highest total behind Montgomery with nearly 307,000. "The propellant for change are all of you in this room and the voters across the state who decided to be force multipliers. the people who said we've to take our democracy seriously," he said to hundreds of fellow Democrats at the Tommy Douglas Conference Center in Silver Spring. "I want to thank you for making me your partner in change in the United States Senate. We know we have a lot of work to do." Van Hollen, 57, of Kensington, Montgomery County, will succeed retiring Sen. Barbara Mikulski who served for 30 years. Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Maryland) said Van Hollen will pick up where Mikulski left off. "She has an incredible legacy," Cardin said to reporters about an hour before Van Hollen spoke to the crowd. "She was the leader of team Maryland, but that's now being passed on and we're going to take on the responsibility. We're going to use every opportunity we can to advance issues that are important to all Marylanders." Meanwhile, Brown received

REED from Page 15 exactly what progress can blacks expect from a Hillary presidency? Whatever happened to political discussions regarding reparations? Record numbers of African-Americans hold elective office, but the policy preferences of black voters remain unlikely to be enacted. Record numbers of blacks are in the Congress why are their constituents not demanding they convene discussions on legislation to bring millions of dollars to black households and organizations. It's as if fundamental capitalism escaped blacks. The bank is the most important financial intermediary in the economy. Black-owned banks have a his-

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nearly 74 percent of the vote with 213,742 votes in the 4th Congressional District race over George McDermott, 74, of Forest Heights who received 62,910 votes, according to unofficial results. Brown will replace Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Maryland), who lost in the April primary in a spirited contest against Van Hollen. Brown got 90 percent of the vote with 180,840 in Prince George's. The 4th Congressional District includes portions of the county and Anne Arundel County. "I'm very proud of Maryland Democrats coming out and supporting the top of the ticket," Brown said after he, Raskin and Van Hollen spoke to the crowd. "The families and small-business owners of the 4th Congressional District … have tremendous opportunities." Asked what's he ready to do when he gets in Congress in January, Brown replied, "Constituent services. Making sure the government is responsive to the people." Several voters on Election Day chose the Democratic slate of Van Hollen, Brown and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. But not everyone agreed on several referendum questions on the ballot that include adding two at-large members to County Council to expand it from nine to 11 members and five requests that allows officials to borrow nearly $500 million to renovate, repair and construct new buildings. Steve Harden of Upper Marlboro voted voted for the council proposal, labeled "Question D" on the ballot, because new members could bring a different perspective on issues. Derek Whitted of Bowie

said he was against Question D, which would allow current council members to run for the at-large seats and remain on council for an additional eight years. "I believe in term limits," he said. "You need to move on and recycle fresh blood. People can get stagnant and then become career politicians. One or two terms is enough." However, unofficial votes show about 66 percent, or 210,368 votes, approved the council proposal versus 108,258. "Referendums are just a reflection of the will of the people," Brown said. "Sometimes the issues are not so difficult … and some of them are more difficult like Question D to change and expand the composition of the council." Voter also overwhelmingly approved a cluster of referendums requesting nearly $500 million to renovate, repair and construct new buildings as part of a proposed fiscal 2017-22 capital improvement program. Daniel Edington, 28, of Upper Marlboro voted against two of the questions: to borrow money toward community colleges and county buildings. Edington, who studies engineering at the University of Maryland Baltimore County in Baltimore, said community colleges get funding from various sources. LaNeesa Reece, also of Upper Marlboro, disagreed. "I think the community colleges are very important," she said after voting with her son in tow. "The structures of the buildings are important. We don't want them to collapse [on] our children. Everyone [should] be able to utilize those facilities." WI

tory of helping the needs of the African-American community. Black people have over a trillion dollars in spending power, yet most black banks struggle to get black people to deposit their money in them. Blacks spend less money in black-owned businesses than other racial and ethnic groups spend in businesses owned by members of their groups. How many blacks go out of their way to patronize black-owned businesses? African-American buying power is over 1 trillion, yet only 2 cents of every dollar an African-American spends goes to black-owned businesses. A Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management study found that a million jobs could be created if black

consumers spent $1 of every $10 at black-owned stores and other enterprises. When will we cease going to whites calling for economic justice without making demands for reparations due us? Why aren't we demanding reparations based on the economic ills that happened to our race during and since slavery? Too many blacks are used to being second-class and accepting that level of regard and treatment. We need to stop taking signs and protests to whites expecting them to "wake up" to the fact that racism exists. Contemporary blacks can be reliant on our own powers and resources. And, if we want to make sure black lives matter, we should remedy ourselves first. WI

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Beauty for Ashes! "The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn; To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified." Does this scripture give you hope? It sure does give me hope! A few weeks ago, I mentioned how my foundation is so strong, and I likened it to the extremely strong roots of a bamboo tree. Bamboo tree roots reach far and wide, growing over a period of years. In fact, that little bamboo tree is growing underground for four years, developing a root system strong enough to support its potential for outward growth in the fifth year and beyond? Had the tree not developed a strong unseen foundation, it could not have sustained its life as it grew. The same principle is true for people who patiently toil towards worthwhile dreams and goals, building strong character while overcoming adversity and challenge. They grow the strong Turning Hearts Church

internal foundation to handle success. Those who get rich quick in lotteries are winners who usually cannot and most do not sustained this new, unearned sudden wealth. What does this have to do with beauty for ashes? Let me say it this way: When you are out there honing your craft daily but not seeing results, do not despair. God will take care of you! Are your neighbors peeking out the window, watching you water and fertilize your field week after week? They think you are a nutcase for sure, but you're watering and feeding your strong root system, your foundation! This is your key! God will surely restore your life. The scripture reminds us how He will give you beauty for ashes! Ashes from the loss of a job you had for many years; loss of a spouse, one whom you devoted decades of your life. And now you really don't know which way to turn. Scripture says our God will give you beauty for ashes during these times! Just act like that bamboo tree, never giving up on the thing you were sent to this earth to achieve! It doesn't matter one bit what others may say or think about what it is YOU were sent her to achieve. Like a young baby trying to learn to walk, you keep right on falling down. But that baby only learns to walk by getting back up again and again. We as adults often

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Historic St. Mary’s Episcopal Church

Virgil K. Thomas, Sr. Senior Pastor/ Teacher

Service and Times Sunday School 8 – 9 AM Worship Service 9 – 11 AM Tuesday Night Bible Study 6:30 – 8:00 PM Wednesday Daytime Bible Study 11 AM – 12:30 PM

Committed to providing services and supports to increase the capacity of individuals, businesses, and communities.

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.

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RELIGION The Miracle Center of Faith Missionary Baptist Church

Pilgrim Baptist Church Rev. Louis B. Jones II Pastor

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 a.m. 7 10:00 a.m. Communion: 1st Sunday Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Bible Study: Wednesday, 12 Noon Bible Study in homes: Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Website: www.themiraclecenterFMBC.com Email: Miraclecenterfmbs@gmail.com Motto: “We Walk by Faith, Not by Sight”

700 I Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20002 (202) 547-8849 Service and Times Worship Sundays: 7:30 & 11:00am 5th Sundays: 9:30am 3rd Sundays: Baptism & Holy Communion Prayer & Praise: Wednesdays @ Noon & 6:30pm www.pilgrimbaptistdc.org

Church of Living Waters

Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church

Crusader Baptist Church

Rev. Paul Carrette Senior Pastor

Rev. Dr. Michael E. Bell, Sr., Pastor

Rev. Dr. Alton W. Jordan Pastor

Reverend Dr. Calvin L. Matthews Senior Pastor

Harold Andrew Assistant Pastor

2498 Alabama Ave., SE - Washington D.C. 20020 Office: (202) 889-7296 Fax: (202) 889-2198 - www.acamec.org

800 I Street, NE - Washington, DC 20002 202-548-0707 - Fax No. 202-548-0703

4915 Wheeler Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745 301-894-6464

Service and Times Sunday Worship Services: 8:00am and 11:00am Sunday Church School - 9:15am & Sunday Adult Forum Bible Study - 10:30am 2nd & 4th Monday Women’s Bible Study: 6:30pm Tuesday Jr./Sr. Bible Study: 10:00am Tuesday Topical Bible Study: 6:30pm Tuesday New Beginnings Bible Study: 6:30pm Wednesday Pastoral Bible Study: 6:30pm Wednesday Children’s Bible Study: 6:30pm Thursday Men’s Bible Study: 6:30pm Friday before 1st Sunday Praise & Worship Service: 6:30pm Saturday Adult Bible Study: 10:00am “The Amazing, Awesome, Audacious Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church”

Service and Times Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00am Holy Communion: 1st Sunday Sunday School: 9:45am Men’s Monday Bible Study: 7:00pm Wednesday Night Bible Study: 7:00pm Women’s Ministry Bible Study: 3rd Friday -7:00pm Computer Classes: Announced Family and Marital Counseling by appointment

1200 Isle of Patmos Plaza, Northeast Washington, DC 20018 Office: (202) 529-6767 - Fax: (202) 526-1661

Service and Times Sunday Service: 8:30am& 11:00am Bible Study: Wednesday 7:30pm Communion Service: First Sunday www.livingwatersmd.org

E-mail: Crusadersbaptistchurch@verizon.net www.CrusadersBaptistChurch.org “God is Love”

Covenant Baptist United Church of Christ

St. Stephen Baptist Church

Third Street Church of God

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

Drs. Dennis W. & Christine Y. Wiley Pastors

Bishop Lanier C. Twyman, Sr. Senior Pastor

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

Bishop Alfred A. Owens, Jr.; Senior Bishop & Evangelist Susie C. Owens – Co-Pastor

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

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

5757 Temple Hill Road, Temple Hills, MD 20748 Office 301-899-8885 – fax 301-899-2555

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

610 Rhode Island Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 (202) 529-4547 office • (202) 529-4495 fax

Service and Times Sunday School: 9:30am Sunday Morning Worship Service: 11:00am Communion Service: First Sunday Prayer Service/Bible Study: Tuesday, 6:30pm

Services and Times Sundays: 10:00am Worship Services Bible Study: Wonderful Wednesdays in Worship and the Word Bible Study Wednesdays 12:00 Noon; 6:30pm (dinner @ 5:30pm) Sunday School: 9:00am – Hour of Power

Blessed Word of Life Church

www.blessedwordoflifechurch.org E-mail: church@blessedwordoflifechurch.org

“An inclusive ministry where all are welcomed and affirmed.” www.covenantbaptistdc.org

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

Services and Times Sunday Early Morning Worship: 7:45am Church School: 9:30am Sunday Morning Worship: 10:45am Tuesday: 7:00pm/Kingdom Building Bible Institute Wednesday: Prayer/Praise/Bible Study-7:30 pm Baptism & Communion Service: 4th Sunday – 10:30am

Services and Times Sunday School: 9:30am Sunday Worship: 11:00am Prayer Meeting and Bible Study: Wed. 7:30pm

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

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Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church

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

Service and Times Sunday Worship Services: 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion: 2nd Sunday at 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Church School: 9:20 a.m. Seniors Bible Study: Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Noon Day Prayer Service: Tuesdays at Noon Bible Study: Tuesdays at 7 p.m. 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: 9:00am Worship Service: 10:00am Wed. Noon Day prayer service Thur. Prayer service: 6:45pm Thur. Bible Study: 7:15pm

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

Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Mount Carmel Baptist Church

Rev. John W. Davis Pastor

Joseph N. Evans, Ph.D Senior Pastor

5101 14th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20011 202-726-2220/ 202-726-9089

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

Service and Times Sunday Worship Service: 8:00am and 11:00am Sunday School: 9:15am Holy Communion 4th Sunday 10:00am Prayer and Bible Study Wednesday 7:00pm TV Ministry –Channel 6 Wednesday 10:00pm

Isle of Patmos Baptist Church

Service and Times Sunday Church School : 9:00am Sunday Morning Worship: 10:10am Bible Study Tuesday: 6: 00pm Prayer Service Tuesday: 7:00pm Holy Communion: 3rd Sunday 10:10am themcbc.org

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RELIGION Shabbath Commandment Church

All Nations Baptist Church

King Emmanuel Baptist Church

Bishop Adrian A. Taylor, Sr. Pastor

Rev. Dr. James Coleman Pastor

Rev. Daryl F. Bell Pastor

7801 Livingston Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745 301-534-5471

2001 North Capitol St, N.E. - Washington, DC 20002 Phone (202) 832-9591

2324 Ontario Road, NW Washington, DC 20009 (202) 232-1730

Service and Times Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Service 11:00 a.m. Praise & Worship Preaching 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 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 Sunday Worship Service: 10:15AM Sunday School: 9:00am Monday: Noon Bible School Wednesday: Noon & 7PM: Pastor’s Bible Study Ordinance of Baptism 2nd Holy Communion 4th Sunday Mission Zion Baptist Church 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 a.m. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. Holy Communion: 11:00 a.m., 3rd Sun. Bible Institute: Wednesday - 1:30 pm Prayer Meeting: Wednesday - 12:00 Noon

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

Dr. Earl D. Trent Senior Pastor

Rev. Dr. George C. Gilbert Senior Pastor

2409 Ainger Pl.,SE – WDC 20020 (202) 678-0884 – Office - (202) 678-0885 – Fax “Come Grow With Us and Establish a Blessed Family”

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

4504 Gault Place, N.E. Washington, D.C 20019 202-397-7775 – 7184

Service and Times Sunday Worship: 7:30am & 10:45am Baptism/Holy Communion: 3rd Sunday Family Bible Study Tuesdays – 6:30pm Prayer Service: Tuesdays – 8:00pm www.emmanuelbaptistchurchdc.org

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Lincoln Park United Methodist Church

Sermon On The Mount Temple Of Joy Apostolic Faith

Rev. Dr. Diane Dixon Proctor Pastor

Elder Herman L. Simms Pastor

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

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

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

Service and Times Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 A.M. Sunday School: 8:30 A.M. Holy Communion1st Sunday: 10:00 A.M. Prayer Service: Wednesday at 6:30 P.M. Bible Study: Wednesday at 7:00 P.M.

Service and Times Sunday Worship: 10: am Holy Communion: First Sunday 10: am Sunday School: 9: am Bible Study: Wednesday @ 12 noon and 6:30pm Motto: “A CHURCH ON THE GROW”.

Mount Moriah Baptist Church

Eastern Community Baptist Church

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

New Commandment Baptist Church

Dr. Lucius M. Dalton Senior Pastor

Damion M. Briggs Pastor

Rev. Stephen E. Tucker Senior Pastor

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rehoboth Baptist Church

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

Salem Baptist Church

Holy Trinity United Baptist Church

Florida Avenue Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Clinton W. Austin Pastor

Rev. Dr. Morris L Shearin, Sr. Pastor

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

St. Matthews Baptist Church

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

Emmanuel Baptist Church

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

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

Matthews Memorial Baptist Church Dr. C. Matthew Hudson, Jr, Pastor 2616 MLK Ave., SE - Washington, DC 20020 Office 202-889-3709 - Fax 202-678-3304 Service and Times Early Worship Service: 7:30a.m Worship Service: 10:45a.m. New Members Class: 9:30a.m. Holy Communion : 1st Sunday -10:45a.m Church School: 9:30a.m. Prayer, Praise and Bible Study: Wednesday 7p.m Bible Study : Saturday: 11a.m. Baptism: 4th Sunday – 10:45a.m “Empowered to love and Challenged to Lead a Multitude of Souls to Christ”

Peace Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Michael T. Bell 712 18th Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 Phone 202-399-3450/ Fax 202-398-8836 Service and Times Sunday Morning Worship Service: 7:15 am & 10:50 am Sunday School: 9:30am Wednesday Prayer & Testimonies Service: 7:30pm Wednesday School of the Bible: 8:00pm Wednesday - Midweek Prayer Service: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Service and Times 9:30AM. Sunday Church School 11:00 Am. Sunday Worship Service The Lord’s Supper 1st Sunday Wednesday 7:00pm Prayer & Praise Services 7:30pm. Bible Study Saturday before 4th Sunday Men, Women, Youth Discipleship Ministries 10:30am A Christ Centered Church htubc@comcast.net

Christ Embassy DC

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

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

“The Loving Church of the living lord “ Email Address pbcexec@verizon.net

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Mt. Horeb Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Maxwell M. Washington Pastor

Rev. Curtis l. Staley Pastor

Rev. Alonzo Hart Pastor

Rev. Dr. Wallace Charles Smith Pastor

Rev. Reginald M. Green, Sr. Interim Pastor

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

Worshiping Location Knights of Columbus - 1633 Tucker Road Fort Washington, MD 20744 (240) 838-7074

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

917 N St. NW - Washington, DC 20001 (202) 232-4294

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

Service and Times Sunday Morning Prayer Service: 8:00 a.m. Sunday Church School: 9:15 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 10:40 a.m. Third Sunday Baptismal & Holy Communion:10:30 a.m. Tuesday Church At Study Prayer & Praise: 6:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Service and Times Sunday Worship Services: 10:00 am Sunday School: 9:00 am Holy Communion 3rd Sunday Morning Prayer / Bible Study: 6:15 pm - 7:20 pm (Tuesday) Theme: “The Kingdom Focused Church” Matthew 6:33 and Mathew 28:18-20, KJV Email: stmatthewsbaptist@msn.com Website: www.stmatthewsbaptist.org

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

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Service and Times Sunday Worship Services: 7:45am & 11:00am Sunday School For All Ages: 9:30am Prayer Services: Wednesday 11:30am & 6:45pm Bible Institute: Wednesday at Noon & 7:45pm Email: Froffice@firstrising.org Website: www.firstrising.org “Changing Lives On Purpose “

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LEGAL NOTICES SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2016 ADM 1170 Audrey C. Lucas Decedent Cheryl Chapman Henderson, Esq. 4920 Niagara Road, Suite 200 College Park, MD 20740 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Sharon M. Lucas, whose address is 1128 Galloway Street, NE, Washington, DC 20011, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Audrey C. Lucas who died on July 14, 2016 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, 2017. 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, 2017, 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 20, 2016 Sharon M. Lucas Personal Representative

LEGAL NOTICES SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PROBATE DIVISION Trust No. 3016 NRT 32 Audrey C. Lucas Name of Deceased Settlor

Administration No. 2015 ADM 1003

Audrey C. Lucas whose address was 1112 Hamilton Street, NE, Washington, DC 20011 created a revocable trust on May 15, 2009, which remained in existence on the date of her death on July 14, 2016, and Sharon M. Lucas, whose address is 1128 Galloway Street, NE, Washington, DC 20011, is the currently acting trustee, hereinafter the Trustee. Communications to the Trust should be mailed or directed to Sharon M. Lucas at 1128 Galloway Street, NE, Washington, DC 20011.

Dolores Lavonne McMillan-Trimiar aka D. Lavonne M. Yahn aka Lavonne McMillanTrimiar Decedent

The Trust is subject to claims of the deceased settlor’s creditors, costs of administration of the settlor’s estate, the expense of the deceased settlor’s funeral and disposal of remains, and statutory allowances to a surviving spouse and children to the extent the deceased settlor’s residuary probate estate is inadequate to satisfy those claims, costs, expenses, and allowances. Claims of the deceased settlor’s creditors are barred as against the Trustee and the trust property unless presented to the Trustee at the address provided herein on or before April 27, 2017(6 months after the date of the first publication of this notice.) An action to contest the validity of this trust must be commenced by the earliest of (1) July 14, 2017, (One year from date of death of deceased settlor) (2), April 27, 2017 (6 months from the date of first publication of this notice) or (3) Ninety days after the Trustee sends the person a copy of the trust instrument and a notice informing the person of the trust’s existence, of the Trustee’s name and address, and of the time allowed for commencing a proceeding. The Trustee may proceed to distribute the trust property in accordance with the terms of the trust before the expiration of the time within which an action must be commenced unless the Trustee knows of a pending judicial proceeding contesting the validity of the trust or the Trustee has received notice from a potential contestant who thereafter commences a judicial proceeding within sixty days after notification. This Notice must be mailed postmarked within 15 days of its first publication to each heir and qualified beneficiary of the trust and any other person who would be an interested person within the meaning of D.C. Code 20-101(d). Date of First Publication: October 27, 2016

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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2016 ADM 1211 Thomas “Tommie” Henderson, Jr. Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Argentina Henderson, whose address is 7937 Fiske Ave., Glenarden, MD 20706, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Thomas “Tommie” Henderson, Jr. who died on September 8, 2016 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 27, 2017. 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 27, 2017, 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 27, 2016 Argentina Henderson Personal Representative

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Cheryl Chapman Henderson, Esq. 4920 Niagara Road, Suite 200 College Park, MD 20740 Attorney NOTICE OF AFTER DISCOVERED WILL AND NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT James C. McMillan, whose address is 1915 Drexmore Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27406, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Dolores Levonne McMillanTrimiar aka D. Levonne M. Yahn aka Lavonne McMillan-Trimiar, who died on May 14, 2015 with a Will. 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 27, 2017. Date of first publication: October 27, 2016 James C. McMillan Personal Representative

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Administration No. 2016 ADM 000570

Administration No. 2016 ADM 1215

Harold L. Sanders Decedent

Angela C. Taylor Decedent

Deborah D. Boddie 1308 Ninth Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Nichelle Sanders, whose address is 357 Adelphi Street, Brooklyn, NW 11238, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Harold L. Sanders who died on December 11, 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 27, 2017. 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 27, 2017, 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 27, 2016 Nichelle Sanders Personal Representative

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Gerald R. Belton 1101 L Street, NW, #806 Washington, DC 20005 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS John R. Parham and Edith Stevenson, whose addresses are 2006 Lawrence St., NE, Washington, DC 20018 and 4421 Windy Pines Bend, Portsmouth, VA 23703 were appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Angela C. Taylor who died on January 1, 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 27, 2017. 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 27, 2017, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

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

Administration Number 2016 ADM 1289

Administration No. 2016 ADM 1203

Estate of Lillian L. Rutherford Deceased

Kamal M. Elmahdi Decedent

NOTICE OF STANDARD PROBATE Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed in this Court by Herbert M. Rutherford III for standard probate, including the appointment of one or more personal representative. Unless a complaint or an objection in accordance with Superior Court Probate Division Rule 407 is filed in this Court within 30 days from the date of first publication of this notice, the Court may take the action hereinafter set forth. Admit to probate the will dated January 21, 2000 exhibited with the petition upon proof satisfactory to the Court of due execution by affidavit of witnesses or otherwise order any interested person to show cause why the provisions of the lost or destroyed will dated January 21, 2000 should not be admitted to probate as expressed in the petition appoint a supervised personal representative. Date of first publication: November 3, 2016 Peggy A. Miller 5130 7th NE Washington, DC 20011-2625 Petitioner/Attorney

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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2016 ADM 1223 Isaac T. Dailey Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Christine E. Robinson, whose address is 5207 Kenmont Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Isaac T. Dailey who died on July 9, 2016 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 27, 2017. 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 27, 2017, 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 27, 2016 Christine E. Robinson Personal Representative

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Nahida Hadeesh, whose address is 2307 41st NW, #302 Washington, DC 20007 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Kamal M. Elmahdi who died on September 7, 2016 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 May 3, 2017. 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 May 3, 2017, 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.

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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2016 ADM 936 Edward R. Waynes Decedent Brett Cohen 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 1430 Bethesda, MD 20814-747 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Brett Cohen, whose address is 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 1430, Bethesda, MD 20814747, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Edward R. Waynes who died on September 8, 2014 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 (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 May 10, 2017. 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 May 10, 2017, 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: November 10, 2016 Brett Cohen Personal Representative

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LEGAL NOTICES SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2016 ADM 1135 Elvin Ned Sloan aka Elvin Sloan Decedent

Robert A. Walker Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Robert A. Walker III, whose address is 1113 Bellevue St., SE, Washington, DC 20032, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Robert A. Walker who died on September 3, 2016 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 May 10, 2017. 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 May 10, 2017, 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: November 10, 2016 Robert A. Walker III Personal Representative

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Peter D. Antonoplos, Esq. 1725 DeSales Street NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20036 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Reuben Sloan, whose address is 1837 Argonne Drive, Morrow, GA 30260 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Elvin Ned Sloan aka Elvin Sloan who died on August 15, 2016 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 May 10, 2017. 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 May 10, 2017, 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: November 10, 2016 Reuben Sloan Personal Representative

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LEGAL NOTICES SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Foreign No. 2016 FEP 119 October 27, 1997 Date of Death Grace A. Crichlow Name of Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Jacqueline Donehy Allen whose address is 1841 Riverwood Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Grace A. Crichlow, deceased, by the Orphans Court for Prince Georges County, State of Maryland, on December 11, 1997. Service of process may be made upon James Larry Frazier, Esq. 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 property: 50 Hawthorne Place, NW, Washington, DC. The decedent owned District of Columbia personal property. 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: November 10, 2016 Jacqueline Donehy Allen Personal Representative

LEGAL NOTICES SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2016 ADM 1276 Ella Wooten Corbett aka Ella Mae Corbett Decedent Tracy DuPree Davis Law Office of Tracy DuPree Davis, LLC 14616 Friendlywood Rd, Suite 100 Burtonsville, MD 20866 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Theodoris L. Corbett and Penny Corbett Mitchell, whose addresses are 3422 Bruton Parish Way, Silver Spring, MD 20704 & 503 Sherwood Mills Ct., Sandy Spring, MD 20860 was appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Ella Wooten Corbett aka Ella Mae Corbett who died on March 8, 2015with 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 May 10, 2017. 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 May 10, 2017, 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: November 10, 2016 Theodoris L. Corbett Penny Corbett Mitchell Personal Representatives

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Administration No. 2016 ADM 1274

Administration No. 2016 ADM 1256

Administration No. 2016 ADM 1191

Maggie Belle Trotter-Worsley Decedent

Carrie Bell Oliver Decedent

Charles W. Canady aka Charles Wilbert Canady Decedent

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Francel Trotter Bellinger, whose address is 62 55th Street, SE, Washington, DC 20019, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Maggie Belle Trotter-Worsley who died on February 1, 2010 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 May 10, 2017. 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 May 10, 2017, 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.

Flora Glascoe, whose address is 4627 Nash St., NE, Washington, DC 20019, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Carrie Bell Oliver who died on September 23, 2016 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 May 10, 2017. 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 May 10, 2017, 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.

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Annette L. Canady, whose address is 4117 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20032, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Charles W. Canady aka Charles Wilbert Canady who died on July 12, 2016 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 May 10, 2017. 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 May 10, 2017, 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.

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SALE 3O%-75% OFF NOV. 13 STOREWIDE NOW-SUN, USE YOUR MACY’S CARD OR THIS PASS WED-SUN

EXTRA 2O% OFF

SELECT SALE & CLEARANCE CLOTHING EXTRA 15% OFF SELECT SALE & CLEARANCE JEWELRY, SHOES, COATS, SUITS, DRESSES, LINGERIE, SWIM FOR HER, MEN’S SUIT SEPARATES & SPORT COATS & HOME ITEMS EXTRA 10% OFF SELECT SALE & CLEARANCE ELECTRICS/ELECTRONICS & WATCHES MACYS.COM PROMO CODE: VETDAY EXCLUSIONS MAY DIFFER ON MACYS.COM Excludes ALL: cosmetics/fragrances, Deals of the Day, Doorbusters/web busters, men’s store electronics, Everyday Values (EDV), furniture/mattresses, Last Act, Macy’s Backstage, rugs, specials, Super Buys, Breville, Coach, Dyson, Fitbit, Frye, Hanky Panky, Jack Spade, Kate Spade, KitchenAid Pro Line, Le Creuset, Levi’s, Locker Room by Lids, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors Studio, Michele watches, Natori, Sam Edelman, Samsung watches, Shun, Stuart Weitzman, The North Face, Theory, Tumi, Vitamix, Wacoal, Wolford, Wüsthof, Tory Burch, UGG, littleBits, 3Doodler, Movado Bold, M by Macy’s Marketplace, athletic clothing, shoes & accessories, designer jewelry/watches, designer sportswear, gift cards, jewelry trunk shows, previous purchases, select licensed depts., services, special orders, special purchases, tech watches/jewelry/accessories; PLUS, ONLINE ONLY: baby gear, kids’ shoes, Allen Edmonds, Brahmin, Birkenstock, Hurley, Johnston & Murphy, Merrell, RVCA, Tommy Bahama, toys. Cannot be combined with any savings pass/coupon, extra discount or credit offer except opening a new Macy’s account. Extra savings % applied to reduced prices. VALID 11/9-11/13/2016

OR, USE THIS PASS TIL 2PM WED, NOV. 9-SAT, NOV. 12 SELECT SALE & CLEARANCE CLOTHING & HOME ITEMS

$1O

OFF

YOUR PURCHASE OF $25 OR MORE.

MACYS.COM PROMO CODE: VETDAY25 EXCLUSIONS MAY DIFFER ON MACYS.COM. Excludes ALL: cosmetics/fragrances, Deals of the Day, Doorbusters/web busters, watches, electrics/electronics, Everyday Values (EDV), furniture/mattresses, Last Act, Macy’s Backstage, rugs, specials, Super Buys, Breville, Coach, Dyson, Fitbit, Frye, Hanky Panky, Jack Spade, Kate Spade, KitchenAid Pro Line, Le Creuset, Levi’s, Locker Room by Lids, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors Studio. Michele watches, Natori, Sam Edelman, Samsung watches, Shun, Stuart Weitzman, The North Face, Theory, Tumi, Vitamix, Wacoal, Wolford, Wüsthof, Tory Burch, UGG, littleBits, 3Doodler, Movado Bold, M by Macy’s Marketplace, athletic clothing, shoes & accessories, designer jewelry/watches/accessories, designer sportswear, gift cards, jewelry trunk shows, previous purchases, select licensed depts., services, special orders, special purchases, tech watches/jewelry; PLUS, ONLINE ONLY: baby gear, kids’ shoes, Allen Edmonds, Brahmin, Birkenstock, Hurley, Johnston & Murphy, Merrell, RVCA, Tommy Bahama, toys. Cannot be combined with any savings pass/coupon, extra discount or credit offer except opening a new Macy’s account. Dollar savings are allocated as discounts off each eligible item, as shown on receipt. When you return an item, you forfeit the savings allocated to that item. This coupon has no cash value and may not be redeemed for cash or applied as payment or credit to your account. Purchase must be $25 or more, exclusive of tax and delivery fees. VALID ‘TIL 2PM 11/9-11/12. LIMIT ONE PER CUSTOMER.

FREE SHIPPING ONLINE AT $5O

VALID 11/9-11/13/2016. PLUS, FREE RETURNS. EXCLUSIONS APPLY; SEE MACYS.COM/FREERETURNS

BUY ONLINE, PICK UP IN STORE

IT’S FAST, FREE AND EASY! DETAILS AT MACYS.COM/STOREPICKUP

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XFINITY X1 Double Play

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Upgrade to BLAST! Internet included for 12 months

Ask how to get a $400 Visa® Prepaid Card when you step up to a Complete HD Triple Play

Call 1-855-687-0624 or visit xfinity.com today.

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