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Bowser Cuts Ribbon on New Lamond-Riggs/ Lillian J. Huff Library Lyndia Grant WI Contributing Writer
With a grand ribbon-cutting celebration held on Monday, June 27, Mayor Muriel Bowser and community leaders celebrated the completion of the new $20 million Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library. Located in Ward 5 at 5401 South Dakota Avenue, the two-story structure replaces the original Lamond-Riggs Library. “We are proud that here in D.C., our libraries are constantly evolving to better meet the needs of our community – whether that need is books, or spaces to gather, or even access to COVID tests,” Bowser said. “We are particularly proud to name this beautiful new facility in honor of Lillian Huff, a woman who fought hard to secure the original Lamond-Riggs Library.” Other program guests included former Mayor Sharon Pratt who shared comments about her relationship with and memories of Huff including Huff’s talents and her effectiveness in getting things done. During the mayor’s comments, she talked about how she had worked on 5 The effort that began 30 years ago by the late community activist Lillian J. Huff to build the Lamond/Riggs Library in Ward 5 now committees with Huff since she was a young girl, learning the ropes. stands as a monument to her legacy. D.C. leaders joined a celebration to rename the newly-renovated library in Huff’s honor Monday, June 27. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)
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Ahead of the all-important 2022 midterm elections, reports show that more than 55 million Americans remain unregistered to vote – including about 10 million Blacks, eligible to vote but unregistered. Whether apathy, suppression or other reasons account for the massive number, the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) and the Transformative Justice Coalition seek to get to the bottom of why, with so much at stake, voter registration and GOTV mobilization remain lacking across the nation,
A growing number of District leaders have made it clear that women in D.C. will be able to get an abortion without the fear of any governmental interference. They also remain open to the District becoming a sanctuary city for nonresidents who wish to undergo the procedure. D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton expressed outrage that the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on June 24. The court’s ruling that a woman does not have a constitutional right to abortion concerns her. But she said she’s even more
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Bowser Celebrates Start of Summer Camps and Summer Meals for D.C. Youth Mayor Bowser and the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) recently celebrated the kickoff of summer programming initiatives and investments, including the first day of summer camp, the start of the summer meals program, the beginning of weekday outdoor pool operations for the summer and the launch of summer.dc.gov, a comprehensive list of free or low-cost activities for young people. “With the start of summer, that means the start of fun, engaging opportunities for our youth at camp, at a summer job, at the pool, at their library, and so much more,” Bowser said. “We know how critical it is to keep young people engaged during the summer, and we also know that it is a community-wide effort. I’m grateful that our team at DPR has made it a priority to expand camp options, to host more activities at our pools and rec centers, and to create safe spaces for kids and teens to play and learn in all eight wards. Let’s have a safe, fun summer.” This summer, DPR is providing over 12,000 camp opportunities to DC residents with in-person offerings, including swimming, specialty sports, culinary, therapeutic recreation, and traditional camps. In addition, DPR Boost Camps are offering accelerated learning with school-based camps and new unique camps like robotics, journalism, and more for District youth ages 11-13. Boost Camp opportunities are still available; to register, visit dprboostcamps.splashthat.com. With camp in session, DPR also officially began its DC Youth Meals program. This year, the District launched a new youth meals partnership with SodexoMagic, a joint food venture with Magic Johnson Enterprises, to provide two meals per day to 106 sites — either breakfast and lunch or lunch and a snack — offered at no-cost to all youths ages 18 and under. Additionally, the DCPS DC Youth Meals Program will begin on July 5, 2022. Through this program, DC youth 18 and under may receive free breakfast and lunch meals at multiple DCPS sites throughout the summer. Families should visit bit.ly/summermealsatdcps for summer locations and menus. And DPR’s outdoor pools are now open six days a week. Visit dpr.dc.gov/outdoorpools for hours. WI
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She said every time Huff would greet her, she would say, “Hello Little Miss Bowser.” Both Bowser and Pratt exclaimed, “what a great day it is in the neighborhood today to open this beautiful, new library.” The new Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library opened immediately after the ribbon-cutting. D.C. Public Library Board Chair Tony Williams provided the welcome, joined by officials including Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners and D.C. City Councilmembers Janeese George, Anita Bonds and Kenyan McDuffie, who gave remarks of thanks. Former Councilman Harry Thomas, Jr., also joined the festivities. The DC Public Library said during the vote to rename the Lamond-Riggs Library, “there was overwhelming support from the community to have the new library renamed in honor of Mrs. Lillian J. Huff.” They also praised the hard work of the committee. Also on the program were members of the renaming committee including Founding Chair Gloria Hightower and co-chairs Rodney Foxworth and Frank Wilds who have worked in tandem over the past two years.
“Today was a wonderful tribute to Mrs. Huff,” Foxworth said. “For nearly 30 years, Mrs. Huff worked tirelessly to get the first library built and another 20 years after it opened, she secured the funding that was used, to have it rebuilt. What foresight.” The new 23,500-square-foot library continues the DC Public Library’s Facilities Master Plan priority of building neighborhood libraries that are at least 20,000 square feet, are flexible enough to accommodate changing uses and new technologies and are environmentally friendly. It has expanded space for adults, teens and children; collaboration spaces; a living room-style seating area; a large meeting room for 100 people; seven reservable meeting spaces, one for up to 12 people, two for up to six people each and four study spaces designed for two people; and outdoor spaces on each floor with comfortable seating. The idea of naming the Lamond-Riggs Library in Huff’s honor began at her funeral after Rocky Twyman made the suggestion. In record time, Hightower, founder of the Friends of the Carter Barron Amphitheater, organized a committee. As one guest remarked, “Mrs. Lillian J. Huff – the works you have done, speak for you.” WI
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The World Theater high atop the Museum of the Bible was transformed into a spirit-filled sanctuary by some of the most well-known names in the African American church while filming an upcoming televised event called “Blessing of the Elders.” The Museum of the Bible has been a popular Washington, D.C. attraction since it opened in 2017. Still, few things compare to the June 23 event when the museum honored seven iconic figures in the Black Church: Dr. John Perkins, Dr. A.R. Bernard, Dr. Tony Evans, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Bishop Charles E. Blake, Bishop Vashti McKenzie and Bishop T.D. Jakes. “Our hope for Blessing of the Elders is to honor – past and present – Black pastors who have impacted America with their significant ministry,” said Harry Hargrave, CEO of Museum of the Bible, in a statement. Each honoree knew how to turn their acceptance speech into stirring sermons delivered to an audience filled with pastors and wives, many of whom were thrilled to be part of a live event in this post-pandemic world. One of the most moving moments came when Marvin Winans played and sang, “Let the Church Say Amen!” BeBe Winans and Erica Campbell served as masters of ceremonies and sang. Wintley Phipps used his smooth bass-baritone voice to sing, “Talk About a Child Who Loves Jesus.” The program featured stirring selections by Fred Hammond, the Clark Sisters, Anthony Brown, Tremaine Hawkins and the rapper Lecrae – art-
ists reflecting the diversity within God's family. “The remarkable history of the Black Church in America demonstrates a biblical faith under pressure that should inspire people of any generation,” said Dr. A.R. Bernard, Chairman of the Blessing of the Elders Steering Committee, in a statement released. “We are elated that the indelible mark of our community on the fabric of American society is finally being acknowledged.” Rev. John M. Perkins, 92, is a civil rights activist, Bible teacher, best-selling author, philosopher and community developer who was first among the honorees. As he received his medallion, he said, “What am I thinking about? The Black Church, the White church . . . the Black church is the cornerstone the builder rejected.” Local pastors and community leaders in attendance included Bishop Alfred Owens and Co-Pastor Susie Owens from the Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church of the District and Rev. Mathew Whatley, pastor of Kingdom Fellowship AME in Beltsville, Md. Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin, and Lt. Governor Winsome Sears, the first African-American female in Virginia’s history to serve in that post, also attended. Accompanied by Mrs. Youngkin, Sears briefly responded, “We are here to honor those who have come before us.” Governor Youngkin said in an interview, “This is an important night to bring everyone around a basic belief system: Jesus. I’m just excited that this is an important gathering of folks from all over the country at the Museum of the Bible.” Bishop Vashti McKenzie, the first woman named a bishop in the African Methodist Episcopal church, is now the interim president of the National Council of Churches. As she walked in, she said, “This is a historic gathering of faith leaders primarily from the African America tradition . . . and I am just excited to be part of the gathering.” A distinguished cast of presenters participated including actor Denzel Washington, his wife Pauletta, John Hope Bryant and Courtney B. Vance. Bishop Jamal Bryant, pastor of New Birth Baptist Church in Atlanta, paid tribute to McKenzie, who broke the gender barrier in the AME church and showed, “There is a role for women beyond frying chicken and singing solos
5Bishop T.D. Jakes and his wife Serita arrive at the Museum of the Bible for the Blessing of the Elders held June 23 in Southwest. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)
in the choir.” McKenzie said, “I accept this award on behalf of all the women who were pushed to the margins of church culture.” Caesar broke the color and gender barrier in the church and said, “God has allowed us to stand.” Then she shouted, “Jesus, I’m not ashamed to call his name. Jesus, there is power in his name.” Bishop Blake, the retired head of the Church of God in Christ, was not well enough to travel but representing him was the new presiding prelate Bishop John Drew Sheard. He came to the event with his famous wife and her siblings, the Clark Sisters. The Rev. Tony Evans, the pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, accepted his award while still grieving the loss of his wife of 49 years, who died in 2019. McKenzie's husband, Stan McKenzie, died in 2021. Her daughter and granddaughter joined her. Evans, the popular host of The Urban Alternative, a global Christian Bible teaching and resource ministry, offered a message for evangelicals as he accepted his award. “God is not asking the church to fix the White House; if God is your problem, it doesn’t matter who you elect.” Instead of preaching or making a long speech, Bishop Jakes used the occasion to honor his grandfather Thomas Dixon Jakes, Sr., who drowned in Mississippi, June 9, 1928. WI
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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY Prince George’s County Executive Candidates Summarize Platforms William J. Ford WI Staff Writer Four citizens from Maryland hope to derail Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks’ plan to secure a second, four-year term. Leigh Bodden, Sherman Hardy, Tonya Sweat and Billy Bridges will try to convince Democratic voters during early voting, July 7 – July 14 and on primary Election Day, July 19. Bridges fell short in his bid for county executive in 2018 while the remaining three candidates represent political newcomers. However, they all believe they can effectively lead the executive branch of the county government. Some of the executive duties include: preparing a billion-dollar budget; overseeing the operation of county agencies; and serving as the county’s biggest cheerleader in the state of Maryland’s second largest jurisdiction. Aneka Better of Upper Marlboro attended a recent county executive candidate’s forum in Largo and said Alsobrooks came prepared to assess the county’s successes. But Better said all of the candidates mainly spoke about opportunities for parents or senior citizens. “I’m in neither category,” said Better, who’s married with no children, works as a meeting planner and manages a consulting business with her sister called Serendipity Special Events. “I make too much money to get government assistance,” she said. “I make too much money to get education credit that phases out for people like me but I don’t make enough money to qualify for [certain] tax breaks. Some of us are kind of stuck in the middle. That’s the kind of leadership I’m looking for in this county to help those of us in that category.” As of Friday, June 24, the county
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had 463,336 active Democratic voters which accounts for the highest percentage of voters in that party in Maryland. In comparison, there are 37,450 Republicans and almost 86,000 unaffiliated active voters in the county. No Republican, Independent or third party candidates filed to run in the primary, so the person who receives the Democratic nomination could run unopposed in the November general election. Alsobrooks, Bodden, Hardy and Sweat emailed responses to four questions about their platform, issued by The Washington Informer. Here are their responses.
ANGELA ALSOBROOKS
Age: 51 Occupation: Prince George’s County Executive Why are you seeking reelection for county executive? “As a proud, lifelong Prince Georgian, I’m seeking re-election as County Executive so we can continue the tremendous progress we have made in the past three and a half years, despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. We broke ground on nine new schools last year, we just opened the County’s first behavioral health facility and we opened the Office of Veterans Affairs to serve our 60,000 veterans. There is still work to be done and the best is yet to come for Prince George’s. I want to be sure we can continue to go “Further Together” for our residents.” What are a few things the county must improve upon? “While we have made progress
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building a continuum of care in the County, including opening a new hospital and breaking ground on a new cancer center, we know we still have to further expand access to healthcare for our residents. We’ve also made progress to improve government services for residents, including the launch of a new PGC311 mobile app. However, we know we can further expand government services available to our residents. Finally, we continue to face a regional and national rise in violent crime and we must continue investing resources to heal people and also hold people accountable.”
to tackle the issue of police reform. I love Prince George’s and the residents of this amazing County. I will always stand up and do what’s right for my hometown.”
How will your administration help residents with the most severe needs such as returning citizens or those unemployed? “My Administration has increased resources available to residents in both areas. In the most recent budget, we allocated additional funding for re-entry services to support returning citizens. We have also created the Office of Re-Entry in County Government, based out of the County Executive’s Office, while also hosting job fairs focused on returning citizens. Our local economy is bouncing back and we will regain all the jobs we lost by the end of this year, ahead of initial predictions. We also opened a new American Job Center at National Harbor which helps connect residents with job training and employment opportunities.” Is there one characteristic that makes you the most qualified to manage a county of nearly one million people? “I’m not afraid to make tough decisions that are in the best interest of Prince Georgians and I have shown that throughout my first term as County Executive. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Prince George’s County was the first jurisdiction to have a mask mandate because I issued an Executive Order. After the killing of George Floyd and the subsequent social justice movement, I created a Police Reform Work Group
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LEIGH BODDEN
Age: 40 Occupation: Retired NFL player, entrepreneur Why are you running for county executive? “I’m running for county executive to be the voice of the people. I’m running to demand excellence from our county leaders and hold them accountable for the jobs they have or have not done. If they cannot get the job done sufficiently, I will find someone who can. I’m running to be a transparent leader and consult the people on important decisions before they are made.” What are a few things the county must improve upon? “Education is where we must improve. We need more skill-based learning (farming, culinary, coding, graphic design to name a few). Yoga needs to be implemented weekly for mental health. We need to create enjoyable environments and provide better resources for our students and teachers. We need to find a way to better assess our teachers and pay them comparable wages to neighboring school systems, once we find them effective. We also need to improve the accountability of teachers and administrators in regard to the treatment towards the students. Lastly, our school lunches need major improvement, we need better core meals and healthier options. “Police accountability needs to improve. Misconduct is being hidden and not taken seriously which leads to more misconduct and the citizens suffer. We need to hold those that are paid to protect and serve our community to a higher standard and remove those that are repeat offenders of misconduct. “We need to create a healthier bal-
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ance between big business and small business in the county. So, stronger support for small businesses is needed, not only financial support but most importantly promotional support.” How will your administration help residents with the most severe needs such as returning citizens or those unemployed? “Ensure that opportunities are available to those in severe need of work.” Is there one characteristic that makes you the most qualified to manage a county of nearly one million people? “Being fearless is one characteristic that makes me most qualified to manage the county. I’ve done the impossible with my life, therefore I can accomplish whatever needs to be accomplished for the nearly one million people in the county.”
SHERMAN HARDY
Age: 37 Occupation: Realtor/Title Agent Why are you running for county executive? “I am running because I want to bring truth, trust and transparency to the government. Foster safe livable communities, protect our environment, create lasting jobs with livable wage and repair our crumbling infrastructure. I’m running to innovate the county. For the full story got to www.washingtoninformer.com WI @WJFjabariwill
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Some Prince George’s Voters Remain Undecided on Choice of Candidates Walter Redmond said Angela Alsobrooks appears to be the top choice in retaining her seat as Prince George’s County executive. But in terms of other primary election contests such as Maryland governor, he remains undecided. “I’m still trying to figure it out,” Redmond said sitting beside his wife, Linda, at Walker Mill Regional Park on Saturday, June 25. “You have to look at what their agendas are and take it from there.” The married couple from Forestville mirror other Prince George’s residents who need more time assessing who to choose. But the clock’s ticking as early voting begins July 7 and runs until July 14. Primary Election Day takes place July 19. Campaign signs encouraging voters to select a particular candidate sit at intersections and highways throughout the county such as Route 202 and White House Road in Upper Marlboro, Enterprise and Woodmore roads in Mitchellville and along parts of Route 301 in Bowie. Some large placards throughout the county support several of the nine Democratic gubernatorial candidates that include Comptroller Peter Franchot, author and military veteran Wes Moore and former National Democratic Party Committee chair Tom Perez. Republican Gov. Larry Hogan’s second, four-year term expires in January. Other statewide offices include Democratic candidates for attorney general: Rep. Anthony Brown (D-Maryland) and former judge Katie Curran O’Malley, wife of former Gov. Martin O’Malley. Brown served as lieutenant governor under O’Malley. Attorney General Brian Frosh will retire at the end of his term. The race for comptroller features two Democrats: Bowie Mayor Tim Adams and Del. Brooke Lierman of Baltimore City. The primary winner will face Harford County Executive Barry Glassman who’s running unopposed as a Republican candidate. The seat became open once Franchot decided to run for governor.
Ty Barnett, Sr. of Hyattsville has seen various signs traveling as a boxing and fitness coach. Before he decides on choosing a candidate, he must register to vote. “I know the election is coming up,” he said after boxing practice with some teenagers at Walker Mill Park. “I’ll be . . . with my sisters. We’ll sit down, go over all the candidates and try to make the best decision together as a family.”
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Besides Alsobrooks, four other candidates people seek the Democratic nomination: Leigh Bodden, Billy Bridges, Sherman Hardy and Tonya Sweat. No Republican candidate filed documents to run for the office. Approximately 37 candidates filed paperwork to run for the 11 County Council seats to represent nine council districts and two at-large. Council members Tom Dernoga (D-District 1) of Laurel and Jolene Ivey (D-District 5) of Cheverly are running unopposed. Gary Falls represents the only member of the GOP seeking a council seat to represent District 7 that includes District Heights, Suitland and Seat Pleasant. County voters will also select a new sheriff with the retirement of Melvin C. High, 77, who’s served in that capacity since December 2010. One of the sheriff office’s main duties: to serve as a protector of the courts. Those seeking to replace High include: • Lt. Col. John D.B. Carr, who heads the sheriff’s Bureau of Field Operations. • Town of Edmonston Police Chief Elliott W. Gibson. • Dave Grogan, a Marine Corps veteran and corporate security professional. • Sylvester E. Jones, a retired Army veteran and former assistant director with the U.S. Marshal’s Service. He ran unsuccessfully for sheriff in 2018. • Loralyn Mayo, a former U.S. Marshal, now president of American National Protective Services in Capitol Heights. She seeks to become the first woman elected sheriff in the department’s 336-year history. Rhonda Liverpool, a native of Trinidad and resident of Capitol
Heights for 18 years who previously lived in New York, will assess the county and state candidates once she registers to vote before July 19. She said she helps raise her five grandchildren, all boys. “I’ve seen the governor [and] the comptroller are up for election. I just didn’t get a chance to look up all the candidates,” she said. “But I will once I register to vote.” Liverpool resides in the District 6 area of the county which has five Black women seeking the office. One of the candidates, Belinda Queen of Capitol Heights, grabbed some Rita’s Italian Ice with her grandchildren at the park. “People died for us to have the right to vote,” said the former school board member who resigned to run for County Council. “For us to sit in the comfort of our air-conditioned homes, when people who voted before us didn’t have air conditioning . . . how dare we? We need people to get out so the next generation can have more.” WI @WJFjabariwill WE DO IT ALL!
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CitySwing, the D.C.-based multifaceted golf brand that opened a storefront in the District of Columbia, has rolled out a new stateof-the-art trailer to allow many to participate in what’s known as the “Gentlemen’s Game.” The Golf Truck, a 35-foot-long trailer, arrives in the nation’s capital fully equipped with two Trackman simulators featuring other games and experiences for amateurs, professionals and the curious. “The goal was to be able to bring the game of golf wherever we wanted, whenever we wanted,” said DeMarkis Cooper, a PGA member and professional at CitySwing. “The concept originated in 2018 when we first opened our indoor popup studio. We received multiple requests from professionals who wanted us to set the simulator up in their building or facility for an event, but the process of setting up the indoor cages can be a bit cumbersome,” said Cooper, who began working at CitySwing about a week after graduating from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore PGM Program in 2018. Cooper added that CitySwing determined it had to figure out how to take the simulator concept on the road. “Once we realized we could get the concept on the road, the full potential of the mobile golf truck blossomed,” he said. “Not only could we host events but we could bring the game of golf to unexpected destinations, introducing people of all backgrounds to the game no matter where they lived, what they looked like, or what their financial circumstances were.”
In a Fact Sheet, officials said they designed the space for a wide range of golfers – from those addicted to the game to those who have never imagined picking up a club. Cooper noted that the “non-intimidating” atmosphere is a place to practice, play, compete in a league, or get introduced to the game. In what’s now a competitive D.C. golf market, CitySwing vowed that it’s coming in with a new vision – diversifying the game. CitySwing officials said its founder, Tari Cash, understands that if 90 percent of Fortune 500 CEOs and board members play golf, 90 percent of everyone else should also participate. Statistics show that women comprise 23 percent of golfers, while Black women comprise less than 1 percent. With that, CitySwing has addressed the lack of inclusion in the golfing industry. “Our goal as a brand is to make the game more fun and convenient for everyone. A big part of that is ensuring everyone feels welcomed and comfortable when they come in,” Cooper said. “It’s not your average country club. Instead, our studio makes everyone feel like they’re at home.” “This has made a huge impact with people from non-traditional golf communities because they are not intimidated to try the game and ask questions along the way. We pride ourselves in ensuring everyone knows they can be comfortable with us and in any of our spaces,” Cooper said. CitySwing’s first brick-and-mortar studio will open at 901 New York Avenue, N.W., featuring two private simulator rooms using Trackman technology. Golf professionals like Cooper will stand at the
5 A novice golfer practices his swing. (Photo courtesy CitySwing)
ready to assist interested ones and help them learn about the game. Instructors will remain available as a part of golf truck events to help all the newcomers get a proper introduction. “Along with certified instructors, most people who work at CitySwing are fluent enough in the
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game to teach the basics to any beginner and get them started on the right foot,” Cooper said. The African-American-owned CitySwing also will offer three mini-golf holes, a photo booth, and a “chill zone” that will travel for each event. “Up to this point, we’ve been
mostly testing the D.C. market and getting prepared to hit the ground running when the time comes. So I don’t think that fact alone has fallen under the radar. I think we’ve been intentionally flying there while we got prepared to make the huge splash we’ve always intended.” Cooper said. WI
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NATIONAL Film Screening, Discussion Explore Truth about U.S.Liberian Relations Sam P.K. Collins WI Staff Writer As Liberians on the continent and abroad spend much of the year celebrating the bicentennial of their founders’ West African repatriation, some remain
set on exposing the role of the U.S. in the Liberian Civil War and other catastrophes Liberians have experienced over the last several decades. An upcoming film screening and discussion promises not only to highlight how the U.S. government has
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maintained control of Liberia and other African countries during the post-colonial era but issues a call for Liberia to fulfill its destiny as a truly Pan-African nation. Grassroots artist and activist Putugah Takpaw Phenom said people attending the “LIB TRUcentennial” event on the evening of July 2 at Everlasting Life Vegan Cafe in Capitol Heights, Maryland will have an opportunity to view Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Del Walters’ “Apocalypse Africa” documentary and brainstorm on ways to counteract what he called the U.S. government’s co-optation of Liberian bicentennial events and various aspects of Liberian life. “The origins of the Liberian Civil War and Ebola crisis can be traced to the enemies of Liberia’s progress and are two of the many instances and attempts to completely destroy the country along with its great potential and purpose,” Putugah said. In 2012, Putugah and others founded the Liberia Heals Initiative as part of an effort to help Liberians overcome the trauma of the first and second Liberian Civil Wars that claimed at least 150,000 lives and displaced several thousands more. Events in Liberia and the U.S. in August of that year marked the initiative’s launch and signified an attempt to unite the Liberian diaspora. Putugah, who’s routinely found sporting Liberian and the Pan-African flags over his shoulders, often uses his platform as a musician to draw connections between Liberia’s origins and Marcus Garvey’s vision of a homeland to which people of African descent would return and self-govern. He said with an accurate knowledge of Liberia’s origins, Liberians and other Africans across the globe, can create a reality in which they are truly self-determined. “There’s a natural resilient spirit of survival and ‘love of liberty’ that has managed to be passed on throughout
5 Artist and activist Putugah Takpaw Phenom. (Courtesy photo)
the generations among Liberians,” Putugah said in reference to Liberia’s motto. “Once more Liberians have a better understanding of their unique place in history, they will be able to rise to their truest potential and the world will take notice.” In 1822, during a period of slave insurrections in the Western hemisphere, Black repatriates arrived in the part of West Africa that would later become Liberia. The American Colonization Society financed the excursion, as its white founders said, to not only remove the threat posed by freed African Americans living in the U.S., but to further Christianize the African continent. By 1847, Liberia declared its independence and would continue to practice self-governance for more than 200 years. The degree to which it has been able to do so has often been called into question. In “Apocalypse Africa,” Walters combines snippets of interviews, audio recordings and historic images to show how the U.S. government destabilized Liberia, Ghana and the Congo to control their natural resources and further subjugate a people eager to espouse their post-colonial independence.
Walters, a journalist and filmmaker of nearly 50 years, said he executive produced the 2014 film at the behest of Liberians who demanded answers about America’s perceived inability to help the African nation they had a hand in creating. At the time he encountered these Liberians, Walters was on a mission trip during which he and others distributed hundreds of books. In speaking about the main takeaway from “Apocalypse: Africa,” Walters said Blacks must continue to educate themselves and take in information beyond what they see on mainstream media to get a holistic understanding of what caused the Liberian Civil Wars and how the U.S. continues to benefit from a divided and corrupt Liberian nation. “The same thing that happened in Africa happened in inner-city communities,” Walters said. “They flooded communities with weapons and watched us kill each other. From 1944 to the present, more than 27 million people [on the African continent] have been killed through war and conflict. Everyone focuses on Liberia, Ghana or the Congo but they don’t realize that the aggregate amount of death is staggering.” WI @SamPKCollins
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Board Evaluates Sites for Possible Locations Sarafina Wright WI Contributing Writer The Smithsonian Board of Regents announced that the search for sites for two new museums— the National Museum of the American Latino and the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum—will primarily focus on four locations. The Smithsonian and the engineering/architecture firm Ayers Saint Gross of Baltimore will evaluate each site between now and the year-end. Congress authorized the museums in December 2020. Since passing the legislation, the Smithsonian has undertaken an extensive site-selection analysis and thorough review of more than 25 sites, according to the institution. The legislation requires that the Smithsonian identify the two final locations by the end of 2022 -- the Board of Regents will make the final decision on the locations. The four sites under further consideration are the Arts and Industries Building in Southwest, undeveloped land near the Capitol, the National Monument and the Tidal Basin. The evaluation of each site uses criteria that include locations, existing site conditions, accessibility by multiple forms of transporta-
tion, environmental factors, costs and acquisition potential. “Selection of a site is one of the most consequential decisions for a museum,” said Lonnie Bunch, Smithsonian Secretary. “It is important that the steps we take ensure a transparent, inclusive and thorough process.” Earlier this year, the Smithsonian began conducting surveys and focus groups for a mix of local and national perspectives. There were nine focus sessions— four for each museum and one for both museums. Focus sessions included stakeholders from civic groups and community non-profits, government leaders, congressional representatives, artists, performers, educators, museum professionals and potential donors. In addition, Smithsonian leadership consulted with the mayor’s office and other local officials. Steve Case, the chair of the Board of Regents, said the Smithsonian appreciates the input of stakeholders in selecting the best locations for 21st-century institutions. “...museums that will engage visitors with new collections, imaginative exhibitions, and immersive experiences, while providing digital content for a national audience,” Case said. WI
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Patricia Scotland Re-appointed as Commonwealth Secretary-General The Commonwealth Heads of Government have re-appointed Baroness Patricia Scotland as the Secretary General of the Commonwealth, The New Times, Rwanda’s leading daily recently reported. The decision was arrived at on June 24, during the Executive Session of the bloc’s leaders during the 26th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Kigali. The session was closed to the media but an official from the Commonwealth secretariat said Scotland’s re-appointment had to be put to a vote “because there was a challenger.” A commonwealth secretary-general can serve a maximum of two terms of four years each. However, Scotland’s first term has lasted for six years as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, which delayed the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting by two years. She was elected to the post at CHOGM summit in Malta in 2015 and took office on April 1, 2016, becoming the second secretary-general from the Caribbean and the first woman to hold
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HEALTH The Well at Oxon Run Kicks Off its First Growing Season Long-awaited Urban Farm Opened Doors to the Public June 4 Kayla Benjamin WI Contributing Writer Sitting at a shaded picnic table at The Well at Oxon Run in Southeast, Jaren Hill Lockridge briskly quizzed her 13-year-old son. Meanwhile, Stefan Lockridge II, an ambassador for Ward 8 Water Watchers and a regular gardener at the newly-opened urban farm, cruises through her questions and replies.
“What's the body of water that The Well sits on?” She replied, “Oxon Run Creek.” “And how big is it?” She replied, “8.4 miles.” “And what does Oxon Run Creek flow into?” She replied, “It flows into Oxon Cove.” The rapid-fire conversation continued, demonstrating not just the younger Lockridge’s memory but many of the values his mother, The
5 The push for urban agriculture is introduced to Ward 8 with the opening of the Well. (Jordan Barnes/The Washington Informer)
Well’s director, wants the farm space to embody: family and multi-generational togetherness; understanding of and appreciation for the land; and a commitment to sharing community knowledge. “There's the physical wellness, there's the environmental wellness
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EDUCATION Excel Academy Community Decries Permanent Appointment of Principal Sam P.K. Collins WI Staff Writer Excel Academy Public School has long attracted parents, teachers and community members who espoused a commitment to shaping the minds of elementary and middle school-aged girls and maintaining a level of rigor that prepared them for high school and beyond. However, since the appointment of Shaunte Daniel as interim principal, some parents have wavered on that commitment, even pulling their children out of Excel Academy with what has been described as Daniel’s disregard for the culture of excellence her predecessor instilled. In the wake of an announcement that DC Public Schools [DCPS] chose Daniel to permanently run the all-girls school next academic year, those feelings have only intensified among some parents, including Shakia Darden who’s considering transferring her daughter to another school. “Students lost respect for administrators in the school,” said Darden, a Ward 8 resident and parent of a student who just completed fourth grade at Excel Academy. Darden’s daughter has been enrolled at Excel Academy since Pre-kindergarten, long before its 2018 transition from a public charter to public school. Darden said she respected former principal Tenia Pritchard’s penchant for including parents, fostering a sense of community and maintaining high standards. With Daniel, Darden said she saw aspects of what she loved about Excel Academy go out of the window, particularly the dress code that requires students to wear uniform shirts and slacks specific to their grade level. Over the next few months, Darden would learn of other changes that perturbed her, including Daniel’s alleged dissolution of the parent-teachers association.
5 Shaunte Daniel, principal of Excel Academy Public School in Southeast. (Photo taken from Twitter)
“Principal Daniel didn’t introduce herself to parents,” Darden said. “I found out who she was by googling her name. I didn’t meet her until the end of the school when I received a phone call [telling me] my daughter was a close COVID contact. The only reason I met Principal Daniel was because I was going off and she had to calm me down.” Daniel, a DCPS employee since 2011, previously served as interim principal at Ludlow-Taylor Elementary School in Northwest and as assistant principal at both Stanton Elementary School in Southeast and Langley Elementary in Northeast. Toward the end of the 2021-2022 academic year while serving as Excel Academy’s interim principal, Daniel counted among the finalists in the selection process for Excel Academy’s principal. Community members familiar with the process said the selection committee heavily favored other candidates despite their experience as assistant principals. News of Daniel’s appointment on June 17 drew the ire of those who had not only grown disillusioned with her leadership throughout the school year but anticipated an inclusive and transparent selection process. Neither Daniel nor DCPS Cluster 2 Instructional Superintendent Mary
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letter from the editor The fight continues. This edition we cover LGBTQ+ Pride celebration, Diversity in golf via the HBCU Golf Tournament, and we explore the lives of Black fathers in D.C. If you haven’t been paying attention, it’s time to get active. The system wasn’t built for us to win, but the opportunity is in our hands. Start something! Ju a reminder...Black magic can not be defeated. Just (Never forget.) And, as always, get in touch. We are always looking to feature and collaborate with you. Reach us on our website or contact me directly at lafayette@wibridgedc.com.
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for all! Every year in June, D.C. shuts down the city to host an extravagant range of events, parades, and discussions in support of the LGBTQ+ community during the Annual LGBT Pride Celebration.
AAer asking about Legacy DC’s support for DC Black Pride, Pae stated, “We were not aware a DC Black Pride existed.”
This year, D.C streets were filled with flashy costumes and loads of celebrations. The LGBTQ+ community gathers each year to celebrate their civil liberties and to address the attitudes and injustices that limit the communities ability to express themselves.
It’s not hard to believe, as DC Black Pride is not as heavily promoted or sponsored. Even with the lack of promotion, DC Black Pride remains active within their community and has hosted what they call “The Original Pride Parade”, originating in 1991. It started as a rally of 800 people congregating under the unifying notion, “Let’s All Come Together”, raising awareness and fundin funding for HIV/AIDS.
Heavenly Eubanks, an LGBTQ+ community ally and an employee of MGM National Harbor, joined her team on the MGM float. “The pride parade was so much fun this year, it was extremely diverse, a beautiful thing to see,” stated Eubanks. Several local Black-owned businesses, including Legacy DC, were involved and we asked about their experience. Legacy Legac DC, is an art gallery that features digital and graffiti artists as well as a marijuana giiing exchange located at 14th and U Street in Northwest DC. They believe it is vital to not only stand beside their LGBTQ+ employees but also stand behind them, by supporting their lifestyles and beliefs. “We care about our community… and partner with local artists who were we involved in Pride like No Kings, Rizthagreat, and ambassadors of our brand like DJ Nahfr,” says Pae X, Legacy DC’s Creative Director, and Store Manager. written by : Bettya Burgess | @iamxi
So, let’s all come together! We must recognize our differences and ways we can work together for this world to improve. Let the inclusiveness of Pride be an example for us all. Black Pride and Capital Pride are Pride for All!
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Russ Gre e n: Honori ng H BCUs on th e Golf Course Russ Green has a love for golf and Black women. During his healing journey to becoming more evolved, (a goal we should all share), he found a way to bring those passions together while honoring his HBCU roots via the HBCU Golf Tournament. Entering its third year, this is a passion project that continues to evolve in both size and impact. While working for BET, he came across two organizations, Men Stopping Violence and My Sister's Place, where he recognized some of his personal relationship flaws. The more he learned, the more he realized that most of his relationships were unhealthy and no one was coming to save him. If we want things to change, he needed to “be” that change. He started workin on himself and found that a lot of healing took working place on the golf course or out in nature. As a father, it was especially important to him to break the cycle and heal his traumas. Each time he played, he noticed a lack of Black women on the green, unless he brought them out himself. Less than 3% of players recreationally are Black people and he wanted to be a part of helping to change that landscape and statistic and just like that, a tournament was born. In the first year, over $4,000 was raised. They did 10 times that in year two, raising over $46,000, and are continuing g to grow each year. 6
While Golf was founded in the 1800s, Black people were not allowed to play until about 70 years ago. Many people are familiar with Tiger Woods but don’t understand the significance of his legacy. This tournament actually encourages first-time players to come out and learn and get introduced to the sport with more than 50% of the participants never having touched a club before. A big part of the magic is holding space for Black people to gather and play together. It’s rare on a gold course to look at the team in front of you and behind you and see people of color. The conversations that happen are also inspiring and create agents of that change. For more information on the HBCU Golf Tournament, to play or support, visit https://hbcugollournament.com/.
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Fath e rhood i n Wash i ngton, D.C. I nte rvi ews by Kiara Moore
Talking to Fathers at Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White’s Father’s Day Kickback held Saturday, June 18 at Oxon Run Park in Southeast D.C.
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“Some of the stigmas like being inadequate, not present, or able to do the job. Sometimes we are behind the ball when it comes to us being fathers. When you talk about our community where we come from, some of our families grew up in poverty or section eight, and in places where men aren’t allowed. Sometimes the fathers fall and go to prison and when we come back home we aren’t allowed in the household due to regulations in place. So there are a lot of barriers and it’s hard. I grew up without a dad, so when you grow up without a dad, for men it goes two ways, you either become a good dad or become absent like your dad. I chose to become a good dad because I am motivated in that way. - Rodriguez “Rodn ey” Norman
As a dad, what makes you happy? “Just making sure he has what we need. When he smiles, I smile”. - Dontae Butle r Sr.
What are som e challe nges you have ove rcom e as a gi rl dadd? “Teaching them to be independent and not relying on a man. They wanna be with someone but they just grasp to anyone and I don’t want that. I want them to know their worth so I try to teach them to do you first. God-wise, career and then pursue a relationship.” - Anthony Wh ite 9
As a fath e r, you teach your ch i ld, but what is som eth i ng your ch i ld has taught you? “It is an experience, this is my first child and I learn something new every day. Patience, being as though I’m learning as I go. I fight the stigma of black fathers not being in their child’s life and trying to change the narrative and show that there are good fathers around.” - Maurice Wh ite 10
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Young Folks Are ‘Numb’ to America’s Antics When the Supreme Court ruled last Friday to end a woman’s right to an abortion, the decision compounded what some young people are expressing as a growing indifference to an otherwise bright and promising future. Their transition to adulthood, which enters somewhere between ages 18 and 21, and a time when they are legally permitted to make their own life decisions, no longer feels liberating or hopeful. The word they use to describe their outlook is “numb.” The killing of young Black men and women by police or murders committed by other young people with guns deters their desire to explore the social lives they longed for. Clubs, concerts and parties are unsafe places to go, and so are schools, shopping malls and churches. Some are exhausted from social media’s toxic environment, proclaiming social media-free weekends as a means of reviving their spirits. They are culling their platforms and getting rid of anyone who is not a family or friend. They’ve been told the importance of voting and encouraged to show up and show out at the polls. Yet, their votes are among those being challenged by illegitimate outcries of voter fraud and rules aimed at suppressing their newly-acquired right to vote. And the president they watched during their formative years consistently demonstrated offensive behavior leading to a violent attack on the U.S. Capitol, the symbol of U.S. democracy they were taught to uphold. Their graduation from high school or college marked an unforgettable period in everyone’s lives that kept them frightened and isolated for nearly two years due to a deadly COVID-19 virus and its aftermath. Yet, they received degrees and diplomas that will open doors to careers that, in reality, may not afford them to go to college, purchase a home, marry the person they love or plan their families. Throughout their lives, they’ve been told they are the future. Ask them how they feel about it; all they may say or attempt to describe is “numb.” Their destiny is still in our hands and we’ve got to do better for them. WI
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The Albatross of Racism The weight of it is heavy. The burden is enormous. To endure daily, an unapologetic denial of equal treatment in every, single, endeavor you encounter. To know, subconsciously, going into every interaction, that the color of your skin, can play an integral part in it. That pay increases, promotions, employment opportunities, loan applications and even educational instruction, can be altered by the color of your skin, or your place of origin. Generationally, we have been resigned to the premise, that "one day," things will get better. Yet, that "one day," always seems to be just a little further beyond the horizon. So we adapt. We persevere to the degree that our skin color will allow and we strive to do better than those before us, like all citizens of this nation aspire to. But that "second glance" from a police officer, that 'head turn," from the store loss prevention person, or that "inquisitive look" of the cashier, prior to making your payment selection, reminds you, that you fit the stereotype of someone we've been taught to question. Oddly, some Caucasians, will attest this to paranoia, drug use, lower intelligence, or just a person who doesn't have the motivation to do better. In reality, the one that these same Caucasians reside in, they too know that there is this relegation, or unspoken attribute, that is attached to people of color. Envision a scenario where that doesn't occur. To be able to walk freely in a different city, just to see the sights. To have the opportunity to excel, because your family "owns" the largest dairy farm. To have financial support, and "generational" wealth. To get the job because your "uncle" is the manager. To attend the school of "your choice" because it's your mother's alma mater. To be given a warning, rather than a citation. To stay on the same side of the street when approached by a person of color and not clutch your purse, or grip your partners arm tighter. To not stereotype your new neighbor and hope they don't "bring down" your property value. To extend your hand to assist, when it would be just as easy to look the other way. These are weights we must relinquish. For they are the "privileges" of the past that must be removed, so that our full future can be derived.
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OPINIONS/EDITORIALS Guest Columnist
Julianne Malveaux
After Juneteenth — Reparations Now
Juneteenth, or June 19, 2022, was marked with fireworks and concerts, parades, and proclamations, a big difference from Juneteenth a year ago when President Biden signed the executive order making Juneteenth a federal holiday just two days before its actual occurrence. Last year's hastily implemented plans were replaced by well-orchestrated programs this year. Last year's celebration merited brief chats; this year, there was a nationally televised concert. This year, the media has gone
to great lengths to explain Juneteenth, perhaps doubling their coverage from a year ago. Corporations and other organizations are observing or commemorating Juneteenth. I was surprised, for example, by receiving notices of Juneteenth observations from not one but two of the financial services organizations I deal with. A white man at the airport wished me a "Happy Juneteenth," and while I somewhat appreciated his greeting, it didn't make me happy, mainly because I don't think the word "Happy" should be applied to Juneteenth. Big Dot of Happiness, a company out of Wisconsin, has produced
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cringe-worthy "Happy Juneteenth" greeting cards. An online search will yield all kinds of products, many presumably not owned by Black people, commercializing Juneteenth with T-shirts, stickers, stationery and more. Commercialization is the way of predatory capitalism, so I'm not surprised at those who hope to extract surplus profits from the people who want to observe the day when formerly enslaved people were reminded that their enslavement was over. Many who heard the announcement in Galveston back in 1865 were elated, some were angry at being exploited, and some understood that the quality of their lives was
not to change immediately or soon. Jim Crow laws, peonage and the sharecropping system, and economic lynching emerged immediately after the passage of the 13th Amendment. The holiday observation of Juneteenth is a vital way to inject the issue of enslavement into the popular lexicon, if only once a year. But the holiday transcends symbolism only if coupled with decisive action to combat contemporary economic exploitation and virulent racism. President Biden set the right tone when he issued a proclamation a few days before Juneteenth. He described the day as "a chance to celebrate human freedom, reflect on
the grievous and ongoing legacy of slavery, and rededicate ourselves to rooting out the systemic racism that continues to plague our society as we strive to deliver the full promise of America to every American. This Juneteenth, we are freshly reminded that the poisonous ideology of racism has not yet been defeated — it only hides." Now that the fireworks have faded, the barbecue has been digested, and the red soda water has been consumed, President Biden might do more to attack the hidden — and not-so-hidden — ideology of racism. Has his
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Rev. Jesse L. Jackson
Did Trump's Actions on Jan. 6 Reach the Level of Treason?
Will Donald Trump be held accountable for the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 and what was a multi-layered conspiracy to overturn the results of the presidential election? Attorney General Merrick Garland has stated that, "We're just going to follow the facts wherever they lead … to hold all perpetrators who are criminally responsible for January 6 accountable, regardless of their level,
[or]their position…" The House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack has systematically revealed the facts, confirming what Republican Rep. Liz Cheney stated when she announced she would vote to impeach Donald Trump: "On January 6, 2021 a violent mob attacked the United States Capitol to obstruct the process of our democracy and stop the counting of presidential electoral votes. This insurrection caused injury, death and destruction in the most sacred space in our Re-
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public…," Cheney said. "The president of the United States summoned this mob, assembled the mob, and lit the flame of this attack. Everything that followed was his doing. None of this would have happened without the president," she said. "The President could have immediately and forcefully intervened to stop the violence. He did not. There has never been a greater betrayal by a president of the United States of his office and his oath to the Constitution." The committee's investigation has confirmed what Senate Republican
Leader Mitch McConnell stated: "The mob was fed lies. They were provoked by the president and other powerful people, and they tried to use fear and violence to stop a specific proceeding of the first branch of the federal government which they did not like." This is a question of treason, a charge that should not be made lightly. The Constitution defines the crime: "Treason against the United States shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort."
Do Trump's actions meet the test of treason? Professor Carlton F.W. Larson, author of "On Treason: A Citizen's Guide to the Law" notes that the framers of the Constitution had "a very specific image in mind — men gathering with guns, forming an army and marching on the seat of government." Larson notes that few events in American history have matched that description as clearly as the sacking of the Capitol on Jan. 6. Their purpose assaulted the very
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It’s Up To Us: Solving Affordable Housing Together
Despite the Fair Housing Act being passed more than 50 years ago, less than 50% of Black and brown people own the homes they live in. Having spent decades working in the housing industry, I understand the importance of having a place to call home. In a time of co-occurring crises that has exposed how broken system, we need
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innovative solutions that will address the systemic issues playing out in our communities, including a comprehensive approach to addressing affordable housing in the DC region. Racial equity is a key component in combating the housing crisis in our region and the country. Unfortunately, generational financial constraints, discriminatory legislation and gentrification are just a few obstacles that have continuously prevented people from achieving the “American Dream.”
This is a crisis of national propositions and for those working to increase housing opportunities, the White House’s recent announcement addressing the housing affordability crisis around the country is welcome news. Federal assistance is instrumental to build upon the modest gains we have made locally. Last year, to aid in the region’s efforts to create 374,000 new, affordable homes by 2030, the Housing Association of Nonprofit Develop-
ers (HAND) released a first-of-itskind housing indicator tool (HIT) measuring the state of affordable housing across 10 communities in our region. This report card for the region shows progress is being made and our region is working collaboratively to do so. Washington D.C. added a record $400M to the Housing Production Trust Fund, which will close the gap and provide an extraordinary increase in opportunities for people in the
region to have a place to call their own. Montgomery County, MD, and Arlington, VA have submitted or proposed significant funds in this year’s budget toward affordable housing. Fairfax County, VA, and the City of Alexandria have committed to increasing local production goals and meeting affordable housing goals, respectively. The biggest need for expanded af-
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OPINIONS/EDITORIALS Guest Columnist
E. Faye Williams
A Clear and Present Danger
I'm sure that in 1989, when Tom Clancy authored his acclaimed novel "A Clear and Present Danger," he never envisioned the real threat facing this nation some 33 years later. Clancy's threat involved the inundation of the United States with illegal drugs. Today, the threat of a fascistic takeover seems the more realistic threat — more real than could ever have been imagined. This threat was affirmed during a public hearing of
the January 6th Congressional Select Committee by conservative judicial icon and retired federal Judge J. Michael Luttig. His characterization of Trump and his supporters as a "clear and present danger" to the United States was a chilling prediction of a dystopian future. Some have forgotten or will vehemently deny the accusation of Ivana Trump that her ex-husband kept a book of Hitler's speeches on his nightstand. Her 1990 Vanity Fair magazine interview spoke of Trump frequently reading Hitler's "Mein Kampf," but other sources suggest
that it was "My New Order," a book of Hitler's speeches. Whichever book was his inspiration, the similarities between Hitler and Trump are eerily disturbing. Only those more inclined toward conspiracy theories could have imagined the depth of deception and intrigue in Trump's attempt to illegally retain the presidency. During each of the Select Committee's public hearings, it has become abundantly clear that Trump had no reservation or reluctance to impose his own will and personal desires above the will of the American voter! More madden-
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ing is the realization of the number of accomplices who were willing to assist him in the usurpation of voter authority and the ongoing support he receives among a certain element of the population. In the face of disclosures of sedition generated in the hearings, one could (should?) reasonably expect the rejection of support for an individual and his political philosophy that is so antithetical to the foundations of our democracy. Unreasonable as it may seem, millions ardently and unconditionally surrender their allegiance. While my focus on the hearings
is driven by curiosity and the desire to confirm my personal assessments of the "ailment" that continues to inflict our nation, I realize that the challenge of the moment is to remain forward-thinking. The damage done by Trump to our national character is self-evident. What is less obvious is the lingering impact of his elevation to the presidency. After all, it was he who unleashed what had been a subsurface and festering sense of division and latent hatred. It was he who gave the acceptance and permission for
going to get killed," he warned. "It has to stop," Sterling demanded. But it did not stop. Trump has never stopped lying about losing the election. Others who testified about the consequences of Trump's lies were high-ranking Republican officeholders. By now, most of us knew about the phone call Trump made to demand that Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger "find" the number of votes needed to throw the election to Trump. At the public hearing, we learned more about the threats and harassment experienced by Raffensperger and his family when he refused to
break the law on Trump's behalf. Some Trump supporters broke into his widowed daughter-in-law's house. Rusty Bowers, speaker of the Arizona House, testified that Trump and Trump's attorneys urged him to abuse the power of his office to overthrow the election, while failing to provide him with any evidence of widespread voter fraud. Giuliani appealed to the fact that they were both Republicans. But Bowers refused to violate his oath to the Constitution. In return for his courage and integ-
from not being in existence anymore," she told The Associated Press. This week, as Brittney Griner's detention in Russia surpassed four months, the National Urban League joined more than 40 other civil and human rights organizations to call on President Biden and Vice President Harris to strike a deal for her release. In a letter to the president and vice president, we acknowledged Griner as an American hero, wife, daughter, sister, teammate, anti-bullying
advocate, Olympian and WNBA superstar who is enduring inhumane treatment, deprived of contact with her family. "We join Brittney's family, friends, colleagues, and loved ones in deep appreciation of your Administration's ongoing efforts to secure her freedom," we wrote. "The U.S. Government has acknowledged that Brittney is essentially a political pawn in
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Ben Jealous
Trump's Lies Destroyed Lives
"Do you know how it feels to have the president of the United States target you?" Those are the words of Ruby Freeman, a Black woman and election worker in Georgia during the 2020 election. She and her daughter Wandrea "Shaye" Moss were falsely accused by Rudy Giuliani of rigging the election against Donald Trump. Their lives were virtually destroyed by the Trump
team's lies. Thanks to the public hearings being held by the House committee investigating Trump's effort to overturn the election, Americans got to hear about the racist threats that rained down on the two women after they were falsely accused. Trump supporters drove Freeman out of her home in fear for her life — and invaded the home of Moss's grandmother. They testified that they still avoid even going to the grocery store for fear of being harassed by Trump supporters. These are just some of the harms done by Donald Trump's endless lying
about the election he lost. In the case of Freeman and Moss, two people performing an essential public service had their privacy shredded and their lives turned upside down. Other election workers were singled out, lied about and harassed. The hearing reminded us of the alarm sounded by Gabriel Sterling, an election official in Georgia, against Trump supporters' "Stop the Steal" frenzy. A young computer technician was getting death threats based on false claims circulating among Trump's supporters. "Someone's going to get hurt, someone's going to get shot, someone's
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Marc H. Morial
Bring Brittney Griner Home
"For Black people keeping Griner in their prayers during this tough time, let this serve as another reminder that we should be acknowledging and accepting members within our community in all of their multitudes. Russia isn't erasing the fact that Griner is also queer; neither should we collectively. Too often in pop culture, we treat being Black and
LGBTQIA as an either/or when it's BOTH for members of our community. In times like these, we're reminded that bigotry is nuanced and multidimensional. Russia has made it clear that it's after Muslims, LGBTQIA people, Black and brown people, and more. Let this serve as an opportunity to protect those among us who live in multitudes as well." — Ernest Owens It's hard to imagine the feeling of dread Cherelle Griner experiences
each day that her wife, WNBA star Brittney Griner, is wrongfully detained in a hostile nation with a long history of persecuting LGBTQ people. When a scheduled call on their wedding anniversary last went unanswered 11 times over several hours, Cherelle was devastated. "This would have been the first time for me to actually just hear her in real time and to truly know if she's OK or to know if she's seconds away
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LIFESTYLE We Must Stay at the Wheel Nathan M. Richardson Poet, author and Frederick Douglass historian/interpreter Frederick Douglass believed there are actually two constitutions, a literal constitution on pa-
per and the other embodied by the people. This is to say that when the people are civically engaged, they literally bring the constitution to life. Complacency affects civic engagement for those who falsely think the work is done. Then there
is the conflict between civic responsibility and apathy which are rooted in those citizens who believe the constitution is the problem and the other side who believe it is the remedy. One might be surprised to know that it is actually both. When a people are not civically engaged the constitution becomes the problem. When they are civically engaged it becomes the remedy. Of course this rule is not absolute. But generally speaking, the constitution works better for those who remain civically engaged. Starts and stops are problematic and result in having to redress issues that had seemingly been already settled. Take a look at history and add
Frederick Douglass believed there are actually two constitutions, a literal constitution on paper and the other embodied by the people. 5 Nathan M. Richardson (Courtesy photo)
up the scorecard for arguments like “separate but equal” brought before the Supreme Court to settle the question of segregation. In 1896, Homer Plessy lost in the lower court and on appeal at the Supreme Court. Fifty-eight years later, Thurgood Marshall made it the remedy in Brown v. Board of Education. According to Wikipedia, there are more than 400 registered political parties in the United States. Of course Democrats and Republicans are the dominant parties but there is evidence of a third apolitical group unregistered and hidden
from plan view. Apathy has a major effect on the political process and the outcome of elections as does complacency. Those not civically engaged in democracy have a major impact by their absence and misinformation is like sailing the ocean with a bad compass. But democracy is not a sailboat, it is a battleship. One cannot trim the sails of democracy and change course in an instant. It takes many turns of the wheel and as many as three to five nautical miles for a battleship to reverse its course. It is imperative that every American citizen stay at the wheel. WI
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colorful zinnias and an enclosed grove of fruit trees sit on 20,000 square feet of land. “The food that’s going into my body – where is it coming from? And is it good for me? This is an opportunity for me to actually know,” Hill Lockridge said. “For me to grow my own food, for my children to know how to grow their own food, for our community to grow its own food. For me to be able to feed the community that has fed me for so long.” In an area with few grocery stores and healthy food options, urban farms offer residents affordable ways to get their hands on fresh produce. At The Well, food from the harvests will be available for free. Liz Jones, a farm assistant at The Well who specializes in food efficiency and culinary arts, envisions having signs throughout the rows of produce featuring nutrition facts and recipe cards. “It's not by chance that this community has been set up the way it is. We all understand the workings of a democratic major city in America,” she said. “But everybody deserves access to real food. The fact you have to do all this advocacy to get a space like this is crazy. But I'm just glad it's here. It’s incredible.” The benefits of urban farming and green space go beyond food production. Farm manager Kenneth Bridgers described a more intangible benefit he hopes to facilitate: a sense of connection to the soil and the healthy rhythm of the natural world.
“When you're growing, you're not only engaging in creating an ecosystem, you're [also] becoming a part of the ecosystem that's around you,” he said. “I'm not going to say this is enough to feed the whole south side,” Hill Lockridge said. “But if we can plant seeds here, that helps shift the mindset from being consumers to being producers. Imagine our Ward 8 tomatoes sold to our Ward 8 businesses that have been the places where we buy our food and we eat from.” Alongside the land covered with crops, The Well hosts spaces dedicated to other kinds of growth including a yard with benches where people can gather and an outdoor classroom. “The Well is a part-production, part-education farm,” Bridgers explained in an online video tour of the space. Programming for people of all ages will start later this summer, with classes on yoga, tai chi and hip hop sharing a schedule with courses focused on financial literacy and exposure to science careers for youth. DC Greens built the farm in partnership with several community organizations: The Green Scheme, The Friends of Oxon Run and Soul of the City along with the DC Department of Parks and Recreation. When DC Greens began discussions about opening a new farm in Ward 8, they held a series of meetings to get community input and coordinate with other organizations. That’s how Hill Lockridge first got involved.
Portraits By The People In November 2020, as organizations scrambled to continue their work as the world responded to COVID-19, Hill Lockridge was offered the job as The Well’s director. “When the pandemic hit, we really saw the importance of a built, healthy,
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outdoor space,” she said. She said The Well’s growth is just starting – the farm’s next addition will be a brood of chickens. Further in the future, Hill Lockridge envisions a massive covered porch for telling stories and sharing company.
“A lot of times people talk about our communities as the least, the last, the forgotten,” she said. “I say our greatest resources are people. I try to remind people every chance we get that we are great. So, I call us the great Ward 8.” WI
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Signature Theatre Brings Music for All Series Goes from Civil Rights Concert to Stevie Wonder Hits Brenda C. Siler WI Contributing Writer Signature Theatre in Arlington, Va. presents the concert “We Shall Someday” June 30-July 2, followed by “Hotter Than July: Stevie Wonder,” a cabaret, from July 5-17. Between the two programs, audiences can enjoy either a civil rights-themed concert, a mini-retrospective of an American music icon and most celebrated composers/lyricists or both. Musical collaborators Harrison David Rivers and Ted Shen have composed a timely civil rights production in “We Shall Someday.” This musical examines three generations of a Southern Black family as they trace the effects of racism, activism and legacy from the civil rights movement to the present. “‘Someday’ has characters in a moment when they are faced with a decision to stand up, be counted, be involved, take a step for the kind of activism or to not do any of that,” Rivers said about his musical. “We are actually meeting people at the beginning of a kind of awakening.” Directed by Kelli Foster Warder, “Someday” stars Benjamin Harold Moore, Nova Y. Payton, Emmanuel Elliot Key and Drake Leach. After a two-year absence, Signature presents a cabaret inspired by Stevie Wonder’s 1980 platinum album “Hotter than July.” Keyboard artist/composer Mark G. Meadows and his band The Movement team up with dynamic vo-
calist Kanysha Williams for a trip down memory lane full of audience favorites by Wonder from the 1980 album such as “All I Do” and “Master Blaster (Jammin’). Other hits from Wonder’s catalog will be performed including “Superstition,” “Overjoyed,” “Isn’t She Lovely,” “Summer Soft,” “I Just Called to Say I Love You” and “Higher Ground.” “It’s more than a set. Instead of us just playing tunes, we share our own stories related to the artists,” Meadows said about the cabaret. “It’s a very intimate and educational experience.” Meadow’s “Hotter Than July” group The Movement includes vocalists Kaiyla Gross, Rochelle Rice and Solomon Parker, percussionist Dante’ Pope, guitarist DeAnte Haggerty-Willis, bassist Eliot Seppa and saxophonist Trey Sorrells. Meadow’s music direction has been greatly influenced by the District’s rich jazz history. “My generation would frequent jazz clubs where we would have a chance to not only play but sit in with the greats,” said Meadows, a native Washingtonian. “You only grow when you play with people better than you, especially when in your early 20s or 30s.” “We Shall Someday” begins on June 30, running until July 2. “Hotter Than July: Stevie Wonder” begins on July 5, running until July 17. Ticket information for these two Signature Theatre performances is at https://www.sigtheatre.org WI @bcscomm
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How do you pronounce humuhumunukunukuapua’a?
It helps to break this long word into a lot of little sounds or syllables:
his little fish with strong, powerful jaws grows to be up to10 inches in length.
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The humuhumunukunukuapua’a (sometimes just called humuhumu for short) is known for its bright, beautiful coloration. It is a kind of tropical triggerfish. Many people don’t know that reef triggerfish like humuhumu can change colors!
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Look through the newspaper for long words. Can you break each word into smaller syllables? Copy the entire word onto a sheet of paper, then re-write each word in syllables. Example:
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Read the syllables on each line, then say them faster and faster until it comes out as one long word. Keep practicing then teach a family member learn to say it. It’s one of the longest words in the Hawaiian language. How many syllables in humuhumunukunukuapua’a?
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Their color depends on what they are doing. If the fish is sleeping or resting, its colors will be muted and dull. But when the fish is active, healthy, comfortable, and unthreatened, its colors will be bold and bright.
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wi book review "Miss Chloe: A Memoir of a Literary Friendship with Toni Morrison" By A.J. Verdelle c.2022, Amistad $27.99 360 pages
Terri Schlichenmeyer WI Contributing Writer One hundred sixty-three. That's how many friends you have on social media and you know most of them, one way or another. There are colleagues on your list, and cousins, friends, and a guy you don't really remember meeting. You connected to them all somehow and you count them as friends or more. As in the new memoir, "Miss Chloe" by A.J. Verdelle, keeping in touch with them is always worth it. When her first novel was in its final stages before release, A.J. Verdelle sent out a few precious copies to trusted sources, and one of them made its way to a place she didn't expect: Author Toni Morrison got it, and publicly said she liked the book. For Verdelle, this was one of those pinnacle-of-life moments. She grew up reading Morrison's work — sometimes at an age that was "too early" — and to know that her idol read her book was more than Verdelle could dream of. Even better was that this chance encounter with a book turned into a friendship. The great author encouraged Verdelle in her writing career and they shared a deep love of language, often laughing over wordplay. Morrison had worked in a library when she was young; Verdelle had worked in a library, and she was a teacher at Princeton. Morrison helped Verdelle to understand how best to mentor her students at Princeton. This, too, and their love of books, allowed the two women to bond. Over the years, they shared lunches, dinners and "events in her honor." They spoke "freely" about "Black people and Black women and Black history and the ways we plotted and planned and managed to press forward." And yet, their relationship wasn't without its problems. There were "two and a half spats," says Verdelle, perhaps because Morrison could be cold, unkind, overly opinionated, desirous and demanding. "You had to know Morrison's work as a whole to be her friend," Verdelle said. "She would squint at you, and dismiss you, if you came lame. She was exacting. She had high standards. She did not suffer fools." Based on the affectionate name that author A.J. Verdelle called Toni Morrison due to Morrison's birth name, "Miss Chloe" is a fan's book, pure and simple. It's beautifully written, a love letter to a friendship and to books and reading, and it's a wonderful peek into the lives of two writers — one, upand-coming; one, sadly, gone. And yet, reading it is not without struggles. The three facets that make this book good also make it hard to stay with. Verdelle's words are impactful and graceful, but her narrative tends to wander awhile before pivoting back to any individual point, which can be jarring. As for the friendship, Verdelle's a little too eager to laud hers with Morrison, even when Morrison was mean to her. Overall, "Miss Chloe" is for Morrison fans, mostly, and it will likely appeal to some writers, particularly those who pen Black women's fiction. For anyone who's not much into these things, this is a book to de-friend. WI
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ARIES Although you usually love being in the spotlight and running the show, you'll be more content to enjoy a lower-key vibe of life as the week begins. This marks a period for rest and reflection, allowing you to meditate on your greatest desires and get clear on the best game plan for making them concrete. Processing emotions through journaling or therapy can be especially beneficial now. Lucky Numbers: 10, 14, 22 TAURUS As the week starts, the Universe turns up the volume on your need to get out of your comfort zone. You might want to take a risk like performing at an improv club or planning an impromptu trip. Either way, owning what makes you unique, and maybe even a bit quirky, can feel empowering and enlivening. Lucky Numbers: 8, 12, 13 GEMINI You'll be feeling fortunate, confident, and centered in your deepest feelings for someone special at the beginning of the week. Opening up about your desires and fantasies can take your intimacy to the next level. Lucky Numbers: 17, 18, 54 CANCER You might find yourself feeling like you need to break out of your daily routine and experience something new and eye-opening as the week starts. It could be a wise time to sign up for a class related to your business or for pleasure. For instance, you could begin learning a foreign language to prepare for a work trip or a long-distance vacation. Lucky Numbers: 16, 19, 32 LEO When the week gets underway, you have an opportunity to add more joy to your daily health routine. If there's a workout class or treatment you've been wanting to try, this can be a wonderful moment to explore it. Later, if you've been wanting to share a longtime fantasy with your significant other or forge a deeper connection with someone new, you'll have your chance. Lucky Numbers: 6, 42, 59 VIRGO You might want to prioritize one-on-one time with your significant other, your closest friend, or a business partner as the week begins. Not only will you enjoy downtime as a pair, but you can put your heads together to take on projects that seemed daunting as solo endeavors. This can help you get more comfortable with leaning on someone for their support, as well as being a source of support for them. Lucky Numbers: 19, 39, 52 LIBRA Spending time with loved ones is sure to be your priority in the beginning of the week. A jovial, harmonious tone lends itself to kicking back and laughing, no matter what you're doing together. Lucky Numbers: 2, 20, 21 SCORPIO You can look forward to feeling extra self-expressive and ready for spontaneous, pleasurable fun early in the week. You could be inspired to pitch an artistic proposal on the job or hit the road for an impromptu trip. Either way, letting go of any need to have logical, detailed plans in place can benefit you during this fun-loving time. Lucky Numbers: 23, 45, 48 SAGITTARIUS Focusing on activities related to beautifying your home and enjoying the company of your nearest and dearest relatives can have you feeling calm and joyful early in the week. You'll want to put energy toward domestic duties and pleasures even more than your professional or social commitments. Acknowledge that, and know that now is a perfect time to assert your personal needs and find balance. Lucky Numbers: 16, 18, 39 CAPRICORN Though you're generally a pragmatist, you'll enjoy a burst of unrelenting optimism when the week begins. You can put this positivity toward whatever industrious plan you've had your eye on. If you're feeling like all your hard work is about to pay off, you're not wrong, and you'll do well to lean into that confidence! Lucky Numbers: 21, 23, 54 AQUARIUS At the beginning of the week, you might feel like something's holding you back from opening up to your significant other or a loved one. It might serve you well to spend more time processing your emotions on your own. Lucky Numbers: 5, 9, 18 PISCES Early in the week, you'll get a burst of self-assuredness that you can apply to any ongoing or new undertaking. Whether you've been wanting to earn more recognition at work or put yourself out there to feel more satisfied romantically, believing in yourself now fuels your success. Later, you'll get your very own chance to set bold goals for the months ahead. Tune in to your intuition and pinpoint the intentions that truly speak to your soul and feel right in your gut. From there, you'll be able to take targeted steps toward making your most powerful, heartfelt dreams come to life. Lucky Numbers: 21, 26, 34
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Life-Changing Principles: 'Persistence'
“So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. For in just a very little while…” — Hebrew 10:35-37. Simply put, stick with it. Don't quit! And don't take no for an answer. Instead, pray daily, use your imagination and find a way around your obstacles. Persistence pays! Napoleon Hill, author of "Think and Grow Rich," said something like this about the principle of Persistence: “Persistence is an essential factor in transmuting desire into good health, to a better job, to increasing your business stream of income, to building the congregation of your church, to your monetary goal no matter what it is you seek." Today, short attention spans are prevalent in adults and children with the advent of iPods, cellphones and computer browsers. Even my 2-year-old grandson knows how to tinker with computers, phones and remote controls; you find his little fingers tapping on any one of those items, at any time. No wonder folks keep changing from one thing to another without using that old-fashioned elbow grease, that stick-toitiveness required to win. Thomas Edison commented that 90% of people quit 90% of the way to accomplishing their goals. These days it is 99% who quit a mere 20% of the way. Those who persist, win; those who do not, lose — that is as true today as it was generations ago when Hill wrote "Think and Grow Rich."
Persistence of bad habits though seems to continue to flourish. Despite the overwhelming evidence that the way we think and what we believe is not producing the results we desire, we persist in hanging on to what does not work. Many people see small problems, molehills, as a major mountain blocking their path. Only a few choose to see a mountain in their path as an opportunity to gain a broader perspective as they continue to travel along life's journey. Persistence turns stumbling blocks into steppingstones. It is simply a matter of attitude. Many fail to be persistent for fear of failure. They lose hope. Fear is faith in reverse; fear tolerated is faith contaminated and fear is not of God. Scripture reminds us that Faith comes by hearing, so does fear. Make a choice about what it is we hear and accept. You will not be persistent when you operate in fear; fear will cause you to quit. Example: When planning the grand opening for my company in 1982, I didn't have money to pay for the first-class celebration I wanted but, by faith, went ahead and planned as if the money would rain down out the sky. I was waiting on an unemployment check that would cover six months of back pay from my previous job in Oakland, Calif. The office
Promised Land Baptist Church Rev Kevin A. O'Bryant Pastor
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was decorated, nice office furniture, plants, phones, our business license, and our first dollar bill framed, hanging proudly. We were excited! A wonderful menu was confirmed by our caterer — glass dishes, all top-of-the-line; engraved invitations ordered; guest speakers confirmed, like Congressman Walter E. Fauntroy, news anchor Fred Thomas, Council member Charlene Drew Jarvis (my office was in her Ward 4 area) and Council member Nadine P. Winters, since we lived in her Ward 5 area. Invitations were dropped in the mail, then I remember vividly how fear hit me. I thought to myself, “Are you crazy? Putting all of these invitations in the mail, and you don't know how you're going to pay for this.” Too late! They were already in the mailbox. Thank God I was operating in faith, walking by faith and not by sight. In the end, my check arrived one week from our grand opening date, and everything happened just as it had been planned! Persist, and operate in faith. Don't move forward on what it is you see. Walk by faith, and not by sight. Believe in God, and know He will be there for you. Purpose and passion plus persistence equals prosperity. Be persistent! WI
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12801 Old Fort Road • Ft. Washington, MD 20744 Office (301) 292.6323 • FAX (301) 292.2164 Service and Times Sunday Worship 10:15 am Sunday Church School 11:00 am Youth Sunday every 4th Sunday Prayer Call @ Noon every Tuesday & Thursday 978.990.5166 code: 6166047# Virtual Bible Study Wednesday Facebook & Zoom 7:00 pm “A Growing Church for a Coming Christ” www.adamsinspirationalamec.org
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RELIGION The Miracle Center of Faith Missionary Baptist Church
Pilgrim Baptist Church
Bishop Michael C. Turner, Sr. Senior Pastor
Rev. Louis B. Jones II Pastor
9161 Hampton Overlook Capitol Heights, MD 20743 Phone: 301-350-2200 / Fax: 301-499-8724
700 I Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20002 (202) 547-8849
Service and Times Sunday Worship Times : 7:30 AM 7 10:00 AM Communion: 1st Sunday Sunday School: 9:00 AM Bible Study: Wednesday, 12 Noon Bible Study in homes: Tuesday 7:00 PM
Service and Times Worship Sundays: 7:30 & 11:00 AM 5th Sundays: 9:30 AM 3rd Sundays: Baptism & Holy Communion Prayer & Praise: Wednesdays @ Noon & 6:30 PM
Website: www.themiraclecenterFMBC.com Email: Miraclecenterfmbs@gmail.com Motto: “We Walk by Faith, Not by Sight”
www.pilgrimbaptistdc.org
Covenant Baptist United Church of Christ
Blessed Word of Life Church
Church of Living Waters
Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church
Rev. Paul Carrette Senior Pastor Harold Andrew Assistant Pastor 4915 Wheeler Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745 301-894-6464 Service and Times Sunday Service: 8:30am& 11:00 AM Bible Study: Wednesday 7:30 PM Communion Service: First Sunday www.livingwatersmd.org
St. Stephen Baptist Church
Rev. Dr. Michael E. Bell, Sr., / Pastor 2498 Alabama Ave., SE - Washington D.C. 20020 Office: (202) 889-7296 / Fax: (202) 889-2198 - www.acamec.org Service and Times Sunday Worship Services: 8:00am and 11:00 AM Sunday Church School - 9:15am & Sunday Adult Forum Bible Study - 10:30 AM 2nd & 4th Monday Women’s Bible Study: 6:30 PM Tuesday Jr./Sr. Bible Study: 10:00 AM Tuesday Topical Bible Study: 6:30 PM Tuesday New Beginnings Bible Study: 6:30 PM Wednesday Pastoral Bible Study: 6:30 PM Wednesday Children’s Bible Study: 6:30 PM Thursday Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 PM Friday before 1st Sunday Praise & Worship Service: 6:30 PM Saturday Adult Bible Study: 10:00 AM “The Amazing, Awesome, Audacious Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church”
Third Street Church of God
Dr. Dekontee L. & Dr. Ayele A. Johnson Pastors
Reverend William Young IV Pastor
Bishop Lanier C. Twyman, Sr. Senior Pastor
Rev. Cheryl J. Sanders, Th.D. Senior Pastor
4001 14th Street, NW Washington, DC 20011 (202) 265-6147 Office 1-800 576-1047 Voicemail/Fax
3845 South Capitol Street Washington, DC 20032 (202) 562-5576 (Office) / (202) 562-4219 (Fax)
5757 Temple Hill Road, Temple Hills, MD 20748 Office 301-899-8885 – fax 301-899-2555 Services and Times Sunday Early Morning Worship: 7:45 AM Church School: 9:30 AM Sunday Morning Worship: 10:45 AM Tuesday: 7:00pm/Kingdom Building Bible Institute Wednesday , 12:30 PM Mid-Day Bible Study Wednesday: Prayer/Praise/Bible Study-7:30 PM Baptism & Communion Service: 4th Sunday – 10:30 AM
1204 Third Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 202-347-5889 office / 202-638-1803 fax
Service and Times Sunday School: 9:30 AM Sunday Morning Worship Service: 11:00 AM Communion Service: First Sunday Prayer Service/Bible Study: Tuesday, 6:30 PM
Services and Times Sundays: 10:00am Worship Services Bible Study: Wonderful Wednesdays in Worship and the Word Bible Study Wednesdays 12:00 Noon; 6:30 PM (dinner @ 5:30 PM) Sunday School: 9:00 AM – Hour of Power “An inclusive ministry where all are welcomed and affirmed.” www.covenantdc.org
www.blessedwordoflifechurch.org E-mail: church@blessedwordoflifechurch.org
Campbell AME Church
Twelfth Street Christian Church
Rev. Dr. Henry Y. White 2562 MLK Jr. Ave., SE - Washington, DC 20020 Adm. Office 202-678-2263 Email: Campbell@mycame.org Service and Times Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 AM Sunday Church School: 8:45 AM Bible Study Wednesday: 12:00 Noon Wednesday: 7:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 PM “Reaching Up To Reach Out” Mailing Address : Campbell AME Church 2502 Stanton Road SE - Washington, DC 20020
Reverend Dr. Paul H. Saddler Senior Pastor (Disciples of Christ) 1812 12th Street, NW - Washington, DC 20009 Phone: 202-265-4494 Fax: 202 265 4340 Service and Times Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 AM Communion every Sunday: 11:00 AM Sunday School: 10:00 AM Bible Study Tuesday: 12 Noon Pastor’s Bible Study Tuesday: 6:30 PM Motto: “Discover Something Wonderful” Website: 12thscc.org / Email: Twelfthstcc@aol.com
Mount Carmel Baptist Church
Turning Hearts Church Virgil K. Thomas, Sr. Senior Pastor/ Teacher 421 Alabama Ave. SE Washington, DC 20032 Phone: 202-746-0113 Fax: 301-843-2445 Service and Times Sunday School: 10:15 AM Sunday Worship Service: 11;15 AM Children’s Church: 11:15 AM Tuesday Bible Study: 6:30 PM Motto : “A Great Commitment to the Great Commandment” Website: www.turningheartschurchdc.org Email: gr8luv4u2@gmail.com
www.thirdstreet.org Live Stream Sunday Worship Service begins @ 12:00 noon www.thirdstreet.org
800 I Street, NE - Washington, DC 20002 202-548-0707 - Fax No. 202-548-0703 Service and Times Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 AM Holy Communion: 1st Sunday Sunday School: 9:45 AM Men’s Monday Bible Study: 7:00 PM Wednesday Night Bible Study: 7:00 PM Women’s Ministry Bible Study: 3rd Friday -7:00 PM Computer Classes: Announced Family and Marital Counseling by appointment E-mail: Crusadersbaptistchurch@verizon.net www.CrusadersBaptistChurch.org / “God is Love”
Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church Bishop Alfred A. Owens, Jr.; Senior Bishop & Evangelist Susie C. Owens – Co-Pastor 610 Rhode Island Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 (202) 529-4547 office • (202) 529-4495 fax
Sunday Worship Service: 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM Sunday Youth Worship Services: 1st & 4th 10:45 AM; 804 R.I. Ave., NE 5th 8 AM & 10:45 AM; Main Church Prayer Services Tuesday – Noon, Wednesday 6:00 AM & 6:30 PM Calvary Bible Institute: Year-Round Contact Church / Communion Every 3rd Sunday The Church in The Hood that will do you Good! www.gmchc.org / emailus@gmchc.org
Reverend Dr. Calvin L. Matthews Senior Pastor 1200 Isle of Patmos Plaza, Northeast Washington, DC 20018 Office: (202) 529-6767 - Fax: (202) 526-1661 Service and Times Sunday Worship Services: 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM Holy Communion: 2nd Sunday at 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM Sunday Church School: 9:20 AM Seniors Bible Study: Tuesdays at 10:30 AM Noon Day Prayer Service: Tuesdays at Noon Bible Study: Tuesdays at 7 PM Motto: “A Ministry of Reconciliation Where Everybody is Somebody!” Website: http://isleofpatmosbc.org Church Email: ipbcsecretary@verizon.net
St Marks Baptist Come Worship with us... Dr. Raymond T. Matthews Pastor and First Lady Marcia Matthews St. Mark's Baptist Church 624 Underwood Street, NW Washington, dc 20011 Services and Times Sunday School: 9:00 AM Worship Service: 10:00 AM Wed. Noon Day prayer service Thur. Prayer service: 6:45 PM Thur. Bible Study: 7:15 PM
Reverend John W. Davis Pastor 5101 14th Street, NW / Washington, DC 20011 Phone: 202-726-2220 Fax: 202-726-9089 Service and Times Sunday Worship Service - 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Children’s Church - 11:00 a.m. (1st & 3rd Sundays) Communion - 10 a.m. 4th Sunday Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. (4th Sunday 8:15 a.m.) Prayer Meeting & Bible Study - Wednesday 7:00 p.m. “A Church with a past to remember – and a future to mold” www.mtzbcdc.org
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901 Third Street N.W. Washington, DC. 20001 Phone (202) 842-3411 Fax (202) 682-9423
1306 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20005
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“Ambassadors for Christ to the Nation’s Capital”
Rev. Dr. Alton W. Jordan Pastor
Isle of Patmos Baptist Church
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Reverend Dr. Paris L Smith, Sr. Senior Pastor
Service and Times Sunday Church School : 9:00 AM Sunday Morning Worship: 10:10 AM Bible Study Tuesday: 6: 00 PM Prayer Service Tuesday: 7:00 PM Holy Communion: 3rd Sunday 10:10 AM
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“We are one in the Spirit” www.ssbc5757.org / E-mail: ssbc5757@verizon.net
Services and Times Sunday School: 9:30 AM Sunday Worship: 11:00 AM Sunday Community Worship Service: 8:30 AM
Crusader Baptist Church
Service and Times Divine Worship, Sunday 10:00 a.m. Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday “Friendliest Church in the City” Website: mountolivetdc.org Email: mtolivedc@gmail.com
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RELIGION Shabbath Commandment Church Bishop Adrian A. Taylor, Sr. Pastor 7801 Livingston Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745 301-534-5471 Service and Times Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 AM Service 11:00 AM Praise & Worship Preaching 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Motto: “A Church Keeping It Real for Real.” Website: Shabbathcommandmentchruch.org Email: Praisebetoyhwh@gmail.com
Zion Baptist Church Rev. Keith W. Byrd, Sr. Pastor 4850 Blagdon Ave, NW - Washington D.C 20011 Phone (202) 722-4940 - Fax (202) 291-3773 Service and Times 9:00 a.m. – Sunday School 10:15 a.m. – Worship Service Wed. Noon: Dea. Robert Owens Bible Study 7 PM Pastor’s Bible Study Ordinance of Baptism 2nd Sunday, Holy Communion 4th Sunday Mission: Zion shall: Enlist Sinners, Educate Students, Empower the Suffering, Encourage the Saints, And Exalt our Savior. (Acts 2: 41-47) www.zionbaptistchurchdc.org
St. Luke Baptist Church Rev. Aubrey C. Lewis Pastor 1415 Gallatin Street, NW Washington, DC 20011-3851 P: (202) 726-5940 Service and Times Sunday Worship: 11:00 AM Sunday School: 9:15 AM Holy Communion: 11:00 a.m., 3rd Sun. Bible Institute: Wednesday - 1:30 PM Prayer Meeting: Wednesday - 12:00 Noon
All Nations Baptist Church Rev. Dr. James Coleman Pastor 2001 North Capitol St, N.E. - Washington, DC 20002 Phone (202) 832-9591 Service and Times Sunday Church School – 9:30 AM Sunday Worship Service – 11:00 AM Holy Communion – 1st Sunday at 11:00 AM Prayer – Wednesdays, 6:00 PM Bible Study – Wednesdays, 7:00 PM Christian Education / School of Biblical Knowledge Saturdays, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM, Call for Registration Website: www.allnationsbaptistchurch.com All Nations Baptist Church – A Church of Standards
Israel Baptist Church
Rev. Daryl F. Bell Pastor 2324 Ontario Road, NW Washington, DC 20009 (202) 232-1730 Service and Times Sunday School: 9:30 AM Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 AM Baptismal Service: 1st Sunday – 9:30 AM Holy Communion: 1st Sunday – 11:00 AM Prayer Meeting & Bible Study: Wednesday -7:30 PM “Where Jesus is the King”
Dr. Earl D. Trent Senior Pastor
2409 Ainger Pl.,SE – WDC 20020 (202) 678-0884 – Office / (202) 678-0885 – Fax “Moving Faith Forward” 0% Perfect . . . 100% Forgiven!
623 Florida Ave.. NW - WDC. 20001 Church (202) 667-3409 / Study (202) 265-0836 Home Study (301) 464-8211 / Fax (202) 483-4009
Service and Times Sunday Worship: 8:00 AM & 10:45 AM Baptism/Holy Communion: 3rd Sunday Family Bible Study Tuesdays – 6:30 PM Prayer Service: Tuesdays – 8:00 PM www.emmanuelbaptistchurchdc.org
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Lincoln Park United Methodist Church Rev. Richard B. Black Interim Pastor
Elder Herman L. Simms Pastor
1251 Saratoga Ave., NE Washington, DC 20018 (202) 269-0288
1301 North Carolina Ave. N E Washington, D C 20002 202 543 1318 - lincolnpark@lpumcdc.org www.lpumcdc.org
5606 Marlboro Pike District Heights, MD 20747 301-735-6005
Service and Times Sunday Worship Service: 10:45 AM Sunday School: 9:15 AM Holy Communion1st Sunday: 10:45 AM Prayer Service: Wednesday at 6:30 PM Bible Study: Wednesday at 7:00 PM Bible Study: Tuesday at 10:30 AM
Mount Moriah Baptist Church Dr. Lucius M. Dalton Senior Pastor
Service and Times Sunday Worship: 10:00 AM Holy Communion: First Sunday 10:00 AM Sunday School: 9:00 AM Bible Study: Wednesday @ 12 noon and 6:30 PM Motto: "Faith On The Hill"
Service and Times Sunday Apostolic Worship Services 11:00 A.M and 5:00 PM Communion and Feet Wash 4th Sunday at 5:00 PM Prayer/Seeking: Wednesday at 8:00 PM Apostolic in Doctrine, Pentecostal in Experience, Holiness in Living, Uncompromised and Unchanged. The Apostolic Faith is still alive –Acts 2:42
New Commandment Baptist Church
Eastern Community Baptist Church Damion M. Briggs Pastor
Rev. Stephen E. Tucker Senior Pastor
1636 East Capitol Street, NE Washington, DC 20003 Telephone: 202-544-5588 - Fax: 202-544-2964
8213 Manson Street Landover, MD 20785 Tel: (301) 322-9787 Fax: (301) 322-9240
13701 Old Jericho Park Road Bowie, MD. 20720 (301) 262-0560
Service and Times Sunday Worship Services: 7:45 AM and 10:45 AM Holy Communion: 1st Sundays at 7:45 AM & 10:45 AM Sunday School: 9:30 AM Prayer & Praise Service: Tuesdays at 12 noon & 6:30 PM Bible Study: Tuesdays at 1 pm and 7 PM Youth Bible Study: Fridays at 7 PM
Service and Times Early Morning Message: 7:30 AM Sunday Morning Worship Service: 10:00 AM Sunday Church School: 9:00 AM Holy Communion: 1st Sunday 7:30 AM & 10:00 AM Prayer, Praise and Testimony: Wednesday 7:00 PM Bible Study: Wednesday 7:30 PM
Service and Times Sunday Worship: 11 AM Sunday School: 10 AM Wednesday Mid-Week Worship, Prayer & Bible Study: Wed. 7 PM
Rehoboth Baptist Church
Reverend Peter R. Blue Sr. Pastor
Rev. Curtis l. Staley Pastor
2001 Brooks Drive District Heights MD. 20744 240.838.7074
621 Alabama Ave., S.E.- Washington, D.C. 20032 P: (202) 561-1111 - F: (202) 561-1112
Service and Times Sunday Worship Experience: 10:15am Sunday School: 9:00am Holy Communion: 3rd Sunday Morning Noontime Bible Study: Tuesday @ 12:00pm Prayer Meeting/Bible Study: Tuesday @7:00pm Theme: "Building On A Firm Foundation"
Service and Times Sunday Service: 10:00 AM Sunday School for all ages: 8:30 AM 1st Sunday Baptism: 10:00 AM 2nd Sunday Holy Communion:10:00 AM Tuesday: Bible Study: 6:30 PM Prayer Meeting: 7:45 PM
Email: revprbstmbc@gmail.com Website: www.stmatthewsbaptist.org
Motto: “Where God is First and Where Friendly People Worship”
“Real Worship for Real People” Website: www.easterncommunity.org Email: ecc@easterncommunity.org
“A Church Where Love Is Essential and Praise is Intentional”
Foggy Bottom - Founded in 1867 728 23rd Street, NW - Washington, DC 20037 Church office: 202-333-3985 - Fax : 202-338-4958
Shiloh Baptist Church
Service and Times Sunday Worship Services: 10:00 AM Sunday Church School: 8:45 – 9:45 AM Holy Communion: Every First Sunday Intercessory Prayer: Monday – 7:00-8:00 PM Pastor’s Bible Study: Wednesday –7:45 PM Midweek Prayer: Wednesday – 7:00 PM Noonday Prayer Every Thursday
Matthews Memorial Baptist Church
4504 Gault Place, N.E. / Washington, D.C 20019 202-397-7775 – 7184 Service and Times Sunday Church School: 9:30 AM Sunday Worship Service : 11:00 AM The Lord’s Supper 1st Sunday Prayer & Praise Services: Wednesday 7:00 PM Bible Study: 7:30 PM Saturday before 4th Sunday Men, Women, Youth Discipleship Ministries: 10:30 AM A Christ Centered Church htubc@comcast.net
Christ Embassy DC
Dr. Joseph D. Turner / Senior Pastor 2616 MLK Ave., SE - Washington, DC 20020 Office 202-889-3709 - Fax 202-678-3304 Service and Times Early Worship Service: 8:00 AM Worship Service: 11:00 AM New Member’s Class: 9:45 AM Holy Communion: 1st Sunday, 11:00 AM Church School: 9:45 AM Wednesday 12:00pm Bible Study Prayer, Praise and Bible Study: 7:00 PM Saturday Bible Study: 11:00 AM Baptism 4th Sunday: 11:00 AM “Empowered to love and Challenged to Lead a Multitude of Souls to Christ”
Peace Baptist Church
Kelechi Ajieren Coordinator 6839 Eastern Avenue, R1 Takoma Park, MD 20912 (202) 556-7065 Service and Times Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 AM Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 PM Friday Evening Service: 7:00 PM ; Last Friday “…Giving Your Life a Meaning” www.Christembassydc.org Christ.embassy.dc@hotmail.com
Pennsylvania Ave. Baptist Church
Rev. Dr. Michael T. Bell 712 18th Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 Phone 202-399-3450/ Fax 202-398-8836 Service and Times Sunday Early Morning Prayer & Bible Study Class: 8:00 AM Sunday School: 9:00 AM Sunday Morning Worship Service: 10:00 AM Wednesday Service: 12:00 PM “The Loving Church of the living lord “
Rev. Dr. Kendrick E. Curry Pastor 3000 Pennsylvania Ave.. S.E Washington, DC 20020 202 581-1500 Service and Times Sunday Church School: 9:30 AM Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 AM Monday Adult Bible Study: 7:00 PM Wednesday Youth & Adult Activities: 6:30 PM Prayer Service Bible Study
First Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Mt. Horeb Baptist Church
Rev. Dr. Wallace Charles Smith Pastor
Rev. Oran W. Young Pastor
Rev. Dr. H. B. Sampson, III Pastor
9th & P Street, N.W. - W. D.C. 20001 (202) 232-4288
602 N Street NW - Washington, D.C. 20001 Office:(202) 289-4480 Fax: (202) 289-4595
2914 Bladensburg Road, NE Wash., DC 20018 Office: (202) 529-3180 - Fax: (202) 529-7738 Service and Times Worship Service: 7:30 AM Sunday School: 9:00 AM Worship Service: 10:30 AM Holy Communion: 4th Sunday 7:30AM & 10:30 AM Prayer Services:Tuesday 7:30 PM. Wednesday 12 Noon
www.stmarysfoggybottom.org Email: stmarysoffice@stmarysfoggybottom.org
Service and Times First Sunday Worship Service (one service): 10:00 AM Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Sunday Worship service: 7:45 AM and 10:55 AM Sunday Church School/Bible Study: 9:30 AM Thursday Prayer Service: 6:30 PM
All are welcome to St. Mary’s to Learn, Worship, and Grow.
Email: sbc@shilohbaptist.org Website: shilohbaptist.org
Service and Times Sundays: 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Music and Hymns Wednesdays: 12:10 p.m. - Holy Eucharist
Rev. Dr. George C. Gilbert Senior Pastor
Email Address: admin@pbc712.org
Historic St. Mary’s Episcopal Church The Rev. E. Bernard Anderson Priest
Holy Trinity United Baptist Church
Florida Avenue Baptist Church
Reverend Christopher L. Nichols Pastor
Rev. Lance Aubert Imterim Pastor
Web: www.mountmoriahchurch.org Email: mtmoriah@mountmoriahchurch.org
St. Matthews Baptist Church
Emmanuel Baptist Church
King Emmanuel Baptist Church
WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM / THE WASHINGTON INFORMER
Service and Times Sunday School for All Ages: 8:00 AM Sunday Worship Services: 9:30 AM Midday Prayer & Bible Study: Wednesday 11:30AM Evening Prayer & Bible Study: Wednesday 7:00 PM Laymen's League: Thursday 7:00 PM Email: Froffice@firstrising.org Website: www.firstrising.org “Changing Lives On Purpose “
Email:mthoreb@mthoreb.org Website:www.mthoreb.org For further information, please contact me at (202) 529-3180.
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Phase 2 Declaration of Nationality Protocol In God We Trust. Declaration of Nationality. Notice of White Flag Surrender. Notice of Special Appearance : I am that I am: “ Sukkia Toni-Marie Erskine© ", in full life, in propria persona, sui juris, in solo proprio, Haqdar by natural issue, the beneficiary and heir of: “ SUKKIA TONI-MARIE ERSKINE© “, corp.sole Dba.: “ SUKKIA T ERSKINE© “,[SUKKIA ERSKINE© , SUKKIA T ERSKINE© , SUKKIA TONI-MARIE ERSKINE© , TONI-MARIE ERSKINE© , TONI-MARIE SUKKIA ERSKINE© , TONI-MARIA ERSKINE© , SUKKIA TONI-MARIA ERSKINE© , ERSKINE TONI-MARIA SUKKIA© , ERSKINE TONI-MARIE SUKKIA© , ERSKINE SUKKIA TONI-MARIE© , ERSKINE SUKKIA T© , TONI-MARIE S ERSKINE© , ERSKINE SUKKIA© , QUEEN SUKKIA ERSKINE© ]. As natural clan mother, and guardian of: “ Lei’Lani Nadia Luke© ", the beneficiary and heir of: “ LEI’LANI NADIA LUKE© ”, corp.sole Dba.: “LEI’LANI N LUKE© “, [LEILANI NADIA LUKE© , LEILANI N LUKE© ]. Having reached the age of majority, being aboriginal to the northwestern and southwestern shores of Africa, the Atlantic Islands, the continental Americas, being duly certified, hereby affirms to declare my tribal intention to be as my pedigree subscribes, as a: Moorish American, but not a citizen of the United States. I declare permanent, and unalienable, allegiance to The Moorish Empire, Estados al-Marikanos, Societas Republicae Ea Al Maurikanuus Estados, The Constitution for the united States of America, Article III Section 2, The Lieber Code, Hague Conventions of 1899 & 1907, The Geneva Conventions, [ United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples ], and all natural laws governing moors, and hereby declare and proclaim my nationality in good faith as a: Moorish American. I am that I am: “ Sukkia Toni-Marie Erskine© ", from this day forward, in harmony with my Nationality / Status / Jurisdiction, shall be known as: “ angelique shadiah© ". My beloved daughter, “ Lei’Lani Nadia Luke© ", from this day forward, in harmony with our Nationality / Status / Jurisdiction, shall be known as: “ anaia shadiah© ". Notice of White Flag Surrender: as "hors de combat", pursuant to The Geneva Conventions, Article III, as a minister of The Moorish Empire, and Internationally Protected Person. Notice of: LAWS AND CUSTOMS OF WAR ON LAND ( HAGUE, IV), ARTICLE: 32, 45, 46, & 47. Notice of Claim pursuant to Public Law 87-846, TITLE II, SEC. 203. Notice of Bailment Merging of Legal Title with Equitable Title : This order is to preserve legal and equitable title , and to reserve all rights, title, and interest, in the property, Re: New York City Department Of Health and Mental Hygiene : STATE FILE NUMBER, 156-95-027795 : " SUKKIA ERSKINE© , SUKKIA T ERSKINE© , SUKKIA TONI-MARIE ERSKINE© , TONI-MARIE ERSKINE© , TONI-MARIE SUKKIA ERSKINE© , TONI-MARIA ERSKINE© , SUKKIA TONI-MARIA ERSKINE© , ERSKINE TONI-MARIA SUKKIA© , ERSKINE TONI-MARIE SUKKIA© , ERSKINE SUKKIA TONI-MARIE© , ERSKINE SUKKIA T© , TONI-MARIE S ERSKINE© , ERSKINE SUKKIA© , QUEEN SUKKIA ERSKINE© ", &, New York City Department Of Health and Mental Hygiene : STATE FILE NUMBER, 156-14-089752 : “ LEI’LANI NADIA LUKE© , LEI’LANI N LUKE© , LEILANI NADIA LUKE© , LEILANI N LUKE© ”, is as a special deposit order, conveyed to “ Angelique Shadiah Trust© ". Re: New York City Department Of Health and Mental Hygiene : STATE FILE NUMBER, 156-95-027795 : “ SUKKIA ERSKINE© , SUKKIA T ERSKINE© , SUKKIA TONI-MARIE ERSKINE© , TONI-MARIE ERSKINE© , TONI-MARIE SUKKIA ERSKINE© , TONI-MARIA ERSKINE© , SUKKIA TONI-MARIA ERSKINE© , ERSKINE TONI-MARIA SUKKIA© ERSKINE TONI-MARIE SUKKIA© , ERSKINE SUKKIA TONI-MARIE© , ERSKINE SUKKIA T© , TONI-MARIE S ERSKINE© , ERSKINE SUKKIA© , QUEEN SUKKIA ERSKINE© ", &, New York City Department Of Health and Mental Hygiene : STATE FILE NUMBER, 156-14-089752 : “ LEI’LANI NADIA LUKE© , LEI’LANI N LUKE© , LEILANI NADIA LUKE© , LEILANI N LUKE© ", is as a special deposit order, conveyed to “ Anaia Shadiah Trust© ". All property of the same issue and amount, in like kind and specie, is to be returned fully intact , as a Special Deposit order of the Depositor / Beneficiary / Bailor / Donor / Principal / Creditor / Guardian: “ angelique shadiah© ", nom deguerre: “ Sukkia Toni-Marie Erskine© ", as a special deposit order in lawful money. This special deposit is to be used exclusively for the benefit of : “ Angelique Shadiah Trust© ", or : “ Anaia Shadiah Trust© ", both Trust being, Inter Vivos Unincorporated Divine Grantor Trusts. These deposits are not to be commingled with general assets of any bank, nor depositary / trustee / agent / bailee / donee / debtor. This deposit is not limited to, but including: discharge and set off, of any and all outstanding liabilities as accord and satisfaction. Inter alia enact fuit. All Rights Reserved. Deo volente.
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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131
2022 ADM 000520
2022 ADM 000582
2022 ADM 000090
Chester Bruce Johnson Decedent
Eleanor Barlas Decedent
Haywood Mims, Jr. Decedent
Frederick D. Cooke, Jr. 1250 Connecticut Avenue, NW Suite 700 Washington, DC 20036 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Brandon Bruce Johnson, whose address is 3706 Celeste Bruce Circle, Bowie, MD 20721, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Chester Bruce Johnson who died April 3, 2022 on with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 12/16/2022. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 12/16/2022, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 6/16/2022 Brandon Bruce Johnson Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Washington Informer
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Joann Smith, whose address is 92 Bridgeport Way, Delaware, OH 43015, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Eleanor Barlas who died on November 5, 2021 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 12/16/2022. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 12/16/2022, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 6/16/2022 Joann Smith Personal Representative
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Joan M. Wilbon, Attorney 1629 K Street, NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20006 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Haywood Mims, III, whose address is 2762 Summertime Blvd, Johns Island, SC 29455, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Haywood Mims, Jr. who died on 5/3/2021 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 12/16/2022. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 12/16/2022, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: June 16, 2022 Haywood Mims, III Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Washington Informer
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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131
2022 ADM 000535
2022 ADM 000552
2022 ADM 000540
2022 ADM 000555
2021 ADM 000896
Mark Allan Judson Decedent
Kevin Thomas Young Decedent
Derrick Anthony DePass Decedent
Odessa Wood Reese Decedent
Law Office of Robert P. Newman Robert P. Newman, Esquire 801 Wayne Avenue, Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Attorney
Peggy A. Miller 5130 7th Street, NE Washington, DC 20011-2625 Attorney
Douglas K. Whitehead aka Douglas Kerr Whitehead Decedent
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS
James Larry Frazier, Esq. 918 Maryland Ave., NE Washington, DC 20002 Attorney
Tilman L. Gerald 6856 Eastern Ave., NW, Ste. 350 Washington, DC 20012 Attorney
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS
Bernadette R. Kelly and Melvin J. Reese, whose addresses are 12003 North Marlton Ave., Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 and 1407 Asbury Ct., Hyattsville, MD 20783, were appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Odessa Wood Reese who died on March 21, 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 12/16/2022. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 12/16/2022, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.
James S. Dyson, whose address is 2037 Kingshouse Road, Silver Spring, Maryland 20905, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Douglas K. Whitehead aka Douglas Kerr Whitehead who died on April 30, 2020 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 12/16/2022. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 12/16/2022, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Catherine Chang Judson, whose address is 137 Waltman Place, NE, WDC 20011, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Mark Allan Judson who died on January 18, 2022 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 12/16/2022. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 12/16/2022, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 6/16/2022 Catherine Chang Judson Personal Representative
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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Keyl Davis, whose address is 8106 Dogwood Lane, District Heights, MD 20747, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Kevin Thomas Young who died on 4/15/2016 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 12/16/2022. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 12/16/2022, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 6/16/2022 Keyl Davis Personal Representative
Gabriel E. DePass, whose address is 404 Hawkesbury Lane, Silver Spring, Maryland 20904, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Derrick Anthony DePass who died on June 9, 2021 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 12/16/2022. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 12/16/2022, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 6/16/2022 Gabriel E. DePass Personal Representative
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Date of first publication: 6/16/2022 Bernadette R. Kelly Melvin J. Reese Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Washington Informer
Date of first publication: 6/16/2022 Tilman L. Gerald Personal Representative
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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PROBATE DIVISION
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PROBATE DIVISION
2022 NRT 0014
2022 NRT 0012
Theodore M. Fields Name of Deceased Settlor
Dreama L. Henry Name of Deceased Settlor
NOTICE OF EXISTENCE OF REVOCABLE TRUST
NOTICE OF EXISTENCE OF REVOCABLE TRUST
Theodore M. Fields whose address was 1934 Biltmore Street, NW Washington, DC 20009 created a revocable trust on February 20, 2019, which remained in existence on the date of his/her death on February 9, 2022, and Suzanne B. Fields and L. Tobias Fields, whose addresses are 1934 Biltmore Street, NW Washington, DC 20009, is the currently acting trustees, hereinafter the Trustee. Communications to the Trust should be mailed or directed to Micah A. Bonaviri, Esq. at 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 700, Rockville, MD 20852.
Dreama L. Henry whose address was 832 Missouri Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20011 created a revocable trust on August 25, 2014, which remained in existence on the date of his/her death on February 6, 2020, and, Crystal Lewis, whose address is 3411 16th Street, NE, Washington, DC 20018, is the currently acting trustee, hereinafter the Trustee. Communications to the Trust should be mailed or directed to Crystal Lewis at 3411 16th Street NE, Washington, DC 20018
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.
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 12/16/2022 (6 month after the date of the first publication of this notice.) An action to contest the validity of this trust must be commenced by the earliest of (1) 2/9/2023, (One year from date of death of deceased settlor) (2), 12/16/2022 (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.
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 12/16/2022 (6 month after the date of the first publication of this notice.) An action to contest the validity of this trust must be commenced by the earliest of (1) 2/6/2021, (One year from date of death of deceased settlor) (2) 12/16/2022, (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).
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: 6/16/2022 Suzanne B. Fields L. Tobias Fields Signature of Trustee TRUE TEST COPY Nicole Stevens Register of Wills
Date of First Publication: 6/16/2022 Crystal Lewis Signature of Trustee
LEGAL NOTICES SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2022 ADM 559 Cassandra Delores Wilson Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Claudette Wilson-Taylor and Maria Wells, whose addresses are 4000 Maguire Pl., Waldorf, Md 20601 and 15637 Merrily Way, Woodbridge, VA 22193, were appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Cassandra Delores Wilson who died on 3/7/2022 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 12/16/2022. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 12/16/2022, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: June 16, 2022 Claudette Wilson-Taylor Maria Wells Personal Representative
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2022 ADM 000525 (Link to 2022 WIL 000418)
2022 ADM 000462
Eulah R. Ward Name of Deceased Settlor
John Buckley aka John Goodchild Buckley Decedent
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Gabriela Richeimer, whose address is 4615 Colorado Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20011, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of John Buckley aka John Goodchild Buckley who died on April 14, 2022 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 12/23/2022. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 12/23/2022, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 6/23/2022 Gabriela Richeimer Personal Representative
Vincent I. Gray aka Vincent Issiah Gray Decedent Tabitha R. Brown 1200 G. Street SE, Suite A Washington, DC 20003 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Territa E. Gray, whose address is 2314 Tulson Lane, Bowie, MD 20721, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Vincent I. Gray aka Vincent Issiah Gray who died on 10/23/2021 with 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 12/23/2022. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 12/23/2022, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 6/23/2022 Territa E. Gray Personal Representative
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2022 NRT 000013
NOTICE OF EXISTENCE OF REVOCABLE TRUST Eulah R. Ward whose address was 7020 Wyndale Street, NW, Washington, DC 20015 created a revocable trust on July 9, 1997, which remained in existence on the date of her death on March 22, 2021, and Sterling Ward, whose address is 7020 Wyndale Street NW, Washington, DC 20015, is the currently acting trustee, hereinafter the Trustee. Communications to the Trust should be mailed or directed to Sterling Ward at 7020 Wyndale Street, NW, Washington, DC 20015 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 12/23/2022 (6 month after the date of the first publication of this notice.) An action to contest the validity of this trust must be commenced by the earliest of (1) 3/22/2022, (One year from date of death of deceased settlor) (2), 12/23/2022 (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: 6/23/2022 Sterling Ward Signature of Trustee TRUE TEST COPY Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Washington Informer
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In God We Trust. Declaration of Nationality Notice of Special Appearance : I am that I am: Robert Constantine Chin©, in full life, in propria persona, sui juris, in solo proprio, Haqdar by natural issue, the beneficiary and heir of: CHIN, ROBERT CONSTANTINE©, corp. sole Dba.: ROBERT CONSTANTINE CHIN©, corp. sole Dba.: ROBERT C CHIN© corp. sole Dba.: ROBERT CHIN© As natural father, and guardian of: “Mia Rebecca Chin”, the beneficiaries and heirs of: “MIA REBECCA CHIN©”, corp. sole Dba.: “CHIN, MIA REBECCA”. Having reached the age of majority, being aboriginal to the northwestern and southwestern shores of Africa, the Atlantic Islands, the continental Americas, being duly certified, hereby affirms to declare my tribal intention to be as my pedigree subscribes, as a: Moorish American, but not a citizen of the United States. I declare permanent, and unalienable, allegiance to The Moorish Empire, Societas Republicae Ea Al Maurikanuus Estados, The Constitution for the united States of America, Article III Section 2, The Lieber Code, Hague Conventions of 1899 & 1907, The Geneva Conventions, [United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples], and all natural laws governing moors, and hereby declare and proclaim my nationality in good faith as a: Moorish American. I am that I am: Robert Constantine Chin©, from this day forward, in harmony with my Nationality / Status / Jurisdiction, shall be known as: robert chin©. Notice of White Flag Surrender: as “hors de combat”, pursuant to The Geneva Conventions, Article III, as a minister of The Moorish Empire, and Internationally Protected Person. Notice of LAWS AND CUSTOMS OF WAR ON LAND ( HAGUE, IV), ARTICLE: 45, 46, & 47. Notice of Claim pursuant to Public Law 87-846, TITLE II, SEC. 203. Notice of Bailment Merging of Legal Title with Equitable Title : This order is to preserve legal and equitable title, and to reserve all rights, title, and interest, in the property, Re: JAMAICA REGISTRAR GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT – REGISTRY OFFICE, REGISTER FILE NUMBER : BY 6007, ROBERT CONSTANTINE CHIN©, Re: STATE OF FLORIDA – DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, STATE FILE NUMBER : 109-04-092245, “ MIA REBECCA CHIN ”, to the depositor: robert chin©, nom deguerre: Robert Constantine Chin©. All property, of the same issue and amount, in like kind and specie, is to be returned fully intact, as a Special Deposit Order of the Depositor / Beneficiary / Bailor / Donor / Principal / Creditor: robert chin©, nom deguerre: Robert Constantine Chin©, as a special deposit order in lawful money. This special deposit is to be used exclusively for the benefit of : Robert Constantine Chin Trust©, an Inter Vivos Unincorporated Divine Grantor Trust. This deposit is not to be commingled with general assets of any bank, nor depositary / trustee / agent / bailee / donee / debtor. All Attorneys with a License from the Bar Association are explicitly prohibited from administering ROBERT CONSTANTINE CHIN TRUST© and ROBERT C CHIN TRUST© property without handwritten consent from each and every trustee, after said Attorneys have furnished their nationality, and Principal for whom's interest they are working, pursuant to [Public Law 75-583], to Trustees in plain writing. Inter alia enact fuit. All Rights Reserved. Deo volente. This deposit is not limited to, but including: discharge and set off etc., of any and all outstanding liabilities as accord and satisfaction.
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2022 ADM 000602 Estate of Virginia R. Smith aka Virginia Smith NOTICE OF STANDARD PROBATE Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed in this Court by Susie Short for standard probate, including the appointment of one or more personal representatives. Unless a responsive pleading in the form of a complaint or an objection in accordance with Superior Court Probate Division Rule 407 is filed in this Court within 30 days from the date of first publication of this notice, the Court may take the action hereinafter set forth. Order Diana Gary, Esquire who is alleged to have custody of the will dated February 22, 2018 to deliver it to the court Date of first publication: 6/23/2022 Susie Short 1131 Girard Street NW Washington, DC 20009 Petitioner/Attorney: TRUE TEST COPY Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Washington Informer
2022 ADM 000574 Lee L. Garling Decedent Howard J. Walsh III, Esq. 7101 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 1200 Bethesda, MD 20815 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS John G. Callan, whose address is 85 River Rd, #H3 Essex CT 06426, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Lee L. Garling who died on 3/20/2022 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 12/23/2022. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 12/23/2022, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 6/23/2022 John G. Callen Personal Representative
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2022 ADM 000245 Debora Ann Banner Decedent Julie A. Swerbinsky, Esquire The Geller Law Group PLLC 4000 Legato Road, Suite 1100 Fairfax, VA 22033 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Adam R. Banner and Elizabeth R. MacDonald “nee” Banner, whose addresses are 1391 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, Unit 219, Washington, DC 20003 and 1391 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, Unit 408, Washington, DC 20003, were appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Debora Ann Banner who died on 11/29/2021 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 12/23/2022. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 12/23/2022, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 6/23/2022 Adam R. Banner Elizabeth R. MacDonald Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Washington Informer
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2019 ADM 000337
Estate of Tonya Ford
Eugene Gray Decedent
NOTICE OF STANDARD PROBATE
James Larry Frazier 918 Maryland Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 Attorney
Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed in this Court by Angela Ramson & Sharon Ford for standard probate, including the appointment of one or more personal representatives. Unless a responsive pleading in the form of a complaint or an objection in accordance with Superior Court Probate Division Rule 407 is filed in this Court within 30 days from the date of first publication of this notice, the Court may take the action hereinafter set forth.
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Ida M. Walker, whose address is 4083 Warner Avenue, Apt. D2, Landover Hills, MD 20784, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Eugene Gray who died on March 11, 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 12/23/2022. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 12/23/2022, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.
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In the absence of a will or proof satisfactory to the Court of due execution, enter an order determining that the decedent died intestate appoint an unsupervised personal representative Date of first publication: 6/23/2022 Angela Ramson Sharon Ford Petitioner/Attorney:
Robert C. McDuffie aka Robert Charles McDuffie, Sr. Decedent Valerie J. Edwards Antonoplos & Associates 1725 DeSales Street, NW Suite 600 Washington, DC 20036 Attorney NOTICE OF AFTER DISCOVERED WILL AND NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT Gale McDuffie, whose address is 7738 Oxman Road, Hyattsville, MD 20785, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Robert C. McDuffie aka Robert Charles McDuffie, Sr., who died on November 19, 2018 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 7/23/2022. Date of first publication: 6/23/2022 Gale McDuffie Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Nicole Stevens Register of Wills
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2022 ADM 000586 LaVella M. Hardin Decedent Leta M. Jackson, Esquire Legal Counsel for the Elderly 601 E Street, NW Washington, DC 20049 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Cheryl L. Wells, whose address is 1334 W St., NE Washington, DC 20018-3503, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of LaVella M. Hardin who died on October 19, 2021 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 12/23/2022. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 12/23/2022, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 6/23/2022 Cheryl L. Wells Personal Representative
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LEGAL NOTICES SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2022 ADM 00607 Elgin Speight Decedent Julius P. Terrell, Esquire 1455 Pennsylvania Ave., NW #400 Washington, DC 20004 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Elgin M. Speight, whose address is 1347 Riggs Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Elgin Speight who died on February 15, 2021 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 12/23/2022. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 12/23/2022, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 6/23/2022 Elgin M. Speight Personal Representative
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Estate of Mary H. DePaul
Phillis Johnson Decedent
Cherie Joanne Duncan Decedent
Rubye Tillman Crawford Decedent
Joan P. Thorne Decedent
NOTICE OF STANDARD PROBATE Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed in this Court by Thomas J. Hayden, Sr. for standard probate, including the appointment of one or more personal representatives. Unless a responsive pleading in the form of a complaint or an objection in accordance with Superior Court Probate Division Rule 407 is filed in this Court within 30 days from the date of first publication of this notice, the Court may take the action hereinafter set forth. Admit to probate the Will dated 11/1/2017 exhibited with the petition upon proof satisfactory to the Court of due execution by affidavit of the witnesses or otherwise Order any interested person to show cause why the provisions of lost or destroyed will dated 11/1/17 should not be admitted to probate as expressed in the petition Appoint an unsupervised personal representative Date of first publication: 6/23/2022 Steve Larson-Jackson, Esq. 1629 K Street NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20036 Petitioner/Attorney:
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Teill King, whose address is 5204 Elk Creek Circle, Fredericksburg, VA 22407, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Phillis Johnson who died on November 12, 2021 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 12/23/2022. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 12/23/2022, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 6/23/2022 Tiell King Personal Representative
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Valerie Edwards 1725 DeSales Street, NW Suite 600 Washington, DC 20036 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Joanne G. Duncan, whose address is 50 Allison Street, NE, Washington, DC 20011, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Cherie Joanne Duncan who died on 2/11/2022 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 12/30/2022. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 12/30/2022, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 6/30/2022 Joanne G. Duncan Personal Representative
Evelyn Crawford Payton and Yvonne Crawford Blackman, whose addresses are 7505 Clinton Vista Lane, Clinton, MD 20735 and 4116 3rd St., NW, Washington, DC 20011, was appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Rubye Tillman Crawford who died on September 9, 2020 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 12/30/2022. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 12/30/2022, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 6/30/2022 Evelyn Crawford Payton Yvonne Crawford Blackman Personal Representative
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Edward G. Varrone, Esq. 1825 K Street, NW Suite 1150 Washington, DC 20006 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Dominic R. Jones, whose address is 2945 Lauren Drive, Bartlett, TN 38133, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Joan P. Thorne who died on March 28, 2022 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 12/30/2022. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 12/30/2022, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 6/30/2022 Dominic R. Jones Personal Representative
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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Dwayne Cornelius Williamson, whose address is 3644 Bangor Street, SE Washington, DC 20020, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Freddy Lee Williamson who died on 2/2/2022 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 12/30/2022. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 12/30/2022, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 6/30/2022 Dwayne Cornelius Williamson Personal Representative
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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2022 ADM 00614 Charles L. Makal Decedent
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EXCEL from Page 21 Ann Stinson returned phone calls about the selection process and events of the 2021-2022 academic year. This year, District public school principals have been making their exit at various institutions, including Phelps ACE High School and McKinley Middle/McKinley Technology High School. At times, community members have described the principal selection process for those schools as being clouded in mystery. While no vacancies have been reported for principal positions as of June 21, a dozen assistant principal and dean of student vacancies remain at elementary, middle and high schools, according to documents obtained by The Informer. In the wake of the announcement
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Catherine Spencer, whose address is 1308 Corbin Place, NE Washington, DC 20002, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Charles L. Makal who died on September 4, 2021 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 12/30/2022. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 12/30/2022, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.
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deceptive practices including robocalls, cuts for early voting and voter intimidation. “Black voters did our share in 2020,” Arnwine said. “Ninety-three percent of all eligible Black voters registered in Georgia. And in the 2021 Georgia Senate run-off, 93 percent of all registered Black voters turned out. People don’t understand where the real power is.” Along with NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., Richards, NNPA Executive Board members Janis Ware, Fran Farrer, Cheryl Smith and Jackie Hampton, Arnwine and Jones announced that the two groups will utilize a multivehicle “votercade” to get out the vote. Individuals riding in new and COVID-safe tour buses will hit swing states ahead of the November elections to register and mobilize GOTV with a goal of 10 million new Black voters. Chavis said artists from Roc Nation, the company run by hip-hop magnate and business mogul Jay-Z, will accompany the votercade in some cities. Music superstar Stephanie Mills also pledged to get on the bus with the Black Press and the Transformative Justice Coalition. Chavis said he’s convinced other celebrities will also join the national GOTV campaign. “The first form of voter suppression is self-suppression,” Dr. Chavis said. “This last primary election showed that some of us were keeping ourselves from voting. There are 55 million unregistered Americans eligible to vote and 10 million are African Americans.” “What if those 10 million were registered? We wouldn’t have worried about Donald Trump or the craziness of what the U.S. Supreme Court is doing now. Elections have consequences. The overturned Roe v. Wade, the overturned gun laws – are consequences of elections,” he said. With more than 235 African-American-owned newspapers and media companies serving as members, the NNPA represents the Black Press of America. The Transformative Justice Coalition’s mission includes the systematic change that achieves racial justice, gender, economic and social justice and human rights through public education and engagement initiatives. Further, the coalition dedicates itself to informed civic engagement and equal voting rights for everyone.
administration sufficiently tackled pay disparities in federal employment? On Equal Pay Day 2022, the Biden-Harris administration issued a forceful pay equity statement. Yet, gaps remain, and many are the result of the hidden racism that Biden referred to in his Juneteenth statement. African Americans are more likely than others to work for the federal government and experience smaller pay gaps with the federal government than in the private sector. At the same time, pay gaps remain, and Black employees are more likely to be clerical workers in the federal govern-
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They use a voting rights map of shame to inform the public of threats to America’s democracy, how to protect their voting rights, and steps to take to ensure the ability to cast a ballot and make sure it’s counted. The organization also seeks the restoration of voting rights for ex-felons. “[Anti-voting rights organizations and individuals] have trained 10,000 people to be poll disruptors to go to only Black polling sites,” Arnwine said. “They’re not sending them to white polling sites and if you watched the [Jan. 6] hearings, this is a concentrated effort to disempower Black voters.” According to Davis, more than 18 million people are eligible to vote but don’t know it. “They are the felony disenfranchised,” Davis said. “They are confused. It’s intentionally done in various states. For example, in some states, you never lose your right to vote, and in some states, you can run for office if you’re incarcerated.” Planners of the votercade believe it will better educate voters and explain what’s legal. “We’re calling on all 235 NNPA members – that call and response from our brothers and sisters is vital,” Dr. Chavis said. “It’s movement time; it is time Get-Out-The-Vote.” “With the Transformative Justice Coalition, the NNPA will help move our people forward to get out this vote. In 2022, we will make the critical difference in the midterm elections in terms of increasing Black voter participation throughout the country,” he said. WI @StacyBrownMedia
heart of democracy: trying to stop the congressional proceeding that would formally certify the transfer of power following a democratic election. As Larson noted, "At some point, you have to say, if that's not levying war against the United States, then what on earth is?" The Justice Department has prosecuted over 800 people who participated in the attack on the Capitol. The most serious charges were directed at leaders of the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers, gangs that conspired to breach the Capitol in order to stop the proceedings and possibly kidnap or kill public officials. They were charged, and some have pleaded guilty to, seditious conspiracy. They thought they were doing the bidding of Trump. Reviewing the evidence in a hearing on whether to honor the subpoe-
RASPBERRY from Page 24 fordable housing remains with our neighbors earning the least. Communities added 24,214 new affordable rental units across all 10 jurisdictions, yet under 200 of those units were designated for low-income residents. The affordable housing crisis is an inventory crisis. There aren’t enough units and prices continue to rise everywhere. To meet the region’s targets, partners from all sectors, including private and philanthropic, must be part of future investments and community planning like Amazon is doing in the Tysons area and across the region. For example, their commitment to investing $55 million into building affordable housing will help the region reach its goals. Hospitals and health systems are also making strides to ensure zip codes will no longer be a determining factor
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ment than employed in the Senior Executive Service (SES). Connecting the Juneteenth proclamation to a strong statement about economic equity in federal government employment would have been impactful. There are still opportunities for this focus, perhaps incorporating a statement about workers' rights with a strong message about Black federal workers. HR 40, the legislation to study reparations and offer remedies for economic discrimination against Black people, has enough votes to pass the House of Representatives. Still, it cannot pass the Senate, given its current composition. President Biden has been
urged to, through an executive order, establish an HR 40 Commission to examine the reparations issue thoroughly. He could do this with the simple stroke of a pen, putting action behind the strong words he issued on Juneteenth. By embracing reparations to remedy historic racial economic exploitation, President Biden puts teeth behind his lofty sentiments about hidden racism. The federal observation of Juneteenth is an important step forward in our nation's recognition of enslavement and its foundational contribution to the wealth of this country. Reparations are the necessary next step. We must move from recognition to remedy. WI
nas of the committee, a federal judge found that Trump had "most likely" committed at least two crimes: obstructing an official proceeding and engaging in a conspiracy to defraud the United States. He was not asked to rule on whether Trump had committed treason. Prosecuting a former president is something that no prosecutor would take on lightly. A trial would no doubt be a bitter national trauma. Yet, the very essence of the rule of law is that no person — not a governor or a general, a billionaire or an oligarch, or even a former president — is above the law. Trump's responsibility for the crimes that occurred is clear. And worse, he not only has expressed no remorse for his actions, he has spread the Big Lie relentlessly, and enlisted partisans across the country to attack election officials, change election laws, and leave the country more vulnerable
to another assault on democracy. Accountability under the law serves as a deterrence for those who would seek to violate it in the future. That is why the Justice Department has prosecuted 800-plus perpetrators with more to come. And that is why the attorney general must follow the evidence and bring to justice all those responsible for the attack, including the undeniable instigator: Donald Trump. WI
in healthy living. Last Year, the Purple Line Corridor Coalition received a $5 million investment from Kaiser Permanente, which joined five other health systems across the country to commit to “Accelerating Investments for Healthy Communities.” To put it simply, no one can do this alone. It will require everyone working together to address this crisis. As we inch back to a sense of normalcy after two years of a deadly pandemic and federal and state COVID relief funds drying up, local communities and leadership must be innovative and intentional in creating a comprehensive housing toolkit. Embrace preservation of existing units by maintaining an inventory to identify properties with expiring subsidies and sustaining a rental assistance demonstration program that rehabilitates units that would otherwise go unrepaired. Adopt policies to spur production
and ensure affordable units for low-income households. From inclusionary zoning laws to maintaining a Housing Trust Fund with dedicated local revenue sources and emergency rental programs, several policies are engines to spur additional affordable housing development. Affordable housing is a complex issue that will require a coordinated approach to make a difference in the lives of millions. The fight to achieve affordable housing is not an individual race but a relay from one community and leader to the next, encouraging us to use one another to create a thriving region for everyone, no matter your metro station or zip code. The unique role played by all stakeholders, whether it be legislators, advocates, funders, future residents, or homeowners, are all variables that depend on one another to succeed. If one of us is left behind, we all are. WI
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WILLIAMS from Page 25 engagement in the cultural warfare we now experience. The recent Supreme Court reversal of Roe v. Wade foreshadows a change in the direction of the "moral arch." It gives cause to the questions, "Does it still swing toward justice?" and "What's next?" Six years ago, few imagined that established law could be reversed to the detriment of over 50% of the population. We must now ask what other segments of society will fall under the oppression
JEALOUS from Page 25 rity, Bowers and his neighbors were harassed outside his home by Trump supporters, including at least one carrying a gun, while Bowers' dying daughter was inside. During his powerful testimony, Bowers cited his faith and read a passage from his personal journal in which he had written, "I do not want to be a winner by cheating." Trump, of course, was desperate to be a "winner" and was trying to bully election officials into cheating on his behalf. The Jan. 6 committee's public hearings are proving to be an invaluable public service. Getting the truth is the
MORIAL from Page 25 classifying her as wrongfully detained. While these have been critically important measures, we now urge you to make a deal to get Brittney back home to America immediately and safely." Last month, the U.S. Department of State officially reclassified Griner as "wrongfully detained," signaling a significant shift in the way the agency handles her case. While one of the criteria for the designation is "credible information indicating innocence of the detained individual," the change means the U.S. considers any legal proceedings in the Russian courts to be irrelevant to her case. Russian prosecutors claim illegal vape cartridges containing hashish oil were found in her luggage as she entered the country. She has not formally been charged. The lack of publicity in the early weeks of her detention has become a source of controversy. On Brandon Marshall's SiriusXM podcast "I Am Athlete," WNBA legend Lisa Leslie said women's basketball players were instructed not to "make a big fuss about it so [Russia] could not use her as a pawn."
of the Right and how regressive their agenda will become. Those of us who have more years behind us than in front of us have less to fear than our youth who look forward to the fulfillment of a life which affords the opportunity for the realization of their maximum potential. It is for them I fear. If the functions of our government can be distorted to reflect the will of a malignant minority rather than the will of the majority, as outlined in the Constitution, I fear the reinstatement of the worst behaviors of our national history. WI
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first step in holding people responsible for the attack on our country — including Trump — accountable. Trump was repeatedly told that his claims were false. But he kept lying and inflaming his supporters to anger and violence without any regard for the country or the people he was hurting. There's another benefit to the hearings. In our partisan and polarized times, I believe it has been a gift to the country to highlight the testimony of so many Republicans. These were people who voted for and worked for Trump, but whose commitment to the country and Constitution were more important to them than their desire to keep Trump in power.
Their example is a reminder to all of us that we can and must find ways to work with our political opponents for the good of the country. I may have very different views on most political issues than Rep. Liz Cheney, the vice chair of the Jan. 6 committee, but I admire her willingness to withstand the intense pressure being brought against her by less courageous and less principled Republican leaders. In our deeply polarized country, when common ground seems increasingly difficult to find, a commitment to the peaceful transfer of power to the president elected by the voters is a good place to start. WI
However, many suspect the WNBA was concerned that the case would draw attention to the league's dismally low salaries compared to other sports leagues, which is the reason Griner was in Russia in the first place. Women's basketball players can earn exponentially more than their WNBA salaries playing overseas. Surely, Griner's race, gender and sexual orientation have played a role. "Imagine if Tom Brady were being held by Russian officials right now," sportswriter Will Leitch observed. "This month our nation honors America's diverse journey towards freedom, equality, and justice for all with the observation of the Juneteenth Federal holiday, the 50th anniversary of landmark Title IX legislation, and LGBTQ+ Pride," we wrote in our letter to the president. "Brittney's intersectional identity embodies this celebration of America's strength and diversity. As a celebrated world-class athlete, she also demonstrates the uniquely unifying power of sports." From the Olympic Games to the World Cup, the sport has long been recognized unifying global force. Even the United Nations General Assembly's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development states, "We recognize
the growing contribution of sport to the realization of development and peace in its promotion of tolerance and respect and the contributions it makes to the empowerment of women and of young people, individuals and communities as well as to health, education and social inclusion objectives." Few athletes embody this spirit of goodwill more than Griner. When she saw unhoused people in Arizona walking outside without shoes on her way home from practice, she began carrying shoes in the trunk of her car to give to away, an effort that led to the establishment of BG's Heart and Sole Shoe Drive in 2016. She is an outspoken anti-bullying activist, and she's been honored by GLAAD and the Human Rights Campaign for her work defending the rights and dignity of LGBTQ individuals. Her ongoing detention is an indefensible and agonizing attack not only on Griner herself, her wife and her family, but on the sanctity of sport and the safety of all athletes traveling to compete internationally. President Biden and Vice President Harris must make every effort to bring her home immediately. WI
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