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D.C. Candidates Make Their Case at Ward 8 Democrats Forum Trayon White, Bowser Tie in Mayoral Straw Poll James Wright WI Staff Writer The candidates for District mayor, attorney general and shadow representative in the June 21 Democratic primary explained, sometimes passionately, why voters should support them in a straw poll sponsored by the Ward 8 Democrats and elect them to their pursued political office at a forum sponsored by the club on May 21 at Matthews Memorial Baptist Church in Southeast. About 60 people observed the three candidate forums at the church and hundreds saw the proceedings virtually. Plus, voters in person and online had the opportunity to participate in straw poll.
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5 For 100 years, the Lincoln Memorial has been a gathering place for protests as well as celebrations. (Anthony Tilghman, Washington Informer) For the full story, see page 17.
Graduates and Parents Jubilant at Bowie State University Graduation James Wright WI Staff Writer Bowie State University’s graduation ceremony on May 20 at the Bulldog Stadium in Bowie.,
Md., had plenty of happy graduates eager to move on with their lives, still under the watchful but approving eyes of their parents and relatives.
3 Walter R. Kirkland celebrates the graduation of his son Chase (center) during Bowie State University’s commencement ceremony on May 20. (Rob Roberts/The Washington Informer)
“My son Chase had a lot of issues to deal with while in college,” said Walter R. Kirkland, founding president of the 100 Black Men of Prince George’s County and CEO of his own firm, Kirkland Global Consulting Group. “He had to deal with a divorce in the family and financial challenges like finding money to pay for expenses,” Kirkland said. “He
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Nineteen Children Among the Dead in Nation’s Latest The May 24 massacre at Robb ElM. Brown Mass Shooting Stacy ementary School in Uvalde, Texas, WI Senior Writer In America, Is it Really ‘Easier to Get a Gun than Baby Formula?’
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Metro Closing Orange Line Stations Metrorail commuters who utilize the Orange Line will need to find other ways to travel for nearly four months. Starting Saturday, May 28, workers will renovate and refurbish platforms and other structures at five Metrorail stations through Sept. 5. The stations receiving work are New Carrollton, Landover and Cheverly in Prince George’s County, Maryland, and Deanwood and Minnesota Avenue in northeast D.C. Shuttle service will be provided between those stations. No Metrorail Service will be offered on Saturday and Sunday on the Blue, Orange and Silver lines between Benning Road and Stadium Armory in D.C. Commuters can ride on shuttle buses and travel on those lines west of Stadium Armory. The transit agency marks this work as the final phase of its platform improvement plan. Metro identified 20 stations in need of repair such as Addison Road-Seat Pleasant that reopened in May 2021 with brighter LED lights, slip resistant tiles, large digital screens to provide real-time travel information and outlets to charge cell phones and other devices. WI
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Keith Ellison Calls for Congress to Pass George Floyd Act Wednesday, May 25 marked the second anniversary in the death of George Floyd by Minneapolis police. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison released a statement for Congress to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, which the House of Representatives approved in March 2021 but remains in limbo in the Senate because of a 50-50 split among Democrats and Republicans. “It has been languishing for far too long and Americans everywhere are counting on Congress to pass it to keep them safer,” Ellison said. “Current concerns about public safety need not derail it, because true public safety and true police accountability are not mutually exclusive: in fact, they go hand in hand. We cannot have one without the other.” Meanwhile, President Joe Biden plans to issue an executive order on police reform, which administration officials said would establish new rules for the use of force by federal law enforcement officers. WI
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On May 20, the Democratic candidates for District mayor participated in a virtual forum, co-sponsored by the AARP District of Columbia State Office and The Washington Informer. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser faces Councilmembers Robert White and Trayon White and political activist, James Butler, in the June 21 primary. Washington Informer Publisher Denise Rolark Barnes and Louis Davis, Jr., state director of AARP District of Columbia State Office, co-moderated the forum. On the subject of hunger and food insecurity, Bowser said while the city has a number of services available to low-income seniors the overarching issue remains isolation. “We should make sure that in all eight wards people are connected to resources,” Bowser said. Robert White, noting that D.C. has the highest rate of food insecurity in the nation, pointed to decades ago when big-box grocers dominated the District – something which has since changed. Smaller grocery stores with local growers seem to be the trend now but some seniors say they’re afraid to go to the grocery store because they fear criminal activity, White said. Butler, who said he has delivered free food to seniors and connected some to nutrition programs, advocated more District government funds for food programs. On the topic of broadband access, Robert White said he would utilize federal infrastructure dollars to increase connectivity and speed for all residents. He said more District funds would go into nonprofits such as Byte Back and the Washington Literacy Center to train seniors on how to use broadband. Butler said access to broadband should be universal. Bowser said she has the most experience among the candidates when dealing with federal infrastructure dollars and would continue her partnership with the Biden-Harris administration to
make broadband available to every District resident. Trayon White said the digital divide affects seniors, especially those who reside east of the Anacostia River, and high school students could help their elderly neighbors navigate cyberspace. The candidates had different approaches on the topic of health disparities among seniors. Robert White said preventive medicine serves as the best approach to good senior health and advocated for a more robust healthcare clinic system throughout the city with financial incentives to entice doctors to establish offices in underserved neighborhoods. Butler said many seniors have problems getting to their health care appointments and wants the city’s public transportation system to be available for their use free of charge. Bowser touted her administration’s support of Howard University Hospital and the coming St. Elizabeths East Campus Hospital in Ward 8 as one of the ways health disparities can be addressed. Trayon White emphasized his ongoing efforts to get more grocery stores east of the Anacostia River and stressed the importance of a nutritional diet. “You are what you eat,” he said. “We need to reeducate our people on how to eat. Those who earn the least eat the worse food.” The candidates generally agreed on the city’s paid family leave policy in the city where an employee gets time off with financial compensation to take care of a relative or themselves. Bowser said her ambivalence toward paid family leave in the past had to do with District taxpayers compensating Maryland and Virginia residents who work in the city when the two states don’t do the same for Washingtonians who work in their jurisdictions. Trayon White, Robert White and Butler all expressed support for enhancing the District’s paid family leave program. WI @JamesWrightJr10
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able to purchase a gun capable of delivering multiple rounds of bullets. I cannot recall a Black man initiating a massacre on American soil. And I doubt you’ll ever read about one. We’d have been shot down way before gaining access to the front door. Since the founding of America, our nation’s leaders — those perched along the upper tier of the power pyramid — have held fast to an ideology where racial differences define who we are and determine the levels and limits of both the opportunities and obstacles that we can inevitably expect. But skin color also makes some of us almost “invisible” while others are identified from hundreds of miles away. In the wake of recent mass shootings in Buffalo and now in Texas, I wish I could believe that we’ll see real legislation proposed and approved to close the loopholes used by eager gun shoppers. But I doubt it will happen. When I was pledging my fraternity as a freshman, Alpha Phi Alpha, we had to learn a poem that reminded us of the futility of making excuses. It went like this. Excuses are monuments of nothing that build bridges that lead to nowhere. Those who use these tools of incompetence are masters of nothing. So, when I hear Senator Ted Cruz, a Texan himself, attempt to muffle the cries of those sick and tired of mass shootings in which our babies are being mowed down like grass in a field, I want to ask him, ‘what are excuses?’ America must be willing to revoke rules and mores that have long invoked supremacy for some while oppression for others. Until then, if Bob, Mitch or Mikey pulls the trigger, their actions will undoubtedly be attributed to mental illness, unfortunate distortions in the brain or their flawed but understandable “fear of a Black (or
brown) planet.” But should the triggerman answer to names like named Roscoe, Roberto or Raheem, his future is certain — a quick execution and an epitaph confirming him as subhuman — a black- or brownskinned “beast” — a threat to the status quo. In other words, he and others within his community must either be eliminated or extricated before more of their kind can successfully “infest” our hallowed land of red, white and blue. If we’re honest with ourselves, we already know how to end the wave of mass shootings in America — a tsunami given license by today’s political pontificators — allowed to grow in size and becoming potentially more dangerous with every passing day. Leaders more concerned with “self ” instead of the welfare of their constituents have lived under the veil of denial for so long that it has become comfortable, familiar and normative. We need real leaders today, willing to step out into the unknown and bring peace to a troubled nation — emboldened and unafraid to risk it all for all. Let’s stop pretending. We know how to end domestic terrorism and derail the madness that lurks around the corner. We know America, influenced albeit indirectly or inadvertently by the former Administration, now finds itself locked in a war waged by white-skinned males desperate to maintain their place seat at the top — a position where, undeniably, “membership has its privileges.” How long, I cannot say. But there will come a day of reckoning when childhood jingles that support notions of “white being right” will ring hollow in our ears — rhetoric finally debunked and erased from our collective memories. But then, who would we be? Would we still be America? And can we endure the change that’s going to come? WI
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5 Trayon White, Muriel Bowser, Robert White and James Butler participate in the Ward 8 Democrats mayoral candidates forum on May 21. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)
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“We decided to do a straw poll instead of an endorsement,” said Ward 8 President Troy Donte Prestwood to the Informer. Only Ward 8 registered Democrats could participate in the unscientific poll, Prestwood said. The club’s Facebook, Twitter and website posted the poll’s results on the evening of May 23. In the race for mayor, incumbent Muriel Bowser and D.C. Council member Trayon White, who represents Ward 8, tied at 30.7% with at-large Council member Robert White garnering 28.3%, political activist James Butler had 7.8% and the None of the Above category consisted of the rest. The attorney general’s race had Ryan Jones the leader with 28.6%, the None of the Above category received 28.1%, Bruce Spiva accumulated 25.4% and Bruce Schwalb amassed 17.8%. The poll for shadow representative had incumbent Oye Owolewa with 35.8%, None of the Above with 34.8% and Linda Gray receiving 29.4%.
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The mayoral forum got off to a testy start when Butler declared Bowser out of touch with Ward 8 residents. “The mayor doesn’t pay attention to people who live east of the river,” he said. Bowser responded by dismissing Butler’s accusation, saying she didn’t want to engage him on that point. “I have been to many crime scenes across the city,” the mayor
said. “I have worked to see that our police officers have resources and have helped prosecute criminals.” On whether Wards 7 and 8 should have their own budgets, the candidates disagreed. Robert White said there is no need for specific budgets for the wards but the overall District budget should better reflect the needs of those residents. Bowser said her budgets have reflected the needs of residents east of the river but criticized the council members for taking money out of programs such as the Food Access Fund and funding projects such as the street car. Trayon White voiced support for specific budgets for Wards 7 and 8 and said he forced the Bowser administration to better fund schools in Ward 8, put money into crime prevention programs and bring grocers east of the river. Bowser said she has delivered for Ward 8 by incentivizing grocers to set up operations and put $50 million for public housing in the city budget. “I can walk and chew gum at the same time,” she said. Regarding public safety, Butler said he wants to set up a special gun interdiction unit in concert with other Washington area jurisdictions. Robert White said he would expand violence intervention programs and work with other Washington area law enforcement agencies actively to curtail crime. Bowser touted her program to help potential and active criminals by offering job training and mental health services. Trayon White said he would put more
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that the owner of 3900 wanted to do something with that property,” Cloyd said. “So, I got in touch with him. I had a lot of conversations with the owner, who lives in Northern Virginia. He wants to stay involved in the east of the river communities where he owns properties and I agreed to help him do that.” Cloyd spoke with leaders of the advisory neighborhood commission 7F and has gotten their support to build on the property. He envisions a six-floor building with 50 condo units and space for retail. Cloyd said an undisclosed retail tenant has expressed being an anchor for the project and while he didn’t say who, he did say “they could be considered the best coffee chain in the world.” In Prince George’s County, Cloyd has expressed interest in building housing, among other amenities, along the Central Avenue corridor between the Capitol Heights Metro Station and the Addison Road-Seat Pleasant Metro Station. Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced in April a $400 million economic development package to
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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY Maryland Advocates Prepare For Next Year’s Work Today William J. Ford WI Staff Writer With the Maryland legislative session more than a month completed, advocates recently came together virtually to summarize successes and failures. Lawmakers passed several policies on police and criminal justice reform last year that include a measure for all 23 counties and Baltimore City to approve the creation of police accountability boards. Prince George’s County Council, sitting as the Committee of the Whole, will review the legislation Tuesday, May 31 and then hold a public hearing on June 28.
Along with an accountability board, local officials must also approve the establishment of an administrative charging committee and a trial board. The committee would review allegations and recommend possible disciplinary action. If a police officer disagrees, then a local trial board would review the matter. All jurisdictions must approve the boards and committees by July 1, which begins a new fiscal year. “For months, organizations and groups have rallied . . . and been consistent in the demands for a strong police accountability board with strong community oversight powers,” said Yanet Amanuel, public police director for the ACLU of Maryland, whose or-
5 Elizabeth Hilliard (foreground), assistant director of government relations with the Maryland Office of the Public Defender, joins a panel March 3 with Sen. Jill Carter (far left) to speak in support of legislation Carter sponsored to end the criminalization of cannabis. Others at the table include: Yanet Amanuel (third from left) and Davyon Love. (FILE: Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)
ganization led the discussion Monday, May 23. One police reform bill that didn’t pass this year dealt with officers in plain clothes not required to wear body-worn cameras. The measure, sponsored by Del. Lesley Lopez (D-Montgomery County) and supported by the Silver Spring Justice Coalition, was named after 24-year-old Kwamena Ocran, shot and killed in January 2021 by City of Gaithersburg police officers not wearing uniforms. In October, a Maryland grand jury declined to indict the four officers.
Designation as Piscataway Highway ARETHA Will Not Remove ‘Indian Head’ from Signs
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5 Jesse James Swann, Jr. (right and standing), chief of the Piscataway Conoy Tribe, receives a pen from Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan after he signs the law designating Indian Head Highway, also known as Route 210, as Piscataway Highway named after the Piscataway tribe. Julie Tayac Yates (standing on the left), matriarch of Piscataway Indian Nation, also attends bill signing ceremony April 21. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)
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For motorists in Prince George’s County, especially those who reside in the area known as “South County,” the name of Indian Head Highway isn’t going anywhere. Supporters believed the state legislation signed into law last month would permanently change the nearly 21-mile highway to Piscataway Highway, in honor of the Piscataway Native American tribe. Julie Taya Yates, matriarch of the Piscataway Indian Nation, attended the bill signing ceremony in Annapolis that featured the first time in state history two Black women signed bills into law.
After the shooting, city officials amended its body-worn camera policy to include officers not in uniform. “We are still processing all of this,” said Joanna Silver, co-chair of a policy committee with the Silver Spring Justice Coalition. “There appeared to be little appetite for police and reform legislation this year after last year’s significant focus on these reforms. We look forward to working with all of you to try and pass this bill next year.” One approved bill deals with incorporating discrimination policies within private schools that receive education funding from the state’s program “That was a historic day,” Yates said Thursday, May 19. “We walked out of there full of joy and gratitude looking forward to this new change. Today, I’m stunned. Something isn’t right.” The state’s Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MODT SHA) has an answer to some of the confusion. The legislation “designates” the highway, also known as Route 210, as Piscataway Highway. MDOT summarizes a designation “may be a plaque or sign installed in a rest area, scenic overlook, visitor center or other location off the mainline portion of the highway where parking is provided and the marker is not conspicuous to motorists on the mainline.” About two signs will be displayed on the road that stretches
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called BOOST (Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today). Its goal focuses on parents from low-income households who can apply for their children to attend a nonpublic setting. Part of the measure states any nonpublic school program with a religious affiliation cannot deny or enroll a student based on “race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.” The bill takes effect July 1. “Private schools receiving public money should be held to the same standards in terms of nondiscrimination as public schools,” said Frank Patinella, senior education advocate for the Maryland ACLU. “We call it a partial success but we oppose the whole [BOOST] program overall.” Additional optimism came after lawmakers agreed to place the question of the recreational use of marijuana on the November general election ballot. If voters support the measure, several acts go into effect including the expungement of records for single possession of marijuana and funding for impacted communities. However, one part of the marijuana legislation doesn’t prohibit police from searching a person if there’s an odor present. “We’re going to continue to see these racial disparities in arrests. We’ve already seen that in other states that have legalized recreational use,” Amanuel said. “We need policies that address the racist police practices and how we’re treating marijuana moving forward.” WI @WJFjabariwill
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Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks continues to receive plenty of public support in her bid for reelection to lead the state of Maryland’s second largest jurisdiction. But she called Thursday’s endorsement from AFSCME Council 67 her “proudest” – one which includes about 1,200 members in the county working as crossing guards, health inspectors, human resource representatives and other employees. “These are the men and women I work shoulder to shoulder with, especially during COVID-19,” Alsobrooks said outside the council’s office in Largo. “To have their respect and trust means everything. If these folks don’t support and respect you, then nothing else happens.” Alsobrooks admitted she worked “extremely hard” to earn the union’s confidence, especially when she didn’t receive its endorsement during her first run for county executive four years ago. However, the union’s support may have come following a recent, two-year contract agreement
SIGNS from Page 12 at the D.C. border in Oxon Hill into neighboring Charles County by October. According to a letter March 11 from MDOT to Del. Kumar Barve (D-Montgomery County), chair of the House of Delegates Environment and Transportation Committee, renaming a highway or road “poses challenges and costs.” Some of those include replacing signs along and beyond the immediate highway area, changing mailing addresses and upgrading emergency and other government mapping systems. “For these reasons, the MDOT SHA recommends the dedication process for a roadway or facility, as it visibly honors the requested individual, group, or entity with the appropriate signage and avoids the concerns enumerated above,” MDOT representatives Heather Murphy and Pilar Helm wrote in the letter. Yates said the road carries an historical aspect of Native Amer-
which goes into effect July 1. It includes a $4 per hour salary increase for crossing guards. The starting pay previously began just below $14 per hour. Jason Carter, labor relations specialist with AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) Council 67, said his 17-year-old daughter, who worked her first job last year at McDonald’s, began with an hourly wage of $14. “We have a group of people who are responsible for making sure our children get back and forth [to school] every day starting out with a lower wage,” he said. “We worked really hard and came up with a fair number. It made them the second-lowest paying crossing guards in the state of Maryland right up there with Montgomery County. That’s a credit to the county executive and her staff who agreed with this.” Kwame Rose, staff specialist for the council, said members will receive a 14% pay increase and training for certifications with pay and classification studies done for every AFSCME position in the county. icans who died that included the removal of heads. She said ghosts of the ancestors “will rejoice when that name is gone.” Currently, the highway remains known as one of the most dangerous in Maryland because of numerous vehicle crashes and pedestrian fatalities. Jesse James Swann, Jr., chief of the Piscataway Conoy Tribe, worked with community leaders like Del. Jay Walker, who isn’t seeking reelection this year, for at least seven years to change the highway’s “derogatory” name. Swann, of Charles County, wrote a detailed email Thursday requesting Gov. Larry Hogan and MDOT to honor the intent of the resolution. If no resolution can be identified in a timely manner, he and other supporters will ask for a legal interpretation from the state attorney general. “We understood designation as the act of selecting, identifying or naming, which we all understood as the renaming of the highway,” he said. “We plead with Gover-
“AFSCME wasn’t taken care of as much as other bargaining units,” Rose said. “But we set a new course and hopefully that course is the new tradition and new normal coming out of this pandemic.” Besides Alsobrooks, a registered Democrat, the other four Democratic candidates running for county executive include: Leigh Bodden, Billy W. Bridges, Sherman Hardy and Tonya Sweat. Alsobrooks’ support runs deep financially with $1.2 million reported in her campaign finance report in January. She also has the backing of elected officials including House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer who, on May 10, said outside MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Clinton that he “wanted Angela to be our governor.” “Angela is doing an extraordinary job . . . making [Prince George’s] county one of the most respected in the United States under challenging times,” he said. But those endorsements have not intimidated the other county executive candidates. “Just because you’re an incumbent
5 Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (second from left) poses for a photo with members of AFSCME: Jason Carter (L-R), Kwame Rose and Jewel Kendall. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)
doesn’t guarantee you a seat,” said Sweat, an attorney from Accokeek who also runs her own consulting firm. “We should never get so comfortable in our democracy that we assume that because a person wins one election, they’re entitled to win the next one. It’s a job that must be earned and not just given to a per-
5 A look at the sign for Indian Head Highway at Old Fort Road in Fort Washington on April 21. (FILE: Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)
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son.” Hardy, of Clinton, said he takes the union endorsement for Alsobrooks “with a grain of salt.” “There are the fans of Angela with the high school glitz and glory,” said Hardy, a real estate agent and Air Force veteran. “There are people who want something different. We can do better. The current county executive has not been present.” Less than two months before the July 19 primary election, Hardy, Sweat and Bridges participated in a virtual candidate’s forum Saturday, May 21. Bridges, an Air Force veteran and 24-year employee of the county’s public school, ran for the office in 2018 and pushed to incorporate prayer in public schools. “I think now is the time to uplift our families in Prince George’s County to a position where we are no longer sharecroppers and more in line of being owners in our county,” he said. “To uplift all of our citizens, we need to make sure that they understand there’s got to be total accountability in government.” Bodden, a former NFL player and county native who resides in Bowie, didn’t respond to emails for comment. No registered Republicans filed documents to run for county executive. Gary Falls represents the only member of the GOP seeking one of the County Council seats. WI @WJFjabariwill
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BUSINESS Want More Chicken? ‘Honeymoon Chicken’ in Petworth Has It All Brenda C. Siler WI Contributing Writer For the past two years, creative approaches to reaching restaurant patrons have been one local eatery’s objective. "Honeymoon Chicken," a diner-motif restaurant located in D.C.'s Petworth neighborhood, has hit on the right approach. At the corner of Georgia Avenue and Upshur Street, N.W., across from the Petworth Library, Honeymoon Chicken serves as a place where anyone can feel comfortable while dining on hearty dishes kissed by honey, thus the name. We walked into Honeymoon on an early weekday evening. The
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cozy interior had booths and some counter seating but most of the seating was outside. Immediately, my eyes went to large yeast rolls on display under a warming light. Those rolls glistened with what I learned was melted honey butter. The operation appears to run smoothly with upbeat and enthusiastic staff. Whenever we saw an appetizing-looking plate of food placed on the counter, we asked, "What's that?" An oversized chicken sandwich seemed to be the most popular item on the menu as cooks frequently placed them on the counter for waiters to serve to patrons. General manager J.B.’s excitement set a positive tone.
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"Business is beyond our wildest expectations. The community has embraced us so well," J.B. said about the restaurant which opened in January. "As people started coming outside again, that just increased our volume." My dining partner ordered the Kale Parmesan Salad. To say this salad’s huge would be an understatement. The chopped kale, cherry tomatoes, grated parmesan cheese and pickled onions, mixed with creamy parmesan dressing, could easily feed two or three people as a side dish. The salad came with a menu item called Chicken Bites plated to frame
the salad. Honeymoon's Chicken Bites are tender triangles of breast meat lightly floured, then deep fried. They should not be mistaken for chicken nuggets you might get at a fast-food restaurant or in the freezer section of a grocery store. I started with the Hot Honey Cauliflower. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. So many flavors could be tasted in this concoction of hot honey-dipped roasted cauliflower, crispy garlic, goat cheese, herbs and garnished with pickled fresnos – hot red peppers. So how about the fried chicken? I ordered the Two-Piece Chick-
en, dusted with honey. Yes, honey in the form of dust. One of those shiny yeast rolls came with my order. I wanted more of those rolls. My fried chicken was moist and not heavily breaded with a choice of sauces. I asked for the Comeback sauce. It tasted like a tomato-based and Worchester mixture, spicy and sweet, probably from a little honey. We were so full that dessert did not enter our minds. But on the menu one can find Honeymoon Hand Pies which look like fried fruit turnovers. From its corner location, Honeymoon Chicken attracts customers used to having several dining out options brought on by the pandemic. "We are flex-casual which everybody wants right now," said J.B., a veteran from the corporate side of food service. "A lot of people still don't want to dine in. Our being 70% takeout was right up their aisle." Honeymoon Chicken counts as part of the Catalogue network of restaurants from owner Steve Salis of Salis Holdings and like his other venues, takes on the feel of the neighborhood in which it’s located. Other Catalogue restaurants include: Federalist Pig, Ted's Bulletin, Sidekick Bakery and the iconic Kramers, the bookstore, the Dupont Circle bar and all-day eatery that’s long been a celebrity watch spot. Honeymoon Chicken is located at 4201 Georgia Ave NW. For information, call 202-983-5010 or visit the website, www.honeymoonchicken. com. WI
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The Leadership Conference Pushes FCC to Eliminate Digital Discrimination Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer Two months ago, the Federal Communications Commission announced it had opened a proceeding on how to prevent and eliminate digital discrimination to ensure that everyone has equal access to broadband internet access service. When the agency issued the notice, commissioners called it the beginning of a process to establish a shared understanding of the harms experienced by historically excluded and marginalized communities to make meaningful policy reforms and systems improvements. Today, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and its Media and Telecommunications Task Force have responded with a 12-page letter outlining what the agency could do to help prevent and eliminate digital discrimination. “The lack of access to broadband internet service among communities of color, low-income households, and rural communities means that many vulnerable households are disproportionately excluded from full participation in our society and, thus, raises a critical equity and civil rights concern,” members of the task force wrote. “Congress agrees, and in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs
Act, the Federal Communications Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice have been tasked with ‘eliminating’ digital discrimination.” The letter, addressed to FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel, highlights existing studies that document the disparate deployment and access to high-speed broadband internet for the Commission. It also emphasized the need for detailed public data used to track and identify discrimination and urges the Commission to adopt interpretations that maximize the anti-discrimination protections of the statute. Further, the letter asked the Commission to increase its resources for analyzing and identifying digital discrimination, and specifically, to augment the capacity of the Enforcement Bureau, create an Office of Civil Rights and suggest anti-discrimination legal schemes that may be valuable in interpreting the new law. FCC officials did not respond to a request for comment. The task force includes the Communications Workers of America, National Action Network, National Consumer Law Center, National Hispanic Media Coalition, UnidosUS and the United Church of Christ Media Justice Ministry. Officials said the task force remains committed to “ensuring
that all communities, especially the historically underserved, have access to affordable, reliable, high-quality advanced communications services.” The letter determined that “high-speed broadband has become an integral platform for education, employment, health care, economic development, civic participation and communications with family and friends.” “The lack of access to broadband internet service among communities of color, low-income households, and rural communities means that many vulnerable households are disproportionately excluded from full participation in our society and, thus, raises a critical equity and civil rights concern,” the group wrote. Passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act left the FCC tasked with several directives to combat digital discrimination and redlining. Earlier this year, Rosenworcel announced the formation of a cross-agency task force focused on preventing digital discrimination. Rosenworcel said the task force would oversee the development of model policies and best practices states and local governments can adopt that ensure ISPs do not engage in digital discrimination. Further, the law dictated that those initiatives are completed by November 2023.
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5 The Leadership Conference said the FCC needs to act to eliminate digital discrimination. (Wikimedia commons)
“The FCC should use the full panoply of its enforcement tools for the digital discrimination law,” Leadership Conference Task Force members wrote. “The FCC may issue subpoenas, cease-and-desist letters, monetary forfeitures and enter into consent decrees.” The letter continued: “The full Commission and the Enforcement Bureau may pursue
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telage of a Black male, math instructor who inspired him to pursue his current profession. As parents and far-right politicians continue to declare war on books, Russell, the 2022 National Teacher of the Year, said he remains committed to fostering critical thinking skills and ensuring that young people who’ve taken his classes develop empathy and respect for others.
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“I teach courses deemed controversial [that are] about things adults tend to shy away from,” Russell said. “My courses are popular electives, which tells me that students are eager and willing to learn. What has remained the same for my school [since I was a student] is the emphasis for equitable and multicultural education.” Russell, who has also been designated as Ohio’s teacher of the year, developed his craft in the Buckeye State. Upon his graduation from Oberlin High School in 1990, Russell attended The College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in history. At Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio, he would later acquire a Master of Education degree. Throughout his professional experience, Russell adopted a student-centered philosophy that emphasizes equity and representation. Students who attend his “Ohio is an epicenter classes often explore African-American of pushing [anti-CRT] history, Black music in the African Dilegislation, so it’s tough aspora, race, gender for teachers,” Russell said. and oppression and the history of the “There isn’t a single teacher Americas starting with the Reconin high school teaching struction Era. Russell often concritical race theory but verses with students because of that rhetoric, and compels them to draw parallels beteachers are pressured tween the past and the present. He said about telling the truth. the diversity of students’ backgrounds allows for rich dispassed, would prevent Ohio school cussions about the racism, sexism districts, STEM schools and state and homophobia which they cur- agencies from teaching, advocating rently experience. for or promoting what have been deIn Ohio and across the coun- scribed as divisive concepts. try, state-level officials have banned Over the last year, books that have books that cover controversial topics been on the chopping block in Ohio or have been written by or about include Julia Alvarez’s “In the Time people from marginalized back- of Butterflies,” “642 Things to Write grounds. As of April, Texas, Pennsyl- About” by the San Francisco Writers vania and Florida count among the Grotto, “A Girl on the Shore” by Inio states with the highest number of Asano and Jonathan Evison’s “Lawn book bans with Texas carrying more Boy.” than 700. Earlier this month, the Milford Meanwhile, calls have increased City school board voted to keep “In to ban books in Ohio public schools the Time of Butterflies.” However, deemed inappropriate, pervasive and the controversy at Hudson High offensive. The state legislature has School surrounding sexually-themed been mulling over two bills that, if writing prompts in “642 Things to
5 Kurt Russell, 2022 National Teacher of the Year. (Photo courtesy Ohio Education Association/Rae Holloway)
Write About,” led Hiram College to end a college credit plus partnership with Hudson City Schools. The call to ban books in Ohio and across the U.S. started in 2020 when conservative activist Christopher Rufo said critical race theory, post-Civil Rights scholarship that explores how racism intersects with law and economics, had infiltrated every institution in the federal government. Since then, the Trump administration and other conservative actors attempted to stunt diversity and inclusion efforts at the federal, state and local levels. Ohioans like Russell said they continue to feel the effects. However, he said he has no intention of retreating. “Ohio is an epicenter of pushing [anti-CRT] legislation, so it’s tough for teachers,” Russell said. “There isn’t a single teacher in high school teaching critical race theory but because of that rhetoric, teachers are pressured about telling the truth. Without the truth, our progress will be void. We need to provide our students with the best educational opportunities and I do that by teaching.” WI
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Lincoln Memorial at 100: More than Just an Edifice of Brick, Marble and Steel Hamil R. Harris WI Contributing Writer The Lincoln Memorial, dedicated on May 30, 1922, has long served as the nation’s monument built to honor Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States. Since then, it has become one of the most iconic structure in America, drawing more than eight million visitors every year. On Sunday, May 22, the National Park Service (NPS) hosted a rededication service, although the official date for its centennial won’t occur until the Memorial Day Weekend. Whether it was Marian Anderson, who sang before 75,000 in 1939, or Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who preached before a throng of more than 250,000 in 1963, the memorial has been an outdoor sanctuary for generations of color denied fundamental human rights. But on the eve of the 100th-anniversary rededication, NPS held
a twilight celebration that showed how the Memorial has served as a popular backdrop for motion pictures, TV shows and even comic books. “The Lincoln Memorial, unlike any other monument, has become historic in its own right,” NPS spokesman Mike Litterst said. “From Marian Anderson to Dr. King and of the marches that have taken place here, we’re thrilled that it has an important place in American history.” Just before sunset Saturday, CBS News reporter Faith Salie joined Litterst in a presentation at Sylvan Theater next to the Washington Monument for a program which illustrated the significance of the Memorial in American society and culture. However, it’s also become important in America’s annals of racial history. Salie said after Anderson was denied the opportunity to sing at Constitution Hall because of her skin color, she was given the
Memorial as a platform, which Salie called “a true pop culture moment.” “There was only one African American present that day,” said Salie, who also talked about all of the films that have featured the Lincoln Memorial, including “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,” “Forrest Gump” and “In the Line of Fire,” and TV shows from “Wonder Woman” to “Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.” Litterst said the Sylvan Theater, located between the Memorial and the Washington Monument, has also been significant in American history. During the annual National Black Family Reunion held on the Mall, Dr. Dorothy Height once introduced the Jackson 5 at the theater, which was also the spot of various 4th of July celebrations hosted by such notables as Latoya Jackson and The Beach Boys. Many movies have featured the Lincoln Memorial as a venue for love, with life often imitating art.
Litterst said many new brides visit the edifice to take photos in their wedding gowns while couples take a stroll to the Memorial while on late-night dates. On Saturday, the grounds surrounding the Memorial were filled with college graduates taking cap and gown photos with their families. “Hopefully, for the next 100 years, it will continue to be a place where people come to speak their mind,” Litterst said. WI
Whether it was Marian Anderson, who sang before 75,000 in 1939, or Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who preached before a throng of more than 250,000 in 1963, the memorial has been an outdoor sanctuary for generations of color denied fundamental human rights.
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A selfie photograph of George Floyd stands out at the Say Their Names Memorial Exhibit at the Martin Luther King Jr. Promenade in San Diego. The black and white image has become iconic. Distributed globally, the photo depicts Floyd standing in front of a brick wall with his eyes darting down. For Floyd’s family and much of the world, the May 25, 2020, murder of the 46-year-old promises to forever represent a significant day in America’s centuries-old criminal justice struggle. Immediately following Floyd’s death and the release of the video that showed Police Officer Derek Chauvin pressing his knee into the Black man’s neck for more than nine and a half minutes while other officers either held Floyd down or watched, renewed calls for reform and defunding the police emerged. A jury found Chauvin guilty of murder and a judge sentenced
him to 22 1/2 years behind bars. Three other officers involved in Floyd’s death – Thomas Lane, Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng – also received federal guilty verdicts. Lane pleaded guilty to a second-degree manslaughter charge earlier this month to avoid a state trial. He’s expected to serve two years in prison, while Thao and Kueng continue to await a trial scheduled this summer. “[Floyd’s photo] is a positive image in a world still filled with too many negative portrayals of Black men,” Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump told MarketWatch. “It helped shape the narrative in our fight for justice. I think images matter,” said Crump, who represented the Floyd family in a wrongful-death suit against the city of Minneapolis. The city eventually settled the lawsuit, paying out $27 million to Floyd’s family. Brandon Williams, a nephew of Floyd’s, told the publication
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Cultural Center for Nigerian Diaspora in U.S. Opens in Southeast D.C.
Describing itself as the first immigrant and cultural center for the Nigerian diaspora in the United States, The Nigerian Center was established to provide a connection to the Nigerian culture while offering financial inclusion and social justice opportunities for members of the Nigerian American community in the United States. Located at 1231 Good Hope Road, S.E., “The center curates cultural programs for first-generation Nigerian-Americans and will support newly arrived immigrants with culturally sensitive transition and self-sufficiency opportunities,” according to information on its website. The Nigerian Center also “aims to complement and amplify the efforts of community-based nonprofits serving the African immigrant community in the United States.” Additionally, it also provides “a platform for members of the African diaspora to learn about their Nigerian heritage while connecting them to the current Nigerian American culture in the United States.” The Nigerian Center was founded by Gbenga Ogunjimi (bottom), an expert story teller has worked with the governments of the U.S. and several emerging countries to empower profit and nonprofit leaders. On May 25, the Center sponsored an Immigration Rights Workshop featuring Attorney Kodwo Ewusi (top), founder of Fibi Law Firm who in 2006 started practicing immigration law, representing numerous pharmaceutical companies, IT companies, and individuals before federal agencies, immigration courts and appellate courts. An advertisement about the virtual event said it would “discuss immigration policies that have changed since the last administration and will shine a light on new opportunities for identifying pathways for permanent residency status in the U.S.” WI
caribbean now Caribbean Ambassadors Welcomed to the Pentagon Daniel Erikson, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) for Western Hemisphere Affairs, welcomed Caribbean Ambassadors to the Pentagon on May 20 for a discussion on regional security issues. In a tweet that accompanied a collection of photographs sent to the ambassadors, including His Excellency Wendall Jones, Bahamas Ambassador to the United States, Amon Killeen, Caribbean Director, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Western Hemisphere Affairs, thanked the ambassadors. Jones used the occasion to mention the concern The Bahamas government has about gun trafficking to The Bahamas and its impact on the economy of The Bahamas. He stressed that it is not only an economic development issue but a human development challenge for The Bahamas and the rest of the Caribbean. He said that all of the guns involved in crimes in The Bahamas or seized by the authorities are manufactured in the United States, declaring that not one is made in The Bahamas. “The sad thing is that from time to time there are travel advisories issued by the U.S. because of the incidence of crime, but more must be done by US authorities to stem the exportation of guns in places like The Bahamas by Americans who are involved in the trafficking of guns,” he said. WI
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Technology Built to Fight COVID-19 Used to Accelerate HIV Vaccine Sarafina Wright WI Contributing Writer The HIV Vaccine Trials Network has launched a new HIV awareness campaign — the Red Ribbon Registry — to help end HIV. Built by Oracle, the unique cloud-based registry makes it easy for anyone to volunteer to be considered for an HIV clinical study – increasing the chances of finding a
cure, said the partners. The registry expands on Oracle’s work with the National Institute of Health (NIH) and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Oracle developed the COVID-19 Prevention Network (CoVPN) Volunteer Screening Registry used to capture and analyze nearly 700,000 participant registrations for COVID-19 vaccine and therapeutics
clinical studies in just six months. “The urgency to find answers to COVID-19 completely changed how the industry approached clinical studies,” said Mike Sicilia, executive vice president of Oracle Industries. “We were able to break down the traditional study silos to work in a public/private partnership to crowdsource volunteers – anyone, from
anywhere in the US – that ultimately helped get a vaccine to market in less than a year. This is the future of clinical research and we are taking all we learned and built during COVID-19 and applying it to other public health issues, like HIV.” With the Oracle Digital Recruitment cloud technology, the program will initially support dozens of clini-
Biden Signs Law Banning Baby Sleeping Products Linked to Deaths The Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2021 Outlaws Crib Bumpers & More Sarafina Wright WI Contributing Writer President Biden recently signed a ban against baby sleep products linked to an estimated 200 infant deaths. The Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2021, signed into law on May 16, prohibits the manufacture and sale of crib bumpers and some but not all inclined infant sleepers. The law defines an inclined sleeper for infants as a product with a sleep surface greater than 10 degrees that is intend-
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ed, marketed, or designed to provide sleeping accommodations for an infant up to 1 year old. Crib bumpers are cotton pads that lie around the edge of a crib. They were originally designed to prevent babies’ heads from falling between crib slats – any material that is intended to cover the sides of a crib to prevent injury from impacts against the side of a crib. The ban includes a padded crib bumper, a supported and unsupported vinyl bumper guard and vertical crib slat covers. The ban does not include a non-padded
5 An infant in an inclined sleeper. (Photo courtesy of fisher-price.mattel.com.)
mesh crib liner. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), 83 deaths have been crib bumper-related and 97 have been
due to inclined sleepers. A study from the CPSC notes that many researchers believe
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cal trial sites across the U.S. that are actively recruiting volunteers for HIV treatment and prevention studies. More than 700,000 people have died from HIV-related illnesses in the U.S. with approximately 1.2 million people living with HIV today and nearly 40,000 new diagnoses each year. Oracle said the Red Ribbon Registry aims to bring the same technological innovation and urgency of the COVID-19 response to the global search for a preventive HIV vaccine, improved therapeutics and a cure. Jim Kublin, a principal staff scientist in the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division of Fred Hutch, said while HIV awareness has taken a back seat in recent years, much of the progress and success of the COVID-19 vaccines were on the shoulders of the HIV vaccine research. “Continuing our work with Oracle during the COVID-19 pandemic and building on the success of the registry approach is an example of giving back to the HIV research community for the foundational work on COVID-19,” Kublin said. “We want to ensure that we’re doing all we can to continue the momentum gained from tremendous enthusiasm of the public to participate in COVID-19 research and making people aware that there are options for them to help fight these debilitating diseases and be better prepared for future pandemics,” he said. WI
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FORUM from Page 9 money and resources into violence interrupters and hold parents and the District government accountable for the high crime rate. After the debate, Lenwood Johnson said he strongly supports Trayon White as the next mayor. Johnson said Trayon White stands alone as the candidate who regularly talks about God while on the campaign trail. “I believe we need God in government, and if elected mayor, Trayon would continue to invoke the name of Jesus anytime, anyplace,” he said. Juanita White, a longtime Ward 8 resident, favors Robert White. “He has some great ideas for our city,” Juanita White said. “As a fifth-generation Washingtonian, he knows where our city needs to go. He will make a difference as our next mayor.” Former Councilmember Sandy Allen, who represented Ward 8 from 1996-2005, stands behind Bowser. “I have seen the growth in the city the last eight years,” Allen said. “We have new restaurants and new housing in the city. She really came through when COVID came to the city. With the STAY program, people were able to stay in their homes even though they lost their jobs. To me that was monumental. Mayor Bowser needs four more years to put her programs in place.”
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While the mayoral portion of the forum had its rough moments, the attorney general candidates seemed to be more cordial toward each other. Jones, Spiva and Schwalb rarely disagreed on issues. They discussed hiring more police officers, respecting tenants’ rights, embracing community policing, holding parents accountable for the criminal actions of their children and supporting lawyers in the attorney general’s office volunteering their legal skills. Kenny Barnes, who has spent decades fighting crime and mentoring youth in the city, said he will vote for Schwalb. “He reached out to me and we talked,” Barnes said. “I particularly wanted to know his position of fighting crime and solution to stopping the violence. He listened to what I had to say and that is why I am supporting him.” At-Large D.C. State Board of Education member Jacque Patterson, who lives in Ward 8, favors Jones. “Ryan understands the problems D.C. and its residents are having,” he said. “He is the best person to address those problems.” Owolewa and Gray agreed that statehood should be a priority no matter who wins the majority in Congress in November. WI @JamesWrightJr10
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the most common risk factor for sleep-related deaths in infants is rolling into crib bumpers in their sleep area. In addition, crib bumper pads increase the likelihood of suffocation or entrapment. The CPSC has also recalled the Fisher-Price Rock’ n Play, Kids II Rocking Sleeper, 4-in-1 Rock’ n Glide Soother and the 2-in-1 Soothe’ n Play Glider. Last year, the CPSC approved a new federal rule that will require products marketed or intended for infant sleep to meet a federal safety standard limiting the incline of sleepers to 10 degrees or lower. California Congressman Tony Cárdenas, who co-introduced the legislation, applauded President Biden’s actions to ban such products. “Parents and caregivers can breathe a sigh of relief now that President Biden has signed our Safe Sleep for Babies Act into law,” Cárdenas said. “Families will finally get the peace of mind that comes with knowing the sleep products they purchase for their newborns are safe. This new
law will save lives and protect our kids by banning life-threatening crib bumper pads and inclined sleep products from store shelves.” Child safety experts like the American Pediatrics Association and groups like Kids In Danger say babies sleep safest flat on their backs in a crib, bassinet, or play yard with nothing in the sleep space. “As this law now goes into effect, we remember babies like Preston, who suffocated at just eight weeks old when he rolled off of a sleep positioner and against the bumper of his crib in 2011, and Alex who died in an inclined sleep product, the now-recalled Fisher-Price Rock’ n Play, in 2011,” Nancy Cowles, executive director of the group Kids In Danger said. “After years of perseverance and many tears, the Safe Sleep for Babies Act has finally been signed into law,” said Alex’s mother, Sara Thompson. “Hopefully, this will help lower the number of preventable infant deaths. For all of our angels and all of the grieving parents, this is a victory in their memory. I urge parents now to take the danger seriously and listen to the science,” she said. WI
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Go Red for Women Sheds Light on the Connection between Cardiovascular Disease and Pregnancy Submitted by American Heart Association Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of maternal death in the U.S., or more simply put, heart disease is the No. 1 killer of new moms. It can pose a threat to women’s heart health during pregnancy and later in life, making it important that women understand how to care for themselves and their babies. Black women face a greater risk of developing high blood pressure, having a stroke, and complications during or immediately after pregnancy. Pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. are rising at an alarming rate — and cardiovascular disease is the leading cause. Between 1987 and 2015, pregnancy-related deaths rose from 7.2 per 100,000 live births to 17.2 per 100,000 live births. There is no one easy answer to explain the disparities, even when data is adjusted for socio-economic factors. We know that many young women juggle obligations and family responsibilities, leaving them less time to prioritize their health. This is why the American Heart Association and other leading health organizations are partnering with women, their health care teams, and communities to address this urgent issue.
RISK FACTORS
There are four key risk factors for cardiovascular disease-related maternal mortality: Race/ethnicity, age, hypertension, and obesity.
RACE – POPULATIONS AT GREATER RISK:
• Black women are over three times more likely than white women to die of cardiovascular-related pregnancy complications. • Black and American Indian/ Alaska Native women are two to three times as likely as white women to die from any pregnancy-related cause. • Hispanic and Black women are more likely than white women to have dangerous complications during delivery. Experts think many factors help
“When it comes to women, particularly women of color and younger women, we continue to see disparities around the recognition of symptoms, treatment of chronic stress and more,” said Jessica Melton, president and chief operating officer of Suburban Hospital, part of JHM-NCR and local sponsor of Go Red for Women. “Women have unique needs and risks factors when it comes to heart health.”
explain the higher risk for some populations. The disparities might be due in part to differences in insurance coverage and access to care. But structural racism and other broad social and economic factors — known as social determinants of health — may also be at work.
AGE: PREGNANCY RISK RISES WITH A WOMAN’S AGE
In the U.S., risk of pregnancy-related death in women 40 and older is nearly eight times as high as the risk in women 25 and younger. Women 35 and older are at higher risk of having or developing conditions that make pregnancy complications more likely. Such conditions include chronic high blood pressure, preeclampsia, and gestational diabetes. Increasing age can also amplify racial inequities. For instance, risk of pregnancy-related death in Black women under age 20 is 1.5 times that of white women. But Black women age 30 to 34 face 4.3 times the risk of white women that age.
WEIGHT: OBESITY IS A MAJOR PREGNANCY CONCERN
Pregnancy-related deaths rose sharply in the U.S. from 1997 to 2012. Some research suggests rising obesity rates could account for nearly a third of the increase. Obesity is defined as a body mass index of 30 or higher. For a woman 5 feet 4 inches tall, that's a weight of 174 pounds or more. The heavier you are before you get pregnant, the greater your risk may be of pregnancy complications. Possible complications include:
• preeclampsia, a high blood pressure disorder • gestational diabetes, which is diabetes diagnosed during pregnancy • sleep apnea, which can increase risk for gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and other problems • stillbirth and cesarean delivery If your BMI falls in the "overweight" or "obese" range (25 or higher), talk to your health care team about losing weight before getting pregnant. Also, it's important to keep your weight gain while pregnant within medical guidelines. Too many extra pounds during a first pregnancy can increase preeclampsia risk, research has found.
BLOOD PRESSURE: THE HAZZARD OF BLOOD PRESSURE
Rates of high blood pressure (hypertension) both before and during pregnancy have increased in recent decades. Hypertension during pregnancy greatly increases the risk of heart attack and heart failure. Women with high blood pressure who get pregnant are also more likely to have pregnancy complications. If you have high blood pressure and plan to get pregnant, work with your health care team to lower your blood pressure first. Also, some blood pressure drugs are not advised during pregnancy. Ask your team. Be sure to discuss short-term health risks if you've had fertility treatment. And tell your team if you are taking any supplements, including high-dose folic acid supplements. Some evidence suggests that high doses of prenatal supplements might increase the risk during pregnancy of a dangerous form of high blood pressure.
WHAT ARE SOME WAYS TO PREVENT COMPLICATIONS?
A healthy pregnancy is best for both mom and baby in the short and long term. Many of the healthy habits recommended before you became pregnant remain the same – like eating healthy, getting exercise, managing stress, and controlling blood pressure - but be sure to talk to your health care
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provider about your specific needs, health history, and any concerns you may have. Making your heart health and overall wellness a priority is essential during pregnancy. This includes: • Visiting a health care provider regularly. Monthly visits are typical until 28 weeks. Then the frequency will increase to every two weeks or weekly as you get closer to your due date. Follow your health care team’s recommendations. • Taking medication as prescribed. Talk to your doctor about what to do if you miss a dose. Never stop medications without approval. • Reducing stress and managing anxiety. Some ways to calm down include meditating, spending time in nature and enjoying other hobbies. • Monitoring weight gain. Doctors will advise you how much weight is safe to gain based on your body mass index before pregnancy. Normal weight women with BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 who are pregnant with one baby are typically expected to
gain 25 to 35 pounds. (The range is higher in a multiple pregnancy, such as if you're carrying twins.) • Avoiding unhealthy habits such as smoking, alcohol and illegal drugs. • Following extra precautions, Keeping MOMS-TO-BE and NEW MOMS SAFE and HEALTHY A healthy pregnancy is best for both mom and baby. Pregnancy and childbirth can put a woman’s health at risk, but many pregnancy-associated deaths can be avoided.
BEFORE GETTING PREGNANT It’s important to understand your medical risks and to get as healthy as possible before pregnancy. Talk to your health care team about: • Whether you have any signs of heart disease • Your family health history
• Sodium in your diet
• Whether prenatal vitamins are recommended
• Your blood pressure
• Whether you should lose or gain weight, and if so, how
• Quitting any unhealthy substances, such as tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana or other drugs
• Getting 150 minutes of physical activity per week
• Safety in your home environment
• Healthy eating
DURING PREGNANCY • Visit a health care provider regularly
• Monitor weight gain
• Take medication as prescribed
• Avoid unhealthy habits such as smoking, alcohol and illegal drugs
• Reduce stress and manage anxiety
• Follow extra precautions if you’re older than 35
if you're older than 35. These include being aware of the increased risks, staying active, and getting early and frequent medical care. Learn more by visiting GoRedforWomen.org/Pregnancy.
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EDUCATION Washington Literacy Center Continues Work in Spacious New Building Sam P.K. Collins WI Staff Writer The Washington Literacy Center (WLC), formerly at the Thurgood Marshall Center for Service & Heritage in Northwest, has long been a resource for adults lacking reading and math skills they need to qualify for well-paying jobs and workforce development programs. With WLC’s move to a larger space in the heart of Downtown D.C. comes the opportunity to not only expand upon its mission but to become one of 100 Comcast Lift Zones in the D.C. metropolitan area. Through this partnership with Comcast, adults visiting WLC will have access to laptops and high-speed
internet they can use to participate in distance learning and remote work, apply for jobs, or access digital content. WLC Executive Director Jimmie Williams said the current situation better allows residents, especially those from communities east of the Anacostia River, to step outside of their comfort zone and develop their reading and math skills in close proximity to where they would most likely seek job opportunities. “We’re helping meet the needs of people in a rapidly changing job market,” said Williams, a Ward 7 resident with experience in brand management for Fortune 500 companies. “They don't qualify [for job programs] with their low reading and
5 On May 18, WLC commemorated its grand opening with a ceremony that attracted elected officials and community members. Guests included D.C. Councilmembers Robert White (D-At large) and Brooke Pinto (D-Ward 2) and Ward 7 State Board of Education Representative Eboni-Rose Thompson. (Photo courtesy Jordan Barnes)
“We’re helping meet the needs of people in a rapidly changing job market.” – JIMMIE WILLIAMS math scores,” he added. “We help and educate them for jobs. Our students have struggled to meet their families’ needs and we meet them halfway to increase their literacy.” On May 18, WLC commemorated its grand opening with a cere-
mony that attracted elected officials and community members. Guests included D.C. Councilmembers Robert White (D- t large) and Brooke Pinto (D-Ward 2) and Ward 7 State Board of Education Representative Eboni-Rose Thompson.
The event included a tour of the facility where people visited classrooms and learned about on-site offerings. Some guests also received information about the federally-funded Affordable Connectivity Program through which low-income residents receive a subsidy for internet or mobile bills. Throughout the celebration, WLC staff members continued to connect TANF recipients to literacy resources while instructors assisted adult learners with coursework.
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Removal of Police Officers from Schools Receives Lukewarm Response Sam P.K. Collins WI Staff Writer Less than two weeks after a D.C. Council vote solidified the gradual removal of police officers from school buildings, a group of men entered Bard High School Early College DC in Southeast and physically assaulted a male student. The group eventually left school grounds but not before a mob of students fought them in the absence of security guards and teachers who stayed in their classrooms out of fear for their lives. Days later, one student, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, remained frustrated about what they described as the constant flow
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of blood in the halls, malfunctioning cameras and a lack of concern about student wellbeing. Even so, they stopped short of supporting the constant presence of school resource officers – on-duty District police officers who assist with campus security. They instead called for camera repairs, locked doors and a more effective security plan. “Police officers can break up fights but some take it too far by using mace on everyone and using excessive force,” the student said. “We just need about one or two to check on us but we don’t need anyone to stay with us.” D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s FY 2023 budget proposal included a
provision reversing a unanimous D.C. Council vote made in 2020 that phases school resource officers out of District public schools within four years. In the days preceding the council vote on this matter, D.C. Council Chairperson Phil Mendelson (D) expressed agreement with Bowser’s plan. . However on May 10, the D.C. Council approved, in an 8 to 5 vote, an amendment introduced by D.C. Councilmember Charles Allen to keep the original vote in place. Mendelson and D.C. Councilmembers Brooke Pinto (D-Ward 2), Mary Cheh (D-Ward 3), Vincent C. Gray (D-Ward 7) and
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Taste of the Nation Makes Stop in D.C. to Fight Childhood Hunger Hamil R. Harris WI Contributing Writer It isn’t every day that can one find New Orleans chef Isaac Toups serving liver moose with red onion marmalade next to D.C. chef Reid Shilling who prepared deviled eggs that were as good as anything grandma could make. But both executive chefs stood shoulder to shoulder under a tent in Franklin Square Sunday afternoon during the D.C. stop of Taste of the Nation culinary event series in which hundreds spent $95 each to sample fine foods while helping to raise funds in the fight against childhood hunger. Toups, owner of Toups’ Meatery in New Orleans, said coming to D.C. and taking part in Taste of the Nation was both special and much easier than competing on the Bravo TV show ‘Top Chef.” “Here, children in the greatest country 3 Chef Rock Harper of Queen's Mother gives out samples at the Taste of the Nation culinary event to benefit No Kid Hungry on May 15. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)
LEE MONTESSORI PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) Lee Montessori Public Charter Schools (PCS) and Washington Leadership Academy are jointly seeking proposals from companies to provide vended meals at their shared 3025 4th Street building, and delivery of meals to Lee Montessori’s East End campus at 2345 R St. SE. Please email Joshua McComas (joshua@leemontessori.org), Lee Montessori Deputy Director of Operations, to request the full RFP.
in the world are going without food — it’s a travesty and I won’t stand for it,” Toups said. “Back at Meatery, we feed everybody — we feed the kids, we feed the adults.” Pamela Taylor, spokesperson for No Kid Hungry, which sponsored the event, said, “In D.C. as well as across the nation, one-in-six kids are facing hunger. It is so important that they start their day with a healthy breakfast and a healthy lunch. That’s why these programs are so important.” This year’s event was held in the newly-renovated Franklin Park in downtown D.C. and featured culinary creations of bite-size fare, craft cocktails and delectable desserts created by celebrated chefs and mixologists. No Kid Hungry, a national campaign with a $100 million budget, is supported by a number of organizations that include Citi, Sysco, Food Network, Kimpton and Open Table. Guest chefs included: Matt Bell (Nashville), Timon Balloo (Miami), Brittanny Anderson (Richmond) and Gin Hall of Famed Mixologist Natasha Bahrami (St. Louis). Featured restaurants included: All-Purpose, Bourbon Steak DC, Buffalo and Bergen, Captain Cookie, Cranes, Destino, Hiraya, Ice Cream Jubilee, Jackie, La Famosa, Metzger Bar & Butchery, Moon Rabbit, Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar, Preservation Bis-
cuit Company, Queen Mother’s, Queen’s English, RASA, Ruthie’s All Day, Shilling Canning Company, Silver & Sons BBQ and Taco Bamba. Shilling, owner of Shilling Canning Company at the Washington Navy Yard, said, “this event is great because it raises money for food desert awareness.” “Kids don’t have to worry about where their next meal is coming from,” he said. Chef Rock Harper, owner of Queen Mother’s Restaurant in Arlington, served fried chicken salad at the event. Harper, who specializes in fried chicken, talked about his business concept. “Queen Mother’s was built on serving smiles, building community and honoring culture . . . to get people to empower themselves economically,” Harper said. “We hire people from the community exclusively.” One of Harper’s employees, Alonzo Bradshaw, 28, said the event had a special meaning for him. “I have been hungry,” Bradshaw said. “It was hard for my mother to raise two children as a single mother. We didn’t have a lot of lavish meals.” Bradshaw now has his sights set on becoming a chef. “It means a lot because I love to create,” he said. “When you feed somebody and they have a smile on their face, it brings you joy.” WI
Proposals are due by Tuesday, May 31 at 5:00pm ET and should be sent via email to Josh McComas (joshua@leemontessori.org), Casey Sears (csears@wlapcs.org) and Jessica Jones (jessicajones@wlapcs.org). Prospective bidders should be prepared to conduct a food tasting for both schools before June 17. For additional information, please contact: Joshua McComas Deputy Director of Operations 3025 4th St. NE Washington, DC 20017 202-779-9740 joshua@leemontessori.org 28 MAY 26 - JUNE 1, 2022
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letter from the editor It’s that time of the year when politicians make promises and the public gets to decide what kind of world they want to live in. But, unfortunately, too many Washingtonians do not participate in the electoral process. I get it, some of us don’t see how politics connects to our daily lives or we’re so over it that we decided to remove ourselves. In my 30+ years in this city, I’ve observed that no action results in no reward. Ask yourself...What kind of world do you want to live in? Then, choose your decisions based on that goal. Research the candidates and challenge them. If you don’t like the choices, create new ones. I beg you to get out and vote. The future of our city depends on it. My grandfather, Dr. Calvin W. Rolark, said, “If it is to be, it’s up to me!” This is your time. In this edition, our friend Markus Batchelor gives us a breakdown of the current political climate and we talk to two candidates that are looking for a change. Take it all in. Discuss with your friends and family. Then go to the polls. 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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2022 e lection breakdown Mayoral can di dates :
Trayon Wh ite Ward 8 Councilmember, elected for the first time in 2016. White describes his campaign as one empowering residents who have been pushed to the margins of DC’s economic, policy, and political structures. He says his record of delivering real results on behalf of long-neglected communities and his vision for a people-powered movement for change are ar urgently needed in the mayor’s office.
Jam es Butle r Former civil rights lawyers and Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner who sought the mayor’s office for the first time in 2018. Butler insists that DC residents need to clean house and invest in a political outsider for mayor. Butler says he’ll crack down on crime to make DC “the safest city in America”, end a cycle of corruption in DC’s politics, and support youth through investments like 24-hour recreation centers. Butler is a native of Cleveland and lives in Ward 5. M uri e l Bowse r Elected mayor for the first time in 2014, seeking a third term. Bowser touts getting DC safely through COVID-19 pandemic and defending DC against a hostile Donald Trump as demonstrated proven leadership that deserves voters’ continued confidence. She says a $1 billion investment in DC’s Housing Production Trust Fund, improvement of transportation networks, steady leadership of DC Public Schools, and a new hospital east of the river reflect her commitment to the promises she made to DC residents. In a third term, Bowser has indicated that she wants to, among other things, oversee the city’s economic recovery in the wake of the pandemic, increase DC’s police force to 4,000 officers, and attract the Washington Commanders back to the city as an anchor for the development of the RFK Stadium site. Bowser is a native Washingtonian and lives in Ward 4 with her daughter Miranda. She previously served as the Ward 4 member of the DC Council and an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner. written by : Markus Batchelor | @markusfordc
White says he will be focused on preventing displacement of Black residents, expanding recreational and employment opportunities for youth, and unshouldering the burden of a prosperous city from its poorest residents – including through the expungement and lowering of parking and speeding fines. White is a native Washingtonian and lives in Ward 8 with his son, Trayon Jr., and his daughter, Phoenix. Prior to the Council, White served as Ward 8 Representative on the DC State Board of Education. Robert White At-Large Councilmember, elected for the first time in 2016. White says he is running for mayor to bridge the deep divides that have lee many DC residents behind. A self-described “problem-solver”, White says he is best equipped to lead the effective, responsible, compassionate government DC deserves. He says he is proudest of his work on the Council to expand early childhood education, restore voting rights to incarcerated residents, and expand opportunities for those with the highest barriers to employment. As mayor, he says he will focus on curbing gun violence, closing gaps in public schools, and delivering truly affordable housing for working-class and low-income residents. White has laid out plans to increase violence prevention investments by 400%, launch a guaranteed green jobs program to employ 10,000 DC residents, and oversee a historic expansion of vocational education. White is a native Washingtonian and lives in Ward 4 with his wife Christie and daughters Madison and Monroe. Before joining the Council, White was Legislative Counsel to Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton in the U.S. House of Representatives. 5
Ti m e to Vote: Jun e's Pri mary E lection Wi ll Shape DC's Future DC’s Primary Election on June 21st will shape the future of the city’s politics and people. For the first time in almost a decade, there is a competitive race for the mayor’s office – a referendum on experience versus an urgent need for change. Voters will choose only our second elected Attorney General, an office occupied since its establishment and almost synonymous with outgoing AG Karl Racine. Five competitive races for seats on the DC Council will determine how the government combats gun violence, addresses housing and homelessness, and invests in long-neglected communities. Candidates have participated in dozens of forums, mailboxes are beginning to flood with candidate lit pieces, and DC residents are already beginning to vote in all 8 wards. As the closing arguments begin for DC’s primary, here’s a bit of what you need to know.
Th e Issues Housing Affordability / Displacement
Public Safety and Gun Violence
The challenge of building and preserving affordable housing remains at the top of mind for DC voters across the city, especially east of the Anacostia River, home to half of DC’s heavily displaced Black population. Nearly half of DC’s renters are considered “cost-burdened”. One in four renter households spent more than half of their income on rent; Another 20% spend 31% to 50% of income on rent—above the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s recommended 30% threshold.
Homicides in the District of Columbia are now at a twenty-year high and the question of how we most effectively prevent violence is at the center of this year’s election. With the pandemic only exposing further the deep divides along race and income in DC, an increase in violence has become the most obvious and tragic symptom.
The increase in violence and the unrest in the aaermath of the murder of George Floyd has broken open a debate Despite the city seeing record investment in housing about how to prevent violence before it happens, hold production, high rents and stagnant wages prevent the those who commit violence accountable, and support the city’s mostly black working-class and low-income communities most impacted in its wake. families from taking advantage. With the Black population in DC now at 46% and dropping (down from 60% at the turn of the century), candidates and voters Economic Opportunity for Working Families alike are challenged with choosing a vision for the city’s futu future that turns the tide and aggressively works to DC is one of the most expensive and economically provide stable, affordable, family-sustaining housing for inequitable cities in the nation. Income and wealth gaps those most in need. between black and white residents continue to grow and for those who need affordable housing, childcare, transportation, and gainful employment, opportunities are still too far out of reach.
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Voters must determine which candidates have the best vision on how we ensure support for essential workers and put our hardest to employ residents to work in ways that build security and dignity.
Th e Races an d Can di dates The following races may appear on your ballots this Primary Election: - Delegate to U.S. House of Representatives - Mayor of the District of Columbia - Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia - At-Larger Member of the Council - Members of the Council in Wards 1, 3, 5, 6. - Attorney General of the District of Columbia - United States Representative (Shadow) Find a list of candidates at www.dcboe.org and do your research! Candidates have participated in dozens of forums hosted by community organizations, including ones sponsored by the Office of Campaign Finance that you can find at www.dcdebates.com.
How to Vote June’s Primary is only DC’s second universal vote-by-mail election, meaning every registered DC voter (unless you are a registered “independent” or “no party” voter) will receive a ballot in the mail. Ballots have already begun arriving in mailboxes. If you have not received a ballot, you can check the status of your registration and your mail-in ballot at www.dcboe.org. There are a few ways to return your mail-in ballot: Return via U.S. Postal Service: Fill out your ballot and seal it in the pre-paid return envelope and drop it in a mail box! Easy. Your ballot must be postmarked by June 21st, 2022. Return in a drop box: Fill out your ballot, seal it in the return envelope, and drop in any one of 55 drop boxes that will open 24 hours beginning May 27th. Find the locations at www.dcboe.org. If you don’t receive your ballot or want to vote in person: Vote In Person Early: You can at any of the 40 Vote Centers that will be open every day from June 10th through Sunday, June 19th, 8:30am-7:00pm. Vote on Primary Day, Tuesday, June 21st: 90 Voter Centers will be open from 7:00am-8:00pm. You can find all DC Vote Center locations at www.dcboe.org. Need to Register? You may register to vote online or via mail by the May 31st deadline, or same-day register at any Early Vote Center from June 10-June 21 with proof of residence.
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Ch ioma Iwuoha Candidate for At-Large Committeewoman of the D.C Democratic Party
Washington Informers Bridge had the opportunity to speak separately with political candidates Chioma Iwuoha, a Washington DC native running for AtLarge Committeewomen of the DC Democratic Party. We also spoke to political candidate Erin Palmer, 40 from Boulder, Colorado who is running for D.C Council Chair and here is what they had to share about their 2022 campaign and running efforts. Chioma Iwuoha, At-Large Committeewoman of the D.C Democratic Party WIB: Why did you decide to run for a political office? CI: I decided to run for political office because I believe in the power of community to create long lasting change. There has long been a disconnect between the Democratic Party and everyday people. I ran to bridge the gap between underrepresented communities and the Democratic Party. Our agenda should center the most disenfranchised of our society to build a Party deeply rooted in justice. My job is to bring those voices to the table and advocate for change to our local Party leaders. WIB: What policies should the under 40 demographic be looking out for that would positively/negatively affect their financial status? CI:An AtLarge Committee member of The Democratic Party does not pass policy. The DC Democratic Party provides input in the affairs of the Democratic Party at the block, precinct, state, and national level by ensuring, preserving, and protecting the principles of Democracy, freedom, equity, and service for the common good through political action for good government, fair elections, quality elected officials, strong and vibrant communities, the election of a Democratic nominee for President of the United States, and voting rights and statehood for DC. As a candidate I am particularly focused on advocating for DC Statehood as a racial justice issue and increasing youth civic participation to create strong and vibrant communities. WIB: As a Washingtonian, how important is it to participate in the political process that’s specific to DC? CI: It’s a matter of life and death. When our young people aren’t engaged in the political process it leaves the resolutions up to elected officials who aren’t close to the issue. With the increase in opioid overdoses and gun violence, it’s important to have young people at the table. It’s important for young people to push policies that improve their material condition and those policies part of the Democratic Party’s agenda. As the AtLarge Committeewoman for the DC Democratic Party, I am committed to creating spaces for political education and providing support on how to testify to the DC government to push the youth agenda forward. -Chioma Iwuoha
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e ri n palm e r Candidate for D.C Council Chairwoman Candidate
WIB: Why did you decide to run for a political office? EP: I’m running to be DC Council Chairwoman because now more than ever we need leadership that works for every person and family across DC. I’m committed to reforming the government to take on the challenges of today and build the infrastructure for a better tomorrow. I’ll bring my years of experience fighting for stronger ethics and greater transparency to the Wilson Building to ensure that our government serves all residents and makes DC stronger. With new ideas, collaborative leadership, and strong values we can ensure that every Washingtonian has a bright, resilient future. Even before the Covid-19 pandemic, our family balanced school, work, and our daily commutes knowing that even something small might knock us off track. The pandemic created new challenges and worsened troubling disparities in public health efforts, outcomes, basic needs, and economic recovery. Covid-19 is not the only challenge that DC – and our country – will face. Climate change also threatens our collective future, with even more devastating impacts for marginalized communities. We can and must build in the support and new infrastructure necessary to respond to and thrive in the face of these challenges. Diligence, dedication, and vision for what is possible will be critical. I am prepared to face these challenges for my children, your children and our families, our communities, and generations to come. WIB: What policies should the under 40 demographic be looking out for that would positively/negatively affect their financial status? EP: I believe in treating public education as a right – not a business or expense. By fully funding our public schools and improving and expanding programs like the University of the District of Columbia’s RISE (Recovery Intervention, Support and Engagement program), which reduces the financial burden of college through free tuition and housing, scholarships, books, and electronic devices, we can set up younger Washingtonians for success. I also believe every person in DC deserves a good job. Our local government can ensure jobs with good wages, paid leave when it’s needed, and access to healthcare. I’ve proposed expanding and enhancing jobs training and development programs like the Marion Barry Youth Summer Employment Program, Project Empowerment, and the University of the District of Columbia’s Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning program to provide necessary skills and support for permanent job placement. Oversight is essential to Improve Languishing accountability and enforcement related to D.C’s First Source Program to provide local job opportunities and reduce unemployment. Small businesses are the heart of our neighborhoods. But they need more support targeted to their specific needs, and we need to focus on empowering young Washingtonians to start successful businesses. That means focusing our tax incentives on local small businesses, especially women- and black-owned businesses, rather than big developers and multinational corporations. (Read the full story at www.wibridgedc.com) 11
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A Much-Needed Revamp Essential to Retain Teachers Long before the start of this academic year, data hinted at a mass exodus of District teachers from the classroom. Throughout the last several months, those numbers proved true as DC Public Schools (DCPS) launched several teacher recruitment campaigns as substitute teachers struggled to fill the gaps on meager salaries. As they have shared with the Informer on numerous occasions, public and public charter school teachers either switched schools or left the profession out of frustration with the insistence of administrators to maintain the status quo. As the pandemic highlighted glaring inequities and an antiquated educational infrastructure, some teachers hoped that administrators and public officials would take notice and establish a new-age paradigm that prioritizes the needs of students, teachers and community members. Instead they lamented that few, if any changes, were implemented. Not even ruminations about young people’s mental wellness served as reason for the Office of the State Superintendent of Education to cease the norm of championing the standardized tests which often led to teachers’ dismay and students’ heightened anxiety. Not even an American University study about racial bias in IMPACT teacher evaluations could compel DCPS to alter its stance. Meanwhile, public and public charter school teachers say they’re still expected to ensure students advance several grade levels ahead, even as they attempt to cope with circumstances beyond their control including COVID-19 or intracommunity violence which often prevented students from attending classes while further hindering their ability to grasp classroom material. With these, and other factors remaining unresolved, teachers have reason to wonder if the next school year will be any better. Still, regardless of the circumstances, some teachers will stay for the sake of their students. But for others, even their love for their job will prove insufficient. Perhaps it’s time for District leaders to seriously consider revamping the system with new initiatives that would both reinvigorate the teacher workforce and create an environment in which all stakeholders flourish. Now is as good a time as any while negotiations continue with the teachers’ union for a new contract. WI
Violence at Our Front Doors A young girl, on the way home from school, is followed by a large group of her classmates who are instigating a fight between her and another female student. Violence Interrupters keep a close watch but the violent act ensues anyway. The student is trounced by another female student, leaving her with a bruised face, scratches, and what would certainly become a badly bruised or black eye. This all happens outside of nearby storefronts, just blocks away from her school. MPD officers drive to the scene, sirens blasting and flashing lights. They exit their cars, circle them, reenter their cars and drive away. The encounter occurs in front of a row of small business but one is designated a Safe Place, where youths who are in need of crisis-related help can get shelter. The owner invites the student inside and attempts to console her as she wails incessantly over the beating she received and the wounds she sees in the mirror. Soon, family members arrive to escort her home and the story ends there. Or does it? MPD officers say they are not allowed to intervene in school brawls. Their presence, they know, can exacerbate a situation. As the nation pauses to reflect on the police-involved killing of George Floyd on Mary 25, 2020, new policies apparently dictate a hands-off approach to youth-involved street brawls. The team of violence interrupters concur, making their role unclear, as well. A Safe Place business owner may offer temporary shelter but they’re helpless, too, when the parties depart, nameless, and with no direction for next steps. Incidents like this can stir up an explosion of more violence that sometimes result in the deaths of individuals involved or innocent bystanders. It shows how the victims and the helpers are left feeling helpless to resolve these unnecessary acts. With the sad and unfortunate loss of lives in Buffalo, California and Texas, there’s something unsettling about ignoring unresolved anger. Are we witnessing what happens when anger festers? People want to make a difference but knowing what to do demands a greater conversation. When President Biden says, “We must act,” it begs the question . . . ”How?” WI
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Voices for Choice
I was completely sickened and gutted by the racist attack on our people in Buffalo. It gave me flashbacks of the Charleston Church Massacre. Where is the national outrage, the state of emergency, the protection?! How are we, as Black people, supposed to feel safe in a country with white domestic terrorists everywhere? I am angry at the nonaction of our so-called leaders.
This abortion conversation is hilarious because these same people advocating against it will be the same ones crying about not having access in the future. These lawmakers and their looney constituents say and vote one thing, but their reality is a different story. If abortion is banned, the fallout (increased maternal mortality and crimes against women) will be possibly worse than COVID!
Margaret Redding Washington, D.C.
Leena Thompkins Largo, Md.
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OPINIONS/EDITORIALS Guest Columnist
Julianne Malveaux
If White Supremacy is Poison, Ethnic Studies is the Antidote
President Joe Biden was uncharacteristically, but appropriately, angry and firm when he described white supremacy as "poison." He spoke from Buffalo days after a putrid young white man, Payton Gendron, shot 13 people, killing 10. All but two of those he shot were Black, and all of those massacred were Black. This young man carefully planned his massacre. He went to the Tops grocery store at least three times, choosing its location because it was in a zip
code that was more than 75% Black. He planned more killings but eventually surrendered to white police officers who "begged" him to do so. If a Black man had shot up a store full of white people, he would not have been able to walk out of there. Instead of bargaining with him, someone would have shot him in the legs or the head. Gendron's parents bear some responsibility for his heinous act. His father, Paul Gendron, admitted to purchasing a gun for him. After Payton was evaluated for mental health issues, his father allowed him to keep the weapon. Pit bull attorney Ben Crump ought to be filing a lawsuit against dad
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Gendron, the FBI and others who enabled this lunatic to kill 10 Black people, too many of them Black women community stalwarts who were over 60 when they were massacred. I don't know much about Payton Gendron, but I know he never took an ethnic studies class. Instead, he was simmering in his ignorance, trolling the Internet for warped "replacement" theories. Had he lived in California, where an ethnic studies class is a graduation requirement for community college students and those attending the 23 universities in the California State system, he might have been exposed to replacement realities. Native American
or American Indian people occupied this land that is now the United States. They were "replaced" by white barbarians who stole their land, killed them, isolated them in reservations, took their children, attempted to indoctrinate them in boarding schools, and more. If young Gendron had gone to a factually accurate page on the Internet, he might have learned that Black folks were the majority in many Southern states until the early 20th century. According to blackpast.org, an historically accurate website, "enslaved people and their descendants had become the majority” of South Carolina's population by 1708. It remained so until 1920, ex-
cept for a brief time between 1790 and 1820. Racism and brutal treatment allowed white folks to replace them. In particular, attacks on Black male voters repelled Black folks from a state where we built its economic foundation. According to black past.org, the 1876 Hamburg Massacre ended a period of Black political participation when Black elected officials were forcibly removed from their posts." Replacement theory? Who was replacing who? Gendron never had the benefit of Ethnic Studies classes. He never in-
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Rep. James E. Clyburn
America the Beautiful — Community Project Funding
We have all sung "America the Beautiful," a patriotic anthem that celebrates the diverse landscapes from "sea to shining sea" in our great country. This beloved song underscores what we know to be true about the United States: The diversity of our people and places are what makes our nation strong. Given that each American com-
munity is unique, it is logical that each community has its own challenges and needs. I represent the 6th Congressional District of South Carolina, made up of rural and urban communities spread over 16 counties. While they may have common concerns, their capacity and capability to address those concerns are also unique. That is why they have a member of Congress who knows their community well and who was elected to represent their distinct needs in Washington. My role in Congress
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is to advocate for my constituents, and I am pleased that one of the best means to fulfill that responsibility has been reinstated. With the return of Democratic control of both the House and Senate, Congress last month enacted its first federal spending bill in more than a decade that includes funding for community projects identified by local entities and championed by their elected representatives. While these funding opportunities have returned, so has the misplaced criticism of the policy.
Many of us remember when the 45th president called Baltimore, Maryland, a "disgusting, rat- and rodent-infested mess." Yet, when the area's congressman, Kweisi Mfume, recently secured $3 million in community project funding for the "green" redevelopment of the most blighted area of the city, the Heritage Foundation called it a "rancid pork project" that would have no "chance of meaningfully helping the environment." These Washington insiders ought to travel the short distance to Baltimore to
see the transformative nature of this project. The Tivoly Triangle Eco-Village will revitalize an area of Baltimore by building innovative, affordable homes and commercial buildings that generate 100 percent of their power needs through renewable energy sources like solar. It will serve as a resiliency hub for first responders if there is ever a regional grid blackout, and it will stabilize the community and create new residential, rec-
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Marc H. Morial
Racist Killers Are Enabled By Nation's Sinfully Lax Gun Policies
"Once again, so-called pro-life pundits and politicians responded by pontificating about all of the possible causes of the shooting tragedy, like mental illness, while willfully ignoring the role of white supremacy and easy access to firearms … while every peer nation is home to men who have been radicalized, only America allows them
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to have easy access to arsenals and ammunition again and again." — Shannon Watts and Angela Ferrell-Zabala The 18-year-old gunman who slaughtered 10 people in a Buffalo supermarket last week was fueled by a frenzy of white supremacist hatred and enabled by an unprecedented national tidal wave of firearms spilling into American hands. He spent the months before the massacre stockpiling ammunition and compiling a racist screed with refer-
ences to the "great replacement." The "Great Replacement," a racist conspiracy theory referring to a nefarious plot to undermine and outnumber white Americans, is not new. Its origins are evident in the 1924 Johnson-Reed Act, which limited immigration based on race. The term itself comes from a 2011 book, "Le Grand Remplacement," by French white nationalist Renaud Camus. It inspired the deadly 2017 "Unite The Right" rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, where
marchers chanted "You will not replace us." It was the motivation for the antisemitic terrorist attack at Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh in 2018 that killed 11 worshippers. It was explicitly referenced by the gunman who killed 23 people in El Paso in 2019 in the deadliest attack on Latinos in modern American history. As deadly as this toxic conspiracy theory has been in recent years, it is our nation's sinfully lax gun policies that lend it the power of mass de-
struction. New York state does have a red-flag law that can bar gun sales to potentially violent people like the Buffalo shooter, who last year declared his intent to commit murder-suicide at his high school However, the law apparently gave police enough discretion, or they were not sufficiently well-trained, that they did not invoke it in his case. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul this week issued
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OPINIONS/EDITORIALS Guest Columnist
E. Faye Williams
Murder
I was shocked! I was appalled! I was infuriated by the callous attack on innocent Black people at the TOPS grocery store in Buffalo, New York! Without having to be told, when I heard the racial breakdown of the victims, I knew that it was a racially motivated hate crime. It was the same feeling I had after preliminary reports came from the shooting at the Mother Emmanuel Church in
South Carolina. It was the same rage I experienced over and over again as I watched the video replays of Derek Chauvin murdering George Floyd. There are no words capable of describing the anger and emotion that erupts from me. It is that innate ability to understand the nature of and react to a racist attack before, during and after the fact. It is the gnawing discomfort of wondering when, where and who the next attack will consume. These are all too frequently experienced emotions
brought on by an all-too-frequent recurrence of racially motivated violence. We are repeatedly forced to experience the wanton waste of the human capital, wisdom, and experiences accumulated over the years of the lives of the victims. The events at the store are a manifestation of the arrogance of racism. It is the arrogance of believing yourself to be a superior being. It is the arrogance of believing your life and your sensibilities to be of greater importance than those of the life/lives you steal. It is the arrogance of
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believing that you have the right to take something which you cannot give — life! It is the height of arrogance believing that God has endowed you with the authority to take one life — or 10. It is the arrogance of the slave-master, the slavecatcher, or the overseer who determines his/her victims to be a lower form of life worthy of being extinguished at a whim. Sadly, these murders are the immediate and physical manifestation of a reality that consumes us both subtly and overtly. The same fear that informs that
manner of cowardly, overtly racist hatred fuels the systemic and institutional discrimination which impedes social progress and access to an improved quality of life and life outcomes. The racist arrogance that energized the physical attacks at the TOPS store is the same arrogance which promotes measures that erode the political strength of our communities. Subtly or otherwise, our votes are called irregular or illegitimate, and we fall victim
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Ben Jealous
Racist 'Replacement' Rhetoric is Deadly and Republicans Must Stop Using It
The young man who murdered 10 people in Buffalo, New York on May 14, was out to kill Black people. He chose a grocery store because he wanted to leave the local Black community in fear of going about their daily lives. These evil actions were motivated by a racist ideology known as the Great Replacement Theory. That should cause some serious re-
flection among Republicans who are trying to build power with their own versions of racist "replacement" rhetoric. Replacement rhetoric is meant to tap into a very old fear: that the survival and dominance of White Americans is threatened by others—whether by the freedom and empowerment of Black people or immigration by people of color. Frederick Douglass, one of the great Americans of all time, denounced that ideology shortly after the end of the Civil War. Douglass was born into slavery.
He became a great anti-slavery speaker and organizer. He gave a series of important anti-slavery speeches in Buffalo, near where he lived in Rochester, and where a statue of him in his home town has been repeatedly vandalized. In 1869, this Black Republican gave a speech called "Our Composite Nation." He promoted a vision of a country that welcomed and was strengthened by diversity. And he denounced fears that were being stirred up against Chinese immigrants. He said that the idea that
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"the Caucasian race may not be able to hold their own" against immigrants "does not seem entitled to much respect." Truth. Replacement ideology is still not worthy of respect. It is toxic. And it promotes violence. The man arrested for the killings in Buffalo reportedly claimed that he picked up his anti-Semitic and racist beliefs from some of the unsavory corners of the internet. He decided to kill Black people in Buffalo. Others who were twisted by the same racist ideas chose
to kill Latinos in El Paso, Jews in Pittsburgh, Muslims in Christchurch, New Zealand. Unfortunately, millions of Americans are hearing variations of the replacement rhetoric from irresponsible politicians and cable TV personalities. They falsely claim that Democrats want "open borders" so they can replace American voters with what Tucker Carlson called "more obedient voters from the Third World." Carlson has used that kind of
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Marian Wright Edelman
'White Supremacy is a Poison'
The scene at the Delavan Grider Community Center earlier this month was a far too familiar one in our nation: a president and first lady comforting grieving families after another mass shooting. Once again, a killer's easy access to powerful guns lethalized hatred. This time, the mass shooting
at Buffalo's Tops Friendly Market shared a common thread with mass shootings at a synagogue in Pittsburgh, a Walmart in El Paso, Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, and countless other mass murders, lynchings, and individual acts of violence throughout America's history since its founding: They were committed by a white supremacist killer or mob emboldened because they believed they had the backing of
a white supremacist culture behind them. So this time, President Biden's message was very direct: "What happened here is simple and straightforward: terrorism. Terrorism. Domestic terrorism. Violence inflicted in the service of hate and a vicious thirst for power that defines one group of people being inherently inferior to any other group. A hate that through the media and politics, the Internet,
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has radicalized angry, alienated, lost, and isolated individuals into falsely believing that they will be replaced — that's the word, 'replaced' — by the 'other' — by people who don't look like them and who are therefore, in a perverse ideology that they possess and being fed, lesser beings." President Biden continued: "White supremacy is a poison. It's a poison running through … our body politic. And it's been allowed to fester
and grow right in front of our eyes … We need to say as clearly and forcefully as we can that the ideology of white supremacy has no place in America. None." The ideology of white supremacy has no place in America. This ideology was built into our nation's founding, but the forces who are desperate to canonize it today as a permanent feature
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LIFESTYLE TEXAS from Page 1 ers were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary in Connecticut. The latest breach of America’s once safe and sacred institutions, where two teachers were also killed, has numerous politicians from both sides of the aisle sending their “heartfelt” condolences to victims’ families. But it has struck a nerve with entertainers, athletes and other concerned citizens, all of whom expressed both grief and outrage on social media and in interviews. “It’s been enough. We’ve been at ‘enough’ for centuries,” actress Gabrielle Union tweeted following the May 24 massacre. “It’s sad, the world that we live in,” Golden State Warriors Guard Damion Lee told reporters after Game 4 of the NBA’s Western Conference Finals. “Guns shouldn’t be as easily accessible,” Lee said. “Like, it’s easier to get a gun than baby formula right now. That’s unbelievable in this country that we live in.” An angry Warriors head coach, Steve Kerr, railed at reporters saying, “basketball questions don’t matter.” “The 50 senators who refuse
to vote on HR-8 [matter],” Kerr said, referring to a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives that would strengthen background checks for those seeking to purchase a weapon. “They won’t vote on it because they want to hold onto their own power. Fifty senators in Washington are going to hold us hostage. It’s pathetic,” Kerr said. Authorities have yet to release the victims’ names but family members have identified several of the dead. Ten-year-old Xavier Lopez counted among the dead. His mother told the Washington Post that Xavier “was funny, never serious.” “That smile, I will never forget. It would always cheer anyone up,” said Felicha Martinez, who added that her son, an honor student, couldn’t wait to go to middle school. On Facebook, Angel Garza, whose 10-year-old daughter, Amerie Jo Garza, lost her life in the massacre, frantically asked for help locating his daughter before the grim reality hit. “I don’t ask for much or hardly even post on here but please, it’s been 7 hours and I still haven’t
5 Salvador Ramos the suspected gunman. (Courtesy photo)
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5 The scene of the crime. (Courtesy photo)
heard anything on my love,” Garza posted. “Please help me find my daughter.” Later, after confirming that Amerie Jo had died, Garza thanked everyone for their assistance in trying to locate her. “My little love is now flying high with the angels above,” Garza wrote. “Please don’t take a second for granted. Hug your family. Tell them you love them. I love you, Amerie Jo. Watch over your baby brother for me.” Lydia Martinez Delgado told a local television station that her niece, fourth-grade teacher Eva Mireles, also counted among the dead. “I’m furious that these shootings continue. These children are innocent and rifles should not be easily available to all. This is … my hometown – a small community
of less than 20,000,” Delgado told KSAT-TV. “I never imagined this would happen, especially to our loved ones,” she said. “All we can do is pray hard for our country, state, schools and especially the families of all.” Authorities have identified the shooter as Salvador Ramos, who allegedly shot his grandmother before his attack at the school. Officials said police shot and killed Ramos,18, at the scene. Despite the bloodshed caused by Russia’s invasion of his country, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his sorry over the Texas massacre. “I would like to express my condolences to all of the relatives and family members of the children who were killed in an awful shooting in Texas,” Zelensky said in a video message. Matthew McConaughey, born in Uvalde, Texas where the massacre occurred, called gun violence an epidemic. “Once again, we have tragically proven that we are failing to be responsible for the rights our freedoms grant us,” he said. “The true call to action now is for every American to take a longer and deeper look in the mirror and ask ourselves, ‘What is it that we truly value? How do we repair the problem? What small sacrifices can we individually take today to preserve a healthier and safer nation, state, and neighborhood tomorrow?’ We cannot exhale once again, make excuses and accept these tragic realities as the status quo.”
“They won’t vote on it because they want to hold onto their own power. Fifty senators in Washington are going to hold us hostage. It’s pathetic.” Later, the actor said Americans need to rearrange their values on social media. “Find common ground above this devastating American reality that has tragically become our children’s issue,” he wrote on Instagram. “This is an epidemic we can control and whichever side of the aisle we may stand on, we all know we can do better. We must do better. Action must be taken so that no parent has to experience what the parents in Uvalde and the others before them have endured. To those who dropped their loved ones off at school not knowing that today was goodbye, no words can comprehend or heal your loss but if prayers can provide comfort, we will keep them coming.” Publicist and media brand strategist Nikki Curry added on Twitter that “the question still remains: what are we doing?” “Why does this keep happening? My heart aches for these families,” Curry wrote. “Make it stop. Please.” WI
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‘for colored girls’ Returns to Broadway in Critically-Acclaimed Revival Iconic Play Snags Seven Tony Nominations; Continues Through June 5 D. Kevin McNeir WI Senior Editor Yes, “colored girls” seem to be taking over the world – and the stage as well. If you doubt this conclusion, consider that the most Tony-nominated play currently on Broadway is the critically-acclaimed and reimagined revival of Ntozake Shange’s groundbreaking “for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf.” The play has been extended several times but will close on Sunday, June 5 after its triumphant run at Broadway’s Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street). The celebrated production has received seven Tony nominations, including Best Revival and a historic double nomination for Best Direction of a Play and Best Choreography for Tony Nominee Camille A. Brown, the first person to receive both nominations for the same play. Kenita R. Miller received a nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play, Sarafina Bush received a nomination for Best Costume Design of a Play, Jiyoun Chang received a nomination for Best Lighting Design of a Play and Justin Ellington received a nomination for Best Sound Design of a Play. “for colored girls” serves as Camille A. Brown’s directorial debut on Broadway. She’s the first Black woman to serve as both director and choreographer on Broadway in more than 65 years, bringing a reinvented, joyful and celebratory production of Shange’s seminal work back to its original home at the Booth Theatre, where the play premiered in 1976. But there’s someone else behind the scenes, the producer who pulled this show together, Ron Simons, who shared the challenges he faced to put this work together. Look for our interview with him on our website. We’ll see him along with Camille and the rest of the family soon when they accept their Tony Awards next month! WI
5 The talented cast of this season’s Broadway sensation, “for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf. (Photo by Marc J Franklin)
4 Ron Simons, award-winning director and producer, is the powerhouse behind the recent revival of “for colored girls,” now on stage at the Booth Theatre in New York City through June 5. (Photo courtesy Bobby Quillard)
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Shorty Corleone, Karlie Redd Represent Next Chapter of Go-Go/Hip-Hop Collaboration Sam P.K. Collins WI Staff Writer
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Since go-go’s inception, artists and producers in the hip-hop and R&B genres have often infused the sound in what music lovers today recognize as classic songs including LL Cool J’s “Rock the Bells,” Beyonce’s “Crazy in Love,” Missy Elliott’s “Get Your Freak On” and Amerie’s “One Thing.” In keeping with the tradition, D.C.based singer-rapper-producer Shorty Corleone has joined forces with rapper-singer-model-actress Karlie Redd to create “Heartbreaker” – a song that walks listeners through the stages of a breakup. With a smooth go-go/hip-hop groove in the background, Shorty Corleone spits a few bars about the ups and downs of relationships. Karlie Redd then follows up with a few heartfelt lyrics of her own. In speaking about the song, Shorty Corleone said that its development into a go-go track came naturally. “When Karlie Redd agreed to do the record, it was originally a hip-hop record. She was with the idea of putting a go-go spin on it,” said Shorty Corleone, a member of the go-go band Rare Essence. “I collaborated with [producer] Phil Derihl on the remix and we added the go-go influence to the track. Karlie Redd is definitely familiar with the gogo sound. She knows the history and major acts,” he said. “Heartbreaker” originally appeared on the soundtrack for the 2019 film “Angrily Ever After” alongside three other go-go-inspired tracks. It also appeared on Shorty Corleone’s 2021 album “Culinary Crank.” Shorty Corleone and Karlie Redd wrote “Heartbreaker” while Shorty Corleone, along with R&B singer Brooklyn Love, provided background vocals. Other contributors to the track include recording engineer/producer ROB F and producer Kevin “Silk” Brewer, who conceptualized the Shorty Corleone/Karlie Redd collaboration. Platinum producer Mark Henry provided additional recording and mixing that took less than a couple of weeks. Since its release, “Heartbreaker” has amassed several spins on radio stations
in Georgia, on the west coast and on SiriusXM HUR VOICES Crank Radio. It also counted among several contenders for a Grammy this year in the regional roots category. As an accompanying “Heartbreaker” video amasses hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube, Shorty Corleone and Karlie Redd continue to work on a deal with MTV for video spins. This comes at a time when go-go fans, activists and elected officials continue to commemorate the third anniversary of the “Don’t Mute DC” movement. In 2019, when residents in a Shaw condominium attempted to shut down the go-go music blaring from speakers on the corner of the 7th Street and Florida Avenue in Northwest, hundreds of people converged on Donald Campbell’s Central Communications/MetroPCS store in support of what many would later recognize as an ongoing effort to institutionalize D.C.’s indigenous sound. The “Don’t Mute DC” movement has not only inspired legislation to make go-go the official music genre of D.C. but the development of a go-go museum and other efforts to preserve elements of the culture. As the summer season gets underway, go-go bands old and new will play sets and keep crowds moving in the streets and at local venues in the District, in addition to cities in North Carolina, Los Angeles and other parts of the country where migrants from the District have formed communities. Shorty Corleone said the outpouring of mainstream acceptance over the last few years has been long overdue for a musical genre that has found its way in numerous hip-hop and R&B tracks. Karlie Redd, an Atlanta-based entertainer who currently has a role on the soap opera Saints & Sinners, expressed similar views as she sang Shorty Corleone’s praises. “The ‘Heartbreaker’ record represents hip-hop and go-go at its best,” Karlie Redd said. “It’s good to be working with Shorty Corleone. He is the greatest of all time for go-go music.” WI @SamPKCollins
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mains a polarizing issue amid an uptick in violence. As of May 20, the District has experienced 74 homicides this year. Instances of violent crime recorded by the Metropolitan Police Department have increased by 18% from the previous year. A DC Public Schools administrator who requested anonymity said the D.C. Council’s policies don’t reflect the experiences of children attending schools in the eastern part of the District. The administrator went on to add that school resource officers haven’t done little more than compile reports about incidents that have occurred on school grounds. Though they acknowledged the
Trayon White (D-Ward 8) voted in opposition. Trayon White, a mayoral candidate, cited the stabbing death of Kemon Payne, a Ward 8 resident, in front of KIPP College Preparatory in Northeast last fall. Cheh called for a transition plan that prevented what she described as a vacuum in safety measures. Meanwhile, D.C. Councilmembers Janeese Lewis George (D-Ward 4), Elissa Silverman (I-At large), and Robert White (D-At large), who’s also running for D.C. mayor, evoked support for the amendment, arguing that police officers in schools didn’t prove effective in solving problems that often start in the community. On Saturday, Bowser spoke to Deanwood residents who converged on the field at IDEA Public Charter School in Northeast during Deanwood Day. She said their stories, particularly that of the youth, further highlighted the need for keeping uniformed police offiWE DO IT ALL!
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U. S. Senate Confirms New NEA Chair, Dr. Maria Rosario Jackson Coming Back Through Pandemic Counts as a Tough Hill to Climb Brenda C. Siler WI Contributing Writer Ordinarily, receiving the news that the U.S. Senate had confirmed Maria Rosario Jackson, Ph.D., as the 13th chair of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) would have been reason to celebrate and make plans for the organization’s growth and continued success. But last December could not be deemed as routine as the world learned that the Omicron variant of COVID-19 had begun to rapidly spread across the glove. Arts and entertainment organizations and venues, including theaters, museums and concert halls, that had begun to open their doors in September 2021, had to shut down again. COVID-19 had more damage to cause and everything, including the arts community, felt the impact. But Jackson, the first African American and Mexican American to lead NEA, remained focused on the organization’s priorities, making sure that under her leadership, they would find new ways to contribute
to promoting and supporting “artful lives.” “When I think about artful lives, that recognizes a creative dimension in one’s life that’s critically important,” Jackson said. “It can show up in many different ways so the notion of artful lives is an elastic concept to imagine how arts culture can be infused daily in lived experiences.” Jackson touched on the breadth and depth of NEA’s work which impacts every area of American culture. For its FY23 budget (Oct. 1, 2022 – Sept. 30, 2023), NEA has requested $203.55 million, enabling the federal government agency to continue supporting the creative sector in the rebuilding of both nation and local economies. Four priorities will continue toward FY23 for NEA under the leadership of Jackson: rebuilding the creative economy; healing the nation; advancing racial equity, access and climate justice; and serving the arts sector and enhancing the agency’s operations as a national resource. These priorities support longstanding NEA programs like Creative Forces®: NEA Military Healing Arts
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Network, Poetry Out Loud, NEA Big Read, Citizen’s Institute on Rural Design, Shakespeare in American Communities, Mayors’ Institute on City Design and the Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge. NEA’s budget will also fund outreach to underserved populations through initiatives that will work
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with Historically Black Colleges and Universities, provide support for Native American arts and culture and focus on projects which make the arts more accessible to older adults, veterans, people living in institutions and those with disabilities. Beyond the approved annual FY22 budget, NEA also awarded $135 million from the American Rescue Plan to dozens of arts organizations in their efforts to support the recovery, rebuilding and reopening of arts and culture programs. New NEA grants totaling $91 million were announced on May 18 with a total of $2,712,685 from this latest round distributed to 30 District-based organizations. Local groups receiving NEA grants included: the District of Columbia Commission on the Arts and Humanities; GALA Hispanic Theatre; Words Beats & Life, Inc.; and Building Bridges Across the River at
the THEARC. Jackson said she plans to actively position NEA as a resource in other areas beyond funding. “I’m hoping to bolster the arts endowment’s ability to be understood as a national resource,” she said. “We serve to convene, to connect, to amplify and to help us learn. As we step into this post-pandemic phase, part of the work is to help figure out what we’ve learned and how we move forward.” Ensuring inclusivity and diversity also count as part of NEA’s agenda. Jackson uses the term “cultural kitchens” to describe the approach she will take. “I think of those places where people come together to make the culture we want to share,” Jackson said. “Those places where that can happen are critically important to healthy communities.” WI
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“We Shall Not Be Moved: Stories of Struggle from Barry Farm-Hillsdale” The Anacostia Community Museum Launches a New Online Exhibit
Alcione M. Amos Museum Curator, Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum
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Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown Says Love is the Answer Adds the Caveat that America Should Eliminate Hate Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown made his way to western New York after growing up 392 miles away in Hollis, Queens, another heavily-African-American-populated and close-knit area in the Empire State. The first Black mayor and the longest-serving in the city’s history, Brown understood the resilience of Buffalo’s residents – particularly those in the area where a racist gunman shot 13 people at the Tops Supermarket, killing 10. “This is the people of Buffalo,” Brown remarked during an interview with the Black Press of America. “They are good neighbors, a welcoming community and warm and loving people. The east side community, the African-American community, is a praying community.” To Brown, that goes a long way toward healing from one of the worst acts of domestic terror in the nation’s history. “We are wrapping our arms around the victims’ families, wrapping our arms around each other. We are holding each other up during this difficult time and rec-
ognizing that we need to show the world that hate is not the answer,” Brown asserted during the 15-minute interview broadcast over the social media channels of the Black Press. “Love is the answer. We have to stamp out hate in our communities and our country,” Brown insisted. “Hate is what took these beloved members of our community from us.” The Tops Supermarket has stood for nearly two decades as the only source where residents in the 14208-zip code could buy groceries, fresh fruit and vegetables and fill prescriptions. “The latest evidence collection phase inside Tops has concluded, and law enforcement has turned the supermarket back to Tops and that’s good news because the supermarket is critically important to the community,” Brown said. “People rely on it for groceries and to fill prescriptions. So we’ve talked to the corporate community about investing in the 14208-zip code and other zip codes in our Black communities,” he continued. “Corporate America has formulas for the kind of incomes they
Approximately 50,000 African American refugees came to Washington, D.C., during the Civil War, fleeing enslavement in Maryland and Virginia. After the end of the war, they lived in makeshift housing in the downtown area. The white owners of the areas occupied by African Americans wanted their property back and appealed to the Freedmen’s Bureau to have them evicted. In trying to solve this problem, General O.O. Howard, the Superindent of the Freedmen’s Bureau, decided to buy land on the east side of the Anacostia River at a rural location to create an African American community where those living in the city could buy a lot and build a house. Thus began the settlement of Barry Farm-Hillsdale. The Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum’s new online exhibition, titled “We Shall Not Be Moved: Stories of Struggle from Barry Farm-Hillsdale,” explores the history of this community and is available at: anacostia.si.edu/barryfarm. This highly interactive exhibition uses historical maps, photographs, and excerpts from oral history interviews with community members. The exhibition is based on a book I recently authored, Barry Farm-Hillsdale in Anacostia: A Historic African American Community (available at bookstores and your local library). In addition to being a source of historical information about Barry Farm-Hillsdale, this new exhibition can also be used as a case study for teaching social studies and urban history to high school and college stu-
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5 Teachers in front of Barry Farm–Hillsdale’s Birney School, ca. 1910. Community leader Emma V. Smith is pictured at top right. Courtesy the Museum of African American History, Boston and Nantucket, Massachusetts
dents. Some of the themes covered in the exhibition include urban development, eminent domain (when the government seizes private property for public use), segregation, and gentrification. In the first section of the online exhibition, “Explore the Neighborhood,” visitors are able to walk through the history of the community and learn about its leaders, teachers, schools, entertainment venues, and more. The next section, “Community Activism,” details the rich history of organizing in which residents valiantly confronted the challenges they faced over many decades. For instance, the youth of Barry Farm-Hillsdale forcefully integrated the all-white Anacostia swimming pool in 1949, leading to the eventual integration of all swimming pools in Washington, D.C. In the 1950s, the community parents were at the forefront of the fight to desegregate schools in Washington, D.C. The “Investigate” section of the exhibition invites visitors to uncover how the community was negatively impacted by government seizure of land over the course of its existence. Photographs and maps vividly show the physical impact of this land loss. The last part of this section, titled “Stories of Struggle Across the U.S.,” reveals that what happened to Barry Farm-Hillsdale—
which went from a thriving African American community at the turn of the twentieth century to the destruction of some of its last remnants in recent years—is an unfortunate but not uncommon fate of historic African American communities across the country. The section includes the stories of eleven different historic African American communities which have suffered a similar demise in recent years. The final section allows visitors to share what they learned from the exhibition. Titled “What do You Think?,” the section asks visitors to vote on what they believe was the most significant turning point in the history of Barry Farm-Hillsdale. Visitors are also encouraged to share their own stories and memories related to the community and others like it. The exhibition ends by asking visitors two crucial questions: “Do you think people should have the right to remain in their neighborhoods?” and “Who should have the right to decide?” In reflecting on the story of Barry Farm-Hillsdale to answer these questions, we hope visitors will be inspired by the same value that drove the creation of this online exhibition: that we need to understand the past and act in the present to protect the future of our communities.
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New AARP Survey on Health and Aging AARP DC Staff Report According to AARP research, adults in their 50s have greater concerns about aches, pains, and health maladies associated with aging than their older counterparts. With the majority of adults ages 50–79 not expressing concern about aging-related ailments, the results reveal that as older adults age, they become less worried about the effects on their bodies. Still, some areas of health and wellness are consistently raised, including arthritis, changes in physical appearance, back pain, memory loss, and loss of mobility. The number of worries also wanes significantly as people age. While more than two dozen ailments sparked concern for at least 20 percent of people in their 50s, the list of areas of concern cited by more than 20 percent of people in their 60s is 11 and dwindled to four for people in their 70s.
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Arthritis was a top concern among all age groups, cited by 30 percent of those ages 50–59, 27 percent of those ages 60–69, and 26 percent of those ages 70–79. Joint pain was also a source of apprehension for all age groups, with 21 percent, 24 percent, and 28 percent of those in their 70s, 60s, and 50s, respectively, mentioning it. Besides arthritis and joint pain, other top concerns among all age groups are high blood pressure and cancer. But again, the worry diminishes over time. Anxiety about high blood pressure is held by 29 percent of those in their 50s and 24 percent of those in their 70s.
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In general women have more trepidation about aging ailments than men. The difference is particularly pronounced when it comes to aspects of physical appearance and physical changes. In their 50s
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women express greater concern than men about wrinkles (29 percent vs. 18 percent), gray hair (28 percent vs. 10 percent), and jowls/double chin (21 percent vs. 12 percent). A decade later, women in their 60s are more likely than men to express apprehension over changes in physical appearance, but the list of worries held by women also expands to physical changes, including loss of mobility, vision loss, and digestive tract issues. Each change is more likely to be cited by women than men. The only aspect of aging that men in their 60s are more concerned about than women is tinnitus (16 percent vs. 8 percent). Among those in their 70s, with the same physical-appearance concerns continuing comes the additional concern of poor posture. Again, women continue to be more concerned than their male counterparts when it comes to this aspect, and women in their 70s are also more likely than men to worry about joint pain, lack of energy, and trouble sleeping.
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Black History Museum in Alexandria Reopens The City’s Role in the Slave Trade is on Display Sarafina Wright WI Contributing Writer
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The Freedom House Museum in the heart of Alexandria, Va., will reopen on Friday, May 27, with three new exhibitions showcasing Alexandria's Black history and the Black experience in America. The National Historic Landmark is all that remains of a large complex used to traffic thousands of Black men, women and children between 1828 and 1861. “The museum honors the lives and experiences of the enslaved and free Black people who lived in and were trafficked through Alexandria and seeks to reframe white supremacist history and provide visitors opportunities to learn, reflect and advocate for change,” said the museum in a statement.
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1315 Duke Street highlights the stories of those who were brought from the Chesapeake Bay area, moved through 1315 Duke Street and forced into slave markets in the deep South. The exhibit includes archaeological artifacts, a model of the complex and stories of personal experiences of individuals trafficked through the domestic slave trade. The new exhibition was designed by Washington, D.C. firm Howard+Revis Design, whose former clients include the Smithsonian Institution and the National Civil Rights Museum.
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The 400-Year Struggle for Black Equality, a traveling exhibition from the Virginia Museum of History and Culture, traces four centuries of Black history in Virginia through stories of extraordinary individuals who struggled for equality and, in the process, profoundly shaped the nature of American society. Determined in Alexandria is a companion exhibition about Black Alexandrians who built the foundations of our community while fighting for equality.
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is a series of paintings of African-American sites by the late Sherry Z. Sanabria. The third floor also includes a reflection space with a bronze model of Alexandria's Edmonson Sisters sculpture by artist Erik Blome. The Freedom House Museum closed in March 2020 due to the pandemic and on March 24, 2020, the City of Alexandria purchased the building from the Urban League of Northern Virginia. Throughout the pandemic, work continued to protect and interpret the building, including the completion of the Historic Structures Report, research and the creation of three new exhibits. “When you enter the hallowed doors of the Freedom House Museum, you come face-to-face with the named and unnamed enslaved and free Black men, women and children who were trafficked through this site,” Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson said. “Freedom House will inform visitors while challenging them to critically examine our history. I am proud that we are telling this story and honoring the lives and experiences of those who passed through this building.” The museum will be open to the public on Fridays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays and Mondays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $5 per adult, $3 per child ages 5–12, and free for City of Alexandria residents. For more information visit alexandriava.gov/FreedomHouse. WI
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BOWIE STATE from Page 1 also attended several colleges in pursuit of his degree. But he stuck it out and I am proud of him. When he graduated, so did I.” Chase Kirkland, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, joined 684 other students who received their diplomas in their respective fields of study. The breakdown of degrees include: 537 bachelor’s, 147 master’s and one doctorate. Bowie State University President Dr. Aminta H. Breaux presided over the ceremony and shared that the institution recently received recognition from U.S. News and World Report magazine as a top 25 historically Black college and university (HBCU). Jacqueline McWilliams Parker, commissioner of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association, delivered the commencement address. “You are a class of game changers and transformers and resilient and courageous individuals,” she said. “You are built to dream.”
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Chase Kirkland agreed with his father that his journey to graduation had its pitfalls. He credits his father and his mother, Robin Tyson, for keeping him focused on getting his degree. “I became an adult through this process and while it was a long journey I never gave up,” said the new graduate who will soon begin his career in sales with the Hershey Company in Derry Township, Pa. Family also made the difference for Clarevonte Williams who received a Master of Public Administration during Friday’s ceremony. His family, besides being his greatest cheerleaders, provided essential support as Williams juggled an arduous schedule and tasks: fulfilling the requirements toward his degree, working in support of members of the Maryland General Assembly and managing his own company, Chesapeake Seafood Sauce LLC, based in Fort Washington, Md. “My family stuck by me and helped me along when I needed it,” he said. “I didn’t have to worry
about anything because they had my back the whole time. I went to a historically Black university for my undergraduate studies, Morgan State University, and I wanted to continue the legacy. I’ve earned a terrific degree here at Bowie State which represents one of the nation’s top HBCUs that offers a graduate degree in public administration.” Williams said he plans to continue to develop his business and someday work in the venture capital field. “I want to help small and Blackowned businesses get the capital they need to operate and grow,” he said. Jordan R. Beslow wants to also enter the business world, utilizing his Bachelor of Science in sports management on the road to becoming a sports agent. His father, Archie Beslow, once coached the junior varsity football team at Archbishop Carroll High School in Northeast. He also served with the District’s Metropolitan Police Department, prior to his retirement, as a member of the executive protection unit, providing safety for D.C. Mayors Marion S. Barry, Anthony Williams, Adrian Fenty, Vincent C. Gray and Muriel Bowser. He beamed when talking about his son’s graduation. “There was never any doubt in my mind that Jordan would succeed because he is an independent thinker and is determined to get things done,” the senior Beslow said. “He wants to make me and his mom [Tammy Beslow] proud and he has certainly done that.” Jordan counts as the youngest of four sons who have all graduated from Black universities. “I am glad I attended an HBCU,” he said. “I don’t think I would have had the kind of positive experiences at a white university that I have had here. I have developed lifelong friendships and relationships.” While the ceremony mainly had a serious tone, lighter moments occurred which had graduates and their families laughing and cheering. Several members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and Delta Sigma Theta, Inc., chanted and stepped while on the stage to receive their degrees. The audience applauded the
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Terri Schlichenmeyer WI Contributing Writer Everybody in. The meeting's about to start, the train is leaving soon, the car is idling, so pack it up and let's go. We're not leaving anyone behind and nobody can complain about being out of the loop if we're together, so everybody in. With "Inclusion Revolution" by Daisy Auger-Domínguez, we can be sure that no one's missed. The best there is. Now that the world seems to be getting a little closer to normal, that's what you want for your business: the best employees for the positions you have open. And now, says Auger-Domínguez, is the best time to add inclusivity to your hiring practices. To start the "Inclusion Revolution," she says, "commit to... understanding who you are and what... barriers" your business has when it comes to BIPOC employees. Don't allow yourself to say it's "always been done" this way or that because even if it has, things can change. Be sure to discuss your ideas with everybody on your team, and ask for careful referrals. Auger-Domínguez says that going the "friends and family" route may have worked before but studies show that recommendations from those categories often result in new hires that are the same as current employees in race, gender and identity. Use your privilege for change, but remember that "Privilege is a transient concept." Be bold with your goals and willing to acknowledge that progress is good but there's always room to do better. Know the legalities of inclusive interviewing and hiring, and make sure all managers are aware, too. Try to ignore resumes or, at the very least, cover the names on them before you look them over; likewise, know how to use the right language when recruiting. Change the way you interview by asking "better... questions." Strive to focus on "culture add" rather than "culture fit." Use a good balance of mentorship and sponsorship to help employees get accommodated. Expect that you'll get uncomfortable now and then. And finally, check yourself constantly: what if you're the problem? Chances are that if you're a manager or business owner, yours is not strictly an 8-to-5 job; you probably put in a considerably longer day. And if you plan on tackling "Inclusion Revolution" by yourself, you can count on some very late nights for a while, too. Indeed, there's a lot to unpack inside this book – almost a full-time job's worth of information to know, understand, and implement to do this thing right. The reward, as author Daisy Auger-Domínguez suggests, lies in a newly-diverse group of employees with a wider breadth of experiences to enhance your product. And yet, judging by this advice-packed book, this won't be easy; some businesses may even find that implementing this book could be a serious challenge. In that case, readers may get the feeling that Auger-Domínguez has merely scratched the surface of what there is to do. Still, you have to start somewhere and this book is a good beginning. "Inclusion Revolution" may be overflowing, but it's what you want when you're all in. WI
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ARIES When the week begins, you might find yourself craving more solo time or feeling more secretive than usual. You'll be drawn to affairs or romantic moments that feel clandestine and understand the underlying psychological pull of a love interest. This might also be a time to put an end to relationships that are no longer serving you mentally and emotionally. Lucky Numbers: 13, 17, 38 TAURUS If you're single, spending time with groups of friends and engaging with your community could lay the groundwork for you to connect with someone special early in the week. Another way this could play out is you'll have the opportunity to make progress on a creative project with the help of colleagues or other people in your social circle. Lucky Numbers: 3, 6, 27 GEMINI At the beginning of the week, you'll be especially charming to higher-ups. You can make the most of this by initiating team meetings, pitching creative business proposals, and spending more time connecting with colleagues on your common interests outside of work. These shared experiences can help you find common ground and help you take your professional game plan to the next level. Lucky Numbers: 12, 21, 44 CANCER You won't be satisfied with mundane, conventional experiences in love at the start of the week. Instead, you'll be stirred to sign up for a class that bolsters your knowledge of a subject you've always been fascinated by (like art, music, or theater) or plan long-distance trips that can open the door to thrilling new experiences. Sharing these pursuits with a significant other could be fulfilling or, if you're single, lead you to connect with someone wonderful. Lucky Numbers: 9, 33, 59 LEO You'll have the energy and focus required to hit lofty fitness goals early in the week. Map out your vision and the action plan that can help you get there. Then taking even just the first step in that direction can have you feeling even more on track. Lucky Numbers: 10, 15, 39 VIRGO At the week's start, you'll crave one-on-one time with your significant other or someone new who has the potential to become your partner. Give in to these urges, because fostering an even deeper mental and emotional connection with a special someone feels rejuvenating and enlivening. Lucky Numbers: 1, 13, 22 LIBRA You might be very much in your feelings and wanting to share them with those closest to you when the week begins. You could have an epiphany about deep-rooted, psychological patterns or spiritual matters and feel that opening up to your loved ones will help you understand them even better, and it very well could. Feel free to speak from your heart and soul. Lucky Numbers: 18, 42, 51 SCORPIO Prepare for a particularly sexy, fun time with your lover or a potential partner early in the week. You're inclined to prioritize your pleasure and self-expression, which can lead to spontaneous, chemistry-boosting encounters. You're often inclined to get swept up in deep emotion, but doing your best to keep your affairs light and dreamy now can be a refreshing change of pace. Lucky Numbers: 2, 19, 56 SAGITTARIUS You might be focused on making your domestic world feel even more secure and aesthetically pleasing early in the week. Enlisting loved ones to support you in your efforts, perhaps by going with you to a nursery to pick out new plants or rearranging art, makes the experience even more gratifying emotionally. Lucky Numbers: 14, 17, 25 CAPRICORN If you've been willing to step up to the plate and do the challenging work required to hit your personal goals, you'll feel like it's finally time to claim your rewards when the week begins. But if you've been slacking, this period could be a reminder to put your nose to the grindstone and commit to the aspirations that truly matter to you. Lucky Numbers: 1, 11, 30 AQUARIUS Connecting with friends and colleagues on matters outside of the workplace can inspire even more collaboration as the week starts. By being even more personable than usual, you could land on new opportunities for earning. Just be sure that they align with your big-picture values before diving in. Lucky Numbers: 7, 25, 36 PISCES You'll be feeling especially dreamy, focused on relationship matters and self-pampering in the beginning of the week. If you've wanted to go on a vacation with your sweetheart or plan a relaxing weekend trip with friends, this period could set the tone for a beautiful, rejuvenating, bond-bolstering time. Lucky Numbers: 4, 14, 19
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SPORTS Pigskin Club of Washington Holds 81st Annual Awards Banquet Ed Hill WI Sports Writer Like all things impacted by COVID-19 over the past two years, The Pigskin Club of Washington, DC faced the same serious challenges. But organizations with a strong foundation strive and survive despite those challenges. And so, the organization held its 81st Annual Awards Banquet Friday, May 20, at the Pryzbyla Center on the campus of Catholic University. The Pigskin Club of Washington was founded by Charles B. Fisher, a former standout football player at Howard University, who conceived of the idea and with some of his colleagues, formed the organization which would honor
the achievements of athletes and coaches in competitive sports. That was in 1938 and since that time, the organization has grown into one of the most respected of its kind in the country. The organization has now evolved to the point where it not only honors the All Met High school athletes and coaches in various sports and college coaches and players of the year. It now honors community leaders who provide meaningful services to the local community. This year's recipients included: Dr. Ronald L. Watson, Maryland State senator for the 23rd legislative district, who received the 2021 Community Service Person of the Year Award for 2021; and Luqman Abdus Sabour, named the 2022 Community Service Per-
5 Summer Campbell was named the girls high school soccer player oi the year at the Pigskin Club 81st Annual Awards Banquet. (Photo by Maurice Pierce)
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son of the Year for his program, B.R.I.D.G.E.S, a community-based program in Southeast. Abdus Sabour founded the program in 2015 in honor of his late father and the elders and it provides essential services to the community including the Food in the Hood program – a back-to-school program that distributes book bags and school supplies, drug and gang intervention and free haircuts to residents on Sunday. "It is an honor to receive this prestigious award from the Pigskin Club of Washington, DC," Abdus Sabour said. "Although it is a sports organization, it says a lot about what they do by honoring individuals and programs that are making a difference in their communities." This year's presentation was unique in that it combined the fall and spring sports during on ceremony. It featured the All Met football team, All Met boys and girls basketball teams, swim teams and cross country and track and field team along with coaches and players of the year in girls field hockey, volleyball, boys and girls soccer. Several of the high school athletes also received academic awards for their success in the classroom. KJ Winston from DeMatha Catholic High School, who is headed to Penn State, was the football player of the year while Gia Cooke of Bishop McNamara and Knasir "Dug" McDaniel of Paul VI were named girls and boys basketball players of the year, respectively. Cooke will be attending the University of Maryland next year while McDaniel, an outstanding two-sports athlete, will be attending the University of Michigan on a basketball scholarship in the fall. For Pat Ward and Robert Harris, who were named co-coaches of the year, the honor had special meaning. Ward led the Cadets to a 10-0 record and the WCAC title and a national ranking. "This is all very surreal for me," said Ward, who played his prep ball at St. Johns and his college ball at Maryland. "To receive this award is truly special. I was actually here receiving an honor as a player by the Pigskin Club and now here I am receiving an honor for coaching. It is a humbling experience." Harris is also an alum of the team he coaches. He led the Carroll Lions to a 13-1 record, the best record in 35 years and the DCSAA state championship.
5 KJ Winston (center) was named the Pigskin Club high school football player of the Year at its annual awards banquet. (Maurice Pierce/The Washington Informer)
5 Luqmqn Abdus Sabour (center) was named the 2022 Community Service Person of the Year at the Pigskin Club annual awards banquet. (Photo by Maurice Pierce)
"When I was honored by the Pigskin Club my senior year, I felt that I should have been the player of the year," he shared. "But to be here and receive this honor is a great feeling." On the college side, Bowie State head football coach Daman Wilson was named the College coach of the year and Bowie State players Ja'rome Johnson and Joshua Pryor, were named offensive and defensive players of the year, respectively. Wilson was honored for leading the Bulldogs to their third CISAA title in a row and a Super Regional Division 2 final for the first time in school history. Ty Grace of Howard was named the Women's Basketball Coach of the Year after leading the Bison to the MEAC title and a first-ever trip to the second round of the NCAA tournament. Shaun Kupferberg of Howard was
named the College Volleyball Coach of the Year after guiding his team to its sixth MEAC title in seven years and an NCAA berth. Nic Askew, the head swimming and diving coach and head men's and women's tennis coach at Howard, received a special honor for his accomplishments in swimming and diving. Other awardees included Jahmal Harvey, named outstanding Boxer of the Year and his coach, Darnell Davis as Boxing Coach of the Year for the third straight time; DC Divas, the Washington Professional football team with Lexie Floor and Genaya Davis as offensive and defensive players of the year, respectively; Vinna Freeman, educator and pioneer in women sports; and Brian J. Thomas, James V. Jackson and Paul Artisst, who were inducted into the Pigskin Club Hall of Fame. WI
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RELIGION the religion corner WITH LYNDIA GRANT
Life-Changing Principles: Imagination
"For with God nothing shall be impossible." Luke 1:37 (KJV) We all know the word "imagination," but do we really understand the principles of using our imagination? Let's delve deep into our imaginations to understand it better. As a child, I used to imagine lots of things, like making imaginary roads in the sand in the garden, the cows in the pasture became my audience, where I gave speeches as they all watched. Sadly, we somehow forget about this imaginary world when we discover life and bills to pay and grown up things to do. Separate the word "imagination" into its various components and you get "Image" and "ion." The "Image" is the seeing of something physical. The "ion" part refers to the action. Napoleon Hill says: "the more we use our imagination, the more it will deliver its physical form." Last week, in my second grade class, the lesson was imagination. Another teacher came in to work with the class in small groups. They had to come up with a new invention for the future. My group decided to create a playground protector robot, to frighten dangerous strangers away. It would call the police, and would shoot a special ray that would cause the bad guy to pass out until police could arrive. People who really used their imagination, were the people who changed the world. Let's just look at a couple of them. The Wright brothers imagined being able to fly up in the sky. And after carefully planning, and trying a whole bunch of things (action), using
their imagination to find different ways of doing things, they finally got their converted bicycle machine to fly in the air. The light bulb used to be a flicker of a lit wick in oil that burned until the oil in the lamp was finished. Many people were employed to go and light these wicks at dusk so that there would be light in the streets at night, until one man used his imagination while watching the thunder and lightning one evening and decided that there had to be a better way. We all know the story of Thomas Edison. Yes! He invented the light bulb after 1,000 attempts, but did you know that he first had to harness the power of electricity? Now how did he harness this powerful concept? He used his imagination repeatedly until he found a way. Our lives today have become so fast-paced that we almost forget about this amazing ability that we all possess! I quote Mr. Hill: "The only imagination is what one sets up in their mind." Never underestimate this powerful, forgotten little treasure we used to use. James Allen says, "Our minds are like a garden, if you don't use them, weeds will grow, but if you plant and water and look after your thoughts … you will have a beautiful garden." Did you ever watch the movie "Limitless" which shows how with
Promised Land Baptist Church Rev Kevin A. O'Bryant Pastor
401 Van Buren St., NW, Washington D.C. 20012 Office (202)-882-8331 Service and Times Sunday Worship 10:30 am Zoom: zoom.us/;/2028828331 Bible Study: Wednesday 7:00pm Communion Every First Sunday
"Serve, teach and Live by precept and example the saving grace of Jesus Christ." Website: Theplbc.org Email: churchclerk@theplbc.org
the help of a mysterious pill that enables the user to access 100% of his/her brain's abilities, a struggling writer becomes a financial wizard, but it also puts him in a new world with many dangers. Jim Rohn says, "It's not the blowing of the wind that determines our destiny, it's the set of the sail." Did you set your sail, or are you allowing your ship to go wherever the wind blows? Do you really know what you want from your business? Do you know what it is you would like to have left behind one day when you die? Imagine how your life would change once you reach your top goals you've set, and go beyond that and make it even higher. Take some time out for yourself and really think about what you want and where you want to go. This will help you to conceptualize the images and circumstances that will make them a reality. Write these things down! Use as much detail as you can muster and remember to use all your senses. What will you see? What will you hear? What will you smell? How will you feel? What will you think when your dreams become a reality? Writing these things down will help to cement this on the screen of your mind. Then you can imagine every day and night, with great feelings, you will certainly manifest your desires. WI
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Scriptures tell us we can. Adams Inspirational A.M.E.Church Dr. E. Gail Anderson Holness / Senior Pastor Rev. Ali Gail Holness-Roland / Assistant & Youth Pastor
12801 Old Fort Road • Ft. Washington, MD 20744 Office (301) 292.6323 • FAX (301) 292.2164 Service and Times Sunday Worship 10:15 am Sunday Church School 11:00 am Youth Sunday every 4th Sunday Prayer Call @ Noon every Tuesday & Thursday 978.990.5166 code: 6166047# Virtual Bible Study Wednesday Facebook & Zoom 7:00 pm “A Growing Church for a Coming Christ” www.adamsinspirationalamec.org
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RELIGION The Miracle Center of Faith Missionary Baptist Church
Pilgrim Baptist Church
Bishop Michael C. Turner, Sr. Senior Pastor
Rev. Louis B. Jones II Pastor
9161 Hampton Overlook Capitol Heights, MD 20743 Phone: 301-350-2200 / Fax: 301-499-8724
700 I Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20002 (202) 547-8849
Service and Times Sunday Worship Times : 7:30 AM 7 10:00 AM Communion: 1st Sunday Sunday School: 9:00 AM Bible Study: Wednesday, 12 Noon Bible Study in homes: Tuesday 7:00 PM
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”
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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
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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
Turning Hearts Church Virgil K. Thomas, Sr. Senior Pastor/ Teacher 421 Alabama Ave. SE Washington, DC 20032 Phone: 202-746-0113 Fax: 301-843-2445 Service and Times Sunday School: 10:15 AM Sunday Worship Service: 11;15 AM Children’s Church: 11:15 AM Tuesday Bible Study: 6:30 PM Motto : “A Great Commitment to the Great Commandment” Website: www.turningheartschurchdc.org Email: gr8luv4u2@gmail.com
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Mount Carmel Baptist Church
“We are one in the Spirit” www.ssbc5757.org / E-mail: ssbc5757@verizon.net
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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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Rev. Dr. Alton W. Jordan Pastor
Isle of Patmos Baptist Church
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Reverend Dr. Paris L Smith, Sr. Senior Pastor
Service and Times Sunday Church School : 9:00 AM Sunday Morning Worship: 10:10 AM Bible Study Tuesday: 6: 00 PM Prayer Service Tuesday: 7:00 PM Holy Communion: 3rd Sunday 10:10 AM
Services and Times Sunday School: 9:30 AM Sunday Worship: 11:00 AM Sunday Community Worship Service: 8:30 AM
Crusader Baptist Church
Service and Times Divine Worship, Sunday 10:00 a.m. Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday “Friendliest Church in the City” Website: mountolivetdc.org Email: mtolivedc@gmail.com
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RELIGION Shabbath Commandment Church Bishop Adrian A. Taylor, Sr. Pastor 7801 Livingston Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745 301-534-5471 Service and Times Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 AM Service 11:00 AM Praise & Worship Preaching 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Motto: “A Church Keeping It Real for Real.” Website: Shabbathcommandmentchruch.org Email: Praisebetoyhwh@gmail.com
Zion Baptist Church Rev. Keith W. Byrd, Sr. Pastor 4850 Blagdon Ave, NW - Washington D.C 20011 Phone (202) 722-4940 - Fax (202) 291-3773 Service and Times 9:00 a.m. – Sunday School 10:15 a.m. – Worship Service Wed. Noon: Dea. Robert Owens Bible Study 7 PM Pastor’s Bible Study Ordinance of Baptism 2nd Sunday, Holy Communion 4th Sunday Mission: Zion shall: Enlist Sinners, Educate Students, Empower the Suffering, Encourage the Saints, And Exalt our Savior. (Acts 2: 41-47) www.zionbaptistchurchdc.org
St. Luke Baptist Church Rev. Aubrey C. Lewis Pastor 1415 Gallatin Street, NW Washington, DC 20011-3851 P: (202) 726-5940 Service and Times Sunday Worship: 11:00 AM Sunday School: 9:15 AM Holy Communion: 11:00 a.m., 3rd Sun. Bible Institute: Wednesday - 1:30 PM Prayer Meeting: Wednesday - 12:00 Noon
All Nations Baptist Church Rev. Dr. James Coleman Pastor 2001 North Capitol St, N.E. - Washington, DC 20002 Phone (202) 832-9591 Service and Times Sunday Church School – 9:30 AM Sunday Worship Service – 11:00 AM Holy Communion – 1st Sunday at 11:00 AM Prayer – Wednesdays, 6:00 PM Bible Study – Wednesdays, 7:00 PM Christian Education / School of Biblical Knowledge Saturdays, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM, Call for Registration Website: www.allnationsbaptistchurch.com All Nations Baptist Church – A Church of Standards
Israel Baptist Church
1251 Saratoga Ave., NE Washington, DC 20018 (202) 269-0288 Service and Times Sunday Worship Service: 10:45 AM Sunday School: 9:15 AM Holy Communion1st Sunday: 10:45 AM Prayer Service: Wednesday at 6:30 PM Bible Study: Wednesday at 7:00 PM Bible Study: Tuesday at 10:30 AM
Dr. Lucius M. Dalton Senior 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 Pastor
Elder Herman L. Simms Pastor
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: 10:00 AM Holy Communion: First Sunday 10:00 AM Sunday School: 9:00 AM Bible Study: Wednesday @ 12 noon and 6:30 PM
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
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
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
“Empowered to love and Challenged to Lead a Multitude of Souls to Christ”
Peace Baptist Church
Pennsylvania Ave. Baptist Church
Rev. Dr. Michael T. Bell
Rev. Dr. Kendrick E. Curry Pastor
712 18th Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 Phone 202-399-3450/ Fax 202-398-8836
3000 Pennsylvania Ave.. S.E Washington, DC 20020 202 581-1500
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
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
“The Loving Church of the living lord “
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
1636 East Capitol Street, NE Washington, DC 20003 Telephone: 202-544-5588 - Fax: 202-544-2964
Web: www.mountmoriahchurch.org Email: mtmoriah@mountmoriahchurch.org
St. Matthews Baptist Church
Rev. Daryl F. Bell Pastor
Motto: "Faith On The Hill"
Mount Moriah Baptist Church
Emmanuel Baptist Church
King Emmanuel Baptist Church
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Service and Times Sunday School for All Ages: 8:00 AM Sunday Worship Services: 9:30 AM Midday Prayer & Bible Study: Wednesday 11:30AM Evening Prayer & Bible Study: Wednesday 7:00 PM Laymen's League: Thursday 7:00 PM Email: Froffice@firstrising.org Website: www.firstrising.org “Changing Lives On Purpose “
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In God We Trust. Declaration of Nationality Notice of Special Appearance : I am that I am: ‘‘ Allen Robert Johnson© ’’, in full life, in propria persona, sui juris, in solo proprio, Haqdar by natural issue, the beneficiary and heir of: “ JOHNSON, ALLEN ROBERT© ’’, corp. sole Dba.: ‘‘ALLEN ROBERT JOHNSON© ’’, corp. sole Dba.: ‘‘ALLEN JOHNSON© ’’, corp. sole Dba.: ‘‘A. R. JOHNSON© ’’, corp. sole Dba.: ‘‘R. A. JOHNSON© ’’, corp. sole Dba.: ‘‘ROBERT ALLEN JOHNSON© ’’, corp. sole Dba.: ‘‘ JOHNSON, ROBERT A.© ’’, and all derivatives of the name, 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: ‘‘ Allen Robert Johnson© ’’, from this day forward, in harmony with my Nationality / Status / Jurisdiction, shall be known as: ‘‘ allen robert johnson© ’’. 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: COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA – DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, REGISTER FILE NUMBER : 051742-1970, ‘‘ ALLEN ROBERT JOHNSON© ’’, to the depositor: ‘‘ allen robert johnson© ’’, nom deguerre: ‘‘Allen Robert Johnson© ’’. 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: ‘‘ allen robert johnson© ’’, nom deguerre: ‘‘Allen Robert Johnson© ’’, as a special deposit order in lawful money. This special deposit is to be used exclusively for the benefit of : ‘‘ Allen Robert Johnson 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 "ALLEN ROBERT JOHNSON 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.
In God We Trust. Declaration of Nationality Notice of Special Appearance : I am that I am: Herman Mitchell Charles Prosper©, in full life, in propria persona, sui juris, in solo proprio, Haqdar by natural issue, the beneficiary and heir of: PROSPER, HERMAN MITCHELL CHARLES©, corp. sole Dba.: HERMAN MITCHELL CHARLES PROSPER©, 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: Herman Mitchell Prosper©, from this day forward, in harmony with my Nationality / Status / Jurisdiction, shall be known as: herman-mitchell: prosper-el©. Notice of White Flag Surrender: as “hors de combat”, pursuant to The Geneva Conventions, Article III, as a minister of The Moorish Empire, and Internationally Protected Person. Notice of LAWS AND CUSTOMS OF WAR ON LAND ( HAGUE, IV), ARTICLE: 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: ISLAND TERRITORY OF CURACAO – REGISTRY OFFICE, REGISTER FILE NUMBER : 991., HERMAN MITCHELL CHARLES PROSPER©, to the depositor: herman-mitchell: prosper-el©, nom deguerre: Herman Mitchell Charles Prosper©. 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: THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – CERTIFICATE OF NATURALIZATION, REGISTER FILE NUMBER : 110652350., PETITION NO. 901747., ALIEN REGISTRATION NO A30 076 714 HERMAN MITCHELL PROSPER©, to the depositor: herman-mitchell: prosper-el©, nom deguerre: Herman Mitchell Prosper©. 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: herman-mitchell: prosper-el©, nom deguerre: Herman Mitchell Prosper©, as a special deposit order in lawful money. This special deposit is to be used exclusively for the benefit of : Herman Mitchell Charles Prosper 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 HERMAN MITCHELL CHARLES PROSPER TRUST© and HERMAN MITCHELL PROSPER 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.
In God We Trust. Declaration of Nationality Notice of Special Appearance : I am that I am: “Noel Antony Livingston©”, in full life, in propria persona, sui juris, in solo proprio, Haqdar by natural issue, the beneficiary and heir of: “LIVINGSTON, NOEL ANTONY©:, 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 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: “Noel Antony Livingston©”, from this day forward, in harmony with my Nationality / Status / Jurisdiction, shall be known as: “noel livingston©”. 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, & 46. 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: REPUBLIC OF JAMAICA – JAMAICA REGISTRAR GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT – BUREAU OF STATISTICS, STATE FILE NUMBER: FC 339, “Noel Antony Livingston©”. All property, of the same issue and amount, in like kind and specie, is to be returned full intact, as a Special Deposit order of the Depositor / Beneficiary / Bailor / Donor / Principal / Creditor: “noel livingston”, nom deguerre: “Noel Antony Livingston©”, as a special deposit order in lawful money. This deposit is to be used exclusively for the benefit of: “Noel Antony Livingston 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 / done / 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.
NOTICE OF LEGAL OWNERSHIP OF PROPERTIES FOR VICTIMS OF MORTGAGE IDENTITY THEFT, CRIMINAL TRESPASSING, HOME TITLE FRAUD AND DECLARATION OF LAND PATENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF DEEDS AND RECORDS
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 000411
2021 ADM 001663
2019 ADM 615
James Green Decedent
Peter J. Caws aka Peter James Caws Decedent
Myrtleann Witherspoon Decedent
In God We Trust. Declaration of Nationality Notice of Special Appearance : I am that I am: ‘‘ Rigoberto Torres Batres© ’’, in full life, in propria persona, sui juris, in solo proprio, Haqdar by natural issue, the beneficiary and heir of: “ BATRES, RIGOBERTO TORRES© ’’, corp. sole Dba.: ‘‘RIGOBERTO TORRES BATRES© ’’, corp. sole Dba.: ‘‘RIGOBERTO BATRES© ’’, corp. sole Dba.: ‘‘R. T. BATRES© ’’, and all derivatives of the name: As natural father, and guardian of: “Tony Mauricio Torres-Cortez” and “Abner Rigoberto Torres Cortez”, “Nain Ezequiel Torres Cortez”, the beneficiaries and heirs of: “ BATRES, RIGOBERTO TORRES© ’’, corp. sole Dba.: ‘‘RIGOBERTO TORRES BATRES© ’’, corp. sole Dba.: ‘‘RIGOBERTO BATRES© ’’, corp. sole Dba.: ‘‘R. T. BATRES© ’’, and all derivatives of the name. 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: ‘‘ Rigoberto Torres Batres© ’’, from this day forward, in harmony with my Nationality / Status / Jurisdiction, shall be known as: ‘‘ rigoberto batres© ’’. 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: REPUBLUCA DE EL SAVOADOR EN LA AMERICA CENTRAL – DEPTO de USULUTÁN, CERTIFICA FILE NUMBER : Que a folio 225, del libro de partidas de nacimiento que esta oficina llevó en el afio de 1977, se encuentra la que literal-, ‘‘ Rigoberto Torres Batres© ’’, to the depositor: ‘‘ rigoberto bates© ’’, nom deguerre: ‘‘Rigoberto Torres Batres© ’’. Notice of Bailment Merging of Legal Title with Equitable Title : This order is to preserve legal and equitable title, and to reserve all rights, title, and interest, in the property, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, REGISTRATION OF BIRTH NUMBER: 132-2010-001473 “ABNER RIGOBERTO TORRES CORTEZ” “CORTEZ, ABNER RIGOBERTO TORRES”. Notice of Bailment Merging of Legal Title with Equitable Title : This order is to preserve legal and equitable title, and to reserve all rights, title, and interest, in the property, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, REGISTRATION OF BIRTH NUMBER: 2792, “TONY MAURICIO TORRES-CORTEZ” “TORRES-CORTEZ, TONY MAURICIO”. Notice of Bailment Merging of Legal Title with Equitable Title : This order is to preserve legal and equitable title, and to reserve all rights, title, and interest, in the property, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, VITAL RECORDS: “NAIN EZEQUIEL TORRES CORTEZ” “CORTEZ, NAIN EZEQUIEL TORRES”. 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: ‘‘ rigoberto batres© ’’, nom deguerre: ‘‘Rigoberto Torres Batres© ’’, as a special deposit order in lawful money. This special deposit is to be used exclusively for the benefit of : ‘‘ Rigoberto Torres Batres 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 "RIGOBERTO TORRES BATRES 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.
Iris McCollum Green, Esquire 1714 15th Street, NW Washington, DC 20009 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Daquan Green, whose address is 1219 Holbrook Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of James Green who died on December 21, 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 11/12/2022. 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 11/12/2022, 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: 5/12/2022 Daquan Green Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY
Lauren A. Jenkins, Esq. Offit Kurman, PA 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1000W Bethesda, Maryland 20814 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Nancy Ann Breslin, whose address is 2475 Virginia Ave., NW, #230, Washington, DC 20037, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Peter J. Caws aka Peter James Caws who died on 4/20/2020 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 11/19/2022. 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 11/19/2022, 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.
Johnny M. Howard Houston & Howard 1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW Suite 402 Washington, DC 20036 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS James Welson King, whose address is 212 Hollybush Apts, Glassboro, NJ 08028, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Myrtleann Witherspoon who died on 10/6/2004 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 11/19/2022. 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 11/19/2022, 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: 5/19/2022
Date of first publication: 5/19/2022
Nancy Ann Breslin Personal Representative
James Welson King Personal Representative
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Nicole Stevens Register of Wills
Nicole Stevens Register of Wills
Nicole Stevens Register of Wills
Washington Informer
Washington Informer
Washington Informer
54 MAY 26 - JUNE 1, 2022
In God We Trust: Notice of Special Appearance: Notice of Record of Live Birth Nativity. As a result of the holy matrimony of : alexis brown who will now go by original birth name xenesis salvana smith©, Age: 21 , tribal lineage corporeal hereditament : jamaican and cuban, and, keyshawn witherspoon©, Age 21 , tribal lineage corporeal hereditament : aniyunwiya; this civil union and beget at the planet commonly called Earth, near: [ Buffalo ] [ New York ], The united states of America, States of the Union; On [Tuesday, April 19, 2022]; Time: 13:10 pm.; allah [ god of gods ] saw it fit to allow a living soul to incarnate a flesh-blood-and bone body, as a natural baby boy, in full life; Weight : 5 Pounds, 9 Ounces; Length: 18 inches. Long live the living soul to be known in this life as : rein witherspoon-smith© ; nom deguerre REIN WITHERSPOON-SMITH
NOTICE IS BEING GIVEN that Charles Ray Thomas, II aka Charles Ray Thomas is the true and legal owner of the property and land known as (Situated in the City of Florence, County of Florence and State of South Carolina: and known as being File Number: 2019-00004153, Book 790, Page 1111; known as being ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF FLORENCE, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA BEING SHOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT NO. NINETY-FIVE (95) ON A MAP OF WESTFIELD MADE BY ERVIN ENGINEERING CO., DATED OCTOBER 12, 1953 AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5 AT PAGE 56, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT FOR FLORENCE COUNTY. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO CHARLES RAY THOMAS, II A/K/A CHARLES RAY THOMAS BY DEED OF SNOWDEN PROPERTIES, LLC DATED MARCH 29, 2019 AND RECORDED ON APRIL 3, 2019 IN THE FLORENCE COUNTY CLERK OF COURT’S OFFICE IN DEED BOOK 790, PAGE 1107. TMS Number 90044-01-003; Address 1308 Harmony Street, Florence, SC [ 29501 ] of Florence County Records as appears by said plat, be the same more or less, but subject to all legal highways). Also described as: [IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CIVIL ACTION NO.: LIS PENDENS (Land Records), [LC STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF FLORENCE Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, FORECLOSURE DEED CASE # 19-025699]. This Notice is to preserve legal and equitable title, and to reserve all rights, title, and interest, in the property, as Allodium Absolute Title Estate in Fee Simple, Tax Exempt, for religious, scientific, educational, and charitable purposes, of the following described Real Estate Land and property also known as TMS Number 90044-01-003; Address 1308 Harmony Street, Florence, SC [ 29501 ] P.P.M. Any claims by any other party/ parties are false and constitute fraud. Also filed under FBI case number 329FAT2175733.The above named person/persons being the true and legal owner/owners of the afore mentioned property has been a victim of mortgage identity theft and criminal trespassing, among other crimes. If the property is stolen from the above named true homeowner/owners; it MUST be returned instanter; without delay. The true owner is entitled to what is hers/his without question. Mortgage identity theft occurs when the individual whose information is being used is NOT party to the financial negotiations or contract. Two types of fraud are addressed here. Fraud for profit and fraud for housing and property. Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the lender or collection agency must stop all collection activity during the investigation. They cannot sell, trade, give away, donate, rent, or loan this account or property to another entity. In this case there is no legal lender or collection agency that has any rights to this or any other properties belonging to the above mentioned legal owner. Any dispossessory actions filed on this/ these property/properties constitutes perjury as they have filed misrepresentation of legal facts on court documentation, a federal crime. Be fore warned that anyone having any claims or occupation of said property has participated in one or more of the following crimes; mortgage identity theft (a federal crime), home title fraud, slavery (in violation of 18USC3571; forced compliance to a contract not held), grand theft, violations of oaths of office (as it pertains to judges and court officials and officers of law), theft by taking, theft by deception, misprision of felony, falsification of documents, conspiracy, perjury, denied provisions of the U.S. Constitution, extortion, mail and wire fraud, violations of the laws of Interstate Commerce, and subornation of perjury. The above named person/persons are victims of fraud by the local magistrate and superior courts by the fact that magistrate courts enforced evictions that are not in their jurisdiction even after appeals had been filed and approved. The superior courts failed to hold trials on these appeals as in the State of Georgia, superior court has exclusive jurisdiction in matters of equity (…Chambliss v. Hawkings, 123 Ga. 361, 51 S.E. 337 (1905). Many of the superior courts held secret trials and ruled against the true homeowner without notifying them of a court trial. These officials, herein including All judges, sheriffs and marshals and attorneys; having knowledge of the law and the power to prevent the Constitutional deprivation of the rights of individuals; citizens, herein guaranteed Rights, with intent, without authority and under the color of law did unlawfully; engage in a conspiracy to use the offices, formalities, ceremonies, and power of the U.S. Government, and their official bonds and professional licenses to defraud and betray these individuals herein (Defendants, American Citizens) of their lawful Constitutional exercise of their 4, 5, 6, 7, 13, and 14 Amendment Rights; violated the invariant right to truth in evidence, violations of oaths of office, all of the violations under 18USC3571. These rights are based on Natural Law, hence invariant and not subject to human opinion or prosecution. The true and legal homeowner listed above has been denied the right to truth in evidence, violations of oaths of office, all of the violations under 18USC3571 and all of the violations under these federal crimes as listed: 18USC 4, 241, 872, 876, 1001, 1621, 1622, 1963, 1964. State laws violated include Resident Mortgage Fraud and violations of OCGA 44-11-30, 44-11-32, 44-2-43, 44-2-23, 44-7-50, 44-7-51 and 44-7-58. Civil right violations have also occurred as any claims of “immunity” is a fraud because, if valid, it would prevent removal from office for crimes against the people, which removal is authorized or even mandated under the U.S. Constitution Article 2, Section IV; as well as 18 USC 241, 42 USC 1983, 1985, 1986, and other state Constitutions.Precedents of Law established by COURT cases, which are in violation of law, render violations of law legally unassailable. Such a situation violates several specifically stated intents and purposes of the Constitution set forth in the Preamble; to establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty. For JUDGES, or anyone in any branch of government.” “Fraud vitiates the most solemn contracts, documents and even judgments.” [U.S. vs. Throckmorton, 98 US 61, at pg. 65]. “Any false representation of the material facts made with the knowledge of falsity and with intent that shall be acted on by another in entering into a contract, and which so acted upon, constitutes ‘fraud’, and entitles party deceived to void the fraudulent contract and recover damages.’ [Barnsdall Refining Corn vs. Birnam Wood Oil Co. 92 F 26 817]. Anyone having interest in this/these property/properties should notify the District Attorney of the County in which the property is located or the U.S. Attorney’s Office at 75 Ted Turner Dr. SW, Atlanta, Ga. 30303 at 404-581-6102, HUD, the FBI at http:// www/fbi/gov/(http://www.fbi.gov/) at (202) 324—3000 or the Mortgage Fraud Hotline at 1-800-437-2838
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LEGAL NOTICES
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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
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131
2021 ADM 000763
2022 ADM 000385
2022 ADM 000281
2021 ADM 000947
2022 ADM 445
Mary Swanson Decedent
Leonard Braverman Decedent
Claudia Booker aka Claudia Denyse Booker Decedent
Lillian M. Huff Decedent
Dennis Stroy, Jr Decedent
Ronald Dixon Bynum & Jenkins 1010 Cameron Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Attorney
Gretchyn G. Meinken 616 N. Washington Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Attorney
Colline Silvera Robinson Kirlew & Associate PC 7731 Belle Point Drive Greenbelt, MD 20770 Attorney
James Larry Frazier, Esq. 918 Maryland Avenue NE Washington, DC 20002 Attorney
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Ronald Dixon, Esq., whose address is Bynum & Jenkins, 1010 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Mary Swanson who died on July 7, 2020 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 11/19/2022. 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 11/19/2022, 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: 5/19/2022 Ronald Dixon Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Nicole Stevens Register of Wills Washington Informer
2022 NRT 000009 Anna E. Thornton Name of Deceased Settlor NOTICE OF EXISTENCE OF REVOCABLE TRUST Anna E. Thornton whose address was 1632 Lang Place, NE, Washington, DC 20002 created a revocable trust on November 14, 2012, which remained in existence on the date of death her on May 27, 2021, and Malinda Lee Green, whose address is 3803 Clark Street, Capitol Heights, MD 20743, is the currently acting trustee, hereinafter the Trustee. Communications to the Trust should be mailed or directed to Malinda Lee Green at 3803 Clark Street, Capitol Heights, MD 20743 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 11/19/2022 (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) 5/27/2022, (One year from date of death of deceased settlor) (2) 11/19/2022, 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: 5/19/2022
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Gail S. Birnbaum, whose address is 11 Emmet Avenue, East Rockaway, NY 11518, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Leonard Braverman who died on January 10, 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 11/19/2022. 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 11/19/2022, 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.
Howard Haley, Esq. The Haley Firm, PC 7600 Georgia Ave., NW #416 Washington, DC 20012 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Janice Carter, whose address is 4147 Maybelle Ave., Oakland, CA 94619, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Claudia Booker aka Claudia Denyse Booker who died on 2/19/2020 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 11/19/2022. 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 11/19/2022, 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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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS La’Monica Harrison, whose address is 124 Brooke Point Court, Stafford, VA 22554, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Lillian M. Huff who died on 4/22/2021 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 11/19/2022. 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 11/19/2022, 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: 5/19/2022
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2021 ADM 001454
2022 ADM 000338
2022 ADM 000416
Marguerite Elizabeth Wade aka Marguerite E. Wade aka Marguerite Wade Decedent
James Byron Davis Decedent
James A. Blue Decedent
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Leai Sabrina Davis, whose address is 611 W. 2nd Avenue, Franklin, Virginia 23851, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of James Byron Davis who died on 11/17/2014 without a Will, and will serve with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment 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 11/19/2022. 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 11/19/2022, 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.
Wilbert E. Blue, whose address is 1308 Butternut Street, Shady Side, MD 20764, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of James A. Blue who died on August 16, 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 11/19/2022. 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 11/19/2022, 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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Julius P. Terrell, Esq. 1455 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Suite 400 Washington, DC 20004 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Barbara Brinkley, whose address is 6607 Lacona St., District Heights, Md 20747, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Marguerite Elizabeth Wade aka Marguerite E. Wade aka Marguerite Wade who died on 9/1/2021 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 11/19/2022. 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 11/19/2022, 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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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Allen Stroy, whose address is 13300 Water Fowl Way, Upper Marlboro, Md 20774, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Dennis Stroy who died on March 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 11/19/2022. 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 11/19/2022, 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: 5/19/2022 Allen Stroy Personal Representative
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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Taurance F. Williams, Daniel C. Mitchell Sr., whose addresses are #4 Park Terrace W.Orange, NJ 07052/ 5448 Cascades Ct., White Plains Md 20695, were appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Lavon M. Williams who died on 2/7/2022 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 11/26/2022. 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 11/26/2022, 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: 5/26/2022 Taurance F. Williams Daniel C. Mitchell Sr. Personal Representative
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2021 ADM 001051
2022 ADM 000340
2022 ADM 000014
2022 ADM 000429
Alfred Wiley Decedent
Estate of Steven Anthony Brooks aka Steven Brooks
Russell E. Jones, Sr. aka Russell Ernest Jones Sr. Decedent
Andre L. Woods Decedent
Vernecia Mae Tate Roberts Decedent
Suren G. Adams, Esq. Adams Law Office, LLC 4201 Northview Dr., Suite 401 Bowie, Md 20716 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Ruth J. Wiley, whose address is 3215 Chestnut Street, NE, Washington, DC 20018, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Alfred Wiley who died on August 4, 2017 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 11/26/2022. 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 11/26/2022, 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: 5/26/2022 Ruth J. Wiley Personal Representative
NOTICE OF STANDARD PROBATE Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed in this Court by Marie Y. Roberts 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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Kevin Anthony Jones, whose address is 8295 Greenspring Drive, Chesapeake Beach, Md 20732, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Russell E. Jones, Sr. aka Russell Ernest Jones, Sr. who died on 2/20/2022 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 11/26/2022. 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 11/26/2022, 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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Richard J. Tappan 830 Boone Blvd. Ste. 250 Vienna, VA 22182 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Lisa Russell-Woods, whose address is 3702 Hansberry Court NE, Washington, DC 20018, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Andre L. Woods who died on August 26, 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 (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 11/26/2022. 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 11/26/2022, 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: 5/26/2022 Lisa Russell-Woods Personal Representative
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2022 ADM 000406
2022 ADM 000312
2022 ADM 000475
2022 ADM 000409
Gorham Pearsall Decedent
John Phillip White Decedent
Sylvester Williams Sr. Decedent
Edward Robertson Decedent
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William Britt, whose address is 323 Kentucky Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Gorham Pearsall who died on 10/30/2001 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 11/26/2022. 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 11/26/2022, 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.
John White Jr., whose address is 608 Morton Place, NE, Washington, DC 20002, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of John Phillip White who died on 12/18/2021 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 11/26/2022. 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 11/26/2022, 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.
Deborah Ann Yates, whose address is 3335 Ames Street NE, Washington, DC 20019, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Sylvester Williams Sr. who died on March 3, 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 11/26/2022. 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 11/26/2022, 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.
Yvonne Robertson Simms, whose address is 120 45th St., NE, Apt. 636 Washington, DC 20019, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Edward Robertson who died on November 20, 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 11/26/2022. 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 11/26/2022, 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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Harry V. Roberts, whose address is 2700 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Apt. 2A, Washington, DC 20007, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Vernecia Mae Tate Roberts who died on 1/13/2022 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 11/26/2022. 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 11/26/2022, 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 God We Trust. Declaration of Nationality Notice of Special Appearance : I am that I am: ‘‘ Ronald Spencer© ’’, in full life, in propria persona, sui juris, in solo proprio, Haqdar by natural issue, the beneficiary and heir of: “ SPENCER RONALD© ’’, corp. sole Dba.: ‘‘RONALD SPENCER© ’’, 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: ‘‘ Ronald Spencer© ’’, from this day forward, in harmony with my Nationality / Status / Jurisdiction, shall be known as: ‘‘ ronald spencer© ’’. 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: STATE OF ILLINOIS – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, REGISTER FILE NUMBER : 112-50-660413, ‘‘ RONALD SPENCER© ’’, to the depositor: ‘‘ ronald spencer© ’’, nom deguerre: ‘‘Ronald Spencer© ’’. 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. 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: ‘‘ ronald spencer© ’’, nom deguerre: ‘‘Ronald Spencer© ’’, as a special deposit order in lawful money. This special deposit is to be used exclusively for the benefit of : ‘‘ Ronald Spencer 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 "RONALD SPENCER 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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LEGAL NOTICES In God We Trust. Declaration of Nationality Notice of Special Appearance : I am that I am: ‘‘ Wilheminia Thompson© ’’, in full life, in propria persona, sui juris, in solo proprio, Haqdar by natural issue, the beneficiary and heir of: “ THOMPSON WILHEMINIA© ’’, corp. sole Dba.: ‘‘WILHEMINIA THOMPSON© ’’, 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: ‘‘ Wilheminia Thompson© ’’, from this day forward, in harmony with my Nationality / Status / Jurisdiction, shall be known as: ‘‘ wilheminia thompson© ’’. 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: STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA – DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, STATE FILE NUMBER : 139-49-056866, ‘‘ WILHEMINIA THOMPSON© ’’, to the depositor: ‘‘ wilheminia thompson© ’’, nom deguerre: ‘‘Wilheminia Thompson© ’’. 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: ‘‘ wilheminia thompson© ’’, nom deguerre: ‘‘Wilheminia Thompson© ’’, as a special deposit order in lawful money. This special deposit is to be used exclusively for the benefit of : ‘‘Wilheminia Thompson 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 "WILHEMINIA THOMPSON 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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Thompson commended WLC for its work in the community, especially as it relates to adults struggling to enter an increasingly technological and skills-based job market. “No matter what you want to be, reading unlocks the pathways. WLC is one of the few providers focused on pre-workforce development,” Thompson said. “We should support them with investments so that we have people who can do that work and meet residents’ needs. I’m thrilled that Jimmie lives in Ward 7 [because] we have diverse resources and people so we can serve ourselves.” In the District, considered one of the nation’s most educated cities, nearly one-in-five people live in poverty. Experts connect that phenomenon to the literacy gap among District residents. Data collected by the National Center for Education Statistics at the beginning of the pandemic showed that one-infour District adults struggle to read and one-in-three cannot do basic math. Since 1963, WLC has helped an untold number of District adults increase their reading fluency and comprehension in a 20-month program that coordinators say has helped students acquire newfound skills and advance professionally. Kelly Loving, a student at Community Preparatory Academy in Southeast who recently visited WLC, said she sought similar opportunities. Loving, a Ward 5 resident who’s about to take her GED test, learned about the program when she reapplied for TANF benefits. She said previous assessments showed that she needed to improve her reading fluency. While she has taken on many jobs since leaving school, Loving, now in her early 30s, said she could accomplish much more with a GED. Reflecting on her academic experience, Loving said she felt hindered by a speech impediment and IEP designation. “I want to improve my literacy and correct the [way I use] language,” Loving said. “It’s important because I messed up around 11th grade and got kicked out of school. I’ve been working for half of my life. Had I finished school, I would’ve had trades under my belt and making good money.” WI @SamPKCollins
gested the antidote to the poison he embodies. In his 1905 Niagra Movement speech, W.E.B. DuBois said, "Either the United States will destroy ignorance, or ignorance will destroy the United States." Looks like ignorance is winning. The conservative columnist Max Boot wrote that "the Buffalo shooter's views are mainstream on the right. These are the folks who not only have not been exposed to Ethnic Studies but who actively resist learning about the truth. The Tucker Carlsons of the world revel in their ability to incite ignorance,
CLYBURN from Page 53 of her community funded project and others like it: "Houston-area representatives took home money to address flood infrastructure and storm draining in their districts — a continual concern for the region in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey." That devastating Category 4 hurricane in August 2017 killed 103 Texans and left a third of Houston underwater. Without these infrastructure upgrades, Houston, which suffered $1.5 billion in damages, could face even more devastation during the next hurricane. An in-
MORIAL from Page 32 an executive order requiring police to do so going forward. More Americans died of gun injuries in 2020 than in any other year on record, according to a recent Johns Hopkins analysis of CDC data. Guns were the leading cause of death among children and teens in 2020, killing more young people than COVID-19, car crashes, or cancer. The year 2020 also saw record gun sales. "Millions of people, including many first-time purchasers, bought guns. Tens of thousands of these new guns turned up at crime scenes across the country — almost twice as many as in 2019," the researchers wrote. "While it remains to be seen whether this surge in gun purchases contributed to the rise in gun violence over the long term, a strong body of research has identified drivers of gun violence — namely, easy access to guns and weaknesses in our country's laws that create a patchwork of gun regulations." The report confirmed that common-sense policies like red-flag laws — and Gov. Hochul's order to strengthen New York's — are effective
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encourage domestic terrorists, and indulge in hateful views. The FBI has always viewed Black activism as a threat to our national security, targeting Black activists from Marcus Garvey to Malcolm X to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr to the Black Panther Party with surveillance and COINTELPRO sabotage. In the wake of the 2020 protests that took it to the streets, the so-called intelligence agency coined the term "Black identity extremists" and monitored, among others, Black Lives Matter activists. Did they ever target, monitor or investigate white supremacist extremists? Payton Gendron might not have been allowed
to purchase the guns that killed 10 Black people if they had. While President Biden forcefully described white supremacy as poison and said that "hate will not prevail," he only talked in general terms about the antidote. This massacre provides President Biden with an opportunity to embrace Ethnic Studies and encourage it as an antidote to hate. Perhaps he might propose legislation similar to California's that would promote Ethnic Studies and require it in federally funded colleges and universities. It's time for our nation, drenched in racist poison, to consider the antidote WI
vestment in preventative measures seems a small price to pay given the future expenses they will help curb. These community funded projects would not have received favorable consideration by the arbitrary standards established by Washington insiders. However, each one is a catalyst for changing the quality of life for the communities that received them. Without their elected member of Congress advocating for them, these communities would be facing far different futures. The return of community funded projects is a welcome relief for those of us who see as part of our mission an obligation to address the needs
of those citizens living in what the Census Bureau calls "persistent poverty communities." These appropriations make up just a fraction of overall federal spending and are within the total federal agencies' allocations. There is transparency in the process and protections that prevent members of Congress and their families from profiting from these community project funds. Achieving the vision of "America the Beautiful" means ensuring that from "sea to shining sea," we do the things that are necessary to make America's greatness accessible and affordable to all our communities, from sea to shining sea. WI
in reducing gun violence. "While the media often focuses on gun violence in cities in states like New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Illinois, all of these states had gun death rates lower than the national average," the researchers found. "New York, for example, had a rate 2.5 times lower than the national rate. Many of the states with the lowest gun death rates have strong gun violence prevention policies." Specifically, the five states with the lowest gun death rates all had both a firearm purchaser licensing law or a waiting period, and a "red flag" law. All five of the states with the highest gun death rates had "stand your ground" laws and three of the five had permitless carry laws. Alabama, one of the five passed permitless carry earlier this year. The National Urban League is a longtime partner of Everytown for Gun Safety, largest gun violence prevention organization in America, and emphatically supports its evidence-based, common-sense solutions to make communities and save lives. On Friday, I joined with other civil rights leaders in a meeting with U.S.
Attorney General Merrick Garland to discuss the Department of Justice's role in addressing the spread of white supremacy across social media platforms and hate crimes tearing through Black communities across America. Our hearts and deepest sympathies are with the families who have lost loved ones to another senseless act of racial violence. Our fury is with the white supremacists who are the perpetrators of this violence. And our anger is with the social media companies and gun merchants who have aided and abetted them and other extremists for profit and with the politicians who have recklessly encouraged them for votes. Our commitment now is to do something about it, beginning with calling on President Biden to hold a national summit on hate crimes to elevate the national consciousness around the rising danger of white supremacy and online extremism. We need a whole-of-nation approach to combat and eliminate this threat to our national security and the stability of our democracy. Until we do, innocent people will continue to pay the deadly price. WI
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WILLIAMS from Page 33 to a variety of efforts to make us invisible or disappear completely. We saw this in the Republican/ Trump efforts to invalidate the "urban" votes in the metro Philadelphia area and Atlanta/Fulton County in order to "flip" the 2020 presidential election results. We are subjected to being summarily purged from voter rolls. We find ourselves subjected to inor-
JEALOUS from Page 33 rhetoric more than 400 times on his highly rated show. And this year at least half a dozen Republican Senate candidates have been running on the idea. It seems that the Republican Party, the party of Abraham Lincoln, is acting more like the old Democratic Party did after the Civil War. It is becoming a party
dinate waiting times in voter lines with draconian restrictions against giving or receiving comfort or relief while we wait. New laws that expand partisan access to polling places foretell increased voter harassment and intimidation. The "Polling Place Police" created by Florida Gov. DeSantis, a Trump wannabe, suggest a goon squad created to reduce "voting irregularities" in Florida's communities of color. If not physical, these insidi-
ous attempts to negate our presence are "murderous" nonetheless. The loss of the 10 sisters and brothers in Buffalo cannot be diminished. They were significant to all who knew and loved them, and they will be dearly missed. They are also significant to those of us who respect their lives and what they represent to our communities. Our fight to save our lives is never-ending and must be vigorous and successful. WI
defined by its willingness to use the ideology of violent white supremacists to try to stir up voters and win elections. This is playing with fire. And if it continues, we will all get burned, again and again. There is a more honorable path for the Republican Party. I believe national Republicans should go to Buffalo. They should reflect on the killings that were motivated by
racist ideas. They should reflect on the legacy of Frederick Douglass. And they should consider the life of a more recent Republican, the late Jack Kemp. Kemp had been a quarterback for the Buffalo Bills. Then he became a Republican congressman representing western New York. And he ran for president as both a Republican and a card-carrying member of the NAACP. "I can't help but care about the rights of the people I used to shower with," Kemp said. We urgently need more of our national leaders to embrace Douglass's broad vision of a strong and diverse America, and Jack Kemp's recognition of our shared humanity. And we need more people, both politicians and regular folks, to have the courage to consistently call out bigotry when we hear it and to hold accountable those who spread it. WI
I believe national Republicans should go to Buffalo. They should reflect on the killings that were motivated by racist ideas. They should reflect on the legacy of Frederick Douglass. And they should consider the life of a more recent Republican, the late Jack Kemp.
EDELMAN from Page 33 of our nation's future must not win. And we must be insistent and unapologetic about teaching this message to all of our children. Throughout American history there have always been parents and community members who explicitly taught our own children that white supremacy is a lie. But even children who know the truth can sometimes internalize a lie from the culture around them. It also should not be a Black or Native American or Asian American or Latino or Jewish parent's burden to be the only one teaching her children the truth about our nation's history of white supremacy. And it should not be a white child's burden to be ignorant of this truth because no one taught it to him at all. Right now there are entire segments of our nation still em-
bracing a violent lie with violent consequences. Many of the killers in these white supremacist mass shootings were young men who internalized these lies at very young ages. Unchallenged white supremacy and hate will leave all of our children at risk, and when it is fueled by our national love affair with guns, no one is safe — including a wife getting a few groceries after her daily visit to her husband's nursing home, a community activist who wrote letters to Buffalo newspapers speaking out against gun violence, or a father picking up a birthday cake for his three-year-old son. In his Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, "I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality…
. I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word[.]" We must drown out voices of hate and white supremacy with unarmed truth and unconditional love and action. If we remain bound to hate and violence we will destroy ourselves and our future. WI
Right now there are entire segments of our nation still embracing a violent lie with violent consequences.
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