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Often called “one of the most courageous persons the Civil Rights Movement ever produced,” Congressman John Lewis tells his story about growing up in the segregated South, being beaten to near death by Alabama state troopers and the pivotal role he played with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the entire Civil Rights Movement. The Washington Informer brought the Congressman to THEARC Theatre in Southeast, Thursday, April 19, where publisher Denise Rolark Barnes sat down with him before a live audience to discuss his life’s story. The entire event is featured in this special edition. (See page 21.) / Photo by Shevry Lassiter

Reservation 13: The Debate Continues By James Wright WI Staff Writer The debate between neighborhood activists and city leaders over a plot of land in Southeast Washington rages on despite a redevelopment plan that has been in place for more than a decade.

Reservation 13, near RFK Stadium, presently housesthe District’s largest homeless shelter, the D.C. Jail and a drug treatment facility. Villareal Johnson, an advisory neighborhood commissioner in Ward 7, where Reservation 13 is now located, said the community needs to have greater involvement in the

process before the Gray Administration makes a decision on what should be done with the property. “I think there is a desire for the residents of Ward 6 and 7 to have more input on what will happen to Reservation 13,” Johnson, 34, said. “The residents in the wards want to be a part of

the final decision-making process.” In 2000, then-Mayor Anthony A. Williams shuttered D.C. General Hospital because it was viewed as a stain on the city’s financial portfolio. In October 2002, the D.C. Council approved a master plan that would redevelop the 50

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acres, known as Hill East, into a mixed-use urban waterfront community that would include some retail and residential components, but would be noted for its tree-lined public streets, recreational trails and waterfront park lands. However, the plans

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Arlington Links Hosts 41st Monte Carlo Night

Arlington Links President Hon. Shirley Watkins Bowden with Monte Carlo guest Congressman James Moran

From blackjack to roulette tables, local socialites and celebrity high rollers cashed in their chips for charity at the Links Incorporated Arlington Chapter’s 41st Annual Monte Carlo Gala. The black-tie affair took place amidst a luxurious casino-style landscape with must have items courtesy of Neiman Marcus, Mercedes-Benz, The Hilton, and Virgin Atlantic among others. Live entertainment was the backdrop to an opulent scene at Alexandria’s Mark Center Hilton, which included dining and dancing. The night culminated with a Grand Sweepstakes Raffle, with goods and services valued at $5,000, including an IPAD2, Southwest Airlines tickets, Ritz Carlton deluxe hotel accommodations, coveted Retail gift certificates (Macys, Nordstrom & Neiman Marcus) and more. The event exceeded its fundraising goal as hundreds came out to support this year’s cause, the prevention of heart disease among women, the leading cause of death among American women, according to the American Heart Association. Funds generated from the “Heart to Heart” event will support education and training programming in local communities on heart disease. Remaining proceeds will support ongoing health initiatives, college scholarships and fund the chapter’s mentoring programs for youth in underserved areas throughout Alexandria and Arlington, Virginia. The Arlington Links is led by Hon. Shirley Watkins Bowden.

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Earth Day Dance! Anne Cammack, 1st right, and her daughter, Liz Cammack, 2nd right, lead dancers in a line dance in tribute to Earth Day aboard the Odyssey Cruise Ship during a brunch-cruise Sunday, April 22. The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), the featured organization, gave important information about conservation and celebrating the beauty of our planet. Cruisers agreed there is no better way to celebrate than to dance! /Photo by Roy Lewis

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Woodbridge neighborhood, served as the legislative director for Kwame Brown in 2005. In 2007, he was hired by Barry to be the committee director for the Committee on Housing and

Workforce Development and when Michael Brown became chair of the committee, in April 2010, he requested that Hubbard remain in his position. Hubbard said that he sees

changes in the ward but it shouldn’t lose its defining character. wi (There is a lot more to this article. To read it in its entirety, visit us online at washingtoninformer.com.)

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March to May 15 By James Wright WI Staff Writer Orange Stays Out of the Race D.C. Council member Vincent Orange, who was recently certified as the winner of the Democratic nomination for the at-large race for the city council in the Nov. 6 general election, said that he will not endorse a candidate for the Ward 5 seat in the Tue., May 15 special election. “The residents of Ward 5 should determine who will represent them without my influence,” Orange said. “I have been approached by several candidates for an endorsement but I tell them to go out and make their case to the people.” Orange, 54, represented Ward 5 on the D.C. Council from 19992007. He said that residents should vote for a person who will “bring middle schools to the ward and support economic development.” “The next council member should be committed to a better quality of life,” he said. “The new council member must come down here to the John A. Wilson Building and roll up their sleeves and work to make Ward 5 and the city at large a better place.” Hubbard Knows the Wilson Building Ward 5 D.C. Council candidate Drew Hubbard said that his most important asset, if elected to the D.C. Council on Tue., May 15 in the special election, is his experience. While Hubbard has never been elected to public office, he has worked for several members of the D.C. Council. He said that he knows how to use those experiences to improve Ward 5. “I have worked with three www.washingtoninformer.com

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Devante Harris Oxon Hill, Md. We [the Redskins] need some new players. We need somebody different, and we need someone just starting out. I think RG3 will do awesome and will be a perfect fit for the Redskins.

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Lawrence Colbert Washington, D.C. By all means, I believe that RG3 will do an excellent job with the Redskins because of his footwork and the way he can throw the football. He’ll be able to make plays with his feet as well as with arm. Hail to the Redskins!

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Adel Wallace Washington, D.C. I think that RG3 might be a perfect fit, however, I feel as though the Redskins are looking for their “Hail Mary” and they are putting all their apples in one basket.

Samuel Forester Washington. D.C. RG3 is going to bring a lot of visibility here. I think the Washington Redskins are making a good move, a dynamite move, with bringing RG3 here. He’s young, fast, and energetic.

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Rodney Butler Washington, D.C. RG3 has the skills that the Washington Redskins need. He’s elusive, smart, and gifted.

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DEBATE continued from Page 1 never materialized because of other development priorities of both the Williams and Adrian Fenty administrations. Last year, redistricting led to a boundary change which moved Reservation 13 from Ward 6 to Ward 7. Ward 7 is represented by D.C. Council member Yvette Alexander (D), who faced severe criticism and intense opposition because Ward 7 residents felt that she didn’t fight hard enough to ensure that that parcel of land stayed in Ward 6. Earlier this year, D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray and D.C. Council member Jack Evans (D-Ward 2) made overtures to Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder making it clear that Reservation 13 would be available under the right conditions to the team. Gray, 69, and Evans said if the Redskins chose to relocate their training facility to Reservation 13, the move could jump-start economic development in the area. At a March 22 meeting at the D.C. Armory, Gray and Evans, along with D.C. Council members Michael Brown (I-At-Large) and Alexander got an earful from residents of both wards, who said that they did not want the Redskins at Reservation 13 and that they want to stick with the master plan. Francis Campbell – an advisory neighborhood commissioner for 6B10 in which Reservation 13 is located – said that the master plan should be carried out. “For Reservation 13, we the residents of this area want an urban waterfront with a medical complex, retail, housing and a farmer’s market,” Campbell, 60, said. “We want an area that is bikeable and walkable and would give the city a tax base.” Campbell said the Redskins moving to Reservation 13 would be a moot point because of zoning regulations enacted in 2008 that call for the area to be specifically for a school or a health care facility. Besides, Campbell said, the master plan states that any recreation facility would have to be publicly-owned. “The Redskins is not publicly owned,” he said. “It is owned by Dan Snyder and we in the District should not line Dan Snyder’s pockets.” However, the D.C. Council and Congress have the power to adjust plans for Reservation 13 if they see fit, with or without community input. Tony Wylie, a spokesman for the Redskins, said no definite plans have been made for the team to come to Washington. “We are considering all options at this time,” he said.

D.C. Council member Vincent Orange (D-At-Large) agrees that the master plan should stay in place. “The plan works for those who live in the vicinity,” Orange, 54, said. “Throughout the years, there have been numerous charrettes in the communities surrounding Reservation 13 and it is important that the citizens remain a part of the process [and] on how it develops.” Johnson said the Redskins, though he loves them as a team, should not be at Reservation 13. “I don’t think a training facility alone can produce the effect that we want,” he said. “I would like to see affordable housing take place there and perhaps even a Wegmans as an example of quality shopping.” Orange, a hard-core sports fan, said a training facility alone is not sufficient. He wants the entire Redskins organization, including a privately-funded stadium, to relocate to Reservation 13. Orange remains adamant about his position. “A practice facility will not be enough to generate the type of money that the District needs,” he said. However, Terence Green, who lives in the Fort Dupont section of Ward 7, supports a Redskins training facility at Reservation 13. “Something has to be done with that property,” said Green, 49. “It’s an eyesore and the Redskins move would bring money and jobs to the city that is desperately needed.” Johnson and Campbell said the D.C. Jail, the drug clinic and the homeless shelter need to be relocated – and that they say, is the real problem. “Of course, you are not going to see a jail, the methadone clinic or a homeless shelter in Georgetown,” Campbell said. “We need to find a suitable location for those amenities.” Johnson, agrees saying a search should be conducted by city officials to find other places in the city to relocate those facilities. Victor Hoskins, the deputy mayor for planning and economic development, said he intends to schedule a meeting with the residents of Ward 6 and 7 to discuss what they think should happen with Reservation 13. “There is a master plan in place and we are going to go back to the community with Alexander and [Tommy] Wells to hear what the residents want,” Hoskins said. “What started this was when two developers made inquiries about the land. We have made no commitments to anyone about what will happen there outside of the master plan.” Doxie McCoy, a Gray spokesperson, said the process is still in its early stages. wi www.washingtoninformer.com

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The chancellor of the District of Columbia public schools and the mayor presented a new plan to improve student performance, increase math and reading proficiency on standardized tests and boost graduation rates. Chancellor Kaya Henderson and D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray announced a five-year strategic plan, titled “A Capital Commitment,” which is an aggressive effort to rebuild the public schools system, during a press conference at the John A. Wilson Building in Northwest on Wed., April 18. “This is the last year of the five-year plan that my predecessor [Michelle Rhee] put into place a few years ago,” said Henderson, 40. “We want to build on those achievements that have taken place such as hiring staff for schools, paying people on time, and making sure that students have textbooks. We want to move more aggressively and urgently to promises that we made to our stakeholders that our students will be better educated.” The plan will help guide spending and programming decisions through 2017 and some of the goals include: increasing District-wide math and reading proficiency to 70 percent while doubling the number of students who score at advanced levels of proficiency; improving the proficiency rates for the 40 lowest performing schools by 40 percentage points; increasing high school graduation rates from 53 to 75 percent; ensuring that 90 percent of students like the schools they attend; and increase overall District of Columbia Public School (DCPS) attendance. Gray, 69, backs Henderson fully. “As I said in the State of the District Address in February, every child in every neighborhood in our city deserves the opportunity to gain a first-rate public education,” he said. “This plan will move us into the District’s next phase of school reform, building on our recent successes and capitalizing on the dramatic population and economic growth our city has seen in recent years.” One way to reach the goals of the plan is to extend the school The Washington Informer

D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson. /photo by Victor Holt

day and school year. “We have found that school ending at 3 p.m. does not work for anyone,” Gray said. “By having an extended school day, we can have after-school programs that can help our students academically.” On the matter of year-round school, he said that the late August to June time frame is “an agrarian concept” that is outdated. “We need to rethink these truisms,” he said. Matilda Carter, a parent with school-aged children, agrees. “I am for a longer school year 100 percent,” Carter, 46, said. “We need longer school days because so many of our youth are latchkey children [because] they have nobody to go home to after school. A longer school day would reduce crime and keep them involved at least until 6 p.m. when the parents come home.” One aspect that is undefined in Henderson’s plan is the closing of some schools. The chancellor said that part of the plan will be addressed in the near future. Henderson said that parental involvement and making sure that high school students will be ready for standardized tests for higher education will be priorities.

“We have to engage parents differently,” she said. “When parents are involved, children do better and so do the schools.” Henderson said that she’s working on a pilot program to have a firm that prepares suburban students for college admission standardized tests work with District students. Washington Teachers’ Union president Nathan Saunders said that the plan is headed in the right direction but needs to go farther. “To improve the quality of education of all students, it is imperative for schools to spend more time on tasks and less time on testing,” he said. “We must acknowledge that education not only happens in classrooms, but also in our homes and communities, making it essential to secure and maintain the support of teachers, parents and students as the plan is implemented over the next five years.” Carter, a resident of Kingman Park in Ward 7, said that Henderson is on the right track. “Our children must be able to compete in a global market,” Carter said. “It takes a village to raise one child and parents and teachers have to work together to ensure a quality education for all of our children in the District of Columbia.” wi www.washingtoninformer.com

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Prom Giveaway Excites Parents and Teens By Gale Horton Gay WI Staff Writer

That old saying about the advantage of being an early bird proved true last Saturday for high school student Esohe Irabor. The 18-year-old arrived at the Benning Road Boys & Girls Club in Northeast at 7:10 a.m. She showed up bright and early and happened to be the first in line for a prom wear giveaway event that started at 9 a.m. sharp. Twenty minutes later, she had found “the dress” – a sophisticated champagne colored gown – as well as a matching wrap for her shoulders, purse, earrings, pendant and bracelet. All for free. The only item left for the Banneker High School student to purchase was a pair of shoes. “I feel good about it. I am happy,” said Esohe. She said if she hadn’t come to the event she likely would have waited until the week of the prom

and then scrambled to find something to wear. This is the fourth year of Operation Pretty and Polished, a well-organized event that attracts hundred of teenagers and parents as well as scores of volunteers. Before the doors opened nearly 100 hopefuls were queued up outside. Justine Love, director of community and public affairs with CBS Radio of Washington, said the event was started “due to the economic crisis and the realization that there were needs related to proms.” Today, it’s a collaborative effort with State Farm Insurance, Once Upon a Prom, the Metropolitan Police Department, 95.5 WPGC-FM, El Zol 107.9 FM, the Office of the Attorney General and the U.S. Marshals Service. Through word of mouth the event has grown. This year 1,300 new and “gently loved” dresses, tuxedos, shirts,

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ties, shoes and accessories were available. Garments for the girls [21 racks divided by size and five tables filled with shoes, jewelry and purses] overshadowed the goods for the young men [two racks of suits and shirts and two tables of shoes, ties and accessories]. Love said dresses were screened and any deemed too provocative are being donated to adult charities or drama departments. With a pastel balloon arch at the entrance of the gym and with DJ Storm from WPCG blasting music, the room had a definite prom-like feel. Daniel McCoy, 17, who attends Forestville Military Academy and plans to attend his prom in Greenbelt, Md.,

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on May 22, was hoping to find a tux, but at 6-foot-3 nothing on the racks were suited for his frame. However, he did leave with a purple tie and a $60 voucher from a men’s clothing store. “I think this is a real nice community event,” said Daniel. Teens had the benefit of personal shoppers who helped them to pick out items. Donnell Hounshell, a volunteer from Upper Marlboro, Md., assisted Esohe with her selections. “I just thought it would be a wonderful opportunity to help these girls look wonderful on their prom night,” said Hounshell. As the girls stepped in and out of dresses and as vol-

unteers helped with zippers and straps, comments such as “That’s a perfect fit”, “Aren’t you pretty in purple” and “Look at those shoes” could be heard. However, the enthusiasm ramped up when one by one the young women walked into the room where parents were sequestered. Applause erupted along with exclamations such as “Don’t you look pretty” and “That is so cute.” More than one mother and daughter hugged. Love explained that parents aren’t allowed to shop with their children because it causes too much drama. While waiting in the parent’s room for her 17-year-old See prom on Page 13

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Measuring, Not Marketing, Key to Baker Initiative to Transform Six Communities By Steve Monroe Special to The Washington Informer Marketing campaigns are out, measurable programs are in. That’s the word from Prince George’s County government officials as they launch their Transforming Neighborhoods Initiative to create safe, thriving communities under the administration of County Executive Rushern L. Baker III (D). After several years of what some say were “feel good” projects such as “Livable Communities” and slogans like “Gorgeous Prince George’s,” Baker and Chief Administrative Officer Bradford Seamon have pledged this new initiative is a different breed of cat. The effort utilizes data and action plans and will get help from the CountyStat initiative Baker announced last month. CountyStat is a statistics-based program that includes data gathering, research and development, coordinating key agencies on key issues, aligning resources and measuring results. “This is about making a positive impact in these communities … I believe this initiative will help transform communities throughout Prince George’s County,” Baker said in announcing the Transforming Neighborhoods Initiative before a capacity crowd of county officials, law enforcement personnel and residents April 18 at Oxon Hill’s Glassmanor Community Center. “This effort grew out of last year’s successful Summer Crime Initiative led by the police chief and his staff. When we evaluThe Washington Informer

ated the crime statistics … it was determined that we needed to take a broader approach, a more holistic approach to addressing some of the challenges in our communities. Today is about neighborhoods and our plan to be proactive ,” said Baker. Key indicators to be measured The six areas chosen for the first phase of the initiative, Langley Park, East Riverdale/Bladensburg, Kentland/Palmer Park, Suitland, Hillcrest Heights/Marlow Heights and Glassmanor, were chosen, according to information from Baker’s office, “because they substantially affect violent crime rates Countywide … Violent crime was chosen as our lead indicator … because of its overall impact on investment in the County by businesses, developers and potential new residents. Education was a close second …” Seamon said that day, “this initiative will achieve this vision by making progress in the seven priority areas ... a thriving economy, great schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality health care, effective human services, safe and clean environment and high performance government.” Key initiative indicators to gauge progress are violent crime, property crime, 3rd and 5th grade reading and math scores, school absentee rates, foreclosure rates, concentrations for Section 8 housing, income levels, pedestrian deaths/injuries and residents on public assistance. Team leaders for the initiative include seasoned officials like Carla Reid, deputy chief admin-

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istrative officer for Economic Development and Public Infrastructure; Betty Hager Francis, deputy chief administrative officer, Health, Human Services & Education and Barry Stanton, Deputy chief administrative officer, Public Safety. M. H. James Estepp, president and CEO of the Greater Prince George’s Business Roundtable, said, “The major difference between [the earlier] programs is I largely didn’t see them as being action-based. This one involves all agencies and has measures to determine success … it’s a real action plan whereas the others seemed largely for public consumption.” Larry Spriggs, chairman of the Prince George’s County Chamber of Commerce, welcomed the announcement of the initiative, saying in a statement, “… the effort to improve the quality of life should be commended … and we have those areas that we want to improve to make them more attractable and a desirable and comfortable place to live …” wi (There is more to this story. Read it all at washingtoninformer.com.) www.washingtoninformer.com

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Customers Sparse along Bustling Corridor By Gale Horton Gay WI Staff Writer One corner of the asphalt parking lot of Iverson Mall was a virtual field of dreams on Saturday morning – dreams of a hardy stream of customers coming for fresh produce, meats and flowers. However, despite near-perfect morning weather – sun, blue skies and temperatures in the 60s – three vendors sat idle at the Branch Avenue in Bloom farmers market waiting for customers despite busy traffic on Branch Avenue and surrounding the Iverson Mall in Hillcrest Heights, Md. This was the second weekend of the Branch Avenue farmers market, held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every

Saturday through Nov. 17. Jennifer Funn, retail revitalization coordinator with the Maryland Small Business Development Center, said that consumer traffic at the market on the first Saturday [April 14] was about 100 people – much more than during the first year. “It was really, really a good start for the year,” said Funn. However, it was slow going on the second Saturday. Ziggi Luna with D.S. Produce said his stand did “pretty good” on opening day. “Hopefully more people will know about us.” Luna’s stand offers asparagus for $5 a pound, garlic for $1.50 a bunch, onions for $2 a bunch, strawberries for $5 a quart and let-

tuce for $2 a head. Shannon Adams, a resident of Chapel Hill, N.C., said she came to town just to wander about and find some farmers markets. She bought a red carnation plant from vendor Fleming Thomas. Thomas kept watch over two tables of plants including mint, dill, oregano, tomatoes and petunias. He said it was a little early in the season for greater variety but soon more fresh vegetables and fruits from Southern Maryland farmers would be added. The market is an outgrowth of an initiative Governor Martin O’Malley launched in 2010 to revitalize some communities. “In a very short amount of time we’re making small steps with a

very large impact. One of those is the Branch Avenue farmers market,” said Funn. She said that the Branch Avenue corridor was designated by first lady Michelle Obama as a “food desert.” “There are not enough supermarkets in that corridor to adequately serve that community,” said Funn, pointing out there’s a lack of “fresh, locally grown affordable produce.” Funn spoke of Iverson Mall as a “forgotten place,” but one with plenty of history. “It was the first enclosed mall on the East Coast,” she said. “It was hot in the ’60s, ’70s, [and] ’80s. In the ’90s people began to expand their retail options.” Last year, the first year for the

market, was rocky. Perceptions some people have had of the area led to farmers being wary of participating. “Farmers thought they were going to get stuck up,” said Funn. “It never happened.” Still only one farmer participated. This year they’ve had three farmers sign on as well as a rancher who brings local beef and goat meat to the market and vendors selling candles and organic coffee. “Seniors came out, young families came out, children interacted with farmers,” said Funn of the market during its first year. “It ended up being a really nice social community weekly event.”wi

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Released to Undisclosed Location By George E. Curry Special to The Washington Informer George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watchman who killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Fla., was released from jail on bond shortly after midnight Monday morning and left for an undisclosed destination. Zimmerman, who wore a brown jacket and blue jeans, was fitted with an electronic monitoring device before being released. He was carrying a bag as he left the facility with an unidentified man in a white BMW, according to news reports. During a court hearing Friday, Zimmerman’s bond was set at $150,000 bond. Because he had to put up 10 percent of that amount, only $15,000 was required to secure his release Zimmerman has been charged with second-degree murder and had been held in custody at Seminole County Jail in Sanford after being arrested 45 days after the Feb. 26 incident. Police questioned Zimmerman after the shooting of the unarmed black teenager, but released him after Zimmerman claimed to be acting in self-defense. Florida is one of more than 20 states that have enacted Stand Your Ground laws that give broad protection to citizens who feel their life is being threatened. It was only after widespread protests, many led by students, Al Sharpton and other civil rights leaders, that a special prosecutor was appointed by the governor. The prosecutor skipped impaneling a grand jury and filed the seconddegree murder charge against Zimmerman. Attorneys for Trayvon’s par-

ents, Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin, have argued that Zimmerman was the aggressor, following the youth on a rainy Sunday night after being instructed by a police dispatcher not to trail the teenager. On one tape of a call Zimmerman made to police the night of Feb. 26, the dispatcher specially told Zimmerman not to follow the teen. He replied, “Okay,” but pursued him anyway. After a physical confrontation, Zimmerman pulled his 9 millimeter semi-automatic pistol and fatally shot Martin once in the chest. While being ques- George Zimmerman / Courtesy photo tioned by his attorney Friday, Zimmerman had known the family felt it was the apologized to Martin’s parents, who wrong time. were in attendance at the bond Friday’s nationally-televised hearing. bond hearing raised as many “I wanted to say I am sorry for questions as it answered. the loss of your son. I did not know Supporters of Trayvon were dishow old he was. I thought he was a appointed that Dale Gilbreath, one little bit younger than I am, and I of state’s lead investigators, perdid not know if he was armed or formed so poorly on the witness not,” Zimmerman said. stand. However, that directly contraAn affidavit of probable cause, dicts what Zimmerman, 28, said signed by Gilbreath and another on police tapes. There was this ex- investigator, T.C. O’Steen, stated: change: “Zimmerman confronted Martin and a struggle ensued.” Dispatcher: How old would you say he Under questioning by defense looks? attorney Mark O’Mara, the investiZimmerman: … late teens. gator acknowledged that he did not Dispatcher: Late teens, OK. know who initiated the fight. Gil breath was also unable to defend Zimmerman’s attorney, Mark his assertion that Zimmerman had O’Mara, said Monday on “CBS profiled Trayvon. wi This Morning” that Zimmerman (There is more to this story. To read it would not have apologized to the in its entirety, go to washingtoninformer. Martin family Friday if O’Mara com.)

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gaged in any type of criminal activity yet were still profiled by police. Even Eric Holder, now U.S. attorney general, wasn’t able to avoid a plight experienced every day by Black men in America. Holder shared an experience he had in the 1980s as an undergrad at Columbia University in New York. As he traveled home to Washington, D.C., he was pulled over by police. Even though they told him he had done nothing wrong, they still wanted to search his car for drugs.wi (There is a lot more to this story. Got to washingtoninformer.com to read it all.)

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The Howard Theatre: “The People’s Place” During the segregation era when Washington, D.C.’s U Street corridor was known as “Black Broadway,” the Howard Theatre was its crown jewel. After a $29 million renovation, the 101-year-old People’s Theatre is starting to lift its show curtains once again. Hopes are high among Black entertainers and entrepreneurs as the historic Howard reopens with a rebuilt stage, a state-of-the-art sound system, walnut paneling, oak floors and new seating. The reopening of the theater harkens back to a time when Blacks were big in the entertainment business. At its 1910 opening the Howard Theatre was billed as “the largest Colored theater in the world.” It was the first major theater built to feature Black entertainers performing for a predominantly Black audience. This time around, the Howard Theatre, an elegant edifice at 7th and T Streets in Northwest, Washington combines elements of Beaux Arts, Italian Renaissance and neo-classical design to its stature as a landmark of the historically-Black LeDroit Park neighborhood. The Howard Theatre appeared on the entertainment scene before Harlem’s Apollo. Both venues came out of the “Chitlin’ Circuit” tradition, the string of performance venues that existed throughout the eastern and southern United States from the early 19th century through the 1960s. The name is a play on the collaboration that existed between Blacks and Jews and the term “Borscht belt” which referred to a group of venues [primarily in New York’s Catskill Mountains] popular with Jewish performers during the 1940s-60s. Back in the day, the Howard Theatre represented one of the venues – a center of Black commerce and a thoroughfare of locally owned businesses. In city after city these thoroughfares included Black enterprises such as banks, pawnshops, hotels, funeral homes, fancy shops and upscale eateries. Noted theaters on the Chitlin’ Circuit included the Royal Peacock in Atlanta; Carver Theatre in Birmingham, Ala.; Cotton Club, Small’s Paradise and the Apollo Theater in New York City; the Regal Theatre in Chicago; the Howard Theatre in Washington, D.C.; the Uptown Theatre in Philadelphia; the Royal Theatre in Baltimore; the Fox Theatre in Detroit; the Hippodrome Theatre in Richmond, Va.; and the Ritz Theatre in Jacksonville, Fla. The theaters featured vaudeville, musicals and local variety and church programs. A network of business operators and operations flourished

By William Reed along the Chitlin Circuit. These businesses often included entertainment and illicit enterprises run by individuals involved in “the numbers,” bootleg liquor and money laundering. The Chitlin Circuit fostered the development of hundreds of Black businesses and artists who included T Bone Walker, Ike Turner, Little Richard, James Brown and others. The Howard Theatre is currently owned by the District of Columbia. Howard Theatre Restoration, Inc. (HTR), a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, leads a collaborative effort with the D.C. government to oversee the Howard Theatre’s business and cultural development. The venture is being managed by the Ellis Development Group. Officials from U.S. Bank, Howard Theatre Restoration, Inc., and the Ellis Development Group said more that $10 million in financing was provided through a U.S. Bank community development subsidiary. U.S. Bank Vice President Laura Vowell said that financial support “helped ensure that a building which played a significant role in Washington D.C.’s past will do so again in the future.” Other underwriters include Eagle Bank, Howard University and the National Park Service. The Blue Note Entertainment Group signed a 20-year lease to operate the theater. The company also operates the Blue Note jazz club in New York’s Greenwich Village, the B.B. King Blues Club in Times Square and The Highline Ballroom. The group books venues up and down the East Coast and manages District landmarks that include Georgia Brown’s restaurant. “I’m excited to be associated with restoration of the legendary Howard Theatre,” said Steven Bensusan, president of Blue Note Entertainment Group. “It’s an honor to be a part of this project and to help preserve the rich tradition of the Howard [Theatre], while bringing forth a modern concept in both design and programming.” wi (William Reed is head of the Business Exchange Network and available for speaking/seminar projects via the Bailey Group. org.)

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fice of Minority Health. “And when they do receive help they receive a lower quality of care.” Doctors, like Gracia would probably agree that the expression, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” still rings true. The festival is one of a slate of programs taking place during National Minority Health Month. The Office of Minority Health sponsored the afternoon program. This office is a sub-division of the Department of Health and Human Services that’s dedicated to developing programs and proposing policy changes to counter health disparities among minorities. “One thing that is helping is the Affordable Care Act, the new health care law which is making access to care better and making it affordable,” said Gracia. But she said going into communities to talk to parents and teenagers about healthy lifestyles is just as important.

National health statistics for blacks and Latinos are particularly troubling. Both groups experience higher rates of death caused by stroke, diabetes, and heart disease than whites. And blacks also have the highest infant mortality rate. “We, as a nation, are not truly focused on preventative care for each and every citizen,” said Tonya Lewis Lee, a writer and producer. Lee, 46, a spokesperson for A Healthy Baby Begins with You, a national campaign dedicated to raising awareness about infant mortality, said these disparities are linked to racism and classism which can adversely affect a person’s health, and expectant mothers are no exception. “When a child dies before its first birthday, it’s not just God’s way,” said Lee who is married to director Spike Lee. “There are things that can be done to make the world a little safer for that infant.” wi (There is a lot more to this story. Read it all at washingtoninformer.com.)

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Black Entrepreneurship Topic of White House Summit By Dorothy Rowley WI Staff Writer If one has the time, energy and plan, jump-starting a business can be a cinch. But that’s not necessarily the case if the chance at entrepreneurship falls beyond the reach of a deserving AfricanAmerican student who welcomes the challenge, but lacks resources and guidance. That scenario and others were addressed during a recent summit sponsored by the Small Business Association (SBA) and U. S. Department of Education in collaboration with the White House. “Entrepreneurship and innovation is actually occurring at every one of your institutions,” Marie Johns, SBA deputy administrator, told a mixed gathering of business owners, government experts and leaders from several Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) during the April 16 White House summit.

Johns moderated the two-hour meeting that consisted of two panel discussions. She said it aimed to get young people excited about entrepreneurial opportunities and to make sure they get counseling and other support needed to get businesses up and running. “We know it’s just not business majors who are interested,” said Johns. “Our job at the SBA – which boasts 17 development centers on HBCU campuses across the country – is to ensure that innovative ideas and an entrepreneurial spirit can be harnessed, and then transformed into successful businesses.” Johnathan Holifield, co-founder of The America 21 Project, described the summit as a “wonderful catalytic first step” for getting more black students to consider business ownership. “We need to create a thrust to complement existing entrepreneurship and small business leadership to ensure that African Americans as well as Latinos and others are connected to the innovation econ-

omy,” said Holifield. “We have in our communities and in our HBCUs, good programs and good support systems – but we lack emphasis on explosive-growth for the kinds of companies that are responsible for the disproportionately high amount of jobs [created].” Panelist Julianne Malveaux, president of Bennett College, stressed that African Americans are the original entrepreneurs because many bought their own freedom out of slavery. She said HBCUs must continually embrace the notion of entrepreneurship. “It doesn’t have to be as extensive . . . but there certainly must be some presence on our campuses . . . to basically assist our communities” as well. Malveaux said Bennett has been on the entrepreneurial bandwagon for at least four years, with several buildings having been erected on the campus. “Those four buildings meant that we put $21 million worth of economic development into

Greensboro, N. C., at a time when nobody was hiring,” said Malveaux, who alluded to the growing number of sub-contractors who became self-employed through campus-oriented opportunities. “One of the things that I insisted [on], was that the major contractor made sure 50 percent of the [sub-contractors] were people of color. . . [and] that’s the role we [currently] play” in creating blackowned and operated businesses,” Malveaux said. When asked what he tells young people bent on becoming their own bosses, panelist D. T. Ogilvie of Rutgers University, responded that entrepreneurship is one of the most important subjects that can be taught. He noted a campus project which encourages youth to think about owning businesses. “We’re doing something called ‘Lemonade Day’ in Newark for the first time,” Ogilvie said. “Kids from kindergarten to age 12 learn how to be entrepreneurs in the context of developing a lemonade stand. [They learn] all the attributes of business” by putting a stand together to acquiring money for supplies, marketing and hiring. “And that’s important, because our young people need to be

aware of entrepreneurship as an alternative career,” said Ogilvie. “We believe that entrepreneurship is the key.” Ron Stodgill, director of the Small Business Incubator/Think Tank at Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU), said his campus has already ventured out to the business sector in Charlotte, N. C. “What’s happening in Charlotte is the realization that it’s taking more than the banking community to power the economy,” Stodgill said of JCSU’s effort to align with the city’s business district. “But our efforts are embryonic and won’t happen overnight,” he cautioned. To that end, Holifield stressed that gatherings like the summit are think tanks that can also offer solutions. “We want to make sure we not only focus on general entrepreneurship, which is a necessary part of our overall economic development strategy,” he said. “But we also have to build a thrust that’s focused on innovation at our HBCUs, and converting the intellectual capacity and property that emerge out of them into commercial opportunities or real enterprise opportunities.” wi

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By Barrington M. Salmon WI Staff Writer For a man who was beaten, spat upon and jailed 40 times as a foot soldier of the Civil Rights movement, Congressman John Robert Lewis is surprisingly free of rancor and hate. During a 90-minute conversation with Washington Informer Publisher Denise Rolark Barnes last week, Lewis spoke eloquently and at length about the philosophy, discipline and principles of nonviolence and its importance in America’s daily discourse. “We need to teach people the way of peace, love and non-violence,” said Lewis in response to a student’s question about the Trayvon Martin case late in the program. “There must be a better way, a different way … we should live, love, [live with] a sense of community, peace, grace. We shouldn’t be afraid of each other and we should not hate. [Dr.] King said we should lay down the burden of hate and that if we don’t come together as brothers, we will die as fools.” Lewis, 72, was the honored guest at an event at the Town Hall Education Arts Recre-

ation Center (THEARC) in Southeast, titled, A Conversation with Civil Rights Icon the Honorable John Lewis. The evening’s sponsors were Industrial Bank, PEPCO, Washington Gas, Wells Fargo, Southwest Airlines, Mahogany Books and the Foundation for the Advancement of Music and Education (FAME). Hosted by the Washington Informer, the event brought together several hundred people including guests, sponsors, students and others to an afterfive gathering in the THEARC Theatre. Guests were treated to a short documentary film about Lewis that detailed his early life

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as an Alabama farm boy; his desire to acquire an education, his admiration for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King; their association and their seminal work in the Civil Rights movement, Lewis’ activism and his role as a congressman. “I wanted to be a preacher but civil rights became my life, the movement became my church,” Lewis said. “I was less concerned with getting people to the streets paved with gold and more concerned with helping people on the streets of Nashville. Being in school, listening to my professors inspired and pushed me. We wanted to make the teach-

ing of people real. [These were people with] pains that hurt, pains that hurt people every day. We couldn’t allow people to be denied human rights. It was an affront to our dignity.” As he surveyed life for blacks in a segregated America, Lewis said he was incensed at the shabby treatment meted out to he and his family and other black Americans. “We couldn’t take a seat at a lunch counter and to see two water fountains, one for whites and the other for blacks. It scarred the minds and souls of people. We had to change that,” he explained. “I was told over and over by

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my parents and grandparents to stay out of trouble but this was good trouble, necessary trouble. The bombing of the church in Birmingham broke our hearts but we redoubled our efforts to vote.” But that activism came at a price. Lewis recalled being punched and kicked, having racists grind out cigarettes in his hair, being manhandled by police during demonstrations, attacked by police dogs, and suffering a concussion after being hit in the head with batons by state troopers on the Edmund Pettus Bridge during the 1965 March on Selma. Despite all this, Lewis said, he wouldn’t hesitate to do it all again. Lewis discussed the ultimate price extracted from King, Robert and John F. Kennedy. He said he was campaigning for and traveling with Robert Kennedy who was running for the Democratic nomination to the White House in 1968. “RFK invited a group of us to come to his sister’s hotel room,” Lewis said. “He said ‘stay here. I’ll be back in 15 minutes.’ He went down to See LEWIS on Page 23

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Inspired by a Movement… At age 17, John Lewis was so inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. that he wrote a letter to Rev. King asking to meet him. Dr. King responded and sent Lewis a round-trip Greyhound bus ticket to meet with him in Montgomery, Ala. The Washington Informer asked Richard Wright Public Charter School students to write a letter to someone who inspires them and tell them why they would want to meet them and join their cause. Below are excerpts of three compelling letters selected by The Washington Informer staff. David McFarland The Trevor Project

The Honorable Julian Bond The American University

Anthony Lake UNICEF House

Dear McFarland:

Dear Mr. Bond:

Dear Mr. Lake:

I am writing this letter to you because I am very passionate about ending the cycle of bullying. I selected your organization to write to because you focus on supporting gay, lesbian, transgender, or questioning youth and ending the cycle of suicide among these youth by providing “life-saving” and “life-affirming’ resources. I think it is wonderful that your organization exists and that it has a 24/7 lifeline intervention that the youth can call if they feel like they need someone to talk to. I understand that the Trevor Project’s vision is to create a future where all youth can have the same dreams and possibilities as everyone else, no matter what sexual orientation, or gender identity that they choose to be. That is a future I want to experience. I want to be affiliated with your organization because in the past, I have been bullied. I have been pushed around, and tortured, and it got to that point where I felt like nothing. Your organization would have been great to know about back then. Another reason I’d like to be a part of your group is because one of my closet friends that I knew since 5th grade recently committed suicide. You see she was being bullied because she came out as a lesbian. When I first heard about the Trevor Project, I thought to myself, if only I had known about this earlier then I could’ve helped my friend, I could’ve done something. One way I think this can be stopped is to get parents more involved. It’s not right to bully, and I am writing this letter because this bullying thing has been happening a lot and it’s time for this to stop. I am very pleased to learn about the work that your organization does. I would love to become a volunteer, or an advocate at any time. Please contact me to advise me of ways that I can get involved and make a difference. Thank you for all you hard work and effort. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

I am writing this letter to let you know that I support the marriage between same sex couples. I believe this is a civil rights issue. Since you have always been a supporter for civil rights I hope you believe this way, too. Discrimination against same sex couples is wrong. Same sex relationships are just as beautiful as opposite sex relationships. As a homosexual male myself, and not only that, but I’m being raised by a same sex couple I want to honor myself and my family. My mother and her fiancé’ are doing a fantastic job raising me and my siblings. What can opposite sex couples teach kids that same sex couples can’t? This topic is really sensitive for me because I’ve recently come out. I’ve been teased and discriminated against on more than one occasion. I think that treating someone differently just because they like something different from you is borderline mean. It bothers me that it’s a huge million man march when a “homie” from the hood gets killed. It’s all over the news and everywhere. But when a transgender is slain with a slit throat at a bus stop, people say absolutely nothing. Maybe you get a “this is a sad world we’re coming to” and then someone flips the channel on the television, or the page in the newspaper is turned. Legalizing gay marriage would be a giant move to help people accept homosexuals as equals. People need to wake up and realize that there are people in the world who are born differently. What would legalizing gay marriage mean for me? This movement means the world to me. I know of your history with civil rights. I believe that you can offer me sound advice on how I can make same-sex marriage a reality in my lifetime. I hope that you will contact me with information. De’Quan Barclift 9th Grade

Arianna Marsh 9th Grade Student

I am passionate about ending world hunger and helping needy children. I really appreciate the work that has been done by your organization. I feel that UNICEF is one of the greatest organizations supporting children today and I would love to be a part of it. UNICEF is over 50 years old but it is still needed today because every year, 15 million children throughout the world die from hunger. Current data suggests that even in America, 1 in 4 children are at risk of starvation. UNICEF is an organization that not many teenagers around me know about. But now that I know more about it, I feel as though I should inform others. World hunger is something that really affects young people in over 150 countries around the world. From my research I learned what UNICEF really stands for. I learned that UNICEF is a global humanitarian relief organization providing children with so much to keep them alive like; healthcare, immunizations, clean water, nutrition, food security, education, emergency relief and so much more. That really inspired me to want to help children whose parents can’t afford to feed them, or take them to regular doctor visits. I’ve always wanted to help people that didn’t have much in life and to find out that this organization helps children in over 150 countries really makes me want to be a part of something so significant. If you think about it this organization is saving lives of young people every day. Even though there are still 21,000 children that still die each day from preventable causes, with organizations like UNICEF, this situation will get better. I would love to participate in the fight to feed and protect young people all over the world because it is something that needs to be done. During the past four years, our economy has more families in poverty and more children suffering. Every day I think about what I can do to help others. Please write to me and let me know what I can do to get involved. Sincerely,

Akiya Kent 9th Grade Student

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LEWIS continued from Page 21 make a victory statement [after winning the California Democratic nomination]. He never came back.” And Lewis said he cried when he saw the MLK Memorial from the air. “I spoke on the day of the March – 10 of us spoke. I was sixth and King was 10th,” Lewis recalled. “Of all the 10, I’m the only one still around. He [King] preached that day and turned those steps into a modern-day pulpit.” “When I was flying out of National Airport, I looked down and saw the King Memorial. I cried tears of happiness and joy knowing the distance we’d come.” For almost three hours, guests met, shook hands, hugged, chit-chatted and took pictures with the civil rights symbol. They also witnessed a sit-down with Rolark Barnes and were able to ask questions themselves. The evening included a special reception in the theatre lobby; a sparkling short set of three songs by theThe Oxon Hill High School Choir which wowed the audience with its rendition of In Bright Mansions; with one of the highlights being the presentation of the first Washington Informer Humanitarian Award to Lewis at the conclusion of the program. WHUR’s Taylor Thomwww.washingtoninformer.com

as served as MC and sponsor representatives brought greetings and spoke of the importance of putting their support behind such a program. Every guest received a copy of Lewis’ book “Walking in the Wind: A Memoir of the Movement.” The man of the hour appeared to enjoy himself, exhibiting charm, self-deprecation and a dry, keenly honed sense of humor, all with a straight face. “On my father’s farm, we raised corn and peanuts and raised chickens. It was not an easy task,” he explained. “My calling, mission and obligation was to care for those chickens. [I didn’t always do as good a job as I should have] which was not moral, loving or the nonviolent thing to do. I wanted to be a preacher so I preached to the chickens … some chickens bowed their heads, listened and prayed. They did everything, but say amen.” They listened better than many of the colleagues I work with.” The pair sat in armchairs facing each other on stage, a small table with a bouquet of flowers provided an intimate addition to the setting. Rolark Barnes told guests the event was made possible because Lewis suggested, and then kindly offered, to participate in the program because he wanted to use this as a vehicle to reach young people. D.C. resident Julian Kiganda was awed by what she’d expe-

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Congressman John Lewis (D-Ga.), sat down with Washington Informer Publisher Denise Rolark Barnes at the THEARC Theatre for a conversation about his childhood, his experiences in the Civil Rights movement and his hopes for future generations during “A Conversation with Civil Rights Icon” John Lewis. Hundreds attended the event at the THEARC in Southeast on Thursday, April 19. /Photos by Khalid Naji-Allah and Shevry Lassiter

“In 1955, I heard King. The voice was powerful, the delivery of his message LEWIS continued from Page 23 rienced. “I thought it was incredible for me as a woman of African descent to see the relationship with the movement to Africa as we sought to get away from colonialism,” said Kiganda, president and creative problem solver with Vibrant Design Group and a Ugandan native. “I didn’t have any expectations; I just wanted to hear what he had to say.” “I wish more young people were here to hear this. We need more dialogue. The National Urban League is where I learned about the Civil Rights movement. It was a movement of young people. He was only 23 when he gave his speech [at

so great. He said he was more concerned about Montgomery, not Heaven, the here and now.”

the March on Washington]. We have no excuse.” From Alabama Farm Boy to the Hallowed Halls of Congress Lewis grew up under humble circumstances in Troy, Ala. The

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Lewis and his siblings toiled on from dawn ’til dusk. But the young Lewis wanted more and he said he hid under the house porch and them sprang out and sprinted for the school bus each morning. “I really wanted an education. I wanted more,” was Lewis’ simple explanation. He said his grandfather lived about a mile away and would give his grandchildren newspapers to read. He excelled academically despite being transported to classes in a run-down school bus, using hand-medown books at a system that only thought blacks capable of performing manual and menial tasks. Lewis credits one of his elementary school teachers with encouraging him to read. The family also listened to the ra-

dio, which is where he first heard King. “In 1955 I heard King,” he recalled. “The voice was powerful, the delivery of his message so great. He said he was more concerned about Montgomery, not Heaven, the here and now.” Lewis studied at the American Baptist Theological Seminary and at Fisk University, both in Nashville. He was deeply influenced by Jim Wilson, who instilled in Lewis, Diane Nash and other students the deepest tenets of non-violence. Lewis first ran for elected office in 1977. He won a seat on the Atlanta City Council in 1981. He defeated longtime civil rights activist Julian Bond in a run-off election See LEWIS on Page 25

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Among his many accomplishments, Congressman John Lewis is the author of Walking with the Wind: A Memoir of the Movement. Arrested more than 40 times, Congressman John Lewis’ uses his book to give readers a rare look into the Civil Rights movement during the late ‘50s and ‘60s. Following his conversation at THEARC, Congressman Lewis held a book signing for happy attendees. Photos by Shevry Lassiter, Roy Lewis and Khalid Naji Allah

LEWIS continued from Page 24 in 1986 and has served in Congress since then. A Date with Destiny It is well known that the Civil Rights movement owed its genesis and considerable energy to determined and ideological young men and women who braved the rage of the beneficiaries of a dying system which sought to keep African Americans under the heel of segregation, racism and discrimination. High school and college students and others braved police dogs, fire hoses, police truncheons, beatings and other physical dangers as they stood down those who sought to maintain the racial status quo. www.washingtoninformer.com

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King, for example, was only 26-years-old went he leapt onto the national and international consciousness as the leader of the 381-day Montgomery, Ala., bus boycott that brought down segregation in public transportation in the heart of the Old

South. Nash, a friend and colleague of Lewis was only 22 when she became the leader of the sit-ins in Nashville, Tenn., which led to the desegregation of lunch counters, theatres and supermarkets. She was also instrumental in helping create

the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee, helped organize the Freedom Rides and played important roles in the Southern Christian Leadership Conference that included serving as an organizer, strategist, instructor and fieldworker. Lewis said he chafed against the bonds that held black people captive and refused to accept a system that robbed African Americans of their dignity and self-respect. “Fifty years ago, we couldn’t vote. We had to count the number of jelly beans in a jar,” he said. “… People had to pay poll taxes and interpret sections of the Alabama Constitution. So many institutions participated in this vicious, evil system. I saw it growing up.” Lewis recounted his involvement in desegregating lunch

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counters in Nashville, Tenn., and taking part in the harrowing bus rides as Freedom Riders into the South to challenge a law that relegated blacks to use separate and unequal facilities and forced them to the back of the bus. He vividly recalls the mobs of white men – faces distorted with rage – attacking him and the other young college students with fists, crowbars, baseball bats, chains, anything that could inflict pain. And on the sidelines, white women with countenances knitted in raw, naked anger, spurred on their men. He spoke of the “Whites Only” and “Colored Only” signs, segregated water fountains, libraries, restrooms, restaurants and buses – all graphic See LEWIS on Page 26

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Honoring a Giant It has been said, “We stand on the shoulders of giants.” And by giants we mean extraordinary people who, through hard work and sacrifice, accept the challenge to stand for that which is right. Individuals who make a commitment to initiate and maintain transformational change for the benefit of all people, and not just the privileged few. The Honorable John Lewis is such a giant. He is a living legend with a legacy of dedicated service and commitment to his constituents. Industrial Bank is both honored and proud to sponsor “A Conversation with John Lewis.”

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Congressman John Lewis autographs his book—Walking with the Wind: A Memoir of the Movement. /Photos by Khalid Naji-Allah

LEWIS continued from Page 27 reminders of the centuries-old tradition and customs that segregationists said “were in the best interest of both races.” “There was a lot of danger fighting a system that didn’t want you,” said Lewis. “For several weeks we were trained to accept the beatings and violence. We had the ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’: sit up, look straight ahead, remember the teachings of King, Gandhi …” “There were mass arrests in Nashville … They had a profound effect on people, especially women. People turned in charging plates, what you call credit cards. We just kept sitting-in and sitting-in. My first arrest was on Feb 27, 1960. I was satisfied. It felt so free, I felt so liberated. It felt like I crossed over. You arrest me. What can you do to me? Nashville became the first southern city to desegregate lunch counters [and] theatres.” Lewis said that as an 18-yearold, he wrote King because he was so inspired by King’s

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words and actions and also because he sought King’s help in getting him into Troy State University. King sent him a bus ticket to join him in Montgomery, Ala., instead, and that act led to Lewis’ involvement in the Civil Rights struggle, a life dedicated to seeking justice and equality for the poor and the underdog, and an unerring desire to change the racial paradigm of the United States. “I heard that young preacher with a voice that burned with change,” Lewis said. “I was inspired to write a letter to King. I was ‘tracked down’ to play a role. I often wonder about that. In March 1958, I boarded a Greyhound bus and met Martin Luther King. It changed my life … freedom was a possible dream.” Reaching Out to a New Generation Following Lewis’ letter writing example, a number of journalism students from the Richard Wright Public Charter School in Northeast wrote letSee LEWIS on Page 27

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LEWIS continued from Page 26 ters to individuals and organizations seeking their help in attacking social ills such as child hunger, bullying, gay rights for young people, and racial profiling, as evidenced by the recent murders of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Fla., and Kenneth Chambers, Sr., a 68-year-old former corrections officer and U.S. Marine, who was fatally shot in his home last November by police in White Plains, N.Y. Ninth-grader Akiya Kent is one such writer: “I am writing this letter to you because I am passionate about ending world hunger and helping needy children,” she wrote to Anthony Lake, executive director of UNICEF House in New York. “I really appreciate the work that has been done by your organization. I feel that UNICEF is one of the greatest organizations supporting children today and I would love to be a part of it.” “UNICEF is [more than] 50

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years old but it is still needed today because every year, 15 million children throughout the world die from hunger.” Obama’s Promise A close friend of Hillary Clinton, Lewis first endorsed her run for the White House in 2008 before formally switching to Barack Obama. “Obama’s run was in keeping with the spirit of the movement,” Lewis explained. “When I heard Obama’s [acceptance speech], I cried. I jumped so high I didn’t think my feet would ever touch the ground.” Gloria Ravenell and her husband Jerry stood in line after the program to get Lewis’ book. “I read his book and had a lot of background,” said Ravenell, 68, who is retired but serves as outreach coordinator for the Capital Area Food Bank. “I found him to be humble, knowledgeable and a prayerful person.” Her husband agreed. “What intrigued me most is that he is so human; he’s not

tainted,” said Jerry Ravenell, 64, an adjunct professor of Social Sciences in Wilmington, Del. “He has been able to keep that with all his gifts and resources. He’s still that humble, God-fearing person.” Despite the hard-won and often bloody gains Lewis, King, Ella Baker, C.T. Vivian, Fannie Lou Hamer, Nash and others of his generation made to advance the cause of civil rights, Lewis laments the fact that America remains in denial about race. “I don’t buy the feeling that we live in a post-racial America,” Lewis asserted. “The scars and stains are still deeply embedded in America. We need to talk about race. We cannot sweep it under the rug, push it in a corner. In the AfricanAmerican community and in the majority community we’re afraid to talk about it, bring it out.” “The fact is that we still have a long way to go and a lot of work to do to achieve a multiracial, democratic society. We had a powerful coalition [before] and we need it again.” wi

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A Conversation with Civil Rights Icon Honorable John Lewis The Washington Informer Newspaper hosted a book signing and discussion with the civil rights icon, Congressman John Lewis at THEARC Theatre in Southeast Washington. Ms. Taylor Thomas (96.3 WHUR, News - Steve Harvey Morning Show was the mistress of ceremonies. Atty. Denise Rolark Barnes (Publisher of the Washington Informer Newspaper) presented the honoree with The Washington Informer Humanitarian Award. Mr. Lewis’ book “Walking with the Wind: A Memoir of the Movement was discussed and a viewing of his documentary film “John Lewis: An American Hero” was enjoyed by all. FAME (The Foundation for the Advancement of Music & Education, Inc.), Pepco, Southwest Airlines, Wells Fargo Bank , WashingtonGas, Industrial Bank, Capital Entertainment Services, Inc. , Mahongany Books and “Mickey” Thompson publisher of Social Sightings - The MagaZine & The CoLumn were sponsors. Music was provided by Ignatius Perry.

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Never Too Old to Fight May is Older Americans Month and this year’s theme: Never Too Old to Play is a far cry from what seniors will be doing over the next few years. True, as the theme suggests, older Americans will need to stay engaged, active and involved in their own lives and in their communities, but recent reports suggest that seniors have no choice but to use the energy they get by playing to fight to protect the benefits they have worked for their entire lives to enjoy, namely Social Security and Medicare. Last week, White House administration officials reacted to the Social Security and Medicare Trustees Report suggesting that Social Security funds would run out in 2033 and the Medicare fund in 2024. Both programs are reportedly rushing towards insolvency and the millions of baby boomers who are next in line to receive benefits may be left short-handed if something isn’t done soon. This is an extremely critical issue for voters, particularly when Republicans and Democrats have vastly different ideas and approaches to addressing this problem. However, everyone has a stake in the future of Social Security and Medicare beginning with steps to take to stay healthy, to work longer, invest more and stay civically engaged in the public debate about the future of these entitlement programs.

Building the Village of Prosperity Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker has taken on a long overdue and much needed project in his county. His mission – transforming neighborhoods – will require all of the needed resources he can muster to create the wealth and prosperity across the board. Many county residents left the District of Columbia and its myriad of problems years ago in search of a better quality of life. But large swaths of the county never found their American dream and are constantly besieged by a struggling economy, poor schools, crime, and limited access to quality health care – problems many county residents want to ignore. But Baker won’t ignore it and believes by adopting the “Transforming Neighborhoods Initiative” (TNI) he can lift all boats by giving every resident a chance to share and contribute to the county’s prosperity. The areas include: East Riverdale/Bladensburg, Glassmanor, Hillcrest Heights/Marlow Heights, Kentland/Palmer Park, Langley Park, and Suitland/Coral Hills. Baker’s plan will need the cooperation of community leaders along with government agencies, 17 of which he has identified, that will bring “frequent, regular and consistent” services to the targeted communities. Baker promises that the success of the program will be monitored and measured and reviewed every six months. “This is not an initiative for this week, for this month or for the next year,” Baker announced, “instead this is an initiate that will continue through the course of this administration, and we are going to make a difference.” We will be following the progress of the TNI, especially since many of these areas border the District. Its success will have a positive impact on the District just as years of neglect of these border areas has negatively impacted both jurisdictions.

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An Affair To Remember

Your community event last Thursday, “A Conversation with John Lewis,” was an affair to remember. In times like these, when African-American history has taken a back seat in our society, it was wonderful to see that you are keeping the flame alive. John Lewis is truly an icon of the Civil Rights era, and he bears scars that most of us can never imagine. He is one of the survivors of one of the most turbulent times in America’s past. Therefore, it is fitting that he be honored and recognized for his sacrifices. Because of his courage on the front line of nonviolent protests, we are enjoying life in so many ways. Through it all, Mr. Lewis is calm, patient, and well-spoken as he graciously shares his memories with generations who are benefiting from his efforts. I can’t thank you enough for hosting the event and allowing us to gather at the THEARC, a beautiful community facility. I am still basking in the glow of having been in the same room

with The Honorable John Lewis. The Washington Informer really did all of us a great service with that program. Congratulations on a job well done! Tanyna Saxton Washington, D.C.

The District Needs Affordable Housing

As a resident of Ward 5, I applaud James Wright’s article “Ward 5 Residents Consider Future-Post Thomas.” He highlights the building of the new development at the Rhode Island Metro Station, which will have both residential and commercial space. My question is, “Where is the affordable housing being built?” The apartments at this location rent from $1,700.00 a month and up. Will somebody please tell me where the affordability is? In my neighborhood every house that is sold is sold to whites. I understand that people want to get a fair price for their homes when they sell, but it also shows who can afford to

buy and at what price. I read somewhere that new affordable homes were being built in Northeast Washington starting at $200,000.00. That’s not affordable for those who need a decent home to live in. The District government continues to close its eyes to the real problem facing the city: decent, affordable housing for the working poor who live on or just above the poverty level. Our city planners need to look at what they are doing; our city is not only a city for the rich and the well-to-do. Our city has a community of hardworking individuals who don’t make a lot of money; they raise their families on minimum wages and live in dilapidated apartment buildings. They are the ones we need to build new apartments for and celebrate the openings. Eugene Wright Washington, D.C.

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By Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr.

The Untold Story of Progress in the Congo What is the real motive of some of the so-called human rights and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) that consistently propagate a negative image about Africa and about African people? Do they really care about Africa? Or, are there other more profound sinister motives by these groups that only highlight and disseminate often inaccurate and harmful information about the emerg-

ing economies in Africa today, especially in key nations such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)? I am in the DRC once again on a mission of initiating a local “Sustainable Job Creation Program” related to the mining sector of the DRC’s economy. The World Bank just announced that economy in the DRC today is growing in “an unprecedented rate of 7%” annually from 2011 to 2012. It was a special pleasure over the past several days to be on the ground in the Ka-

tanga Province of the DRC that is the leading mining province in largest land mass African nation. The size of the Katanga Province alone is larger than the nation of France. African-Americans, as well as all Americans, should know more about the truth of the current positive economic and human development progress in Africa today after centuries of colonialism, imperialism, neocolonialism, and unjust exploitation of the people of Africa. I know some of us do not like to

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use these terms today because of the false notion that the world community has progressed sufficiently to the point that we should stop talking about the wrongs of the past and focus more about the opportunities of the future. Believe me, I understand that perspective; but what I am saying is that precisely we must learn from the past while not permitting a repeat of past injustices to occur in Africa, in America or anywhere else in the world. So much of what is “wrong”

today is the deliberate misrepresentation in the established media about the factual progress that is being made in DRC and in other African nations. This is the sole reason why I choose to speak out now. I will not be silent or complicit to the misdeeds of well-intentioned or ill-intentioned people who do not live in Africa, do not know Africa, and who do not care about Africa, but yet who are so bold to raise money internationally for the

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By Dr. Julianne Malveaux

Black Women Don’t Have the Luxury of Staying Home When Democratic strategist Hilary Rosen said that Ann Romney had “never worked a day in her life,” Romney behaved as if she had just hit the lottery. She smugly made the media rounds talking about how hard it was for her to raise her five sons. And she’s right. Stay at home moms work extremely hard to cook, clean, run a shuttle for their children and their various activities, participate in school activities

like “Room Mom” and “Cookie Mom.” How do I know, having never had chick or child? A very dear friend, a Harvard-educated lawyer, has been mostly home with her children, one of whom is my godson, for the past decade or so, and it shows. I digress. Hilary Rosen misspoke when she said Ann Romney had never worked. What she could have said is that Ann Romney never needed to work in the paid labor market. Even when Mitt Romney was in graduate

school, they survived by living on the returns from their investments, according to them. So it isn’t that Ann Romney never worked, it is simply that she was never forced to. This entire conversation is a blast from the past, reminiscent of articles that I wrote in the 1980s. Even then this was a mostly white women’s conversation since few black women have or are married to the kind of wealth that would allow them to stay home. Conservative

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stay home moms often say that people have to make sacrifices to stay at home, perhaps cutting out luxuries such as restaurant meals and extra clothing. But unless food is a luxury, there are black women who are in the labor market simply because they have no choice. The official unemployment rate among African-Americans is 14 percent. The actual rate is more like 26 percent, and in many inner cities the black male unemployment rate is nearly 50

percent. This is a burden to African-American women who often don’t have the economic assistance they need to raise a family. As a result of this burden, nearly 40 percent of African-American children live in poverty, too often supported by a single mom (more than 40 percent of African-American households are headed by women). While there is a group of African-American stay-at-home

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By Marc H. Morial

National Urban League Earns Top Ratings

“It is not only what we do, but also what we do not do, for which we are accountable.” – The great French Playwright, Moliere. The National Urban League, now in its 102nd year, has played an indispensable role in the empowerment of African-American and working-class citizens, while challenging the nation to

live up to its promise of liberty and justice for all. Last week’s arrest of George Zimmerman, a first step towards justice for the family of Trayvon Martin, was a reminder of what we as Americans can achieve when we collectively stand up and speak out for fairness, common sense and the rule of law. The National Urban League is also lending its voice and expertise to efforts to improve the education of our children, the health of our families, and the economic vitality of our commu-

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nities. But even as we celebrate these accomplishments, I am determined that the organization never lose sight of its responsibility to be a good steward of the public’s trust and support. That is why, as the League prepares for its July 25-28 annual conference in New Orleans, I thought I would take a moment to thank our many supporters and to remind everyone of our unwavering commitment to financial and organizational accountability. It is a record we can be proud of. But don’t take my word for it. The Washington Informer

Last year, the Chicago Tribune named the National Urban League the top charity serving African- Americans. In addition, Charity Navigator, an independent evaluator of more than 2000 charities, gives the National Urban League four stars, its highest rating. This rating signifies that the National Urban League exceeds industry standards and outperforms most comparable charities in the area of strong fiscal management. CharityWatch, formerly the American Institute of Philan-

thropy, an organization the New York Times has called, “the pit bull of watchdogs,” also gives the National Urban League its top “A” rating. The organization explains, “Of the approximately 600 charities currently rated by CharityWatch, only a select number qualify for our listing of Top-Rated charities based on our rigorous analysis. Groups included on the Top-Rated list generally spend 75 percent or more of their budgets on pro-

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Child Watch©

By Marian Wright Edelman

SNAP: Cutting What Works This week has been a devastating one for children and the poor. It began with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops urging members of the House of Representatives Agriculture Committee for “moral and human reasons” to “protect programs that serve poor and hungry people over subsidies that assist large and relatively welloff agricultural enterprises.” Despite urgent pleas from a broad spectrum of faith lead-

ers and advocates for the poor, the House committee voted to protect all the agricultural farm subsidies which primarily benefit the most well-to-do farms and to cut billions of dollars of benefits from programs that feed poor children and their families. The draconian cuts would affect all 46 million people who receive food stamps, including 23 million children. As the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities explains, “No other program under the Committee’s jurisdiction would face

any cut under the proposal, despite frequent calls for reform of the nation’s farm subsidies—74 percent of which go to the largest, most profitable farms, according to the Agriculture Department based on 2009 data. These large commercial farms received an average annual government payment of more than $30,000 a year in 2009, while having an average annual household income of over $160,000.” Who do we want our leaders to protect— non-needy farmers or hungry children?

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The Supplemental Food and Nutrition Program (SNAP), or food stamps, provides targeted assistance for families when they need help most. Since the beginning of the recession millions of low- and middle-income parents have lost their jobs and the security of knowing their children would not go to sleep or to school hungry. With record numbers of families living in poverty and food prices increasing more rapidly than in decades, SNAP has been a critical support for millions of children

while their jobless parents struggle to get their family finances back on track. A recent study by the Agriculture Department shows how essential the food stamp program is: it reduced the poverty rate by nearly 8 percent in 2009, the most recent year in the study. Hunger and malnutrition have especially devastating consequences for children because their developmental well-being depends on adequate nutrition.

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By George E. Curry

Every Republican in Congress Fails Blacks

The new NAACP Report Card for the first session of the 112th Congress is out and it shows that every graded Republican member of the House and Senate received an F on issues considered important to the nation’s oldest civil rights group. In the Senate, all 46 GOP senators received Fs from NAACP. Of those, 34 voted against the NAACP’s position every time,

including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and former presidential candidate John McCain. In the House, all 238 Republicans graded also received Fs. Although GOP House members have a reputation but being more conservative than their Senate colleagues, only 10 House Republicans voted against the NAACP every time. In stark contrast to Republicans, 47 Democrats in the Senate earned A’s, three received B’s, one got a D and none received an F. The two independents in

the Senate, Connecticut’s Joe Lieberman and Bernie Sanders of Vermont, received a B and an A, respectively. In the House, all 238 Republicans graded earned an F. House Democrats voted like their counterparts in the Senate: 159 earned A’s, 22 got B’s, four earned C’s, one got a D and four received F’s. I have been studying NAACP legislative report cards for a couple of decades and I can’t remember a time when Republicans in Congress have been

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this solidified in their hostility towards civil rights. About eight years ago, Republican Congresswoman Mary S. Leach of Iowa earned a C. More recently a couple of Republicans have earned D’s as the rest flunked. In the session of Congress that lasted from Jan. 5, 2011 to Dec. 23, 2011, only one Republican – Senator Scott Brown (RMass.) – voted with the NAACP 40 percent of the time. The GOP’s so-called moderate senators – Olympia J. Snowe and Susan Collins of Maine – sup-

ported the NAACP 33 percent of the time. The NAACP graded members of Congress on votes taken on such issues as repealing funding for health care reform, judicial nominations, deep budget cuts, job creation and criminal justice reform. This NAACP Report Card should put to rest the lie that there’s no difference between Democrats and Republicans. There is difference – a

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By Askia Muhammad

Romney’s ‘dog whistle’ Racist Campaign If former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney fools around and gets elected President then the people who vote for him will get just what they deserve, and they will illustrate how gullible and easily misled white people are. Ever since President Barack Obama took office, a lot of conservative analysts and politicians have been reiterating a collective “oops.” Some have gone so far as to say—and to work www.washingtoninformer.com

hard at making sure it comes to pass—“I hope he fails,” even if it means the country goes down the tubes in the process. The bitter truth is that many people in responsible positions of leadership would rather see the entire country suffer, than to see it prosper under the leadership of this black president. Mitt Romney and his Timothy McVeigh Party (also known as Republicans) cohorts have been banking on this notion, hoping for unemployment to remain high, and for the economy

(which they bled dry in the first place) to remain stagnant, in order to improve their chances to get back into power so they can plunder some more. Gov. Romney is playing to this mentality with what’s been described as a “dog whistle” campaign of coded, racist, whitesupremacist messages. Let me make this plain, I am not saying that members of the Timothy McVeigh Party are dogs, or any other type of canines. The metaphor here refers to “dog whistles” which, when

blown can be heard plainly by dogs, but which are beyond the audible frequency for human ears. The messages are heard by certain beings, but missed entirely by others, who don’t hear a thing. Case in point, Gov. Romney courted the support of that guy named Ted Nugent, who proclaimed, that if President Obama is re-elected, by this time next year he (Nugent) will be either dead or in jail. He then went on to make some other pottymouth threats, which even the

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embattled Secret Service viewed with enough alarm as to pay him a visit. Romney issued only the faintest, reaction not condemning Nugent, but calling for kinder rhetoric by all parties in the political discourse. Dog whistle. Romney grew up in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints—the Mormon Church— under a racist, white-supremacist theology which taught that black people are cursed by God. It wasn’t until the late 1970s when

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LIFESTYLE

Baseball and the Civil War

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The Great American Past Time By Charles E. Sutton Did Abner Doubleday invent baseball in 1839? Well, it depends on who you ask. He did fire the first Northern shot of the Civil War, and commanded the First Army Corps at the Battle of Gettysburg. Some folks say Alexander Cartwright created baseball in 1845, when he refined the rules and founded the New York Knickerbockers Baseball Club and held the first statistically recorded game in 1846. Despite who invented the game, baseball was established prior to the Civil War in the New York area, parts of New Jersey and it even spread to Washington, D.C. President Abraham Lincoln loved the game so

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much, that during the Civil War he had a baseball field built on the White House lawn. The Civil War did something special for baseball â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it expanded the game and established a scenario that would make the sport explode across the country. Baseball quickly turned into a professional business. Keep in mind, prior to the war, baseball was fairly limited to New York and its surrounding areas. During the war there were extended periods of encampments waiting for the next battle. Soldiers participated in drilling exercises over and over again. Eventually, boredom led to low morale. So, the New Yorkers started teaching their comrades from Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michi-

gan and other northern states the game of baseball. The soldiers truly loved the game and played it as often as they could. Generals started sending reports to other military officials encouraging them to promote baseball activities in their camps. The reports indicated that baseball kept the mind off of the war, and promoted good health. The reports further suggested that it would be good if all ranks played together. Soldiers would get a walnut and wrap it with yarn until a piece of cut horsehide would fit tightly around it. They would then sew it up and have their baseball for games. Bats were made of cut and carved oak limbs. Gloves

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LIFESTYLE baseball continued from Page 32 weren’t used until the 20th century. So how did the southern soldiers learn the game of baseball? There were 160 prisoner of war camps. Many prisoners learned the game while under lock and key. It became common to have games between northern and southern soldiers and the games always proved to be competitive. Baseball played during the Civil War was very different than the game we know today. Some rules included: The striker [batter] gets to choose where he wants the pitch. The pitcher must throw underhanded. No base stealing. No leading off the base. No foul balls. All balls are fair. Other important facts: zz Outs were called “hands out.” zz Batters were called “strikers” who desired to hit “aces” or home runs. zz Outfielders or “scouts” did not use gloves and the baseball itself was softer. zz The name of the game itself varied from one community to another – some teams played “round ball,” while others played “town ball,” “goal ball,” “baste ball,” “old cat,” and “barn ball.” zz A pitcher stood on the “pitcher’s point” and threw toward the “striker’s point” where the striker [or batter] stood ready above the “plate” or what is now called home plate. zz The plate itself was a white iron disk, tin plate turned upside down, or whatever could be found as a substitute. zz Fielders could retire batters by either catching the

ball in the air or on one bounce. zz The more controversial practice of actually aiming the ball at runners to get them out was ultimately banned. The Civil War started and ended in April, the traditional beginning of the new baseball season. Soldiers from both sides returned home and brought baseball with them. The game exploded in communities all over the country. Colleges adapted the game and played competitively. Princeton University and the University of Pennsylvania were big rivals. In 1869, the game transitioned from amateur to professional and players were paid. The first professional team was the Cincinnati Red Stockings. The first season, they won every game. The following season the other teams began to offer pay so they too could also recruit the best players. Even women quickly learned to love the game. The Dolly Vardens were the first AfricanAmerican Women’s team, established in 1867. The Female Baseball Club of Philadelphia was the first female team to play male teams in the 1880s. It appeared that everyone wanted to play baseball. Since the Civil War, baseball has evolved into the game that we know today – America’s favorite past time. Other than the elimination of slavery, it’s challenging to think of anything else good that came out of such a horrible war. wi

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une 19th (formerly known buried disease thinking and as Juneteenth) is not the disease care. Awards will be only Emancipation Day cel- presented to eight individuals ebrated by African-Americans from the Greater Washington nationally. Washington, D.C. DC Metropolitan community celebrates the signing of the Emancipation Act by Abra- who’ve shared the “Natural ham Lincoln on April 16 th Art of True Living” concept with the entire month of April with members of their rededicated to the observance spective constituencies. These of the ending of slavery. On honorees have demonstrated the date of April 30th, howevtheir passion, dedication and er, Emancipation Day is being marked as the day to Eman- commitment to “conscious cipate Yourself from Medical healthcare,” while supporting Mental Slavery. It is a day of Dr. K’s vision for a disease self-awareness predicated of free society. One of the eight how you are consciously tak- Honorees will be awarded ing care of your health and with the prestigious Dr. Nahealing your body. The brain thaniel L. Caine Health and child of Dr. Karen DavisFoulks, PMD, DL, NESCP Healing Humanitarian Award (non-secular science of health of the Year. Over the past for& healing), the day was created ty years, Dr. Caine has made a out of the need to re-educate major impact on the lives of and remind individuals of the so many individuals. One of powers they possess as a di- his favorite sayings is, “If you vine being born with the birth don’t like what you see change right of pure health. Dr. Foulks insists that we your thinking.” The overall theme of the experience cellular malfunctions due to two main causes: program centers around one toxicity and deficiency. She question - How am I caring states that these malfunctions for my health and the health in the body are due to the lack of my family and communiof education as to how the ty? The event will be held at physical body works and what it takes to keep the body op- THEARC located 1901 Miserating at optimal health. As sissippi Avenue, SE in Washa doctor of lymphology, Dr. ington, D.C. from 5:00 P.M. to Foulks shares information on 9:00 P.M on Monday, April 30, Cellular Ecology and as a pre- 2012. Additionally from 10:00 ventive medicine doctor she A.M. – 2:00 P.M. the event feashares information on western tures a free community wellprescription drug usage and the toxic effect it has on the ness program for free ticket body. She further believes that call Dr. “K” Dr. “K” is the host of there is only one disease and that is the “THOUGHT of Health Talk / Health Wise disease.” All you have to do What’s Your Illusion? What’s for health is to give your cells Your Reality? Conscious what they need and protect Health Talk with Dr. “K” them from what they don’t need. Health is a choice. To and Friends Tuesdays from stay in good health become 3:30-4:30 p.m. on Innerlightmindful of your environment Radio.com. To further conand choose what to put in nect with Dr. “K” visit her your body and on your body,” websites www.4celllife.com , remarks Dr. Foulks. www.4celllife.webs.com and This Monday, April 30th, www.youtube.com/kdavisk 2012 is the 1st Anniversary of Emancipate Yourself from . To speak with or consult Medical Mental Slavery Day with Dr. “K’ directly, who and Festival. The event fea- is also known as Dr. Khaditures an Awards Dinner hon- jah AbdulMalik, phone her at oring individuals who have 202.248.7749. Photo credit: Light Vision Photography www.washingtoninformer.com

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With state and national Republicans emphasizing religious wedge issues, such as health coverage for contraception and separation of church and state, the media have frequently reported on the demographic most aroused by these issues — evangelical voters. But have the media accurately portrayed these evangelical Christians? For many, the answer is a resounding “no.” News reports often leave the impression that all evangelical Christians are white and usually support the most conservative Republican candidates. Totally overlooked is the fact that many African-Americans, Latinos and other people of color are evangelical Christians whose views are rarely cited. With its narrow coverage of this demographic, the media may have an inadvertent impact on the political process. Evangelical Christians are portrayed as the most committed religious believers in America. Does this give the perception that God backs their positions on issues, including abortion and samesex marriage? Does that give an unfair advantage to candidates aligned with issues supposedly receiving divine support? People of color, a growing segment of the evangelical community, and their positions on issues are rarely seen or heard in the media. Religion scholars and experts say it’s critical that the media quickly adjust coverage to include all evangelical Christians or risk giving an unfair advantage to candidates supported by the largely conservative, White evangelicals. An example typical of the media coverage appeared last Dec. 18 as the primary election season approached. The Washington Post published a featurelength article suggesting that evangelicals were unsure about which candidate to support for president. All of them interviewed in the piece were white, and “the right to life” predictably surfaced among their top concerns. Such articles fuel the perception that evangelicals are The Washington Informer

a monolithic group politically and racially. Lisa Sharon Harper, author of the book, Evangelical Does Not Equal Republican or Democrat and co-author of Left, Right & Christ: Evangelical Faith in Politics, says the term “evangelical” has a meaning different than what is portrayed in the mainstream media. “The media would do well not to call [the religious right] evangelicals,” says Harper, also director of mobilizing for Sojourners, a Christian social justice organization in Washington. “They’re really thinking about a political bloc. They’re not thinking about theological evangelicals.” Harper notes that political evangelicals tend to be white, live in suburban or rural areas and have a history of supporting a conservative agenda over the past 30 years. In contrast, she says theological evangelicals have existed for hundreds of years and have challenged the status quo. She points to William Wilberforce, the evangelical Christian, who led the movement to abolish slavery in Great Britain in the late 1700s and early 1800s. Wilberforce also worked to end poverty and cruelty to animals and to expand educational access. Harper says contemporary evangelical Christians strive to raise awareness about similar issues. “What you’re finding among theological evangelicals is there’s such a broader spectrum of issues that they care about,” she says. “It won’t just be abortion or same-sex marriage. It will also be the prison industrial complex and how that impacts the Black community and the Latino community. It will be the issue of immigration.” Ron Sider, founder of Evangelicals for Social Action in Wynnewood, Pa., and author of “Fixing the Moral Deficit: A Balanced Way to Balance the Budget,” agrees that the media should be more precise when using the term “evangelical.” Sider notes that evangelicals are a racially diverse group. The Latino evangelical population is growing thanks to rising numbers of Hispanic Pentecostal

churches. He says that many African-Americans attend churches that also fall under the evangelical umbrella but that blacks may not openly identify as such. “It’s entirely understandable [Blacks] don’t like the term evangelical because for the past couple of decades evangelicals who’ve voted for Republicans don’t seem to be concerned about racial justice issues,” Sider says. Views of the religious right, as evangelical voters are also known, concern Sider because he doesn’t believe that their agenda is biblical enough. A biblical political agenda would also include economic justice and environmentalism, known in Christian circles as “creation care,” he says. Sider says he understands, for example, why conservative evangelical voters are concerned about the federal deficit, but he objects to solving the deficit by slashing benefits for the poor, a group for which Christ advocated. “I say that isn’t biblical. That’s unjust.” Rev. J. Herbert Nelson II, director of public witness for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Washington Office, says the media have neglected to explore differences in political ideologies among evangelical Christians because journalists are under pressure to craft stories that will grab attention, a strategy that doesn’t always allow for nuanced coverage. Nelson says the media have identified the religious right as Christian fundamentalists. He objects to Christian conservatives being represented exclusively as evangelicals and says political titles detract from pressing issues. “I think it’s a problem we’re facing, this deep categorization that we’ve bought into at all levels of discourse,” he says. “Nobody’s conservative or liberal or moderate all of the time.” (Nadra Kareem Nittle writes for the Maynard Institute for Structural Inequalities.) wi www.washingtoninformer.com

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Follow the Yellow Brick Road

n the movie, “The Wizard of Oz,” the Yellow Brick Road symbolizes the path all human beings must take to reach their destinations and fulfill their hopes and dreams. Dorothy wanted to return home to Kansas, and she ultimately learned that she had the power within herself to do so, all along. And so did the Tin Man, who wanted a heart; the Scarecrow who wanted a brain and the Lion, who needed courage. The film is an allegory that uses characters to represent our most basic emotions. The movie was made during the Great Depression, back in 1939, when things were even worse than they are today. It served as an escape for people. The movie gave them a reason to forget about their own troubles. Families found themselves homeless, unemployment rates skyrocketed to 25 percent, 11,000 banks closed, there were long lines at soup kitchens, and the list goes on and on. It was much like today, with foreclosure signs all across American neighborhoods. This is a time when those of us who can find a way to use our minds to do something we love and enjoy, should. If we will seek the Lord, turn from our wicked ways, he will heal our land. Place your hands in the hands of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and have courage enough to actually take the first step, and then we can be successful too. What’s holding you back? Are you afraid, like the Cowardly Lion? Or is it that you don’t have the heart to try like the Tin Man;

you feel you’re not smart enough to succeed, like the Scarecrow? Take charge of your emotions; feed your brain by studying and learning; you must have a kind heart, and you will certainly need courage. The change must begin from within. Author Napoleon Hill once said, as we travel along our journey, we must show love, we must be kind to everybody we meet. In fact, he suggests we write out this statement, memorize it, and repeat it aloud once each day. It reads: “I will eliminate hatred, envy, jealousy, selfishness, and cynicism and develop love for all humanity, for I know that a negative attitude toward others can never bring me success. Scripture reminds us: “I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me.” If we can do all things, if we believe and cast doubt aside, then what’s the problem? Life is exactly like the seasons: Rain will fall in all of our lives; deaths will occur; divorces will happen, when our spouse walks out on us; we will receive pinkslips from employers; the repo man will come for our vehicles; and worse yet, we will receive bad reports from doctors. But the sun will come out tomorrow, and our hope will be restored again! Mahatma Gandhi once said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world!” Wayne Dyer said, “Change the way you look at things, the things you look at change!” Write out your list of goals, then fast and pray. Have a plan for your life; what path represents your Yellow Brick Road?

with Lyndia Grant God’s miracles are seen daily. All we have to do is plant seeds for trees to grow. The miracle is, “God will make the tree.” This is a journey you must travel on your own. Like Dorothy, you’ll find the right people to accompany you along the way. When people around you don’t believe in you anymore: Be like Harriet Tubman, the revered Underground Railroad conductor who told the slaves, “Keepa’goin!” She refused to lose a single passenger, she wouldn’t allow them to quit! When your close friends become members of your discouragement club! “Keep-a’goin!” When they tell you to give up, don’t do it! “Keep-a’goin!” Give life to your dreams; and follow the Yellow Brick Road, if you believe!wi Lyndia Grant is an Inspirational Speaker, visit her website at www. lyndiagrant.com, send comments to fanniestelle@yahoo.com, or call 202518-3192.

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Historic St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Rev. James Manion Supply Priest Foggy Bottom • Founded in 1867 728 23rd Street, NW • Washington, DC 20037 Church office: 202-333-3985 • Fax : 202-338-4958 Worship Services Sundays: 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Music and Hymns Wednesdays: 12:10 p.m. - Holy Eucharist www.stmarysfoggybottom.org Email: stmarysoffice@stmarysfoggybottom.org All are welcome to St. Mary’s to Learn, Worship, and Grow.

Blessed Word of Life Church Dr. Dekontee L. & Dr. Ayele A. Johnson Pastors 4001 14th Street, NW Washington, DC 20011 (202) 265-6147 Office 1-800 576-1047 Voicemail/Fax Schedule of Services: Sunday School – 9:30 AM Sunday Morning Worship Service – 11:00 AM Communion Service – First Sunday Prayer Service/Bible Study – Tuesday, 6:30 PM www.blessedwordoflifechurch.org e-mail: church@blessedwordoflifechurch.org

Campbell African Methodist Episcopal Church Reverend Daryl K. Kearney. • Pastor 2568 MLK Jr., Ave., S.E. Washington, D.C. 20020 (202) 889-3877 (o) • (202) 678-1291 (fax) Services and Times 7:45 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Small Groups/Church School: 9:00 a.m. Small Group Bible Study Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Noon Thursday 7:39 p.m. God our Father, Christ our Redeemer, Humankind one Family www.otfmall.com/camecame reedley5@aol.com

Mt. Zion Baptist Church Rev. John W. Davis, Pastor 5101 14th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20011 202-726-2220/ 202-726-9089 Sunday Worship Service 8:00am and 11:00am Sunday School 9:15am Holy Communion 4th Sunday 10:00am Prayer and Bible Study Wednesday 7;00pm TV Ministry –Channel 6 Wednesday 10:00pm gsccm.administration@verizon.net

Pilgrim Baptist Church

700 I. Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20002 Pastor Louis B. Jones, II and Pilgrim invite you to join us during our July and August Summer schedule! Attire is Christian casual. Worship: Sundays@ 7:30 A.M. & 10:00 A.M. 3rd Sunday Holy Communion/ Baptism/Consecration Prayer & Praise: Wednesdays @12:00 Noon @ 6:30 P.M. – One Hour of Power! (202) 547-8849 www. pilgrimbaptistdc.org

Covenant Baptist United Church of Christ Drs. Dennis W. and Christine Y. Wiley, Pastors 3845 South Capitol Street Washington, DC 20032 (202) 562-5576 (Office) (202) 562-4219 (Fax) SERVICES AND TIMES: SUNDAYS: 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM 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: 9:45 AM – Hour of Power “An inclusive ministry where all are welcomed and affirmed.” www.covenantbaptistdc.org

Morning Star Baptist Church Pastor Gerald L Martin Senior Minister 3204 Brothers Place S.E. Washington, D.C. 20032 202-373-5566 or 202-373-5567

Church of Living Waters

Rev. Paul Carrette Senior Pastor Harold Andrew, Assistant Pastor 4915 Wheeler Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745 301-894-6464 Schedule of Service Sunday Service: 8:30 AM & 11:00 AM Bible Study: Wednesday 7:30 PM Communion Service: First Sunday www.livingwatersmd.org

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Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church Rev. Dr. Michael E. Bell, Sr., • Pastor 2498 Alabama Ave., SE • Washington D.C. 20020 Office: (202) 889-7296 Fax: (202) 889-2198 • www.acamec.org 2008: The Year of New Beginnings “Expect the Extraordinary”

Crusader Baptist Church

Isle of Patmos Baptist Church Reverend Dr. Calvin L. Matthews • Senior Pastor 1200 Isle of Patmos Plaza, Northeast Washington, DC 20018 Office: (202) 529-6767 Fax: (202) 526-1661

Rev. Dr. Alton W. Jordan, Pastor 800 I Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 202-548-0707 Fax No. 202-548-0703

Sunday Worship Services: 8:00a.m. and 11:00a.m. Sunday Church School - 9:15a.m. & Sunday Adult Forum Bible Study - 10:30a.m. 2nd & 4th Monday Women’s Bible Study - 6:30p.m. Tuesday Jr./Sr. Bible Study - 10:00a.m. Tuesday Topical Bible Study - 6:30p.m. Tuesday New Beginnings Bible Study - 6:30p.m. Wednesday Pastoral Bible Study - 6:30p.m. Wednesday Children’s Bible Study - 6:30p.m. Thursday Men’s Bible Study - 6:30p.m. Friday before 1st Sunday Praise & Worship Service - 6:30p.m. Saturday Adult Bible Study - 10:00a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 11:00am Holy Communion – 1st Sunday Sunday School-9:45am Men’s Monday Bible Study – 7:00pm Wednesday Night Bible Study – 7:00pm Women’s Ministry Bible Study 3rd Friday -7:00pm Computer Classes- Announced Family and Marital Counseling by appointment E-mail: Crusadersbaptistchurch@verizon.net www.CrusadersBaptistChurch.org

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Third Street Church of God Rev. Cheryl J. Sanders, Th.D. Senior Pastor 1204 Third Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 202.347.5889 office 202.638.1803 fax Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting and Bible Study: Wed. 7:30 p.m. “Ambassadors for Christ to the Nation’s Capital” www.thirdstreet.org

Sunday Worship Services: 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion: 2nd Sunday at 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Church School: 9:20 a.m. Seniors Bible Study: Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Noon Day Prayer Service: Tuesdays at Noon Bible Study: Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Motto: “A Ministry of Reconciliation Where Everybody is Somebody!” Website: http://isleofpatmosbc.org Church Email: ipbcsecretary@verizon.net

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 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 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

ST Marks Baptist Come Worship with us... St. Mark's Baptist Church 624 Underwood Street, NW Washington, dc 20011 Dr. Raymond T. Matthews, Pastor and First Lady Marcia Matthews Sunday School 9:am Worship Service 10:am Wed. Noon Day prayer service Thur. Prayer service 6:45 pm Thur. Bible Study 7:15 pm

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Mount Carmel Baptist Church

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Joseph N. Evans, Ph.D Senior Pastor 901 Third Street N.W. Washington, DC. 20001 Phone (202) 842-3411 Fax (202) 682-9423 Sunday Church School : 9: 30am Sunday Morning Worship: 10: 45am Bible Study Tuesday: 6: 00pm Prayer Service Tuesday: 7:00pm Holy Communion: 3rd Sunday 10: 45am themcbc.org

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All Nations Baptist Church

Friendship Baptist Church 900 Delaware Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20020 (202) 488-7417 (202) 484-2242 Rev. Dr. J. Michael Little Pastor Sunrise Prayer: 6:00 AM Sunday School: 9:30 AM Morning Worship 11:00 AM Holy Communion: 3rd Sunday-11:00AM www.friendshipbaptistdc.org Email: frienshipde1900@verizon.net

Rev. Dr. James Coleman Pastor 2001 North Capitol St, N.E. • Washington, DC 20002 Phone (202) 832-9591 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

Zion Baptist Church

Israel Baptist Church

Rev. Keith W. Byrd, Sr. Pastor

Rev. Dr. Morris L Shearin, Sr. Pastor

4850 Blagdon Ave, NW • Washington D.C 20011 Phone (202) 722-4940 • Fax (202) 291-3773

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

Sunday Worship Service 10:15AM- Praise and Worship Services Sunday School 9:00am Monday: Noon Bible School Wednesday: Noon & 7PM: Pastor’s Bible Study Ordinance of Baptism 2nd Holy Communion 4th Sunday Mission Zion Baptist Church Shall; Enlist Sinners, Educate Students, Empower the Suffering, Encourage the Saints, and Exalt Our Savior. (Acts 2:41-47) www.zionbaptistchurchdc.org

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

Mount Moriah Baptist Church

St. Luke Baptist Church Rev. Aubrey C. Lewis Pastor 1415 Gallatin Street, NW Washington, DC 20011-3851 P: (202) 726-5940 Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. Holy Communion: 11:00 a.m., 3rd Sun. Bible Study: Monday - 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting: Thursday - 7:00 p.m.

Dr. Lucius M. Dalton, Senior Pastor 1636 East Capitol Street, NE Washington, DC 20003 Telephone: 202-544-5588 Fax: 202-544-2964 Sunday Worship Services: 7:45 am and 10:45 am Holy Communion: 1st Sundays at 7:45 am and 10:45 am Sunday School: 9:30 am Prayer & Praise Service: Tuesdays at 12 noon and 6:30 pm Bible Study: Tuesdays at 1 pm and 7 pm Youth Bible Study: Fridays at 7 pm Web: www.mountmoriahchurch.org Email: mtmoriah@mountmoriahchurch.org

Rehoboth Baptist Church

St. Matthews Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Maxwell M. Washington Pastor 1105 New Jersey Ave, S.E • Washington, DC 20003 202 488-7298 Order of Services Sunday Worship Services: 9:05 A.M. Sunday School: 8:00 A.M. Holy Communion 3rd Sunday Morning Prayer Meeting: 7:00 P.M. (Tuesday) Bible Study: 7:30 P.M. (Tuesday) Theme: “Striving to be more like Jesus “Stewardship”. Philippians 3:12-14; Malachi 3:8-10 and 2 Corinthians 9:7 Email: stmatthewbaptist@msn.com Website: www.stmatthewsbaptist.com

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Emmanuel Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Clinton W. Austin Pastor 2409 Ainger Pl.,SE – WDC 20020 (202) 678-0884 – Office (202) 678-0885 – Fax “Come Grow With Us and Establish a Blessed Family” Sunday Worship 7:30am & 10:45am Baptism/Holy Communion 3rd Sunday Family Bible Study Tuesdays – 6:30pm Prayer Service Tuesdays – 8:00pm www.emmanuelbaptistchurchdc.org

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New Commandment Baptist Church

Rev. Terry D. Streeter Pastor

Rev. Stephen E. Tucker Pastor and Overseer

215 Rhode Island Ave. N.W. • WD.C. 20001 (202) 332-5748

625 Park Rd, NW • WDC 20010 P: 202 291-5711 • F: 202 291-5666

Early Morning Worship: 7:45 a.m. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship: 10:45 a.m. Holy Communion: 4th Sunday 7:45 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. C.T.U. Sunday: 2:45 p.m. Bible Study: Wednesday 11:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Prayer Service: Wednesday 8:00 p.m. Noon Day Prayer Service: Mondays 12 p.m.

Sunday Worship Service - 11 am Sunday School - 9:45 am Bible Study & Prayer Wed. - 7 pm Substance Abuse Counseling 7 pm (Mon & Fri) Jobs Partnership - 7 pm (Mon & Wed) Sat. Enrichment Experience - 9:30 am

Salem Baptist Church

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Shiloh Baptist Church

Rev. R. Vincent Palmer Pastor

Rev. Alonzo Hart Pastor

Rev. Dr. Wallace Charles Smith Pastor

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

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9th & P Street, N.W. • W. D.C. 20001 (202) 232-4200

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Holy Trinity United Baptist Church

Dr. Earl D. Trent Senior Pastor

Rev. Dr. George C. Gilbert SR. Pastor

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

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

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

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

Matthews Memorial Baptist Church

Mt. Bethel Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Bobby L. Livingston, Sr. Pastor

Dr. C. Matthew Hudson, Jr, Pastor

75 Rhode Island Ave. NW • Washington, DC 20001 (202) 667-4448

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

Peace Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Michael T. Bell 712 18th Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 Phone 202-399-3450/ Fax 202-398-8836 Sunday Morning Worship Service 7:15 am & 10:50 am Sunday School 9:30am Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:50am Wednesday Prayer & Testimonies Service 7:30pm Wednesday School of the Bible 8:00pm Wednesday - Midweek Prayer Service 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm “The Loving Church of the living lord “ Email Address pbcexec@verizon.net

First Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church 602 N Street NW • Washington, D.C. 20001 Office:(202) 289-4480 Fax: (202) 289-4595 Sunday Worship Services: 7:45am & 11:00am Sunday school For All Ages 9:30am Prayer Services Wednesday 11:30am & 6:45pm Bible Institute Wednesday at Noon & 7:45pm “Changing Lives On Purpose “ Email: Froffice@firstrising.org Website: www.firstrising.org

Sunrise Prayer Service 6:00 A.M. Sunday Church School 8:30 A.M. Pre-Worship Devotionals 9:45 A.M. Morning Worship Services 10:00 A.M. Holy Communion 1st Sunday Worship Services Bible Study Tuesdays, 6:00 P.M. Thursdays, 1:00 P.M. Prayer Meetings Tuesdays, 7:00 P.M. Thursdays, 12:00 P.M.

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

Mt. Horeb Baptist Church Rev. Dr. H. B. Sampson, III Pastor 2914 Bladensburg Road, NE Wash., DC 20018 Office: (202) 529-3180 Fax: (202) 529-7738 Order of Services Worship Service: 7:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion: 4th Sunday 7:30 a.m. & 10:30a.m. Prayer Services: Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Wednesday 12 Noon Email:mthoreb@mthoreb.org Website:www.mthoreb.org For further information, please contact me at (202) 529-3180.

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Weekend Sports Highlights Eliqua Brooks (4) representing the Maryland All-Stars goes up for a basket while opponents from the Virginia All-Stars watch during the first half of the game on Saturday, April 21 at T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria, Va. /Photo by John E. De Freitas

During the Prep-Private AllStars game vs. Interhigh AllStars on Saturday, April 21 at T.C.Williams High School in Alexandria, Va., Mooriah Rowser (24), a guard from St. John’s College High School in Northwest is defended by Attalah Shabazz (23), a forward from Anacostia High School in Southeast. Rowser plans to attend the University of Memphis in Memphis, Tenn. /Courtesy photo by Robert Eubanks

Jordan Foster (3) shows off some of his basketball skills against opponent Julien Willis (33) during a kids basketball exhibition game on Tuesday, April10 at the Verizon Center in Northwest. The basketball players represented Team F.O.E. [Family Over Everything]. They’re a boys basketball team from Baltimore, Md. The team’s goal is to help build character and self-esteem through community sports and participation in the Baltimore Neighborhood Basketball League (BNBL) and other basketball tournaments. /Photo by John E. De Freitas Howard University ended its 2012 spring men’s football practice with an intra-squad game on Saturday, April 14 in Greene Stadium in Northwest. A women’s Powder Puff Flag football game took place prior to the men’s game and featured the Howard women’s team against other local players. /Courtesy photo by Abdullah Yusuf

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

Administration No. 12 ADM 294

Administration No. 2012 ADM 299

Mary M. Richards Decedent

Virginia H. Miller Decedent

Constance G. Starks, Esq. 7053 Western Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20015 Attorney

Johnny M. Howard 1001 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 402 Washington, DC 20036 Attorney

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Jacqueline Richards-Craig, whose address is 1517 A Street, SE Washington, DC 20003, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Mary M. Richards, who died on September 20, 2010 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. Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before October 12, 2012. 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 October 12, 2012, 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: April 12, 2012

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Mekeeba L. Miller and Bernard Quarterman, Jr., whose addresses are 1060 Bladensburg Road, NE, Washington, DC 20018 and 40 V Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001, were appointed personal representatives of the estate of Virginia H. Miller, who died on May 15, 2002 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. Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before October 19, 2012. 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 October 19, 2012, 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: April 19, 2012

Jacqueline Richards-Craig Personal Representative

Mekeeba L. Miller Bernard Quarterman, Jr. Personal Representative

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Administration No. 2012 ADM 254

Administration No. 1998 ADM 000586

Eleanor Hopkins

Georgia Wise

Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Bruce Jones, whose address is 603 Galveston St, SE Washington, DC 20032, was appointed personal representative of the estate of Eleanor Hopkins, who died on April 13, 1997 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. Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before October 12, 2012. 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 October 12, 2012, 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,

Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Tyrone Hicks, whose address is 5819 Fisher Road, Temple Hills, MD 20748, was appointed personal representative of the estate of Georgia Wise, who died on March 31, 1989 without a Will. 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. Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before October 19, 2012. 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 October 19, 2012, 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,

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legal CLASSIFIEDS notice SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Foreign No. 2012 FEP 34 May 4, 2011 Date of Death Melvin S. Yates, Sr. Name of Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Sandra G. Yates whose address is 6806 Geneva Lane Temple Hills, MD 20748 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Melvin S. Yates, Sr., deceased, by the Orphan’s Court for Prince George’s County, State of Maryland, on May 16, 2011. Service of process may be made upon Milton B. Yates, 817 48th Street, NE Washington, DC 20019 whose designation as District of Columbia agent has been filed with the Register of Wills, D.C. The decedent owned the following District of Columbia real property: 4346 Martin Luther King Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20032 Claims against the decedent may be presented to the undersigned and filed with the Register of Wills of the District of Columbia, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001 within 6 months from the date of first publication of this notice. Date of first publication: April 26, 2012 Sandra G. Yates Personal Representative Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

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the community in ways that will have a long-term sustainable impact on the future process of the people who live and work in that community. African still has a long way to go. Like other emerging economies, the DRC should be encouraged, not falsely criticized. I met with the young governor of the Katanga Province, H.E. Moise Katumbi Chapwe. I was very pleased to see and witness the growing economy of the Katanga Province and the overall improvement of the quality of life in that part of Africa. Let’s work harder to support sustainable development in the DRC and in all of Africa, as well as in our own communities in the United States. Solidarity necessitates unity in action, word and deed.wi Benjamin F. Chavis Jr is president of the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network and Education Online Services Corporation and serves as senior advisor to the Diamond Empowerment Fund.

to a subsistence wage. Women needed to work to help keep the family together. Until the late 1980s, the labor force participation of AfricanAmerican women exceeded that of white women, which means that proportionately more of us were working. African-American women’s earnings often make the difference between poverty and comfort for their families. Mommy wars? Give me a break. Let’s talk about survival wars. Even those African-American families who have been blessed with higher education and “good jobs” are well aware that African-Americans are “last hired, first fired.” Too many so-called middle-class families are a paycheck or two away from poverty. Last time I checked, AfricanAmerican households had only 2 percent of our nation’s wealth, hardly a cushion to fall back on, with few investment returns to live on when no one is working.

Tuesday was Equal Pay Day which counts the extra days women have to work to earn as much as a man did last year. This hits women of all races, but it may hit African-American women harder. We can only laugh and shake our heads at Hilary Rosen’s faux pas and Ann Romney’s smugness. We working AfricanAmerican women stay at home or in the paid labor force understand that “life for us ain’t been no crystal stair.” Educated or uneducated, middle-class or working-class, the labor market has never been a level playing field for us, and our salaries show it. Mommy wars? We fight survival wars in the workplace and in this economy. wi Julianne Malveaux is president of Bennet College for Women in Greensboro, N

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Chavis continued from Page 30 specific undermining purpose of attacking the legitimate aspirations and self-determination of African people across the continent of Africa. Please understand, I am not challenging anyone’s right to freedom of speech and freedom of the press. I am excising those inalienable rights, but I am also confronting the increasing tendency of some journalists and African-issue fundraisers who consistently get their facts wrong about the DRC in particular and about Africa in general. For example, the BBC recently erroneously reported that Glencore Mining was using child labor in the DRC and contributing to environmental dangers. The problem is the Panorama film group featured in the BBC story had all of their facts wrong and the story was not true, but the BBC had already broadcast the negative story the DRC and Glencore

Malveaux continued from Page 30 moms called Mocha Moms, and there is little data to suggest the size of the African-American stay-at-home mom population, it is clear that historically, AfricanAmerican women had no choice but work. I am not invoking ancient history when I reference the women who, as maids, were paid to take better care of their employer’s children than they could possibly take of their own. And then they often paid, in part, with used clothes and leftover food substituting for cash. Patriarchal tradition kept white women home while white men were paid a “family wage” that was, by definition, enough to support a whole family. Such patriarchal tradition was not economically present in the African-American community. Few African-American men were paid a family wage, but instead they were paid something akin

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CURRY continued from Page 31 huge difference at that. Even the black Republican alternatives are not viable alternatives. Congressman Tim Scott of South Carolina backed the NAACP only 5 percent of the time. The only other black House Republican, Allen B. West, also earned an F, supporting the NAACP 25 percent of the time. It hasn’t always been this way. In fact, most blacks voted Republican until switching to

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SMALLER PORTIONS , and replaced full-calorie soft drinks in schools with lower-calorie choices. Offering such a wide range of low- and no-calorie options means on average there are now 23%

FEWER CALORIES per serving. America’s beverage

companies are dedicated to helping you choose what’s right for you. To learn more, visit DeliveringChoices.org

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