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St. Matthews Baptist Church Moves to Prince George’s County The 104-year-old Church Leaves District for More Hospitable Surroundings By Sam Collins WI Contributing Writer The Rev. Maxwell Washington’s sermons always come with a funny story – and he tells them in his own spirited way. For example, during one of his recent Bible study classes, his lesson
focused on thrift and the importance of spending wisely. He told his class about the time he challenged one of the church deacons to a bowling match – he admitted that every now and then, he splurges a little, too. Everyone in the room laughed that evening as Washington expressed his initial surprise at
Deacon Charles Brown’s bowling skills. “The first week, I didn’t even bowl the whole 10 frames,” said Washington. “He kept hitting strikes so I just stopped playing in the sixth frame. I said, ‘Next time I would go with my sister.’” It turned out to be a light moment between Washington and
members of his flock. But what was happening outside of the sanctuary at St. Matthews Baptist Church in Southeast was far from a laughing matter. No longer able to contend with the District’s stringent parking restrictions and what comes across as unabashed greed in the name of revenue
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said Washington, 75. “Hopefully, within the next few months we will be able to get some permits for our new property.” Outside St. Matthews, the streets bustle with newcomers who dash in and out of The Onyx, a new high rise apartment building, located directly behind the church. To the church’s immediate left, a plot of land sits vacant, but placards dot the fence line and announce the advent of yet another high-rise apartment building. Today, St. Matthews Baptist Church, also known as “the little church on the hill,” has a congregation of approximately 250 members, down 100 since 2007 and those numbers continue to go south. The church was founded in 1905 by the late Rev. Isaac Wright who sought to organize a Sunday school mission in Southeast. As the congregation increased, so did the need for a larger space. St. Matthews moved to its current location on the corner of New Jersey Avenue and L Streets in Southeast in 1921. Washington said the church’s mission is to “not just deal with spiritual needs but human needs.” In addition to its youth ministry and Bible study, the church helps members with their immediate concerns or refers them to organizations that can. “The economy is messed up and if people run short or lose their jobs, they can come to the church,” Washington said. “We do it the way Jesus would. He wouldn’t just be concerned with your soul if you were hungry.” These days, it’s not the congregation that’s getting bigger. Instead, it’s the space that is getting smaller, specifically parking. Problems cropped up in 2006, when construction around St. The Washington Informer
Matthews started. Gentrification and the movement of 2,000 new residents into the area after the completion of the high rise apartment and the lure of Nationals Park has made parking around St. Matthews a hot commodity, said Naomi Campbell, a neighborhood liaison to Council member Tommy Wells (D-Ward 6). “As the city’s become denser and there’s more development, churches are competing for parking,” Campbell said. “People who live in the city stay home so there’s a fierce competition for parking in neighborhoods.” New parking regulations pushed longtime churchgoers two to three blocks away from St. Matthews, making it especially difficult for elderly members. Attendance has fallen off as a result, said head Deacon Johnnie Ferguson, 69. “It was bad before the stadium but then it just got unbearable,” Ferguson said. “When a game starts at 1p.m., they [have] signs up here on Sunday that say: You [have] to be out of here by 11 a.m. That was the time we were starting,” the Southeast resident said. At least one church member plucked four consecutive tickets from his windshield wiper after attending church services. Lawrence Sidbury Sr., of Upper Marlboro, Md., paid upward of $200 in tickets just for going to his house of worship. “It’s been very frustrating to see the same thing every week,” said Sidbury, 58. “Something has to be done to help the church and the community.” The shortage of parking spaces forced St. Matthews to move its Bible study to a location on Benning Road that had better accommodations for a while. Eventually, church officials moved Bible study back to the church and changed the time of the weekly
study group and Sunday service. Despite the changes, congregants continued to be fined exorbitant fees by the city. The move to a location on Old Branch Avenue in Temple Hills, Md. will be St. Matthews first outside of the District since it was founded. The church will follow many of its congregants, two-thirds of whom have moved to Maryland over the years but still attend church services in the District, according to church officials. Wells, who has represented Ward 6 since 2007, said he’s helping neighborhood churches with their specific parking difficulties. Those who compete for coveted parking spaces include churchgoers who drive into the District from the surrounding Maryland suburbs. After a barrage of complaints from St. Matthews and nine other churches within the “ball park zone,” the D.C. Department of Public Works finally issued renewable parking passes to church officials. But it was too late and too much damage had already been done. “I have office hours in the community once a month in the morning and I’m moving out to the different churches. The feedback I have gotten is that it’s working,” said Wells, 55. [St. Matthews] leadership might not live in the neighborhood so they’re not in the meetings when we’re in the neighborhoods.” Church officials at St. Matthews see the situation differently. “[The Gray administration] seems unfriendly to the faith community,” said Washington, who has been at the helm of the church for 43 years. “They could help us out with parking and not ticket us so badly when we have Bible class and [Sunday] service. It’s too bad now; we have already made plans to get out.” wi www.washingtoninformer.com
Social justice advocate Doshen Martin-El listens as Debra Rowe [not pictured] talks about the work that Jobs Not Jails Coalition does in the community. The coalition held a community open forum on conditions in the D.C. Jail, Correctional Treatment Facility and the Hope Village Halfway House at the Benning Neighborhood Library in Northeast on Thursday, July 26. /Photo by Khalid Naji-Allah
Forum Addresses Conditions at D.C. Jail Local Criminal Justice System under Fire By Elton Hayes WI Staff Writer Ex-offenders, concerned family members and community activists gathered to raise their collective voice against the deplorable living conditions that plague inmates in the D.C. Jail and local halfway houses. A group of 50 assembled in the main meeting room at the Benning Neighborhood Library in Northeast, for a two-hour open discussion about the abysmal conditions and disproportionate arrests and convictions for African Americans who live in the District, the evening of July 26. “The fact of the matter remains that in this city, we’re dealing with a situation where almost 90 percent of people who get arrested for anything are African American,” said DC Prisoners’ Project Director Phil Fornaci. Debra Rowe, acting executive director of Returning Citizens United, Inc., a nonprofit that assists ex-offenders who have recently returned home, moderated the two-hour discussion. A panel of four speakers included: the Rev. Kelly Wilkins of Covenant Baptist United Church of Christ in Southwest, Fornaci and social justice advocate Doshen MartinEl. Initially, former D.C. Department of Corrections Director Walter Ridley had planned to address the group but health issues prevented him from attending. Panelists rattled off a list of concerns brought to their attention about the conditions at the D.C. Jail in Southeast. For example, some of the facility’s walls are covered in mold, which creates respiratory problems; over-
crowding – cells intended to house only two inmates, currently house three. And, some of the sections of the jail don’t have any windows. Add to that list of grievances, there’s a new District procedure that has family members and inmates up in arms. D.C. Jail’s new visitation policy sent a collective moan throughout the room. The news created unlimited chatter among guests but even more criticism. Family and friends will no longer to be able to visit with inmates in person but rather, through a live video feed. The change in policy, which took effect on July 25, met with resistance from guests who say that it’s unfair. Rowe said visitors will also be charged $9 per visit. “For a child who goes over there to visit a parent, it’s good for them to see them through the glass and put their hand [on the glass] and feel a connection,” said Rowe, 58. “There will be no privacy because they’re monitoring each and every video call. That’s a major concern.” Martin-El works as an ex-offender and HIV advocate in the District and used the forum to share her personal experiences, which she recalled weren’t always the best. “There was a time [when] I was a real criminal,” said Martin-El, 68. “I went from the status of being an inmate, to a resident, to a pure and complete convict. I’ve been locked up several times and served extensive time in jail. I just got tired. I came out and went into a program, similar to the ones we’re talking about now, and they just turned me around and helped me with my life.”
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But she didn’t stop there. She talked about her rehabilitation and credited it with changing her life. Issues at the Hope Village Halfway House, located in Southeast, also drew the ire of the group. Hope Village serves as a transitional facility that houses returning citizens who are about to reenter society. While there, they must find gainful employment or risk being sent back to prison. Rowe and Fornaci raised concerns about the practices and procedures of the allmale halfway house. Rowe recalled a story of one Hope Village resident who secured employment with Pepco in February, but had to decline the offer because Hope Village officials wouldn’t allow him to drive a vehicle. “He was happy and proud. [Pepco], then told him that he could not drive until April. He was hired by [another company] to work on-call and Hope Village [officials] told him that he could not be on-call,” she said. A question and answer period ended the forum and also allowed guests an opportunity to voice their opinions. One returning citizens shared his jail experience. “The conditions are horrible as far as the heating and the living spaces,” said Al Christopher Allen, 31, who served nearly a year in the D.C. Jail for a non-violent offense. “The medical [treatment] is terrible and you’re locked down most of the day. It’s jail so it’s not supposed to be nice, but people [correctional officers] don’t know if you’re in there for a misdemeanor and they treat like you’re a murderer.”wi The Washington Informer
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National Night Out Brings Police, Residents Together New Rosedale Recreation Center Hosts Community Event By Elton Hayes WI Staff Writer If one didn’t know any better, Kenneth Ellerbe could have easily been mistaken for a football coach. The District’s Fire and Emergency Medical Services chief stood at the 50-yard line of the Rosedale Recreation Center’s turf football field and rifled passes to a group of eight and nine year olds. Ellerbe’s arm and confidence grew stronger with each spiral thrown and before long; nearly 35 yards separated the chief and the young receivers. “I still have that arm, absolutely! I can still throw [at] 52,” joked Ellerbe, who manages more than 2,000 city employees.
“These young folks are the ones who we focus on the most. We had a well-run summer in terms of the Summer Youth Employment Program. There was a low crime rate and limited violence.” Ward 7’s Rosedale Recreation Center hosted National Night Out, a nationwide community initiative that featured games and fun-filled activities in the hopes of bridging the divide between law enforcement officers and residents of the Northeast community, on August 7. Police from the Fifth District milled about, chatted with residents and enjoyed a hotdog or two with all the fixings. While nearly 30 similar celebrations throughout the District occurred simultaneously and of-
Major Samir Patel [R] and Police Officer First Class Miguel Core talk about fighting crime in District 1 in Prince George’s County, Md., during National Night Out on Tuesday, August 7. /Photo courtesy of the Prince George’s County Police Department
fered perks such as movies and prize giveaways, Rosedale’s new recreation center, which opened on May 25, attracted District Mayor Vincent C. Gray and a host of other city officials. “It really is an opportunity to celebrate the progress that we’ve made, but to also remind everybody that we can continue to make progress when the communities are working together,” said Gray, 69. “It’s great to see all of these people out here tonight and to see that so many law en-
forcement agencies have joined us.” Not far away, Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker III made stops at four Maryland locations to support National Night Out efforts. “I am proud that Prince George’s County has over 100 communities participating around the county in this year’s National Night Out,” said Baker. “National Night Out is an example of the participation and collaboration that the Prince
George’s County Police Department undertakes throughout the county on a daily basis.” But back in the District, the fun at Rosedale could likely be heard several blocks away as top40 music hits pumped through speakers and filled the air. A disc jockey kept residents swaying and a small crowd gathered in front of the two turntables to dance and groove. For those less musically in-
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District Debuts Smart911 New Service Aims To Ensure Accuracy The District of Columbia joined 25 states last month and introduced Smart911, a new emergency response feature that will provide emergency medical service and law enforcement dispatchers with pertinent information such as a person’s disabilities, existing medical conditions, the number of persons living in a household and additional life-saving information, when a call is placed to 911. Residents are urged to visit: https://www.smart911.com to create a free online profile. Data provided by users will remain private and will be used to ensure a more efficient and rapid response from emergency medical service and law enforcement workers. “Our goal is to help residents help us to provide the best possible service, and I think Smart911 does just that,” said D.C. Office of Unified Communications Director, Jennifer Greene. “This is an innovative approach to enhancing public safety.”
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D.C. Lottery Celebrates 30th Anniversary Officials Insist Games are about ‘Having Fun’ By Dorothy Rowley WI Staff Writer Regina Mosley has known for years, that all it would cost to change her life forever was just one dollar. With that in mind, the diminutive grandmother recently made her usual trek to the neighborhood convenience store, where on a hunch, she decided to “splurge a little” and play the D.C. Lottery’s hot game, DC-5. The Southeast resident, like several other players decided on “6-6-6-6-6,” which she admits to playing regularly – and ended up winning $25,000 on July 30. “I was so surprised to win. It was exciting,” Mosley exclaimed while attending the lottery’s 30th anniversary celebration last week in L’Enfant Plaza’s courtyard in Southwest. “I have paid off all my bills. I’m not going anywhere special, but I will have plenty left over to buy school clothes
for my grandchildren.” Mosley, 71, said she intends to keep playing the games. Another $25,000 winner, Jimmy Smith, was also at the celebration that attracted a large lunchtime crowd. Smith, 50, who has been playing the DC-5 for two years, said he was still on a cloud after being informed by a friend that his sixes had won. He also said his jackpot was promptly deposited in the bank. “Over those two years, I’ve lost more than I’ve won – until now,” Smith said with a hearty chuckle. He added however, that he has always included a six in his playing combinations. “After all, God created heaven and the earth in six days,” he said, with a knowing wink. Buddy Roogow, D.C. Lottery executive director who helped pass out free ice-cream, cake, and instant cash giveaways ranging from $10 to $50
Buddy Roogow, executive director of the D.C. Lottery (left), congratulates $25,000 winners Regina Mosley and Jimmy Smith on the number 6-6-66-6, during the D.C. Lottery’s 30th anniversary celebration in L’Enfant Plaza’s courtyard in Southwest on August 8. /Photo by Roy Lewis
during the festive August 8 occasion, insisted that the key to playing was to have fun. “The lottery is all about fun and entertainment,” said Roogow, 63, who’s headed the lottery since 2009. “We’re not trying to entice anyone to play – rather we’re here to sell a product. That’s our mission and we want to do it with fairness and integrity.” Since its launch in 1982, the lottery has shelled out $2.8 billion in prizes. The agency has also started to use technology-driven capabilities to “step
up its game,” by implementing a new state-of-the-art gaming system to generate more revenue. “Even if you don’t win as a player, your money is going toward various services and reducing your taxes,” Roogow said. “When you look at society, people are increasingly engaging in the world around them on their mobile devices,” Roogow said. Lottery Communications Director Athena Hernandez said 50 percent or more of what the agency collects goes
to players in prizes. “So far we’ve generated more than $1.7 billion for D.C.’s general fund which supports education, social services and road construction,” said Hernandez, 44. As for dispelling myths aligned with the lottery, she said contrary to what many believe, the games are not rigged and that winning is strictly by chance. “That’s one of the reasons for our celebration, as we encourage people to play responsibly – because it’s about having fun and a chance to win some money,” Hernandez said. “We try to produce different products and as our [anniversary] gift to the city, we just introduced D.C.’s own jackpot game. It’s an online game that’s bought at store terminals and costs $2, $5 or $10 per ticket.” Meanwhile, lottery officials are still grappling with a federal investigation surrounding a contract that has been ongoing since 2008. In that probe, investigators have reportedly been trying to determine if the District awarded the majority of a multimillion-dollar contract to a firm controlled by Intralot, a Greek corporation that provides worldwide gaming machine monitoring. wi
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EDC Works in County and Abroad to Welcome Business Prince George’s County Strives to Create Jobs, Attract New Businesses By Gale Horton Gay WI Staff Writer
Some government agencies have muddled messages about their main goal. Not Prince George’s County Economic Development Corp. Simply put, they’re all about jobs: Creating the right climate to generate new jobs, providing incentives to lure new businesses that bring jobs, retaining businesses, preparing individuals for the job market and traveling overseas to foster relationships for local businesses. “It’s essential that the Economic Development Corp. create jobs,” said Gwen McCall, president of Prince George’s County Economic Development Corp. [EDC]. “That’s our focus.” David Iannucci, assistant deputy
chief administrative officer, who coordinates the multiple county economic development branches, said that 60 percent of county residents work outside of the county. “People live here but work in the city,” said McCall. “We want to change that.” The county is employing various approaches to make that happen. One is a new $50 million Economic Development Incentive Fund, which provides loans [with a 4 percent base rate] starting at $250,000 for land and building acquisition, building construction and improvement, equipment acquisition and working capital for projects whose end result grows the commercial tax base and adds more jobs in the county. It’s anticipated that $7 to $11 million will be available each fiscal year for several
years. Some 58 individuals applied for the funds and, McCall said, 15 applications are working their way through the 90-day process with three in final review stage. McCall said she expects announcements will be made soon about several applications for loans that are nearing approval. While incentive funds like the one County Executive Rushern Baker III and the county council established have been around for some time in other jurisdictions, this is a new move for Prince George’s County “You can’t do economic development without funds,” said McCall, noting that the fund gives her department power to “incentivize and leverage.” “Before, this was not on the
table,” she said. “We were passed over. It sends the message Prince George’s County is open for business.” County officials also are addressing another barrier to fostering economic development – the perception that its processes are difficult and cumbersome. “The county has not been aggressive, creating a positive business climate,” said Iannucci, describing these issues as “self inflicted. They’ve put up barriers to business.” He said Prince George’s County has a reputation that’s difficult to shake that it’s a challenge to do business here. For example, he said the permit process is considered too complicated and time consuming. It’s currently being revamped. McCall agrees, saying business people have told her the county is not business friendly. Her message is that it’s a new day with new people, new attitudes and new processes. “Just give us a try,” she tells skeptics. (There’s a lot more to this story. Visit www.washingtoninformer. com to read it all.) WI
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Mass Firings at Trinidad and Tobago Consulate-General By Tony Best Special to the NNPA from the New York Carib News Calls for an official investigation into the abrupt dismissal of employees at the Trinidad and Tobago Consulate-General in New York; allegations of racial discrimination in the diplomatic office and appeals by fired workers for their unpaid salaries and compensation. The calls for the official inquiry have come from Trinidadians in New York City and Paula Gopee-Scoon, a former Foreign Minister of the twinisland Republic and Reginald Dumas, a former head of the Trinidad and Tobago civil service while allegations of racism by some of the dismissed employees and people who feel they were unfairly treated. Of the eight clerical officers unceremoniously fired, reportedly by Rudrawatee Nan Ramgoolan, the Consul-General, seven were Afro-Trinidadians while Angelina Ramlal, who worked at the consulate for seven years, is of East Indian ancestry. “What has been created there (in
New York) is a very poisonous atmosphere and people are on pins and needles,” said Gopee-Scoon who described the turmoil in New York as “unsuitable for a public office” and called on the Prime Minister, Kamla Persad-Bissessar to set up a commission of inquiry to look into the dismissals. “Nan Ramgoolan must be removed,” demanded Gopee-Scoon. Some of the employee who lost their jobs have raised questions about unfair labor practices and have turned to the Oilfield Workers Union in Port of Spain to get them back their jobs. “To be honest, I am very depressed,” said Susan Butcher-David, a veteran employee with 12 years’ service. “The consulate-general owes me a gratuity that should have been paid at the end of my contract. The whole thing is taking a very hard toll on my family because my husband has lost his job and has been unable to find employment. I was the sole breadwinner in the family and now I am also without employment and the money owed to me by Trinidad and Tobago hasn’t been paid. As if that wasn’t bad enough, the stress and the strain has
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caused my blood pressure and blood sugar levels to jump precipitously. We were all dismissed because we were told we didn’t pass an examination the details of which they declined to inform us beforehand. We were unable to prepare for it. This is unfair.” In addition to the firings, what has ignited deep suspicions in and out of the Consulate-General is that of the five of the new employees hired as
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replacements are Indo-Trinidadians with one Black person recruited to fill a slot as a clerical officer, charged three of the former employees. “You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to see what’s happening,” said a worker. “You have seven out of eight who are black pushed through the door and six new people brought in and five of them are of East Indian backgrounds. The ethnic composition of the staff has been radically changed and people have not been told why they were fired except that they failed an exam. They didn’t treat us with the courtesy of informing us about the nature of the exam so we could have prepared for it. But they sprang it on us and then informed us months later that we had failed it. That’s not right.” Another former employee complained that she too hadn’t been paid the money due to her, leaving her in desperate financial straits. “This is really unfair and unconscionable,” said the woman who requested anonymity. “How can you treat people like that? We have given loyal service to our country and we have served at the consulate under different government but before have we seen the office in such turmoil. It all seems so unjust and unnecessary.” Reached at her Wall Street office, the Consul-General declined to confirm or deny the essence of the complaints, saying “I can’t comment until after the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Port of Spain has made its statement. “I am prepared to talk about what has happened but only after a statement from the Ministry,” she told the Carib News. Efforts to reach a senior official of the Ministry in the Trinidad and Tobago capital were unsuccessful. The dismissed workers included, Michael Brathwaite, 23 years on staff until his recent dismissal; Ashton Horsford 18 years; Susan Butcher-
David, who worked at the office for a dozen years; Angelina Ramlal, seven; Judy Greaves – five; Cherylann Etienne, three; April Sturgeon – nine months; and Charmaine Anderson Smith – seven months. “This was all done in a cruel manner, without explanation,” said one of them. Nationals of the twin-island republic who are members of the Diaspora expressed concern about the handling of the situation and the racial overtones. “The matter should have been handled in a more humane manner,” said Richard Maynard. “You just don’t dismiss people who have been working for 23, 18, 12, seven and five years without providing a reasonable explanation,” he said. “The entire situation has left me worried about where we are heading. There was an obvious lack of compassion and due process and the issue of racism is quite unsettling.” Desmond Chase, a New Jersey resident and head of Hawks International, a leading Trinidadian organization, wasn’t caught off-guard by the firings. “It is important that the local staff be treated as in the past with the respect and tolerance required to ensure a seamless transition whenever our democratic process requires a change of government,” said Chase. “From the earliest holder of the position of Consul-General to the current officer, most of them were of East Indian extraction and we never had a problem. Unfortunately, it seems that the ugly head of racism and nepotism has emerged. “The recent action by the ConsulGeneral in summarily dismissing eight members of the staff to my mind is not only reckless but blatantly insensitive and it would only serve to expose these unfortunate individuals with many years of service to the ordeal of America’s rank of 9 per cent unemployed,” Chase added. “It would be interesting to find out who their replacements would be. I cannot wait for the investigation.” Reginald Dumas, a highly respected former diplomat who once headed the Trinidad and Tobago public service saw the need for an inquiry, which he said should be conducted by an Inspector of diplomatic missions, a position that was currently vacant. He inquired if the conditions of service of the workers had changed and if they had were the employees aware of it. Meanwhile, Neil Parsan, Trinidad and Tobago’s Ambassador in Washington, said he was preparing a report on the dismissals and it would be sent to the Ministry in Port of Spain. wi www.washingtoninformer.com
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New Employer-Driven Training Program Awards Hospitality Certification, Job Placement Progressive Partners, Goodwill Industries, CCDC Partner for Pipeline Program Geared Toward D.C. Residents By WI Staff Writer The Hospitality Outreach Pathways to Employment [HOPE] program held its first graduation on Thursday, August 9, at the Renaissance Hotel in Northwest. Concluding 10 weeks of intensive instruction under a nationally-recognized curriculum of Skills, Tasks and Results Training [START] in the hospitality sector, 13 adults who live in the District of Columbia received certificates as part of the graduating class of a groundbreaking partnership between Progressive Partners, Goodwill Industries and the Community College of the District of Columbia. An additional 36 adults are currently enrolled in the second group and they’re scheduled to graduate in early September. Under the first-year program, developed and managed by the District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education, participants receive START instruction, monitoring and coaching by veteran hospitality professionals from Progressive Partners, while Goodwill Industries provides program recruitment, screening and soft skills training, as well as assistance with participants’ ongoing case management during the program and upon job placement. The Community College of the District of Columbia provides academic assessments and ongoing educational opportunities for participants. This unique partnership brings together employers from the hospitality industry and rep-
resentatives from the academic and nonprofit community to ensure that District residents receive hospitality training and are placed into immediate positions within the hospitality industry. D.C. Council member and Chair of the City Council Workforce Development Committee Kenyan McDuffie (D-Ward 5) was on hand to address the 13 graduates of the first-year program along with executives from the hospitality industry. “Quality service begins with quality employees and under the highly effective teachers that lead them,” said Thomas Penny, general manager of Courtyard Marriott Convention Center in Northwest, who added that the organization also convened an Advisory Council to identify employment for program graduates who also receive industry certification. “The investment we have made in START training is only part of the equation, for what this program really represents is a commitment to effective hospitality job training and placement on behalf of residents in the District of Columbia.” The program received high marks from all of its partners. “We will continue to support the next generation of hospitality professionals and [expose] them to industry best practices for future success,” added Goodwill Industries Vice President of Workforce Development Colleen Paletta. “Such success is possible because of this program, we are proud to be part of the solution and look forward to reaching even more District residents in the future.” wi www.washingtoninformer.com
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The Business of America is Business – President Calvin Coolidge, 1925 Do you know the definitions of “commerce,” “entrepreneurship” and/or “free-enterprise”? August, which is National Black Business Month [NBBM], is a good time for Black Americans to start productive business activities. African Americans across the U.S. are urged to join the National Black Business Month movement to encourage Blacks to patronize Black-owned businesses. The movement could spark discussions and initiatives that educate Blacks in American capitalism and at the same time revive the country’s Black business districts. For some, the National Black Business Month concept will set off debate about the continued usefulness and fairness of a month and initiative dedicated to one race. What African Americans need now is a race-based initiative and culture to support Blackowned businesses. Contemporary Blacks’ participation in the American capitalistic system is highly suspect. Blacks show high levels of economic dysfunction and are unique in our lack of internal commerce. Studies show that nowadays, a dollar goes into and out of the Black community in 15 minutes. A poor understanding of capitalism and internal circulation of funds plague Black communities. Money circulates zero to one time within the Black community, compared to a dollar circulation rate of six times among Latino communities, nine times among Asian communities and an unlimited number of times within White and Jewish communities, according to the University of Georgia’s Selig Center for Economic Growth. The National Black Business Month movement will raise the visibility of African-American entrepreneurs as the most promising solutions for the growth of American cities and commerce. National Black Business Month is an ideal time to define: “commerce,” “entrepreneurship” and “free-enterprise” to your friends and family. It can build a pillar for business in Black American culture. The basic concept behind National Black Business Month is for African Americans to make a commitment to visit a Black-owned business on each of the 31 days of August. The movement has at its base educating the masses of Blacks and other Americans on the advantages of developing and supporting Black business enterpris-
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By William Reed es. NBBM had inaugural events in San Jose in June and in Washington, D.C. and San Francisco in August. Executives at BlackMoney.com are the movement’s primary advocates. Their objective is to motivate “commerce toward, between and among the nation’s Black businesses”; and to urge a show of solidarity to help Black-owned businesses increase their consumer traffic and revenue. “Each one tells one” could be a “force multiplier” for Black businesses and economics. The NBBM needs to grow legs, and you can help. To effectively participate in the NBBM initiative African Americans are requested: 1.) Visit some of the small businesses in your city or community. 2.) Go inside the business and introduce yourself. 3.) Even if you don’t buy anything, look around to see if there are items, services or products that you may have better use for on another day. John William Templeton is a cofounder of National Black Business Month. A business journalist, Templeton is a nationally recognized author, historian, demographer and financial expert. A graduate of Howard University’s School of Communications, Templeton and his associates tout Black-and Minority-owned businesses as “increasingly important” to America’s economy. A business [also known as an enterprise or firm] is an organization engaged in the trade of goods and/ or services to consumers. There are 1.9 million Black-owned businesses in the U.S. Black-owned firms annually employ 921,032 people, and generate $137.5 billion in receipts. These days, minority business operations need ongoing support from their neighbors, local legislatures and corporate brethren. Black-owned businesses are prominent in health care and social assistance [19 percent], repair and maintenance and personal and laundry services [19 percent]. Administrative and support services, waste management and remediation services industries account for 11 percent. It’s time Blacks came together on business. Over the next few weeks, let’s spread the word on Black Business Month as much as we can. John Templeton can be reached at: johnwtempleton@blackbusinessmonth. com and/or BlackMoney.com wi
is “C__________ “. If you said “COLLATERAL”, I have several pieces of good news: 1) you share that belief with many of the loan applicants who have walked into my office in my 20 years as a bank lender, 2) you were almost right---collateral is #2 on the list, by most accounts, and 3) we are about to discuss the top answer, from the perspective of practically any lender. No. 1 on the list is “CASH FLOW”. I can hear the complaints already: “I knew it! The only way banks will lend you money is if you have money already! But if I had cash, I wouldn’t need to come to the bank for a loan in the first place!” But before going too far with that line of thinking, take a look at the answer again. “Cash Flow” is not exactly the same thing as “Cash”, and the difference is not just a matter of sematics. Most of us can relate to the following example, which illustrates the difference. Imagine you’ve been at your job for five years. Your employer pays you, let’s say, $3,000 every other Thursday for your work during the previous two weeks, and you end up taking home $4,500 per month after taxes and other payroll deductions. If you are living strictly within your means, in time you begin to plan your monthly expenses so that they are less than that $4,500 per month. If your expenses are $3,900 each month, your net cash flow is $600. However, that’s not to say that you have $600 of cash in your pocket at any given time. We all know that money can get very tight on the Tuesday right before that Thursday payday. Perhaps you are down to your last dollar on that Tuesday---so, in other words, you have no cash at that time. Assuming all other factors are positive, would a bank be willing to lend to you, even though you have no cash? Probably so. The key to that decision is not the cash you have available at that moment, it is the assurance that you will receive additional cash in the future that will enable you to repay the loan. Even if you are down to your last dollar, we have calculated that you still have a regular monthly cash flow of $600 in our example. As long as it is not devoted to other expenses, that excess cash flow of $600 can be used to make payments on a loan which could provide you with a bridge to your next payday, or even buy a big-ticket item like that car you’ve been wanting. Note that without that assurance of future cash flow, lenders are usually unwilling to lend. Even collateral is not nearly as helpful in repayment of a loan as cash flow. Lenders rely on Plan B (the sale of your collateral) only when Plan A (cash flow) doesn’t work out. Remember, loans are repaid with cash, not cars or houses. It takes a lot of effort for lenders to convert cars and houses into cash. If any lender gets to the point of relying on them for the repayment of a loan, well, that’s already a bad loan. It is sometimes said that “Cash is King”. But when it comes to getting a loan, the real king is Cash Flow.
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Sephane Malieg, who hails from Cameroon, West Africa, attended the 2012 International AIDS Conference as a spokesperson for AfricaGay. He received a scholarship to travel to the District to discuss AIDS and gay rights. / Photo courtesy of Joy FreemanCoulbary
It Takes a Global Village to Defeat AIDS By Joy Freeman-Coulbary WI Contributing Writer The Global Village, one of the highlights of the 19th International AIDS Conference, humanized the AIDS epidemic from an international perspective. If it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a global village to defeat AIDS. In response to the global pandemic, 25,000 people from around the world converged on the nation’s capital last month to share their ideas about the AIDS epidemic through the visual arts, live performances and lectures at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Northwest. “A lot of people don’t wear condoms, but they should,” said Niko Gibbs, who lives in Southeast. Gibbs, and his dance crew, “Condomize!” wowed Global Village delegates and guests with their rhythmic and agile hip-hop performances which drove home the message of safe-sex during the conference. “Condomize! is special, and I thought I could at least dance to encourage condom usage, because there’s too much to live for not to use condoms,” said Gibbs, 20.
Gibbs, who attended Ballou Senior High School, said that he’s passionate about HIV prevention and now has a purpose in his life, performing with Fabian Barnes’ Dance Institute of Washington in Northwest. Gibbs said that he has also enrolled in a Job Corps GED program. “I want to promote condom use. I heard about Condomize! through the Dance Institute of Washington. I became a part of the Condomize! crew because it’s about people protecting themselves.” For the dancers, the AIDS epidemic hits close to home. Combined, Wards 7 and 8, where many of the young Condomize! dancers live – has the highest rates of HIV/AIDS in the District – which brings a sense of urgency to the group’s efforts to eradicate the disease. The Condomize! dancers served as fitting ambassadors for the Global Village, which appealed to visitors of all ages, races, and nationalities. Artisans also hawked their wares at the bustling Global Village. “We sold handmade Kente cloth from Ghana to [raise funds] for those community members
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who could not afford to attend the conference,” said Billie Tyler, a District of Columbia registered nurse and DC Community Coalition organizer. Her table displayed richly blended cloth woven by the hands of a Ghanaian master. “They’re selling for $40.00 a piece, quite a deal,” said Tyler in an upbeat tone. But the local community AIDS activist became somber once she started to discuss the HIV/AIDS problem in the District. “We have three epidemics in D.C., men who have sex with men [MSM]; those who exchange needles and the heterosexual community. The money is not spread out evenly. We have been [saying] for years that communities of color are disproportionately impacted.” The Global Village – one of the only conference exhibits that offered free admission to the general public – contained more than 120 booths that represented 90 different countries. “I am very happy to be here, and it’s an honor. I received a scholarship for my travel to volunteer on the issue of AIDS and gay rights at [the] Global Village,” said Sephane Malieg, 26. Originally from Cameroon, West Africa, Malieg said that he studies at the Collège de Sorbonne, in Paris, France. He attended the 2012 International AIDS Conference as a spokesper-
son for AfricaGay and beamed as he distributed literature about gay pride in Africa. An accord of hope, solidarity, awareness, and prevention united the forum’s guests from around the world. Exhibits from Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean, South America, and the Scandinavian countries, along with aboriginal and civil rights groups showcased diversity and culture at the AIDS conference. “Black women have to talk to their partners about safe sex and engage in a dialogue about condom usage,” said Joell Royal, 29, who represented the National Council of Negro Women [NCNW]. Royal, who lives in Southeast, said the role of organizations like the NCNW should be to motivate women to take control of their bodies and their health. “We should teach women how to stay healthy and the importance of preparing and looking toward the future, professionally and personally,” she said. In addition to speaking on behalf of NCNW during the conference, Royal also works with young
adults through a multimedia project that’s funded by the D.C. Office of Minority Health. “I co-founded an organization called, ‘Me @ 30’, which is a project geared toward students at Historically Black Colleges [and Universities] to increase dialogue about HIV as well as to provide tips and tools around career goals. We want the students to think about where they will be at 30 and life’s important choices.” A diverse and vibrant space, the Global Village fostered an exchange of ideas between people from divergent backgrounds about the AIDS epidemic. “Politicians have the power to end AIDS. We have political demands [regarding] treatment for all and rights for all. If they [the politicians] follow those demands then change will occur. We demand universal access to treatment and the end of stigmatization of AIDS,” said Richard David Stranz, who originally hails from the United Kingdom, but lives in Paris. wi
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Southeast Resident Milton Scandrett Turns 100 By Dorothy Rowley WI Staff Writer In his early 20s, Milton Scandrett hooked a ride on a train from Atlanta to the District, bent on marrying the girl of his dreams and raising a family far away from the harsh realities of racism he encountered in the Deep South. He accomplished both fetes, along the way making ends meet by planting vegetable gardens along George Palmer Highway in Prince George’s County, Md., working as a railroad cook and a sanitation inspector at Union Station. But Scandrett celebrated a major milestone this past weekend at Fort DuPont Park in Southeast in honor of his 100th birthday. The festive surprise party complete with party favors and
a huge sheet cake which also acknowledged Scandrett and his wife Susie’s 72nd wedding anniversary, drew family and friends from near and far. “It was truly a wonderful celebration, and as far as I know, dad was genuinely surprised,” said the couple’s son Arthur Scandrett, 70. “Everyone had a great time. Dad saw friends he hadn’t seen in years. He got loads of cards – including one from President and Mrs. Obama expressing their congratulations.” Isabelle McCleod, 87, from Prince George’s County, Md., attended the party with her husband Elmore, 92. She said her better half, who worked alongside Scandrett “for years” on the B&O Railroad, had been feeling ill prior to the party, but wanted to reunite with his friend.
A surprise birthday party for Milton Scandrett [right] on Saturday, August 11, at Fort DuPont Park Activity Center in Southeast brought family and friends together to celebrate his 100th birthday. /Photo by Victor Holt
“He really wanted to be there, so we made plans and he enjoyed himself,” she said. “The party was very nice. They talked about
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old times.” Scandrett’s birthday is August 8. His son said that his father’s faith in God, coupled with the love of his 93-year-old wife have sustained him. “He’s a good and loving family man who did so much for us,” his son said. “At 100 years old – he’s very deserving of a party.” The elder Scandrett served as an army sergeant in Japan during World War ll. But his son noted that his father never received proper recognition for service to his country. “I’ve seen where younger men and women in the military were honored, but my dad has never gotten his due,” he said. Nowadays, Scandrett isn’t as active. But as a one-time devout churchgoer, on occasion, he still attends John Wesley AME Zion Church in Northwest with his wife. The couple met in D.C. in 1939 and married the following year. They’ve lived in their Southeast home, just around the corner from their son, since 1964. Scandrett retired 40 years ago from B&O Railroad but stayed on the go, enjoying activities around the house. “Up until he was 98 years
Milton Scandrett at his Southeast home was surprised by family and friends on Saturday, August 11, when everyone came together to celebrate his 100th birthday at Fort Dupont Park Activity Center in Southeast. /Photo by Victor Holt
old, he’d be out in the backyard working – raking, checking on his garden and planting flowers for my mother,” his son said. The younger Scandrett has many fond memories of his father – including the “mountains of whippings” he got for missing curfew and other boyish misdeeds. “I’m glad I got those beatings,” he said. “Because of my dad’s strong discipline, I have always had the utmost love and admiration for him.”wi
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ast week I penned an article titled “Show Me the Money.” The article questioned whether or not the Black Vote was being taken for granted by the OBAMA campaign due to the small amount of resources allocated to the Black press and other Black entities. I also stated that the Romney campaign allocated zero dollars to the Black press and other Black entities that I was aware of. Recently, as of this writing, I have had several conversations with various staff members from the OFA campaign. Each voiced their displeasure with the tone of my article and questioned my position on the issue. Conversely, I have still not received one reply from the Romney Campaign at all. That leads me to believe that the Romney Campaign is not taking the Black vote for granted…..they just don’t care about the Black vote period! Let’s make sure we are putting my position in the proper perspective. At no time did I say that Black folks are not supporting our President. At no time did I say that the Black Press did not support our President. At no time did I say that we will not support our President. What I did say and ask was, as we are less than 100 days out “Show Me the Money.” We know how the Romney Campaign feels about the Black vote, actions speak very loudly. When Romney can go to the NAACP conference and boldly state that the first act he would make as President of the United States of America is to repeal OBAMACARE”, it is obvious that his campaign does not care about the Black vote. That position has been crystal clear for months. If you care to argue that point…I’ll bet you $10,000 dollars, I’m right. With over $3 billion dollars being spent, I questioned why our newspapers were not being used for advertising. What I was told was that the audience our newspapers reach was not the demographic of the campaign. They believed their resources would be better utilized by targeting younger Blacks that are more inclined to use digital, social media and other electronic means of communication. I believe that our newspapers touch all areas and also offered those platforms in our proposal. Let’s keep it real. The Black press has been and continues to be the most trusted source for news for Black Folks for over 100 years. When any events of significance have occurred in the Black community the Black Press has always been and continues to be the most trusted source by Black folks! Our member publications reach 19.5 million Black readers each week. No other information outlet can make that statement. Our members, our history, our legacy and our publishers stand by the credo of Black Press. It states: The Black Press believes that America can best lead the world away from racial and national antagonisms when it accords to every person regardless of race, color creed, full human and legal rights. Hating no person, fearing no person, the Black Press strives to help every person in the firm belief that all are hurt as long as anyone is held back. Let’s put this to an end right now. Black folks, young and seasoned, read Black Newspapers every week. We the Black Press will continue to support the President, his campaign and his administration. But don’t get it twisted, we will ask the questions when they need to be asked. Need I say it again…?
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I have a question for you: Why hasn’t anyone in the Black press written an article about the Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s religious beliefs? Romney is a Mormon, and Mormons have had a pretty strange belief about African Americans. Only recently has the Mormon Church accepted African American males as equals. I bring this up because during the last election when thencandidate Barack Obama was attending an African American Baptist church where its pastor preached liberation theology [a theology that has been preached in the Black church for decades]; the press had a field day. They labeled the Rev. Jeremiah Wright a racist and a hatemonger. The theology preached in the Black church can’t even come close to how Mormons viewed Blacks. I just think the Black press should expose the Mormons and their beliefs to its readers. Their histo-
ry is their history and we should know about it. We should know how this man was raised and what he was raised to believe. Kenneth M. Nolan Washington, D.C.
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Nearly 21 Million Olympic Consumers If you’re one of the millions of viewers who have been watching the Olympics recently, you’re not alone. Nielsen research shows that the all-important, mega-produced opening ceremony in London garnered a stunning 40.7 million total U.S. viewers (Blacks made up 3 million of those watching), annihilating all previously held records for a summer Olympics broadcast.
Not surprisingly, Americans are far more likely to tune in when the games are happening on home turf. Until now, Atlanta’s Olympics opening ceremony in 1996 attracted the largest number of viewers with roughly 40 million. As much as we want to think of the Olympics exclusively as the world’s foremost sports competition – and it is – that can catapult participants into national and even international fame (which it can), it is also a marketing bonanza for sponsors, advertisers and
marketers. So, while millions of us watched with bated breath to see which of our stellar athletes or teams would ascend the podium to accept the gold, silver or bronze medals, billions of dollars were spent and/or made to capture our attention as we did all of that watching. And you thought consumerism wasn’t a professional sport. Ratings for the Olympics will probably dwarf the competition for its two week-plus run when the final numbers are calculated after Sunday’s closing cer-
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emony. It’s interesting to note that NBC will probably break ratings records with its Olympic coverage even though much of it was tape-delayed to run in primetime, which some analysts believe underscores the growing power of sports programming. It’s the excitement, the feeling of power and the awe that attracts audiences to the Olympics. You can’t help but feel patriotic when you see the red, white and blue. You get to know the Olympians as if they were your best friends. So, you want to continue to tune
in to cheer them on. Let’s talk about what those numbers mean. We all know that the cost of everything continues to climb over the years. Check out the increase in a 30-second U.S. commercial spot during the opening ceremony: In 1988, for the Seoul Olympics, a 30-second commercial cost $155,000; In 2000, advertisers in the Sydney opening ceremony shelled out $275,000 for a 30-second spot; In 2008, the cost climbed
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By Julianne Malveaux
Lessons from the Olympics The Olympic Games are a celebration of excellence and athleticism. Whether we are cheering the Williams sisters in their gold medal-winning doubles match, or Serena with her gold, or the graceful Gabby Douglass in flight, or some of the many others, we are cheering their excellence, their indomitable spirits, their drive. We are also acknowledging the tens of thousands of hours that they
have put into practice. Even as we cheer, there are lessons for each of us, both individually and in a social policy context. We’ve all heard, time and time again, “just do it” or “I worked hard for this.” Often the difference between a gold and silver winner is the one was hungrier, wanted the gold more intensely, and worked harder than the others. To be sure, some Olympians have good days, and others have days that are less than good. But there is no such thing as “luck”
in the Olympics. Luck is the collision of preparation and opportunity. Was Gabby Douglas lucky to have been taken on by Liang Chow, the coach who trained her? No, she was prepared to shine in a way that made Chow see her potential. And she sacrificed, moving from Virginia to Iowa, missing her family and moving in with a generous White family who, for all their goodwill, were culturally out of synch with Gabby’s Black experience. She
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worked hard, she sacrificed, and she won the gold medal. There is a parallel between Olympics wins and the state of education in United States. Even as the Congress considers sequestration when they come back from their month-long break, educators are concerned that education dollars may be cut. Gabby Douglas worked hard, she sacrificed. For all the effort on education, sometimes it seems as if we are spinning our wheels. We know what some of
the problems are, but we won’t act on them. The achievement gap can be addressed, and it is in some school systems. In others, little is being done. Gabby Douglas made sacrifices, so much so that the redundant use of the word in this column does not even begin to speak to her investment in herself. Our nation has made few contemporary sacrifices, and an insufficient investment, for
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By George E. Curry
Paul Ryan: The Most Conservative Congressman Picked for VP in 100 Years After studying the records of vice presidential candidates for more than a century, Nate Silver wrote in Saturday’s New York Times that Paul Ryan, the person Mitt Romney selected to be his vice presidential running mate, is “as conservative as Representative Michele Bachmann, the controversial congresswoman of Minnesota…Mr. Ryan is the most conservative Republican member of Congress to be
picked for the vice-presidential slot since at least 1900. He is also more conservative than any Democratic nominee was liberal, meaning that he is the furthest from the center.” As chairman of the House Budget Committee, the Wisconsin Republican has served as the chief architect of the GOP’s budget priorities. Detailed analysis of Ryan’s budget plan show him to be what Jesse Jackson often called on the presidential campaign trail in 1984: a “Reverse Robin Hood” – one who
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likes to take from the poor to give to the rich. That’s exactly the point documented by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities: “…These regressive new tax cuts would come on top of the Bush tax cuts, which also were costly and provided disproportionate gains to the highest-income households. Combined, the Bush and Ryan tax cuts would provide an annual windfall of nearly $400,000 apiece, on average, to people with incomes over $1 million.” The Washington Informer
It added, “By combining large budget cuts (and tax increases) that disproportionately harm lower-income Americans with big tax cuts that disproportionately help those at the top of the income scale, the Ryan budget would significantly worsen inequality and increase poverty and hardship (and reduce opportunity as well, through deep cuts in programs such as Pell Grants to help low-income students afford college).” Even William Gale, who served as a senior staff econo-
mist for the Council of Economic Advisers under President George H.W. Bush, agrees. “At a time when our country faces a daunting fiscal challenge, Ryan asks nothing of the wealthiest Americans. His budget proposal would simultaneously cut tax rates for the rich and corporations while slashing programs for the poor and elderly: he would shift many federal low-income assistance programs to state governments and would
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By Marian Wright Edelman
Time to End ‘Reverse Robin Hood’ Tax Policies Right before the U.S. House of Representatives left for the summer to go home to campaign for your vote, members of Congress voted to extend the Bush era tax cuts for the richest Americans – millionaires and billionaires. For more than 10 years, the richest 1 percent have received almost $750 billion from these tax cuts. Income and wealth inequality have grown astronomically threatening the very fabric of our democracy.
The top 1 percent in our nation now possesses more net worth than the bottom 90 percent combined. In 2008, the 400 highest-income taxpayers earned as much as the combined tax revenue of 22 state governments with almost 42 million citizens. It’s way past time to reset our moral and economic compass, demand a more just tax system where those with the most pay their fair share, and stop the reverse Robin Hood policies that take from the poor and young to give to the rich and powerful.
There should not be one new dime in tax breaks for millionaires and billionaires as long as millions of children in America are poor, hungry, uneducated and without health coverage. A nation that does not stand for its children does not stand for anything and will not stand tall in the future. Like Thomas Jefferson, I tremble for my country when I think that God is just; that his justice cannot sleep forever. Yet, the extension of the tax cuts for the wealthiest American, especially on top of the cuts
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approved in the Ryan budget, passed by the full House defies the prophets, apostles and tenets of all great faiths as well as common decency and economic common sense. This is a year of stark political, economic and moral choices. Those who caused the deficit should be asked to pay to close it and not be rewarded with more tax breaks which will increase the deficit and shave already inadequate safety investments. Children under five are the poorest age group in America, and
one in four infants, toddlers and preschoolers are poor during the years of greatest brain development. If you believe as I do that we have more just and sensible choices like helping babies during their early childhood development years rather than helping billionaires who need not one additional material thing, then speak up and fight back. Cascading federal, state, county and city budget cuts adding up to hundreds of billions of
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By Harry C. Alford
Trinidad and Tobago are Caribbean Jewels I was very curious when the speaking invitation arrived from the Emancipation Support Committee based in Trinidad and Tobago. They asked if I would speak at their 12th Annual Trade and Investment Symposium. Mel Foote, president/CEO of the Constituency for Africa and someone who has been attending the event for more than 10 years, contacted me and encour-
aged me to accept the invitation. Mel’s recommendation was enough for me. I took along two vice presidents and a board member from the National Black Chamber of Commerce on our maiden voyage. The hospitality of the people of “TT” was genuine and enjoyable. We were met upon arrival by an executive of the Airport Authority. She rushed us through customs and took us to our driver, who took us to the Trinidad Hilton Hotel and Conference Center. The accommo-
dations were beautiful and I am still missing the wonderful cuisine served in the hotel restaurant. The general manager spent time with us and our waiter gave us the best service we ever had. We learned quickly that “TT” was different from the rest of the Caribbean. They don’t have a big dependence on tourism. They are, in fact, the “Industrial Hub of the Caribbean.” Energy (natural gas, oil and related products) is their biggest industry. Being only seven miles from the coast of oil giant Venezuela, it
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is taking advantage of the same shale (underground reserves of gas and oil). The nation is totally self-sufficient on its energy needs and exports the vast majority of what they produce. Unlike many African nations that have oil and gas but no refineries, this nation controls the finished product. Thus, there is a significant amount of wealth among the residents. They are a very educated population with many engineering and post-graduate degrees. Trinidad has a population of
1.3 million and Tobago has a little more than 100,000. If you want business, you go to Trinidad. If you want beaches, you go to Tobago. The downtown skyline reminds me of San Diego. There are two stock exchanges in the nation and business seems to be very brisk. The local media was very excited about our presence. We did two television interviews along with two radio interviews and a flattering article about my
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By Askia Muhammad
Voter ‘Fraud’ Times 15 Million
Sometimes I just can’t figure us out. I think it’s perfectly reasonable for individuals or groups of us to determine that we will not treat other individuals or groups like they are a “priority” as long as those individuals or groups treat us like we are “options.” White Americans are the greatest beneficiaries of this thinking among the descendants www.washingtoninformer.com
of Black freed slaves in America. We just go right along, looking the other way while they are doing us wrong, and then we quickly forgive them once they are caught and their evil deeds exposed. Well, we’ve caught them again with their hand in the cookie jar. In a “free” society that holds itself out as the role model for the rest of the world, how can anyone be content when half of those eligible to vote don’t even register and half the registered don’t cast a ballot. That means
electoral decisions are made in this country by a few more than one eighth of the electorate [half of the one-fourth of those who go to the polls]! No wonder these Republican elected officials – servants of the wealthy – don’t want the masses to vote. Things are fine and dandy for them, just the way they are: Thank you very much. The latest evidence of the absolute hypocrisy of conservatives concerning voter fraud which is at the root of stringent voter ID laws proposed in 37
states is “a new nationwide analysis of more than 2,000 cases of alleged election fraud over the past dozen years shows that in person voter impersonation on Election Day… is virtually nonexistent,” this according to The Washington Post. The fact of the matter is that the study exposed 10 cases of voter impersonation going back to the 2000 election. That amounted to one case of voter fraud for every 10 million eligible voters. So, what’s the solution to this gnawing non-problem?
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Pass voter ID laws which will disenfranchise millions of mostly poor, mostly non-White, and mostly older voters. I know how Election Day voter impersonation can be stopped dead in its tracks: put some of that purple dye they use in African elections on the finger of everyone who votes … “Uh sir, you’re not eligible to vote here because that purple dye on your finger means you already voted somewhere else.
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The character of Hushpuppy, played by 8-year-old Quvenzhané Wallis, learns many life lesssons from her Dad, Wink, played by baker-turned-actor Dwight Henry. / Courtesy photo
Hushpuppy By Shantella Y. Sherman WI Assistant Editor At first glance, Hushpuppy, in undershirt, panties, and kneehigh Wellies, needs immediate rescue. The six-year-old heroine of writer/director Benh Zeitlin’s, Beasts of the Southern Wild, lives with her father in an area just south of New Orleans, known as “The Bathtub.” The Bathtub represents that strange and unfamiliar space where celebrations are often, home and heart function as one, and talltales blend easily with reality to
create a dramatic realism with indistinguishable boundaries. Zeitlin, 29, introduces moviegoers to authentic Bayou culture and its denizens, both of which visitors bypass at top speed for the fun and fancy of New Orleans proper. Zeitlin said the concept of the film came from a desire to examine the Louisiana communities that go down into the marsh, literally, falling off into the waters of the bayou. Not since Kasi Lemmons’ Eve’s Bayou (1997) and David Beaird’s Scorchers (1991) has a director so majestically captured Louisiana’s bayous
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or their cultures. “There is a vibrant series of towns, right on the edge of where the land is falling off into the water. And the culture of the place is not any one culture; it’s things that are pulled from all over the place in South Louisiana. There’s New Orleans culture, south Louisiana culture, west Louisiana culture, a sort of mixing of rural and urban culture. It’s really a pastiche of things that all exist. I don’t think I ever purely made something up. Most everything is authentic,” Zeitlin said. “Culturally, like what people The Washington Informer
do and how people live and act. There is a heightened sense of reality in that its volume is turned way up, then it’s all sort of crunched into this tiny little community,” Zeitlin said. Beasts of the Southern Wild follows Hushpuppy and her father, Wink, as they hunker down for an impending storm that threatens to disrupt the delicate balance of home and happiness. Wink, played by actor Dwight Henry, is unconventional, passionate, and determined to make his daughter self-sufficient and self-determined. Despite her gender, or perhaps because of
it, Hushpuppy’s lessons in selfreliance include her Dad shouting at her with deliberate aggression: “Who the man?” To her growl and posturing retort, “I’m the man!” Stand out performances were given by Lowell Landes, who plays “Walrus” and Gina Montana , the ever-spunky “Miss Bathsheba”, who embody the people of the bayou – good natured, pure-hearted, and resilient. When Wink becomes ill,
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Hushpuppy battles real and imagined forces in this heart-warming tale of love, home, and resilience. / Courtesy photos
A Tableau of Freedom in Beasts of the Southern Wild HUSHPUPPY continued from Page 24 Hushpuppy’s self-reliance pays off in major ways. In addition to searching for her mother, who is only marginally mentioned in the film, though Hushpuppy calls out for her often when her father’s health begins to fail. Along her journey to find her mother, Hushpuppy encounters mythical beasts, called aurochs that in myths and fables destroy the lives of bayou folk. For Henry, who was 2-years-old
when Hurricane Betsy hit New Orleans, said that his parents had to put him on the roof of the house during the storm. “I’m from New Orleans. Before I was cast in the part I owned a bakery called Henry’s Bakery and Deli right across the street from the casting agency where (production company) Court 13 had their studio. I was in Hurricane Katrina in neckhigh water. I have an inside understanding for what this movie is about. I brought a passion to the part that an outside actor who had never seen a storm or
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been in a flood or faced losing everything could have,” Henry, 46, said. “An outsider couldn’t have brought the passion to the role that I did.” As priceless a character as William “Compo” Simonite in tattered clothes and Wellies no less – Hushpuppy, played by Quvenzhané Wallis, is the thriving imagination and freedom lost by children in urban and tech savvy spaces. Wallis nailed the part of the free-spirited Hushpuppy from the audition, but finding an actor to portray her dad that she gelled
with, was not so easy a task. According to Henry, Wallis, 8, rejected two other actors that were supposed to play her father. She didn’t feel comfortable with them. “She’s the star and ultimately the decision on who would play her father was left up to her. I had to figure out a way to win her heart over. Since I own a bakery I decided to box up a whole bunch of cookies and brownies and things. As soon as I saw her, I handed over the pastries and smiled. She smiled back and I knew I had her,” Henry said.
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As for Wallis, having braved months of mosquito bites, playing with a pig (which she didn’t like very much) and delivering the performance of a lifetime, she hopes moviegoers understand the overarching themes of love and community. “I wanted to teach a lesson about how you should take care of who is in your family. You do what you have to do to take care of them. I wanted people to see that a parent is supposed to be with their child every moment, and care about what they are thinking… ask about their feelings. wi
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by Steven Barnes and Tananarive Due c.2012, Atria $15.00 / $17.00 Canada 278 pages By Terri Schlichenmeyer WI Contributing Writer
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How – and when – will the world end? Depending on what [or who] you believe, it’s coming sooner, later, or not at all. We’ll go in glory or a fiery ball of war; Armageddon, Rapture, or a lights-out fizzle. Depending on who [or what] you listen to, it’s going to happen in five minutes, 500 years, sometime around Christmas, or 10 days after never. But can you outrace the end of the world? Is it possible? In the new book “Devil’s Wake” by Steven Barnes and Tananarive Due, a small band of survivors will surely try. Kendra Brookings hated doctor visits. That was doubly so when the visit in question was occurring on her 16th birthday. Yes, she knew her parents had her best interests in mind, just like they did when they moved to Portland for a better life. Yes, the antiviral shot might keep her from getting sick, but on her birthday? Really? Still, she didn’t want that virus. She’d seen the news on TV, and what was going on in L.A. was horrifying. Authorities were warning people not to let anybody bite them – as if Kendra was actually going to let someone bite her. And then a wild-eyed, grayhaired lady rushed into the hospital, gnashing her teeth… For Terry Whittaker, dealing with brats at Camp Round Meadows was better than being in juvie for the summer. He’d been given the choice and his sister begged him to take three months in the woods near Seattle. So he did and, when all was said and done,
Terry supposed the camp was OK. The owner, Vern, was decent. Vern’s wife, Molly, baked great cookies, and Terry had become tight with the other camp leaders, Piranha, Sonia, Dean, and Darius. It might’ve been a great summer, actually, if Vern hadn’t been bitten by the red-eyed cop in the tattered uniform. Nobody was safe from the hungry, infected creatures, even in the middle of nowhere, and Terry knew it. Taking charge, he also knew he had to gather resources and get his friends out of Seattle, maybe to Portland or somewhere. But everything seemed like a trap and nobody could be trusted. Except, maybe, a cocoaskinned girl standing alone near a bashed-in car… There is nothing earthshattering in “Devil’s Wake.” Nothing here is going to change your life, make you energized, or fill your wallet. But wow, is this a fun book! Authors Steven Barnes and Tananarive Due take a classic zombie story and give it a fresh look with plenty of gore and a band of smart young survivors to get through it all. That made me like this book a whole lot more than I thought I would; in fact, I was expecting to roll my eyes a lot while reading it, but I didn’t. I was too busy turning pages. While it might seem more like a young-adult novel, I think this book will appeal to anyone who craves a little Undead. For you, “Devil’s Wake” is something you’ll never want to end.wi www.washingtoninformer.com
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2012 VW Tiguan
A Substantial Redesign Gives Volkswagen’s Compact SUV a Dynamic New Look and Improved Fuel Economy By Njuguna Kabugi WI Contributing Writer
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The Tiguan’s major design refresh sees its front end updated to incorporate the new, horizontal Volkswagen brand ‘face’ in line with the Tiguan’s larger sibling, the Touareg. /Photo courtesy of VW of North America
passive safety features earned it a coveted Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick rating for 2012. The driver and front-seat passenger are protected by front, and side-thorax airbags, while side curtain pro-
tection head airbags take care of those in the front and rear seats. All Tiguan models also feature the advanced Volkswagen Intelligent Crash Response System that automatically shuts off the fuel pump, unlocks the doors, and
even switches on the hazard warning lights if the vehicle is involved in certain types of collision. VW has a starting MSRP of $22,840. To get all the creature comfort offered on the Tiguan, expect to pay more than $30,000. wi
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America is on a downsizing kick. The days of the supersized product – extra-large fries, “big gulp” soft drinks and mega mansions are numbered. But as our waists get wider, incomes fall, job prospects dim and gas prices rise at the pump, these staples are rapidly becoming the fad of yesteryear. Healthy downsizing is the order of the day; this new reality holds true even for our automotive preferences. I believe we are witnessing the last days of the “big gulp” equivalent in motoring – those large size SUV’s that now clog our roadways. In an era marked by economic downturns, rising fuel costs, and overcrowded urban streets, more and more people are ditching these behemoths and turning toward small SUVs and crossovers. Small SUVs provide many of the perks of their oversized brethren – flexible space for people and cargo in a manageable, condensed package; versatile interiors and decent cargo room. The upright design makes for good outward visibility, and the tall ride height gives drivers a commanding view of the road while alleviating high fuel consumption. Today’s review vehicle, the Volkswagen Tiguan provides all these attributes. I drove the Volkswagen for more than 700 miles on a round trip from Virginia to New York last month and found much to love about it. Thanks to its peppy engine [a turbocharged, 200-horsepower-pumping, 2.0-liter, four-cylinder powerplant] and upscale interior, Tiguan comes in a pleasant package that’s hard to beat. Whether driving in crowded Manhattan streets, zooming on the New Jersey Turnpike, or avoiding deer in Rock Creek Park, the Tiguan was a delight to drive. It offered a lot for the money in terms of features and driving enjoyment. The interior features rich, soft-touch plastics on the fascia and crisp, brushed-metal-style trim surrounding the eight dashmounted air vents and gear shift. Everything central to the driving experience is within reach. From
the easily accessible volume and call buttons, to the smart and simply placed console controls on each side of the navigation system’s LCD touch screen. It’s easy to get to and easy to forget, which is exactly what most drivers want while on the wheel. I found the navigation system particularly delightful. It sports one of the most intuitive interfaces.While its small enough not be a nuisance, its large enough that you don’t have to squint in order to see what is going on. Once you key in your destination, a larger map on the LDC screen gives you the overall landscape while a smaller street view map within the speedometer pod guides you with clear arrows for an uncluttered street level view. For 2012, a design refresh remakes the Tiguan to resemble the bigger VW Touareg SUV. The SUV’s front end incorporates the horizontal Volkswagen brand face and it gains a pair of new frontbumper designs, headlights with LED running lights, and the twobar grille that has come to define current VW products. At the back, the tailgate wears sharper creases, and the light housings are smaller and more squared-off. It’s not bad, but does not necessarily make it stand out either. Though the Tiguan has slightly less interior space than the class leading Honda CR-V we reviewed early this summer, there is spacious seating for five adults, easy step-in through the wide-opening doors and generous leg room and head room. The rear seat can also slide forward six inches to increase luggage space in the back, and for a little extra comfort on road trips, each of the rear seatbacks can be adjusted. VW says fuel mileage has improved to an EPA rating of 21 in city, 27 highway, and 23 combined. Throughout my road test, I found those figures accurate with one exception. Tiguan needs premium gasoline to deliver the excellent performance. Over time, at almost $4 a gallon, the VW is a lot more expensive to maintain, compared to comparable models from Honda, Nissan and Ford – all of which hit the coveted 30 mpg mark with their compact crossovers. The Tiguan’s suite of active and
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Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas. /Courtesy Photo
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There is no need to replay the insane preoccupation with the hair of 16-year-old Gabrielle “Gabby” Christina Victoria Douglas. There is no need to comment that this emphasis on her hair rather than on her selfmastery and consummate skill that spun gold, is senseless. There is no need to point to the absurdity of the media circus surrounding her father, Timothy Douglas, and the financial hardships faced by her mother Natalie Hawkins, no matter the authors of this information. These news articles are having full play right now as this column is being written, and let’s just leave it at that. Instead, let’s cast our attention on two families from disparate backgrounds who dared to believe in this one Olympic hopeful and who were present to see the fruits of their labors because they dared to exercise their faith: The Hawkins family: Natalie (mother) and Gabby’s siblings, Arielle, Joyelle, and Jonathan; and the Parton Family: Travis and Missy (parents) and children, Hailey, Leah, Lexi, and Elissa. A Note of Gratitude Dear Families Parton and Hawkins: In Bible literature, the book of Hebrews 11:1 gives the reader a definition of Faith. Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. When I read Gabrielle’s story, I imagined an informal interview whereby each of you would walk me through how you managed the enthusiasm a teenager had for not only her talent; but, also a robust confidence in her ability to carry it through to an Olympic scale. It is one thing for a child to have the will to reach heights; it’s another to have people who stand in the gap, uplift her, and steady her on shoulders so that she may reach a little higher. I curry the hope that such an interThe Washington Informer
view will occur. Until then, however, I want to extend to each of you this Note of Gratitude: Ms. Hawkins, the word “sacrifice” is not enough to cloak the trepidation you felt when you handed over your 14-year-old African American daughter to a white family in the Midwest to train for the Olympics with Liang Chow. I cannot imagine the interior discomfort that settled in your heart when you realized that through all of your caretaking, in order for your daughter to make it to the next level she had to leave the home you made for her. I am sure that you tried to Dr. Kwakiutl L. Dreher / Courtesy photo find some consolation in conversations with the Partons, holding on to every assurance that ing four daughters of your own to your daughter would be taken care of. live with you for 2 years. You took a I am sure that you tried to see through chance. You could not foresee how to the success that your daughter so this newest addition to the Parton enthusiastically wanted to achieve but home would pan out. had yet to happen. Away from home, How would your daughters react things could go horribly wrong in a to the new girl? Somehow and from nimiety of ways. somewhere, you pulled from within Sometimes, though, we are sent yourselves the faith in something intercessors to help us along in our you could not see. You facilitated for faith, and what you could not see, Gabrielle a most difficult transition. your daughter Arielle envisioned it for You continued her rigorous schedule you. There are two other children in of practices; kept up her spirits; and the home—Joyelle and Jonathan—for whom you are responsible, and moth- enabled her to sustain her discipline ers always have to be cognizant of a and focus that her mother had worked potential fall-out from the perception hard to cultivate. You rested in the that one child is being favored over hope of the formation of a congethe other. After much soul-searching nial relationship between members of and encouragement from Arielle, you your home and that of Ms. Hawkins. took the chance. When you reluctantly Soon, you named Gabrielle “daughlet Gabrielle go to the Parton home, ter.” We are grateful. Families Parton and Hawkins, we nevertheless, you set in motion faith— that thing hope for--and from that day offer up to you our heartiest gratiforward, Gabrielle’s works would not tude. die. We are grateful. Thank you for exercising your Missy and Travis Parton, you faith and hope. opened your home to a 14-year-old Thank you for taking care of our African American girl while rais- girl.wi www.washingtoninformer.com
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ARIES Let your creative juices flow. Advice from a child has a reward in it. On the job, coworkers will help you expand your sense of accomplishment. Only you can stand in your way. Never under estimate the power of silence. Soul Affirmation: I enjoy learning new things about myself this week. Lucky Numbers: 16, 35, 40 TAURUS Opportunity knocks this week, be ready and waiting. An old love resurfaces. This week is good for you financially. Look for a special opportunity at work. Families matters, spend time with yours. Soul Affirmation: I let myself experience my true ambitions this week. Lucky Numbers: 19, 30, 40 GEMINI Quit rushing around. You frequently help others so why are you troubling over asking for the help you need this week? Ask and when you receive say Thank You! You are blessed with many supportive friends. Soul Affirmation: I smile and trust in the powers beyond myself. Lucky Numbers: 17, 23, 53 CANCER The influence of someone close can make all the difference in the world. Don’t go alone. Your achievements are closely tied to someone who might not have agreed with you in the past. Soul Affirmation: The grandeur of my presence reflects the sunshine of my soul. Lucky Numbers: 18, 23, 37 LEO You and your honey have so much to talk about, listen! He or she is trying to come out of a whole new bag. Accept! Change is a good thing this week. Expect to travel soon. Savor the thought. Soul Affirmation: What I’ve been waiting for has been here all along. Lucky Numbers: 6, 45, 47
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VIRGO If nothing much is happening on the job, remember that chilling is good sometimes. Use this week to return phone calls and answer letters. Be low key. Wonderful things flow from what you don’t do. Soul Affirmation: All things work together for good. Lucky Numbers: 4, 51, 52 LIBRA You can turn that obstacle into an opportunity at work. Check out the players carefully. Watch your back and hold your tongue around workplace rivals. Aggressively seek agreement. Soul Affirmation: The slowness of my week gives me time to refresh my energy. Lucky Numbers: 8, 40, 42 SCORPIO Don’t let your outer space infringe on your inner peace. Control situations that might affect your ability to get that important job done. Remember people are only human. As seldom before confidence is the key to accomplishment this week. Soul Affirmation: I find many things about myself that I really love. Lucky Numbers: 8, 16, 23 SAGITTARIUS Mail, e-mail, or telephone brings news of a matter that demands more attention than you might think. Opportunity knocks at work this week. This week spend some quality time with your family. Soul Affirmation: I keep in mind the practical side of life this week. Lucky Numbers: 1, 30, 34
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African-American Woman Shows Girls They Are Positively Perfect with Doll Line By Chida R. Warren-Darby Special to the Informer Dr. Lisa Williams is a petite, beautiful brown-skinned woman, with a broad endearing smile. She is genuine, compassionate, soulful, and the creator of Positively Perfect Dolls. Williams believed she could tackle the job and was successful at producing the children’s books “Brandon’s Really Bad, Really Good Day,” and “Amelia Asks Why?,” -- both books depicting AfricanAmerican children in a manner to which young children of color could relate. Following great sales and tremendously positive feedback, Wal-mart, who had exclusively carried the books, asked Williams to create Black dolls with positive images as well. “Wal-mart understands and is sensitive to the needs in our community,” she said. “I wanted to do something that was respectful to our community and our race. [Walmart] was saying ‘We think you understand the community, and we want you to do a line of multicultural dolls’.” Williams accepted, believing the venture to be an avenue to promote positive self-esteem. From conception to production, Positively Perfect Dolls took
approximately a year to complete. While the process was extraordinary, Williams shared that by no means was it effortless. She did not have distribution, and she didn’t have experience. “I had to create a learning curve overnight. There was no other company I could go to, to get help,” she said. “I have all these degrees and education, and for a long time I leaned on that. When God brought this to me, it required education, but it also required other traits that I had to develop. It required me to have a meditation and prayer life.” Williams said. Williams was also compelled to meet the challenge having grown up without any African American dolls. All you saw were Barbie dolls. “You go through life thinking that Caucasian girls were the model of beauty,” she said, “and that [African Americans] were somewhere down at the bottom of the totem pole. Our skin is gorgeous, comes in so many deep hues, and is now reflected in these dolls. I saw that Anderson Cooper special, “Black and White: Kids on Race,” and cried afterwards. Positively Perfect Dolls have sold out of Wal-mart stores around the country whenever stocked.
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Brianna. “I wanted to have older girls and preteen dolls, which is the DIVA Collection.” DIVA stands for Dignified, Intelligent, Vivacious and Attractive. “That’s how I see these girls. These dolls aren’t sexy. You’ll never see them in a sexy outfit,” asserted Williams. “Our little girls are growing up too.” Williams hopes that when she leaves this earth, she’s left something positive, and left a child feeling beautiful. This thought is what drives her to get up every morning, and hope that if one little girl looks in the mirror happy at who she is, because she played with a Positively Perfect Doll, she’s done her work. Williams is a strong believer that “play” helps to strengthen little girls in regards to dealing with life’s issues. If they can find positive reinforcement in a toy, then hopefully those good thoughts will segway into their day to day thinking when it comes to their self-esteems, thoughts toward themselves, and even others. For more information on the Positively Perfect Doll Collection visit www.positivelyperfectdolls.com and or visit your local Walmart store.wi
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Jamaica Celebrates 50 Years of Independence A Message from Professor Stephen C. Vasciannie, Ambassador of Jamaica to the United States
Amidst the shrill of excitement, Olympic athleticism, and national pride, Jamaica, recently celebrated fifty years of independence. Stringers for the Informer, on the ground in London , have eagerly shared photos of the simultaneous celebrations – Independence and medals for superior athleticism won by Jamaican nationals around the globe. Here, we gladly share those photos with our readers, as A young reveler shows off his Jamaica 50th Independence Anniversary well as a message prepared especially glasses during a London street festival. / Photo courtesy of Jamaica50 for the Informer from the Ambassador of Jamaica to the United States, Stephen C. Vasciannie. Congratulations! Every Jamaican – even the most pessimistic -- has a pep in their step today. Consider, first, the great symbolism of our successes during the time of Jamaica 50. Our athletes have willfully decided to dig deep into their resources to honor simultaneously the country’s history and its independence. In so doing, they have drawn inspiration from the heroes who have gone before them. They have recalled Arthur Wint, Herb McInley, George Rhoden, Les Laing, from the Designers from around the globe created fashions to pay homage to Jamaiheroic times of 1948 and 1952. ca’s Independence. Here a group of ladies “style out” in Jamaica 50 wedges. They have been elevated by / Photo courtesy of Jamaica50 earlier performances of Don Quarrie, in Montreal. They have shown continued admiration of Deon Hemmings, Merlene Ottey, Grace Jackson, Juliet Cuthbert, and all the great names. So, now, we have wonderful additions to the pantheon of stars, our Valhalla of victorious sprinters: Usain “Lightning” Bolt, Sherry-Ann Frazer-Pryce, Yohan Blake, Veronica Camp bell-Brown, Asafa Powell, War ren Weir, Hansle Parchment, Sherone Simpson, Kerrone Stewart, and many others. A second observation con- Members of Jamaica’s Sprinting Team celebrate a New World’s Record cerns the provision of oppor- amidst Independence celebrations. / Photo courtesy of Jamaica50 tunity. Most of our athletes are not from wealthy backgrounds. They are not persons of privi- motion, trade competitiveness, tion with him – from Half Way lege. But they are persons of and more generally, economic Tree and beyond – but his effort determination, and, when given advancement for all. is that of an individual. As memthe opportunity, have seized it And a third observation con- bers of the collective, Jamaica, with enthusiasm. Their grasp of cerns the centrality of the in- we recognize that the talents of opportunity should inspire us to dividual in the development extraordinary individuals can lift expand our success well beyond process; for, the success of our an entire nation. They have truly the sporting arena to other areas: athletic stars is in significant ways inspired us from Half-Way-Tree to continue success in intellec- the triumph of the individual. all the way around the world, and tual pursuits, investment pro- Usain Bolt carries an entire na- back! wi
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The 2012 Miss Black USA delegates are together for the first time during the Red Dress Reception and Silent Auction on Wednesday, August 8 at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Northwest. /Photo by Mark Mahoney
presentation at the NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles. “It’s such an important award with a magnetic atmosphere,” said the Texarkana native who’s pursuing a master’s in Divinity. “It was an honor to be around prominent individuals. It was truly amazing to get that opportunity.” Several people spoke about the connection of the organization to The Heart Truth Campaign. One in four women is affected by heart disease and the disease affects black woman
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Red Dress Reception Brings Contestants Together By Barrington M. Salmon WI Staff Writer All 32 women milling around, greeting each other, introducing themselves and hugging wore red dresses. They attended the Red Dress reception, an annual theme of the Miss Black USA Pageant. The coronation of the 2012 queen took place at the Theatre for the Performing Arts, University of the District of Columbia in Northwest on Monday night, but the reception, held on Wednesday, August 8, brought all of the women together for the first time. “There is nothing more exciting or beautiful than seeing young AfricanAmerican women empowered and helping other people,” said Karen Arrington, CEO of the Miss Black USA Pageant to the group during the reception. “I am overwhelmed and overjoyed seeing all of you … this is a cause greater than ourselves. We’re passionate about this. I’m really proud that we’re making a difference in the community.” Arrington said she created the pageant, now in its 23rd year, to fill a glaring need and also prove that all black women aren’t video vixens. “At the time I started it, I didn’t see images of women who look like me when I looked in magazines or in the mainstream media,” said Arrington, who has lived in the Washington metropolitan area since 1969. “I saw it as a vehicle to have them compete and win on stage and in life. If we get the opportunity, we’ll win. The Miss Black USA is more than a pageant, it’s a movement.” That reality became evident as each contestant got up to introduce themselves, explain the community service projects they’re involved in and the mottos that guide their lives. Arrington said each woman spent a year prior to the pageant immersed
“ … The Miss Black USA is more than a pageant, it’s a movement. … I’m really proud that we’re making a difference in the community.” – Karen Arrington, CEO of the Miss Black USA Pageant
in service projects of their choice, including, autism, youth issues, health and wellness, anti-violence, and homelessness. For example, Miss Black New York, Selena Watkins, a fitness coach, and dancer developed “Fit Life,” where she interviews celebrities and shares health, fitness and wellness tips. “Mentoring and community service are the heart and soul of this organization,” Arrington said. “What happens is very empowering to the young women. [They] recognize that they have an obligation to give back.” The contestants were self-deprecating, funny, personable and unflappable. Thalema Williams flew in from St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands to the nation’s capital. She recently relocated to St. Croix from Orlando, Fla., after completing architectural studies at Valencia College. “I was chosen as an at-large delegate,” said Williams, 24, owner of Le Fusion Dance Company for four years. “This is sisterhood, not criticizing or being negative. It’s bringing talent. It is awesome and a great opportunity for women.” The range of women, Arrington
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said, offer amazing examples of survival. “I sat in on some interviews and some of the young ladies were asked about the obstacles and how they overcame them,” she explained. “I realized that these are my home girls. Some broke down, others were raped a month before the pageant and a few were homeless. One woman came to the nationals and told us that for two years, her father had her and her brother dig their graves.” “They’ve experienced trauma in some of the worst ways. They have been able to dig deep and move forward. We’re really changing lives. There are so many moving stories. With the personal interviews, I’m in tears.” And they all bring so much to each tournament. “Black women are the largest untapped resource in the world,” Arrington intoned. “What we look for is women who fit in the mission of the organization and who have the potential for greatness and the capacity to take on a year of service before they come to the nationals.” Arrington remembers holding the pageant in The Gambia. “In 2007, we took the pageant to Africa, I thought, if this is really a black pageant, we need to reconnect these young women with their heritage,” she said. “Girls were afraid, their parents told them not to go. Yet, under the African night sky, every young woman walked away with a scholarship. We helped them embrace who they are.” Ocelia Gibson, Miss Black USA 2011, reflected on the year that was coming to a close. “It was a really great experience and I’ve met so many people,” said Gibson, the first contestant from Texas to win the crown. “It’s an inspiration to be part of this platform and I’m really proud to be part of this.” Gibson’s favorite recollection is her The Washington Informer
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Bryant Issues Code Red Pastor galvanizes community to register disenfranchised voters
By Stacey Palmer WI Staff Writer Baltimore Pastor Jamal Bryant has partnered with Rev. Jesse Jackson, John Conyers, Jr., and a host of others to present a three-day conference, Code Red that will mobilize and instruct everyday people in voter registration processes in preparation for the November Presidential elections. Participants will be taught critical training, strategizing and selfempowerment tools necessary to encourage disenfranchised voters to register, know the issues that impact their lives, and vote for the person who best addresses their needs. Washington Informer staff writer Stacey Palmer recently sat down with Pastor Bryant to discuss the importance of educating the African-American community in political and electoral responsibility. Informer: You are an integral part of Code Red. Why did you decide to get involved with this project? Bryant: My vision is to unite churches and engage voters during this election season because I really haven’t heard of a unified voice about what is at stake with this election and what the impact of the election will mean to African Americans. Informer: What constitutes a “code red”? Bryant: This is the first time in Black church history that I am aware www.washingtoninformer.com
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of, that Black pastors have encouraged their parishioners not to vote. At the heart of controversy are pastors who preach subjects of same-sex marriage, of which I am also an opponent. I am against the President’s policy on the issue, but I am not against the President. There is a larger issue at stake facing the Black church and the Black community. I deal with the fact that we lead in foreclosure, we lead in unemployment, we lead in HIV and AIDS, we lead in the high school dropout rates, we lead in dying of incurable diseases. So there are a whole lot of other issues we have to discuss openly.
Informer: Why did you decide to combine training for voting with ministry? Bryant: The Black Church has always been a part of the movement in our community. Something has happened where we have changed our philosophy from community advancement to personal attainment. So I hope to push it back into focus that we’ve got to do something for the community and I think that when churches become involved with a community they will experience church growth. So we are going to be dealing with voter registration as
well as evangelism. How do we win people to Christ? How do we articulate our faith? How do we share what we believe without being offensive or spooky? We want to dramatically confront spiritual apathy and political apathy. Informer: How do you reach the thousands of Americans who are disenchanted with the electoral process as a whole? Bryant: When the NAACP was championing the Voting Rights Act they understood that three things had to happen – voter registration,
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voter education, and voting. We have enough African Americans registered now to vote to make a difference. The issue is that they are not educated on what other issues are interrelated. For instance, any young person need to make the connection between Mitt Romney’s running mate and his desire to end funding of Pell Grant. This means if he passes the legislation he once endorsed, a million college students would not be able to go to school. We talk about the practicality that of Romney raising the age of eligibility for Medicaid, which means that a lot of people would die before they received the benefits they worked so hard to secure. So those kind of practical things just have to be taught and have to be shared and I think that once those are done I think the troops will have their marching orders on the ground. Informer: Ultimately, Pastor Bryant, how would you like Code Red to impact participants? Bryant: My hope and aim is to have Baltimore set the template and prototype for Code Red. I’m hoping that we’ll have delegates come from all around the country. Hopefully, Code Red will be replicated the same way and travel from one city to another -especially among the swing states. wi
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Four-Day Extravaganza Pays Tribute to Michael Jackson WI Staff Report A candlelight tribute, a moment of tribute during a Railcats game and concert will anchor four days of activities honoring the city’s most famous native son, the late Michael Jackson, Jackson’s mother, Katherine jointly announced with Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson. With the theme, Goin’ Back to Indiana: Can You Feel It, events will run from August 29 to September 1. The first will be a candlelight tribute ceremony at the Jackson family residence at 2300 Jackson Street. The ceremony begins at 8 p.m. and will include remarks by Gary Mayor FreemanWilson and a musical tribute by The Gratitude Project, presented by The Interactive Broadcasting Company (tibc.tv). Neighboring streets will be closed starting at 3:00 p.m. to allow friends and fans to place ribbons and mementos at the home and share personal thoughts of the late singer on a commemorative banner. The event is free to the public. “I’m excited about the activities planned for “Goin’ Back to Indiana: Can You Feel It” as we pay tribute and remember Gary’s own Michael Jackson,” said Mayor Freeman-Wilson. “We have been working in partnership with Mrs. Katherine Jackson and her team to create events that will showcase
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Michael’s entertainment legacy and his wonderful birthplace of Gary, Indiana. As Mayor of this great city, I am enthusiastic about the opportunities that this celebration will bring. We envision this to become an annual event that will grow larger as the years progress.” On Thursday, August 30, Jackson’s three children Prince, Paris and Blanket, will attend the Gary SouthShore RailCats baseball game when the team faces the St. Paul Saints. The RailCats will recognize their father with a musical performance by The Gratitude Project and a moment of remembrance. The Jackson children will be presented with honorary team uniforms and toss out the ceremonial first pitch. The event is open to the public and general admission applies. On both Wednesday, August 29 and Thursday, August 30, the Majestic Star will host the official “Goin’ Back to Indiana” after event in its Lakeshore Lounge from 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. with Jackson-themed music and drink specials. It has been deemed the official hotel of the “Goin Back to Indiana” event. For hotel reservations call 1-888-225-8259 or visit www.majesticstarcasino.com. On Friday, August 31, the Gary Chamber of Commerce will present a dinner hosted by Mayor Freeman-Wilson at the Majestic
Star Casino & Hotel honoring Mrs. Katherine Jackson. Jackson will receive recognition from the City of Gary. For ticket information contact the Gary Chamber of Commerce at (219) 885-7407 or visit www.garychamber.com. On Saturday, September 1, the West Side Theatre Guild under the direction of Mark Spencer will host the Goin’ Back to Indiana: Can You Feel It Tribute Concert. The Gratitude Project will perform their original composition “Dear Michael” dedicated to Mrs. Jackson & the Jackson family. Additional tribute performances will be announced shortly. There will be a matinee performance at 4 p.m. and a 7:30 p.m. performance. Both performances will be followed by a cast meet & greet. Tickets are $25 matinee and $35 evening and $50 for VIP Gold Circle seating and cast meet & greet. The event will also be streamed live. For the latest event information visit us at www.facebook.com/jacksonstreet 2012. The City of Gary, Indiana and the Gary Chamber of Commerce president, Chuck Hughes, have joined Los Angeles, Californiabased Dumont Marketing under the direction of Mr. Jerry Olivarez authorized by Jackson’s mother, to support a series of activities to take place in his birthplace of Gary, Indiana. wi www.washingtoninformer.com
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Don’t Waste One Day. Do It Now! Man is like a breath; his days are like a passing shadow. Psalm 144:4
It didn’t hit me like a ton of bricks until I turned 60. You know, something extraordinary happens when you reach certain milestones in your life. Suddenly, I began to recognize how precious my 20s, 30s, 40s and even 50s had become – and how I cherished those bygone days. So often we’re caught up in what’s going wrong in our lives and we quickly forget about what’s good – and everything positive that’s transpired. We actually “waste many days!” Yes, I said it, “we waste time!” There are days when we’re in the midst of our own personal pity parties – feeling sorry for ourselves because we have yet to achieve our goals; we waste precious time being jealous of others – those who have made tremendous sacrifices to earn the gold – or to obtain that coveted position. Don’t worry about the naysayers or those who have attained their dreams 60 seconds before you achieve your personal best. Continue to love everybody. And, I mean agape love. God is love, and we cannot go wrong if we love one another. The scriptures tell us to “love your neighbor as you love yourself.” Don’t waste one day of your life hating another person! Don’t waste one day of your life being envious of someone else! God didn’t create you to do the same thing He intend-
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ed me to do, and He certainly didn’t plan for me to accomplish the same feats that you do so effortlessly – without thinking twice! In the book of James, scripture tells us “Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit”; whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away. Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that.” But now you boast in your arrogance. All such boasting is evil. Therefore, to him with Lyndia Grant who knows to do good and does not After my divorce, I continued to do it, to him it is sin.” dream of the nice home in a gated – James 4:13-17 That scripture reminds us that we must live in the present. We must cherish the memories of yesterday; live life today, and dream of what we would like to do tomorrow, if it’s God’s will. We know not the minute nor the hour when God may call us home. Before God healed me, I remember how I embraced a life full of regrets, especially regarding my marriage. When I married, it was my intention to remain married “until death do us part.” I expected my husband and me to grow old together. But that was not to be the case. All I had seen in my home was a mother and father, married 58 years. They had problems. Many of the problems would have caused you and me to walk away. But mother never left my father. She didn’t waste one day of her marriage.
community; the two car garage; the white living room furniture; the grand piano, all of my special dreams. And when I saw my dreams in someone else’s home; I cried all the way home. I indulged in a full-fledged pity parties. I wasted a day each and every time I allowed myself to fall into that trap. God said in his word how he will pour me out a blessing I won’t have room to receive, if I keep his commandments. Today, I know that’s true. I’m no longer wasting my days, and may I remind you to live each day to the fullest – live it as if it’s your last too! wi
Lyndia Grant is an inspirational speaker; religious column writer and radio talk show host of “Think on These Things” 1340-AM Spirit Radio, WYCB. Listen every Friday at 6:00 p.m. Visit her website at www.lyndiagrant.com; send emails to lyndiagrant@ gmail.com
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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
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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
St. Stephen Baptist Church Lanier C. Twyman, Sr. State Overseer 5757 Temple Hill Road, Temple Hills, MD 20748 Office 301-899-8885 – fax 301-899-2555 Sunday Early Morning Worship - 7:45 a.m. Church School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m. Tuesday – Thursday - Kingdom Building Bible Institute – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday – Prayer/Praise/Bible Study – 7:30 p.m. Baptism & Communion Service- 4th Sunday – 10:30am Radio Broadcast WYCB -1340 AM-Sunday -6:00pm T.V. Broadcast - Channel 190 – Sunday -4:00pm/Tuesday 7:00am
“We are one in the Spirit” www.ssbc5757.org e-mail: ssbc5757@verizon.net
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
“The Amazing, Awesome, Audacious Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church”
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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
“A Church Where Love Is Essential and Praise is Intentional”
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
917 N St. NW • Washington, DC 20001 (202) 232-4294
9th & P Street, N.W. • W. D.C. 20001 (202) 232-4200
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Sunday Morning Prayer Service: 8:00 a.m. Sunday Church School: 9:15 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 10:40 a.m. Third Sunday Baptismal & Holy Communion:10:30 a.m. Tuesday Church At Study Prayer & Praise: 6:30 p.m.
Morning Worship: 8:00 a.m Church School : 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship: 10:55 a.m. Bible Study, Thursday: 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting,Thursday : 7:30 p.m.
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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
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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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Inside The Gates Barry Farm Basketball Courts are a National Treasure By Elton Hayes WI Staff Writer Although the game didn’t begin for a couple of hours, you wouldn’t know it. An endless stream of spectators made their way to Barry Farm’s Goodman League basketball courts well before tipoff in the hopes of snagging a good seat for the evening’s playoff action. Some arrived by cars and on sports bikes; others made the short walk from nearby homes and those on public transportation trekked over from the Anacostia Metro Station, located right across the street. But while everyone’s method of getting to the courts varied, one constant remained: they all came to watch and enjoy some of the area’s most exciting basketball. “You never know who you’re going to see,” said Natalie Jones, 27, who lives in Southeast. “I like the fact that the games are in the summertime and in the evening. You see some great people who enjoy the sport, who are giving back to the neighborhood and who are showing their talent and skills to the next generation of ballers.” Founded in 1975, the George Goodman basketball league has always been highly regarded for producing some of the region’s more talented basketball teams
and players. But the league has flourished and gained widespread acclaim under the direction of league commissioner and color commentator Miles Rawls. Eighteen teams comprise the league, or “The Gates” as it’s called by many and it has attracted professional basketball players such as Oklahoma City Thunder star and Seat Pleasant native Kevin Durant and former Washington Wizard point guard Gilbert Arenas, both of whom dazzled fans and players with their skills on the court. League playoffs began last week and featured youth basketball games on Sunday, August 12. Amateur Athletic Union [AAU] Team Dynasty head coach Ronnie Brooks brought his group of 13-14-year-old players to the Goodman courts on Sunday to play against the Barry Farm Recreation youth team. “For them, being able to play down here means the world,” said Brooks, 45, who lives in Northeast. “For me, this takes me back to when I was young. I grew up in D.C. and this is how we played. I’m trying to give them a piece of history. With them playing out here, I’m hoping that it gives them confidence in the classroom and in life, so that when they’re in any environment, they will be able to adjust.” Brooks’ strategy seemed to
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Teams Awash and Funk House faced each other in playoff action on Sunday, August 12 at the Goodman League basketball court in Southeast. / Photo by John E. De Freitas
work as his team overcame a rough start to earn a victory. Dynasty forward Christopher Larkins is no stranger to the hallowed basketball courts. He’s played on it before, but said it took him a little while to shake off the nervous jitters and settle down. “The first time I played here, it was intimidating,” said Larkins, 13. “But after I played a couple of games I got used to it. I enjoy playing on this court and against the competition and in front of the crowd.” The action off of the Nikesponsored basketball court almost rivals the high-energy action on the courts. It quickly becomes apparent that league games offer more than just good basketball; they also double as a social event. Almost everyone who enters the gates seems to know each other. A two-minute walk to a seat on the aluminum bleachers can easily stretch to 20 minutes, because spectators stop to slap hands and acknowledge the shouts and calls from friends. The unmistakable aroma of fried foods permeated the air as chicken wings and french fries crackled and sizzled in Keaneth Newton’s three large aluminum fish fryers. Newton says that he’s served as the league’s unofThe Washington Informer
“For me, this takes me back to when I was young. I grew up in D.C. and this is how we played. I’m trying to give them a piece of history. With them playing out here, I’m hoping that it gives them confidence in the classroom and in life, so that when they’re in any environment, they will be able to adjust.” – Ronnie Brooks ficial chef for as long as he can remember, and wouldn’t have it any other way. “I love giving back to the community,” said Newton, 45. “I love to see the kids, teenagers and the adults,” the Southeast resident said. While Newton handles cooking duties, Donald and Theresa Boyd serve the refreshments. The husband and wife duo have quenched the thirst of spectators for seven years. “I just enjoy being inside of the gates and seeing people
down here get along,” said Theresa Boyd, 45, who also lives in Southeast. “Because when you’re inside of the gates, there’s no trouble. It’s all love.” The league ends its season on Sunday, August 19 with the Roundball Classic at the Dr. Henry A. Wise High School in Upper Marlboro, Md., where current NBA players John Wall, Shelvin Mack and Ty Lawson and rhythm and blues singer Chris Brown will lace up their shoes and take the court. And for Rawls, year number 15 will go in the books. “My vision was to keep the kids and the adults out of trouble, like the guys who started the league did for us,” said Rawls, 50, a federal law enforcement officer. “Never did I imagine that it would be as big as it is. I couldn’t be more proud of the impact that it’s had on the community and the city as a whole. I’m going to be here as long as I have breath and as long as the Lord wakes me up every morning. I’m going to keep doing what I’m doing.”wi www.washingtoninformer.com
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Youth boxers display their skills on Saturday, August 11 at the 2012 Mayor’s Cup and 2nd Annual Dr. Arnold W. McKnight Amateur Boxing, Kickboxing Invitational and Mixed Martial Arts Exhibition at the Harry Thomas Recreation Center in Northeast. /Photo by John E. De Freitas
Area youngsters showcase their skills in the final regular season Goodman Youth Summer Basketball League game at Barry Farm Recreation Center on Sunday, August 12 in Southeast. /Photo by John E. De Freitas
Heavyweight kickboxers display their skills on Saturday, August 11 at the 2012 Mayor’s Cup and 2nd Annual Dr. Arnold W. McKnight Amateur Boxing, Kickboxing Invitational and Mixed Martial Arts Exhibition at the Harry Thomas Recreation Center in Northeast. /Photo by John E. De Freitas
The White Warriors play the Orange Trojans in a season-ending softball game at the Barry Farm Recreation Center’s softball field on Sunday, August 12 in Southeast. /Photo by John E. De Freitas
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Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Concha Johnson, whose address is 113 Anacostia Avenue, NE, Washington, 20019, was appointed personal representative of the estate of John E. Chambers, who died on June 29, 2012 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W. Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before February 9, 2013. 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 February 9, 2013, 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: August 9, 2012 Concha Johnson Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Camille E. Tilley, whose address is 4917 4th Street NW, Washington, DC 20011-6104, was appointed personal representative of the estate of Linnette M. Tilley, who died on March 11, 2000 with a Will, and will serve with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W. Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before February 9, 2013. 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 February 9, 2013, 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: August 9, 2012 Camille E. Tilley Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer
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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Kim E. Bradshaw, whose address is 5628 Kansas Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20011, was appointed personal representative of the estate of Isaac H. Jamison, who died on July 9, 2012 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W. Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before February 16, 2013. 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 February 16, 2013, 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: August 16, 2012 Kim E. Bradshaw Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer
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to tap into your inner most yearnings while you are feeling patriotic, or inspired or emotional, or all three. What mother among us — who hasn’t given up our early mornings, late evenings and full weekends and holidays to drive, cheer, and coerce our own little athletes toward glory – could tear our eyes away from the commercial that celebrated mothers globally? Talk about powerful stuff. My eyes were glistening as my own memories of similar mornings flitted across my mind as I watched moms across the world jostling their little ones out of bed and getting them off to practice, returning home later, to do laundry and cook and clean with the company’s products. My 6’4” basketballplaying son looked on incredulously as the tears trickled down my cheeks
as I watched the spot. His 16-year-old cynicism collapsing into three words: “Really Ma?! Really?” But you know what? I don’t expect him to understand why that particular commercial resonated with me. Because likewise, I don’t feel any connection when my non-athletic “self,” watches a sweaty, hoopster guzzle down energy drinks in a spot that highly resonates with him. And, that my dear fellow consumer is the true sport of advertising – connecting an audience to a product. And when a marketer does that successfully, we, as consumers, repay them with our own form of a gold medal – we purchase the product. But, just like we demand of any Olympian – be sure advertisers earn the status we give them.wi
any indication, most often these folks will be African Americans. If we invest in inner city schools, we close the achievement. If we behave as if the world is raceneutral (or post-racial), when the data say differently, then we end of broadening, not narrowing, the achievement gap. Our Olympians, especially the medalists, are dedicated, hardworking athletes who have committed themselves to achieving excellence. While we give a lot of lip service to educational excellence, the fact is that we are not as dedicated and hard working to that end as we might be. Who feels so passionately about education that they will flood Board of Education meetings and insist on necessary changes? How many are willing to fight for after-school and summer programs, or provide tutoring? More importantly,
how many are willing to change the policy lens through which we view educational issues, insisting that our legislators address issues of education? There is an anti-tax lobby, led by Grover Norquist of the Americans for Tax Reform, that will not endorse candidates unless they pledge not to raise taxes, and the Tea Party that is so effective that they are unseating Republican stalwarts. Might a group of education advocates come together to develop power as formidable as that of the Tea Party? Might that group decide that any legislator who cannot support a robust educational agenda, is unworthy of re-election? Might we have the will to assert that all children can learn, and then make their learning a priority? We will get what we invest in and, unfortunately, we aren’t investing enough in education. wi
two tiers: those who could afford the care they need would get it; many others would not,” said Edwin Park, vice president of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Referring to Ryan, the former White House official said, “He would convert Medicare into a voucher to buy private insurance or traditional Medicare, and cap Medicare financing for the vouchers at levels that wouldn’t keep pace with health costs. By 2050, the Congressional Budget Office says, federal funding for a 67-year-old beneficiary’s health costs would be 35 percent to 42 percent lower than under current law. With vouchers growing more inadequate over time, beneficiaries would face much higher premiums and cost-sharing. Some would become uninsured; others would forgo care they couldn’t afford.” And the problem with Medicare and Medicaid would not
stop there under Ryan’s plan. “He would turn Medicaid into a block grant program and give states less financing each year,” Park said. “States would get one-third less by 2022, which led the C.B.O. to conclude that unless states spent substantially more of their own money on Medicaid, they’d have to make substantial cuts to eligibility, benefits and/or provider payments. When Ryan proposed a similar system last year, the Urban Institute estimated states would cut 14 million to 27 million beneficiaries by 2021.” In an effort to shore up his conservative base, Mitt Romney has selected a running mate clearly out of step with the American public. wi George E. Curry, former editor-inchief of Emerge magazine, is editorin-chief of the National Newspaper Publishers Association News Service (NNPA) and editorial director of Heart & Soul magazine.
McNeil continued from Page 22 to $320,000 a spot for Beijing’s opening ceremony; and A spot in the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony jumped up to – are you sitting down – as much as $725,000 per commercial. Nielsen analysis shows that with some $1 billion in ad sales and another $200 million in local TV and digital ad revenue, NBC and its family of networks, the U.S. broadcaster which aired the Olympics, may actually break even with its $1.28 billion investment into the London games. NBC also owns the rights to the next four Olympics, having spent $4.38 billion for a package that extends through 2020. The televised games provide an opportunity for a parade of brands
Malveaux continued from Page 22 the cause of education. Instead, teachers are being laid off, school hours are being cut, and essentials such as civics, art and sports are being cut or augmented by parents who contribute so that their sons and daughters can participate. Meanwhile, the children of those who don’t have the dollars to contribute to public education find their achievement gap growing each year. As a nation, we will get that in which we invest. If we invest in the Department of Defense, we will get war. If we invest in the Department of Education, along with state and local school systems, we will end up with a better-educated population. If we choose, instead, to invest in correctional facilities, we’ll end up incarcerated people. If trends are
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transform Medicare into a premium support system that will shift health care costs to seniors if health care inflation cannot be controlled,” said Gale, now codirector of the Tax Policy Center. A Center on Budget and Policy Priorities analysis of Ryan’s 2013 budget plan found that it “would get at least 62 percent of its $5.3 trillion in nondefense budget cuts over ten years (relative to a continuation of current policies) from programs that serve people of limited means.” Like his running mate, Ryan favors repealing President Obama’s signature Affordable Care Act. And what he proposes as a cure for America’s ailing health care system is worse than the illness. “Ryan budget would divide our health system into a distinct
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Muhammad continued from Page 23 I guess conservatives in this country are way smarter than Africans, so we’ll never see a simple system like that – which is virtually foolproof – not in this country. Either that or they don’t really care about free and fair elections; all they care about is seeing their can-
didate win. The notion of rampant voter fraud in this country is itself a fraud, and surprisingly these scoundrels who preach this lie have got a majority of the public siding with them, thinking that voter fraud is a bigger problem in the U.S. than is voter suppression. What are they worried about, some adversarial country like
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cutting children from the budget now costs all of us more later. It’s a simple calculation really. Protect children now or pay later. The campaign is grounded in three provocative ads created by our award winning pro-bono advertising agency partner Fallon Worldwide. The head of a child is on the body of an adult. The images show what happens later if you cut child investments now as the House of Representatives and their allies are bent on doing. Join the “Be Careful What You Cut” campaign. Help us spread the word by getting pro-bono space in your local newspapers to run the advertisements. Spread the word through your social media networks. Show your support by changing your profile picture on Facebook and your avatar
on Twitter. Donate to the Be Careful What You Cut Fund, so that we can run a second wave of ads in the late fall before the lame duck Congress makes final budget decisions for next year. Together we can and must fight for justice for our children and protect them from draconian tax cuts and budget choices that threaten their survival, education and preparation for the future. If they are not ready for tomorrow, neither is America. wi Marian Wright Edelman is president of the Children’s Defense Fund whose Leave No Child Behind® mission is to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start and a Moral Start in life. For more information go to www.childrensdefense.org.
speech in the local newspaper. The newspaper article reached a larger audience through the Internet. Kafra Kambon is the president/CEO of the Emancipation Support Committee and founder of the Trade and Investment Symposium. This brother is a stone believer in the power of the Pan African Diaspora. He is known to many throughout Africa, Caribbean and South America. Also, he is a legend to Pan Africans in the United States. He has pledged to start a local Black chamber in this progressive nation and I will nominate him to join our board of directors this year. The people are empowered by their past. Unlike Blacks in the United States, they celebrate their emancipation – August 1, 1834 – in a big way. What we have been doing on our emancipation day,
January 1, 1863, is party in recognition of New Year’s Day. Listen Black America; it is time for us to honor our end to slavery by officially recognizing and celebrating our Emancipation Day. January 1, 2013, will mark 150 years since we were formally released from slavery. Let’s have Emancipation Day celebrations in every city and town in our nation. We can’t truly embrace our heritage without noting one of the most important days. As Mel Foote noted, “The people look more African than any place in Africa.” They were so beautiful during the ceremonies dressed in elegant African designs; dancing to African drumbeats and eating food from old African recipes. We should do the same. The Emancipation Support Committee Web site is www.panafricanfestival.org. Go there for ideas in having your own local celebration. We had the opportunity to
meet the President of Nigeria at the ceremonies. The Honorable Goodluck Jonathan is very articulate and a fantastic speaker. Shaking his hand twice was an honor for me. We enjoyed a very elaborate luncheon at the residence of Prime Minister Kamla PersadBissessar. She, too, is an elegant speaker and exudes pride for her nation and people. I encourage all of you to go and see this progressive nation. Entrepreneurs should consider the opportunities there. Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll of Florida knows. She is taking 27 Floridian business owners to the nation on a formal trade mission. After all, Trinidad is her birth place. Yes, the people are proud, prosperous and connected with the Diaspora. wi Harry Alford is the co-founder, president/CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce®. Website: www.nationalbcc.org. Email: halford@nationalbcc.org.
Iran, or Cuba, or Russia, or North Korea flooding the U.S. with fake voters, in order to steal an election one vote at a time? See that Black guy over there, in the bib overhauls with healthy amounts of dirt clods in his cuffs? You see him? He’s from Ethiopia or somewhere. He’s not an American. His fore-parents were not slaves, dragged to this country in chains and forced to work for centuries making White America wealthy. What other reason is there for a poor Black man to show up on Election Day, except to steal the election to benefit a candidate loyal to
some foreign power? That sounds preposterous doesn’t it? It’s about as far fetched as the idea that what the poor need in this country are “jobs.” Bunk. There was 0 percent unemployment during slavery [or in feudal Europe]. The reason? It didn’t matter if you worked or not, the slave master was responsible for feeding every mouth on the plantation. After the end of slavery when the slaves were set “free” and had to subsequently pay for their own room and board, there was no longer a need by the rich land owners to put everyone to work, since all the
workers now required compensation for their labor. That’s when unemployment was born. Well the Republican Party has been figuring out more and more elaborate plans to stay in power since the 2000 election, but in truth since the very birth of this country whose Founding Fathers were slave owners, when then only White, male property owners were allowed to vote. Now, if the election is close, Republican operatives have perfected a plan to steal it while charging the victims with voter fraud. Brilliant.wi
dollars are being pushed by lawmakers pursuing a toxic ideological agenda of no new revenues, expanded tax cuts for the top 1 percent of Americans and billions of cuts for poor children and families. Our nation’s greatest deficit is not one of money but of values and priorities that leave millions of children without hope or a vision of the future worth striving for in our militarily and materially powerful but spiritually anemic nation. That’s why the Children’s Defense Fund has launched a new campaign to protect children from budget cuts at the national, state and local levels. The “Be Careful What You Cut” campaign lays out the irrefutable economic case that
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