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Retailers Have Mixed Northeast Swelters with Record Temperatures
Feelings on Beverage Tax
By Rev. Dorothy Boulware located on the 1800 block of North Charles
Special to the AFRO St. “We actually serve between 75-100 drinks
per day so we’re definitely affected.” Brown
The beverage tax that everyone thought said they make their own purchases at the
was down for the count rebounded at half wholesalers rather than having a regular
the assessment, 2 cents instead of 4, but with delivery to his establishment that serves an
long reaching effects for average of 130 customers
Baltimore City residents Merchants are per day.
and businesses. Soda, water, wondering New Haven Lounge
beer and other alcoholic how the owner, Steve Covington,
drinks are taxable, while additional 2 sees the new tax as a
milk, juice and 2-liter cent tax for “necessary evil” and is
containers are exempt. beverages happy to help in providing
That part is clear, will impact support for schools, jobs
but the next step awaits their overall and whatever other services
explanation. sales and are preserved through
The tax becomes bottom line. the additional revenue.
effective with July 24 “Personally, we’ll probably
beverage deliveries. absorb the additional cost
According to the official and not pass it on to our
city Web site, distributors customers,” Covington said.
are responsible for seeing But he finds the process
that the taxes exacted from somewhat confusing.
their retail customers are “I haven’t received
paid to the city coffers. The information as to how it
site further instructs retailers all works, but how can the
to require the appropriate retailers be responsible if
certification from their Courtesy photo/W@H Creative+ the distributors don’t pay?” AP Photo
distributors, because Covington said he’s From Boston to Washington, D.C., the Northeast has experienced scorching
retailers are liable if those taxes aren’t paid. confident, however, it will all be worked temperatures nearing 100 degrees and even topping 103 degrees in certain
Initial contact with a few retailers revealed out and he’s sure it won’t in any way hurt areas. The Baltimore-Washington metro area saw temperatures surpassing the
many of them either didn’t know how business at the New Haven in Northwood 100-degree mark and BWI Thurgood Marshall broke its previous heat record,
they would be affected by the tax or were Shopping Center. 101 degrees, with a boiling 105-degree peak. In this photo, 7-year-old Ashawnti
noncommittal about the whole thing. Although the expected income is only half Smith, of Cincinnati, Ohio, plays in a welcome spray of cool water as she tries to
“I think someone from the city is coming beat the heat.
Continued on A4
to talk to us this week,”
said Kevin Brown, owner
of Station North Arts Café, Steele Talks Himself
Listen to “First Edition” into Irrelevance
By Zenitha Prince “I think this is downhill
Washington Bureau Chief all the way,” said political
analyst Ron Walters of
Join Host Sean Yoes Michael Steele has Steele’s political future. “It’s
 Sunday @ 8 p.m. on maintained a Teflon-like probably over because this
88.9 WEAA FM, the
Voice of the Community. Let the Games Begin resistance to criticism since
he became the Republican
National Committee chairman
was probably the best he was
going to get in terms of a
public position and he messed
July 6, the filing deadline of a felony indictment for Baltimore mayor in 2007, is in 2008. And it appears he it up.”
for the 2010 elections across theft connected to campaign making a bid for one of the again will brush off calls for In his most recent
the state, came and went with funds. House of Delegates seats in his resignation in the wake of blunder, the former Maryland
few surprises. And perhaps sensing the 44th district. All three his biggest gaffe to date, his lieutenant governor criticized
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criticism of the Afghanistan and misrepresented the nine-

General Doug Gansler
sparked a firestorm and riled
up a lot of Republicans and
probably some Democrats
back in February (when we
were buried in snow!), over
his support of gay marriage.
But, it seems nobody was
offended sufficiently to
run against him, because
the state’s AG is running
a lawyer and management
consultant, is vying to become
Baltimore County’s first Black
woman councilperson by
replacing Oliver, the county’s
first Black councilperson.
All 188 House seats
and 47 Senate seats are up
for grabs in the General
Assembly and the vast
majority of incumbents are
Ruth Kirk, Keith Haynes and
Melvin Stukes – are running
for re-election.
Perhaps, the most volatile
Continued on A6
‘Doc’ Set for Next Level Leadership
Courtesy photo
war, which he called “a war
of Obama’s choosing.”
But political observers say he
just may have talked himself
into a political graveyard.
By Rev. Dorothy Boulware
year military incursion in
Afghanistan.
“This is not something the
United States had actively
Continued on A3

unopposed. seeking re-election. Special to the AFRO

But, unlike Gansler,
four-term U.S. Sen. Barbara
Mikulski attracted a legion of
challengers – although none
have any real state-wide name
recognition – hoping to stop
her from being seated for a
fifth term.
In Baltimore County,
current County Executive
Jim Smith is unable to run
again due to term limits and
Baltimore County Council
members Kevin Kamenetz
and Joe Bartenfelder have
emerged to contend for the
Democratic nomination for
that seat.
Also in Baltimore County,
Councilman Ken Oliver,
Join the AFRO on D-Dist. 4, is carrying some
Twitter and Facebook extra legal baggage because
In Baltimore City, Sens.
Lisa Gladden, who represents
the 41st district in West
Baltimore, and Catherine
Pugh, who represents the 40th
district also on the west side,
are both running unopposed.
However, as I drove
through Southwest Baltimore
on a sweltering day earlier
this week, I saw the familiar
orange and black—no, not
the lame (N)Orioles!—of the
Mitchell political dynasty
posted on several small,
browning lawns in front of
row houses.
Keiffer Mitchell, who
was a member of the
Baltimore City Council for
12 years before mounting
an unsuccessful run for
Marvin “Doc” Cheatham
is founder of Blue
Suit Sunday to raise
awareness of men’s
health.
The man called “Doc” by his friends, who has come to
embody the local branch of the National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People, is ready to begin a new
phase in his career.
Marvin Cheatham, who Pinder Group CEO Sharon Pinder
says has restored the NAACP brand, is stepping down as the
18th president and is pursuing election to the Democratic
State Central Committee for the 44th Legislative District.
In his real-time work, Cheatham has served for more
than 38 years as an election specialist for the National Labor
Relations Board and found that the service he’s provided
gratis to the NAACP, “that brought with it personal attacks
and death threats, paid daily with God giving me the
opportunity to help others.”
He accounts a significantly improved level of activism
as the strength of his leadership. He says service is the true
measure of success.
“Doc is a servant leader whose best leadership gift is
his passion, vision and willingness to make the sacrifice,”
Pinder said, adding that his tenure brought revitalization to
Continued on A4

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After serving under President George W. Bush’s
administration, Rice has worked as a professor at Stanford McDonald’s Threatened with Suit Over ‘Happy Meal’ Toys
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celebrated cellist Yo Yo Ma and entertained Queen Elizabeth II. McDonald’s fast-food chain, claiming the toys included in
According to the site, the performance will benefit programs Happy Meal deceptively lure children into consuming the food
for inner-city children and the Mann Center’s educational and contribute to childhood obesity.
programs. According to CNN, the Center for Science in the Public
Interest announced the potential suit in a letter to McDonald’s
R&B Star Headed to Howard University, Earns GED and said the fast food company’s toy related promotions violate
Mary J. Blige, the golden- consumer protection laws in four states and the District of
haired vocalist known for Columbia. The Washington-based consumer advocacy group
her hits “No More Drama” gave McDonald’s 30 days to comply with a series of requests,
and “Real Love,” recently including removal of the toys from Happy Meals, before they
announced her decision to file the suit.
earn a bachelor’s degree “McDonald’s is the stranger in the playground handing out
at famed historically candy to children,” the center’s litigation director, Stephen
Black university Howard Gardner, said in a statement. “McDonald’s use of toys
undercuts parental authority and exploits young children’s
University.
developmental immaturity—all this to induce children to prefer
Blige, 39, dropped out
foods that may harm their health. It’s a creepy and predatory
of high school in 11th grade
practice that warrants an injunction.”
and has spoken publicly
But McDonald Vice President of Communications William
about a number of personal Whitman said the company has not violated any laws and the
issues, including drug abuse, Courtesy Photo restaurant offers more variety than ever in their Happy Meals.
illiteracy and domestic abuse.
Mary J. Blige “We are proud of our Happy Meal, which gives our
The nine-time Grammy winner customers wholesome food and toys of the highest quality and
announced her latest plans during a performance on “Good safety,” Whitman said in a statement, according to CBS News.
Morning America.” “Getting a toy is just one part of a fun, family experience at
While she pursues a college degree, Blige is also preparing McDonald’s.”
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Jennifer Hudson and Relatives Identify Body of Her Slain NephewA3 July 10, 2010 - July 16, 2010, The Afro-American
By Alan King sport-utility vehicle sought in from a neighbor about a suspi- posted fliers bearing his photo-
AFRO Staff Writer connection with the murder of cious vehicle. The man noticed graph around the city. On

Department of Justice Files Suit Against Arizona

Hudson’s mother and brother. the vehicle while walking his Sunday, Jennifer Hudson asked
Jennifer Hudson and other The white, 1994 Chevrolet dog. According to the Chicago for the public’s help in finding
relatives positively identified Suburban with Illinois license Tribune, the boy had been shot her nephew. In her MySpace
multiple times in the back seat blog, she thanked fans and sup-
of the vehicle. The SUV, regis- porters for their prayers and
By David Rushing tered to Hudson’s murdered of Justice. what was
offered necessaryreward
a $100,000 to protect
to
Special to the AFRO brother, was towed with the “But,” he continued, its borders.
anyone who returned the boy
boy’s body inside and is being “diverting federal resources “It is unfortunate that
alive.
The Department of processed by evidence techni- away from dangerous aliens President
Since theObama and his
investigation,
Justice this week filed a cians and workers. The body such as terrorism suspects administration
Hudson wouldstardom
– who gained rather
lawsuit against the state of was later removed and taken to and aliens with criminal wageappearing
after a costly legal battle
on “American
Arizona, claiming that its the Cook County Medical records will impact the entire with Arizona
Idol,” and thenthanwonallow
an the
immigration law, S.B. 1070, Examiner’s office. country’s safety.” state to take
Academy the concrete
Award for her role in
unconstitutionally interferes Hudson and other family The department has also steps
the necessary
movie to secure
Dreamgirls – has
with the federal government’s members arrived at the Medical requested a preliminary stayed
its border,” Steele said eye.
out of the public in a
authority to set and enforce Examiner’s office mid-after- injunction – which would The Chicago
statement. Tribuneare
“Arizonans report-
noon to identify the body. Julian King, Jennnifer Hudson’s nephew. ed that a parade of cars moved
immigration policy. prevent Arizona from fed up with waiting for the
Given the choice between look- slowly past her family’s home
S.B. 1070, which made A spokesman for the office enforcing
the murdersthe
butlaw until the
is being held in help promised by Washington
ing directly at the body or Monday morning, past the
failure to carry immigration case is heard— to enjoin
told the newspaper that Hudson jail for parole violation after that never seems to come.
viewing it on a wall-mounted news vans, reporters and curi-
documents a crime and allows ous onlookers.
police the discretionary power Courtesy Photos
to detain anyone
Jennifer
was killed,
Hudson suspected
and herofmom, Darnell Donerson who
as wellillegally,
as her brother, Jason.
“She held hands with her family. It was obviously a very emotional
“Arizonians moment.” frustrated
are understandably Neighbors stood
quietly and
being in the country
has been knocked by critics video screen, the family chose
with illegal immigration, and the federal
“remained strong for her fami- being convicted of attempted violence.
reflected on the
as the broadest
the body of her 7-year-oldand strictest plate X584859 was found on the latter. According to the government has a responsibility to
ly” and was clearly its leader. murder and vehicular hijack- In front of the Hudson’s
immigration measure
nephew Monday, just hours in Chicago’s West Side after Tribune, Hudson said, “Yes, “She held hands with her fami- ing. Cook County records show home, men in heavy jackets
generations.
after his body was found in a police received a 7 a.m. call that’s him.” comprehensively address those concerns.”
ly,” the spokesman said. “It that he pleaded guilty to both and hooded sweatshirts came to
The department’s brief was obviously a very emotional charges in 1999. He was also kiss the twin white crosses bar-

ACORN Fights Back

said that S.B. 1070 will place moment.” convicted in 1998 for posses- ing the names of Donerson and
significant burdens on federal The boy – the son of Julia sion of a stolen
enforcement ofmotor
the law,vehicle. The state of Arizona has the
Jason.
agencies, diverting their Hudson, Jennifer’s sister – had He
arguing that the law will in
was released from prison right and the responsibility
“Everybody is sick of going to
been missing since Friday, 2006 after serving seven years
resources away from high- cause irreparable harm. provide stuff
security
like and
this,”stability
Leader Calls Voter Registration Fraud Charges ‘Bogus’
through Artisha
when a relative found Julian’s
D. Franklin for the attempted murder and
priority targets, such as aliens AP Photo/Ross “S.B. 1070 does not for itsacitizens
West, when theof the
former resident
grandmother, Darnell car hijacking charges.
implicated
By Alan King in terrorism, drug Juan Pena, of Las Vegas, Nev., holds up a sign in protest of the new Arizona immigration simply seek to
and Dallas Cowboys players No wonder Obama’s campaign is Donerson, 57, and his uncle, provide federal
area toldgovernment
the Tribune.fails“Wetoall
The boy remained missing
smuggling,
AFRO Staff Writer and gang activity, law, at the Arizona Capitol in April. Since Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer signed the
Tony Romo and Terrell Owens, trying to distance him from the Jason Hudson, 29, shot to death legitimate
through a support
long to thein
weekend do so.”
have to stick together. All these
and those with criminal controversial law, the state has faced a backlash from advocacy groups and from local, federalpolice
government’s young children
Steele areclaimed
further dying, and
among the names submitted to group, saying, “Barack Obama in his grandmother’s home in which and volunteers for what?”
records.
Presidential candidate John state and federal
election officials. governments. Never Organized with ACORN.” the 7000 block of South Yale immigration policy, that the White House was
“For 75 days,
McCain’s attack on ACORN – we’ve Hurd said those workers, who But Obama’s ties to ACORN run Avenue. but instead creates an again avoiding taking on
been praying
Associated for this law
Community immigration
were doing those enforcement
things without is a would
long andbedeep.less Helikely to come
taught classes theAn federal government.
Amber Alert – a desig- unprecedented independent immigration reform.
to be struck down,”
Organization for Reform saidNow – federal
ACORN’s matter.”
knowledge or permis- forth or be cooperative
for ACORN. with
They even endorsed “Arizonians
nation for high-riskare missing immigration scheme that “Not only will a lawsuit
Petra
confirms Falcon, executive
the success of the Inwere
sion, a brieffired.submitted by the investigations
him for President. for fear of a understandably frustrated
children – was issued Friday exceeds constitutional not solve the problem,”
director
organization,of the thenon-profit
head of the Justice
“TheDepartment,
evidence that Arizona has sur- potential
But now ACORN arrest. is in trouble. with Julian
after illegalwas
immigration,
discovered boundaries,” the department he said, “it is just another
group says. Promise Arizona, law
organization facedenforcement
so far shows officials
they fakedsaid The mainThere
Reporter: argument
are at least and the federal
missing after thegovernment
murders. said in its brief. instance of hollow, political
in a“This
statement. to the work that
She added,
is testimony formsS.B. 1070
to get paidhas forhampered
work they made by the department
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had,” Maude Hurd,
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police ACORN, she said, is the to
communities. potentially
create afraudulent
state-specificACORN those concerns,”
father and estranged saidhusband
Attorney Michael Steele denounced the bold action necessary to solve
ACORN, said in
up to this misguided law an interview victim of fraud, not
Officials have also said that the perpetra- forms.
immigration law that General
of Julia, atEric
hisHolder in a press move on Tuesday, however,
girlfriend’s one of the country’s most
withreestablishing
the AFRO. that tor of it. Announcer: Massive voter
victims or witnesses to crimes intentionally supplants that of Southside release from the Department
and apartment several saying Arizona was just doing pressing issues.”
“When this attack started, we Hurd said the only things fraud. And the Obama campaign hours after the murders.
had just announced that we had bogus are the charges them- paid more than $800,000 to an Balfour’s mother, Michele, has

Steele Talks Himself into Irrelevance

registered 1.3 million new vot- selves. And factcheck. org ACORN front for get out the vote told reporters that her son had
ers,” she said. “That’s just to say agrees. efforts. nothing to do with the slayings.
that someone’s running scared It concluded, “Neither Pressuring banks to issue risky Balfour remains a suspect in Jason Hudson
because of ACORN’s success.” ACORN nor its employees have loans. Nationwide voter fraud.
Continued
McCain,from who A1 is running for been found guilty of, or even Barack Obama. Bad judgment.
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America.
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final debatea July 1 speech
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Connecticut.
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president who was trying to
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RNC chairman with threats and
in a central
voter history in this country, ple, many of them poor or unem- racist mail.
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maybe destroying the fabric of ployed, to sign up new voters. The day after the presidential
saying the battle really should It’s an affront, both to the the optimal way of handling
democracy.” The idea was to help both those debate, vandals broke into the
be Afghanistan. Well, if he’s honor of the Republican things. But inBoston a veryand strange
Factcheck.org, a non-partisan being registered and those doing organization’s Seattle
such a student of history,
Web site, found those claims to has Party and to
the registration. the commitment way that gives him
offices and stole computers. some
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organization has fought for social his political support. fraudulent, and you need to go to
going to have to assess
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A4 The Afro-American, July 10, 2010 - July 16, 2010

City, State Seek End to Infant Mortality

initiative, we will be doing
everything we can to educate
families and the community
about how to prevent these
kinds of infant deaths.”
The initiative operates
on four levels – improving
policies and public systems,
enhancing services for
expecting mothers and
families, building community
involvement and engaging
families and individuals
in healthier practices.
Although it is citywide, the
Patterson Park North and
East, Upton/Druid Heights
and Greenmount East
communities will be primary million to support B’More for
targets. Healthy Babies.
The U.S. ranks 39th in the “Every infant death in
world for infant mortality, Baltimore City is a harsh
with Black babies accounting reminder that we should be
for 13.7 percent of infant doing more to help mothers
deaths – double the rate receive the care they need to
of infant mortality among have healthy births and care
White babies according for the fragile lives they take
to Hugh Mighty, chief of home,” said Chet Burrell,
obstetrics and gynecology at CareFirst president and CEO.
the University of Maryland “Our partnership is part of a
Medical Center. Among concerted effort to remove the
African Americans in 2008, social and economic barriers
14.3 infants in Baltimore now preventing mothers
City died per every 1,000 in need from the care and
Black babies born. CareFirst support services that can save
has already committed $3 their babies’ lives.”

Mixed Feelings on Tax

B’More for Healthy Babies is working to reduce the infant mortality rate by better
educating families and strengthening public policies.
By Melanie R. Holmes
AFRO Staff Writer
The mayor, city
organizations and state
officials are closing in on a
serial killer in Baltimore City
responsible for a growing
death toll among its youngest
residents.
Infant mortality is defined
as the death of a baby before
age 1. In 2008 Baltimore
City’s infant mortality rate
(IMR) was higher than that
of Hong Kong and Malaysia
with 12.1 per 1,000 births, up
from 11.3 the preceding year.
With the launch of B’More
for Healthy Babies, a four-
level public health initiative
designed to reduce the city’s
IMR and promote healthy
families, more mothers should
be able to see their children
grow. “Immediately reducing
the number of infants dying
from preventable deaths
in Baltimore is a critical
goal,” said Rafael Lopez,
president and chief executive
of the Family League. “But
we’re also trying to build
community awareness of
the issue and, ultimately,
strengthen policies and public
systems that will help educate
families and protect infants
for years to come.”
B’More for Healthy
Babies’ is a three-year
initiative with a mission to
ensure all babies born in
Baltimore have a healthy birth
weight, are carried through a
full-term pregnancy, and are
Courtesy photo/W@H Creative+
ready to thrive in families that
can make healthy decisions
for the child. The city has a
high rate of babies born pre-
term and underweight, key
factors in infant mortality.
Last year, more than 120
infants in Baltimore under
age 1 died, with many of the
deaths being preventable.
“Losing even one infant
to a preventable death is a
tragedy,” Mayor Stephanie
Rawlings-Blake said in a
statement. “Last year, 27
babies in Baltimore died
while sleeping. Twenty-six
of them were not put to sleep
safely. These babies might
still be living if they had been
put to sleep alone, on their
backs and in a crib. With the
B’More for Healthy Babies
Continued from A1
the originally desired $11 million, there’s
no doubt many city employees are grateful
for the dollars that promise to save jobs and
preserve much needed services.
With the June 24 passage of the highly
debated beverage tax, Mayor Stephanie
Rawlings Blake thanked the Council for
“approving almost all of my Comprehensive
Plan to fix the worst budget crisis in the City’s
modern history with more than $70 million
‘Doc’ Set for Next Level
Continued from A1
the branch and “reminded us of its continued
necessity.”
Among the branch’s most recent
accomplishments are its challenge to Wells
Fargo’s banking practices and obtaining a
settlement on questionable police arrests. It
also received the NAACP’s 2009 National
Thalheimer Programmatic 1st Place 1-A
branch award and the publication award of the
same name.
His supporters agree, however, that the
achievements are just too many to mention.
Bringing branch meetings back to the
original meeting place, Union Baptist Church,
tops the list for the Rev. Dr. Al Hathway Sr.,
Union’s pastor.
“He has re-established the branch as a
viable and integral part of the community’s
fabric,” Rev. Hathaway said. “He’s committed
in tough spending cuts and $42.9 million in
new revenue.” Her statement said the plan
would fully fund the city’s “obligation to
public schools, maintain every single police
officer, reduce firehouse closures, and keep all
community libraries open all without raising
property taxes.”
Consumers will not be taxed on beverage
purchases but in most cases will see an
increase in the prices.
to addressing the issues that most affect
people.”
Taking on uncomfortable criminal justice
issues is what strikes Alfreda Robinson-
Dawkins, executive director of the National
Women’s Prison Project. “He unabashedly
holds onto the mission of the NAACP and
holds government officials accountable to
people of color and speaks out for folks caught
in the system, while also establishing help for
their return to the community.”
A life member of Phi Beta Sigma
Fraternity, Cheatham’s hope for the future of
the branch is a stronger connection with the
faith-based community to engender increased
membership and involvement. For himself, he
hopes that his longstanding record of walking
the walk as a “freedom fighter” will speak for
itself in his future endeavor.
Courtesy of Mississippi Department of Archives and History.
Professor Ernst Borinski teaching in the social science lab,
Tougaloo College, MS, ca. 1960.

April 23 to September 26, 2010

Learn the stories of two disenfranchised groups – Jewish professors who fled
Nazi Germany and African-American students at historically black colleges
where the refugee professors taught.
Beyond Swastika and Jim Crow: Jewish Refugee Scholars at Black Colleges was created and is circulated by the
Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust.

For more information and for programs and events listing, go to

www.AfricanAmericanCulture.org

Reginald F. Lewis Museum

830 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 | (443) 263-1800
(two blocks east of Inner Harbor)
 July 10, 2010 - July 16, 2010, The Afro-American A5

Community
Local Woman Turns Misery
into Mentoring
By Stephen D. Riley
AFRO Staff Writer
David B. Wright
Memorial Foundation
(DBWMF) director and
founder Shawnte’ Wright still
remembers Feb. 4, 2009 —a
date she’ll never forget. That
was the day that her husband,
David Bryan Wright, a
Marine Corps veteran, was
fatally shot by three teenage
males in a botched robbery
attempt.
Rather then blame
the youth that not only
drastically altered her life
but the lives of her three
children, the longtime
Baltimorean established a
foundation in her husband’s
memory as a means of
support for troubled teens.
Courtesy Photo
davidbwrightmemorialfoundation.com
Shawnte’ Wright has
started a foundation since
the death of her husband,
David B. Wright, a Marine
Corps veteran, who was
tragically murdered by
three youths.
crime and bereaved family
members while providing
resources and educational
support services for drug
recovery and shelter homes.
negative consequences
associated with decision-
making. According to one
student, the visit was a
success.
“I think it went very well
because a lot of people saw
how violence can affect
a person as well as other
people at the same time,”
said 17-year-old Patterson
High School student and
program participant Brittany
Palmer. “It just helped me
realize that everything you
do has a consequence.”
Although her foundation
is still fairly new, Wright
admits that her program has
made significant strides so
far and the plan is to keep the
ball rolling.
“So far we’ve been able
to partner with other outreach
Howard Family Medicine
Residency Wins National Award
By AFRO Staff
The Howard University Family Medicine
Residency Program at Howard University
Hospital and the College of Medicine was
recently named the 2010 recipient of the
American Academy of Family Physicians
(AAPF) Foundation Pfizer Immunization
Award.
According to a press release, the storied
Washington, D.C. university was one of 10
recipients of the award, which is given to
“family medicine residency programs that
have achieved excellence in clinical practice
by developing creative solutions that result
in increased immunization rates in their
community” according to AAFP.
Dr. Richard G. Roberts, J.D., president of
the AAFP Foundation, said he hoped other
institutions will follow the efforts of Howard
and the other schools recognized for their
contributions.
 “Thanks to immunizations, deadly
diseases like small pox and polio no longer
kill or disable millions,” Roberts said in a
statement.  “Getting our children immunized
at the right time protects them and improves
the health of our community.”
 Dr. Femi Adenuga, program director for
the Family Medicine Residency Program,
interim director of the Department of
Community and Family Medicine at the
College of Medicine and the hospital, said
members of the program were thankful
for the award and see their work as a
“community effort.”
 “We strive to give back to the
community,” said Adenuga, also president-
elect of the hospital’s medical and dental
staff, in a press release.  “This is a way
that we can help prevent diseases among
children.”

Morgan Honors Esteemed Professor

“The foundation was
started as a result of my
husband’s death and I just
wanted to turn a negative
into a positive,” Wright said.
“I was kind of tired of the
community and the students
that are struggling out here
with survival and stopping
the violence. [I wanted]
to give them an impact of
knowing that education is far
more important and we can
help them to prolong their
life and do better things.”
Only two years into its
existence, the DBWMF
continues to make strides in
uplifting members around
the Baltimore community
through various avenues.
The foundation helps
relatives of victims of
Additionally, the foundation
also engages teens with
healthy development of life
skills and provides several
after-school services that
help to educate both children
and adults
The DBWMF will host
its second annual State of
Restoration and Family
Union Conference later this
year in September aboard
the Spirit of Baltimore. The
conference will address the
issues surrounding victims of
crime that have impacted the
lives of families and students.
In May, members of the
DBWMF took a tour of
the University of Maryland
Medical Center’s Shock
Trauma Center to expose
teens to the positive and
community advocates and
we’re involved in trying
to help and get referrals
to teenagers, students,
possible students as well
as elementary and middle
school students. We’ve
been doing peer group
support in local libraries and
different community events.
We’re currently doing fund
raisers… [and] we’re in
the process of raising the
foundation money to actually
award scholarships for high
school students that want to
go to college.”
For more information on
the David B. Wright Memorial
Foundation, please visit:
www.davidbwrightmemorial
foundation.org
Dr. Ruthe T. Sheffey, a
professor of English and
longstanding member of
the Department of English
and Language Arts at
Morgan State University,
was honored recently in
a dedication ceremony
at the University’s
Communications Center.
Dr. Sheffey, a Morgan
State alumna, has been a
professor at the celebrated
institution for more than 60
years, and is internationally Courtesy Photos
renowned for scholarship Dr. Ruthe T. Sheffey and childhood friend Councilwoman Agnes
and as an educator. She is Welch.
also the founding president
of the Zora Neale Hurston
Society, and editor of the
Zora Neale Hurston Review.
Her name is now a part of
Morgan State University
history with the naming
of The Ruthe T. Sheffey

Chess Trailblazer Teaches Camp for Lecture Hall in the School

of Communications.
Dr. Sheffey has inspired
Local Kids such students as Pulitzer
Prize winning writer
James Alan McPherson,
presidential speechwriter
Terry Edmonds (Clinton
administration) and singer Dr. Ruthe T. Sheffey at the dedication of a lecture hall named in
Toni Braxton. her honor.

Baltimore Youths Visit Atlanta with Mentoring Group

Courtesy Photo
Maurice Ashley works with local youth as they learn more about chess.

Maurice Ashley, the first and
only African-American international
grandmaster of chess, visited Huber
Memorial Church in Baltimore June 21-25,
leading a chess camp for local children.
The camp, open to 41 children in grades
K-eight, taught all levels of chess and
helped the students improve the skills. The
Huber Knights of Valor Chess Mentoring
Program hosted Ashley’s “Making Chess
Champions” class.
In addition to working with youth
Photo by Bill Tabron
From June 24-27, Mentoring Male Teens in the Hood Kings traveled to Atlanta for a
around the country, Ashley has trained
three-day tour of CNN, The King Center, Coca Cola, Morehouse College and fun. The
celebrities such as Will Smith, Jay-Z and
group, which aims to expose young Baltimore-area men to male role models and new
Wynton Marsalis. experiences, departed from Coppin State.

Calendar
July 9
Forever Phyllis
Best Western Ballroom,
1800 Belmont Ave.,
Baltimore. 8 p.m. Experience
this birthday tribute to Phyllis
Hyman and enjoy a light
buffet. For more information:
410-265-1400.
Baltimore Caribbean
Carnival Festival 2010
Druid Hill Park, 2600
Madison Ave., Baltimore.
5 p.m. Come and enjoy this
festival in the park featuring
authentic Caribbean cuisine,
dancing, and steel drum
bands. For more information:
410-230-2969.
The Ivan Smart Mob
An Die Musik, 409 N.
Charles St., Baltimore. 8 p.m.
Hear the funky sounds of this
jazz fusion band. $20. For
more information: 410-752-
7121.
July 10
Heaven 600 Gospel Series
Cruise
The Spirit of Baltimore
Ship, Inner Harbor,
Baltimore. 12-2 p.m. Enjoy
lavish all-you-can-eat buffets
and live gospel entertainment.
$38.44-$51.74. For more
information: 866-312-2469.
The Project Mayhem All-
Star Comedy Jam
The Hippodrome Theatre,
12 N. Eutaw St., Baltimore.
8 p.m. In this night of laughs,
hear the comedies of Red
Grant, DeRay Davis and
Lil’ Duval, in support of
Project Mayhem, a non-profit
organization supporting
inner-city youth. $27-$57.
For more information: 410-
837-7400.
July 11
Dark to Light: Being
Human
The Living Well, 2443
N. Charles St., Baltimore.
3-7 p.m. In this photography
exhibit, check out the work
of Tya Anthony, a local
photographer that captures
the life, style and love of
her subjects. $7. For more
information: 410-258-8773.
July 14
Warm Wednesdays
Five Seasons, 830
Guilford Ave., Baltimore.
8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Experience
the ultimate venue in spoken
word featuring talented artists
across the region. $5. For
more information: 410-207-
9832.
Harborplace Family Fun
Day
Harborplace, Light
Street Pavilion, 200 E. Pratt
Street, Baltimore. 10-11 a.m.
Bring the family out to this
event featuring kid-friendly
entertainment as Harborplace
celebrates 30 years. For more
information: 410-243-1333.
July 15
Third Thursdays at the
Lewis
Reginald F. Lewis
Museum, 830 E. Pratt St.,
Baltimore. 5-8 p.m. Come
out for a night of fun and
delicious food. $5. For more
information: 443-263-1800.
July 16-18
Artscape 2010
140 West Mount Royal
Ave., Baltimore. Various
times. View the work of
over 150 artists, fashion
designers and craftspeople at
this visual arts experience.
The event also features live
performances from Musiq
Soulchild and Maysa. For
more information: www.
artscape.org.
July 18
Women 2 Women 4 Women
Oakland Manor, 5430
Vantage Point Road,
Columbia, Md. 7-11 p.m.
Meet women from across the
region and receive guidance
and direction in all areas of
life. This event features food,
a cash bar, live performances
and more. For more
information: 443-738-8350.
July 19
Get Fit at Your Library!
Enoch Pratt Free Library,
Waverly Branch, 400 E. 33rd
St., Baltimore. 12-2 p.m.
Get your Monday workout
to popular line dances,
hip hop, Caribbean and
African rhythms. For more
information: 410-396-6053.
A6 The Afro-American, July 10, 2010 - July 16, 2010

‘Average Girl’ Wins Major Educational Award

By Melanie R. Holmes grade point average and have
AFRO Staff Writer demonstrated strong leadership
skills through community service or
After completing a 20-page extracurricular activities.
application, writing nine essays Miller graduated with a 3.78,
and waiting for three weeks, Jerusa was the vice president of her
Miller was elated when she received class, manager of the girl’s varsity
notification that she was a finalist for basketball team and a mentor
the Gates Millennium Scholarship. in the 100 Strong Female Role
Juggling the workload of three Models program. But she benefitted
advanced placement courses, on most from the Advancement Via
top of extracurricular activities as a
senior at Woodlawn High School, at
Individual Determination program.
“I’ve been in the AVID program
times discouraged her from finishing for three years,” Miller said. “It’s
the time consuming application. basically a preparatory program
But her hard work paid off. Out of for college-bound students. It’s for
20,000 applicants nationwide, Miller students who just need the extra
was one of 1,000 winners to have all motivation. I filled out a bunch of
expenses paid for their undergraduate little scholarship applications here
and graduate educational pursuits. and there but there were two big ones
“I’m just an average girl that my teacher always talked about.”
worked for it and I got it,” she said. One of those scholarships was
“I feel honored.” the Gates. Now, with her financial
Administered by the United award, Miller will study atmospheric
Negro College Fund, the scholarship science and meteorology at
is awarded to minority high school Millersville University of
students who have at least a 3.3 Pennsylvania in the fall and plans
Courtesy Photo
Jerusa Miller is one of 19
Maryland students to win the
Gates Millennium Scholarship.
to earn her master’s degree and
doctorate in similar areas of study by
the time she is 28 years old.
“In eighth grade I did a unit
in meteorology and I was really
intrigued by that,” she said. “I also
thought that’s something there will
always be a demand for and there’s a
high demand for African-American
females.”
“I’m just an average girl that worked
for it and I got it. I feel honored.”
The youngest of five children,
Miller said her family does not have
a history of completing college,
which is all the more reason they
are so proud of her. She preferred to
remain in Maryland for her studies,
but could not find a school that
offered the program she desires.
Nonetheless, she is pleased with her
decision to attend Millersville.
“I went there and fell in love with
it,” she said. “They have a lot to
offer.”
Miller attended a predominately
White middle school in Silver
Spring. At the beginning of
ninth grade, her family moved to
Baltimore when her grandmother
became sick, so she completed
high school at Woodlawn, which
is predominately Black. Although
she said the “drastic change” in
atmosphere caused
her to keep to
herself, her peers
soon began to
notice what type of
student she was.
“People used to call me ‘straight
A girl’ in the ninth grade,” she said.
But by the end of her senior year,
she became known as the Gates
Millennium Scholarship winner and
has received the praise of many of
her peers.
“This is an opportunity that
minimal people receive,” Miller said.
“It’s truly a blessing for me to have
it.”

Local Nonprofit Provides Vehicles for Families in Need

By Gregory Dale independence.
AFRO Staff Writer Vehicles for Change is an
organization that is committed
Imagine waking up early to selling refurbished vehicles
and taking three buses just to low-income families at
to get to work. For some low costs. Once a vehicle is
Baltimore residents, this donated to VFC, they repair
is a reality. But a local it and ensure that it passes
organization aims to change through state inspection.
the lives of these individuals Then, by partnering with
by providing them with keys various shelters, job
to their own car, thus setting training and job readiness
them on the road to financial organizations, the group
identifies certain low-income
individuals in dire need of
reliable transportation to get
them to their jobs. The cars
are then sold to these people
for $700 and they receive a
12-month loan.
“Our goal is to get them a
car that they’re going to get
two years or 24,000 miles out
of,” VFC President Martin
Schwartz told the AFRO in a
recent interview.
Since its inception in
1999, VFC has impacted the
lives of over 9,000 individuals
throughout Virginia and
nine counties in Maryland.
The organization recently
presented vehicles to two
Baltimore women whose
financial income would have
been in limbo had it not had
been for the vehicles they
received.
“We’re thrilled to continue
our mission of empowering
Maryland families to live
more independent lives
by providing them with
the opportunity to seek
and maintain gainful
employment,” Schwartz said
in a statement.
VFC recently teamed
with Wal-Mart, as the mega-
corporation donated $35,000
to further assist in their efforts
to provide reliable vehicles to
local residents. “The only way
we can award cars for $700 to
families is if we can get some
subsidized foundation money,
so Wal-Mart stepping up and
providing that [donation]
allowed us to award 15 more
cars to families in the area
with a once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity to touch the
lives of people right within
her community. “I’m from
Maryland and I was raised
[here],” Washington said.
It is a very humbling and
tremendous opportunity to be
a part of.”
For Schwartz, seeing
the families’ reactions after
receiving their cars is enough
satisfaction for him. “It’s like
they’re 16 again, they get so
excited,” he said.
At Baltimore’s recent VFC
event, Schwartz noticed the
reaction a son had when his
mother received a vehicle.
With his mother’s new car, he
is now able to play basketball

Find your that we would have not been

able to do,” Schwartz said.
at his local high school. “To
see that young fellow being

Happy inPlace
“It’s a great partnership and
Wal-Mart does a lot more
for the community than they
really get credit for.”
Wal-Mart Regional
really excited to know that his
dream of being able to play
basketball was going to come
true...there’s no other feeling
like it,” Schwartz said.

Baltimore Supervisor Rhoda Washington

believes the corporation’s
assistance to the VFC
program provides her
For more information on
Vehicles for Change, visit:
www.vehiclesforchange.org.

The Games Begin

Continued from A1
race in Baltimore City is
the one shaping up between
longtime Baltimore City
State’s Attorney Patricia
Jessamy and defense attorney
Gregg Bernstein.
Bernstein, a former
federal prosecutor, made a
splashy announcement of his
candidacy earlier this week
when he was introduced by
none other than flamboyant
Baltimore defense attorney
Warren Brown.
Brown, who has flirted
with the idea of running
for office, including state’s
attorney several times over
the years, proclaimed many
of the criminals he has
represented don’t fear being
prosecuted in Baltimore
City, presumably because
of Jessamy’s role as the
Baltimore state’s attorney.
Bernstein made his
announcement with his
wife Sheryl Goldstein by
his side, which of course is
not unusual. However, what
is ironic is Goldstein is the
director of the Mayor’s Office
on Criminal Justice and often
No matter what makes you happy you’ll find it in Baltimore. works closely with the state’s
Only Baltimore has this many unexpected things to see and do all in one place. attorney’s office.
As I said at the beginning
To find your happy place this summer visit BmoreHappy.com of this column the filing
deadline for the 2010
Election passed with few
surprises, including the much
Photo of the RCA Dog and Francis Scott Key, courtesy of The Maryland Historical
Society. Bob the Builder image © 2010 HIT Entertainment Limited and Keith Chapman.
All rights reserved. Degas sculpture image courtesy of The Baltimore Museum of Art:
Alice Morawetz Bequest Fund, BMA 1943.1. M. Pickersgill image courtesy of Pickersgill
anticipated rematch between
former Maryland Gov. Bob
Ehrlich and the man who
defeated him current Gov.
Martin O’Malley.
However, I would argue
what is surprising is the
results of a recent poll,
which has Ehrlich ahead of
O’Malley by about three
points. Granted the poll was
conducted by right-wing
mouthpiece, The Washington
Times, so some O’Malley
supporters are taking the
results with a grain of salt.
But, in a state with one
of the lowest unemployment
rates in the nation and
O’Malley recently receiving
an award from the National
Education Association for
being, “America’s Greatest
Education Governor,” it
seems like the Maryland
governor should have fared
better in just about any poll.
The reality could be the same
anti-incumbency sentiment,
which may have adversely
impacted Ehrlich when
George Bush was president,
may be resonating with many
in 2010 with Barack Obama
in the White House.
Stay tuned…
Sean Yoes is a former staff
reporter and contributing
writer to the AFRO.

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Opinion
The Time for Financial Reform is Now
I was honored when
Speaker Nancy Pelosi named
me as a House negotiator
in our marathon effort to
seek the Senate’s agreement
on how best to make Wall
Street and the big financial
institutions more accountable.
I also knew that achieving
true reform would be a
difficult fight.
It took us days of
negotiation – capped by a
20-hour bargaining session
– but, finally, we were able
to reconcile the House and
Rep. Elijah Senate versions of the Wall
Cummings Street Reform and Consumer
Protection Act [H.R. 4173].
As I write these words, the House has approved our bill
[237-192], but Senate approval of our reconciled bill is still in
doubt. With all due respect to our Senate colleagues, America
can no longer afford to wait.
During our conference committee’s long hours of debate, I
knew that neither failure nor delay is an option.
For eight years, President Bush and congressional
Republicans looked the other way as Wall Street and large
financial institutions exploited loopholes and gambled our
money on complex schemes.
Our communities and small businesses have paid the price.
We have lost an additional 8 million jobs – and as much as $17
trillion in retirement savings and net worth – while millions of
our neighbors are in danger of losing their homes.
The time for more oversight and restraint of large financial
institutions is at hand.
As a nation, we must put behind us the idea of “too big to
fail.” We cannot afford any more taxpayer bailouts.
After the days that we spent in that very difficult series of
negotiations, I knew that we could be proud of what we had
accomplished. Consider just some of our more important
reforms.
Americans deserve an end to the predatory lending practices
Two Lawyers’ Groups Have Reservations about Kagan
Although the NAACP and
Rev. Al Sharpton’s National
Action Network have
enthusiastically endorsed
Supreme Court nominee
Elena Kagan, two key legal
groups have so far refrained
from endorsing the former
Harvard law dean amid
questions about whether she
would be a strong civil rights
advocate on the court.
That split underscores the
complexities of a civil rights
George E. Curry community eager – some say
over eager – to support the
nation’s first African-American president, and the legitimate
concerns of some highly-respected legal organizations in a
much better position to evaluate Kagan’s suitability to fill the
seat vacated by Justice John Paul Stevens, a reliable liberal
vote on the sharply-divided Supreme Court.
Mavis T. Thompson, president of the National Bar
Association, the largest organization of Black lawyers and
judges, said the group gave Kagan only a lukewarm rating
because of concerns about her positions on crack-cocaine
sentencing disparities and her record on diversity at Harvard.
Although Kagan is clearly qualified to join the court,
Thompson said, “We hope Ms. Kagan’s views on civil rights
and equal justice will become apparent during the confirmation
hearings. To date, the NBA has withheld its endorsement due to
insufficient information to ensure that Ms. Kagan’s views are
consistent with the core missions of the organization.”
Barbara R. Arwine, executive director of the Lawyers’
Committee for Civil Rights Under the Law, said her
organization voted not to take a position on Kagan. “There isn’t
a judicial record to review, indicating her views on critical civil
rights matters,” she told the Washington Post. “And otherwise,
The New ‘We the People’
July 4 marked 234 years
Ezrah Aharone of U.S. independence. And
although America’s ongoing
“melting pot experiment” is theoretically unbiased to Blacks,
Latinos and Muslims, the Southern Poverty Law Center reports
that hate groups, like the well-armed Hutaree militia, have
increased 200 percent since President Obama’s 2008 election.
Texas, the former rebel republic and current headquarters of
the Guardians of the Free Republic is now waging new ethnic
and ideological battlefronts by arming schoolchildren with
conservative-bent textbooks that re-sculpt some of America’s
most traditional outlooks. In Arizona, new immigration
legislation now gives a tacit eyewink for police to round up and
shakedown Latinos. And if you didn’t know, the catchy slogan
“If you see something, say something” is a discreet way of
saying “keep a close eye on all Muslim people.”
The resulting rifts over the civil liberties of U.S. citizens and
Obama’s recent speech on immigration reform, offer a perfect
platform to dissect the definition and discrepancies of “We the
People” as spoken of constitutionally and historically.
It was German cartographer Martin Waldseemüller who
named the Western Hemisphere “America” in tribute to Italian
navigator Amerigo Vespucci in 1507. As early as 1782 when
colonists were still blasting their British kinfolk with musket
balls, J. Hector St. John Crevecoeur posed the question “What
is an American?” in his famed book Letters from an American
Farmer. So who exactly are “We the People” in modern terms
and times?
Certainly, when these three simple but significant words
were first penned in the U.S. Constitution in 1787, the founders
didn’t envisage America becoming a vast multi-ethnic society
in a world of international laws, where state-sanctioned slavery
July 10, 2010 - July 16, 2010, The Afro-American
of our recent past. We need the
protection that our new Consumer
Financial Protection Bureau would
provide.
Federal regulators must have
the legal tools that would allow
the prudent restructuring of “too
big to fail” financial organizations
before irresponsible behavior could
again threaten our entire economy.
Those tools should be paid for by
the financial industry itself—not by
America’s taxpayers.
Our economy can move forward
again – but only if we limit the types
of risky financial practices that caused
the current financial crash. Our
approval of a strong “Volcker Rule”
will limit excessive speculation by
large financial firms.
Wall Street must learn to operate
within strengthened oversight by the
Securities and Exchange Commission,
hedge funds must operate in the light
of day, and credit rating agencies must operate under far more
penetrating oversight.
Shareholders must have a “say on pay” about executive
compensation, and small businesses will have expanded
protection against unreasonable credit card fees.
Equally important, our legislation will help the millions
of Americans who now are in danger of losing their homes
because their incomes have been slashed in a sluggish
economy.
During the last 15 months, I’ve sponsored four foreclosure
prevention seminars, and thousands of distressed Baltimore
homeowners have attended. Black, White, and Hispanic
Americans - they all were in tears.
As Americans, we must do better than this.
I was gratified that the conference committee accepted my
proposal for the creation of a $1 billion fund - underwritten
with remaining TARP funds - that would provide low-interest
“bridge loans” to homeowners facing foreclosure.
Our committee also approved my provisions requiring
the civil rights record that exists is thin and mixed.”
Despite that mixed record, Sharpton issued a statement
saying, “President Obama’s nomination of Ms. Kagan – a New
Yorker who was a clerk for the Honorable Thurgood Marshall
and who has shown balance and fairness throughout her career
– is worthy of the support of the civil rights community.”
It took the NAACP just five days to endorse Kagan. “After a
careful and thorough review of Elena Kagan’s record, we have
unanimously voted to endorse her nomination,” President and
CEO Benjamin Jealous said in a statement. By contrast, the
NAACP took nine times as long to research Clarence Thomas
before opposing his nomination.
Jealous, like Sharpton, noted that Kagan once clerked for
legendary Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. But make
no mistake about it — Kagan is no Thurgood Marshall. Not
even close. When Marshall joined the court, no one questioned
his commitment to civil rights.
As a recent story in the Los Angeles Times observed,
“Though Marshall was an unwavering liberal, Kagan already
appeared less so. Memos on file in Marshall’s papers at the
Library of Congress show Kagan to be cautious, skeptical and,
at times, scornful of those who would push the law too far to
the left.”
Because Kagan has not served as a judge, has written
curiously little about major civil rights issues, and has a record
of courting conservatives, many are looking at her time at
Harvard, her service in the Clinton White House and her short
tenure as solicitor general for clues on what kind of judge she
might become.
Critics note that of the 43 full-time faculty members hired
during her tenure at Harvard, only two were Black and one was
Asian. After studying her record, scholars found that of the 32
tenured and tenure-track faculty appointments under Kagan,
only one was a person of color (Asian) and seven were women.
Kagan’s defenders argue that the law school faculty, not the
dean, makes the final decision on hiring. But Kagan supporters
can’t have it both ways. They can’t argue convincingly that she
could have them prosecuted today for the likes of war crimes
and crimes against humanity.
Certainly, when the ironfisted but seldom-mentioned
President James K. Polk swiped an unprecedented 1.2 million
square miles of territory from Mexico as spoils of war in 1846,
it was never intended for millions of Mexicans to sneak across
“America’s” border with impunity today. But as the saying
goes, “Mexicans aren’t crossing the border, the border has
crossed them.”
And certainly for Japanese-American citizens, “We the
People” became constitutionally meaningless when Franklin
D. Roosevelt decreed Executive Order 9066, which unleashed
the U.S. military to mass-incarcerate 120,000 men, women, and
children of Japanese ancestry during World War II.
While the malice of the founders and ethnic crackdowns
of Polk and Roosevelt do not detract from their “American
greatness,” there’s comparative objection from Blacks and
liberal Democrats because the new textbooks in Texas place
positive spotlights on people like Jefferson Davis and Sam
Houston. Based on the outcry, you’d think Davis and Houston
were more crippling to the cause of African Americans than,
say, George Washington or Thomas Jefferson.
If you’ve noticed, however, there’s an overall process at
work to politically repackage the image and ideals of America’s
founding history. As such, despite centuries of known
ethnic mistreatment and “Whites-Only” privileges, America
conversely portrays itself as being uniquely constituted with
rights and freedoms that were always meant for “everyone” to
partake ... as though “We the People” signified Blacks, Native
Americans, Latinos, Asians and even Muslims all along.
Sure, this promotes feel-good nationalism, especially during
these days of protracted warfare in Muslim countries. But the
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lenders to notify borrowers of all the consequences of
refinancing or accepting a home equity loan, to disclose their
policy regarding partial payments, and to inform borrowers
how their escrow payments will be applied.
We are witnessing the harsh economic consequences of
the ideologically-driven regulatory failure of our recent past–
millions of jobs lost, millions of homes lost, and a multi-trillion
dollar decline in retirement savings.
Now, American financial institutions must change.
President Obama once reminded us that his election was the
opportunity to work for constructive change. The Congress has
been doing that work, and, now, the American people deserve
the results of our labor.
Now is the time to enact Wall Street and consumer
protection reform.
Our nation has no more time for delay.
Congressman Elijah Cummings represents Maryland’s
7th Congressional District in the United States House of
Representatives.
represented only one vote, while taking credit for her bringing
in more conservative faculty members.
For example, President Obama in his nomination speech
said, “At a time when many believed that the Harvard faculty
had gotten a little one-sided in its viewpoint, she sought to
recruit prominent conservative scholars and spur a healthy
debate on campus.”
She was so successful in attracting conservative faculty
members that the right-wing Federalist Society gave her a
standing ovation at one Harvard banquet. On its Web site, the
group carries this quote from Kagan: “I love the Federalist
Society ... They are highly committed, intelligent, hard-
working active students who make the Harvard community
better.”
Many prominent conservatives have endorsed Kagan,
including Charles Fried, solicitor general in the Reagan
administration; Ken Starr, the person who prosecuted Bill
Clinton; and Theodore Olson, who served as solicitor general
for George W. Bush. Those endorsements have raised the
eyebrows of progressives.
With conservatives holding a 5-4 edge on the Supreme
Court, Obama can’t afford to be wrong about Kagan.
Other presidents have lived to regret their Supreme Court
appointments. President Dwight D. Eisenhower appointed
Earl Warren as chief justice in 1953, feeling certain he would
be a reliable conservative vote. However, Warren moderated
his views and became one the court’s most consistent and
influential liberals.
Eisenhower would later say Warren’s appointment was “the
biggest damn-fool mistake I ever made.” We can only hope that
Obama won’t have to say the same thing about Kagan.
George E. Curry, former editor-in-chief of “Emerge”
magazine and the NNPA News Service, is a keynote speaker,
moderator, and media coach. He can be reached through his
Web site, www.georgecurry.com You can also follow him at
www.twitter.com/currygeorge.
unedited political truth as cited in Foreign Affairs magazine is
that: “For substantial stretches of U.S. history, it was believed
that only the people of English origin, or those who were
Protestant, or white, or hailed from northern Europe were real
Americans.”
Although the founders bequeathed a largely-Anglo nation,
what they didn’t politically calculate were a few societal
probabilities ... That demographic shifts could eventuate a
“New We the People,” causing Anglo people to teeter on
the brink of becoming a minority on American soil, where
“one man, one vote” would become an establishment threat.
Moreover, that the “New We the People” could send a Black
man to the White House in the 21st century.
On the downside, along with secretive hate groups, the
“New We the People” has attracted mainstream opposition
from tea partiers who openly aim to “take their country back,”
which among other things is a coded expression of “ethnic
displeasure.” The fact that a group like the tea party has almost
instantly become a fully-financed movement of scale is an
omen that the “New We the People” can expect continued
ethnic resistance well into the future.
Celebratory fireworks and barbeques on the Fourth of
July masks the nation’s racial complexities for 24 hours. Yet,
the much-hailed ideals that the Declaration of Independence
proclaims are still nevertheless “A Dream Deferred,” given that
lingering ethnic prejudices and political contradictions remain
endemic 234 years later ... and still counting.
Ezrah Aharone is the author of two political books. He is a
founding member of the Center for Sovereignty Advancement.
He can be reached at Ezrah@theCSA.org.
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Feel Good Friday Health
Knee Pain Seminar
Human Skin Now Used for
Breast Reconstruction
By Stephen D. Riley
AFRO Staff Writer
Dr. Tom Grace has been
performing plastic surgery
in Baltimore since 1990,
“Look, honey, only 1,567 steps left to go.” but his voice still becomes
A re you skipping out on activities because your knees ache? If so, it might be time to get help. Join
animated when discussing
recent medical advances.
James E. Wood Jr., M.D., Harbor Hospital chief of orthopaedics, for a free seminar on the common
causes of knee pain and treatments that are available. Registration is required; a light breakfast will be Most recently, the St. Agnes
served. To register, visit harborhospital.org/classes or call 410-350-2563. Hospital surgeon’s excitement
was ignited by an evolving
James E. Wood Jr., M.D., is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon. He is one of the leading knee
technique that uses human
replacement surgeons in the region, and was a fellow in sports medicine, working with the team
physicians for the Los Angeles Lakers, Dodgers, Angels, Rams and Kings.
skin to aid the process of
breast reconstruction for
breast cancer survivors.
Friday, July 23
Contrary to belief, the road
9 to 11 a.m. to recovery doesn’t end for
Includes continental breakfast breast cancer patients once
their treatments are finished.
Harbor Hospital’s
Waterfront Baum Auditorium
For many convalescents,
3001 South Hanover Street specifically those that undergo
Baltimore, MD 21225 mastectomies, the next
phase to full recovery—both
Harbor Hospital is part of MedStar Health, a not-for-profit, regional healthcare system with nine hospitals and mentally and physically—
more than 20 other health-related services in the Maryland and Washington, D.C., region. More than a half-million is breast reconstruction.
patients trust their care to MedStar Health each year. medstarhealth.org
Mastectomy typically
destroys everything inside the
breast including the nipple
and areola and a fair amount
If you’re HIV+ and think you can’t afford the medication you of skin in some cases, leaving
need, there’s something you should know. the breast flat after treatment.
Plastic surgeons then try
to rebuild the breast to its
MADAP CAN HELP. regular appearance utilizing
breast implants and human
tissue. Applying human tissue
The Maryland AIDS Drug Assistance Program (MADAP) helps cover the for surgery is a technique
cost of many medications for low to moderate income people in Maryland that’s been used by surgeons
who are living with HIV/AIDS. for years via cadaver skin,
but recent developments have
allowed for the use of donated
There are exciting, new drugs in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Don’t miss out
skin, lending to improved
because you can’t afford them.
results while minimizing the
risk of complications.
Call MADAP today. “It’s a technique we’ve
been using a lot since the ‘70s
410-767-6535 Baltimore Area or the ‘80s. About five years
1-800-205-6308 Toll Free in Maryland ago somebody figured out if
410-333-4800 tdd we take human beings’ skin
MADAP is a program of the AIDS Administration
or a product of the skin—now
it’s been extended that some
Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene companies use pig material—
we can sew it to the muscle
to cover the implant,”
www.afro.com
Grace said. “There’s less
complications, a better
looking breast reconstruction
and the like. It’s a technique
that’s been around for a long
time [but] this newer material
has really made the technique
a lot better.”
While most people would
chafe at the idea of donating
their own skin, cosmetic
surgeries such as liposuction,
abdominoplasties and others
have allowed patients to
willfully provide excess
and unwanted skin without
hesitation. Because the top
layers of provided skin aren’t
used by surgeons in the breast
reconstruction procedure,
cross matching different races
of skin is acceptable.
“The biological material
from the skin that we use
you can use anybody’s on
anybody, it’s not rejected,”
Grace said.
Perhaps the most Courtesy Photo
challenging part of the The AlloDerm®
reconstructive process for Regenerative Tissue
patients is learning their Matrix is one of several
alternatives. A recent study innovative techniques
by the American Society of that surgeons use to
Plastic Surgeons reveals that reconstruct the busts of
seven of every 10 women breast cancer survivors
facing breast cancer do not utilizing human tissue.
know their reconstructive
options. Although several
resources and outlets are “What’s exciting about
being a physician is that
readily available, study
results suggest women are you’re always looking for
not informed properly about new and better things,” Grace
breast reconstruction options added. “So when we find
post-mastectomy. things that are newer and
Despite the lengthy history better it’s even more exciting
of breast reconstruction to people like me.”
procedures, awareness of
For more information
advancement in cancer
recovery is something that on breast reconstruction
still eludes most patients. and other related
But its knowledge physicians matters, visit www.
worldwide are trying breastreconstructionmatters.
diligently to promote. com.
Initiative Teaches Maryland
Students the Dangers of
Alcohol Poisoning
Courtesy Photo
By AFRO Staff
As part of their efforts to warn youth about extreme alcohol
consumption, Montgomery County’s Keeping It Safe (KIS)
coalition on Under 21 Alcohol Prevention has administered
educational posters to every school and liquor store in the
county that explain the dangers of binge drinking and alcohol
poisoning.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
recently produced the Youth Risk Behavior Survey which
found that nearly one in four high school students across the
country have had five or more alcoholic drinks in one sitting
over a 30-day period. The CDC estimates that extreme drinking
contributes to approximately 75,000 deaths a year.
“Our youth need to hear a consistent message from all
corners of our community,” said KIS Coordinator Meg Baker
in a statement. “And, while our focus remains on preventing
under-21 consumption of alcohol, we understand that some
of our youth will continue to consume alcohol, and we want
them to be aware of the dangers of binge drinking and alcohol
poisoning.”
Stephanie Quinn, a student intern in the Montgomery
County Police Department and a member of the Keeping It
SAFE Coalition, created the poster idea. Four posters were
selected from Bethesda-Chevy Chase, Richard Montgomery
and Walt Whitman high schools, and were reproduced and
delivered to every Montgomery County high school.
“Even kids who don’t drink alcohol sometimes come
across others who do,” said Quinn in a press statement.
“Reacting appropriately to a potential alcohol poisoning victim
could be life saving.”
For more information, call 240-777-6652 or visit www.
montgomerycountymd.gov/kis.
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Photos by Bill Tabron

On June 20, former radio host and Baltimore-based media personality

Marc Clarke hosted the “Always Daddy’s Girl” father-daughter dance,
featuring a JF, hors d’oeuvres and more.
The event, held at the Frederick Douglass Maritime Museum, was created
to highlight the special bond between girls and their fathers.

Marc Clarke

Sydney and
Byron Cooper
Kierra, Kevin
and Keyonne
Simpson

Indira, Bryan
and Sims Alston Akilah and
line dance Edward Attendees enjoy
Bazemore Bobby Marvin and a father-daughter
Raniya Holmes dances

Marvin Tilghman and

Carol Ford

The Rev. Marlon Ellwood Lane and

Tilghman, Edwin Avent, Craig Menzel
co-founder; Marcus
Franklin and Rod Carter Darryl Stokes,
Anita Jackson and
Craig Menzel

Kyran Abraham Jr., Kendall Newman,

Dion Lawson and James Bennett
Vickie Ballou-Watts, Kalabe Haile, Isaac
Claude and Vincent Richardson and
Watts Girume Achenafe

Black Professional Men, a nonprofit organization created to
address the economic, social and political concerns of African
Americans, recently held its 17th awards ceremony honoring
community leaders.
According to the group’s Web site, the “ Rays of Hope
Breakfast is an opportunity for Black Professional Men,
Inc. to showcase its mentoring program, and to offer
scholarships to deserving Black male students from the
Baltimore metropolitan area. In the past fourteen years, Black
Professional Men Inc. has awarded scholarships to more than
90 deserving African-American male high school
graduates.”
The program took place at the Sheraton Baltimore City
Center Hotel and aimed to raise $13,000 in scholarships for the
young men affiliated with the BPM.

Photos by Bill Tabron

Daleiah Brown
enjoys a pony
ride as Aaron
Wheeler of City The Rev. Dr. Charles E. Coger, Ahesahmahk
Ranch guides pastor of Mt. Ararat Baptist E. Dahn, CEO of
the horse. Church, and his granddaughter City Ranch
Oleshia Vines
Kalan McGee, Hailey
Boutte, Dynasty Covell and
Tiffany McGee

Baltimore’s Mt. Ararat

Baptist Church recently
hosted a community
fair featuring pony
Gloria Williams, Robinette White, Erica and Wanda
rides, giveaways, food,
Lachrista Alsina and Cathy Blackwell, Aubrey Gordon Freeland sell fine
fellowship and fun.
Jimmy Wilkens and Bernice McNair jewelry and goods.
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Meet Choo Smith: ‘Baltimore’s Best Kept Secret’

By Bilal Salaam and Perry Green
AFRO Contributor and AFRO Sports
Editor
Coppin State University’s new
Physical Education Complex has
become the hot spot for college
athletes looking to stay in shape
during the summer. But during the
past week, the $136 million center
was filled with a great amount of
not-quite college-aged kids.
They were all participants of
the 2010 Charles “Choo” Smith
Summer Basketball Camp.
One might assume a “bull in a
china shop” effect ensuing when
more than 100 youths, some as
young as 6 years old, are given free
rein to such an open environment.
Not so.
Grouped by age, each kid worked
on basic skills such as shooting,
defense, free throws, rebounding,
posting and pivoting and off-hand
layups.
Choo, a former Original Harlem
Globetrotter and native of Baltimore,
sees a lot of himself in the camp
participants. That’s why he puts so
much energy into molding each of
them individually.
“Nothing is too simple to me,”
says Choo. “I’m never afraid to go
over the top and take risks, because
that’s what I believe it takes to be on
the next level.”
That’s how he came up with the
‘Four L’s’ (Love it, Learn It, Live
It, Lead It), a motto that he uses to
encourage the camp participants,
Choo added.
“It’s so important to love and
be passionate about everything you
do, and then it becomes natural to
learn how to do it better,” he added,
explaining the Four L’s. “Once you
learn, you have to live what you
learn, and then finally you have to
lead by example.”
The “Four L’s” are visible in
everybody who works with Choo,
including youths and adults.
Jawuan Wilson, a 16-year-old
even-keeled teenager, has been with
the camp since its inception in 2006,
when the camp was stationed at
New Town High School.
Wilson’s mother, Vicki,
excited about the change
she saw in Jawuan after
his first year, decided to
volunteer her services.
“I’ve enjoyed watching how
he’s grown, and not just basketball-
wise,” said Vickie Wilson, who
couldn’t hold back a few emotional
tears when overhearing Choo
explain the” Four L’s” to the AFRO.
“It really touched home because
I’ve witnessed how my son has
progressed through each of the four
phases and now he’s at the point
where he’s evolving into a leader
both on and off the court.”
Wilson can’t imagine her son
working with anyone else but Choo,
who considers Jawuan as one of
his best pupils in the camp’s five- Former Original Harlem Globetrotter Charles
year history.
“[Jawuan] was about 10 years old Jawuan Wilson, molding him into a
old when he first started the camp. leader both on and off the basketball court. said Butler, who now holds
He was a pudgy, mild-mannered kid, Lamar Pennick) – are also inspired
but he was always excited about the by Choo’s ability to mold youths
game. This year, he’s dominated his with sound fundamentals.
age group and now every school in Arthur Lewis met Smith just after
the area is after him.” playing junior college basketball,
The coaches – (including Arthur and instantly learned to exude
Lewis, Omar Smith, Kevin positive energy into every endeavor
English and he takes on.
“We have fun here,” said Lewis
after balancing a ball on the back
of his hand and punch-passing it
to Choo. “Just because you do
the right thing doesn’t mean
you can’t have fun. You just
have to love doing the right
thing.”
Lamar Pennick, also
a coach and former
college basketball player,
appreciates how the camp
narrows the gap between
life and basketball.
“We try to keep
the game simple, but
we also teach the kids
how to play chess, read
the daily paper and keep up
on current events,” Pennick
said. “We emphasize the
development of communication
skills.”
In addition to talented ball
players, Smith also has won the
support of business/marketing
tycoon Mel Butler, who personally
admired Smith’s commitment to
AFRO Photo/Anderson R. Ward the youths of Baltimore.
“There are few who are
“Choo” Smith has closely mentored 16-year- genuine about their passion
and vision for young people,”
the title of chief operations officer
for Smith’s camp. “I decided that
this was a worthy cause when I
found out that he was conducting
a camp that he paid for out of his
pockets for four years.”
While watching Choo and Arthur
exchange Globetrotter-style basketball
tricks among one another, Butler
mentioned a few events scheduled
to help support the camp, including
the first annual Choo Smith Celebrity
Charity Golf Tournament on July
26. Butler—who has 40 years of
marketing experience both nationally
and internationally, including ties to
the founding of Baltimore’s first ethnic
festival, “Salute to Soul Festival,”
precursor of the African America
Heritage Festival—wants to help
attract more positive attention to what
he considers as “Baltimore’s best kept
secret.”
“’It’s amazing that we have
an Original Harlem Globetrotter
running a youth camp right here in
the backyard of our own city and
almost no one knows about it,”
Butler said.
Choo said he hasn’t done much
to promote the camp in the past
because he wanted to keep it on a
more personal level, so that original
campers could return and continue to
grow and mature under his guidance.
“But we’re at the point where
we’re ready to evolve to the next
level,” Choo said, “one step at a time.”
For more information, see www.
chooyouth.com.

Sports Commentary
Change Has Come to Washington
By Stephen D. Riley
AFRO Staff Writer
One of the most memorable catch phrases in the past few
years was President Obama’s election victory declaration that
“change has come to Washington.” The phrase was pithy,
rejuvenating and a source of inspiration for many who were
desperately seeking signs of hope at the time.
Now that top NBA draft pick John Wall is in town, I can’t
help but replay the same axiom in my head. The sports scene
around the city of Washington hasn’t exactly been pretty lately,
but the drafting of Wall now puts another brush stroke on a
developing canvas.
Already armed with arguably the best hockey player in
the world in Alex Ovechkin, the hottest pitcher in the world
in Stephen Strasburg and one of the best quarterbacks in the
world in Donovan McNabb, the selection of Wall successfully
concludes a new circle of star power around the District. Wall’s
addition now gives Washington four of the most recognizable
athletes in the NBA, NFL, NHL and MLB, a claim usually
reserved for New York, Los Angeles or Chicago.
Ovechkin and the newly acquired McNabb are already
proven stars in their respected fields. The jury is still out on
Former NFL No. 1 Pick
Charged with Possession
Strasburg, although he’s been breathtaking in his two-week
stint so far in the league. While Wall hasn’t even made a
professional jumpshot yet, the developing superstar has taken
of Codeine Syrup
the basketball world by storm over the past few seasons
through elite athleticism and surprising maturity. His ascension
to the top of his draft class isn’t a guarantee he’ll be a certified
superstar, but it is a hint at his seemingly bright and limitless
future.
One of the best periods for the classic optimistic sports fan
is the offseason—when every team has a chance at believing
next year is their year. The Wizards won’t be expected to sport
any championship apparel after next season, but plugging in
talented youngsters is enough to keep fans tuned in.
For years now we’ve been tuning in to watch larger market
teams dominate sports headlines. If it’s not a team from New
York, then it’s a team from California. If it’s not a team from
Chicago, then it’s a team from Boston, hoisting trophies and
claiming excellence. For a city that’s home to the president, Courtesy Photo/Mobile County Sheriff’s Department
serves as the nation’s capital and is one of the premier tourist Former top pick Jamarcus Russell was charged with
destinations in all of the U.S., the sporting scene is the only possession of codeine syrup on Monday, July 5.
thing keeping Washington outside the major spotlight.
Now, with four headliners in each of the four major sports, By AFRO Staff
change has finally come to Washington.
NFL quarterback Jamarcus Russell was recently arrested
and charged with possession of codeine syrup, according to

Knicks Land First Big Name of NBA Free Agency
By Stephen D. Riley
AFRO Staff Writer
The New York Knicks
knocked down the first major
domino in the NBA’s free
agency period by coming to
terms with former Phoenix
Suns forward Amar’e
Stoudemire, inking the five-
time NBA All-Star to a five-
year, $99.7 million deal July 5.
Stoudemire represents the
first name of a popular free
agent group to sign a deal this
offseason, and hopes to pave
the way for the Knicks to
possibly add another.
“I feel great, really,
about being a pioneer,”
Stoudemire told reporters
at his introductory press
conference. “It’s a situation
where no one wanted to make
that first move and I felt
confident enough to take that
first step, and hopefully now
we can bring in a few guys to
join us.”
Stoudemire admitted he
has spoken to LeBron James
police reports.
The 24-year-old former Oakland Raiders quarterback was
arrested from his home in Mobile, Ala., on July 5 during an
and is actively would head to New York
undercover narcotics investigation, Mobile County Sheriff’s
recruiting him under the enticement of the
spokeswoman Lori Myles told reporters. Myles did not
to join him media spotlight that the city
specify exactly what led to Russell’s arrest, but did mention
in New York. would bring. Although James
that while several people were present at the quarterback’s
“I’m definitely has been heavily linked to
home when police arrived, Russell was the only one detained.
going to reach the Knicks, his leaving the
“We understand that typically sometimes this codeine
out to him Cleveland Cavaliers would
syrup is mixed with a beverage, like Sprite, and they call it
again and see depend mightily on a strong
‘sip-sip,’” Myles told WALA-TV in Mobile.
if we can get supporting cast, which the
The former No. 1 overall pick was later released on a
him to come. Knicks have now upgraded
$2,500 bond and will appear in court on July 20, according to
I really have with Stoudemire’s signing.
online police records.
no reading on Despite a rash of injuries
“It’s a felony; it’s my understanding it’s his first,” Myles
which way over the past few years,
told WALA-TV. “He could be [given] probation, or it could be
he is leaning Stoudemire has averaged more
drug court—whatever the court decides.”
at all. But, than 20 points per game in
Russell’s arrest is the latest tragic hit to his disintegrating
again, he’s four straight seasons. He will
NFL career. Considered by football experts as one of the
totally open be rejoining head coach Mike
biggest busts in NFL history, Russell was released by the
right now; he D’Antoni, whom he played
Raiders in May after winning only seven of his 25 starts in
hasn’t made a for from 2003 to 2008 before
the league. Despite signing a massive contract upon his entry
decision yet, D’Antoni left to become the
into the NFL, Russell has an awful 65.2 career passer rating,
and hopefully I Knicks head coach.
completing just 52.1 percent of his passes. He tossed only 18
can get him to D’Antoni made a pitch
touchdowns with 23 interceptions, along with 15 lost fumbles.
choose us.” himself to help land another
Courtesy Photo/AmareStoudemire.com Russell, who earned $36.4 million from Oakland last season,
The marquee free agent by telling
All-Star forward Amar’e Stoudemire is second behind 1992 top pick Steve Emtman as the quickest
Knicks have reporters, “If somebody wants
agreed to a five-year, $100 million deal No. 1 overall pick to be released from their team.
spent the last with the New York Knicks. a real good basketball player
ESPN reported last month that according to sources, the
two seasons to play with and win a title
New York Jets were interested in Russell’s services. But the
clearing cap market and millions of ... this could help get the
New York Daily recently reported that’s no longer the case.
room to lure big time free dollars. Several sportsniks dominoes falling.”
Russell, nor his agent, has yet to speak with the media
agents to the Big Apple have speculated that James Free agent deals cannot be
about the latest events.
with the appeal of a major made official until July 8.
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‘Kam’s Kapsules’: Weekly Film Previews

Documentary Reveals Secret Footage from N.J. Prison

By Gregory Dale
AFRO Staff Writer
“The moment that Omar and Buddy decided to keep that
camera, it transformed them from being inmates to being
filmmakers.”
-“An Omar Broadway Film”
Being confined in a cell for 23 hours was the daily life of
Omar Broadway. Sentenced to 10 years in maximum security
at Newark, N.J.’s Northern State Prison, Broadway witnessed
firsthand the severe corruption that was rampant through
the facility. Fed up with the tribulations he and his cohorts
experienced, he hatched a plan to escape. Equipped with a
video camera in his deteriorated dwellings, he captured his
daily life to shed light on the system and hopefully earn his
way home.
An Omar Broadway Film is a real account of Omar
Broadway’s life and experiences in prison, captured by a video
camera he and his cellmate Buddy smuggled into the facility.
From start to finish, the viewer is enthralled by Broadway’s
life in Northern State’s Security Threat Management
Gang Unit, which is an experimental unit aimed at helping
imprisoned gang members renounce their gangs. Broadway,
an East Orange, N.J. native, served seven years of his life
in the unit after being a product of the East Orange/Newark
Blood gang.
Taking a documentary-style approach, the film combines
Broadway’s clips in prison with heartfelt commentary from
his family members and others closely involved with him. His
mother Lynne shows the neighborhood in which Broadway
was reared and explains how his growing fascination with
street life ultimately landed him in prison. The film also offers
a glimpse of the harsh gang-infested streets of East Orange
and Newark and commentary from those who were formerly
involved in the culture.
But perhaps the most shocking detail of the film is the
footage captured in the STMGU unit. While the unit is
designed to transform former gang members into straight-
and-narrow individuals, prisoners often become the victims of
senseless attacks.
In lieu of the dangers Broadway could have possibly faced
had he been discovered, he went out on a limb to tell his story.
At the film’s conclusion, it is revealed whether or not his
actions were truly in vain and what ultimately became of the
prisoner-turned-documentarian.
“An Omar Broadway Film” premieres on July 14 on HBO.

New Book Urges Kids to

‘Go Cook Something’
By Kam Williams
Special to the AFRO
“My Mom and Dad
separated when I was still
in Underoos, so I’ve had to
help Mom a lot…Ever since
I could pick up a spoon,
Phyllis Hyman Courtesy Photo
my Mom has had me in the
designed with latchkey kids
in mind. First of all, Tiana
North’s simple recipes sound
both yummy and really easy
to follow. Secondly, she
devotes the first 50 pages
to common sense tips about
shopping, safety, and planning
meals.

Baltimore Honors
kitchen… I think every kid Only after she’s gone
needs to learn how to cook to through an exhaustive
some extent. This cookbook checklist of dos and don’ts

Legendary Singer
should get you started. The covering everything from
recipes are very simple… how to light a gas stove to
I hope pre-teens and teens keeping a list of emergency

Phyllis Hyman
During the week of her
birth, Baltimoreans will honor
the late R&B/jazz singer
Phyllis Hyman in a tribute
concert.
The concert will highlight
vocalist SHANG along
with several musicians who
performed with Hyman
during her career. Among
the performers is Vince
Evans, Hyman’s musical
director for numerous
years, and saxophonist Eric
Marner. WEAA radio host
and Hyman’s former music
associate Gene McBride is the
event host.
According to a press
release, “SHANG possess a
uniquely similar tonal quality
with Phyllis Hyman…. In
the Hyman repertoire of
Living All Alone, Somewhere
in My Lifetime, Meet Me
on the Moon and more,
SHANG captures not only
her sound but the angst of
her unrequited loves that
fueled the passion in much of
Hyman’s music.”
use this cookbook to better phone numbers to using oven Courtesy
Image
take care of yourselves, and mitts to the significance of
to become more independent Continued on B4
of your parents while eating
concert takes place Best healthy, nutritious meals.
Western Ballroom, 1800 I can’t believe I’m saying
Belmont Avenue, Friday, that—I’m starting to sound
July 9, 7:30 p.m. “Forever just like my Mom already! ”
Phyllis” is a production – Excerpt from the
of Charm City Jazz and Introduction (pages 1-2)
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online at www.charmcityjazz. why I heartily recommend
com. this very practical cookbook
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MUSIC FESTIVALS, COMMUNITY FESTIVAL,
CONCERTS AND CRAB FEASTS
Hello, everyone! This is my time of the year. This is the
time of the year when traveling to the best outdoors festivals is
at its peak and crab feasts are jumping.
First of all, B.B. King is coming to Baltimore at the Pier Six
Concert Pavilion on July 15. Gates open at 6 p.m.
The B.B. King reign as King of the Blues has been as long
as that of any monarch on Earth. Yet, he continues to wear his
crown well. At age 76, this man is still playing the blues with
relentless passion.
B.B.’s first big break came in 1948 when he performed
on Sonny Boy Williamson’s radio program on KWEM out of
West Memphis. This led to steady performance engagements
at the Sixteenth Avenue Grill in West Memphis and later to a
10- minute spot on the Black staffed and managed radio station
WDIA. Soon B.B. needed a catch radio name. What started out
as Beale Street Blues Boy was shortened to Blues Boy King,
and eventually B.B. King. Incidentally, King’s middle initial
“B” is just that, it is not an abbreviation. The rest is history.
Grand opening for the McLoone’s Pier House Restaurant
at the National Harbor is this week. Just in time to
enjoy the summer festivities at National Harbor,
a premier waterfront destination. With a
breathtaking sunset view, and located right
on the Potomac, McLoone’s Pier House
plans to celebrate nature’s daily ritual
with music, drink and food both inside
and outside on their patio. It is located
at 141 National Plaza. General Manager,
Dana Noto states, “Specialty cocktails
and distinctive dishes will be offered
and our guests while enjoy watching the
spectacular sunsets with synchronized
music.” For more information, call
Dottie Cooper at 732-212-9910.
Thursdays at the Reginald
F. Lewis Museum are
HOT! July 15, 5-9 p.m. is
“Caribbean Night” featuring
Image. The Caribbean islands
Courtesy Photo
B.B. King will be
performing at Pier Six
Concert Pavilion on July 15.
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By Rosa Pryor
meet downtown Baltimore with the popular D.C.-based hiking trails. You can bring your own blankets, tents, folding
tables, chairs, coolers, drinks and food. DJ Tony ‘T’ will spin
Caribbean Band “Image.” The menu is Caribbean mango
shrimp, curried chicken skewers, fried crispy plantains and records and there will be space to do the line dancing. Live
entertainment featuring the Spindles 11-piece band. For tickets
much more. It will take place on the museum’s fourth floor with
access to the outdoor terrace. There is a small admission. For or information, call Faison at 443-801-1100 or get in touch
with Jim ‘Magic’ Johnson, Lloyd ‘LB’ Johnson, Millie Battle,
more information, call Cherrie Woods at 443-263-1812.
Coming up is the Rosa Pryor Music Scholarship Fund 14th Donald Brown or Carlos Hutchins.
James “Winky” Camphor is celebrating his 5th Sunday Jazz
Annual Deluxe Oldies but Goodies crab feast fundraiser on
July 17, 1-5 p.m. at Tiffany East Catering, located 4116 E. Series on July 11, 3-7 p.m. at the Forum Caterers featuring
international recording artists the Greg Hatza Quartet. For
Lombard St. Your donation of $45 will include all the crabs
you can eat, free draft beer, dancing, door prizes, B.Y.O.B and tickets and more information, call “Winky” at 410-521-3439 or
443-850-4587.
cash bar. The music will be provided by DJ “Sugar Chris.” The
menu includes crab soup, corn on the cob, Swedish meatballs, Artscape will take place July 16 and July 17 from noon until
10 p.m. and July 18 from noon until 8 p.m. on Mt. Royal Ave.
fried chicken, gravy, mashed potatoes, salads, turkey breast,
macaroni and cheese, beef, barbecue, potato salad, coleslaw, and N. Charles St.
Well, my dear friends, I am out of space. If you need me,
imported ham, salami, assorted cheeses, deserts and sodas. For
more information and tickets, call 410-833-9474. call 410-833-9474 or e-mail me at rosapryor@aol.com. UNTIL
THE NEXT TIME, I’M MUSICALLY YOURS. I’LL SEE
The Baltimore Area Alumni of Alpha Phi Omega Annual
Crab Feast is July 11, at Martin’s West, 6821 Dogwood YOU AT THE NEWSSTAND.
Road, 2-6 p.m. The tickets include free beer and setups and
a scrumptious buffet. For more information, call Thursday
evenings at 410-466-4806.
The Caribbean Carnival Festival, with a traditional
Go Cook Something
island costumed parade down Park Heights Avenue and Continued from B3
soca, reggae, and steel drum bands; live international
entertainment, elaborate costumes, and authentic sanitation, does she even begin to share her collection of mouth
watering culinary secrets aimed at the adolescent palate. This
Caribbean cuisine, will be at Druid Hill Park July
9-11. On Friday the time is 5-9 p.m.; Saturday and make sense, since the opus’ target demographic are ‘tweeners
and teens who not only have to cook for themselves, but
Sunday noon until 9 p.m. There will be many vendors
selling food, jewelry, art, clothes, and much more. might need to buy food first, decide what to eat, and clean up
afterwards.
For more information, call 410-230-2969.
Thus, there’s a chapter on “Grocery Store Economics”
which shows how much you can save by clipping coupons
The DipNic 2010 Festival and comparison shopping. Another area addressed is the role
The DipNic 2010 Festival will be held on
following a balanced diet comprised of all the basic food
July 10 at Elks Camp Barrett located 1001
groups plays in maintaining health. And so forth.
Chesterfield Road in Crownsville, Md.
As for the recipes, among those that caught my eye were
It is an awesome place to go for adults
ones for drinks like fresh lemonade and for cranberry and carrot
only, no children allowed. It is for grown
juice, each made from scratch. In terms of entrees, I’d like to
folks only. The pool is huge and beautiful
try Tiana’s corn flake chicken, marinated lamb chops, ceviche
and flotation devices are permitted. The
and toaster over barbecue ribs.
pool house is close, modern, convenient
Probably the best selling point for this well-organized
and there’s excellent parking on the
survival guide is the fact that the author herself flourished by
premises, two large pavilions with tables,
following the comprehensive regimen printed on these pages.
a hooded barbecue pit with exhaust fans,
Today, she no longer lives at home but in New York City where
an open raw bar with farm- raised oysters,
she’s studying at Fordham University while already pursuing a
manicured lawns and 200 acres with
career in modeling and acting, oh and writing, too.
Enjoy a Summer of Savings!
Every Tuesday is Ollie’s Bargain Night
presented by Ollie’s Bargain Outlet
Each Tuesday, all Upper Reserve seats are only $8.
Every Thursday is Kids Night
Kids 10 and under can receive a FREE Upper Reserve seat with a
paying adult every Thursday! (Up to two free kids per adult.)
Every Friday is AT&T Student Night
Each Friday, students with a valid school I.D. can purchase
LF Upper Reserve seats for only $6.
Happy Birthday from the Orioles and Carvel!
Register at orioles.com to receive a FREE ticket for your birthday.
Junior Orioles Dugout Club
presented by Chick-fil-A
Fans 14 and under receive tickets to 10 games,
plus tons of fun extras for just $17.
Family members can purchase additional tickets for just $6.
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Faith Pulse Center of Faith Celebrates 172 Years

The Rev. Dr. Ronald E.
Braxton, senior pastor at
Faith Bytes the historic Metropolitan
A.M.E. Church, invites
the community to join him
The Right Rev. Stanley M. Butler, presiding prelate,
and the members of his
MarketPlace Fellowship & Churches, recently received an congregation to worship
honorary doctorate of theology conferred on him by the Fort with them during the 9 a.m.
Wayne Theological Seminary and Bible College, Fort Wayne, service on July 11 at the
Ind. He is also the founder of Temple House Ministries and church located at 518 M
Sanctuary Church in Baltimore. St. N.W. The Rev. Dr. Cain
Hope Felder will be the guest
speaker. He is a biblical
July 10 scholar, author and professor
JJ Hairston and Youthful Praise will be live in full concert,
of New Testament language
6 p.m., at The Emmanuel Church, 8729 Church Lane. Other and literature in the divinity
featured artists include The Aktiv Gospel Chorale, Kris school at Howard University.
Lightfoot, Ken Alston, Ryan Vincent Ford and Ministry, During the service, the
Jeremy Lloyd and Steven McCoy and Sacrifice. For more 172nd anniversary of this
Courtesy Photo
information on this Red Carpet event, visit www.acwom. historic church will be
Rev. Stanley M. Butler myevent.com , or call 443-798-0885. celebrated. Metropolitan,
the National Cathedral of
African Methodism, is
July 13
Worship with the United Covenant Churches of Christ in their 21st Holy Convocation, July the oldestAME church in
the nation’s capital and
13-16, at the Sheraton Baltimore City Center. Preachers include the Rev. Dr. Jamal-Harrison
U.S. presidents, statesmen
Bryant, Pastor Joyce McCarter and the Right Reverends Sheldon M. McCarter, Walter S.
and world leaders have
Thomas Sr. and Oscar E. Brown. The Right Rev. Eric D. Garnes is presiding prelate and worshipped there.
general overseer. For more information contact convocation@unitedcovenantchurches.com or It was recently declared
call 877-978-6489. one of America’s 11 Most
Endangered Historical Places
by the National Trust for
July 18
Historic Preservation.
Don’t miss Jesus and Jazz, 2 p.m. at St. Matthew United Methodist Church, 101 Avon
Braxton will use this
Beach Rd. in Turners Station. For more information call the church at 410-285-4466. The
occasion to announce a
pastor is the Rev. Dred Scott.
multi-million-dollar National
Capital Campaign to help
August 7 finance the restoration of its
Christ Alive Music Festival, a multi cultural event featuring more than 20 national and local massive edifice.  Columbia and it represents
Christian artists in varied genres, will be held 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Carroll Park. In addition to Metropolitan, built by
life music, gifted speakers, games, food and shopping, information on an array of products and free Blacks and former slaves
services will be provided. For more information and to inquire as to vendor space, visit www. as a connectional church
christalivefest.com. for the African Methodist
Episcopal denomination, is
Metropolitan AME, a beacon in the community for 172
years, is undergoing a massive renovation.
an important landmark of
American history.  Frederick
Douglass, whose funeral was
held at Metropolitan, often
worshipped at the church.  in 1872.
The memorial service
for Booker T. Washington
and the Washington funeral
services for Rosa Parks were
also held there.
The church is shrouded
in the unique history of the
parent AME denomination.
The denomination, founded
by Richard Allen in 1787,
was established in protest
against segregated worship in
Philadelphia, Pa.
Metropolitan was founded
in 1838, in the District of
the 1870s merger of two
AME congregations, Israel
Bethel (1821) and Union
Bethel (1838), and was a
stop on the Underground
Courtesy Photo
Railroad. The name
“Metropolitan” was officially
designated and recognized
by the general AME Church
The cornerstone for the
current Metropolitan edifice
was laid in 1881, and the
church was completed in
1886. African Methodist
Episcopal members
throughout the United States
contributed funding to build
the edifice. These sacrificial
gifts were memorialized
in Metropolitan’s priceless
and majestic stained glass
windows, which document
the growth of the AME
denomination from 1816-
1896.
Call the church office
at 202-331-1426 or visit
metropolitaname.org for
additional information.

Obituary
Louis A. Gross, 94 Joy N. Tarter-Smith, 74
U.S. Navy Longshoreman DHCD Housing Relocation Official
Louis Gross slipped with the Lucky Strikes Joy N. Tarter-Smith, a the Baltimore public
away peacefully the Athletic Club and Bugle retired housing relocation school system. She was
morning of June 10, in his Field in East Baltimore. He assistant supervisor and also employed by the
own home with Lisa, Marvis was also a boxer and used a longtime Howard Park Department of Recreation
and Randy close by. the name “Jimmy Fox.” resident, died at age 74. and Parks from 1961-1969,
Louis was the 16th During this time, he met Born in Washington, D.C. where she began work as a
youngest and last surviving a pretty young girl from and reared in Baltimore, recreation leader and was
child of the Rev. Robert Greenville, Tenn., named Tarter-Smith was a graduate soon promoted to center
Edward Gross and Rosetta Aretta Murdock Hurd. They of St. Frances Academy director.
(Rosie) Sparrow Gross. courted and were married in East Baltimore, class of In 1969, she was
Having outlived all of his Aug. 8, 1936. From this 1953. employed by the Housing
first cousins, he was the union seven children were She attended Hampton Authority of Baltimore
last surviving member of born. Louis took any job Institute, now known as City, also known as the
his generation in the Gross- he could to take care of Hampton University, directly Department of Housing
Sparrow-Imes family. LOUIS A. GROSS his growing family – auto from high school and later JOY N. TARTER-SMITH and Community Development,
transferred to Morgan State in the Relocation Division as
He grew up in a close- mechanic, Bethlehem Steel,
College, now a university. She graduated a residential relocation specialist. Later,
knit African-American community in Merchant Seaman, Edgewoord Arsenal, the
from Morgan in 1958 with a bachelor’s she was promoted to relocation site office
Anne Arunder County, comprising of the U.S. Navy and Longshoreman and a street
degree. During the same year, she married coordinator and later promoted to assistant
Pumphrey, Linthicum Heights and Brooklyn numbers writer. supervisor to the chief of relocation until she
Donald W. Tarter. Of this union, one son,
areas. His father was one of the pastors As the children grew, he vigorously retired in 2001 after more than 31 years of
Donald Jr., was born. This marriage ended in
of St. Johns United Methodist Church on followed his sons Ronald and Louis’ sports service.
1964. Tarter-Smith married George R. Smith,
Belle Grove Road. He often talked about the careers, especially football at Frederick The rite of committal will take place at the
who predeceased her in 1999.
church, its camp meetings on the Magothy Douglass High School and with the Baltimore Garrison Forest Veterans’ Cemetery, 11501
During her professional career she
West River, The Marching Band and living Rams. He was made an honorary Baltimore Garrison Forest Road, Owings Mills, Md., at
was employed as a substitute teacher for
across the street from the church. Although Ram and an honorary coach. During this 1 p.m. on July 12.
he attended the Pumphrey Elementary time the family lived in the Edgar Allen
School for “Colored Children,” he received Poe homes where Louis was known as the Free Service
the majority of his schooling in Baltimore “Banana Man” because he always brought Obituaries are printed for free by the AFRO-American Newspapers.
City, where the family moved while he was home hands of bananas for any resident while Send funeral program and picture to:
young. He graduated from Carver Vocational working as a longshoreman for the United Obituaries, Baltimore AFRO-American Newspaper
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certificate. Louis leaves to cherish his memory his
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LEGAL NOTICES
IN THE CIRCUIT
COURT FOR
BALTIMORE CITY
Case No.:
24D10001825
IN THE MATTER OF
MUHAMMAD
ABDUSSALAAM
TAUHEED
FOR CHANGE OF
NAME TO
ADAM ALEXANDER
GRAFTON
ORDER FOR
NOTICE BY
PUBLICATION
The object of this suit
is to officially change
the name of the peti-
tioner from
Muhammad
Abdussalaam
Tauheed
to
Adam Alexander
Grafton
It is this 29th day of
June, 2010 by the Cir-
cuit Court for Bal-
timore City,
ORDERED, that pub-
lication be given one
time in a newspaper of
general circulation in
Baltimore City on or
before the 30th day of
July, 2010, which shall
warn all interested
p
s
l ad 410-554-8200
l
Sma
Buy it • Sell it
Swap it • Lease it
Rent it • Hire it
results
SAMPLE
AFRO Classified minimum ad rate is $26.54 per
1 Col. col. inch (an inch consists of up to 20 words).
Inch Mail in your ad on form below along with
Up to CHECK or MONEY ORDER to: AFRO-AMERI-
CAN CO., 2519 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD
20 Words
21218, Attn: Clsf. Adv. Dept.
1 2 3 4 5
LEGAL NOTICES 6 7 8 9 10
persons to file an af-
fidavit in opposition to
the relief requested on 11 12 13 14 15
or before the 13th day
of August, 2010.
Frank M. Conaway 16 17 18 19 20
Clerk
7/9
BUSINESS OPPT.
CHANGE THE
NAME_________________________________________________
WORLD. HELP ADDRESS_____________________________________________
BUILD MY INVEN-
TION ENGINE PHONE NO.___________________________________________
POWERED BY
WAT E R . A L S O CLASSIFICATION_______________________________________
S E PA R AT E D O I L
FROM WATER SE- (Room, Apt.,House, etc.) INSERTION DATE:_____________
RIOUS PEOPLE
CALL 443-388-9308
IN THE CIRCUIT PSYCHIC LEGAL NOTICES
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF BALTIMORE
COURT FOR
CITY
BALTIMORE CITY PSYCHIC ADVISOR SEE LISTING AT
Case No.:
INVITATION FOR BIDS
WWW.ONLINEYELLOWPAGE.COM
24D10001734 OR WRITE TO PO BOX 11584
HVAC SERVICES
IN THE MATTER OF BALTO. MD 21229 OR CALL 1-888-902-5044
DJIBRILLA
IFB NUMBER: B-1629-10
OUMAROU
FOR CHANGE OF Baltimore City Public Schools.
NAME TO
The Housing Authority of Baltimore City
GABRIEL INVITATION FOR BIDS:
(“HABC”) will issue an Invitation for Bids
OMARU BCS-11001
(“IFB”) for qualified and interested vendors to
ORDER FOR
submit sealed bids to provide design-build HVAC
NOTICE BY Provide Cooling System Components
PUBLICATION Replacement Services at Hampden
services at forty (40) scattered site dwelling units.
The object of this suit Elementary/Middle School #55
is to officially change
BIDS WILL BE DUE no later than 2:00 p.m.
the name of the peti- The Baltimore City Board of School Commis-
Eastern Time on Wednesday, August 11, 2010.
tioner from sioners is inviting interested companies to
Djibrilla Oumarou submit bids to: BCS-11001.
to
A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on
Gabriel Omaru In order to participate, interested bidders
Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 10:00 a.m., at the
It is this 25th day of need to visit eMaryland Marketplace website
Charles L. Benton Building, 417 E. Fayette
June, 2010 by the Cir- at https://ebidmarketplace.com
Street, Room 416, Baltimore, Maryland, 21202.
cuit Court for Bal-
timore City, Solicitation BCS-11001 will be available for
ORDERED, that pub- review commencing Friday, July 2, 2010.
HABC has established a minimum goal of twenty
lication be given one
percent (20%) of the total dollar amount of the
time in a newspaper of The Bid Due Date is Thursday, July 22,
proposed contract for Minority Business
general circulation in 2010 at 11:00 a.m. local time. No bids will
Enterprise (“MBE”) utilization, applicable to all
Baltimore City on or be accepted after that time. Any questions
minority and non-minority businesses proposing
before the 23rd day of related to this solicitation should be directed
July, 2010, which shall
to provide the requested services as the prime
warn all interested
contractor. No goal has been established for par-
persons to file an af-
ticipation of Women-owned businesses
fidavit in opposition to City of Baltimore
(“WBEs”), however, HABC strongly encourages
the relief requested on Department of Finance
and affirmatively promotes the use of WBEs in
or before the 3 day of Bureau of Purchases
August, 2010.
all HABC contracts.
Frank M. Conaway Sealed proposals addressed to the Board of
Clerk Estimates of Baltimore, will be received until,
Responders shall also comply with all applicable
7/9 but not later than 11:00 a.m. local time on
requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and
IN THE CIRCUIT
the following date(s) for the stated
Urban Development Act of 1968, 12 U.S.C.
requirements:
COURT FOR
Section 1701u.
BALTIMORE CITY
JULY 28, 2010
Case No.:
PROVIDE ON-LINE PUBLIC ACCESS TO
24D10001881
The IFB may be obtained on or after Monday,
IN THE MATTER OF POLICE ACCIDENT REPORTS FOR THE
July 19, 2010, at the following location:
KIA CITY OF BALTIMORE B50001460
MICHELLE AFTERMARKET BODY AND FENDER
MASSEY
Housing Authority of Baltimore City
PARTS B50001504
FOR CHANGE OF PROVIDE TECHNICAL SERVICES FOR
Division of Fiscal Operations,
NAME TO
THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND
Purchasing Department
KIA-MICHELLE
TRAINING ASSISTANCE FOR TWO (2)
MASSEY
417 E. Fayette Street, Room 414
ORDER FOR U-80 OXYGEN PLANTS AND ASSOCIATED
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
NOTICE BY EQUIPMENTS AT THE PATAPSCO WAS-
Attention: John Airey, Chief of
PUBLICATION T E R W AT E R T R E AT M E N T P L A N T
The object of this suit B50001559
Contracting Services
is to officially change AUTOMATED TITRATION SYSTEM AND
Tel: (410) 396-3261 Fax: (410) 962-
the name of the peti-
ACCESSORIES B50001543
1586
tioner from TRAILER MOUNTED TRASH PUMP
Kia Michelle Massey
to B50001562
Questions regarding the IFB should be directed
Kia-Michelle Massey
THE ENTIRE SOLICITATION DOCUMENT
in writing to the address and individual indicated
It is this 2nd day of
July, 2010 by the Cir- CAN BE VIEWED AND DOWN LOADED BY
above, and must include the reference: HABC
cuit Court for Bal- VISITING THE CITYS WEB SITE:
IFB Number B-1629-10
timore City,
lication be given one
www.baltimorecitibuy.org
time in a newspaper of
general circulation in
Baltimore City on or ”This notification is to advise all certified
before the 2nd day of Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and
August, 2010, which Women´s Business Enterprise (WBE) sub-
shall warn all
contractors and suppliers that The Whiting-
interested persons to Turner Contracting Company (WT) is solicit-
file an affidavit in op- ing bids for contracts on the Lyric Opera
position to the relief House - Stagehouse Renovations in Bal-
requested on or be-
fore the 13th day of timore, MD. Bid documents will be available
August, 2010. on 07/07/2010 for review at WT´s Towson
Frank M. Conaway Office - 8th Floor Plans Room or for purchase
at CMC Reprographic in Towson, MD. Bids
To
Clerk
7/9 will be accepted only from bidders who
complete both the prequalification and bid
IN THE CIRCUIT package forms. Please direct all inquiries and
COURT FOR questions to John Ovelman @
advertise
BALTIMORE CITY 410-365-4379. Bids are due on Thursday
Case No.: 07/29/2010 no later than 5:00 PM (EST) The
24D10000564 Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an
IN THE MATTER OF
Equal Opportunity Employer.”
ADRIAN F.
in the
SMALL-GRAVES
FOR CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT
NAME TO
ADRIAN F SMALL
EXPERIENCED SOILS TECHNICIAN
ORDER FOR
AFRO
NOTICE BY Local hot Mix Asphalt producer is seeking an
PUBLICATION experienced Soils Technician to perform compac-
The object of this suit is tion tests on various jobs. Soil compaction exper-
ience a must. Must be willing to learn Hot Mix
to officially change the Asphalt testing. E-mail resume to tnorris@
name of the petitioner
pflanigan.com or fax resume to 410-783-4717.
from Adrian F. Small-Graves
Equal Opportunity Employer.
call
to Adrian F. Small
It is this 14th day of June,
2010 by the Circuit Court for
Baltimore City, ORDERED,
that publication be given one
time in a newspaper of gen-
eral circulation in Baltimore
To place an ad 410-554-8200
City on or before the 14th day
of July, 2010, which shall
warn all interested persons to
file an affidavit
in opposition to the relief
call today...
410-554-8200
requested on or before
the 26 day of July,
2010.
Frank M. Conaway
Clerk
7/9

LEGAL NOTICES
BALTIMORE COUNTY, MARYLAND
INVITATION FOR BIDS
CONTRACT NO. 10042 PO0
9-1-1 CALL CENTER RELOCATION,
BALTIMORE COUNTY COURTS BUILDING
401 BOSLEY AVENUE, TOWSON, MD 21204
TOWSON - DISTRICT 9 c 5
CONTRACT COST GROUP ”F” ($5,000,000 to $10,000,000)
WORK CLASSIFICATION: I-2
BID DATE: THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 2010 AT 2:00 P.M. LOCAL TIME
On or after JULY 12, 2010, the above contract documents (See Note
*) may be inspected and purchased from the Division of
Construction Contracts Administration, Department of Public
Works, Room 300B, County Office Building (COB), 111 W.
Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204, upon receipt of payment
of $55.00 (FIFTY FIVE DOLLARS) per contract, and if sent by U.S.
mail with an additional $5.00 (FIVE Dollars) postage and handling fee.
All checks should be made payable to BALTIMORE COUNTY MD. NO
REFUNDS will be made to anyone. Direct any questions to
410-887-3531. Bidders obtaining documents from another source other
than Baltimore County WILL NOT be allowed to submit proposals to
Baltimore County.
*Note: Contract Documents will consist of One (1) Paper Copy
Proposal Book and One (1) Compact Disk (CD) with all of the
required drawings. The CD will be in PDF format. Contractors and
Sub-Contractors can purchase paper copies of the drawings from
Baltimore County - OIT - Central Printing located in the Basement
of the COB, RM G-9 for $1.50 a copy.
The proposed work consists of:
Furnish all labor, materials, appurtenances to construct a 9-1-1 Call
Center on the north ends of the first (1st) and Mezzanine Floors of the
Baltimore County Courts Building. 69,350 square feet of renovations.
***A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held on Wednesday, July
28, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. local time at the proposed site in the Courts
Building, Law Library, 1st Floor - North End, 401 Bosley Avenue,
Towson, MD 21204. A walk through of the site will be conducted
following the meeting.
THE PROJECT IS SUBJECT TO A MINORITY BUSINESS ENTER-
PRISE UTILIZATION GOAL AND FEMALE CONTRACTORS UTILIZA-
TION GOALS FOR BIDS IN EXCESS OF $50,000. THESE GOALS
REQUIREMENTS ARE MORE FULLY EXPLAINED IN THE
SPECIFICATIONS. THE MBE/WBE FORMS IN THE PROPOSAL
BOOKLET MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED AT THE TIME
OF BID OPENING.
Sealed proposals (the entire book) addressed to Baltimore County,
Maryland for this contract will be received in the Baltimore County
Purchasing Division, Room 148, Old Courthouse, 400 Washington
Avenue, Towson, MD 21204, until the time specified on the contract at
which time they will be publicly opened and read.
ONLY CONTRACTORS WHO HAVE BEEN PREQUALIFIED BY BAL-
TIMORE COUNTY AT LEAST TEN (10) DAYS PRIOR TO THE OPEN-
ING OF BIDS WILL BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS.
All proposals must be accompanied by a Bid Bond, on the approved
form provided, in the amount as set forth in the ”Information for Bidders”.
No other form of proposal guaranty is acceptable.
The Purchasing Agent reserves the right to reject any or all proposals
or bids or parts of bids and to waive technicalities as may be deemed
best for the interest of the County.
Keith Dorsey, Director
Office of Budget & Finance
PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICE OF BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING AWARDS
COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY JULY 14, 2010 - 2:45 P.M.
A meeting of the Architectural & Engineering Awards Commission will be
held on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at 2:45 P.M. in Room 215 City Hall
(Board of Estimates Chambers).
If you require special accommodations to attend or participate in the meet-
ing, please provide information about your requirements to Mari B. Ross at
(410) 396-6883, five (5) business days in advance of the meeting. The
following projects will be considered for award during the meeting:
1. PROJECT #1131 - ON-CALL VALUE ENGINEERING SERVICES. BU-
REAU OF WATER AND WASTEWATER, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS.
2. PROJECT #1134 - ON-CALL TRAFFIC ENGINEERING STUDIES.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
3. PROJECT #1135 - ON-CALL DESIGN CONSULTANTS SERVICES
FOR FEDERAL AID PROJECTS FOR BRIDGES WITHIN THE CITY OF
BALTIMORE. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
4. PROJECT #1136 - ON-CALL CONDUIT MANHOLE OCCUPANCY
SURVEYS CITYWIDE. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
5. PROJECT #1139 - WASTEWATER ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR
IMPROVEMENTS OF THE LOW LEVEL SEWER SHAD COLLECTION
SYSTEM. BUREAU OF WATER AND WASTEWATER, DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS.
6. PROJECT #1140 - CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR CITY OF BAL-
TIMORE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN. OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY,
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING.
Mari B. Ross
Executive Secretary
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LEGAL NOTICES
BALTIMORE COUNTY, MARYLAND
INVITATION FOR BIDS
CONTRACT NO. 09237 SX0
CROYDON COURT SSO #106 ELIMINATION SANITARY
SEWER REHABILITATION
CONSENT DECREE PROJECT
WINDSOR MILL - DISTRICT 2 c 4
CONTRACT COST GROUP ”D” ($1,000,000 to $2,500,000)
WORK CLASSIFICATION: F-6
BID DATE: THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2010 AT 10:30 A.M. LOCAL TIME
On or after JULY 12, 2010, the above contract documents (See Note
*) may be inspected and purchased from the Division of
Construction Contracts Administration, Department of Public
Works, Room 300B, County Office Building (COB), 111 W.
Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204, upon receipt of payment
of $50.00 (FIFTY DOLLARS) per contract, and if sent by U.S. mail with
an additional $5.00 (FIVE Dollars) postage and handling fee. All checks
should be made payable to BALTIMORE COUNTY MD. NO REFUNDS
will be made to anyone. Direct any questions to 410-887-3531. Bidders
obtaining documents from another source other than Baltimore County
WILL NOT be allowed to submit proposals to Baltimore County.
*Note: Contract Documents will consist of One (1) Paper Copy
Proposal Book, One set of five (5) paper copies of Construction
Drawings and thirteen (13) Compact Disks (CD´s) with all of the
required drawings. The CD will be in PDF and/or MPG format.
Contractors and Sub-Contractors can purchase paper copies of the
drawings from Baltimore County - OIT - Central Printing located in
the Basement of the COB, RM G-9 for $1.50 a copy.
The proposed work consists of:
21,621 LF of Pipe Lining 8 Inch Sewer Main
456 Each Air Test and Chemically Seal House Connections
1,112 VF of Lining 48 Inch Manhole, Liner Mix
THE PROJECT IS SUBJECT TO A MINORITY BUSINESS ENTER-
PRISE UTILIZATION GOAL AND FEMALE CONTRACTORS UTILIZA-
TION GOALS FOR BIDS IN EXCESS OF $50,000. THESE GOALS
REQUIREMENTS ARE MORE FULLY EXPLAINED IN THE
SPECIFICATIONS. THE MBE/WBE FORMS IN THE PROPOSAL
BOOKLET MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED AT THE TIME
OF BID OPENING.
Sealed proposals (the entire book) addressed to Baltimore County,
Maryland for this contract will be received in the Baltimore County
Purchasing Division, Room 148, Old Courthouse, 400 Washington
Avenue, Towson, MD 21204, until the time specified on the contract at
which time they will be publicly opened and read.
ONLY CONTRACTORS WHO HAVE BEEN PREQUALIFIED BY BAL-
TIMORE COUNTY AT LEAST TEN (10) DAYS PRIOR TO THE OPEN-
ING OF BIDS WILL BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS.
All proposals must be accompanied by a Bid Bond, on the approved
form provided, in the amount as set forth in the ”Information for Bidders”.
No other form of proposal guaranty is acceptable.
The Purchasing Agent reserves the right to reject any or all proposals
or bids or parts of bids and to waive technicalities as may be deemed
best for the interest of the County.
Keith Dorsey, Director
Office of Budget & Finance
Strictly Personal
Pen Pals
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nation. Law is unification. Breath, knowledge and con-
sciousness! William Piggie, P.O. Box 565, Pittsboro,
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ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Animal Control Supervisor
Communications Operator
Correctional Records Clerk
Detention Officer
Family Support Center Director
Police Officer, Lateral
Program Manager, Safety & Security
Secretary II
Visit our website at www.aacounty.org for additional in-
formation and to apply on-line. You may use the Internet
at any Anne Arundel County library, or visit our office at
2660 Riva Road in Annapolis. Deadlines to apply on
website.
AEO/DF/SFE
Maryland Department of Housing
and Community Development
Accountants
Work that matters. The Maryland Department of Housing
& Community Development (DHCD) is a national leader in
affordable housing and community development. Our team
needs three accountants that will challenge the status quo,
effectively communicate ideas and issues, independently
implement practical and efficient solutions, believe change
is good and want to come to work knowing that what they
do makes a difference.
Common responsibilities for all three positions include
account reconciliations, reporting, forecasting, and making
improvements to processes and systems. All will work
closely with staff managing DHCD´s innovative programs.
Successful candidates will have strong Excel and analytical
skills.
- One position will account for mortgage insurance; pref-
erence will be given to candidates with experience with
financial statement preparation and accounting for real
estate.
- One position will account for federal grants; preference
will be given to candidates with grant or governmental
accounting experience.
- One position will be responsible for preparing budgets
and forecasting and accounting for spending against estab-
lished budgets; preference will be given to candidates with
governmental or budget accounting experience.
Please view all components of these challenging positions
at www.mdhousing.org by pointing to ”About DHCD” then
clicking DHCD Careers
DHCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Staff Position Announcements - June 2010
F/T Lead Teacher - Union Baptist Head Start BS in ECE
or Elementary Education. Minimum 3 years successful
classroom experience required. Send resumes to
unionbaptistheadstart@hotmail.com or fax # 410.523.8130,
attn: Ms. Chatmon by 7/16.
Seeking a food Service Manager - Union Baptist Head
Start The ideal candidate will have: food service manage-
ment experience--experience in training/leading food ser-
vice staff--experience with proper food service standards-
-must be serve-safe certified--knowledge of CACFP
standards are a plus. This position will be directly respon-
sible for ordering, inventory, storage of supplies and
production of meals for students, staff and special events.
Send resumes to unionbaptistheadstart@hotmail.com or
fax # 410.523.8130, attn: Ms. Thomas by 7/16.
F/T Custodian - Union Baptist Head Start Ability to read,
write and follow verbal and written directions. Health must
allow for bending, lifting, and performing other required
physical activities. Send resumes to
unionbaptistheadstart@hotmail.com or fax # 410.523.8130,
attn: Ms. Thomas by 7/16.