Volume 119 No.

10 PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY EDITION

OCTOBER 16, 2010 - OCTOBER 22, 2010

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Prince George’s Police Chief Responds to Cheating Allegations
Courtesy Photo/Prince George’s County Police
Chief Roberto Hylton
By George Barnette
AFRO Staff Writer
A Washington Post report
into a possible cheating
scandal with the Prince
George’s County Police
Training Academy has Prince
George’s County Police
(PGPD) officials on the
defensive. Over 32 PGPD
and Maryland-National
Capital Park Police are
implicated in the scandal,
which has PGPD Chief
Roberto Hylton questioning
motives.
In an open letter to Prince
George’s County residents,
Hylton defended the stance
he’s taking on behalf of
fellow officers.
“First, I want you to
know that I support the
men and women of the
Prince George’s County
Police Department,” Hylton
said. “As long as I am
the Chief of Police, I will
not allow the integrity of
this police department or
the professionalism of its
members to be maligned.
The motive for this article
was obvious and unnecessary,
with the potential for long-
term repercussions for us all.”
The controversy began
when a cadet, dismissed for
health concerns, complained
that an instructor had been
providing students with
answers. The Post’s report
showed that 11 of 12 tests
showed that all students had
received perfect scores.
The PGPD conducted
its own internal audit of
the class, session 115, and
according to Hylton, the
scores were due to instructor transferred to the sex offender the defense. highest standards of ethical
improprieties and not to an registration unit. Fowble Hylton says that county and professional conduct,”
entire class cheating. denied any wrongdoing in an residents will have nothing to he said. “Our commitment to
“So far, the audit has interview with the Post. worry about and he continues the community has been, and,
indicated that members of No officers have been to have full confidence in the continues to be, to conduct
Session 115 did not cheat,” removed from active duty, but department and his officers. appropriate, transparent
Hylton said. “An instructor, they’re being reviewed by the He says he expects the same investigations, extracting
however, was disciplined for State’s Attorney’s office to professionalism and integrity all the facts. I ask for your
improperly administering a see if any of the officers are from the department as patience while this audit is
test to Session 115. It is not on the witness list for cases residents do. conducted. We know that
anticipated that the records that are pending. If they are “I expect the members of you are depending upon us to
of Sessions 116 and 117 will they’ll have to be disclosed to the department to meet the keep you safe.”
reveal any abnormalities;
those are being audited
solely out of an abundance of
caution.” The Black Vote May Have Strong
Despite Hylton‘s
Impact on Governor’s Race
statements, the Maryland
Police and Correction
Training Commissions By Shernay Williams They argue that Black voters will
will review the county’s Special to the AFRO determine the outcome of the gubernatorial
investigation. That review race, waving 2006 exit poll stats as proof.
will begin as soon as the Gregg Bernstein’s sweep over Pat “Bob Ehrlich is not counting on the Black
county concludes its audit. Jessamy for state’s attorney in the Maryland vote but O’Malley is completely dependent
That audit, which didn’t primaries is a warning for Gov. Martin on it,” said Del. Jill P. Carter, D-41st.
produce any wrongdoing by O’Malley not to take the Black vote for Records from the first O’Malley and Ehrlich
any of the cadets, did show granted, say many Baltimore politicians and
areas in which the academy political strategists. Continued on A3
needed to improve.
“Thus far, the audit
has revealed that there are
deficiencies in the record
keeping practices at the
Training Academy,” Hylton
said. “The Department
is developing a plan to
improve documentation and
record retention practices,
which will be implemented
immediately.”
The collateral damage
in the situation has caused
instructor Brian Fowble to be

PGCC Theater
Department a
Photos by Rob Roberts and Talibah Chikwendu
The race for Maryland’s State House between Gov. Martin O’Malley, left, and Robert
Ehrlich may be coming down to how well Black voters turn out in the general

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Pr. George’s Businesswoman Works
Prince George’s Community College students continue to
do surprising work, and that includes the theatre department.
to Improve Financial Literacy
By George Barnette Mentoring Program at New her point of view was I was
As the college continues to move forward, the theatre AFRO Staff Writer Carrolton’s Robert Frost a female and back then men
department continues to play a huge role in the college’s Elementary School. Drawing took care of everything. Times
mission. Carmen Johnson always from her experience, Johnson were beginning to change and
The department prepares the students for careers on stage had a big heart, but never wanted to help children she wanted me to be prepared
and screen while producing high-quality plays at the Hallam knew how she could inspire develop a strong foundation in to take care of myself along
Theatre. PGCC President Charlene M. Dukes and the rest and change others’ lives. budgeting at an early age. with being responsible for my
of the administration say its success is attributable to an Now, with the creation of the “I didn’t understand what finances.”
outstanding staff. Katie Able Foundation, she’s my grandmother was doing With her grandmother’s
“Dr. Dukes is deeply moved by the commitment of learned to use her experience back then,” she said. I think
the staff,” said Alonia Sharps, PGCC chief of staff. “She Continued on A5
as a financial advisor to help
enjoys the fact that they choose projects that resonate children become financially
with audiences while highlighting real-life challenges and literate.
opportunities.” Johnson ran Able Estate
One of those plays, staged in September, was For black and Company, a professional
boys who have considered homicide when the streets were financial management
too much. Written by Keith Antar Mason, it was motivated organization, where she often
by Ntozake Shange’s 1975 choreopoem, For Colored Girls provided free services to
Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf. those in need. But when the
The production drew rave reviews from many people, country’s real estate market
including Mason. began to crash, the finance
“This was my first play ever, and the person who wrote it maven was determined to help
came here to see us perform it,” said Harrison West, a senior. other Prince Georgians caught
“He told us at the end of the play that we were able to bring in the downward spiral. “We
something out of ourselves that we had never seen before educated people on credit, Courtesy photo
and that just made sense to me on so many different levels.” personal finances, debt, The Katie Able Foundation presented Robert Frost Elementary
The college is producing high-achieving students as well. housing counseling and many School located in New Carrollton, MD with a check for $3,500
David Joel, a recent graduate who attends Neighborhood other things,” said Johnson.
during the Katie Able Foundation Launch Celebration at the
Playhouse School of the Theatre in New York, earned a After assisting adults
Dupont Hotel in Washington, D.C. on September 30th. From
speaking role in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides with their housing woes,
right to left: Dr. Renita Alexander, of Robert Frost Elementary
to be released in May 2011. School Principal; Carmen Johnson, President and CEO of the
Johnson decided to target a Katie Able Foundation; Addie Davids, Robert Frost Elementary
The school is also proud of Gina Boyd, a finalist for the younger crowd and started the
Continued on A3
School Counselor; and Charles Parker, Reality television star
ABC 123 Financial Literacy (The Ultimate Merger).

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A2 The Afro-American, October 16, 2010 - October 22, 2010

AFRO National Briefs Committee, which will issue

a report and recommendation
on menthol early next year.
The Advisory Committee
leaders, an individual who
is a representative of the gay
community,” Meeks said.
However, the practice of
Your History • Your Community • Your News has the power to recommend selecting candidates based
The Afro-American Newspapers regulations or a ban of on race alone has begun to
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Washington Publisher Emerita - Frances L. Murphy II The possibility of a ‘black said. “Now …they’re going
market’ economy in menthol to have to answer legitimate
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Susan Gould - 410-554-8289 Frank Breeden, left, president of the Gospel Music the Advisory Committee to for us in the past.”
susangould@afro.com Association, and Albertina Walker in a 2001 photo properly study the potential
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than 3,500 top federal, state, 10, the Grammy Award-
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Yolanda Adams’ radio show, Walker’s musical footprint songwriter died at Schiphol
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it was announced the former was seen throughout the Airport in the Netherlands,
Global Markets Caravans singer died Oct. 8 gospel industry, and she was according to The Associated
Black Leaders Seek Out
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Candidate in Chicago
bphillips@afro.com for emphysema-related for Best Traditional Gospel Burke joined Atlantic
Washington Circulation/Distribution Manager Mayoral Race
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Chicago and began singing Albertina Walker’s life and at least 12 others – mostly among soul, pop and country
at the West Point Baptist legacy. Blacks – as a likely candidate music fans. His most popular
Washington Office Church. Throughout her in the Chicago mayor’s song was “Cry to Me,” which
1917 Benning Road, N.E. • Washington, D.C. 20002-4723 teen years she performed Black Law Enforcement race. Now Rahm has made was popular in the ‘60s
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General Manager influenced by celebrated Menthol Ban post. again in the 1980s when it
Edgar Brookins - ext. 116 gospel artist Mahalia The National Organization Meanwhile, in light of appeared on the soundtrack
Office Administrator - Mia Hayes-Hawkins - ext. 112 Jackson, with whom she later of Black Law Enforcement Mayor Richard Daley’s for film Dirty Dancing.
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NOBLE issued the sensitive to issues facing the
statement prior to hearings Black community.
scheduled for Oct. 7 and According to The
8 of the Tobacco Products Associated Press, last month
Scientific Advisory state Sen. James Meeks, also
a prominent minister, was
listed among top vote getters
in a straw poll involving 100
ministers from Chicago’s
south and west sides. “I met
Photo by Tom Beetz
with business leaders, I met
Solomon Burke
Morguefile with labor leaders, religious
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Jennifer Hudson and Relatives Identify Body of Her Slain NephewA3 October 16, 2010 - October 22, 2010, The Afro-American

The Black Vote

By Alan King sport-utility vehicle sought in vote. a“The
from question
neighbor aboutisado suspi- show political dissatisfaction booths. “Bringing in a postedRegistered voterhis
fliers bearing Garnett
photo-
AFRO Staff Writer connection with the murder of Black people know that we
cious vehicle. The man noticed among all races. “What I see popular president, I believe Green, 44, said as long as
graph around the city. On
Hudson’s mother and brother. the
havevehicle
the powerwhileandwalking
with his
this more than a statement by ‘jacks up’ the traditional Sunday,
Blacks get Jennifer Hudson
the basics of asked
what
Continued from A1
Jennifer Hudson and other The white, 1994 Chevrolet dog. According to the
power, we don’t haveChicago to give Black voters from the low mobilizer, but the question is for the public’s help
they want, they will vote in finding
for
relatives positively identified Suburban with Illinois license Tribune, the boy had been shot
our votes away for free,” turnout is a ... discontent with sustainability. Is it enough?”
her nephew. In her MySpace
O’Malley. “Any Democrat
standoff indicate the current to drive Black voters,” added multiple times in the back seat blog, she thanked fans and sup-
the Rev. Heber Brown III the status quo all across the Robinson questioned. is subject to taking us for
governor won the Black vote Carter. of the vehicle. The SUV, regis- porters for their prayers and
blogged on his site, “Faith in board,” she said. Some say more Black grantedabecause
$100,000they know
4-1. And that game has already tered to Hudson’s murdered offered reward to
Action,” last month. “We thecan A mere 19.2 percent of voters will turn out for the anyone who returned thefor
Black people will vote
“In the last 20 years, begun. brother, was towed with boy
make conditional demands registered voters came out general election, but must them,” he said. “Even if
Maryland’s African O’Malley’s campaign boy’s body inside and is being alive.
processed by evidence techni- choose the “lesser of two it’sSince
Pee-Wee Herman out
the investigation,
Americans have played a ads are running consistently
evils.” there, we are going
gainedtostardom
vote
factor in the outcome of on minority-owned radio “In the last 20 years, Maryland’s African
cians and workers. The body
was later removed and taken to “In terms of either one
Hudson
Democrat
after
– who
appearingbecause consider
on “American
who will be governor,” said stations. He recently
Charles Robinson, political hosted a visit by President Americans have played a factor in the
the Cook County Medical
Examiner’s office.
generating enthusiasm in our
community, people think it’s
the alternative.”
Idol,” and then won an
Byrd says
Academy Award Black voters
for her role in
journalist for Maryland Public Barack Obama at Bowie outcome of who will be governor.”
Hudson and other family Tweedledee or Tweedledum,” should
the movie ultimately
Dreamgirls come to a
– has
Television. “Large turnouts State University, and he members arrived at the Medical said attorney A. Dwight decision
stayed outbased
of theon the issues.
public eye.
have continually favored even released a radio spot
on O’Malley
Examiner’s in return
office for our
mid-after- for the Sept. 14 primaries. At Pettit. “People of colorTribune
The Chicago shouldreport-
look
Democrats and mediocre mimicking autotune, a sound Julian King, Jennnifer Hudson’s “I
nephew.
support. If he won’tbody.
noon to identify the support one voting location in East just don’t think people at the entire body cars
ed that a parade of of work
moved
showings at the polls allowed effect common in hip-hop
our community
Given the choicegoalsbetweenthanlook-
we Baltimore, only 19 people the murders this
are excited but istime around,” of these
slowly pastcandidates
her family’s andhome
vote
for so called ‘conservative songs. ing directly at the body or A spokesman for the office being held in Monday morning, past themost
don’t have to support him.” told the newspaper that Hudson jail for parole violation aafter
voted. And Black voters said Angela Burneko, voter for the one whose work
candidates’ to succeed.” Many community leaders viewing it on a towall-mounted news vans,with
reporters
According some came out well below the city from Baltimore. She did not identifies their and
goals curi-
“You are going to see are urging Black voters to ous onlookers.
Courtesy Photos strategists, O’Malley has average, at an estimated 13 get around to voting in the for their community,” she
massive efforts fromand
Black ignore the gimmicks and
Jennifer
politicians
Hudson
and Black
her mom,
media
Darnell
make
Donerson
O’Malley earn
who
their “She held hands with her family. It was obviously a very emotional moment.”
several reasons to be nervous percent. primaries. “I’m going to vote
Neighbors stood
said. “Choosing to not vote
quietly and
was killed, as well as her brother, Jason. about the upcoming election, Black voter turnout for O’Malley in the generals is never an option for me,
reflected but
on the
just 20screen,
days away. appears tostrong
“remained concern forpolitical
her fami- ... butconvicted
being he could ofhave done a
attempted voting because ... other Black

Early Voting
video the family chose violence.
the body of her 7-year-old plate X584859 was found on the latter.virtually
The Accordingunknown
to the candidates
ly” and was across
clearlythe nation
its leader. lot moreand
murder forvehicular
Baltimore if he
hijack- folks like them
In front of theisn’t either.”
Hudson’s
nephew Monday, just hours Chicago’s West Side after Bernstein crossed
Tribune, Hudson said, racial
“Yes, as weheld
“She approach mid-terms,
hands with wanted
her fami- ing. CooktoCounty
keep his job.” show
records No matter who
home, men in heavy jackets Black
after Any registered
his body voter ininthe
was found a statepolice
of Maryland is eligible
received a 7 a.m.to call
vote boundaries
that’s him.” to unseat Jessamy, especially
ly,” Democrats
the spokesman said.who
“It thatAherecent
pleaded poll fromto both
guilty voters
and choose,
hooded strategists
sweatshirts came to
during early voting in the county where they live. a Black Democrat who has are attempting
was obviously atovery
recreate the
emotional Rasmussen
charges shows
in 1999. HeO’Malley
was also can’tthe
kiss deny
twinthat
whiteMaryland’s
crosses bar-

ACORN Fights Back

Early voting for the general election begins Friday, Oct. 22 and served 15 years as the state’s excitement from the 2008
moment.” is up 8 percent in popularity,
convicted in 1998 for posses- nextthegovernor
ing names ofdepends
Donerson on and
goes through Thursday, Oct. 28. with no early voting on Sunday, head prosecutor. Pundit and elections, which brought
The boy – the son of Julia earning 49 percent ofvehicle.
sion of a stolen motor votes, the Black community and
Jason.
Oct. 24. Early voting centers are open from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. and radio host Catalina Byrd Hudson, Jennifer’s sister
record-number young people – had He wasEhrlich
while releasedreceives
from prison
41 in whether or notisthey
“Everybody sickshow up
of going
anyone in line at 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote. been missing since Friday, 2006 after serving seven years
says Bernstein’s win may and minorities to election percent. on Nov.stuff 2. like this,” Artisha
Leader Calls Voter Registration Fraud Charges ‘Bogus’
through
Early voting in Prince George’s County takes place at: when a relative found Julian’s for the attempted murder and West, a former resident of the
Upper Marlboro Bowie Library grandmother, Darnell car hijacking charges. area told the Tribune. “We all
By Alan KingCenter
Community and Dallas
15210 Cowboys
Annapolis Rd.players No wonder Obama’s campaign is Donerson, 57, and his uncle, The boy remained missing have to stick together. All these
AFRO Staff Writer
5400 Marlboro Race Track Rd. Tony Romo
Bowie, and Terrell Owens,
Md. 20715 trying to distance him from the Jason Hudson, 29, shot to death through a long weekend in young children are dying, and
Upper Marlboro, Md. 20772 among the names submitted to group, saying, “Barack Obama in his grandmother’s home in which police and volunteers for what?”
Presidential candidate John election
Wayne officials.
K. Curry Sports & Never Organized with ACORN.” the 7000 block of South Yale
McCain’s attack on ACORN –
College Park Hurd said
Learning those workers, who
Center But Obama’s ties to ACORN run Avenue.
Community
Associated Center
Community were doingRoom
Landover those Athings without long and deep. He taught classes An Amber Alert – a desig-
5051 Pierce Ave.
Organization for Reform Now – ACORN’s knowledge
8001 Sheriff Rd. or permis- for ACORN. They even endorsed nation for high-risk missing
College Park,
confirms Md. 20742
the success of the Landover,
sion, Md. 20785
were fired. him for President. children – was issued Friday
organization, the head ofOxon the Hill Library “The evidence that has sur- But now ACORN is in trouble.

group says.
“This is testimony toOxon
we’ve done and success we’ve
SOLID
after Julian was discovered
6200 Oxon Hill Rd.so far shows they faked
faced Reporter: There are at least
PAYS ATTENTION
missing after the murders.
the work forms
Hill, Md. 20745 to get paid for work they 11 investigations across the Police arrested William
didn’t do, not to stuff ballot country involving thousands of Balfour, the missing boy’s step-

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had,” Maude Hurd, president of boxes.” ACORN, she said, is the potentially fraudulent ACORN father and estranged husband
ACORN, said in an interview victim of fraud, not the perpetra- forms. of Julia, at his girlfriend’s
with the AFRO. tor of it. Announcer: Massive voter
TO PERSONAL ATTENTION
Southside apartment several
“When this attack started, we Hurd said the only things fraud. And the Obama campaign hours after the murders.
Continued from A1
had just announced that we had bogus are the charges them- paid more than $800,000 to an Balfour’s mother, Michele, has
Irene Bryant
registered 1.3 Acting Scholarship
million new vot- –selves.
making Andher the onlyorg
factcheck. student ACORN front for get out the vote told reporters that her son had
from a community college
ers,” she said. “That’s just to say to make it this
agrees. far in the process. efforts. nothing to do with the slayings.
thatCurrent
someone’s students
runningalso praise the program
scared as they
It concluded, say it’s
“Neither Pressuring banks to issue risky Balfour remains a suspect in Jason Hudson
enabling
because ofthem to challenge
ACORN’s success.”themselvesACORN andnorliveitsout their have
employees loans. Nationwide voter fraud.
dreams.
McCain, First-year acting for
who is running student been
RudyfoundAnthony
guiltycredits
of, or even Barack Obama. Bad judgment.
department
president on chair Tammy O’Donnell
the Republican tick- charged and acting teacher
with, casting Gina
fraudulent Blind ambition. Too risky for
Alvarado-Otero in helping
et, lashed out at ACORN him to votes.”
in the come out of his shell. America.
“Especially
final debate againstin the Black community,
Barack The sometimes
problem came being
about pri-
Obama, contending the group “is marily
beyond who you are, coming out of your shell or having thebecause of the way Since McCain’s comments, SQUARE HIGH
on the verge
bravery to doofwhat
maybe you want to doACORN
perpetrat- is kind operates.
of hard,”Rather
Anthony than ACORN’s 87 offices have been
ing one of the greatest frauds in rely on volunteers, it pays peo- bombarded with threats and
said. “Tammi and Gina really helped me come out of my shell
voter history in this country, ple, many of them poor or unem- racist mail.
and now acting is just second nature.”
maybe destroying the fabric of ployed, to sign up new voters. The day after the presidential
Justin Swinson, a second year The
democracy.” student
ideainwas thetodepartment,
help both those debate, vandals broke into the
changed
Factcheck.org, a non-partisan being registered and He
majors from computer graphics to theatre. thosesays
doing organization’s Boston and Seattle
itWeb
wasn’t that he didn’t enjoy
site, found those claims to computer graphics,
the registration. but having offices and stole computers.
to
bebring the samewith
“exaggerated,” effort“noevery
evi- day in Maudactingexplained,
presents “We a unique
have a After a Cleveland representative BREAD NOT ON THE LIST
challenge.
dence of any such democracy- zero tolerance policy for deliber- appeared on TV, an e-mail was
“I didn’tfraud.”
destroying really know it was that atehard. You know
falsification people see
of registration.” sent to the local office saying she
it and
Hurdsaybelieves
‘oh I can
the do that.’ I tried and
McCain Mostrealized how difficult
news account neglect to it “is going to have her life ended.”
was,”
chargesheweresaid.politically
“It was motivat-
kind of onepoint of those things
out that ACORN where is some A worker in Providence, R.I.,
people
ed. see a challenge and they’rerequired interestedby lawandtofascinated
turn in all reg- received a threatening call say- LEFT RIGHT
by it.
SheOnce you realize
said, “Because it’syou’ve
low- kind of gotforms.
istration something,
And they youalsojust
fail ing, “We know you get off work
have to keep going with it.”
and moderate-income people, to note that it was the organiza- at 9” and uttered racial epithets.
andPGCC
peoplewill believe the oftion,
holdI productions
of color, Womenin manyandinstances,
Wallace,that Nov.first A caller to one office left a
McCain campaign thinks those brought
11-14 and 18-21 and Two Trains Running, April 7-10 and 14- the phony registrations message on the answering
voters are going to vote to the attention of authorities. machine, saying: “Hi, I was just
17, 2011.
Democratic, which is not neces- The McCain camp apparently calling to let you know that
sarily true.” isn’t interested in those fine Barack Obama needs to get
ACORN is no stranger to points, preferring to air mislead- hung. He’s a (expletive deleted)
controversy. ing ads that seek to link Obama nigger, and he’s a piece of
For 38 years, the non-partisan to ACORN, thereby undercutting (expletive deleted). You guys are
organization has fought for social his political support. fraudulent, and you need to go to
and economic justice for low- McCain: I’m John McCain hell. All the niggers on oak trees.
and moderate-income and I approve this message. They’re gonna get all hung hon-
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Black Male Symposium Tour

Stopped in Maryland
Calls on local leaders, educators, students
By Shernay Williams discussions – how the fate of struggling Black
Special to the AFRO males can be changed when they aren’t at the
table to defend themselves.
In the wake of President Barack Obama’s “This forum of experts is talking about
call to action for education reform, about 300 a population they aren’t even addressing,”
Baltimore City community argued Emmanuel Jackson,
leaders, educators, students an Americorp volunteer and
and concerned citizens inspirational hip-hop artist.
gathered, Oct. 9, at Morgan “There is a big disconnect.
State University. Their goal: They need to go where the
To address the consistently population is and get in their
low rates of African-American faces. That panel is up there
males’ performance in school. talking about these issues and
The idea for the forum half of them don’t even live in
began a few years ago, Baltimore City.”
when the two documentary The other “Beyond the
filmmakers that make up Bricks” co-founder, Ouida
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Washington Koen Media Washington, said this is the

birthed “Beyond the Bricks,” a very reason she created the
two-fold project that includes film. “Too often they [young
a documentary about two Black males] are left out of
African-American teenagers Joe Hairston, discussions and decisions
and a 10-city community superintendent of are made for them,” she said.
engagement tour with the goal Baltimore County Public “That is why we want people
to cultivate solutions for the Schools, was one of to hear the voices of these
“disappearing Black male.” the speakers at the young men themselves ... so
“We wanted to bring symposium. they can share their stories in
communities together because film.”
we are all stakeholders,” said project co- The town-hall meeting included a screening
founder Derek Koen. “We all have a role to of the documentary, which chronicles two
play and need (to) create a stronger, healthier young men from Newark, N.J. that lose interest
environment for our children.” in school because of the fear and the distraction
Baltimore was the third stop on the of gangs, drugs, long commutes and removal
“Beyond the Bricks” campaign tour, which will from their homes.
include Oakland, Detroit, Atlanta, Boston and The film also weaves in commentary from
more. some of the nation’s renowned educators,
Conversations in the Baltimore town-hall scholars and intellectuals including the Rev.
meeting were led by Dr. Ray Winbush, director Al Sharpton, Newark Mayor Cory Booker and,
of Morgan State University’s Institute for sociologist and professor, Pedro Noguera.
Urban Research. Del. Jill P. Carter, Joe Jones Following the screening, students,
of the Center for Urban Families, Kirk Gaddy community members, parents and educators
of Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy and adjourned to three separate rooms to
two students were panelists. brainstorm.
Joe Hairston, superintendent of the The student-led team, primarily made
Baltimore County Public School system, which up of young Black males, seemed the most
is among the nation’s highest performing productive. While sitting in an intimate circle,
districts, gave remarks detailing that, “We are the young people wrote their collective notes
all in this together.” on a large sheet of paper taped to a wall.
Participants noted illiteracy, poverty, Scribbled under a section titled “What can
shortage of role models and a fragmented we do,” the students wrote: educate themselves,
education system as leading factors for unite against racism and, reevaluate public
troubled youth. One young female researcher policy and how local mentorship programs
said Black men “eternalize and externalize are run. The group’s success might reiterate
issues.” Gaddy’s view that, “young people need to be
All brought unique perspectives. the ones to evangelize their peers.”
“Outside experts set the standards for After working separately for two and a
achievement in our community,” said Towson half hours, the participants regrouped for
State student panelist, Dayvon Love, adding a culminating town hall meeting. At the
he often felt inadequate in school because he conclusion of the event, facilitators encouraged
didn’t look like the ‘smart’ children. “Why all to continue discussions on the “Beyond the
can’t we set the goals for how the public Bricks” web portal.
education system should be run, so we can set One participant says the web portal is
the measures of what constitutes an educated pivotal, as the true test of the event’s success
person?” will come in the days that follow. “It’s fantastic
Del. Carter urged participants to hold that we were here today sharing ideas,” said
politicians accountable. “Don’t settle for a James Dow, a retired corrections officer and
mayor that doesn’t care about the education of youth mentor. “But the true test comes later.
your children,” she said. “Elect one that does.” It all depends on if we actually move forward
One point continued to come up in with action and take this into the community.”

Pr. George’s Businesswoman

Continued from A1
prodding, Johnson said
she grew to love financial
management and the lessons
she learned early on have
granted her success as an
adult.
However, her love for
the finance field didn’t
make it any easier to start
a nonprofit. She struggled
to earn 501(c)(3) status – a
tax-exempt label the IRS
grants certain organizations
– and distinguish Katie Able
from fraudulent companies
who took advantage of the
mortgage crisis.
“It took 14 months to
get the 501(c)(3)because
there are so many credit
counseling and nonprofits
that are literally just taking
the government’s money
and taking advantage of the
situation,” Johnson said. “We
had to keep sending the IRS
materials and, in the end,
provided them with whatever
they asked for.”
Now equipped with tax-
exempt status, Johnson is
focused on following in
the footsteps of her hero,
former President Jimmy
Courtesy photo
Everyone was all smiles during the Katie Able Foundation
Launch Celebration on September 30th including, from right
to left, Rock Newman, former Boxing promoter; Charles Parker,
Reality television star (The Ultimate Merger); Carmen Johnson,
President and CEO of the Katie Able Foundation; and Jayne
Kennedy Overton, Sports journalist. FRI SAT
Carter. Johnson said she someone in need, then I think
models her life after you should give. If you look
19 20 21 22 23
Carter’s humanitarian and to your right and see someone
philanthropic philosophies, in need then you should do
WED THU 10AM - 8PM
and even met the former something about it, especially 26 27 28 29 30
commander-in-chief the same in our area.”
week she officially launched Johnson has plans to
her foundation. expand the elementary school
She hopes other people program to other schools in
begin to follow Carter’s the county, in addition to
example, especially in Prince broadening the scope of her
George’s County. foundation to other countries.
“Even if people don’t She said she wants to donate
want to give to my cause, food to Africa, medicine
I think she should still be to India and just provide a
willing to give,” she said. “If little “tender loving care” for
you look to your left and see children in Russia.
A6 The Afro-American, October 16, 2010 - October 22, 2010

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BP is here in Gulf communities with shrimpers, fishermen, hotel and
restaurant owners, helping to make them whole.

More than 120,000 claim payments totaling over $375 million have
already gone to people affected by the spill. We have committed a
$20 billion independent fund to pay all legitimate claims, including lost
incomes until people impacted can go back to work. And none of this
will be paid by taxpayers.

BP has also given grants of $87 million to the states to help tourism
recover and bring people back to the Gulf beaches.

Restoring The Environment

We’re going to keep looking for oil and cleaning it up if we find it. Teams
will remain in place for as long as it takes to restore the Gulf Coast.

And we’ve dedicated $500 million to work with local and national scientific
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Thousands of BP employees have their roots in the Gulf. We support

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Community
Longer School Day Proposed
for D.C. Public Schools
Councilmember Mary M. Cheh, D-Ward
3, has introduced legislation that would
expand the school day in District of Columbia
Public Schools. The School Day Expansion
Act of 2010 would extend the DCPS school
day to seven hours, an increase of 30 minutes
per day and 90 hours of classroom instruction
per year.
“DCPS has the shortest public school
day in the region,” said Cheh in a press
statement.  “Moreover many of our charter
schools, such as KIPP, Cesar Chavez, and El
Haynes, and other public school districts have
Caucus Explores the Afro-Latino
Experience with Panel Discussion
According to the
Pew Hispanic Center,
a nonpartisan research
organization, the District
is home to an estimated
51,000 Latinos as of 2008.
A growing minority number
of those Latinos are Afro-
descendents, commonly
known as Afro-Latinos.
The DC Latino Caucus,
under the patronage of DC
Council Members Kwame
Brown and Harry Thomas
Jr., are inviting the public
to the Hispanic/Latino
Heritage Month panel
discussion “The Afro-Latino
The DC Latino Caucus will
Experience: Personalizing
discuss the experience of
the Experience.”
The event includes an
open discussion on Afro-
Afro-Latinos like popular
actor and District native
Laz Alonso.
Latino issues and the
Alexandria Salutes Activist,
Restaurateur
By Evon Ervin
Special to the AFRO
Ret. SFC Jerry Murray’s 35 years
operating Sgt.’s Restaurant in Old Town
Alexandria, Va., and sponsoring after school
activities for youth in Alexandria’s Parker
Gray community did not go unnoticed during
his 80th birthday celebration,  was held
recently at Blair Mansion in Silver Spring,
Md. Family and friends paid tribute to the
Korean War veteran and Alexandria’s Mayor
William D. Euille proclaimed “Sunday,
August 29, 2010, SAF Jerry Murray Day in
the City of Alexandria,” affixing the city’s
seal to the congratulatory proclamation.
U.S Rep. James P. Morgan (D-Va.)
sent greetings and words of appreciation
for Murray’s 35 years of dedication to
Alexandria’s business community. He
commended Murray for his untiring service
on boards and commissions and for being
an advocate for the city’s business. Both the
mayor and the congressman took special
of Murray’s efforts to enrich the lives of
Alexandria’s youth.
Now in retirement, Murray, a native of
Macon, Ga., is enjoying life-long friends
from his days as a businessman and a
www.afro.com
found success by increasing
the amount of time that
students are learning in the
classroom.”
Students in DCPS
attend school for six-and-
a-half hours each day, from
8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.  In
contrast, the public school
day in Fairfax County is six
hours, 50 minutes. Many
charter schools have school
days that exceed seven
hours.  Students attend
classes at Maya Angelou for
eight-and-a-half hours each
day, while KIPP students
are at school for nine hours
daily.
President Obama has
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advocated for schools “to
rethink the school day to
incorporate more time.”  In a speech last year,
he said that “the challenges of a new century
demand more time in the classroom. If they
can do that in South Korea, we can do it right
here in the United States of America.”
Under Cheh’s proposal, the chancellor and
individual school principals would determine
how to best use this additional instructional
time to improve student achievement. This
bill would not apply to charter schools and
private schools.  conduct research and become leaders in computer science and technology, and to develop
perception of Afro-Latinos
as viewed by six panelists.
Howard University professor
Dr. Silvia Martinez will
start the discussion with an
overview of current status of
Afro-Latinos in the United
States.
On Oct. 13, the group
also held a collaborative
discussion with the Latino
LGBT History Project about
issues facing the Hispanic/
Latino gay, lesbian, bisexual
and transgender community.
The panel discussion
takes place 6:30-8:30 p.m.
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Oct. 15 at The John A.
Wilson Building Room 412,
1350 Pennsylvania Ave.,
N.W. For more information,
visit dclc.org.
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Jerry Murray is surrounded by his wife
Doris and his son Kirk.
community activist. Many of those friends
and former Sgt.’s Restaurant patrons joined
him, his wife Doris and his son Kirkland
and numerous relatives and friends -- some
of whom traveled from New York, Georgia,
North Carolina, Maryland, New Jersey and
Michigan -- to celebrate the special occasion.
The Murrays reside in Hyattsville.
October 16, 2010 - October 22, 2010, The Afro-American A7
Norton Calls for Moratorium
on Foreclosures
Following disclosures that
lenders may have filed false
lenders – J.P. Morgan Chase,
Bank of America, and Ally
to modify mortgages. 
Now we learn that not
or fraudulent foreclosure
documents in thousands
of cases, Congresswoman
Financial – voluntarily
stopped foreclosures in the
23 states requiring a court
only are banks refusing
to modify mortgages,
some are foreclosing on
Eleanor Holmes Norton order to foreclose. Norton borrowers without proper
(D-D.C.) has asked lenders said D.C. residents may be documentation,” said
and loan servicers to halt all at increased risk because Norton in a statement. “We
residential foreclosures in the city law does not require a seem to have forgotten that
District of Columbia “until court order for a lender to the Troubled Asset Relief
they can assure residents foreclose.  Program, or TARP, was
here that they have systems “My office has designed not only to stabilize
in place to prevent improper been flooded with the banking sector, but also
foreclosures.” calls from constituents to help homeowners at risk
Recently, three residential about banks refusing of foreclosure.”
Bowie State Receives Grant for
Computer Science Doctoral Program
Bowie State University’s
computer science doctoral
program has been awarded
a $753,000 grant by the
United States Department
of Education. The five-
year grant, a result of the
Historically Black Graduate
Institutions (HBGI) Title
III program, will be used to
provide scholarships to BSU
students interested in the
doctoral program.
“We will utilize the grant
for special assistance in Courtesy Image
preparing students within
the particular program to
advanced educational skills to meet the demands of high-tech job markets,” said Dr. Sadanand
Srivaastava, chair of the Department of Computer Science at BSU, in a press statement. “This
is a great way to solidify the capabilities of Bowie State University to design, deliver, and
support quality instructions using Web and other emerging technologies.”
Volunteers Needed for Food Drive
Some of the most vulnerable residents in the District will go to bed hungry. To combat
this, AARP D.C. is inviting the community to participate in the second annual AARP D.C.
Food Drive on Oct. 22.  Volunteer by donating food or by collecting donated food at the
supermarkets listed below.  Volunteer shifts are 8:30 a.m.-noon; noon-3 p.m. and 3-6 p.m. For
this and other opportunities to volunteer, e-mail cpage@aarp.org or call 202-434-7703.
Food drive locations:
Giant at 4303 Connecticut Ave., N.W.                        
Giant at 1050 Brentwood Road, N.E.      
Giant at 1535 Alabama Ave., S.E.   
Giant at 1414 O St., N.W.     
Giant at 1345 Park Road, N.W.                
Safeway at 1747 Columbia Road, N.W.
Safeway at 6500 Piney Branch Road, N.W.
Safeway at 322 40th St., N.E.
Safeway at 401 M St., S.W.
Black Astronaut Touts
S.T.E.M. in Early Childhood
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Fairfax Futures 2010 School Readiness Leadership Forum speakers, left to right: Mary
Anne Lecos, Walter Gilliam, Akua Femi Kouyate, Joyce Campbell, Joan Lombardi,
Elisabeth Bresee, Joyce Walters, Ted Austell, Sharon Bulova, Mae Jemison and Charlene
Wheeless
On Oct. 6, astronaut and physician Mae C. Jemison addressed nearly 200 business,
education and government leaders at Fairfax Futures’ School Readiness Leadership Forum.
The event, held at the Capital One Financial Corp. headquarters in McLean, Va., allowed
Jemison to speak in support of increased science, technology, engineering and math (S.T.E.M.)
education for America’s youngest students. According to the astronaut, who was the first Black
woman to enter space, children are innate scientists with a love of learning.
“You don’t have to instill curiosity in children – they are already excited, motivated and
interested,” Jemison said at the event. “Science is misunderstood. Science is the search for
understanding. With understanding we can develop solutions to our problems and technology
puts that understanding to practical use.”
The program included remarks by Dr. Joan Lombardi, the U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services’ Deputy Assistant Secretary and Inter-Departmental Liaison for Early
Childhood Development Administration. She echoed Jemison’s sentiments and said early
childhood education is essential to the nation’s success.
 “Children are excited about math and science because they help them understand and
navigate their world,” Dr. Lombardi said.
“Early childhood education is the engine of education reform,” she said, adding that her
work with communities is “aiming for a culture that focuses on early learning from birth
through age eight.”
Fairfax Futures is a nonprofit organization that raises awareness and support for early
childhood education initiatives in Fairfax County, Va.
A8 The Afro-American, October 16, 2010 - October 22, 2010

Community Calendar Oct. 16

Fit for Life Family Health
Awareness Day
Theta Sorority and the St.
Paul Moravian Church
Women’s Fellowship will
College and Career Fair
Northwestern High
School, 7000 Adelphi Road,
George’s and Montgomery
counties. The fair will
feature representatives from
Oct. 14 a.m. Learn how to utilize St. Paul’s Moravian present this fitness event Hyattsville, Md. 8:30 a.m.- 40 colleges, universities
Computer Classes for the Internet, e-mail and the Church, 8505 Heathermore featuring guest speakers, 1 p.m. Congresswoman and training centers. For
Adults library’s online catalog. For Blvd., Upper Marlboro, Md. workshops, dancing, yoga, Donna F. Edwards will host more information: www.
D.C. Public Library, more information: 202-724- 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The Prince vendors and more. For more a college and career fair for donnaedwards.house.gov.
Southwest Branch, 900 4752. George’s County Alumnae information: 301-727-4200. high school students and
Wesley Place, S.W. D.C. 10 Chapter of Delta Sigma their parents from Prince Oct. 16-17
Bethesda Row Arts Festival
2010
Bethesda Avenue and
Elm Street, Bethesda, Md.
11 a.m. Each October, the
streets of Bethesda Row are
transformed into an outdoor
art gallery of spectacular fine
arts and crafts. Over 200,000
people have enjoyed the
Bethesda Row Arts Festival
in the heart of the town’s
designated arts district since
it began in 1997. For more
information: 301-637-5717.

Oct. 17
Love Revolution
The Bridge, The Majestic
Movie Theater, 900 Ellsworth
Drive, Silver Spring, Md.
9 a.m. Join in this message
series that will aim to help
you grow in love and flourish
your relationships with others.
FIND THE MAGIC For more information: 240-
505-6637.

OF GIVING BACK! Hair Benefit

Vivian’s Hair Gallery,
13440 Jefferson Davis
Highway, Woodbridge, Va.
Saturday, October 16, 2O1O 3-9 p.m. In this event, models
will rip the runway flaunting
the latest in hair and fashion.
Proceeds will go to those
Girls’ weekend out affected by breast cancer. $35.
Join us for a weekend of fun! Stop by October 14-17 for For more information: www.
hairbenefit.com.
exclusive shopping parties, fashion shows, beauty events,
Rhythm Café: The Long
cooking demonstrations and more! Awaited Return
Visit macys.com/events for details. The Smithsonian
Anacostia Community
Museum, 1901 Fort Place,
Purchase a $5 Shop For A Cause WOW!Pass for exclusive savings S.E. D.C. 2-4 p.m. Witness
this dramatic presentation by
in every Macy’s store and macys.com on Saturday, October 16th. David Vandy that explores
Macy’s will donate 100% of every $5 to the following charities: traditional community life in
Sierra Leone.

Oct. 20
David Sanborn
Blues Alley, 1073
Wisconsin Ave., N.W. D.C.
8 p.m. Renowned saxophone
player David Sanborn will
bring his R&B, pop and jazz
Plus, you can enter for a chance to win
sounds to the District. $60.
a $5OO Macy’s Gift Card†. For more information: www.
bluesalley.com.

Oct. 21
USE YOUR WOW!PASS ALL DAY AND TAKE: Successful Steps to
Managing Diabetes
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Delta Alumnae Foundation
14th Annual Public
Meeting
Woodstream Church,
9800 Lottsford Road,
Mitchellville, Md. 7 p.m. The
PLUS, ON ANY ONE ITEM TAKE: Prince George’s County Delta
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of living for the residents of
Prince George’s County. For
more information: 301-420-
9888.

Oct. 22
‘Sanctified’
Lincoln Theater, 1215 U
St., N.W. D.C. 7:30 p.m. This
award-winning new gospel
musical production explores
the African-American church
and its congregations. $37-
$47. For more information:
202-328-6000.

Howard University
Homecoming Coronation
Ball
Howard University,
Blackburn Center, 2400 Sixth
St., N.W. D.C. 7 p.m. Join
students, faculty and staff for
the 2010 coronation of Mr.
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Opinion
Painting A More Accurate Picture of
HBCUs
I read with great interest
Dr. David Wilson Jason Riley’s commentary on
historically Black colleges
and universities (HBCUs) [“Black Colleges Need a New
Mission,” Sept. 28, 2010] in which he refers to Black colleges
as “academically inferior.” Mr. Riley uses data convenient
to his case that HBCUs should be shuttered by citing the
number of Blacks that now attend these schools and rankings
comparing them with some of America’s most elite colleges
and universities. His data is cited without context and does not
paint a clear picture of HBCUs, or acknowledges the basis for
their continued existence.
HBCUs continue to graduate a disproportionate share
of African Americans in this country. If he took the time to
adequately research his topic, Mr. Riley would find that the
majority of today’s leaders of color, including many members
of Congress, entrepreneurs, bankers and, indeed, college
presidents, are graduates of HBCUs. Despite their small
number, these schools still account for nearly 25 percent of all
degrees conferred to African Americans, according to Hale, a
recognized expert in higher education. In addition, they have
been the launching pads for three-fourths of African Americans
who hold doctorate degrees, three-fourths of Black officers
in the military, and four-fifths of African-American federal
judges. In fact, what Mr. Riley fails to tell his readers is that
50 percent of African-American faculty in predominantly
Response to ‘WSJ’ Article, ‘Black Colleges Need a New Mission...’
If you start by tying
Tyrone Taborn together a bunch of surface
and Garland L. observations – and
Thompson deliberately ignore the
causal factors lurking in the
background – it’s easy to come up with the conclusions Jason
Riley spewed in the Wall Street Journal in his article titled,
“Black Colleges Need a New Mission. Once an essential
response to racism, they are now academically inferior.” But
a review of pertinent facts reveals that the “Ivory Tower”
researchers he’s quoting are so focused on their desired
outcome that they have missed all the clues about the success
of Black colleges.
This is an old song, sung by administrators at traditionally
White colleges in state higher education systems: Since
historically Black colleges and universities are vestiges of the
discrimination of the past, they no longer have viable roles.
Moreover, since they have had historically lower graduation
rates, we’re doing a better job with Black students. Finally,
since we in the traditionally White educational programs are
under intense pressure to support diversity, closing the HBCUs
or merging them into our campuses would solve that problem.
Examine such claims up close, however, and the picture
looks entirely different.
1. Historically Black colleges and universities are still the
only institutions willing to accept many of the poorest Black
students from very underserved communities. Not only are
these institutions more willing to consider students whose
academic backgrounds and records make them less attractive
to the so-called mainstream schools, they also cost less to
attend than many mainstream schools.
2. The success of the NAICU schools (National
Association of Independent Colleges and Universities) in
supporting “Need-Blind” admissions programs and privately
Letters to the Editor
HBCUs
As a proud and grateful graduate of Morgan State College
(now Morgan State University),  the interests of the African-
American community would be better served if, instead  that misconduct.
of attacking  The Wall Street Journal and defending and
rationalizing the shortcomings and problems of historically
Black colleges and universities, the AFRO should acknowledge
them and propose corrective plans of action. While the AFRO
sees fit to impugn WSJ, unimpeachable data exist documenting
that some HBCUs are failing. For example, data collected by
the Maryland Higher Education Commission show that of
the 601 students who enrolled at Coppin State University in
2004, 5.2 percent graduated in four years – one of the lowest
graduation rates in the country. Such a low graduation rate is
simply unacceptable.
The graduation rate at Baltimore’s Frederick Douglass
High School, my alma mater, is also unacceptable. The 2010
High School Assessment report shows that of the students
who attended Douglass—a school once known for academic
excellence—only 39.2 percent  was able to pass the state-
wide graduation requirements.  Clearly, race and class cannot
be used to rationalize the poor performance of Douglass’
students. At Carver High School, which draws from a similar
population to Douglass, 83.2 percent of students met the
requirements; at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, 89.7
percent meet the goal.
Indisputable data show that Coppin and Douglass must do
better.  Excuses should not be tolerated.
 
Leonard C. Simmons
Columbia, Md.
The Bishop Long Controversy
On Sunday, Sept. 26, Bishop Eddie Long held a news
October 16, 2010 - October 22, 2010, The Afro-American
White research universities received their bachelor’s
degrees at an HBCU (Hale, 2006).
I have attended and worked at a number of
traditionally White institutions (TWIs) and can
testify to the fact that little stands between them and
HBCUs, save that which a large endowment will
buy. I have found HBCUs, such as Morgan State
University in Baltimore where I am now president,
to be quality-rich institutions, leading their states
and, in some cases, the country in many fields. For
example, Morgan is ranked second in Maryland
in the percentage of its students who graduate and
go on to graduate school – and that is ahead of
the state’s flagship institution, the University of
Maryland. Morgan also is a national leader in the
number of Fulbright scholars it produces. This does not sound
like an institution that should be closed. And, I am absolutely
certain that our 35,000 alumni, many of whom would not
have received a college education without a Morgan State
University, would concur.
I challenge Mr. Riley to compare HBCUs with other
schools of their size and nature, and not just to the most elite
of colleges and universities in the country. If he is going to
compare HBCUs to the Harvards and MITs of the world, then
he also must compare those schools with the smaller, less
well-endowed, traditionally White institutions. As a member
supported financial aid for nearly all of their students is but a
back-handed reflection of that reality. Ronald Reagan and his
right-wing cohorts’ signal success in higher education was the
bogus idea that college education is not a public good – with
benefits for the whole society – but a private good, narrowly
benefitting only the graduate and his or her immediate family.
Thus, it was okay to cut financial aid for those needing it the
most—the families languishing in underserved communities,
for whom education is the only viable pathway to
improvement in economic participation and better participation
in society at large.
3. The idea that traditionally White institutions somehow
do better at educating Black students falls completely apart
when you look closely at two facts: First, HBCU graduates
STILL are vastly more likely to pursue post-graduate study;
and second, that over the quarter of a century CCG and the
Council of Deans of the HBCU Engineering Schools have
been hosting the Black Engineer of the Year Awards, a large
majority of the corporate and government top performers
marching across the winners’ stage have been HBCU
graduates. Those corporate go-getters like Rod Adkins and Art
Johnson certainly were not held back by having completed
their educations at HBCUs, and their employers clearly
were not held back from hiring them, appreciating their
contributions and promoting them, despite what the would-be
researchers Riley is quoting believe.
4. Let’s sharpen the focus here. Bellcore, before it was
bought out and merged into a larger concern, wanted to try out
some HBCU students in the mix of high-performing students
from elite colleges writing network control interfaces and
other software. The Morgan State students completed their
assignments brilliantly and early, heading back to supervisors
to ask for more work. Sanjiv Ahuja, Bellcore’s president and
COO, was so impressed that he journeyed to Baltimore to see
conference to address the allegations of his sexual misconduct
committed with young men of his congregation. Those four
young men had filed a lawsuit against Bishop Long alleging
At the news conference, Bishop Long was introduced by
his attorney, who was a White man. I took that as an affront
to Black America that this Black minister, who has become
wealthy off the tithes and donations of his Black congregation
would retain a White lawyer. There are many in his
congregation who will never live the lavish lifestyle that they
have afforded Bishop Long.
I also found it difficult to understand that of all the many
great lawyers in the Atlanta area and in this country, why
could not Bishop Long have found one Black lawyer who was
capable enough to have represented him and his church.
There are Black members in evangelist Billy Graham’s
congregation, but I would venture to say that neither the church
nor the ministers of that congregation are represented by Black
attorneys.
Bishop Long, seemingly, has a slave mentality because he
feels that since he must have the best and can afford to have the
best in material goods that he too must have the best in legal
representation. Hence, according to Bishop Long, he thinks that
the best legal representation he can get for himself and for his
church is a White lawyer. Poor Bishop Long.
George D. Gates, J.D.
Lanham, Md.
My Baltimore Connection
Although I have moved from Baltimore, I still subscribe to
your great newspaper. In the Sept. 18 edition of your paper, I
enjoyed reading the article about Judge Marcella Holland being
sworn in as the new chair of the National Bar Association’s
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of President Obama’s Board of Advisors on historically Black
colleges and universities, I know that what the president is
really trying to do is give HBCUs access to that which will
help them compete in today’s marketplace – better marketing,
management assistance, fundraising expertise and more.
President Obama understands what Mr. Riley clearly does not;
that is, without every genre of higher education seeking ways
to educate more Americans, our nation will continue to fall
farther behind the rest of the world.
Dr. David Wilson is president of Morgan State University in
Baltimore, Md.
for himself what kind of institution had trained them so well.
“I decided to come here and recruit more students to come to
Bellcore,” he said. “I want all of you to come to work for us.”
The Morgan students had not only matched their counterparts
from the elite schools Riley touts – they had outperformed
them.
5. Black colleges are expanding, not shrinking. Look
at Howard’s aggressive building activity over the Patrick
Swygert years; look at Morgan’s, under the estimable Dr. Earl
Richardson. Look at Hampton’s growth, or the addition of new
engineering schools at Virginia State, Norfolk State, Alabama
A&M and Jackson State. Their students’ SAT scores would
get them into many of the traditionally White institutions they
eschewed. But as the National Institute of Medicine pointed
out in its short report on Blacks in the sciences, and as the
more recent Bayer study showed, Blacks enter traditionally
White “mainstream” institutions with the same inclination
to pursue STEM careers as White students, but then they
get dissuaded by White faculty and administrators. That just
doesn’t happen at HBCUs.
So, enough of Riley’s balderdash. We’ve rebutted it time
and time again. At the end of the day, Black colleges are not
going to dry up and blow away, despite the earnest wishes
of Jason Riley and his “Ivory Tower” friends. The need for
HBCUs is still extant, their achievements are unassailable,
and their graduates continue to march on into the bright blue
future.
Tyrone D. Taborn is the publisher and editor-in-chief
of DiversityGPS.com and Career Communications Group.
Garland L. Thompson, Esq., is the contributing editor, “US
Black Engineer & Information Technology.” The full version
of this article can be found at http://diversitygps.com/response-
to-wsj-article-black-colleges-need-a-new-mission-once-an-
essent-p136-103.htm
Judicial Council. I have run into the judge at the N.B.A.
Convention several times in recent years.
Also, in your Sept. 4 edition, you covered the inauguration
of Demetrius D. Shelton as the 68th president of the N.B.A.
I attended the N.B.A. Convention in Houston in 2008 where
I saw several Monumental City Bar Association members, but
your paper did not carry any coverage of the said convention.
I brought this to your attention and I am glad of your current
coverage.
Deep in the heart of Texas, the only news I get of the “Big
B” is from the AFRO.
DeHaven Smith Esq.
Hurst, Texas
Border Patrol Incident
Today while traveling from Dallas to San Diego via
Greyhound Bus, approximately 50 passengers were subjected
to a half an hour delay at a border patrol inspection facility.
First, a K9 drug dog searched the luggage bay. Four suitcases
alerted the dog and no one admitted ownership. Total
evacuation and further search of the passenger area turned up
two backpacks which ended in the arrest of three passengers.
Having seen the effort of the patrol officers, I became
concerned to the point that I am suggesting we take this action.
Send the returning troops from Iraq and Afghanistan to
South America. Once they have been deployed, make the entire
continent our 51st state governed by U.S. law. By acquiring
assets and land where illegal crops are grown and processed,
our boarder problems will be eliminated and lives which are
now enslaved to drugs and oppression will be freed.
Craig Neus
Candler, N.C.
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Dr. Anne C. Beal and Dr. Eve Higginbotham
Mary D. Redd, CEO,
Steinway Child and Family
Services and vice chair,
IAMMM
Alexis H. Roberson and Dr. Robert Williams
I
n late September at the Fairmont Hotel in
Northwest Washington, D.C., Gen. Colin
Powell, a prostate cancer survivor; Monica
Thompson, a breast cancer survivor; Alexis H.
Roberson, multiple myeloma survivor; Maimah
Karmo, stage two breast cancer survivor and
Army Staff Sgt. Stefanie Mason, who was critically
wounded in Afghanistan, learned they share a
very special and unique bond: They have
all overcome life-threatening health
challenges.
Before a hushed audience, each
revealed poignant stories about life
after their diagnoses.
The occasion was the seventh annual
awards benefit gala “Saluting Survivors…
Promoting Life,” a night devoted to
celebrating survivors and health
advocates hosted by national health
advocacy organization, Institute for
the Advancement of Multicultural
and Minority Medicine (IAMMM).
“Each of these courageous survivors
agreed to share their personal stories to
emphasize the importance of prevention, early
detection and healthy lifestyles,” said Madeline
Lawson, president/CEO, IAMMM. “Their uplifting
messages were inspiring and indeed affirm the
Institute’s commitment to continue our work in
research, education and advocacy to address the
many challenges that confront racial and ethnic
health care.”
The Health Leadership Award for “Promoting
Life” was presented to Margot James Copeland,
national president, The Links; Dr. Anne C. Beal,
MD, MPH, president, Aetna Foundation and D.C.
Councilmember At-Large David Catania for his
leadership as chair of the Committee on Health
for Achievements.
Courtesy Photos

Daphne M. Reid, actress and

co-founder of Millennium Studios

Paulette Mason, Gen. Colin

Powell and Staff Sgt. Stefanie
Mason

Monica Thompson and Hon. Robert Stanton

Gen. Colin Powell, Mark Benton II and Paul Reason

Gen. Colin Powell and Harry S. Johnson

IAMMM 2010 gala honorees and presenters; front row:

Mary D. Redd, left, Maimah Karmo, Alexis H. Roberson,
Staff Sgt. Stefanie Mason and Margot James Copeland.
Back row: Harry S. Johnson, left, Col. Norvell V. Coots,
Eve Higginbotham, Karen Barch, Robert Williams, Hon.
Robert Stanton, Anne C. Beal, Hon. David Catania,
Marc Nivet, Monica Thompson, Madeline Y. Lawson and
Daphne M. Reid
Madeline Y. Lawson (second from right),
Dr. Anne Beal, Reynald Thomas and other
members of the Aetna Foundation

Madeline Y. Lawson

Maimah Karmo and Dr. Karen Barch

Councilman David Catania and Col. Norvell V.
Coots, MD, commander, Walter Reed Army Medical
Margot James Copeland (seated, Health Care System
right), national president, The Links,
and local chapter members

Margot James Copeland

and Harry S. Johnson
Lavdena A. Orr, chief medical officer,
Members of the Potomac Valley Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, with Madeline Lawson D.C. Chartered Health Plan
and Daphne Reid

Councilman
David Catania
is greeted by
Madeline Y.
Lawson Dr. Eve Higginbotham,
senior vice president
and executive dean
Kweisi Mfume and Gen. Colin Powell
Marc Nivet and Staff Sgt. Stefanie Mason for health sciences,
Howard University
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Hip-Hop Heads Get Political with Area Concert Launch

District-based hip-hop artist Head-Roc,
known nationally as “The Mayor of D.C. Hip
Hop,” has teamed with grassroots community
organization Empower DC for a series of
outdoor concerts urging city residents to
turn out in droves for the Nov. 2 General
Elections.
However, the organizers’ mission doesn’t
stop there. The concert series was also
established in hopes of encouraging D.C.
residents to join an activist organization
and become educated about city officials’
agendas and plans for the city. Empower DC
hopes to fulfill its mission - promoting self-
advocacy among low- and moderate-income
DC residents –by participating in the concert
series. In addition, the group has led efforts to
uphold the rights of public housing residents,
prevent the closing of public schools, ensure
accountability from government officials
and challenge the privatization of public
properties in the District.
A number of the area’s progressive
groups are co-sponsoring the tour and will
be on hand to disperse information about
their campaigns, distribute voter education
materials and hand out surveys describing
where candidates stand on a plethora of
issues.
“It’s the perfect opportunity to connect
with fellow Chocolate City residents here in
Washington, D.C., and have a real discussion
about what we’re facing if things keep going
the way they’ve been going for poor Black
and Brown families working to fulfill the
American Dream in the Nation’s Capital,”
said Head-Roc in a statement.
Head-Roc will perform songs from his
recently completed release, The Empower DC
Project comprised of songs inspired by what
he describes as “the most fearless community
organizing group in D.C.” The project
includes a theme song for each of Empower
DC’s primary organizing campaigns, focusing
on affordable housing, child care, education
and saving public property.
“The Empower DC Project” concert tour
will visit neighborhoods from Anacostia to
Adams Morgan from Oct. 19- Nov. 1. For
show times and locations, visit empowerdc. Courtesy Photo
org and head-roc.com. “Mayor of D.C. Hip Hop” Head-Roc

Black Music Group Revived in Spirit of Esteemed Baritone

By Kristin Gray
AFRO Managing Editor
The plight of an African-
American musician in 1919 was a
far cry from the glamorous journey
to superstardom many performers
now enjoy. Racism shuttered
many doors, limited educational
opportunities and stunted the careers
of performers who’d otherwise
make powerful footprints on
America’s musical fabric.
In 1919 a conglomerate of
musical performers and teachers
joined forces with a common
mission: to become masters of
their craft. They shared notes with
musicians from around the nation,
held workshops and discussed ways
to enhance private music studios by
hosting scholarship competitions
for students. Their efforts evolved
into the National Association of
Negro Musicians (NANM), the
country’s oldest coalition dedicated
to preserving all facets of Black
American music.
NANM branches proliferated
around the country, including
the District, city home to a crop
of Black musicians like Duke
Ellington, pianist Shirley Horn and
saxophonist Frank Wess. However,
the local branch dwindled and was
inactive for many years until 2010
when former Cheyney University
professor Damon Dandridge
approached District-based singer/
musician Patrick D. McCoy
about the chapter’s revival. After
informational meetings, the chapter
was revived with the approval of
NANM’s national organizers.
Now the branch’s president,
McCoy said the new D.C. affiliates
have developed their own distinct
chapter with its own culture. “This
is a new branch,” said McCoy, a
freelancer, performer and columnist
who currently serves as minister
of music at Takoma Park Baptist
Church in Northwest. “It is a revival
of NANM in D.C., in the sense
that we are present once again,
but not in the sense that we are a
continuation of the old branch that
once existed. We pay homage to the
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Legendary Saxophonist Pushes the Reader’s Corner

Envelope with New CD Mystery Dish
BOWIE, Md. – Mystery she incorporates art into her
Gerald Albright comes to D.C., Maryland Dish, written by substitute
teacher and theatre major at
cooking. For this reason, her
children created a game to
Jazz and R&B icon Gerald Albright , considered one of the Bowie State University make dinnertime fun, rather
most innovative and successful jazz artists in the past decade, Laurie L. Michael, than strange.
showcases his soulful vibe with the release of Pushing The is a children’s book
Envelope and upcoming appearances at The Birchmere in that focuses on
Alexandria, Va., and Rams Head in Annapolis. family values mixed
Released in June, Pushing the Envelope highlights with open-minded
Albright’s musicality while including fellow entertainers Earl perspectives of
Klugh on acoustic guitar, George Duke on piano and Fred human beings. The
Wesley on trombone. book, released
The self-produced album features Albright playing soprano, in May, is based
alto, tenor and baritone saxophones, flutes, bass guitar, on the idea that
keyboards and a synthesizer. His band includes keyboardists the learning
Tracy Carter and Luther “Mano” Hanes, guitarist Ricky process for
Watford and drummer Ricky Lawson on most of the album. children starts
In addition, several tracks pay homage to late at home. “The
entertainers like “The Godfather of Soul” in the book teaches
original “What Would James Do.” Albright also children, and maybe adults,
honors American jazz percussionist Willie Bobo in in society how to accept, as Through
“Bobo’s Groove” and the resilient survivors of well as appreciate people this game, the children
Haiti’s earthquake with “The Road to Peace (A for their uniqueness,” said learned through experiences
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The musician said his latest album is his County native, in a statement. can be positive. Once the
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reflects all the tunes on the project,” Albright more members appreciate lesson, they were able to more
Gerald Albright appears at Andrea’s Place Benefit Concert
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“Oz.” While audiences a choirboy at Grace & St. Hammond’s first
have come to respect the Peter’s Episcopal Church novel, Powder
Baltimore-born thespian as a in Baltimore City and a Necklace, follows
master of film, he’s prepared student at Johns Hopkins protagonist Lila
to introduce the world to his University’s Peabody Adjei, described as a
musical skills with debut Conservatory. Reddick’s “sexually curious and
jazz CD Contemplations & mother taught instrumental petulant” teenager, on
Rememberances. music for 40 years and an international sojourn
Available in stores Oct. 19, his father, an educator from London to rural
the album features Reddick’s turned public defender, Ghana. After inviting a
singing, songwriting and also supported his musical male classmate over to
composing skills while also endeavors. play video games without
hinting at his myriad musical With his own diverse adult supervision, Lila’s
loves. The nine-track release range of musical influences, mother ships her back to
is written and composed Reddick said he hopes their native Ghana in a fit of
solely by the Yale Drama to attract music-loving rage. Once there, the strong-
School alum and includes listeners regardless of their willed Lila finds the luxuries protagonist’s
songs inspired by a diverse favorite genres.   of London are few in her Aunt whirlwind of ups and
contingent of artists like Sting, “As a collection, the Irene’s home. She is robbed downs, and an unexpected
Herbie Hancock and Miles songs reflect the images, and jeered at by her Ghanian turn of events that lands her
Davis. Courtesy Photo/Lance Reddick ideas and ideals that classmates, but eventually in America. Along the way,
“When I’m writing I’m Lance Reddick resonate most strongly with finds a circle of friends who the author explores weighty
trying to get the experiences Reddick. “I have such a bond over an all-too-common themes like preservation of
of human beings deeply into love of wisdom that, when I problem in the country, water culture, assimilation and
my songs,” Reddick said in a statement. “And I’m looking to first left for college, I wanted to be a philosopher. That desire shortages. community.
emulate my own idols in the music. I labored over every bit has never left – I just didn’t think I would make a living at This economic and social Final word: A coming-of-
of this. it. For me, the beauty in all of this lay in seeing our human unrest prompts the novel’s age story with international
“A lot of this music is autobiographical, some of it’s commonality. In every song, I was angling to find the human title, Powder Necklace and flair.
completely fantastical,” Reddick added. story, the shared human experience.” refers to the young girls’
use of talcum when they are Available now. For more

Spirit of Esteemed Baritone

unable to bathe. The story information visit nanaekua.
continues with the heady com.

Continued from B2 Dare to Take Charge: How to Live Your

work and respect the previously legacy, but at the same time The celebration program takes place 3 p.m. Oct. 17 at Life on Purpose
this is a fresh branch bearing a new name.” Asbury United Methodist Church, 926 11th St. N.W., D.C. For
Judge Glenda Hatchett and intentional when seeking
That new name, the Ben Holt Jr. Memorial Branch of more information about the organization, visit nanm.org.
is an accomplished litigator ultimate objectives; how to
NANM, was born out of memories of renowned operatic
and host of a two-time bridge the dream gap and
baritone and District native Ben Holt, who performed with
Emmy-nominated TV show more closely align your daily
esteemed organizations like the Virginia Opera, Metropolitan
with a steady following, activities with
Opera and New York City Opera. The celebrated singer also
accomplishments that
shared the spotlight with famed vocalists Kathleen Battle,
may make her life seem
Carmen Balthrop and Jessye Norman, inspiring career feats
simple and unaffected.
that sparked McCoy’s interest.
But her book, Dare
“When Damon Dandridge approached me with the charge
to Take Charge: How
of establishing a branch of NANM again in Washington, D.C.,
to Live Your Life on
I was honored beyond words. I began immediately thinking of
Purpose, explores
ideas and how I would reach out to the music community about
the former juvenile
this venture. As I thought more about it, I simply could not
court judge’s own
think of better way to inspire musical excellence in others, than
life struggles while
to name the branch in memory of the late baritone Ben Holt,”
also relaying the
said McCoy. “Like most people of in their own hometown,
stories of real people
Mr. Holt to me is an ‘unsung musical giant.’ He performed all
who’ve overcome
over the world in the greatest performances venues…Yet in
devastating
his hometown of D.C., there is nothing that memorializes his
circumstances.
greatness permanently. I wanted this branch to be that vehicle
She tells the
to do so…Although his career was cut short at the young age of
harrowing details of
34, he accomplished more than a person that lived to be 90.”
a 15-year-old prostitute, a
To celebrate the chapter’s revival and Holt’s legacy,
drug addict, teenage pimp and goals and how to
the organization will host a chartering celebration Oct. 17
an NFL superstar, all who are stop destructive patterns and
at Asbury United Methodist Church in Northwest D.C.
heading for self-destruction make short-term sacrifices to
Performers will include Washington Opera bassist Kenneth
and failure. However, the meet long-term goals.
Kellogg, violinists Cleveland A. Chandler Jr. and Wayman
book is uplifting, as Hatchett Final word: Powerful life
C. McCoy III, sopranos Lisa Edwards-Burrs and Marlissa
shares practical advice for lessons told with simplicity
Hudson, concert pianist Dana Kristina-Joi Morgan, acclaimed
readers who want to take and commonsense.
concert organist Mickey Thomas Terry and District-based
control of their lives.
musicians Everett P. Williams Jr. and William Jones. Members
She tackles tough In stores now. For
of the Metropolitan Opera will be on hand for special tributes
Photo by Christian Steiner questions and themes, like more information visit
along with Holt’s mother, Mayme Wilkins Holt.
Ben Holt what it means to be daring glendahatchett.com.
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Faith Pulse
Compiled by Herb Quarles
An Afternoon of Music
The Music Aid Circle at
Peoples Congregational UCC
presents soprano Valerie
Harris-Gregory and tenor
Andre Kearns in a recital at
the church on Oct. 16, 3:30
p.m. Call Nathaniel Moore at
202-726-6209 for ticket and
other information.
Peoples is located at 4704
13th St. N.W.
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Valerie Harris-Gregory and
Andre Kearns will appear in
concert on Oct. 16.
Church Unit Sponsors
Fashion Show
The Washington District
Lay Council of The AME
Zion Church presents a
fashion show Oct. 16, 2 p.m.
at a Fashion Show at Union
Wesley AME Zion Church,
1860 Michigan Ave. N.E.
The show features ministers,
spouses, couples and singles
from the metropolitan area.
The theme will be “We Go to
the Rock.”
Call Sylvia Dark at 301-
350-0834 for information on
the requested donation.
Weekend Celebration
The community is
invited to attend three days
of activities celebrating
Women’s Day at Asbury
UMC, 925 11th St. N.W.,
on Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m.
The entire family will
participate in devotions, enjoy
refreshments, and an open
mic night.
A one-day women’s
spiritual retreat takes place
8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m., on
Oct. 16. Enjoy a continental
breakfast followed by a
praise and worship service,
special presentation and
small group discussions. The
guest for the Women’s Day
worship service at 10:30
a.m. on Oct. 17 is the Rev.
Pauline Wilkins, a daughter
of the church and former
associate pastor. A reception
follows. Call 202-628-0009
or visit asburyumcdc.org for
Church Briefs
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The Rev. Dr. Teresa L.
Fry Brown will preach at
Howard University on Oct.
17.
additional information.
HU Chapel Services
The Rev. Dr. Teresa
L. Fry Brown will preach
during the 11 a.m. worship
service on Oct. 17 at Howard
University’s Cramton
Auditorium, 2455 Sixth St.
N.W. She is an associate
professor of homiletics and
director of Black church
studies at Emory University
in Atlanta, Ga. The Rev.
Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III
is guest preacher on Oct.
17. Call 202-806-7280 or
visit chapel.howard.edu/
Information for additional
information. The e-mail
address is chapel@howard.
edu.
Church Anniversary
Celebrated
St. Paul Baptist Church
will celebrate its 144th
anniversary at 10:30 a.m. on
Oct. 17. Members and friends
of the church are invited to
attend the combined service
with the Fort Washington and
Capitol Heights congregations
at 6611 Walker Mill Road,
Capitol Heights, Md.
The Rev. Dr. Joel Freeman
is the guest preacher and a
luncheon follows the service.
During that time, members
who’ve made outstanding
contributions will be honored.
The celebration continues
at 7 p.m., Oct. 18 with the
observance of “Founders’
Night.” The evening of prayer
will be highlighted with the
Lord’s word preached by the
Rev. Sarah Britt from Mount
Ennon Baptist Church in
Clinton, Md.
The Rev. Dr. Robert J.
Williams will be honored
for his 42 years of dedicated
service during the 8 a.m.
service on Oct. 24 in the
Worship Center, 9700 Old
Allentown Road in Fort
Washington, Md., and at
10:30 a.m. at the Capitol
Heights location. Call 301-
449-1450 for additional
information.
Fall Revival at ZBC Senior Partners: The Ministry
Rev. Keith W. Byrd, of the Holy Spirit.”
senior pastor at Zion Call the church office
Baptist Church, invites the at 202-722-4940 or visit
community to attend a fall zionbaptistchurchdc.org for
revival held nightly at 7 p.m., additional information. Zion
from Oct. 18 – 20. The Rev. Baptist is located at 4850
Matthew Watley, pastor of
Blagden Ave. N.W.
Reid Temple in Silver Spring,
Md., will preach on the 18th;
Bishop Keith J. Martin, senior Church Hosts Meeting
at the Rebirth and Restoration A membership meeting
Church in Washington D.C., of the District of Columbia
will preach on the 19th and Retired Teacher Association
takes place noon on Oct. 21
the Rev. Louis B. Jones II,
at Nineteenth Street Baptist
pastor of Pilgrim Baptist
Church in Washington, D.C., Church located at 4606
will preach on the 20th. 16th St. N.W. Call 202 829-
The theme, based on John 2773 or visit dcrea.net for
13:16, will be “Following Our additional information.
Pastor Celebrates 10th Year
at Lanham Church
The Rev. Henry P. Davis
III recently celebrated his
10th anniversary as pastor
of First Baptist Church of
Highland in Lanham, Md.
A weeklong celebration
began when his father, the
Rev. Dr. Henry P. Davis Jr.,
pastor of St. Paul Baptist
Church, Atlantic Highlands,
N.J., preached during a
series of pre-anniversary
services that included other
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guest ministers. The Rev.
The Rev. Henry P. Davis III
Bobby L. Johnson of Van
Buren First Assembly of

Obituary
Roger Whitley, 74
Ogden Aviation Services Employee
Roger Whitley, son of the late Percy Edward Whitley and and gentle mannerisms
the late Rogerlene Williams Whitley, was born in Smithfield, were developed in his
N.C., March 20, 1936. He was called to eternal rest Sept. 14. early childhood. He was
Whitley attended the Johnston County Training School easygoing, loved people
in Smithfield. After graduation he entered the U.S. Navy. He and very humorous. He
was honorably discharged from the Navy and entered Saint was also very devoted to
Augustine’s College in Raleigh, N.C., where he majored in his family.
biology. After leaving St. Augustine, he was employed by the Whitley leave to
state of North Carolina in law enforcement with the A.B.C. cherish fond memories of
Board. He also served on the police force in his hometown. him, his wife, Doris Jean
He moved his family to Maryland where he was employed Carter Whitley; daughter
by Ogden Aviation Services at National Airport. His kind Felicia Whitley; grandsons
Darrein Alonzo and
Devin Antonio Minick;
granddaughter Jordan
Alexis Bryant; aunts Sallie
Bell and Gladys Franklin
ROGER WHITLEY and a host of relatives and
friends.
God in Arkansas led two prayer services. The Rev. Dr. Joe
Samuel Ratliff, pastor of Brentwood Baptist Church of
Houston, preached during the anniversary worship services
on the first Sunday in September, and Davis’ father-in-law,
the Rev. Dr. Harold A. Carter Sr., pastor, New Shiloh Baptist
Church in Baltimore, Md., concluded the celebration during
an evening service on the same day.
Reflecting on his 10 years as pastor of First Baptist
Church of Highland Park has Davis III teetering between
humility and pride. He acknowledged that church
membership has grown to more than 3,000 as five spirit-
filled worship assemblies are now held each week. “The
Park,” as Davis has nicknamed the church, has provided
money, supplies and physical assistance to aid survivors of
various international disasters like the earthquake in Haiti.
“It’s hard for me to measure the growth that has taken place
over the past 10 years as I’ve simply sought to be faithful
to God,” said Davis, who’s known for his power-packed
sermons and people skills. “I fully realize that everything is
in the hand of God. I’m grateful for how our church reaches
beyond our walls to touch persons in our neighborhood and
across the world in very tangible ways.”
Davis said his messages reach thousands via the Internet,
through the church’s website, www.fbhp.org, which was not
in place prior to his coming to “The Park.” Davis recently
launched a “Faith Forward” campaign that will lead to
building a new $30 million worship center, complete with
state-of-the-art amenities, including a basketball court and
fitness center.
In other evangelistic efforts, Davis started broadcasting
on WAVA- 105.1 FM nearly eight years ago. The sermons
can be heard on Sunday mornings at 7 a.m. The church also
has a Sunday morning broadcast in New York City that
reaches listeners in Connecticut and New Jersey on WLIB –
1190 AM.

She’ll conquer the world …

one heart at a time.
Photo of (clockwise from left) Tom Story, Todd Gearhart and Susan Heyward by Scott Suchman.

Saturday, October 23 at 8pm

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Steeped in the sacred music of the black church, the clarion
calls of the civil rights movement, and songs of the struggle Through October 24, 2010
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by Samuel A. Taylor; directed by Stephen Rayne
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Suitland Holds off Flowers, 14-7, in Battle of Unbeatens
By Stephen D. Riley
AFRO Staff Writer

It was a play that Suitland quarterback Nyema
Washington said the team runs in practice all the
time: a simple roll out to the right and a throw back
to the left. But Washington didn’t expect it to work
against a tough opponent in double overtime Oct.
9.
With Washington’s unbeaten Suitland team tied
7-7 with the Charles Herbert Flowers Jaguars in
double overtime, the junior signal caller put away
his worries and put his faith in his coaches. And
though receiver Robert Burke nearly put the pass
on the ground as he fumbled the catch, he regained
control and put Suitland in the end zone and into
first place in the Prince George’s 4A Division with
a 14-7 win.
In a game that Suitland (6-0) seemingly tried to
give away, Flowers (5-1) always gave it right back.
Both teams were heavily penalized throughout the
contest, and each school took turns committing
costly fumbles and drive-killing mistakes.
The game was still scoreless late in the third
period before the Suitland coaching staff got creative. Late in the final period Jaguars quarterback Thomas Lawrence took it in on a
After spending most of the game butting their heads keeper play to tie the game, 7- 7, taking this defensive struggle to overtime.
against a stout Flowers defense, Suitland called its
first screen pass of the afternoon and caught Flowers
totally off guard. Washington found running back
Lorenzo Steele on a short toss, and the senior did the rest, bowling
over defenders for a 22-yard score and a 7-0 lead.
Trailing at the start of the fourth quarter, Flowers used
AFRO Photo/John Moore win. I don’t think we were as focused at first but
a plethora of Suitland penalties to march down field on the
following drive. Thomas Lawrence’s quarterback sneak tied the thankful to escape with a win. “It was a tough victory,” Shields
game with 5:48 remaining before Suitland fumbled at Flower’s
19-yard line to end regulation.
“Going into overtime there was
no doubt, we came in ready to
dominate.”
After a sloppy four quarters, the contest became
even more careless in overtime. Flowers fumbled
the ball away on their first possession before an
illegal motion call, combined with a holding call,
wiped away an ensuing Suitland touchdown. The
game entered a second overtime.
But it was only a matter of time before
Washington found Burke for the score that came
on a third and 20 drive. After Lawrence’s fourth-
down pass was batted down on the following
possession, Suitland’s sideline erupted in cheers to
celebrate an unbeaten start.
“It feels real good,” Washington said. “We
knew coming in we were going to be expected to
then we realized we were in a dogfight. Going into
overtime there was no doubt, we came in ready to
dominate.”
It wasn’t necessarily a dominant performance,
but Suitland head coach Ed Shields was just
said. “We were just fortunate to come out on top after all the
mistakes we made.”

Weekly HBCU Football College Volleyball

Power Rankings Howard Splits MEAC Season Openers against
By Donal Ware
Special to the AFRO
Coppin, Morgan State
By Perry Green record on the season and a 1-0 in conference play at the time.
NEW YORK/Fuquay-Varina, N.C. — For the fourth straight AFRO Sports Editor But Howard’s perfect MEAC record didn’t last long. The
week, South Carolina State (4-1) is the top team in the latest Lady Bison had to defend its home gym again the very next
editions of the Boxtorow.com/BASN HBCU coaches and Six games deep into its season, the Howard University day against MEAC foe Morgan State University, this time
media Top 10 polls. football team still hasn’t found a way to win a Mid-Eastern falling to the Lady Bears, 3-2.
The Bulldogs were again a unanimous choice in the Athletic Conference game. But maybe the Bison will gain a Howard fell behind early against MSU on Oct. 9, losing
coaches’ top 10 while they garnered 18 of 19 first-place votes boost in spirit and confidence from its volleyball team as the the first two sets, 25-17 and 25-23. But the Lady Bison
in the media poll. Grambling State (4-1) is ranked second in ladies opened their MEAC season on Oct. 8 with a 3-1 victory bounced back to dominate the following two sets, 25-17 and
both polls. over Baltimore’s Coppin State at Burr Gym. 25-19, to force a fifth extra set. However, Morgan State (3-
The Bulldogs earned their second-straight Mid-Eastern Howard had put on a season-best .600 hitting percentage, 14 overall, 1-1 MEAC) held off Howard from pulling off the
Athletic Conference victory of the season this past weekend thanks in large part to Tosin Elebute, who finished with a comeback, winning the final set, 15-11.
with a 34-13 victory over Norfolk State in Orangeburg, S.C. game-best 22 kills and a .318 kill percentage. Howard’s Elebute led the way with a game-best 22 kills again, while
South Carolina State has now won an MEAC record 21 straight HBCUandMedia
Gazelle d’Artois Top
Gabrielle 10also
Martin Poll
performed well, teammate Keri Partridge recorded 16-of-31 kills for a .419
games against MEAC opponents dating back to the 2007 adding seven
(Records through October 11) and Keri
kills apiece, while Taylor Johnson kill percentage. Jiya Brown performed well on both offense
season. Partridge contributed six kills each. Meanwhile, teammate and defense, recording 10 kills and nine digs, while d’Artois
As for this week’s coaches’ poll, No. 3 Bethune-Cookman
Rank
JasmineSchool
King chipped in with 28 Wins-Losses Points
assists while Nicole Brown added with 15 and 10 digs.
(5-0), No. 4 Jackson State (4-1) and No. 5 Hampton (4-1) all anchored
1. the defense with
South Carolina State 15 digs.
4-1 189 “There were moments of greatness, but we let them get
maintained their positions from last week, as did No. 6 Alcorn 2. “ItGrambling
was a State 4-1 178 too far,” Barnes
State (3-2). great game,” said. “In the
3. Albany State 6-0 139
Texas Southern (3-3) moved up three spots to No. 7 this said head coach third set, we
4.DawnBethune-Cookman
Barnes. 5-0 119 came out with
week and is tied with Tennessee State (3-3), who maintained
its position from a week ago. Florida A&M remained at No. 9,
5.“We had great
Tuskegee 5-1 111 some urgency,
while Norfolk State dropped to No. 10. execution,
6. Jackson State 4-1 75 but it was too
On the media side, No. 3 Albany State (6-0) and No. 5 7.great Winston-Salem
plays by State 6-1 72 late.”
Tuskegee maintained their spots. Bethune-Cookman (5-0) Elebute. There Howard
8. Hampton 4-1 45
moved up four spots to No. 4, while Jackson State jumped were some key will see more
9.digs by
Morehouse
Nicole 5-1 37 MEAC action
up three spots to No. 6. With its loss to Saint Augustine’s
Winston-Salem State dropped from No. 3 to No. 7, while
10.BrownAlcorn
and Jiya
State 3-2 24 on Saturday,
Morehouse’s loss to Tuskegee dropped them from No. 7 to No. Brown. Jasmine Boxtorow.com/BASN Oct. 17, when
9. Hampton and Alcorn State enter the poll at No. 8 and No. King did a great they host
10, respectively. job with her set Hampton
The best defense in the MEAC will take on the most high- distributions.” University
powered offense in the league when South Carolina State hosts The MEAC at Burr
Bethune-Cookman this Saturday. Other key games include win improved Gymnasium.
Hampton hosting Norfolk State in the Battle of the Bay, the Lady Bison
Grambling hosting Alcorn State, and Fort Valley State hosting to a 4-14 overall Courtesy Photo/HU Sports Information

Tuskegee. Below are the top-10 HBCU team polls voted by the
media and HBCU coaches:

HBCU Media Top 10 Poll FCS HBCU Coaches Top 10 Poll

(Records through October 11) (Records through October 11)
The Boxtorow.com/BASN HBCU Football Power Ranking
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2. Grambling State 4-1 178 2. Grambling State 4-1 153 Donal Ware and boxtorow.com and Black Athlete Sports
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3. Albany State 6-0 139 3. Bethune-Cookman 5-0 135
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5. Tuskegee 5-1 111 5. Hampton 4-1 109 on HBCU Sports. BASN is the preeminent leader in the
6. Jackson State 4-1 75 6. Alcorn State 3-2 55 coverage of sports from an African-American perspective.
7. Winston-Salem State 6-1 72 7. Texas Southern 3-3 51 The voters on the media poll are comprised of some of the
top media members in the country who cover HBCU football.
8. Hampton 4-1 45 8. Tennessee State 3-3 51
The media poll is in its fourth year and the coaches poll is in its
9. Morehouse 5-1 37 9. Florida A&M 2-3 43 second.
10. Alcorn State 3-2 24 10. Norfolk State 2-3 24
Boxtorow.com/BASN Boxtorow.com/BASN
Others receiving votes: Saint Augustine’s, 21; Florida A&M, Others receiving votes: Prairie View A&M, 18; N.C.
16; Tennessee State, 16; Prairie View A&M, 9; Fort Valley Central, 5; Southern, 4; Arkansas-Pine Bluff, 3; Alabama State,
State, 5; and Norfolk State, 1. 3; Morgan State, 3; Alabama A&M, 2.

Sports Commentary
Say It Ain’t So, Allen
Iverson Close to Playing
Overseas
By Stephen D. Riley
AFRO Staff Writer
Michael Jordan; Magic Johnson; Kobe Bryant, whatever.
Give me Allen Iverson. No championships, no titles and no
celebratory speeches, but it doesn’t matter. If you were an ‘80s
baby then you know exactly what I’m talking about. In his
prime, Iverson was the most polarizing figure in basketball. A
rapper-styled character armed with a slick crossover and major
street appeal. Who didn’t like the Philadelphia 76ers when
Iverson was hooping for them? He single-handedly turned
basketball popular again in the “City of Brotherly Love” and
familiarized you with scrubs like Aaron McKie, Tyrone Hill
and Eric Snow.
Iverson changed the game—maybe for the worst—like no
other. His No. 3 jerseys became popular from high school to
the city leagues. Cornrows took on new life in ‘hoods across
America and even managed to sneak into a few corporate
offices. The elbow sleeve, the high dribble, the headband, I
mean seriously, Iverson could’ve retired just off copyright
October 16, 2010 - October 22, 2010, The Afro-American
infringement suits the way people rode his style.
Fast track to Oct. 12, 2010, news just broke that Iverson
is close to an agreement to balling overseas for the Turkish
team Besiktas Cola Turka. Say what? Yahoo! Sports reported,
Oct. 12, that the former Georgetown star is close to signing
a one-year, $2 million deal that would ship him out of the
states and into foreign land. Clearly, a last-minute desperate
act by Iverson. He was lucky to get back in the league last
season after the 76ers opened their hearts to their adopted son.
He wept at his re-introductory press conference like a baby
because he simply couldn’t understand why it came down to
a team feeling sorry for him for the former All-Star to play
again. Nobody wanted Iverson on their team last year, nobody.
Not the Miami Heat, not the Detroit Pistons and not even the
Memphis Grizzlies. And nobody wants him again this year
either, apparently.
Say it ain’t so, Allen. A one-time premier sports figure
forced to migrate across the waters because he can’t find an
NBA home. Sure, he had his attitudes, hated practice and came
off like a thug whenever the opportunity presented itself, but I
just find it insane that a player of Iverson’s stature is no longer
wanted in a league he helped mold.
Could his attitude really be that bad? Are his skills that
diminished? A team’s chemistry is so great that it wouldn’t risk
adding Iverson to the fold? Who knows? All I know is that a
former childhood hero is ready to call it quits on the league
and take his talents to Turkey. For everything he’s done for the
NBA – right or wrong – this is the thanks he gets? America
really is cold. Say it ain’t so, Allen.
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legatees of the decedent PROBATE NOTICES PROBATE DIVISION
who do not receive a Washington, D.C.
copy of this notice by 20001-2131
mail within 25 days of its a. Order Nisi per insertion No.$180.00Superior
$ 60Administration per 3 weeksCourt of
the District of
first publication shall so b. Small Estates (single publication) $ 50 per 2010ADM961
insertion
inform the Register of Harold Edward District of Columbia
c. Notice to Creditors PROBATE DIVISION
Wills, including name, Brooks III
address and relation- Decedent Washington, D.C.
1. Domestic $ 60 per insertion
ship. NOTICE OF $ 180.00 per 3 weeks
20001-2131
Date of Publication: 2. Foreign Administration No.
October 1, 2010
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Paterson
Name of newspaper: CREDITORS
e. Standard Probates Decedent
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Torrea L Martin CIVIL NOTICES Brooks, whose address Suite 300
Personal is 8628 Glenarden Park- Washington DC 20006
Representative way, Glenarden MD Attorney
301-784-6131 a. Name Changes 202-879-1133 20706 was appointed $ 80.00 NOTICE OF
TRUE TEST COPY personal representative $ 200.00 APPOINTMENT,
b. Real Property
REGISTER OF WILLS of the estate of Harold NOTICE TO
10/1, 10/8, 10/15 Edward Brooks III, who CREDITORS
died on February 20, AND NOTICE TO
Superior Court of FAMILY COURT UNKNOWN HEIRS
the District of Superior Court of 2010 without a will, and
the District of will serve without Court Sharon Paterson Bush,
District of Columbia 202-879-1212
supervision. All un- whose address is 721
Columbia
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Civil Division known heirs and heirs Norfolk Ave., Park City
Washington, D.C.
Case No. 0007358-10 whose whereabouts are Utah 84060 was ap-
20001-2131 DOMESTIC RELATIONS
IN RE: unknown shall enter pointed personal repre-
Administration No. their appearance in this sentative of the estate of
2010ADM937 Imani Marden Kirk 202-879-0157
proceeding. Objections Lois M Paterson, who
Claudia Christine Applicant
ORDER OF to such appointment died on April 2, 2007
Jefferson-Derricotte a. Absent Defendant PUBLICATION shall be filed with $ the150.00
with a will, and will serve
aka with Court supervision.
b. Absolute Divorce CHANGE OF NAME Register of Wills, D.C., $ 150.00
Claudia Jefferson-
Imani Marden Kirk hav- 515 5th Street, N.W., All unknown heirs and
Derricotte
c. Custody Divorce ing filed a complaint for 3rd Floor Washington, $ 150.00
h e i r s w h o s e
Decedent
j u d g m e n t c h a n g i n g D.C. 20001, on or be- whereabouts are un-
Michael L Smith Esq
Imani Marden Kirk name fore April 8, 2011. known shall enter their
9200 Basil Court Claims against the de- appearance in this
Suite 301 Toto Imaniyour
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call 1-800-237-6892, ext. 262
and having applied to cedent shall be pre- proceeding. Objections
Largo, MD 20774 Public Notices
for an $50.00
Order of & sented
up depending on sizeto such appointment (or
to the under-
Attorney the court
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of the notice are with a copy
$24.15 per the to the probate of de-
toinch.
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APPOINTMENT,
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NOTICE TO
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CREDITORS For Proof this 1st day of October
of Publication, 1-800-237-6892,
2010. signed, on or before Street, N.W., 3rd Floor
AND NOTICE TO
ORDERED, that all per- April 8, 2011, or be for- Wa s h i n gton, D.C.
UNKNOWN HEIRS LEGAL NOTICES sons LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES
concerned show ever barred. Persons 20001, LEGALonNOTICES or before
Cheryl Derricotte, whose LEGAL NOTICES cause, LEGAL if anyNOTICES LEGALtoNOTICES
there be, believed be heirs or April LEGAL NOTICES
8, 2011. Claims
address is 1362 C
on or before the 5th day legatees of the decedent against the decedent
Street, NW Washington
Superior Court of of November 2010, why who do not receive a shall be presented to the
DC 20002 was ap-
the District of the prayers of said com- copy of this notice by undersigned with a copy
pointed personal repre-
Columbia plaint should not be mail within 25 days of its to the Register of Wills
sentative of the estate of
Civil Division granted; provided that a first publication shall so or filed with the Register
Claudia Christine
Case No. 0007233-10 copy of this order be inform the Register of of Wills with a copy to
Jefferson-Derricotte aka
IN RE: published once a week Wills, including name, the undersigned, on or
Claudia Jefferson Der-
ricotte, who died on Au- Dagmawit Asfwe for three consecutive address and relation- before April 8, 2011, or
Kidus weeks before said day ship. be forever barred. Per-
gust 30, 2010 with a will,
Applicant in the Afro-American Date of Publication: sons believed to be
and will serve without
ORDER OF 1917 Benning Road NE, October 8, 2010 heirs or legatees of the
Court supervision. All
unknown heirs and heirs PUBLICATION Washington DC 20002. Name of newspaper: decedent who do not re-
CHANGE OF NAME JUDGE Afro-American ceive a copy of this no-
whose whereabouts are
A TRUE COPY TEST: Washington Law tice by mail within 25
unknown shall enter Dagmawit Asfwe Kidus
having filed a complaint 10/8, 10/15, 10/22 Reporter days of its first publica-
their appearance in this
proceeding. Objections for judgment changing Jermaine Harold Brooks tion shall so inform the
Superior Court of Personal Register of Wills, includ-
to such appointment (or Dagmawit Asfwe Kidus
the District of
name to Dagmawit B Representative ing name, address and
to the probate of de- District of Columbia TRUE TEST COPY relationship.
cedent¬s will) shall be Nebyou and having ap-
plied to the court for an PROBATE DIVISION REGISTER OF WILLS Date of Publication:
filed with the Register of
Order of Publication of Washington, D.C. 10/8, 10/15, 10/22 October 8, 2010
Wills, D.C., 515 5th 20001-2131
Street, N.W., 3rd Floor the notice required by Name of newspaper:
Administration No. Superior Court of Afro-American
Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . law in such cases; it is
20001, on or before by the Court this 27 day
Harold
2010ADM961
Edward
the District of
District of Columbia
Washington Law
of September 2010. Reporter
April 1, 2011. Claims
against the decedent ORDERED, that all per- Brooks III PROBATE DIVISION Sharon Paterson Bush
Decedent Washington, D.C.
shall be presented to the sons concerned show
NOTICE OF 20001-2131
Personal
undersigned with a copy cause, if any there be, Representative
APPOINTMENT, Administration No.
to the Register of Wills on or before the 8 day
NOTICE TO 2010ADM773
TRUE TEST COPY
of November 2010, why REGISTER OF WILLS
or filed with the Register
the prayers of said com- CREDITORS Lois M Paterson 10/8, 10/15, 10/22
of Wills with a copy to
plaint should not be AND NOTICE TO Decedent
the undersigned, on or
before April 1, 2011, or granted; provided that a UNKNOWN HEIRS Wesley L Clarke Superior Court of
be forever barred. Per- copy of this order be J e r m a i n e H a r o l d 1629 K Street the District of
sons believed to be published once a week Brooks, whose address Suite 300 District of Columbia
for three consecutive is 8628 Glenarden Park- Washington DC 20006 PROBATE DIVISION
heirs or legatees of the way, Glenarden MD Attorney
decedent who do not re- weeks before said day Washington, D.C.
in the Afro-American. 20706 was appointed NOTICE OF 20001-2131
ceive a copy of this no-
tice by mail within 25 JUDGE personal representative APPOINTMENT, Administration No.
A TRUE COPY TEST: of the estate of Harold NOTICE TO 2010ADM954
days of its first publica-
tion shall so inform the 10/8, 10/15, 10/22 Edward Brooks III, who CREDITORS Gregory T Jackson
died on February 20, AND NOTICE TO Decedent
Register of Wills, includ-
Superior Court of 2010 without a will, and UNKNOWN HEIRS Richard Carnell Baker,
ing name, address and
the District of will serve without Court Sharon Paterson Bush, Esq
relationship. supervision. All un- whose address is 721 2120 L Street NW
Date of Publication:
Columbia
Civil Division known heirs and heirs Norfolk Ave., Park City Suite 200
October 1, 2010
Case No. 0007358-10 whose whereabouts are Utah 84060 was ap- Washington DC 20037
Name of newspaper:
IN RE: unknown shall enter pointed personal repre- Attorney
Afro-American their appearance in this sentative of the estate of
Washington Law
Imani Marden Kirk NOTICE OF
Applicant proceeding. Objections Lois M Paterson, who APPOINTMENT,
Reporter
ORDER OF to such appointment died on April 2, 2007 NOTICE TO
Cheryl Derricotte
Personal
PUBLICATION shall be filed with the with a will, and will serve
Register of Wills, D.C.,
CREDITORS
Representative
CHANGE OF NAME with Court supervision. AND NOTICE TO
202-544-6133
Imani Marden Kirk hav- 515 5th Street, N.W., All unknown heirs and UNKNOWN HEIRS
ing filed a complaint for 3rd Floor Washington, h e i r s w h o s e Gregory Jackson,
TRUE TEST COPY
j u d g m e n t c h a n g i n g D.C. 20001, on or be- whereabouts are un- whose address is 24840
REGISTER OF WILLS
Imani Marden Kirk name fore April 8, 2011. known shall enter their F e r d i n a n d S t r e e t ,
10/1, 10/8, 10/15
to Imani Marden Moye' Claims against the de- appearance in this Plaquemine LA 70764,
and having applied to cedent shall be pre- proceeding. Objections was appointed personal
the court for an Order of sented to the under- to such appointment (or representative of the
Publication of the notice signed with a copy to the to the probate of de- estate of Gregory T
required by law in such Register of Wills or filed cedent¬s will) shall be Jackson, who died on
cases; it is by the Court with the Register of Wills filed with the Register of January 4, 2010 without
Subscribe this 1st day of October with a copy to the under- Wills, D.C., 515 5th a will, and will serve
Today 2010. signed, on or before Street, N.W., 3rd Floor without Court supervi-
ORDERED, that all per- April 8, 2011, or be for- Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . sion. All unknown heirs
sons concerned show ever barred. Persons 20001, on or before a n d h e i r s w h o s e
cause, if any there be, believed to be heirs or April 8, 2011. Claims whereabouts are un-
on or before the 5th day legatees of the decedent against the decedent known shall enter their
of November 2010, why who do not receive a shall be presented to the appearance in this
the prayers of said com- copy of this notice by undersigned with a copy proceeding. Objections
plaint should not be mail within 25 days of its to the Register of Wills to such appointment
granted; provided that a first publication shall so or filed with the Register shall be filed with the
copy of this order be inform the Register of of Wills with a copy to Register of Wills, D.C.,
Plaquemine LA 70764,
was appointed personal
representative of the
estate of Gregory T
Jackson, who died on
January 4, 2010 without
a will, and will serve
without Court supervi-
sion. All unknown heirs
and heirs whose
LEGAL NOTICES
whereabouts are un-
known shall enter their
appearance in this
proceeding. Objections
to such appointment
shall be filed with the
Register of Wills, D.C.,
515 5th Street, N.W.,
3rd Floor Washington,
D.C. 20001, on or be-
fore April 8, 2011.
Claims against the de-
cedent shall be pre-
sented to the under-
signed with a copy to the
Register of Wills or filed
with the Register of Wills
with a copy to the under-
signed, on or before
April 8, 2011, or be for-
ever barred. Persons
believed to be heirs or
legatees of the decedent
who do not receive a
copy of this notice by
mail within 25 days of its
first publication shall so
inform the Register of
Wills, including name,
address and relation-
ship.
Date of Publication:
October 8, 2010
Name of newspaper:
Afro-American
Washington Law
Reporter
October 8, 2010
Personal
Representative
TRUE TEST COPY
REGISTER OF WILLS
10/8, 10/15, 10/22
Superior Court of
the District of
District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
Washington, D.C.
20001-2131
Administration No.
2010ADM943
Magnolia H Jordan
Decedent
Bradley A Thomas
4201 Connecticut Ave
NW. Suite 400
Washington DC
20008-1158
Attorney
NOTICE OF
APPOINTMENT,
NOTICE TO
CREDITORS
AND NOTICE TO
UNKNOWN HEIRS
Carole L Jordan and
Wendell D Jordan
whose address(es) are
5122 Fairglen Lane,
Chevy Chase, MD
20815 & 116 Fawn
Court, Hamsburg PA
17110 were appointed
personal representa-
tive(s) of the estate of
Magnolia H Jordan, who
died on May 20, 2010
with a will, and will serve
without Court supervi-
sion. All unknown heirs
and heirs whose
whereabouts are un-
known shall enter their
appearance in this
proceeding. Objections
to such appointment (or
to the probate of de-
cedent¬s will) shall be
filed with the Register of
Wills, D.C., 515 5th
Street, N.W., 3rd Floor
Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C .
20001, on or before
April 8, 2011. Claims
against the decedent
shall be presented to the
undersigned with a copy
to the Register of Wills
or filed with the Register
of Wills with a copy to
the undersigned, on or
before April 8, 2011, or
be forever barred. Per-
sons believed to be
heirs or legatees of the
decedent who do not re-
ceive a copy of this no-
tice by mail within 25
days of its first publica-
tion shall so inform the
Register of Wills, includ-
ing name, address and
relationship.
Date of Publication:
October 8, 2010
Name of newspaper:
Afro-American
Washington Law
Reporter
Wendell D Jordan
Carole L. Jordan
Personal
Representative(s)
TRUE TEST COPY
REGISTER OF WILLS
10/8, 10/15, 10/22
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Services, Inc. 4700 Belle
Grove Road, #1 Bal-
timore, MD, has applied
in Case AP-2010-139 to
transport passengers for
hire in the DC area. Pro-
tests information go to
www.wmatc.gov or call
301-588-5260.
10/15
Superior Court of
the District of
Columbia
Civil Division
Case No. 0007402-10
IN RE:
BABY BOY POTTER
Applicant
ORDER OF
PUBLICATION
CHANGE OF NAME
Baby Boy Potter having
filed a complaint for
judgment changing
Baby Boy Potter name
to Duane Mckie Kasey
and having applied to
the court for an Order of
Publication of the notice
required by law in such
cases; it is by the Court
this 4th day of October
2010.
ORDERED, that all per-
sons concerned show
cause, if any there be,
on or before the 12th
day of November 2010,
why the prayers of said
complaint should not be
granted; provided that a
copy of this order be
published once a week
for three consecutive
weeks before said day
in the Afro-American.
JUDGE
A TRUE COPY TEST:
10/15, 10/22, 10/29
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LEGAL NOTICES
Superior Court of
the District of
District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
Washington, D.C.
20001-2131
Administration No.
2010ADM967
Janet M Lieno
Decedent
Thomas H Queen Esq
530 Eighth Street SE
Washington DC 20003
Attorney
NOTICE OF
APPOINTMENT,
NOTICE TO
CREDITORS
AND NOTICE TO
UNKNOWN HEIRS
Joaquim K Diagne-
Lieno, whose address is
PSC 103 Box 3318,
APO, AE 09603, was
appointed personal re-
presentative of the
estate of Janet M Lieno,
who died on September
14, 2010 without a will,
and will serve without
Court supervision. All
unknown heirs and heirs
whose whereabouts are
unknown shall enter
their appearance in this
proceeding. Objections
to such appointment
shall be filed with the
Register of Wills, D.C.,
515 5th Street, N.W.,
3rd Floor Washington,
D.C. 20001, on or be-
fore April 15, 2011.
Claims against the de-
cedent shall be pre-
sented to the under-
signed with a copy to the
Register of Wills or filed
with the Register of Wills
with a copy to the under-
signed, on or before
April 15, 2011, or be for-
ever barred. Persons
believed to be heirs or
legatees of the decedent
who do not receive a
copy of this notice by
mail within 25 days of its
first publication shall so
inform the Register of
Wills, including name,
address and relation-
ship.
Date of Publication:
October 15, 2010
Name of newspaper:
Afro-American
Washington Law
Reporter
Joaquim K Diagnet-
Lieno
Personal
Representative
TRUE TEST COPY
REGISTER OF WILLS
10/15, 10/22, 10/29
Superior Court of
the District of
District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
Washington, D.C.
20001-2131
Administration No.
2010ADM964
Clement Goddard
Decedent
Dennis A Baird Esq
1323 Fenwick Lane
Silver Spring MD
20910
Attorney
NOTICE OF
APPOINTMENT,
NOTICE TO
CREDITORS
AND NOTICE TO
UNKNOWN HEIRS
Vernon Goddard, whose
address is 707 South
Pauley Drive Hutto,
Texas 78634, was ap-
pointed personal repre-
sentative of the estate of
Clement Goddard, who
died on May 5, 2010
without a will, and will
serve without Court su-
pervision. All unknown
heirs and heirs whose
whereabouts are un-
known shall enter their
appearance in this
proceeding. Objections
to such appointment
shall be filed with the
Register of Wills, D.C.,
515 5th Street, N.W.,
3rd Floor Washington,
D.C. 20001, on or be-
fore April 15, 2011.
Claims against the de-
cedent shall be pre-
sented to the under-
signed with a copy to the
Register of Wills or filed
with the Register of Wills
with a copy to the under-
signed, on or before
April 15, 2011, or be for-
ever barred. Persons
believed to be heirs or
legatees of the decedent
who do not receive a
copy of this notice by
mail within 25 days of its
first publication shall so
inform the Register of
Wills, including name,
address and relation-
ship.
Date of Publication:
October 15, 2010
Name of newspaper:
Afro-American
Washington Law
Reporter
Vernon Goddard
Personal
Representative
512-846-2328
TRUE TEST COPY
REGISTER OF WILLS
10/15, 10/22, 10/29
Superior Court of
the District of
District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
Washington, D.C.
20001-2131
Administration No.
00697ADM10
Mildred H Warner
Decedent
Thomas L Campbell
Esq
3807 Minnesota Ave
NE
Washington DC 20019
Attorney
NOTICE OF
APPOINTMENT,
NOTICE TO
CREDITORS
AND NOTICE TO
UNKNOWN HEIRS
A n d r i n a R Wa r n e r,
whose address is 18503
Eagles Roost Drive,
Germantown, MD 20814
was appointed personal
representative of the
estate of Mildred H
Warner, who died on
July 3, 2010 with a will,
and will serve without
Court supervision. All
unknown heirs and heirs
whose whereabouts are
unknown shall enter
their appearance in this
proceeding. Objections
to such appointment (or
to the probate of de-
cedent¬s will) shall be
Eagles Roost Drive,
Germantown, MD 20814
was appointed personal
representative of the
estate of Mildred H
Warner, who died on
July 3, 2010 with a will,
and will serve without
Court supervision. All
unknown heirs and heirs
LEGAL
whose NOTICES
whereabouts are
unknown shall enter
their appearance in this
proceeding. Objections
to such appointment (or
to the probate of de-
cedent¬s will) shall be
filed with the Register of
Wills, D.C., 515 5th
Street, N.W., 3rd Floor
Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C .
20001, on or before
April 15, 2011. Claims
against the decedent
shall be presented to the
undersigned with a copy
to the Register of Wills
or filed with the Register
of Wills with a copy to
the undersigned, on or
before April 15, 2011, or
be forever barred. Per-
sons believed to be
heirs or legatees of the
decedent who do not re-
ceive a copy of this no-
tice by mail within 25
days of its first publica-
tion shall so inform the
Register of Wills, includ-
ing name, address and
relationship.
Date of Publication:
October 15, 2010
Name of newspaper:
Afro-American
Washington Law
Reporter
Andrina R Warner
Personal
Representative
TRUE TEST COPY
REGISTER OF WILLS
10/15, 10/22, 10/29
Superior Court of
the District of
District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
Washington, D.C.
20001-2131
Administration No.
2010ADM497
Sidney M Ramseur
aka
Sidney Marshall
Ramseur
Decedent
NOTICE OF
APPOINTMENT,
NOTICE TO
CREDITORS
AND NOTICE TO
UNKNOWN HEIRS
Marshall Lynn Ramseur
& Desiree Lynn Ram-
seur, whose address(es)
are 6545 Ronald Road,
Capitol Heights MD
20743 were appointed
personal representa-
tive(s) of the estate of
Sidney M Ramseur aka
Sidney Marshall Ram-
seur, who died on April
20, 2010 with a will, and
will serve without Court
supervision. All un-
known heirs and heirs
whose whereabouts are
unknown shall enter
their appearance in this
proceeding. Objections
to such appointment (or
to the probate of de-
cedent¬s will) shall be
filed with the Register of
Wills, D.C., 515 5th
Street, N.W., 3rd Floor
Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C .
20001, on or before
April 15, 2011. Claims
against the decedent
shall be presented to the
undersigned with a copy
to the Register of Wills
or filed with the Register
of Wills with a copy to
the undersigned, on or
before April 15, 2011, or
be forever barred. Per-
sons believed to be
heirs or legatees of the
decedent who do not re-
ceive a copy of this no-
tice by mail within 25
days of its first publica-
tion shall so inform the
Register of Wills, includ-
ing name, address and
relationship.
Date of Publication:
October 15, 2010
Name of newspaper:
Afro-American
Washington Law
Reporter
Marshall Ramseur
Desiree Lynn Ramseur
Personal
Representative
301-257-9630
301-980-9632
TRUE TEST COPY
REGISTER OF WILLS
10/15, 10/22, 10/29
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Urbanized Area Formula Program) and the Fed-
eral Highway Administration. The air quality
conformity analysis assesses the plan
amendments and program with respect to the air
quality requirements under the 1990 Clean Air Act
Amendments.
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mwcog.org/tpbpubliccomment/. Written comments
can also be mailed to TPB Chairman David
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Snyder, Metropolitan Washington Council of Gov-
ernments (COG), 777 N. Capitol St. NE, Suite 300,
Washington, DC 20002. WHEN YOU JOB#: B008824001 DATE: 10.8.10
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providing food, toys, and clothes
for your family. If you would like
Mrs. Santa to help, please send
a request and provide us with
specific information on your
family and the help you need.
No telephone calls,
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Include your contact information.
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