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Black
Chancellor Michelle Rhee
finally answered the much
discussed question of
whether she would retain
Votes
her post under presumptive
mayor Vincent Gray’s
administration: She
announced her resignation
By Zenitha Prince Wednesday during a press
Washington Bureau Chief conference at the Mayflower
Hotel in downtown
The ethics trials for U.S. Washington, D.C.
Reps. Charlie Rangel, D-N.Y., Flanked by Gray, Mayor
and Maxine Waters, D-Calif., Adrian Fenty and her interim
have been set for after the successor Deputy Chancellor
elections on Nov. 15 and Kaya Henderson, Rhee – who
Nov. 29, respectively. The during her three years at the
announcement, made late helm drew attacks from the
last week, prompted the ire local and national teachers
of at least one Republican, unions for giving the boot to
AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite
who said it was motivated by more than 200 teachers and
President Barack Obama greets the crowd a rally in
politics. putting 700 more on notice –
Philadelphia, Oct. 10. The president is hoping his high
“This is obviously being was all smiles. Photo by Rob Roberts
approval rating among African Americans will draw Black
pushed back to avoid negative She said the decision to Presumptive mayor Vincent Gray and schools Chancellor
voters to the polls in the General Election.
publicity before the Nov. move on was a mutual one Michelle Rhee at Oct. 13 press conference where Rhee
2 elections,” said Illinois have little to no impact on the them; they’re set,” said Jason made by her and the City announced her resignation.
Republican Timothy Johnson incumbents’ success at the Johnson, professor of political Council chairman.
in a statement. “If the accused polls because their majority- science at Hiram College in “This was not a decision Gray decided the best way to has become a model for
were Republicans, I have no Black constituencies would Ohio. And other members that we made lightly, but it is keep current reform going was education reform across the
doubt the timing would be vote for them. of the Congressional Black one that I believe is absolutely for her to step aside. country – forward.
different.” “Charlie Rangel and Caucus are also set, Johnson is essential to allow Chairman With plans calling for However, according to the
But political analysts and Maxine Waters would have to added. “Ultimately, it’s a Gray to pursue our shared goal Rhee to vacate her post chancellor her career in the
observers said holding the get in an Eddie Long scandal very small bubble they’re of unifying the city behind the on Oct. 29, while her education arena is far from
hearings any earlier would for voters not to vote for Continued on A5 school reform efforts that are management team remains Continued on A5
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country involving thousands of
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Balfour, the missing boy’s step-
father and estranged husband
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ACORN, said in an interview victim of fraud, not the perpetra- forms. of Julia, at his girlfriend’s
children and the seniors who remain.”
with the AFRO. tor of it. Announcer: Massive voter
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things fraud. And the Obama campaign hours after the murders.
neighborhood. He has
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customers opted not to provide interviews but did concur because of the waythat Since McCain’s comments, SQUARE HIGH
on the verge of maybe perpetrat- ACORN
what the Davis family has done for the neighborhood operates. Rather
overthan
the ACORN’s 87 offices have been
ing one of the greatest frauds in rely on volunteers, it pays peo- bombarded with threats and
years has been pretty productive. One patron even went as far
voter history in this country, ple, many of them poor or unem- racist mail.
as to define the Davises’ role as a familiar ployed, toword
sign up – persistent.
new voters. The day after the presidential
maybe destroying the fabric of
democracy.” The idea was to help both those debate, vandals broke into the
Factcheck.org, a non-partisan being registered and those doing organization’s Boston and Seattle
Web site, found those claims to the registration. offices and stole computers.
be “exaggerated,” with “no evi- Maud explained, “We have a After a Cleveland representative BREAD NOT ON THE LIST
dence of any such democracy- zero tolerance policy for deliber- appeared on TV, an e-mail was
destroying fraud.” ate falsification of registration.” sent to the local office saying she
Hurd believes the McCain Most news account neglect to “is going to have her life ended.”
charges were politically motivat- point out that ACORN is A worker in Providence, R.I.,
ed. required by law to turn in all reg- received a threatening call say- LEFT RIGHT
She said, “Because it’s low- istration forms. And they also fail ing, “We know you get off work
and moderate-income people, to note that it was the organiza- at 9” and uttered racial epithets.
and people of color, I believe the tion, in many instances, that first A caller to one office left a
McCain campaign thinks those brought the phony registrations message on the answering
voters are going to vote to the attention of authorities. machine, saying: “Hi, I was just
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-
1 BANANA
Americans. With 400,000 mem- Announcer: Who is Barack eys, they’re going to get assassi-
ber families organized into more Obama? A man with “a political nated, they’re gonna get killed.”
than 1,200 neighborhood chap- baptism performed at warp Another message said, “You
ters in 110 cities nationwide, speed.” Vast ambition. After col- liberal idiots. Dumb (expletive
ACORN has over the years seen lege, he moved to Chicago. deleted). Welfare bums. You
its share of criticism while advo- Became a community organizer. guys just (expletive deleted)
cating for affordable housing, There, Obama met Madeleine come to our country, consume
living wages, healthcare for the Talbot, part of the Chicago every natural resource there is,
underserved— and while organ- branch of ACORN. He was so and makeYou a lot of babies. That’s
deserve to be heard. Experience a bank that’s dedicated to listening.
izing voter registration drives. impressive that he was asked to all you guys do. And then suck
But none has been as withering train the ACORN staff. up the welfare and expect every-
and baseless as this one. What did ACORN in Chicago one else toYour financial
pay for needs are as unique as you are. That’s why SunTrust is committed to truly
your hospital
With the presidential election engage in? Bullying banks. bills for your kids. I jus’ say let
listening and providing the right solutions to help you Beforereachageyour goals.room
five, every You’ll is get the personal
a classroom.
less than two weeks away, Intimidation tactics. Disruption your kids die. That’s the best
ACORN’s detractors allege the of business. ACORN forced move. Just attention you deserve
let your children die. as well as the genuine service that you should expect. Because a bank
Fun learning opportunities are everywhere. Simple things like
organization has engaged in mas- banks to issue risky home loans. Forget about paying for hospital
committed to helping you succeed can make
counting andall the difference.
identifying shapes activate Stop by your
a child’s learninglocal branch,
ability,
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Hurd thinks the hate calls will
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October 16, 2010 - October 22, 2010, The Afro-American A5
Rhee Resignation
Continued from A1
over. She said that after taking some time was excited about the progress the schools
off which will include travel to Sacramento, have achieved under Rhee’s leadership. “I
Calif., her next public role would certainly look forward to continuing the progress and
involve “serving America’s children.” continuing to serve the families and students
While observers express concern over of the District of Columbia,” Henderson said.
what immediate effect Rhee’s parting will
have on the school system, where instituted
a hard-charging brand of reform, Washington
“I think it’s a good thing that
Teachers Union President George Parker she’s ending the suspense...”
said things will be fine—particularly with
Henderson in charge. According to Parker, Henderson will fit
Parker, who has had a somewhat the bill, as the teachers union has always had
contentious relationship with Rhee, also said a good working relationship with her. “She’s
he wasn’t taken aback by her decision to step definitely talented, fair and has the ability to
down and that ending speculation over her take over and she has less controversy which
departure was a positive step. will help in moving the system forward,”
“I think it’s a good thing that she’s ending the Parker said. She’s definitely reform-minded
suspense,” Parker said. “It’s a good thing that and she shoots straight from the hip.” He
the decision is being made sooner, rather than added, “Henderson is what we need right now
later because with the decision in limbo, it could because the Rhee-Fenty election piece has
have resulted in the school system being in limbo divided the community.”
a well, because neither teachers, principals or Jeff Smith, executive director of the D.C.-
parents or students actually knew what direction based advocacy organization, DC Voice, said
the school system was going to take.” a lot of people had been hopeful that Gray and
Henderson, who has worked in the Rhee would have worked out their differences
District’s public schools for the past 13 years, so that she would remain.
is also known for her reformist ways. She “A lot of us were hopeful that they might
was instrumental in the system’s firing of be able to work on something would keep in
about 100 teachers back in 1998. She has a place the current leadership throughout this
background with the New Teacher Project, school year, because I don’t think it benefits
having headed its D.C. operation. Like Rhee, anybody to change it now,” Smith said. “But
she has also taught with Teach for America. noticing that Rhee and Gray never had a very
Henderson described Rhee as her friend cordial relationship, we knew her days were
and mentor and in brief comments, said she numbered as the chancellor.”
Black Votes
Continued from A1
operating in. Black people in these districts out [to vote] in higher numbers. They’re
think, ‘These folks (lawmakers) may be old saying that all of us who worked so hard in
and [maybe] corrupt but that’s all we 2008 might not be as pumped up, might not
have.” be as energized or might not care as much.
The importance of the Black vote in re- Maryland, I think the pundits are wrong, but
electing Black Capitol Hill lawmakers or even it’s up to you to prove them wrong. Don’t
adding to the ranks—there’s the potential make me look bad now.”
to pick up House seats in states such as While Obama has a whopping approval
Louisiana, Arkansas, Illinois, Alabama and rating of 87 percent among African-American
Florida—pales in comparison, however, to its voters, some political observers question
impact on several gubernatorial races, political whether the president can draw them to
experts say. Black voters can be the saviors the polls as he did in 2008. Given the
of the Democratic Party in several of the 37 disproportionate toll the recession has wielded
contests. on Blacks—a community devastated by
“If Black people don’t turn out and vote, foreclosures and by a punishing 16.1 percent
a lot of Democrats don’t keep their jobs,” unemployment rate—many may feel like
Johnson told the AFRO. He added, “The Mid- Velma Hart, who told President Obama in a
west is the most dangerous area for Democrats town-hall meeting last month that she was
to lose governorships. [For example,] Ohio, “exhausted of defending you, defending your
Pennsylvania and Michigan all look like they administration, defending the mantle of change
can go Republican and these are critical ‘blue’ I voted for, and deeply disappointed with
states. where we are right now.”
“These are all places where Black voters Johnson said, “People are confusing and
are key.” have confused a political campaign with a
At stake for Democrats—especially political movement—campaigns end. What
the White House—is the political strength people seemed to believe is that kind of
needed to enact policies at the federal and excitement and fervor would continue forever,
state level, said Democrat Congresswoman but it can’t. So what you have is disaffected
Donna Edwards, who represents the Fourth African Americans; White liberals who are
Congressional District in Maryland, another angry because ‘he didn’t give us “don’t ask,
battleground where Black voters can don’t tell” and the public option [in health
determine whether Gov. Martin O’Malley, care];’Black political elites, who are saying,
a Democrat, is re-elected or usurped by ‘He lost us on that Shirley Sherrod thing’….
Republican candidate, former Gov. Robert People’s expectations were way too high.”
Ehrlich. Among her constituents and those of the
“An energized and activated Black other CBC members, Edwards said, “People
electorate in the Fourth Congressional are understandably frustrated with the pace of
District in Maryland could make a difference change and with the state of the economy and
in our election for governor; it could make I think that has had a tremendous effect on
a difference in the direction of our state,” concerns about voter turnout and the strength
Edwards said, using the 2010 census and of the electorate going into the mid-term
its resulting redistricting process—which elections.”
determines political representation—as an However, she added, she believes voters
example. “What happens going into these will turn out and will vote to give the president
governor’s races is important to how we’re a chance to live up to his promises.
represented and where these lines are drawn “[Black voters] have been really concerned
for our representation.” about the obvious backlash against this
The centrality of Black voters to president and are looking at casting their
Democratic hopes was confirmed last week vote in this mid-term election as a statement
by President Barack Obama’s personal appeal of support for President Obama,” she said.
at an Oct. 7 rally at Bowie State University, “We want to send a really strong message
located in one of the state’s majority-Black into Washington that we support the direction
counties. this president is going and we didn’t think it
“Right now you have pundits saying the was just about 2008, we know it’s about 2010
other party’s supporters are more excited,” and we also know it’s about continuing these
Obama said. “They’re saying they’ll turn policies.”
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recommended selling the ways to better effect the and administration committee
cards for $2.50 but with some change, are scheduled to meeting.
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Opinion
Painting A More Accurate Picture of
HBCUs
I read with great interest White research universities received their bachelor’s
Dr. David Wilson Jason Riley’s commentary on degrees at an HBCU (Hale, 2006).
historically Black colleges I have attended and worked at a number of
and universities (HBCUs) [“Black Colleges Need a New traditionally White institutions (TWIs) and can
Mission,” Sept. 28, 2010] in which he refers to Black colleges testify to the fact that little stands between them and
as “academically inferior.” Mr. Riley uses data convenient HBCUs, save that which a large endowment will
to his case that HBCUs should be shuttered by citing the buy. I have found HBCUs, such as Morgan State
number of Blacks that now attend these schools and rankings University in Baltimore where I am now president,
comparing them with some of America’s most elite colleges to be quality-rich institutions, leading their states
and universities. His data is cited without context and does not and, in some cases, the country in many fields. For
paint a clear picture of HBCUs, or acknowledges the basis for example, Morgan is ranked second in Maryland
their continued existence. in the percentage of its students who graduate and
HBCUs continue to graduate a disproportionate share go on to graduate school – and that is ahead of
of African Americans in this country. If he took the time to the state’s flagship institution, the University of
adequately research his topic, Mr. Riley would find that the Maryland. Morgan also is a national leader in the
of President Obama’s Board of Advisors on historically Black
majority of today’s leaders of color, including many members number of Fulbright scholars it produces. This does not sound
colleges and universities, I know that what the president is
of Congress, entrepreneurs, bankers and, indeed, college like an institution that should be closed. And, I am absolutely
really trying to do is give HBCUs access to that which will
presidents, are graduates of HBCUs. Despite their small certain that our 35,000 alumni, many of whom would not
help them compete in today’s marketplace – better marketing,
number, these schools still account for nearly 25 percent of all have received a college education without a Morgan State
management assistance, fundraising expertise and more.
degrees conferred to African Americans, according to Hale, a University, would concur.
President Obama understands what Mr. Riley clearly does not;
recognized expert in higher education. In addition, they have I challenge Mr. Riley to compare HBCUs with other
that is, without every genre of higher education seeking ways
been the launching pads for three-fourths of African Americans schools of their size and nature, and not just to the most elite
to educate more Americans, our nation will continue to fall
who hold doctorate degrees, three-fourths of Black officers of colleges and universities in the country. If he is going to
farther behind the rest of the world.
in the military, and four-fifths of African-American federal compare HBCUs to the Harvards and MITs of the world, then
judges. In fact, what Mr. Riley fails to tell his readers is that he also must compare those schools with the smaller, less
Dr. David Wilson is president of Morgan State University in
50 percent of African-American faculty in predominantly well-endowed, traditionally White institutions. As a member
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n late September at the Fairmont Hotel in agreed to share their personal stories to
Northwest Washington, D.C., Gen. Colin emphasize the importance of prevention, early
Powell, a prostate cancer survivor; Monica detection and healthy lifestyles,” said Madeline
Dr. Anne C. Beal and Dr. Eve Higginbotham Thompson, a breast cancer survivor; Alexis H. Lawson, president/CEO, IAMMM. “Their uplifting
Roberson, multiple myeloma survivor; Maimah messages were inspiring and indeed affirm the
Karmo, stage two breast cancer survivor and Institute’s commitment to continue our work in
Army Staff Sgt. Stefanie Mason, who was critically research, education and advocacy to address the
wounded in Afghanistan, learned they share a many challenges that confront racial and ethnic
very special and unique bond: They have health care.”
Mary D. Redd, CEO, all overcome life-threatening health The Health Leadership Award for “Promoting
Steinway Child and Family
challenges. Life” was presented to Margot James Copeland,
Services and vice chair,
IAMMM Before a hushed audience, each national president, The Links; Dr. Anne C. Beal,
revealed poignant stories about life MD, MPH, president, Aetna Foundation and D.C.
after their diagnoses. Councilmember At-Large David Catania for his
The occasion was the seventh annual leadership as chair of the Committee on Health
awards benefit gala “Saluting Survivors… for Achievements.
Promoting Life,” a night devoted to
celebrating survivors and health Courtesy Photos
advocates hosted by national health
advocacy organization, Institute for
Alexis H. Roberson and Dr. Robert Williams
the Advancement of Multicultural
and Minority Medicine (IAMMM).
“Each of these courageous survivors
Madeline Y. Lawson
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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On view October 15, 2010
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Film Star Transitions to Music with Debut Album a mother that is extremely
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Faith Pulse
Church Briefs
Compiled by Herb Quarles at a Fashion Show at Union Church Anniversary Fall Revival at ZBC Senior Partners: The Ministry
Wesley AME Zion Church, Celebrated Rev. Keith W. Byrd, of the Holy Spirit.”
An Afternoon of Music 1860 Michigan Ave. N.E. St. Paul Baptist Church senior pastor at Zion Call the church office
The Music Aid Circle at The show features ministers, will celebrate its 144th Baptist Church, invites the at 202-722-4940 or visit
Peoples Congregational UCC spouses, couples and singles anniversary at 10:30 a.m. on community to attend a fall zionbaptistchurchdc.org for
presents soprano Valerie from the metropolitan area. Oct. 17. Members and friends revival held nightly at 7 p.m., additional information. Zion
Harris-Gregory and tenor The theme will be “We Go to of the church are invited to from Oct. 18 – 20. The Rev. Baptist is located at 4850
Andre Kearns in a recital at the Rock.” attend the combined service Matthew Watley, pastor of
Blagden Ave. N.W.
the church on Oct. 16, 3:30 Call Sylvia Dark at 301- with the Fort Washington and Reid Temple in Silver Spring,
p.m. Call Nathaniel Moore at 350-0834 for information on Capitol Heights congregations Md., will preach on the 18th;
202-726-6209 for ticket and the requested donation. at 6611 Walker Mill Road, Bishop Keith J. Martin, senior Church Hosts Meeting
other information. Capitol Heights, Md. at the Rebirth and Restoration A membership meeting
Peoples is located at 4704 Weekend Celebration The Rev. Dr. Joel Freeman Church in Washington D.C., of the District of Columbia
13th St. N.W. The community is
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is the guest preacher and a will preach on the 19th and Retired Teacher Association
The Rev. Dr. Teresa L. takes place noon on Oct. 21
invited to attend three days luncheon follows the service. the Rev. Louis B. Jones II,
Fry Brown will preach at at Nineteenth Street Baptist
of activities celebrating During that time, members pastor of Pilgrim Baptist
Howard University on Oct.
Women’s Day at Asbury who’ve made outstanding Church in Washington, D.C., Church located at 4606
17.
UMC, 925 11th St. N.W., contributions will be honored. will preach on the 20th. 16th St. N.W. Call 202 829-
on Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m. additional information. The celebration continues The theme, based on John 2773 or visit dcrea.net for
The entire family will at 7 p.m., Oct. 18 with the 13:16, will be “Following Our additional information.
participate in devotions, enjoy HU Chapel Services observance of “Founders’
refreshments, and an open The Rev. Dr. Teresa Night.” The evening of prayer
L. Fry Brown will preach
mic night.
A one-day women’s during the 11 a.m. worship
service on Oct. 17 at Howard
will be highlighted with the
Lord’s word preached by the Pastor Celebrates 10th Year
spiritual retreat takes place
8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m., on
University’s Cramton
Auditorium, 2455 Sixth St.
Rev. Sarah Britt from Mount
Ennon Baptist Church in at Lanham Church
Oct. 16. Enjoy a continental Clinton, Md. The Rev. Henry P. Davis
N.W. She is an associate
breakfast followed by a The Rev. Dr. Robert J. III recently celebrated his
professor of homiletics and
praise and worship service, Williams will be honored 10th anniversary as pastor
Courtesy Photos director of Black church
special presentation and for his 42 years of dedicated of First Baptist Church of
Valerie Harris-Gregory and studies at Emory University
small group discussions. The service during the 8 a.m. Highland in Lanham, Md.
Andre Kearns will appear in in Atlanta, Ga. The Rev.
A weeklong celebration
concert on Oct. 16. guest for the Women’s Day Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III service on Oct. 24 in the
began when his father, the
worship service at 10:30 is guest preacher on Oct. Worship Center, 9700 Old Rev. Dr. Henry P. Davis Jr.,
Church Unit Sponsors a.m. on Oct. 17 is the Rev. 17. Call 202-806-7280 or Allentown Road in Fort pastor of St. Paul Baptist
Pauline Wilkins, a daughter visit chapel.howard.edu/ Washington, Md., and at
Fashion Show Church, Atlantic Highlands,
The Washington District of the church and former Information for additional 10:30 a.m. at the Capitol N.J., preached during a
information. The e-mail
Lay Council of The AME associate pastor. A reception Heights location. Call 301- series of pre-anniversary
address is chapel@howard.
Zion Church presents a follows. Call 202-628-0009 449-1450 for additional services that included other
edu. Courtesy Photo
guest ministers. The Rev.
fashion show Oct. 16, 2 p.m. or visit asburyumcdc.org for information. The Rev. Henry P. Davis III
Bobby L. Johnson of Van
Buren First Assembly of
Obituary 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,
Roger Whitley, 74 the Rev. Dr. Harold A. Carter Sr., pastor, New Shiloh Baptist
Church in Baltimore, Md., concluded the celebration during
Ogden Aviation Services Employee an evening service on the same day.
Reflecting on his 10 years as pastor of First Baptist
Roger Whitley, son of the late Percy Edward Whitley and and gentle mannerisms Church of Highland Park has Davis III teetering between
the late Rogerlene Williams Whitley, was born in Smithfield, were developed in his humility and pride. He acknowledged that church
N.C., March 20, 1936. He was called to eternal rest Sept. 14. early childhood. He was membership has grown to more than 3,000 as five spirit-
Whitley attended the Johnston County Training School easygoing, loved people filled worship assemblies are now held each week. “The
in Smithfield. After graduation he entered the U.S. Navy. He and very humorous. He Park,” as Davis has nicknamed the church, has provided
was honorably discharged from the Navy and entered Saint was also very devoted to money, supplies and physical assistance to aid survivors of
various international disasters like the earthquake in Haiti.
Augustine’s College in Raleigh, N.C., where he majored in his family. “It’s hard for me to measure the growth that has taken place
biology. After leaving St. Augustine, he was employed by the Whitley leave to over the past 10 years as I’ve simply sought to be faithful
state of North Carolina in law enforcement with the A.B.C. cherish fond memories of to God,” said Davis, who’s known for his power-packed
Board. He also served on the police force in his hometown. him, his wife, Doris Jean sermons and people skills. “I fully realize that everything is
He moved his family to Maryland where he was employed Carter Whitley; daughter in the hand of God. I’m grateful for how our church reaches
by Ogden Aviation Services at National Airport. His kind Felicia Whitley; grandsons beyond our walls to touch persons in our neighborhood and
Darrein Alonzo and across the world in very tangible ways.”
Devin Antonio Minick; Davis said his messages reach thousands via the Internet,
granddaughter Jordan through the church’s website, www.fbhp.org, which was not
Alexis Bryant; aunts Sallie in place prior to his coming to “The Park.” Davis recently
launched a “Faith Forward” campaign that will lead to
Bell and Gladys Franklin
building a new $30 million worship center, complete with
ROGER WHITLEY and a host of relatives and state-of-the-art amenities, including a basketball court and
friends. 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.
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time: a simple roll out to the right and a throw back
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9.
With Washington’s unbeaten Suitland team tied After a sloppy four quarters, the contest became
7-7 with the Charles Herbert Flowers Jaguars in even more careless in overtime. Flowers fumbled
double overtime, the junior signal caller put away the ball away on their first possession before an
his worries and put his faith in his coaches. And illegal motion call, combined with a holding call,
though receiver Robert Burke nearly put the pass wiped away an ensuing Suitland touchdown. The
on the ground as he fumbled the catch, he regained game entered a second overtime.
control and put Suitland in the end zone and into But it was only a matter of time before
first place in the Prince George’s 4A Division with Washington found Burke for the score that came
a 14-7 win. on a third and 20 drive. After Lawrence’s fourth-
In a game that Suitland (6-0) seemingly tried to down pass was batted down on the following
give away, Flowers (5-1) always gave it right back. possession, Suitland’s sideline erupted in cheers to
Both teams were heavily penalized throughout the celebrate an unbeaten start.
contest, and each school took turns committing “It feels real good,” Washington said. “We
costly fumbles and drive-killing mistakes. knew coming in we were going to be expected to
The game was still scoreless late in the third AFRO Photo/John Moore win. I don’t think we were as focused at first but
period before the Suitland coaching staff got creative. Late in the final period Jaguars quarterback Thomas Lawrence took it in on a then we realized we were in a dogfight. Going into
After spending most of the game butting their heads keeper play to tie the game, 7- 7, taking this defensive struggle to overtime. overtime there was no doubt, we came in ready to
against a stout Flowers defense, Suitland called its dominate.”
first screen pass of the afternoon and caught Flowers It wasn’t necessarily a dominant performance,
totally off guard. Washington found running back a plethora of Suitland penalties to march down field on the but Suitland head coach Ed Shields was just
Lorenzo Steele on a short toss, and the senior did the rest, bowling following drive. Thomas Lawrence’s quarterback sneak tied the thankful to escape with a win. “It was a tough victory,” Shields
over defenders for a 22-yard score and a 7-0 lead. game with 5:48 remaining before Suitland fumbled at Flower’s said. “We were just fortunate to come out on top after all the
Trailing at the start of the fourth quarter, Flowers used 19-yard line to end regulation. mistakes we made.”
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season after the 76ers opened their hearts to their adopted son.
By Stephen D. Riley He wept at his re-introductory press conference like a baby • Wizards – Friday – Preseason Analysis on AFRO.com
AFRO Staff Writer because he simply couldn’t understand why it came down to of Thursday’s game with Milwaukee, and Tuesday’s game
a team feeling sorry for him for the former All-Star to play with Atlanta
Michael Jordan; Magic Johnson; Kobe Bryant, whatever. again. Nobody wanted Iverson on their team last year, nobody.
Give me Allen Iverson. No championships, no titles and no Not the Miami Heat, not the Detroit Pistons and not even the • Baltimore High School Football – Saturday morning
celebratory speeches, but it doesn’t matter. If you were an ‘80s Memphis Grizzlies. And nobody wants him again this year – Patterson vs. Lake Clifton — Recap on AFRO.com
baby then you know exactly what I’m talking about. In his either, apparently.
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familiarized you with scrubs like Aaron McKie, Tyrone Hill wanted in a league he helped mold. Sunday morning – Recap on AFRO.com
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Iverson changed the game—maybe for the worst—like no diminished? A team’s chemistry is so great that it wouldn’t risk • Baltimore Ravens vs. Boston Patriots – Sunday
other. His No. 3 jerseys became popular from high school to adding Iverson to the fold? Who knows? All I know is that a afternoon – Recap on AFRO.com
the city leagues. Cornrows took on new life in ‘hoods across former childhood hero is ready to call it quits on the league
America and even managed to sneak into a few corporate and take his talents to Turkey. For everything he’s done for the • Washington Redskins vs. Indianapolis Colts – Sunday
offices. The elbow sleeve, the high dribble, the headband, I NBA – right or wrong – this is the thanks he gets? America 8:30 P.M. – LIVE Twitter broadcast on @afronews
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∫Subcontractors∫ Hamel Builders, Inc. has a
to such appointment District of Columbia to such appointment (or bidding opportunity for the mixed use renovation
shall be filed with the PROBATE DIVISION to the probate of de- of an existing school called The John F. Cook
Register of Wills, D.C., Washington, D.C. cedent¬s will) shall be School located at 30 P Street NW Washington,
515 5th Street, N.W., 20001-2131 filed with the Register of DC. If interested, contact Yvonne at yleonard@
3rd Floor Washington, Administration No. Wills, D.C., 515 5th hamelbuilders.com or (410)379-6700.
D.C. 20001, on or be- 2010ADM967 Street, N.W., 3rd Floor
fore April 8, 2011. Janet M Lieno Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C .
Claims against the de- Decedent 20001, on or before
cedent shall be pre- April 15, 2011. Claims Harkins Builders is seeking bids for the following
Thomas H Queen Esq project.
sented to the under- 530 Eighth Street SE against the decedent
3121 Mt Pleasant, Located in Washington, DC. WTOP Radio in Washington, DC has openings for outstanding
signed with a copy to the Washington DC 20003 shall be presented to the sports and traffic reporters, and traffic producers. Full/P/T and
The project is a renovation of an 18 unit apartment
Register of Wills or filed Attorney undersigned with a copy
with the Register of Wills to the Register of Wills
building and it the 5th of 5 renovations to be on/call positions...To apply go to wtop.com to read
NOTICE OF completed in this scattered site package.
with a copy to the under- APPOINTMENT, or filed with the Register CBE, MBE, Hub Zone, VOSB, SDVOSB, WBE and
requirements...click on ∫inside wtop∫ then click ∫careers∫. Follow
signed, on or before NOTICE TO of Wills with a copy to business¬s with local workforces are encouraged instructions from there.
April 8, 2011, or be for- CREDITORS the undersigned, on or to submit bids for the following services including An Equal Opportunity Employer
ever barred. Persons AND NOTICE TO before April 15, 2011, or but not limited to:
believed to be heirs or UNKNOWN HEIRS be forever barred. Per- Demo, Hazmat abatement, site concrete, fencing,
legatees of the decedent sons believed to be
www.afro.com
Joaquim K Diagne- building concrete, masonry,& masonry restoration,
who do not receive a Lieno, whose address is heirs or legatees of the rough and finish carpentry, millwork, trim, insula-
decedent who do not re- Manager Full Time for Section 8-Senior Citizens
copy of this notice by PSC 103 Box 3318, tion, roofing, windows, doors, drywall, tile, carpet-
ceive a copy of this no- Building in Columbia, MDBenefits included email
mail within 25 days of its APO, AE 09603, was ing, painting, shelving, cleaning, appliances, case- resume to cynthia.madc@comcast.net.
first publication shall so appointed personal re- tice by mail within 25 work, blinds, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work.
inform the Register of presentative of the days of its first publica- BIDS are due on November 1st, 2010.
Wills, including name, estate of Janet M Lieno, tion shall so inform the Please forward your intent to bid to tsouder@
address and relation- who died on September Register of Wills, includ- harkinsbuilders.com In your email response please
ship. 14, 2010 without a will, ing name, address and note if you do not already have a password to our
Date of Publication:
October 8, 2010
and will serve without relationship.
Date of Publication:
bid board and we will forward it to you.
To view and or download bid documents you can
Bioprocessing
Court supervision. All
Name of newspaper:
Afro-American
unknown heirs and heirs October 15, 2010
Name of newspaper:
go to www.harkinsbuilders.com Laboratory Manager
whose whereabouts are
Washington Law
Reporter
unknown shall enter
their appearance in this
Afro-American
Washington Law PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
(Position #116782)
October 8, 2010 proceeding. Objections Reporter FOR THE WASHINGTON REGION¬S
Personal to such appointment Andrina R Warner PROPOSED 2010 UPDATE TO THE The Maryland Technology Enterprise
Representative shall be filed with the Personal CONSTRAINED LONG-RANGE PLAN (CLRP),
TRUE TEST COPY Representative
Institute (Mtech) is seeking a laboratory
Register of Wills, D.C., FY 2011-2016 TRANSPORTATION
REGISTER OF WILLS 515 5th Street, N.W., TRUE TEST COPY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP), AND manager for the new bioprocessing training
10/8, 10/15, 10/22 3rd Floor Washington, REGISTER OF WILLS AIR QUALITY CONFORMITY ANALYSIS and contract services in the Shady Grove
D.C. 20001, on or be- 10/15, 10/22, 10/29 Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology
Superior Court of fore April 15, 2011. The National Capital Region Transportation Plan-
the District of Claims against the de- Superior Court of ning Board (TPB) will initiate a 30-day public Research (IBBR) facility.
District of Columbia cedent shall be pre- the District of comment period for the proposed 2010 update to
District of Columbia the Constrained Long-Range Plan (CLRP) and
PROBATE DIVISION sented to the under-
PROBATE DIVISION amendments to the FY2011-2016 Transportation
Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology,
Washington, D.C. signed with a copy to the Bioengineering, Cell Biology, Cell and
20001-2131 Register of Wills or filed Washington, D.C. Improvement Program (TIP), including an air qual-
Administration No. with the Register of Wills 20001-2131 ity conformity analysis, on October 14, 2010 at the Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related
2010ADM943 Administration No. TPB Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting. field and 2 years of direct biotechnology
with a copy to the under- The CAC meets from 6 pm to 8 pm in the
Magnolia H Jordan 2010ADM497
signed, on or before
Sidney M Ramseur Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments related work experience are required.
Decedent April 15, 2011, or be for-
Bradley A Thomas ever barred. Persons aka (COG) first floor conference center, 777 N. Capitol Candidates must have cell culture
Sidney Marshall St. NE, Washington, DC 20002. These documents experience. Mid-large scale fermentation,
4201 Connecticut Ave believed to be heirs or are scheduled to be approved at the November
Ramseur
NW. Suite 400 legatees of the decedent
Decedent 17, 2010 TPB meeting. This public comment protein purification and/or molecular
Washington DC who do not receive a period will extend through 6 pm Saturday Novem- biology experience and a Master’s degree
20008-1158 copy of this notice by NOTICE OF
APPOINTMENT, ber 13, 2010. Members of the public are invited are a plus. For a complete job description
Attorney mail within 25 days of its to review these draft documents on the COG
NOTICE OF first publication shall so NOTICE TO and to apply, visit: jobs.umd.edu. For best
CREDITORS website, www.mwcog.org/transportation/. These
APPOINTMENT, inform the Register of materials may also be reviewed at COG. consideration, please apply by October 20,
NOTICE TO Wills, including name, AND NOTICE TO
CREDITORS address and relation- UNKNOWN HEIRS The CLRP shows the road, bridge, high-
2010.
AND NOTICE TO ship. Marshall Lynn Ramseur occupancy vehicle (HOV), transit, bicycle and
& Desiree Lynn Ram- pedestrian projects funded through the year 2040.
UNKNOWN HEIRS Date of Publication:
seur, whose address(es)
The University of Maryland, College Park is
Carole L Jordan and October 15, 2010 The six-year TIP includes all projects, programs,
are 6545 Ronald Road, and strategies that state and local transportation an equal opportunity employer. Minorities
Wendell D Jordan Name of newspaper:
whose address(es) are Afro-American
Capitol Heights MD agencies plan to implement between 2011 and and women are encouraged to apply.
5122 Fairglen Lane, 20743 were appointed 2016. The TIP comment process is being used to
Washington Law
Chevy Chase, MD personal representa- obtain comments on the region¬s program of
Reporter
20815 & 116 Fawn tive(s) of the estate of projects that are funded by the Federal Transit
Joaquim K Diagnet-
Court, Hamsburg PA Sidney M Ramseur aka Administration (including projects funded by the
Lieno
17110 were appointed Sidney Marshall Ram- Urbanized Area Formula Program) and the Fed-
Personal eral Highway Administration. The air quality
personal representa- seur, who died on April
Representative conformity analysis assesses the plan
tive(s) of the estate of 20, 2010 with a will, and
TRUE TEST COPY amendments and program with respect to the air
Magnolia H Jordan, who will serve without Court
REGISTER OF WILLS quality requirements under the 1990 Clean Air Act
died on May 20, 2010 supervision. All un-
10/15, 10/22, 10/29 Amendments.
with a will, and will serve known heirs and heirs YOU KNOW
To Advertise
without Court supervi- Superior Court of whose whereabouts are
sion. All unknown heirs the District of unknown shall enter Members of the public are invited to submit com-
ments on the draft documents on-line at www.
YOU’RE
and heirs whose District of Columbia their appearance in this
whereabouts are un- PROBATE DIVISION proceeding. Objections mwcog.org/tpbpubliccomment/. Written comments
can also be mailed to TPB Chairman David
IN THE
to such appointment (or
known shall enter their Washington, D.C. KNOW...
call
to the probate of de- Snyder, Metropolitan Washington Council of Gov-
appearance in this 20001-2131 ernments (COG), 777 N. Capitol St. NE, Suite 300,
cedent¬s will) shall be
proceeding. Objections Administration No.
2010ADM964 filed with the Register of
Washington, DC 20002. WHEN YOU JOB#: B008824001 DATE: 10.8.10
to such appointment (or
to the probate of de- Clement Goddard Wills, D.C., 515 5th
Street, N.W., 3rd Floor
For additional information or for special assistance, READ THE CLIENT: UMD ARTIST: LK
cedent¬s will) shall be Decedent please call (202962-3311 or (202)962-3213 (TDD).
202-332-0080
filed with the Register of Dennis A Baird Esq Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C .
20001, on or before
AFRO PUBS: AFRO AMERICAN COMP: BW
Wills, D.C., 515 5th 1323 Fenwick Lane SIZE: 2.35X4.5 REV: 0
Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Silver Spring MD April 15, 2011. Claims
Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . 20910 against the decedent
20001, on or before Attorney shall be presented to the
April 8, 2011. Claims NOTICE OF undersigned with a copy
against the decedent APPOINTMENT, to the Register of Wills
shall be presented to the NOTICE TO or filed with the Register
undersigned with a copy CREDITORS of Wills with a copy to
to the Register of Wills AND NOTICE TO the undersigned, on or
or filed with the Register UNKNOWN HEIRS before April 15, 2011, or
of Wills with a copy to Vernon Goddard, whose be forever barred. Per-
the undersigned, on or address is 707 South sons believed to be
before April 8, 2011, or Pauley Drive Hutto, heirs or legatees of the
be forever barred. Per- Texas 78634, was ap- decedent who do not re-
sons believed to be pointed personal repre- ceive a copy of this no-
heirs or legatees of the sentative of the estate of tice by mail within 25
decedent who do not re- Clement Goddard, who days of its first publica-
ceive a copy of this no- died on May 5, 2010 tion shall so inform the
tice by mail within 25 without a will, and will Register of Wills, includ-
days of its first publica- serve without Court su- ing name, address and
tion shall so inform the pervision. All unknown relationship.
Register of Wills, includ- heirs and heirs whose Date of Publication:
ing name, address and whereabouts are un- October 15, 2010
relationship. known shall enter their Name of newspaper:
Date of Publication: appearance in this Afro-American
October 8, 2010 proceeding. Objections Washington Law
to such appointment Reporter
Mrs. Santa
Name of newspaper:
Afro-American shall be filed with the Marshall Ramseur
Washington Law Register of Wills, D.C., Desiree Lynn Ramseur
Reporter 515 5th Street, N.W., Personal
Wendell D Jordan 3rd Floor Washington, Representative
Carole L. Jordan D.C. 20001, on or be- 301-257-9630
Campaign
Personal fore April 15, 2011. 301-980-9632
Representative(s) Claims against the de- TRUE TEST COPY
TRUE TEST COPY cedent shall be pre- REGISTER OF WILLS
REGISTER OF WILLS sented to the under- 10/15, 10/22, 10/29
10/8, 10/15, 10/22 signed with a copy to the
Register of Wills or filed
PUBLIC NOTICE with the Register of Wills
Harrison Transportation with a copy to the under-
Services, Inc. 4700 Belle
SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS
signed, on or before
Grove Road, #1 Bal-
timore, MD, has applied
April 15, 2011, or be for-
ever barred. Persons
An AFRO Angel wants to help
in Case AP-2010-139 to believed to be heirs or
transport passengers for
hire in the DC area. Pro-
legatees of the decedent
who do not receive a
make your Christmas merry by
tests information go to
www.wmatc.gov or call
301-588-5260.
copy of this notice by
mail within 25 days of its providing food, toys, and clothes
10/15 first publication shall so
Superior Court of
inform the Register of
Wills, including name,
for your family. If you would like
the District of address and relation-
Columbia
Civil Division
ship.
Date of Publication:
Mrs. Santa to help, please send
Case No. 0007402-10
IN RE:
October 15, 2010
Name of newspaper: a request and provide us with
BABY BOY POTTER Afro-American
Applicant
ORDER OF
Washington Law
Reporter
specific information on your
Vernon Goddard
PUBLICATION
CHANGE OF NAME Personal
Representative
family and the help you need.
Baby Boy Potter having
filed a complaint for 512-846-2328
judgment changing TRUE TEST COPY
Baby Boy Potter name
to Duane Mckie Kasey
and having applied to
REGISTER OF WILLS
10/15, 10/22, 10/29 No telephone calls,
the court for an Order of
Publication of the notice
Superior Court of
the District of no faxes and no email
District of Columbia
required by law in such
cases; it is by the Court
this 4th day of October
PROBATE DIVISION
Washington, D.C.
will be accepted.
2010. 20001-2131
ORDERED, that all per- Administration No.
sons concerned show 00697ADM10
cause, if any there be,
on or before the 12th
Mildred H Warner
Decedent
Mail all letters to:
day of November 2010,
why the prayers of said
Thomas L Campbell
Esq Mrs. Santa Campaign
complaint should not be 3807 Minnesota Ave
granted; provided that a NE c/o Afro-American Newspapers
copy of this order be Washington DC 20019
published once a week Attorney
NOTICE OF
2519 N. Charles St.
for three consecutive
weeks before said day
in the Afro-American.
APPOINTMENT,
NOTICE TO
Baltimore, MD 21218
CREDITORS
JUDGE
A TRUE COPY TEST: AND NOTICE TO
UNKNOWN HEIRS
Include your contact information.
Deadline:
10/15, 10/22, 10/29
A n d r i n a R Wa r n e r,
whose address is 18503
Eagles Roost Drive,
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