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Orange Unofficially In Redistricting, Wards 2, 7, 8 Will Change

Wins At-Large Race, By Erica Butler
AFRO Staff Writer
deviation from that total,
meaning each ward should
include between 71,455 and
residents, but fear the
stigma of poverty and
homelessness in those

Based on The parameters of Wards

2, 7 and 8 must be modified
to meet federal requirements,
78,976 people.
“Boundaries for the
wards must change,”
areas will impact the
decision, which Ward
8 Councilmember

Early D.C. Council members

said in the first Council
Redistricting Subcommittee
said Ward 2
Councilman
Jack Evans,
Marion Barry, D-Ward
8, said should be
stopped.

Results hearing on April 25. The

city’s population grew by
5.2 percent since the 2000,
who co-chairs
the redistricting
committee.
Barry called the
District a racially,
geographically
Seen here in 2004, totaling 601,723 in 2010. And it may be a and economically
while he served on Ward 2 has nearly 80,000 difficult process, he said. disheveled city
the D.C. Council, residents with Wards 7 “Redistricting makes people and said Ward 8 is
Vincent Orange may and 8 below the federal very angry.” usually a “dumping
become the city’s requirement. Traditionally, redistricting ground for the poor and
newest at-large The redistricting has been controversial, as most vulnerable citizens”
councilman, based committee, co-chaired by some neighborhoods want to of D.C. Ward 8 had the
on an early ballot at-large Councilman Michael maintain their identity and lowest population totaling
count. Brown, must divide the be represented by people 70,712.
AP Photo city into eight “compact they have elected, such as “We should use
By Erica Butler and contiguous” wards, their ANC commissioner redistricting to address the
AFRO Staff Writer according to the DC Official or councilmember. lack of diversity in Ward
Code. The model size for Residents in lower-income 8,” Barry told the AFRO.
Vincent Orange (D) will likely be the next at-large D.C. each ward is 75,215 with neighborhoods such as Map by Vickie Johnson “Moving the Ward 8
councilman after beating eight other candidates, of whom only a plus or minus 5 percent Wards 7 and 8 want more Continued on A3
Republican Patrick Mara came close in numbers during the
special elections on April 26.
With more than 55,000 voters at the polls, Orange raked in
a little more than 28 percent of the votes, with Mara, the only
Minority-owned H Street Businesses Decry Tax Increases
By Valencia Mohammed “The construction on H Street was more devastating to
Republican candidate, trailing with about 26 percent, according Special to the AFRO my business than the crack epidemic in the ‘80s,” said Jerry
to an early count. Speculators thought there would be a close Goldkind, owner of a men’s clothing store in the 900 block of
run between Orange and interim at-large Councilman Sekou Bachir Diop looked down the District’s H Street corridor at H St.
Biddle, who came in third with about 20 percent of votes. the clusters of large wooden barricades, orange mesh tape and Adding insult to injury, coalition members claim, tax
The SEIU MD/DC State Council, who has openly supported warning signs that dominate the streetscape, evidence of the 12 assessments have risen as much as 350 percent in three years,
Biddle, sent out a congratulatory statement to Vincent Orange, blocks of construction that have closed or crippled more than a forcing many businesses to end up in government tax sales.
asking him to fight for transparency and pay attention to hundred businesses and properties in four years and made way “If the minority-owned businesses are losing 75 percent
contracts. for new investors to acquire property at tax sales. of its customers due to the construction, why would the
“We congratulate Vincent Orange on his victory and call “It’s devastating,” said Diop, owner of property on H Street. government increase the tax rate except to push us out of
on him to join the Council’s effort to end an era of scandals Diop is among a coalition of minority-owned businesses business?” asked Pam Johnson, 49, a property owner.
by expanding transparency,” the statement said. “Now more and property owners who claim that many longtime daytime David Umansky, public information officer for the Office
than ever, DC should restore prosperity to working families by establishments have folded due to four years of disruptive of Tax and Revenue (OTR), confirmed that in 2009, there
ensuring that our tax dollars only create good jobs.” construction on the H Street corridor. Many have suffered up were 50 commercial and residential properties along the H
Orange, a lawyer and certified accountant who previously to 100 percent loss of revenue due to customer access being Street Corridor that went to tax sale and 56 properties in 2010.
represented Ward 5 on the Council for two terms, campaigned impeded by road blocks, barricades, parking restrictions and However, he disagreed that taxes should not have increased.
Continued on A8 zealous parking enforcement, they said. Continued on A5

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• Home Depot AFRO Captures 10 Gas Prices Put the Brake on
Press Assoc. Awards Local Businesses
Sports writers, Washington Bureau By Jamaal Abdul-Alim don’t think it’s exactly fair.” $4 mark, putting the District
journalists, graphic designers and Special to the AFRO Woods’ predicament among the four states in the
represents what many D.C. U.S. where gas cost that much
Hear the AFRO on The Daily
website land awards Not so long ago, business owners are facing or more.
By AFRO Staff Northwest D.C. florist Karen as gas prices in the District Among the most severely
Drum, Wednesday at 7 p.m. Woods could plan to spend continue to hover above the Continued on A8
The AFRO about $100 per week on gas to
American make whatever deliveries she
needed to make in the region.
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D.C., Delaware, gas prices, the weekly cost of
(MDDC) Press gas for Woods has more than
Association awards tripled to close to $350.
April 22. Woods says she is
Sports journalist reluctant to raise delivery
Stephen Riley led fees and pass on the cost to
the AFRO award her customers, particularly
recipients with since the vast majority of her
three awards. Riley business is funeral work that
won two individual involves grieving families
awards, one in the already beset with the cost of
sports story category funerals and burials. “I don’t
for his “Gonzaga Clips DeMatha for ACIT Title” and the think the consumer should be
other in the online commentary or blog category for his “Is it penalized,” said Woods, who
Over Yet? Redskins Find New Ways to Disappoint.” runs Mary Woods Florist,
But it was Riley’s team effort with Sports Editor Perry located on the 900 block of
Green that won best in show in the non-daily sports column Kennedy St., N.W. “They’re
category for “Faceoff: With John Wall In, Should Gilbert in as much of a problem as
Arenas Stay or Go?” we are.” AP Photo/Susan Walsh
07 At the same time, Woods Gas prices above $5 a gallon are seen on a sign at a gas
Washington Bureau Chief Zenitha Prince won in the station in Washington, Wednesday, April 20, 2011. Oil
feature story category for her story “Life, Death Converge said, something has to
give. “At the moment, I’m climbed above $111 per barrel Wednesday as the dollar
through Photographer’s Lens.” weakened and the government reported an unexpected
absorbing it,” Woods said of
Continued on A8 the rising cost of gas. “But I drop in U.S. crude supplies. Gas pump prices also edged
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Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) spring board of
directors meeting.
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organization’s Salute to Excellence Gala in Philadelphia during
NABJ’s 36th Annual Convention and Career Fair.
Martin has been with the publication since November
2007. The sports writer covers everything from Major League
Baseball to professional football and even NASCAR. - “I am
honored to win such a prestigious award. To know that my
colleagues value my work is as rewarding an honor as I could
imagine,” said Martin in a statement.
Hank Winnicki, assistant managing editor of Newsday’s
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part of the Newsday team. This is a prestigious national award,
and everyone at Newsday is thrilled for Kimberley, she’s a
terrific writer and reporter and has handled every challenge
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Communications at Syracuse University. She also holds a
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‘Poetry Man’ Singer Phoebe Snow Dies at 60
Blues singer Phoebe Snow, who made her mark in the
music industry with the 1974 hit “Poetry Man,” died from
complications of a brain hemmorrhage in Edison, N.J. on April
26, her public relations representative told the Associated Press.
She was 60.
The singer suffered a stroke last year and faced blood clots,
congestive heart failure and pneumonia, her manager, Sue
Cameron, told the AP.
The Grammy-nominated Snow released 16 albums and was
nominated for the best new artist Grammy Award in 1975.
That same year, the Teaneck, N.J., native fell from the
public consciousness after the birth of her daughter, who was
severely brain-damaged. According to the AP, her husband left
the family soon after the baby’s birth and Snow abandoned the
industry to care for her daughter Valerie Rose. She released
her last album, Natural Wonder, in 2003, two years after her
Snow’s voice may have reached one of its largest audiences
in the late ‘80s with the popular sitcom jingle “A Different
World.” The brief song, and soul star Aretha Franklin’s later
rendition, became synonymous with the show’s six-season run.
Snow also lent her voice to the “Celebrate the Moments of Your
Life” jingle for General Foods International Coffees.
While Snow’s dark brown, tightly coiled hair led many fans
to believe she was African American, the AP reports the singer,
born Phoebe Ann Laub, was born to White Jewish parents. She
never asserted or denied her ethnic background.
Civil Rights Groups Set Out to Fix Broadband
Disparities
Members of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human
Rights, an amalgam of national civil rights and labor groups,
are sounding off on what they call “vast disparities” in minority
and underserved communities’ access to broadband Internet.
In response to the Federal Communications Commission’s
(FCC) request for commentary about improving broadband
access to these populations, the coalition asked the organization
to make greater use of programs like Lifeline and Link-Up,
which offer low-income Americans discounts on phone bills
and installation fees.
“This access is critically important for success in the job
market, especially in a competitive job market where March
2011 unemployment was 8.8 percent, Black unemployment
was 15.5 percent and Latino unemployment was 11.3 percent.
Broadband plays a critically important role in all parts of the jobs
pipeline – covering job readiness that includes obtaining skills
necessary for a job, job placement that includes successfully
applying for a job, and job progression that includes retraining
for advancing through a job,” the coalition’s letter read.
The letter also recommends the following steps to enhance
the breadth of Lifeline and Link-Up programs:
- Move quickly to expand Lifeline and Link-Up to support
broadband services that can support voice as well as other
applications;
- Expand Lifeline and Link-Up to support broadband
services this year;
- Create a financial set-aside for competitive grants within
the Lifeline program;
- Expand and simplify eligibility rules, create incentives
within the program to reach target populations and reduce
waste and fraud, and mandate combined outreach (and possibly
administration) of this program with other similar programs.
The American Civil Liberties Union, Asian American
Justice Center, Communications Workers of America, National
Urban League, NAACP and National Coalition on Black Civic
Participation were among the organizations who signed the letter.
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Economy Drives Increase in Homeless Count

By Alan King sport-utility vehicle sought in from a
AFRO Staff Writer connection with the murder of cious
Hudson’s mother and brother. the ve
Jennifer Hudson and other The white, 1994 Chevrolet dog. A
relatives positively identified Suburban with Illinois license Tribun
By Valencia Mohammed with their rent, take advantage of homeless multip
of the
Special to the AFRO people with income [who] lack stable
tered t
housing,” said Couts.
brothe
High rates of unemployment among Housing activist, Darlene Dancy said boy’s
minorities, foreclosures, the rising cost of rent, D.C.’s rent control formula should be proces
utilities and fuel and extreme budget cuts are reconfigured. “It raised rents during an cians a
behind a rise in the area’s homeless population, economic upswing. Now we are in a recession was la
local homeless advocates say. An upcoming and that formula does not coincide with reality the Co
report by the Washington Metropolitan Council along with the fact that the ceiling cap has Exami
of Governments indicates the Washington been removed. It was the beginning of the end Hu
region’s homeless has increased to 11,988 for many people who are now homeless,” said memb
persons, mostly among families and African Dancy, who lived out of her car for one year Exami
Americans, and that’s largely due to the before securing permanent housing. noon t
hobbled economy. In 2010, during former D.C. Mayor Given
Jewel Stroman, 22, stands outside a Adrian Fenty’s administration, a Permanent ing dir
temporary housing facility in Northwest D.C. Supportive Housing Program (PSHP) was viewin
with her daughter, hoping one day for a place to developed and implemented to provide Courtesy Photos
call her own. Hamilton Jones, 47, a researcher, Jennifer Hudson permanentand her housing
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ACORN Fights Back

functional when we really aren’t. I mean, I have Kitchen in Capitol Hill in Washington on March 20, 2009. Services that provide resources services.
a felony record and history of mental illness. to the homeless, such as free cell phones, have been impacted by a growing homeless “Budget cuts on programs for the poor
I can’t do much more than live in the streets,” population and decreased funds. will weaken our ability provide the type of
said Jones. intensive care that is needed especially for
The count, which was conducted in the last Leader Calls Voter Registration Fraud Charge
the homeless with mental health issues,”
week of January 2011 by area governments for the Homeless, said unfortunately, Blacks represent 90 said Russell Snyder,and president and CEO
By Alan King Dallas Cowboys players No wo
and homeless service providers, found that the number of percent of the homeless population in the District due to the ofAFRO
Volunteers of American Chesapeake. “It makes it much
Staff Writer Tony Romo and Terrell Owens, trying
homeless single adults, like Jones, decreased by less than 2 economy and a depletion of federal funds for prevention and difficult to provide the type of intensive amongcare that is submitted
the names needed. “to group,
percent, while the number of homeless persons in families, rapid re-housing programs. Cardozo Heights
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give us greater economic and said. Brown added that the fill out census forms. participation in D.C. –72 that someone’s running scared It concluded, “Neither Pressu
racial diversity. That is what committee, in conjunction Phillips said the Census percent participation in 2010 because of ACORN’s success.” ACORN nor its employees have loans.
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Community Gen. Kip Ward, 1st Commander of U.S. Africa Command, Retires
By AFRO Staff

Gen. Martin E. Dempsey,

37th chief of staff of the
United States Army, hosted
a retirement ceremony April
26 in honor of the former
commander of U.S. Africa
Command (AFRICOM),
Gen. William E. “Kip” Ward
at Summerall Field, Fort
Myer, Va. Gen.
Ward served in Stuttgart,
Germany, as the first
commander of AFRICOM
College and US Army War
College. He holds a master’s
degree in political science
from Pennsylvania State
University and a bachelor’s
in political science from
Morgan State University.
Ward’s awards and
badges include: the Defense
Distinguished Service Medal
(with Oak Leaf Cluster),
the Distinguished Service
Medal, the Defense Superior
Service Medal (with two Oak
Leaf Clusters), the Legion Photo by Rob Roberts

from Oct. 1, 2007 to
March 9, 2011. He was
commissioned into the
infantry in June 1971. His
military education includes
the infantry officer basic and
advanced courses, US Army
Command and General Staff
of Merit (with three Oak Gen. Kip Ward and his wife, Joyce, give honors during the
Leaf Clusters), the Defense playing of the National Anthem.
Meritorious Service Medal,
Leaf Clusters), the Army Badge.
the Meritorious Service
Achievement Medal (with Ward retires from military
Medal (with six Oak Leaf
Oak Leaf Cluster), the Expert after serving the nation for 39
Clusters), the Joint Service
Infantryman’s Badge, the years. He was joined by his
Commendation Medal,
Combat Infantryman’s Badge wife, Joyce and other family
the Army Commendation
and the Master Parachutist and friends at the ceremony.
Medal (with three Oak

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Continued from A1 was justified where property
improvements are causing the
sales prices of the properties to rise. By law, assessments are
driven by recent sales. When average sale prices increase, our
assessments also increase,” said Umansky. “A property tax
deferral program was in place for the first-half 2010 billing
which allowed property owners, upon application, to delay
paying first-half 2010 taxes until the end of the tax year.”
The coalition said the government is treating the situation
as if the businesses affected are making money to pay taxes.
Photo by Valencia Mohammed
Unik Styles (center) located in the 700 block of H St.,
N.E., closed in 2010 due to ongoing construction and
increased taxes.
“The tax deferment referenced was ineffective due to the
administrator and intended beneficiaries not understanding it or
not aware of its existence,” Johnson said.
“We are not solely disputing the drastic increase in property
taxes over the last three years, but the indisputable fact that
taxes were increased between 200-350 percent during a four-
year government-sponsored construction project, which has
harmed the businesses along the H Street Corridor,” he added.
“The negative ramification from the onslaught of a debilitating
construction project—coupled with exorbitant taxes—is the
April 30, 2011 - May 6, 2011, The Afro-American A5
direct cause of many of the properties along the H Street to tax deferments, the Council approved a 2008 bill that
Corridor being on OTR’s tax sale list and, unfortunately, reduced property taxes on businesses valued at $3 million and
several are in foreclosure court or have been foreclosed on.” less and approved $700,000 in direct assistance funds that are
Johnson continued, “Why hasn’t the CFO raised a red flag currently awaiting implementation by the mayor’s office.
with the mayor, Councilman [Tommy] Wells or DDOT? Why Wells also pointed to the project’s community-wide benefits.
hasn’t the CFO done an economic impact study to address “Over the last several years, the District has invested
this problem? The mere fact that more than a fourth of the millions of dollars in the H Street NE corridor – $50 million
properties along the H St. Corridor have been consecutively in streetscape renovation, replacing and widening sidewalks,
listed on OTR’s tax sale should be alarming to the CFO,” said replacing curbs, improving the street’s infrastructure, replacing
Johnson. aging utility lines and rebuilding the entire roadway; in addition
The coalition proposed solutions for merchants and property to over $1 million in neighborhood investment funds and grants
for façade improvements,” he said.
owners impacted by the construction to include:
• Tax abatement from inception to completion of the
streetcar project
• Maintain property taxes at pre-construction rate
• Create a property tax deduction for H Street properties
comparable to the Homestead deduction
• Use tax increment financing funds to retroactively provide
tax relief in the form of grants or against future tax
payments
• Offer government-sponsored, no-interest loans on the
assessed property value payable through property taxes
• Immediately disburse Streetscape survival funds
But the group said most councilmembers refused to
meet with them to discuss their ongoing concerns and
recommendations.
The AFRO also contacted Councilmembers Harry Thomas
(D-Ward 5), chairman of the Committee of Economic
Development; Michael Brown (I-At Large), chair of the
Committee on Workforce Development and Jack Evans (D-Ward
2) chair of the Committee of Finance. Each refused to respond
and referred all questions to Councilman Wells (D-Ward 6).
“We truly believe that Councilman Tommy Wells and
other members of the council are knowingly and unknowingly
facilitating the forced exodus of minority-owned H Street
businesses to accelerate gentrification of the area,” said Johnson.
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 April 30, 2011 - May 6, 2011, The Afro-American A7

Child Watch
Opinion
Children’s Health on the Chopping Block
(NNPA) — Like many
parents, California mother
Anne-Marie Skinner knows
“accidents happen.”  Her
active, athletic teenagers -
Constance and Lucas - are
both involved in a number
of extracurricular activities,
and both have unfortunately
suffered sports-related injuries
that required serious medical
care. One of the worst
to administer medication to help him breathe and multiple
prescription drugs to prevent and treat his asthma. Several
times a year, Alexei still ends up in the emergency room.  Last
year, Alexei suffered an asthma attack and fell to the ground
while running in gym class, and was rushed to the hospital in
an ambulance.
Healthy Families has made it possible for Alicia to manage
Alexei’s prescription drugs, doctor visits, and emergency
room visits and helped Anne-Marie through Constance’s
eye injury.  But, in recent years, changes in the state budget
for Healthy Families and California’s Medicaid program,
Medi-Cal—including significant premium and co-payment

Marian Wright Edelman “The U.S. House of Representatives approved an unfair and
shortsighted budget that will assault vulnerable children and
accidents happened when a
basketball hit Constance in the low-income families.”
face, requiring an emergency
room visit, an MRI, and follow-up care from multiple doctors,
including a pediatric eye care specialist. Thankfully, both
Constance and Lucas have been able to get the care they need
because they are enrolled in Healthy Families, California’s
version of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program
(CHIP)—low-cost health insurance for children, teenagers,
and pregnant women.  Healthy Families makes Constance
and Lucas’s care affordable for their family. Anne-Marie has
already cut her family’s budget back to bare bones in this
economy, including spending less on buying food. “If it wasn’t
for Healthy Families I would be buried in a blanket of medical
debt,” she says.
Alicia Alferez faces a different challenge—keeping up with
her child’s chronic health condition. Her oldest son, 14-year-
old Alexei, has severe asthma. Like Anne-Marie, Alicia is a
California resident who relies on Healthy Families coverage
for her three children. With the Healthy Families coverage,
Alexei is able to access preventive care including a machine
increases—have been making it harder for families to get
critical health care services for their children. Another round
of cost-sharing increases in the state’s 2011-2012 budget will
cause real and lasting hardship for families like the Skinners
and the Alferezes, including the difficult decisions they will
face if the co-payment for an emergency room visit increases
to $50 per visit.
These two families are among the millions across the
country whose health coverage is “on the chopping block”
twice over: once because of state budget cuts and a second
time because of federal budget cuts. They all risk losing the
affordable, comprehensive health coverage their children
need to grow up healthy and strong. The U.S. House of
Representatives approved an unfair and shortsighted budget
that will assault vulnerable children and low-income families.
It would make deep cuts in Medicaid, shift more costs to
states, and eliminate core protections for the 30 million
children served by the program. In 2013, it would de-fund
the successful and cost effective Children’s Health Insurance
Program (CHIP) these and many thousands of California
families need. All this at a time when 50 million Americans,
including more than 8 million children, are uninsured. The
House budget would repeal health reform that would reach
an additional 32 million people and 95 percent of all children
during the next few years.  Children of color, who make up
more than half of the children served by Medicaid, would
fare worst and be placed at risk of preventable suffering,
chronically poor health, and even death.  And, for what
purpose? To pay for more tax cuts to the wealthiest individuals
and corporations in America?
President Obama said this last week about the House
budget for 2012: “There’s nothing serious about a plan that
claims to reduce the deficit by spending a trillion dollars on tax
cuts for millionaires and billionaires. And I don’t think there’s
anything courageous about asking for sacrifice from those
who can least afford it and don’t have any clout on Capitol
Hill.  That’s not a vision of the America I know.” If this is not
the America you want, stand up, and speak up and say no!
Marian Wright Edelman is the president and founder of the
Children’s Defense Fund. 

Why Do Blacks Care about the Royal Wedding?

 African Americans seek of married Black Americans ages 20-54 dropped from 70.3 in
committed relationships 1970 to 39.6 in 2008, according to the 2009 Marriage Index,
and marriage just as much a joint study by the Institute for American Values and the
as any other ethnic group. National Center on African American Marriages and Parenting
They, too, long for the pomp (NCAAMP).
and circumstance that the And while the evidence may suggest a decline in the value
world will witness April of marriage, for many African Americans, it is a testimony to
29, when England’s Prince the difficulties in finding a suitable partner who is prepared
William weds his bride and ready to make the commitment. Not surprisingly there
Catherine Middleton. are convincing indicators that marriage’s status has declined
It’s become standard throughout America. The percentage of all Americans ages
practice in recent 20-54 that are married also plummeted from 78.6 in 1970 to
Michelle Drayton “[The] steady deterioration of humanity’s central relationship
is as much a crisis in America as the slumping economy,
generations for Black couples
to ceremonially jump the joblessness, and global instability.”
broom at their weddings.
The act exemplifies a delicate link between contemporary 57.2 in 2008. Analysis of government statistics also reveals
African Americans to the slave culture of their ancestors that rural Whites – long the bastion of marriage and barometer
who resiliently sustained precious native marriage practices. of American middle class values – now divorce at the same
Though weddings between slaves were not officially rate as Whites living in metropolitan areas. At the same time,
recognized, the dogged continuation of matrimonial ties the percentage of births to married Americans tumbled from
reflected marriage and family’s central position in Black 89.3 percent in 1970 to 60.3 percent in 2008, according to the
culture and community.  Marriage Index. Among African Americans, that same measure
And yet, recent surveys suggest that young African fell from 62.4 percent in 1970 to 28.4 in 2008.
Americans, devoid of stable relationship role models, see This steady deterioration of humanity’s central relationship
marriage as something Whites do, not Blacks. The percentage is as much a crisis in America as the slumping economy,
joblessness, and global instability. Marriage affects other
more glaring social concerns in more substantive and direct
ways than those often-discussed headline issues. And yet,
the decline of marriage has been woefully absent from our
national debate.  This must change if we hope to stave off the
wholesale cultural decline of America. 
The discussion of family values must move beyond its
traditional place as an exclusively conservative political action
item and be embraced in rural and metro America, discussed
among Blacks, Whites, Hispanics, Asians and native people,
and maintained across all faiths.
Our children need stable families and communities. It’s
time to elevate the marriage discussion to the national level
and draw attention to it from a broad range of communities.
In the short term, we can defuse any youthful reluctance
to discuss the importance of marriage with the timely
paparazzi surrounding the royal union. But once the nation
and its youth are aware of what must be done, we can only
hope that marriage – restored to its irreplaceable position – is
celebrated, cultivated, and continued with the same reverence
as the old broom jumping ceremony that’s been carefully
passed down from the slave era.
  
Michelle Drayton is the president of Today’s Child
Communications – based in New York City – and a maternal-
child health registered nurse and holder of a master’s degree
in public health. She is also the publisher of “Today’s Child”
magazine now entering its 13th year.

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Wal-Mart—Perception or Reality?
The perception of Wal-Mart varies, depending upon one’s perspective, social and/
or political interests, or business viewpoint. Wal-Mart advocates call attention to more
jobs and increased tax revenues to justify Wal-Mart’s existence in urban markets.
Critics suggest that Wal-Mart monopolizes local markets which forces smaller
businesses to close and thereby contributes to the reduction of tax revenues and loss of
jobs in metropolitan areas.
The basis for support of a Wal-Mart in Washington, D.C.’s Ward 4, on the Old
Curtis Chevrolet site, is more political than practical. In 2008, under the guidance of
Mayor Adrian Fenty, the city put together the “Upper Georgia Avenue Great Streets
Redevelopment Plan,” a document used to guide development on the Georgia Avenue
corridor. The city’s plan states that the kind of retail recommended for development
would have to be competitive in the local market and not duplicate what can already be
found in Columbia Heights. The Target in Columbia Heights is a big-box store very
similar to Wal-Mart.
Moreover, the Institute for the Study of Labor examined Wal-Mart’s labor practices.
It estimates that for every five jobs Wal-Mart creates, seven other workers in the
surrounding area lose their jobs because Wal-Mart can afford to have lower prices
which in turn drive local stores out of business.
Wal-Mart’s record of discrimination against African Americans, women, and
workers with disabilities is reason enough to question Wal-Mart’s role in community
and economic development. Why bring a business to Ward 4 that is currently facing
workplace-bias lawsuits for widespread discrimination against women employees,
African-American truck drivers, and numerous other cases involving discrimination
against workers with disabilities?
The same effort and perseverance that convinced Wal-Mart to come to Ward 4 can
be used to work with local and national business leaders to develop a business proposal
more inclusive of the concerns and recommendations of the Ward 4 community.
Baruti Jahi, Ph.D.
Ward 4 resident
Washington, D.C.
Bullying in American Culture
I am really disturbed by out wide-ranging assessment of the horrors of bullying.
Now, please don’t get me wrong; I think that bullying can be debilitating emotionally.
And, as we’ve seen, it can actually lead to death. Our children are under so much
pressure to dress, talk and engulf themselves in our materialistic, plastic, pop culture
that they struggle with simple, natural, human situations. The question we have to ask
ourselves is how did we get this dark place?
This is my take on it: 400 years of slavery in America had to have unlimited bullies
to keep this dehumanizing institution in place. Then, years of Jim Crow and Klan
terror activities wrapped themselves in bullying tactics. The many years that followed
brought about even more bullying. The murder of Martin Luther King Jr. and a system
of mental and physical imprisonment take on an air of bullying.
You see, we in America have a history of militarism and racism and our children
have seen it and been taught it. Many people see taunting and bullying as a rite of
passage. Bullying is built into our American culture. How can we turn the table on
bullying where our children see it and hear it in many forms from parents as well as
leaders?
Our fine president did have a summit on bullying, but it goes deeper than that—
from police harassment to the horrendous inequities of our legal system. Our children
see it day in and day out. Let’s face one fact: Bullying is an integral part of the
American culture.
Ted Moody
Richmond, Va.
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ore than 800 guests gathered at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner Hotel in School of Medicine adjunct professor; NASA astronaut Stephanie Wilson
McLean, Va., to attend the 21st Annual Community Service and Scholarship and future neurosurgeon Tony Hansberry.
Awards Dinner hosted by the Northern Virginia Urban League (NOVAUL). Fifteen area high school seniors were awarded $5,000 scholarships
Steven Baker, dinner co-chairman,
In keeping with this year’s theme, “Preparing the Next Generation for a Global to attend the college of their choice. LeLand Melvin, NASA associate
presents the Leadership in
Economy,” awards were present to some of the world’s highest achievers administrator for education programs, was the keynote speaker and NBC4
Excellence Award in STEM field to
in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. news meteorologist Veronica Johnson served as the evening’s emcee.
Tony Hansberry.
Honorees included Dr. Tshaka Cunningham, Virginia Department Special guests include Marc Morial, president/CEO, National Urban
of Veterans Affairs researcher and Howard University League (NUL); U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.); U.S. Rep. James Moran
(D-Va.) and Alexandria, Va., Mayor William
Dinner emcee Veronica Johnson, Euille. Major sponsors include BET Networks,
meteorologist, NBC 4 and NFL Hall of Comcast, Cox Communications, Lockheed
Famer/former Redskins player Darrell Martin, NASA, Southwest Airlines and
Green the Stafford Foundation.
Roses were presented to
Lavern Chatman, president/
Marc H. Morial, president/CEO, NUL; Karen Price- CEO of NOVAUL, for her
Ward, Southwest Airlines and Alexandria, Va., Mayor unwavering and steady Mary Millben sings “The
Dr. Tshaka Cunningham receives
William Euille leadership. Impossible Dream (The Quest)”
the Excellence in STEM Award
accompanied by Kate Rodgers,
from Angela Moody, dinner co-
principal harpist, Fairfax
Dinner co-chairpersons Angela Moody, chairwoman.
Symphony Orchestra.
president/CEO, EDJ Associates and
Steven Baker, vice president, Business
Administration, Metropolitan Washington
Airport Authority

Gwen Tillman, corporate manager

and Jim Green, director, SEAS, both
with Northrop Grumman
Lavern Chatman, president/CEO, NOVAUL
and Congressman James Moran (D-Va.)
Lavern Chatman receives flowers for leading NOVAUL.

Keynote speaker Leland

D. Melvin, associate
administrator for
education programs,
2011 Scholarship recipients
NASA, receives the
Excellence in Leadership
Scholarship recipient award in the STEM field PepsiCo attendees: Johnny Johnson, Jennifer Vasquez,
Lena Nelson from West from Kenneth Bynum, James Crowder, Debbie Castro, Haroon Muhib and
Springfield High School Esq., chairman, board of Sabrina Simmons
gives the student directors, NOVAUL.
response.

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.)

Marie Dufore, David Temple Jr., Diana Brent, Attendees celebrate another successful awards dinner.
and Lavern Chatman, president/
Strfianie Conway, Eric Brent, Shawnn Conway, CEO, NOVAUL
James Conway and Virginia Williams
Photos by Rob Roberts

By Edgar Brookins
AFRO Staff

T
Donovan Stubbs
assists Soror he National Sorority Phi Delta Kappa’s (PDK) District-based Beta
Shellie Smith with Chapter recently hosted their annual luncheon and scholarship
door prizes. awards presentation at Martin’s Crosswinds in Greenbelt, Md.
After feasting on a sumptuous meal while listening to
melodious music, presentations were made to Joi Raines and
Natalie Porter-McCuiston for their extraordinary labor of
love as school teachers in the D.C. school system. The
program concluded with an up-tempo, couture, high-
style, glitzy fashion show produced by Lovely Lady
Boutique.
PDK promotes sisterhood among its members by
exhibiting a high level of professionalism, academic and
social ideals. They are America’s educators.
Models of all
ages work the
runway. A singer
entertains
Ministers Charles and Karen Bell (soror) the guests.

Chapter Basileus
Natalie Porter- Honorees Joi Raines and Natalie
McCuisten brings Porter-McCuisten, recipients of the
greetings. Outstanding Teacher Award for work
beyond the call of duty

Seated: Sorors Dorothea Hunter

and Carolyn Davis. Standing: Sorors
Soror Dianna Mayo-Neal, Elizabeth Mayfield (guest) and Soror Elizabeth C. Roberts Frances Watts-Henry and Mattie C. Martha G. Harrison (guest), Soror C. Delores Scott, past
Coates chapter basileus and Clara G. Wright (guest)

Past Supreme Basileus

Models showcase evening attire on the runway.
Members of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa Margaret C. Nelson brings
greetings on behalf of
national and regional officers Courtesy Photos
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Draft in 2011? By Stephen D. Riley
AFRO Staff Writer
Years of dodging the
draft in favor of signing
at their selections may not
match their pressing needs.
Gabe Carimi, (Wisconsin)
Anthony Castonzo
By Stephen D. Riley and high-profile free agents have Typically, when a team (Boston College) or Tyron
Perry Green Holes, holes and more finally caught up to a roster drafts for need instead of Smith (USC) would give
holes. If you look at the short on promising young best player available, NFL Washington a set of young
No one knows for Washington Redskins roster players and long in age. executives call that a reach. line wings to finish out the
sure who the Washington you’ll see a register in dire next decade with. But none
Redskins will select with need of some tweaking of the offensive tackles in
their 10th overall pick in
the NFL draft on April
and some talent. With the
10th pick in the NFL Draft
“If you look at the Washington Redskins this draft scream 10th pick
and if a team wouldn’t draft a
28, but one thing is clear: patiently waiting on a roster you’ll see a register in dire need of tackle that high then cross out
the list of possibilities is a decision from the pride of guard and center as well. `
long one. D.C., it’s a pivotal year to some tweaking and some talent.” With a draft deep at
With holes seemingly everywhere on the team other be a pigskin fan. There are defensive line, the front
than safety and tight end, Washington can go in a number of 11 different key positions three of the Redskins 3-4
directions in their attempt to rebuild the downtrodden franchise. on a football team, and Last offseason’s wheeling In Washington however, we alignment could definitely
Years of opting to build through free agency and trades, rather Washington needs a new and dealing has left the club call that the Redskins’ annual be addressed. As many as
than the draft, have left Washington’s roster depleted and the piece at just about nine with just two selections draft strategy. six linemen could all fit in
AFRO Sports Desk searching for answers. Perry Green and of them. Should they go (10 and 41) in the first five Personally, I’m a fan of the first round and securing a
Stephen D. Riley have gone into their own war room to weigh quarterback? Maybe they rounds of this year’s draft, finishing what you started. defensive end or nose tackle
the possible picks. should take a wide receiver? leaving Washington with Last season the club went (which is essential to running
Or perhaps they should take no choice but to score big offensive line and drafted a 3-4) is also on the list of
Green: Picking 10th in the first round gives Washington a linebacker or add to the on its first pair of picks. A super athletic left tackle priorities. This season’s
some options. They can trade down—which I feel is the best defensive line? The list of trade down would be ideal; Trent Williams. Another draft isn’t just heavy on the
option—or they can stay put and still get a very talented player. possibilities is extensive upon the team needs extra picks, bookend to compliment defensive line, it’s stocked
If they elect to remain at No. 10, then a pass rusher has to top further review. and the options available Williams such as tackles Continued on A8
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partly because they didn’t have the pieces to run it, but mainly
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In an industry where talentless artists
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definitely in the minority. After being exposed
to music at a young age, the Michigan native
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Film Review
Tyler Perry Back in Drag for
More Tomfoolery as Madea
Shirley (Loretta Devine, left), Byron (Shad “Bow Wow” Moss, center) and Tammy (Natalie
Desselle Reid, right) in Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Big Happy Family.
By Kam Williams
Special to the AFRO
Hold onto your wigs
and fat suits, folks, because
Tyler Perry is back in drag
as America’s sassiest granny.
But don’t make the mistake
of attributing the Madea
franchise’s enduring appeal
to the loudmouthed hussy’s
bodaciousness alone, since
she’s as much beloved for her
timely sermonizing as for all
that trademark tomfoolery.
While undeniably
upping the ante in terms of
sheer frivolity, this sixth
installment is also grounded
by a bittersweet storyline.
At the point of departure, we
find Madea’s niece, Shirley
(Loretta Devine), being
informed by her physician
(Philip Anthony-Rodriguez)
about a resurgence of the
cancer that she’s been fighting
for the past seven years.
Despite the urgent
diagnosis, she declines
further treatment, explaining
that she’s simply too tired
to do another round of
chemotherapy. And with just
weeks to live, the devoutly
religious Christian resigns
herself to the will of the Lord.
What does still matter to
her, however, is seeing her
three children one last time
to break the unfortunate
news to them in person. The
trouble is that they’re all
currently consumed by bad
relationships, each more in
crisis than the next.
Daughter Tammy (Natalie
Desselle) is married to
a wimp (Rodney Perry),
who lets their smart aleck
sons (Stevie Wash Jr. and
Benjamin Aiken) walk all
over her. Materialistic middle-
child Kimberly (Shannon
Kane) cares so much about
her high-paying corporate job
and the trappings of success
that she ignores her toddler
and takes her patient hubby
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Originally trained under a classical Now, fresh off the release of his Extended my mixtape entitled Before the
music curriculum, V. Rich used his innate Play (EP) album, Songs from the Album Addiction.
musical skills and became a piano wiz. After Addicted, the AFRO spoke to V. Rich about
relocating to D.C., he founded a band and his multifaceted musical style, his current AFRO: When can
later began singing back-up for artists Amel work and his future projects in the making. listeners expect the full
Larrieux. Through this experience, he later album?
went on to work with a handful of other AFRO: How did you get you get V Rich: It’ll be released
artists including Raheem DeVaughn, Mya and started in music? in the fall.
Lauryn Hill. V Rich: I started singing in
the church at 3 years old AFRO: Will it have
and then I started taking any notable features?
piano lessons at 5. Then, V Rich: Yes.
from 5 on, I played up until Singer Eric Roberson
[college] and I went to
Carnegie Mellon University
and then transferred to
will be on there
and so will Rapper
Big Pooh from [the
Howard. The funny thing
about piano is that I really
didn’t like playing when I
group] Little Brother.
I have a few other
artists but they’re not
first started. I actually hated solidified yet so I can’t
it, but it was a requirement really mention them.
in my family to do it [and] [Laughs].
you could only quit once
you got to a certain age or a AFRO: Often, some
certain level. Once I got to that might complain that
level, I didn’t want to quit. R&B music is not the
same as it used to be.
AFRO: Since you spent a lot Courtesy Photo What are your thoughts
of your formative years studying classical on that claim and how do
music, do you infuse that into your tracks? plan to go against it?
V Rich: I’m always infusing classical V Rich: I think now, genres are starting
music in my songs, more so during my live to mix together so much that most artists that
shows than in my recordings. But you can still are out, don’t even fit into the boxes [that
hear elements of my classical background. people put them in]. I personally don’t like
boxes in music because some of my songs
AFRO: Talk about your extended play are R&B, some of them are soul and some of
(EP) album, ‘Songs from Addicted.’ them are alternative. I even have some tracks
V Rich: It’s a five-song EP. I put it out on my mixtape that are basically smooth jazz.
to get a feel of what people like and get my So, I think the lines of genres are starting
feet wet in the industry. I got a great response cross, especially in the R&B, pop and hip hop
from it, and it’s just to lead up to my actual worlds. I think everybody has their lane. So,
Courtesy Photo/Lionsgate LP release. I [also] just recently released Continued on B4
(Isaiah Mustafa) for granted. is the baby-mama drama
Elsewhere, 18 -year-old surrounding his hypercritical
Byron (Bow Wow), Shirley’s ex’s (Teyana Taylor) demands
youngest, is being pressured for more child support for
by his gold digger of a their son.
girlfriend (Lauren London) Care to hazard a guess
to supplement his modest whose help Shirley enlists to
income by selling drugs on slap some sense, both literally
the street again. Adding to and figuratively, into this
the recent-parolee’s angst Continued on B4
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The Conversation About D.C. Mayor Names May 2011
Walmart Coming to DC Has Changed. Cultural Awareness Month
Passport DC highlights countries around the world
Don’t Let
By AFRO Staff
District Mayor Vincent
Gray has declared May 2011
Walmart
Cultural Awareness Month
in honor of Cultural Tourism
DC’s Passport DC initiative,
a month-long celebration of
international culture. In May
2010, former District Mayor
$hortchange
Adrian Fenty instituted the
first Cultural Awareness
Month in D.C.
Passport DC is a series of
street festivals, open houses,
DC
embassy program, special
performances and more
that celebrate the cultural
expression of the international
community. The events allow
District-area residents to
explore the food and spirit
of countries like Spain,
Nigeria, Brazil and dozens
of other nations without
leaving the city’s confines.
“Cultural Tourism DC is
honored that Mayor Gray
recognizes the significance of
Passport DC,” said Cultural
Tourism DC Executive
Director Linda Donavan
Film Review
Continued from B3
dysfunctional menagerie?
Madea, of course, proceeds
to browbeat her misbehaving
extended family into shape
in her own inimitable style
which simply will not be
ignored.
Along for the ride,
purely for comic relief, are
a couple of embarrassing
relatives: Aunt Bam (Cassi
Davis) and Mr. Brown
(David Mann). The former
is a feisty septuagenarian
who smokes marijuana and
flirts shamelessly (“Are
you married?” “Are you
Ordinarily, Walmart plays by its own rules as the largest straight?”) with younger
men. The latter is a garishly-
company in the world. That usually means neighbor- dressed master of the
malapropism who somehow
hoods get shortchanged – from low wages to traffic convincingly confuses the
words “prostitute” with
nightmares to the disappearance of small businesses. “prostate,” “carbon peroxide”
with “carbon monoxide,”
and even “colonoscopy” with
DC residents won’t tolerate another big bully joining “Coca Cola.” Such distracting
Congress in disrespecting our voice and our values. DC buffoonery notwithstanding,
Madea as usual miraculously
deserves a much better deal than that. manages to straighten
everybody out, and right
in the nick of time for the
Walmart should provide real community benefits, like: uplifting, closing credits,
Kodak moment.
n Full-time, living wage jobs Melodramatic tough love
as meaningful group therapy!
n Paying its fair share of taxes
Very Good (HHH)
n Local hiring and training commitments targeted Rated PG-13 for profanity,
to DC residents mature themes and drug use.
Running time: 106
n Protection for our residents and small businesses Minutes
n Fairness in hiring rehabilitated ex-offenders Distributor: Lionsgate
Films
n Equal pay for all workers regardless of gender
or race
n Green building standards “Family and friends are welcome!”
n And more
That’s why the Living Wages, Healthy Communities coalition
has asked Walmart to sit down and negotiate an agreement to
provide enforceable community benefits for DC residents and
small businesses that would be impacted by its move into the
District.
Ashby Ponds
Retail Without Respect is a Bad Bargain for DC. Ashburn, VA
703-468-0028
To learn more about the community benefits in our Respect DC Agreement,
visit www.RespectDC.org. Also, follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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Harper in a press statement. 35 embassies representing
“Only in Washington, DC, a six continents will welcome
truly global city, could you visitors as
have a celebration like this. they enjoy
Both Cultural Tourism DC the art,
and Mayor Gray appreciate fashion,
that Washington’s many music,
embassies and international food and
organizations influence the dance of
culture of DC. Passport various
DC serves as a gateway for countries.
exploring the world that is
located in our own backyard.”
This year’s Passport DC
includes a new event, Kids
World Cinema, with
celebrates A Passport DC
international participant
children’s makes
films on May traditional
13-14 and May Ethiopian coffee
20-22. Presented at last year’s
by Alliance program in
Francaise de Washington, All the District’s
the cinema showcase also Passport Ethiopian
features an arts and crafts DC events embassy.
workshop for children ages are open to
5-12 and is free to the public. the public Photo by
Kristin Gray
The initiative’s highlight and most
is the Around the World are either free or a low cost.
Embassy Tour on May 14. For more information visit
At this free, day-long event, culturaltourismdc.org.
V. Rich
Continued from B3
is [R&B] different from the past? Of course it is–everything
is always changing. But, there are elements of [old school] in
music today as well.
AFRO: What’s up next for you?
V Rich: The mixtape and the EP are out, so now I’m
working on the full album. I also have a few other projects that
I’m working on under my label. I’m doing an album with my
father who’s putting out a prayer CD. I’m working with artist
Jay Hayden and he’s putting out another album. I did a song
with him last year that hit Billboard. I’m also doing a score for
a movie called The Talented. So, I’m working.
For more information on V. Rich, visit: www.vrichmusic.com
or Vrich.bandcamp.com.
Reader’s Corner
‘Eye of the Hurricane’ bills… I KNOW that I will
By Kam Williams be all right because I am
Special to the AFRO connected
to the source
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have heard of me, life arises…
Rubin ‘Hurricane’ Whatever
Carter, as is taken from
having been a you by those
professional who abandon
prizefighter. principle,
That, along you will
with having ultimately win
been a wrongly back through
convicted person your priceless
who had to spend twenty understanding
years behind bars for a that life has meaning. You
crime he did not commit, is will understand that nothing
a fact... is more valuable than the
I am not angry or bitter love of the Spirit, and that
about my past or present each individual possesses
circumstances. I do not that Spirit.”
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Faith Pulse
Church Briefs Local Ministers Conference Makes Donation
HU Chapel Services
Vernon Jordan Jr. will be the guest speaker during the
to Tornado-Ravaged HBCU
11 a.m. service in Cramton Auditorium on May 1. He is the By Brienne Davis support their restoration efforts,
senior managing director of Lazard Freres & Co. LLC in New Special to the AFRO in addition to our customary
York City. The Rev. Dr. Bernard Richardson will preach on awarding of college scholarships,”
May 8. All are welcome. Call 202-806-7280 for additional
information.
Shaw University, a historically the organization said in a
Black institution and the oldest statement.
Women’s Day at Zion Black college or university in Organized in 1885, the
Women’s Day, sponsored by the Women’s Ministry of Zion the south, received $5,000 from Missionary Baptist Ministers’
Baptist Church, will be observed May 1. The theme of the the Missionary Baptist Ministers Conference of Washington,
10:15 a.m. praise and worship service is “Women in Ministry: Conference of Washington, D.C. DC and Vicinity was founded
Mentoring to Care about Their Followers.”
The keynote speaker will be Rev. Patricia Hailes Fears,
Courtesy Photo and Vicinity on April 21. The to “promote the interest of
pastor’s assistant to the Rev. Dr. Carlton W. Veazey, of
Vernon Jordan Jr. will funds will assist the schools as the Redeemer’s Kingdom, to
Fellowship Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. Music will be
preach at Howard
University on May 1.
it recovers from a destructive secure peace and prosperity of
provided by United Women in Song, directed by Karla Scott, tornado in Raleigh, N.C. local churches, the welfare and
also music director of the United States Naval Academy Gospel “One of the Missionary harmony of the members to
Choir.  Women of all communities and religious groups are welcome to attend. Baptist Ministers’ Conferences promote the cause of Christian
 Rev. Keith W. Byrd Sr. is pastor of Zion located at 4850 Blagden Ave., in Northwest
Washington and invites all to join us in worship.  For more information, call the church at 202-
is to support HBCUs annually, Education and Missionary
722-4940 or on the website at www.ziondc.org. through direct financial support Causes; to stimulate an artist in all
and the awarding of college denominational enterprises; and to
A Mother’s Day Dinner scholarships. This year, in light of advance the Kingdom of Christ,
The Women’s Fellowship at Peoples Congregational UCC will sponsor a Mother’s Day the devastation Shaw University for mutual intercourse for social,
Buffet Dinner from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on May 8 at the church located at 4704 13th St. N.W., has suffered, we have decided intellectual, moral and spiritual
where the Rev. Dr. Michael C. Murphy is senior minister. Appearing will be Samuel Cromwell
and Shirlita Settles. Call Maureen Butts at 202-363-5309 for ticket and other information.
to give $5,000 to this school to improvements.”

Obituaries
Jessie Thomas, 100 Julius “Lester” Sturdivant, 85
Government Employee, Volunteer U.S. Foreign Service Reservatist
Jessie Shorter Thomas Hospital, she worked in the Julius Sturdivant was member of the Veterans of
was a proud and witty fourth- gift shop for over 20 years. born on Nov. 15, 1925, in Foreign Wars, a life member
generation Washingtonian. She also volunteered at Wadesboro, N.C. He was of the NAACP, and a member
On Sept. 16, 2010, she was Arena Stage, and the Joint the eldest child of the late of the American Legion.
blessed to celebrate her Center for Political Studies, Lester William Sturdivant He gave his knowledge,
100th birthday. Jessie’s life where she contributed for and Ethel Robinson time, and treasure to each of
journey began Sept. 16, more than 10 years. She was Sturdivant. these worthy organizations
1910. She was the fourth of also a dedicated poll worker. Affectionately called throughout his adult life.
five children born to Charles She worked on numerous “Lester” by family and Lester and Ella relocated to
and Jessie Freeman Shorter. political campaigns in the friends, he was diagnosed St. Helena Island, S.C., in
She was educated in the District and Montgomery with Parkinson’s disease 2008.
District of Columbia public County, Md. She would several years ago. And Lester is survived by his
schools. After attending proudly share that the although he waged a brave loving and devoted wife, Ella
Lucretia Mott Elementary participated in every march battle against this relentless C. Sturdivant; his sons, Brad
School, Jessie graduated in Washington for Equal disease, he succumbed to L. and Tim D. Sturdivant;
from Armstrong Senior High JESSIE THOMAS Rights until she turned 90. his illness on Feb. 16 in JULIUS STURDIVANT his daughter-in-law, Toni C.
School. (She remarked that Jessie’s service and the Beaufort Memorial Sturdivant; his grandsons,
there was no middle or junior high school contributions to the community did not Hospital, Beaufort, S.C. Services were held Jordan T., Justin D., and Jared C. Sturdivant
at that time.) Following high school, she go unnoticed. She received numerous at the Parish Church of St. Helena Episcopal and loving sisters, Ethel (Peggy) Reese,
completed one year at Howard University, expressions of appreciation and awards over Church, with interment in the National Katie Lee Butler, Helen McLendon, Rose
interrupting her education to begin her career the years. She was most recently honored Cemetery Beaufort, S.C. on Feb. 23. Young, and Ruby Baldwin. He was preceded
at the United States Government Printing with a feature article in the Washington AFRO Lester served in the US Army Air Corps in death by his sisters Lillie Mae Redfearn
Office. and recognized as an outstanding senior during World War II. He attended Howard and Hazel Edwards, and his brothers, Edward
Jessie married LeRoy Samuels in 1930. citizen of Ward 5 by Councilman Harry University and was employed with U.S. State and Osborne Sturdivant.
She and LeRoy had one daughter, her beloved Thomas Jr. Department for over 35 years. Through his His memory will be cherished by sisters-
BettyJane. This union ended in divorce. Jessie loved to swim. She would often service, he became a member of the United in-law Alva C. McNeal, Pearlie J. Chaplin
In 1956, she married Charles W. Thomas. share how she and her sister learned to swim States Foreign Service Reserve and in 1981 and Miriam T. Chaplin; his brothers-in-law
Together they traveled the world, collecting when city built a pool in the community. Her reached the pinnacle of his career, retiring as Charles Redfearn, Wendell Butler, Vernie
animals in conjunction with Charles’ position love her swimming continued throughout her the first African-American printing officer McLendon and Charles Young. Additionally,
as “unofficial ambassador” for the National life. At the age of 90, she participated in the liaison to the Government Printing Office. he leaves a host of nieces and nephews that
Zoo. Their travels were often covered in Life DC Senior Olympics at Howard University Lester had a wonderful partner on his life will all miss him dearly.
and Ebony magazines. Jessie and Charles and was awarded a trophy for being the most journey. He met and married Ella Chaplin Lester touched the lives of many people
were inseparable until he departed this life in senior lady swimmer. Sturdivant when she moved to Washington, with his charm and generosity and maintained
1991. No one was more devoted to her family D.C., to pursue her career as a registered his trademarked sense of humor and stoutness
Jessie was an active member of the Berean than Jessie. She could always be counted nurse. Lester and Ella enjoyed 53 spectacular of heart until the end. Although gone, he will
Baptist Church since her childhood. Her on for love and support. She cherished the years of wedded matrimony. Together, for never be forgotten.
father enrolled her in Sunday school when time she spent with her daughter Betty, and over 50 years, they were members of the
she was 5. She was a devoted member of the considered Betty’s husband Albert, her son. Episcopal Church of the
Berean family until her passing. At Berean Her granddaughter Tracy and later great Transfiguration in Silver Lillian M. Parker
Baptist Church, she was a member of the grandson Justin were truly the apples of her Spring, Md. Lester was On Monday, April 18, 2011 in
Missionary Society and the Gideon Club. eye. She was also delighted to have a loving a diligent church worker, Falls Church, VA. Lillian M. Parker of
She also filled the position of financial clerk grandson in Tracy’s husband Larry. She loved performing many duties Arlington,VA, mother of Captain Lutrelle
for the continued to serve as a Deaconess family gatherings, celebrations and quiet time within the church including F. Parker, Jr. USN Retired (Lillie) and Dr.
Wendell E. Parker(Margaret); foster mother
at its successor, the Historic Berean Baptist shared with the people she loved. vestryman and usher.
of Imani Bennett; mother-in-law of Helen
Church located at 14th Street and Montana The life of the party — that was Jessie. Lester was a life Parker; grandmother of Kimberly, Randall,
Avenue, Northeast. At the age of 90, she was She was known for her outgoing personality, member of Alpha Phi Lauren, Lutrelle III, Raymond II(Jericho)
honored as the first mother of the Church. quick wit and sense of humor. She was a Alpha Fraternity’s Iota and Roslyn Parker and Tiffany Jackson;
She remained a dutiful deaconess, serving great dancer and sparkling conversationalist. Upsilon Lambda Chapter sister of Doris Foggie(Cardell); sister-in-
law of Eunice Cobb, George Parker(Marie),
communication and caring for the sick and Always ready with a compliment, pat on of Silver Spring. Ritualistic
Thomas Mangrum and Helen Parker. She is
shut-in until her passing. the back and a wink of an eye, she would final rites were performed also survived by great grandchildren, foster
Jessie felt helping others was part of the make one feel comfortable and at ease. by the fraternity’s Xi grandchildren and a host of other relatives
rent we pay our creator. She often shared, Affectionately known as “Tots” and “GG,” Gamma Lambda Chapter and friends. A visitation was held on Monday, April 25, 2011 from 6 until
‘When the Lord blesses you, he looks for Jessie was a must-have on anyone’s guest list. of Beaufort. He was a life 8 pm and the funeral was on Tuesday, April 26 at 11 am at the Mount
Zion Baptist Church, 3500 S. 19th St, Arlington, VA 22204. Dr. Leonard
you to share the blessing.” She helped feed Her motto for a long life: Pray, give thanks, N. Smith, Senior Minister officiated. Interment was in Arlington National
and clothe many in need by assisting at the help somebody each day and eat chocolate.” Cemetery. Arrangements by Greene Funeral Home, Alexandria, VA.
Crisis Center at Berean Baptist Church. Her parents, Charles and Jessie; siblings,
Her dedication to serving others continued Ransellar, John, Evenly and Geneva, and
until her death. She was an active member daughter, Bettyjane, preceded her in death. Looking for a Church home?
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problems unknown shall enter October 15, 2011, or be PHONE NO.
LEGALrequiring a
charge of $7 per OCEAN CITY, forever barred. Persons
LEGAL NOTICES NOTICES their appearance in this
word.) second revision surgery MARYLAND. Best proceeding. Objections believed to be heirs or CLASSIFICATION
you may be entitled to selection of affordable to such appointment (or legatees of the decedent
Call compensation. rentals. Full/ partial to the probate of de- who do not receive a (Room, Apt, House, etc.) INSERTION DATE:
cedent’s
cedent¬s will)will) shall
shall bebe copy of this notice by
(410) 554-8200 weeks. Call for FREE filed with the Register of mail within 25 days of its
All ads must be brochure. Open daily. Wills, D.C., 515 5th first publication shall so
HELP WANTED Street, N.W., 3rd Floor inform the Register of
prepaid Holiday Real Estate.
1-800-638-2102. Online
Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C .
20001, on or before
Wills, including name,
address and relation-
WASHINGTON AFRO-AMERICAN-NEWSPAPER Superior Court of
O c t o b e r 1 5 , 2 0 11 . ship. the District of
Drivers- No Experi- reservations: Date of Publication: District of Columbia
ence ~ No Problem. Claims against the de-
100%
www.holidayoc.com cedent shall be pre-
sented to the under-
April 15, 2011
Name of newspaper:
Legal Advertising Rates PROBATE DIVISION
Washington, D.C.
Wterfront Estate, 20001-2131
Paid CDL Training. Im-
mediate Benefits. 20/10
signed with a copy to the
Register of Wills or filed
Afro-American
Washington Law Effective October 1, 2006 Administration No.
AUTOMOBILE WATERFRONT with the Register of Wills Reporter
2011ADM307
progam. Trainers Earn Alma M. Strange
DONATION up to 49¢ per mile!
HOMES with a copy to the under-
signed, on or before
Maria Green
Personal PROBATE DIVISION Decedent
W. Alton Lewis, Esq
CRST EXPEDITED October 15, 2011, or be Representative 1450 Mercantile Lane
800-326-2778
Pocomoke Sound, 1 forever barred. Persons 202-257-9730 (Estates) Suite 155
DONATE VEHICLE: believed to be heirs or TRUE TEST COPY Largo, Maryland
mile to Chesapeake. 20
Receive $1000 GRO- www.JoinCRST.com
acres, 10 yr. old 5 BR
legatees of the decedent
who do not receive a
REGISTER OF WILLS
4/15, 4/22, 4/29
202-879-9460/61 20774
Attorney
CERY COUPONS, house, Dock, Riprap. copy of this notice by NOTICE OF
Your Choice, NOAH’S Drivers - CDL-A mail within 25 days of its Superior Court of
APPOINTMENT,
DRIVERS NEEDED! Originally $1.1M, NOTICE TO
ARC, NO KILL Animal
sacrifice for $595,000.
first publication shall so the District of
District of Columbia
PROBATE NOTICES CREDITORS
Shelters. Advanced OTR, Regional & Dedi- inform the Register of AND NOTICE TO
Cooper Realty 302-644- Wills, including name, PROBATE DIVISION UNKNOWN HEIRS
Veterinary Treatments. cated Runs address and relation- Washington, D.C. Shelore Ann Cary Wil-
2266 www.cooperealty. a. Order Nisi $ 60 per insertion $180.00 liams,per 3 weeks
Free Towing, IRS Up to 50¢ per mile Class ship. 20001-2131 whose address is
A CDL & Hazmat Req’d com Date of Publication: Administration No. b. Small Estates (single publication) $ 50 per insertion 3215 13th Street, NW
TAX DEDUCTION. April 15, 2011 2011ADM292 Washington DC 20010
Non-runners 1-866-912- 800-942-2104 Ext. 238 c. Notice to Creditors was appointed personal
Name of newspaper: Louise M. Carey
GIVE or 243 WATERFRONT Afro-American Decedent 1. Domestic
Superior Court of $ 60 per insertion $ 180.00 representative of the
estateper of3 Alma
weeksM.
www.totalms.com PROPERTIES Washington Law Wendell C. Robinson
the2. District
Foreign of $ 60 per insertion $ 180.00 Strange,per who died on
326,weeks
Reporter 4308 Georgia Ave. NW December 2009 with
DONATE YOUR Leo Anthony Brown Washington DC 20011 District of Columbia
d. Escheated Estates
PROBATE DIVISION $ 60 per insertion $ 360.00
a will,per and 6 weeks
will serve
VEHICLE RECEIVE Spectacular Water- Personal Attorney e. Standard D.C. Probates without Court supervi-
HELP WANTED- front Properties: Once Representative NOTICE OF Washington, $ 125.00
sion. All unknown heirs
FREE VACATION 20001-2131
VOUCHER. UNITED DRIVERS in a lifetime opportunity TRUE TEST COPY
202-526-3914 APPOINTMENT,
NOTICE TO Administration No.
and heirs whose
whereabouts are un-
BREAST CANCER awaits at 2 of the finest REGISTER OF WILLS CREDITORS 2011ADM268 CIVIL NOTICES known shall enter their
4/15, 4/22, 4/29 AND NOTICE TO OPAL M. WAGSTAFF appearance in this
FOUNDATION Free TRUCK DRIVERS waterfrontcommunities UNKNOWN HEIRS AKA proceeding. Objections
Mammograms, Breast WANTED! on Virginia’s Eastern Superior Court of a. Name
OPAL MARIE Changes 202-879-1133 $ 80.00
to such appointment (or
Bruce McNeil, whose to the probate of de-
Cancer Info www.ubcf. 2011 PAY RAISE! UP Shore. Now under new the District of address is 630 Burns (WALKER)
b. Real WAGSTAFF
Property $ 200.00
cedent¬s will) shall be
TO $.52 PER MILE! District of Columbia Street SE Washington Decedent
info FREE Towing, ownership, you can find PROBATE DIVISION DC 20011, was ap- W. Alton Lewis
filed with the Register of
Wills, D.C., 515 5th
Tax Deductible, Non- HOME WEEKENDS! the vacation property of Washington, D.C. pointed personal repre- 1450 Mercantile Lane Street, N.W., 3rd Floor
Runners Accepted, EXCELLENT BEN-
your dreams at Corbin
20001-2131 sentative of the estate of Suite 155 FAMILY COURT Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C .
EFITS! Administration No. Louise M. Carey, who Largo, Maryland 20774 20001, on or before
1-888-468-5964 Hall or Olde Mill Pointe. 2011ADM274 Attorney 202-879-1212
Superior Court of O c t o b e r 2 2 , 2 0 11 .
NEW EQUIPMENT! died on February 24,
Shantee Parker NOTICE OF the District of Claims against the de-
Choose from a stunning 2011 with a will, and will
HEARTLAND EX- Decedent APPOINTMENT, District of Columbia cedent shall be pre-
BUSINESS PRESS 1-800-441-4953
variety of home sites Gregory L. Lattimer
serve without Court su-
pervision. All unknown NOTICE TO DOMESTIC RELATIONS
PROBATE DIVISION
sented to the under-
signed with a copy to the
www.heartlandexpress. from water frontage 1200 G Street NW heirs and heirs whose CREDITORS Washington, D.C.
202-879-0157 Register of Wills or filed
OPPORTUNITY with magnificent views Suite 800 whereabouts are un- AND NOTICE TO 20001-2131 with the Register of Wills
com Washington DC 20005 UNKNOWN HEIRS
known shall enter their
Defendant Administration No. with a copy to the under-
to serene pond settings, Attorney appearance in this a. Absent
William Arthur Wagstaff, 2011ADM316 $ 150.00
signed, on or before
ALL CASH VENDING
$3,000 BONUS, new from lush forest to roll- NOTICE OF proceeding. Objections Jr.,b.whose
Absolute address
Divorceis Clotilde Durham October 22, 2011, or be
$ 150.00
ROUTE! Be Your Own APPOINTMENT, to such appointment (or 3347 Clay Street, NE Smith forever barred. Persons
truck and $.70/mile ing meadow land. Spend c. Custody DC Divorce $ 150.00
believed to be heirs or
Boss! 25 Machines + NOTICE TO to the probate of de- Washington 20019 Decedent
starting pay for first 5 time sailing, swimming, CREDITORS cedent’s
cedent¬s will)will) shall
shall be
be was appointed personal Nicholas D. Ward legatees of the decedent
Candy All for $9995. AND NOTICE TO representative of the 1212 New York Ave. who do not receive a
877-915-8222 All Major teams with explosives fishing, exploring or just filed with the Register of copy of this notice by
UNKNOWN HEIRS Wills, D.C., 515 5th estate of Opal M. ToNW
Credit Cards Accepted! experience. O/OP teams relaxing at the commu- Tr a c i e R o b e r t s o n , Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Wagstaff aka Opal Marie Suite 1000
place your ad, call 1-800-237-6892, ext. 262mail within 25 days of its
first publication shall so
welcome starting at nity center pool. Proper- whose address is 4018 Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . (Walker) Wagstaff, whoPublic Notices
Washington DC$50.00
20005 & up depending on sizeinform the Register of
E Street, SE Washing- died on November 12, Baltimore
With One phone call, $1.60/mile. 1-800-835- ties are 1 to 3 acres, ton DC 20019 was ap-
20001, on or before Attorney Legal Notices are $24.15 per inch. Wills, including name,
O c t o b e r 1 5 , 2 0 11 . 2006 with a will, and will NOTICE address and relation-
one bill, one ad place- 9471 and offer ocean access, pointed personal repre- Claims against the de- serve without Court su- There is no OF flat rate — 1-800 (AFRO) 892 ship.
APPOINTMENT, Date 244of Publication:
ment - Reach 4.1 mil- mild climate, spectacu- sentative of the estate of cedent shall be pre- pervision. All For unknown
Proof of Publication,
NOTICE TO please call 1-800-237-6892, ext. April 22, 2011
Shantee Parker, who sented to the under- heirs and heirs whose
lion readers in 83 daily Driver: CDL-A lar natural views and died on May 6, 2008 whereabouts are un-
CREDITORS Name of newspaper:
signed with a copy to the AND NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICES TO
and weekly newspapers Regional Van and unique site amenities. without a will, and will Register of Wills or filed
LEGAL
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known shallNOTICES
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enter their LEGAL NOTICES
LEGAL NOTICES Afro-American
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UNKNOWN HEIRS Law
for just $1450.00 per Flatbed Drivers. Home Lots available at 1/3 serve without Court su- with the Register of Wills appearance in this Barbara J. Durham, Reporter
Weekends, Great Pay pervision. All unknown with a copy to the under- proceeding. Objections whose address is 1311 Shelore Ann Cary
ad. Get regional and lo- the original price. NEW heirs and heirs whose signed, on or before to such appointment (or Delaware Avenue, SW
Superior Court of
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cal exposure at one time and Benefits. Part-time STARTING PRICES: whereabouts are un- October 15, 20011, or to the probate of de- Apt S-229, Washington
the District of
District of Columbia Personal
in Maryland, Delaware Drivers Needed Too! Waterfront $75,000, known shall enter their be forever barred. Per- cedent¬s
cedent’s will)will) shall
shall be DC 20024 was ap- PROBATE DIVISION Representative
appearance in this 202-387-0772
and DC. Call today! Call 800-609-0033 or Interior $30,000. Call
sons believed to be filed with the Register of pointed personal repre- Washington, D.C.
TRUE TEST COPY
proceeding. Objections heirs or legatees of the Wills, D.C., 515 5th sentative of the estate of 20001-2131
Get results with regional Apply online at: joind- (757) 824-0808, email to such appointment decedent who do not re- Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Clotilde Durham Smith, Administration No. REGISTER OF WILLS
4/22, 4/29, 5/6
and local exposure. Call mbowman.com shall be filed with the ceive a copy of this no- Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . 2011ADM307
rbowden@grandbay- who died on August 17,
Register of Wills, D.C., tice by mail within 25 20001, on or before 2010 with a will, and will Alma M. Strange
410-721-4000x19. For properties.com, or web 515 5th Street, N.W., days of its first publica- O c t o b e r 1 5 , 2 0 11 .
Decedent SUPERIOR COURT OF
serve without Court su- W. Alton Lewis, Esq THE DISTRICT OF
just $17.47 per newspa- 3rd Floor Washington,
MISC. visitcorbinhall.com,
D.C. 20001, on or be-
tion shall so inform the Claims against the de-
pervision. All unknown 1450 Mercantile Lane COLUMBIA
per get the advertising visitOMP.com Register of Wills, includ- cedent shall be pre-
heirs and heirs whose Suite 155 PROBATE DIVISION
fore October 15, 2011. ing name, address and sented to the under- Largo, Maryland
results you are looking Claims against the de- whereabouts are un- 20774 Washington, D.C.
relationship. signed with a copy to the 20001-2131
for! Visit our website- AIRLINE MECHAN- cedent shall be pre- Date of Publication: Register of Wills or filed known shall enter their Attorney
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2011ADM340
Place your ad today paying signed with a copy to the Name of newspaper: with a copy to the under- proceeding. Objections APPOINTMENT,
Estate of
signed, on or before to such appointment (or
Register of Wills or filed NOTICE TO
Aviation Maintenance Afro-American CREDITORS Dr. Burke Syphax
with the Register of Wills Washington Law October 15, 2011, or be to the probate of de- Deceased
Career. FAA approved with a copy to the under- forever barred. Persons cedent¬scedent’s will)will) shall
shall be
be AND NOTICE TO
CAMP- program. Financial signed, on or before
Reporter
Bruce McNeil
UNKNOWN HEIRS
believed to be heirs or filed with the Register of Shelore Ann Cary Wil-
NOTICE OF
STANDARD
GROUNDS aid if qualified - Job
October 15, 2011, or be Personal legatees of the decedent Wills, D.C., 515 5th liams, whose address is PROBATE
forever barred. Persons Representative who do not receive a Street, N.W., 3rd Floor 3215 13th Street, NW Notice is hereby given that
Lake Somerset Camp placement assistance. believed to be heirs or 202-581-3529 copy of this notice by Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . Washington DC 20010 a petition has been filed in
Ground, Maryland CALL Aviation Institute legatees of the decedent TRUE TEST COPY mail within 25 days of its 20001, on or before was appointed personal this Court by Gregory C.
of Maintenance (866)
who do not receive a REGISTER OF WILLS first publication shall so O c t o b e r 2 2 , 2 0 11 . representative of the Syphax, Stephen W. Syphax
Eastern Shore. Leave copy of this notice by 4/15, 4/22, 4/29 estate of Alma M.
inform the Register of Claims against the de- Strange, who died on and Michael B. Syphax for
your RV on site all year. 823-6729. mail within 25 days of its Wills, including name, cedent shall be pre- standard probate, including
first publication shall so December 26, 2009 with the appointment of one or
Superior Court of address and relation- sented to the under- a will, and will serve more personal representa-
$1500 includes water,
electric & sewage. 3 MISC. / inform the Register of
Wills, including name,
the District of ship. signed with a copy to the without Court supervi- tive. Unless a complaint or
ADVERTISERS

District of Columbia
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Date of Publication: Register of Wills or filed sion. All unknown heirs an objection in accordance
trailers on site for sale. TRAINING address and relation- PROBATE DIVISION April 15, 2011 with the Register of Wills a n d h e i r s w h o s e with Superior Court Probate
ship. Washington, D.C. with a copy to the under- whereabouts are un- Division Rule 407 is filed in
Call 410-957-1866 or Date of Publication: 20001-2131
Name of newspaper:
Afro-American signed, on or before known shall enter their this Court within 30 days
email lakesomerset@ MASSAGE THERA- April 15, 2011 Administration No. October 22, 2011, or be appearance in this from the date of first publica-
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earthlink.net. Visit our Name of newspaper: 2011ADM268 Reporter forever barred. Persons proceeding. Objections may take the action here-
website www.lakesom- fast. Financial aid if Afro-American OPAL M. WAGSTAFF to such appointment (or
William Arthur believed to be heirs or to the probate of de- inafter set forth.
qualified. A new career Washington Law AKA Wagstaff Jr legatees of the decedent cedent¬s Ordered any interested
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cedent’s will)will) shall
shall be
be
Reporter OPAL MARIE Personal who do not receive a filed with the Register of person to show cause why
is at your fingertips. Call Tracie Robertson (WALKER) WAGSTAFF copy of this notice by the provisions of the lost or
Representative Wills, D.C., 515 5th
Centura College Personal Decedent destroyed will dated Novem-
202-431-9277 mail within 25 days of its Street, N.W., 3rd Floor ber 5, 1998 should not be
877-206-3353 Representative W. Alton Lewis first publication shall so Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C .
FURNITURE 202-638-0095 1450 Mercantile Lane
TRUE TEST COPY admitted to probate as ex-
inform the Register of 20001, on or before pressed in the petition.
REGISTER OF WILLS
TRUE TEST COPY Suite 155 O c t o b e r 2 2 , 2 0 11 .
4/15, 4/22, 4/29 Wills, including name, Claims against the de- Register of Wills
REGISTER OF WILLS Largo, Maryland 20774
Cherry Bedroom Set. MOUNTAIN 4/15, 4/22, 4/29 Attorney Superior Court of
address and relation- cedent shall be pre- Clerk of the Probate Division
ship. Date of First Publication
Solid Wood, never used, sented to the under-
brand new in factory
PROPERTY Superior Court of
NOTICE OF
APPOINTMENT,
the District of Date of Publication: signed with a copy to the
April 29, 2011
Names of Newspapers:
the District of District of Columbia April 22, 2011 Register of Wills or filed Washington Law Reporter
boxes. English Dovetail. NOTICE TO PROBATE DIVISION Name of newspaper: with the Register of Wills Washington
District of Columbia CREDITORS
Original cost $4500. Sell MTN..BARGAIN! PROBATE DIVISION AND NOTICE TO
Washington, D.C. Afro-American with a copy to the under-
signed, on or before
AFRO-AMERICAN
Joan M. Wilbon &
20001-2131 Washington Law
for $895. Can deliver. 92 AC/STREAM..- Washington, D.C. UNKNOWN HEIRS Administration No. Reporter October 22, 2011, or be Associates
Call Tom 240-482-8721 $89,900 Was $144,900. 20001-2131 William Arthur Wagstaff, 2011ADM316
forever barred. Persons
Barbara J. Durham believed to be heirs or NW. Suite 1020
1120 Connecticut Ave.
Administration No.
Beautiful blend of roll- 2011ADM248
Jr., whose address is Clotilde Durham Personal legatees of the decedent Washington DC 20036
3347 Clay Street, NE
LEATHER LIVING ing fields & gorgeous Roland Dewit Williams Washington DC 20019
Smith Representative who do not receive a 202-737-7458
hardwoods with lots of Decedent Decedent 202-554-0184 copy of this notice by Signature of
ROOM SET. In origi- Wesley L. Clarke
was appointed personal
Nicholas D. Ward TRUE TEST COPY mail within 25 days of its Petitioners/Attorney
nal plastic, never used. wildlife! Hiking & ATV 1629 K Street
representative of the
1212 New York Ave. REGISTER OF WILLS first publication shall so 4/29, 5/6, 5/13
estate of Opal M.
Orig price $3000, Sac- trails throughout. Long Suite 300 Wagstaff aka Opal Marie NW 4/22, 4/29, 5/6 inform the Register of
Suite 1000 Wills, including name,
rifice $975. Can deliver. frontage on mtn stream Washington DC 20006 (Walker) Wagstaff, who address and relation-
Attorney Washington DC 20005
Call Bill 301-841-7565 for a relaxing sound that NOTICE OF
died on November 12,
2006 with a will, and will Attorney
ship.
Date of Publication:
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onlynature can provide! APPOINTMENT, NOTICE OF
Easy access. Excellent NOTICE TO
serve without Court su-
pervision. All unknown APPOINTMENT,
April 22, 2011
Name of newspaper: 410-554-8200
NOTICE TO
HEALTH CARE owner financing. Call CREDITORS
AND NOTICE TO
heirs and heirs whose
CREDITORS
www.afro.com Afro-American
Washington Law to advertise in
whereabouts are un-
now 877-526-3764 UNKNOWN HEIRS AND NOTICE TO Reporter
www.wvtimberland.com Maria Green, whose ad-
known shall enter their
appearance in this UNKNOWN HEIRS Shelore Ann Cary the AFRO
Williams
dress is 3415 Manderes proceeding. Objections Barbara J. Durham, Personal
Place, Spring Dale MD to such appointment (or whose address is 1311 Representative
20774 was appointed to the probate of de- Delaware Avenue, SW 202-387-0772
personal representative cedent¬s will) shall be Apt S-229, Washington TRUE TEST COPY
of the estate of Roland filed with the Register of DC 20024 was ap- REGISTER OF WILLS
Dewitt Williams, who pointed personal repre- 4/22, 4/29, 5/6
 June, 2011, at 9:00 a.m. at
the Skagit County Superior
Court, 205 W. Kincaid
Street, Mount Vernon,
Washington, room number
to be announced, and de-
Property Services, LLC,
which property is known as
a vacant lot in the 200 block
of Valley Avenue, SE,
whose southwest boundary
lies 25 feet from the

fend against the above-
entitled action, answer the
Petitioner, and serve a copy
of your answer upon the
LEGAL NOTICES undersigned attorney for
LEGAL NOTICES
Petitioners at the office
listed below.
If you fail to do so, judgment
Superior Court of
the District of may be rendered against
B7
northeast boundary of 229
Valley Avenue, SE, and
whose northeast boundary
The Afro-American, April 30, 2011 - May 6, 2011, The Afro-American
lies 25 feet from the
southwest boundary of 237
Va LEGAL
l l e y Av eNOTICES
nue, SE,
Washington, DC.
The complaint states,
among other things, that the

www.afro.com
you according to the request amounts necessary for re-
District of Columbia of the Petition. demption have not been
PROBATE DIVISION The child was born February paid.
Washington, D.C. 26, 2011. Pursuant to the Chief
20001-2131 The child’s mother
The child¬s mother is
is Cap-
Cap- Judge¬s Administrative
Judge’s Administrative Or- Or-
Administration No. ricia E. Yarborough. der Number 02-11, it is this
YOUR FAILURE TO 19th day of April, 2011,
2011ADM327 ORDERED by the Superior
Alonzo Ware APPEAR AT THE
HEARING MAY RESULT Court of the District of
Decedent IN A DEFAUL ORDER Columbia that notice be
Attorney PERMANENTLY given by insertion of a copy
NOTICE OF TERMINATING ALL YOUR of this Order in the Washing-
APPOINTMENT, RIGHTS TO THE ABOVE- ton Afro-American, having a
general circulation in the
NOTICE TO NAMED CHILD.
District of Columbia, once a
CREDITORS Any non-consenting parent
has a right to be repre- week for three successive
AND NOTICE TO weeks, notifying all persons

UNKNOWN HEIRS
Ruby L Willis, whose ad-
dress is 1921 Lawrence
sented by an attorney, and
an attorney will be appointed
for an indigent parent who
so requests.
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
interested in the real prop-
erty described above to ap-
pear in this court by the 29th

College Park, Maryland

Street NE, Washington
DC 20018 was ap-
pointed personal repre-
sentative of the estate of
You are further notified that
your failure to file a claim of
paternity within 30 days of
the first publication of this
day of June, 2011, and re-
deem the real property by
payment of $1,056.40, to-
gether with interest from the

Alonzo Ware, who died
on February 5, 2011
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 October 29, 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
October 29, 2011, or be
forever barred. Persons
believed to be heirs or
legatees of the decedent
who do not receive a
copy of this notice by
mail within 25 days of its
first publication shall so
inform the Register of
Wills, including name,
address and relation-
ship.
Date of Publication:
April 29, 2011
Name of newspaper:
Afro-American
Washington Law
Reporter
Ruby L. Willis
Personal
Representative
TRUE TEST COPY
REGISTER OF WILLS
4/29, 5/6, 5/13
notice or to respond to the
Petitioner within 30 days of
the first publication of this
notice is grounds to termi-
nate your parent/child rela-
tionship with respect to the
children, and such relief will
be requested at the court
hearing stated above.
One method of filing your
response and servicing a
copy of the Petitioner is to
send it by Certified Mail with
Return Receipt Requested.
DATED this 18th day of
April, 2011.
/s/ Richard M. Sybrandy
RICHARD M.
SYBRANDY -
WSBA #25114
Attorney for Petitioners
4/29, 5/6, 5/13
Superior Court of
the District of
District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
Washington, D.C.
20001-2131
Administration No.
2011352
Gladys A. Bettis
Decedent
Dena C. Feeney Esq
1010 Wayne Avenue
Suite 220
Silver Spring MD
20910
Attorney
NOTICE OF
APPOINTMENT,
NOTICE TO
CREDITORS
AND NOTICE TO
UNKNOWN HEIRS
Doris Hanford and
Wanda Brownlee,
whose address are 754
Kennedy Street NE,
Washington DC 20011,
and 10919 Jarboe Ave-
nue, Silver Spring MD
20902, respectively
ASSOCIATE COMPTROLLER
date the real property tax
certificate was purchased;
court costs; reasonable
attorney¬s
attorney’s fees; fees; expenses
expenses
incurred in the publication
and service of process; rea- ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:
sonable fees for title search;
University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP) is the State of Maryland’s Flagship University. Located in close
all other amounts paid by
Plaintiff in accordance with proximity to the Washington, DC and Baltimore metropolitan communities, the University enrolls approximately
the provisions of D.C. Code
ßß
§§ 47-1361
47-1361 and and 47-1377
47-1377 26,000 undergraduate and 11,000 graduate students. The annual budget is roughly $1.6 billion, including about
((2001
2001
ed.),e and
d . ) ,all aoutstanding
nd all
$400 million of sponsored research expenditures. The business operations of the University are highly complex
outstanding municipal due lien
municipal lien amounts
amounts
and
owing on due the and owing on
aforementioned and relatively decentralized among 12 colleges and schools.
the aforementioned real
real property
property - or - oranswer
answer the the
complaint, or,or,thereafter,
complaint, a final
thereafter, a
ABOUT THE POSITION:
final judgment will be en-
judgment will be entered fore- The Associate Comptroller for Sponsored Programs provides strategic and operational leadership for the
tered
closingforeclosing the right of
the right of redemption in
redemption in the post-award administration of contracts and grants received by the University, ensuring compliance with all
the real property andreal prop-
vesting in
erty and vesting in the
the Plaintiff a title in fee simple. applicable regulations and policies. Core responsibilities include post-award accounting, billing, collections, and
Plaintiff a title in fee simple.
J.E. Beshouri reconciliation activities. Further, the Associate Comptroller has the leadership role for effort reporting, the indirect
Magistrate Judge
(Signed in chambers) cost proposal submission to the Federal Government, and related negotiations. The Associate Comptroller is also
4/29, 5/6, 5/13 expected to administer the annual OMB Circular A-133 audit, among others. Finally, the Associate Comptroller will
LOOKING FOR ensure at all times the operation is highly responsive to the needs of faculty, researchers, and University staff.
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To
Superior Court of were appointed per-
the District of sonal representative(s) AA/EEO Employer
District of Columbia of the estate of Gladys

PROBATE DIVISION
Washington, D.C.
20001-2131
Administration No.
2011ADM344
James Edward Wood
Decedent
W. Alton Lewis Esq
1450 Mercantile Lane
Suite 155
advertise
A. Bettis, who died on
October 25, 2010 with a
will, and will serve (with,
without) Court supervi-
sion. All unknown heirs
and heirs whose
whereabouts are un-
in the
AFRO
known shall enter their
appearance in this
proceeding. Objections

call
Largo, MD 20774 to such appointment (or
Attorney to the probate of de-
NOTICE OF cedent’s will)
cedent¬s will) shall
shall be
be
APPOINTMENT, filed with the Register of
NOTICE TO
CREDITORS
AND NOTICE TO
Wills, D.C., 515
Street, N.W., 3rd Floor
5th

Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C .
202-332-0080
UNKNOWN HEIRS 20001, on or before
Florence Ginwright, O c t o b e r 2 9 , 2 0 11 .
whose address is 1710 Claims against the de-

Strictly Personal
D Street, SE Washing- cedent shall be pre-
ton DC 20003, was ap- sented to the under-
pointed personal repre- signed with a copy to the
sentative of the estate of Register of Wills or filed
James Edward Wood, with the Register of Wills
who died on March 21, with a copy to the under-
1995 without a Will. All signed, on or before
Pen Pals Job#: b010285500 DAte: 4/22/11
unknown heirs and heirs October 29, 2011, or be Client: UMD Artist: ty
whose whereabouts are forever barred. Persons
unknown shall enter believed to be heirs or Truthful man seeking spiritual pen PUbs: Afro AMeriCAn CoMP: ls
their appearance in this legatees of the decedent size: 5.42 x 7 rev: 2
proceeding. Objections who do not receive a pals. Womb my emanation. Law
to such appointment (or copy of this notice by
to the probate of de- mail within 25 days of its is unification. Breath, knowledge
and consciousness! William Pig-
cedent’s
cedent¬s will)will) shall
shall bebe first publication shall so
filed with the Register of inform the Register of
Wills, D.C., 515 5th Wills, including name,
Street, N.W., 3rd Floor address and relation- gie, P.O. Box 565, Pittsboro, N.C.
Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . ship.
20001, on or before Date of Publication: 27312
O c t o b e r 2 9 , 2 0 11 . April 29, 2011
Claims against the de- Name of newspaper: ---
cedent shall be pre- Afro-American
sented to the under- Washington Law

Lonesome Hearts -
signed with a copy to the Reporter
Register of Wills or filed Doris Hanford

with the Register of Wills
with a copy to the under-
signed, on or before
October 29, 2011, or be
forever barred. Persons
believed to be heirs or TRUE TEST COPY
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:
April 29, 2011
Name of newspaper:
Afro-American
Washington Law
Reporter
Florence Ginwright eral ;Mayor and Attorney Gen-
Personal Columbia;
Representative All unknown owners of the
301-341-5577 property described below,
TRUE TEST COPY
REGISTER OF WILLS
4/29, 5/6, 5/13 executors, administrators,
IN THE SUPERIOR
COURT OF THE STATE
OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR
SKAGIT COUNTY
IN THE INTEREST OF
Baby Boy Yarborough
aka,
Journey Christian
Yarborough,
person under the
age of eighteen.
No.11-5-00019-6
SUMMONS AND
NOTICE BY
PUBLICATION
OF PETITION AND
HEARING RE
TERMINATION OF
PARENT/CHILD
RELATIONSHIP
To: Christopher Jenkins:
There has been filed with
the Clerk of the Skagit
County Superior Court, a
Petition for Termination of
the Parent-Child Relation-
ship, praying that the parent/
child relationship between
Pen Pals
Wanda Brownlee
Personal
Representative
202-635-1762
301-592-9091 To have a notice published in the
REGISTER OF WILLS Strictly Personal Section, write the
message you want printed in the
4/29, 5/6, 5/13
SUPERIOR COURT OF
THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA
space below. Enclose ten dollars
CIVIL DIVISION
Civil Action No. ($10.00), check or money order for
08-6085 L(RP)
(Action Involving 25 words. NO CASH PLEASE.
Additional words will cost 50 cents
Real Property
Bukfol, Inc.
Plaintiff
v.
Havilah Real Property Ser-
each.
vices, LLC;VLK, LLC;
Fabco Investment Corp.
of the District of
their heirs, devisees,per-
sonal representatives,
grantees, assigns or
successor sin right, title,
interest and any and all
persons having or
claiming to have any inter-
est inthe leasehold or fee
simple in the Property de-
scribed as Square 6153
Lot 0035,more commonly
known as a vacant lotin
To answer a Lonesome Heart
the 200 block of Valley
Avenue, SE,whose
southwest boundary lies
25 feet from the northeast notice, enclose a check or money
order for $2.00 for each letter
boundary of 229 Valley
Avenue, SE, and whose
northeast boundary lies
25 feet from the southwest
boundary of 237 Valley
you wish to have forwarded. NO
Avenue, SE,Washington,
DC CASH PLEASE. Be sure to in-
clude the fox number of the person
Defendants
ORDER OF
you wish to contact.
PUBLICATION
In accordance with D.C.
Code §47-1375,
Code ß47-1375,the
the object
object
of this proceeding is to se-
cure the foreclosure of the
All letters, queries and
right of redemption in the
following real property, lo-

notices should be sent to:

the father and the above-
named children be termi-
nated.
You are hereby summoned
to appear on the 3rd of
June, 2011, at 9:00 a.m. at
the Skagit County Superior
Court, 205 W. Kincaid
cated in the District of
Columbia and sold by the
Mayor to the Plaintiff in this
action, described as Square
6153 Lot 0035 and as-
sessed to Havilah Real STRICTLY PERSONAL
2519 N. Charles Street
Property Services, LLC,
which property is known as
a vacant lot in the 200 block

Street, Mount Vernon,
Washington, room number
to be announced, and de-
fend against the above-
entitled action, answer the
Petitioner, and serve a copy
of your answer upon the
undersigned attorney for
Petitioners at the office
listed below.
If you fail to do so, judgment
may be rendered against
you according to the request
of the Petition.
The child was born February
Baltimore, MD 21218
of Valley Avenue, SE,
whose southwest boundary
lies 25 feet from the
northeast boundary of 229
Valley Avenue, SE, and
whose northeast boundary
NO PHONE CALLS
lies 25 feet from the
southwest boundary of 237
Va l l e y Av e n u e , S E ,
PLEASE!
Washington, DC.
The complaint states,
among other things, that the
amounts necessary for re-
demption have not been
paid.
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full of first round defensive talent and for last season’s 31st-ranked unit, the Redskins could use help just about everywhere event presented by Hard
except for safety. Times Promotions at the D.C.
Don’t forget wide receiver and running back positions, unless you’re a believer in Ryan Torrain. I told you the need list Star nightclub. Seven local
was extensive and quarterback (the most critical need on the team) hasn’t even been fully discussed. So many holes, so little fighters were on hand for the
draft picks—times like these make Washington fans wish they had 32 picks in the first round instead of just one. eight-bout event, which saw
the area’s representatives
finish 6-0-1.
With chants of “D.C.”
roaring throughout the
building, District heavyweight
Maurice Byarm closed the
night’s main event with a
fifth-round TKO. Byarm
(11-0, eight KOs) sent New
Jersey native Willie Palms to
the canvas with a punishing
body blow, forcing a stop to
the fight when Palms threw in
the towel.
“He was tough,” an elated
Byarm said of his opponent
after the fight. “They line
them up, I knock them down.”
The confident Byarm
didn’t need another knockout
to enhance his rising stock,
but the win certainly boosted
his résumé. The son of
Lionel Byarm, a Philadelphia
boxer who fought former
heavyweight champion
Evander Holyfield on the
1984 U.S. Olympic card,
smiled and even danced with
fans after the fight, celebrating
his latest victory. Byarm’s fan
base continues to grow, as
the local crowd supported the
clear fan favorite loudly and
proudly.
“I think a lot of people
just like to see a heavyweight
come in and show that he has
put in work outside the ring,”
Byarm said. “It was only a
one-day fight, but that one day
shows [how much work] we
did over the last five weeks.”

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Desk Faceoff
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because they couldn’t rush

the passer. Regardless of your
defensive alignment, rushing
the quarterback is always first
on the agenda. Brian Orakpo
was a terror in his first season
but somewhat disappointing
in his second. His talent is
obviously there, but he needs
some help—maybe North
Carolina University defensive
end Robert Quinn or Purdue
defensive end Ryan Kerrigan.
Riley: No arguing with
you there. Honestly, any
decision the Redskins make
wouldn’t be a bad one. The
trade down to collect more
picks makes sense, as does
going defensive. Personally,
however, I’ve always been a
fan of sticking to one project
at a time. Last year the club
drafted offensive tackle
Trent Williams to add to the
offensive line and I think
they should finish, or at least
continue what they started
with him. Washington will
probably have first dibs on
offensive line prospects, as
no one at that position has
been projected to be drafted in
the first nine picks. It would
be a reach for the club to
draft a lineman that early, so
perhaps a trade down could
be in order. If not, Southern
California tackle Tyron Smith
may be the answer. He could
team with Williams to give
Washington an athletic set of
bookend tackles for years to
come.

Green: Going with the

hogs up front is always a
great idea. But, as you said,
that early, it could be a bit
of a reach, which makes
going with a pass rusher an
even better idea. This draft
is stocked with defensive
talent, and if you watched the
Redskins last year, defense
was a huge issue. Basically, it
was a nightmare on that side
of the line of scrimmage, and
considering the offenses and
quarterbacks that play in the
NFC East, you’re going to
need defense if you want to be
competitive in that division.

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