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District Gears Up to Aid Homeless


during Coldest Months
Plans Also on Table to Wipe Out Homelessness
by 2014
By Dorothy Rowley Donovan said PPH’s freezing when people can start
AFRO Staff Writer hypothermia report from to get into the danger area, but
last year concluded that the in fact it’s a lot warmer than
This summer a woman District can’t begin to plan that. It’s about 47 degrees
Residents have high hopes that harmony between the executive and legislative died while sitting on a bench for the homeless just as it when someone can actually
branches of Washington, D.C.’s government will increase with the District’s seventh in downtown Washington, begins to get cold. “Because die of hypothermia.”
mayor-elect Vincent Gray, left, and newly-elected council chairman Kwame Brown. D.C.
She’d been sitting on the
same bench night after night,

Gray Challenges Include


Photos by Rob Roberts
even when it rained. It turns
out that the woman, who’d
probably claimed the bench as

Building Republican Support her own, was homeless.


This is just one of the
many scenarios often painted
By Dorothy Rowley few years and bringing residents together in in the District surrounding
AFRO Staff Writer support of the many challenges the District its homeless individuals, and
currently faces. according to an official with a
When Vincent Gray delivered his victory “I am humbled and honored to stand D.C.-based organization that
speech after the Sept. 14 primary, he told the before you as the next mayor of the District of advocates the eradication of
crowd of supporters that had loyally waited Columbia,” said Gray during a brief election homelessness, this can’t go
into the wee hours of the next morning to night speech held in Northeast Washington. on.
congratulate him, that his win had sent a clear “This was not an easy journey getting here “We can’t continue to let
message that District residents wanted to bring tonight and the road ahead is even more that kind of stuff happen,” Photo by Joseph Young
character, integrity and leadership back to the difficult. The challenges we face as a city seem said Neil Donovan, executive This couple, Charles Woods, 48, and Yvette Smith, 52,
mayor’s office. daunting.” director of the Partnership joined a rally of ex-offenders for jobs, housing and drug
Gray, 67, a Ward 7 resident that has been According to Gray, city government and its for the Prevention of addiction treatment at the Community for Creative
on the Council since 2004, repeated those residents need to be on one accord in ensuring Homelessness. “We can’t just Nonviolence (CCNV) homeless shelter where they have
sentiments this week after declaring victory continued school reform and in addressing the walk by people and say, ‘ I lived for the past two years.
in the General Election when residents voted city’s high unemployment rate and daunting can’t believe that they make
overwhelmingly in his favor. He also talked budget deficit. choices like that,’ because that’s too late,” Donovan said. He continued. “Also, there
about healing the glaring racial divisiveness He also emphasized the need to engage they’re not really making “Oftentimes people think that are consequences that people
that has enveloped the city over the past Continued on A4 decisions.” it’s 32 [degrees] or below Continued on A3

A Veteran’s Perspective from Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown


By Sean A. Stinnett to celebrate and appreciate tell me a little bit of your
Special to the AFRO the bravery and sacrifice of history while active in the
its veterans. On Nov. 11, Army.
Veteran’s Day gives the entire nation can honor A: I was commissioned
Americans the opportunity the men and women of this a second lieutenant in the
country’s armed services. U.S. Army in 1984, [and]
One of these veterans is graduated first in my flight
Maryland’s Lt. Gov. Anthony class. I served five years of
Brown. active duty as a helicopter
As of November 2008, Lt. pilot with the 4th Combat
Gov. Brown is the highest- Aviation. Once I completed
ranking elected official in my active duty I served as
Hear the AFRO on The Daily the nation to have served a a Judge Advocate General
Drum, Wednesday at 7 p.m. tour of duty in Iraq, as part (JAG) in the United States
of his 25 years in the United Army Reserve. I am currently
INSERT States Army. He’s currently a a colonel in the U.S. Army
• Home Depot colonel in the United States Reserve and command
Army Reserve. the 153rd Legal Support
Brown also served two Organization, which is based
terms in the Maryland House in Pennsylvania.
of Delegates, representing After serving five years
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Prince George’s County. Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown, a United States Army Veteran, is very active in the community. [of] active duty, I returned to
He is shown participating in Earth Day activities with students from Dickey Hill the United States to attend
Q: Lt. Governor Brown, Elementary School. Continued on A4

Alcoholic Energy Drinks Called Gateway Thomas Ordered to Release


to Harder Substances Nonprofit Records
By Valencia Mohammed By Dorothy Rowley
Special to the AFRO AFRO Staff Writer

A few years ago, the most District of Columbia Councilmember Harry Thomas
controversial energy drink in has been ordered to comply with a subpoena from Attorney
the Black community was Pimp General Peter Nickles to deliver information about a nonprofit
Juice, a product manufactured bearing his name.
by rap artist Nelly. Regardless Thomas received the order this week during a hearing
of the contents, the product’s in U.S. Superior Court regarding the fundraising activities
name was too negative for of Team Thomas. According to Nickles, the organization
its critics. Black leaders went Cans of Four Loko are seen on display at a liquor store in is nonexistent, particularly since it is not registered with
on the attack and Pimp Juice Palo Alto, Calif., Oct. 18. After students at northern New the IRS. According to Thomas’ council biography, Team
05 quickly phased out after the Jersey’s Ramapo College were hospitalized because of Thomas is “a non-profit organization for social change, citizen
hype. the effects of Four Loko, the college president ordered empowerment, community development, and youth and senior
Another questionable that it and similar drinks be banned. He’s encouraging program development.”
energy drink is now being other colleges and the state to follow suit. As a result of the Nov. 2 hearing, Thomas was given three
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AFRO National Briefs


a call not only to Tulsa, but also to our nation to be a part
of a living history as we put aside what divides us and work
together with civility to move our cities, states and the country
Equal Rights Legal Giant to Receive Thurgood Marshall forward.”
Your History • Your Community • Your News Award Local children held the ceremonial ribbon, which was cut
The Afro-American Newspapers Elaine R. Jones, retired by dignitaries, including U.S. Rep. John Sullivan (R); John W.
president and director-counsel Franklin, Dr. Franklin’s son; several 1921 Tulsa Riot survivors
Baltimore Office • Corporate Headquarters and Tulsa Mayor Dewey Bartlett.
2519 N. Charles Street emeritus of the NAACP Legal
Baltimore, Maryland 21218-4602 Defense and Education Fund
(LDF) and Howard University Congressional Civil Rights Scorecard Released
410-554-8200 • Fax: 1-877-570-9297 alumna, has been named the The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
www.afro.com recipient of the American Bar recently released vote ratings for every member of the 111th
Association’s 2011 Thurgood Congress. The Voting Record, which has been published for
Marshall Award. every Congress since 1969, reflects positions taken by every
Founded by John Henry Murphy Sr., August 13, 1892
In 1993, Jones became senator and representative on the legislative priorities of The
Washington Publisher Emerita - Frances L. Murphy II Leadership Conference and its 200 coalition members.
the first woman and only the
Chairman of the Board/Publisher - John J. Oliver, Jr. fourth person to head LDF, Members of Congress were graded on 40 House and Senate
Executive Assistant - Takiea Hinton - 410-554-8222 the nation’s oldest law firm votes addressing hate crimes, economic recovery, fair pay for
fighting for equal rights and women, the repeal of “don’t ask, don’t tell”, health care, fair
Receptionist - Wanda Pearson - 410-554-8200 sentencing, D.C. voting rights, key judicial confirmations and
justice for people of color,
Director of Advertising/Sponsorship Development & Sales women and the poor.  LDF
Courtesy Photo other coalition priorities.
Susan Gould - 410-554-8289 was founded in 1940 by
Elaine R. Jones Overall, the ratings show that 217 House members and
susangould@afro.com former Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. 50 senators – or 48 percent of Congress – supported The
Advertising Manager - Robert Blount - 410-554-8246 By the time she took over the helm of LDF, Jones had Leadership Conference’s priorities on 90 percent or more of
Sr. Advertising Account Executive - Annie Russ - 410-554-8235 already blazed several legal trails, defending death row inmates the votes. The ratings also show that 136 House members
Advertising Account Executive and arguing major class-action employment discrimination and 32 senators – or 35 percent of Congress – supported The
Marquise Goodwin - 410-554-8274 against corporate giants like Monsanto, American Tobacco Leadership Conference’s position on only 10 percent or fewer
Co. and Pullman Standard. “I knew from the age of eight that of the votes.
Director of Finance - Jack Leister - 410-554-8242
I wanted to be a lawyer because I saw so much wrong in the To find out how your representative and senator voted,
Archivist - John Gartrell - 410-554-8265 world,” Jones said in a press statement. “Black people were view the Voting Record at http://www.civilrights.org/advocacy/
Community & Public Relations Manager sitting in the back of the bus, going to segregated schools and voting/2010/leadership-conference-2010-voting-record.pdf.
Diane W. Hocker - 410-554-8243 were afraid of policemen in their communities. It made me say
to myself, what can I do to change this?” NPR Receives Bomb Threat over Juan Williams Firing
Editorial
Executive Editor - Talibah Chikwendu The award will be presented at a dinner on Aug. 6, 2011,
during the ABA annual meeting in Toronto, Canada. A bomb threat was sent to
E-mail: editor@afro.com the headquarters of National
Managing Editor - Kristin Gray - 410-554-8277  
John Hope Franklin Park a Milestone in U.S. History Public Radio on Oct. 25,
Washington Bureau Chief - Zenitha Prince - 202-332-0080, ext. 119 five days after the firing of
E-mail: dceditor@afro.com Hundreds of people from
across the nation assembled controversial political pundit
Global Markets to dedicate and formally Juan Williams, the FBI said.
Director - Benjamin M. Phillips IV - 410-554-8220 open the John Hope Franklin According to the
bphillips@afro.com Reconciliation Park in Tulsa, Washington Post, sources
Washington Circulation/Distribution Manager Okla. to the public last at NPR said the news
Edgar Brookins - 202-332-0080, ext. 116 week. JHF Reconciliation organization received the
Baltimore Circulation/Distribution Manager Park celebrates the lifetime threat via U.S. mail and then
Sammy Graham - 410-554-8266 achievements and legacy of forwarded the messages
world-renowned civil rights to local authorities and the
Production Department - 410-554-8288 Courtesy Photo
leader and American historian FBI. The organization also
asked its employees to be Juan Williams
Dr. John Hope Franklin.
Washington Office The park also gives voice more vigilant in the wake
to the untold story of the of the threat. “We’re taking extra precautions today,” NPR
1917 Benning Road, N.E. • Washington, D.C. 20002-4723
1921 Tulsa Race Riot, one spokeswoman Anna Christopher, told the Post Oct. 26.
202-332-0080 Fax: 1-877-570-9297 “We’re being more aware of who’s entering the building.”
Courtesy Photo
of the most tragic events
General Manager John Hope Franklin in the nation’s history, and No explosives were found.
Edgar Brookins - ext. 116 Williams was fired after an appearance on Fox News’ “The
Office Administrator - Mia Hayes-Hawkins - ext. 112 honors the countless African-
American victims of that riot almost 90 years later. O’Reilly Factor,” during which he expressed anxiety about
Customer Service, Home Delivery and Subscriptions: “Nothing pleases me more today than to stand here at the flying on planes with people dressed in “Muslim garb.” Later
site of the 1921 Tulsa Riot and see so many people of multiple in that interview, he spoke out against profiling, but NPR said
410-554-8234
generations, ethnicities, and political, social and economic the comment was part of a series of pre-existing disagreements
Customer Service@afro.com the organization had with Williams over his appearances and
Billing Inquiries: 410-554-8226 backgrounds gathered to dedicate this historic park and honor
Dr. Franklin,” said Julius Pegues, chairman of the John Hope comments on Fox News. Following his firing, Williams signed
Nights and Weekends: 410-554-8282
Franklin Center for Reconciliation. “The park dedication is a multi-million dollar deal with Fox News.

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November 1, 2008 - November 7, 2008, The Washington Afro-American A3

Jennifer Hudson and Relatives Identify Body of Her Slain NephewA3 November 6, 2010 - November 12, 2010, The Afro-American
By Alan King sport-utility vehicle sought in from a neighbor about a suspi- posted fliers bearing his photo-
Homeless
AFRO Staff Writer connection with the murder of season, that with
cious vehicle. Thetheman District
noticedfacing yet another budget gap, as a result of last year’s count, thegraph District designated
around the city.6,500
On
Continued from A1
Hudson’s mother and brother. officials
the vehicleshould
whileuse local resources
walking his solely for D.C.’s people homeless. Sunday, Jennifer Hudson asked
Jennifer Hudson and other The white, 1994 Chevrolet homeless.
dog. According to the Chicago He said that within the currentfor fiscal
the year the help
public’s city has
in finding
may not be aware of such as the influence ofwith
relatives positively identified Suburban coldIllinois license
on someone Although
Tribune, the had
the boy District
beenhas shotdeveloped a strategic action earmarked some $50 million for homeless her nephew. services, and that
In her MySpace
who has a psychiatric disability.” plan to end
multiple timeshomelessness
in the back seat by 2014, during the colder months $3.7 million of those appropriations areshe
blog, typically
thankedspent fans during
and sup-
But Donovan said because the city is currently in a financial it automatically provides emergency shelter to any homeless
of the vehicle. The SUV, regis- the hypothermia season. porters for their prayers and
tered to Hudson’s murdered
families and individuals in need of assistance. According to Carter, his department is on board helping to
offered a $100,000 reward to
bind, officials are hard pressed to make a decision to balance brother, was towed with the anyone who returned the boy
the budget by closing or reducing winter services for the Clarence Carter, director of the city’s human services wipe out homelessness in the District, period.
boy’s body inside and is being alive.
Said Carter: “Prior to my
homeless. processed by evidence techni- Since the investigation,
“That’s just going to make the problem that much more arrival at the department, its
challenging when April rolls around and they’re faced with this “We have to actually try to move [the homeless] through
cians and workers. The body
was later removed and taken to
Hudson – who gained stardom
focus
afteron homelessness
appearing had
on “American
been
Idol,” and then won an to
essentially to be able
enormous budget deficit,” he said.
Donovan added that Ward 6 Councilman Tommy Wells,
[poverty] to a place where they have a better chance of
the Cook County Medical
maintain that levelforof her
existence,
Examiner’s office. Academy Award role in
a longtime advocate and supporter of homeless people, “is standing on their own.”
Hudson and other family which meant [the department]
the movie Dreamgirls – has
coming up with some really questionable ideas about balancing members arrived at the Medical really
stayed didout
noofmore than focus
the public eye.
the budget on the backs of the homeless and we just can’t allow Examiner’s office mid-after- on getting them and
The Chicago otherreport-
Tribune
that to happen,” said Donovan. department,
noon to identify saidtheonebody.
of the roles of the District’s
Julian Interagency
King, Jennnifer Hudson’s economically
nephew. challenged people what ed thatthey neededoftocars
a parade maintain
moved
Wells, who chairs the city Committee on Human Services, Council
Given theonchoice
Homelessness
between look- is to approve a winter plan that in whatever circumstances they were slowlyfound
pastdealing with.”home
her family’s
was not immediately available for comment. specifies
ing directlywhat the body
at the Districtor will do to A spokesman for
accommodate itsthe office
homeless the But
murders butthe
he said is being held inis now
department Mondayattempting
morning, to past
shiftthe
the
population
viewing it on during told the newspaper that Hudson jail for parole
the coldest months of the year. That timeline, emphasis so that it won’t be enough
a wall-mounted violation after newsforvans,
it to reporters
just maintain and curi-
But he said in a recent statement about a hearing last
WASHINGTON
month to review the city’s plans for assisting the homeless this
Courtesy Photos
BALTIMORE
which covers the hypothermia period, began this week and runs poverty. “We have to actually try to move [the homeless] ous onlookers.
through March 31.
Jennifer Hudson and her mom, Darnell Donerson who
was killed, as wellWASHINGTON
as her brother, Jason.
“She held hands with her family. It was obviously a very emotional moment.”
While Carter could not say immediately how many families
through [poverty] to a place where they have a Neighbors
standing on their own,” Carter said. “So we are in the process
better chance
quietly and
of
stood
EDITION
STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP and individuals the District serves“remained each winter, he alluded
strong for her fami- of completely
being convictedreinventing
of attempted the department to notreflectedbe one thaton the
video screen, the family
to efforts of the U. SSTATEMENT chose
BALTIMORE
Department OF of
EDITION violence.
the body of
MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION
her 7-year-old plate X584859 was found on the latter. According to the ly”Housing
and was and
OWNERSHIP
Urban
clearly its leader. only
murder focuses on the point
and vehicular of public need, but to determine what
hijack- In front of the Hudson’s
(Required by 39 U.S.C. 3685) Development, which in January
MANAGEMENT AND of each year,
“SheCIRCULATION makes a count of is it that we
held hands with her fami- ing. Cook County records show can do to grow the homeless beyond the need for
nephew Monday, just hours Chicago’s West Side after Tribune, Hudson said, “Yes, home, men in heavy jackets
the homeless in jurisdictions (Required across
39 the
by ly,” thecountry.
U.S.C. 3685) Carter
spokesman said.said
“Itthat thisthat assistance.”
he pleaded guilty to both
after hisofbody
1. Title was found
Publication policeAFRO-AMERICAN
— THEinWASHINGTON
a received a 7 a.m.&call
THE that’s him.” and hooded sweatshirts came to
WASHINGTON TRIBUNE, Publication No. 0276-6523 was obviously a very emotional charges in 1999. He was also kiss the twin white crosses bar-

ACORN Fights Back


1. Title of Publication — THE BALTIMORE AFRO-AMERICAN,
2. Date of Filing — October 4, 2010
Publication No. 00040-0800 moment.” convicted in 1998 for posses- ing the names of Donerson and
3. Frequency of issue — Published weekly, 52 issues annually with annual
2. Date of Filing — September 25, 2010The boy – the son of Julia sion of a stolen motor vehicle. Jason.
subscription price of $30.00
4. Location of known office of publication is 1917 Benning Road, NE,
3. Frequency of issue — Published weekly, Hudson, 52 Jennifer’s sister
issues annually – had
with annual He was released from prison in “Everybody is sick of going
subscription price of $30.00 been missing since Friday, 2006 after serving seven years
Leader Calls Voter Registration Fraud Charges ‘Bogus’
Washington, DC 20002-4723
4. Location of known office of publication is 2519 found
N. Charles Street, for the attempted murder and
through stuff like this,” Artisha
5. Location of the headquarters and general business offices of the publisher, when a relative Julian’s West, a former resident of the
Baltimore, Maryland 21218
AFRO-AMERICAN Company of Baltimore City, 2519 N. Charles Street, grandmother, Darnell
5. Location of the headquarters and general business offices of the publisher,
car hijacking charges. area told the Tribune. “We all
By Alan King
Baltimore, Maryland 21218-4602 and Dallas Cowboys players No wonder Obama’s campaign is Donerson, 57,
AFRO-AMERICAN Company of Baltimore City, 2519 N. Charles Street,and his uncle, The boy remained missing have to stick together. All these
6. Names
AFRO and complete
Staff Writer addresses of Publisher and Editor
Tony Romo andare:
Terrell Owens, trying to distance him from the Jason Hudson, 29, shot to death through a long weekend in
Baltimore, Maryland 21218-4602 young children are dying, and
Publisher: John J. Oliver, Jr. among the names submitted to group, saying,and“Barack
6. Names completeObamaaddresses of in his grandmother’s
Publisher and Editor are: home in which police and volunteers
Afro-American Newspapers for what?”
Presidential
2519 candidate
N. Charles John
Street election officials. Never Organized
Publisher: Johnwith ACORN.”
J. Oliver, Jr. the 7000 block of South Yale
McCain’s attack on ACORN – Hurd said those workers, who But Obama’s ties 2519toN. Charles run
ACORN St.
Baltimore, Md. 21218-4602 Avenue.
Associated
Editor: Community
Zenitha Prince were doing those things without long and deep.Baltimore,
He taughtMD 21218-4602
classes An Amber Alert – a desig-
Editor: Talibah Chikwendu
Organization for Reform
Washington ACORN’s knowledge or permis-
Now – Newspapers
Afro-American for ACORN. They even endorsed
2519 N. Charles Street nation for high-risk missing
confirms the 1917 Benning
success of Rd.,
the NE sion, were fired. him for President.
Washington, D.C. 20002-4723
Baltimore, MD 21218-4602 children – was issued Friday
organization, the head of the “The evidence that has sur- But now ACORN
Managing is inKristen
Editor: trouble.Gray after Julian was discovered
Managing Editor: Talibah Chikwendu
group says.Afro-American Newspapers faced so far shows they faked Reporter: There are 2519at least
N. Charles Street
missing after the murders.
“This is2519
testimony to the work forms to get paid for work they 11 investigations across Baltimore,
the MD 21218-4602
N. Charles Street Police arrested William
7. The owner is a Corporation: The AFRO-AMERICAN Company of
we’ve doneBaltimore,
and success 21218-4602 didn’t do, not to stuff ballot
MD we’ve country involving thousands of Balfour, the Maryland
missing boy’s step-
Baltimore City, 2519 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, 21218-4602.
had,”
7. TheMaude
ownerHurd, president of The boxes.”
is a Corporation: ACORN, she
AFRO-AMERICAN said, is the
Company of potentially fraudulent ACORN father and estranged husband
The following Stockholders own one (1) percent or more of the total amount
Baltimore City, 2519
ACORN, said in an interviewN. Charles Street, Baltimore,
victim of Maryland
fraud, not21218-4602.
the perpetra- forms.
of stock and their mailing address is of Julia, at his girlfriend’s
above:
The following Stockholders own one (1) percent or more of the total amount
with the AFRO. tor of it. Announcer:
Trustees of CarlMassive
Murphy voter
Estate, Frances L. Murphy
Southside and Carlita
apartment M. Jones;
several
of stock and their mailing address is above:
Trustees of Carl Murphy Estate, Frances L.Hurd saidandtheCarlita
only things fraud. And the Obama
“When this attack started, we Trustees under will ofcampaign
D. Arnett Murphy are George Lottier; John J. Oliver,
Murphy M. Jones; hours after the murders.
had just announced
Trustees under will ofthat we had
D. Arnett Murphybogus are the
are George charges
Lottier; Johnthem-
J. Oliver, paidJr., Madeline
more W. Murphy,toJohn
than $800,000 an H. Murphy, III and Camay Murphy; Eleanor
Balfour’s mother, Michele, has
registered
Jr., Madeline1.3W.million
Murphy, new
Johnvot-
H. Murphy,selves. And
III and factcheck.
Camay Murphy; org
Eleanor ACORN front for get out the vote told reportersof that
Louise Gee Murphy, James and Robin Wood, all Baltimore, Maryland;
her sonM.had
Laurence Young and Madeline M. Rabb of Chicago, Ill.; Jeanne Queen
ers,”
Louise sheGee
said. “That’s
Murphy, just and
James to say agrees.all of Baltimore, Maryland;
Robin Wood, efforts.
of Philadelphia, PA; Carlita Murphy Jones nothing to do with
of Buffalo, the slayings.
NY; Susan M. Barnes
Laurence
that Young running
someone’s and Madeline
scaredM. Rabb of It Chicago, Ill.; Jeanne
concluded, M. Queen
“Neither Pressuring banks to issue riskyM. Phillips,Balfour
of Philadelphia, PA; Carlita Murphy Jones of Buffalo, NY; Susan M. Barnes
of Biloxi, MS; and Benjamin remainsMD.
IV of Columbia, a suspect in Jason Hudson
because of ACORN’s success.” ACORN
of Biloxi, MS; and Benjamin M. Phillips, IV of Bowie, MD.
nor its employees have loans.
8. Nationwide voter fraud.
Known bondholders, mortgagees, and other security holders owning or
McCain, who is running for been found guilty
8. Known bondholders, mortgagees, and other security holders owning or of, or even Barack Obama.
holding Bad judgment.
1 percent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages or other
president
holding 1 on the Republican
percent or more of tick- charged
total amount with, mortgages
of bonds, casting fraudulent
or other Blindsecurities
ambition.— NONE
Too risky for
9. EXTENT AND NATURE OF CIRCULATION
et, lashed—
securities outNONE
at ACORN in the votes.” America.
9. EXTENT
final debate AND NATURE
against BarackOF CIRCULATION The problem came about pri- Average No. Copies Each Issue No. Copies of Single Issue
Obama, contending the group “is marily because of the way Since McCain’s comments, During Preceding 12 Months Published Nearest to
SQUARE HIGH
Average No. Copies Each Issue No. Copies of Single Issue Filing Date
on the verge of maybeDuring perpetrat- ACORN operates.
Preceding 12 Months
Rather than
Published Nearest to
ACORN’s 87 offices have been
ing one of the greatest frauds in rely on volunteers, it pays peo-
Filing Date bombarded with threats
a. Total Number of Copiesand 8,847 9,088
voter history in this country, ple, many of them poor or unem- racist mail.
(Net press run)
ployed, to sign up new voters. b. Paid
The dayCirculation
after the(By Mail
presidential
maybe destroying the fabric of and Outside the Mail)
democracy.”
a. Total Number of Copies The idea was to help
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A4 The Afro-American, November 6, 2010 - November 12, 2010

New Rules for Federal Student Aid


By Ashley Jefferson carried by students earning associate degrees and encourages
Special to the AFRO at for-profit institutions was $14,000, while the consumers
majority of students at community colleges do to research
A new set of rules that will strengthen federal student aid not borrow. More than a quarter of for-profit the financial
programs at for-profit, non-profit, and public institutions is institutions receive 80 percent of their revenues benefits and
being met with approval by student and education advocates, from taxpayer financed federal student aid. drawbacks of
though some question the rules’ necessity. According to Secretary of Education Arne their educational
Announced by the White House on Oct. 28, the broad Duncan, “These new rules will help ensure that career on their
new regulations came after an 18-month negotiation process students are getting from schools what they pay own. “I don’t see
with the higher education community and are designed to for: solid preparation for a good job.” a need for any
protect students from aggressive and misleading recruiting The new regulations address 14 major mandate,” says
practices by providing them with better information about issues including: the growth in production Stock Photo Jefferson. “This
the effectiveness of career college and training programs, and of fraudulent high school diploma mills, is something
ensuring that only the eligible students or programs receive the removal of all “safe harbor” provisions surrounding that student should be doing anyway.” Jefferson offers two tips
financial aid. Addressing and regulating these issues will incentive compensation, and strengthening the Education for any consumer looking to enroll in a for-profit institution.
strengthen the integrity of the federal student aid program Department’s authority to take legal action against institutions “Students should look at different sources for salary surveys,
and ensure that taxpayer funds are used appropriately. These that participate in deceptive advertising, marketing and sales labor statistics, and demands for certain industries to see
regulations are expected to go into effect on July 1, 2011. practices. what the potential is. Then compare this information with the
Upper Marlboro resident, Angela Gathers, couldn’t be The most popular topic, gainful employment, was only cost of the college. Also, students should consider going to
happier with the new regulations. Her son Brandon Gathers, partially outlined. The regulations included under that section several colleges. They don’t have to go to the most expensive
a sophomore enrolled in Clark Atlanta University, could have will mandate institutions to report information to students who institution. They should select one that’s more affordable,
benefited from these rules a year ago. “The cost of education start and complete an educational program. This information especially for the career they want.”
did change his major,” she said. “He wanted to be an English will include the cost, debt levels, graduation rates and Recent Georgetown Law School graduate, Lindsay
major. But when he got into salaries and saw that the cost placement rates. Hoagland agrees with Jefferson. After receiving two degrees,
of the major was going to be more, he changed it.” Brandon “Let me be clear,” stated Education Secretary Arne she has now accumulated over $230,000 in debt. However,
Gathers is now majoring in criminal justice. Duncan, “We’re moving forward on gainful employment she has no regrets. “I determined my own career path,”
The Obama administration said it initiated the extended regulations. While a majority of career colleges play a vital Hoagland said. “I knew I wanted to be a lawyer. It is not the
negotiation process after noticing the rapid growth of role in training our workforce to be globally competitive, some full responsibility of the school to guide you and tell you how
enrollment, debt load, and default rates at for-profit institutions bad actors are saddling students with debt they cannot afford in much money you should be making. That information is up
in recent years. The administration reports students at for- exchange for degrees and certificates they cannot use.” to the student to determine. And that can be done on Google.”
profit institutions represent 11 percent of all higher education Financial expert Dennis Jefferson, president of Christian Hoagland is a participant of a private loan forgiveness program
students, 26 percent of all student loans and 43 percent of Ashley, a Washington, D.C.-based financial services firm, does where, under certain conditions, Georgetown Law will pay the
all loan defaulters. The median federal student loan debt not see the need for the new gainful employment regulations remainder of her loan after 10 years.

Korean Conflict? volunteered to serve our country.


A Veteran’s Perspective A: Over the years with an aging veteran population, the
Continued from A1 country has had to provide health services and long-term care Q: What things can the public do to better appreciate its
services for the Vietnam War veterans. The greatest challenge veterans?
law school in the fall of 1989. I attended Harvard Law School for U.S. Veteran Affairs, particularly in the state of Maryland, A: The best thing to do is thank a veteran. The minute you
at the same time President Barack Obama and actor/activist is having medical and mental health centers in areas other than hear that someone has served in the military, thank them for
Hill Harper were attending. within rural communities. Veterans have to drive a number of service to our country and ask them how they are doing. Be
miles to get the services they need so the challenge is meeting ready to listen.
Q: What is the impact of deployment on families and the health needs of rural veteran communities. As a community we should support them and help them by
communities? addressing more of their needs. What we do in the O’Malley/
A: It’s immeasurable. It takes a significant toll on the Q: What are some of the concrete ways returning Brown administration is provide opportunities for veteran
soldier and their loved ones, specifically children and spouses. veterans positively impact the community where they live? families by having preferences in hiring, business entrepreneur
It has a tremendous impact on families, and maybe more on A: Veterans are grounded people who have tremendous opportunities, providing scholarships, no interest loan programs
the families than the soldier. We sometimes lose sight of the patriotism and family values. They understand the importance and set asides in state government contracts for veterans.
impact of service on the family. There is no other job that can of community. They are reliable and have a strong work ethic,
call you at three in the morning and you have to report to the they’re clean and a good labor resource. They tend to be very Q: What is the significance of Veteran’s Day to you?
center in an hour. At the same time families can move to state active in their communities and to volunteer with various A: Veteran’s Day is one day out of 365 days in a year that
to state and/or country to country. That kind of impact has a organizations. However, there are a number of veterans who we should be commemorating the services and sacrifices of
tremendous toll on the family, especially when dealing with the are homeless, unemployed and/or going through post traumatic those who gave their lives to protect this country. If [we] ...
education of children. stress disorder. This is what I was saying before about the salute the men and women who have done what everybody
unique impact on the home and families – many need that among us is not able to do, this day becomes a joyous
Q: How have the services for veterans evolved since the special attention and care we owe to the men and women that celebration.

Energy Drinks growing popularity of mixing caffeinated beverages with


alcohol – like Red Bull and vodka – and decided to create
stated, “No one is more upset than we are when our products
are abused or consumed illegally by underage drinkers –
Continued from A1 a beverage company of their own. They took out a Small and it appears that both happened in this instance. This is
distributed near college campuses across America and urban Business Administration loan, maxed out their credit cards unacceptable.”
neighborhoods. A sugary alcoholic-energy drink, Four Loko and put all of their financial resources on the line to launch the Pointing out its product was mentioned least in the report,
may be lethal. Chicago-based company. the company refused to take blame in the matter. “We also
Keith Britton, 52, is a drug monitor and life coach for Over the past five years, Phusion Projects has become know that curbing alcohol abuse on college campuses will not
recovering addicts. He claimed promotion of Four Loko as a a successful, selling its products in 47 states. It created the be accomplished by singling out a lone product or beverage
health/energy drink is misleading. “If it’s a health drink, why brands Four Loko and Four MaXed, drinks that combine category. The only answer lies with increased education and
is it sold only in liquor stores? College students who want to alcohol with caffeine, gaurana – a stimulant similar to coffee awareness by all involved and with respecting the law,” the
stay up to study are being lured into something dangerous,” that is purported to deliver a fruity taste, quicken perception, release continued.
said Britton, a northwest Washington, D.C. resident with two delay sleep, impair appetite and improve endurance-based Outside Howard University’s Twin Towers dormitories,
daughters attending college. a group of students were
discussing buying some Red
Recently, nine college students from Central Washington
University in Washington state were hospitalized after
“This could be the beginning of alcoholic energy drinks being Bull, a favorite energy drink on
consuming drugs, liquor and sugary, high-alcohol energy used as gateways to harder drugs. Take it from me. I’ve been campus.
drinks at an off-campus party. Washington’s Attorney General “Everyone I know who
Rob McKenna called for the drinks to be banned and sent a there. I know.” drank Four Loko was really
letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) saying the messed up,” said Danielle Ma,
beverage “presents a serious threat to public health and safety.” activities – and taurine – an amino acid that’s been found to 21, a chemistry major. “It’s an upper and downer. First, the
Other states are considering similar measures. At least regulate the level of water and mineral salts in the blood. The caffeine takes you way up. Then the alcohol brings you down.”
two universities have banned the drinks from campus while company also produces Earthquake, a non-caffeinated high- Her classmate agreed. “It’s too dangerous. One can is
the FDA’s review is underway. “This could be the beginning gravity (high sugar) lager. enough for two or three people. But most people are drinking
of alcoholic-energy drinks being used as gateways to harder The manufacturer maintains Four Loko contains less one by themselves and get messed up,” said Remy Martin, 20,
drugs. Take it from me. I’ve been there. I know,” said Britton alcohol and less caffeine per volume than many prepackaged a film production major.
of the drinks’ consumption. caffeinated distilled spirits approved by the Alcohol and Britton said because the product is marketed in the Black
The manufacturer, Phusion Projects, could not be reached Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, among them coffee liqueurs community as an energy drink with a kick, it can easily get
for comment by deadline. However, the AFRO obtained and caffeinated vodkas. The company also said Four Loko into the hands of the wrong crowd, especially inquisitive teens.
several statements from its website regarding the incident and has less alcohol than rum and cola, vodka and energy drinks, “The government must take a stance on this product,” he said.
the safety of its products. whiskey and coffee. “Don’t allow it to be advertised as a health drink and promote
In 2005, three Ohio State University friends noticed the In a press released dated Oct. 26, Phusion Projects officials it for what it really is – liquor.”

Gray Challenges the homegrown leader.


“I think Vincent Gray will know exactly how to use that
Continued from A1 [budget] money and preserve it well,” said Ward 4 ANC
Commissioner Brenda Speeks. “I think that for a lot of us
residents in neighborhood safety initiatives and sending a clear that have lived in the District for a long time, we appreciate a
message to Congress that residents deserve the right to make person of his age—which means he understands a lot.” Speeks
decisions surrounding their own governance. added her belief that Gray, unlike his predecessor, will be
Despite Gray’s assertions that a new day is on the horizon accessible to residents.
for the city, observers believe his administration has a steep hill Said Speeks: “I tried myself, personally to contact Mayor
to climb before getting there. Adrian Fenty on numerous occasions and was unable to talk to
Mark Plotkin, political analyst for WTOP radio, said him at any time. But I see that changing with Vincent Gray .”
one of the first things Gray – a Democrat – needs to do is to Doug Payton agreed, adding that Gray started out
become more active and make new friends with Capitol Hill “immediately giving people a good feeling” about himself with
Republicans. the town hall meetings he’s held over the past several weeks.
“It’s a scary deal as there’s no way that Republicans feel Payton also expressed enthusiasm that the new
it’s in their best interest to be kind to D.C. or to advance home administration will be more forthcoming with residents and
rule or to empower us further,” Plotkin said. “Republicans like that there will be more cooperation between the legislative and
Jason Chaffetz from Utah who are not voting rights advocates, executive branches of local government.
are really interested in rescinding D.C.’s autonomy” and “Those two branches have been so dysfunctional over the
overall, “it’s bad news for D.C. to have a Republican House.” last two years,” Payton said. “So I look forward to seeing the
According to Plotkin, the new mayor will have to get on the City Council and the mayor’s office work much closer together
phone and become a salesman. for the benefit of the city, because I certainly haven’t been
Closer to home, residents are expecting good things from seeing that with the current administration.”
November 6, 2010 - November 12, 2010, The Afro-American A5

“Now Gulf seafood is coming back on the menu,


so come on down, we’re open for business.”

Bryan Zar
Co-owner, Restaurant des Familles

Making This Right Crown Point, LA

Beaches I grew up bussing tables at this restaurant. Last year, my wife, Brooke, and

Claims I bought it. We were working hard to build a business, then the spill hit. BP
said they would try to make things right. But how was an energy company
Cleanup going to help our restaurant?

Economic Investment Keeping Businesses Open


Environmental Restoration We figured they would tell us to take a number and wait in line. Instead,
they asked us if we could serve food to the workers, engineers, scientists,
Health and Safety and local residents they had hired to cleanup the spill. It kept us busy
Wildlife round the clock. And we weren’t the only ones. They hired a lot of local
businesses and kept a lot of people working. They have kept businesses
up and down the Gulf open and it’s still making a difference.

Open for Business


BP asked us to share our story with you to keep you informed. Our
restaurant’s open six days a week. Customers are filling our restaurant
again and we think it’s a good time to come down to the Gulf Coast. And
if we could make just one request, please think of us when planning your
next vacation. We’re still here and while it’s been tough, we are still cooking.
And we are just one of the hundreds of great places ready to welcome you
when you come down. So don’t wait. We’re looking forward to seeing you.

For information visit: bp.com For assistance, please call:


restorethegulf.gov To report impacted wildlife: (866) 557-1401
facebook.com/bpamerica To report oil on the shoreline: (866) 448-5816
twitter.com/bp_america To make spill-related claims: (800) 440-0858
youtube.com/bp

© 2010 BP, E&P

beyond petrole
A6 The Afro-American, November 6, 2010 - November 12, 2010

District Libraries See Major Increase in Usage


By Valencia Mohammed and several online electronic around gazing at different computers. Now more than
Special to the AFRO features,” said Williams. storybooks while nannies, 700 public access computers
Collectively there have moms and dads watch over are available system wide.
District residents are been 10,437 new library cards the flock. “I was amazed at the many
flocking to the newly issued at Anacostia, Benning, Hanifa Rasheed, 55, services available at the new
designed and renovated Deanwood and Shaw since a grandmother in Ward libraries across the city. I am
neighborhood libraries to find the facilities reopened this 4, regularly visits the encouraging everyone to take
the latest in book selections, year. At the 22,000-square- Shaw Library with her advantage of these facilities,”
technology and a cozy place foot Benning Library, more grandchildren. “The libraries said Jenise Patterson, director
to relax. Once one of the than 4,312 new library cards continue to provide excellent of Parent Watch.
city’s best kept secrets, the have been issued since its services to D.C. residents. Several popular features
new public library system opening this spring. I’ve noticed in the last few include: Bookflix; Playaway,
is gaining popularity among Rick Tingling Clemmons, years since the libraries have self-contained audio books
residents. Since structural 67, was a critic of rebuilding been newly built or renovated, using high-end sound effects;
and technical improvements the old Benning Library more and more residents iPhone and Blackberry
began in 2006, circulation has because he felt the developers experience what I’ve made a applications used to search
increased from 1.2 million to did not seek community input part of a regular routine for library catalogs; iPod
2.7 million books circulated. and support. Now Tingling my grandchildren for years.” downloads that appear for The Waltha Daniels-Shaw Library Courtesy Photo
“Definitely, more Black Clemmons believes the Independent procurement three weeks; Teen Space;
people are taking advantage of library is an asset. The father authority allowed the agency DVDs; free WiFi; sight and educational process. Other historical sites such as
our neighborhood libraries,” of eight said, “I’m glad the to build new state-of-the- sound adaptive services “When we visit the Takoma and other Northeast
said George Williams, director library is here but they still art libraries, renovate some for the blind and hearing updated neighborhood libraries have been completed
of communications, DC Public did not give jobs to African existing buildings and quickly impaired; study rooms; large libraries, it allows us to teach while Petworth and Mount
Library. Americans in building it.” assist local certified business community rooms and adult the students about other Pleasant are still in the midst
Library officials predict Many public library and enterprises grow. learning programs. services that are available in of a total renovation and
that circulation will increase educational advocates believe In 2006, there were only “We are the first library the community to help them restoration.
another 16 percent this fiscal the increase in patronage is 100 computers in the entire system in the nation with succeed in the classroom,” Future plans to continue
year to 3.2 million. In terms directly related to the newly system. In July, the DC Public iPhone capabilities and first said Mukhtar Raqib, 25, rebuilding and renovations are
of usage, the library system built and totally renovated library was awarded $1.5 in the world to offer iPod librarian at Leckie Elementary dependent on the availability
measures by the number of facilities. million from the American capable audio books,” said School. “I can’t wait until our of capital improvement funds.
books circulated. Every week, almost a Recovery and Reinvestment Williams. new neighborhood library “We hope every
“In fact, we know that hundred toddlers sit and Act to upgrade equipment, It’s these features and reopens.” neighborhood can experience
thousands more residents are listen to storytellers at the increase Internet connection more that draw school The historical Georgetown the vast improvements we’ve
utilizing the libraries because Watha Daniels-Shaw Library. speeds and increase the librarians to the neighborhood Library reopened recently made in the last few years,”
of our public computer access Toddlers can be seen skipping number of public access libraries as an extension of the after a massive fire in 2008. Williams said.

had planned to voluntarily release the information, but was controversy following allegations that Thomas funneled money
Thomas unwilling to cave in to pressure from Nickles. Following the for the campaign through Team Thomas.
Continued from A1 hearing, Cooke said he didn’t think the case was simply about According to Tim Day, the Republican contender for
handing over information to the attorney general. “The judge did Thomas’ council post, the lawmaker’s failure to comply
weeks to hand over information about Team Thomas to the order that the subpoena Mr. Nickles issued could be enforced, earlier negated any reason to give him the benefit of a doubt.
attorney general. but only after the expiration of three weeks, which is Nov. 23, “I had hoped that we would be able to put this perceived
In handing down the order, the judge questioned the timing because he didn’t believe that the enforcement of the subpoena misunderstanding behind us and get on with giving the
of Nickles’ subpoena, suggesting he was possibly trying to should have politics injected into it,” Cooke told the AFRO. residents of Ward 5 an honest election based on issues that
influence the outcome of the general election. Thomas, on “So as we have said on more than one occasion to the affect their everyday lives,” Day said. “But there is no longer
the Council since 2007, has been a staunch critic of Nickles attorney general and to the public, we have never had a any doubt. Harry Thomas refused to provide the AG with any
and Mayor Adrian Fenty and also expressed concern that the problem with disclosing the information. But what we believed documentation to support Team Thomas’ funding practices
situation was politically motivated. and continue to believe is that Mr. Nickles is acting out of a after being subpoenaed and it [has become] more clear that
Nickles’ petition for immediate enforcement would force fundamentally political motivation and that he had no legal Team Thomas is nothing more than his personal slush fund.”
Thomas to release information about the organization’s donors authority to order us to provide the information.” Day further commented that Thomas’ “selfish behavior”
and expenditures. Thomas, the Ward 5 councilman, claimed victory in the had cast a shadow over the Ward 5 community, “leaving many
According to Thomas’ attorney, Frederick Cooke, his client Sept. 14 primary, but the celebration was soon mired in residents in the dark and underserved.”

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Business New Bakery Opens in D.C.-Baltimore


Sweet Spot
‘Black Faces’: 21st Century Conversation Business owner
Adrienne Holmes has

on Workplace Advancement decided to have her


cake and eat it, too.
The self-taught baker
By Stephen D. Riley strategies may have worked getting there; it’s a matter of
recently opened her
AFRO Staff Writer 30 to 40 years ago [but] it’s getting more of us to apply
own storefront on
just a different landscape what we’ve learned and
Gorman Avenue
Times have changed, [now]. We live in a global navigate this new landscape. Adrienne Holmes (center), husband
in D.C.-Baltimore
but timeless principles still society; we no longer face This book for us is really the Maurice and Laurel Mayor Craig Moe
midpoint, Laurel. Her A Princess Tiana cake
remain. Racism continues interacting under a glass 21st century conversation
timing is impeccable, created by Holmes Courtesy Photo/Media Migle
to be a motionless theme ceiling. It’s not a matter of about advancement in the husband In addition to cupcakes,
with the nation
in many areas across workplace.” Maurice and the bakery offers special
currently in a “cake Courtesy Photo/Cakes by
the globe and in several Adrienne is mom to a occasion and custom cakes
craze” heightened by
factors of life, including toddler. “We in the shapes of cartoon
popular shows like
the workplace. African-
“Cake Boss,” “D.C. Cupcake” are excited about offering characters, books, handbags,
American entrepreneurs fun events for area youth people and novelty items
and “Ace of Cakes.”
Randal Pinkett and Jeffrey and fresh ingredients to our to name a few. Holmes also
But Holmes said D.C.
Robinson understand a few of neighbors and surrounding crafts traditional cakes for
and Baltimore-area residents
the issues facing their race— businesses.” weddings and holidays and
with a sweet tooth can avoid
they’ve both encountered Cakes by Adrienne uses is planning community cake
the hubbub of city businesses
and countered prejudice. But the freshest ingredients decorating classes.
by visiting her shop in the
rather then retreat, the duo to create their cupcakes,
quiet Prince George’s County
rebelled, recently releasing including Madagascar Cakes by Adrienne is
section of town.
their joint manuscript, Black Bourbon vanilla beans, located at 711 Gorman Ave.,
“This time, they can
Faces in White Places: 10 Valrhona chocolates and Suite B, Laurel. For more
wait on the streets of Laurel
Game-Changing Strategies European butter. Their silky information, call 301-202-
for decadent, icing-topped
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cupcakes,” said Holmes in a
Find Greatness to provide a cheese frosting puts the Bakery hours are
press release. “Why should
roadmap to Blacks everywhere icing on the cake including Tuesday through Saturday,
D.C. be the only place where
on how to achieve and survive flavors like red velvet, vanilla, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more
folks can get a decadent
the suit-and-tie world. strawberries and cream, and information, log on to: www.
cupcake? Laurel is deserving
Released on Oct. 28, Neapolitan. cakesbyadrienne.com.
of a cupcake bakery, and here
the book outlines 10 simple
we are. This community is in
strategies designed to ready
for a sweet treat.”
the Black mind for the

Open House
Adrienne’s treats are so
working world: establish a
sweet Laurel Mayor Craig
strong identity and purpose;
Moe made a proclamation
obtain broad exposure;
demonstrate excellence;
presentation during Cakes Sunday, November 7 • 2- 4 pm
by Adrienne’s grand opening
build diverse and solid
relationships; seek the
less than a month ago. The
opening also featured hourly
Stevenson Crossing
wisdom of others; find
strength in numbers; think and Courtesy Image
giveaways, samples, discount
orders, a raffle and activities
Townhome
act “intrapreneurially;” think Beautifully maintained 5 Bedroom 3.5
Written by former “Apprentice” winner Randal Pinkett for kids.
and act entrepreneurially; and award-winning business scholar Jeffrey Robinson, “Cakes by Adrienne is Bathroom Townhome in gated community.
synergize and reach scale and the book Black Faces in White Places was released on Oct. definitely a family-friendly Lots of storage and closet space. Beautiful
give back generously. 28 as a tactical guide for African Americans to better place,” said Holmes , who
Attempting to crack the moldings throughout the house, oversized
navigate through racial barriers inside the workplace. runs the business with her
proverbial “glass ceiling” that country french kitchen with new
routinely awaits most Blacks
appliances. Lovely landscaped courtyard,
in their careers, Pinkett and
Robinson draw from personal backyard has magnificent wooded views.
experiences, examine the New air conditioner. Condo fee includes
inner workings of blue-collar use of pool, tennis courts, playground,
and white-collar America
snow removal and exterior maintenance.
and provide interviews with
25 of the most notable Black Pikesville School district.
leaders in government, the Price Reduced $425,000
private sector and academia.
“It comes out of our
Call 410-340-2753 or
experiences of usually being 410-484-4155 for a showing.
the one or one of the few For a virtual tour go to:
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corporations, universities or
classrooms,” says Robinson,
an author, award-winning

Mrs. Santa
business scholar and assistant
director of the Center for
Urban Entrepreneurship &
Economic Development at
Rutgers Business School.
“We wrote it to help people
go through the same kind of
situations that we have where
Campaign
it often seems that the rules
are different for us as African An AFRO Angel wants to help
Americans.”
Sparked by Pinkett, the
make your Christmas merry by
2005 winner of business providing food, toys, and clothes
magnate Donald Trump’s
popular TV show, “The for your family. If you would like
Apprentice,” the idea for the Mrs. Santa to help, please send
book was initially hatched in
2004 but withstood a variety a request and provide us with
of rejections and revisions
before its final release.
specific information on your
Ironically, Pinkett’s notion family and the help you need.
arrived before he became
the first Black victor of the
hit TV series, which drew No telephone calls,
controversy after Trump
requested that the Rutgers no faxes and no email
grad share his victory with will be accepted.
a White woman. Pinkett
declined and later served as
an executive with Trump
Entertainment Resorts in
Mail all letters to:
Atlantic City, N.J. Currently Mrs. Santa Campaign
the CEO of BCT Partners, a c/o Afro-American Newspapers
New Jersey-based information
technology and management
2519 N. Charles St.
consulting firm, Pinkett, Baltimore, MD 21218
in his book, identifies the Include your contact information.
racial hurdles that can often
stagnate the careers of African
Americans. Deadline:
“I think there are
things that we can do to be
proactive,” Pinkett said. “The
November 12th, 2010
era that we live in, in the
21st century, requires a new
generation of strategies. [Old]
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Opinion
From the editor’s desk
Election 2010: Not Sure It Changes Anything
Well the results are in, anything.
and Election 2010 has come There were reports that voters leaving the polls said they
to a close. I find it hard felt “worse off” now than two years ago, and I would have
to imagine anyone more to agree with that. But the truth is, two years ago, we felt
excited about that than I. “worse off” than the four and eight years before that. Since it
Then again, if what I heard is unrealistic to think you will repair eight years of continual
during my travels on Election economic decline in two years – especially in circumstances
Day is true, many people where non-conventional approaches to resolving problems are
were more interested in this minimized or destroyed by a significant bloc of Congress – I
job interview process being don’t see much hope for change or believe that I will, in two
over, than they were in the more years, feel any better about the economy.
outcome. It seemed I wasn’t As an aside, I find it amazing we added more obstructions
the only person election to a process that was already dysfunctional. Our capacity, in
weary. my never again to be humble opinion, for acting outside our
Talibah But does it mean anything own best interest is amazing.
Chikwendu that Republicans will pick As I looked at the news reports and the voting maps Finally, did President Barack Obama’s job get harder?
up six seats in the Senate and with the blue and red blotches, hoping for insight into what Maybe, but it’s been so hard already, I’m not so sure he’ll
about 63 in the House of Representatives? In procedural terms, “message the voters were sending,” I decided, despite all notice. But I’d like to believe the newly elected members of
it means Democrats have a smaller majority in the Senate, but the other pundit and analysts’ conclusions, there was no Congress and the new Republican leadership in the House will
since they lacked the consistent 60 votes needed to halt debate collective message. Sixty-three House seats tilt the scale in realize how quickly the wind shifts and that if people don’t start
before this election, I’m not sure how much this changes things the other direction, but that’s not a message—at least not at a to feel better about their personal circumstances in two years,
in that chamber. In the House, in practical terms, it means a national level. I think that trying to grab a national mandate they are going to vote again for different representatives.
new majority leader and that the third man from the presidency, from the fact that 63 pockets of people across the nation felt We want a change we can feel in our daily lives, and soon.
if the president and vice president are unable to serve, is a someone else could better represent them in Congress, is like Huh…maybe there’s a national message after all?
Republican. bad sampling in a poll. You can believe it says something all
How will it impact the pace and work of government? I’m you like, but you never really know what because you aren’t Talibah Chikwendu is the executive editor for the AFRO-
American Newspapers and a former columnist for the
not convinced it will, in any appreciable way, change much of looking at the right data.
newspaper.

Sell-outs at the NAACP


For decades the The NAACP leaders have made it their mission to paint these NAAPPE. The members of the new organization could then
National Association objective and decidedly race-neutral positions into “White- rewrite their charter to reflect the true aims of their political
for the Advancement of supremacist beliefs.” The difficulty, of course, is that there advocacy. 
Colored People fought has never been a sign on the tea party door saying “Whites For instance, NAAPPE would be very candid in its belief
the good fight against only.”  There is a difference between a blocked door and a that White racism is the primary cause of Black wretchedness. 
racial discrimination. The door through which one refuses to enter. Woe to any persons For this reason, NAPPE must have as its main occupation the
organization was instrumental who adopt as a measure of ethnic authenticity the belief that sniffing out of every last vestige of racism in America.  Like
in defeating Jim Crow limited government, fiscal restraint on the part of the federal hound dogs, NAAPPE members will sniff through the cultural
and discrimination in the government, and free-market capitalism as antithetical to their and political landscape and point when they pick up the scent
workplace; it led the charge ultimate success, and who further come to believe that those of racism, especially when that scent seems to emanate from
in establishing voting rights principles are, in fact, the tools of their oppressor. the ranks of all those who oppose the Democrat Party and its
for all and equal access to Sadder still is when that misguided vision becomes a national agenda, or who oppose those political groups allied
quality education. Even now form of political and cultural
the NAACP does some good indoctrination. Consider what “The organization can’t profess that it is the last word on civil
work in local communities. I witnessed while attending an
Joseph Phillips However, as a national civil NAACP youth council luncheon.   rights and at the same time be an arm of ANY political party.”
rights organization, it has lost After the luncheon program,
its way.  the local NAACP director rose to deliver her closing with the Democrat Party. 
In his seminal book, The Souls of Black Folk, NAACP co- remarks.  She began by discussing the plight of a death-row Unlike NAAPPE, the NAACP simply can’t have it both
founder, W.E.B. Dubois describes awakening to a morning inmate in Atlanta.  She then asked the children if lynching in ways. The organization can’t profess that it is the last word
“when men ask of the workmen, not ‘Is he white?’ but ‘Can he America was still going on.  In one loud voice the children on civil rights and at the same time be an arm of ANY
work?’  When men ask artists, not ‘Are they Black?’ but ‘Do answered, YES!  The director then proceeded to warn the political party. Its moniker can’t announce that it is fighting
they know?’”  audience that the Ku Klux Klan and other racial hate-groups for racial advancement and at the same time the body remains
Sadly, the NAACP has veered far from Dubois’ vision and were on the rise. I sat in a bit of a daze. My first thought was, ambivalent about a policy that results in the death of more
the realization of the principle of racial non-discrimination. “This organization is living in a time-warp.” Yes, racism still Black people than heart disease, cancer, strokes, accidents,
diabetes, homicide, and chronic lower respiratory diseases
The NAACP is now a defender of a system of racial spoils, a exists. Yes, idiocy still exists. I suspect hatred and bigotry
combined. The NAACP can’t claim the leadership of the
champion of big government and a promoter of progressive in some form will always exist.  If, however, the NAACP
Black community and then stand idly by while members of
politics. In short, the organization has been transformed into an leadership still believes that the KKK is the chief impediment the Congressional Black Caucus garner favor (and campaign
enforcement arm of the Democrat Party. And that enforcement to Black success, then as leaders, they have defined themselves donations) from the teachers unions, while selling out the
is achieved through the use of race as a weapon.  as irrelevant.  The fact that the organization would teach Black interests of Black schoolchildren in Washington D.C.   And it
The NAACP’s recent report on racism within the tea party children that Black people are despised means the organization can certainly no longer claim to be a civil rights organization
is a rather clumsy attempt at wielding that weapon in order has sold out its original charter and is now worthless!   while at the same time it advocates a system of governance that
to demonize political opposition to the Democrat agenda.  It Perhaps, it is time for the NAACP to change its moniker.  relies on redistributing the fruits of one man’s labor in service
is also dangerous because it undermines Black political and I will leave it up to the members of the former august of other men.
cultural progress.  organization to choose its new name.  I would, however, like
The tea party has steadfastly held to a few core principles: to suggest that they consider “The National Association for Joseph C. Phillips is the author of “He Talk Like a White
limited government, fiscal responsibility and free markets.  the Advancement of Progressive Politics Everywhere” or Boy” available where ever books are sold.

and no shame of themselves trying to dictate to other educators


Letters to the Editor
Veterans Day 2010
Every year, a grateful nation honors and recognizes the and administrators what they ought to be doing for their Black
more than 23.4 million living veterans on Veterans Day.  On kids.
Nov. 11, we pay tribute to our nation’s veterans who have Day. It is that kind of arrogance, reverse racism and over-
sacrificed by serving in the armed forces to protect our At the VA Maryland Health Care System, we are committed reaching demeanor within Blacks toward non-Blacks, which
freedom and democracy. Throughout the Veterans Affairs (VA) to providing the best care to the men and women who valiantly results in little or nothing at all getting done to better the
Maryland Health Care System, we recognize and treasure all answered our nation’s call to service.  On this Veterans Day, dismal plight of Black kids in the schools—but, also within
who have served on the far-flung fields of combat or in the we are honored to join with millions of Americans in saying to other environments where such children have little chance of
ever-watchful duties of homeland defense. our great veterans, “Thank you for your service!” success or survival.
While our foremost thoughts are with those in distant war There’s too many Black people with the evil spirit of
zones today, Veterans Day is an opportunity for Americans Dennis H. Smith “Lucifer” within them who are “sitting upon high fences,”
to pay their respects to all who answered the nation’s call Director, VA Maryland Health Care System shouting orders/commands to other people while these same
to military service. Participation in Veterans Day can be kind of Negroes refuse to take any orders/commands as well
as simple as placing the American flag on your porch or Blacks and the Education Debate refuse to do any of their own required work to help better their
reminding youngsters about friends and relatives who served Black Americans are quick to allege that it’s unfair racism own Black kids.
in the military. This Veterans Day, I encourage all Marylanders against Black educators and administrators from Whites, It’s really not about the lack of money—but Negroes who
to do more to remember and honor those heroes who have regarding the lack of available funds in order to help properly are selfish, arrogant, and lazy….
served our country.  If you know a veteran, consider saying educate, mostly poorer class Blacks/Negro kids in secondary Blacks also need to take responsibility and hold themselves
“thank you” for his or her service.  Such a simple gesture can schools and colleges, where such Blacks tend to dominate in accountable for programming Black youths to readily embrace
make a difference for someone who is struggling to make numbers. the evil ways of the streets and to look down upon Blacks who
the transition from a military to a civilian life.  If you know This is not true and it’s not always limited money, nor true do value formal education and their Black school peers who
a veteran who is not taking advantage of their VA health care that it’s always the fault of Whites who are failing Black kids are trying to succeed in school.
benefits or who is struggling with a physical or emotional in the educational institutions throughout. The truth is that it’s The drug culture, lifestyles of crime, domestic and social
problem, reassure them that help is only a phone call away.  Black Americans, themselves, who keep failing Black children violence, sexual lewdness and exploits within interracial
It is surprising how many veterans are not aware of their and young adults across America. relationships; [some] Blacks’ obsession with urban terrorism
eligibility for VA health care or how the VA can assist them At the root of the problem is that so many Blacks have and Blacks seeking to be glorified as “social terrors” within
with their physical and emotional needs.  Tell a veteran who is less constructive values and now, education (that is, formal every integrated environment where they are allowed among
not enrolled for VA health care that they can get assistance by education within the school systems) is no longer a priority nor Whites does not have to permeate/saturate Black American
visiting us online at www.maryland.va.gov or by calling our important to Blacks in general, and it’s badly affecting their neighborhoods and communities all across this nation. Blacks
Eligibility & Enrollment Center at 1-800-463-6295, ext. 7324.  Black children in these times. do have the power to break “Lucifer’s” aura of hate and
This Veterans Day, I encourage all Marylanders to Furthermore, it’s still the ugly reality that Blacks who destruction within themselves and their children—they have to
remember and honor the heroes who have served the colors of feel as though they have “arrived,” and got what they want want to change and be better, though.
our country.  For assistance in planning Veterans Day activities are not really interested in helping neither fellow Blacks nor It’s high time for Blacks who do what’s right to “put their
or recognition programs, please visit the VA’s Veterans Day their children. This is the “high-falutin’ Lucifer” mentality of own feet to the fire” and do what must be done…
web page at: http://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday.  The page Negroes who fail to do what they need to do in helping their
includes a variety of resources, including a teacher’s guide, a children in the schools. Melissa Owens
poster gallery, a patriotic fact sheet and a history of Veterans At the same time, these “Lucifer” Negroes have no problem Minneapolis, Minn.
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By Montrelle Green 1924, Howard University’s Homecoming has evolved


Special to the AFRO into a dynamic festival with explosive performances,
heart -wending presentations and authentic
Preparations for the annual Howard University collegiate reunions. Originally intended for alumni
Homecoming celebration began months in advance participation, the unique creativity, which the HUHSC
and the Howard University Homecoming Steering generates every year has increased the number of
Committee (HUHSC) hit the ground running with attendees not affiliated with the university by the
this year’s events, collectively entitled “DYNASTY: An Howard
thousands. The Howard University Homecoming students
Era of Excellence.” The homecoming extravaganza guest list often includes dignitaries, celebrities and
took place Oct. 24-30, on the school’s northwest participate
professional athletes from around the world. in the
Spectators come in all shapes and sizes, as a young Bison Washington D.C. campus.
Since its very first homecoming celebration in Homecoming
shows her support for the home team
Fashion Show

Mr. and Ms. Howard cheer on the Bison in the second half The Howard University Showtime Marching
of the Howard University Homecoming game against Band leads the Homecoming Parade down
Norfolk State University at Greene Stadium Georgia Avenue

Spectators show their support for the Bison during the


Howard University Homcoming game Randy Liggins Jr., freshman quarterback, leads the Bison down the field

The Howard University Homecoming court waves to the audience after singing the alma mater during halftime
Singer, actor and Howard University Grand Marshall,
Tyrese Gibson, gives encouraging words to onlookers at
the Howard University Homecoming Parade Photos by Justin D. Knight/Howard University

Jack and Jill of America installed a local community summer of 2007 representing 32 families with 60 children Hargraves-Muller, LaRhonda Roberts, Rachel Robinson, Prince Georges’ County Council member Ingrid turner
group as The National Harbor Chapter (NHC) in October who serve the Prince George’s County community. Kesa Russell, Rakia Sharmba, Angela Solomon, Kim Scott, presented a proclamation to the group, whose service
at the Westin National Harbor Hotel, National Harbor, Charter members are: Sondra G. Petty (president), Lori Shabazz, Wanda Smith, Kym Taylor, Valerie Vines projects include “Wish Jar,” “Back-to-School Backpack” and
Md. Jack and Jill of America is an organization of Darlene W. Brooks (vice president), Regina Bracey, Toyer and Vanessa Ware-Biggs. “Holiday Coat and Clothing Drive” programs.
predominately African-American mothers who nurture Monica Brown-Lipscomb, Lovie Browne-Tarver, Tomeka

Courtesy Photos
future leaders by strengthening children through chapter Bumbry, Kelly Burks, Crystal Christmas-Watson,
programming, community service, legislative advocacy Shauna Cooke, Kendra Day-Hernandez, Dorothy
and philanthropic giving. It is the organization’s belief that Fields, Leslie Fields, Carol Gibson, Doris
every child, with proper guidance and opportunity, can be Gibson, Cheryl Gresham, Regina Hargraves,
a leader. NHC, formerly the Marvelous and Magnificent Veronica Hutchinson, Trevine Jelks, Maranda
Moms of Maryland (Provisional Group), was formed in the Jones-Anderson, Imani Panton-Rogers, Cheryl

Jack and Jill of America, National Harbor Chapter charter members: First row- Cheryl Gresham,
National Harbor Teen Chapter Officers Melanie Hutchinson, left, Khayla Toyer, Rachel Robinson, Darlene W. Brooks, Maranda D. Jones-Anderson, Sondra G. Petty, Kesa Russell,
Jewel Roberts, Julian Johnson, Syrena Bracey, Diarra Fields and Verna Gibson Cheryl Hargraves-Muller, Kendra Day-Hernandez and Doris Gibson; second row- Trevine Jelks, Carol
Gibson, Veronica Hutchinson, Leslie Fields, Vanessa Ware-Biggs, Tomeka Bumbry, Kelly Burks and
Crystal Christmas-Watson; third row- Regina Bracey, Dorothy Fields, Angela Solomon, Lovie Brown
Tarver, Kym Taylor, Monica Brown-Lipscomb, Lori Shabazz and Shauna B. Cooke; fourth row- Valerie
Vines-Toyer, LaRhonda Roberts, Regina Hargraves, Rakia Sharmba, Kimberly Scott, Wanda Smith and
Imani Panton-Rogers

Jack and Jill of America officers Joi Grady, secretary,


Eastern Region (left); Terri Parker, national treasurer
(middle) and Tammy King, director, Eastern Region (right)
Jack and Jill of America, Northern Virginia members

Jack and Jill of America, Montgomery County members

Ingrid M. Turner (left) presents a proclamation


to National Harbor chapter President Sondra Elayna Rucker-McKenzie, president, Prince George’s
G. Petty chapter of Jack and Jill of America and Sondra G.
Jack and Jill of America, Prince George’s County chapter members
Petty, president, National Harbor chapter, Jack and
Jill of America

Ingrid M. Turner, Prince George’s County Council member, issues a proclamation to the National Harbor Chapter Charter members
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Phylicia Rashad: ‘All Women Are Gallaudet University


‘Colored Girls’’ Hosts First Annual
Leading actress vents on latest film and feeling like a ‘stranger WORLDEAF Cinema
in paradise’ Festival
By Kristin Gray rhetorical. By Gregory Dale
AFRO Managing Editor She eventually continued, “He
AFRO Staff Writer
learned not only filmmaking, but the
She’s etched in our collective memory business of filmmaking by himself. What
A collection of talented
as the consummate businesswoman – a he has done is phenomenal and when I
stunningly beautiful, multilingual lawyer go to Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, this filmmakers and their
with a Brooklyn Heights brownstone and actress, for the first time, stepped onto a unique depictions of
perfectly coiffed hair to boot. Even more studio lot and didn’t feel like a stranger deaf culture and topics
so, Phylicia Rashad has come to embody in paradise.” will vie in the upcoming
the ideal on-screen mother, whose tough It’s hard to imagine the Emmy- WORLDEAF Cinema
love endures 18 years after the Cosbys nominated Howard University alum Festival’s filmmaker award
became ‘80s TV nostalgia. feeling out of place in any setting, as competition taking place
Courtesy Photo
Standing last in a line of mostly she’s tackled Broadway, off-Broadway, at Gallaudet University on
Kamau Buchanan
20-something journalists at the District’s voiceovers and philanthropy in addition Nov. 4-7.
Lincoln Theatre Nov. 1, I mulled over to on-screen credits. But a laundry list Seventeen films from seven different countries were
Rashad’s career-defining Huxtable of accolades won’t make Rashad a chosen to participate in the festival among a staggering 173
character; her Tony Award-winning Hollywood snob anytime soon. submissions. The films, which range from nine-minute shorts
performance as dignified matriarch Lena While she and fellow cast member to full length features, depict fictional and nonfictional tales
Younger and now, her role as Gilda, the Whoopi Goldberg are (arguably) the of the deaf experience. Deaf, hard-of-hearing and hearing
tenement sage in For Colored Girls. most accomplished For Colored Girls filmmakers competed in one of five categories including
Surely, no woman could be so stars, Rashad gushed while praising her “Best Narrative,” “Best Documentary” and “Best Short,”
unflawed and utterly nurturing as the younger co-stars. among others.
characters she’d adopted, I thought. But Courtesy Photo “Listen, those women, those young “The films chosen are true examples of what deaf cinema
within seconds of our introduction in one Phylicia Rashad women, they don’t need any advice from has to offer,” Dr. Jane Norman, Chair and Director/Producer
of the theater’s dimly lit upstairs nooks, At this moment, it became obvious me,” Rashad said with a pointed finger of WDCF said in a statement. “We wanted to bring the deaf
Rashad proved me wrong. Rashad’s motherly decorum on stage and for the first time, a slight southern
experience to a mainstream audience while also showcasing
Dressed in a cherry-colored kimono and film was an instinctive trait. “You’ve drawl. “They are wonderful. This is what
the talent of these filmmakers. Their stories tell and show
shirt and flowing black plants, the Texas- got to get some floradix (an iron was so beautiful about it. Each was so
how powerful deaf cinema is and we hope that people come
born thespian looked stately and far supplement),” she said matter-of-factly in accomplished in her own right; even the
younger than her 62 years. She’d been ones whose names you may not have and enjoy these extraordinary films.”
her signature, soft-spoken voice. “It’s a Director Kamau Buchanan, whose film Catch Santa
grilled by a posse of print, TV and radio liquid…has a nice, pleasant taste.” heard before, like Tessa Thompson.”
personalities for at least 45 minutes and With only a minute left for our was nominated for “Best Short,” says as a youth, he always
Our conversation flowed into admired deaf cinema, which sparked his interest to become a
seemed relieved – if only for a passing discussion of For Colored Girls, Tyler interview, I asked the Alpha Kappa Alpha
moment – when a PR rep said I was the Sorority member what lasting message filmmaker.
Perry’s film adaptation of Ntozake
night’s final interview. she hoped Black women would glean “We need more deaf filmmakers and I had the passion
Shange’s landmark book and stage play,
Smiling, but unnerved as I prepared from the film, but she interjected before I and desire to become one,” Buchanan told the AFRO. “It’s
and why the Madea star’s work spawns
to chat with a woman who’d shaped my heated debates about race and class. Her finished the question. my hope that there will continue to be an increasing number
rudimentary definition of poise, I greeted response was a cautious and indirect one. “All women are colored girls, of deaf filmmakers so that our deaf community has films to
Rashad. “Your hands are so cold!” she “Let me say this about Mr. Perry: because color doesn’t have anything to enjoy watching.”
said before reclining into her chair and do with ethnicity or skin. It has to do The filmmakers’ work will be displayed during the
He has emerged as a filmmaker
looking genuinely concerned. with outlook; it has to do with mood, conference’s daily film screenings and winners will be
without a mentor. Do you know how
Sheepishly, I replied, “My iron must consciousness, response, energy, with all announced at a special awards ceremony on Nov. 6.
difficult that is?” she asked and then of these things, you see. And the message
be low.” paused. Apparently her question wasn’t “Deaf cinema is important among other genres because
is simple. It’s the very end of the film, the
it shows the diversity of human spirit,” Buchanan said.
last words that are spoken.”
For the second time that “Hearing audiences can connect to Deaf cinemas because
night, I stood corrected. they are very visual and show the core of human spirit to
which any audience can relate.”
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Inaugural Awards Show Tells Fantasia’s ‘Back to Me’ Tour


Why ‘Black Girls Rock’ Comes to Maryland
exceptional women of color doors for other females like By AFRO Staff
in the country from Missy the other legends sitting
Elliot to Raven Symoné here tonight.” Symoné later The past year has been
and featured performances introduced the Who Got Next an emotional rollercoaster
and appearances by actress Award to the inspirational for “American Idol” winner
Malinda Williams, newcomer ingénue, Keke Palmer. Fantasia. A failed suicide
Shontelle, thespian Lynn The multifaceted attempt, relationship with
Whitfield, singer Keri entertainer and producer a married man – and the
Hilson, entertainer Ciara, Missy Elliot was the recipient media onslaught that
comedienne Kym Whitley, of the Lifetime Achievement followed – drew attention
crooners Monica, Keyshia Award, presented by one of to the North Carolina-
Cole, Estelle and more. The her best friends and R&B born singer’s latest album,
network premiere will be powerhouse, Ciara.  Later, Back to Me, and her career
televised exclusively on BET, Monica graced the stage continues to evolve with her
Nov. 7, 8 – 10 p.m. with her soulful hit, “Still first headlining tour.
Founder, CEO and Standing.”  United Kingdom The Back to Me tour – a
Executive Producer of artist VV Brown performed 30-city romp - kicked off
“BLACK GIRLS ROCK!™” her chart-topper, “Shark in Nov. 4 in Richmond, Va.,
Beverly Bond called the the Water,” and held it down and comes to Baltimore
awards show a “historic in a lineup that featured Nov.7 at the Meyerhoff.
partnership with BET [that] additional performances Also on the bill are singers
marks the beginning of an by heavyweights such as Eric Benet and Kandi, also
empowerment movement Keyshia Cole and Keri a featured cast member
for women of color across Hilson. on “Real Housewives of Photo by Mychal Watts
the globe.” She added, “Our The star-studded affair Atlanta.” Fantasia on the set of her latest video, “Doin’ Me”
Courtesy Photo girls are not being told how included tributes as well as Back to Me debuted
Actress Malinda amazing they really are or entertaining and inspiring at No. 2 on the Billboard
Williams was among the how amazing they really can video messages from other 200 chart in August and became the top R&B release thanks to single “Bittersweet.” “I’m so
attendees at “BLACK be. It is time that we start Black women that rock excited about this tour and having the chance to connect with my fans, the people that love
GIRLS ROCK,” an awards telling them. It is time that including actresses Anika me and have been supporting me through everything,” the single mom said in a statement
we start shouting out to the Noni Rose and Tracee announcing the tour. “This tour is going to be a real special, intimate experience for them and
show honoring Black
entire world that ‘We Black Ellis Ross; BET Networks for me.”
female entertainers.
Girls Rock!’” CEO and Chairman Debra Fantasia appears at Baltimore’s Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Nov. 7. For more
Introduced by Malinda Lee; host and entertainer information and tickets, visit ticketmaster.com.
On Oct. 16,
Williams, the first award of Sherri Shepherd; NAACP
“BLACK GIRLS
the night was presented to the Board Chairman Roslyn M.
ROCK!™” celebrated the
brilliance, beauty, grace
precocious Raven-Symoné,
now the brains behind her
Brock and a host of other
entertainment industry
Participatory Documentary Revisits Historic
and influence of Black
women. Hosted by Nia
own empire. When accepting
her Young, Black & Gifted
leaders.
For more information
Presidential Election of 2008
Long, “BLACK GIRLS By Kam Williams that “this film is incomplete; patriotic revelers singing the
Award, Symoné said, “It’s visit BET.com.
ROCK!™” honored the most send us your footage,” it’s “Star Spangled Banner,” the
up to us as females to open Special to the AFRO
pretty clear that director event stands as a testament to
If you want a chance Deutchman considers the much more unified times.
Web Series ‘Sista Wives’ Talks Polygamy to wax nostalgic about project a work in progress. There are also some
how just two years ago Nonetheless, 11/4/08 prophetic man-on-the-street
through Humor the country came together is actually well-enough interviews where we are
like on no other occasion executed to stand on its treated to predictions for
Dunn Deal Studios released a hilarious,
new comedy web series called “Sista since 9/11/01, you might own now and does a great the Obama Era which run a
Wives.”  The series follows a Black like to check out 11/4/08, job of recapturing, first, joyful gamut from the elated
polygamist (Jacob Jones), who lives with a documentary revisiting the palpable anticipation - “He will lead the country
his three Black wives (Sarah, Abigail and the events surrounding in the air before the polls in a direction it’s never been
Rachel) in the fictitious Kush, Utah. the historic election of closed that day and, then, the before!” To the ecstatic -
Jacob feels it is time to add another wife President Barack Obama. feverish euphoria that spread “We’ll never be happier!”
to the family, but as he tries to find the fourth Director Jeff Deutchman like wildfire across the planet President Obama himself
Mrs. Jacob Jones, viewers learn about his refers to his movie as a when the realization sunk brings down the curtain on
current wives and family exploits. “participatory” venture in that U.S. had just elected the festivities via his victory
The series’ first episode was released in because it is essentially a its first African-American speech in the Windy City’s
September and brought in over 10,000 views Grant Park. “This is your
cinematic collage cobbled president.
across multiple social platforms. It was in Courtesy Photo moment. This is your time.”
Comedy Central’s Top 25 Comedy Shorts In this screenshot, fictional polygamist together from numerous Shot in such cities as far An emotionally engaging
on Atom.com Comedy Tournament for three Jacob Jones (Altorro Black) introduces video snippets recorded on apart as Chicago, New York, film featuring folks truly
consecutive weeks. Currently, the hit new Election Day. Los Angeles, New Orleans, moved on what many will
his three wives
comedy has over 2,500 Facebook members The numerous Austin and St. Louis, as well undoubtedly mark for
from word of mouth promotion.  Jones), Erika Townes (Sarah Jones), Nyesha contributions come from as Berlin, Geneva, Dubai posterity as the day they
For the show’s founder, “Sista Wives” is Wilson (Abigail Jones) and Jenique Bennett all over the country, some and Paris, what the flick were most proud to be an
the beginning of a new era in Web media. (Rachel Jones). American.”
even from overseas, each effectively recreates is that
“Sharing the gift of laughter is always a good Dunn Deal Studio is a production company preserving treasured undeniable sense of shared
thing. Our hope is to continue to share this Very Good (3 stars)
located in Washington, D.C.  Additionally, moments, whether using optimism that has sadly Unrated
gift with countless individuals with this show in collaboration with the JEMH professional cameras, cell since faded away. From an In English, French and
and future productions,” said Sonya Dunn, Communications, Dunn Deal Studios German with subtitles.
phones or whatever was interview with the Obamas’
creator/director/writer of “Sista Wives” develops and produces films, cable and online Running time: 70
and owner of Dunn Deal Studios in a press handy. And judging from next-door neighbor, to tête-
programming to entertain and engage the Minutes
statement. public. the picture’s closing credits, á-têtes with voters happy
Distributor: Film Buff
Due to the overwhelming reaction to which specifically stipulate to stand in long lines, to
the show, Dunn Deal Studio has begun For more information on the comedy
production on four new episodes. Cast web series “SISTA WIVES” visit www. and that your character had of a lot of the comedy.
members include Altorro Black (Jacob sistawives.com.
been played by Nia Long?
EA: Of course. It was KW: Is there any question

The Quintessence of Essence an established franchise


with fans, and any time
you step into that it’s a bit
no one ever asks you, that you
wish someone would?
EA: Sure, where do I want
By Kam Williams memorable performances in Essence Atkins: Just overwhelming. But [Ice] the seven-figure wire transfer
Special to the AFRO Love Song, How High and the desire to play a mom, Cube has been great, and so sent? That’s a good one that
Deliver Us From Eva. wanting to play someone encouraging and supportive nobody’s ever asked me.
Essence Atkins was born As a familiar face on four actually closer to who I am not only playing my big [LOL] Seriously, I do want
in New York City on Feb. TV series and with numerous and where I am in my life. brother but as an executive to clear up that my husband
7, 1972. Between her innate screen roles under her belt, People are used to seeing producer, at least when he’s [Jaime Mendez] is not a dirty
sense of comedy and girl- Essence is a versatile talent me play the single, hot girl, not completely intimidating old man. He’s only a year
next-door charm, it makes whose star continues to rise. which has been fun, but at as the godfather of gangsta’ older than me, despite the
sense that she has become Here, she talks about co- the same time, this role is Courtesy Photo grey hair. Let’s clarify that,
rap. [Laughs] But, no, he
one of Hollywood’s most starring opposite Terry Crews more akin to my natural Essence Atkins and that I’m not related to
gives us the freedom to do
sought after talents. Last in “Are We There Yet?,” the proclivities. [Laughs] Tia or Tamera [Mowry]. I
the same broke, acting class what we need to do, and his
year, she played a lead role in hit sitcom airing on the TBS did play their real brother’s
guys that I’d been dating sanctioning has definitely [Tahj Mowry] sister on
Dance Flick, a spoof of the Network. KW: I know you got my whole life.” I needed to helped. “Smart Guy,” but there’s no
dance genre produced by the TBS has recently ordered married a year ago. change that whole paradigm. relation. What else? Yes, my
Wayans Brothers. an additional 90 episodes Congratulations! You sound So, I decided to meet some KW: And what new are middle name is Uhura after
On the UPN comedy of the series following this like you might be planning to corporate guys and see how you bringing to the character, Lieutenant Uhura on Star
series “Half & Half,” she year’s highly successful first have children soon. that worked. So, I went on Suzanne? Trek. And I was probably
starred as Dee Dee Thorne, season. The series ranked EA: We’re in the Match, but I didn’t put a EA: It just gets deeper, conceived in a roller skating
a privileged, honor-roll law among cable’s Top 10 practicing phase. I keep picture up, because I’m on because the storyline is really rink, but I don’t really want to
school graduate searching for new series for the quarter, asking the coach to put me in television, and I didn’t want about the new family and talk about that.
her identity. Still, Essence is averaging 2.8 million viewers the game. So, we’ll see. anybody contacting me for the new journey. Six months
probably best known for her and 1.5 million adults 18- the wrong reasons. So, I had into the marriage you get to KW: And where did the
role as Yvette Henderson in 49.  It also scored as the No.1 KW: Did your friends to do the hunting, as it were. I see her cope with all these name Essence come from?
the syndicated Disney series show on television in prime think you were crazy for didn’t anticipate meeting my different agendas. Besides EA: My mother was
“The Smart Guy” and for time delivery of African- marrying a man you met on husband online, but there he the fact that she’s been a convinced she was having
her recurring role as Marnie American adults 18-34 and the Internet? was. And it all worked out! single mom and raising these a boy, so she only came up
on “Sabrina, The Teenage 18-49 for the second quarter. EA: Yeah, they did think I two kids by herself, all of with boys’ names. Thankfully,
Witch.” was nuts. Everyone was like, a sudden it dawns on her my father came up with an
KW: Were you at all
Atkins’ film career Kam Williams: What “Why do you need to meet that she has to incorporate alternative, otherwise you’d
intimidated by the fact that
includes the title role in the interested you in playing someone on Match.com?” someone else’s way of doing be interviewing a Jeff Atkins
“Are We There Yet?” had first
independent film Nikita’s Suzanne on “Are We There My response was, “I certainly things. And that’s the source with a very high voice.
been a hit on the big screen
Blues and she delivered Yet?” don’t need to meet more of
B4 The Afro-American, November 6, 2010 - November 12, 2010

Community BSU Professor Produces


Promotional Voting Video
Groups Partner to Preserve Legacy of Historic Cemetery with Hip Hop Caucus Bowie State University associate professor Tewodross
The Friends of Old and were eagerly
Melchishua, a faculty member in the Department of Fine
Westview Cemetery and the taken notes and
and Performing Arts, recently worked as lead producer on
Africana Studies Department photos. They
a video aimed at encouraging voting, particularly among
at the University of North noted headstones
young people as part of the “Respect My Vote” campaign
Carolina, Charlotte are with the names
through the Hip Hop Caucus organization. Targeting the hip-
entering a memorandum of of war veterans
hop generation, the video is part of a series of public service
understanding to finalize and Wadesboro
announcements featuring hip-hop artists, musicians and other
their partnership, which will professionals,
celebrities. This video features rapper/musician, B.o.B.
develop goals and plans who were
Melchishua produced the video through his studio, Visual
towards the restoration of the instrumental in
Jazz Media Group, in cooperation with Brandon Felton of
Old Westview Cemetery in the growth and
The SolSource Group and the Hip Hop Caucus. Felton and
Wadesboro, N.C. development
representatives from the Hip Hop Caucus contacted him
At 150 years old, the all- of Wadesboro
to request his services in producing the video. The video
Black burial ground is a rich and Anson
is available through the Hip Hop Caucus website, as well
repository of Black history. County. Young
as through YouTube. “The video relates directly to the
On Sept. 10, Friends of also pointed out
students (young people) by encouraging them to participate
Old Westview Cemetery possible slave Courtesy Photo
in the election process no matter what political affiliation,
President Rose Sturdivant burial sites in the
Students and educators visit the Old Westview Cemetery in especially with the recent visit by President Barack Obama,”
Young and Board Director cemetery and how
Wadesboro, N.C., a Black burial ground with a wealth of untapped Melchishua said. “The goal is to have them become
Miretta Briley joined the graves were
history. politically active and take care of their futures.” President
UNC professor Akinwumi marked years ago
Obama visited the campus of Bowie State University on Oct.
Ogundiran, associate to identify them. significance of the all-Black that “with the concerted 7 for a political rally.
professor of communication Under the partnership – cemetery and develop public efforts of Friends of Old The Hip Hop Caucus is a civil and human rights
studies Christine S. Davis and which grew out of a service educational programs on the Westview, the Wadesboro organization, which began in 2004, aiming to create a
23 Africana studies students project on Martin Luther history of Wadesboro and the community and the African more just and sustainable world by engaging more people.
in a visit to the cemetery. King Day – the Africana biographies of those buried in Studies Department at The organization targets young people and people of
The students expressed Studies Department at UNC the cemetery. UNCC, we hope to restore color in civic and policy-making processes. “Professor
astonishment to see graves Charlotte will conduct Concurrently, the Old Westview and have it Melchishua’s commitment and dedication is evident through
dating back to the late 1800s research on the historical university’s Communications deemed a historical site.” his exceptional work with Bowie State University students,”
Department immediately will The cemetery is currently on chair of the Department of Fine and Performing Arts Dr.
Glory Foods Promotes Healthy embark on a special project,
in which they will interview
the “Study List” of historical
places and is eligible for
Clarence E. Knight Jr. said in a statement. “He is passionate
about working with young people and is always seeking new
Holiday Eating at D.C. Conference individuals that have loved
ones buried in the cemetery
placement on the National
Register of Historical Places.
ways to reach out to them. The Hip Hop Caucus video is just
one of the many ways he reaches out to the community.”
Glory Foods, the category leader in Southern-style, heat- and record their stories. If you would like to Melchishua holds a bachelor’s degree in art/photographic
and-serve products, will promote healthy holiday eating to The effort is part of provide the history on media from Morgan State University and a master of fine
Washington, D.C. and Baltimore residents during For Sisters Friends of Old Westview your loved one and their arts in imaging and digital arts from the University of
Only presented by WPGC/95.5FM on Nov. 6. Cemetery’s reason for being. contribution to Wadesboro Maryland Baltimore County. He also coordinates the Visual
Private Chef Khalil Wyche, president/executive chef of The non-profit organization and Anson County, please Communication & Digital Media Arts (VCDMA) program
The Executive Chef™, was founded in 2002 to call Friends of Westview and the VCDMA internship program. He has conducted
will prepare a sampling revitalize the cemetery, which Cemetery at 202-832-2483 workshops and participated in panels and lectures on
of Glory Foods® had fallen into disrepair. and leave your name and animation and has received numerous awards and recognition
Sensibly Seasoned™ Young express optimism number. for his work in video and animation such as The SONY
4 Bean Chili while Innovator’s Award in Animation; First Place for Animation
company representatives
hand out money-saving Courtesy Image Target Teams with HGTV Designer from The Maafa Film and Video Festival; and The Paul
Robeson Award in Film and Video.
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Young Israeli clarinetist Anat Cohen, “one of the brightest, most them. nationwide in 2010 and is Airmen who
original young instrumentalists in jazz” (The Washington Post), is joined
Students will also be a just small part of their complete
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Benny Goodman. earn four
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HBCU Football Power Rankings Howard’s Keith Pough Earns Double


Grambling State Ranks No. 1 for Honors defense that limited Norfolk’s

Third Straight Week explosive offense to only


10 points during Howard’s
homecoming celebration
By Donal Ware game on Oct. 31.
Special to the AFRO “Our defense played well,”
Bison coach Carey Bailey
NEW YORK/Fuquay-Varina, N.C.-- For the third straight week, the Tigers of Grambling
said.  “We have some young
State (7-1) sit atop the latest editions of the Boxtorow.com/BASN HBCU FCS coaches and
media top 10 football polls. players like Keith [Pough]
Winners of seven straight games, the Tigers received eight of 13 first-place votes in the who are stepping for us.”
coaches’ poll while receiving 14 of the 18 first-place nods in the media poll. Pough stepped up and
In fact, the top four teams in the media poll remained the same. Undefeated Bethune-Cookman recorded 13 solo tackles, 5
(8-0) is second, followed by another unbeaten team, the Golden Rams of Albany State (9-0) at tackles for losses and a pass
No. 3. South Carolina State (6-2) is fourth, while Jackson State (6-2) rounds out the top five. defense in the Bison’s 10-9
The remainder of the media poll includes Tuskegee (7-2) at six and Saint Augustine’s at seven. loss to NSU.
Morehouse (7-2) is eighth, followed by Hampton (5-3) at ninth, and Winston-Salem State (8-2) Courtesy Photo/HU Sports Information Pough currently leads
rounding out the poll at 10. Keith Pough was named MEAC Defensive Player of the both the MEAC and the
As for the coaches’ poll, Grambling State, Bethune-Cookman, and South Carolina State are Week after recording 13 solo tackles and five tackles for entire NCAA in tackles
1-2-3 for the second straight week. Jackson State and Texas Southern (5-3) are four and five, losses for losses with 26 in eight
respectively. games, making him a strong
The remainder of the poll includes Florida A&M (5-3) at six, Hampton in seventh place, By AFRO Staff Orangeburg, S.C., was also
named the College Football candidate to earn MEAC
followed by Prairie View A&M (5-4) at No. 8. Alabama State (5-3) and Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Howard’s Keith Pough Performance Award National Defensive Player of the Year.
(4-4) are tied for ninth.
Among the key games this weekend is Albany State against Fort Valley State in the 21st has been honored as the Mid- FCS Defensive Player of the He also ranks 15th in the
Annual Fountain City Classic at Columbus, Ga., for the South Interscholastic Athletic Eastern Athletic Conference Week for the outstanding nation in sacks with 6.5, 28th
Conference crown.  Bethune-Cookman is at Hampton in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Co-Defensive Player of the performance, marking the in total tackles (99) and is on
contest, while Saint Augustine’s hosts Shaw in Raleigh, N.C., for the Central Interscholastic Week following his latest play second consecutive week pace to become the school’s
Athletic Association Southern Division crown and the right to play in the CIAA championship against Norfolk State. The Pough has been honored for all-time leader in tackles for
game on Nov. 13. Jackson State travels to Montgomery to meet Alabama State in a key 6-foot-3, 235-pound red-shirt the national award. losses (currently has 38.5 in
Southwestern Athletic Conference Eastern Division matchup at the Cramton Bowl. sophomore linebacker from Pough led a stout Bison 17 career games.)
Below are both the coaches and media’s top-10 Power Rankings through Nov. 1:

HBCU Media Top-10 Poll Sports Commentary


School/ Wins-Losses/ Points
Maybe Haynesworth was Right After All
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3. Albany State/ 9-0/ 143 Sunday’s game against the should just come out and
4. South Carolina State/ 6-2/ 130
The weather isn’t nice in Detroit Lions seemed like say it instead of spinning off
5. Jackson State/ 6-2/ 94
6. Tuskegee/ 7-2/ 67 Minnesota, but star running he was trying to throw it. riddles and fairy tales. Just
7. Saint Augustine’s/ 8-1/ 64 back Adrian Peterson would He repeatedly watched the like he could’ve came out and
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‘It ain’t all bad’
While perusing the sports page in another Tank Johnson had the law interested in
periodical, I spotted an article that sent me him for weapons possession, and because he
on one of my mental road trips. The behavior was an integral part of the Super Bowl bound
of athletes is a subject of great interest to Chicago Bears, a judge set his trial date for
me, and any time I find something I think is after the Super Bowl. Tank was headed for
newsworthy, I try to throw my slant on the a break when a raid on his house discovered
subject. that he had enough weapons to arm the
Every one of us has fantasized over the Illinois militia.
things we could accomplish with the kind of There are a few others who fit the mold of
bucks these millionaire athletes are making. wife beaters and substance abusers, and more
However, there seems to be a mixed bag than a few bad apples in this barrel. But,
of personalities involved and a different these bad actors are just the squeaky wheels
approach to appreciating the good fortunes of the NFL, not the face of the organization.
that have come their way. On the other side of this coin are players
There is a basket of bad apples with like Tony Romo of the Cowboys. Romo was
different degrees of bad behavior. The mild returning home after a game where he had to
ones are guys like Randy Moss who is take his body to the shop for a few repairs.
talented, but doesn’t mind pulling out his He passed an elderly couple stranded on the
selfish streak when he thinks things aren’t side of the road with a flat tire. Tony cinched
going the way he wants. up his bandages, hopped out of his car and
Terrell Owens has had more jobs than changed the tire.
Elizabeth Taylor had husbands. He will show Two of the most ferocious defensive
up, give a smiling press conference, play players of modern times are Reggie White
world beating football for half a season and and Ray Lewis. Reggie seemed meek and
then reveal his displeasure over the treatment mild when faced, but when the whistle
he is getting. He has ticked off so many
teams that he was a heartbeat from being out
blew he would tear your heart out. Ray, on
the other hand, seemed to stop just short of
Use your feet to lend a hand
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that enough is enough. quaked in their boots when he took the field. Saturday, November 20, 2010 on the National Mall
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together. Chad got the message. He leads the team in tackles and has the
Moving to the next step, we find Adam
‘Pac Man’ Jones who was creating whispers
that he may be the best cover corner since
reputation of being a prankster. What the
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Deion Sanders retired. Pac Man ran afoul of Miami, majoring in criminology and
of the law and the league. After serving his English. He is currently pursuing African
suspension and uttering a few “mea culpas,” American studies at the University of
Pac Man was reinstated. It didn’t take long Pennsylvania and at Harvard Business
for him to show that he couldn’t keep his School.
nose clean, and now he is sitting somewhere So, when confronted with the antics of
wondering why he threw away all of that some of the bad actors, remember these guys
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5. Texas Southern/ 5-3/ 76
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advertisements lottesville, Virginia AFRO Classified minimum ad rate is $26.74 per col. inch
Corbin Hall or Olde 22903 was appointed Superior Court of
1 Col. (an inch consists of up to 20 words). Mail in your ad on
notice advertisements
Effective immediately, The Afro Ameri- Mill Pointe, two of the
personal representative
of the estate of Charles
the District of Inch form below along with CHECK or MONEY ORDER to:
finest waterfront com- District of Columbia
Joseph Wellington, who
can Newspapers will require prepay- PROBATE DIVISION Up to WASHINGTON AFRO-AMERICAN CO., 1917 Benning
munities on Virginia’s died on July 11, 2009 Washington, D.C.
ment for publication
Effective of all legal notices.
immediately, The Eastern Shore. Choose with a will, and will serve Road, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20002-4723, Attn: Clsf. Adv.
Payment will be accepted in the form without Court supervi-
20001-2131
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Afro American Newspapers a waterfront lot with sion. All unknown heirs 2010ADM999
of checks, credit card or money order. access to Chincoteague and heirs whose Tremayne Graham
will require
Any returned prepayment
checks will be subject tofor a Bay and Atlantic Ocean, whereabouts are un- Flythe
known shall enter their Decedent
$25.00 processing
publication offeeallandlegal
may result
notices.in a property overlooking appearance in this James C Beadles Esq 1 2 3 4 5
the suspensionwill
of any the water or a private,
befuture advertising proceeding. Objections PO Box 6368
Payment accepted in wooded site. Spend to such appointment (or Silver Spring Md 20916
at our discretion. to the probate of de- Attorney 6 7 8 9 10
the form of check, credit card time sailing, swimming, cedent¬s will) shall be NOTICE OF
fishing, exploring, shop- filed with the Register of APPOINTMENT,
or money order. Any returned ping or relaxing at the Wills, D.C., 515 5th
AD NETWORK AD NETWORK Street, N.W., 3rd Floor
NOTICE TO
CREDITORS
11 12 13 14 15
checks will be $975. subject toCalla community center pool.
Can deliver. Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . AND NOTICE TO
Properties are 1 to 3 20001, on or before
AUCTION
$25.00 processing Billfee
301-841-7565
and may April 22, 2011. Claims
UNKNOWN HEIRS 16 17 18 19 20
acres, with ocean access, Betty Singletary Flythe,
against the decedent
result in the suspension of any low taxes, great schools, whose address is 420
Auction – 1688 Acres Cherry Bedroom Set. shall be presented to the Kenyon Street NW,
mild climate, spectacu- undersigned with a copy
- future advertising
Historic Swann’s SolidatWood,
ourneverdis-
used, Washington DC 20010
lar natural views and to the Register of Wills was appointed personal NAME
Point Plantation on the brand new in factory or filed with the Register
cretion. unique site amenities. representative of the
James River, Spring boxes. English Dovetail. of Wills with a copy to estate of Tremayne Gra- ADDRESS
Incredible opportunity to the undersigned, on or
Grove, VA- Monday, Original cost $4500. Sell ham Flythe, who died on
for $895. Can deliver.
buy today at yesterday’s before April 22, 2011, or December 26, 2009 PHONE NO.
November 15 – 6:00
LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES be forever barred. Per-
prices. New owners without a will, and will
CLASSIFICATION
PM - Sale Site – Smith- Call Tom 240-482-8721 sons believed to be serve without Court su-
have lowered prices to heirs or legatees of the
field Center, Smith- pervision. All unknown (Room, Apt, House, etc.) INSERTION DATE:
sell quickly. Start- decedent who do not re- heirs and heirs whose
field, VA. To be sold in ceive a copy of this no-
5 tracts. 204+/- acres
HELP WANTED ing prices: Waterfront tice by mail within 25
whereabouts are un-
$75,000, Pond $55,000, known shall enter their
days of its first publica-
sells ABSOLUTE! appearance in this
Interior $30,000. Call tion shall so inform the
Swann’s Point lies
directly across the
Sales Professionals
Wanted Recession Proof
(757)824-0808, e-mail Register of Wills, includ-
ing name, address and
proceeding. Objections
to such appointment (or WASHINGTON AFRO-AMERICAN-NEWSPAPER
rbowden@grandbay- to the probate of de-
Medicare Industry, pre- relationship.
James River from cedent¬s will) shall be
properties.com, or web Date of Publication:
Jamestown Virginia, qualified leads helping
Seniors. Positive attitude
www.corbinhall.com, October 22, 2010
filed with the Register of
Wills, D.C., 515 5th Legal Advertising Rates
with over 3 miles of Name of newspaper: Street, N.W., 3rd Floor
www.oldemillpointe.
navigable water front- and communication
com.
Afro-American
Washington Law
Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . Effective October 1, 2006
age on the James River skills required. Excel- Reporter
20001, on or before
April 29, 2011. Claims
and Gray’s Creek. lent Incentives, Growth Claude Worrell against the decedent
Take advantage of this Potential. $80,000 plus. WATERFRONT- Personal shall be presented to the PROBATE DIVISION
Representative
unique opportunity Call Julie toll-free LOTS 434-970-3166
undersigned with a copy
(Estates)
to the Register of Wills
1-877-864-9317 TRUE TEST COPY or filed with the Register
REGISTER OF WILLS of Wills with a copy to 202-879-9460/61
AUTOMOBILE Fantastic Prices 10/22, 10/29, 11/5 the undersigned, on or
DONATION HELP WANTED- $75,000 before April 29, 2011, or
DRIVERS 13 Lot Subdivison. Superior Court of be forever barred. Per-
Eastern Shore Virginia the District of sons believed to be PROBATE NOTICES
to own a James River Columbia heirs or legatees of the
on Hunting Creek Civil Division decedent who do not re-
Plantation, rich in TRUCK DRIVERS a. Order Nisi
Navigable to Chesa- Case No. 0007791-10 ceive a copy of this no- $ 60 per insertion $180.00 per 3 weeks
Colonial history. Call WANTED! IN RE: tice by mail within 25
peake Bay b. Small Estates (single publication) $ 50 per insertion
Charlie Wade or Boyd SALARY POSITION! Clarence Moorer, Jr days of its first publica-
Paved Roads Land- aka tion shall so inform the c. NoticeCourt
Superior to Creditors
of
Temple. Woltz & As- $950+ WEEKLY!
scaped Clarence Moore, Jr Register of Wills, includ- the
1. District
Domesticof
sociates, Inc., Brokers HOME WEEKENDS! Applicant ing name, address and District of Columbia $ 60 per insertion $ 180.00 per 3 weeks
WONT LAST! 2. Foreign
and Auctioneers (VA EXCELLENT BEN- ORDER OF relationship. PROBATE DIVISION $ 60 per insertion $ 180.00 per 3 weeks
(757)710-3827 PUBLICATION Date of Publication: Washington, D.C.
#321) 800-551-3588 EFITS! d. Escheated
20001-2131
Estates $ 60 per insertion $ 360.00 per 6 weeks
CHANGE OF NAME October 29, 2010
www.woltz.com NEW EQUIPMENT! Clarence Moorer, Jr Name of newspaper: e. Standard Probates
Administration No. Superior Court of $ 125.00
HEARTLAND EX- LEGAL NOTICES having filed a complaint Afro-American 2010ADM1026 the District of
PRESS for judgment changing Washington Law Nathaniel l Bynum District of Columbia
DONATE AUTOS,
TRUCKS, RV’S. 1-800-441-4953 Superior Court of Clarence Moorer, Jr Reporter
Bettt Singletary Flythe
Decedent
NOTICE OF
CIVIL NOTICES
PROBATE DIVISION
Washington, D.C.
the District of name to Clarence
LUTHERAN MISSION District of Columbia Moore, Jr and having Personal APPOINTMENT, 20001-2131
LOTS & applied to the court for Representative a. Name
NOTICEChanges
TO 202-879-1133
Administration No. $ 80.00
SOCIETY. Your dona- PROBATE DIVISION 202-723-6694 CREDITORS 2010ADM1029
an Order of Publication b.ANDReal Property $ 200.00
tion helps local families ACREAGES Washington, D.C.
20001-2131 of the notice required by TRUE TEST COPY NOTICE TO Fannie D Smith
with food, clothing, Administration No. law in such cases; it is REGISTER OF WILLS UNKNOWN HEIRS Decedent
LAND BARGAIN 20+ by the Court this 15th 10/29, 11/5, 11/12 Annie Harris, whose ad- Thomas H Queen Esq
shelter. Tax deduct- 2010ADM986 Superior Court of
ible. MVA licensed. ACRES Potomac River James Banks day of October 2010.
Superior Court of
dress is 533 Fluvanna 530 Eighth Street SE FAMILY COURT
S t r e e t , N o r f o l k VA Washington DC 20003
the District of
Decedent ORDERED, that all per- District of Columbia
LutheranMissionSoci- Access Depression- like sons concerned show the District of 23523 was appointed Attorney 202-879-1212 PROBATE DIVISION
William A Bland, Esq Columbia personal representative
ety.org 410-636-0123 pricing has 1140 Connecticut Ave cause, if any there be,
Civil Division
NOTICE OF Washington, D.C.
on or before the 19th of the estate of Nathan- APPOINTMENT, 20001-2131
or toll-free 1-877-737- spurred brisk sales! NW #1100
day of November 2010, Case No. 0008144-10 iel L Bynum, who died DOMESTIC RELATIONS
NOTICE TO
Washington DC 20036 Administration No.
8567. Only a few choice 20+ why the prayers of said IN RE: on July 16, 2010 without CREDITORS 2010ADM159
acre parcels remain. 50
Attorney
complaint should not be Lindwood Bryant a will, and will serve AND NOTICE 202-879-0157
TO Loreen J Williams
NOTICE OF Dorsey without Court supervi- UNKNOWN HEIRS
mile views, private ac- granted; provided that a aka
DONATE VEHICLE: APPOINTMENT,
copy of this order be Applicant sion. All unknown
a. Absent heirs Jeffrey R Smith, whose Loreen Juanita
Defendant $ 150.00
Receive $1000 GRO- cess to Potomac River, NOTICE TO ORDER OF a n d h e i r s w h o s e address is 2197 Cedar Williams
CREDITORS published once a week b. Absoluteare Divorce $ 150.00 Superior Court of
short drive to DC..Belt- PUBLICATION whereabouts un- Tree Lane, Waldorf, MD Decedent
CERY COUPONS, AND NOTICE TO for three consecutive
CHANGE OF NAME
the District of
weeks before said day known shall enter
c. Custody their 20601 was appointed
Divorce NOTICE OF $ 150.00
Your Choice, NOAH’S way.. See why so many UNKNOWN HEIRS Lindwood Bryant Dorsey appearance in this personal representative
District of Columbia
in the Afro-American. APPOINTMENT, PROBATE DIVISION
ARC, NO KILL Animal parcels have sold – but Lela H Banks, whose
JUDGE having filed a complaint proceeding. Objections of the estate of Fannie NOTICE TO Washington, D.C.
address is 3618 Park for judgment changing to such appointment (or D Smith, who died on
Shelters. Advanced hurry, prices are heading Place, NW Washington A TRUE COPY TEST: CREDITORS 20001-2131
10/29, 11/5, 11/12 Lindwood Bryant Dorsey to the probate of de-ToJune place13,your2010 ad,with
calla 1-800-237-6892,
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HEIRS 2010ADM1018
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pressure, guided tour
sentative of the estate of the District of the court for an Order of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Baltimore LegalheirsNotices are $24.15 per inch. Arnettia S Wright Esq
TAX DEDUCTION. James Banks, who died
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call 1-800-237-6892,
known shall enter their was appointed personal NW Suite 440
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without Court supervi-
MISC. sion. All unknown heirs
20001-2131 this 27th day of October 5, 2011. Claims against appearance in this
LEGAL NOTICES representative of the Washington DC 20015
LEGAL NOTICES
Administration No. 2010. LEGAL
the decedent NOTICES
shall be proceeding. Objections estate LEGAL NOTICES
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LEGAL to NOTICES
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VEHICLE RECEIVE AIRLINE ME- whereabouts are un- Marian B Moon sons concerned show signed with a copy to the to the probate of de- nita Williams, who died
known shall enter their APPOINTMENT,
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NOTICE TO
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VOUCHER. UNITED high paying Aviation proceeding. Objections 3 Bethesda Metro of December 2010, why with a copy to the under- Wills, D.C., 515 5th CREDITORS
Maintenance Career. without Court supervi- AND NOTICE TO
BREAST CANCER to such appointment Center Suite 700-25 the prayers of said com- signed, on or before Street, N.W., 3rd Floor sion. All unknown heirs
UNKNOWN HEIRS
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FOUNDATION Free Register of Wills, D.C., a n d h e i r s w h o s e John M. Artim and
Attorney granted; provided that a ever barred. Persons 20001, on or before May whereabouts are un-
Mammograms, Breast Financial aid if qualified 515 5th Street, N.W., NOTICE OF copy of this order be believed to be heirs or 5, 2011. Claims against known shall enter their Joanne M Artim, whose
Cancer Info www.ubcf. - Job placement as- 3rd Floor Washington, APPOINTMENT, published once a week legatees of the decedent the decedent shall be appearance in this address is 1257 Royal
info FREE Towing, sistance. CALL Aviation D.C. 20001, on or be- NOTICE TO for three consecutive who do not receive a presented to the under- proceeding. Objections Pointe Lane, Ormond
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fore April 22, 2011. CREDITORS weeks before said day copy of this notice by signed with a copy to the to such appointment (or Beach, FL 32174 were
Tax Deductible, Non- Claims against the de- AND NOTICE TO in the Afro-American. mail within 25 days of its Register of Wills or filed to the probate of de-
appointed personal re-
Runners Accepted, (866) 823-6729. cedent shall be pre- UNKNOWN HEIRS JUDGE first publication shall so with the Register of Wills cedent¬s will) shall be presentative(s) of the
sented to the under- Marian Porter Martin, estate of Shane Michael
1-888-468-5964 A TRUE COPY TEST: inform the Register of with a copy to the under- filed with the Register of
signed with a copy to the whose address is 9590 0
that pursuant to SCR Wills, including name, signed, on or before Wills, D.C., 515 5th Artim, who died on Au-
MISC./ Register of Wills or filed Craine Hwy Apt 407 Up- 205(b) notice be sent to address and relation- May 5, 2011, or be for- Street, N.W., 3rd Floor gust 10, 2010 without a
with the Register of Wills per Marlboro MD 20772, will, and will serve with-
BUSINESS TRAINING with a copy to the under- was appointed personal
applicants creditors by ship.
registered or certified Date of Publication:
ever barred. Persons Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . out Court supervision.
believed to be heirs or 20001, on or before May All unknown heirs and
OPPORTUNITY signed, on or before
April 22, 2011, or be for-
representative of the mail and that proof of November 5, 2010 legatees of the decedent 5, 2011. Claims against h e i r s w h o s e
estate of Marian B service of mailing be Name of newspaper: who do not receive a the decedent shall be whereabouts are un-
MASSAGE THERA- ever barred. Persons Moon, who died on made in the manner pro- Afro-American copy of this notice by presented to the under- known shall enter their
DOES YOUR BUSI- PY - Learn fast, earn believed to be heirs or December 1, 2008 with vided is SCR Probate Washington Law mail within 25 days of its signed with a copy to the appearance in this
legatees of the decedent a will, and will serve with Rule 19(b).
NESS NEED MORE fast. Financial aid if who do not receive a Court supervision. All
Reporter first publication shall so Register of Wills or filed proceeding. Objections
11/5, 11/12, 11/19 Annie Hariis inform the Register of with the Register of Wills to such appointment
FOOT TRAFFIC??? qualified. A new career copy of this notice by unknown heirs and heirs Personal Wills, including name, with a copy to the under- shall be filed with the
Advertise with us in is at your fingertips. Call mail within 25 days of its whose whereabouts are Superior Court of Representative address and relation- signed, on or before Register of Wills, D.C.,
first publication shall so unknown shall enter the District of
over 97 newspapers Centura College 877- inform the Register of their appearance in this
757-543-8201 ship. May 5, 2011, or be for- 515 5th Street, N.W.,
District of Columbia TRUE TEST COPY Date of Publication:
across Maryland, Dela- 206-3353 Wills, including name, proceeding. Objections PROBATE DIVISION REGISTER OF WILLS November 5, 2010
ever barred. Persons 3rd Floor Washington,
address and relation- to such appointment (or believed to be heirs or D.C. 20001, on or be-
ware and DC. Reach 5.2 Washington, D.C. 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 Name of newspaper: legatees of the decedent fore May 5, 2011.
ship. to the probate of de- 20001-2131
million readers weekly Date of Publication: cedent¬s will) shall be
Afro-American who do not receive a Claims against the de-
Administration No. Washington Law copy of this notice by cedent shall be pre-
for as little as $14.95 per SERVICES - October 22, 2010 filed with the Register of 2010ADM1026
Superior Court of
Reporter
Name of newspaper: Wills, D.C., 515 5th the District of mail within 25 days of its sented to the under-
paper in our 2x2 Display Nathaniel l Bynum Jeffrey R Smith first publication shall so signed with a copy to the
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NOTICE OF Representative Wills, including name, with the Register of Wills
information contact us Reporter 20001, on or before APPOINTMENT,
Washington, D.C.
202-664-7611
20001-2131 address and relation- with a copy to the under-
at 410-721-4000 x19 or ADVERTISING BUD- Lela H Banks April 29, 2011. Claims NOTICE TO TRUE TEST COPY ship.
Personal against the decedent Administration No. signed, on or before
visit our website: www. GET TOO TIGHT!!! Representative shall be presented to the
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mddcpress.com GROW YOUR BUSI- 202-726-0404 undersigned with a copy UNKNOWN HEIRS
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NESS WITH US IN TRUE TEST COPY to the Register of Wills Decedent Name of newspaper: believed to be heirs or
Annie Harris, whose ad- Afro-American
REGISTER OF WILLS or filed with the Register Thomas H Queen Esq Superior Court of legatees of the decedent
2010. Advertise in 116 dress is 533 Fluvanna
530 Eighth Street SE Washington Law
FOR SALE newspapers across
10/22, 10/29, 11/5 of Wills with a copy to
the undersigned, on or
S t r e e t , N o r f o l k VA
Washington DC 20003
the District of
District of Columbia Reporter
who do not receive a
copy of this notice by
Superior Court of 23523 was appointed George Rodgers Jr.
Maryland, Delaware before April 29, 2011, or Attorney PROBATE DIVISION mail within 25 days of its
the District of personal representative Personal
be forever barred. Per- NOTICE OF Washington, D.C. first publication shall so
PRIVACY Hedges- and DC. Reach 5.2 District of Columbia sons believed to be
of the estate of Nathan-
APPOINTMENT, Representative inform the Register of
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Blowout Sale 6’ million readers weekly PROBATE DIVISION heirs or legatees of the NOTICE TO Administration No. 240-893-7922 Wills, including name,
Washington, D.C. on July 16, 2010 without TRUE TEST COPY
Arborvitae(cedar) Reg for only $495.00 in our decedent who do not re-
a will, and will serve
CREDITORS 2010ADM159 address and relation-
20001-2131 ceive a copy of this no- AND NOTICE TO Loreen J Williams REGISTER OF WILLS ship.
$129 now Classified Ad Network. Administration No. tice by mail within 25
without Court supervi-
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sion. All unknown heirs aka Date of Publication:
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Charles Joseph and heirs whose
Grown. Free Installation contact us at 410-721- tion shall so inform the
whereabouts are un-
address is 2197 Cedar Williams Superior Court of Name of newspaper:
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518-536-1367 www. 4000 x19 or visit our Decedent ing name, address and known shall enter their
20601 was appointed
appearance in this personal representative NOTICE OF District of Columbia Washington Law
lowcosttrees.com Lilac, website:www.mddc- Leroy T Jenkins Jr relationship. APPOINTMENT, PROBATE DIVISION Reporter
proceeding. Objections of the estate of Fannie
white birch 4ft $12.95 press.com PO Box 162 Date of Publication:
to such appointment (or D Smith, who died on NOTICE TO Washington, D.C. John M Artim
Great Falls, VA 22066 October 29, 2010 CREDITORS 20001-2131 Joanne M Artim
each shipped Attorney Name of newspaper: to the probate of de- June 13, 2010 with a
Administration No. Personal
cedent¬s will) shall be will, and will serve with- AND NOTICE TO
NOTICE OF Afro-American UNKNOWN HEIRS 2010ADM1018 Representative
WATERFRONT APPOINTMENT, Washington Law filed with the Register of out Court supervision.
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NOTICE TO Reporter whose address is 11817 Decedent
Furniture PROPERTIES CREDITORS Marian Porter Martin Street, N.W., 3rd Floor h e i r s w h o s e Bishops Content Road, Wright Law Group PC
TRUE TEST COPY
REGISTER OF WILLS
AND NOTICE TO Personal Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . whereabouts are un-
20001, on or before May known shall enter their Mitchelville MD 20716 5335 Wisconsin Ave 11/5, 11/12, 11/19
LEATHER LIVING Discounted Water- UNKNOWN HEIRS Representative
5, 2011. Claims against appearance in this was appointed personal NW Suite 440
Claude Worrell, whose 301-967-6972
ROOM SET. In original front Properties: The the decedent shall be proceeding. Objections representative of the Washington DC 20015
www.afro.com
address is 105 Robin- TRUE TEST COPY estate of Loreen J Wil- Attorney
plastic, never used. Orig vacation property of son Woods, Char- REGISTER OF WILLS presented to the under- to such appointment (or
liams aka Loreen Jua- NOTICE OF
signed with a copy to the to the probate of de-
price $3000, Sacrifice your dreams awaits at lottesville, Virginia 10/29, 11/5, 11/12
Register of Wills or filed cedent¬s will) shall be nita Williams, who died APPOINTMENT,
22903 was appointed on November 21, 2009 NOTICE TO
personal representative with the Register of Wills filed with the Register of
with a copy to the under- Wills, D.C., 515 5th with a will, and will serve CREDITORS
of the estate of Charles without Court supervi- AND NOTICE TO
Joseph Wellington, who signed, on or before Street, N.W., 3rd Floor
May 5, 2011, or be for- Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . sion. All unknown heirs UNKNOWN HEIRS
died on July 11, 2009 a n d h e i r s w h o s e John M. Artim and
MACKEY MISSION
TRUST et al.,
Defendants
±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±
ESTATE OF PAULINE

B9
LOUISE MACKEY
Plaintiff
v.
November 6, 2010 - November 12, 2010, The Afro-American

CAREER
PAUL AND CECILE
MACKEY TRUST et al.,
LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES
Defendants
ORDER
Superior Court of This matter comes before
the District of the Court upon consider-

CORNER
District of Columbia ation of Plaintiff's Motion
PROBATE DIVISION to Extend Time for Ser-
Washington, D.C. vice, or, in the Alternative,
to Deem Defendants
20001-2131 Served by Publication.
Administration No. The object of this
2010ADM1016 proceeding is to quiet title
Gregory James on two properties located
Howard at 2214 Observatory
Decedent Place, NW, Washington,
NOTICE OF
APPOINTMENT,
D.C. 20007, more
particularly described in Bioprocessing
NOTICE TO the Complaint as Square
Laboratory Specialist

To Advertise call 202-332-0080


CREDITORS 1301, Lot 400, and 4419
AND NOTICE TO Vo l t a P l a c e , N . W. ,
UNKNOWN HEIRS Washington, D.C. 20007, The Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute
Sandra A Keys and Ja- more particularly de- (Mtech) at the University of Maryland, College
nice I Robinson, whose scribed in the Complaint Park at Shady Grove, seeks a Laboratory
address(es) are 3215 as Square 1352, Lot 166, Specialist for a new bioprocessing training and
11 t h S t r e e t N W and for such other relief contract services facility in the Shady Grove
Washington DC 20010 as described in the Com- Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology
and 8735 Contee Road plaint.
WHEREFORE, upon Research (IBBR).
#302 Laurel MD 20708,
were appointed per- consideration of the in-
sonal representative(s) stant Motion and in A Bachelor’s or equivalent in Microbiology,
of the estate of Gregory accordance with D.C. Bioengineering, Cell Biology, Cell and
James Howard, who Code ßß 13-336 and Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or similar field
died on May 29, 2010 13-338 to 341, governing is required. Additional qualifications include: 2
without a will, and will service by publication, it years of biotechnology related work or other
serve without Court su- is this 27th day of Octo-
ber 2010, hereby experience directly related to cell culture,
pervision. All unknown ORDERED, that said Mo- fermentation and bioprocessing; and familiarity
heirs and heirs whose tion is GRANTED; and it with cell culture. Mid-large scale fermentation,
whereabouts are un- is further protein purification and/or molecular biology
known shall enter their ORDERED, that Defen- experience is a plus.
appearance in this dants shall enter their
proceeding. Objections appearance herein on or
to such appointment (or For a complete job description and to apply,
before the fortieth (40th) visit: jobs.umd.edu. For best consideration,
to the probate of de- day, exclusive of Sun-
cedent¬s will) shall be days and legal holidays, please apply by November 19, 2010. The
filed with the Register of occurring after the day of University of Maryland, College Park is an
Wills, D.C., 515 5th the first publication of this equal opportunity employer. Minorities and
Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Order; otherwise default women are encouraged to apply.
Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . shall be entered against
20001, on or before May Defendants; provided
5, 2011. Claims against that prior notice is given
the decedent shall be by the insertion of a copy
presented to the under- of this Order in both the
signed with a copy to the Daily Washington Law
Register of Wills or filed Reporter and the
with the Register of Wills Washington Afro-
with a copy to the under- American once a week Advertisement: F3252 Child Mental Health Researcher
signed, on or before for three (3) successive
weeks; and it is further
May 5, 2011, or be for-
ORDERED, that proof of VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY Department
ever barred. Persons
believed to be heirs or service of said publica- of Psychiatry and the Division of Child and Adolescent
legatees of the decedent tion shall be filed on or Psychiatry is recruiting an experienced Child Mental Health
before December
who do not receive a 17,2010; and it is further Researcher. The successful candidate will conduct re-
copy of this notice by ORDERED, that the search, mentor faculty and trainees, prepare grant applica-
mail within 25 days of its
first publication shall so
Scheduling Conference
currently set for Novem-
tions, and manage staff and research projects. Faculty
JOB#: B009007400 DATE: 11.5.10
inform the Register of ber 5, 2010 is VACATED; member will be required to have an establishedCLIENT: researchUMD ARTIST: LK
Wills, including name, and it is further agenda and a clear potential for external funding, as
PUBS: HISPANIC OUTLOOK COMP: BW
address and relation- ORDERED, that the
ship. Scheduling Conference
appropriate, and potential for scholarship orSIZE: creative
2.35 X 4 REV: 0
Date of Publication: currently set for Novem- expression to complement and expand existing expertise
November 5, 2010 ber 5, 2010 is CONTIN- in the Department of Psychiatry. Additionally, candidate
Name of newspaper: UED to January 14, 2011
Afro-American at 9:30 a.m. at 515 5th
must have an appropriate level of peer reviewed publica-
Washington Law Street, N.W., Building A, tions; excellent organizational, management and oral/
Reporter Courtroom 49. written communication skills; ability to work with multiple
Sandra A Keys Brian F Holeman disciplines; familiarity with clinical aspects of child mental
Janice I Robinson JUDGE
202-265-4159 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 health. Collaboration with our International Virginia Institute
240-515-4364 for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics is encouraged.
Personal ATTORNEY Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a di-
Representative WANTED verse faculty, staff, and student environment or commit-
TRUE TEST COPY
REGISTER OF WILLS Attorney wanted ment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.
11/5, 11/12, 11/19 non profit corporation
Superior Court of
filing and mgt. pro VCU Department of Psychiatry employs over 80 full-time
bono services
the District of requested dover. faculty and has well-funded research in genetics, addic-
District of Columbia del filing corp contact tions, child and women¬s mental health, and psychop-
PROBATE DIVISION
Washington, D.C.
Mr. Bernard Marcus harmacology. VCU is a large urban university with robust
Tartasky NYC
20001-2131 organized crime health science campus and 750-bed university hospital.
Administration No. studies. 440 Meriden Richmond, the State Capital, has moderate climate and
2010ADM1017 Road, Waterbury, rich mix of history with modern facilities, excellent suburban
Juanita Cooper CT 06705
Drummond Tel; 203-597-9557 housing, and public/private schools. Internet provides
Decedent comparative cost of living. Send CV to Joel Silverman,
Elton F Norman Chairman, Department of Psychiatry, VCU, Box 980710,
The Norman Law Firm
PLLC Richmond, VA 23298 (Fax 804-628-1247). Virginia
8720 Georgia Ave Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity/
Suite 906 affirmative action employer. Women, minorities and per-
Silver Spring MD
20910 sons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Attorney
NOTICE OF
APPOINTMENT, Child Psychiatrist Position F3248
NOTICE TO
CREDITORS
AND NOTICE TO Virginia Commonwealth University: Medical College of
Support Our

UNKNOWN HEIRS Virginia Hospitals, Division of Child & Adolescent Psychi-


Advertisers

Jackie T Drummond, atry in the Department of Psychiatry, is recruiting a Virginia


whose address is 924 license-eligible BE/BC child psychiatrist faculty. Will work
Delafield Place, NW
Washington DC 20011 as Inpatient/Outpatient attending and will be responsible
was appointed personal for administration and clinical care as well as teaching and
representative of the
estate of Juanita Cooper
supervision of medical students, residents and child fel-
lows. In addition, consultation work with community agen-
www.afro.com

Drummond, who died on


August 24, 2010 with a cies will be available. Must have an interest in teaching
will, and will serve with- and academic work, as well as the ability to work on
out Court supervision.
All unknown heirs and interdisciplinary team. Demonstrated experience working
h e i r s w h o s e in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student
whereabouts are un- environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member
known shall enter their at VCU.
appearance in this
proceeding. Objections
to such appointment (or Department has seven full-time child psychiatrists, a child
to the probate of de- research institute, over 80 full-time faculty and well-funded
cedent¬s will) shall be
filed with the Register of research in genetics, child and women¬s mental health,
Wills, D.C., 515 5th addictions and psychopharmacology. VCU is a large urban
Street, N.W., 3rd Floor university with robust health science campus and 750-bed
Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C .
20001, on or before May university hospital. Richmond, State Capital, has moderate
5, 2011. Claims against climate and rich mix of history with modern facilities,
the decedent shall be excellent suburban housing, public/private schools. Internet
presented to the under- provides comparative cost of living. Send CV to Joel
signed with a copy to the
Register of Wills or filed Silverman, VCU, PO Box 980710, Richmond VA 23298
with the Register of Wills (Fax 804-628-1247). Virginia Commonwealth University is
with a copy to the under- an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women,
signed, on or before
May 5, 2011, or be for- minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to
ever barred. Persons apply.
believed to be heirs or
legatees of the decedent

Strictly Personal
who do not receive a
copy of this notice by
mail within 25 days of its
first publication shall so
inform the Register of
Pen Pals
Wills, including name,
address and relation-
ship. Imprisoned African-American man wants to become acquainted with open minded, beautiful
Date of Publication:
November 5, 2010
full figured women. Wants good woman in corner. Reply with photo. J. Wilson, #95B0367,
Name of newspaper: P.O. Box 500, Elmira, NY 14902.
Afro-American
Washington Law ---
Reporter Truthful man seeking spiritual pen pals. Womb my emanation. Law is unification. Breath,
Jackie T Drummond
Personal knowledge and consciousness! William Piggie, P.O. Box 565, Pittsboro, N.C. 27312
Representative ---
240-965-7715
TRUE TEST COPY
REGISTER OF WILLS
11/5, 11/12, 11/19 Lonesome Hearts - Pen Pals
IN THE SUPERIOR
To have a notice published in the Strictly Personal Section, write the message you want
COURT OF THE printed in the space below. Enclose ten dollars ($10.00), check or money order for 25 words.
DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA
NO CASH PLEASE. Additional words will cost 50 cents each.
CIVIL DIVISION
Civil Action No.
Case#2010CA1567R(RP)
Case#2010CA1568R(RP)
Calendar 6
Judge Brian F. Holeman

ESTATE OF PAULINE
LOUISE MACKEY To answer a Lonesome Heart notice, enclose a check or money order for $2.00 for each letter
PLAINTIFF
v.
you wish to have forwarded. NO CASH PLEASE. Be sure to include the fox number of the
MACKEY MISSION person you wish to contact.
TRUST et al.,
Defendants
±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±±± All letters, queries and notices should be sent to:
ESTATE OF PAULINE
LOUISE MACKEY
STRICTLY PERSONAL
Plaintiff 2519 N. Charles Street
v.
PAUL AND CECILE Baltimore, MD 21218
MACKEY TRUST et al.,
Defendants
ORDER
This matter comes before
the Court upon consider-
ation of Plaintiff's Motion
to Extend Time for Ser-
vice, or, in the Alternative,
B10 The Afro-American, November 6, 2010 - November 6, 2010

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