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Ron Walters, Community’s

‘Tallest Tree,’ Dead at 72
By Talibah Chikwendu
AFRO Executive Editor

For more than four

decades, Ronald Walters,
Ph.D., served the African-
American community, the
United States and the world as
a political analyst, consultant,
teacher, writer, mentor and
friend. His service came to a
close Sept. 10, when he lost a
battle with cancer at Suburban
Photo by Danita Delaney Hospital in Bethesda, Md. He
was 72 years old.
Mrs. Virginia E. Hays Williams, former Mayor Anthony Williams’ mother, who rallied Walters was born in
D.C. seniors behind mayoral candidate Vincent Gray, exclaims on hearing the primary Wichita, Kan., in 1938. He
election results. earned a bachelor’s degree

Gray Trounces Fenty

with honors from Fisk
University and earned a
master’s degree in African
studies and a doctorate in
international studies from
By Dorothy Rowley American University.
AFRO Staff Writer
Walters was a professor since
the early 1970s, teaching
In a race fraught with delays in the vote count, City Council Chairman Vincent Gray at numerous institutions
prevailed over incumbent Adrian Fenty in the 2010 Democratic Primary Elections, Sept. 14.
including at Georgetown,
With 90 percent of the precincts accounted for by early Wednesday morning, Gray held Syracuse, Brandeis and
a tight lead with 59,285 votes –or 53 percent of voters’ support. Having tossed his hat late Howard universities and the
into the race last March, Gray learned of his win in the last Democratic primary of the 2010 University of Maryland. He
season around 1:40 a.m. as some 2,000 supporters heartily cheered him on at the Washington was chairman of the Howard
Court Hotel, with chants of “Na, Na, Na, Na. Hey, Hey, Hey. Goodbye” directed at Fenty. University Department
“Let me first begin by saying thank you, District of Columbia,” an energetic-looking Gray of Political Science and
said after taking the podium. “The people of the District sent a message, loud and clear that chairman of Afro-American
they want to bring character, integrity and leadership back to the mayor’s office, and that it’s Studies at Brandeis. He also
Continued on A6 served as a visiting professor
AP Photo/Evan Vucci
Ronald Walters, seen in this July 19, 2006, photo, was
honored that year by the NAACP for leading the first sit-
in in Wichita, Kan. in 1958. Walters, 72, died Sept. 10 from
cancer.
at Princeton University and to come out of retirement and
was a fellow at the Institute return to teaching, and that
of Politics at the Kennedy Walters was looking forward
School of Government at to the opportunity.
Harvard University. Howard President Sidney
Walters’ longtime friend, A. Ribeau said Walters
the Rev. Jesse Jackson said was largely responsible
Howard University had for increasing the number
recently convinced Walters Continued on A7

Unemployment Marquee Issue at CBC’s Annual Conference

By Odochi Ibe of looking toward the future when it comes to employment, to be cognizant of these changes to increase their chances.”
NNPA Special Correspondent believes Americans should devote time into learning new This year’s conference will also attempt to break down
technologies and becoming aware of new jobs in the emerging the complex new health care law through a Cliff-notes-type
WASHINGTON (NNPA) - The Congressional Black green industry. guidebook. Free health care screenings, panel discussions, and
Caucus this year is tackling the current debilitating joblessness The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, which funds forums on serious medical issues in the Black community will
in the Black community head the legislative conference, wants to ensure that the Black be featured. But there will be particular focus on HIV/AIDS
on with several sessions on the community is aware of the changing job market, new jobs and and bone marrow donation.
connection between education how to prepare for them. The sessions will include “Beyond a National AIDS
and employment at its 40th “So many people will never return to the jobs they lost,” Strategy: Next Steps in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS in Black
Annual Legislative Conference said Rep. Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.), honorary co-chair America,” “Sister Speak: Reducing HIV/AIDS in the Black
(ALC). The conference is being of this year’s events. “It’s our responsibility to increase their Community” and “Beyond Blood: Bone Marrow Donation
held this week, Sept. 15-18, ability to do the jobs that are available to them.” Among African Americans - A Health and Wellness Luncheon.”
Hear the AFRO on The Daily at the Walter E. Washington Several town hall meetings will be held throughout the “CBC Foundation has an ongoing project to increase AIDs
Drum, Wednesday at 7 p.m. Convention Center. week to discuss jobs and education, said Cummings. awareness with full-time research on how to prevent the spread
Sen. Ronald W. Burris Elsie Scott, president of the CBC Foundation, said people of this disease,” Scott said. “We have a grant from the Centers
(D-Ill.) is hosting a panel need to know that federal jobs are available, but it’s no longer for Disease Control and are participating with other Black
“Exploring Minority Business a matter of taking a civic exam and having an application read organizations to get out more attention to the public.”
Opportunities with the Federal by a supervisor. “There are technological advances in the hiring She added, “This year the conference will have at least
Your History • Your Community • Your News
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Government” on Sept. 16. process” Scott said. “A computer now scans each application one workshop focusing on Black women. But we want all
Sen. Burris, a strong advocate looking for key words and phrases and we want the community Continued on A3

Anacostia Development Boom Tied to River Cleanup

By Justin Karp
News21/CNS Staff
Part 1 of 2
WASHINGTON - Masada
Maeda looks out over the
Anacostia River from the
back of his 15-foot-long skiff.
Along the banks and floating
through the water are plastic
cups, beer cans, Styrofoam
and dozens of other types of
trash.
“It’s not as bad as it used
21
to be,” said Maeda, who, in
his work for the nonprofit
Anacostia Watershed Society,
has been sampling the river
water since 2002.
7 47105 21847 2
Plastic cups, beer cans,
Styrofoam and dozens of
other types of trash float
along the banks of the
Anacostia River.
The 8.6-mile river – one of
the most polluted tributaries
of the Chesapeake Bay –
is undergoing a gradual
News21 Photo by Justin Karp
transformation, aided by a
major trash-removal program
ramping up this year. District
officials on Jan. 1 placed a
5-cent fee on plastic bags
given out at stores selling
groceries and alcohol to
discourage their use. And
jurisdictions surrounding
the Anacostia drafted a plan
calling for removal of more
than a thousand pounds of
trash from the river and its
tributaries every day.
Though the goal is to
eventually make the river
fishable and swimmable, the
efforts are also helping to lure
development to the waterfront
– including Nationals Park,
which opened in 2008 – and
The Yards, a 42-acre mixed-
use development that will
bring shopping, homes and
offices to the riverfront. The
Yards’ 5.5-acre park opened
this week.
“People choose this area
because they know the river
is going to be cleaned up
and see it as a tremendous
asset,” said Michael Stevens,
executive director of the
Capitol Riverfront Business
Improvement District, created
by city government to oversee
development and marketing
for more than 60 projects
within the Near Southeast
neighborhood along the river.
The improvements come
after decades of degradation of
the Anacostia by development
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Your History • Your Community • Your News President Obama Talks Jobs, Health Care on ‘Tom
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improve seniors’ drug expenses – and discussed a consumer
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Washington Circulation/Distribution Manager member’s two children, The Associated Press
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While I am not ashamed of helping, I did
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in the process—CBCF Scholarship rules in Eddie Bernice Johnson
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or attending schools outside her district. The Dallas Morning
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scholarships awarded by the 43 members of the CBC. The
money comes from corporate donations.
Nation’s Top Black Lawyers, Zeta
Phi Beta, Honor National Leaders
On Sept. 15, the National Bar
Association (NBA) along with Zeta
Phi Beta Sorority, honored U.S. Trade
Representative Ronald Kirk with its
Presidential Award of Merit for Equal
Justice and current and past chairs of
the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC)
with its Presidential Award of Merit. The
awards were presented in the Renaissance
Mayflower Hotel’s Grand Ballroom
during the NBA’s fourth annual CBC
Reception.
AP Photo This year’s award recipients will join
a prestigious list of past honorees, which
includes U.S. Attorney General Eric H.
Holder Jr. The reception recognizes individuals who have been
outspoken advocates for equal justice and the rule of law.
Sheryl Underwood, international president of Zeta Phi
Beta Sorority, also celebrated the awardees. “We join the
NBA in applauding the work and tenacity of the current and
former chairs of the CBC, whose leadership, strength and
vision continue to provide African Americans a
voice and an open door to the highest levels of
government,” said Underwood in a statement.
“Together the CBC chairs and Ambassador Kirk
serve as inspiration for generations to come.”
Starbucks and NAACP Team for National
Spoken Word Tour
The NAACP and Starbucks have partnered to
launch the One Nation Spoken Word Showcase
Tour, a youth empowerment tour that will
travel to Chicago, New York City, Atlanta, Los
Angeles, Houston and Washington, D.C. In each
Courtesy Photo city, the tour will bring a number of activities for
young adults and teens, including empowerment
seminars at local high schools and colleges,
community service projects and a spoken word showcase
featuring young talent.
“The NAACP is proud to be working with Starbucks to
showcase the creative gifts, talents, consciousness and social
NAACP president and CEO, in a statement. “One Nation
Working Together is about all people, regardless of age,
religion, political affiliation or race working together to pull
this nation back together. The NAACP supports the efforts and
hard work of young people who are committed to helping attain
a better tomorrow for all people,” concluded Jealous.

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Jennifer Hudson and Relatives Identify Body of Her Slain NephewA3 September 18, 2010 - September 24, 2010, The Afro-American

Norton Concerned Over Lack of Jobs for New Grads

By Alan King sport-utility vehicle sought in from a neighbor about a suspi- posted fliers bearing his photo-
AFRO Staff Writer connection with the murder of cious vehicle. The man noticed graph around the city. On
Hudson’s mother and brother. the vehicle while walking his Sunday, Jennifer Hudson asked

D.C. attracts identified many looking to get foot in door

Jennifer Hudson and other
relatives positively
The white, 1994 Chevrolet
Suburban with Illinois license
dog. According to the Chicago
Tribune, the boy had been shot
for the public’s help in finding
her nephew. In her MySpace
multiple times in the back seat blog, she thanked fans and sup-
By Dorothy Rowley place,” Fuller said. “And it became even more exciting when
of the vehicle. The SUV, regis- porters for their prayers and
AFRO Staff Writer President Obama took office a year and a half ago.”
tered to Hudson’s murdered offered a $100,000 reward to
But Fuller
brother, was towed also noted that while a lot of jobs which have
with the anyone who returned the boy
Despite well-intended assertions by President Barack opened
boy’s up are
body notand
inside necessarily
is being high-paying, they are interesting alive.
Obama and others that the economy is making a turn for the to young professionals.
processed by evidence techni- Since the investigation,
better, widespread joblessness persists. “These
cians people are
and workers. Theall over Washington, Arlington [Va.]
body Hudson – who gained stardom
And, according to D.C. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes and Silver
was Spring [Md.]
later removed because
and taken to they like urban life and the after appearing on “American
Norton, unemployment among recent college graduates is even vibrancy
the that comes
Cook County with the expanded role of the federal
Medical Idol,” and then won an
worse. government,”
Examiner’s he said.
office. Academy Award for her role in
“We must help our young people find jobs,” Norton said. While Norton’s
Hudson and otheremphasis
family is on a nationwide crisis, Katharyn the movie Dreamgirls – has
“The longer it takes for our young people to kick start their Edwards,arrived
members a researcher
at the for the Washington-based Economic
Medical stayed out of the public eye.
careers, the longer it will take them to catch up. The setbacks Policy Institute, said that since the recession started three years
Examiner’s office mid-after- The Chicago Tribune report-
these recent college grads are facing now mean significant noon to identify the body. Julian King, Jennnifer
ago, D.C. has been one of three districts to actually acquire jobs Hudson’s nephew. ed that a parade of cars moved
reduction in their lifetime income later.” gains. The other two places are Alaska
Given the choice between look- and the Dakotas,
A spokesman but the the murders but is being held in
for the office
slowly past her family’s home
The Bureau of Labor and Statistics reported that the jobless ing directly at the body or
District has had the most job growth Monday morning, past the
viewing it on a wall-mounted toldshethe said.
newspaper that Hudson jail for parole violation after news vans, reporters and curi-file
rate for individuals between the ages of 16 and 24 stood at “Since 2007, D.C. has gained a 4.3 percent job growth,” said AP Photo/Matt Rourke,
20 percent in August, which is higher than the national rate.Photos
Courtesy Edwards, who herself migrated to the District for work. “But While jobs in Washington, D.C. have ous
increased, onlookers.
many of
Furthermore,
Jennifer Hudson the numbers
and her tend to increase
mom, Darnell sharply
Donersonbetween who “She held hands with her family. It was obviously a very emotional moment.”
its unemployment rate is 9.3 percent, one of the highest and has the jobs are not going to District residents. Neighbors stood
quietly and
April and July each year, indicating a post-graduation surge.
was killed, as well as her brother, Jason. consistently been among the country’s highest.”
reflected on the
This summer for instance, the youth labor force grew Edwards
video screen,said that at chose
the family the same “remained
time, D.C.strong
has been
for gaining
her fami- Meanwhile,
being Norton
convicted of spokesperson
attempted Kim Atterbury said the
violence.
by 2.4
the body million,
of her or 11.5 percent, to plate
7-year-old a total of 22.9 was
X584859 million
found in on jobs,
the a lot According
latter. of the people who workly”
to the in and
the was
city clearly
don’t live there.
its leader. congresswoman
murder has plans
and vehicular hijack-to furtherIn
investigate
front of thetheHudson’s
issue “to
July, according
nephew Monday, just hours to the BLS. As a result, the
Chicago’s Class
West of
Side2010after is “AndHudson
Tribune, that’s probably why a lot“She
said, “Yes, of job growth
held handsisn’t
with going to
her fami- see if
ing. there’s
Cook somerecords
County sort ofshow
congressional
home, men action she can
in heavy take” to
jackets
likely
after histo body
lag behind was foundtheir in less-educated
a policecounterparts
received a 7 in a.m. finding
call the city’s
that’s him.” residents,” she said. ly,” the spokesman said. “It alleviate
that the matter.
he pleaded guilty to both and hooded sweatshirts came to
employment. was obviously a very emotional charges in 1999. He was also kiss the twin white crosses bar-

ACORN Fights Back

But local economists say that because the District of moment.” convicted in 1998 for posses- ing the names of Donerson and
Columbia in particular, has the distinction of being the The boy – the son of Julia sion of a stolen motor vehicle. Jason.
country’s best big city for recent college graduates, many have Hudson, Jennifer’s sister – had He was released from prison in “Everybody is sick of going
begun flocking to the city hoping to land at least entry-level been missing since Friday, 2006 after serving seven years
Leader Calls Voter Registration Fraud Charges ‘Bogus’
through stuff like this,” Artisha
jobs and internships to jump start their careers.
when a relative found Julian’s for the attempted murder and West, a former resident of the
grandmother, Darnell car hijacking charges.
ByOtherwise,
Alan Kingthey are opting to stay and in theirCowboys
hometowns and area told the Tribune. “We all
Dallas players No wonder Obama’s campaign is Donerson, 57, and his uncle, The boy remained missing
other venues
AFRO Staff Writer where they find themselves competing
Tony Romo and Terrell Owens,for jobs as trying to distance him from the Jason Hudson, 29, shot to death through a long weekend in
have to stick together. All these
waitresses, file clerks, pizza delivery drivers and the like. to young children are dying, and
among the names submitted group, saying, “Barack Obama in his grandmother’s home in which police and volunteers for what?”
“The Washington
Presidential candidate area
John has beenelection
generating jobs this year and
officials. Never Organized with ACORN.” the 7000 block of South Yale
it’s alwaysattack
McCain’s beenon viewed
ACORN as a– place whereHurd professional
said those workers, jobs are who But Obama’s ties to ACORN run Avenue.
more abundant,”
Associated Community Stephen Fuller, awere George
doingMason University
those things without long and deep. He taught classes An Amber Alert – a desig-
public policyfor
Organization professor,
Reform Now told –the AFRO.
ACORN’s knowledge or permis- for ACORN. They even endorsed nation for high-risk missing
He said
confirms thethat sinceofthe
success the first of the year,
sion, were thefired.
District has him for President. children – was issued Friday
acquired 63,000 new jobs, and that 20,000evidence
organization, the head of the “The are federalthat jobs.
has sur- But now ACORN is in trouble. after Julian was discovered
Another 12,000 are in retail, he said, adding that the hospitality
group says. faced so far shows they faked Reporter: There are at least missing after the murders.
sector is also growing.
“This is testimony to the work forms to get paid for work they 11 investigations across the Police arrested William
we’ve done and success we’ve didn’t
“If you’re educated and you’re young and a little flexibledo, not to stuff ballot country involving thousands of Balfour, the missing boy’s step-
had,” Maude
about the kind Hurd,
of jobpresident
you will boxes.”
of accept, ACORN, she
Washington is an said, is the
exciting potentially fraudulent ACORN father and estranged husband
ACORN, said in an interview victim of fraud, not the perpetra- forms. of Julia, at his girlfriend’s
with the AFRO. tor of it. Announcer: Massive voter Southside apartment several
CBC’s Annual Conference
“When this attack started, we
had just announced that we had
Hurd said the only things
bogus are the charges them-
fraud. And the Obama campaign hours after the murders.
paid more than $800,000 to an Balfour’s mother, Michele, has
Continued
registered 1.3 from A1 new vot-
million selves. And factcheck. org ACORN front for get out the vote told reporters that her son had
ers,” she said. “That’s just to say agrees. efforts. nothing to do with the slayings.
aspects of the community
that someone’s running scared especially Itthose at a higher
concluded, “Neitherrisk to be Pressuring banks to issue risky Balfour remains a suspect in Jason Hudson
informed.”
because of ACORN’s success.” ACORN nor its employees have loans. Nationwide voter fraud.
Also,
McCain, forwho the isfirst time in
running forits history, the conference
been found guilty of, oriseven Barack Obama. Bad judgment.
partnering
president onwith the National
the Republican Blackcharged
tick- Justicewith,
Coalition
castingtofraudulent
hold an Blind ambition. Too risky for
LGBT leadership summit. The coalition is the only nation-wide
et, lashed out at ACORN in the votes.” America.
Black gay civil
final debate againstrights
Barack organization. The problem came about pri-
The goal of this summit
Obama, contending the group is “isto bring
marilyattention
because to issues
of the way Since McCain’s comments, SQUARE HIGH
pertaining to gays and lesbians, including their fight for than
on the verge of maybe perpetrat- ACORN operates. Rather ACORN’s 87 offices have been
ing one ofThe
equality. the ultimate
greatest frauds
goal is rely on to
in for people volunteers,
be able to it pays
comepeo- bombarded with threats and
voter history in this country, ple, many of them poor or unem- racist mail.
together and have open and honest discussions.
maybe destroying the fabric of ployed, to sign up new voters. The day after the presidential
Said Sharon Lettman-Hicks, executive director of the
democracy.” The idea was to help both those debate, vandals broke into the
coalition, “Black communities arebeing in crisis. It’s critical thatdoing
we
Factcheck.org, a non-partisan
support the empowerment
Web site, found those claims to of anyone who
registered
desires
the registration.
and those
to contribute “My banker helped
organization’s Boston and Seattle
offices and stole computers.
something positive to “no
rebuilding
evi- our Maud families, including
“WeLGBT BREAD NOT ON THE LIST
be “exaggerated,”
people.”
with
dence of any such democracy-
In addition to other highlights, ate
explained,
zero tolerance policy for deliber-
on falsification
Wednesdayoffirst lady
have a
me plan for 23
After a Cleveland representative
appeared on TV, an e-mail was
destroying fraud.” registration.” sent to the local office saying she
Michelle
“Let’s
Obamathe
Hurd believes
chargesMove!”anti-obesity
will deliver remarksMost
McCain
were politically motivat- initiative.
point
about
And
outon
newstheaccount
White House’s
thatSaturday,
ACORN is
neglect to
she and
new employees.
“is going to have her life ended.”
A worker in Providence, R.I.,
President
ed. Obama will attend the Phoenix requiredAwards
by law toDinner,
turn in all at reg- received a threatening call say- LEFT RIGHT
which the president will deliver remarks.
She said, “Because
and moderate-income people,
it’s low- istration forms. And they
to note that it was the organiza-
also fail
And one new
ing, “We know you get off work
at 9” and uttered racial epithets.
andFor more
people of information
color, I believeonthe tion, inALC
the CBCF manyschedule,
instances,please
that first A caller to one office left a
McCain campaign
see: www.cbcfinc.org. thinks those brought the phony registrations freshman.”
message on the answering
voters are going to vote to the attention of authorities. machine, saying: “Hi, I was just
Democratic, which is not neces- The McCain camp apparently calling to let you know that
sarily true.” isn’t interested in those fine Barack Obama needs to get
ACORN is no stranger to points, preferring to air mislead- hung. He’s a (expletive deleted)
controversy. ing ads that seek to link Obama nigger, and he’s a piece of
For 38 years, the non-partisan to ACORN, thereby undercutting (expletive deleted). You guys are
organization has fought for social his political support. fraudulent, and you need to go to
and economic justice for low- McCain: I’m John McCain hell. All the niggers on oak trees.
and moderate-income and I approve this message. They’re gonna get all hung hon-
You don’t draw a line between
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ters in 110 cities nationwide, speed.” Vast ambition. After col- liberal idiots. Dumb (expletive
Neither do we.
ACORN has over the years seen lege, he moved to Chicago.
its share of criticism while advo- Became a community organizer.
There, Obama met Madeleine
CLASS
deleted). Welfare bums. You
guys just (expletive deleted)
come to our country, consume
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living wages, healthcare for the Talbot, part of the Chicago every natural resource there is,
underserved— and while organ- branch of ACORN. He was so and make a lot of babies. That’s And that’s exactly what you can expect.
izing voter registration drives. impressive that he was asked to all you guys do. And then suck
We’ll get to know you, as well as your business.
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and baseless as this one. What did ACORN in Chicago one else to pay for your hospital So we might suggest Online Payroll as your
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Ron Walters
Continued from A1

of graduates from the Walters was always ready to assist, whether to lend his
institution’s then-nascent thoughts or his actions to a just endeavor. He traveled around
political science doctoral the world, and was actively involved in the movement to end
program. “As a young chair apartheid and the efforts to return Jean-Bertrand Aristide to
of the Political Science office in Haiti, according to Jackson. And while his hard work
Department, he played a gave him national recognition and standing, an organization did
critical role in making it not have to be big to get his assistance.
more relevant to a rapidly “Ron Walters was a brilliant, dedicated, consistent and
changing political and racial unapologetic warrior for African Americans,” said syndicated
environment,” Ribeau said in columnist George E. Curry. “While he is best known for
a statement. “He also served teaching at Howard and the University of Maryland, advising
as the intellectual mentor to Jesse Jackson and the Congressional Black Caucus, he spent
many of the nation’s most many hours sharing his expertise with small, largely unknown
prominent African-American community groups. Black America has lost a scholar whose life
political scientists who now exemplified excellence.”
serve on the faculties of major “He was definitely one of the greatest thinkers we have,”
research universities.” said Cummings.
U.S. Rep. Elijah He touched many people, personally and professionally.
Cummings (D-Md.) was one “His powerful intellect, integrity and race consciousness will
of Walters’ students. “As a Courtesy photo/Washington Interdependence Council be deeply missed,” said Ramona Edelin, a longtime friend and
teacher, he always found time leading Black scholar. “This loss is very personal for so many
for his students,” Cummings “When you consider how racially diverse the country’s elected people he has helped throughout the years.”
told the AFRO. “When he
was at Howard, we would
leadership has become over the past 40 years, think of Dr. Ronald Cummings considers himself one of those people. “He was
like a part of my family,” said Cummings. “I’m going to miss
fight to get in his classes. Walters, because he had a lot to do with it.” him tremendously.”
He was always telling us to “He encouraged me to run for Congress,” Cummings added.
reach high, to be a part of the and Economic Studies, a Washington-based think tank focused “He [Walters] said, ‘Not only will you win, you must win.’
political process.” on how public policy affects Black Americans. “When you Whenever I had difficult political questions, I could always
Walters also made his mark as a dedicated scholar, authoring consider how racially diverse the country’s elected leadership pick up the phone and call Ron. He was a sort of quiet man, but
and co-authoring more than 10 books and hundreds of academic has become over the past 40 years, think of Dr. Ronald Walters, had strong, well thought-out opinions and he could always back
articles and commentaries. His book, Black Presidential because he had a lot to do with it.” them up.”
Politics in America, (1989), won the American Political Science Walters used that expertise as a political consultant, serving It’s that quality that will be missed at the AFRO as well.
Association’s Ralph Bunche Prize and the Best Book Award as policy adviser to former congressmen William Gray and Along with the many commentaries published in its pages in
from the National Conference of Black Political Scientists Charles Diggs and other members of the Congressional Black which Walters addressed important issues, he was a valued
(NCOBPS). Pan Africanism in the African Diaspora (1993) also Caucus. “Professor Walters was a scholarly giant and was source for a variety of stories.
won the NCOBPS Best Book award. His most recent books were one of America’s most insightful analysts of the political “It was always a pleasure to speak with Dr. Walters, who
White Nationalism, Black Interests: Conservative Public Policy landscape, in general, and of the intersection of race, politics remained remarkably humble and accessible despite his
and the Black Community (2003), Freedom Is Not Enough: and policy, specifically,” said CBC Chairwoman Rep. Barbara stature,” said AFRO Washington Bureau Chief Zenitha Prince.
Black Voters, Black Candidates, and American Presidential Lee, D-Calif., in a statement. “His scholarly work and sound “Our interviews invariably turned into conversations in which
Politics (2005), and The Price of Racial Reconciliation (2008). advice have assisted many past and present members of the he would demonstrate an erudite knowledge of the issues
According to reports, at the time of his death, he was working on Congressional Black Caucus, and other African American affecting the African-American community and also a deep
a book about President Barack Obama. political and civic leaders around the country.” commitment to Black progress. He will be missed.”
During Obama’s presidential campaign and throughout the Chief among those was the Rev. Jesse Jackson, whom Funeral services for Dr. Walters will take place in
political seasons of the past few decades, Walters distinguished Walters served as director of public policy during his 1984 Washington, D.C. A memorial service will be held at Howard
himself as an expert on Black politics and policy and helped and 1988 presidential campaigns. Jackson, who said he visited University on Sept. 19. And on Sept. 20, the Rev. Jesse Jackson
elevate the field. Walters several times in the hospital over the last few weeks, will officiate over a funeral service at the historic Shiloh
“Over many years, he was a major force for greater civic called Walters a “scholar activist” and “a genius,” as well as Baptist Church. Burial services will be held at Gates of Heaven
and political engagement in the African American community, friend and mentor. Cemetery in Silver Spring, Md.
and his work left an indelible mark on our society and made “He’s the tallest tree in the forest of activists, political He is survived by his wife, Patricia Ann Walters.
America a better place for all its citizens,” said Ralph B. scientists,” Jackson said in an interview with the AFRO. “I miss
Everett, president and CEO of the Joint Center for Political him so much already.” Zenitha Prince contributed to this article.

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Hundreds to March for Sickle Cell Anemia Victims

100th anniversary of the disease’s discovery
By AFRO Staff
On Sept. 18, hundreds of Washington-area residents—
including a contingent of Howard University students—will
commemorate the 100th anniversary of the discovery of
sickle cell with the Stomp Out Sickle Cell Disease Walk/Run
at Freedom Plaza on Pennsylvania Avenue between 13th and
14th streets in northwest Washington, D.C.
The 5-kilometer walk raises funds and awareness for the
painful, life-threatening disease that affects about 72,000 people
– mostly Black—in the United States. According to the National
Institutes of Health, the disease occurs in about one in every
500 African-American births and one in every 1,000 to 1,400
Hispanic-American births. About 2 million Americans, or 1 in
12 African Americans, carry the sickle cell trait.
Washington-area residents are invited to participate in this
event from 8 a.m. to noon, or to sponsor Howard University
student walkers/runners for $10. Registration is available
online at www.soswalk.org or at the site on the day of the Courtesy Photo
event. Participants can sign up individually or as a group. Free
T-shirts will be available for participants while supplies last. People can participate in teams during the Stomp Out
Sickle Cell Walk, as employees of the National Institutes
For more information on the Stomp Out Sickle Cell Disease of Health and their families and friends did at last year’s
Walk, please visit www.soswalk.org or call 202.865.4443. event.

Anacostia Development
Continued from A1

in its watershed – the
176-square-mile area of land
and tributaries that extend
into Montgomery and Prince
George’s counties. The river
has been plagued by raw
sewage overflows during
heavy rains, and oil and grease
and other toxic runoff from
city streets and parking lots.
“Most of the areas
were developed without
management, and now we
have to go back and retrofit
to bring it up to codes,” says
Ken Yetman, the stream
corridor assessor for the
Maryland Department of
Natural Resources.
The region’s two major
sewer utilities, D.C. Water
and the Washington Suburban
Sanitary Commission, are
pumping almost $3 billion
into projects mandated by
the District to curtail sewage
overflows, including an
8-mile-long tunnel under
the Anacostia to capture
runoff that would normally
go straight into the river.
Renovations to the Blue
Plains Wastewater Treatment
Plant are expected to be
completed by 2014, but raw
sewage overflows into the
river during heavy rains could
continue for a few years after
that, officials say.
Federal and local
governments are contributing
to the river’s cleanup, with
grants, taxes and fees going
directly to the decades-
long restoration effort.
Environmental groups
have long been active here,
successfully suing city
agencies to improve the water
quality.
“Aesthetically ... this river
is clearly getting better,”
Maeda said.
In a conference room on
the 11th floor of a New Jersey
Avenue high-rise two blocks
north of the Anacostia, sitting
near a large-scale model
of Near Southeast, Stevens
exudes optimism. “We think
this is a once-in-a-generation
opportunity to build a brand
new city on the river,” he
said, of the Near Southeast
community roughly bounded
by South Capitol Street,
Interstate-395 and I Street.
Much of the
redevelopment of Near
Southeast centers around the
area’s primary tenant, the
Washington Nationals, which
moved into its new home
across the street from the
Anacostia in 2008.
The population of the area
– which dropped by nearly
5,000 residents between 1950
and 2008, to 1,830 people,
according to Census data –
has suddenly begun to climb.
It jumped nearly 73 percent,
to 3,164, between 2008 and
the second quarter of 2010,
according to the D.C. Office
of Planning.
In that short time, new
grocery and drug stores,
restaurants, condominium
and apartment buildings and
millions of feet of office
space have all opened in the
Masada Maeda, the water quality specialist for the
Anacostia Watershed Society, has collected and tested
water samples from the polluted river every Tuesday
since 2002.
neighborhood. About 35,000
people now work there,
Stevens said.
Claire Schaefer, deputy
executive director of Capitol
Riverfront, said the ballpark
brings 2 million people a year
to a neighborhood they may
never otherwise have visited.
“Part of wanting to bring
people down here is to
reintroduce them to the river,”
Schaefer said. “D.C. has a
lot of river frontage but, for
so long, you weren’t able to
access it.
“What the ballpark did was
allow people to come down and
see the Anacostia; maybe dip
their toe in it. Once they start
to care more, then you have a
larger base of people that want
to clean up the river.”
According to the Capitol
Riverfront’s second-quarter
projections released in July,
to Nationals Park. A new 196-
room hotel, 50,000 square feet
of retail space, 340 residential
units, restaurants and bars are
all part of the firm’s plan for
Half Street.
“I think what you’re
seeing is a belief that the
river is and will become more
and more of an asset to the
neighborhood,” said David
Tuchmann, a development
manager for Akridge.
Having the river become
News21 Photo by Justin Karp an asset – but not necessarily
a developed one – is
something environmentalists
have long fought for. Jim
Dougherty, conservation
chairman for the D.C. chapter
the neighborhood has already of the Sierra Club, has
seen $2.3 billion worth of been active in other efforts
development since 2000, with to prevent construction
another $6 billion either under projects along the river,
construction or planned for including a proposed theme
the future. park on Kingman Island
Akridge, a Washington- and a proposed extension of
based real estate firm, has I-395 over the river. “The
heavily invested in the area, Anacostia is a poster child
specifically along the Half for environmental injustice,”
Street corridor that leads from Dougherty said. “Whenever
the Navy Yard Metro station the District wants to build a
Get Connected at the New Carrollton
Metrorail, Amtrak, MARC Rail Station.
Metro and the State of Maryland seek a development team
to plan, design, finance and construct a 39-acre Transit-
Oriented Development around the New Carrollton Station
in Maryland. Selection based on qualifications.
project, they put it there.
“You look at the Potomac
and what do you see: the
Lincoln Memorial, the
Jefferson Memorial and
wild, green open space. But
on the Anacostia, you have
an eyesore like the Benning
Road power plant.”
Anacostia Watershed
Society leaders say new,
planned development is better
than what came before.
“The fact is this is an
urban river, and much of the
area is already developed,”
said Brent Bolin, director of
advocacy for the Anacostia
Watershed Society. “Unless
we are talking about tearing
up Southeast and Southwest
D.C. and reestablishing
hundreds of acres of wetlands,
we’re not going back to the
original ecosystem.”
This story was produced
by the News21 team at the
University of Maryland’s
Philip Merrill College of
Journalism and distributed by
Capital News Service.

Development Opportunity:
❚ 39 acres available development area
❚ Potential maximum development of 2.5 million SF
office/retail and 3,000 residential units
❚ Meets GSA Federal Building location criteria

Connectivity:
❚ Best multi-modal transit infrastructure in the
Washington, DC area
❚ Metro: Orange Line and future Purple Line
❚ Amtrak: Northeast Corridor
❚ MARC: To Baltimore, Washington and BWI
International Airport
❚ At the intersection of I-95, I-495 (Capital Beltway)
and US 50
❚ 15 minutes to Capitol Hill and BWI
International Airport

Development Tools:
❚ $1 million design-planning funds available

Timeline:
RFQ Release Date: September, 21, 2010
Pre-Bid Meeting: October 5, 2010
RFQ Due Date: November 5, 2010

Web site for more information and RFQ documents

(available 9/21/10):
http://www.wmata.com/business/joint_development_
opportunities/real_estate.cfm
A8 The Afro-American, September 18, 2010 - September 24, 2010

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 September 18, 2010 - September 24, 2010, The Afro-American A9

Opinion
Ron Walters was a One-Man
Civil Rights Movement
(NNPA) I led a crusade to force Ron to start
— Ronald charging for speaking engagements. He
Walters, and I were serving on a panel at Columbia
the highly- University years ago and, in passing, he
respected mentioned that he had agreed to serve on the
political panel for only expenses.
scientist “Ron, I am getting paid and they are taking
who died care of my expenses,” I told him. “And others
George E. Curry last week on this panel are getting paid. You must stop
of cancer at letting people exploit you like this.” I told
the age of 72, exemplified the true meaning him that if universities could pay thousands
of a public intellectual. To many, the term of dollars to rappers, they could afford to
public intellectual regretfully has become pay for his exceptional intellect. A couple of
synonymous with selfish private advancement, months later when I saw him, Ron told me he
largely through the writing of books that had learned his lesson. That wasn’t surprising
lead to appearances on television that lead to because Ron was always a quick study.
numerous high-price speaking engagements Ironically, the last time I saw Ron, less
and lofty appointments in academia. than a year ago, was when we were both
Ron Walters, on the other hand, used his serving on a panel discussing politics at the
intellect to disturb the status quo, to advocate New Carrollton, Md., public library; it was
“Ron Walters was a strong, consistent and unapologetic voice
for African Americans and Pan-Africanism. He was a strong
proponent of developing a Black Agenda, even in the age of
Barack Obama.”
for Africans and African-Americans with no sponsored by the Prince George’s County
thought of enriching himself. The scholar- chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership
activist followed in the rich tradition of fellow Conference (SCLC). And, yes, we participated
Fisk University graduates W.E.B. DuBois and in the event for free. Even though Ron was
John Hope Franklin. finally charging for speaking engagements –
Ron’s activism took on many forms. He but not at the $15,000-plus level most public
was issues adviser to Jesse Jackson during intellectuals receive – he never stopped giving
his 1984 and 1988 presidential bids. Over to community groups that could not afford to
the years, he sat quietly in the background as pay him anything.
members of the Congressional Black Caucus There was a fun side to Ron as well. One
executed strategies he had devised to advance of the hottest tickets in the nation’s capital
the interest of Blacks. Not only did he advise was an invitation to the annual Christmas
African-American leaders and elected officials, party that Ron and his wife, Pat, gave each
he spent many hours – at no charge – speaking year in their Silver Spring, Md., home. It was
to community groups. a time of great discussion with old and new
friends, good food and plenty
of laughter. Whenever I was
in town, I made it a point to
attend.
Ron was a brilliant, low-
key brother who preferred
to focus on issues, not
personalities. In fact, it wasn’t
until February of this year that
many of us learned about his
youth activism. And that was
because he was responding to
a column I had written during
Black History Month.
“My friend George Curry
reminded me of something
in his article on ‘Being True
to Black Historymakers’
when he said that in this year
when we celebrate the 50th the Black Agenda: health disparities, police
anniversary of the Greensboro Sit-in that we brutality, equal access to education, voting
must remember that ‘they were not alone.’”
Ron continued, “It is true that these
rights enforcement, access to credit, racial
profiling, ex-offenders voting rights,  housing
students were not alone because in August and equal employment.
of 1958, those of us in the NAACP Youth “It is the task of modern civil rights
Council of Wichita, Kan., targeted the lunch organizations to make the demand that
counter at the Dockum Drug store in the heart equality be achieved, that fairness be the rule
of conduct of all American institutions,” he
of town for a sit-in demonstration because
they, like so many other establishments, did wrote. “It is their role to demand closure of the
not let Blacks eat there. After about six weeks gaps in civil and human rights, even though
of sit-ins that drew 20-40 young participants, much of the technical and political work is
we successfully desegregated not just Dockum carried out by our elected leaders. It is their
Drugs, but the Rexall chain of drug stores in job to mobilize Black people and our allies, to
that state.” influence institutions to behave in ways that
What Ron deliberately left out of the honor our citizenship and humanity in the 21st
column was that he was the leader of that sit-in century.”
By that definition, Ron Walters was a civil
movement in his hometown.
rights movement by himself.
Ron Walters was a strong, consistent and
unapologetic voice for African Americans and
George E. Curry, former editor-in-chief
Pan-Africanism. He was a strong proponent of
of “Emerge” magazine and the NNPA News
developing a Black Agenda, even in the age of
Service, is a keynote speaker, moderator, and
Barack Obama. media coach. He can be reached through his
In one recent column, Ron ticked off a website, www.georgecurry.com You can also
series of issues he said should be included in follow him at www.twitter.com/currygeorge.

Our Future is in Our Own Hands

Election year 2010 is so has observed) would we put the Republicans – who drove the
important for Maryland’s American economy into the ditch – back behind the wheel?
African-American families We Americans have better memories (and better sense) than
that it is essential we remain to return to failed policies that left America reeling. We also
engaged, register to vote and have a better strategy for our economy.
vote in large numbers this President Obama proposed another national initiative on
November. Fortunately, here Labor Day. He challenged us to invest $50 billion to create
in Maryland, we hold the more jobs while we also rebuild 150,000 miles of roads and
future in our own hands. 4,000 miles of railways.
The congressional races Our president understands that we can (and must) create
this year will have a lasting good jobs in our community now – even as those same
impact on our community investments also provide for a better, safer transportation
– and the alternatives are network in our future. As a senior member of the House
Elijah E. Cummings compelling. Either our nation
will vote to move forward “Why … would we put the Republicans – who drove the
toward President Obama’s
vision of a more prosperous and equitable America, or House American economy into the ditch – back behind the wheel?”
Republican Leader John Boehner and his allies in the tea party
will be given an opportunity to gut the president’s initiatives on Transportation Committee, I will work with him and my House
jobs, health care, Wall Street reform and the environment. colleagues to make this new initiative a reality.
Do we move forward with the president or return to The Maryland governor’s race also is crucial for our
December 2008, when Bush administration policies were community.
allowing this country to lose more than 700,000 jobs every The early projections indicate that the outcome in November
month? Those of us who are “Obama voters” are determined to could be close enough that Black voters in Baltimore City,
grasp a better future – not to retreat into the past. Baltimore County and Howard County will decide the result. If
In Washington, President Obama and our Democratic we show up and vote in large numbers, as we did in 2006 and
Congress have enacted historic stimulus legislation to halt the 2008, the odds are very good that Gov. Martin O’Malley and
economic hemorrhaging that Bush-era policies helped to create. our legislators in Washington and Annapolis will win.
As a result, we now have had eight straight months of private That outcome is an important goal for Maryland’s working
sector job growth. families – and, especially, for those of us who own or work
Why, then, would we change drivers in the middle of our for a minority business. We need strong, committed and
national drive toward full recovery? Why (as the president cooperative leadership in Annapolis if we are to make the new
federal jobs initiatives a reality in our community.
The O’Malley administration has demonstrated a positive
record of supporting minority businesses and jobs. In just three
years, Martin O’Malley and Anthony Brown have increased
state contracting awards to minority- and women-owned firms
by $1.65 billion (62 percent). For the first time, Maryland’s
minority contracting dollars begin to reflect our numerical
strength in this state.
We should remember, as well, that Gov. O’Malley has been
a strong supporter of our public schools, expanded our access
to health care and frozen our college tuition bills over the past
four years. Equally important, we must not forget that our next
governor will have the major role in redrawing Maryland’s
election districts for the next
decade.
All things considered,
African-American voters
have good reasons to support
Gov. Martin O’Malley and Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown this
November. We need to move forward with the positive,
progressive agenda that has helped to keep our economy, our
schools and our health care system in better shape than those of
the rest of our nation.
By registering and voting in record numbers this year,
we have the opportunity to stand with our president and our
governor at an historic moment. However, if we stay home on
General Election Day, that failure to vote could allow Robert
Ehrlich to prevail – along with his pledge to take Maryland
back to the past.
Our future is in our own hands.
 
Congressman Elijah E. Cummings represents Maryland’s
Seventh Congressional District in the United States House of
Representatives.

Oct. 2 One Nation Rally: Demand the Change We Voted For

On Oct. 2, the National
Marc H. Morial Urban League will join a
coalition of more than 150
progressive organizations and tens of thousands of Americans
at a national rally for jobs, education and social justice at
the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. The goal of the
One Nation Working Together (ONWT) rally is to galvanize
Americans of every race, religion and walk of life to demand
swift action that will put America back to work and pull
America back together.  I will be a featured speaker along
with a number of other human rights, civil rights, union and
progressive thought leaders.
Seven weeks before the mid-term elections, the American
people are in a restless mood and rightfully so. The latest
employment report shows that the economy lost another 54,000
jobs last month. Overall unemployment has climbed to 9.6
percent, with African-American unemployment rising to 16.3
percent and Latino joblessness now at 12 percent. While much
of this is the result of the persistent great recession which began
in 2007, unfortunately, there is a faction in the Congress that
has repeatedly refused to pass job creation legislation which
could alleviate the suffering of millions of middle class and
working Americans.
In addition to the economic woes, the nation is also
experiencing deep social divisions, fanned by hateful anti-
Muslim sentiment, self-serving tea party vitriol and constant
cable news and conservative talk show bluster. The prospects
for our young people are especially bleak, with a staggeringly
high 45 percent unemployment rate for African-American
teens, a million students dropping out of school each year and
recent college grads finding it more difficult than ever to land
that first job.
Clearly, this confluence of crises calls for a unity of purpose
and action that has defined the American experience through
most of the past 234 years, but which has been sorely lacking in
recent times. The One Nation rally is intended to rekindle that
spirit and to demand the change we voted for in 2008.
Millions of Americans want to know–if we can bailout big
banks and investment firms on Wall Street, why can’t we bring
good jobs to Main Street? Are we a nation that believes in
shared prosperity for all who are willing to work for it, or are
we a nation that favors only the privileged few?
The American people want to know–if education is the
gateway to prosperity and a life of meaning, why are so many
of our schools failing so many of our children?
And do we believe in the religious pluralism and freedom
that first brought our founders to these shores, or will we
remain silent in the face of faith-based bigotry? These are some
of the issues that have defined the National Urban League
movement for the past 100 years.
The Oct. 2 rally at the Lincoln Memorial will give the
majority of us who believe we must be one nation again
the chance to make our voices heard. I hope you will
join us. To find out more about the rally log on to www.
onenationworkingtogether.org.
Marc Morial is the president and CEO of the National
Urban League.
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Exhibitor Isra G. Wynn (left), five-time
Women’s World Boxing champion and
author of Simplifying Nutritional Wealth
By Andrea L. “Aunni” Young
Special to the AFRO
The BET Foundation drew over 1,200
women and their families to the 2010
Maryland Women’s Health Symposium,
held recently at Reid Temple AME
Church in Glenn Dale, Md. The event
was sponsored by General Mills – Honey
Nut Cheerios and co-hosted by the
Association of Black Cardiologists and
Holy Cross Hospital. WPGC’s own Justine
Love served as mistress of ceremonies
and panel moderator; celebrity
fitness guru Donna Richardson Joyner
energized women with a “Get it Moving DC50 network’s chef Huda Mumin,
Sisters” master fitness class and D.C.’s executive chef for Pretty & Delicious,
own chef Huda Mumin demonstrated hosts a lunch and healthy cooking
how food can be “pretty and delicious” demonstration .
with a healthy cooking demonstration.
In addition, national commentator Jeff
“Cousin Jeff” Johnson told attendees,
“I want to help our community have
better health.” Workshops were held
that promoted healthy lifestyles
among African-American women
with a focus on obesity, heart disease, Award-winning
diabetes, reproductive health, cancers, singer Deborah
depression, digestive care, and other Cox performs.
associated health conditions.

Courtesy Photos
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fitness guru
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Halsell, Chris Bennett, JRenee, Christian
Bolden, Pamela Pressly, Nicole Williams
Bisi Fagbohun, CEO, Africa on Demand Network;
and Benson Menjah-Bonsu
Angie M. Gates, general manager, Warner Theatre
and Adoria Doucette, the Power Source

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word artist Weekly Newspaperand Adrienne Boykin
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Nicole Williams, WPGC FM radio personality, Anji

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The groomsmen and bridesmaids are pictured moments

before the wedding ceremony began.

The groomsmen and the groom (center):

Kenny Kohlhaas, Joshua Gilcrease, Henry
Stan McKenzie, Vashti-Jasmine McKenzie, JR Benjamin, Warren Jones, Amos Saint-
Amos Phenix Saint-Jean and Bishop Jean, Kavoni Benjamin (ring bearer),
Vashti McKenzie, mother of the bride Harvey Mashall, Tony Hemmings, Reger
Smith and Brian Wilson
The Rev. Vashti-Jasmine
McKenzie and Amos Phenix
Saint-Jean shared nuptials Kavoni Benjamin and
Courtnie Savage
Sisters of the groom, Vophsie Cantave, left, and Altagracia at Ebenezer AME in Fort
Perceval; mother of the bride, Bishop Vashti McKenzie; Washington, Md., on Aug.
father of the groom, Amos Saint-Jean Sr.; sister of the 7. The groom, a gospel
groom, Magalie Israel and uncle of the bride, Carl Smith
recording artist, sang to the
bride as she walked down the
church aisle alongside her
father, Stan McKenzie. Five
groomsmen, five bridesmaids,
two maids of honor, two best
men and a matron of honor
completed the wedding party.
Pastor Jamal Bryant, leader Father of the bride
Ashley N. Johnson, Edwinas King, Rita Baldwin, La Juana P. of Empowerment Temple Stan McKenzie and Erika and Curis Jones, Fawn and Adam Johnson
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all friends of the bride ceremony. McKenzie
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with an army of musicians, congregated in boisterous members from recent and
but frenzy had already set clusters around the hotel past years. A lone conga
in at the Hyatt Regency while a flurry of publicists rhythm wafted from the stage
in Crystal City, a placid and photographers busied as members tinkered with
Arlington enclave sprinkled themselves with pre-show their instruments and chatted
with high rise apartments minutia. among themselves. Many
Rare Essence today: Donnell Floyd, Charles “Shorty” Garris, Andre “Whiteboy” Johnson,
Milton “Mickey” Freeman and Derek Paige
squabbled over the details Rare Essence has been
of a past show or shared an integral part of the
predictions about the next District’s music scene since
day’s Redskins game. And 1979 when fresh-faced high
although lighting technicians school students Quentin
and promoters flocked around “Footz” Davidson, Andre
the cavernous ballroom with “Whiteboy” Johnson, Michael
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during their 31st anniversary reunion concert on Sept. 11. beginnings. rhythms. The troupe grew,
shrunk and refined its sound
over the years. Though they
never garnered megastar
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was felt – albeit unwillingly –
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regional venues with the same
command some headlining
recording artists garner during
D.C.-area visits.
Promoter and BONO
Entertainment CEO Taurus
“T-Roc” Hill, a popular name
on the metropolitan area’s
nightlife scene, said the
seemingly impenetrable band
has managed to accomplish
a complex feat — maturing
without becoming strangers to
legions of fans.
“Organization and
extreme professionalism
have definitely played a
huge role in their success,”
said Hill. “Rare Essence is
not only a band, it’s a well-
oiled machine that is run as a
company. Also, throughout all
of the changes, they stay true
to themselves, their fans and
their music.”
Two days after the blowout
concert, Johnson, a founding
member, alluded to the band’s
history of “changes.” He
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swell into a sea of crimson
and white – the band’s
signature colors – and women
teetering in mile-high pumps
and daring dresses.
In many ways it was the
scene of any Friday night
go-go – overzealous fans and
a handful of wobbly-kneed
cliques already buoyed by
drinks. Thick-armed police
officers eyed the crowd and
the once-spacious hotel
ballroom became stuffier with
each passing moment.
But the reunion show
was more than a weekend
appearance at Trade Winds
nightclub or any of the other
local venues Rare Essence
frequents. The three-hour
power-performance paid
homage to the band’s former
trumpeter, Anthony “Little
Benny” Harley, who died
in May only hours after a
spirited performance with
Chuck Brown. “Little Benny
would have been very pleased
because that was one of the
things he loved the most
— performing and doing a
show,” said Johnson.
Even before Rare Essence
took the stage, Harley’s
name had been eulogized
by a deejay and opening
act Sugar Bear & EU. Each
time his name blared from
the oversized speakers,
thunderous applause flooded
the room. A similar wave of
approval washed over the
room as photos of Quentin
“Footz” Davidson, a founding
member killed in September
1994, loomed larger-than-life
on screens flanking the stage.
On Sept. 26, Harley, who is
credited with defining D.C.’s
go-go institution, would have
celebrated his 47th birthday.
But mention of the
fallen band members
failed to swamp the festive
atmosphere, and at 10:30
p.m. the party hour had
arrived. Rare Essence – all 28
members- attacked the stage
with characteristic gusto.
Some members stood slightly
hunched and wore glasses,
while others could pass for
teens. Not surprisingly, the
now 2,000-person-strong
audience mirrored the band,
as the barely legal crowd
blended effortlessly with
the middle-aged. Women’s
shoes were flung aside within
minutes and by the show’s
end, any blasé onlookers
had been swept into Rare
Essence’s frenetic musical
current.
As timeless hits such as “20
Minute Workout,” “Do You
Know What Time it Is?” and
fan favorite “Work the Walls”
reverberated throughout the
hotel, Rare Essence and their
devotees relived 31 years of
music and more importantly, a
lifetime of memories.
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‘Something You Did’ Depicts Former Radicals’ Regrets

By Gregory Dale
AFRO Staff Writer
How far is too far when fighting for
something you believe in? And how do you
live with deep regret if you’ve hurt someone in
the process? The Willy Holtzman political play
Something You Did explores these questions
and vies for an answer.
In the production, Alison Moulton,
(played by actress Deborah Hazlett), is now
approaching her 30th year in prison for a radical
anti-war bombing that resulted in the death of a
police officer. When Alison’s lawyer pitches a
plan for her parole, she objects and hatches her
own plan. In efforts to garner her freedom, she
wants to reach out to Lenora (Aakhu Freeman),
the daughter of the slain policeman.
For Freeman, getting into her role meant
doing some extensive research on the play’s
main source of inspiration—an actual radical
group that committed a series of crimes fueled
by their beliefs.
“I read up on the woman [the main]
character is based on—Kathy Boudin, who
was a member of the Weather Underground,”
Freeman told the AFRO in a recent interview.
“I did some reading on [them] and watched
R&B Star Enjoys D.C.’s Josephine Lounge
Moët & Chandon, one
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champagnes, and Def Jam
Grammy-award winner NE-YO
celebrated with an exclusive
some videos to basically give me a sense of the
time and what they were about.”
The Weather Underground was a ‘60s
leftist organization that wanted to overthrow
the U.S. government. In 1981, Boudin and
other members of the group robbed a Brinks
armored car that led to the death of three
people. Following the incident, Boudin
was caught and later tried. After serving 22
years in prison, she was eventually released in
2003.
Heavily relying on the nature of regret and
the uncertainty of forgiveness, Something You
Did also captures some important issues in
American society, which Freeman believes
will leave a lasting impression on audiences.
“The issues that we are dealing with in
this society are not black and white—they are
grey,” Freeman said. “We need some humanity
and empathy in figuring out what to do with
Photo by Stan Barouh
people who commit crime and what to do
Actresses Deborah Hazlett (in prison garb) and Lolita-Marie (in officer uniform) in the
about the social injustices that [drive people]
politically-charged Something You Did.
to commit crimes. Hopefully it will be a
catalyst for conversation.”
“Something You Did” debuted on Aug.
28 at Theater J and will run until Oct. 3. For
Reader’s Corner
Pass the Salt: Spiritual Dr. Gail S. Medford, and
more information, visit: www.theaterj.org. Poetry, Prophetic Messages Purdue University’s assistant
and Empowering Quotes to professor of theatre, Dr.
Awaken the Conscience and Anne Fliotsos, addresses
Revive the Spirit
Prince George’s County,
the changing nature of
educational theory, curricula,
Md.-based pastor and author and teaching methods in
Anita G. Naves looked to theatre programs of colleges
the Bible when writing her and universities of the United
second book, Pass the Salt. States and Great Britain.
The founder and CEO of the Unlike standard texts, Courtesy Images

event collaboration, “The Teaching Theatre Today is Medford in a statement.

Möet Rosé Lounge Presents
NE-YO’s Champagne Life”
at the Josephine Lounge in
the District. The event was
inspired by the first single
from NE-YO’s soon-to-be-
released album, Libra Scale
Guests enjoy the champagne
and festive atmosphere.
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– “Champagne Life,” and Moet
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Rosé. NE-YO was joined by
radio personality Big Tigger
and a number of D.C’s top
influencers and VIPs. Guests
enjoyed Moet & Chandon
champagne while listening to
a musical sampling preview of
Libra Scale.
county’s Youthfest hopes to
inspire the masses with her
latest release, a collection
of spiritual poetry and prose
centered around the scripture,
“You are the salt of the
earth; but if the salt loses its
flavor, how can it be made
salty again? It is then good
for nothing but to be thrown
out and trampled on by the
comprised of 13 essays. The
essays are arranged to lead
the reader from an overview
of changing theories of
theatre education through
the teaching of specific
types of courses. It includes
the study of the African-
American experience in
theatre education, issues of
changing pedagogical goals
in the United Kingdom, and
the current state of training
for future teachers of theatre.
Finally, the book offers both
historical and theoretical
insights that drove pedagogy
in American theatre
education in colleges and
universities during the 20th
and 21st centuries.
“I’ve returned my focus
on teaching and research,
and I’m proud to be able to
exemplify that in Teaching
Theatre Today,” said
In stores now. Learn more
at bowiestate.edu
My Two Best Friends are
Hamsters
Native Washingtonian
and author Mignon Pinson’s
second children’s book,
My Two Best Friends are
Hamsters, seeks to entertain
and teach youngsters
valuable life lessons. The
colorful, 44-page book shows
children the value of playing
alone sometimes and having
pets as their closest friends.
The author said her
newest release and previous
children’s book, Angel
Bee from Heaven (2006),
were inspired by her two
daughters.
For more information
visit loschildrenstories.net.

This’ Sept. 21 world”- Matthew 5:13.

Described as a
“combination of prophetic
messages, spiritual poetry

Mrs. Santa
and encouraging quotes,”
Pass the Salt boldly
addresses some of the
world’s most critical social
issues.
Campaign
An AFRO Angel wants to help
make your Christmas merry by
providing food, toys, and clothes
for your family. If you would like
Mrs. Santa to help, please send
a request and provide us with
specific information on your
family and the help you need.
The pastor first earned
international acclaim in
2008 when she held a prayer No telephone calls,
service inside a local grocery
store. Since then, she has faxes or email will be accepted.
Photo by James Hilsdon/Hilsdon Photography gone on to host numerous
community-based events and
Chuck Brown, “godfather” of the city’s go-go sound, will release a three-disc set Sept. 21 is currently working on her Mail all letters to:
on Raw Venture. The album, We Got This, features a live DVD performance and a disc with third book while pursuing a
doctorate in religion.
Mrs. Santa Campaign
five new songs that feature collaborations with celebrated soul singers Jill Scott and Ledisi and
musician Marcus Miller. Naves, is currently the c/o Afro-American Newspapers
The live album/DVD was recorded at Washington, D.C.’s legendary 9:30 Club, while the pastor and founder of Set 2519 N. Charles St.
studio tracks were produced by Chucky Thompson. The set follows the 2007 release of Brown’s Time To Prosper Christian
Ministry.
Baltimore, MD 21218
critically acclaimed studio album We’re About The Business, which gave the go-go legend his
highest chart and sales debuts to date. Available now. For more
Include your contact information.
The studio material rolls and grooves from the Ledisi-assisted “Funky Stuff” to the horn information visit anitanaves.
drenched “LOVE,” which features Scott and Miller. The live CD/DVD document Brown and
his band’s marathon live shows, working their way from Duke Ellington’s “It Don’t Mean a
Thing” to KRS One’s “Rappaz R. N. Dainja” to Brown’s nationally recognized 1979 hit “Bustin’
com.
Deadline:
Loose.”
Brown, 73, is a guitarist, vocalist and bandleader whose musical intuition has spawned
Teaching Theatre Today
Teaching Theatre Today
was released in late 2009.
November 12th, 2010
generations of local artists and an intimate local music scene. The book, edited by Bowie
State University’s associate
For more information, visit windmeupchuck.com. professor of theatre arts,
B4 The Afro-American, September 18, 2010 - September 24, 2010

Faith Pulse Shirley Sherrod to Speak at Metropolitan A.M.E.

Church Briefs
Compiled by Herb Quarles
Bible Study
Bible study will continue
at 6:30 p.m. on Sept.16,
when the Rev. Leslie
Dowdell Cannon leads a
discussion on “The Prayer
of Transformation” in the
Corbin Lounge at Peoples
Congregational Church
located at 4704 13th St. N.W.
The discussion will be based
on Romans 12:2. The Rev.
Dr. Michael C. Murphy will
lead the final discussion in
the Bible Study Series when
he leads the discussion on
“Prayer and God’s Promises”
on Sept. 23.
During the sessions,
questions and concerns about
prayer in the life of believers
and the life of the church
are addressed. This ministry
is open free of charge to
the community and all are
welcome. Call the church
office at 202-829-5511 for
additional information.
Church Holds Crab Feast
The Metropolitan AME
Church Historic Preservation
and Restoration Crab Feast
will be held at 7:30 p.m.
on Sept. 17 at Martin’s
Crosswinds located at 7400
Greenway Center Drive
in Greenbelt, Md. All are
welcome. Call 202-331-
1426 for the recommended
donation and other
information.
HU Chapel Services
The Rev. Dr. Floyd H.
Flake will preach during the 11
a.m. worship service on Sept.
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The Rev. Dr. Floyd H. Flake
will preach at Howard
University on Sept 19.
19 in Cramton Auditorium
located on the campus of
Howard University, 2455 6th
St. N.W. He is senior pastor
at The Greater Allen AME
Cathedral of New York located
in Jamaica, N.Y. The Rev. Dr.
Deforest B. Soaries Jr. will be
the guest preacher on Sept. 26.
These weekly non-
denominational worship
services, that are open to
the community, feature
renowned and internationally
distinguished orators.
Chapel services are
broadcast the following week
each Sunday at 11 a.m. on
Howard University radio
station, WHUR-FM 96.3.
The Easter Chapel service is
a live broadcast. Recordings
of Chapel services may be
ordered by mail with the
Media Ministry Order Form.
Recordings are also available
immediately after the worship
service or may be purchased
in person Monday through
Friday between 10 a.m. and
5 p.m. Call 202-806-7280
or visit chapel.howard.edu/
Information for additional
the library of congress
information. The e-mail
address is chapel@howard.
edu.
Youth Talent Show
“Youth Got Talent” is the
theme of the Youth Talent
Show that will be sponsored
by Sollers United Methodist
Church Women at 1 p.m. on
Sept. 18 at the church located
at 1219 Wrighton Road in
Lothian, Md. Youth 18 years
of age and younger are invited
to participate in the event.
Call Darlene W. Cannady at
301-386-2481 for additional
information.
Church Holds Fundraiser
A Flea Market and Fish
Fry will be held (rain or
shine) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
on Sept. 25 at Colesville
United Methodist Church
located at 52 Randolph Road,
Silver Spring, Md. Clothes,
household items, toys, baked
goods, food, drinks, baby
items, books, small electrics,
and treasures-in-the-rough
will be featured. Vendor
space is available. Call Thad
Ware at 301-384-7775 for
additional information.
Ephesians Annual
Women’s Day
Ephesians New Testament
Church, 4301 Forestville
Road, Forestville, Md. 8
p.m. Join for the anointed
illuminating services designed
for you to find your divine
assignment on Sept. 24. This
event will be followed by
a second service on Sept.
26. For more information:
Ephesiansnew.com.
Shirley Sherrod, former Georgia director
of rural development for the U.S. Department
of Agriculture, will speak during the 9 a.m.
service on Sept. 18 at Metropolitan A.M.E.
Church located at 1518 M St. N.W.
Sherrod, who was forced to resign after a
conservative blogger posted video excerpts
of a speech she made and distorted the
context to make her appear racist, has been a
longtime advocate for minority farmers. She
will be Metropolitan’s inaugural speaker for
a new series called “Sundays with the MET”
at the historic downtown church, known as
“The Cathedral of African Methodism.”
When the controversy broke in July,
the NAACP condemned her remarks,
and U.S. government officials called on
her to resign. She had spoken during the
NAACP convention and upon review of the
unedited video in context, President Barack
Obama, the NAACP, and U.S. Secretary of
Agriculture Tom Vilsack apologized to her
and offered her a new position, which she
Obituaries
Robert Langston Harney, 69
Superintendent, National Park
Robert Langston Harney, a devoted family
man and nature lover, died Aug.16 at INOVA
Alexandria Hospital, Alexandria, Va., after a
long illness. He was 69.
Born Nov. 4, 1940, in Elizabeth City, N.C., special way. He was an incredible loving and
he was the son of the late Frank Kermit and
Octavia Langston Harney, and son-in-law of
the late David and Pearl Rollins, Capron, Va.
Robert, affectionately
called “Bob” by family and
friends, received his early
education in the Elizabeth City
Public Schools. He attended
P. W. Moore High School and
graduated class valedictorian.
In 1964, he received a
bachelor’s of arts degree
from Hampton University, in
Virginia.
During the Vietnam era,
Bob served in the Army.
Later, after working for ROBERT LANGSTON
Shell Oil Co., the Institute of HARNEY
Scrap Iron & Steel and the
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission,
he joined the workforce of the Department
of Interior National Park Service. He has the
distinction of being the first African-American brothers-in-law; eight sisters-in-law; 53 nieces
superintendent of Prince William Forest Park,
a national park located in Triangle, Virginia,
near Quantico National Cemetery. A lover of
nature, Bob served as Prince William Forest
Park’s superintendent from July 1974-March
1987. He loved his work and the people in
the community of Prince William Forest Park.
Also, he was a devoted Mason and past master 23, 11 a.m. at Quantico National Cemetery,
of Triangle Lodge No. 293, Triangle, Va.
Bob committed his life to God at an early
age at Mt. Lebanon AME Zion Church,
Elizabeth City, N.C., and later baptized at
Little Union Baptist Church in Dumfries, Va.
In 1983, he joined Greater Little Zion Baptist
turned down.
The clip posted by conservative activist
Andrew Breitbart did not include the
portion of the speech in which Sherrod said
the episode he posted had taught her the
importance of overcoming personal prejudices.
“Sundays at the Met” is designed to
highlight and acknowledge the importance
of family, culture, community and history in
American heritage and the significant role of
individuals whose achievements have made
a notable contribution to the nation and the
African-American legacy.
Roland Carter, Ph.D., will direct the
Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Alumni Choir. Sherrod, Carter and Dr. Louis
Sullivan, president emeritus of Morehouse
School of Medicine, will each receive the
“Metropolitan Legacy Award.”
Call the church office at 202-771-1426
or visit metropolitanamec.org for additional
information. Parking is free in the NEA
Garage across from the church.
Church in Fairfax, Va., where he served as a
trustee and sung in the Male Chorus until his
health failed.
Bob touched everyone he met in a very
giving man who had a big heart, gentle soul
and great sense of humor. Truly he was an
inspiration to many and his memory will live
on in our hearts.
Through his long illness,
Bob courageously faced
adversity, never complaining,
but always focusing on others
with his positive attitude
and his unrelenting faith that
God would take him through
whatever trials came his way.
He is survived by his
devoted wife of 40 years Ruby
Rollins Harney; two sons,
Tyrone Rollins Harney and
Robert Langston Harney II;
two grandsons, Jacob Matthew
Harney and Noah Clark Harney
and their mother, Samantha Cloward; two
brothers, Frank Kermit Harney Jr. and Richard
Cofield Harney; two aunts; one uncle; six
and nephews; a host of grand/great-grand
nieces and nephews; cousins; six devoted
caregivers and a new adorable doggie “Xena.”
Bob’s “Homecoming Celebration” was
held Aug. 21 at 11 a.m. at Greater Little Zion
Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. James T.
Murphy Jr. officiating. Interment was Aug.
Triangle, Va.
Memorial donations may be made, in
memory of Robert Langston Harney to the
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, National
Capital Chapter, 1800 M St., N.W.- Suite 750
South; Washington, D.C. 20036.

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Community Local School Earns Blue

Ribbon Honors
School Without Walls (SWW), a college-

Maryland Woman Captures

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preparatory public high school in the District,
was named a 2010 National Blue Ribbon
School, a distinction by the U.S. Department

National ‘Mrs. Essence’ Title of Education that ranks it among the highest
achieving schools nationwide. 
 Department of Education Secretary Arne
Duncan joined DC Mayor Adrian M. Fenty,
DC Public Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee
and George Washington University Provost
Steven Lerman today at SWW to announce
that the District high school is among more
than 300 public and private schools nationwide
to earn the Blue Ribbon recognition this year.
 The Blue Ribbon Schools Program
recognizes and honors public and private
elementary, middle and high schools whose
students achieve at very high levels or have
made significant progress and helped close
gaps in achievement, especially among
disadvantaged and minority students. “School
Without Walls is a perfect example of what
District schools can achieve,” said Fenty in
a statement. “SWW consistently aims high
and illustrates what our students can do
when challenged by a professional staff with
high expectations. As the Administration
continues to successfully build upon our public
education initiative, parents and residents can
expect to see even more achievement and
academic gains to come.”
Photo by Stacey Artis
With an enriched curriculum and focus
Tamika Hall wins the title, Mrs. Essence 2010. on academic rigor, 100 percent of SWW’s
graduates are accepted to four-year colleges
Tamika Hall, Mrs. Maryland Essence 2010, captured the title of Mrs. Essence 2010 in late and universities and receive between $3
August, the second time the author and anti-violence advocate competed for the crown. million and $6 million a year in scholarships
Hall has spoken around the country to thousands of children, youth, and concerned adults
about bullying, dating violence, domestic violence, and discovering one’s personal best. A
survivor of dating and domestic abuse, Hall will continue the work she has done with dating
Help Seniors ‘Age in Place’
violence for the last 10 years under her popular program, “Love Doesn’t Leave Bruises”! Volunteer fair educates community about local service group
“I love the Essence Pageant System and all that is stands for,” the contest winner said in Age-In-Place, a nonprofit department
a statement. “I decided to compete for the title of Mrs. Essence because I was looking for of the Seabury Resources for Aging, seeks
something different in the world of pageantry.” participants for a community volunteer fair at
Tamika is married to Terrelle Hall and the two reside on the state’s Eastern Shore with the National Mall on Sept. 25. In addition to
their four children. The family attends Greater New Hope Church & Ministries and operates learning about volunteer opportunities in the
El Shaddai Productions, a company dedicated to producing stage plays and marketing arts metro area, community members are needed
ministries. to help with the event’s planning, logistics,
The Essence Pageant system was created by Sue Drakeford in 2007 to recognize the urban, set-up and more.
trendsetting woman. The Essence Pageant System awards five different categories to celebrate Event coordinator Tawana Moore said
women of all ages: Teen, Miss, Mrs., Ms., and Mrs. Classic Essence. national response to the Age-in-Place program
has received support from national volunteers,
For more information about the Mrs. Essence Pageant, please visit: www.essencepageant.
but is still seeking to grow a community base
com. 
in the District area.
School Without Walls
and awards.
In addition, 20 SWW students are
enrolled full-time at GWU, earning college
credit at no cost. DCPS pays the cost of
textbooks – upwards of $500 per student to
support these extremely hard-working and
motivated students in their efforts toward high
achievement at the college level.  
School Without Walls joins two other
DCPS schools – Noyes and Murch elementary
schools – to earn the distinction over the
past three years. “Congratulations to School
Without Walls Principal Richard Trogisch
and his dedicated staff for this well-deserved
honor,” said Rhee in a press release. “School
Without Walls has made incredible strides
academically over the past three years, and
the school’s partnership with The George
Washington University ensures that our
students not only achieve at the highest levels
in secondary school but also succeed at the
college level.”  
“I have been in this position for eight years
and have recruited over 8,500 volunteers
though out the country. Sad to say, only very
few local volunteers volunteer,” Moore said.
Seabury Resources for Aging provides
personalized, affordable services and
housing options to help older adults in the
greater Washington, D.C., area live with
independence and dignity.
For more information, contact Moore
at 202-635-9384, ext.1105 or visit
seaburyresources.org.
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AFRO’s NFL Unsung Heroes of the Week Pro Sports Analysis

By Perry Green
AFRO Sports Editor
The AFRO has long been in the business
of shining the spotlight on those who make
positive contributions yet go unrecognized,
so the sports desk decided to extend that
service to our NFL fans. This week we will
honor a player whose performance went
unnoticed by most observers. Here are the
AFRO’s Unsung Heroes of the Week, an
honoree selected from the local favorite
Washington Redskins and another selected
from the entire NFL field.
Enjoy.
AFRO’s Unsung
Redskin of the Week:
Trent Williams –
Offensive Tackle
No doubt, the most
outstanding stars of
Sunday night’s NFL
season opening thriller
were Washington
Redskins’ DeAngelo
Hall and LaRon Landry.
Both defensive players
helped limit the Dallas
Cowboys’ explosive
passing attack to only
277 yards and one
touchdown, while also
putting on a “how to
Trent Williams performed well
make a tackle” clinic.
in his NFL debut, limiting the
Landry led Washington
production of Dallas Cowboys
with an amazing 17
star DeMarcus Ware.
tackles (13 solo), while
Hall finished with seven tackles and a huge
forced fumble that he picked up and ran
back for a 32-yard defensive touchdown.
But both Landry and Hall are high-
profiled players that have already been
recognized by the media on several
occasions for their skillful contributions.
The one player who kicked butt all game
while passing the glory to his teammates
was rookie tackle Trent Williams. The first
round draft pick out of Oklahoma University for 250 yards in the 1973 season opener).
had the responsibilities of blocking
DeMarcus Ware, easily the best pass rusher
in the game, and Williams handled the job
beautifully. Taking on a star like Ware in
your first action ever in the NFL can be a
scary scenario for a rookie, but Williams
passed the test with flying colors. He gave
up one sack to Ware, but that’s not bad at all
considering Ware’s ability to record several
sacks in a single game.
“He got me a couple plays,” Williams
told reporters about DeMarcus Ware after
the game. “Overall, I think I pretty much
held my own [against him]. I think I was
about two or three plays off from nearly
a perfect game, so back to the drawing
board.”
Williams may be
an Unsung Hero for
this week, but with his
incredible talent, it’s
only a matter of time
before he’ll be one of the
biggest stars on the team.
NFL Unsung Hero of
the Week: Arian Foster
– Tailback, Houston
Texans
There were many
stars playing in Sunday’s
matchup between the
Indianapolis Colts
and Houston Texans,
including Peyton
Manning, Andre
Courtesy Photo/OU Johnson, Reggie Wayne,
Bob Sanders and Mario
Williams. But none of
them outshined Texans
running back Arian
Foster.
You might be thinking, “Who the heck
is Arian Foster?” That’s exactly what every
fantasy football owner was asking when
they checked the fantasy stat lines and saw
Foster had rushed for 231 yards and three
touchdowns to help give the Texans a 34-
24 win against Indy. Foster’s performance
ranks second only in NFL history to O.J.
Simpson for the most rushing yards recorded
in a season opening game (Simpson rushed
Not too bad at all for an undrafted free agent
who most experts considered only practice
squad material.
Kevin Durant Shines in the
Backdrop on NFL Sunday
Maryland native Kevin Durant was named the FIBA World
Championship Most Valuable Player after leading USA to
its first world championship since 1994.
By Stephen D. Riley
AFRO Staff Writer
Football and basketball are
never to be mixed. You can
like one or the other or even
both, but you never, I repeat,
never blend the two. So
sports enthusiasts who found
themselves preoccupied with
a weekend slate of gridiron
games probably missed out on
Team USA’s romp to a gold
medal—what a shame. Led
mostly by Kevin Durant (the
new face of the NBA; yes,
you read it right), America
captured its first world
basketball championship since
1994 in an 81-64 win over
Turkey on Sunday (you’re
granted a free pass if you
missed the game for football-
related reasons).
Durant, a budding NBA
phenom, was incredible in
AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill
his world championship
debut, dropping 28 points
in the final game to cap a
monster tournament. His
205 points set a FIBA World
Championship record by an
American player and his 22.8
points per game led the U.S.
in scoring in the nine-game
tourney. He singlehandedly
matched Turkey from a three-
point distance with seven
of his own makes en route
to being named tournament
MVP. Unofficial reports
also suggest he cured cancer
and slowed global warming
during his stay in Turkey.
Maybe the latter is a bit
far-fetched but Durant’s three-
week FIBA performance was
nothing short of extraordinary.
Labeled as the “B-Team” due
to the absence of megastars
Kobe Bryant, LeBron James
and Dwyane Wade, Team
USA didn’t feature many
big names. Even before this
year’s tourney, Durant’s name
had often eluded the elite
circle of A-list ballers. But
Durant’s run for the ages not
only qualified the U.S. for a
spot in the 2012 Olympics,
but surely etched his name
across any basketball banter
concerning the best in the
business.
Durant has used the past
year to elevate himself to
uncharted territory. You
won’t find too many guys
this good at his age (21), with
this kind of mindset—the
eye of the tiger, so to speak.
Most 21-year-olds are busy
mapping out cap and gown
orders and storming through
frat parties. Not Durant. He’s
busy mapping out pick and
pop strategies and storming
through FIBA competition.
Launching 13 three pointers
in a championship game is
more Kobe-like than it is
LeBron-like. But Durant’s
insane physical skill set is
more LeBron-like than it is
Kobe-like. It all adds up to
one big problem and if you
were able to catch any of it
this past Sunday, you had to
come away impressed.
But it’s no biggie if you
missed it. Autumn Sundays in
America are usually reserved
for simple things like church,
family and football. But if you
were able to turn away during
that one commercial break
of the first full day of NFL
hoopla, then you got to see
it. You actually had a chance
to see Kevin Durant, the new
face of the NBA.

Bowie State Names Anton Goff as New Athletic Director

By Perry Green
AFRO Sports Editor
The University of Maryland-
College Park isn’t the only school in
Maryland with a new Black athletic
director. Bowie State University
recently named Anton Goff as the
new director of athletics, just a week
after UMD announced the hiring of
Kevin Anderson as its new AD.
BSU managed to steal Goff from
UMD after he previously served as
associate director for the Academic
Support and Career Development
Unit at College Park. Goff brings
15 years of college athletics
administrative experience with him
as he succeeds Interim Athletic
Director Arlene Clark, a BSU
alum who served the university for
more than 30 years. Goff’s résumé
includes duties such as supervising
six of 27 UMD varsity teams, as well
as managing the school’s athletic
budget. Prior to his most recent
tenure at Maryland, Goff served
Michigan State University as an
academic coordinator for the school
football team, where he monitored
intelligent talk
student athletes’ classroom efforts
and progress. Before arriving at
Michigan State, he served on the
academic support team for Maryland
from 1998 to 2001. Goff earned both
a bachelor’s and master’s degree
in administration of justice from
Virginia Commonwealth University.
He later earned a doctorate in
education administration from Kent
State. Goff is a member of Kappa
Alpha Psi Fraternity.
“Mr. Goff brings an array of
experiences that are certain to
enhance the athletic programs
at Bowie State University,” said
Mickey L. Burnim, Bowie president,
in a statement. “His credentials
are impressive and we are indeed
delighted he is joining BSU to help
lead an already thriving Division
II program to the next level of
excellence.”
Goff will officially assume his
new title on Oct. 1 and will be
responsible for overseeing 13 men’s
and women’s athletic teams, all
associated with the NCAA Division
II’s Central Intercollegiate Athletic
Association (CIAA).
“It is a great day to be a
Bulldog,” Goff stated.  “This is
a tremendous opportunity for me
professionally and personally. My
goals and values mirror those of
BSU and I am looking forward to
leading the Athletic Department
in pursuit of academic and athletic
excellence as well as community
participation. I am honored to
be placed in this leadership
position. My family and I are excited
to become contributing members
of the Bowie State University
community.”

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Hampton’s Ellis Named MEAC Defensive Player of the Week
By Perry Green tackling machine in
AFRO Sports Editor Washington, D.C., over the
weekend. The Hampton
Redskins star LaRon Pirates visited Washington
Landry wasn’t the only Sept. 11 and left with a 31-21
victory against the Howard
Bison, thanks in large part to
Hampton senior Kenrick Ellis.
The 6-foot-5, 340-pound
defensive lineman out of
West Palm Beach, Fla., was
named Mid-Eastern Athletic
Conference Defensive Player
of the Week after leading the
Pirates with 16 tackles (seven
solo) last Saturday. Ellis also
recorded two sacks a for 16-
yard loss and recovered a
Courtesy Photo/Hampton Sports Information fumble in the Pirates first win
Hampton senior Kenrick of the season.
Ellis recorded 16 tackles “It was great to have Ellis
(seven solo) to help the out here today,” Hampton
Pirates beat Howard on coach Donovan Rose told
Sept. 11. reporters after the game. “He
September 18, 2010 - September 24, 2010, The Afro-American B7
made his presence known to his outstanding performance “I am impressed, overall, need to work on.”
everyone.” against Howard. Hernandez, a with the job that we did,” Hampton will see its next
Meanwhile, fellow freshman kicker from Miami, Rose said. “The offense put action on Sept. 18 when they
Hampton teammate Rodrigo booted in four extra points up 31 points today and the host North Carolina A&T,
Hernandez earned the MEAC and a 36-yard field goal to defense did well also, but while Howard will face
Rookie of the Week honor for help give the Pirates the win. there are a few things that we Florida A&M.
B-W Parkway High School Football Battle
Baltimore’s Calvert Hall Cruises by Dunbar of D.C., 21-6
By Stephen D. Riley between the two teams, at Dunbar High On their first possession of the game,
AFRO Staff Writer School, Calvert Hall (3-0) handed their Calvert Hall cruised down the field with
Baltimore-Washington Parkway rivals a ease, blending a powerful run game with
Matchups between top Baltimore defensive pounding, nearly shutting out a quick-strike passing attack. Calvert
and Washington, D.C. high school the Tide (2-1) at home. Hall’s offense reeled off some big runs
football programs have been an ongoing Billed as one of the best contests of the as their three-man running back platoon
trend this fall. Baltimore’s Calvert Hall weekend with Dunbar (No. 13 in the of C.J. Williams, Brandon Neverdon and
Cardinals’ 21-6 dismantling of the Washington Post Top 25) and Calvert Garrett Keene kept the chains moving
District’s Dunbar Crimson Tide on Sept. Hall (No. 5 by MaxPreps.com) ranked and Dunbar guessing. Neverdon finished
10 continued the season’s other trend: highly in their respective areas, the game a 10-play drive with a 1-yard touchdown
the dominance of Baltimore schools over was anticipated as an inter-conference dive to start a dominant first half for
District opponents. slugfest. But Calvert Hall set the tone Calvert Hall.
In front of a crowd of fans, evenly split with some early knockout punches. See more at afro.com
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against the de- ext.
March 25, 2010 with a Court whereupon it is cedent may be pre- The decedent owned
to Save Thousands & lar ocean, bay and marsh 20001-2131 June 24, 2010 with a 515 5th Street, N.W., will, and will serve with- the 3rd day of Septem- sented to the under- the following District of
Administration No. will, and will serve with- LEGALCourt NOTICES LEGAL
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out Court supervision. D.C. 20001, on or be- LEGAL
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that all per- Register LEGAL
Wills for the 4912 NOTICES
Minnesota Ave
All unknown heirs and fore March 3, 2011. h e i r s w h o s e sons concerned show District of Columbia, 515 NE, Washington DC
Call for FREE Consulta- south of Ocean City Decedent h e i r s w h o s e Claims against the de- whereabouts are un- cause, if any there be, 5th Street NW 3rd Floor, 20019
Attorney whereabouts are un-
tion! 800-899-2156. without the crowds. NOTICE OF
cedent shall be pre- known shall enter their on or before the 9th day Washington DC 20001 Claims against the de-
known shall enter their sented to the under- appearance in this of October 2010, why within 6 months from the cedent may be pre-
Rated “A” with BBB! Owner (757)665-4410, APPOINTMENT, appearance in this signed with a copy to the proceeding. Objections the prayers of said com- date of first publication sented to the under-
email: oceanlandtrust@ NOTICE TO proceeding. Objections Register of Wills or filed to such appointment (or plaint should not be of this notice. (Strike signed and filed with the
CREDITORS
FURNITURE yahoo.com AND NOTICE TO
to such appointment with the Register of Wills to the probate of de- granted. preceding sentence if no Register of Wills for the
shall be filed with the with a copy to the under- cedent's Will) shall be PROVIDED that a copy real estate.) District of Columbia, 515
UNKNOWN HEIRS Register of Wills, D.C., signed, on or before filed with the Register of of this order be pub- Marlene Jones Kinney 5th Street NW 3rd Floor,
LEATHER LIVING April B Scott, whose ad- 515 5th Street, N.W., March 3, 2011, or be Wills, D.C., 515 5th lished once a week for Personal Washington DC 20001
ROOM SET. In original MISC. dress is 737 Whittier
Street, NW Washington
3rd Floor Washington, forever barred. Persons Street, N.W., 3rd Floor t h r e e c o n s e c u t i v e Representative within 6 months from the
D.C. 20001, on or be- believed to be heirs or Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . weeks before said day TRUE TEST COPY date of first publication
plastic, never used. Orig DC 20012 was ap- fore March 3, 2011. legatees of the decedent
price $3000, Sacrifice AIRLINE MECHAN- pointed personal repre-
20001, on or before in Afro American News- REGISTER OF WILLS of this notice. (Strike
Claims against the de- who do not receive a March 3, 2011. Claims papers. 301-568-9266 preceding sentence if no
$975. Can deliver. Call IC – Train for high sentative of the estate of cedent shall be pre- copy of this notice by
Clara Belle Jeter Scott,
against the decedent TRUE TEST COPY Date of first publication: real estate.)
sented to the under- mail within 25 days of its shall be presented to the DEPUTY CLERK Ellie Sanes
Bill 301-841-7565 paying who died on December signed with a copy to the
September 10, 2010
first publication shall so undersigned with a copy 9/10, 9/17, 9/24 Name of newspapers Personal
Aviation Maintenance 12, 2009 without a will, Register of Wills or filed inform the Register of to the Register of Wills Representative
and will serve without SUPERIOR COURT OF and/or periodical:
Cherry Bedroom Set. Career. FAA approved with the Register of Wills Wills, including name, or filed with the Register The Daily Washington 301-577-6894
Court supervision. All with a copy to the under- address and relation- of Wills with a copy to THE DISTRICT OF TRUE TEST COPY
Solid Wood, never used, program. Financial unknown heirs and heirs signed, on or before COLUMBIA Law Reporter
ship. the undersigned, on or The Afro-American REGISTER OF WILLS
brand new in factory aid if qualified - Job whose whereabouts are March 3, 2011, or be Date of Publication: PROBATE DIVISION
unknown shall enter
before March 3, 2011, or
Washington, D.C. 9/10, 9/17, 9/24 Date of first publication:
boxes. English Dovetail. placement assistance. forever barred. Persons September 3, 2010 be forever barred. Per- September 10, 2010
their appearance in this believed to be heirs or Name of newspaper: 20001-2131 SUPERIOR COURT OF Name of newspapers
Original cost $4500. Sell CALL Aviation Institute proceeding. Objections legatees of the decedent
sons believed to be
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Afro-American heirs or legatees of the THE DISTRICT OF and/or periodical:
for $895. Can deliver. of Maintenance (866) to such appointment who do not receive a Washington Law decedent who do not re- 2007FEP48 COLUMBIA The Daily Washington
Call Tom 240-482-8721 823-6729. shall be filed with the copy of this notice by Reporter ceive a copy of this no- Date of Death PROBATE DIVISION Law Reporter
Register of Wills, D.C., mail within 25 days of its Gregory Roberson tice by mail within 25 November 18, 2006 Washington, D.C. The Afro-American
515 5th Street, N.W., first publication shall so Personal days of its first publica- John R Jones 20001-2131 9/10, 9/17, 9/24
MISC. 3rd Floor Washington, inform the Register of Representative Decedent Foreign No.
HELP WANTED D.C. 20001, on or be- Wills, including name,
tion shall so inform the
NOTICE OF
TRAINING fore March 3, 2011. address and relation-
TRUE TEST COPY
REGISTER OF WILLS
Register of Wills, includ-
ing name, address and APPOINTMENT
2010FEP84
Date of Death
Superior Court of
the District of
Claims against the de- ship. 9/3, 9/10, 9/17 relationship. OF FOREIGN June 12, 2010 District of Columbia
Drivers - O/O’s MASSAGE THERA- cedent shall be pre- Date of Publication: PERSONAL PROBATE DIVISION
Date of Publication: Hubbard White Jr.
FED EX GROUND PY – Learn fast, earn sented to the under- September 3, 2010 Superior Court of September 3, 2010 REPRESENTATIVE Decedent Washington, D.C.
• All hub-to-hub miles fast. Financial aid if
signed with a copy to the Name of newspaper: the District of Name of newspaper: AND NOTICE OF 20001-2131
Register of Wills or filed District of Columbia NOTICE TO
paid qualified. A new career with the Register of Wills
Afro-American
PROBATE DIVISION
Afro-American
CREDITORS
APPOINTMENT Administration No.
Washington Law Washington Law OF FOREIGN 2010ADM849
• Mileage Plus & Fuel is at your fingertips. Call with a copy to the under- Reporter Washington, D.C. Marlene Jones Kinney Ralph Joslyn
Reporter PERSONAL
Programs signed, on or before Dr. Paul Logan 20001-2131 whose address is 3002 Cruickshank
Centura College 877- Cheryl Belinda Greene REPRESENTATIVE
• Monthly Safety Incen- March 3, 2011, or be Personal Administration No. Personal Great Oak Drive, AND Decedent
206-3353 forever barred. Persons 2010ADM742 Representative Forestville, MD 20747
tives believed to be heirs or
Representative
was appointed succes-
NOTICE TO NOTICE OF
202-723-6132 Edith Regenia Teague CREDITORS APPOINTMENT,
• Weekly Settlements legatees of the decedent TRUE TEST COPY Decedent
240-499-4803
sor personal representa-
TRUE TEST COPY Ellie Sanes whose ad- NOTICE TO
Fleet Owners Welcome! REAL ESTATE who do not receive a REGISTER OF WILLS W. Alton Lewis REGISTER OF WILLS tive of the estate of John dress is 6308 Martins CREDITORS
866-832-6339 www. copy of this notice by 9/3, 9/10, 9/17 1450 Mercantile Lane 9/3, 9/10, 9/17 R. Jones, deceased by Terrace, Lanham, MD AND NOTICE TO
buildagroundbiz.com ARIZONA BIG mail within 25 days of its Suite 155 the Register of Wills 20706 was appointed UNKNOWN HEIRS
BEAUTIFUL LOTS first publication shall so Superior Court of Largo Maryland 20774 Superior Court of C o u r t f o r P r i n c e successor personal re- Sharon A Cruickshank,
inform the Register of the District of 301-341-5577 the District of George's County, State presentative of the whose address is 1375
SALES REPRESEN- $89/mo. $0 down, $0 Wills, including name, District of Columbia Attorney District of Columbia of Maryland, on April 8, estate of Hubbard White Sheridan Street, NW
TATIVE NEEDED. interest. Golf Course, address and relation- PROBATE DIVISION NOTICE OF Washington, D.C. 2008. Jr., deceased by the Or- Washington DC 20011
Nat’l Parks. 1 hour from ship. Washington, D.C. APPOINTMENT, 20001-2131 Service of process may phans Court for Prince was appointed personal
Most earn $50K-$100K Date of Publication: 20001-2131 NOTICE TO be made upon Carmen George's County, State representative of the
Case No.
or more. Call our branch Tucson Int’l Airport September 3, 2010 Administration No. CREDITORS 0006655-10 J Jones, 700 7th Street of Maryland, on July 23, estate of Ralph Joslyn
office at 301-680-8880. Guaranteed Financing. Name of newspaper: 2010ADM669 AND NOTICE TO In re: SW, #726, Washington 2010. Cruickshank, who died
No CREDIT CHECK Afro-American Helen Roberson UNKNOWN HEIRS Susan Carr Freeling DC 20024 whose des- Service of process may on December 21, 2009
Ask for Susan Stepke or Washington Law Decedent Cheryl Belinda Greene, ignation as District of be made upon Tracy without a will, and will
ORDER OF
e-mail susan.stepke@ Pre-recorded msg. (800) Reporter Cheryl Chapman whose address is 7195 PUBLICATION Columbia agent has Garner, 4912 Minnesota serve without Court su-
insphereis.com. Visit 631-8164 code 4042 April B Scott Henderson Esq Carrico Mill Road Hug- Petitioner, Susan Carr been filed with the Reg- Ave NE, Washington DC pervision. All unknown
www.insphereis-swash- www.sunsiteslandrush. Personal 4920 Niagara Road hesville, MD 20637 was Freeling, having filed a ister of Wills, D.C. 20019 whose designa- heirs and heirs whose
Representative Suite 200 appointed personal re- complaint for judgment The decedent owned tion as District of Colum- whereabouts are un-
ingtondc.com com 202-722-1216 College Park MD presentative of the changing her name to the following District of bia agent has been filed known shall enter their
TRUE TEST COPY 20740 estate of Edith Regenia Susan Freeling Carr and Colombia real property: with the Register of appearance in this
REGISTER OF WILLS Attorney Teague, who died on having applied to the 3503 B Street, SE. Wills, D.C. proceeding. Objections
SERVICES - 9/3, 9/10, 9/17 NOTICE OF March 25, 2010 with a Court whereupon it is Claims against the de- The decedent owned to such appointment
APPOINTMENT, will, and will serve with- cedent may be pre-
MISC. the 3rd day of Septem- the following District of shall be filed with the
www.afro.com NOTICE TO
CREDITORS
out Court supervision.
All unknown heirs and
ber 2010. sented to the under- Colombia real property: Register of Wills, D.C.,
ORDERED, that all per- signed and filed with the 4912 Minnesota Ave 515 5th Street, N.W.,
ADVERTISING BUD-
AND NOTICE TO h e i r s w h o s e sons concerned show Register of Wills for the NE, Washington DC 3rd Floor Washington,
UNKNOWN HEIRS whereabouts are un- cause, if any there be, District of Columbia, 515 20019 D.C. 20001, on or be-
Gregory Roberson, known shall enter their on or before the 9th day 5th Street NW 3rd Floor, Claims against the de- fore March 10, 2011.
whose address is 10004 appearance in this of October 2010, why Washington DC 20001 cedent may be pre- Claims against the de-
Graystone Drive, Upper proceeding. Objections the prayers of said com- within 6 months from the sented to the under- cedent shall be pre-
Marlboro, Maryland to such appointment (or plaint should not be date of first publication signed and filed with the sented to the under-
serve without Court su-
pervision. All unknown
heirs and heirs whose
whereabouts are un- Daniel L Schorr
known shall enter their Decedent
appearance in this
proceeding. Objections Kaufman
to such appointment Caplin & Drysdale
shall be filed with the One Thomas Circle
Register of Wills, D.C., NW Suite 1100
LEGAL
515 NOTICES
5th Street,
N.W., Washington
3rd Floor Washington, Attorney
D.C. 20001, on or be-
fore March 10, 2011.
Claims against the de-
cedent shall be pre-
sented to the under-
signed with a copy to the
Register of Wills or filed Lisbeth B. Schorr whose
with the Register of Wills address is 3113 Wood-
with a copy to the under- ley Road, NW Washing-
signed, on or before ton DC 20008 was ap-
March 10, 2011, or be p o i n t e d p e r s o n a l
forever barred. Persons representative of the
believed to be heirs or estate of Daniel L.
legatees of the decedent Schorr, who died on July
who do not receive a 23, 2010 with a will, and
copy of this notice by will serve without Court
mail within 25 days of its supervision. All un-
first publication shall so known heirs and heirs
inform the Register of whose whereabouts are
Wills, including name, unknown shall enter
address and relation- their appearance in this
ship.
Date of Publication:
September 10, 2010
Name of newspaper:
Afro-American
Washington Law
Reporter
Sharon A Cruickshank Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C .
202-558-2199 20001, on or before
Personal March 17, 2011. Claims
Representative against the decedent
TRUE TEST COPY
REGISTER OF WILLS
TYPESET: Tue9/17,
9/10, Sep 14
08:13:02
9/24
PUBLIC NOTICE
TallRide Transportation,
LLC 9302 Lee Highway,
#1100 Fairfax, VA, has ap-
plied in Case AP-2010-
126 to transport pas-
sengers for hire in the DC
area. Protests are due
October 5, 2010. For more
information got to wwww.
wmatc.gov or call
(301)588-5260.
9/17
Superior Court of
the District of
District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
Washington, D.C.
20001-2131
Administration No.
2010ADM864
Eddie Thomas
Decedent
Jerry L Hunter Esq
1822 11th Street NW
Washington DC 20001
Attorney
NOTICE OF
APPOINTMENT,
NOTICE TO
CREDITORS
AND NOTICE TO
UNKNOWN HEIRS
Sherelene P Thomas,
whose address is 1437
Ta y l o r S t r e e t , N W
Washington DC 20011
was appointed personal
representative of the
estate of Eddie Thomas,
who died on June 4,
2010 with a will, and will
serve without Court su-
pervision. All unknown
heirs and heirs whose
whereabouts are un-
known shall enter their
appearance in this
proceeding. Objections
to such appointment (or
to the probate of de-
cedent¬s will) shall be
filed with the Register of
Wills, D.C., 515 5th
Street, N.W., 3rd Floor
Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C .
20001, on or before
March 17, 2011. Claims
against the decedent
shall be presented to the
undersigned with a copy
to the Register of Wills
or filed with the Register
of Wills with a copy to
the undersigned, on or
before March 17, 2011,
or be forever barred.
Persons believed to be
heirs or legatees of the
decedent who do not re-
ceive a copy of this no-
tice by mail within 25
days of its first publica-
tion shall so inform the
Register of Wills, includ-
ing name, address and
relationship.
Date of Publication:
September 17, 2010
Name of newspaper:
Afro-American
Washington Law
Reporter
Sherelene P Thomas
Personal
Representative
TRUE TEST COPY
REGISTER OF WILLS
9/17, 9/24, 10/1
SUPERIOR COURT OF
THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA
FAMILY COURT
DOMESTIC
RELATIONS
BRANCH
Case Number.
2010DRB1701
WORKNEH CHURNET
Attorney
1629 K Street NW
Suite 300
Washington DC 20006
Address
Yodit Amde
Plaintiff.
vs.
Jote Abate
Defendant.
ORDER
PUBLICATION-
ABSENT DEFENDANT
The object of this suit is
to obtain a divorce.
On motion of the plaintiff,
it is this VIII day of
September 2010, ordered
that the defendant Jote
Abate cause his appear-
ance to be entered herein
on or before the fortieth
day, exclusive of Sun-
days and legal holidays,
occurring after the day of
the first publication of this
order; otherwise the
cause will be proceeded
with as in case of default.
Provided, a copy of this
order is published once a
week for three
successive weeks in the
Washington Law Re-
porter, and the Afro-
American Newspapers
before said day.
JUDGE
9/17, 9/24, 10/1
Superior Court of
the District of
District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
Washington, D.C.
20001-2131
Administration No.
00ADM868-10
Daniel L Schorr
Decedent
Beth Shapiro
Kaufman
Caplin & Drysdale
One Thomas Circle
NW Suite 1100
Washington DC 20005
Attorney
NOTICE OF
APPOINTMENT,
NOTICE TO
CREDITORS
AND NOTICE TO
20001-2131
Administration No.
00ADM868-10
Beth Shapiro
LEGAL NOTICES
DC 20005
NOTICE OF
APPOINTMENT,
NOTICE TO
CREDITORS
AND NOTICE TO
UNKNOWN HEIRS
proceeding. Objections
to such appointment (or
to the probate of de-
cedent¬s will) shall be
filed with the Register of
Wills, D.C., 515 5th
Street, N.W., 3rd Floor
shall be presented to the
undersigned
EDT 2010 with a copy
to the Register of Wills
or filed with the Register
of Wills with a copy to
the undersigned, on or
before March 17, 2011,
or be forever barred.
Persons believed to be
heirs or legatees of the
decedent who do not re-
ceive a copy of this no-
tice by mail within 25
days of its first publica-
tion shall so inform the
Register of Wills, includ-
ing name, address and
relationship.
Date of Publication:
September 17, 2010
Name of newspaper:
Afro-American
Washington Law
Reporter
Lisbeth B Schorr
Personal
Representative
TRUE TEST COPY
REGISTER OF WILLS
9/17, 9/24, 10/1
Superior Court of
the District of
District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
Washington, D.C.
20001-2131
Administration No.
2010ADM873
Janet Elizabeth
Hambright Rouamba
aka
Janet H Rouambra
Decedent
David W. Buckley
Attorney
NOTICE OF
APPOINTMENT,
NOTICE TO
CREDITORS
AND NOTICE TO
UNKNOWN HEIRS
Sambologo J Rouamba,
whose address is 510
Nicholson Street, NW
Washington DC 20011
was appointed personal
representative of the
estate of Janet Elizabeth
Hambright Rouamba
aka Janet H Rouamba,
who died on June 21,
2010 with a will, and will
serve with Court su-
pervision. All unknown
heirs and heirs whose
whereabouts are un-
known shall enter their
appearance in this
proceeding. Objections
to such appointment (or
to the probate of de-
cedent¬s will) shall be
filed with the Register of
Wills, D.C., 515 5th
Street, N.W., 3rd Floor
Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C .
20001, on or before
March 17, 2011. Claims
against the decedent
shall be presented to the
undersigned with a copy
to the Register of Wills
or filed with the Register
of Wills with a copy to
the undersigned, on or
before March 17, 2011,
or be forever barred.
Persons believed to be
heirs or legatees of the
decedent who do not re-
ceive a copy of this no-
tice by mail within 25
days of its first publica-
tion shall so inform the
Register of Wills, includ-
ing name, address and
relationship.
Date of Publication:
September 17, 2010
Name of newspaper:
Afro-American
Washington Law
Reporter
Sambologo J Rouamba
Personal
Representative
TRUE TEST COPY
REGISTER OF WILLS
202-291-2152
9/17, 9/24, 10/1
Superior Court of
the District of
District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
Washington, D.C.
20001-2131
Administration No.
2010ADM870
Walter James Gary
Decedent
Jewel Harmon
1350 Connecticut Ave
NW #301
Washington DC 20036
Attorney
NOTICE OF
APPOINTMENT,
NOTICE TO
CREDITORS
AND NOTICE TO
UNKNOWN HEIRS
Willie Gary and Freddie
G a r y, w h o s e a d -
dress(es) are PO Box
1642 Clinton, South
Carolina 29325 and 83
Dora Road Clinton DC
29325, were appointed
personal representa-
tive(s) of the estate of
Walter James Gary, who
died on June 28, 2004
without a will, and will
serve without Court su-
pervision. All unknown
heirs and heirs whose
whereabouts are un-
known shall enter their
appearance in this
proceeding. Objections
to such appointment
shall be filed with the
Register of Wills, D.C.,
515 5th Street, N.W.,
3rd Floor Washington,
D.C. 20001, on or be-
fore March 17, 2011.
Claims against the de-
cedent shall be pre-
sented to the under-
signed with a copy to the
Register of Wills or filed
heirs and heirs whose
whereabouts are un-
known shall enter their
appearance in this
proceeding. Objections
to such appointment
shall be filed with the
Register of Wills, D.C.,
515 5th Street, N.W.,
3rd Floor Washington,
LEGAL
D.C. 20001,NOTICES
on or be-
fore March 17, 2011.
Claims against the de-
cedent shall be pre-
sented to the under-
signed with a copy to the
Register of Wills or filed
with the Register of Wills
with a copy to the under-
signed, on or before
March 17, 2011, or be
forever barred. Persons
believed to be heirs or
legatees of the decedent
who do not receive a
copy of this notice by
mail within 25 days of its
first publication shall so
inform the Register of
Wills, including name,
address and relation-
ship.
Date of Publication:
September 17, 2010
Name of newspaper:
Afro-American
Washington Law
Reporter
Willie Gary
Freddie Gary
Personal
Representative
TRUE TEST COPY
REGISTER OF WILLS
9/17, 9/24, 10/1
Superior Court of
the District of
District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
Washington, D.C.
20001-2131
Administration No.
000ADM855-10
Albert Young
Decedent
W. Alton Lewis
1450 Mercantile Lane
Suite 155
Upper Marlboro MD
20774
Attorney
NOTICE OF
APPOINTMENT,
NOTICE TO
CREDITORS
AND NOTICE TO
UNKNOWN HEIRS
Theodore Young and
James Newman, whose
address(es) are 2008 C
Street, NE Washington
DC 20002, and 10210
New Orchard Drive,
Largo MD were ap-
pointed personal repre-
sentative(s) of the estate
of Albert Young, who
died on July 12, 2010
without a will, and will
serve without Court su-
pervision. All unknown
heirs and heirs whose
whereabouts are un-
known shall enter their
appearance in this
proceeding. Objections
to such appointment
shall be filed with the
Register of Wills, D.C.,
515 5th Street, N.W.,
3rd Floor Washington,
D.C. 20001, on or be-
fore March 17, 2011.
Claims against the de-
cedent shall be pre-
sented to the under-
signed with a copy to the
Register of Wills or filed
with the Register of Wills
with a copy to the under-
signed, on or before
March 17, 2011, or be
forever barred. Persons
believed to be heirs or
legatees of the decedent
who do not receive a
copy of this notice by
mail within 25 days of its
first publication shall so
inform the Register of
Wills, including name,
address and relation-
ship.
Date of Publication:
September 17, 2010
Name of newspaper:
Afro-American
Washington Law
Reporter
Theodore Young
James Newman
Personal
Representative
TRUE TEST COPY
REGISTER OF WILLS
9/17, 9/24, 10/1
Superior Court of
the District of
District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
Washington, D.C.
20001-2131
Administration No.
008ADM866-10
Bessie F Gray
Decedent
Andrew P McGuire
Esq
1003 K Street NW
Suite 300
Washington DC 20001
Attorney
NOTICE OF
APPOINTMENT,
NOTICE TO
CREDITORS
AND NOTICE TO
UNKNOWN HEIRS
Linda T Ayala and Cat-
rice Gray-Rivers, whose
address(es) are 106
Essenton Dr Upper
Marlboro MD and 14520
Owings Ave.
Brandywine MD were
appointed personal re-
presentative(s) of the
estate of Bessie F Gray,
who died on March 9,
2010 with a will, and will
serve without Court su-
pervision. All unknown
heirs and heirs whose
whereabouts are un-
known shall enter their
appearance in this
proceeding. Objections
to such appointment (or
to the probate of de-
cedent¬s will) shall be
filed with the Register of
Wills, D.C., 515 5th
Street, N.W., 3rd Floor
Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C .
20001, on or before
March 17, 2011. Claims
against the decedent
shall be presented to the
undersigned with a copy
to the Register of Wills
or filed with the Register
of Wills with a copy to
the undersigned, on or
before March 17, 2011,
or be forever barred.
Persons believed to be
heirs or legatees of the
decedent who do not re-
ceive a copy of this no-
tice by mail within 25
days of its first publica-
tion shall so inform the
Register of Wills, includ-
ing name, address and
relationship.
Date of Publication:
September 17, 2010
Name of newspaper:
Afro-American
Washington Law
Reporter
Linda T. Ayala
Catrice Gray-Rivers
Personal
Representative
TRUE TEST COPY
REGISTER OF WILLS
9/17, 9/24, 10/1
tion shall so inform the
Register of Wills, includ-
ing name, address and
relationship.
Date of Publication:
B9
September 17, 2010
Name of newspaper:
Afro-American
September 18, 2010 - September 24, 2010, The Afro-American
CAREER CORNER
Washington Law
Reporter
LEGALLindaNOTICES
T. Ayala
Catrice Gray-Rivers
Personal
Representative TYPESET: Mon Sep 13 16:01:02 EDT 2010
TRUE TEST COPY
REGISTER OF WILLS
9/17, 9/24, 10/1
Healthcare Public Affairs Professional
Superior Court of
the District of
District of Columbia Widmeyer Communications seeks a senior-level professional with significant healthcare
PROBATE DIVISION public affairs experience for its Washington, D.C. office.
Washington, D.C.
20001-2131
Administration No.
Ideal candidates will have substantive experience in health care public policy and commu-
nications. In addition, the successful candidate will have extensive experience as part of a
2010ADM857
Calvin Hines healthcare or public affairs team at a communications firm, in a trade association or corpora-
Decedent tion, on Capitol Hill, or in government.
Michael D Breads Esq
8737 Colesville Road
LL-100A Successful candidates must also have at least 10 years of relevant experience with national
Silver Spring, MD public affairs campaigns, media relations, and/or federal or state legislative work. Candidates
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Attorney should be both collegial and collaborative, and able to work well independently or as part of
NOTICE OF a team.
APPOINTMENT,
NOTICE TO
CREDITORS Prerequisites for the position include experience communicating about complex public policy
AND NOTICE TO issues, absolute attention to detail and team management focus, ability to multitask and
UNKNOWN HEIRS juggle competing demands for time and attention, demonstrated media relations/placement
Pamela Harris and Ja- success, and experience with stakeholder relations and exemplary writing skills.
nice Wright, whose ad-
dress(es) are 4415
Georgia Avenue, NW Responsibilities include project management, client account management and senior-level
Washington DC 20011 client service assignments including crisis communications. Candidate will be responsible
and 277 Wesley Grove
Road, Cottagville , were for new business development and expected to contribute to efforts to enhance the reputation
appointed personal re- and growth of the firm.
presentative(s) of the
estate of Calvin Hines,
who died on April 1, Competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus a full benefits package. Please
2010 with a will, and will forward resume, cover letter (with salary expectations) and writing samples to:
serve without Court su-
pervision. All unknown
heirs and heirs whose Human Resources
whereabouts are un- Widmeyer Communications
known shall enter their Reference - HPA 2010
appearance in this jobs@widmeyer.com
proceeding. Objections
to such appointment (or
to the probate of de-
cedent¬s will) shall be
filed with the Register of
Wills, D.C., 515 5th
Street, N.W., 3rd Floor
Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C .
20001, on or before
March 17, 2011. Claims
against the decedent
shall be presented to the
To Advertise
undersigned with a copy
to the Register of Wills
or filed with the Register
of Wills with a copy to Chief Academic Programs Officer
call
the undersigned, on or
before March 17, 2011,
or be forever barred. (Position #115868)
Persons believed to be
202-332-0080
heirs or legatees of the The Universities at Shady Grove (USG), located in Rockville, MD is currently
decedent who do not re- seeking a highly-motivated, successful professional for the position of Chief
ceive a copy of this no-
tice by mail within 25 Academic Programs Officer. The Chief Academic Programs Officer (CAPO)
days of its first publica- will be a senior staff member and hold the title of Assistant Vice Chancellor for
tion shall so inform the Academic Affairs in the University System of Maryland (USM). CAPO will be
Register of Wills, includ-
ing name, address and responsible for developing the strategic direction of current & future academic
relationship. programming as well as educational partnerships with USM institutions &
Date of Publication: educational partners in the Montgomery County region.
September 17, 2010
Name of newspaper: These include: establishing academic programs designed to meet regional
Afro-American workforce needs; curricula that focus on inter-institutional, inter-professional
Washington Law
Reporter and inter-disciplinary programs; 2+2+2 programs designed in partnership
Pamela Harries with K-12 and regional community colleges, STEM education initiatives;
Janice Wright development of advanced credentials and professional training opportunities,
Personal
Representative innovative curricula designed to encourage student success. The incumbent
TRUE TEST COPY will support existing and new educational partnerships within USG as well as
REGISTER
TYPESET: OF
Tue WILLS
Sep 14 12:08:53 EDT
with the 2010
Montgomery County Public Schools, Montgomery College and regional
9/17, 9/24, 10/1
community colleges and workforce organizations. Terminal degree required.
Please see complete job description at www.shadygrove.umd.edu/jobs/
Superior Court of
the District of EOE/AA
TYPESET: Tue Sep 14 08:19:20 EDT 2010
District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
Washington, D.C.
20001-2131
Administration No. Ft, Dir. Clinical Services, Hearing & Speech Ctr. Gallaudet
2010SEB433 University. Responsible for operation and management of
Anthony Bowes all clinical services. Need bachelor´s degree and 10 years or
Crowner
Decedent master´s and 5 years of clinical management experience in
NOTICE OF healthcare. Experience serving adults and children, team-
APPOINTMENT, work, and supervising college students. Bilingual in English
NOTICE TO
CREDITORS and ASL or willing to learn ASL. Apply online at http://
AND NOTICE TO gallaudet.edu/af/hrs_employment.xml. EOE/AA. Qual-
UNKNOWN HEIRS ified women, persons with disabilities & minority candidates
Alice Crowner, whose are encouraged to apply.
address is 100 River-
bend Drive, Apt B2, West
Columbia SC 29169 was
appointed personal re-
presentative of the estate
WISCONSIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY, DIRECTOR¬S OF-
JOB#: B008658605 DATE: 9.10.10
FICE SPECIAL ASSISTANT FOR GOVERNMENT RELA-
bayard
of Anthony Bowes
Crowner, who died on TIONS (Administrative Policy Advisor) ARTIST:
CLIENT: UMD TY
- Full-Time.
PUBS: AAMERICAN COMP: XSERVE
October 15, 2006 with- Permanent position
advertising agency available in Madison, Wisconsin with
out. All unknown heirs SIZE: 3.55” X 4.5” REV: available
0
and heirs whose excellent state benefits. Job & application details
whereabouts are un- at www.wisconsinhistory.org/about/employment/ or call
known shall enter their 608-264-6409.
appearance in this
proceeding. Objections
to such appointment
Strictly Personal
shall be filed with the
Register of Wills, D.C.,
515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd
Pen Pals
Floor Washington, D.C.
20001, on or before
October 17, 2010. Caucasian, single man, 6’31/2”, love danc-
Claims against the de-
cedent shall be pre- ing, going to the movies and telling jokes.
sented to the under- Interested in a female 5.5’ and up, open-
signed with a copy to the
Register of Wills or filed minded, who loves cats and don’t mind
with the Register of Wills me smoking, (looking for a relationship).
with a copy to the under-
signed, on or before
If interested please call Harry at 410-833-
October 17, 2010, or be 4516 or cell (410-935-9001).
forever barred. Persons
believed to be heirs or
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legatees of the decedent Hey 13.13:W,
who do not receive a
copy of this notice by mail
You full-figured, mature-minded and
within 25 days of its first without your heavy weight lover. Write to
publication shall so in-
form the Register of
Richard Gillison, 745004A, c/o Northern
Wills, including name, State Prison, P.O. Box 2300, Newark, N.J.
address and relation- 07114
ship.
Date of Publication: ---
September 17, 2010 Truthful man seeking spiritual pen pals.
Name of newspaper:
Afro-American Womb my emanation. Law is unification.
Washington Law Breath, knowledge and consciousness!
Reporter
Alice Crowner William Piggie, P.O. Box 565, Pittsboro,
Personal N.C. 27312
Representative
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9/17
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