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By Perry Green AFRO Sports Editor BALTIMORE--Ravens General Manager Ozzie Newsome made history in 2002 when he became the first African- American general manager in the National Football League (NFL). He helped the Ravens win the 2001 Super Bowl as a front office executive, which rightfully catapulted him into the GM position. Since then, Newsome has become one of the most respected general managers in the league, leading the Ravens to eight playoff appearances during his tenure. Now, he has a chance to win his first Super Bowl ring as a general manager; if he pulls it off, he will become only the second African-American general manager to win one, following New York Giants GM Jerry Reese, who shepherded New York to Super Bowl victories in 2007 and 2011. Newsome doesn’t talk to the media about his own standing, but the coaches and players that serve underneath him often express just how significant he is to the team and the league. “Ozzie is the foundation of the Ravens,” Ravens coach John Harbaugh told reporters. “He’s drafted every player and made every free-agent signing that’s come through here. There is no ‘us’ without Ozzie. We’re not here without Ozzie.” According to Harbaugh, Newsome’s duties as general manager included the responsibility of overseeing the entire process of piecing together the Ravens football team. He hired the head coach, then helped the head coach hire his assistant Continued on A3 INSIDE A4 America’s Inaugurations The AFRO Coverage Roosevelt, 1945— Fourth Term A5 Ohio Players Frontman ‘Sugarfoot’ Bonner Dies Black Architect of a Championship Contender Ravens Unsung Hero– GM Ozzie Newsome AP Photo Ravens coach Ozzie Newsome goes for his first Super Bowl ring as general manager. Special Section • Character Education Continued on A5 Volume 121 No. 26 PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY EDITION FEBRUARY 2, 2013 - FEBRUARY 8, 2013 Copyright © 2013 by the Afro-American Company Join the AFRO on Twitter and Facebook afro.com Your History • Your Community • Your News The AFRO- American Newspaper Prince George’s County Edition is Published weekly as an E-edition. Notification is sent to you via email. You can opt-out of receiving this by selecting the unsubscribe option at the bottom of each email notice. By Teria Rogers AFRO Staff Writer With the current session of the Maryland General Assembly less than a month old, African American legislators are finding that they will have their hands full until the session ends April 1. At the top of the agenda are battles over a new hospital in Prince George’s County, abolishment of the death penalty and the state budget—including transportation expansion funding. Complicating matters is the potential impact of still unresolved questions facing Capitol Hill lawmakers over the dimensions of federal spending. At the local level, however, the issue that casts the biggest shadow on Black lawmakers’ agenda is how to replenish state reserves for highway expansion and mass transit projects. State money for expanding state roads, building new ones and creating new mass transit facilities will be depleted by 2017. “That might mean an increase in taxes and no one wants to pay more taxes, but we By Alexis Taylor Special to the AFRO (January 28, 2013) Braving rain and frigid winter temperatures, die-hard Baltimore Ravens fans gathered at the Inner Harbor downtown to give their beloved team a warm send- off to Super Bowl XLVII Feb. 3 in New Orleans, La. Elected officials could be seen in their best Ravens paraphernalia as cheerleaders danced and hundreds of frenzied Baltimoreans cheered from the amphitheatre space and surrounding restaurant balconies and steps. “This year our team is on a magical run,” said Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, who spoke to the crowd shortly before Gov. Martin O’Malley did his part to rev things up. “They said we couldn’t beat that team from Indianapolis- we proved them wrong. They said we couldn’t beat the Broncos- I’m still waiting for the mayor to pay up and do his dance. They said we couldn’t beat the Patriots and we taught them a little something last Sunday.” “Let them keep underestimating our Ravens because that’s when we shine the best,” said Rawlings-Blake to the cheering crowd. Ravens Coach John Harbaugh said that although all of the “best fans in the world,” couldn’t be present inside the Superdome when the team battles the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl for the league crown, they would all travel in the hearts of the players he vowed to bring back as champions. The send-off couldn’t be complete without retiring linebacker Ray Lewis addressing the Ravens Bound for Super Bowl Bring It On! Fans began to gather just after dawn for the 11:30 a.m. rally, according to police. By Teria Rogers AFRO Staff Writer Hundreds of mourners, many of them wearing T-shirts, buttons and headbands bearing the words “RIP Spike” filed by the open casket at Ebenezer AME Church in Fort Washington to say goodbye to 16-year-old Marcus Antonio Jones who was fatally shot Jan. 20 after a birthday party. The friends were there and so were his parents, sitting on the second row—his mother Monica Jones, in traditional black, softly sobbing; his father, Dwayne Young, putting an arm around her, attempting to offer comfort in a situation where there would be none. The Prince George’s Police Department (PGPD) said Jones, a sophomore at Friendly High School, was standing in a group outside the party when three men approached the group and Jones was shot. He was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Eight days later, as Marcus was eulogized, police kept a visible vigil in the parking lot of the church. According to detectives, Marcus’ killing resulted from a conflict between neighborhood crews from three areas in the county. Akil Ings, 17, of Suitland, and Kquantae Fisher, 19, of Fort Washington have been charged with first and second- degree murder in the slaying. “We are against senseless Slain Prince George’s Teen Buried acts of violence. Some things have to stop and some things have to get better,” said the Rev. Tony Lee, senior pastor of the Community of Hope church at Iverson Mall in Temple Hills. Lee added a message for those who might attempt to avenge Marcus’ death saying, “Retaliation is not what is needed in this moment.” On January 19, a student was having a birthday party in the 7700 block of Webster Lane. According to a parent whose child attended the party, at approximately 11 p.m. the party was getting overcrowded and the birthday girl’s mother Transportation Money, Health Care Dominate 2013 Annapolis Agenda Continued on A5 Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and Gov. Martin O’Malley Linebacker Ray Lewis Continued on A5 All photos by Alexis Taylor Marcus Jones Courtesy photo

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Page 1: Prince Georges AFRO-American Newspaper February 2, 2013

By Perry GreenAFRO Sports Editor

BALTIMORE--Ravens General Manager Ozzie Newsome made history in 2002 when he became the first African-American general manager in the National Football League (NFL). He helped the Ravens win the 2001 Super Bowl as a front office executive, which rightfully catapulted him into the GM position.

Since then, Newsome has become one of the most respected general managers in the league, leading the Ravens to eight playoff appearances during his tenure.

Now, he has a chance to win his first Super Bowl ring as a general manager; if he pulls it off, he will become only the second African-American general manager to win one, following New York Giants GM Jerry Reese, who shepherded New York to Super Bowl victories in 2007 and 2011.

Newsome doesn’t talk to the media about his own standing, but the coaches and players that serve underneath him often express just how significant he is to the team and the league.

“Ozzie is the foundation of the Ravens,” Ravens coach John Harbaugh told reporters. “He’s drafted every player and made every free-agent signing that’s come through here. There is no ‘us’ without Ozzie. We’re not here without Ozzie.”

According to Harbaugh, Newsome’s duties as general manager included the responsibility of overseeing the entire process of piecing together the Ravens football team. He hired the head coach, then helped the head coach hire his assistant

Continued on A3

INSIDE

A4America’s

InaugurationsThe AFRO CoverageRoosevelt, 1945—

Fourth Term

A5Ohio

Players Frontman

‘Sugarfoot’ Bonner Dies

Black Architect of a Championship Contender

Ravens Unsung Hero– GM Ozzie Newsome

AP PhotoRavens coach Ozzie Newsome goes for his first Super Bowl ring as general manager.

Special Section• Character Education

Continued on A5

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By Teria RogersAFRO Staff Writer

With the current session of the Maryland General Assembly less than a month old, African American legislators are finding that they will have their hands full until the session ends April 1.

At the top of the agenda are battles over a new hospital in Prince George’s County, abolishment of the death penalty and the state budget—including transportation expansion funding.

Complicating matters is the potential impact of still unresolved questions facing Capitol Hill lawmakers over the dimensions of federal spending.

At the local level, however, the issue that casts the biggest shadow on Black lawmakers’ agenda is how to replenish state reserves for highway expansion and mass transit projects. State money for expanding state roads, building new ones and creating new mass transit facilities will be depleted by 2017.

“That might mean an increase in taxes and no one wants to pay more taxes, but we

By Alexis Taylor Special to the AFRO

(January 28, 2013) Braving rain and frigid winter temperatures, die-hard Baltimore Ravens fans gathered at the Inner Harbor downtown to give their beloved team a warm send- off to Super Bowl XLVII Feb. 3 in New Orleans, La.

Elected officials could be seen in their best Ravens paraphernalia as cheerleaders danced and hundreds of frenzied Baltimoreans cheered from the amphitheatre space and surrounding restaurant balconies and steps.

“This year our team is on a magical run,” said Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, who spoke to the crowd shortly before Gov. Martin O’Malley did his part to rev things up. “They said we couldn’t beat that team from

Indianapolis- we proved them wrong. They said we couldn’t beat the Broncos- I’m still waiting for the mayor to pay up and do his dance. They said we couldn’t beat the Patriots and we taught them a little something last Sunday.”

“Let them keep underestimating our Ravens because that’s when we shine the best,” said Rawlings-Blake to the cheering crowd.

Ravens Coach John Harbaugh said that although all of the “best fans in the world,” couldn’t be present inside the Superdome when the team battles the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl for the league crown, they would all travel in the hearts of the players he

vowed to bring back as champions. The send-off couldn’t be complete without

retiring linebacker Ray Lewis addressing the

Ravens Bound for Super Bowl

Bring It On!

Fans began to gather just after dawn for the 11:30 a.m. rally, according to police.

By Teria RogersAFRO Staff Writer

Hundreds of mourners, many of them wearing T-shirts, buttons and headbands bearing the words “RIP Spike” filed by the open casket at Ebenezer AME Church in Fort Washington to say goodbye to 16-year-old Marcus Antonio Jones who was fatally shot Jan. 20 after a birthday party.

The friends were there and so were his parents, sitting on the second row—his mother Monica Jones, in traditional black, softly sobbing; his father, Dwayne Young, putting an arm around her, attempting to offer comfort in a situation where there would be none.

The Prince George’s Police Department (PGPD) said Jones, a sophomore at Friendly High School, was standing in a group outside the party when three men approached the group and Jones was shot. He was taken

to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Eight days later, as Marcus was eulogized, police kept a visible vigil in the parking lot of the church. According to detectives, Marcus’ killing resulted from a conflict between neighborhood crews from three areas in the county.

Akil Ings, 17, of Suitland, and Kquantae Fisher, 19, of Fort Washington have been charged with first and second-degree murder in the slaying.

“We are against senseless

Slain Prince George’s Teen Buriedacts of violence. Some things have to stop and some things have to get better,” said the Rev. Tony Lee, senior pastor of the Community of Hope church at Iverson Mall in Temple Hills.

Lee added a message for those who might attempt to avenge Marcus’ death saying, “Retaliation is not what is needed in this moment.”

On January 19, a student was having a birthday party

in the 7700 block of Webster Lane. According to a parent whose child attended the party, at approximately 11 p.m. the party was getting overcrowded and the birthday girl’s mother

Transportation Money, Health Care Dominate 2013 Annapolis Agenda

Continued on A5

Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and Gov. Martin O’Malley Linebacker Ray Lewis

Continued on A5

All photos by Alexis Taylor

Marcus JonesCourtesy photo

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A2 The Afro-American, February 2, 2013 - February 8, 2013

Company Demands Family Pay Education Loan of Murdered Student

At age 25, Donte D. Newsome had his whole life ahead of him.

A football fanatic who shined both on defense and offense, the soon-to-be father was just a short time away from finishing his degree at Marshall University on July 5, 2008 when he decided to go to the Fluid nightclub in Huntington, W.Va.

No one could have known that by 3 a.m. he would lay dead outside of the nightclub, his life taken in a hail of bullets that also wounded two others, according to The Norfolk Virginian-Pilot.

But, after his death, the lasting reminders of his life wouldn’t just be friends and family calling to reminisce about his smile—but also bill collectors demanding payment for his student loans.

Years after Newsome’s death, Newsome’s parents Angela and Bruce Smith are drumming up support with a Change.org petition, in the hopes social media will force the lender to cancel his outstanding student debt.

“I’m shocked and angry that your company has once again refused to forgive a grieving family’s loan debt following the death of their child, who was the primary borrower,” Angela Smith said in a petition letter to Daniel Myers, chief executive officer for First Marblehead Corporation, which works in conjunction with American Education Services.

“Every month for the past four years American Education Services calls our home and sends us letters demanding loan payments,” Smith said. “My family can’t afford to pay them, so all these calls do is remind me of the short life my son lived and the future he will never have.”

Huntington police made an arrest in the Newsome murder case just one day after the shooting in 2008, according to The Virginian-Pilot.

In her petition, Smith said that her husband, who co-signed for their son’s two loans, could now possibly have his “job and career” jeopardized because the unpaid loans are on his credit

report. The couple is asking that First Marblehead Corporation not

only to forgive this debt, but revamp their policy for families forced to repay their dead children’s school loans.

“Django” Action Figures Discontinued Following Outcry

Just weeks ago, action figures from the popular Quentin Tarantino film Django Unchained were prominently displayed on the website of the toymaker National Entertainment Collectibles Association. Now, they’ve seemingly disappeared.

That’s because the 10-doll set has been discontinued after complaints that the toys were offensive, according to the Associated Press.

The 8-inch figurines representing the film’s main characters were made available for purchase online after the movie’s Christmas Day release. The toys were produced by NECA in collaboration with the Weinstein Co., the studio behind Tarantino’s film.

“We have tremendous respect for the audience and it was never our intent to offend anyone,” The Weinstein Co. said in a statement to the AP.

Django Unchained is Tarantino’s homage to the spaghetti western, and tells the story of an ex-slave-turned-bounty hunter who walks a bloody path of revenge in a quest to rescue his enslaved wife.

Civil rights groups and some members of the public questioned the sensitivity of the dolls, saying it trivialized slavery.

Despite the controversy, Django has received both critical and public acclaim. The film was recently nominated for four NAACP Image Awards and five Academy Awards, including best picture. It is also Tarantino’s highest-grossing movie to date, earning over $140 million at the box office.

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Ozzie NewsomeContinued from A1

By Alan KingAFRO Staff Writer

Jennifer Hudson and otherrelatives positively identified

the body of her 7-year-oldnephew Monday, just hoursafter his body was found in a

sport-utility vehicle sought inconnection with the murder ofHudson’s mother and brother.

The white, 1994 ChevroletSuburban with Illinois license

plate X584859 was found onChicago’s West Side afterpolice received a 7 a.m. call

from a neighbor about a suspi-cious vehicle. The man noticedthe vehicle while walking hisdog. According to the ChicagoTribune, the boy had been shotmultiple times in the back seatof the vehicle. The SUV, regis-tered to Hudson’s murderedbrother, was towed with theboy’s body inside and is beingprocessed by evidence techni-cians and workers. The bodywas later removed and taken tothe Cook County MedicalExaminer’s office.

Hudson and other familymembers arrived at the MedicalExaminer’s office mid-after-noon to identify the body.Given the choice between look-ing directly at the body orviewing it on a wall-mounted

video screen, the family chosethe latter. According to theTribune, Hudson said, “Yes,that’s him.”

A spokesman for the officetold the newspaper that Hudson

“remained strong for her fami-ly” and was clearly its leader.“She held hands with her fami-ly,” the spokesman said. “Itwas obviously a very emotionalmoment.”

The boy – the son of JuliaHudson, Jennifer’s sister – hadbeen missing since Friday,when a relative found Julian’sgrandmother, DarnellDonerson, 57, and his uncle,Jason Hudson, 29, shot to deathin his grandmother’s home inthe 7000 block of South YaleAvenue.

An Amber Alert – a desig-nation for high-risk missingchildren – was issued Fridayafter Julian was discoveredmissing after the murders.Police arrested WilliamBalfour, the missing boy’s step-father and estranged husbandof Julia, at his girlfriend’sSouthside apartment severalhours after the murders.Balfour’s mother, Michele, hastold reporters that her son hadnothing to do with the slayings.

Balfour remains a suspect in

the murders but is being held injail for parole violation after

being convicted of attemptedmurder and vehicular hijack-ing. Cook County records showthat he pleaded guilty to bothcharges in 1999. He was alsoconvicted in 1998 for posses-sion of a stolen motor vehicle.He was released from prison in2006 after serving seven yearsfor the attempted murder andcar hijacking charges.

The boy remained missingthrough a long weekend inwhich police and volunteers

posted fliers bearing his photo-graph around the city. OnSunday, Jennifer Hudson askedfor the public’s help in findingher nephew. In her MySpaceblog, she thanked fans and sup-porters for their prayers andoffered a $100,000 reward toanyone who returned the boyalive.

Since the investigation,Hudson – who gained stardomafter appearing on “AmericanIdol,” and then won anAcademy Award for her role inthe movie Dreamgirls – hasstayed out of the public eye.

The Chicago Tribune report-ed that a parade of cars movedslowly past her family’s homeMonday morning, past thenews vans, reporters and curi-

ous onlookers.Neighbors stoodquietly andreflected on the

violence. In front of the Hudson’s

home, men in heavy jacketsand hooded sweatshirts came tokiss the twin white crosses bar-ing the names of Donerson andJason.

“Everybody is sick of goingthrough stuff like this,” ArtishaWest, a former resident of thearea told the Tribune. “We allhave to stick together. All theseyoung children are dying, andfor what?”

By Alan KingAFRO Staff Writer

Presidential candidate JohnMcCain’s attack on ACORN –Associated CommunityOrganization for Reform Now –confirms the success of theorganization, the head of thegroup says.

“This is testimony to the workwe’ve done and success we’vehad,” Maude Hurd, president ofACORN, said in an interviewwith the AFRO.

“When this attack started, wehad just announced that we hadregistered 1.3 million new vot-ers,” she said. “That’s just to saythat someone’s running scaredbecause of ACORN’s success.”

McCain, who is running forpresident on the Republican tick-et, lashed out at ACORN in thefinal debate against BarackObama, contending the group “ison the verge of maybe perpetrat-ing one of the greatest frauds invoter history in this country,maybe destroying the fabric ofdemocracy.”

Factcheck.org, a non-partisanWeb site, found those claims tobe “exaggerated,” with “no evi-dence of any such democracy-destroying fraud.”

Hurd believes the McCaincharges were politically motivat-ed.

She said, “Because it’s low-and moderate-income people,and people of color, I believe theMcCain campaign thinks thosevoters are going to voteDemocratic, which is not neces-sarily true.”

ACORN is no stranger tocontroversy.

For 38 years, the non-partisanorganization has fought for socialand economic justice for low-and moderate-incomeAmericans. With 400,000 mem-ber families organized into morethan 1,200 neighborhood chap-ters in 110 cities nationwide,ACORN has over the years seenits share of criticism while advo-cating for affordable housing,living wages, healthcare for theunderserved— and while organ-izing voter registration drives.But none has been as witheringand baseless as this one.

With the presidential electionless than two weeks away,ACORN’s detractors allege theorganization has engaged in mas-sive voter registration fraud afterthe reported discovery of bogusnames, such as Mickey Mouse

and Dallas Cowboys playersTony Romo and Terrell Owens,among the names submitted toelection officials.

Hurd said those workers, whowere doing those things withoutACORN’s knowledge or permis-sion, were fired.

“The evidence that has sur-faced so far shows they fakedforms to get paid for work theydidn’t do, not to stuff ballotboxes.” ACORN, she said, is thevictim of fraud, not the perpetra-tor of it.

Hurd said the only thingsbogus are the charges them-selves. And factcheck. orgagrees.

It concluded, “NeitherACORN nor its employees havebeen found guilty of, or evencharged with, casting fraudulentvotes.”

The problem came about pri-marily because of the wayACORN operates. Rather thanrely on volunteers, it pays peo-ple, many of them poor or unem-ployed, to sign up new voters.The idea was to help both thosebeing registered and those doingthe registration.

Maud explained, “We have azero tolerance policy for deliber-ate falsification of registration.”

Most news account neglect topoint out that ACORN isrequired by law to turn in all reg-istration forms. And they also failto note that it was the organiza-tion, in many instances, that firstbrought the phony registrationsto the attention of authorities.

The McCain camp apparentlyisn’t interested in those finepoints, preferring to air mislead-ing ads that seek to link Obamato ACORN, thereby undercuttinghis political support.

McCain: I’m John McCainand I approve this message.

Announcer: Who is BarackObama? A man with “a politicalbaptism performed at warpspeed.” Vast ambition. After col-lege, he moved to Chicago.Became a community organizer.There, Obama met MadeleineTalbot, part of the Chicagobranch of ACORN. He was soimpressive that he was asked totrain the ACORN staff.

What did ACORN in Chicagoengage in? Bullying banks.Intimidation tactics. Disruptionof business. ACORN forcedbanks to issue risky home loans.The same types of loans thatcaused the financial crisis we’rein today.

No wonder Obama’s campaign istrying to distance him from thegroup, saying, “Barack ObamaNever Organized with ACORN.”But Obama’s ties to ACORN runlong and deep. He taught classesfor ACORN. They even endorsedhim for President.But now ACORN is in trouble.

Reporter: There are at least11 investigations across thecountry involving thousands ofpotentially fraudulent ACORNforms.

Announcer: Massive voterfraud. And the Obama campaignpaid more than $800,000 to anACORN front for get out the voteefforts.Pressuring banks to issue riskyloans. Nationwide voter fraud.Barack Obama. Bad judgment.Blind ambition. Too risky forAmerica.

Since McCain’s comments,ACORN’s 87 offices have beenbombarded with threats andracist mail.

The day after the presidentialdebate, vandals broke into theorganization’s Boston and Seattleoffices and stole computers.After a Cleveland representativeappeared on TV, an e-mail wassent to the local office saying she“is going to have her life ended.”A worker in Providence, R.I.,received a threatening call say-ing, “We know you get off workat 9” and uttered racial epithets.

A caller to one office left amessage on the answeringmachine, saying: “Hi, I was justcalling to let you know thatBarack Obama needs to gethung. He’s a (expletive deleted)nigger, and he’s a piece of(expletive deleted). You guys arefraudulent, and you need to go tohell. All the niggers on oak trees.They’re gonna get all hung hon-eys, they’re going to get assassi-nated, they’re gonna get killed.”

Another message said, “Youliberal idiots. Dumb (expletivedeleted). Welfare bums. Youguys just (expletive deleted)come to our country, consumeevery natural resource there is,and make a lot of babies. That’sall you guys do. And then suckup the welfare and expect every-one else to pay for your hospitalbills for your kids. I jus’ say letyour kids die. That’s the bestmove. Just let your children die.Forget about paying for hospitalbills for them. I’m not gonna doit. You guys are lowlifes. And Ihope you all die.”

Hurd thinks the hate calls willcease soon.

“In two weeks, I think theseattacks will be over. But I think itwill be harder for us to get ourname back on good gracesbecause they really trashed us inthe last few weeks.”

But ACORN will not bedeterred.

“We’ve been fighting for along time, for over 30 years, forthe rights of low- and moderate-income people all across thecountry,” Hurd said. “We’regoing to continue to fight foreconomic justice in our commu-nities.”

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Jennifer Hudson and Relatives Identify Body of Her Slain Nephew

“She held hands with her family. It was obviously a very emotional moment.” Courtesy Photos

Jennifer Hudson and her mom, Darnell Donerson whowas killed, as well as her brother, Jason.

Jason Hudson

Julian King, Jennnifer Hudson’s nephew.

ACORN Fights BackLeader Calls Voter Registration Fraud Charges ‘Bogus’

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coaching staff. Newsome also assembled the team’s scouting department, and then worked closely with the team of scouts to find talented players to fill the team’s roster.

Every GM in the NFL has his own style of managing. Ozzie prefers not to be the micro-managing type, giving his staff a good balance of liberty and support to do their jobs. He’s consistent, however, in communicating with his staff so that everyone shares the same vision and goals for the team.

His colleagues around the league consider him the best in the business.

“Ozzie Newsome has year-in and year-out put out relevant teams and given his team a chance to win a Super Bowl,” Reese told USA TODAY Sports. “We’re all chasing Ozzie.”

Reese also told USA TODAY that Newsome serves as his mentor in the business, and offered him valuable advice when he was hired as GM of the Giants in 2007.

“Ozzie is not a man of many words,” Reese said, “But when he talks, you better be listening.

“He likes to say, ‘There’s always enough players to go around. That always sticks with me. People say, ‘Oh, this is a weak draft class.’ When I hear that, my inner Ozzie says, ‘Every class is a good class.’”

That philosophy served the Ravens well in recent years as Newsome selected hidden gems in the mid- to late-rounds of the NFL draft, like rookie running back Bernard Pierce, who

has made an impact during the Ravens’ playoff run after being taken in the third round in the 2012 draft. Other high-impact Ravens players overlooked by other teams include shutdown cornerback Lardarius Webb, who was drafted in the fourth round in 2009, and undrafted rookie kicker Justin Tucker, who was signed out of University of Texas last summer.

Some players Newsome selects make an impact right away, while others grow into greater roles down the road. It’s his job

to get the right guys not only for the present, but the future.

“I worry about winning today, but I’ve got to also worry about winning tomorrow,” Newsome told reporters. “It’s tough to evaluate a player in their first week, in their first season, in their second week or in their second season. But we have four years to determine whether a guy can get on the field and be great.”

Some have suggested that, after more than 20 years as an NFL executive and a 13-year career as a Hall of Fame tight end for the Cleveland Browns, the 56-year-old Newsome may retire. But Ozzie recently told the media that’s not in the cards.

“That’s not even close,” Newsome said. “Really, I enjoy the guys I work with and I think we have a great staff. I really, really enjoy the players and my relationships with them and that helps me in coming to work every day. Of course, winning helps, too.”

“Ozzie Newsome has year-in and year-out put out relevant teams and given his team a chance to win a Super Bowl.”

By Perry GreenAFRO Sports Editor

The AFRO offers an analysis of every Baltimore Ravens game throughout the season, listing the Outstanding Player of the Game, Unsung Hero of the Game, and other notable efforts. With the season complete, it’s time to select the Best Ravens of the Season, honoring those who made the biggest difference in the team’s Super Bowl run. Check out our selections below, and let us know if you agree.

Most Valuable Player of the Season:No other player was more valuable to the Ravens this

season than fifth-year quarterback Joe Flacco. He made his mark in the playoffs, leading Baltimore to the Super Bowl with an impressive eight touchdowns, zero interceptions, 853 yards and a 114.7 passer rating in the post season. Without his stellar play over the last three games, the Ravens would not have had a shot at the championship.

In the past, others have argued that Pro Bowl running back Ray Rice was the most important player on the team. But it was veteran captain Ray Lewis who cleared up the confusion by passing on his title of “the General” to Flacco, not Rice. If Lewis, the greatest Raven of all Ravens, says Flacco is team’s new leader, then it’s official! No one else’s opinion really matters.

Unsung Hero of the Season:The Ravens defense hasn’t been the dominant unit of years

past largely due to injuries. They’ve had to play the majority of the season without stars such as Ray Lewis and Terrell Suggs, but perhaps the biggest injury this year happened to shutdown cornerback Lardarius Webb, who suffered an ACL injury early in the season. Fortunately, the Ravens signed cornerback Corey Graham during the offseason. Graham was brought on to be a special teams ace, as he was for the Chicago Bears last year. But when Webb went down, Graham stepped in and filled the void perfectly.

In only eight games as a starter, Graham recorded two interceptions, deflected eight passes and made 42 tackles—

and that was just during the regular season. He turned his production up a notch during the playoffs, recording 18 tackles, five pass deflections and two interceptions, including one Peyton Manning pass returned for a touchdown in a double-overtime victory over the Denver Broncos in the divisional round of the playoffs. He’s filled the role of shutdown cornerback admirably

Best Rookie of the Season:Ravens fans still have nightmares of veteran kicker Billy

Cundiff missing an easy 32-yard field goal to end last year’s AFC Championship and the Ravens’ chances of reaching the Super Bowl in 2012. Thankfully, Cundiff was soon replaced by undrafted rookie Justin Tucker, who has been nothing short of sensational for the Ravens. Tucker kicked for the University of Texas during his college years, developing a knack for nailing field goals during clutch moments in front of huge crowds. Tucker never missed a field goal in the fourth quarter during his tenure at Texas, and continued that streak into his rookie season with the Ravens. He made 30 of 33 field goal attempts in the regular season, and hasn’t missed one yet in the playoffs. Tucker’s performance recalls the contributions of another rookie, running back Jamal Lewis, during the 2000 Super Bowl run.

Most Improved Raven of the Season:The Ravens’ front office took a huge gamble by letting

veteran outside linebacker Jarrett Johnson sign with another team in free agency in the offseason. The team put their money on fourth-year linebacker Paul Kruger taking the next step in his development, and Kruger proved them right as he recorded his best season of his young career with 42 tackles, nine sacks, one interception and one forced fumble. With Terrell Suggs injured for most of the season, Kruger has become the team’s best pass-rusher; even with Suggs back on the field, Krueger has led the Ravens with 2.5 sacks during the playoffs. Now that the Ravens are in the Super Bowl, by the time the game is finished, Kruger may be a household name.

Best Offensive Player of the Season:

Joe Flacco might by the Ravens’ MVP, but there’s no better player on Baltimore’s offense than five-year running back Ray Rice. The 3-time Pro Bowler led the Ravens in yards from scrimmage with 1,143 rushing yards and 437 passing yards. Besides Flacco, no one on the team touches the ball more than Rice, who had 257 carries and 61 catches this season. He recorded a team-high 10 touchdowns in the regular season, and two in the playoffs.

Best Defensive Player(s) of the Season:Normally this honor would be awarded to just one player,

but this season there were two players equally deserving, and both play in the Ravens secondary. Nine-time Pro Bowl safety Ed Reed had another excellent season with 49 tackles, four interceptions, 15 pass deflections and three fumble recoveries. But fourth-year cornerback Cary Williams was just as good, snagging four interceptions of his own, along with 67 tackles and 17 pass deflections. Quarterbacks like to pick on Williams and throw at him often. Though he can give up big plays at times, he’s also been the most consistent defensive player on the team. He’s a vast improvement over the days when the Ravens turned to Fabian Washington or Dominique Foxworth at cornerback, and a big reason why the team is in the Super Bowl.

Best Play of the Season:The Ravens won 10 games during the regular season, just

enough to win the AFC North division. One of their 10 wins came on the road against the San Diego Chargers. But the Ravens wouldn’t have won that game if it hadn’t been for Ray Rice converting a first down on a fourth-and-29 situation in the fourth quarter. Facing a long fourth down, Flacco opted not to lob a bomb down field, but simply checked down on a short pass to Ray Rice, who dashed up the middle of the field, broke tackles by three different Chargers defenders and dove for the first down marker. The Ravens went on to force overtime and eventually win the game. The play was not only the Ravens’ best of the season, but one of the best in the NFL this year.

Who Were the Best Ravens Players in 2012?

By Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley

Equipped with air-tight defenses, playmaking quarterbacks, power run games and a set of brothers as head coaches, the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens are virtual mirrors of one another. Both teams would rather pound their opponent into submission than play a finesse game. So when both teams kick off in Super Bowl XLVII on Feb. 3, expect the NFL championship to be a rough, physical and downright filthy grudge match.

It’s rare that both runner ups from the previous season’s final four teams make the Super Bowl the following season, but the Ravens and Niners find themselves in that unique situation. With so many story lines circling the battlefield, expect the actual game to be just one critical part of a large affair. So who’ll win it all: the Ravens or the Niners? Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley of the AFRO Sports Desk debate the question.

Riley: The San Francisco 49ers have been the most impressive team in this postseason so far. The dimension that Colin Kaepernick gives this team on offense has turned a traditional West Coast style passing attack into a power running, physical and bullying squad. Add in their defense and special teams play, and San Francisco appears primed to tie the Pittsburgh Steelers with six championships, the most for

any franchise. We talked about the read option skills of Robert Griffin III, Cam Newton and Russell Wilson all year long, but Kaepernick might be running that design better than all of them right now. He tore apart the Green Bay Packers defense with 181 rushing yards and four total touchdowns in the semifinals. He’s on a mission and I’ll run with the 49ers as long as Kaepernick is running the ball.

Green: When it comes to opposing quarterbacks, Baltimore has successfully squared off against Andrew Luck, Peyton Manning and Tom Brady so far this postseason: two Hall of Fame signal callers and the top overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. So excuse me if I don’t get star-struck hearing about another team’s signal caller. Kaepernick still has a lot to prove to me—although he’s been impressive, we’re still waiting on Joe Flacco to throw an interception this postseason. Flacco has lived up to the billing this year and outperformed his opponents. The receivers have made plays and the defense, led by the retiring Ray Lewis, has been exceptional. Once Flacco found a streaking Jacoby Jones

for an improbable 70-yarder to tie the game against Denver, you just knew this team had some destiny behind it. The Ravens will win in a blowout.

Riley: I just can’t see that luck playing out against probably the most talented team in the league. San Francisco has playmakers at every level, whether it’s offense, defense or special teams. That defense is going to challenge

Flacco and his receivers to make plays and, with the way they rough up passers (see Matt Ryan and Aaron Rodgers), Flacco is going to need another A-plus game for Baltimore to even hang close. Once Kaepernick gets rolling, it could

be a long day for that aging defense.

Green: Aging, yes, but keep in mind

they’re still making plays all over the field. I agree, the 49ers present a whale of a challenge for Baltimore. The speed on that team is scary but I just can’t stress enough how destined this Ravens team seems. To go on the road in back-to-back weeks and take out Manning and Brady just a few weeks after Lewis announces he’s retiring is too impressive to me. Baltimore

has simply found ways to win all season, whether it’s Flacco connecting for 70 yards to keep the game alive in the playoffs or Ray Rice converting a 4th and 29 in a key regular season win, this team just has something special about it. The big, bad 49ers seem opposing, but don’t just wipe out the Ravens chances.

Riley: Of course not, but you can’t deny this 49ers team. Don’t underestimate the 16-6 Ravens’ win over the Niners on Thanksgiving in 2011. San Francisco can easily go back to the tape and review their gaffes. For the most part, the Ravens are the same team from that game. But with Kaepernick calling the shots now, San Francisco is basically a new offense that the Ravens haven’t seen. This is going to be a fight; I just think the 49ers have all the advantages.

Green: That’s why they play the game. Baltimore has just been finding ways to win all season and I wouldn’t be surprised if they find another way to blow this game wide open. Even if it’s not a blowout, this team knows how to win close games too. Don’t underestimate experience in this clash, either. The Niners are a fairly young team while several members of the Ravens have numerous postseasons and regular seasons behind them. This stage isn’t too big for them. I look for Baltimore to find a way. I can’t say how, but I can say I’ve seen them do it before.

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America’s Inaugurations – The AFRO Coverage

January 20, 1945Inaugural Bids Scarce as Hen’s Teeth

in WashingtonInvitations to the traditional smash inauguration of President Roosevelt, scheduled for the White House on Saturday, are as scarce as the proverbial hen’s teeth in the capital.

January 20, 1945Lack of Segregation at FDR’s Inauguration

Promised to NAACPThere will be no racial discrimination in connection with the

actual inauguration of President Roosevelt on January 20, William H. Hastie, local NAACP president, was recently informed by Col. Edwin H. Halsey.

In response to a letter sent to the White House a month ago, Colonel Halsey, secretary of the Senate, verbally assured Mr. Hastie that he could speak only about the White House ceremony and not about any other activities, public or otherwise.

Franklin D. Roosevelt –1945 — Fourth TermEnormous Gains — A Devastating Loss

an elector from Pennsylvania. He looked at her with doubt. “You are?” he asked.

“She is and I will identify her,” said Senator Francis Myers, white, noting Richardson’s hesitancy. “I am sorry but we just don’t have her name,” Richardson replied.

“Who Are You Anyway?”“Who are you anyway?” Mr. Richardson asked Mr. Myers.“I am Miss Anderson’s Senator from Philadelphia.”“Do you have any identifications?” the official asked. Senator

Myers showed him his Senatorial button attached to the inside of his coat.

“What is that?” the party worker asked. The Senator was so angry by this time he was stuttering. “Do you have something else; that is not enough,” Richardson said. The Senator then produced a ltter from Attorney General Francis Biddle.

More than a hundred people stood waiting angrily in line while the official read the letter. He then told the Senator Miss Anderson would have to wait. She waited more than an hour before she got her inaugural pass.

Called Official ‘Fumbling’John Whitten, who happened to be along with Miss Anderson,

said the incident was nothing more than a little fumbling on the part of the official and the delay of the “true sheet” where Miss Anderson’s name was listed.

In 1937, Miss Anderson was in the city to attend the inaugural of President Roosevelt and due to the inclement weather, she was unable to attend along with six other delegates. She is the sister of Marian Anderson, noted contralto.

T he fourth and final inauguration of President Roosevelt was a brief event. Due to the economic strain of four years of war and possibly Roosevelt’s failing health, austerity dictated that the normal level of

inaugural pomp and circumstance be curtailed. Thus, as the AFRO reported, there were no parades with bands marching by any viewing stands. The entire swearing-in ceremony occurred in 15 minutes at the South Portico of the White House, instead of the Capitol, where a limited number of specially invited guests witnessed the event. Besides the swearing-in ceremony, the day was otherwise reported as just another business-as-usual day in the nation’s capitol.

There weren’t any formal inaugural balls or concerts in 1945, but the President and the first lady nevertheless hosted a luncheon at which the guests included selected Black and White notables. The identification and dress of the notable Black guests was an important aspect of the AFRO’s coverage. The existence of ‘Jim Crow’ segregated practices had been a concern but, except for an encounter described by an eyewitness to an AFRO reporter involving the sister of Marian Anderson, no incidents were reported. This is in stark contrast to the “Jim Crow” occurrences of past inaugurations.

Roosevelt’s fourth term as president spanned a short period of three extremely eventful months. Beginning with his Jan. 20 inauguration until his death on April 12, the ‘Battle of the Bulge,’ the largest and bloodiest battle of World War II, was successfully concluded and the uncertainties of the war in Europe were reversed in favor of the American Allied forces. The war in Europe ended 30 days following Roosevelt’s death.

His death was met with extreme grief by the entire country, but the Black community was devastated. The New Deal programs coupled with the economic improvements generated by the war substantially improved the plight of the community, which benefited from the huge number of jobs created during the last two terms of the Roosevelt administration. An important portion of these jobs arose from Roosevelt’s issuance of Executive Order 8802, which opened large numbers of federal job opportunities previously foreclosed by ‘Jim Crow’ practices.

AFRO Cartoon - April 14, 1945

While the Black community experienced benefits from the progress generated during the Roosevelt tenure in the White House, his failure to achieve passage of a federal anti-lynching legislation and the segregation in the armed forces continued to plague and thwart the community’s quest for equality. ‘Jim Crow’ was still a very prominent part of the American culture in 1945. Vice President Harry S. Truman, Roosevelt’s successor, former U.S. senator from Missouri, relatively unknown by many of the Black community, was the person upon whom the future hopes for Black progress would now rest.

January 27, 1945FDR’s Fourth Term Inaugural Simple

Just Another Day for Most WashingtoniansBy Joe Shephard

In sharp contrast to the pomp, glitter and ceremony of other inaugurations, Franklin D. Roosevelt began his fourth term as President of the United States with a ceremony notable only for its brevity, wartime austerity and Spartan simplicity.

For most residents of the world’s war capital it was just another day, a black one, on which work went on as usual. There were no parades, no stands, no box seats and only the usual number of persons going about their wartime business.

The picture was but slightly different on the streets adjacent to the White House. Here there were a few more people, a lot more military police, a concentration of city and park police and of secret service operatives.

Even Honored Guests StandInvited guests stood within the White House fences. Those

especially honored stood on canvas tarpaulins, others on the soggy lawn. Among these were 7,806 officials of this and other governments, former officeholders, party workers and politicians, newsmen, etc.

Outside, shuffling their feet in the scanty carpet of snow which covered the Ellipse stood 5,000 others. Loud speakers placed on the periphery of the White House lawn made those outside better able to hear than see what was going on.

The strains of “Hail to the Chief” played by the Marine Band, advised them that the President had arrived and that the ceremony was about to begin.

Stone Administers OathThe Rt. Rev. Angus L. Dun, bishop of the Washington

Cathedral, prayed for Divine guidance for our leaders and a better world for all men, regardless of race, creed or country. Henry A. Wallace became ex-vice president by administering the oath of office to his successor, Harry S. Truman.

President Roosevelt repeated the other after Chief Supreme Court Justice Stone and in his address, said our Constitution as drafted in 1787 was not a perfect instrument, but that it did provide a “firm base upon which all manner of men, of all races and colors and creeds, could build our solid structure of democracy.”

The band played the Star Spangled Banner; a soldier who had stood approximately 350 yards from the portico throughout said, “At last I’ve seen the President.” The fourth inauguration was over – 15 minutes after it had begun.

Among those seen at the ceremonies were:Mrs. Mary M. Bethune, Ted Poston of the OWI, Dr. Marshall

Shepard, recorder of deeds; Reps. William L. Dawson and A. Clayton Powell.

January 27, 1945Inauguration Holds Social Spotlight

in the CapitalBy Mable Alston

Despite the inclement weather, miladies from far and near, in their precious furs topped by smart flowered or fur toques, attended the fourth inauguration of President Franklin D. Roosevelt at the White House Saturday.

Post inaugural affairs started on Friday when President and Mrs. Roosevelt entertained at a luncheon in honor of Robert E. Hannegan, chairman of the Democratic National Committee and his staff.

Wears Red Suede ClothMrs. Christine Ray Hughes, secretary to Congressman William

L. Dawson, attended the affair along with Louis Mitchell, publisher of Detroit, Mich., who was publicity director of the National Democratic Committee. Mrs. Hughes wore for the affair a bronze red suede cloth suit with grey accessories and topped by an Eastern mink coat.

Mrs. Roosevelt received her guests in a winter white wool outfit. She chatted with Mrs. Hughes about her children.

The luncheon consisted of crème chipped beef, hot biscuits, tea, ice cream and cookies. Frank Sinatra was unable to attend the luncheon as his plane was grounded in Texas. Others attending the affair were Ex-Governor and Mrs. Gifford Pinchot of Pennsylvania; W.L. Houston, Edwin Pauley, Paul Porter, former publicity director of the National Democratic Committee and now chairman of the Federal Communication Commission; William Boyle, Oscar Ervin, Ed. Flynn.

First Lady in BlueFor the porch inaugural Saturday morning, Mrs. Roosevelt

wore a dress of soft crepe with a background color titled “Potomac Navy,” highlighted with coin-shaped inserts of “Capitol Blue.” A three-quarter length coat of blue went with it. Her hat was a navy sailor, trimmed with a bow and a flower and veil.

For the luncheon she selected a Mayflower mauve, with sleeves of hand spun lace and sequins.

Among the guests were Mrs. Ruth Brown Price of New York City, who wore black crepe with matching Corday hat and bag; Olive Diggs, Chicago, Ill., in tailored crepe with belt tie embroidered in sequins with matching button jeweled beret, Persian lamb coat with opera sleeves and accessories in alligator. She was chatting with Mr. and Mrs. John Sengstacke of Chicago, Ill., and Harry McAlip. Mrs. Sengstacke was also in Persian lamb.

Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune, who was in a black dressmaker suit and Hudson seal coat and hat, was escorted by her son, William, of Daytona Beach, Fla. Mrs. Jeanetta Welch Brown was striking in a black satin outfit, with a tiny toque of chartreuse and lavender flowers. Mrs. Rosa Gragg of Detroit, Mich., in black crepe sequin trimmed, John Federick hat and grey Persian lamb coat, chatted with Mrs. Eva Campbell, state committee woman of Detroit, who was outstanding in a black suit ermine trimmed and matching hat.

Mrs. Edith Sampson of Chicago, Ill., was in black crepe with a touch of sequins.

January 27, 1945Marian Anderson’s Sister Also Tastes

Capital J.C.By Mable Alston

Like her sister, Marian Anderson, who was barred from Constitution Hall, Miss Alyse Anderson got a taste of Capital proscription Saturday when she reported to Democratic headquarters to receive her credentials as one of the Pennsylvania electors to attend the inauguration.

The following is an eyewitness account given to the AFRO by a white bystander of what happened at the Mayflower Hotel Saturday morning where electors and other good party workers were given their inaugural passes.

Miss Anderson approached the desk of Kenneth Richardson, white, who was in charge of the inaugural passes, and said she was

April 21, 1945D.C. Citizens Recall How FDR Broke

PrecedentsColored Guests at White House During First

Inauguration Relate ExperiencesBy Mable Alston

Among those who helped the President to break precedents were a number of Washingtonians who recalled their experiences in statements to the AFRO this week.

They follow:“Humanity has lost a friend,” said Mrs. G. David Houston,

whose husband was a classmate of President Roosevelt at Harvard, class of 1904, and who was often entertained at luncheons during inaugurals with others of the class members.

“How well do I remember when we attended our first affair at the White House in 1933, and the President was busy autographing what-nots for his classmates and their families.

“My husband was fumbling for a card for him to autograph when the President looked up and said in his very friendly way: ‘Why don’t you come to see me sometime?’

Extends Sympathy Personally“When my husband died (Mr. G. David Houston) my friends

insisted that I notify the President, but I did not think it necessary. However, when I got back home I had a very nice letter from the President in his own handwriting. He said:

“He and I were real friends at college.”The late Mr. Houston was a former principal of Armstrong

High School here.“The passing of President Roosevelt is one of the great

tragedies,” said Judge Armond W. Scott of Municipal Court, who was appointed for three consecutive terms by the late Commander-in-Chief.

‘Died with His Boots On’Judge Scott added:“At a time when people of the world looked to him as their

savior and leader, he died as a true warrior in the midst of the fray and with his boots on.

He was not only the greatest statesman of his time, but was the friend of and believed in the plain people and especially those who are oppressed.

“During his incumbency in office, we have made greater progress along all lines, and especially in the enjoyment of our rights as American citizens, than during all the years we have been citizens of this Republic.

“Truly he was the apostle of fair play and equal justice to all men and though he be dead, his spirit and influence will not only carry us to final victory, but a lasting peace.”

The Shock of Her Life“Never in my life have I had anything to shock me so,”

said Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, who came to the city during the administration of Grover Cleveland. She added:

“Our group has lost a very good friend. He has done more for our race than any other President since Abraham Lincoln.

“No wife can go contrary to the wishes of her husband and if President Roosevelt had not sanctioned Mrs. Roosevelt’s courageous stand, she would not have dared do the many things she has done to promote the welfare of our people.”

Mrs. Bethune Mourns“We deeply mourn with the millions the world over the

passing of our beloved friend, Franklin Delano Roosevelt,” said Mrs. Bethune who flew from Dallas to be with her friend, Mrs. Roosevelt.

Continuing, she said:“He will be proclaimed the greatest humanitarian of his time.

Little people, the common people, will miss him as no other group is capable. He has been the unyielding champion of minorities for a fair chance in the race of life.

“His works will live forever. To Mrs. Roosevelt, who has stood so closely beside him during the years and who has reflected so courageously his philosophy, our hearts go out.”

Civil War Vet ShockedDemps Whipper Powell, 94, who marched Sherman to the

Sea, was so shocked by the death of the President that he refused to complete his dinner, according to his daughter, Mrs. Lavania Winthrop.

“My father is concerned about the future, now that we have a new President. He often referred to our Commander-in-Chief as ‘our friend’ and a ‘great man,’” she concluded.

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Bring It On!Continued from A1

By Zenitha Prince Special to the AFRO

High school graduation rates in the United States are at their highest since 1974, according to a recent U.S. Department of Education report, but Black students graduated at a rate below other ethnic groups.

Of the 4 million public school students who entered 9th grade in the 2006-2007 school year, 78.2 percent, or 3.1 million, received high school diplomas in the 2009-2010 school year, an increase of more than two percentage points.

The report also detailed the

achievement rates by states. Among U.S. jurisdictions, Nevada and the District of Columbia were the lowest, with rates of 57.8 percent and 59.9 percent, respectively. At the high end, Wisconsin and Vermont had graduation rates of 91.1 percent and 91.4 percent, respectively.

“The new NCES report is good news after three decades of stagnation,” Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said in a statement. “It’s encouraging that the on-time graduation rate is up substantially from four years earlier. And it’s promising that high school graduation rates are up for all

ethnic groups in 2010 – especially for Hispanics, whose graduation rate has jumped almost 10 points since 2006.”

Among racial/ethnic groups, Asian/Pacific Islander students had the highest graduation rate at 93.5 percent. The rates for other groups were 83.0 percent for White students, 71.4 percent for Hispanic students, 69.1 percent for American Indian/Alaska Native students, and 66.1 percent for Black students.

“Our high school dropout rate is still unsustainably high for a knowledge-based economy and still unacceptably high in our African-American, Latino, and Native-

American communities,” Duncan said.

Across the United States, more than 500,000 students who were supposed to graduate in the 2009–2010 academic year dropped out, a rate of 3.4 percent. That figure represents a decline from 4.1 percent in the 2008-2009 period.

Asian/Pacific Islander and White students had the lowest dropout rates, at 1.9 percent and 2.3 percent, respectively. In increasing order, the dropout rate for Hispanic students was 5.0 percent; for Black students, 5.5 percent; and for American Indian/Alaska Native students, 6.7 percent.

H.S. Grad Rates in U.S. Lowest for Blacks

crowd on what will be his final attempt at a Super Bowl ring. “We did this in 2000, and we are not going to New Orleans

for nothing else but to bring back another ring back to Baltimore, where it belongs,” said Lewis, who has spent all of his 17-year National Football League (NFL) career with the franchise.

“We love you, we love you, we love you Baltimore,” Lewis said, sending the crowd into overdrive. “We are going to bring everything we got.”

Though the event began at 11:30 a.m., fans could be seen gathering in the amphitheatre well before sunrise to get as close to the players as possible.

“I’ve been a fan ever since I can remember- even when they were the Colts,” said Yvonne Chandler-Jones, 46, who stood for hours to be part of the crowd. “The Colts snuck out of town but now we have the Ravens and we are going to the Super Bowl,” she said, before predicting a Ravens win with a 10- to 15-point margin of victory.

started calling parents to suggest they pick up their children. Just before midnight gunfire was heard, and the parents inside the house began pushing children into a back room to keep them safe.

Meanwhile outside, according to police, Marcus was standing with a group that was approached by Ings and Fisher, members of a rival crew. Ings shot Jones and fled the area with Fisher and another suspect who has yet to be identified, police said. Officers were called to the scene and found Jones suffering from a gunshot wound that would prove to be fatal.

After Marcus’ killing tensions ran high among youth in the Fort Washington area. When students returned to Friendly on Jan. 22 several fights erupted, some involving outsiders who weren’t students at the school. Police were called to quell the violence. Three people, two adults and one juvenile, were charged with assault.

The PGPD held a community meeting the next day to talk with parents and students about the fights, gang activity and to share information on the shooting. Friendly High School Principal Raynah Adams IV, along with the police and school security officials, tried to allay parents’ fears that their children were unsafe in school. Police also asked that anyone with information on the shooting come forward to help bring Marcus’ killer to justice.

The next day the police announced that Ings and Fisher were arrested for the murder. Both were former students at Crossland High School, less than one mile from the shooting location and which has a history of strong rivalry with Friendly.

Ings is in custody in Washington, D.C. awaiting extradition to Prince George’s and Fisher is at the Department of Corrections on no bond status.

The altar at Ebenezer featured a portrait-sized photo of a smiling Jones with bouquets of white and blue flowers and stuffed animals lovingly placed underneath. He was remembered as someone who enjoyed life, his mother’s cooking and making his loved ones laugh.

“He loved it [mom’s cooking] so much that he took pictures of it and put it up on Facebook,” said Yvonne Henderson, who spoke at the service. The audience responded with a chuckle.

Marcus also was remembered as an inspiration as one preacher tried to bring hope and togetherness to the community in a time of grief and conflict.

“Hold on to how he would walk into a room and bring joy and lightness to the midst of a dark situation,” said Ebenezer AME Youth Minister Akil Dickens who performed the eulogy. “Hold on to everything that Marcus has given us to hold onto. And while you hold onto the memories, we have to hold on to each other.”

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may have to bite the bullet and do so,” said Del. Jolene Ivey (D-District 47), chair of the House Prince George’s delegation.

Some Maryland legislators are also looking to end the death penalty. Gov. Martin O’Malley has pushed hard for the repeal of the capital punishment law and has gained support from the NAACP and the ACLU.

“It looks like this might be the year that we can repeal it,” said Ivey. But Trae Lewis,

president of the Baltimore City Young Republicans, told the AFRO he feels the focus placed on the death penalty ban is misguided.

“Why is that even an issue [when] it hasn’t even been used in almost 10 years?” Lewis asked.

Ivey said that repealing the measure is beneficial because it saves costs for the state and “gives more closure for victims’ families.”

The Prince George’s delegation continues to

work on the need for a new regional hospital center and this year county residents may be much closer to getting a state-of-the-art medical facility.

“The governor has been true to his word and he’s put all the money in his budget that we requested,” Ivey said of the proposed $650 million facility. O’Malley has included the first $20 million installment for the project in his budget but it still has to be approved by the legislature.

The Maryland Legislative Black Caucus is also focused on leveling funding for Black colleges and universities, which have historically been underfunded.

“In addition to the increases that all universities will receive, we want additional money to assist with building facilities and funding faculty and staff,” said Del. Aisha Braveboy (D-District 23), caucus chair.

Black college students and advocates plan to rally Feb.

4 in Annapolis in advance of a Feb. 7 meeting between the Black caucus and O’Malley.

Following the murders of 26 people in Newtown, Conn., school safety and a ban on ownership of some types of guns has become a divisive topic among legislators. Del. Jay Walker (D-District 26) said he is continuing efforts to create a Maryland Center for School Safety and plans to support an assault weapons ban.

“You can have a world

class education system but if the kids and teachers aren’t safe, learning is minimized,” Walker said.

Walker said he is also working on several health and wellness initiatives. He is supporting legislation to increase physical activity by extending physical education classes, adding a financial literacy requirement for graduation and installing turf fields at high school stadiums, which he asserts reduces player concussions.

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MetroStage, 1201 North Royal St., Alexandria, Va. Various times. Witness this theatrical play about four blues singers in New York City, set in the 1950s. For more information: 800-494-8497.

2013 Washington Auto Show

Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place, N.W. D.C. 12-10 p.m. The Washington Auto Show brings over 7000 new cars, trucks, mini-vans and sports utility vehicles from over 42 domestic and import automakers. $12. For more information: 866-927-4288.

Anansegromma of Ghana Glassmanor Community

Center, 1101 Marcy Ave., Oxon Hill, Md. 12:30 p.m. Goucher College instructors Kofi Dennis and Kwame Ansah-Brew, collectively known as Anansegromma, will present an evening of Ghanaian storytelling, dance, and music. For more information: 301-567-6033.

Feb. 2Smithsonian Black History Month Family Day Celebration 2013

Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, 800 F St., N.W. D.C. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Celebrate the start of Black History Month with a day of craft activities and live music. For more information: 202-633-8300.

Black History Month Concert: The Campbell Brothers-Sacred Steel

Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington, Md. 8 p.m. The Campbell Brothers offer a compelling, rich mix of material from the African American Holiness-Pentecostal repertoire with a new twist. $30. For more information: 301-203-6070.

Home Ownership and Community Empowerment Seminar

Refreshing Spring Church, 6200 Riverdale Road, Riverdale, Md. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. The Prince George’s County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, along with Sowing Empowerment & Economic Development (SEED) are hosting a home ownership and community empowerment seminar. The program will focus on foreclosure prevention, resources for first-time homebuyers and other tips. For more information: 301-736-3250.

Feb. 7Washington D.C. International Wine and Food Festival

Ronald Reagan Building, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. D.C. 4-9 p.m. The astonishing indoor wine and food event returns. Over 200 international wineries participate annually along with food vendors and manufacturers to offer tastings, food pairings and dinners. $75. For more information: wineandfooddc.com.

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So many in my parents’ generation - and our own - never thought we’d see an African-American elected president of this country. Now, we have not only been blessed to see that day, but, on Jan.21 - the same day that our nation paused to acknowledge the contributions of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - we witnessed President Obama accept a second term.

What a tremendous honor it was to witness that historic moment.

Our nation celebrated the legacy of a great American who gave his blood, sweat, tears and life to advance a better future for generations unborn – and we reaffirmed our faith in a president who, I believe, personifies the very substance of Dr. King’s dream.

Yet, we should remember this time as far more than a footnote in the history books. As a man of faith, I am compelled to believe that this timing is more than mere coincidence.

Rather, this is a seminal moment for us all.This is an opportunity for this generation to be inspired by the aspirations of those who came

before us. There is still much left undone.President Obama remains uniquely positioned to help our nation realize the tenets of

humanity and equality of which Dr. King could only dream – and I hope that the Congress will work with our president to transform our public discourse during his second term.

We must refocus our conversation and our efforts upon policies that truly speak to the center of our people’s lives – creating jobs; increasing and expanding access to effective, efficient and affordable healthcare; and strengthening our educational system so that all of our children can succeed.

This challenge is not about partisan agendas. This isn’t about Republicans versus Democrats. This is about doing what’s right – and our survival as a free and prosperous people.No society – whatever the ethnicity or stations in life of its people – can survive and thrive

in the absence of viable systems of economic development, healthcare and education.I also hope that our President will resist efforts to degrade Social Security benefits and

Medicare coverage during his second term. Many Social Security beneficiaries – especially those from minority and poor communities

– have only their Social Security benefits on which to live. They have no pensions, nor savings, nor 401(K) plans. Now, in the wake of the recession, far too many have neither a house nor a job.

When we consider their struggles to afford health care, increases in the cost of living and less affordable Medicare premiums – as well as diminished access to quality care – a humane nation must care for a generation marching toward shorter, sicker lives.

Instead of protecting the future of our senior citizens, there are some who would make our country more solvent on their backs.

America – the nation of Dr. King and President Obama – must do better than that.Liberty and justice for all Americans will require that we be better than that.Finally, all Americans who cherish democracy must remain vigilant. Our 21st Century civil

rights movement to expand and preserve our voting rights is not over. Indeed, it has just begun.

Last November, a concerted campaign to suppress the votes of the elderly, the poor, students, Hispanics, and African-Americans was defeated. Record numbers turned out to vote, many withstanding arduous trials just to cast their ballots for President Obama.

Long lines, hours-long waits, and state-imposed restrictive voter ID laws all threatened to rob many of our countrymen and women of their votes.

A strategic, nationwide effort to remove early voting opportunities was launched, attacking the bedrock of the African-American voting tradition. Early voting hours in many states, like Ohio and Florida, were all but eliminated – and, where those schemes were not successful, it appeared that some organizations stepped in with aggressive poll monitoring techniques to attack President Obama and our aspirations.

So, now is not the time to become complacent. Now is not the time to waver in our efforts to fight voter suppression.

We can do better as a nation in upholding this fundamental Constitutional right – and with the President’s leadership, we can preserve this democratic right and power for generations yet to come.

Today, as in the past, our marching orders are clear.In April 1960, Dr. King gave the Founders Day address at Spelman College. He closed his

remarks, entitled “Move from this Mountain,” by reading Langston Hughes’ poem, “Mother to Son,” and by offering this appeal:

“If you can’t fly, run; if you can’t run, walk; if you can’t walk, crawl; but by all means keep moving.”

History informs us that now, in our own time, we still must keep moving.Dr. King and our forefathers and mothers passed the baton to President Obama – and to us

all.Now, it is up to us to stand for what’s right. We must not drop the baton.

Congressman Elijah Cummings represents Maryland’s Seventh Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives.

COMMENTARYHistory’s Lesson

Elijah Cummings

I was part of the Jan. 26 March on Washington for Gun Control. We called on members of Congress and state legislators to pass common sense gun safety laws to stop the epidemic of preventable child and adult gun deaths. Others were marching in Boston, San Francisco, Chicago, San Antonio, Jersey City and in communities across the country.

Grassroots groups came together in the wake of the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.

Mothers and fathers, grandparents, pastors, gun violence survivors, law enforcement officers, elected officials, child advocates and everyone who believes that our children’s right to live, learn and grow up safely must be protected before guns, must not stop marching, calling, writing and visiting and holding our political leaders accountable. We must vote them out if they do not act to end the preventable and immoral loss of child and human lives and honor what most Americans want

and our children need.A new Gallup poll shows that most Americans support

universal background checks for gun buyers, a ban on assault weapons, limiting ammunition magazines to 10 rounds or less, and other proposals in President Obama’s plan to reduce gun violence. It will be a formidable fight to achieve these essential steps but we can and will succeed if all of us raise an irresistible and unrelenting voice in every state in the weeks and months to come, and for as long as it takes.

Don’t let anyone tell you current gun safety regulations are working just fine. They aren’t. The massacre at Sandy Hook woke up many Americans to the epidemic of gun violence which has snuffed out the lives of 148,000 children since 1968 – this is the equivalent of 7,400 classrooms of 20 children and teens. Every 30 minutes a child or teen is shot in the United States. Every 3 hours and 15 minutes a child dies from gun violence. It’s time to say “no more.”

Epidemic gun violence against children—and its toll on all who live in the United States—is a uniquely American phenomenon. In 2010, the U.S. gun death rate— homicides, suicides and accidents—for children and teens was nearly 65 times higher than the rates in the United Kingdom and Germany and 108 times higher than in Spain. The U.S. gun homicide rate for children and teens was 106 times higher than the rate in Germany and 213 times higher than the rates in Spain and the United Kingdom.

The reason gun deaths are a huge epidemic in the United

States is simple; it’s the guns and the permissive gun laws that protect them. In a 2007 study of 178 countries by the Geneva-based Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, the U.S. ranked number one in the number of guns per person (88.8 per 100), far ahead of all the other countries in the study. Yemen was a distant runner-up with 55 guns per 100 people, 40 percent less than the U.S. rate.

Although the U.S. accounts for less than five percent of the global population, Americans own an estimated 35 to 50 percent of all civilian-owned guns in the world. Between 270-300 million guns are in civilian hands in the U.S. – nearly one gun for every man, woman and child. Our nation is saturated with guns and the National Rifle Association wants more and more.

We can free our nation of this scourge of gun violence. No external enemy ever took the lives of so many children and adults. We can and must change this. I am confident that most Americans value children’s safety and right to live more than they value the right of anyone to have assault weapons and high capacity ammunition magazines. If America can’t stand up for its children, it doesn’t stand for anything.

Marian Wright Edelman is president of the Children’s

Defense Fund whose Leave No Child Behind® mission is to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start and a Moral Start in life and successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities. For more information go to www.childrensdefense.org.

Children Must Stop Dying from Gun Violence

Marian Wright Edelman

In American society, there is a commonly held belief that learning the lessons of history will prevent past mistakes

from repeating. Likewise, an adage that defines insanity as continuing a given behavior, while expecting an altogether different result, gives credence to those advocating alternative solutions beyond the narrative of outmoded ideas and obsolete action plans.

Seeming to rest upon the laurels of the 1950s and 60s, traditional civil rights leadership, in the name of access and inclusion, is today focusing more upon selling partisan loyalties than on promoting an unapologetic Black agenda. Within the context of America’s various Black communities, the common denominator of substandard education, high incarceration and high unemployment rates reveals not only the failure of “non-economic liberalism,” but also the failures of a movement that for too long has relied upon corporate patronage, political favoritism and the diluting of Black interests in order to secure acceptance and approval.

Furthermore, in this compromising of Black interests, as a means for admittance into the so-called mainstream establishment, Black America’s collective well being is unfortunately being harmed. By rewarding the few, at the expense of the many, and contingent upon a political climate that changes every four to eight years, the relevance of ideas, programs and solutions, accepted and rewarded by government and private philanthropy, is limited. Clearly requiring a new direction and perspective, the current civil rights paradigm, which demands jobs and justice over the ownership of producing land, a Black economic vision and the breaking of dependency, the aimlessness and complacency many Black

communities are now experiencing will only continue. For instance, when comparing the collective progress

of relative newcomers to the United States, to that of the descendants of enslaved Africans, it goes without saying that within one or two generations, many immigrants are showing more economic productivity for themselves, their families and their communities than Black people, whose families have been in for America decades, if not centuries, longer. Although the hamstringing of Black progress through deception, terrorism and anti-Black legislation has been well documented over the last 400 years, the fact remains that 21st century obstacles to Black progress are more self-inflicted and psychological than they are of outright opposition.

Subsequently creating a so-called permanent underclass, devoid of hope and struggling to survive, the decimation of Black communities through disenfranchisement laws, associated with past felonies, and a poor public educational system, that fails to prepare Black youth for a global economy, the system, to which civil rights leadership has tied itself, is cruelly indifferent to the plight of the Black masses. While the rural and urban poor are under no illusions regarding the limitations inherent to such an arrangement, regardless of well meaning intentions, civil rights leadership must reassess their agendas, reflect upon proven and workable solutions and leave egos at the door.

Considering the “Economic Blueprint,” long advocated by the Nation of Islam, as one model for positive change, the issue of poverty and want could be addressed within a relatively short period of time. Incorporating a holistic approach, that starts with teaching Black people the knowledge of self, the importance of unity and the value of pooling resources, if accepted and adopted by 40 million Black people,

harnessing only one percent of the $1.1 trillion Blacks spend annually could usher in a renaissance of Black thought, wealth and consciousness. Having an impact reaching far beyond the borders of the United States, once adopted, the “do-for-self” model would not only create a new era of prosperity for Black America, but it would also elevate American society in general.

By capturing only $100 billion dollars annually, urban factories could be repurchased, thousands of acres of farmland could be acquired, healthcare facilities and new schools could be built and the Black community could enter into international trade and commerce for the good our ourselves, our families and our people. Such a vision is not a pipedream; it was actually carried into practice and proven to be successful by the Honorable Elijah Muhammad and studied by both advocates and detractors alike.

Unity is the key to Black America’s survival, relevance and prosperity and our failure to “consider the time and what must be done” will lead to unfortunate loss. With the simple elimination of alcohol, tobacco and other unhealthy habits, we could free the dollars necessary to make such an endeavor possible. If we are to defeat the complacency that has so permeated Black America in this time of crisis, then it’s time to consider a program with a proven track record. Whether you are Muslim, Christian or Hebrew, if you are Black, we cannot escape the overall condition of our people and the time for action is now.

Brother William P. Muhammad is a graduate of the University of Texas at El Paso and an author. Post comments at www.wisdomhouseonline.com

Overcoming Black Complacency in an Hour of CrisisWilliam P. Muhammad

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HEALTH

By Alexis TaylorAFRO Staff Writer

One out of every 24 motorists you pass on the highway are “driving drowsy,” according to a Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study.

The occurrence is linked to between 5,000 and 6,000 fatal car crashes annually.

“Among nearly 150,000 adults aged at least 18 years or older in 19 states and the District of Columbia, 4.2 percent reported that they had fallen asleep while driving at least once in the previous 30 days,” the CDC said. “Individuals who snored or usually slept six or fewer hours per day were more likely to report this behavior.

The study was conducted through telephone surveys by the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System between 2009 and 2010.

Researchers found that 2,181 men of the 56,321 surveyed reported that they had fallen asleep behind the wheel within the past 30 days. That number was 2,120 for the 90,755 men interviewed.

The report also found that drowsy driving occurs more among younger adults between 18 and 44 than among those over 65.

According to the CDC study, getting behind the wheel with less than eight hours sleep is like driving with a blood alcohol content level (BAC) of 0.05 percent.

“After about 24 hours awake, impairment is equivalent to a BAC of 0.10 percent, higher than the legal limit in all states,” the CDC said in a drowsy driving fact sheet.

According to the National Sleep Foundation, signs that a driver is possibly too sleepy to operate a motor vehicle include “frequent blinking,” “trouble remembering the last few miles driven” and forgetting or completely missing interstate exits.

“Wandering or disconnected thoughts” are also listed as warning signs, along with repeated yawning, tailgating, or “drifting” into other traffic lanes.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recommends that teens receive between nine and 10 hours of sleep per night. Adults are encouraged to get between seven and eight hours sleep per day.

‘Drowsy Driving’ Not Unusual on U.S. Roads, CDC Finds

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By Alexis Taylor AFRO Staff Writer

One in five teenage high school girls are binge drinking and quickly headed down the road to alcohol abuse, according to new information released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Binge drinking kills approximately 23,000 women and young girls annually.“Binge drinking increases the chances of breast cancer, heart disease, sexually transmitted

diseases, unintended pregnancy, and many other health problems,” the CDC said in its report, released in early January. “About one in eight women aged 18 years and older and one in five high school girls binge drink. Women who binge drink do so frequently—about 3 times a month—and have about six drinks per binge.”

According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), there is a clear difference between alcohol abuse, or drinking that can turn into a larger issue, and actual alcohol addiction, defined as drinking “despite problems with physical health, mental health, and social, family, or job responsibilities.”

The CDC report highlighted the fact that alcohol takes a bigger toll on the female body than it does on males who choose to imbibe the substance, due to the way the female body is built and how it breaks down alcohol. According to the CDC, less alcohol is needed for women to get drunk than is needed for men.

White and Hispanic women, and those with incomes over $75,000, are more likely to become binge drinkers, and 24 percent of women between the ages of 18 and 24 admitted to engaging in the activity.

Black women and girls were least likely to binge drink, with only 10 percent reporting that they drink excessively.

Pregnant women who drink also take on the added risk of hurting their fetus by decreasing birth weight and increasing the chances of birth defects.

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism put the number of Americans struggling with alcohol every year at 17.6 million. And while there is no official cause of onset, according to the NCBI, “research suggests that certain genes may increase the risk of alcoholism, but which genes and how they work are not known.”

Though genes may play a role, community and environment are also major factors, according to the CDC. The organization lists “alcohol’s price and availability” as contributing to the problem, along with adults who willingly buy minors liquor.

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AFRO American Newspapers’ Edgar Brookins with Miss Veteran America Denyse Gordon (right) and her escort (left

Toni Foster, boutique owner, Charles Brown, BET’s Vikki Kennedy Johnson and Theresa Royal Brown

Valiere Brammer, Hannah Brammer and Theresa Brown

Guests on the dance floor

Charles and Theresa Brown with Los Angeles couple

Charles and Theresa Brown with Entrepreneurs and Professionals Network (EPNET) Young Entrepreneurs

Lanell Lightfoot singing the national anthem

Marcus Johnson Group provided entertainment

Guest speaker was Minority Business Development Agency Deputy Director Alejandra Castillo

Charles and Theresa Brown

Motivational speaker Willie Jolly delivered remarks

Courtesy photos

Black historian Carter G. Woodson’s 137th birthday was observed recently at Shiloh Baptist Church in northwest Washington, D.C. The keynote speaker was A’Lelia Bundles, journalist and biographer of Black entrepreneur Madame C.J.Walker. Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) called for the swift restoration of the home of Woodson, founder of Black History Month, in a program featuring Woodson’s Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), the National Park Service (NPS), Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and the African American Experience Fund.

Paul Wells, Great-great grand nephew of Dr. Woodson, National Park Service central district manager Joy Kinard, Sylvia Cyrus, National Park Service Deputy Director Mickey Fearn, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc Grand Basileus Dr. Andrew Ray, Lloyd Jordan, emcee, Omega Psi Phi’s third district representative Robert Warren, Omega Psi Phi’s second district representative James E. Hicks and National Capital Park East Superintendent Alex Romero

Edgar Brookins, AFRO American Newspapers, with the grand basileus, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity

Sylvia Cyrus, Dr. Joy Kinard, Lorraine Miller, NAACP Board Member, Dr. Elsie Scott, Ronald Walters Center founding director, D.C. City Historian Dr. Janette Hoston-Harris and journalist A’Lelia Bundles

Members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity who attended to observe the birthday of Woodson, an Omega man

Dr. Daryl Scott, newly elected president of ASALH with A’Lelia Bundles

Presentation of colors and singing of the national anthem

Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)

Remarks by Lydia Sermons, African American Experience Fund executive director

Keynote speaker, A’Lelia Bundles, great granddaughter of Madame C.J. Walker, the nation’s first female self-made millionaire

NPS Chief of Interpretation Marta Cruz Kelly

Omega Chorale performance

Program participants wish Dr. Carter G. Woodson a happy birthday

Photos by Rob Roberts

One of the galas to celebrate the second Obama inauguration, also geared to energize Black entrepreneurs, was held at the Greenbelt Marriott Hotel, Greenbelt, Md. Hosted by TD Royal Enterprises, where Theresa Royal Brown is the head event planner, it was envisioned to connect entrepreneurs in a movement to stimulate economic change and growth. Especially for the small business entity. This was the first ball hosted exclusively by visionary leaders who are business owners. Vikki Kennedy Johnson, a

BET Network executive was the honored emcee with music provided by the Marcus Johnson group.

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A trio of students from Friendship Public Charter School will receive full four-year tuition scholarships thanks to the Posse Foundation, a national nonprofit that aims to help students from diverse backgrounds pursue their academics.

The winners of the award are Kendra Spruill, Phillip Pride and Kirk Murphy. Spruill will attend Bucknell University while Pride and Murphy have accepted places at Sewanee: The University of the South. They will study Psychology, Computer Science and Business Management respectively.

PEOPLE

By AFRO Staff

Howard University professor Dr. Daryl Michael Scott was recently named president of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), the organization announced.

“I am delighted and honored to be the new president of ASALH,” Dr. Scott said in a statement. We at ASLAH are all about service. Our founder, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, believed mightily in service, and in his famous commentary, ‘The Mis-Education of the Negro,’ he criticized so-called educated Blacks for their failure to serve the community.”

“One of my major goals will be for us to rededicate ourselves to having the capacity to provide others with the opportunity to serve,” Scott said. “Our most stalwart members are those who have read and taken to hear the need for them to serve the cause of spreading knowledge about people of African descent.”

Scott succeeds former leader James Stewart. He received a Ph.D. in History from Stanford University and formerly served as chair of the Department of History at Howard. He also has authored a bevy of articles in scholarly publications on social policy and the origins of multiculturalism.

On Feb. 23, Scott will commence ASALH’s annual Black History Month Luncheon at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in the District. Former U.S. Civil Rights Commission Chair Dr. Mary France will be the event’s keynote speaker. Additionally, numerous historians, authors and scholars will be showcasing their latest books on African American history at the event.

For more information, visit: www.asalh.net.

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Dr. Daryl Michael Scott

Three Friendship Public Charter School Students Win Full Scholarships

By AFRO Staff

The Parks & People Foundation recently elected Medstar Harbor Hospital chairman Dr. James E. Wood to their Board of Directors. Founded in 1984, The nonprofit organization sets out to improve the social, physical and environmental fabric of Baltimore.

Wood, a Charm City native, holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Morgan State University. He also graduated Doctor of Medicine with high honors at the University of California, Irvine. In addition to completing a residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of California, San Francisco, Wood also completed a sports medicine fellowship with the Robert K. Kerlan/Frank Jobe Orthopedic Group.

Wood credits his life successes to being involved in sports at an early age.

“I remain convinced that being involved in sports at an early age helped me to develop the discipline and teamwork that has served me so well in all of my educational and professional endeavors,” he said in a statement. “I am very grateful that I had the opportunity to build lifelong friendships and develop my character through team sports.”

He joins the Parks & People board to give back some of what he got from the Baltimore community. He expects to provide on a larger scale through Parks & People what the adults in his community made sure was available to him growing up.

Wood Elected Board Member of Parks & People

Parksandpeople.orgJames E. Wood

Courtesy photo From left to right: Phillip Pride, Kendra Spruill, and Kirk Murphy.

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president and general manager of Centric, a subsidiary television network of BET. “He discussed some of the things he thought the country should improve and talked about places we could go and [stressed] that it’s up to us to help him get there.”

Syndicated television show personality Judge Greg Mathis explained that Obama’s speech gave him a sense of pride and likened it to the words of late civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

“It reminded me of the courage that Dr. King held in his day,” he said. “King began his fight for justice in his early thirties. Now we have many of our brothers who are running away from injustice instead of fighting it.”

Mathis also discussed some of the things that he would like to see during Obama’s next term.

“I look forward to him looking into the criminal justice system and [addressing] the flaws that are there,” he said. “We know that there are Black men in the prison system that

make up the majority and yet they make up less than 10 percent of society. That has to be something that is addressed--and I think it will be.”

While the president remained the talk of the evening, celebs also expressed their thoughts on the First Lady.

“She’s an incredibly brilliant woman and she’s an inspiration to all of us,” actress Tatyana Ali said. “Their relationship is just the most romantic love story. Everybody dreams about that kind of love and connection.”

As the night progressed, guests moved from mingling in the hallway to showcasing their best moves on the dance floor.

Old-school R&B crooners Bel Biv DeVoe capped off the evening with a special performance and rapper Jermaine Dupri jumped behind the “ones and twos” for a special DJ set.

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Anthony Anderson34th Annual UNCF: An Evening of Stars Interview By Kam Williams

Accomplished actor Anthony Anderson has appeared in over 20 films, and his stellar work on NBC’s “Law & Order” earned him three of his eight NAACP Image Award nominations. Prior to launching his acting career, Anthony grew up in Los Angeles and attended the High School for the Performing Arts, where he earned first place in the NAACP’s ACTSO Awards with his performance of a classic monologue from The Great White Hope. That performance, along with his dedication to his craft, earned him an arts scholarship to Howard University.

He first gained national attention as one of Jim Carrey’s sons in Me, Myself, & Irene. Over the years, Anthony has displayed his range of talent in everything from Transformers to Martin Scorsese’s Best Oscar Oscar-winning feature film, The Departed.

His additional feature films include Scary Movie 3, Barbershop, Kangaroo Jack, Exit Wounds, Cradle 2 the Grave, Two Can Play That Game and Malibu’s Most Wanted. He starred opposite Eddie Griffin and Michael Imperioli in My Baby’s Daddy, alongside Frankie Muniz in Agent Cody Banks 2 and enjoyed a cameo in Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle.

Anthony brought his talent and humor to the small screen in his own sitcom, “All about the Andersons,” which was loosely based on his life. He appeared in the police-drama television series, “The Shield,” opposite Michael Chiklis and Glenn Close, and starred in the New Orleans-based drama “K-Ville.”

Anthony is currently starring on three TV series, “Guys with Kids,” “Treme” and “Golf in America,” and lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Alvina, and their two children. Here he talks about hosting the United Negro College Fund’s 34th Annual “An Evening of Stars.”

Kam Williams: How ya’ been, Anthony? It’s great to have another opportunity to speak with you.

Anthony Anderson: Hey, Kam. I’m alright.

KW: I wanted to say congratulations on your eighth NAACP Image Award nomination, this time for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy TV Series for “Guys with Kids.” You got my vote again, as a member of the nominating committee.

AA: Thank you. Maybe one day I’ll win

one.

KW: What interested you in hosting the “UNCFs’ An Evening of Stars?”

AA: You know what, they reached out to me to host, and I couldn’t turn them down. I’d grown up watching the show with my parents every year back when it was hosted by Lou Rawls. We didn’t have much money at all, but my folks always found a way to give a little. And now, here I am 30 years later with a $25,000 United Negro College Fund scholarship in my name. That’s something that interested me as well.

KW: Will that scholarship specifically

go to a student at your alma mater, Howard University?

AA: No, I didn’t want them to think I was biased, even though I am. I haven’t figured out whether we’re going to give it all to a single student, or break it and give it to five different students.

KW: What did attending Howard University meant to you?

AA: It meant everything. This is the sort of creative energy you could find on campus when I was a student there: Paula Jai Parker, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Wendy Davis, Carl Anthony Payne, Sean P. Diddy Combs, Ananda

Lewis, Laz Alonso, Lance Gross, the music of the group Shai, and the list goes on and on. We were all there at the same time. For all of us to then go off in our respective fields independently of one another and become successes can’t even be quantified.

KW: What are the major challenges facing the Historically Black Colleges and Universities today? Is there any truth to the rumor that they are having a hard time finding black male students?

AA: I would assume so, and I say that because only about five percent of African-Americans who graduate from high school are college-ready. And only 28 percent of that five percent eventually graduate from college with a bachelor’s degree. You asked specifically about African-American males. When I was in college, the ratio was seven females for every male on campus. So, that’s been the case for a long time, but I don’t know what the reason is for that drastic difference.

KW: You’re currently starring on the

series “Guys with Kids” and “Treme”, as well as hosting “Golf in America.” How do you manage to juggle all that?

AA: They all shoot in different locations but at different times, fortunately. So, I’ve been able to work everything out.

Read the complete interview on afro.com.

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By Gregory DaleAFRO News Editor

(January 23, 2013) WASHINGTON, D.C.--Just hours after President Obama was sworn in to his second term, a host of musicians, actors and dignitaries lined the red carpet at BET Networks’ 2013 Inaugural Ball.

The black-tie affair, hosted by comedian Wayne Brady was held at the Smithsonian National Art Museum and Portrait Gallery in Northwest D.C. Jan 21.

The event was attended by numerous celebrities including Gabrielle Union, Kenny Lattimore and Morris Chestnut.

On the red carpet, luminaries expressed their reactions to President Obama’s inaugural address earlier that day.

“I loved it, I thought his speech was very brief, to the point and very broad and inclusive on a wide array of different things,” said Paxton Baker, executive vice

Photos by David Roberts

Black Star Power Shines Bright at BET Inaugural Ball

Gabrielle Union

Rapper MC Lyte

Actress Tatyana Ali

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By Edith BillupsSpecial to the Afro

The Mountaintop, Katori Hall’s humanistic portrait of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is on stage at the CENTERSTAGE in Baltimore through Feb. 24 and offers a rare glimpse of King as an ordinary, simple man with flaws.

Featuring Shawn Hamilton as King, the play portrays the civil rights leader on the last night of his life after giving his famous I’ve Been to the Mountaintop sermon at Mason Temple in Memphis. He has an imaginary meeting with a maid, Camae, played feistily by actress Myxolydia Tyler.

Written by Hall, a Memphis native when she was in her early 20,s, the play shows a side of the mythic King that rarely came into public view. In the production, the Nobel Peace Prize winner smokes Pall Malls, cusses, and is terrified at the sound of thunder. He also is becoming more progressive in his philosophy and thinking,

Hall humanizes the icon even more, portraying him as a man who has no problem with telling little white lies to his wife, has smelly feet, and

who can flirt with the best of them.

Still, there is balance in the portrayal as we see King as the father who tucks his children into bed over the phone, worries over a boy shot dead in an unjust encounter and who is quick to anger when the name of God is used in a disrespectful way. To his credit, Hamilton pulls off the complexity of King with ease, capturing King’s mannerisms and speech pattern in a style that is dead on.

The action commences when an exhausted and half-sick King orders coffee by way of room service. The newly hired maid breezes in and the action notches up quickly from that point. King is the epitome of cool to the maid’s fiery personality which is punctuated by outbursts of uncontrollable, foul language. Camae smokes like a man, carries a liquor flask, and later, in one of the more hilarious moments in the play, portrays King as a kick-butt, take- no- prisoners revolutionary.

While the two seem miles apart in social status, Hall wonderfully shows the oneness of their thinking as King and Camae weigh in on subjects ranging from

Fine Acting, Intriguing Plot Highlight The Mountaintop

Jesse Jackson, Sr.The “Rainbow PUSH Wall St. Project” Interview

By Kam Williams

The Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson Sr., founder and president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, is one of America’s foremost civil rights, religious and political figures. Over the past forty years, he has played a pivotal role in virtually every movement for empowerment, peace, civil rights, gender equality, and economic and social justice.

On Aug. 9, 2000, President Bill Clinton awarded Rev. Jackson the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. He is known for bringing people together on common ground across lines of race, culture, class, gender and belief.

Born on Oct. 8, 1941 in Greenville, South Carolina, Jesse Jackson graduated from the public schools in Greenville and then enrolled in the University of Illinois on a football scholarship. He later transferred to North Carolina A&T State University and graduated in 1964. He began his theological studies at Chicago Theological Seminary but deferred his studies when he began working full-time in the civil rights movement with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Jackson married his college sweetheart Jacqueline Lavinia

Brown in 1963. They have five children: Santita Jackson, former Rep. Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. (D-Ill.), Jonathan Luther Jackson, Yusef DuBois Jackson and Jacqueline Lavinia Jackson, Jr.

Kam Williams: Hi, Reverend Jackson, thanks for the

interview. Reverend Jesse Jackson: Thank you, Kam.

KW: What plans do you have for this year’s economic summit?

JJ: First, to gather people to discuss the new economic agenda. We just got through the political agenda with the inauguration of President Obama. Now, we have to deal with the economic agenda. No access to capital, needing more access to technology, etcetera. We want to call the banks to invest in America. In 2009 we had 600 black dealerships, today we have 200. We have lost TV and radio stations. We must re-strategize.

KW: Given that we now have an African-American president and black billionaires, is this a post-racial society?

JJ: We don’t have a lot of black billionaires, actually. We are not in a post-racial society. We are a multi-racial society and substantially racist. We still need to access jobs and contracts-–all those level playing fields are very much needed.

KW: What would you say is the number one economic issue African-Americans are facing today?

JJ: Access to jobs. Next, the recovery of houses lost when the banks targeted our homes and businesses that move our future forward.

KW: Do you see Wall Street as being at odds with Main Street, or can the one percent be a part of the solution for the woes of the 99 percent?

JJ: The one percent have received their needs through greed and lack of regulations--too few have too much and more have none. It’s

too unequal and unbalanced. The middle class is sinking. A dormant few are at the bottom.

KW: Thanks again for the time, Reverend Jackson, and best of luck with the Economic Summit.

JJ: Thanks.

Rev. Jesse Jackson on Annual Economic Summit

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Myxolydia Tyler as Camae and Shawn Hamilton as King in The Mountaintop

Malcolm X to Vietnam. Throughout the play, there is edginess and sensuality as the two flirts back and forth, keeping the audience wondering if the minister is going to cross the line.

The weight of the responsibility that King carries, however, is never lost on the audience. Hamilton beautifully portrays King’s fears, doubts and steely resolve. There is a plot twist that will take many by surprise. It seems a bit far-fetched, but that seemed to not dim the interest of the

opening night audience. For some, like Annette

Burton, a Baltimore actress,”I thought the play was excellent, and very well acted. I also like the way the play brought you up through time

and had Marti rise up and see a changed world. It was like Moses. He was going to get to the Promised Land, but he would set things into motion so that others would. When I saw Obama’s name, I was

crying at the end.”

Tickets for “The Mountaintop” can be ordered at www.centerstage.org/mountaintop or by calling 410 332-0033.

Bounce TV (www.bouncetv.com), the nation’s first-ever broadcast television network for African Americans, will honor Black History Month in February with Our History, a month-long programming tribute including documentaries, specials and an original short-form series called Memories of My Father featuring Martin Luther King III sharing his personal memories and impressions of his father, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The Memories of My Father segments were filmed in Ebenezer Baptist Church where Rev. King began his ministry. Mr. King III, who is among the founding group and board of directors of Bounce TV, commented, “Bounce TV celebrates the African American community every day of the year. At the same time it is important as the country focuses on the contributions of African Americans to the advancement of civilization that we participate in a significant and meaningful manner. I strongly encourage people of all races and all ethnicities to watch Bounce TV all year, but particularly in February.”

Other highlights of Bounce TV’s Our History Black History Month programming include:

• The Real Great Debaters of Wiley College (10 p.m., Feb. 4) The inspiring true story of the 1935 Wiley College debate team. Under the tutelage of their dynamic coach, Melvin B. Tolson, three young debaters from a small Black college in the Jim Crow South managed, against all odds, to defeat the all-white reigning national championship team. Their stunning achievement shattered racial stereotypes and earned them the lasting respect of their peers and the nation.

• Standing In The Shadows Of Motown (9 p.m., Feb. 6) Part documentary and part concert performance, this film is an introduction to the intriguing personas of the Funk Brothers, the Hitsville studio band originally assembled by Berry Gordy in 1959. Over 40 years later, the remaining members reunited in their home base of Detroit, Mich. to tell their stories, remember their departed band mates, and put on a concert.

• Wattstax (11:30 p.m., Feb. 6, 8 p.m., Feb. 17) An exciting, vibrant documentary about music and the Black experience, centering on the Los Angeles community of Watts, and featuring exceptional monologues by Richard Pryor. Released in 1973,Wattstax covers a Stax Records-sponsored concert at the 1972 Watts Summer Festival with artists such as Isaac Hayes, Rufus Thomas and the Staples Singers.

• Rize (11 a.m., Feb. 8, 10 p.m., Feb. 24) In 1992, after long-simmering racial tensions in Los Angeles erupted in riots following the verdicts in the Rodney King trial, a man named Tommy Johnson sought to spread a new message in a new way to the city’s African Americans. Creating a character called Tommy the Clown, Johnson developed an act that combined hip-hop-flavored comedy and dancing with an anti-gang and anti-violence message.

• Rising from the Rails (10 p.m., Feb. 11) Chronicles the relatively unheralded Pullman Porters, generations of African-American men who served as caretakers to wealthy White passengers on luxury trains that traversed the nation in the golden age of rail travel. Based on the best-selling book by Larry Tye.

• A Defining Moment (11 p.m., Feb. 11) Examines the personal stories of four of the famed Tuskegee Airmen whose contribution to the Civil Rights Movement helped pave the way for an historic event: the inauguration of the first African-American president of the United States. Through courage, discipline and faith, these men come full circle to witness this defining moment in history.

• The Hip Hop Project (3 p.m., Feb. 14) The dynamic and inspirational story of a group of New York City teenagers who transform their life stories into powerful works of art, using hip hop as a vehicle for self-development and personal discovery.

• President Barack Obama: The Man and His Journey (10 p.m., Feb. 18) Documents President Obama’s life and career. This inspirational story is a tribute to the first African-American president of the United States, from his early days, through his run for the White House in 2008.

• 500 Years Later (11 a.m., Feb. 25) The multiple award-winning documentary filmed on five continents and over twenty countries, which tells the compelling story of the struggle of a people who have fought and continue to fight for the most essential human right – freedom.

• In the Shadow of Hollywood (10 p.m., Feb. 25) The story, sounds and images of a nearly-forgotten era in film history when African American filmmakers and studios created “race movies” exclusively for Black audiences.

• A Colored Life: The Herb Jeffries Story (11:30 p.m., Feb. 25) An honest, entertaining and often humorous look at a charismatic personality who used his light complexion to survive -- and thrive -- in both the black and white worlds.

Bounce TV to Celebrate Black History Month With ‘Our History’

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Many Americans celebrated the second inauguration of the 44th President of the United States in front of their television screens while others had the opportunity, or misfortunes depending on your perspective, to experience everything live.

I danced my way into five inaugural balls, and the Illinois State Society Inaugural Gala held Saturday, Jan. 19 at the Renaissance

Washington Hotel was my least favorite celebration.

Anyone who knows me knows that I put forth mounds of effort to fabulously prepare for any occasion that I attend. My ensemble is perfectly pressed with every strand of my hair laid perfectly, every fingernail polished completely, and my makeup done professionally to look impeccable for a top notch affair. However, this particular gala was a jaw dropping disappointment.

With the ball scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m. and end after midnight, I knew my 9:00 p.m. arrival time would be perfect. I entered through the main glass doors of the Renaissance, handed my $260 admission ticket to the usher, and rode down the escalator with anticipation of a glamorous affair only to experience a sad surprise. When I reached the bottom of the escalator at 9:05 p.m. and

headed to coat check I saw a guest retrieving his coat and headed for the door.

“Leaving so soon? Why?” I asked. The gentleman replied, “Yes, I gotta get out of here. No worries. The little food they did have, I saved some just for you.” Baffled, I headed to the ballroom to find a trio of ladies from the Radio King Orchestra wearing satin, lime green halter dresses singing to a nearly empty ballroom. Most of the guests were outside the ballroom hovering at the bar, while the others searched for food.

My expectancy of an exquisite full-course menu dwindled further after I saw black and white cow-printed plastic tablecloths on little round tables rather than fresh white linens. Corn dogs, Uno’s pizza, and roasted peanuts were served by teenagers at stands lined up along the walkway. I couldn’t remember if I was mingling

at a gala or walking through a state fair. In addition, the western-styled hats and room décor made me feel like I should be kicking up my heels in a square dance at a saloon.

With the many security personnel in place, and Illinois being the home state and stomping ground of President Obama, I fully expected to see the newly elected President of the United States suavely walk through the doors of the gala. Yet again, that hope was dashed.

That said, I thought, at least I would rub elbows with Rahm Emanuel, the mayor of Chicago, but like one Illinois native and party-goer told me, “The city of Chicago doesn’t represent Illinois. Not many Chicago natives are here tonight. It’s just a cool city [in Illinois]”. Needless to say, I never spotted Emanuel before I left, although I was told he did stop by later that night.

Apparently, this Illinois State Society Inaugural Gala, often confused with the Illinois Presidential Inaugural Celebration held the following day on January 20, took a while to warm up because U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn and the state’s senior senator, Dick Durbin showed up for the party.

Subsequent to my many disappointments, I eventually

discovered a sautéed mushroom, artichoke and sliced cheese bar. While I nibbled on a mushroom, I got word of a lavish ball that was taking place at the Smithsonian Museum of American History. Gratefully, I quickly headed to coat check, grabbed my fur, and rushed out the door at 10:30 p.m. to a ball more suitable to my taste. No good food! No A-list guests! Taxi!

SPORTS

My Take

By Ashley D. Diggs

Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama honored the Miami Heat for winning the 2012 NBA Championship title after falling short just a year before.

“Everybody doing their part, is what finally put the Heat over the top,” Obama said, as he welcomed the team to the White House Monday to celebrate their victory.

The Heat defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in five games in the NBA Finals last June.

The president also recognized the franchise’s work off the court. He thanked them for supporting military service members at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Obama said one of the things he’s proudest of is that many of the team members— including LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade— “take their roles as fathers seriously.”

“For all the young men out there who are looking up to them all the time, for them to see

somebody who cares about their kids and is there for them day in and day out, that’s a good message to send,” Obama said.

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said the team hopefully will serve as an inspiration to the nation of what can be done “when you come together and sacrifice your egos for a greater goal” and “hard-hat work ethic.”

James, who presented Obama with an autographed basketball, said the team including members that hail from Illinois, Texas, Michigan, Ohio and South Dakota were honored to be in the executive mansion.

“We’re in the White House right now, which is like, like ‘mama I made it,’” James said, as the audience laughed and cheered.

The crowd of well-wishers included actress Gabrielle Union, U.N. ambassador Susan Rice, U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan, and Congresswomen Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Frederica Wilson. The Heat last visited the White House after winning the 2006 title.

Obama Honors NBA Champion Miami Heat

AP Photo President Barack Obama accepts a signed basketball from Miami Heat forward LeBron James.

“…the team hopefully will serve as an inspiration to the nation of what can be done “when you come together and sacrifice your egos for a greater goal” and “hard-hat work ethic.”

— coach Erik Spoelstra

You Don’t Want to be a Belle at Just Any Inaugural Ball

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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIACIVIL DIVISION

Case No. 2012 CA007998 R(RP)

Judge Erik P. ChristianCalendar 12

ESTATE OF ANNIE B.PHARR,Plaintiff,

v.ESTATE OF FRANK C.

DANCY, et al.,Defendants.

ORDERUpon cons idera t ion ofPlaintiffs’ Request for Au-thorization of Alternative Ser-vice and Issuance of Order ofPublication, the Motion isgranted. In actions for theestablishment of title to realestate by possession, ”pub-lication may be substitutedfor personal service of proc-ess upon a defendant whocan not be found and...against the unknown heirs ordevisees of deceased per-sons.” D.C. Code § 13-336(a) (2012). The instantmatter is an action for quiettitle, for which Plaintiffs seekto serve unknown heirs anddevisees of the deceasedDefendant, Frank C. Dancy.Plaintiffs seek to establishtheir rights, titles, and interestto the ownership of Lot 32 inSquare 3253, commonlyknown as 413 FarragutStreet, NW, Washington,D.C.While the Court grantsPlaintiffs’ Motion as it relatesto unknown heirs and devi-sees, at this time the Courtdoes not grant this alter-native service as it relates toElsie L. Dancy, the survivingspouse of Frank C. Dancy.Plaintiffs’ motion only seeksto authorize alternative ser-vice on the Estate of Frank C.Dancy,and his heirs andsuccessors. Elsie L. Dancy, anamed Defendant,is notmentioned.WHEREFORE, it is this 5thday of December, 2012,ORDERED, that the Motionis GRANTED; and it isFURTHER ORDERED, thatD e f e n d a n t s H e i r s ,Descendants, Successors,and Assigns of AddressesUnknown of the DeceasedFrank C. Dancy shall causehis appearance to be enteredherein on or before the for-tieth day, exclusive of Sun-days and legal holidays,occurring after the day of thefirst publication of this Order;otherwise the cause will beproceeded with as in causeof default, PROVIDED, acopy of this Order is pub-lished in the Daily Washing-ton Law Reporter and in anewspaper with general cir-culation in the District ofColumbia once a week forthree (3) consecutive weeks;and it isFURTHER ORDERED, thatthe January 11, 2012Scheduling Conference ishereby continued to Friday,March 15, 2013, at 10:00a.m.; and it isFURTHER ORDERED, thatfor each Motion filed, the par-ties shall e-mail a copy of theproposed order in MicrosoftWord Format to the followinge-mail addresses pursuant tothis Court’s General Order:[email protected] [email protected] ORDERED.Erik P. ChristianJudge(Signed-in-Chambers)

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Superior Court ofthe District of

District of ColumbiaPROBATE DIVISION

Washington, D.C.20001-2131

Administration No.2012ADM1294

Constance J. LeeDecedentVenoia M. Rolle Esq1629 K. Street NWSuite 300Washington DC 20006Attorney

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT,

NOTICE TOCREDITORS

AND NOTICE TOUNKNOWN HEIRS

Brenda D. Lee and WalkerLee, whose addresses are3 2 9 1 A b i l e n e R o a d ,Farmville, VA 23901-5954,were appointed personal re-presentatives of the estate ofConstance J. Lee, who diedon August 31, 2012 without aWill, and will serve withoutCourt supervision. All un-known heirs and heirs whosewhereabouts are unknownshall enter their appearancein this proceeding. Objec-tions to such appointmentshall be filed with the Regis-ter of Wills, D.C., 515 5thStreet, N.W., 3rd FloorWashington, D.C. 20001, onor before July 18, 2013.Claims against the decedentshall be presented to theundersigned with a copy tothe Register of Wills or filedwith the Register of Wills witha copy to the undersigned, onor before July 18, 2013, or beforever barred. Persons be-lieved to be heirs or legateesof the decedent who do notreceive a copy of this noticeby mail within 25 days of itsfirst publication shall so in-form the Register of Wills,including name, address andrelationship.Date of Publication:January 18, 2013Name of newspaper:Afro-AmericanWashington LawReporter

Brenda D. LeeWalker Lee

PersonalRepresentatives

434-223-7781TRUE TEST COPYREGISTER OF WILLS

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Superior Court ofthe District of

ColumbiaCivil Division

Case No. 2013FSP33IN RE:Myla Sally Sternthal-ReichApplicant

ORDER OFPUBLICATION

CHANGE OF NAMEEzekiel W. Reich having fileda complaint for judgmentc h a n g i n g M y l a S a l l ySternthal-Reich name toMyla Sally Sternreich andhaving applied to the court foran Order of Publication of thenotice required by law in suchcases; it is by the Court this11th day of January 2013,herebyORDERED, that all personsconcerned show cause, ifany there be, on or before the15th day of February 2013,why the prayers of said com-plaint should not be granted;provided that a copy of thisOrder be published once aweek for three (3) consecu-tive weeks, before said day inThe Wash ing ton Af ro-American Newspapers.SO ORDEREDJUDGE

1/18, 1/25, 2/1

TYPESET: Tue Jan 15 10:19:51 EST 2013

Superior Court ofthe District of

District of ColumbiaPROBATE DIVISION

Washington, D.C.20001-2131

Administration No.2012ADM523

Chauncey Lane MorseDecedentJonathan M. Lanyi110 N. Washington St#403Rockville, MD 20850Attorney

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT,

NOTICE TOCREDITORS

AND NOTICE TOUNKNOWN HEIRS

Jonathan M. Lanyi, whoseaddress is 110 N. Washing-ton Street #403, RockvilleMD 20850, was appointedpersonal representative ofthe estate of Chauncey LaneMorse, who died on October11, 2011 without a Will, andwill serve without Court su-pervision. All unknown heirsa n d h e i r s w h o s ewhereabouts are unknownshall enter their appearancein this proceeding. Objec-tions to such appointment (orto the probate of decedent´swill) shall be filed with theRegister of Wills, D.C., 5155th Street, N.W., 3rd FloorWashington, D.C. 20001, onor before July 18, 2013.Claims against the decedentshall be presented to theundersigned with a copy tothe Register of Wills or filedwith the Register of Wills witha copy to the undersigned, onor before July 18, 2013, or beforever barred. Persons be-lieved to be heirs or legateesof the decedent who do notreceive a copy of this noticeby mail within 25 days of itsfirst publication shall so in-form the Register of Wills,including name, address andrelationship.Date of Publication:January 18, 2013Name of newspaper:Afro-AmericanWashington LawReporter

Jonathan M. LanyiPersonal

Representative301-309-0160

TRUE TEST COPYREGISTER OF WILLS

1/18, 1/25, 2/1TYPESET: Tue Jan 29 09:54:59 EST 2013

SUPERIOR COURT OFTHE DISTRICT OF

COLUMBIAPROBATE DIVISION

Washington, D.C.20001-2131Foreign No.2013FEP6

Date of DeathOctober 12, 2012

Richard Lewis JonesDecedent

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENTOF FOREIGNPERSONAL

REPRESENTATIVEAND

NOTICE TOCREDITORS

Elaine Jones whose addressis 4036 Hanson Oaks Drive,Landover, MD 20784 was ap-pointed personal representa-tive of the estate of RichardLewis Jones, deceased, bythe Orphan’s Court for PrinceGeorge’s County, State ofMaryland, on November 15,2012.Service of process may bemade upon Beverly BassChavous, 3720 SuitlandRoad SE, Washington DC20020 whose designation asDistrict of Columbia agenthas been filed with the Regis-ter of Wills, D.C.The decedent owned the fol-lowing District of Colombiareal property: 2020 14stStreet SE, Washington DC20020.Claims against the decedentmay be presented to theundersigned and filed withthe Register of Wills for theDistrict of Columbia, BuildingA, 515 5th Street, NW. 3rdFloor, Washington DC 20001within 6 months from the dateof first publication of this no-tice.

Elaine JonesPersonal

RepresentativeTRUE TEST COPY

REGISTER OF WILLSDate of first publication:February 1, 2013Name of newspapers and/orperiodical:The DailyWashingtonLaw ReporterThe Afro-American

2/1, 2/8, 2/15

TYPESET: Tue Jan 29 09:57:44 EST 2013

Superior Court ofthe District of

District of ColumbiaPROBATE DIVISION

Washington, D.C.20001-2131

Administration No.2013ADM40

Mable O. BucknerDecedentHoward C. Boyd, Esq1220 L Street NWSuite 100-482Washington DC 20005Attorney

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT,

NOTICE TOCREDITORS

AND NOTICE TOUNKNOWN HEIRS

Shawn A. Buckner and Syl-via A. Smith, whose ad-dresses are 11 TeaberryLane, Franklin NC. 28734and 49 Far ley Street .Waynesboro, NC 28786were appointed personal re-presentatives of the estate ofMable O. Buckner, who diedon September 4, 2012 with-out a Will, and will serve with-out Court supervision. All un-known heirs and heirs whosewhereabouts are unknownshall enter their appearancein this proceeding. Objec-tions to such appointmentshall be filed with the Regis-ter of Wills, D.C., 515 5thStreet, N.W., 3rd FloorWashington, D.C. 20001, onor before August 1, 2013.Claims against the decedentshall be presented to theundersigned with a copy tothe Register of Wills or filedwith the Register of Wills witha copy to the undersigned, onor before August 1, 2013, orbe forever barred. Personsbelieved to be heirs orlegatees of the decedent whodo not receive a copy of thisnotice by mail within 25 daysof its first publication shall soinform the Register of Wills,including name, address andrelationship.Date of Publication:February 1, 2013Name of newspaper:Afro-American

WashingtonLaw Reporter

Shawn A. BucknerSylvia A. Smith

PersonalRepresentatives

828-349-7350828-507-1741

TRUE TEST COPYREGISTER OF WILLS

2/1, 2/8, 2/15TYPESET: Tue Jan 29 09:58:06 EST 2013

Superior Court ofthe District of

District of ColumbiaPROBATE DIVISION

Washington, D.C.20001-2131

Administration No.2013ADM38

Assenath A. BenjaminDecedentElton F. Norman EsqThe Norman Law FirmPLLC8720 Georgia AveSuite 906Silver Spring MD20910Attorney

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT,

NOTICE TOCREDITORS

AND NOTICE TOUNKNOWN HEIRS

Maxine Benjamin whose ad-dress is 1715 Staley ManorDrive, Silver Spring, MD20904 was appointed per-sonal representative of theestate of Assenath A. Ben-jamin, who died on June 27,2012 with a Will, and willserve with Court supervision.All unknown heirs and heirswhose whereabouts are un-known shall enter theirappearance in this proceed-ing. Objections to suchappointment shall be filedwith the Register of Wills,D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W.,3rd Floor Washington, D.C.20001, on or before August1, 2013. Claims against thedecedent shall be presentedto the undersigned with acopy to the Register of Willsor filed with the Register ofWills with a copy to theundersigned, on or beforeAugust 1, 2013, or be foreverbarred. Persons believed tobe heirs or legatees of thedecedent who do not receivea copy of this notice by mailwithin 25 days of its first pub-lication shall so inform theRegister of Wills, includingname, address and relation-ship.Date of Publication:February 1, 2013Name of newspaper:Afro-American

WashingtonLaw Reporter

Maxine BenjaminPersonal

Representative301-625-9432

TRUE TEST COPYREGISTER OF WILLS

2/1, 2/8, 2/15

TYPESET: Tue Jan 22 13:49:49 EST 2013

SUPERIOR COURT OFTHE DISTRICT OF

COLUMBIAPROBATE DIVISION

Washington, D.C.20001-2131

Administration No.2013ADM21

Estate ofSarah E. FaxioDeceased

NOTICE OFSTANDARDPROBATE

Notice is hereby given that apetition has been filed in thisCourt by John N. Faxio forstandard probate, includingthe appointment of one ormore personal representa-tive. Unless a complaint or anobjection in accordance withSuperior Court Probate Di-vision Rule 407 is filed in thisCourt within 30 days from thedate of first publication of thisnotice, the Court may takethe action hereinafter setforth.0 Admit to probate the willdated October 8, 1987 exhib-ited with the petition uponproof satisfactory to theCourt of due execution by af-fidavit of witnesses or other-wise0 in the absence of a will orproof satisfactory to theCourt of due executive, enteran order determining that thedecedent died intestate.0 appoint an unsupervisedpersonal representative.

Register of WillsClerk of the

Probate DivisionDate of First PublicationJanuary 25, 2013Names of Newspapers:WashingtonLaw ReporterWashingtonAFRO-AMERICANJohn N. Faxio4106 Lane Place NEWashington DC 20019202-397-1271Signature ofPetitioners/Attorney

1/25, 2/1

TYPESET: Tue Jan 29 09:58:27 EST 2013

Superior Court ofthe District of

District of ColumbiaPROBATE DIVISION

Washington, D.C.20001-2131

Administration No.2013ADM42

Elmer W. Grant, Sr.DecedentBradley A. ThomasEsq4201 Connecticut AveNW. Suite 400Washington DC 20008Attorney

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT,

NOTICE TOCREDITORS

AND NOTICE TOUNKNOWN HEIRS

Shirley P. Grant whose ad-dress is100 Livingston Ave-nue, Unit 5C, Yonkers, NY10705was appointed per-sonal representative of theestate of Elmer W. Grant, Sr.,who died on December 24,2012 without a Will, and willserve without Court supervi-sion. All unknown heirs andheirs whose whereaboutsare unknown shall enter theirappearance in this proceed-ing. Objections to suchappointment shall be filedwith the Register of Wills,D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W.,3rd Floor Washington, D.C.20001, on or before August1, 2013. Claims against thedecedent shall be presentedto the undersigned with acopy to the Register of Willsor filed with the Register ofWills with a copy to theundersigned, on or beforeAugust 1, 2013, or be foreverbarred. Persons believed tobe heirs or legatees of thedecedent who do not receivea copy of this notice by mailwithin 25 days of its first pub-lication shall so inform theRegister of Wills, includingname, address and relation-ship.Date of Publication:February 1, 2013Name of newspaper:Afro-American

WashingtonLaw Reporter

Shirley P. GrantPersonal

Representative914-751-6862

TRUE TEST COPYREGISTER OF WILLS

2/1, 2/8, 2/15

TYPESET: Tue Jan 29 09:58:49 EST 2013

Superior Court ofthe District of

District of ColumbiaPROBATE DIVISION

Washington, D.C.20001-2131

Administration No.2013ADM34

Constance L. SpaldingakaConstance LongSpaldingDecedentJohn M. Bixler2001 L Street NWRoom 400Washington DC 20036Attorney

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT,

NOTICE TOCREDITORS

AND NOTICE TOUNKNOWN HEIRS

John M. Bixler, whose ad-dress is 2001 L Street, NWRoom 400, Washington DC20036 was appointed per-sonal representative of theestate of Constance L.Spalding aka ConstanceLong Spalding, who died onOctober 5, 2012 without aWill, and will serve withoutCourt supervision. All un-known heirs and heirs whosewhereabouts are unknownshall enter their appearancein this proceeding. Objec-tions to such appointment ( orto the probate of decedent’sWill) shall be filed with theRegister of Wills, D.C., 5155th Street, N.W., 3rd FloorWashington, D.C. 20001, onor before August 1, 2013.Claims against the decedentshall be presented to theundersigned with a copy tothe Register of Wills or filedwith the Register of Wills witha copy to the undersigned, onor before August 1, 2013, orbe forever barred. Personsbelieved to be heirs orlegatees of the decedent whodo not receive a copy of thisnotice by mail within 25 daysof its first publication shall soinform the Register of Wills,including name, address andrelationship.Date of Publication:February 1, 2013Name of newspaper:Afro-American

WashingtonLaw Reporter

John M. BixlerPersonal

Representative202-721-5534

TRUE TEST COPYREGISTER OF WILLS

2/1, 2/8, 2/15

TYPESET: Tue Jan 29 09:59:10 EST 2013

Superior Court ofthe District of

District of ColumbiaPROBATE DIVISION

Washington, D.C.20001-2131

Administration No.2013ADM27

Francis Bernard Beck-with, Sr.DecedentDarryl F. White4308 Georgia Ave, NWWashington DC 20011Attorney

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT,

NOTICE TOCREDITORS

AND NOTICE TOUNKNOWN HEIRS

Franis Bernard Beckwith, Jr.whose address is5285 Ve-ronica Street, Los Angeles,California 90008was ap-pointed personal representa-tive of the estate of FrancisBernard Beckwith, Sr., whodied on July 15, 1995 withouta Will, and will serve withCourt supervision. All un-known heirs and heirs whosewhereabouts are unknownshall enter their appearancein this proceeding. Objec-tions to such appointmentshall be filed with the Regis-ter of Wills, D.C., 515 5thStreet, N.W., 3rd FloorWashington, D.C. 20001, onor before August 1, 2013.Claims against the decedentshall be presented to theundersigned with a copy tothe Register of Wills or filedwith the Register of Wills witha copy to the undersigned, onor before August 1, 2013, orbe forever barred. Personsbelieved to be heirs orlegatees of the decedent whodo not receive a copy of thisnotice by mail within 25 daysof its first publication shall soinform the Register of Wills,including name, address andrelationship.Date of Publication:February 1, 2013Name of newspaper:Afro-American

WashingtonLaw Reporter

Francis Bernard BeckwithJr.

PersonalRepresentatives

301-943-6858TRUE TEST COPYREGISTER OF WILLS

2/1, 2/8, 2/15

TYPESET: Tue Jan 22 13:48:07 EST 2013

Superior Court ofthe District of

District of ColumbiaPROBATE DIVISION

Washington, D.C.20001-2131

Administration No.2013ADM31

Edgar GaskinsakaEdgar M. GaskinsandEdgar Melvin GaskinsDecedentJ. Laurence KentKidwell, Kent & Curran6259 Executive Blvd.Rockville, MD 20852Attorney

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT,

NOTICE TOCREDITORS

AND NOTICE TOUNKNOWN HEIRS

Melvin S. Gaskins aka MelvinScott Gaskins , whose ad-dress is 6420 14th Street,NW. Washington DC 20012,was appointed personal re-presentative of the estate ofEdgar Gaskins aka Edgar M.Gaskins and Edgar MelvinGaskins, who died on Octo-ber 3, 2012 witho a Will, andwill serve without Court su-pervision. All unknown heirsa n d h e i r s w h o s ewhereabouts are unknownshall enter their appearancein this proceeding. Objec-tions to such appointmentshall be filed with the Regis-ter of Wills, D.C., 515 5thStreet, N.W., 3rd FloorWashington, D.C. 20001, onor before July 25, 2013.Claims against the decedentshall be presented to theundersigned with a copy tothe Register of Wills or filedwith the Register of Wills witha copy to the undersigned, onor before July 25, 2013, or beforever barred. Persons be-lieved to be heirs or legateesof the decedent who do notreceive a copy of this noticeby mail within 25 days of itsfirst publication shall so in-form the Register of Wills,including name, address andrelationship.Date of Publication:January 25, 2013Name of newspaper:Afro-AmericanWashingtonLaw Reporter

Melvin S. Gaskinsaka

Melvin Scott GaskinsPersonal

Representative240-743-7520

TRUE TEST COPYREGISTER OF WILLS

1/25, 2/1, 2/8

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Superior Court ofthe District of

District of ColumbiaPROBATE DIVISION

Washington, D.C.20001-2131

Administration No.2013ADM32

Robert TompkinsDecedent

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT,

NOTICE TOCREDITORS

AND NOTICE TOUNKNOWN HEIRS

Geraldine Tompkins, whoseaddress is 1214 AllisonStreet, NE. Washington DC20017 was appointed per-sonal representative of theestate of Robert Tompkins,who died on July 23, 2012with a Will, and will servewithout Court supervision. Allunknown heirs and heirswhose whereabouts are un-known shall enter theirappearance in this proceed-ing. Objections to suchappointment (or to the pro-bate of decedent´s will) shallbe filed with the Register ofWills, D.C., 515 5th Street,N.W., 3rd Floor Washington,D.C. 20001, on or before Au-gust 1, 2013. Claims againstthe decedent shall be pre-sented to the undersignedwith a copy to the Register ofWills or filed with the Registerof Wills with a copy to theundersigned, on or beforeAugust 1, 2013, or be foreverbarred. Persons believed tobe heirs or legatees of thedecedent who do not receivea copy of this notice by mailwithin 25 days of its first pub-lication shall so inform theRegister of Wills, includingname, address and relation-ship.Date of Publication:February 1, 2013Name of newspaper:Afro-American

WashingtonLaw Reporter

Geraldine TompkinsPersonal

Representative202-269-5848

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Superior Court ofthe District of

District of ColumbiaPROBATE DIVISION

Washington, D.C.20001-2131

Administration No.2012ADM994

Melvin RudolphJohnsonDecedentWesley L. Clarke1629 K Street NWSuite 300Washington DC 20006Attorney

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT,

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AND NOTICE TOUNKNOWN HEIRS

Sheriel L. Sexcius, whoseaddress is 229 QuackenbosStreet NW, Washington DC20011 was, appointed per-sonal representative of theestate of Melvin RudolphJohnson, who died on Feb-ruary 23, 2012 without a Will,and will serve without Courtsupervision. All unknownheirs and heirs whosewhereabouts are unknownshall enter their appearancein this proceeding. Objec-tions to such appointmentshall be filed with the Regis-ter of Wills, D.C., 515 5thStreet, N.W., 3rd FloorWashington, D.C. 20001, onor before April 19, 2013.Claims against the decedentshall be presented to theundersigned with a copy tothe Register of Wills or filedwith the Register of Wills witha copy to the undersigned, onor before April 19, 2013, or beforever barred. Persons be-lieved to be heirs or legateesof the decedent who do notreceive a copy of this noticeby mail within 25 days of itsfirst publication shall so in-form the Register of Wills,including name, address andrelationship.Date of Publication:October 19, 2012Name of newspaper:Afro-AmericanWashingtonLaw Reporter

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2012CA002115R(RP)Action Involving Real

PropertyHonorable

Michael L. RankinNext Event:

Status HearingDecember 21, 2012

10:00 AMDAVID CREECH510 Underwood StreetNWWashington DC 20012andGLORIA C. KIRK514 Underwood StreetNWWashington DC 20012PLAINTIFFSv.All Unknown owners of theproperty described below,their heirs, devisees, gran-tees, assigns or succes-sors in right, title, interest,and any and all personshaving or claiming to haveany interest in leasehold orfee simple in the propertyand premises situate, lyingand being in theDistrict of ColumbiaReal Property:Lot 26, Square 939(242 10th St. NE,Washington DC.)Defendants.

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The object of this proceedingis to remove the cloud on thetitle in the following real prop-erty located in the District ofColumbia and to vest title ofrecord in the Plaintiffs in thisaction: Lot 26, Square 939 lo-cated at 242 10th Street, NE,Washington, D.C. (the ”Prop-erty”).Harvie Jackson, now de-ceased, would, if living, be aproper party to this action.The plaintiff has been unableto identify or locate anydefendants. On motion of theplaintiff, it is this 27th day ofNovember, 2012, herebyORDERED, that all unknownowners of the Property, theirheirs, devisees, personal re-presentatives, executors,administrators, grantees, as-signs or successors in right,title, or interest; Harvie Jack-son’s unknown heirs, devi-sees, personal, representa-t ives, andexecutors,administrators, grantees, as-signs or successors in right,title, and/or interest; and anyand all persons having orclaiming to have any interestin the leasehold or fee simplein the Property, shall herebycause their appearances tobe entered herein on or be-fore the fortieth day, exclu-sive of Sundays and legalholidays, occurring after theday of the first publication ofthis order; otherwise the casewill proceed to final judgmenton account of such default;provided a copy of this Orderof Publication be publishedtwice a month for three (3)consecutive months in theNational Law Journal, theDaily Washington Law Re-porter, and the WashingtonAfro-American Newspaper.SO ORDERED.Michael L. RankinAssociate Judge1/4, 1/11, 2/1, 2/8, 3/1, 3/8

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TYPESET: Tue Jan 15 10:20:51 EST 2013

Superior Court ofthe District of

District of ColumbiaPROBATE DIVISION

Washington, D.C.20001-2131

Administration No.2012ADM1287

Helen Evelyn AllenDecedent

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT,

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AND NOTICE TOUNKNOWN HEIRS

Richard M. Allen, whose ad-dress is 6112 Richmanor Ter-race, Upper Marlboro, MD20772 was appointed per-sonal representative of theestate of Helen Evelyn Allen,who died on July 31, 2012with a Will, and will servewithout Court supervision. Allunknown heirs and heirswhose whereabouts are un-known shall enter theirappearance in this proceed-ing. Objections to suchappointment (or to the pro-bate of decedent´s will) shallbe filed with the Register ofWills, D.C., 515 5th Street,N.W., 3rd Floor Washington,D.C. 20001, on or before July18, 2013. Claims against thedecedent shall be presentedto the undersigned with acopy to the Register of Willsor filed with the Register ofWills with a copy to theundersigned, on or beforeJuly 18, 2013, or be foreverbarred. Persons believed tobe heirs or legatees of thedecedent who do not receivea copy of this notice by mailwithin 25 days of its first pub-lication shall so inform theRegister of Wills, includingname, address and relation-ship.Date of Publication:January 18, 2013Name of newspaper:Afro-AmericanWashington LawReporter

Richard M. AllenPersonal

Representative301-599-6668

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1/18, 1/25, 2/1TYPESET: Tue Jan 15 10:21:18 EST 2013

Superior Court ofthe District of

District of ColumbiaPROBATE DIVISION

Washington, D.C.20001-2131

Administration No.2012ADM1288

Carl GorhamDecedent

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT,

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AND NOTICE TOUNKNOWN HEIRS

George William Gorham,whose address is 843 HilltopTerrace, SE., WashingtonDC 20019 was appointedpersonal representative ofthe estate of Carl Gorham,who died on April 27, 1996without a Will, and will servewith Court supervision. Allunknown heirs and heirswhose whereabouts are un-known shall enter theirappearance in this proceed-ing. Objections to suchappointment shall be filedwith the Register of Wills,D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W.,3rd Floor Washington, D.C.20001, on or before July 18,2013. Claims against the de-cedent shall be presented tothe undersigned with a copyto the Register of Wills or filedwith the Register of Wills witha copy to the undersigned, onor before July 18, 2013, or beforever barred. Persons be-lieved to be heirs or legateesof the decedent who do notreceive a copy of this noticeby mail within 25 days of itsfirst publication shall so in-form the Register of Wills,including name, address andrelationship.Date of Publication:January 18, 2013Name of newspaper:Afro-AmericanWashington LawReporter

George William GorhamPersonal

Representative202-494-7847

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TYPESET: Tue Jan 29 09:55:31 EST 2013

Superior Court ofthe District of

District of ColumbiaPROBATE DIVISION

Washington, D.C.20001-2131

Administration No.2013ADM15

Annie R. KinardDecedent

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT,

NOTICE TOCREDITORS

AND NOTICE TOUNKNOWN HEIRS

Alice Hall, whose address is1022 Broderick Drive, OxonHill MD 20745 was appointedpersonal representative ofthe estate of Annie R. Kinard,who died on November 27,2012 with a Will, and willserve without Court supervi-sion. All unknown heirs andheirs whose whereaboutsare unknown shall enter theirappearance in this proceed-ing. Objections to suchappointment (or to the pro-bate of decedent´s will) shallbe filed with the Register ofWills, D.C., 515 5th Street,N.W., 3rd Floor Washington,D.C. 20001, on or before Au-gust 1, 2013. Claims againstthe decedent shall be pre-sented to the undersignedwith a copy to the Register ofWills or filed with the Registerof Wills with a copy to theundersigned, on or beforeAugust 1, 2013, or be foreverbarred. Persons believed tobe heirs or legatees of thedecedent who do not receivea copy of this notice by mailwithin 25 days of its first pub-lication shall so inform theRegister of Wills, includingname, address and relation-ship.Date of Publication:February 1, 2013Name of newspaper:Afro-American

WashingtonLaw Reporter

Alice HallPersonal

Representative301-839-5795

TRUE TEST COPYREGISTER OF WILLS

2/1, 2/8, 2/15

TYPESET: Tue Jan 22 13:48:35 EST 2013

Superior Court ofthe District of

District of ColumbiaPROBATE DIVISION

Washington, D.C.20001-2131

Administration No.2013ADM24

Terry H. Brooks, Sr.DecedentThomas L. Campbell,Esq3807 Minnesota Ave.NE.Washington DC 20019Attorney

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT,

NOTICE TOCREDITORS

AND NOTICE TOUNKNOWN HEIRS

Marsha B. Henderson,whose address is 2325 FirstStreet, NW. Washington DC20001 was appointed per-sonal representative of theestate of Terry H. Brooks, Sr.,who died on December 2,2012 with a Will, and willserve without Court supervi-sion. All unknown heirs andheirs whose whereaboutsare unknown shall enter theirappearance in this proceed-ing. Objections to suchappointment (or to the pro-bate of decedent´s will) shallbe filed with the Register ofWills, D.C., 515 5th Street,N.W., 3rd Floor Washington,D.C. 20001, on or before July25, 2013. Claims against thedecedent shall be presentedto the undersigned with acopy to the Register of Willsor filed with the Register ofWills with a copy to theundersigned, on or beforeJuly 25, 2013, or be foreverbarred. Persons believed tobe heirs or legatees of thedecedent who do not receivea copy of this notice by mailwithin 25 days of its first pub-lication shall so inform theRegister of Wills, includingname, address and relation-ship.Date of Publication:January 25, 2013Name of newspaper:Afro-AmericanWashingtonLaw Reporter

Marsha B. HendersonPersonal

Representative202-360-9161

TRUE TEST COPYREGISTER OF WILLS

1/25, 2/1, 2/8

TYPESET: Tue Jan 29 09:55:31 EST 2013

Superior Court ofthe District of

District of ColumbiaPROBATE DIVISION

Washington, D.C.20001-2131

Administration No.2013ADM15

Annie R. KinardDecedent

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT,

NOTICE TOCREDITORS

AND NOTICE TOUNKNOWN HEIRS

Alice Hall, whose address is1022 Broderick Drive, OxonHill MD 20745 was appointedpersonal representative ofthe estate of Annie R. Kinard,who died on November 27,2012 with a Will, and willserve without Court supervi-sion. All unknown heirs andheirs whose whereaboutsare unknown shall enter theirappearance in this proceed-ing. Objections to suchappointment (or to the pro-bate of decedent´s will) shallbe filed with the Register ofWills, D.C., 515 5th Street,N.W., 3rd Floor Washington,D.C. 20001, on or before Au-gust 1, 2013. Claims againstthe decedent shall be pre-sented to the undersignedwith a copy to the Register ofWills or filed with the Registerof Wills with a copy to theundersigned, on or beforeAugust 1, 2013, or be foreverbarred. Persons believed tobe heirs or legatees of thedecedent who do not receivea copy of this notice by mailwithin 25 days of its first pub-lication shall so inform theRegister of Wills, includingname, address and relation-ship.Date of Publication:February 1, 2013Name of newspaper:Afro-American

WashingtonLaw Reporter

Alice HallPersonal

Representative301-839-5795

TRUE TEST COPYREGISTER OF WILLS

2/1, 2/8, 2/15

TYPESET: Tue Jan 22 13:49:02 EST 2013

Superior Court ofthe District of

District of ColumbiaPROBATE DIVISION

Washington, D.C.20001-2131

Administration No.2013ADM14

Willie Bertha JohnsonDecedentAaron R. Caruso401 N. Washington StSuite 550Rockville MD 20850Attorney

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT,

NOTICE TOCREDITORS

AND NOTICE TOUNKNOWN HEIRS

James W. Covington, Jr. andBeverly B. Covington whoseaddress are 204 56th Place,NE Washington DC 20019were appointed personal re-presentatives of the estate ofWillie Bertha Johnson, whodied on April 9, 2012 withouta Will, and will serve withoutCourt supervision. All un-known heirs and heirs whosewhereabouts are unknownshall enter their appearancein this proceeding. Objec-tions to such appointmentshall be filed with the Regis-ter of Wills, D.C., 515 5thStreet, N.W., 3rd FloorWashington, D.C. 20001, onor before July 25, 2013.Claims against the decedentshall be presented to theundersigned with a copy tothe Register of Wills or filedwith the Register of Wills witha copy to the undersigned, onor before July 25, 2013, or beforever barred. Persons be-lieved to be heirs or legateesof the decedent who do notreceive a copy of this noticeby mail within 25 days of itsfirst publication shall so in-form the Register of Wills,including name, address andrelationship.Date of Publication:January 25, 2013Name of newspaper:Afro-AmericanWashingtonLaw Reporter

James W. Covington Jr.Beverly B. Covington

PersonalRepresentatives

TRUE TEST COPYREGISTER OF WILLS

1/25, 2/1, 2/8

TYPESET: Tue Jan 22 13:49:25 EST 2013

Superior Court ofthe District of

District of ColumbiaPROBATE DIVISION

Washington, D.C.20001-2131

Administration No.2012ADM1130

Isaac Nathaniel LongDecedentWesley Clarke1629 K StreetSuite 300Washington DC 20005Attorney

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT,

NOTICE TOCREDITORS

AND NOTICE TOUNKNOWN HEIRS

Wesley L. Clarke , whose ad-dress is 1629 K Street, Suite300, Washington DC 20005,was appointed personal re-presentative of the estate ofIsaac Nathaniel Long, whodied on October 3, 2012 with-out a Will, and will serve withCourt supervision. All un-known heirs and heirs whosewhereabouts are unknownshall enter their appearancein this proceeding. Objec-tions to such appointmentshall be filed with the Regis-ter of Wills, D.C., 515 5thStreet, N.W., 3rd FloorWashington, D.C. 20001, onor before July 25, 2013.Claims against the decedentshall be presented to theundersigned with a copy tothe Register of Wills or filedwith the Register of Wills witha copy to the undersigned, onor before July 25, 2013, or beforever barred. Persons be-lieved to be heirs or legateesof the decedent who do notreceive a copy of this noticeby mail within 25 days of itsfirst publication shall so in-form the Register of Wills,including name, address andrelationship.Date of Publication:January 25, 2013Name of newspaper:Afro-AmericanWashingtonLaw Reporter

Wesley L. ClarkePersonal

Representative202-257-9730

TRUE TEST COPYREGISTER OF WILLS

1/25, 2/1, 2/8TYPESET: Tue Jan 29 09:59:49 EST 2013

Superior Court ofthe District of

ColumbiaCivil Division

Case No. 13-0000453IN RE:Susan Katrina QuickApplicant

ORDER OFPUBLICATION

CHANGE OF NAMESusan Katrina Quick havingfiled a complaint for judgmentchanging Susan KatrinaQuick name to KhadijahMalikah Quick and havingapplied to the court for an Or-der of Publication of the no-tice required by law in suchcases; it is by the Court this18th day of January 2013,herebyORDERED, that a copy ofthis Order be published oncea week for three (3) consecu-tive weeks, in The Afro-American Newspapers, anewspaper of general cir-culation of the District ofColumbia; and it is furtherORDERED, that the publica-tion must began no later than12 days after the filing of theapplication; and is furtherORDERED, that the FINALHEARING on this applicationto change name will be heldin Judge- in-Chambers,Room 4220 in the District ofColumbia at 500 IndianaAvenue NW Washington DC20001, on the 8th day ofMarch, 2013 at 3:15 pm.Ifany person desires to op-pose this application, thatperson or his or her attorneymust be present at the hear-ing or file written detailedobjections five (5) days in ad-vance of the hearing withJudge-in-Chambers and maila copy of the applicant or ap-plicant’s counsel; and it is fur-ther0 the applicant must send theapplication for change ofname and notice of finalhearing to the applicant’screditors personally or byregistered or certified mailand show proof of service byfilling the affidavit/declarationof service.SO ORDEREDJUDGE

2/1, 2/8, 2/15TYPESET: Tue Jan 29 09:57:22 EST 2013

Superior Court ofthe District of

District of ColumbiaPROBATE DIVISION

Washington, D.C.20001-2131

Administration No.2013ADM36

James A. ThompsonDecedent

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT,

NOTICE TOCREDITORS

AND NOTICE TOUNKNOWN HEIRS

Angela S. Rice and Deane R.Rice, whose addresses are810 Dogwood Street, NW.Washington DC 20012 and7121 8 th S t ree t , NW.Washington DC 20012 wereappointed personal repre-sentatives of the estate ofJames A. Thompson, whodied on September 14, 2012without a Will, and will servewithout Court supervision. Allunknown heirs and heirswhose whereabouts are un-known shall enter theirappearance in this proceed-ing. Objections to suchappointment (or to the pro-bate of decedent´s will) shallbe filed with the Register ofWills, D.C., 515 5th Street,N.W., 3rd Floor Washington,D.C. 20001, on or before Au-gust 1, 2013. Claims againstthe decedent shall be pre-sented to the undersignedwith a copy to the Register ofWills or filed with the Registerof Wills with a copy to theundersigned, on or beforeAugust 1, 2013, or be foreverbarred. Persons believed tobe heirs or legatees of thedecedent who do not receivea copy of this notice by mailwithin 25 days of its first pub-lication shall so inform theRegister of Wills, includingname, address and relation-ship.Date of Publication:February 1, 2013Name of newspaper:Afro-American

WashingtonLaw Reporter

Angela S. RiceDeane R. Rice

PersonalRepresentatives

202-829-7923202-723-7121

TRUE TEST COPYREGISTER OF WILLS

2/1, 2/8, 2/15

TYPESET: Tue Jan 29 09:56:58 EST 2013

Superior Court ofthe District of

District of ColumbiaPROBATE DIVISION

Washington, D.C.20001-2131

Administration No.2013ADM35

Mary BakerDecedent

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT,

NOTICE TOCREDITORS

AND NOTICE TOUNKNOWN HEIRS

Carlton L. Preston, whoseaddress is 314 SerenaStreet, Upper Marlboro, MD20774 was appointed per-sonal representative of theestate of Mary Baker, whodied on November 9, 2012with a Will, and will servewithout Court supervision. Allunknown heirs and heirswhose whereabouts are un-known shall enter theirappearance in this proceed-ing. Objections to suchappointment (or to the pro-bate of decedent´s will) shallbe filed with the Register ofWills, D.C., 515 5th Street,N.W., 3rd Floor Washington,D.C. 20001, on or before Au-gust 1, 2013. Claims againstthe decedent shall be pre-sented to the undersignedwith a copy to the Register ofWills or filed with the Registerof Wills with a copy to theundersigned, on or beforeAugust 1, 2013, or be foreverbarred. Persons believed tobe heirs or legatees of thedecedent who do not receivea copy of this notice by mailwithin 25 days of its first pub-lication shall so inform theRegister of Wills, includingname, address and relation-ship.Date of Publication:February 1, 2013Name of newspaper:Afro-American

WashingtonLaw Reporter

Carlton L. PrestonPersonal

Representative301-613-7721

TRUE TEST COPYREGISTER OF WILLS

2/1, 2/8, 2/15

LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES

January 10, 2013 - Anne Stuart Brock Turpeau was born March 6, 1926 in Charleston, W.Va. Anne and her husband Michel M. Turpeau resided in Wash-ington, D.C. for over 40 years. She was the loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. The memorial service will be held 11 a.m. to noon, Feb. 9 at Mount Zion United Methodist Church, 1334 – 29th Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C. 20007

Anne B. Turpeau, 88OBITUARY

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