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May 16, 2009 - May 22, 2009, The Washington Afro-American A7
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By George Barnette
AFRO Staf Writer
Sheila R. Tillerson
Adams became the second
African-American woman
to be appointed to a high-
prole judiciary position
earlier this month when she
was named administrative
judge of the Prince
Georges County Circuit
Court and Marylands 7th
Circuit Court, which covers
Calvert, Charles, Prince
Georges and St. Marys
counties.
Adams double
appointment means
shell be responsible for
the supervision of allemployees within the
Prince Georges County
Circuit Court and assigning
cases to judges in addition
to other duties, such as the
management of the courts
budget. As administrative
judge of the 7th Circuit,
shell be in charge of administration of all
courts in the circuit as well as the supervision
of administrative judges in Calvert, Charles
and St. Marys counties.
Chief Judge Robert M. Bell of the
Maryland Court of Appeals named Adams
as the replacement for Judge William D.
Missouri. Bell said he believes Adams is
fully capable of providing the same great
service Missouri provided.I am condent that Judge
Adams will continue the ne
leadership for which Judge
Missouris tenure is known,
he said in a statement. She
brings exceptional leadership
and management skills, in her
own right, and that makes her
uniquely qualied to ll these
demanding and responsible
positions and build upon
Judge Missouris excellent
example.
Adams was bornon Dec. 16, 1957, in
Washington, D.C. She
relocated to the Hampton
Roads, Va. area, where
she graduated from
Menchville High School
in Newport News. She
graduated cum laude from
Morgan State University
in 1979, received her law
degree from the Howard
University School of Law
in 1982 and received her
masters of laws of taxation
from the Georgetown
University Law Center in
1987.
Adams began herprofessional career in 1982
working for the Legal Aid
Bureau of Baltimore City
trying cases in family court.
After serving two years in
that capacity, she became
an assistant states attorney
in the Prince Georges
County states attorneys ofce. In 1988, she
became the rst African-American woman to
serve as deputy county attorney.
In 1993, she broke another barrier
becoming the rst Black woman appointed to
the District Court for Prince Georges County
as she was named an associate judge. Three
years later, she was elevated to an associate
By Dorothy Rowley
AFRO Staf Writer
According to two noted
political observers, the
Washington rally planned
for this weekend by the
often-raucous cable TV
commentator Glenn Beck has
nothing to do with restoring
honor to the nations capital.
Its taking a slap at
the movement in a way
consistent with what the tea
party has done, said Ron
Walters, retired University of
Maryland political analyst.
They really want to
dishonor the legacy of Dr.Martin Luther Kings March
on Washington in 1963 to
give it a conservative spin,
he continued, describing
Becks effort as a White
Nationalist Movement.
Michael Fauntroy, public
policy professor at George
Mason University, agreed,
adding that Becks Aug. 28
march is a disgrace to Kings
memory.
Thats a date that should
be held sacred in the Civil
Rights Movement, Fauntroy
said. Glenn Beck is not
about bringing the countrytogether, and hes way out of
line trying to take over and
reshape the way we talk about
Blacks.
However, Glenns event,
which includes a book
By George Barnette
AFRO Staf Writer
In an area brimming with
mega churches, one small
house of worship in Lanham
has managed to carve out its
own niche as it approaches
the century mark. Seaton
Memorial A.M.E. continues
to go strong in one of theoldest majority African-
American neighborhoods in
Prince Georges County.
It is indeed an honor
to be there at this time of
the life of the church, said
Juanita M. Smith, First Lady
of Seaton Memorial. [My
husband and I] heard from
some of the elders about the
past and where they came
from starting out in a very
small building and then
growing in the community in
terms of the ministry.
One of the elder members
of the church is Cheryl
Garnette, whos been amember of the church
for over 50 years. She
moved into the Lincoln
neighborhood of Lanham,
where the church is located
during the 1950s and has
seen the many changes it has
gone through.
My dad built our house
across the street from the
then Lincoln Elementary
School and the church was
located about one mile
away, Garnette said. As an
A.M.E. church, we quickly
became aware of the transient
nature of our pastors, who
could be changed every year.
Each pastor had his or her
own personality and came
with a mission.
Seaton Memorial has
a host of events plannedfor the 2011 celebration.
Garnette, whos also the
100th anniversary general
chairwoman, has put together
events that appeal to the
youngest and oldest members
of the congregation. The
church will have a prayer
breakfast and pastoral
appreciation on Jan. 15, an
All Women are Daughters
tea on March 12, a Stepping
for Christ Step Show at C.H.
Flowers High in April as well
as several youth events in
June.Well have special
activities planned every
month that will focus on our
100th anniversary and will
By George Barnette
AFRO Staf Writer
With the advent of early voting, representatives from both
the Republican and Democratic parties in the state are looking
to use the new procedure to their advantage in the 2010
elections.
Marylands Democratic Party is planning on employing
a full-court press when it comes to getting the word out and
using its website to educate Maryland residents about voting
locations and dates. As the party attempts to keep control of
the state house, it is not taking this new legislation lightly.
Were working pretty closely with the candidates from
across the state to promote this through earned media, meaning
hopefully well have some events, said Susan Turnbull,
chairwoman of the Maryland Democratic Party. Were going
to have social media. Were doing a lot on Facebook. Were
going to do voter contact, meaning well be calling and getting
information out directly to voters about early voting dates and
locations.
She also said that theyll be gathering information on
people who vote early in the general election so resources can
be directed to those who do not participate.
The states Republican Party is looking forward to the new
legislation as well. Gubernatorial candidate Bob Ehrlich is
going to use early voting as another way to educate voters on
his campaign platform.
Were looking forward to seeing the impact itll have on
elections and our early voting campaign, said Andy Barth,
spokesman for Ehrlich. Well be stressing the message of
creating more jobs and lowering taxes.
In this Aug. 28, 1963 AFRO fle photo, protestors carry signs as part o civil rights leaderDr. Martin Luther King Jr.s March on Washington. Black leaders today are decrying
conservatives plans to march in Washington on the anniversary o Kings history-
making event.
Black Leaders March to CombatBeck Slap at Kings Legacy
AFRO File Photo
Courtesy Photo/Maryland Judiciary
Sheila R. Tillerson Adams
continues to break barriersin her career, becoming the
second Black woman this month
appointed to a prominentjudiciary position.
Adams Named to Double JudicialAppointment in Pr. Georges,7th Circuit
Seaton MemorialCelebrates 100 Years
Photo by George Barnette
Seaton Memorial A.M.E. church has managed to survivein the era o mega churches.
2010 Elections
Early Voting Expectedto Impact Md. Elections
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AFRO National BriefsWyclef Jeans Political
Venture Takes Dramatic
TurnsAfter Haitis Provisional
Electoral Council (CEP)
deemed rapper Wyclef Jean
ineligible to run for the
nations presidency, it seemed
his political ambitions had
been thwarted. Furthermore,Jean released a statement
on his blog saying, I
respectfully accept the
committees nal decision,
and I urge my supporters to
do the same.
But only days later, Jean told The Associated Press his
lawyers would appeal the councils ruling. The married father
of one also told the the AP he has a document which shows
everything is correct and pointed to Haitis political cronyism
as reason for his rejection.
Shawnta Watson Walcott, a pollster and pundit who
conducted the 2005 presidential election poll in Haiti on behalf
of the National Organization for the Advancement of Haitians
(NOAH), said Jean is simply unprepared to lead a nation. The
CEPs decision to exclude Jean was unfortunate but accurate.
Wyclef simply didnt meet the residency requirement as
stipulated in the Haitian Constitution, said Walcott. Perhaps
he and his legal advisors assumed there would be certain
considerations made that would have allowed him to participate
and that just didnt happen.
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Dow DiesEmmy Award-winning
CBS News correspondent
Harold Dow, recognized for
his Sept. 11 and O.J. Simpson
murder trial coverage, died
Aug. 21 in New Jersey. He
was 62.
According to CBS
network spokeswoman
Louise Bashi, Dow, a Saddle
River, N.J., resident, died
suddenly but it is not clear
if hed been at home. CBS News is deeply saddened by this
sudden loss, said Sean McManus, president of CBS News and
Sports, in a statement. The CBS News family has lost one of
its oldest and most talented members, whose absence will be
felt by many and whose on-air presence and reporting skills
touched nearly all of our broadcasts. We extend our deepest
condolences to his wife Kathy and their children Joelle, Danica
and David.
Dow had worked as a correspondent for news series 48
Hours since 1990, but had a 40-year career with the network.
Hed previously reported for CBS Evening News with Dan
Rather and CBS News Sunday Morning.
The Hackensack, N.J., native was previously a co-anchor
and talk show host in Omaha, Neb., where he was the rst
African-American TV reporter in that city.
National Black Pro-Life Union Prez to Attend Restoring
Honor RallyOn the 47th anniversary
of Martin Luther King
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a Dream speech. Joining
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America is spiraling down into an abyss of debt, joblessness
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continue the brutal killing of unborn children--even as modern
technology proves the humanity of the child.
Gardner, who publicly slammed then-Sen. Barack Obama
for his pro-abortion stance, said Americans have beenencouraged to respect Muslims while Christianity and the
name of Jesus is scourged.
Across town, the Rev. Al Sharpton and the National Action
Network have planned Reclaim the Dream, a mass rally. In
a statement posted on the National Action Networks website,
Sharpton said Beck and tea party members will attempt to
hijack the dream while he and other Black civic leaders will
shed light on issues that have diminished Kings vision.
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B2 The Washington Afro-American, April 10, 2010 - April 17, 2010
By Mitch WeissAssociated Press Writer
CHALMETTE, La. (AP)
Five years after HurricaneKatrina, Jay Young is still
haunted by the desperatevoices on the other end of thetelephone crying and begging
for help.
As a loan ofcer for a
federal agency that was
supposed to help homeowners
and businesses get backon their feet, he had high
expectations he could make adifference. But he recalls how
he was forced to turn away
many qualied applicants
because of what he says was
pressure from his supervisors
to close les quickly.
Karen Bazile remembers
having high hopes, too, when
she applied for a loan fromthe same agency, the Small
Business Administration, to
rebuild her home in the NewOrleans suburb of Chalmette.
While she ultimately got themoney, she quickly lost faith
as she struggled with different
loan ofcers who misplaced
her paperwork and told her
she had only 48 hours to nd
and fax critical documentsor her application would becanceled.
Some 160 miles to the east,
in Alabama, Erik Schmitz,former commodore of the
Fairhope Yacht Club, takes
in a breathtaking view ofMobile Bay from a posh new
clubhouse rebuilt in part witha $1.5 million disaster loan,
the maximum from the SBA.
For Schmitz, the entire loanprocess was smooth sailing.
While stories of the
Federal EmergencyManagement Agencys
contaminated trailers and the
Army Corps of Engineersinability to shore up the levees
captured the headlines in the
aftermath of the deadly stormsof 2005, the bungling of the
SBA, the lead federal agencyhelping people rebuild their
homes and businesses, has
largely been untold.The sagas of Schmitz,
Bazile and the SBAs
Young, who worked out ofthe agencys massive loan
processing center in Fort
Worth, Texas, collectivelyreveal how the SBA failed in
so many ways, an ominousexperience as the agency
prepares to play a similar rolein the aftermath of the massiveBP PLC oil spill.
These are stories of a
mismanaged bureaucracythat still hurt half a decade
later: tales of applications
for low-interest disasterloans that should have been
approved but were not, ofapplications deleted from the
SBA computer system for no
valid reason, of impossible-to-meet deadlines manufactured
to clear backlogs, and of a
process so chaotic and painful
that thousands simply gave up.
AnAssociated Press
investigation based on morethan 200 interviews, thousands
of pages of public documentsobtained under the federal
Freedom of InformationActand a rst-ever detailed
computer analysis of SBA
data from hurricanes Katrina
and Rita found that: Despite the obvious need,
55 percent of homeowners
and businesses that appliedfor help after the hurricanes
were turned away. Accordingto data provided by SBA,
of 318,953 applications
processed, 175,463 wererejected and 143,490 were
approved.
Only 60 percent of the
loan money approved by SBA
ultimately reached applicants.
Over the years, SBA ofcialshave told congressional
committees that the agency
had approved more than $10billion in loans, touting it
as an example of how SBAhad helped those on the Gulf
Coast. However, according
to the data, only $6.1 billionof the approved loan money
has been dispensed. SBA
ofcials say many applicantsnever accepted the loansbecause they found other
ways to rebuild, including
using insurance money. Butmany former applicants said
in interviews that they just
walked away because theentire process took too long
and was too complicated.
Of the money SBA
did distribute, $357 million
nearly 6 percent hasnever been repaid. More
than a dozen people whose
loans were charged offtold the AP that the agency
hasnt contacted them about
repayment. Country clubs, yacht
clubs, exclusive private
schools and megachurchesreceived millions in loans
from the agency founded in1953 with a mission to aid,
counsel, assist and protect the
interests of small businessconcerns. Some of the more
substantial operations rebuilt
bigger and better, oftencontradicting SBA rules that
say damaged buildings should
be repaired only to theiroriginal state.
Homeowners and
businesses in higher-income
areas were more likely to geta loan than those in lower-income areas, according to
APs analysis of SBA data
by ZIP code. The truth isthat only the wealthy moved
through the system easily,
said Gale Martin, anotherformer SBA loan ofcer. If
you were of a certain income,
we funded you rst, which
is not the way the system is
supposed to work. Martincontended that contrary to the
SBA mission to especially
help people who didnt always
have the means to rebuild,applicants with higher credit
scores and bigger incomes
were cherry-picked forprocessing rst because those
les could be closed quicker.
A disparity also existed
along racial lines. For
example, the predominantly
White, wealthier Lakeviewsection of New Orleans
had the citys highest ratioof approvals to rejections,
while the lowest approval
rates were in poorer, mostly
Black areas like the LowerNinth Ward. But a racial
disparity was clear evenamong economically similar
areas. SBA approved nearly
66 percent of loan applicationsin a predominantly white
part of suburban St. Bernard
Parish but approved only 42.1percent in a predominantly
black, adjacent section
of eastern New Orleanswith comparable median
household income. SBA
ofcials said they dont collect
information about race on
loan applications, but try to
reach out to applicants in poorneighborhoods. Civil rights
leaders say the agency hasntdone enough to help.
SBA ofcials insist
the agency today is better
prepared to handle a majordisaster. Were not proud
of what happened during the2005 Gulf Coast hurricanes,
said James Rivera, deputy
associate administrator ofSBAs ofce of disaster
assistance. Our response was
slow, but weve learned from
our mistakes. Weve had ve
years to reect on this.
During that period, agency
ofcials say, they have added
staff, improved technology
and simplied the loanprocess to push money outquickly to disaster victims.
But recent reports by
government watchdoggroups and some critics have
slammed SBA for being too
slow to implement measuresthat could improve an agency
with a troubled past.Congressional investigators
and SBA whistleblowers
question whether the agencyis any better equipped for
a major disaster today, as
the region grapples with theoil-spill related assault on
three pillars of its economy
seafood, tourism and offshoredrilling.
The SBA is once again
setting up disaster recovery
centers along the Gulf Coast,although the oil spill effort
will likely be overshadowedby the hurricanes economic
toll. While BP is responsiblefor the nancial impact
caused by the spill, the SBA is
helping people while they wait
for the corporate assistance.This is going to happen
again tomorrow if theres
another Katrina, Martin said.They didnt x enough for it
not to happen.
Look for parts two, three
and four of this story online
at www.afro.com. Associated
Press writers Brian Skoloff,
Becky Bohrer, Carrie Osgood,
Peter Prengaman and the
AP News Research Center
contributed to this story.
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April 10, 2010 - April 17 2010, The Washington Afro-American B3
By AFRO Staf
Maryland and Washington, D.C., areamong the newest winners of the highly
competitive Race to the Top initiative,
announced U.S. Secretary of Education ArneDuncan Tuesday.
The District and Maryland will receive up
to $75 million and $250 million,respectively, joining eight
other states winning Phase
2 applications and Phase1 winners Tennessee and
Delaware.According to the U.S.
Department of Education,
the education initiativewill directly impact
13.6 million students and
980,000 teachers in 25,000schools.
These states show what is
possible when adults come together to dothe right thing for children, said Duncan in
a statement. Every state that applied showed
a tremendous amount of leadership and a
bold commitment to education reform. Thecreativity and innovation in each of theseapplications is breathtaking.
A total of 46 states and the District of
Columbia put together comprehensiveeducation reform plans to apply for Race to
the Top in Phases 1 and 2. Over the course
of the competition, participants took onchallenging standards in reading and math,
and 34 states changed laws or policies toimprove education.
Congressman Elijah E. Cummings,
D-Md., congratulated Maryland Gov. MartinOMalley, State Superintendent of Schools
Nancy S. Grasmick and Marylands education
leaders for their dedication tostudents and improving school
standards.
Educationcan be thekey variable in changing
a life of poverty andsuffering into one lived
along the path toward the
American Dream, saidCummings in a statement.
These grants, and the
work that has gone intoearning them, will help more
students in Maryland stride proudly
down that path.Similarly, education and political ofcials
in the District are celebrating the Department
of Educations decision, although the citys
education community has faced a turbulentyear. When D.C. Schools Chancellor MichelleRhee red hundreds of city teachers, some
community leaders and parents questioned
the quality of education their children werereceiving. However, District Mayor Adrian
Fenty said the award indicates the school
systems resiliency and strong leadership.This is fantastic news for the future of
the District of Columbia and its kids. For thepast four years, there is nothing that has been
a higher priority than public education for my
Administration and we are both thrilled andgrateful that President Obama and Secretary
Arne Duncan are showing support through
this grant for our reform efforts to create a
world-class education system in the nationscapital, the mayor said in a statement.
The other Race to the Top grant winnersare Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Massachusetts,
New York, North Carolina, Ohio and Rhode
Island.
For more information about the Race to
the Top competition, visitwww.ed.gov.
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AdamsContinued from A1
judge position in the countys circuit court.In addition to those professional
appointments, Adams has also served on theMaryland Drug and Alcohol Council, and has
served on the Judiciarys Public Awareness
Committee and Ad Hoc Committee on the
Implementation of Family Divisions.Adams said she is humbled by her
appointment. She says she wants to be able tocontinue moving the position forward just as
Missouri did.
I am deeply honored to receive these
appointments, she said in a statement. Iwould like to thank Chief Judge Bell for the
condence he has shown in me with these
appointments, and of course, I am especially
grateful and thankful to Judge Missouri for
the wonderful example of leadership he has
provided, which I hope to continue.Adams is also a member of the Maryland
State, Prince Georges County, Nationaland Womens Bar associations and is a
past president of J. Franklyn Bourne Bar
Association.
launch, is being countered
by a commemoration set atthe Districts Dunbar Senior
High School, marking the
47th anniversary of Kingslegendary march on the
National Mall where more
than250,000 people heardhis historic I Have a Dream
speech.
The commemoration isbeing organized by the Rev.
Al Sharpton and his NationalAction Network, and has
mobilized a contingent of
progressive leaders, clergyand nationally syndicated
Black radio talk show
hosts and other activistsfrom across the country to
reclaim Kings dream.
Though Beck admittedhe had no idea Aug. 28 was
the same date as the famous
March on Washington, he saidin an interview with another
news outlet that it wouldntstop him from proclaiming
the coincidence as divine
providence.
Beck, who touts himselfas a conservative American
thinker, began plans for hisrally late last year, scheduling
it to coincide with the fth
anniversary of Hurricane
Katrinas devastation and the
horric murder 55 years ago
of 14-year-old Emmet Till for
whistling at a White woman.
According to his website,while the gathering is
supposed to be a nonpolitical
celebration of America, it hasthe backing of the National
Rie Association and lists
Sarah Palin among its primaryspeakers.
Beck plans to follow upthe rally with an event at the
Kennedy Center that will
reportedly include upliftingmusic and messages of
hope, healing and faith from
nationally-known religiousgures, reminiscent of
speeches conveyed during
civil rights struggles.While leaders such as
activist Dick Gregory and the
Rev. Timothy Mc Donald ofthe Concerned Black Clergy
of Atlanta contend Beck lacksthe fortitude to engage in civil
rights for Blacks, Walters
pointedly said Beck is not
worthy of the date he choseto reach out to the masses. I
think thats what people oughtto understand, said Walters.
Sharpton pointed out in
a commentary circulated by
the NNPA that in studying
the intense struggle for civilrights in this nation, people
quickly and rightfully
nd themselves analyzing the
life and legacy of King.
We learn of his tireless
efforts to achieve equality andjustice for all of humanity, as
we pass on legends of sit-ins,
marches and boycotts to ourchildren, Sharpton said. But
what we as a collective [body]sometimes forget to impress
upon the next generation is
the depth to which Dr. Kingwas an advocate [and that]
the position as he knew it,
was the only effective toolto ensure a unied system of
equality in every state.
Echoing Walterssentiments, Sharpton who
referred to Beck gathering
as a mere disturbance saidthat the show host and the tea
party are attempting to tarnishthe legacy of the 1963 march.
But he said that in light of
the Dunbar rally, Kings loyal
legion of supporters wontallow that to happen.
We will not givecredence to this distraction,
said Sharpton, for thats all
it is.
Beck March Slap to Kings LegacyContinued from A1
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Nominations are now being acceptedfor the following WTU positions:
President
General Vice President
Treasurer
Vice-President* (6 positions)
Recording Secretary
Trustees (3 positions)
Executive Board member** (11 positions)
Delegates to the Metropolitan Washington Council,AFL-CIO (9 positions)
Delegates to the Convention o theMaryland State and D.C. AFL-CIO (9 positions)
*There is one Vice President from each of the following divisions
for a total of six (6) positions: elementary school, junior high
school, senior high school, career development, special education,
and specialized services.
** There are eleven (11) Executive Board positions with four (4)
from elementary school, two (2) from junior high school, two (2)
from senior high school, and three (3) from specialized services.
Washington Teachers Union, Local 6
Nominations and Elections NoticeTerm o Ofce: The term o ofce or the President, GeneralVice President, Treasurer, Vice Presidents, Recording Secretary,Trustees, Executive Board members and Delegates to the Metro-politan Washington Council, AFL-CIO runs until July 1, 2013. Theterm o ofce or Delegates to the Convention o the MarylandState and D.C. AFL-CIO runs through the Convention o Fall 2011.All elected persons will serve each term or the balance o eachterm beginning October 5, 2010.
Eligibility or President, General Vice President, Trea-surer, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Trusteeand Executive Board member: Candidates must be current,ull dues paying members and must submit a nominations peti-
tion signed by a minimum o 20 ull dues paying members to beeligible.
Eligibility or Delegate to the Metropolitan WashingtonCouncil, AFL-CIO and Delegate to the Convention o theMD State and District o Columbia AFL-CIO: Candidatesmust be current employees and ull dues paying members. Amember may sel nominate or be nominated by a WTU member ingood standing by submitting her/his name on a nominating peti-tion by the deadline. Signatures rom additional WTU membersare not required.
Deadline or Nominations:Nomination Petitions must besigned by the candidate and submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. onSeptember 3, 2010 to the American Federation o Teachers, c/o Al
Squire, Regional Director, 555 New Jersey Ave., NW, Washington,DC 20001. Nomination Petitions are available online.
Election: The election o the WTU Union Ofcers, Trustees,Executive Board and Delegates will be conducted by mail ballot.The mail ballots will be mailed on September 18, 2010. Ballots willbe opened and counted by the American Arbitration Association,an independent agency, on October 4, 2010, at 6:00 p.m. at theAmerican Federation of Teachers.
To download a petition and or more inormation, please visitwww.at.org/wtuelection.
Attention Members of the Washington Teachers Union
August 28, 2010 - September 3, 2010, The Afro-American A5
Bowie State University
recently announced the
appointment of Monty
Cooper, Toni Lewis, Andrew
Roud, and Albert Wynn
to its Foundation Board
of Directors. Cooper, an
associate of Wallace King
Domike & Reiskin, practices
in the area of complex civil
litigation, environmental
litigation, and products
liability defense; Lewis
serves as president for the
Perfect Plan of Greater
Washington, where she
oversees marketing, strategic
planning and development
for various businesses; Roud
is development director at St.
John Properties and Wynn is a
senior advisor in public policy
and law at Dickstein Shapiro.
The expansion of
the Foundation Board of
Directors, through the
addition of four distinguished
citizens, has tremendous
signicance for Bowie
State, said Dr. Mickey L.
Burnim, president of BSU, in
a statement. I am condent
that these accomplished
professionals bring the
expertise the university needs
to advance the mission,
vision, and goals of the
foundation.
Cooper, Lewis and Wynn
are all Bowie residents and
Roud lives in Silver Spring.
These new Board
members were selected
based on proven leadership
and achievement within
their professions and as a
result of outstanding service
to the community, stated
Dr. Richard L. Lucas, Jr.,
executive director of the
Bowie State University
Foundation. We are fortunate
to have these prominent,
inuential individuals as
additional resources in our
efforts to generate investment
in and visibility for the
university and its students.
Courtesy Photo
The new appointments to the Bowie State Foundation Board of Directors, from left, are:Monty Cooper, Arenthia Toni Lewis, Andrew Roud and Albert Wynn.
Bowies Foundation Board WelcomesNew Members
By Nafeesa SyeedAssociated Press Writer
WASHINGTON (AP)
The U.S. Marshals Service
says its cracking down on
some of the most dangeroussex offenders in the
nations capital.
Deputy U.S.
Marshal David
Neumann, a
spokesman for the
U.S. Marshals for
D.C. Superior Court,
says the agency is
targeting the ve
most wanted sex
offenders who
have failed to register with
authorities.
Its part of Project
Sentinel/Operation Guardian
thats under way throughout
the country, with eachMarshals district searching
for the worst convicted,
noncompliant sex offenders.
Neumann says there are
about 750,000 convicted
sex offenders in the United
States, but about 125,000
have not registered. He says
its important to catch them
to put victims at ease and
protect families.
Those who are caught
face more prosecution
because of their failure to
register.
For more information:
www.usmarshals.gov/district/
dc-sc/Seaton Memorial CelebratesContinued from A1celebrate our history, Garnette said. There
will be three themes, faith, fellowship and
fundraising, as were in a building program
to try to raise sufcient funds to build a new
outreach center which will be adjacent to the
existing facility.
Smith, who hails from Pittsburgh, loves
the church. She says the tight-knit community
lends itself to creating an atmosphere where
fellowship is so prevalent.
Its the most loving place or church that
I served in. It truly is, she said. When I
compared to even my home church; theres
just much more concern for people.
I just love being there and I thank God
that hes placed my husband there because of
course as the pastors wife that means I have
the opportunity to work there as well.
Garnette concurs with that
assessment. She says its a big
city church with a small town feel.
One of our former members used
to refer to us as the friendliest little
church in Prince Georges county
and we are proud to [have] wonthat title, she said.
Within our membership of less
than 200, everyone knows each
other by name - from our children
to our matriarch, who is just a few
years shy of sharing the churchs
age.
Early VotingContinued from A1
Its hard to know how its really going to
play, but were going to be watching with a
whole lot of interest, he continued.
Early voting is not only important in the
general election, but for places with heavy
concentrations of a particular political party,
it adds another wrinkle to primary elections as
well. This is especially true in Prince Georges
County and Baltimore City, where Democrats
outnumber Republicans at rates close to 9-to-
1. In both jurisdictions, preparing voters for
the early voting period is a new priority.
Weve already had that information
posted on our website for quite some time,
said Alisha L. Alexander, Prince Georges
County elections administrator. Were
going to begin taking yers to our various
colleges and universities as well as other
organizations with the hopes that they put it
on their websites as well. We also plan to do
newspaper ads as well as radio and TV spots.
Turnbull thinks this can be benecial for
voters in general. She says this process can
provide a more convenient experience for
Maryland voters regardless of party afliation
and thats why shes encouraging all Maryland
residents to take advantage of it.
One of the reasons that we encourage
people to vote early is that they dont have to
stand in lines, she said. One of the problems
in the past is weve had people leave early
on Election Day. If someone gets called
away, they have several days to vote at their
leisure.
US Marshals TargetSex Ofenders
Photo by George Barnette
Seaton Memorial A.M.E. Church
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Aug. 26
RE-New OrleansRecess Lounge, 727 15th
St., N.W. D.C. 6-10 p.m. Join
the community in this socialnetworking and fundraiser
event in commemorationof the fth anniversary of
Hurricane Katrina. For more
information: www.gnof.org.
Aug. 27
D.C. Poetry in the Park2010
Carter BarronAmphitheatre, 4850 Colorado
Ave., N.W. D.C. 7:30 p.m.
Join the annual D.C. Poetry inthe Park festival with special
guests the Last Poets. For
more information: 202-426-0486.
Live on the Woodrow
Wilson Plaza
Woodrow Wilson Plaza,Ronald Reagan International
Trade Center, 1300
Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. D.C.12-1:30 p.m. In this weekly
event, enjoy some of the bestfree musical performances
in the area. For more
information: 202-312-1300.
Aug. 28
Spirit of Love FestGranville Gude Park
(Laurel Lakes), 7901 CypressSt., Laurel, Md. 12-5 p.m.
Christian World Links will
host the rst Spirit of LoveFest featuring giveaways,
music, vendors, food and
more. For more information:spiritoovefest.com.
Smoky Eye Workshop
Largo-Kettering LibraryConference Room, 9601Capital Lane, Largo, Md.
1:30-3 p.m. Learn how to
create the perfect smokyeye makeup effect with
professional makeup guru
Tasha (Taz) Robinson ofPlaying in Paint Makeup
Artistry. $25 admits
one, $40 admits two.For more information:
playinginpaint.com.
FCAC Community Day
TheARC, 1901Mississippi Ave., S.E. D.C.
11 a.m.-2 p.m. The Federal
City Alumnae Chapterof Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority will be hosting
its annual communityday to foster community,
health, educational andpolitical awareness. The
fair will include children
and adult activities, healthscreenings, free food,
tness demos and live
entertainment. For moreinformation: thecacdst.org.
Who Let the Dogs In?Marian Koshland
Science Museum, Sixthand E streets, N.W. D.C.
11 a.m.-5 p.m. Join theKoshland for a museumfestival for dogs and their
owners. Your pet will
enjoy complementarygourmet treats, water and
shade as you get useful
information for your pet.For more information: 202-
334-1201.
Aug. 28-29
Linganore Wine Cellars
Vintage Jazz FestivalLinganore Winecellars,
13601 Glissans Mill Road,Mt. Airy, Md. 6 p.m.
Enjoy an afternoon of
warm summer breeze andsunshine and enjoy great
food and music. $10-$15.
410-795-6432.
Aug. 29
Dr. Evelyn BethuneJohn Wesley United
Methodist Church, 6922North Ritchie Hwy. Glen
Burnie, Md. Come and
hear the message fromDr. Evelyn Bethune,
granddaughter of Dr.
Mary McLeod Bethune.Following the service,
there will be a receptionin which Dr. Bethune
will autograph copiesof her book. For moreinformation: 410-766-
6981.
Sept. 2Empower Happy Hour
Tabaq Bistro, 1336 USt., N.W. D.C. 5-8 p.m.
JoinEmpower Magazine
as they host their monthlyhappy hour to discuss
social issues and challengereaders to take action in
their communities. For
more information: 202-709-9392.
Sept. 3-5Kankouran: AfricanDance & Drum
ConferenceWashington Plaza
Hotel, 10 Thomas Circle,N.W. D.C. 1 p.m. Join in
the 27th annual African
dance and drum festival.$15-$220. For more
information: kankouran.
org.
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August 28, 2010 - September 3, 2010, The Afro-American A7
(NNPA) - On Aug. 29, we
will commemorate ve years
since Hurricane Katrina hit
New Orleans, broke its levees
and drowned the city in feet
of water. Five years ago our
nation exhibited some of the
most profound indifference
to human beings as thousands
of New Orleaneans were
stuck without food, water, or
sanitation in the Super Dome.
In the aftermath of those ve years, those divisions of race
and class have determined which individuals have recovered
from Katrina and who have not. Five years after the levees
broke, the city of New Orleans is still bruised from the tragedy
of a natural disaster, a man-made disaster, and an indifferent
government.
Bill Quigley, legal director of the Center for Constitutional
Rights, Loyola University law professors Bill and Davida
Finger, and Tulane University researcher Lance Hill have
compiled a Pain Index for New Orleans in 2010. They
make the case that too many people have been permanently
displaced, the infrastructure remains badly frayed, and that
there is insufcient affordable housing. They note that while
some say the median income in New Orleans has risen since
Katrina, that income has only risen because so many poor
people cant come back.
There are at least 100,000 fewer persons in New Orleans
today than ve years ago. One in four residential addresses is
vacant or blighted. Nearly 20,000 people are still waiting for
money from the Road Home program to rebuild their homes.
Meanwhile, rents have spiraled, and 5,000 people are waiting
for public housing; another 28,000 or so are waiting for housing
vouchers. The public school system has been decimated, and it
is unclear whether charter education has been an improvement.
In 2005, a New Orleans businessman promised the Wall
Street Journalthat the business community would use Katrina
to recongure New Orleans politically, demographically
and economically. With the city now being represented
by a Vietnamese-American Republican, and with a major
demographic shift in the City
Council, one might say that
the businessman kept his
promise. Whether benignly or
deliberately, poor people have
gotten the word they are
unwelcome in New Orleans.
Data tell one story, but it
is souls and spirits that tell
another. Ive been to New
Orleans twice this year,
rst for the Essence Music
Festival, then for Delta
Sigma Theta Sororitys 50th
Convention. The events were
great, as events go, with
highlights, challenges, and
plenty of crowds. The best
part of going to New Orleans
these days, though, is talking to
the people who live there about
their thoughts and feelings
about recovery.
I wouldnt live anywhere else, my driver said. His voice
has the thickness of gumbo, the jazzed nuance of many New
Orleanean voices. The second time he picks me up to take me
from one place to another, we get to talking and he tells me
his story. He is 68, former military, and a retiree when Katrina
hit. But he and his wife had to start all over because they lost
everything. So instead of enjoying retirement, he drives three
days a week, and does odd jobs to make ends meet. When
I ask about federal government help, he grunts, utters an
expletive, and then says, I told you we had to start over.
The housekeeper at the Hilton is a sweet chatterbox. When
she brings extra tea bags, she natters on about why she prefers
coffee to tea. When I ask her how she managed after Katrina,
though, she grows silent and her countenance takes on sadness.
I lost my mother two years ago. I really think that storm killed
her. She tells me a harrowing evacuation story that landed part
of her family in Atlanta and part in Houston. Three of her ve
children chose to stay in Atlanta, feeling that starting over was
too much.
I miss them and I miss my grands, but I have two others
here, she said. She speaks of Sunday dinners past with
a wistfulness in her voice. It is as if our family has been
broken in half. People visit, she allowed. But its just not the
same. And, she says she is grateful for what she does have,
including her health, her home, and good relationships.
Langston Hughes called stories like these the sweet ypaper
of life. Not enough to write a research paper on, just enough to
get some avor for. That ypaper isnt as sweet for many New
Orleaneans as it was ve years ago, and material conditions
have worsened as well. When we turn the lens on New Orleans
this week to commemorate the ve years since Katrina, what
can we say about the possibility that this city and its residents
will ever be made whole?
Julianne Malveaux is president of Bennett College for
Women in Greensboro, N.C.
Opinion
Julianne
Malveaux
Five Years After theLevees Broke
I am amazed that the
controversy surrounding the
proposed Muslim mosque
and community center in
New York City at ground zero
is still going strong. America
has turned into a country
where if you dont agree with
someone, you are painted as
a bad person. This is exactly
what is going on in New York
City.
Those who oppose the
project have lost the legal
battle, but now they are
attempting to turn it into a
political battle. I nd those in opposition full of hypocrisy,
especially those in the Republican Party.
When President Obama used the word empathy to
describe one of the qualities he looked for in a Supreme Court
nominee, Republicans ripped into him (and rightfully so). Our
legal system is based on the law, not how one feels about a
given case or person involved in a case.
Now, when it comes to the proposed mosque at ground
zero, these same people want the Muslim community to be
sensitive (i.e. empathetic) toward the family members of
those killed and others impacted my 9/11. Mind you, everyone
agrees that the Muslims have the legal right to move forward
with the projectnot even the most vocal opponent argues this
point.
Their whole argument is about sensitivity. How ironic
that when Obama suggested empathy in a Supreme Court
nominee, he was excoriated. Now, these very same people are
encouraging the same thing, albeit in a different circumstance.
As a longtime Republican, I have had many conversations
with White folks in the party regarding the confederate ag
and its place in our society. These people see absolutely no
problem with the ag ying on the dome of state capitals
around the country, even though they know its very offensive
to the Black community.
I have been told on many occasions that I (and the
Black community) was being overly sensitive and that
those who support the ying of the ag are within their
rights. Additionally, I was told, you cant expect people to
forget their heritage because of the sensitivities of the Black
community. After all, me nor my parents or grandparents were
part of the Confederacy. But, it is party of our familys history;
therefore, we celebrate it. We had nothing to do with slavery,
nor do we support any type of discrimination.
Isnt this the same argument the Muslims are using in New
York? They had nothing to do with 9/11. But, they want to be
able to celebrate their religion, despite the bad feelings that
others may experience.
Once again, these same Republicans who oppose the
Muslims in New York on grounds of sensitivity, will not take
the same stand on the Confederate ag when it comes to the
Black community.
Principles are guides to ones life that are not relative or
situational. Principles have to be consistently applied for one
to be credible and maintain the moral high ground. You cant
pick and choose when to apply ones principles.
Through whats going on
in New York, maybe, just
maybe, Republicans will
better understand how Blacks
feel about the Confederate
ag. And maybe, just maybe,
the next time Blacks express their feelings about having the
confederate ag ying atop government buildings, Republicans
wont just blow us off. But, maybe they will be sensitive to
the pain the ag evokes within our community.
Can you honor the Confederate ag without being a racist?
Without a doubt. Can you support the Muslim project in New
York without being insensitive? Without a question.
To believe one without the other is to y the ag of
hypocrisy.
Raynard Jackson is president and CEO of Raynard Jackson
& Associates, LLC., a Washngton, D.C.-based public relations/
government affairs rm. He is also a contributing editor for
ExcellStyle Magazine (www.excellstyle.com).
The Flag of Hypocrisy
maybe, just maybe, the nex t time Blacks express their eel-ings about having the conederate ag ying atop governmentbuildings, Republicans wont just blow us of.
Raynard Jackson
Goodbye Dr. LauraYou mean to tell me theres a word White folks cant
use under any circumstances? What word is that? Because itcertainly isnt n-gg-r. White folks use the word n-gg-r allthe timethey just dont use it around Black folks.
Dr. Laura Schlessinger used the word n-gg-r 11 times theother day during an argument with a Black woman becausethats what was in her heart. She was bold, angry and for atime, unapologetic. She wanted her White listeners to hearher and become bold enough to sing along. Every time a highprole White person comes out of their mouth wrong, Blackfolks should hold them accountable. No excuses! I bet shewouldnt have been calling Jews anything other than sir andmaam.
Black guys use it all the time, she said. Turn on HBO,listen to a Black comic and all you hear is nigger. I guessher mama never told her not to do everything she sees ontelevision. Women call each other bitches all the time. Thatdoesnt mean I should do it. Besides, quite a few Black folksdont want comedians to use it anymore either. White folksinvented the word n-gg-r as a derogatory, hate lled insultmeant to psychologically do damage. Dr. Quack knew thatbut her arrogance was too blinding. And shed been dyingto say it on the air anyway. She saw her chance and took it.Although Dr. Laura was using the N word to make a point toa listener, her rationalization that Black folks use it all the timeshows intent. Did Dr. Laura called it quits or was she forced toquit? Who cares, she was obnoxious anyway.
Xavier JamesYahoo e-mail user
Drunken Illegals Major Maryland ConcernThe silence was deafening from Marylands political
leadership when the news broke of Carlos Montano, an illegalalien, being arrested in Virginia for crashing into and killingan innocent Catholic nun while driving under the inuence(DUI). Politicians in Montgomery and Prince Georgescounties, known sanctuaries for illegal aliens, are quite awareof the dangerous arrest and release policies used for DUI andrelated cases involving illegal aliens like Montano in theirjurisdictions.
For counties that pride themselves on public health
and safety issues such as cigarette smoking bans, transfat
elimination, reworks restrictions, motorcycle and bicycle
helmet requirements, CO2 cutbacks and yes, severe drunken
driving regulations, this revolving door policy for thosewithout legal presence in our state stands out like a sore
thumb.
A careful review of Montgomery Countys outstanding
criminal and trafc warrants posted on-line highlights
hundreds and hundreds of Montano-type alcohol related arrests
from the many thousands of outstanding warrants listed. In
Prince Georges County the problem is even more pronounced
with outstanding warrants number in the tens of thousands.
Why does the solid block of Democratic politicians in both
counties assume that illegal aliens cited for DUI and related
automotive violations, such as driving without a license or
insurance (truly undocumented!), would actually show up in
court for their crimes?
These fugitives already broke the law getting to Maryland
and have no respect for our system of justice. We all know
too well that automobiles can be killing machines. For the
safety of Marylands citizens, its time to tighten immigration
enforcement restrictions to include all motor vehicle DUI and
related driving violations.
Brad Botwin, Director
Help Save Maryland.com
Rockville, Md.
Americas Oil Dependency
While running for ofce, President Obama promised that if
elected, he would get us off OPEC oil within 10 years.
Two years are gone and we still dont have a plan. In fact,
there is some evidence that were going in the wrong direction.
In July 2010, we imported 388 million barrels of oil. Thats
the single largest import month since President Obama was
inaugurated.
TheNAT GAS Actwill create jobs, clean up the
environment and improve our national security by providing
tax incentives to organizations which operate eets of vehicles
that are fueled with imported oil to be replaced with vehicles
that run on domestic natural gas.
Election Day will soon be here. Those who are running for
ofcebe it open seats, incumbents or challengersneed to
take a look at this legislation and make promising to reduce
our need for OPEC oil a central part of their campaigns.
Henry Toney
Olney, Md.
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2010 BP, E&P
No oil has lowed into the Gul or weeks. But we know this is just the
beginning o our work. BP has taken ull responsibility or the cleanup
in the Gul and that includes keeping you inormed.
Restoring Gulf Communities
We cant undo this tragedy. But we can help people get back on their eet.
We have been working with impacted communities since day one.
Partnering with local governments and community organizations, my job is
to listen to peoples needs and rustrations and fnd ways to help. We have
19 community centers and teams in our states, listening and helping.
Restoring The Economy
BP is here in Gul communities with shrimpers, ishermen, hotel and
restaurant owners, helping to make them whole.
More than 120,000 claim payments totaling over $375 million have
already gone to people aected by the spill. We have committed a
$20 billion independent und to pay all legitimate claims, including lost
incomes until people impacted can go back to work. And none o this
will be paid by taxpayers.
BP has also given grants o $87 million to the states to help tourism
recover and bring people back to the Gul beaches.
Restoring The Environment
Were going to keep looking or oil and cleaning it up i we fnd it. Teams
will remain in place or as long as it takes to restore the Gul Coast.
And weve dedicated $500 million to work with local and national scientifc
experts on the impact o the spill and to restore environmental damage.
Thousands o BP employees have their roots in the Gul. We support
over 10,000 jobs in the region and people here are our neighbors. We
know we havent always been perect, but we will be here until the oil
is gone and the people and businesses are back to normal. We will do
everything we can to make this right.
I was born in New Orleans. My amily still lives here. We have
to restore the Gul communities or the shrimpers, fshermen,
hotel and restaurant owners who live and work here.
- Iris Cross, BP Community Outreach
Making This RightBeaches
Claims
Cleanup
Economic Investment
EnvironmentalRestorationHealth and Saety
Wildlie
For general inormation visit: bp.com
For help or inormation: (866) 448-5816
restorethegul.gov
Facebook: BP America
Twitter: @BP_America
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For claims inormation visit: bp.com/claims
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Barnes & Noble, is the latest offering, designed not only to
provide a cost effective way to acquire the needed books, but tocreate an integrated study experience.
Through the 637 Barnes & Noble college bookstores orat BN.com, students are able to rent or purchase e-textbooks,
usually at a savings. NOOKStudy then provides a study
experience, permitting highlighting of passages, attaching notes
to pages and allowing students to organize their own course
notes and other information related to the class, along with thebook. It becomes a computerized study cubicle. This is the
rst one [electronic reader] that was built for students, said
Tracey Weber, executive vice president of digitaleducation and textbooks for Barnes & Noble,
and it reects the fact that reading for study
is different than reading for pleasure.According to Weber, the
company has agreements with
the ve largest higher educationpublishers and has the majority
of textbooks available. Studentsare able to rent textbooks for a
variety of periods of time and
can upgrade from rental to
purchase before the period is up.The online options dont
stop there. Amazon and eBay,good sources for a variety of goods,
are also good sources for used textbooks.
Bookholders, a brick n mortar andonline company, is another regional
source for used textbooks. Also, in
areas like Baltimore and Washington, with a large number ofcolleges, dont hesitate to check out the bookstores of other
schools, especially for used books. And dont overlook an
older version of the book, says Melissa Jones, Morgan StateUniversity graduate. Most times there are only minor changes
between editions and you can ll in updated information usingthe web, professors and friendly classmates, she said.
The good news for students is there are so many ways to
save, said Weber. For students who take the time,they can save quite a bit.
August 28, 2010 - September 3, 2010, The Afro-American B1
By Talibah Chikwendu
AFRO Executive Editor
Textbooksnecessary for educational experience, right?Well, they can also be very costly.
According to a 2005 report on college textbooks from the
Government Accounting Ofce, in the 2003-2004 academic
year, in-state, rst-time, full-time students at a four-year publiccollege or university spent 26 percent of the cost of tuition
and fees on books and supplies. During that same time period,students at two-year community colleges, where tuitions are
lower, fared worse, spending 72 percent of the cost on book
and supplies.The situation has not improved since then. The cost of
books has continued to keep pace with the rise in tuition costs,
and students are being called on to spend a signicant amountof money on what turns out to, be in many instances, a limited-
use resource.But challenge breeds innovation, and government, schools
and businesses have stepped up with new ways to reduce the
costs. The American Opportunity Tax Credit, according to theNational Association of College Stores, provides for textbooks
and other course material expenses incurred in 2009 and 2010
that are not covered by a grant or scholarship to be claimed, upto $2,500 per student. This represents signicant savings.
Not to be outdone in this ght to control costs, schools areinvestigating incorporating the cost of textbooks into the tuition
costs. This inclusion rolls the costs into the total normallycovered by grants, loans and scholarships, eliminating it as aprohibitive upfront cost of education.
Many colleges have moved the bookstores online, givingstudents access to the needed books, both new and used, in
advance of the start of the semester. This makes it possible to
stretch out the purchase of needed materials and to nd usedbook bargains. It also makes it possible to compare and price
shop using other venues. Some are also investigating textbook
rental.A variety of booksellers now offer textbooks for rent, and
buy and sell used books. These services are where veteran
students suggest looking for the books you need. Jamie Stanley,University of Phoenix graduate, said, Use book rental sites to
get books versus buying them. One of my favorites is Cheggbecause you can rent per semester, longer or shorter periods of
time. The price to rent is a fraction of the cost associated with
purchasing and they supply the box to return the books and a
return shipping label at no cost.This site has saved me a lot of money because I didnt
purchase books that I knew I would never use again.The long -term need for a book is an important
consideration. Some books are keepers, useful later as
references in other courses or in employment situations. Thisshould be a factor in determining whether to rent, buy used or
purchase new. If the class is not for your major, then dont
buy it [the book], said Morgan Harris, a junior at WashingtonCollege. See if a friend has the right edition and you can
borrow it. It will save you hundreds ... literally.Online offers a variety of options to meet textbook
needs, including the newest wave in reading electronic
textbooks. While electronic versions of textbooks are not new,NOOKStudy, the free e-textbook reader application from
By Shernay Williams
Special to the AFRO
With a brand new scienceinstitute, new programs
in energy and technology
and 100 fully paid sciencescholarships, Baltimore City
Community College (BCCC) isencouraging students to explore
the STEM elds in this new
economy.Dr. Carolane Williams,
BCCC president, says students
should meet with academicadvisors early to learn about
the multitude of opportunities
in the sciences and alliedhealth elds. (Students)
may not have been exposed to careers in biotechnology and
allied health, but its not just nursing where there are criticalshortages, there is a whole gamut of careers respiratory
health, surgery technicians, said Williams.Those are the types of areas that are in the pipeline as
critical shortage areas in the state and anytime there is acritical shortage, you can get a job and demand higher wages.
Beginning this year, BCCC will train students in energy
auditing and insulation technology, making the school one of
ve weatherization hubs in the state, Williams said. The schoolis also launching new biotechnology and bioscience programs
and will soon offer curricula in forensic science and solar
paneling.All science students have access to the schools Life
Sciences Institute, which opened last year at the University ofMaryland BioPark.
The multi-campused college is making such a push to
prepare their students for high-demand STEM careers thatthey are offering full scholarships in science, health and
engineering.
School ofcials alsopromote participation
in career-based clubs
and organizations. Theknowledge you learn from
textbooks comes alive when
you start practicing it, saidWilliams. Activities that are
outside of the classroom arelearning experiences for our
students, as well. If you are an
accounting student, you wantto join the accounting club.
Thats where you are going
to meet the employers andthats where you are going to
get the opportunity to intern
and put those skills to workorganizationally.
BCCCs newest student
organization the StudentAmbassadors Group
convenes this fall. Selectedstudents are trained to give
tours, answer questions,share school history anddiscuss their experiences with
potential students and visitors.
We are going to utilizestudents as recruiters because
the population we deal with
is sometimes rst generationcollege students, which means
that they may not have parentsor a support system to help
them navigate through college.
We feel the best people to helpthem are students from the
same environment.
Courtesy photo
Dr. Carolane Williams,president of Baltimore City
Community College
Photo by Webster Phillips III
Baltimore City Community Colleges main campus is onLiberty Heights Avenue.
BCCC: Providing Opportunities
Getting the Best Value for Your Textbook Dollar
Bookholders has physical locations in Maryland for
people interested in seeing the used textbooks available
before purchasing.
NOOKStudy provides electronic textbooks geared to
enhance the study-reading experience.
Courtesy photos
Chegg is a popular site for renting college textbooks andselling used books.
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On September 14th, lets get back to work. We need a change.Vote for Character, Integrity and Leadership.
Vince Gray understands there are too many people in the District wondering
where their next paycheck will come from. We need Vince Gray.I Improve job training programs
I Expand vocational education programs
I Strictly enforce the First Source law requiring city contractors to give DC
jobs to DC residents
I Ensure access to public transportation to residents who are out of work to
get to places of employment
IMake it easier for locally owned small businesses to grow and be successful
I Revitalize the Summer Youth Employment Program
Find out more about Vince Grays Jobs and EconomicDevelopment plan at www.vincegrayformayor.com
Vince Grays plan to putDC back to work
As Mayor, Vince Gray will makejob creation a top priority.
Paid for by Gray for Mayor, 1004 6th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. Betty Brown, Treasurer. A copy of our report is filed with the Director of Campaign Finance.
UNDER MAYOR FENTY: City-wide unemployment at a record high
30% unemployment in Ward 8
19% unemployment in Ward 7
30% of DCS Children live below the
poverty line The homeless rate has risen dramatically
east of the Anacostia River
By Talibah ChikwenduAFRO Executive Editor
Nestled in the heart of
West Baltimore, Coppin State
University has been growing
and expanding for students
and the community. We want
to be that beacon of light in
West Baltimore, said Dr.
Franklin Chambers, Coppins
vice president of Student
Affairs for the campus.
That starts with the
students, and when they
come or return to campus this
semester they will nd new
and exciting things.
There are new facilities:
the new physical education
building, with its full workout
facility, basketball and
volleyball courts and more;
and the community pool, that
during the summer was used
for swimming lessons and an
aquatic camp for youth.
Theres also the BTOPgrant that facilitated bringing
broadband to the school and
surrounding community.
So now, the entire campus
is wirelesswhich goes
perfectly with the new quad
area with green space being
opened. Students will have
opportunities to lounge on the
lawn ... all the while surng
the Internet, Dr. Chambers
said.
But those changes are
just the framework for the
centerpiece initiatives.
Programs like Coppin
CARE Coppin Achievers
Regaining Enthusiasm
and the Summer Success
Academy were started
this year to help incoming
students keep up with the
rigors of college academics.From providing assistance up
front, to ensuring incoming
students have access to
the resources they need
mentors, both peerand staff; proper
advisement and
tutoring these
initiatives are
designed to improve student
retention. Dr. Chambers said
if a student can be retainedfrom the rst to the second
year, they are more likely to
graduate.
And for those ready to
graduate, beginning this year
they wont have
to wait. Coppin
is offering a fall
graduation this
semester for the rst
time.
To get ready
for that day, Dr.
Chambers offered
tips he believes will
lead all students to
success at Coppin.
The best advice
for any student is to
read your student
handbook, he said.
The handbook is
provided to students yearly
and lists all the campus
resources. If students use theresources, he said, they can
graduate in four years.
He suggested students
access the appropriate
assistance before there is
trouble and added that by the
second semester, there will be
a One-Stop-Shop Center on
campus. This will provide a
central location for students
to get answers to questions
through text, e-mail, the
Blackboard system or walking
up. He added that the only
dumb questions are the ones
not asked.
Coppin is a place where
we nurture potential and
expand the horizons of our
students so they are better
citizens, Dr. Chambers said.
Coppin: Expanding the Campus Experience
Courtesy photo
Dr. FranklinChambers, vice
president ofStudent Aairs
Photo by Webster Phillips III
As Coppins West Baltimore campus grows, so
does its positive impact on the surrounding
community.
By Talibah ChikwenduAFRO Executive Editor
Students arriving or returning to Prince Georges
Community College will be greeted with construction.
The construction, the new Center for Health Studies which
paves the way for adding surgical technician, physicians
assistant, nursing, nuclear medicine, allied health and
respiratory therapy programs shows, according to college
President Charlene M. Dukes, were planning for the future, tobe the communitys rst choice for quality education.
Its not just buildings that are going up on the campus. Dr.
Dukes said that by the end of the semester, the three or four
wireless hotspots at PGCC will be expanded so the campus is
completely wireless. Our students deserve it, she said.
The work being done to make physical room for new
programs and to expand the existing offerings is reinforced by
efforts to support all students so they complete their degrees
and can, if they choose, successfully move to a four-year
institution. Among the programs to accomplish this is the
OWL Success Track. This brings freshman students in as a
cohort group, allowing them to provide
support, assistance and encouragement to
each other. PGCC is also having a New
Student Convocation, to help reinforce
the decision to attend and provide an
opportunity to acquaint new students with
the available resources through a resource
fair. We are going to help students be
successful, if successful is what they want
to be, Dr. Dukes said.To facilitate success, Dr. Dukes
suggests taking advantage of the tutoring
services on campus. She said there is
no charge for the service and tutoring
is available for all academic subjects. She also recommends
students nd and stay in touch with their academic advisors.
They will help students stay on track and answer any questions,
and will be instrumental in helping them transition to a four-
year college when the time comes. Finally she said students
should remember that when they come to college, collegiate
behavior is expected. Students are responsible for their actions
and the consequences of them.
Students need to understand, Dr. Dukes said, that college
is about ... leaving here, not just with an associates degree or
certicate, but an experience that will make you a well-rounded
person.
PGCC: Progress and Growth
Courtesy photos
Dr. Charlene
M. Dukes,Prince Georges
Community
College presidentPrince Georges Community College (PGCC) continues to
grow and expand the programs and services it can oerto the community.
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Special to the AFRO
Continuing its mission to empower and equip the adultstudent, Sojourner-Douglass College is offering new
initiatives, events and career paths this year.Political campaign management and urban planning and
community development are new academic programs available
in the Fall semester, which began July 26. The school is also
redeveloping eight Allied Health certicate programs intoassociate degree programs. These two-year health programs
will train SDC students to be radiology technicians, pharmacy
technicians, surgical technicians and more.This year, the private colleges campus-wide initiative is to
create more online classes. They already offer some, especiallyin their premier nursing program. Sojourner-Douglass
nursing students can take many of the theory classes online
via Blackboard or interactive television, called ITV, in whichprofessors stream lectures live to multiple Sojourner-Douglass
class sites simultaneously.
In light of their mature student base with an averageage of 36 Sojourner-Douglass hosts events and seminars
aimed at improving quality of life. Roundtable
discussions on stress management, test anxiety,health education and parenting are promoted
through SDCs Wellness Center. We try ourbest to expose students to those services that aid
them in supporting their family and their overall
academic pursuits, said Richard Rowe, SDCWellness Center director.
Efforts to nurture students academically
and as a whole person span all departments.This semester, the nancial aid ofce will offer
information sessions on how to obtain student
loans and scholarships and how to managebudgets, maximize credit and handle mortgages.
The college also recognizes nine sororities,
fraternities and social organizations whosemembers plan a host of academic and communal
events such as cultural balls, Constitution
Appreciation Day and donation drives. School ofcials say
all social events reect the mission of the college revivingand giving back to the community. Its not just having social
events for the fun of it, said Provost Marian
Stanton, but having social activities with amission and purpose.
Dr. Stanton encourages students to
relearn effective study habits and reachout to administrators when they need help.
Coming into an adult setting is recognizingthat everyone in the setting is an adult
including the student, she said. So, effective
communication is essential. Talk with youradministrators, talk with the faculty and take
advantage of all the resources around you so
we can understand what your needs are.Students get a sense of family here, a
sense of caring, a sense that they can use what
they already know and incorporate it intowhat they are going to know. We are here to
support that growth.
Sojourner-Douglass: Nurturing andDeveloping the Adult Learner
Photo by Webster Phillips III
Sojourner-Douglass College oers a variety of services
to meet the needs of the adult learner.
Courtesy photo/Sojourner-Douglass
College
Dr. Marian Stanton, provost
By Gregory DaleAFRO Staf Writer
There are a lot of things
that should be different this
fall, that should be excitingfor students, Dr. Mickey L.
Burnim, Bowie State president
told the AFRO.Among the new academic
initiatives is a bachelors degreeprogram in bioinformatics.
This multidisciplinary program
fuses computational scienceand other various biological
processes and is designed for
students interested in pursuingcareers in science, technology,
engineering and mathematics.
Also, Bowie has introducednew book purchasing opti