Prince Georges AFRO-American Newspaper February 9 2013

Continued on A3

INSIDE

A4America’s

InaugurationsThe AFRO Coverage

Truman, 1949— The Hero

Charles H. Houston Prophesies

A Black Presidential Coming

A6Black Engineers Conference Lures

Students and Professionals

INSERT• Character Education

Photos by J.D. HowardRay Lewis greets the crowd at M&T Bank Stadium.

Black Love: Secrets to SuccessIn honor of Valentine’s Day, the AFRO spotlights famous African American couples’ secrets to marital bliss.

Super Bowl Champs

Story on B3

By Alexis TaylorAFRO Staff Writer

The Baltimore Ravens returned home as champions Feb. 5, bringing home the Super Bowl XLVII trophy to the thousands upon thousands of loyal fans who not only packed the parade route, but filled every available space inside the 71,008—seat M&T Bank Stadium for a homecoming celebration.

On a day when clouds line the sky and temperatures dipped into the 30s, throngs of fans walked, rode bikes, took trains and buses or drove hours through bumper-to-bumper traffic to celebrate the return of their victorious heroes. The parade route, which started at City Hall and stretched through downtown over to the stadium, was dozens of people deep in some places. In a post-celebration statement, team officials said they were originally expecting around

BORN A SLAVE. DIED A HERO.

HarrietTubmanByway.org 1.800.522.TOUR

Where’s the best place to honor Harriet Tubman 100 years after her passing? Her homeland on

Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Join in special events March 8-10.

HARRIET TUBMAN CENTENNIAL 2013 Join the journey. Walk in the footsteps of a hero.

Dorchester & Caroline Counties, Maryland

Volume 121 No. 27 PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY EDITION

FEBRUARY 9, 2013 - FEBRUARY 15, 2013

Copyright © 2013 by the Afro-American Company

Join the AFRO on Twitter and Facebook

afro

.com

Your

Hist

ory

• You

r Co

mm

unity

• Yo

ur N

ews

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

Sidney Sheppard sat on a brick wall in front of the Maryland Statehouse in Annapolis wearing a knitted Bowie State University cap. The Baltimore resident and retired educator graduated from Bowie State with a degree in education in 1947, but came out in the colors of his alma mater on Feb. 4 to

protest what he characterized as unfairness on behalf of state lawmakers toward students at Maryland’s four historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).

“Maryland has denied black folks ever since we got our freedom and they’re still doing it,” said Sheppard, 89 of Baltimore, a retired educator.

Sheppard was among more than 200 people who showed

up at the state capitol Feb. 4 for a rally to support parity in funding for Maryland’s historically black colleges and universities. As temperatures hovered in the 30s, students and alumni from Bowie State University, Coppin State University, Morgan State University and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, stood alongside Black Greek organizations, HBCU

Protesters Want Parity for Maryland HBCUs

By Jacqueline JamesAFRO Staff Writer

Prince George’s County officials joined Gov. Martin O’Malley in Annapolis Feb. 6 to lobby for tougher gun laws, even as police identified the latest person to fall prey to gun violence in the county.

As lawmakers gathered at the state capital to push for stronger gun control, opponents converged on Lawyer’s Mall to protest O’Malley’s Firearm Safety Act of 2013, which would ban assault-type weapons, toughen licensing requirements for guns and increase spending for school safety.

Maryland State’s Attorney Angela Alsobrooks was scheduled to testify in support of O’Malley’s plan before the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee. She was also scheduled to lend her support to Senate Bill 228, which would eliminate the one-year statute of limitations for prosecuting individuals charged with use of a handgun in the commission of a crime of violence, according to a statement released by her office. Alsobrooks’ office allegedly had to drop the charge eight times in recent months because the limit had expired.

Meanwhile, Prince George’s police identified a man found fatally shot Feb. 4 in Oxon Run Park in Hillcrest Heights. According to a statement, he is Salaam Adams, 20, of the 1800 block of Guess Road in Durham, N.C. It could not be determined why he was in Prince George’s and police have released no information on potential suspects or a motive in the attack.

According to police, Maryland-National Capital Park Police

Violence Strikes as Officials Lobby for Gun Control

AFRO Staff

In the latest episode in a twisting drama involving Morgan State University’s leadership, members of the board of regents on Feb. 5 ousted their chairman, officials said.

Though he will remain on the board of regents, Dallas R. Evans, who has headed the board for 13 years and has served on the panel for more than 20, will no longer serve as its leader. The decision to remove Evans, which was made on a 9-5 vote, came during a regularly scheduled meeting at the northeast campus. He is expected to serve out his term on the board which runs through 2015.

“Morgan State University and the Board of Regents want to express appreciation to

Chairman Dallas Evans for his many years of service as chairman as well as his

willingness to continue to serve on the Board of Regents,” the board said in a statement released by the university on Feb. 5. “The Board has decided to proceed in a new direction and looks forward to working collaboratively in the best interest of the University.”

Martin R. Resnick, vice-chair of the board and founder of Martin’s Catering, will serve as interim chair.

Some faculty members saw the move as the latest incident in a battle between Evans and university President David Wilson. The board in early December announced that Wilson’s contract would not be renewed after two and a half years. Two weeks later, the board reversed

itself and announced that they had extended Wilson for a year. Evans was the lone member of the board of regents to vote against the plan that included the extension.

“I think it is a good decision,” said Dr. Gabrielle L. McLemore, chairwoman of the faculty’s university council. “I am on the president’s side because he’s been good for the school.”

McLemore said she believes “something is afoot” on the campus because faculty and staff are still in the dark as to why the board decided

in December to remove Wilson from the presidency.

The decision led to protests from some students, faculty, and staff.

Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.), a regent for the university, told the AFRO immediately following the Dec. 28 meeting where Wilson’s contract was extended that communication played a part in the institution’s administrative woes. Wilson issued a statement admitting that he had not communicated appropriately and pledged to improve.

Continued on A6

Continued on A6

Morgan State Board Removes Chairman

Dallas R. Evans

A2 The Afro-American, February 9, 2013 - February 15, 2013

Flawed Air Bags, Windshield Wipers Trigger Massive Toyota RecallDrivers of more than one

million cars manufactured by the Toyota Motor Co. could be operating vehicles with either flawed air bags or defective windshield wiper systems.

The company said in a statement Jan. 30 that roughly 752,000 Corolla and Corolla Matrix owners and about 270,000 Lexus IS owners may require special service, depending on the year the car was made.

Faulty wiring could lead to “abnormal current flow and increased heat” inside the air bags systems of Corollas made in either 2003 or 2004.

“Owners of vehicles covered by these safety recalls will receive an owner notification letter via first class mail in the near future,” said the company in a statement. “Any authorized Toyota or Lexus dealer will perform this recall at no charge to the vehicle owner.”

In the same statement, the company said that windshield wipers on the 2006 Lexus IS vehicle could have defects related to a “wiper arm nut” that can become loose, creating problems for the vehicle operator in inclement weather. “If movement of the wipers is restricted by an external load, such as a buildup of heavy snow on the windshield, one or both of the wipers could become inoperative.”

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said earlier this month that for the year 2012 there were more than 600 recalls on more than 17.8 million vehicles or vehicle products and accessories.

Baltimore Man Sentenced for Foiled

Cocaine Stash House AssaultA federal judge sentenced a 26-year old Baltimore man to a decade in prison for his role in

planning to rob a cocaine stash house and sell the proceeds. Dawron Kip Mason of Baltimore was directed by U.S. District Judge Richard D. Bennett

Jan. 28 to serve 10 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute cocaine. Mason is the first of six men, all of Baltimore, to be sentenced for a scheme to grab several kilograms of cocaine in a violent assault on a house where the illegal drug was warehoused.

According to a statement released by the Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Maryland, Mason was found guilty of masterminding the plot to rob a cocaine stash house, “beat or kill” its’ occupants and divide the proceeds. Mason hatched the scheme through a person who served as an informant for the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and an undercover ATF agent he believed to be “drug courier.”

“On November 14, 2011, the day of the planned robbery, the undercover agent and confidential source spoke with Mason several times, during which Mason reiterated his willingness to commit the robbery,” said the statement. “The undercover agent then met with Mason and his conspirators. Mason arrived at the meeting in his vehicle, which was filled with six others. The details of the robbery were discussed, and Mason and his men were given the opportunity to refuse to participate in the robbery.”

According to prosecutors, Mason’s intentions were to invade the stash house and forcibly overcome the people who secured the drugs right up until law enforcement agents interrupted the plot and, after the defendants attempted to flee, arrested the men.

In addition to Mason, police arrested Michael Allen Smith, 20, Douglas McArthur Thomas, 23, Donte Terrell Thornton, 28, Christopher Lee Turpin, 29, and Brandon Sykes, 29. All but Sykes, who was found guilty after a trial, pleaded guilty.

All five of the remaining defendants await sentencing.

Rapper Rick Ross Targeted in Drive-By ShootingIn an epic tale of

life imitating art, rapper Rick Ross finds himself at the center of a police investigation involving the kind of street violence he often rhymes about in own songs.

According to law enforcement officials in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., the artist, whose given name is William L. Roberts, was behind the wheel of his Rolls Royce when shots rang out around 5 a.m. on Jan. 28..

Neither Roberts nor his passenger, 28-year-old Shateria L. Moragne-el, reported any injuries from the shooting or the car crash that occurred as a result of the gun play.

“Preliminary investigation has revealed that a 2011 silver Rolls Royce was traveling eastbound on East Las Olas Boulevard, approaching Southeast 15th Avenue. The occupants of the Rolls Royce heard multiple gunshots being fired in their direction,” said a statement released by Ft. Lauderdale police on Monday. “The driver of the Rolls Royce attempted to drive away from the direction of the shots being fired and lost control of the vehicle, striking a nearby apartment building.”

The shooters sped from the scene before authorities arrived.The sounds of bullets flying caught the attention of George Maznicki, who told CBS4,

Miami’s local CBS affiliate , that he heard the altercation from inside a home in the area.Ft. Lauderdale police say they are investigating.

Wikimedia CommonsRick Ross

Your History • Your Community • Your NewsThe Afro-American Newspapers

Baltimore Office • Corporate Headquarters2519 N. Charles Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21218-4602410-554-8200 • Fax: 1-877-570-9297

www.afro.comFounded by John Henry Murphy Sr., August 13, 1892Washington Publisher Emerita - Frances L. Murphy II

Chairman of the Board/Publisher - John J. Oliver, Jr.

Executive Assistant - Takiea Hinton - 410-554-8222Receptionist - Wanda Pearson - 410-554-8200

Director of Development & Sponsorships -Susan Gould - 410-554-8289- [email protected]

Director of Advertising - Lenora Howze - 410-554-8271 - [email protected]

Baltimore Advertising Manager - Robert Blount - 410-554-8246 - [email protected]

Advertising Account Executive - Marquise Goodwin - 410-554-8274

Director of Finance - Jack Leister - 410-554-8242

Archivist - Ja-Zette Marshburn - 410-554-8265

Director, Community & Public Relations -Diane W. Hocker - 410-554-8243

EditorialExecutive Editor - Avis Thomas-Lester

Editor - Dorothy BoulwareNews Editor - Gregory Dale

Production Department - 410-554-8288

Global MarketsDirector - Benjamin M. Phillips IV - 410-554-8220 - [email protected]

Baltimore Circulation/Distribution Manager -Sammy Graham - 410-554-8266

Washington Office1917 Benning Road, N.E.

Washington, D.C. 20002-4723202-332-0080 • Fax: 1-877-570-9297

General Manager Washington Circulation/Distribution Manager -

Edgar Brookins - 202-332-0080, ext. 116

Director of Advertising - Lenora Howze - ext. 119 - [email protected]

Office Administrator - Mia Hayes-Hawkins - ext. 112

Customer Service, Home Delivery and Subscriptions: 410-554-8234 • Customer [email protected]

Billing Inquiries: 410-554-8226Nights and Weekends: 410-554-8282

NATION & WORLD

February 9, 2013 - February 15, 2013, The Afro-American A3

Violence StrikesContinued 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.”

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

TM/©2008 Sesame Workshop. All rights reserved. ©2008 The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. All rights reserved.

Before age five, every room is a classroom.

To find out more, go to pncgrowupgreat.comor call 1-877-PNC-GROW.

1 BANANA

BREAD

SQUARE

LEFT RIGHT

NOT ON THE LIST

HIGH

Fun learning opportunities are everywhere. Simple things likecounting and identifying shapes activate a child’s learning ability,

and help them enter school more prepared. That’s why PNCfounded Grow Up Great and its Spanish-language equivalent Crezca

con Éxito, a 10-year, $100 million program to help prepare youngchildren for school and life. Pick up a free bilingual Sesame Street™

“Happy, Healthy, Ready for School” kit at a PNC branch. It’s fi lledwith all kinds of simple, everyday things you can do to help a child

learn. Together, we can work with our communities so an entiregeneration won’t just grow up... but grow up great.

Identification StatementsBaltimore Afro-American — (USPS 040-800) is published weekly by The Afro-AmericanNewspapers, 2519 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218-4602. Subscription Rate:Baltimore - 1 Year - $40.00 (Price includes tax.) Checks for subscriptions should be madepayable to: The Afro-American Newspaper Company, 2519 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD21218-4602. Periodicals postage paid at Baltimore, MD.

POSTMASTER: Send addresses changes to: The Afro-American Newspaper Company, 2519N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218-4602.

The Washington Afro-American & Washington Tribune — (0276-6523) is publishedweekly by the Afro-American Newspapers at 1917 Benning Road, N.E., Washington, D.C.20002-4723. Subscription Rate: Washington - 1 Year - $40.00. Periodical Postage paidat Washington, D.C.

POSTMASTER: Send addresses changes to: The Washington Afro-American & Washington Tribune, 2519 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218-4602.

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’

In the whirlwind mania leading up to the Super Bowl last week, Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley, appearing on a CBS morning show from New Orleans, was asked not only about the Baltimore Ravens’ prospects of winning the big trophy, but also about his own prospects of taking a run at the presidency.

Grinning from ear-to-ear but attempting poorly to be coy, O’Malley downplayed his intentions of running for president in 2016. “2016 is a long way away,” he said. Why then is the fundraising committee he set up after the

2012 election, aptly named the “O’Say Can U See” PAC? See what—Beyonce lip synching the “The Star Spangled

Banner” at your inaugural? Moving in to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue? As they say on the street, “Stevie Wonder can see” that the Maryland governor has his eyes on the prize.

“Oh, everybody knows he’s running for president,” said Rodamays Cabrera, a Prince George’s County political activist. “And, he’s using Clinton’s playbook.”

Former President Bill Clinton, that is; not the former secretary of state, Hillary, who’ll be the 2016 Democratic nominee for president if she so desires. In fact, during the same CBS interview, O’Malley heaped a crab-pot full of praise on the “impressive” Miz Hillary.

Meanwhile, back in the Inner Harbor, it can only be a good thing for the state of Maryland’s future to have the world

watching the Free State champions and contenders being elevated on the playing and political fields.

“Maryland could join that elite club of California, New York and Massachusetts,” as the states leading the national Democratic Party’s agenda, Cabrera said. “It would become a major center of Democratic politics and O’Malley running for president codifies that.”

Forward, indeed. The “O’Say Can You See” PAC’s website reads: “O’Malley is expected to use the PAC to continue building

his exposure on the national stage as he weighs a move beyond Maryland.” Further, it notes that his tenure as chairman of the Democratic Governors Association, which facilitated travel and television appearances, ended in December. Much like Bill Clinton’s when he was Arkansas governor and DGA chair.

“O’Malley is seen as a bridge between the old and the new, and what it means to be a Democrat post-Obama,” Cabrera said. O’Malley “will help define that.”

Just look at the progressive issues O’Malley has pushed in Maryland. He rushed to beat New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a leading 2016 presidential prospect, to the punch by getting

a gay marriage bill through the legislature before Cuomo did. His PAC supported passage of the Maryland DREAM Act, providing in-state tuition to immigrant children. He’s called for stricter gun control legislation, repealing the death penalty and exploring wind power.

Imagine for a moment, Cabrera suggested, an O’Malley presidency or vice presidency, the latter of which would be more likely. Imagine Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.) moving up in the Senate leadership, Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) retaining his leadership role in the House, and given the state’s growing majority-minority population, the 2014 prospect of a Black governor in either Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown (D) or Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake (D).

“Maryland could have a Black governor and he could take the credit,” Cabrera said of O’Malley, adding that the governor was instrumental in securing for Rawlings-Blake a leadership post at the DNC’s Washington headquarters recently.

Remember, O’Malley raised his national profile as a nightly fixture on cable television during the last campaign serving as a staunch surrogate for President Obama’s reelection and liberal Democratic policies.

However, like Bill Clinton and Democratic Virginia Sen. Mark Warner, another possible presidential contender in 2016, O’Malley has set about trying to establish himself as a fiscal steward, a good government and a results-oriented chief executive. Sort of a quasi-liberal, quasi-conservative-from-a-mid-Atlantic-state kind of guy.

In his State of the State address last week, entitled “Better Choices, Better Results,” O’Malley patted himself on the back for bringing Maryland through the recession in better shape than most states, improving education, cutting crime and using “a balanced approach” to taxes and spending cuts.

Now, where have you heard “the balanced approach” before?

Yes, from the Oval Office.

Washington View

Signs of an O’Malley Presidential Run?

Adrienne WashingtonAFRO Columnist

TD Bank, N.A. | Equal Opportunity Employer

We’re proud to support the continuous achievements of the African American community.

This month and every month.

History isn’t just our past. It’s something we make every day.

30,000 to gather for the 12:30 live show on the Ravens’ home turf. Instead, the event was so heavily attended that around 10 a.m. police sent out public notices that said the doors to the stadium were “closed to fans” because the stadium was filled past capacity.

The high traffic led to congestion so thick on area roads that the parade started roughly a half-hour later that originally scheduled. When the team finally arrived, they found fans still rabid with excitement two days after the team’s 34-31 win over the San Francisco 49ers.

The festivities capped off a celebration that started with a send off rally downtown and thousands of Super Bowl watch parties at restaurants

and private residences in Baltimore and around the region.

“I don’t live in Baltimore, but the Redskins are out and I love football,” said Angela Ritter, 47, of Bowie, as she shopped for wings, chips and sodas at a Giant supermarket just hours before kickoff. “Baltimore is close enough that we here in the Washington area consider them our neighbors. You have to support your neighbors, right? Go Ravens!”

On game night, fans huddled around big screens inside the Phaze 10 restaurant and entertainment lounge on Howard Street in Baltimore and cheered as they feasted on Buffalo wings, barbecue sliders and burgers served

up by waiters decked out in team gear. Under purple Ravens penants and football helmet cutouts decorating walls and windows, dozens of fans spent the four quarters alternately perched on the edge of their seats and cheering wildly. A blackout at the stadium did not dim their enthusiasm, though some

people headed home as the game delay stretched beyond a half hour.

But once the game started again, the cheering picked up. There was some anguish as the 49ers began to catch up, but the die hards kept the faith. As the game ended, the revelers high fived, hugged and celebrated as a chef

passed out gourmet cupcakes. “They’re nothing but the

best,” said Gerald Oliver, a native of Baltimore who said he’s been a fan of the Ravens since they came to the city in 1996 said at the restaurant. “I’m feeling like a champion. It’s for the entire state of Maryland.”

Some fans said they had

not been worried. They knew the Ravens would bring the Vince Lombardi trophy home.

“The purple rain came down on New Orleans,” said Marvin Barber, who said the power outage in the third quarter did nothing to shake the Ravens’ determination.

“We did what Baltimore does. We played our game and we did our thing.”

Fans FlockContinued from A1

were called to the 2600 block of Oxon Run Drive just before 7:30 a.m. by a caller reporting seeing a man down. Officers arrived to find Adams suffering from one gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on the scene. He is the eighth person to be killed in Prince George’s this year.

According to police department data, 64 people were slain in Prince George’s County in 2012, the majority of them with gun. That compared to 93 in 2011. The county recorded 169 homicides in 2005, records show. Most of the county’s homicides are gun crimes.

Police recently announced the results of a special operation in January where police deployed an additional 100 officers or more to county streets in an effort to reduce violence crime and to work to get guns off the street. According to a statement, the operation included officers from the Narcotic Enforcement Division, the Special Operations Division, the gang unit, fugitive squad, robber suppression teams and special assignment teams. The agency was assisted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, which “dedicated federal resources,” the statement said.

The month-long initiative resulted in 380 arrests, police said. Thirty-nine weapons and 10 replicas were seized. The department plans to repeat the operation later this year, the statement said.

Prince George’s County Police Chief Mark Magaw was among the local officials to support O’Malley in Annapolis.

“‘Maryland could join that elite club of California, New York and Massachusetts,’ as the states leading the national Democratic Party’s agenda.”


America’s Inaugurations – The AFRO Coverage

December 4, 1948JC Moves in as Workers Prepare for Truman

Inauguration:Officials Can’t Tell Who Set Up Separate Facilities

Nobody seems to know how the separate toilet facilities, labeled “For Colored” and “For White” were erected on the Capitol grounds for workers constructing the platform for the inauguration of President Truman, the civil rights champion, nevertheless they are there.

When contacted by the AFRO, David Lynn, Capitol architect, said at 10 a.m. Tuesday that he knew nothing about any such conditions but would look into it immediately.

Later, the contracting firm of Skinker and Garrett, with offices at 1719 I St., N.W. was contacted and James Skinker said he knew nothing about it. “We take our orders from a government inspector on the job. If any such signs are up there he must have ordered them. We do what he says,” Mr. Skinker declared.

The office of Sen. Carl Hayden (Ariz.), head of the Congressional Inaugural Committee, said he had no knowledge of the separate facilities.

Hildredth ActsM.L. Hildredth, chairman of the Washington Committee for

Presidential Inauguration, disavowed any knowledge or connection with the erection of the signs, and moved swiftly to try to get it corrected.

After going the rounds, the AFRO went back to Mr. Lynn who told him about 2 p.m. that he had not been able to go into the matter, having been in conference all morning but, that “the situation will be corrected.”

Phileo Nash, a White House advisor, said the White House knew nothing of the incident and had nothing to do with inauguration plans, but he would look into the matter immediately.

Harry S. Truman –1949 — The HeroCharles H. Houston Prophesies A Black Presidential Coming

T o many American citizens in the spring and summer of 1945, Harry S. Truman must have appeared to have been the right man for the nation at the right time. Following the demise

of President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the third month of his fourth term of presidency on April 12, 1945, Truman stepped into the presidential office and over the next four months, among other things; issued the proclamation of VE-Day ending the war in Europe on May 8, authorized dropping atomic bombs on Japan on August 6 and August 9, and ordered the conventional bombing of Tokyo on August 13 that precipitated the Japanese surrender being announced on August 14.

But to the Black community, Truman represented a hero who at long last was not willing to subordinate their civil rights to the broader national interests of the country. Instead of being thrown under the bus, the colored community was about to finally step up onto the bus of opportunity like the rest of America’s citizenry.

In February 1948, Truman submitted a civil rights agenda to congress that addressed voting rights and the elimination of job discrimination. This was indeed a shock to Congress, particularly the Southern Democrats who believed themselves essential to Truman’s pending re-election hopes.

Truman sent another shock to the South when in July of 1948, apparently driven by his outrage of the violent treatment of Black GI’s returning from World War II, particularly in Mississippi and other places in the south where they had been beaten upon their arrival back home, he issued Executive Order 9981 desegregating the Armed Forces. This was an action even Roosevelt had hesitated to initiate.

By creating a national priority for Black civil rights, Truman splintered the Democratic Party resulting in the creation of the Dixiecrat segment comprised of southern States Rights proponents headed by South Carolina Governor Strom Thurmond who challenged him in the 1948 election. This segmentation of the Democratic Party appeared to give New York’s Thomas Dewey, the Republican candidate, a big advantage in the November election. However, when all the votes were counted, Truman had been chosen to continue his presidency for another term defeating Dewey and clobbering Dixiecrat Thurmond.

As the Black community approached the Jan. 20, 1949 inauguration of the victorious Truman, the AFRO reported on the normal hesitations reflected in the community on how the presence of Black citizens would be received. Such hesitation appeared to be justified in a Dec. 4, 1948 article, where the AFRO reported segregated toilet facilities being part of an inaugural platform under construction. When pressed for an explanation, no one appeared to have any knowledge about who or how such had been authorized. While no resolution of the blame was presented in the article, the number of excuses generated by those in charge when approached by the AFRO reporter appears to suggest that such segregated facilities were dismantled prior to the commencement of the

inaugural events.In the 1949 inauguration, there is another Houston involved in the inaugural planning. W. L.

Houston, a prominent Black Washington attorney and father of NAACP civil rights legal icon Charles H. Houston, was the vice-chairman of the general inaugural planning committee. W. L. Houston, however, is no relation to G. David Houston who was Roosevelt’s Harvard classmate and chairman of the Roosevelt inauguration’s 1933 and 1937 Special Entertainment Committees. As reported in a Dec. 25, 1948 AFRO article, W. L. Houston reassured that all ceremonies of the Truman inauguration were to be fully integrated.

In comparison to the sparse 1945 Roosevelt inauguration, which involved a 15 minute ceremony at the White House, and no inaugural ball or concert; the 1949 Truman inauguration was a full blown no-holds-barred week-long celebration including, for the first time in many years a formal inaugural ball that was (apparently for the first time) fully integrated. It was also the first televised inauguration in history.

It is the civil rights improvements over previous inaugurations that make an AFRO evaluative commentary about the 1949 Truman inauguration by NAACP civil rights legal icon Charles H. Houston an amazing capstone to the AFRO Truman inauguration coverage. Houston’s apparent perception of the civil rights progress reflected during the Truman inaugural events he experienced, heard about and describes, caused him to ponder the possibility of a Black president becoming a reality in the near future should such civil rights progress continue. Indeed Houston even visualized such person possibly being a spectator or listener of the Truman inauguration on TV or radio. After injecting his own belief that such person was probably already born (which we now know he hadn’t — Obama 1961); Houston concluded that when the first Black president is elected, it will be the voter’s belief in that person’s capabilities not his blood line that will precipitate his (or her) election. This Houston “I have a dream” moment if not completely realistic for its time is nevertheless insightful into what many civil rights warriors like Houston, committed their lives to achieve.

Houston closes with a series of prophetic observations on what the colored community must do to begin preparation for the reality of the first colored president. Like many Black leaders of that period, Charles H. Houston did not live long enough to see his dream come true. Houston died in 1950 at the age of 55 - a year after his AFRO commentary was published.

December 25, 1948Truman’s to Be First Inauguration

Without Color LineCeremonies Will be Fully Integrated, Says Houston

The proponents of segregation in the nation’s capital will have to go into hiding on Jan. 20 if the plans of President Truman’s inaugural committee materialize.

For the first time since the administration of William Howard Taft, when Jim Crow is said to have first reared its ugly head in the District, the foes of segregation have gained a foothold, and plan a completely integrated program on a city-wide basis.

According to W.L. Houston, vice-chairman of the general inaugural planning committee, all of the inauguration day events, including the parade and the ball to be held at the National Guard Armory, will be open to all citizens, regardless of “race, creed or color.”

Hard Fight, Houston SaysMr. Houston admitted to the AFRO that he has considerable

trouble in keeping the program on an integrated basis in all phases.Much of the trouble, however, has not come from the White

members of the committee, but from racial groups who seek to promote their own interests, Houston said.

Although Mr. Houston would not comment upon it, there is a general feeling around the inaugural committee headquarters that the minority group residents of Washington haven’t “warmed up” to the inauguration day festivities as much as the rest of the community.

Procrastination ChargedIt is felt in some quarters that, if and when, colored citizens get

interested in obtaining tickets for the Inauguration Day parade, the tickets will be sold out and there will be charges of discrimination and the like hurled.

Tickets are on sale for the gala two-and-a-half-hour parade,

January 29, 1949Houston Attends Truman Dinner:

Unsegregated Affair Marks Inaugural Week

A policy of non-segregation and non-discrimination was followed for the first time in history here Tuesday night when colored guests were among the 250 persons attending the national Truman-Barkley Club dinner at the Mayflower Hotel.

Among the guests at the affair honoring President Truman and Vice President-Elect Alben Barkley were William L. Houston, attorney of Washington, D.C.; Mr. Houston’s sister, Miss Clotille M. Houston, and his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Charles H. Houston and Albert Allmons, Chicago pianist.

They were guests at the table of Welburn Mayock, of Los Angeles, general counsel of the Democratic Committee. Mr. Mayock’s son-in-law, Elliott Paul, author of “The Last Time I Saw Paris,” who presided at the table when Mr. Mayock went to the speaker’s table, said:

“This is the first time in the history of inaugurations that colored people have been admitted to a function of this kind and I rather enjoy presiding at the table.”

Senator J. Howard McGrath (R.I.), Democratic national chairman, declared the Democrats “never discriminate.”

The unsegregated dinner marked the first formal affair of inaugural week to be highlighted by the inauguration of President Truman Thursday noon and a 4-hour parade. Guests at the dinner paid $15 a plate.

Speaking off the cuff to the unsegregated diners, President Truman emphasized that he intends to carry out the Democratic platform pledges and exert all his efforts to get “peace in the world,” and urged full support from “all of you and the Congress.”

which will move from the Capitol along Constitution and Pennsylvania avenues, to the White House, at the inaugural headquarters, old Tariff Building, 700 block of E Street, N.W.

The highest ($10) and the lowest ($2) tickets have already been sold, but there are still plenty of seats remaining in the middle price range.

Members of the official inaugural ball committee include Judges James A. Cobb and Armond W. Scott, Mrs. Olivette D. Brown, Mrs. Blanche W. Nelson and Dr. William G. Lofton.

Mrs. Campbell C. Johnson is a member of the office volunteers committee and Mrs. Ulysses Houston is on the housing committee.

Mr. Houston is chairman of the committee on national participation, which includes as members, Rufus G. Byars, J.H.B. Evans, Capt. C.E. Gibson, Robert H. Harrison, Jesse E. Mitchell, Hubert B. Pair, Henry S. Penn and Mrs. Willa Ransom.

Mr. Houston, who has been residing in Washington since 1890 and has seen segregation increase to the point where it is now termed as a “blot on our nation,” hopes that the Inaugural Day ceremonies will usher in an era which will find this “blot” erased.

January 8, 1949Hampton Band to Do Show on Truman’s

Inaugural Program:1st Tan Musical Unit to Get Assignment

Lionel Hampton, who last month played a record-breaking engagement here at the Howard Theatre, returns to Washington on the night of Jan. 19 in another role.

On that date, Hampton will appear at the National Guard Armory as a feature of the pre-inauguration of President Harry S. Truman, marking the first time that other than white musical organizations have worked a President’s inaugural affair.

Booking of the bands involved in the pre-inauguration performances and President Truman’s Inaugural Ball are being handled through the American Federation of Musicians, of which James C. Petrillo is president.

The Hampton band will put on a show the night before the inaugural but will not play for dancing.

During the past year, Hampton has been busy on a bonds-selling campaign for the U.S. Treasury Department through his own radio show over more than 500 Mutual stations. He also appeared as a co-feature with Louis Armstrong in a new musical film, “A Song is Born.”

Following his Washington stint and a number of theatre dates, his band will move into the Music Box (old Latin Quarters), Chicago, on Jan. 25, for two weeks.

AFRO Cartoon - January 29, 1949

January 29, 1949Our Civil Rights

By Charles H. Houston

Last Thursday I kept wondering whether the first [colored] president of the United States was among the children looking at the Inaugural parade in person or by television or listening to it over the radio; or whether he has been born.

Personally, I think he has been born, and that if we can speed our rate of progress and self-discipline some of us may live to see him inaugurated.

Of course, when that day comes it will not make any difference to the people what blood he has. The sole question is likely to be simply whether he is the best man (or woman – why not?) for the job

Making ProgressThe events of Inaugural Week show we still have a long way to

go but we are making progress. Fundamentally, the atmosphere in Washington was different this Inauguration from any other.

Planning for the Inauguration started off with the principle that all citizens had the right to participate in Inaugural functions according to level and station.

That left us out of many things because we are still on the bottom rungs of most ladders; but taking each level horizontally, colored people participated in all public or official events.

Colored people were at the Truman-Barkley dinner on Tuesday night, the President’s Gala on Wednesday night, the President’s reception Thursday afternoon and the Inaugural Ball Thursday night. We were represented in all sections of the Inaugural parade, although not in all units.

The Marine Corps was still lily-white. American Legion Posts were still jim-crow, in sharp contrast to the completely integrated A.V.C. The armed forces outside of the Marines did a trifle better.

The Navy showed a token of integration, and there was a spot of integration here and there in the Air Corps; much more integration in the Merchant Marine Academy; still separate units in most of the Army detachments.

Civilian floats were practically all lily-white except the District of Columbia float; and they tell me there was a colored girl on the float representing Chicago.

If so, she was a beauty; but frankly, I could not tell although I had my ideas, because white folks and colored folks are getting to look so much alike these days half the time I can’t distinguish who is which.

More IntegrationIndicating how far the process of integration was seeping down,

when private householders called the Inaugural Committee to list rooms, they are all asked whether they would accept colored guests.

Most of the replies were in the negative, and the reader may well ask why was such a question necessary to be put in the Capital City of the world’s leading democracy?

Facing reality, the out-of-town guests had to be protected against insult and lack of accommodations.

Many of the hotels accepted colored guests with advance reservations.

On the whole, if one knew his Washington, he might well feel that in the Inauguration the city had taken one tentative step forward.

As far as I have been able to check, not a single unpleasant incident occurred at any of the functions. Colored artists appeared on the program at the Gala and were enthusiastically received.

They carried themselves with poise and dignity at the Inaugural functions and some members of the Inaugural Committee feel that the experiences of Inaugural Week have made it easier to integrate public functions on other occasions.

There was [no] colored person in the Presidential reviewing stand except members of the White House domestic staff. As far as that goes, there were a whole lot of white folks who did not get into the Presidential reviewing stand.

Our absence did not reflect so much a present racial attitude as it does a lack of an official position, which has historically a racial background.

Now we can settle down to work ahead, to broaden the base of civil rights, to increase the level of our official positions and standing, and to prepare the way for the first colored president by making better citizens of ourselves and by doing our part in building the kind of nation he will be humbly proud and happy to serve.


Join us in person and get a FREE website for your business. Space is limited, so RSVP today!

Tuesday, February 12 Open 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company641 D Street, NWWashington, DC 20004

RSVP for this free event at: www.gybo.com/dc/now

Free website includes domain name and hosting for one year.

Websites are now free for Washington, D.C. businesses.

254045_9.14_x_18.indd 1 2/1/13 3:50 PM

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONFeb. 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.

Black History Black Leaders Theatrical PlayIndian Queen Recreation Center, 9551 Forte Foote Road, Fort Washington, Md. 6-8 p.m. Enjoy a theatrical play depicting the experiences of Black leaders during the civil rights movement. For more information: 301-839-9596.

Feb. 8Washington D.C. International Wine and Food Festival Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. D.C. 4-9 p.m. The astonishing indoor wine and food event returns! The Washington D.C. International Wine & Food Festival is the largest indoor wine event in the Mid-Atlantic. $75. For more information: 1-800-343-1174.

Feb. 9African Mask Workshop Potomac Landing Community Center, 125000 Fort Washington Road, Fort Washington, Md. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Listen to African music and learn about various African cultures while creating masks. $5. For more information: Pgparks.com.

Black History Ceramic Celebration Langley Park Community Center, 1500 Merrimac Drive, Hyattsville, Md. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. In celebration of Black History Month, participants will hand build clay projects based on ancient African techniques and designs. For more information: 301-445-4508.


��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

ProtestersContinued from A1

By Jacqueline James and Krishana DavisAFRO Staff Writers

Some of the nation’s best and brightest professional and student STEM minds will converge on Washington, D.C. Feb. 7-9 for the 27th annual BEYA (Black Engineer of the Year Award) STEM Global Competitiveness Conference.

The three-day event, to be held at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Northwest, will honor a number of leaders in the world of technology who have achieved excellence in their fields. The winner of the Black Engineer of the Year Award for 2013 is Freeman Hrabowski, III, the president of the University of Maryland Baltimore County.

“I received an amazing phone call from a group of people I would consider to be some of my heroes, well-established in the field of engineering,” Hrabowski said of being notified of the award. “I was greatly surprised and humbled.”

Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.) will deliver the keynote address at the BEYA luncheon Feb. 8, where Hrabowski will be honored.

Organizers said the goal of the conference is to spotlight Blacks in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. The BEYA conference draws professionals and students interested in entering the STEM field. The Council of Engineering Deans at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and US Black

Engineer & Information Technology (USBE&IT) magazine are hosting the event.

Tyrone Taborn, BEYA’s chairman and publisher of USBE&IT magazine, told Blackengineer.com that the conference will draw Fortune 500 executives, military leaders and high-ranking government officials who know that education is the key to increasing the number of young people entering STEM careers. The BEYA STEM Conference is the largest gathering of STEM professionals and leaders whose goal is to increase the number of people from historically underrepresented communities in technology careers.

“Fewer young people are selecting STEM study paths as the global demand for technological workers increases,”

Taborn said in a statement on the website. “To keep engineering and scientific jobs in the United States, and ensure America maintains her leadership, we need to inspire a new generation of Americans to pursue STEM careers. One way to do so is to spotlight successful role models already in these fields.”

African Americans have been making significant contributions in STEM for generations. Granville T. Woods was a railroad worker when he became interested in engineering. Using books he had Whites to check out for him because Blacks were not allowed to use public libraries,

he taught himself details of tidbits he had picked up from White rail workers, according to historical accounts. He later attended college and invented several electrical mechanisms, including a

system that helped prevent accidents by warning engineers how close they were to other rail cars. He held more than 50 patents in his lifetime.

Elijah McCoy learned mechanical engineering as an apprentice in Scotland. When he was unable to find work, he, too, took a job with a railroad company. He invented a system that allowed train parts to lubricate themselves as the train ran. Previously, the work had to be done by hand after the train was stopped. In 1920, McCoy founded the Elijah McCoy Manufacturing Company, where he invented everything from the folded ironing board to the lawn sprinkler.

Garrett A. Morgan invented the gas mask and the automatic traffic signal.

Hrabowski said he has worked for 40 years to push African Americans into the STEM area. In the last 25, he has urged students to pursue advanced degrees in engineering. He said his college is offering a more hands-on approach and doing less lecturing.

“Just as many Blacks aspire to be engineers as Whites and Asians, but a small percentage actually succeed,” he said. “Twenty percent of Blacks and Hispanics who pursue a math or science degree don’t do well in their first year courses. We are working on improving preparation. We are rethinking how we teach and learn math and science courses. We call first-year courses ‘weed-out courses.’ At UMBC we have figured out a way to help more students succeed.”

Scheduled events at the BEYA STEM Conference include the Stars & Stripes Dinner on Feb. 8, which will highlight the military’s contribution to STEM; the Student Leaders Dinner on Feb. 8, where “future leaders in the STEM community are showcased,” according to the BEYA.org website; and the black-tie BEYA gala, nicknamed the “Oscars of the STEM industry,” scheduled for Feb. 9, the culminating event of the conference.

See a complete list of the STEM professionals to be honored on afro.com.

Black Engineers Conference Lures Students and Professionals

Freeman Hrabowski, III, president, University of Maryland Baltimore County

Tyrone Taborn, BEYA chairman

administrators, leaders from the NAACP and legislators to demand equity in college

funding.The rally was called

to show support for the

historic $2.3 billion lawsuit the Coalition for Equity and Excellence in Maryland Higher Education filed in 2006 against the Maryland Higher Education Commission. The case seeks equity in funding for Maryland’s black colleges which have been historically underfunded, organizers said. The lawsuit was argued last year and a decision is expected this year.

State legislators said equitable funding for historically black colleges is the top priority for the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland which seeks $14 million in additional funding every year for the next five years for the state’s HBCUs.

“We are asking for justice and equality for Maryland’s four historically black colleges and universities,” said Del. Aisha Braveboy, the black caucus chair. “This issue did not start with the O’Malley-Brown administration, but under their leadership it can end.”

Several politicians at

the protest also pledged their support for additional funding, including Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown (D), Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett and Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker III.

“Whether you are educated at Towson or Morgan, Coppin or College Park, Eastern Shore or Frostburg, at Bowie or Salisbury, [every student] has [the right to] an equitable and adequate education,” Brown told the crowd, drawing cheers and applause.

Though the mood of the rally was joyous—with students clad in caps, scarves, T-shirts and jackets bearing their school colors chanting their school songs and joking around with classmates—organizers were clear about the gravity of their cause and the impact that the inequity in funding among Maryland’s universities is having on students.

“The students really need enough funding for financial aid,” said Tiffany

Gardner, a third-year musical theater major at Bowie State. “Without the financial aid, students will not attend school.”

Some students said the funding disparities are evident in the facilities when comparing the physical plants at HBCUs to the state’s majority-White institutions.

“They’re better funded. They have better facilities while we’re just hoping that the bathrooms get cleaned up every day, that we still have toilet paper,” said Dionte Salvi, a sophomore and student government member at the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore who discussed the disparity between his school and nearby Salisbury State, another institution under the University of Maryland system, after a three-hour bus ride with fellow students to get to the rally.

Joshua Harris, a senior and student government member at Morgan State University, had plenty to share about the differences between his school and nearby Towson State.

“Their campus is larger, their buildings are newer, up to date,” Harris said. “They have more technology services [and] more access to their libraries--24 hours. We can only afford to have our

library open until midnight and sometimes we have to travel to Towson or John Hopkins to study late at night.”

Each of the Black university presidents addressed the crowd and expressed their pride in seeing the outpouring of student support for such an important issue.

“Our students understand that the lack of adequate resources is standing in the way of the ability to receive a competitive and top-notch education,” said Dr. David Wilson, president of Morgan State University. “They’re here tonight to say to the state of Maryland we appreciate the investment in the past, but you’ll have to make a much greater investment in these institutions going forward.”

Student protesters said they are pleased that so many people have rallied to help them.

“We are proud to see the black caucus and alumni from HBCU’s all over the nation are now aware of our struggles here in Maryland,” said Harris of Morgan State. “We pray to God that we are able to receive equal funding so we can continue to excel. And with those resources who knows what we can do as HBCU’s here in Maryland.”


What better place to talk about emancipation and freedom than at church? During a discussion about Feb. 2 on the topic “At the Crossroads of Freedom and Equality: The Emancipation Proclamation and the March on Washington” the reason for even having the discussion was called into question. While many of us proudly plan and participate in Black History Month activities, there are some who are asking why Black History Month is even still necessary. So, those of us who still firmly believe in the need, should be ready to tackle this issue head on.

Some critics question the need for Black History Month by pointing to the fact that African Americans are widely represented in all aspects of American life, we have our first African American President of the United States, we celebrated the completion of the memorial to Dr. King on the National Mall, and last year broke ground for the new National Museum of African American History and

Culture on the Mall, in the proximity of the Washington Monument. Isn’t that evidence enough that Black History Month’s time has come? Actually, no. Even when Black History Month (initially Black History Week) was first conceived of by Carter G. Woodson, Africans and people of African descent were already making history, so pointing to such recent accomplishments clearly misses the full purpose of Black History Month.

Actually, Woodson also in fact hoped that the designation of a time for looking back at Black history would be eliminated one day, but only when black history has become an essential component of the teaching of American history. Unfortunately, we know that still isn’t the case and that is the reason we continue to celebrate Black History Month. While the late Howard Zinn included the history of African Americans in his revisionist writings (e.g. A People’s History of the United States), mainstream history continue to exclude or miniminze our contributions. But, Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates believes that “Black History Month has been very effective in resurrecting the stories of our ancestors and in integrating those stories into history.” According to Gates, we can talk about ending Black History Month when as many Americans are as familiar with Harriet Tubman as they are with Paul Revere. And, other proponents of Black History Month note that there’s no specific month designated as White History Month because their contributions to society are already highlighted in American history.

I am personally so very proud that many of us continue to use our talents and even our personal resources to ensure that Black History Month continues to be taught and discussed. And, I am personally very happy that we still have a desire to celebrate our very rich heritage not simply rest on recent notable accomplishments.

Shirley A. Jones is president of the Region XI Council of Blacks In Government.

We’re thankful for President Obama’s leadership during the Great Recession, and we appreciate what he’s done to make America a better place. Here’s just some of his best work:

His first achievement was to sign the Lily Ledbetter Act that guarantees equal pay for women.

He moved to stop anti-gay discrimination in the military by ending, “Don’t ask Don’t Tell.”He put a stop to the breaking up of immigrant families and the deportation of thousands of

young people who grew up here and are American in every way, except on paper. We stand with our Latino brothers and sisters in supporting immigration reform, and you have signaled that will be part of your agenda.

We applaud the president for Obamacare, for rescuing America’s automobile industry, and for the American Recovery Act funds that delivered intensive care to our mortally wounded economy.

Those achievements prevented some misery and poverty for African American families, as they have for every other group of Americans. But we wonder why the crisis facing America’s Black communities has received almost no attention.

Where are the policies that will reduce the wealth gap, lower Black unemployment and make sure Black families have roofs over their heads, food on their tables, and college on their resumes?

Last summer, census figures revealed that, in 2010, the average (median) White household was worth $110,729. But an average Black household’s net worth is just $4,995. What’s more the wealth gap widened considerably during the recession.

Then there’s unemployment. The December jobs report shows the overall unemployment rate at 7.8 percent. Yet for Blacks it’s 14 percent. And for young Black males you need to double that figure – at least. Don’t’ we all know that when there is no work to be had, crime takes its place?

On Jan. 21, 2013, President Obama was inaugurated for the second time. That’s an achievement that could not have occurred without the enthusiastic support of African Americans. He received more than 90 percent of the Black vote in both elections. Yet, he has done nothing specific to improve the wellbeing of America’s Black communities.

Our communities are in crisis, with no sign of a bailout. After WWII, the Marshall plan

rebuilt many of Europe’s destroyed communities. Today, we need some kind of Marshall Plan for America’s Black communities.

History has shown us that when large bureaucracies control federal funds, they often don’t reach the people who are in most need. So we’re asking for funds to go to Black-led grassroots organizations with a track record of success in their communities.

President Obama, we call on you to create a Marshall Plan for Black America. We need an infusion of funding into Black institutions, education and employers. We need financial resources to create economic development that will get our communities back on their feet. Mr. President, at your rallies, the crowds shower you with love. And we hear you telling your supporters “I love you back.”

But haven’t Black Americans shown you a lot of love? So when are you going to love US back?

We hope our readers will agree that America’s Black Communities need and deserve an economic development plan backed up with the financial resources necessary to put our communities on an equal footing with the rest of America.

On Jan. 17 we launched a petition at the White House website, “We the People,” to ask President Obama to create a Marshall Plan for the Black Community. From there we will have 30 days to gather 25,000 signatures. The Skanner News will post a link to the petition on our website for 30 days –from Jan. 21 to Feb. 20, 2013. Will we succeed? That’s up to you. Sign the petition. Ask your friends and families and organizations to sign the petition. Hold a Marshall Plan house party or signature collection event. If enough people sign, we can get the president’s attention and maybe even, “A Marshall Plan for Black America.”

African Americans are in economic crisis: Take action today by signing our petition Here’s how to participate:First, enter the White House’s We The People website: https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/.

Then, sign the petition at http://wh.gov/mYnJ. Next, talk to your people at work, church, school and your social clubs and ask them to support our request that President Obama create a Marshall Plan for Black America.

Bernie Foster is publisher of The Skanner, a website and newspaper published in Portland, Ore. and Seattle, Wash.

COMMENTARY

Send letters to The Afro-American 2519 N. Charles St. • Baltimore, MD 21218

or fax to 1-877-570-9297 or e-mail to [email protected] OUT!

SPEAK OUT!

Bernie Foster

Shirley Jones

Is Black History Month Still Necessary? Absolutely!

Ask President Obama to Create a Marshall Plan for Black America

African Americans have been part of the American story from the founding of our nation. Men and women of African ancestry have been instrumental in forging the great nation we

have today. For too long, racism and prejudice obscured the rich history of African Americans. Since 1926, February has been Black History Month, a time to celebrate America’s beautiful

diversity, and to honor those who have worked hard to ensure that our diversity would forever be one of our greatest strengths. This month we celebrate well-known heroes -- Rosa Parks, W.E.B. Du Bois, Jackie Robinson, Thurgood Marshall, Frederick Douglass – and the list goes on. While Black History Month is a national celebration, there are a number of African Americans from Maryland who deserve special recognition.

I wanted to take this opportunity to talk about one such Marylander -- a man of conviction, a veteran, a civil rights leader and a humanitarian. Lord Nickens, a longtime resident of Frederick, Md., is a name many Marylanders may not know, but he is someone who deserves to have his story told.

Born in 1913, his parents moved the family from Virginia to Frederick to escape the malignant and dangerous climate of Virginia’s Jim Crow laws. As a young man, although denied many of the rights of a citizen because of his race, Nickens was drafted into World War II. During the war, he served in the Pacific rose to the rank of Sergeant Major before being honorably discharged.

After the war, Nickens married and began working as a lab technician at Fort Detrick. In

the following years, Nickens was a part of history; he attended Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream Speech,” organized boycotts against businesses supporting segregationist George Wallace, and founded the Frederick Community Action Agency (FCAA), helping Frederick families in need.

Nickens served 22 years as president of the Frederick County NAACP. During his tenure as president he was targeted for assassination by the Ku Klux Klan, a plan that was foiled by a tip to police. The following year, Nickens changed the law by successfully suing Frederick County for issuing discriminatory public-rally permits to the KKK.

On Jan. 4, Lord Nickens passed away at the age of 99. Many people honored him in his passing, paying special tribute to his vision of a better world. He once invited members of the KKK to a meeting of the NAACP to show the futility of hatred. He will certainly be remembered as a civil rights pioneer and model Marylander, who had received special recognition and praise from both Dr. King and Rosa Parks.

But he will also be remembered for much more by those who knew him. He made our state and our nation a better place through his commitment to core principles of equality, justice and fairness. As we celebrate Black History Month, we celebrate Lord Nickens -- and people like him -- who devote their lives to ending racism and hatred.

Sen. Cardin is a Democrat who represents Maryland in the U.S. Senate.

Ben Cardin

Maryland’s Lord Nickens Deserves a Place in Black History Month

February 9, 2013 - February 15, 2013, The Afro-American B1

Photos by Lateef Mangum

Rho Mu Omega Chapter and D.C. Pearls III Foundation of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority raised more than $25,000 at their Jazz Brunch Auction fundraiser at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel recently. D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray addressed the gathering, applauding the chapter for their community service projects.

Present and past presidents of the chapter and foundation, seated; Kimberly Spriggs, Mayor Vincent Gray and Donna Davis. Standing; Pamela Carter Coleman, Mona Calhoun, Shari McCoy, Stephanie Allen, Doxie McCoy, Teresa Scott, Christal Jackson and Dianna Campbell

Jazz group Brian Lenair and Friends

Emcee Christal Jackson

Mayor Gray brings greetings on behalf of the city

Foundation President Kimberly Spriggs

Pamela Carter Coleman

Mona Calhoun, AKA North Atlantic regional leader

Shari McCoy, former chapter and foundation president

Doxie McCoy introducing Mayor Gray

Ivy Vine Charities, the charitable foundation of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Omega Chapter in Montgomery County, Md., held its

Debutante Cotillion Ball at Martin’s Crosswinds in Greenbelt, Md. The cotillion capped nearly a year of training and participation in community service for the young women who were formally presented to society at the ball. An estimated $100,000 was raised by the Ivy Vine

Charities event for local, national, and international service projects and to provide college tuition scholarships and book awards for high

school students in the Washington, D.C. area.

Courtesy Photos

2012 Debutantes and escorts

Junior Debutante Nia Custis, escorted by her father, Thurman Custis

Junior Debutante Elana Harris escorted by her father, David Harris

2012 Debutantes and Junior Debutantes with their fathers

2012 Debutantes dance with fathers

Debutantes dancing with escorts

Miss Congeniality, Eboni-Thair Strange Lewis

Miss Cotillion 2010 Catrina Johnson

Miss Cotillion 2012 Erin Gary escorted by her father, Anthony Gary

Jessica Moultrie, first runner-up; Miss Cotillion 2012, Erin Gary; Melanie Hutchinson, second runner-up

Cynthia Jiles, president of Ivy Vine Charities; Desirea Hughes, 2012 Cotillion co-chairman; Jessica Moultrie, first runner-up; Miss Cotillion 2012, Erin Gary; and Melanie Hutchinson, second runner-up

Callian F. Jenkins, Deirdre Reynolds Jones, Geraldine Jackson, Marsha Suggs Smith, Beverly Brooks Anderson, Pauline G. Johnson, Angelious Farmer president of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Omega Omega Chapter, Cynthia Jiles, president of Ivy Vine Charities, Virginia Boateng, 2012 Cotillion co-chairman, Frances Brock, Angela Anglin, Metrica Brown, Susan Peevy, Valerie Evans-Harrell, Norma Hutcheson

B2 The Afro-American, February 9, 2013 - February 15, 2013

By Perry Green and Stephen D. RileyAFRO Sports Desk

NEW ORLEANS, La.—With the dust settled in the wake of a Super Bowl triumph, the Baltimore Ravens will now turn to gearing up for next season. After totaling 72 regular season wins since 2006, mostly with legendary inside linebacker Ray Lewis as their leader, Baltimore has been one of the National Football League’s (NFL) steadiest teams.

But following the Super Bowl, the Ravens will enter next season with a host of questions. Topics such as Joe Flacco’s contract status, the impact of Lewis’ retirement, aging stars and a likely Super Bowl hangover should be circling the team bus as it pulls away from the Superdome. So what’s next for the Ravens? Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley debate. Riley: You can’t act like a decline isn’t in order because it definitely is. This offseason will probably be the first crossroad that the franchise has faced in quite some time. With Lewis’ retirement and Flacco’s contract dangling in the air, the team could totally shift philosophies if Flacco re-signs for big dollars. But with several other factors still nipping at the team’s coat tails, they’re going to be hard-pressed to duplicate this championship appearance next season and beyond. A lot of balls bounced in Baltimore’s favor just to make it to New Orleans this year, I can’t see that happening again. Green: Well, thankfully you’re not a psychic, Riley. This franchise is in excellent hands with general manager Ozzie Newsome pulling the strings. He knows how to set the table and keep an appetizing meal that serves the fans. Newsome’s a brilliant GM and I expect him to make the right calls this offseason that’ll keep the Ravens rolling for a while. Lewis’ retirement will hurt but there’s a lot of pride and talent on this team. The cupboard isn’t bare by any stretch. This team has a lot more years of winning in the near future. Riley: The Ravens have talent but that Super Bowl hangover, whether win or lose, is a tough one. Removing a leader like Lewis, a guy who could probably direct them out of any funk, is critical as they head into next season. How many Super Bowl losers have we seen not even make the playoffs over the last few years? The New York Giants won it all last year and couldn’t even sniff the postseason this year. There’s going to be some sense of complacency circling this team after their first Super Bowl appearance in over a decade. And asking a team to

deal with that, plus possible defections of star players and aging players is a lot to ask. Green: At the end of the day the Ravens still have the most talent in their division. And at the end of the day winning the division is all every team prepares for. That’s the first step to a successful campaign so even with Lewis stepping down, the Ravens remain the most talented team in the AFC (American Football Conference) North. Flacco will get his deal and the offense will roll again with Ray Rice in the backfield. The defense no longer has to be a lights-out unit and they’ll still play with pride with Lewis retired because many of the players he’s mentored still remain, like linebacker Terrell Suggs and defensive tackle Haloti Ngata. This is Flacco’s team now and after this season he’ll either be a Super Bowl-winning quarterback or just a Super Bowl quarterback. In my opinion, Baltimore’s only on the way up as Flacco enters his prime. Riley: Maybe I’m underestimating Flacco but even he will have some fog to navigate through should he enter next season with a Super Bowl ring and a fat new contract. Hangovers are real and I’m not talking about the college ones. You have some teams in the NFL that hit their peak before they fall back into the pack. After competing and plugging away for so long to finally reach the big game, it’s going to be hard for the Ravens to approach next season and battle through considering the many factors that will linger into the season. Green: When Ravens head coach John Harbaugh first took over in 2008, he looked us reporters in the eyes and told us he would turn this team into a championship dynasty. The look in his eyes made you believe him. His players see that same look and they believe, too. That’s why I’m not worried about this team being motivated to keep the wins rolling in. This is a tough group. They’re hard-working and resilient. Newsome knows how to insert the right pieces to keep this team in the running and Harbaugh is a hell of a coach. The Ravens have the front office and brass to stay running for a while. Even with all of those “surrounding factors.”

By Perry GreenAFRO Sports Editor

NEW ORLEANS, La.--Joe Flacco was named Super Bowl XLVII MVP after leading the Baltimore Ravens to a thrilling 34-31 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in the National Football League’s 47th Super Bowl on Feb. 3 hosted at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La.

Flacco delivered a flawless performance against the 49ers’ tough, physical defense, passing for 287 yards and three touchdowns, all of which were thrown in the first half of the game. Most importantly, the five-year quarterback didn’t commit any turnovers and was able to march the Ravens’ offense down field at will when needed.

Flacco led the Ravens to a 21-6 lead at halftime, and the lead ballooned to 28-6 after Ravens receiver/return specialist Jacoby Jones returned the second-half kickoff for a 108-yard touchdown, a new NFL record.

But the 49ers took advantage of a power outage in the Superdome that lasted for more than 30 minutes, ultimately killing the Ravens’ momentum. San Francisco then went on a 23-6 run, cutting the lead to 34-29 with less than four minutes in the game. Colin Kaepernick, the 49ers’ second-year 49ers quarterback, did everything in his power to complete what could have been one of the most amazing comebacks in Super Bowl history, marching his team down to the Ravens’ goal line with just more than a minute left. But Ray Lewis and the Ravens’ defensive unit stiffened with their backs against their own end zone and kept the 49ers from scoring atouchdown.

The Ravens then ran the clock down to just 11 seconds before taking a sacrificial safety, which gave the 49ers two points and the ball back, but with only four seconds left in the game. The Ravens made a tackle on the mandatory safety kickoff, ending the game 34-31 and clinching their second Super Bowl victory in franchise history.

Most Outstanding Player(s) of the Game:Obviously, Joe Flacco was the most outstanding player

with his mistake-free performance against the best defensive unit in the NFL. He joined elite company as he now shares Hall of Famer Joe Montana’s record for 11 touchdowns thrown without an interception during a single playoff run. Flacco told reporters last offseason that he believes he’s the best quarterback in theNFL, which led to much criticism from several NFL pundits. But now no one can deny his greatness with a Super Bowl MVP victory on his resume. Sharing the Most Outstanding Player honor with Flacco is Ravens’ speedster Jacoby Jones. The New Orleans, La. native came up huge for the Ravens. Not only did he score the Ravens’only touchdown of the second half with his record-breaking kick return, but he also caught a56-yard touchdown bomb from Flacco just minutes before the end of the second quarter. Jones caught the bomb, then did a spin move to lose one defender while out-running another defender to the end zone.

SPORTSWhat’s Ahead for the Baltimore Ravens? AFRO Sports Desk Faceoff

Ravens Hold Off 49ers’ Comeback Attempt for 34-31 Super Bowl Victory

Photo courtesy of the Baltimore RavensRavens wide receiver Anquan Boldin scores a touchdown.

See more on afro.com


AFRO-AMERICAN (WASHINGTON, DC)

SAT: 2/9

3 COL (5.42") X 10" MR

ALL.IDT-DC.0209.AFROAemail

4 COLOR

IN ASSOCIATION WITH RELATIVITY MEDIA A SETH GORDON FILMA BLUEGRASS FILMS/AGGREGATE FILMS PRODUCTIONUNIVERSAL PICTURES PRESENTS “ IDENTITY THIEF” JASON BATEMAN MELISSA MCCARTHY JON FAVREAU AMANDA PEET GENESIS RODRIGUEZTIP ‘T. I .’ HARRIS

MORRIS CHESTNUT JOHN CHO ROBERT PATRICK ERIC STONESTREET EXECUTIVEPRODUCERS PETER MORGAN DAN KOLSRUDCHRISTOPHER LENNERTZMUSIC

BYSTORY

BY JERRY EETEN AND CRAIG MAZIN CRAIG MAZINSCREENPLAYBYJASON BATEMANPRODUCED

BY SCOTT STUBER PAMELA ABDY SETH GORDONDIRECTEDBY

A UNIVERSAL PICTURE© 2012 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS

SOUNDTRACK ON BACK LOT MUSICAND LALA RECORDS

CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS FOR THEATERS AND SHOWTIMES

ARTS & CULTUREIn honor of Valentine’s Day, the AFRO spotlights famous

African-American couples’ secrets to marital bliss.

Barack and Michelle Obama

In a 2012 interview with O magazine, Michelle revealed that one secret to their 21-year marriage is to not sweat the small stuff. “I might want to talk to him about an issue I have with what he said the other day, but you know what, it’s really not that important,” she said. “I’m stockpiling a list of issues that I’d like to discuss with him in 2016, though.

The president added, “When you’re under all of these pressures, to come home every single night...and have Michelle and the girls there...they are my balance and keep me grounded, and that’s truer now than it’s ever been.”

Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr.

Soul singers Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. told PR Newswire in 2009 that their marriage, which has spanned over four decades, is successful because of their faith and friendship.

“In our case faith and friendship keeps

us together,” McCoo said. “They may not be the sexiest of ideals but they sure work for us! Our friendship carried us through our early

years of challenges, and our faith has given us the strength and answers to work through problems that could have destroyed our marriage.”

Davis added, “Our relationship started out with us becoming very close friends before we even dated. We shared our lives and philosophies and our love

of music with each other. As we found our spiritual direction and grew in our faith, we became even closer.”

LL Cool J and Simone Johnson Rapper LL Cool J married his

teenage love, Simone Johnson in August 1995. In an interview on “Oprah’s Next Chapter,” Johnson said God was the reason that their marriage has lasted over the years.

“We both come from a spiritual background,” Johnson

said. “[We also] pick our battles, compromise and respect each other.”

Bill and Camille Cosby Bill Cosby and wife

Camille have been married for 49 years. In a now-famous quote, Bill Cosby stated that creating memories is the key to marital bliss.

“The heart of marriage is memories; and if the two of you happen to have the same ones and can savor your reruns, then your marriage is a gift from the gods.”

Rev. Run and Justine Simmons

Hip hop legend Joseph “Rev. Run” Simmons and wife Justine were married in June 1994. In a 2009 interview with Hiphopwired.com, the couple said putting aside big egos is a crucial key to having a successful marriage.

“You just have to give in,” Run said. “You have to want to love this person more than you want to put your opinion across to be right. You have to get rid of ego and say, ‘Okay, I might even be right but it doesn’t

matter, I love you too much.’ I just give in a lot and if I make a mistake, I’m ready to say sorry. I want my marriage more than I want my ego.”

By Alexis TaylorAFRO Staff Writer

For as long as any of his loved ones can remember, Scott Taylor loved music. So after he died at age 55 recently following a long illness, they sent him home with a band that was formed in his honor playing his favorite songs.

Legendary in Baltimore and beyond for his skill on the trumpet, saxophone and trombone, the life of Taylor, a former member of George Clinton’s Parliament Funkadelic, was celebrated Feb. 2 with warm sentiments and rousing music at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Towson, where he attended.

The band that provided the music was comprised of 20 local and internationally-known musicians, who got together to send Taylor off in high fashion as they marched into the service New Orleans-style. On tenor and alto sax, trumpet, trombone, guitar and keyboard, the Scott Taylor Memorial Band drew thunderous applause presenting some of his favorite hymns, including vibrant arrangements of “Amazing Grace” and “To God be the Glory.”

“He touched a lot of people because of his kind spirit,” said Bernard Douglas, 48, who played with Taylor for several years. A police officer by day, Douglas said Taylor helped him master the trumpet, flute, and horn. “Scott Taylor was a good friend and a good music

mentor. He was one of Baltimore’s treasures.”News of the death, from congestive heart

failure and complications of pneumonia, hadn’t come as a shock to those who loved him. Many had been by Taylor’s side in the month he’d spent at a local hospital before passing on Jan. 28.

“It was his faith that kept him yet alive. He was serious about the Lord,” said Rev. Avery N. Penn, who shared fond memories of Taylor playing with the church band and borrowing a “red book” of hymns. “Every Sunday he would come in and he would have a new song. I bet he would work on every song about a month because he would say ‘I can’t present anything to the Lord unless it’s right.’

“He’d come in and reach in his bag and pull out the long, straight sax and play it. Another time he’d come in and pull out a baby sax, or an alto sax and play it,” said Penn, drawing laughter with his recollection of Taylor’s dedication to liturgical music, even as he traveled the world with some of the nation’s most notorious funk bands.

Taylor had kept his sense of humor, even in his last days. He had made his peace with death and even joked about the pace of his own musical funeral service.

“’Don’t push them so fast, take them slow,’” Taylor told his pastor. “’But don’t take it so slow that my reed would dry.’”

See more on afro.com

Black Love: Secrets to Success

Baltimore Music Legend Sent Home on a High Note

Barack and Michelle Obama

Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr.

Photo: PR Newswire

LL Cool J and Simone Johnson

Phot

o: F

aceb

ook.

com

Bill and Camille Cosby

Photo: Facebook.com

Rev. Run and Justine Simmons

Phot

o: M

TV.c

om

Photo by Alexis TaylorMusicians that have graced stages around the world came together in remembrance of horn, clarinet, and flute player Scott Taylor.


From the AFC Championship to the Super Bowl, Baltimore turned its streets, buildings and people purple to show

support for and pride in our Ravens. People of all ages were doing the squirrel, Ray Lewis’

signature dance. People danced and partied in the streets when the Ravens brought home their second Lombardi trophy, a third for the city. As recently as Feb. 5, thousands packed downtown to show their pride and

appreciation for the team that surprised everyone who’d bet against them and got it done. What a send off for team leader Ray Lewis who retires after 17 seasons with the Ravens!

Brigance Brigade in Purple

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake pumps the crowd

Denean McLoughlin , Nikey Williams, Alexia Newman, LaToya Carmichael and Tony Hodges

NBC Today Show’s Natalie Morales learning the Ray Lewis Dance with Poe and Baltimore tech guru Mario Armstrong

A victory dance

We are # 1

Fans galore at Corinthians

Watching the game

The Raven and Sheila Mullen

Leslie Dobie and Nickey Gruber

Yeah Anquan!Wanda and Robert Draper of New Shiloh Baptist Church

Keisha Byers of New Shiloh Baptist Church

Calvin Dotson, Dennis Fulton and Deenie Smith at New Psalmist Baptist Church

O.M.G!!

We knew they would win!

Revelers partied out of their coats

Doing the Ray Lewis dance

Naja Powell, Keishia Powell, Reese Powell and Jaikai Powell of New Psalmist Baptist Church

Greg and Cynthia Green New Psalmist Baptist Church

Deacon Wilmon and Shirley Barber of New Shiloh Baptist Church

Cheerleaders entertained as the crowd in Baltimore waited to send Ravens off to New Orleans

Photo by J.D. Howard

Ravens arrive to rousing cheers of Baltimore fans at the Inner Harbor Jan. 28

Photo by J.D. Howard

Photos by Anderson Ward

February 9, 2013 - February 9, 2013, The Afro-American B5LegaL Notice

To merchants who have accepted Visa and MasterCard at any time since January 1, 2004:

Notice of a 6+ billion dollar class action settlement.

Notice of a class action settlement authorized by the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York.

This notice is authorized by the Court to inform you about an agreement to settle a class action lawsuit that may affect you. The lawsuit claims that Visa and MasterCard, separately, and together with banks, violated antitrust laws and caused merchants to pay excessive fees for accepting Visa and MasterCard credit and debit cards, including by:

•Agreeing to set, apply, and enforce rules about merchant fees (called default interchange fees);

•Limiting what merchants could do to encourage their customers to use other forms of payment through, for example, charging customers an extra fee or offering discounts; and

•Continuing that conduct after Visa and MasterCard changed their corporate structures.

The defendants say they have done nothing wrong. They say that their business practices are legal and the result of competition, and have benefitted merchants and consumers. The Court has not decided who is right because the parties agreed to a settlement. On November 27, 2012, the Court gave preliminary approval to this settlement.

The SeTTlemenT

Under the settlement, Visa, MasterCard, and the bank defendants have agreed to make payments to two settlement funds:

• The first is a “Cash Fund” – a $6.05 billionfund that will pay valid claims of merchants that accepted Visa or MasterCard credit or debit cards at any time between January 1, 2004 and November 28, 2012.

• The second is an “Interchange Fund” –estimated to be approximately $1.2 billion –that will be based on a portion of the interchange fees attributable to certain merchants that accept Visa or MasterCard credit cards for an eight-month“InterchangePeriod.”

Additionally, the settlement changes some of the Visa and MasterCard rules applicable to merchants who accept their cards.

This settlement creates two classes:

•A Cash Settlement Class (Rule 23(b)(3) Settlement Class), which includes all persons, businesses, and other entities that accepted any Visa or MasterCard cards in the U.S. at any time from January 1, 2004 to November 28, 2012, and

•A Rule Changes Settlement Class (Rule 23(b)(2) Settlement Class), which includes all persons, businesses, and entities that as of November 28, 2012 or in the future accept any Visa or MasterCard cards in the U.S.

WhaT merchanTS Will geT from The SeTTlemenT

Every merchant in the Cash Settlement Class that files a valid claim will get money from the $6.05billionCashFund,subject toadeduction(not to exceed25%of the fund) to account formerchants who exclude themselves from the Cash Settlement Class. The value of each claim, where possible, will be based on the actual or estimated interchange fees attributable to the merchant’s MasterCard and Visa payment card transactions from January 1, 2004 to November 28, 2012. PaymentstomerchantswhofilevalidclaimsforaportionoftheCashFundwillbebasedon:

•The money available to pay all claims,

• The total dollar value of all valid claims filed,

• The deduction described above not to exceed 25%oftheCashSettlementFund,and

• The cost of settlement administration and notice, money awarded to the class representatives, and attorneys’ fees and expenses all as approved by the Court.

In addition, merchants in the Cash SettlementClass that accept Visa and MasterCard during the eight-month Interchange Period and file avalid claim will get money from the separate

InterchangeFund,estimatedtobeapproximately$1.2 billion. The value of each claim, wherepossible, will be based on an estimate of one-tenth of 1% of the merchant’sVisa and MasterCardcredit card dollar sales volume during that period. PaymentstomerchantswhofilevalidclaimsforaportionoftheInterchangeFundwillbebasedon:

•The money available to pay all claims,

•The total dollar value of all valid claims filed, and

•The cost of settlement administration and notice, and any attorneys’ fees and expenses that may be approved by the Court.

Attorneys’ fees and expenses and money awarded to the class representatives: For work donethrough final approval of the settlement by the district court, Class Counsel will ask the Court for attorneys’ fees in an amount that is a reasonable proportion of the Cash Settlement Fund, notto exceed 11.5% of the Cash Settlement Fundof $6.05 billion and 11.5% of the InterchangeFundestimatedtobe$1.2billiontocompensateall of the lawyers and their law firms that have workedontheclasscase.Foradditionalworktoadminister the settlement, distribute both funds, and through any appeals, Class Counsel may seek reimbursement at their normal hourly rates, not to exceedanadditional1%oftheCashSettlementFundof$6.05billionandanadditional1%oftheInterchange Fund estimated to be $1.2 billion.Class Counsel will also request reimbursement of their expenses (not including the administrative costsofsettlementornotice),nottoexceed$40millionandupto$200,000perClassPlaintiffinservice awards for their efforts on behalf of the classes.

hoW To aSk for PaymenT

To receive payment, merchants must fill out a claim form.IftheCourtfinallyapprovesthesettlement,and you do not exclude yourself from the Cash Settlement Class, you will receive a claim form in the mail or by email. Or you may ask for one at: www.PaymentCardSettlement.com, or call: 1-800-625-6440.

oTher BenefiTS for merchanTS

Merchants will benefit from changes to certain MasterCard and Visa rules, which will allow merchants to, among other things:

•Charge customers an extra fee if they pay with Visa or MasterCard credit cards,

•Offer discounts to customers who do not pay with Visa or MasterCard credit or debit cards, and

• Formbuyinggroups thatmeetcertaincriteriato negotiate with Visa and MasterCard.

Merchants that operate multiple businesses under different trade names or banners will also be able to accept Visa or MasterCard at fewer than all of the merchant’s trade names and banners.

legal righTS and oPTionS

Merchants who are included in this lawsuit have the legal rights and options explained below. You may:

• Fileaclaimtoaskforpayment.You will receive a claim form in the mail or email or file online at: www.PaymentCardSettlement.com.

• Exclude yourself from the Cash Settlement Class(Rule23(b)(3)SettlementClass).Ifyouexclude yourself, you can sue the Defendants for damages based on alleged conduct occurring on or before November 27, 2012 on your own at your own expense, if you want to. If you exclude yourself, you will not getanymoney from this settlement. If you are amerchant and wish to exclude yourself, you must make a written request, place it in an envelope, and mail it with postage prepaid and postmarked no later than May28,2013 to ClassAdministrator,PaymentCardInterchangeFeeSettlement,P.O.Box2530,Portland,OR97208-2530. The written request must besigned by a person authorized to do so and provide all of the following information: (1) thewords“InrePaymentCardInterchangeFee

and Merchant DiscountAntitrust Litigation,”(2) your full name, address, telephone number, and taxpayer identification number, (3) the merchant that wishes to be excluded from the Cash Settlement Class (Rule 23(b)(3) Settlement Class), and what position or authority you have to exclude the merchant, and (4) the business names, brand names, and addresses of any stores or sales locations whose sales the merchant desires to be excluded. Note: YoucannotbeexcludedfromtheRuleChanges Settlement Class (Rule 23(b)(2) Settlement Class).

• Object to the settlement. The deadline to objectis:May28,2013.Tolearnhowtoobject,see: www.PaymentCardSettlement.com or call 1-800-625-6440.Note:Ifyouexcludeyourselffrom the Cash Settlement Class you cannot object to the terms of that portion of thesettlement.

For more information about these rights andoptions,visit:www.PaymentCardSettlement.com.

if The courT aPProveS The final SeTTlemenT

Members of the Rule Changes Settlement Class are bound by the terms of this settlement. Members of the Cash Settlement Class, who do not exclude themselves by the deadline, are bound by the terms of this settlement whether or not they file a claim for payment. Members of both classes release all claims against all released parties listed in the Settlement Agreement. The settlement will resolve and release any claims by merchants against Visa, MasterCard or other defendants that were or could have been alleged in the lawsuit, including any claims based on interchange or other fees, no-surcharge rules, no-discounting rules, honor-all-cards rules and other rules. The settlement will also resolve any merchant claims based upon the future effect of any Visa or MasterCard rules, as of November 27, 2012 and not to be modified pursuant to the settlement, the modified rules provided for in the settlement, or any other rules substantially similar to any such rules. The releases will not bar claims involving certain specified standard commercial disputes arising in the ordinary course of business.

For more information on the release,see the settlement agreement at: www.PaymentCardSettlement.com.

The courT hearing aBouT ThiS SeTTlemenT

On September 12, 2013, there will be a Court hearing to decide whether to approve the proposed settlement, class counsels’ requests for attorneys’ fees and expenses, and awards for the class representatives. The hearing will take place at:

United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York225CadmanPlazaBrooklyn,NY11201

You do not have to go to the court hearing or hire an attorney.But you can if youwant to, at yourown cost. The Court has appointed the law firms ofRobins,Kaplan,Miller&Ciresi LLP, Berger& Montague, PC, and Robbins Geller Rudman& Dowd LLP to represent the Class (“ClassCounsel”).

QueSTionS?

For more information about this case (In re Payment Card Interchange Fee and Merchant Discount Antitrust Litigation, MDL 1720), you may:

Calltoll-free:1-800-625-6440Visit:www.PaymentCardSettlement.comWrite to the Class Administrator: PaymentCardInterchangeFeeSettlementP.O.Box2530Portland,OR97208-2530Email:[email protected]

Pleasecheckwww.PaymentCardSettlement.comfor any updates relating to the settlement or the settlement approval process.

www.PaymentCardSett lement.com1-800-625-6440 • info@PaymentCardSett lement.com

Si desea leer este aviso en español, llámenos o visite nuestro sitio web.

your spare time From anywhere. Free info. Zahns Liquidations Dist. 9114 Adams Ave #277 Huntington Beach, CA 92646 714-369-8743

ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from Home. *Medical, *Business, *Criminal Justice, *Hos-pitality. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. SCHEV au-thorized. Call 877-206-4290 www.CenturaOn-line.com

CRST offers the Best Lease Purchase Program! SIGN ON BONUS. No Down Pay-ment or Credit Check. Great Pay. Class-A CDL required. Owner Opera-tors Welcome! Call:866-590--5014

Foremost Transport $2000 Bonus Program for 3/4-ton and larger pickup owner operators. Great rates, flexible schedule, variety of runs. Check it out today! ForemostTransport.blogspot.com 1-866-764-1601

HELP WANTED - DRIVERSCompany Driver: Solo Regional & OTR Lanes. Competitive Pay, Great hometime. CDL-A with 1 year OTR and hazmat endorsement. Willing-ness to attain tanker endorsement within 30 days. 888-705-3217, or apply online at www.nctrans.com

CRST offers the Best Lease Purchase Program! SIGN ON BONUS. No Down Pay-ment or Credit Check. Great Pay. Class-A CDL required. Owner Opera-tors Welcome! Call:866-590-5014

WANTED: LIFE AGENTS; Earn $500 a Day; Great Agent Benefits; Commissions Paid Daily; Liberal Underwriting; Leads, Leads, Leads LIFE IN-SURANCE, LICENSE REQUIRED. Call 1-888-713-6020

AIRLINE ME-CHANIC – Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified - Job placement as-sistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (866) 823-6729.

AIRLINE CAREERS begin here - Become an Aviation Main-tenance Tech. FAA approved training. Financial aid if qualified - Housing available. Job placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 800-481-8974

ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from Home. *Medical, *Business, *Criminal Justice, *Hos-pitality. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid

Advertise your product five (5) days per week in our Daily Classi-fied Connection in 13 daily newspapers in Maryland, Delaware and DC. Buy 4 Weeks/Get 2 Weeks Free of Charge. For just $199 per day reach 2.8 Million read-ers with just one phone call. Call 1-855-721-6332 x 6 or email us at [email protected]. The Daily Clas-sified Connection will give you ad placement in The Washington Post and The Baltimore Sun newspapers 5 days per week for just $995.00 for one week of ad placement.

NEED TO AD-VERTISE NOW Before the End of Year! Advertise your product in 105 newspapers in Maryland, Delaware and DC. Reach 4.1 Million Readers with just one ad! Call 1-855-721-6332 x 6 or email [email protected]. Place your ad TODAY!

HOW TO MAKE $5,240 Monthly in

Wanted To Purchase Antiques & Fine Art, 1 item Or Entire Estate Or Collection, Gold, Silver, Coins, Jewelry, Toys, Oriental Glass, China, Lamps, Books, Textiles, Paintings, Prints almost anything old Evergreen Auctions 973-818-1100. Email [email protected]

AUCTION - Liquida-tion - Construction Equipment & Trucks - February 12, 10 AM, Equipment, Trucks, Trailers & More & (3) Online Sales Ending February 13 & 14, Water Works, Culvert, Pipe Inventory, Shop & Mechanics Equip-ment, Power & Hand Tools & More. Suburban Grading & Utilities, Inc. - Norfolk, VA, Motley’s Auction & Realty Group, 804-232-3300, www.motleys.com, VAAL #16.

Need to reach a large demographic in Mary-land, Delaware and DC! Advertise your business, your products and ser-vices in 82 newspapers in Maryland, Delaware and DC. Reach 4 Million readers with a business-size ad with just one call. Call 1-855-721-6332x6 or email [email protected] or visit our website: www.mddcpress.com.

Payment Policy for legal notice advertisements. Effective immediately, The Afro Ameri-can Newspapers will require prepayment for publication of all legal notices. Payment

will be accepted in the form of checks, credit card or money

order. Any returned checks will be subject to a $25.00 process-ing fee and may result in the

suspension of any future adver-tising at our discretion.

AD NETWORK

AUCTIONS

BUSINESS SERVICES

HELP WANTEDDRIVERS

AD NETWORKAd Network Classi-

fieds are published in 65 newspapers.

25 words $175 (For more than 25 words

there is an additional charge of $7 per

word.)

Call(410) 554-8200All ads must be

LEGAL NOTICES

HELP WANTED:SALES


LEGAL NOTICES

MISC.

SUBS

CRIB

E TOD

AY

CLASSIFIED Sm

all ads

r e s u l t s

410-554-8200Buy it • Sell it

Swap it • Lease itRent it • Hire it

AFRO

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

LEGAL NOTICES

SUPP

ORT

OUR

ADVE

RTIS

ERS

TYPESET: 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


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





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


NOTICE TOCREDITORS


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


Maxine BenjaminPersonal

Representative301-625-9432


2/1, 2/8, 2/15






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


NOTICE TOCREDITORS


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


Shirley P. GrantPersonal



2/1, 2/8, 2/15






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


NOTICE TOCREDITORS


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


John M. BixlerPersonal



2/1, 2/8, 2/15






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


NOTICE TOCREDITORS


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


Francis Bernard BeckwithJr.


301-943-6858TRUE TEST COPYREGISTER OF WILLS

2/1, 2/8, 2/15






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


NOTICE TOCREDITORS


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



1/25, 2/1, 2/8

WASHINGTON AFRO-AMERICAN NEWSPAPERLegal Advertising Rates

Effective October 1, 2008

PROBATE DIVISION(Estates)

202-332-0080PROBATE NOTICES

a. Order Nisi $ 60 per insertion $180.00 per 3 weeksb. Small Estates (single publication $ 60 per insertionc. Notice to Creditors 1. Domestic $ 60 per insertion $180.00 per 3 weeks 2. Foreign $ 60 per insertion $180.00 per 3 weeksd. Escheated Estates $ 60 per insertion $360.00 per 6 weekse. Standard Probates $125.00

CIVIL NOTICESa. Name Changes 202-879-1133 $ 80.00b. Real Property $ 200.00

FAMILY COURT202-879-1212

DOMESTIC RELATIONS202-879-0157

a. Absent Defendant $ 150.00b. Absolute Divorce $ 150.00c. Custody Divorce $150.00

To place your ad, call 1-800-237-6692, ext. 262, Public Notices $50.00 & up depending on size, Baltimore Legal Notices are $24.84 per inch.

1-800 (AFRO) 892For Proof of Publication, please call 1-800-237-8892, ext. 244

SAM

PLE 1 Col.

Inch Up to

20 Words

AFRO Classified minimum ad rate is $26.54 per col. inch (an inch consists of up to 20 words). Mail in your ad on form below along with CHECK or MONEY ORDER to:WASHINGTON AFRO-AMERICAN CO.1917 Benning Road, N.E.Washington, D.C. 20002-4723Attn: Clsf. Adv. Dept.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

16. 17. 18. 19. 20.

NAME: ________________________________________________ADDRESS: _____________________________________________PHONE NO.:____________________________________________CLASSIFICATION: ______________________________________(Room, Apt., House, etc.)INSERTION DATE:_________________

EDUCATIONSERVICES

AD NETWORKif qualified. SCHEV au-thorized. Call 877-206-4290 www.CenturaOn-line.com

Drivers - CDL-A TEAM WITH TOTAL 50¢ / Mile For Hazmat Teams Solo Drivers Also Needed!1 yr. exp. req’d 800-942-2104 Ext. 7308 or 7307 www.TotalMS.com

ABANDONED RE-TREAT38 Unrestricted acres, year round stream in Berkeley County, WV. Perked, recorded as 8 separate parcels. Driveway, paved state road frontage. Wooded / Hunting. Sacrifice at $225,000. Call Steve 304/279-8389, Touch-stone Realty, LLC - Martha Rose, Broker

OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND. Best selection of affordable rentals.Full/ partial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily.Holiday Real Estate. 1-800-638-2102. Online reservations:www.holidayoc.com

ORT & DRIVER OPPORTUNITY

REAL ESTATE

VACATION RENTALS

LEGAL NOTICES

TYPESET: Wed Feb 06 08:49:06 EST 2013


ColumbiaCivil Division

Case No. 2013CA909IN RE:Jason Keith Vega-CifredoApplicant

ORDER OFPUBLICATION

CHANGE OF NAMEJason Keith Vega-Cifredohaving filed a complaint forjudgment changing JasonKeith Vega-Cifredo name toJoanna Maria Cifredo andhaving applied to the court foran Order of Publication of thenotice required by law in suchcases; it is by the Court this1st day of February 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 thantwo weeks after the filing ofthe application; 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 5th day ofMarch 22, 2013 at 2:30 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-therSO ORDEREDJUDGE

2/8, 2/15, 2/22

TYPESET: Wed Feb 06 08:48:41 EST 2013





Joseph L. BishopDecedent


NOTICE TOCREDITORS


Ferial S. Bishop and Kelli C.Bishop, whose address are3210 Chestnut Street NWWashington DC 20015 and3216 S. Stafford Street,Arlington VA 22206 were ap-pointed personal representa-tives of the estate of JosephL. Bishop, who died on Octo-ber 7, 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 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 8, 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 8, 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 8, 2013Name of newspaper:Afro-AmericanWashingtonLaw Reporter

Ferial S. BishopKelli C. Bishop


202-606-1175TRUE TEST COPYREGISTER OF WILLS

2/8, 2/15, 2/22TYPESET: Wed Feb 06 08:48:08 EST 2013





Francis A. Leonard, Jr.Decedent


NOTICE TOCREDITORS


Francesca Leonard, whoseaddress is 315 Adams StreetNE, Washington DC 20002was appointed personal re-presentative of the estate ofFrancis A. Leonard Jr., whodied on January 20, 2013without 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 shall be filedwith the Register of Wills,D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W.,3rd Floor Washington, D.C.20001, on or before August8, 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 8, 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 8, 2013Name of newspaper:Afro-AmericanWashingtonLaw Reporter

Francesca LeonardPersonal



2/8, 2/15, 2/22






Isaac Nathaniel LongDecedentWesley Clarke1629 K StreetSuite 300Washington DC 20005Attorney


NOTICE TOCREDITORS


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



1/25, 2/1, 2/8






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


NOTICE TOCREDITORS


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



1/25, 2/1, 2/8






Robert TompkinsDecedent


NOTICE TOCREDITORS


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


Geraldine TompkinsPersonal



2/1, 2/8, 2/15


afro

.com

LEGAL NOTICES

SUPP

ORT

OUR

ADVE

RTIS

ERS

YO

U K

NO

W Y

OU

’RE

IN T

HE

KN

OW

...W

HEN

YO

U R

EAD

TH

E A

FR

O

LEGAL NOTICES

TYPESET: Mon Oct 29 11:18:45 EDT 2012





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


NOTICE TOCREDITORS


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

Sheriel L. SexciusPersonal



10/19, 10/26, 11/2

LEGAL NOTICES

To a

dver

tise

in th

e AF

RO C

all 2

02-3

32-0

080

To answer a Lonesome Heart notice, enclose a check or money order for $2.00 for each letter you wish to have forwarded. NO CASH PLEASE. Be sure to include the box number of the person you wish to contact.

All letters, queries and notices should be sent to:STRICTLY PERSONAL

2519 N. Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21218

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

Strictly PersonalLonesome Hearts -

Pen PalsTo have a notice published in the Strictly Personal Sec-tion, write the message you want printed in the space below. Enclose ten dollars ($10.00), check or money order for 25 words. NO CASH PLEASE. Additional words will cost 50 cents each.

TYPESET: Mon Dec 31 11:37:26 EST 2012

IN THE SUPERIORCOURT

OF THE DISTRICT OFCOLUMBIA

CIVIL DIVISIONCase Number:

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.

ORDER OFPUBLICATION

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

• You

r Hi

stor

y •

Your

Com

mun

ity

• You

r Ne

ws

ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Entry-Level Advertising Sales Rep needed for the AFRO-American Newspapers, Washington, D.C.

Position provides:· Competitive compensation package · Salary and commission plan · Full benefits after trial period · Opportunity for fast track advancement Candidates should be:· Self starters· Money motivated· Goal-oriented · Experienced in online/digital sales· Confident in ability to build strong territory· Previous sales experience preferred Please email your resume to: [email protected]

or mail to AFRO-American NewspapersDiane W. Hocker, Director of Human Resources2519 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218

CAREER CORNERTYPESET: Tue Jan 29 09:55:31 EST 2013





Annie R. KinardDecedent


NOTICE TOCREDITORS


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


Alice HallPersonal



2/1, 2/8, 2/15






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


NOTICE TOCREDITORS


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



1/25, 2/1, 2/8



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, 2/15






James A. ThompsonDecedent


NOTICE TOCREDITORS


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


Angela S. RiceDeane R. Rice


202-829-7923202-723-7121


2/1, 2/8, 2/15






Mary BakerDecedent


NOTICE TOCREDITORS


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


Carlton L. PrestonPersonal



2/1, 2/8, 2/15

LEGAL NOTICES


The Maryland Lottery® encourages responsible play. Remember, it’s just a game. ®

Mail in for Second Chance Drawing to win up to $40,000

40 CHANCES TO WIN INSTANTLYTOP PRIZE $100,000

A GEM OF A GAMEA GEM OF A GAME

First Entry Deadline is February 13th at 10 a.m.

Prince Georges AFRO-American Newspaper February 9 2013

Documents

Transcript of Prince Georges AFRO-American Newspaper February 9 2013