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Ohio Man ExoneratedA ter Nearly 30 Yearsin Prison

A 52-year-old Ohioman was freed May 3 afterspending close to 30 yearsin prison after DNA results

revealed he did not rape an11-year-old girl in 1981.It nally happened, Ive

been waiting, RaymondTowler said as he huggedfamily members in thecourtroom, according to The

Associated Press .Towler had been serving

a life sentence after he wasstopped for a traf c violationin 1981 and a park rangernoticed a resemblance toa police sketch of the rapesuspect. Police say the victimand witnesses identi ed himfrom a police photo.

The Ohio InnocenceProject, an organizationthat uses DNA evidenceto overturn wrongfulconvictions, told the AP thatTowler had been incarceratedlonger than anyone else whohas had their convictionoverturned by DNA evidence.They believe it would havehappened much sooner hadmodern technology beenavailable.

According to TheColumbus Dispatch , moderngenetic testing proved thatsemen found on the victimsclothing did not matchFowlers DNA.

That was the test resultthat we got [May 3] and itexcluded Mr. Towler, CarrieWood, an attorney with theproject, told the AP . BecauseMr. Towlers conviction was

in 81, the technology did notexist to do the kind of DNAtesting that we can do now.

Freedom is not the onlysurprise Towler has gottenthis week. The ClevelandCavaliers heard about themans story and invited himto Tuesdays Game 5 of theirplayoff series with the BostonCeltics. Towler will be a partof the pre-game festivities.

In a brief court sessionexonerating Towler,Cuyahoga County, OhioCommon Pleas Court JudgeEileen Gallagher told himthat he can sue over hisordeal. According to the AP ,Clarence Elkins of Akron,Ohio, won a $1.075 millionsettlement from the statefor his wrongful convictionof a rape charge for which

he spent seven years in jail.Elkins was released in 2005.

White House Ofcialsto Address GraduatingHBCU Students

Several of cialsfrom President Obamasadministration are scheduledto give 11 commencementaddresses at historically Blackcolleges and universities, orHBCUs, across the country.

Were not only doing thisbecause these schools are agateway to a better future forAfrican Americans; weredoing it because their successis vital to a better future forall Americans, Obama saidin a press release.

Among the sixcommencement addressesgiven this weekend were:Education Department

AFRO National BriefsSecretary Arne Duncan atXavier University in NewOrleans, Michelle Obama atthe University of Arkansas atPine-Bluff and the presidentat Hampton University.

[Obamas] commitmentto leadership, educationand service is parallel toHamptons mission from ourbeginning in 1868, HamptonPresident William R. Harveysaid in a statement. He is aninspiration for our students tomake the world a better placeby becoming the very bestleaders, educators, doctors,lawyers, nancial analysts andscientists that they can be.

Obama has placed HBCUfront and center in his strategyfor the United States to havethe highest percentage of college graduates in the world

by 2020. The schools are setto receive $850 million overthe next 10 years as part of the Student Aid and Fiscal

Responsibility Act . Combined

with $150 million which hasalready been given to Blackschools, a total of $1 billionwill be given to support themission of HBCUs.

This weekend, senioradvisor to the presidentValerie Jacobs, DefenseSecretary Robert Gates andUnited Nations AmbassadorSusan Rice will give the

After weeks of speculation, PresidentObama on May 10 nominated SolicitorGeneral Elena Kagan to succeed retiringAssociate Justice John Paul Stevens on theU.S. Supreme Court.

While we cant presume to replaceJustice Stevens wisdom or experience, I haveselected a nominee who I believe embodiesthat same excellence, independence,integrity, and passion for the law, Obama

said during the announcement.During her time as a clerk to iconic

jurist, former justice Thurgood Marshall,Kagan also learned to look for the storiesbehind the law, a compassionate approachthat has governed the presidents high courtchoices so far. That understanding of law,not as an intellectual exercise or words ona page, but as it affects the lives of ordinarypeople, has animated every step of Elenascareer, said the president.

That stance, however, may fuelRepublican opposition during thecon rmation process on Capitol Hill.

The president has stated repeatedlythat he wants a justice who willunderstand the effects of decisions onthe lives of everyday Americans. Butwhat Americans want is a justice who willstay true to the Constitution and defend therights of all Americans, said RepublicanNational Committee Chairman Michael Steelein a statement. You can expect SenateRepublicans to respectfully raise seriousand tough questions to ensure the Americanpeople can thoroughly and thoughtfullyexamine Kagans quali cations and legalphilosophy before she is con rmed to alifetime appointment.

That Kagan never sat on a bench maynot be an issue. According to History News

Network, fewer than half of the 108 peoplewho have served on the Court were judges.And while judges do make up the biggestsingle biographical category, accordingto the New York Times Linda Greenhouse,there have also been 25 practicing lawyers,9 attorneys general or deputy attorneysgeneral, 7 holders of other cabinet positions,

6 senators, 2 members of the House of Representatives, 3 governors, 2 solicitorsgeneral and 2 law professors.

Born to a public school teacher andhousing rights lawyer, Kagan broke manybarriers in her eld, becoming the rst womanto serve as dean in Harvard Law Schools186-year old history and the rst woman toserve as solicitor general the lawyer whorepresents the U.S. government before theSupreme Court. If con rmed, she will becomeone of four women out of 111 justices to serveon the high court.

President Obama meets with Solicitor GeneralElena Kagan in the Oval Ofce last month.

Obama Makes Supreme Court Nomination

commencement addressesat Morgan State University,Morehouse Collegeand Spellman College,respectively.

Nigerian PresidentSuccumbs to Illness

After a long history of kidney ailments and recentlysuffering from an in amedheart, Nigerian PresidentUmaru YarAdua died a t thepresidential villa on May 5,according to multiple newssources. He was 58.

He was buried on May 6before sundown in accordancewith his Muslim beliefs,leaving behind a wife and

nine children.YarAduas election in

2007 marked the rst peaceful

transition of power in thenation of 150 million people,which was once disturbed bymilitary coups. Vice PresidentGoodluck Jonathan took overwhen the president beganailing three months ago andwill become the head of stateuntil reelections are held nextApril.

Nigeria has lost the jewel on its crown and eventhe heavens mourn with ournation tonight, Jonathan saidin a statement.

YarAdua was born in1951 into one of Nigeriasmost well-known politicalfamilies but pursued a careeras a chemistry professor

before becoming governorof the state of Katsina,according to the London DailyTelegraph . He then becamethe favorite among thePeoples Democratic Party,run by then president andmilitary dictator OlusegunObasanjo.

YarAdua took of ceduring a time of corruptionand was rumored to havewon the race through arigged election. He addressedthe accusation during hisinaugural speech, sayingWe acknowledge that ourelections were not perfect andhad lapses and shortcomings.I also believe that ourexperiences represent anopportunity to learn from ourmistakes.

However, his popularitydwindled when governmentcorruption continued toprevail. He was also unableto curb the religious violencebetween the Muslim-dominated North andChristian-dominated South,and while he traveled to SaudiArabia and Germany for the

best treatment of his ownchronic kidney problems,Nigeria experienced littleimprovement in its health caresystem. But President BarackObama said YarAdua was aman of profound personaldecency and integrity.

President YarAduaworked to promote peace andstability in Africa throughhis support of Nigerianpeacekeeping efforts as wellas his strong criticism of undemocratic actions in the

region, Obama said in astatement.

Newspaper Featuresthe Obamas asSan ord and SonCharacters

A New York weeklynewspaper recently featuredan intended political satirethat depicted President BarackObama and rst lady Michelleas characters from the 70sseries Sanford and Son.

The Smithtown Messenger of Long Island, N.Y., and itspublisher Phillip Sciarellodefended the decision tofeature Barack and Michelle

as junk dealer Fred and hiscompanion, but added theywill run a retraction in its nextaddition.

The photo spread featuredbefore and after shots of the United States formersix presidents and rstladies, starting with Jimmyand Rosalynn Carter andconcluding with the Obamas.The after shot of theObamas is Redd Foxx as FredSanford and LaWanda Page asSanfords sister-in-law, AuntEsther.

The other presidentsafter shots are simplyimages of them slightly olderfrom when they took of ce.

As a result of thecontroversy, the Brookhaventown board removed oneof the Messengers sisterpublications, the Brookhaven

Review as an of cialnewspaper.

The reference to racialstereotypes is where the linewas crossed, BrookhavenSupervisor Mark Lesko told

Newsday .Hazel N. Dukes, president

of the state NAACPconference, believes thecountry should removeadvertising from anypublication that featured thephoto.

It is simply shockingand outrageous that sucha blatantly racist ad wouldrun in any paper, much lessan of cial paper of SuffolkCounty, Dukes told the AP .New Yorkers of all races andethnicity are disgusted by itand reject it.

Courtesy PhotoFirst lady Michelle Obamagiving a speech at theUniversity o Cali ornia,Merced last May.

Ofcial White House Photo by Pete Souza

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May 15Mother-Daughter Tea andFashion Show

Greater Good SamaritanBaptist Church, 5100 E.St., N.W. D.C. 9 a.m. Meetwomen from around the areaand their daughters and enjoythis special event featuringguest speaker, CaroleHines. $20-$30. For moreinformation: 202-581-6000.

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May 17Sisters Helping Sisters: HIVPrevention for Women

Prince Georges CountyMemorial Library, OxonHill Branch, 6200 Oxon HillRoad, Oxon Hill, Md. 7 p.m.This workshop will providewomen with informationon HIV prevention. Formore information: 301-839-2400.

May 19Family Game Night

Prince Georges CountyMemorial Library, BowieBranch, 15210 AnnapolisRoad, Bowie, Md. 7 p.m.Compete against otherfamilies in various boredgames and more. For moreinformation: 301-262-7000.

May 20Mary Lou Williams Womenin Jazz Festival

Kennedy Center, TerraceTheater, 2700 F St., N.W.D.C. 6 p.m. The KennedyCenter presents the MaryLou Williams workshop,celebrating the 100thanniversary of the jazzlegends birth. For moreinformation: 202-416-8811.

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advice on how to deal withdif cult situations and makingit through the storm. $21-$42.For more information: 410-547-7328.

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May 22DC Labor Chorus SpringConcert: One Voice: Songsof Peace and Justice

First Trinity LutheranChurch, 501 Fourth St., N.W.

D.C. 7:30 p.m. This concertfeatures music in Spanish,English and other Folk-traditional music. For moreinformation: 301-565-5126.

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Nearly a month ago,parents, families andcommunities in the District

of Columbia faced one of the deadliest shooting rampages inthe citys history, leaving four dead and six others wounded.Residents, along with several community-based organizations,rallied from South Capitol Street to the funeral services of theslain, to demonstrate that never should we as a village haveto experience the tragedy of losing our youth to gun violence.The stench of death touched many of our hearts as we glaredin caskets at some who were teenagers, or in their early 20sand 30s, reminding us of the sons and daughters we have lostto gun violence.

Since 1991, The Alliance of Concerned Men has helpedto transform and save the lives of thousands of young peopleand negotiate seven gang truces. However, we mentored twoof the youth who were murdered in the rampage, and after thistravesty, our organization will never be the same.

In 1992, the Alliance, along with 100 African-Americanmen, marched and formed a human prayer chain acrossthe 14th Street Bridge in protest of guns coming into ourcommunity 75 percent of them coming Virginia. Wetesti ed before the Government Reform Committee on howthe District of Columbias gun ban would essentially help thecommunity and save the lives of our youth.

Our question to ourselves, to the community, lawenforcement and to the politicians is how do we circumventyouth violence? And furthermore, how do we prevent otheryoung men in our communities whose behavior, beliefs andactions re ect violence? How do we draw the village aroundour young men and women strongly enough to preventanother massive shooting?

We can discuss how the cutting of earmarks by the D.C.

Council and the mayors decision to cut millions from theDistricts community-based organizations programs onesthat provided violence intervention and prevention, mentoring,peer mediation, counseling, educational programs, recreationalactivities and parent education have had a direct impact onthe resurgence of violence in the community. How can wekeep our youth safe and off the streets, focused and positivelyactive if the government does not see a need to keep programsthat circumvent youth violence as a priority for public safety?

How can we say we want peace if the recreational centersare being closed down and upscale condos are being builtin their place? How can politicians attend funerals of theyouth and extend their hand to help the community and takecommunity programs away?

Why do we see two Districts? One D.C. is af uent anda youth murdered there would result in the presence of theNational Guard. The other D.C. is where our youth, many whowill never see age 21, are burying their peers and wearingR.I.P. T-shirts. How long will we tolerate youth violence in thenations capital regardless of zip code?

If we want to prevent these kinds of crimes, we shouldbe thinking about how to keep AK-47 machine guns off ourstreets and support legislation that addresses gun ban efforts.We need to stop the blame game. We need everyone to focuson effective responses to stop the violence. We could start byworking together to get guns off our streets and step up ourinvestments in community-based prevention programs thatare proven to help young peop le steer clear of crime. We musthave a spirit of unity to create safe environments for our youthto thrive and succeed. Let us ride the real spirit of Yes WeCan.

Tyrone Parker is the executive director of the Alliance of Concern Men. For more information, visit the organizationswebsite at www.allianceofconcernedmen.com.

We should always honorour parents, but their daysin May and June are the

moments when mom and dad traditionally take center stage.An invitation to dinner is always a welcome gesture from agrateful child. However, our most important gift to them wouldbe to help them stay healthy and alive.

I share this thought as a man who is fortunate to still havea wonderful mother in my life - and who misses my departedfather every day. I have learned that we never fully realize howmuch a parent means to us until he or she is gone from ourlives.

If it seems that I devote an extraordinary amount of myenergy to ghting for our health and survival - and, especially,for the preventive health measures that should be part of ourroutines - the reason is right there before our eyes.

Far too many people in our community are dying beforetheir appointed time. Although medical science can help ussurvive, only we can undertake the rst steps toward changingthis harsh equation.

So, as we consider how best to honor our parents this year,we might begin by helping them better protect themselvesagainst killers like cancer. Consider these facts.

African American women are more likely than theirCaucasian sisters to die from breast cancer. Our men arecontracting prostate cancer at a 60 percent higher incidencethan the majority population - and suffering a 2.5 times highermortality rate.

The reasons for these d isparities in our survival from thesecancers are complex, but this much is clear: Far too often, weare detecting cancer only at an advanced stage when it is moredif cult to treat and cure.

We must do better than this. Lives are in the balance thelives of those we love.

Recently, a member of my staff named Mike talked to meabout his parents. Mikes father, a navy veteran of WWII,

died at the early age of 47 in part from the inadequate healthcare that he received. Although Mikes mother (whom Ill callMrs. Shirley) lives 1,000 miles from Maryland, she and

Mike remain close, talking on the telephone every week.Recently, through self-exam, Mrs. Shirley discovered anunusual lump in one of her breasts. Her children urged her totake advantage of her Medicare and Medigap insurance toobtain immediate medical attention.

Mrs. Shirleys doctors advised her that cancer wassuspected and that immediate surgery would be her bestoption. At 84, she quite understandably considered theprospect with trepidation. However, she is a woman of courageand took seriously her childrens encouragement to do whatwas necessary to prolong her life.

Her surgeon removed the growth which did test positivefor cancer but, thankfully, the surrounding tissues and glandsappeared to be cancer free.

Now, Mrs. Shirley must undergo a short course of radiation therapy to be certain that no cancer cells escapedthe surgery, but her prognosis for survival and good health isexcellent. God willing, she and her family will enjoy manymore Mothers Days during the years to come.

I should also note that her Medicare and Medigap insuranceare paying for the full cost of Mrs. Shirleys life-savingtreatment. She is receiving the same affordable life-savingsupport that I voted to extend to all Americans when weenacted comprehensive healthcare reform this year.

Like Mrs. Shirley, all of our loved ones should be able tolive out the full measure of their days. That is why we mustcontinue to ght for more comprehensive, culturally competenthealth research, more advanced mammography and targetedlegislation like the Prostate Research, Imaging and Mens

Education [PRIME] Act [H.R. 4756] t hat I recently sponsored.Perhaps most important of all, we must encourage those we

love to take advantage of the life-saving medical technologiesthat now exist. Screening and other preventive measures can

save lives only if more of us like Mrs. Shirley becomebetter informed and take advantage of the medical he lp that isavailable to us now.

That is why I will be celebrating Mothers and Fathersdays this year by participating in a May 22 cancer informationand screening event at Mercy Medical Center. Anyone whowants to honor their parents in a very meaningful way this yearcan register them (and themselves) in advance for the reducedcost ($20) mammograms and PSA/digital exams by callingMercy at 410-332-9857.

Then, on May 22, the public is welcome to join us (from10 until 11:30 a.m.) in the lobby of Weinberg Center, 227St. Paul Place, Baltimore. I will moderate a free expertpanel discussion that will better inform everyone about theimportance of mammography, radiation levels in screeningtests, prostate health and the latest in prostate cancer and breastcancer surgery, as well as other issues regarding cervical,ovarian, uterine and other gynecologic cancers.

Our panel will include some world-class medical experts,including breast cancer surgeons Dr. Dalliah Black and Dr.Neil B. Friedman, radiologist Dr. Jean Warner, gynecologiconcologist Dr. Hyung S. Ryu and urologist Dr. Stanley Silber.Free parking at Mercys Saratoga Street garage will beprovided.

If you are not already receiving regular cancer screening,I beg you to attend. We have only one life to live and this isthat life.

Congressman Elijah Cummings represents MarylandsSeventh Congressional District in the United States House of

Representatives.

Stock Market Drop

Following the1,000-point drop in thestock market peopleasked: What wentwrong? The realconcern is what willhappen next? WillCongress come outwith more meddlesomeregulation and maliciousrestructuring of investment nancing?Wont legitimizing theircontrol over investmentand mortgage capitalmake every businessloan a politicaldecision? What doestaking capital frombusiness and stimulating

bureaucracy do to theeconomy?When will they

bail out and take overtroubled pension plans?What will trading boguscarbon credits do to thestock market? How willpunitive regulations andtaxes on oil and coalproducers and productshelp the economy? Willthe inheritance tax onfarms and factories go

back to 50 percent?Will they do anything

about Social Securitynow that more money isgoing out than comingin? How would aRepublican Congresspay the trillions of dollars of debt?

The stock marketis volatile becausepeople do not trustthe powers that be!We cannot wait tillNovember. Con dencewill be restored whenpoliticians: Stop theenergy tax hikes! Stopthe Stimulus spending!Stop judges whowant to change theConstitution!

State and localgovernments couldhelp by renegotiatingdeluxe labor, pensionand welfare bene tsso that people have asustainable income.Restore con dence byempowering peopleand downsizinggovernment.

Michael McCarthy Hayward, Calif.

Letter to the Editor

In the last few weeks, Ive been surroundedby more talk of illegal immigrants than I havein years. What sparked this increase in chatteris Arizonas law allowing police to stopanyone they believe is an illegal immigrantand request documentation showing they havea right to be in the United States.

Law enforcement, based on anobservational belief, can stop and requireproof of legal residency. How will they decidewho to stop? The only information availableto them under most circumstances will be skincolor, language, accent, cultural proclivitiesand name. So unless of cers are stoppingeveryone they see an untenable enforcementposition some sort of racial pro ling will beused to make that determination.

This disturbs me, because I foresee onlypeople of color brown-skinned people being regularly stopped. Meaning, citizen ornot, people of Hispanic, African and Arabdescent should plan to be inconvenienced eachtime they leave home and should always carryproof of legal residency.

That scenario makes me think of Germanyduring the rule of Hitler, where the populationof the country was required to carry theirpapers everywhere.

Is this what its really come to? Could we

be on a similar slippery slope?This is a country of immigrants. The only

indigenous people of the contiguous 48 statesmake up around 1 percent of the population.Everyone else, whether in the currentgeneration or multiple generations ago, camehere from somewhere else, including thefounding fathers.

Over the course of this nations history,with the added ingenuity and hard work of these transplanted people, look at what wevebecome. For years, we were at the forefrontin a majority of areas science, technology,education, industry. The United States wasthe place people ocked to for opportunitiesto improve their circumstances. Thesepeople came bringing their own energy andcontribution to the forward motion of thisnation.

How can we devalue and disregard ourhistory in this way?

While I dont agree with the reasoningused to explain the need for this law, I dounderstand the emotional place from whichit originates. There is a frustration withwhat feels like a usurping of the AmericanWay, exacerbated by the economy and lostopportunities. But we shouldnt look to blameothers, especially not on the basis of race, for

an undesirable shift in our circumstances. Itwill not solve the problem, it will not help, itwill only push us further apart. Divided, wecannot stand.

Racism, in my never again to be humbleopinion, is the only product of this law andgiven time, everyone not a member of themajority racial group in this country will becaught by it. Increasing levels of racial animusare behind this law and will be responsible forits spread throughout the country.

Before long, it wont be just that trip tothe Grand Canyon youll have to avoid. So,

get your papers in order. Youre going to needthem soon.

A luta continua

Talibah Chikwendu is the executive editor for the AFRO-American Newspapers and shares these and other thoughts at www.

fromcheapseats.com.

Tyrone Parker

Commentary

Keeping Those We Love AliveElijah Cummings

From the editors desk

What Happens in Arizona,Spreads

Commentary

How Do We Circumvent Youth Violence?


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By Andrea L. Aunni Young Special to the AFRO

Fashionistas enjoyed networking and shoppingfor fashion apparel and accessories at Party with aPurpose, a POSH Girl Event, coordinated by JewellGreen, wife of Football Hall of Famer Darrell Green,and founder of POSH Couture.

A portion of the events sales went to support OneTeam 4 Haiti, which provides support to the Clinton-Bush Haiti Fund. Green, an image consultant andfashion stylist, also coordinates fashion sales eventsand donates to young women in the metropolitanarea.

I support my wife 100 percent, said Pro FootballHall of Famer Green. This is all her hard work. Jewelland I have been married for 25 years.

Photos by Robert Roberts

NFL Hall of FamerDarrell Green andwife Jewell, host of the Posh Party for aPurpose

Ardyss International BodyReshaping, Nutrition andSkincare team

Joye Davis, Nadia Davis, Kelly Knight,

Juanita Brown and Mia Elliott

Sahar Bitaraf of Shoecrush.com

Traci Lynn Fashion Jewelry:Phyllis Barts, CherylDemposey and JamieThomas

Helen Harley, LaTonya Tucker,Linda Brock, Quentess Davis andKaren Williamson

Candice Coleman, Natasha Brown,event publicist; Chantelle Gordonand Danielle Scott

The Green family: Joi, Darrell, Jerrell, Jewel and Jaced

Vendors

College of Medicinegraduate RaolatAbdulai gives thestudent address

Author and actor Hill Harperwith President SidneyRibeau after receiving anhonorary degree

School of Communicationsstudents head towardcommencement proceedings

School of Divinitystudents await theprocessional

Supreme Court Justice SoniaSotomayor is presentedan honorary doctorate byVernon Jordan

Kerry Ann Hamilton is awardedher doctorate degree byPresident Sidney Ribeau

More than 4,000 men came to the First BaptistChurch of Glenarden to attend the RED ZONE NationalMens Conference hosted in conjunction with theFoundation for Manhood.

Keynote speakers included former IndianapolisColts coach Tony Dungy, Baltimore Ravens head coach

John Harbaugh, Ravens quarterback Jim Zorn andsports commentator James (J.B.) Brown.

Conference attendees participated in general andbreakout sections called huddles and were taughthow to move past their personal obstacles, referredto as red zones.

Photos by Gerald Evans

Tony Dungy andDistrict sportspersonality Lou Holder

Former Washington Redskinsplayer James Thrash and twoconference attendees

Panelists speak with sportscaster James Brown

Principal players from the conference: JimZorn, Tony Dungy, Pastor John K. Jenkins Sr., James JB Brown, Marty Granger, chairman,Foundation for Manhood and primary sponsor; John Harbaugh and Rev. Johnny Parker,director, Mens Ministry

Edward Suggs, Carlos Eldridgeand James Thrash with some of the attendees

Carolyn Robertsand Dr. GeraldineR. Waters with thehonoree Harper

CharlotteHarper enjoys achampagne toast.

Photos by A.Lois De Laine

Harper and her onlyremaining sister, JuanitaGates

Angela Gibson,president of theEpsilon Omegachapter of AlphaKappa AlphaSorority, andCardrienne Gri n

present a history of the chapter

Harpers oldestgrandson Eric May,wife Carolyn, andtheir children Carsenand Kimberly

Great-grandson Denzel Mooney,Harper and daughters, Cheryl Jones and Sharon May

Dr. Lee Lassiter, LouiseLassiter and Dr. Anne O.Emery

Honoree CharlotteHarper andgranddaughter StacieHarper

Doris Andrews Morganand Alberta BrownCampbelll, Harpersformer sixth-gradestudents

The Baltimore Marriott HuntValley Inn ballroom was brightlydecorated in pink and green linensand owers as family members, across section of former elementarystudents, principals, church members,sorority members, neighbors and

acquaintances from all walks of lifepaid tribute to a remarkable lady whocelebrated her 90th birthday.

Charlotte Elizabeth Emma Holsey Harper,a product of the Baltimore Public SchoolSystem, grew up on Druid Hill Avenue in theSugar Hill area with four sisters.

Harpers career spanned several decadesof progressive positions from elementaryteacher to vice principal to principal in theBaltimore City Public School System.

After the death of her husband, Mrs.Harper moved to Matthews, N.C., to livewith her daughter, Sharon.

On May 8, More than 1,800students graduated from HowardUniversitys 12 schools and colleges asfamily, friends and faculty looked on.Former Tennessee CongressmanHarold Ford Jr., chair of theDemocratic Leadership Council and

NBC news analyst,was the keynotecommencement

speaker.

Ford, U.S. Supreme Court JusticeSonia Sotomayor, art historian DavidDriskell, actor Hill Harper and MellodyHobson, president of the moneymanagement rm Ariel Investments,received honorary degrees. GoodMorning America news anchor RobinRoberts was awarded the honorarydoctor of humanities degree.

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By Perry Green AFRO Sports Editor

Four-time NBA championJohn Salley teamed up withOlympic gold medal-winningtrack star Allyson Felix on an

initiative that will push forhealthier eating in schoolsacross the United States.

Salley, Felix and othercelebrities met with Congresson May 5 to co-sponsor the

Healthy School Meals Act of 2010 , H.R. 4870, a bill thatoffers new opportunities toimprove school lunches and

ght childhood obesity.Under the bill, kids

would be privileged to fruits,vegetables and other healthyplant-based products, insteadof the mystery meat andother less healthy foodscurrently offered in schools.

The Healthy School Meals Act is currently backedby more than two dozenHollywood stars, along with

51 co-sponsors in Congress,including Rep. ElijahCummings and other theCongressional Black Caucusmembers.

If you want to get anythingmajor done in this country, youhave to know how to approachWashington, and thats why Igot involved, Salley told the

AFRO . I look at it this way.If I dont do this, were goingto have a country full of sick

people dying at young agesbecause of what theyre eatingand thats the truth.

According to Salley, oneof three Americans born after2000 are projected to developdiabetes because their dietsarent healthy enough. Hesays this especially pertains toAfrican Americans.

Most of the time in theBlack community, folks arestill eating slave food, said

Salley, who is a convertedvegan. Folks will [eat] partsof the chicken or parts of theswine that nobody else wantedto eat during those times. Pigears, pig feet, or chitterlings.Dont call it chitterlings, call

it what it really is, pig guts.None of that stuff is good forthe body.

Most schools arent servingpig ears in the lunch line,but the mystery meat theydo serve isnt any healthier.Salley believes providingbetter alternatives, like veggieburgers and real orange juice not from concentrate will goa long way in the ght againstchildhood obesity.

Its important for folksto know that Im not againstmeat, Im for fruits andvegetables, just like Im notagainst war, Im for peace,Salley said. Im for whateveris best for my people and I sayif we have the best to offer,why not offer it?

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By Stephen D. Riley AFRO Staf Writer

By the time Lawrence Taylorwas wrapping up his NFL Hallof Fame career with the NewYork Giants, I was still coloringwildly in the con nements of my elementary school class. Bythe time of his second arrest forbuying crack cocaine in 1998, I

was rmly entrenched in the hallsof my high school. And on the eveof his arrest last week for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl, Iwas already a couple of years deep into my writing career.

Taylors troubled timeline has served as my own personalgrowth chart over the years. Stretching back to 1986 when heentered his rst drug rehab program, hes remained one of themore polarizing gures in sports history since his introductionto the football world in the late 70s. But outside of a fewchoppy highlight reels, Ive never actually seen Taylor playin person. But according to many, he was a certi ed terror,apparently on and off the eld. Sadly, much like fellow Hallof Famer O.J. Simpson (who Ive also never seen play inperson), the two-time Super Bowl champion is doing his bestto bury a glori ed playing career beneath a list of disturbingchronicles.

On the heels of Taylors recent arrest, the question wasposed from media circles across the nation pondering whether

criminal circumstances should be enough to strip formergreats such as Simpson and Taylor of their Hall of Famehonors. In my opinion, YES!

Once you get past the on- eld accomplishments, what elseis left to de ne a sports legend besides the actions of his postcareer? For all of his glory, Simpson will forever nd it hardto shake the label of murderer after the controversial deathof his wife, Nicole Simpson, in 1994, nine years after TheJuices induction into the Hall of Fame. From a sports writerwhos never seen Taylor play, his claim to fame at this pointfor several 80s babies remains a chronic bout with crack useand a penchant for trouble with the law.

Some may argue that the Hall of Fame is a measurementof football accomplishments and not a litmus test for choirboys and boy scouts, which is predominantly true. But forall incoming rookies, the NFL takes them on a eld trip toCanton, Ohios Pro Football Hall of Fame sanctuary upontheir entrance into the league. Once inside the Hall, aspiring

rookies are given a brief history lesson of some of the leaguesformer greats.

As an 80s product, my memories of Hall of FamersTaylor and Simpson are already bleak as it is. Consideringthat the majority of todays new NFL blood consists of 90sbabies, they probably have no clue whatsoever to the historyof todays Hall of Famers. So one look at Taylors bronzeenshrinement and how should the tour guide illustrate Taylorslife? As a man who could avoid a crack-back block with thebest of them or as a man who couldnt avoid a crack rock likethe rest of them?

You cant discredit Taylors professional accomplishmentsbut you also cant ignore his lifes failings neither. Until Hallof Fame memberships are revoked for criminal behavior, theNFL will have a tough decision on its hands.

Sports Commentary When Legends Fall

BY Perry Green AFRO Sports Editor

The big ght that everyonehas been waiting for may

nally be on, accordingto a May 4 interview withFilipino boxing icon MannyPacquiaos famous trainer,Freddie Roach.

Roach took a brief breakfrom the training regimenhes directing for the lightwelterweight champion boxerAmir Khan to take a phone callfrom Atlanta sports talk radiostation 790 AMs The Zone.During the phone interview,Roach told the station, yes,the ght between FloydMayweather and his prizedclient, Pacquiao, will happen.

I just talked to [boxingpromoter] Bob Arumyesterday. Bob is yingto the Philippines todayto make Manny an offerand we are trying to makethis happen as best as wecan, said Roach, who alsosuggested that nancial gainis the main reason both sidesare motivated to make thelong anticipated ght nallyhappen. We have enoughammo to get a deal done

quickly because theres a lotof money out there.

What many are deeming tobe the Fight of the Century,was initially negotiatedto occur back in January,but negotiations endedafter Mayweather accusedPacquiao of using steroidsand demanded that they takeOlympic-style drug testing,which requires blood testing

just days prior to the ght.Insulted by the accusation,Pacquiao withdrew from

ght talks with Mayweather,and told reporters that hesuncomfortable with drawingblood and believes it takesaway from his strength.

Both boxers went on todominate less competitiveboxers instead, but now itappears theyre ready forwhat Roach described as thebiggest ght of all time.

When asked if Manny willconcede to Mayweathersrequest for Olympic-style bloodtesting, Roach said theyregoing to meet in the middle.

We wanted [blood tests]no less than 24 days before

ght day, they wanted 14 daysout, so its going to be 17 or18 days out, Roach said.

And 100 percent, yes, wewill agree to a blood test rightafter the ght.

Roach said he watchedFloyds latest ght withformer champion ShaneMosley while at his trainingclinic with Khan. He watchedthe ght live from a boxingfans perspective, but notedthat he also recorded the ghtback at his home and willlater watch as a trainer and dohis homework to best prepareManny.

He may want to doas much homework aspossible, because manyof his comments duringthe interview may haveMayweather ready to retaliate.

Roach said the undefeatedsuperstar is a sure Hall of Famer at his previous ghtweight of 135-140 pounds,but hes only an average

ghter at his current weightclass of 147 pounds.

He cant punch at thatweight and thats his biggestissue I think, but also thespeed factor; hes a littleslower at this weight,Roach said of Mayweather.You can see during the[Mayweather vs. Mosley]

ght that he doesnt have hislegs anymore. He changed hisstyle because he cant movelike he used to at this weight,and thats why hes a littlemore at-footed. And thatswhy Shane did hit him goodin the early rounds.

With the excitement Roachis building up, fans hope thedeal actually does pan out.No one has of cially signedany contracts, but Roach didmention that Mayweatheris currently in negotiationswith Golden Boy PromotionsCEO Richard Schaeffer, whohelped make almost everybig ght happen in recentyears. If the ght goes down,the setting will more thanlikely be in Las Vegas aroundNovember 2010, with aprojected prize of about $40million for each ghter, notincluding additional pro tsthat could be earned fromwhat may be the biggestpay-per-view event ever. ButRoach insists that money isntthe only reason this ght isgoing to be one to remember.

This one is really specialbecause this one is a very bigchallenge also, Roach said.With Mayweathers style,

The aceof between boxing icons Floyd Mayweatherand Manny Pacquiao will happen in November 2010,according to Pacquiaos head trainer, Freddie Roach.

Mayweather vs. Pacquiao Will Happen!

I have to come up with theperfect game plan to get a winover him. One thing abouthim, hes very good at whathe does.

Hes very clever andhe sees well. But he can getcaught a few times early in the

ght, and if Pacquiao catcheshim, we will nish him.

Roach said he may alsodo a little ghting himself,should Floyds uncle and headtrainer, Roger Mayweather,start talking too much trash.

Manny actually calms medownhe tells me to remainrespectful and hell handleeverything in the ring, because

he knows [the Mayweathers]are going to talk trash likenormal, Roach said. ButIm confrontational at times,and when he starts beingdisrespectful, I do get mad, soI cant make any guarantees.

One thing Roach didguarantee, however, was the

rst loss of Mayweather sperfect 41-0 record. Whenasked if he believes the ghtwill go the distance, Roachquickly said, Nope, we willknock him out!

Visit afro.com and join theheated debate with AFRO sportswriters Perry Green and Stephen

D. Riley over who will win theFight of the Century.

John Salley Joins Congress in FightAgainst Child Obesity

Former NBA champion John Salley meets with Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., D-Ill., and other members o Congress to push

or healthier eating in schools.

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By Joi-Marie McKenzie

It is graduation season asmany college students aregetting ready to embark onanother chapter of their lives.Congratulations to studentsat Howard University whograduated this past weekend.

While President Obamawas giving a commencementspeech at the other HU,Hampton University, in

Virginia, the rst lady washosting an afternoon tea inhonor of Mothers Day in theWhite Houses East Room.Mrs. Obama shared herthoughts on the importanceof celebrating Mothers Dayin her address saying, Thatsreally what Mothers Dayis all about: showing ourgratitude for all that they do.

Still, the rst coupledid celebrate Mothers

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NFL player Larry Johnsonarrives to his welcomeparty at the District lastWednesday.

By Kam Williams Special to the AFRO

Hip-hop icon and box-of ce attraction Queen Latifah talkshere about her new movie, Just Wright , where she gets to playthe title character for the rst time ever opposite Common asher love interest. Directed by Sanaa Hamri ( Something New ),the romantic comedys talented supporting cast includes PaulaPatton, Pam Grier and Phylicia Rashad.

KW: What interested you in Jus t Wright?QL: Actually, it was kinda something we just created from

scratch. What we wanted to do was make was a romanticcomedy that was both sexy and romantic and had someemotion, but at the same time wasnt just a chick ick, andthat had some action, some energy. And thats where the wholeNBA component came in with Leslie Wright, my character,being a big basketball fan, and a daddys girl. One of the waysthat she and her daddy bonded was by his taking her to thegames because he didnt have a son. That made a really big fanout of her

KW: What was it like being directed bySanaa Hamri and working with Common and the rest of the cast?

QL: Oh, man, it was amazing. Honestly,I couldnt have asked for a better group of people to work with. It was a true team effort.Theres no way we could have done this

independently of one another. Sanaa was the perfect choicebecause she had a great vision for the lm from the moment she

rst read the script. We interviewed a lot of different directors,but her take on it was something that we appreciated becauseshe assured us that she planned to bring a certain style and tasteto the production, that it would be elevated and classy, andhave cool shots that would make everyone look really goodonscreen. I think that she managed to pull it all off, and Imreally proud of her.

KW: You used to play a mean game of basketball back inthe day....[do] you still fnd time in your bus y schedule to shoot

around?QL: I do. Whenever a ball is around, you cant help butpick that thing up and shoot it. You know what I mean? Mybody is not exactly as limber as it used to be in high school,obviously, but I still enjoy a good game of basketball.

KW: Recent college grad Laz Lyles asks, do you think Just Wright will help revive the Black romantic flm?

QL: I think you de nitely see true Black love in this lm.And I hope that it helps to revive the genre, but I cant saywhether it will be a catalyst for that. But Just Wright isnt a

romantic comedy just forBlack folks. I think anybodywho watches this movie isgoing to fall in love withthe idea of love again. Youget to see a strong male inCommons character, Scott,and two completely differentfemale leads in my character,Leslie, and Paula Pa ttons,Morgan. And we also get tosee them sort of be family andgo through the types of thingsmany families go through,yet still nd love in the end.Thats the realistic image thatwe wanted to portray, not broad stereotypes with one swipe of the brush. Were painting our pictures as vividly as possible.

KW: What about acting do you fnd most challenging, and do you think the range roles for Black women in Hollywood areimproving?

QL: I approach the lm business the way I feel about self-esteemits something that has to be maintained. Thats kindof how I feel about positive roles in Hollywood. They have tobe maintained. You have to purposefully, intentionally try tomake the right type of lms. And the more people that do that,the more things will continue to improve. Absolutely.

Queen Latifah: The JustWright Interview

Day earlier by dining outat KOMI, a Greek and

Mediterranean restaurant inDupont Circle.The Washington Redskins

made their biggest purchasein March by signing runningback Larry Johnson to athree-year contract worth$3.5 million. Last week, localcelebs gathered to celebrateJohnson coming to theDistrict, after playing withNFL teams in Kansas Cityand Cincinnati.

Many celebs came outto celebrate with Johnsonincluding, televisionpersonality Terrence J, whowas in town celebrating hisbirthday; rappers Wale, J.Cole, and Phil Ade; R&B

singer, Paula Campbell,and morning show host Big

Tigger.Last week,Congresswoman EleanorHolmes Norton wasspotted at the VIP openingof the Social Safewayin Georgetown. Guestsenjoyed complimentary DomPerignon, Cristal and even aBelvedere vodka fountainall in a supermarket.Sherri Sheppard of TheView surprised patrons atBusboys & Poets last weekwhen she dined there. Shetweeted that its her favoriterestaurant in the District. [Ithas] an eclectic, energeticatmosphere, wonderful foodand great reading, she wrote.

Oklahoma Citys KevinDurant has been partying all

over the city recently andhe stopped by The Park atFourteenth last Thursday aswell. Rapper (can I still callhim that?) Mims was alsospotted there the same nightwhile model Melyssa Fordwas seen there Friday night.

If you want to be on thescene this weekend, headto Team Believes MonteCarlo Night, a bene t forthe Leukemia & LymphomaSociety. On Saturday, May15, the evening will be hostedby Sugar Ray Leonard at TPCPotomac at Avenel Farm. Topurchase a ticket, visit www.believeinacureforcancer.com.

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Faith In ActionBible Study

The spring Bible study series at Peoples Congregational UCC will include a study of selected stories in the books of Genesis and Exodus at 6:30 p.m. eve ry Thursday in the Corbin

Lounge at the church located at 4704 13th St. N.W. The session for May 13 will include TheChallenges and Change of Jacob, Genesis 29:33. The session for May 20 will include TheStory of Dinah, Genesis 34. Call the church of ce at 202-829-5511 for additional information.

Spring FestivalThe community is invited to attend a spring festival from noon to 4 p.m. on May 15 at

Peoples Congregation UCC. There will be something for the entire family, including games,face painting, moon bounce, food and drinks ($1), deejay and vendors. The event is open free tothe public. Call the church of ce at 202-829-5511 for additional information.

Scholarship ServiceThe DC Choral Ensemble will host a scholarship service at 3:30 p.m. on May 15 at the

Southern Friendship Baptist Church located at 4444 Branch Ave. in Temple Hills, Md. Specialguests will be Inhabited Praise and the Williams Family. Also appearing will be Jermaine

Harris, Jonathan A. Smith, the Southern Friendship Mass Choir and The Masters MovementPraise Dance Ministry. Call Allan Willis at 202-529-9509 for information on the tax deductiblerequested donation and other information.

Anniversary ConcertReilly and Friends: Celebrating a 25-Year Musical

Collaboration is the theme for J. Reilly Lewis 25thanniversary season as music director of the Cathedral ChoralSociety. The celebration will take place at 4 p.m. on May 16 atthe Washington National Cathedral located a t Massachusettsand Wisconsin Avenues N.W.

Participants will include The Washington Ballet, theWashington Symphonic Brass, guest conductors NormanScribner and Robert Shafer, the Order of St. John, the St.Andrews Society, the Washington National Cathedral SchoolsChoristers, and the St Albans National Cathedral SchoolsChorale.

The celebration will include the world premiere of a workcomposed especially for the occasion by Dominick Argento , aPulitzer Prize-winning composer.

Call 202-537-2228 or visit cathedralchoralsociety.org for ticket and other information.

Church Briefs:Compiled by Herb Quarles

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J. Reilly Lewis, musicdirector of the CathedralChoral Society, celebratesa 25-year musicalcollaboration.


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ORDERThis matter is before theCourt on Plaintiff GloriaMorris Rileys Motion toAllow Service By Publica-tion, filed on December16, 2009. Plaintiff broughtthe instant action to re-move cloud on the title of:Lot Numbered Eighty-two(82) in Square numberedSeventy-eight (78), Pet-worth Addition to the Cityof Washington, as perplat recorded in the Officeof the Surveyor for theDistrict of Columbia inLiber 58 at folio 169; Saidsquare 78 now known forpurposes of assessmentand taxation as Square3237, also known as 411Randolph Street, NW,Washington, DC (here-after referred to a subjectproperty).According to Plaintiff, thesubject property was for-merly owned by MarazonMorris and Glady E. Mat-thews who each acquiredan undivided one-half in-terest therein, from How-ard Morris, their husbandand brother, respectivelyas joint tenants. GladysM a t t h ew s , H o w a r dW.Morris, Marazon Mor-ris, Charles W. Matthews,Thelma M. Rayford, Mor-ris W. Matthews and Er-nest Smith, are defen-dants listed as partieswho may have had aninterest in the subjectproperty but are believedto be deceased or cannotbe otherwise located.Upon consideration ofPlaintiffs unopposed mo-tion, it is this 25th day ofJanuary, 2010, hereby:ORDERED that PlaintiffsMotion is granted; and itis furtherORDERED tht Plaintiffshall, within ninety (90)days of the date of thisOrder, file a brief with theCour t cer t ify ing tha tPlaintiff has searched therecords of the Probate

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NOTICE TOCREDITORS

AND NOTICE TOUNKNOWN HEIRS

Rodney Craig Jacksona n d A l vi n M c Ge e ,whose address are 61091 4 t h S t r ee t N W. ,Washington DC 20011and Edsall Road #201,Alex VA 23011, were ap-pointed personal repre-sentative(s) of the estateof Charity Mae Jackson,who died on October 28,2009 without a will, andwill serve without Courtsupervis ion . Al l un-known heirs and heirswhose whereabouts areunknown shall enterheir appearance in this

proceeding. Objectionso such appointment

shall be filed with theRegister of Wills, D.C.,515 5th Street, N.W.,3rd Floor Washington,D.C. 20001, on or be-ore October 30, 2010.

Claims against the de-cedent shall be pre-sented to the under-signed with a copy to theRegister of Wills or filedwith the Register of Willswith a copy to the under-signed, on or beforeOctober 30, 2010, or beorever barred. Persons

believed to be heirs orlegatees of the decedentwho do not receive acopy of this notice bymail within 25 days of itsirst publication shall so

inform the Register ofWills, including name,address and relation-ship.Date of Publication:April 30, 2010Name of newspaper:Afro-AmericanWashington LawReporter

Rodney Craig JacksonAlvin McGee

PersonalRepresentative

TRUE TEST COPYREGISTER OF WILLS

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IN THE SUPERIORCOURT OF THE

DISTRICT OFCOLUMBIA

CIVIL DIVISIONCivil Action No.

2008CA002648 L RPJudge JosephBeshouriKaren Y Fletcher7505 Mendota PlaceSpringfield, VA 22150PLAINTIFFv.Kustom Homes RealEstate, Inc.d/b/a Kustom Homes Inc2414 Iverson StreetTemple Hills, MD 20748Serve: Roscoe Johnson,President11 Ballman CourtBrooklyn, Maryland

Boliver Land CompanyInc10832 Margate RoadSilver Spring, MD 20901Serve: Ronald Walls,President311 Lakewood DriveAsheville, NorthCarolina 28803

Gretchen G Gloster,Trustee8191 Windward KeyDriveChesapeake Beach,Maryland 20744

William P Gloster IIITrustee8191 WindwardKey DriveChesapeake Beach MD20744

Elveeta TimmonsMaconPersonalRepresentative of theEstate ofElvee Uleee Timmonsaka E.U. Timmons15548 Debridge WayFlorissant, Missouri63034-3465

District of ColumbiaandAny and all personshaving or claiming tohave any interest in theleasehold or fee simplein the property andpremises situate, lyingand being in the Districtof Columbia describedas:

The property known forassessment and tax-a t io n p u r po s es a sSquare 5848, Lot 0005,and located in Block 6 ina subdivision made byWilson and Redman,Trustees, as per plat re-corded in Liber County10 at Folio 5 in the Of-ice of the Surveyor forhe District of Columbia,

in the subdivision knownas Randle Heights, is

vacant lot in the 2000block of Jasper Street,SE., at the intersectionof Jasper and 21stStreets, SE. and 2030Jasper Street, SE in theDistrict of Columbia.Defendants.

AMENDED ORDEROF PUBLICATION

In accordance with D.C.Official Code 47-1375,h e o b je ct o f t hi s

proceeding is to securehe foreclosure of the

right of redemption inhe following real prop-

erty located in the Dis-rict of Columbia, and

sold by the Mayor of theDistrict of Columbia tohe Plaintiff(s) in this ac-ion: Square 5848, Lot

0005, and located inBlock 6 in a subdivisionmade by Wilson andRedman, Trustees, asper plat recorded inLiber County 10 at Folio5 in the Office of theSurveyor for the Districtof Columbia, in the sub-d i v is i o n k n o w n a sRandle Heights, as a va-cant lot in the 2000block of Jasper Street,SE at the intersection ofJapser and 21st StreetsSE, situated between2016 Japer Street SE(Square 5849, Lot 0002)and 2030 Japer Street,SE (Square 5848, Lot0032), Washington DC20020The complaint states,among other things, thathe amounts necessaryor redemption have not

been paid.Pursuant to the ChiefJudges AdministrationOrder Number 02-11, itis this 21st day of April,2010.O RD ER ED b y t h eSuperior Court of theDistrict of Columbia, thatnotice be given by the

insertion of a copy ofhis order in The Afro-American Newspaper,having a general circula-ion in the District of

Columbia, once a weekor three (3) successive

weeks, notifying all per-sons interested in thereal property describedabove to appear in thisCourt by the 7th day ofJuly, 2010, and redeemhe real property by pay-

ment of $387.00 to-gether with real estateaxes assessed and in-eres t and penal t iesheron for the date the

real property tax certif-icate was purchased;court costs, and attorneyees, expenses incurred

in the publication andservice of process bypublication and for rea-sonable fees for the titles e a r ch , a l l o t h e ramounts paid by thepetitioner in accordancewith the provisions ofD.C. Code 47-1361and a l l outs tandingmunicipal lien amountsdue and owing on theaforementioned realproperty, or answer thecomplaint or, thereafter,a final judgment will beentered foreclosing theright of redemption inhe real property and

vesting in the plaintiff aitle in fee simple.

A TRUE TEST COPY:4/30, 5/7, 5/14



Case No. 2021-2010IN RE :THERESA ANNGARNER

ApplicantORDER OF

PUBLICATIONCHANGE OF NAMETheresa Ann Garnerhaving filed a complaintor judgment changing

Theresa Ann Garnersname to Theresa AnnDorman and havingapplied to the court foran Order of Publicationof the notice required bylaw in such cases; it isby the Court this 28thday of April 2010.ORDERED , that all per-sons concerned showcause, if any there be,on or before the 2nd dayof June 2010, why theprayers of said com-plaint should not begranted; provided that acopy of this order bepublished once a weekor three consecutive

weeks before said dayin the Afro-AmericanNewspaper.


5/7, 5/14, 5/21




Administration No.368-10

Queen Elizabeth MillsDecedent


NOTICE TOCREDITORS


Ingermar L. Mills, whoseaddress is 553 TerrapinTerrace , Joppa , MD21085 was appointedpersonal representativeof the estate of QueenElizabeth Mills, who diedon June 19, 2009 with-out a will, and will servewithout Court supervi-

sion. All unknown heirsa n d h e i rs w h o sewhereabouts are un-known shall enter theira p p ea r a nc e i n t h isproceeding. Objectionso such appointment

shall be filed with theRegister of Wills, D.C.,515 5th Street, N.W.,3rd Floor Washington,D.C. 20001, on or be-ore November 7, 2010.

Claims against the de-cedent shall be pre-sented to the under-signed with a copy to theRegister of Wills or filedwith the Register of Willswith a copy to the under-signed, on or beforeNovember 7, 2010, orbe forever barred. Per-sons bel ieved to beheirs or legatees of thedecedent who do not re-ceive a copy of this no-ice by mail within 25

days of its first publica-ion shall so inform the

Register of Wills, includ-ing name, address andrelationship.Date of Publication:May 7, 2010Name of newspaper:Afro-AmericanWashington LawReporter

Ingermar L. MillsPersonal

RepresentativeTRUE TEST COPYREGISTER OF WILLS

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Administration No.366-10

Marty P. JenningsDecedent


NOTICE TOCREDITORS


Mark Jennings, whosea d d r e s s i s 1 3 2 7B e l mo n t S t re e t N WWashington DC 20009,was appointed personalrepresentative of theestate of Marty P. Jen-nings, who died on Feb-ruary 21, 2010 without awill, and will serve with-out Court supervision.All unknown heirs andh e i r s w h o s ewhereabouts are un-known shall enter theira p p ea r an c e i n t h i sproceeding. Objectionsto such appointmentshall be filed with theRegister of Wills, D.C.,515 5th Street, N.W.,3rd Floor Washington,D.C. 20001, on or be-f o re N o ve m be r 0 7 ,2010. Claims againstthe decedent shall bepresented to the under-signed with a copy to theRegister of Wills or filedwith the Register of Willswith a copy to the under-signed, on or beforeNovember 7, 2010 or beforever barred. Personsbelieved to be heirs orlegatees of the decedentwho do not receive acopy of this notice bymail within 25 days of itsfirst publication shall soinform the Register ofWills, including name,address and relation-ship.Date of Publication:May 7, 2010Name of newspaper:Afro-American

Washington LawReporter

Mark JenningsPersonal


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Ruth Wanda MillerakaRuth W. MillerDecedent


NOTICE TOCREDITORS


Andrea Ellard, whosea d d re s s i s 9 2 11Limestone Place, Col-lege Park MD 20740was appointed personalrepresentative of theestate of Ruth WandaMiller aka Ruth W Miller,who died on March 26,2010 with a will, and willserve without Court su-pervision. All unknownheirs and heirs whose

whereabouts are un-known shall enter theira p p ea r a nc e i n t h isproceeding. Objectionso such appointment (oro the probate of de-

cedent s will) shall beiled with the Register of

Wills, D.C., 515 5thStreet, N.W., 3rd FloorWa s h i n g to n , D . C .20001, on or beforeN o ve m be r 7 , 2 0 1 0.Claims against the de-cedent shall be pre-sented to the under-signed with a copy to theRegister of Wills or filedwith the Register of Willswith a copy to the under-signed, on or beforeNovember 7, 2010, orbe forever barred. Per-sons bel ieved to beheirs or legatees of thedecedent who do not re-ceive a copy of this no-ice by mail within 25



Andrea EllardPersonal


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Saul I SternDecedentRandy Alan Weiss Esq1150 Connecticut AveNW Suite 900Washington DC 20036Attorney


NOTICE TOCREDITORS


S t ep h e n R . S t er n ,whose address is 5322Broad Branch Road,NW Washington DC20015, was appointedpersonal representativeof the estate of Saul IS tern, who d ied onMarch 30, 2010 with awill, and will serve with-out Court supervision.All unknown heirs andh e i r s w h o s ewhereabouts are un-known shall enter theira p p ea r a nc e i n t h isproceeding. Objectionso such appointment (oro the probate of de-


Wills, D.C., 515 5th

Street, N.W., 3rd FloorWa s h i n g to n , D . C .20001, on or beforeN o ve m be r 7 , 2 0 1 0.Claims against the de-cedent shall be pre-sented to the under-signed with a copy to theRegister of Wills or filedwith the Register of Willswith a copy to the under-signed, on or beforeNovember 7, 2010, orbe forever barred. Per-sons bel ieved to beheirs or legatees of thedecedent who do not re-ceive a copy of this no-ice by mail within 25



Stephen R. SternPersonal


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Louis A. WattiesDecedentCheryl ChapmanHenderson Esq4920 Niagara RoadSuite 200College Park MD20740Attorney

NOTICE OF

APPOINTMENT,NOTICE TOCREDITORS


David Williams, whoseaddress is 13518 HollowLog Drive, Upper Marl-boro, MD 20774 was ap-pointed personal repre-sentative of the estate ofLouis A. Watties, whodied on March 20, 2010with a will, and will servewithout Court supervi-sion. All unknown heirsa n d h e i rs w h os ewhereabouts are un-known shall enter theira p p ea r a nc e i n t h isproceeding. Objectionso such appointment (oro the probate of de-


Wills, D.C., 515 5thStreet, N.W., 3rd FloorWa s h i n g to n , D . C .20001, on or beforeN o ve m be r 7 , 2 0 10 .Claims against the de-cedent shall be pre-sented to the under-signed with a copy to theRegister of Wills or filedwith the Register of Willswith a copy to the under-signed, on or beforeNovember 7, 2010, orbe forever barred. Per-sons bel ieved to beheirs or legatees of thedecedent who do not re-ceive a copy of this no-

ice by mail within 25days of its first publica-ion shall so inform the


Louis A. WattiesPersonal


5/7, 5/14, 5/21



Case No. 0003044-10IN RE:Erica Monique James

ApplicantORDER OF

PUBLICATIONCHANGE OF NAME

Erica Monique Jameshaving filed a complaintor judgment changing

Erica Monique Jamesname to Erica MoniqueJames Makinde andhaving applied to thecourt for an Order ofPublication of the noticerequired by law in suchcases; it is by the Courthis 4 day of May 2010.

ORDERED, that all per-sons concerned showcause, if any there be,on or before the 8 dayof June 2010, why theprayers of said com-plaint should not begranted; provided that acopy of this order bepublished once a weekor three consecutive

weeks before said dayin the Afro-American.


5/14, 5/21, 5/28

SubcontractorsPre-bid meet ing5/14/10, 2:30-4:30pm a t Bay RidgeCommunity Center, 1Bens Dr., Annapolisfor certified MBE/ WBE/DBE. Int & Extmodification to 198units. Contact Jeff at410-379-6700 for de-tails.



Case No. 0002977-10IN RE:Gregory MorseApplicant

ORDER OFPUBLICATION

CHANGE OF NAMEGregory Morse havingiled a complaint forudgment changing

Gregory Morse name toGregory Marshall andhaving applied to thecourt for an Order ofPublication of the noticerequired by law in suchcases; it is by the Courth is 3rd day of May

2010.

ORDERED, that all per-sons concerned showcause, if any there be,on or before the 11thday of June 2010, whyhe prayers of said com-

plaint should not begranted; provided that acopy of this order bepublished once a weekor three consecutive



5/14, 5/21, 5/28



Case No. 0002931-10IN RE:Izu Ahaghotuas mother forA.O.O. , a minorApplicant

ORDER OFPUBLICATION

CHANGE OF NAMEIzu Ahaghotu as motheror A.O.O. a minor hav-

ing filed a complaint foru d g m e n t c h a n g i n g

Ahunna Olariche Osuujin a me t o N i ni k an w aOlariche Osuji and hav-ing applied to the courtor an Order of Publica-ion of the notice re-

quired by law in suchcases; it is by the Courthis 29 day of April 2010.

ORDERED, that all per-

sons concerned showcause, if any there be,on or before the 3rd dayof June 2010, why theprayers of said com-plaint should not begranted; provided that acopy of this order bepublished once a weekor three consecutive



5/14, 5/21, 5/28Superior Court of

the District ofColumbia

Civil DivisionCase No. 0002923-10

IN RE:Travara Joanette-Monche FarmerApplicant

ORDER OF

PUBLICATIONCHANGE OF NAME

T r a v a r a J o a n e t t e -Monche Farmer havingiled a complaint foru d g m e n t c h a n g i n g

T r a v a r a J o a n e t t e -Monche Farmer name toT r a v a r a J o a n e t t e -Monchell and having ap-plied to the court for anOrder of Publication ofhe notice required by

law in such cases; it isby the Court this 29 dayof April 2010.ORDERED, that all per-sons concerned showcause, if any there be,on or before the 3 dayof June 2010, why theprayers of said com-plaint should not begranted; provided that acopy of this order bepublished once a weekor three consecutive



5/14, 5/21, 5/28

SUPERIOR COURTOF THE DISTRICT

OF COLUMBIAPROBATEDIVISION



Estate ofDouglas FairbanksJohnsonDeceased

NOTICE OFSTANDARDPROBATE

Notice i s herebygiven that a petitionhas been filed in thisCourt by William E.Wade for standardprobate, includingthe appointment ofone or more per-sonal representa-tive. Unless a com-plaint or an objectionin accordance withSuperior Court Pro-bate Division Rule407 is filed in thisCourt within 30 daysfrom the date of firstpublication of thisnotice, the Courtmay take the action


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