Professional Documents
Culture Documents
R&B Group Jagged Edge Offers The Battle for the Future Seth Mitchell Pursues B5
a ‘Remedy’ in New Album B3 of Maryland’s HBCU’s A7 Heavyweight Boxing Title
Investigation after
That’s not me.
“I’ve been accused. I Area residents are still
am under attack,” he said. reeling from a heat wave that
“This thing, I’m gonna fight.
Judge’s Incendiary
blanketed the Mid-Atlantic this
week.
The National Weather Service
Megachurch Dies at 91
relatives positively Suburban with Illinois license Tribune, the boy had been shot her nephew. In her MySpace
multiple times in the back seat blog, she thanked fans and sup-
“After a series of discussions, “I think they’ll go right on of the vehicle. The SUV, regis- porters for their prayers and
all parties involved have with him,” Reynolds said. tered to Hudson’s murdered offered a $100,000 reward to
decided to resolve the civil “People have a special brother, was towed with the anyone who returned the boy
cases out of court. The relationship with their By AFRO Staff Now, Evangel Cathedral is one of the
boy’s body inside and is being alive.
decision was made to bring preacher and they are going largest churches in the metropolitan
processed by evidence techni- Since the investigation,
closure to this matter and to to believe Eddie Long and Bishop
cians and JohnThe
workers. L. Meares,
body founder of area, with 4,200
Hudson active
– whomembers
gained –stardom
more
allow us to move forward things will go on as usual.” Evangel Cathedral –
was later removed and taken toa mostly Black than 85 percent of which is African-
after appearing on “American
with the plans God has for There are some signs thecongregation
Cook Countyin Upper Marlboro – was
Medical American. ItIdol,”
also and
owns Camelot,
then won an the
this ministry,” Art Franklin, to the contrary. According memorialized
Examiner’s office. this week in services that full service banquet facility
Academy Award for located on in
her role
spokesman for Long and to a special NewsOne/ drew thousands. Meares
Hudson and other family died May 23 at the church’s property.
the movie Dreamgirls – has
New Birth Missionary Elev8 reports on My Praise the agearrived
members of 91. at the Medical Despite stayed
the church’s
out of popularity
the public eye.
Baptist Church, said in a Atlanta, church revenue is He began
Examiner’s officethe church as tent revival
mid-after- and reach, it hasn’t always received
The Chicago Tribune report-
statement. “As is usually down significantly, causing noonmeetings, where
to identify members of the
the body. Julian King, Jennnifer Hudson’s nephew. positive press. In 1987,
ed that ex-members
a parade of cars movedof
the case when civil lawsuits a reduction in staff and a community
Given would
the choice come
between for miracles,
look- the church launched
slowly pasta lawsuit against
her family’s home
inghealings and
directly at thetobody
be saved.
or A spokesman for the office the murders but is being theheld in in
church a controversy
Monday morning,thatpastwas
the
resolve out of court, we reduction of the work week told the newspaper that Hudson jail for parole violation after
cannot discuss any details to four days. The article went
viewing Heitthen
on a leased the old Turner’s
wall-mounted covered in JETnewsmagazine, whichand
vans, reporters rancuri-
regarding the resolution or the on to say the church had Photos
Courtesy to go Arena on 14 and W streets in a story about how members ouswent into
onlookers.
resolutionHudson
Jennifer
was killed, as
process, and
well
as they heraremom,
as her brother,
into its reserves
Darnell Donersonlast year who to “She held hands with her family. It was obviously a very emotional moment.”
Northwest Washington. From there,
Meares moved the church to an old
severe debt to tithe properly
church.
at the stood
Neighbors
quietly and
confidential. This resolution coverJason.
operating expenses. reflected on the
is the most reasonable road That reports also mentions government warehouse on U Street, “remained strong for her fami- being convicted of attempted According to JET, people donated
video screen, the family chose violence.
money because “white leadership” at
for everyone to travel.” N.W. The church would then move to was clearly its leader.
the body of her 7-year-old plate Bernice
Rev. X584859King’s was found departure
on the latter. According to the ly” and murder and vehicular hijack- In front of the Hudson’s
B.J. Bernstein, the from the church as a negative the York Theater on Georgia Avenue in Courtesy Photo/Evangel
“She held hands with her fami- ing. Cook County recordsCathedral the show
church told them “God would put a
nephew Monday, just hours Chicago’s West Side after Tribune, Hudson said, “Yes, home, men in heavy jackets
Northwest curse
bothon them.”
him.” before it settled intoly,” another John L. Meares
lawyer
after hisfor
body plaintiffs
was found Maurice
in a sign for
police the church.
received a 7 a.m.Rev.call that’s the spokesman said. “It that he pleaded guilty to and hooded sweatshirts came to
Robinson, Anthony Flagg, King, however, refuted home on Rhode Island Avenue.was It was
obviously a very emotional charges in 1999. He was also A viewing kissservice forwhite
the twin Meares was bar-
crosses
Approved Budget
an international summit in France last week. Obama promised Businesses have filled trucks with donations. You’ve waited in
reporters that Japan will emege “stronger than ever.” line for hours to donate blood to people you know, but also to
That was also the hope as thousands gathered at the people you’ve never met.”
Missouri Southern University on Sunday to mourn lost loved He concluded, quoting Gov. Jay Nixon of Missouri: “As Continued from A1
ones in Joplin. Comforting the crowd, Obama mostly focused the governor said, you have shown the world what it means
on how the best in people comes out during disasters. The Council was able to save funding for busing students
to love thy neighbor. You’ve banded together. You’ve come to
“A university turned itself into a makeshift hospital,” he to magnet programs at schools outside of their residential
each other’s aid. You’ve demonstrated a simple truth: that amid
said to applause. “Some of you used your pickup trucks as districts. This funding was championed by many in the county,
heartbreak and tragedy, no one is a stranger. Everybody is a
ambulances, carrying the injured … on doors that served as especially students, teachers and parents involved in Suitland
brother. Everybody is a sister … We can all love one another.”
High Schools Visual and Performing Arts program. However,
the funding came with a caveat as the council has ordered the
We help make
families and so can
you, while earning
$500/month!
afternoon. members and neighbors, • Take frequent rest breaks The Prince George’s
especially the elderly.”
To beat the heat and
“We advise all protect from heat stroke and
residents who don’t other related illnesses, the
County Office of Homeland
have access to air Security recommends the
following tips:
conditioning to • Elderly, infants and those
utilize County with chronic illnesses can
dehydrate more easily and
cooling centers.” are more susceptible to heat-
related illnesses. Please check
– Prince George’s County on relatives, friends, and
Executive Rushern L. Baker neighbors.
• Stay well hydrated.
Agencies across the Sweat, or water, allows heat
region, including Prince to evaporate from your skin’s
George’s County, opened surface. If you become
cooling centers to provide dehydrated, it is more difficult
relief to heat-swamped for your body to maintain an
residents, including public acceptable temperature. The
pools—a welcome respite best thing to drink is water.
in what may prove to be a Gatorade or other sports
scorching summer. drinks are also good. Avoid
“We advise all residents drinks containing alcohol or
With the Civil Rights Act unsigned, and equality still a dream,
one black man was welcomed in houses every week. I Wish You
Love looks at the African American community of 1957 through
the words and music of one of its heroes, Nat "King" Cole.
Opinion
Our Voice
The Battle for the Future of
Maryland’s HBCU’s
In 2006, a group (the “Coalition”) consisting of friends including litigation, and that the office has often
and supporters, alumni and students of some of the area’s defended the HBCUs in litigation. This is a given.
historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) organized However, in the present case, the interests and
to initiate action they individually and collectively believed future welfare of the HBCUs are represented by
needed to be taken to address inequities which the State has the Coalition, which consists entirely of private
for too long failed to correct. At issue was a concern that set plaintiffs and private counsel. Therefore the lawsuit
policies and practices in the State of Maryland relating to represents a legal matchup between the Coalition
HBCUs were impeding the growth and development of these versus the power and clout of the Office of the
institutions and otherwise undermining the efforts of HBCUs to Attorney General, the “State’s law firm.”
educate and graduate adequate numbers of students who choose With so much at stake in the Coalition lawsuit,
to pursue their higher education goals at these institutions. we are not persuaded by the Attorney General’s
They were also concerned that recent specific practices by response and criticism of this paper’s reporting
the State of Maryland impeded the HBCUs from enhancing of the State’s arguments at the recent hearing on the State’s * Since more African Americans are now allegedly going
certain unique courses offered at these institutions by allowing motions for summary judgment. In light of our presence at the to non-HBCUs better supported by the State, the HBCU’s
such courses to be introduced and duplicated at competing hearing and our subsequent review of the hearing transcript, are not needed.
traditional White institutions (TWI). The frequency of these we stand by our article and its headline as a fair interpretation We understand the public relations ramifications to the
recent duplications was apparently a high concern of the of the State’s position. The State’s statements of pride for Office of the Attorney General in its defense of this lawsuit.
Coalition in light of similar duplications having been deemed the four HBCUs neither shield nor mask its written and oral That, however, is not our concern. Decades of horrendous
illegal by the Supreme Court in a landmark 1992 case entitled argument that despite continuing inequities, the State has “fully discriminatory and segregative practices are not undone by
United States vs. Fordice, a case which many in the Black performed” and need do no more to right the wrongs of its past apologies followed by arguments that the State has “diligently
community deem to be on the same level of importance as the discriminatory system. Instead, as if time heals everything, it performed its obligations” and “should be commended.”
historic, Brown vs. Board of Education Supreme Court case. asks “How long is long enough before the presumption is that The Attorney General’s rhetorical assertions that the State
Following certain actions taken by the State of Maryland the State is right?” is “committed to [the HBCUs] success” followed by claims
in 2006, a lawsuit was filed by the Coalition to seek a full and The Attorney General takes issue with the representation that “we are pleased that the issues HBCUs face have been
fair hearing as to the legality of these questionable policies that the State’s argument responded to the plaintiffs’ assertions brought to the attention of the court” with “an accurate factual
and practices relating to the Maryland HBCUs and to obtain “in tones of disgust.” We disagree. At every turn during the record, so that it can weigh the issues fairly” do not square
necessary judicial relief. In order to thwart the Coalition’s hearing, the State argues that it has done all that it is required to with the State’s arguments. In fact, we find them astoundingly
efforts to get a fair hearing, the State of Maryland moved to do on behalf of HBCUs and the students who attend them: hypocritical and embarrassing.
have the case dismissed. On May 11, a hearing was held in * The plaintiffs’ claim that increases in needed resources The State cannot credibly apologize for its conduct and
federal court to receive the State of Maryland’s arguments as to to these institutions will enhance them to the point of making then, in disparaging tones, move to dismiss in their entirety all
why the Coalition’s lawsuit should not proceed. them viable alternatives for students choosing a place for claims made by the Coalition to remedy that conduct followed
An AFRO reporter attended the hearing and in the May higher learning. by a press release and public letter claiming that it holds the
21 edition of the Baltimore AFRO, an article was published * The State’s response to this was indeed disparaging: HBCUs in the highest regard and is committed to their success.
entitled “State Argues HBCUs Not Needed.” That article has “The State is supposed to allocate its scarce resources [to The days of expecting this community to “cave-in” with a
generated considerable discussion and concern in the Baltimore HBCUs] on some sort of field of dreams idea . . .? Come benign pat on the head have long since expired. This paper will
Black community as to how and why would the State is taking on. That’s ridiculous.” After all, the State asserted, most call-out the State when it attempts to double talk its way out
such a position against its own HBCUs. In response to the African Americans students go to “non-HBCUs” anyway and of what we view to be an injustice. The AFRO will continue to
AFRO article, a letter from the Office of the Maryland Attorney “Maryland is not Mississippi or Alabama “and “if plaintiffs fairly and accurately report what is happening in federal district
General objecting to the title and various portions of the AFRO believe that, then they are drinking some sort of Kool-Aid.” court in this case.
article appears in the “Letters to Editors” in this edition. At the We see nothing inappropriately “implied” or “speculative” We believe the Coalition’s cause to be a just one. The
AFRO web site, afro.com, you will also find a letter to Attorney with respect to such statements. Taken in the context of the vestiges of the legislatively required segregation of the past
General Douglas Gansler from the Legislative Black Caucus State’s argument as a whole, the disturbing tone toward HBCUs have indeed not been completely and finally removed from
of Maryland, outlining its objections to the State’s arguments is quite evident. Our reading of the words and tone of the the higher education practices and policies of the State of
presented at the hearing. hearing transcript is that: Maryland, and the duplication actions taken by the State in our
We appreciate the fact that the Office of the Attorney * The State is appalled at the notion that it must do opinion are blatant illegal violations of the clear holding of the
General represents the State and its entities in legal matters, more, and Supreme Court.
Community Calendar
June 2-13 For more information: www. $40. For more information: from over 50 wineries, Watkins Park Drive, Upper BowieFest 2011
D.C. Jazz Festival 2011 dcjazzfest.org. 703-255-1868. educational seminars, Marlboro, Md. 12-5 p.m. Allen Pond Park, 3330
Various locations. The DC art exhibits, children’s Cooks from all over the East Northview Drive, Bowie,
Jazz Festival will feature a June 2 June 4-5 activities and more. For more Coast will compete for a spot Md. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. At this
stellar lineup of performers Bill Cosby at Wolf Trap Vintage Virginia Wine information: Vintagevirginia. in the national competition annual festival, enjoy live
from across the globe. Each Wolf Trap-Filene Center, Festival com. in Kansas City. Pork, beef entertainment, rides, food
year, this event partners with 1552 Trap Road, Vienna, Va. Bull Run Regional and chicken barbecue will vendors, information booths
over 35 clubs, restaurants, 8 p.m. Classic funnyman Bill Park, 7700 Bull Run Drive, June 4 be available for purchase and more in celebration of
hotels and galleries to promote Cosby comes to Virginia for Centreville, Va. Various times. Beltway BBQ Showdown from food vendors. For more Bowie. For more information:
performances over 12 nights. this evening of laughs. $20- This event features tastings Watkins Regional Park, 301 information: 301-627-2828. 301-809-3029.
Hip-Hop Scholars
Howard University
Blackburn Center, 2400 Sixth
St., N.W. D.C., 12-3 p.m.
Students ages 12-16 will
compete in this competition
designed to improve teens’
study habits, self-esteem
and appreciation of hip-hop
culture. For more information:
www.hhscholars.org.
June 8
HCS Free Foreclosure
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Counseling Services, a
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To shop, explore & more, will offer free foreclosure
visit macys.com/findyourmagic prevention clinics to help
homeowners in danger of
losing their homes throughout
the months of June and
July. Clients will receive
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identify their realistic options
for avoiding foreclosure and
to avoid foreclosure rescue
scams. For more information:
202-667-7006.
June 10
The Cosmopolitan-All
White Everything
Embassy Suites Hotel,
900 10th St., N.W. D.C.
9 p.m. Come out for the
second installment of this
monthly event catering
to mature professional
socialites, politicians,
celebrities and more. $20.
For more information:
thecosomopolitanjune.
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June 11
2011 Housing Fair
Prince George’s
County Sports & Learning
Complex, 8001 Sheriff Road,
Landover, Md. 10 a.m.-3
p.m. Receive information
and attend workshops on
Msecondoreenjoyed
than 200 people crowned in elegant hats and fashionable colors
tea and tips on diabetes awareness and prevention at the
annual Pink Hat Tea hosted by Washington, D.C.’s Xi Omega Chapter
of Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority.
The Pink Hat Tea aims to educate the public about crucial medical
issues in an afternoon filled with not only style, but substance. As
the number of Black women with diabetes continues to rise, AKA
has embarked on a national multi-year campaign to educate communities worldwide about the disease and preventing its spread
through diet and exercise.
Xi Omega assembled a panel of health care professionals and a member with diabetes to discuss the impact of the disease
and prevention techniques. Xi Omega donated proceeds from the event to the sorority’s national partners, the American Diabetes
Association and the American Kidney Fund, in support of AKA’s health initiative and to advance research and outreach. The Pink Hat
Tea also featured a hat fashion parade showcasing stylish headwear from celebrated milliner Vanilla Beane, owner of Bene Millinery
in northwest Washington, D.C. Beane is best known for designing hats for the late civil rights activist Dorothy I. Height.
Xi Omega members Julita Blair and Kendra Briggs co-chaired the tea events. Chartered in 1923, Xi Omega Chapter is the oldest
graduate chapter of AKA in Washington, D.C., and boasts a membership of over 300 professional women.
Hat parade models: Chapter members Diane Johnson, Tammie Sommons, Julita
Blair, Raven Hill, Antonia Cofer, Valeria Wilson and Vivian Smith
Xi Omega member
Alyssa King enjoys
her tea. Best Hat Contest participants and winner (center, seated) Diamond Soror Elizabeth
Hat parade coordinator
Paula Bruner and Pink Somersille, a 75-year member of AKA
Hat Tea co-chairwoman
Courtesy Photos
Kendra Briggs
Xi Omega member The Pink Hat Tea co-chair committee and Xi Omega officers - (Sitting l to r) Pink Hat Tea co-
Pink Hat Tea co-chairwomen and Xi Omega officers; Pink Helen Hooks-Scott chairwoman Julita Blair, First Vice-President Lavdena Orr, President Sharon Anderson, and
Hat Tea co-chairwoman Kendra Briggs, Xi Omega President speaks about her Pink Hat Tea co-chairwoman Kendra Briggs. (Standing l to r) Sharon Holt, Jennifer Allen,
Sharon Anderson, Xi Omega First Vice-President Lavdena experience with LaTonya Clark, Raven Hill, Tanisha Willis, Candice Burke, Frances Bush, Cheryl Parker, Cynthia
Orr and Pink Hat Tea co-chairwoman Julita Blair diabetes. Burke, Ayesha, Jarrai Stephens, Allison Watts, Renee Bush, Paula Bruner, and Parker Mabry
B2 The Afro-American, June 4, 2011 - June 10, 2011
a Black Story, but a Business Story’ Beautiful, bold and bonded together, Toni Hall and
Natalie Prather never stray from their ambitious goals. The
By Blake Bryson pair of 20-somethings have been playing off each other’s
ideas since their days of strutting the halls together at
Special to the AFRO
Magruder High School in Gaithersburg, Md. Ironically, it
was there that the design for their latest endeavor was drawn
To say that Eddie Brown has beaten the out. But it took a pair of separate post-graduate journeys
odds is an understatement. He owns and before they were joined back at the hip with Size 12, a shoe
operates the second- oldest, Black-owned and accessory retailer that specializes in women’s shoes
from sizes 10 to 14 in Gaithersburg’s Lakeforest Mall.
investment firm in the nation, Brown Capital
For Hall, a size 12 in shoes since high school, shopping
Management, based in Baltimore. And for designer shoewear was everything but easy for the
although he may not claim to be the richest 5-foot-11 interior design major. The absence of affordable
man in the world, he knows his values and but still flattering footwear forced the purchase of a $230
morals make him appear to be rich in a vast pair of senior prom shoes that still prompts her to shake
her head to this day. Rather than continuing to invest
number of areas.
in just shoes, Hall decided to invest her money into the
In his new book, Beating the Odds: shoe business, leaving the confines of her interior design
Eddie Brown’s Investing and Life Strategies, company to open the first Size 12 in the summer of 2010 in
Brown describes his trials and tribulations on a separate location. Slow traffic and leasing issues propelled
the road to success. Despite growing up in a move to Lakeforest Mall where Hall would then share her
store with another retailer. But after about a month of slow (Courtesy Photo)
the Jim Crow era in the deep south, Brown
business, Hall had reached her limit. “I was about to give Lifelong friends Natalie Prather (left)
never saw his race as a hindrance. From an up,” she admits. and Toni Hall (right) celebrate the
early age, Brown knew he wanted to be an With her nerves frying and patience thinning, a familiar success of their new store, Size 12,
entrepreneur after seeing men wear suits and and friendly voice pumped some new life into her system a shoe and accessory retailer that
working for themselves. and gave her budding business one last push. “She wasn’t specializes in women’s shoes from
always my partner in business but she was always there,”
“I knew at an early age, around 10 or 11, sizes 10 to 14.
Hall says about Prather. “She [Prather used to say, ‘Don’t
that I wanted to be independent and my own worry about it; we’ll figure something out’ and we did.”
boss,” Brown said. “What stuck out to me was What the 14-year friends figured out together was that Hall should relocate from the bottom
(Photo by Bill Tabron)
doing whatever was necessary so that I could floor of the mall to the top, then hire Prather, a stout musician and motivator, as an official business
Eddie Brown, owner of Baltimore-based be successful and be successful in running my partner to lighten some of Hall’s workload. Since the relocation to their own store in January and
Brown Capital Management, speaks at refocusing on the wants of their clientele, Size 12 has been growing into its own. “Now, we’re
own business.”
a lecture series detailing his new book, really starting to branch out and have something for everybody,” Hall says. “You can keep doing it
Brown attributes his success to his your way or adapt to change, like [rapper] Jay-Z says. You got to give the people what they want.”
Beating the Odds: Eddie Brown’s Investing upbringing in Apopka, Fla., a close-knit Despite a frustrating recession, going into business for themselves was both a risk and a want
and Life Strategies. family and experiences at the renowned the two friends and finance partners had to take. “I can’t even imagine being afraid of that,” says
Howard University. After moving to Prather about the fear of entrepreneurship. “Honestly, I’m afraid of sitting at someone’s desk
forever.
Allentown, Pa., with his mother, Brown’s 10th grade English teacher encouraged him to apply
The freedom of being an entrepreneur is incredible.” Behind their new business tag team, Size
to the historically Black university. 12 is own the rise. The company was recently awarded $10,000 by rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs
“Howard is the only school I submitted an application to,” Brown said. “It never occurred as part of a contest promoted by 100 Urban Entrepreneurs, a nonprofit organization which supports
to me to apply to other schools as a back up plan, just in case I get rejected. But fortunately for young business owners.
me, Howard accepted me.” Since their award, media coverage and a spike in business has followed. From CNN to a slew
of newspapers and online sites, people just can’t stop talking about Size 12. “People just got to get
In Beating the Odds, which was co-written with Blair S. Walker, Brown says the book is
with it,” Hall says.
not a Black story, but a business story. The young and edgy duo like to liken their tandem to some of America’s other trendy tag teams.
“I did not want this book to be put in the black African-American literature section because The LeBron James and Dwyane Wade of the shoe game or the Lil’ Wayne and Drake of the fashion
this story is for people who are simply interested in a good story and business. This book deals industry, Hall and Prather have several designs on what this partnership can do for them and it
with a young man who went from very little to something. It gives lessons for entrepreneurs, doesn’t just stop at shoes. “Bigger and better, we’re going to the top,” Prather says. “Individually
we’re strong. I know who I am, I know what I bring to the table and it’s the same with her (Hall).
and inspires younger people to keep their head up and know that anything is possible.”
So when we come together...Wow!”
“Beating the Odds” is available in book stores now. For more on Size 12 visit mysize12.com
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R&B Sensation Jagged Edge Talks Love, Black Women White House Band’s
and Good Music on New Album ‘The Remedy’ David E. Beats Heads to D.C.
By AFRO Staff
By Brandi Forte music and singers must have balance.
Special to the AFRO Balance is the key to everything. The White House Band blends the rawest elements
of rap, rock and blues into an innovative genre dubbed
Timeless, soulful, classic and AFRO: Wow. How could you “new vogue.” The band’s lead (and only official) member,
simply “good music” is what not love “Let’s Get Married,” David E. Beats, is part of the I AM PR Agency and WHB
Grammy-nominated Jagged Edge “Promises,” “Walked Outta of Promotions-sponsored Rap Rocks Tour coming to the
(JE) has delivered for more than a Heaven,” and “Keys to the Range?” District, Baltimore and Nashville, Tenn., in June. Other
decade. A breath of fresh air and a How do you think this album will performers
positive replenishment of what has make the connection with this include A Cool
been missing in the world of R&B, generation? Stick, Navi &
Wingo, Kyle and twins Brandon and Brandon: As a group we struck The Delegation,
Brian are back with their golden that chord along time ago. We are Colorfire, Evan
seventh album, The Remedy, to be Courtesy Photo a real group. And I believe this P. Donohue and
released in June. Jagged Edge members Brandon, Kyle, Brian and generation wants the realness and Kane Mayfield.
With a medley of ingredients Wingo real music. We are real and we give A skilled
that are reminiscent of their hits love. songwriter and
“Let’s Get Married,” and “Walked Outta Heaven,” Jagged Brian: When you’re young it’s all about being cool and musician with
Edge unapologetically sings about love, life and the truths down-to-Earth. To be honest we want to spread a message to a penchant for
of relationships. The vintage project offers a sexy and this generation that there is nothing uncool about singing about Jimi Hendrix-
mature sound produced by Brian Michael Cox, Cool and love or being in love. Love is cool. style guitar
Dre, Drummer Boy, Lamb, and Jim Johnsen. The album also riffs, the
features collaborations with rappers Gucci Mane and Trina. AFRO: Speaking of cool and uncool, the controversy of Brooklyn, N.Y.-
Jagged Edge’s new single, “Tip of my Tongue,” is just an how Black women are degraded and negatively portrayed Beats is a self-
appetizer of what the album uncovers. They are gentle, down- in both music lyrics, music videos and media is an issue that taught artist.
home southern brothers that poetically talk to the AFRO about comes up all the time. Most recently, in “Psychology Today,” The band’s
The Remedy. Grab a seat. a blogger by the name of Dr. Satoshi Kanazawa wrote about eclectic sound
this topic: “Why Are African-American Women Less Physically also draws from
AFRO: Hi fellas, you know your fans miss you. Attractive Than Other Women?” How would JE respond to rock greats like
JE: We miss them, too. How are you? (They speak in that? Black Sabbath,
unison.) JE: What? Are you serious? Courtesy Photo
The Beatles and
Wingo: I don’t care what he has to say or what anyone has David E. Beats
Led Zepplin,
AFRO: All is well and we are so glad that you are back. to say about Black women. That’s a damn lie. Black women are while creating a
How long has JE been gone from the music scene? made by God and they are simply beautiful. unique sound with rugged hip-hop elements.
Wingo: About four years. Brian: Stamp that for all of us. Beats and the White House Band have headlined the first
Kyle: He’s an a--hole. Are you writing that down? Yea, DIY Bushwick Music Festival, House of Yes, Drom, Public
AFRO: So talk to us about “The Remedy.” write it down. You know what the real problem is? A strong Assembly and CV Lounge.
Wingo: We are the remedy! We are bringing good music, Black woman is the most feared and scared of. There is nothing
heartfelt songs with a blend of the old and new. more profound than a strong Black woman and the world is still The Rap Rocks Tour comes to the Velvet Lounge, 915 U
Brian: This is the take over. This album is like vintage not ready for that. St., N.W., June 9 at 9 p.m. The tour continues June 10 at Joe
Jagged Edge. It’s trendy, classic and at the same time, it is what Squared, 113 W. North Ave., at 9 p.m.
is happening now. AFRO: Love seems to be the focus again on this album, are
Kyle: It’s all about love at the end of the day. any of you married? them love. We have had the keys to the city before and from the
JE: Wingo is….(the group sings in unison) beginning we have always been a part of the 100 Black Men
AFRO: Does JE write their own songs? Kyle: He’s married because he found some who loves him Coalition.
Wingo: We write all of our songs. for him and they are compatible.
Kyle: We write 100 percent of our songs. We vibe off of Wingo: Yes I’se [sic] married. AFRO: Any message you want to leave to JE fans?
each other. Brian: We all want to be married. Wingo: Get “The Remedy”…It’s like Kanye said, “good
Brandon: We all have children that we love. And I want to music.”
AFRO: Wow. As you may see and hear the music of today, be married one day. Kyle: This album has a lot of energy. It has that spark.
it seems to be missing a lot of love and is somewhat over- Kyle: It’s all about finding that right woman. It’s about singing songs where he’s building you and you are
sexualized. What do you think? building him. At the end of the day it’s all about love.
Kyle: God is love. Without God you have nothing. The AFRO: Do you do any work in the community?
music is missing God and as a result it is missing love. Brian: We have our foundation, For the Love of My “The Remedy” is in stores June 21. For more information
Brandon: You must have respect and love for the craft. All Children. We go to the schools and talk to the kids and show visit jaggededge.net.
He’s So Brandon!
By Kam Williams KW: Tell me a little about the show? empowering experience for me. It showed me what I can
Special to the AFRO BMS: “So Random” is your SNL mixed truly achieve with drive, persistence and commitment. It felt
with a splash of “30 Rock” all geared good to become physically active and to push my body to
Born in Los Angeles on May 29, 1989, Brandon Mychal towards the cool kids and fly teens its physical limits day in and day out. If I ever have to do a
Smith is a charismatic young actor best known for playing of the new millennium! superhero movie, trust me, I’ll be ready. [Chuckles] I am an
ladies man Nico Harris on the Disney Channel sitcom “Sonny avid roller skater, NOT ice skater. [Laughs some more] Big
with a Chance,” which was renamed “So Random” earlier this KW: How would you describe difference! Ice skating is a much more physically-demanding
year. Brandon discovered his love for acting at a young age your character, Nico? sport, although my lifetime love and passion for roller-skating
when he stood in front of his sixth grade class and recited a BMS: Nico Harris has the definitely helped my confidence and ability to create on the ice
crowd-pleasing rendition of a poem by Shel Silverstein. And charisma and charm of a Will skates, during “Skating with the Stars.” I became pretty good
after graduating from high school, he enrolled at Hampton Smith from “Fresh Prince of at ice-skating by the end of the competition, which surprised
University where he earned his degree in entrepreneurship Bel-Air” days with a dash me in a great way.
while minoring in finance. of Denzel smooth and a
A versatile performer, Brandon recently competed Kanye West swagger when KW: You’ve been in showbiz since you were 8? How have
on the ABC celebrity reality show “Skating with the it comes to getting fly! you avoided the problems that have plagued so many other
Stars,” and in 2010 starred in the Disney Channel [Laughs] stars?
original movie Starstruck. His other TV credits include BMS: Honestly, there truly is no way to avoid the
recurring roles on such shows as “Unfabulous” and “Phil KW: How similar are inevitable. No one’s perfect and, as they say, “Things happen.”
of the Future.” Brandon has also guest-starred on “Bones,” you to Nico? People make mistakes. When you’re in the public eye,
“Without a Trace” and “That’s So Raven”. BMS: Nico Harris is sometimes mis-happenings are amplified and misconstrued. I
Brandon’s motion picture credits include appearances Courtesy Photo Brandon Mychal Smith at keep my family first and try to keep my personal business out
opposite Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in Gridiron Gang, Brandon about 16 or 17 with much of the media. My main focus is to continue doing fun work
opposite Nick Cannon in Weapons and opposite Matthew Mychal Smith more energy and a way and meeting cool new people to collaborate with.
Perry in The Ron Clark Story. Away from work, he keeps cooler job than I really had at
himself busy between his many hobbies (especially roller- that age. [Laughs] Nico and I share KW: At the beginning of your career, you were in a Nike
skating) and his charity work with organizations like the a love for the fashion world. And much like Nico, I’ve always commercial with Tiger Woods. What effect did that have on you?
“Magic of Healthy Living Campaign” alongside first lady, loved vintage and unique clothing and cool jewelry. Nico BMS: Yes, the infamous Nike Tiger Woods Commercial.
Michelle Obama. and I also are very much ladies men. [Chuckles] The ability That commercial was definitely my light bulb of, “Hey, I
Here, Brandon talks about his work on “So Random.” to charm the ladies has never been a sore spot for Mr. Nico think I might have some success at this.” [LOL] It was my
Harris [LOL] But most importantly, Nico, as well as I, love to first audition ever and on top of that it was a “cattle call”
keep everyone laughing and having a good time! which means they wanted to see anyone and everyone who in
Kam Williams: Hi Brandon, thanks for the time. anyway resembled Tiger Woods to play one of the kids saying
Brandon Mychal Smith: Thank you for giving me the time. KW: What would you say is the message being delivered by “I am Tiger Woods” in the commercial. I remember there were
“So Random?” probably about 5,000 kids at the audition held at this huge
KW: What interested you in “So Random?” BMS: The show’s message is that with “The Power of golf club in Burbank. When I booked my first audition ever I
BMS: What interested me about “So Random” was the We,” you can do it to with drive, persistence, commitment, knew that was a sign. [Laughs] To put a cherry on top of an
great team of people that I knew were behind this project. breathing and smiling. [Laughs] “The Power of We” is already amazing opportunity, I am the last kid at the end of
My first love has always been drama and Brian Robbins, “So the collaborative effort, everyone coming together to help the commercial with the final “I am Tiger Woods” right before
Random’s” executive producer, had produced a film called contribute and or make a positive difference. cutting to Tiger Woods. It made the experience that much
Hardball that I had wanted to be in. I always wanted to work more impactful and unforgettable.
with Brian Robbins, so when the opportunity rang I was more KW: What was it like doing the reality-TV series “Skating
focused and ready to do whatever it took to land the role of with the Stars?” How much of a skater were you as a child? KW: Thanks again, Brandon, and best of luck with the show.
Nico. [LOL] BMS: Doing “Skating with the Stars” was a very BMS: Thanks, Kam.
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Seth Mitchell Aims to Bring Heavy- Somewhere, in some lavish living room
decked out with MVP trophies, a few title
on the basketball court, so it’s no surprise
that Pippen can toot James’ horn so loudly.
But, did he forget or something? Was he not
weight Boxing Title to Maryland rings and a pair of $200 sneakers by his side,
Michael Jordan is laughing and shaking his
there for Jordan’s fourth year in the league,
when he averaged 35 points and three steals
head. “What else do they want from me?” per night? Was Pippen playing with his
By Perry Green and Kevin Wilson he’s probably thinking, slow roasting over eyes closed during ’89, when Jordan was
AFRO Sports Writers the latest stone thrown at his throne. If it’s pumping in 33 points, seven rebounds, six
not Harold Miner then it’s Jerry Stackhouse assists and another three steals a game? I can
Prince George’s County has or Vince Carter. If it’s not Grant Hill then it’s only excuse Pippen for ’87…. He was still
produced one famous heavyweight Penny Hardaway or Tracy McGrady. And in college when Jordan was averaging 37 a
champion in Riddick Bowe. most of today’s one-track-minded media is game to go along with three steals and just
Seth “Mayhem” Mitchell of still trying to force-feed Kobe Bryant and over a block per night—in only his third year.
Brandywine, Md., is now on the verge LeBron James into our memory banks, as if But allow me to sidestep the simplified
of becoming the second heavyweight we forgot or something. statistical trap—that’s too easy. It’s child’s
titleholder. For those that didn’t forget those play to just spew a bunch of stats and
Featured in Ring Magazine, incredible shots, those memorable averages, but those alone aren’t what made
ESPN Magazine and on the “Glenn commercials, those undisputable titles and Jordan so great. It was the competitiveness,
Harris Sports Talk Show,” Mitchell is those mockable Marv Albert rants, we all the leadership and the transcending of the
progressively becoming one of the best know better: There will never be another game that helped label Jordan as a G.O.A.T.
boxers in the sport, and he’s only been Michael Jordan. Amazingly, it’s strange how (greatest of all time.) Where would Gatorade
boxing professionally for less than five a guy like me, a simple college graduate be without Jordan? Nike? Kobe? LeBron?
years. and possessor of cable TV, can just write Heck, the NBA? Where would the game
“Seth is the best young heavyweight off Scottie Pippen’s latest endorsement of be today without Jordan’s impact? Nobody
in the U.S. today,” said boxing legend James over Jordan as raging rhetoric. Pippen, knows, yet, it continues: the fascination to
Oscar De La Hoya, who signed a Hall-of-Famer and possessor of six NBA find the “next Jordan.”
championships, struck a nerve when he It’s becoming mythical at this point;
Mitchell to Golden Boy Boxing
appeared on ESPN Radio’s “Mike & Mike almost like finding gold at the end of a
Promotions following Mitchell’s second
in the Morning” show a day after Miami’s rainbow or riding on the back of a unicorn.
pro fight ever. “I have no doubt that he
series-clinching Game Five victory over We should all stop waiting and wishing and
will be a World Champion.”
Chicago last week and said: “Michael Jordan just start watching. After seeing so many
Before boxing, Seth had pro-
is probably the greatest scorer to play the superstars crash and burn in their chase of
basketball aspirations as a youth, game. But I may go as far as to say LeBron
but eventually focused on playing No. 23, the best we can hope for at this point
James may be the greatest player to ever play
football. He became an All-American is just branding a guy “the Jordan of his era.”
the game because he is so potent offensively
linebacker at Gwynn Park High School, And even that wouldn’t be enough to make
(Courtesy of Team Mitchell/Golden Boy Promotions) that not only can he score at will, but he
recording 120 tackles, nine sacks and us forget the best basketball player that ever
Seth “Mayhem” Mitchell keeps everybody involved.”
six interceptions in 2000 as a senior. During his prime, Pippen was lauded for lived.
He went on to study at Michigan State
University, and played two and a half years for the Spartans football team before a knee injury
halted his collegiate career. He graduated in 2005 with a criminal justice degree, and worked as Faceoff: Who Will Win NBA Title,
Miami or Dallas?
a crisis intervention teacher for Prince George’s County public schools. But at 6-foot-2-inches,
240-pounds, Mitchell was still motivated to showcase his athletic skills. But what inspired Seth
to go from the football field to the boxing ring? Mitchell said he first took interest in boxing
By Stephen D. Riley and
when he saw Baltimore Ravens safety Tom Zbikowski, a former Notre Dame All-American
Perry Green
who played against Mitchell at Michigan State, make his pro boxing debut at Madison Square AFRO Sports Writers
Garden in 2006. Zbikowski suspended his boxing career when he was drafted into the NFL in
2008, but Mitchell had seen enough to know there was a prime opportunity for him to have Sequels usually aren’t as
success in boxing, too. Since then, he has compiled an unblemished pro record of 22 wins, good as the original, but the
0 losses and 1 draw. His latest win came in a first round knockout against Nicaraguan boxer 2011 NBA Finals should be
Evans Quinn on May 13. The fight was aired nationally on Showtime. an exception. The Miami Heat
“I believe I have an exciting style in order to become the next champion,” said Mitchell, and the Dallas Mavericks will
face off in a championship
who trains with the Dream Team Boxing Club located in Clinton, Md. series for the second time
Mitchell will give all of his hometown supporters an opportunity to see him box live in his since 2006, and this time
homecoming debut set for August at Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro, Md. around there’s a lot more star
power on both rosters.
Heat star guard Dwyane
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a
to
final
or before November 27,
2011. Claims against the de-
and
TRUCK Estha Wire
the Register of Wills or filed
judgment
with the Register will of beWillsentered
with
cedent shall be presented to
the undersigned with a copy
Walper, heir, aforeclosing the right of on re-
DRIVERS PO Box 1086
copy to the undersigned,
ordemption in the Real
before December Prop-
3, 2011,
to the Register of Wills or filed
with the Register of Wills with Legal Advertising Rates
Pinehurst NC 28370 erty and vesting
or be forever barred. Persons in the
plaintiff a title a copy to the undersigned, on
and to in befeeheirs
simple.
AUTOMOBILE
Driver - Reefer Spe-
cialized Carrier needs
Marvin
M. Wire, heir,
believed
J.E. Beshouri
legatees
Magistrate
of the decedent who
Judge
do not receive a copy of this
or or before November 27,
2011, or be forever barred. Effective October 1, 2006
(Signed Persons believed to be heirs
Address Unknown by in chambers)
DONATION Owner Operations w/ and
notice
ofAitsTRUE
mail within 25 days
TEST COPY:
first publication shall so
or legatees of the decedent
CDL-A Hazmat, OTR C. Raymond Wire,
Heir,
inform the Register 5/27,of 6/3, 6/10
Wills,
who do not receive a copy of
this notice by mail within 25 PROBATE DIVISION
including name, address and
routes, Per mile pay days of its first publication
DONATE VEHICLE:
rate, Equipment 2005
3911 Bradley Lane
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
relationship. shall so inform the Register (Estates)
Receive $1000 GRO- and
Date of Publication:
June 3, 2011
of Wills, including name, ad-
CERY COUPONS, or newer. Reefer exp. District of Columbia Name of newspaper:
dress and relationship.
Date of Publication:
202-879-9460/61
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the
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Veterinary Treatments. Drivers: Lots of Re- Washington DC 20001 Representative Willie Gross
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All Unknown owners of the TYPESET:
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Personal
a. Order Nisi $ 60 per insertion $180.00 per 3 weeks
TAX DEDUCTION. Steady Miles! Daily or property described below, REGISTER OF WILLS
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Non-runners 1-866-912- sonal representatives, and TYPESET:
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grantees, assigns or succes- SUPERIOR 5/27, 6/3, 6/10
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BREAST CANCER cross streets at Neal Street to
Administration No.
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nue to the west, Montello
Administration No.
2011ADM471 2011ADM464 CIVIL NOTICES
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Estate of
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ORDER OF
PUBLICATION
PROBATE
Notice is hereby given AND NOTICE TO FAMILY COURT
UNKNOWN HEIRS TYPESET: Tue May 31 13:46:23
Financial aid if qualified In accordance with D.C. Of- that a petition has been
filed in this Court by Bar- Paul L. Blair Jr, whose ad- 202-879-1212
ficial Code §47-1375 (2001
BUSINESS - Job placement as- ED.), the object of this bara Talley for standard dress is 1311 Florida Ave NW
Washington DC 20009 was
OPPORTUNITY sistance. CALL Aviation proceeding is to secure the
foreclosure of the right of re-
probate, including the
appointment of one or appointed personal repre- DOMESTIC RELATIONS Superior Court of
the District of
Institute of Maintenance demption in the following real more personal repre- sentative of the estate of Paul Columbia
sentative. Unless a com- Blair, who died on March 18, 202-879-0157
TYPESET: Tue May 31 13:44:29Case
Civil Division
EDTNo.2011
(866) 823-6729. property located in the Dis-
trict of Columbia, and sold by plaint or an objection in 2011 with a will, and will serve
With One phone call, the Mayor of the District of accordance with Super- without Court supervision. All
a. Absent Defendant $ 150.00 0003665-11
unknown heirs and heirs IN RE:
one bill, one ad place- Columbia to the Plaintiff in ior Court Probate Di-
vision Rule 407 is filed in whose whereabouts are un- Trimaine Hason
ment - Reach 4.1 mil- MISC. TRAINING this action, described as
this Court within 30 days known shall enter their
b. Absolute Divorce Superior Court of $ 150.00
Lamale Blackmon
SQUARE 4065, LOT 0801 the District of
from the date of first pub- appearance in this proceed- c. Custody Divorce $ Applicant
150.00
lion readers in 83 daily and assessed to the THE District of Columbia
ORDER OF
ESTATE OF ESTHER MAY lication of this notice, the ing. Objections to such TYPESET: Tue May 31 13:44:09 PROBATE EDT 2011
DIVISION
and weekly newspapers WIRE, THE ESTATE OF Court may take the ac- appointment (or to the pro- Washington, D.C. PUBLICATION
TYPESET:
MASSAGETue May 31
THERA- 13:44:48
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ad. Get regional and lo- known heirs, which property dated January 12, 2010 Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, Superior Court of 2011ADM451
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Notices
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of & Janice
up depending plaint for judgment changing
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cal exposure at one time IN THE SUPERIOR between Morse Street tot he
D.C. 20001, on or before
qualified.
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are $24.15 per inch. Blackmon name to Alexis
in Maryland, Delaware to the west, Montello Avenue tory to the Court of due November 27, 2011. Claims
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is at your fingertips.
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witnesses presented to the under- Washington, D.C. 10905 Fort Washington ing applied to the court for an
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ext. of Publication of the
notice required by law in such
and local exposure. Call 206-3353
Civil Action No. 1167 Neal Street. the Com- person to show cause Register of Wills or filed with Administration No. 20744 cases; it is by the Court this
2005CA002912L RP plaint states, among other why the provisions of the the Register of Wills with a TYPESET: Tue May 31 13:43:49
LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL EDT
2011ADM3862011
NOTICES Attorney
LEGAL NOTICES 10 day of MayNOTICES
2011 hereby.
410-721-4000x19. For things, that the amounts re- lost or destroyed will copy to the undersigned, on
LEGAL NOTICES ROY LEGAL NOTICES
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OF
LEGAL
LEGAL that
ORDERED, NOTICES
all persons
Calendar #18 or before November 27,
dated January 12, 2010
just $17.47 per newspa- Magistrate Jude Beshouri
MOUNTAIN
quired for redemption have
not been paid. should not be admitted 2011, or be forever barred. Decedent APPOINTMENT,
NOTICE TO
concerned show cause, if
any there be, on or before the
Vickie Jeffries Superior Court of Thomas H. Queen
per get the advertising Pursuant to the Chief to probate as expressed Persons believed to be heirs CREDITORS 14th day of June 2011, why
results you are looking Court PROPERTY
11805 Brookville Landing
Judge´s Administration Or- in the petition. or legatees of the decedent
who do not receive a copy of
the District of Esq.
530 Eighth Street SE
AND NOTICE TO the prayers of said complaint
Mitchellville MD 20721 der Number 02-11, it is this
0
in the absence of a will District of Columbia UNKNOWN HEIRS should not be granted; pro-
for! Visit our website- PLAINTIFF 11th day of May, 2011.,. or proof satisfactory to this notice by mail within 25
days of its first publication
PROBATE DIVISION Washington DC 20003 Chinwe M. Aldridge, whose vided that a copy of this order
ORDERED by the Superior the Court of due execu- Washington, D.C. Attorney address is 13229 L’enfant be published once a week for
www.mddcpress.com. v.
ELK RIVERFORNT Court of the District of Colum- tion, enter an order shall so inform the Register
NOTICE OF Drive FT., Washington MD three consecutive weeks be-
The Estate of Esther May 20001-2131
Place your ad today 55AC
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Serve $139,900
Wire Wal- bia, that notice be given by determining that the de-
cedent died intestate.
of Wills, including name, ad-
dress and relationship. Administration No. APPOINTMENT, 20744 was appointed per- fore said day in the Afro-
the insertion of a copy of this sonal representative of the American newspaper.
Spectacular
per, Execturix one-of-a-
PO Box 1086 order in The Afro-American (other) appoint Barbara Date of Publication: 2011ADM441 NOTICE TO
estate of Janice Marie Autry, TYPESET: Tue MayJUDGE 31 13:46:41
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Pinehusrt NC 28370 over 1700’ Newspaper, once a week for Talley as personal repre-
Name of newspaper: AND NOTICE TO
who died on January 23, A TRUE COPY TEST:
three (3) successive weeks, sentative Decedent 2011 without a will, and will 5/20, 5/27, 6/3
AND motivated Baby and
riverfront.
The Estate Beauti-
of Esther May notifying all persons Register of Wills Afro-American
NOTICE OF UNKNOWN HEIRS serve without Court supervi-
Washington Law Superior Court of
Boomers. Want to work fully wooded, private,
Wire interested in the real property Clerk of the
Probate Division Reporter APPOINTMENT, Beryl Blake, whose address sion. All unknown heirs and
described above to appear in NOTICE TO is 4804 Illinois Avenue NW, heirs whose whereabouts the District of
from home? Expand- Serve: Marvin M. Wire.
magnificent panoramic
Executor this Court on or before 27th Date of First Paul L. Blair Jr. Washington DC 20011 was are unknown shall enter their Columbia
Publication Personal CREDITORS
ing health and wellness views from
Address Unknownbldg site. day of July 2011, and redeem
June 3, 2011 Representative AND NOTICE TO
appointed personal repre- appearance in this proceed- Civil Division
The Estate of Charles the Real Property by pay- sentative of the estate of Roy ing. Objections to such
industry. Computer and TYPESET:
TRUE Tue May 31
TEST COPY 13:43:24 EDT HEIRS
2011 Case No. 0003693-11
Fish, Wire,
Edwin kayak, canoe, ment of $56,650.00, together Names of
Newspapers: REGISTER OF WILLS
UNKNOWN A. Blake, who died on appointment shall be filed IN RE:
phone essential. Free Serve: Raymond Wire
more. Only 3 parcels.
with interest from the date the
Washington Law 5/27, 6/3, 6/10
Genevieve O. Ungar, whose
address is PO Box 57381,
November 7, 2005 with a will,
and will serve without Court
with the Register of Wills,
ADOLPH JOSEPH
Executor Real Property tax certificate D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W.,
online training. www. Can Bradley
3911 be subdivided.
Lane was purchased; court costs, Reporter Superior Court of Washington DC 20037 was supervision. All unknown 3rd Floor Washington, D.C. HUTTER
Washington
project4wellness.com Chevy Chase MD 20815
Excellent financing.
reasonable attorney’s fees,
expenses incurred in the AFRO-AMERICAN
the District of appointed personal repre-
sentative of the estate of Otto
heirs and heirs whose
whereabouts are unknown
20001, on or before Novem- Applicant
and
NEWSPAPERS
District of Columbia ber 27, 2011. Claims against ORDER OF
Ungar, who died on January shall enter their appearance
Call Wire
Jean nowMurphy,
877-526-3764
heir publication and service of
Barbara Talley
PROBATE DIVISION the decedent shall be pre- PUBLICATION
CAMP- 3069 Universty Terrace, NW
wvtimberland.com
Washington DC 20016
process reasonable fees for
title search; all other amounts 1101 Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C.
20001-2131
1, 2011 with a will, and will
serve without Court supervi-
in this proceeding. Objec-
tions to such appointment (or
sented to the undersigned
with a copy to the Register of
CHANGE OF NAME
Adolph Joseph Hutter having
GROUNDS and
Joan Myrl Wire Wood, Heir,
paid by Plaintiff in accor-
dance with the provisions of
NW
Suite 600
Administration No.
2011ADM416
sion. All unknown heirs and
heirs whose whereabouts
to the probate of decedent´s
will) shall be filed with the
Wills or filed with the Register filed a complaint for judgment
of Wills with a copy to the changing Adolph Joseph
Lake Somerset Camp and
SERVICES/
Miami FL D.C. Code §§47-1361 and
47-1377 (2001 ed.) and all
Washington DC
20004
Jessie B. Thomas
Decedent
are unknown shall enter their
appearance in this proceed-
Register of Wills, D.C., 515
5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor
undersigned, on or before Hutter name to Joseph Dolph
November 27, 2011, or be Hutter and having applied to
Ground, Maryland MISC.
Preston W. Wire Jr., outstanding municipal lien
amounts due and owing on
202-271-0552
Signature of
Attorney
NOTICE OF
ing. Objections to such
appointment (or to the pro-
Washington, D.C. 20001, on
or before November 27,
forever barred. Persons be- the court for an Order of Pub-
heir, lieved to be heirs or legatees
Eastern Shore. Leave the aforementioned Real Petitioners/Attorney
TYPESET: Tue6/3, May APPOINTMENT, bate of decedent´s will) shall 2011. Claims against the de- lication of the notice required
6/1031 13:45:10 EDT 2011
4925 Loughboro Road, NW of the decedent who do not by law in such cases; it is by
2.8 Million DCEyes
20016will Property, or answer the com- be filed with the Register of cedent shall be presented to
your RV on site all year. Washington NOTICE TO receive a copy of this notice the Court this 11th day of May
read your ad - 5 days
and plaint or, thereafter, a final CREDITORS Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, the undersigned with a copy by mail within 25 days of its
$1500 includes water, Estha Wire judgment will be entered AND NOTICE TO N.W., 3rd Floor Washington, to the Register of Wills or filed first publication shall so in-
2011 hereby.
per week heir,- Monday foreclosing the right of re- Superior Court of D.C. 20001, on or before with the Register of Wills with ORDERED, that all persons
electric & sewage. 3 Walper,
the District of
UNKNOWN HEIRS form the Register of Wills, concerned show cause, if
thruBox
PO Friday
1086 in the demption in the Real Prop- Johnnie B. Cadlett, whose November 27, 2011. Claims a copy to the undersigned, on including name, address and any there be, on or before the
trailers on site for sale. Pinehurst NC 28370 erty and vesting in the Columbia address is 4 Laurel Trail, Ber- against the decedent shall be or before November 27, relationship.
DAILY CLASSIFIED plaintiff a title in fee simple. Civil Division lin, MD 21811 was appointed presented to the under- 2011, or be forever barred. 18th day of June 2011, why
Call 410-957-1866 or and personal representative of signed with a copy to the
Date of Publication: the prayers of said complaint
CONNECTION for
Marvin J.E. Beshouri Case No. 2010CA6853 the estate of Jessie B.
Persons believed to be heirs May 27, 2011 should not be granted; pro-
email lakesomerset@ M. Wire, heir, Magistrate Judge IN RE: Register of Wills or filed with or legatees of the decedent Name of newspaper:
just $199 per day. Join
Thomas, who died on March vided that a copy of this order
(Signed in chambers) Michael Lamonte the Register of Wills with a who do not receive a copy of
earthlink.net. Visit our Address Unknown 16, 2011 with a will, and will
copy to the undersigned, on this notice by mail within 25
Afro-American be published once a week for
the exclusive members
and A TRUE TEST COPY: Blyther serve without Court supervi- Washington Law three consecutive weeks be-
website www.lakesom- C. Raymond Wire, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10 Applicant sion. All unknown heirs and or before November 27, days of its first publication
Reporter
of this network today! heirs whose whereabouts 2011, or be forever barred. shall so inform the Register fore said day in the Afro-
erset.com. Heir, ORDER OF are unknown shall enter their Persons believed to be heirs of Wills, including name, ad-
Chinwe M. Aldridge American newspaper.
PlaceBradley
3911 your ad Lane in 14 MA- PUBLICATION appearance in this proceed- or legatees of the decedent dress and relationship.
Personal 0
that pursuant to SCR-
Chevy Chase, MD 20815 CHANGE OF NAME ing. Objections to such Representative
JOR DAILY NEWS-
and Michael Lamonte Blyther appointment (or to the pro- who do not receive a copy of Date of Publication:
301-292-8357
205(b) notice be sent to the
applicants’s creditors by reg-
this notice by mail within 25 May 27, 2011
ADVERTISERS
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TRUE TEST COPY Tue May 31 13:46:23 EDT 2011
istered or certified mail and
REGISTER OF WILLS that proof of service of mail-
Delaware and DC. Call
the to Abdulshahed Hafez Al- Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street,
N.W., 3rd Floor Washington,
shall so inform the Register Afro-American
5/27, 6/3, 6/10 ing be made in the manner
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plied to the court for an Order D.C. 20001, on or before dress and relationship. Reporter Superior Court of
provided in SCR Probate rule
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Date of Publication: Beryl Blake the District of JUDGE
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mddcpress.com
Washington DC 20001 cases; it is by the Court this
presented to the under- A TRUE COPY TEST:
CAR, And 9th day of May 2011, hereby
signed with a copy to the
Register of Wills or filed with
Name of newspaper:
Afro-American
Representative
202-882-9518
Civil Division 5/20, 5/27, 6/3
All Unknown owners of the Case No.
Free Pick-up/Tow, VACATION
property described below,
ORDERED, that all persons
concerned show cause, if
the Register of Wills with a Washington Law TYPESET:
TRUE Tue May 31
TEST COPY 13:44:29 EDT 2011
0003665-11
copy to the undersigned, on Reporter
Any Model or Condi- their heirs, devisees, per- any there be, on or before the REGISTER OF WILLS IN RE:
tion,
RENTALS
sonal representatives, and 13th day of June 2011, why
or before November 27,
2011, or be forever barred.
Genevieve O. Ungar
Personal
5/27, 6/3, 6/10 Trimaine Hason
executors, administrators the prayers of said complaint Persons believed to be heirs Lamale Blackmon
Representative Superior Court of
IRS Tax Deductible. grantees, assigns or succes- should not be granted; pro-
vided that a copy of this order
or legatees of the decedent
who do not receive a copy of 202-251-1488 the District of
Applicant
OCEAN
sors in right,CITY,
title, interest in ORDER OF
Help Underprivileged having or claiming any inter- be published once a week for this notice by mail within 25 TYPESET:
TRUE TEST COPY Tue May 31 13:44:09
DistrictEDT 2011
of Columbia PUBLICATION
MARYLAND. Bestor fee three consecutive weeks be-
Children. est in the leasehold
selection
simple of affordable
in the property and
fore said day in the Afro-
days of its first publication
shall so inform the Register
REGISTER OF WILLS
5/27, 6/3, 6/10
PROBATE DIVISION
Washington, D.C.
CHANGE OF NAME
Trimaine Hason Lamale
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Outreach Center American newspaper. of Wills, including name, ad-
20001-2131
1-800-601-7171
premises in the District of
rentals. Full/
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as:
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that pursuant to SCR 205(b)
notice be sent to the DC
dress and relationship.
Date of Publication: Superior Court of Administration No.
Blackmon having filed a com-
plaint for judgment changing 202-332-0080
weeks.4065
Square CallLOT for0801:
FREE With Chief of Police and to the DC May 27, 2011 the District of 2011ADM451 Trimaine Hason Lamale
cross streets at Neal Street to
brochure. Open daily.Ave-
Department of Corrections Name of newspaper:
Afro-American
District of Columbia Janice Marie Autry
Decedent
Blackmon name to Alexis to advertise in
the north, West Virginia by registered or certified mail PROBATE DIVISION Tramain Blackmon and hav-
FURNITURE Holiday
nue to the Real Estate.
west,
Avenue to the east, and
Montello and that proof of service of
mailing be made in the man-
Washington
Law Reporter Washington, D.C.
Charles E. Walton Esq
10905 Fort Washington
ing applied to the court for an
Order of Publication of the
the AFRO
1-800-638-2102. Online ner provided in SCR Probate Johnnie B. Cadlett 20001-2131 Suite 201
Morse Street to the south and Personal notice required by law in such
Rule 19(b). Administration No. Fort Washington MD
reservations:
adjacent to and www.abutting the JOHN R. HESS
Representative
2011ADM386 20744
cases; it is by the Court this
Cherry Bedroom Set. east side of 1167 Neal Street 410-641-6184 10 day of May 2011 hereby.
holidayoc.com JUDGE TRUE TEST COPY ROY A. BLAKE Attorney ORDERED, that all persons
Solid Wood, never used, in NE, Washington, DC.
Defendants.
A TRUE COPY TEST: REGISTER OF WILLS
Decedent NOTICE OF concerned show cause, if
5/27, 6/3, 6/10 5/27, 6/3, 6/10 APPOINTMENT,
FOURTH AMENDED Thomas H. Queen any there be, on or before the
NOTICE TO 14th day of June 2011, why
ORDER OF Esq. CREDITORS the prayers of said complaint
PUBLICATION 530 Eighth Street SE AND NOTICE TO should not be granted; pro-
In accordance with D.C. Of- Washington DC 20003 UNKNOWN HEIRS vided that a copy of this order
ficial Code §47-1375 (2001 Attorney Chinwe M. Aldridge, whose be published once a week for
June 4, 2011 - June 10, 2011, The Afro-American B7
TYPESET: Tue May 31 13:47:05
TYPESET: EDT
Tue2011
May 31 13:45:34 EDT 2011
LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES
Superior Court of
the District of ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MARYLAND
District of Columbia Annapolis, Maryland
PROBATE DIVISION
Washington, D.C. ANNOUNCEMENT
20001-2131 2x4
REQUEST FOR BIDS
Administration No.
2011ADM407
WILLIAM LAWSON ”Notice to Contractors for the Sylvan Shores Sewer
PARKERSON, JR. and Water is available online at the Purchasing Of-
Decedent fice website www.aacounty.org and www.
Michelle Lanchester, ebidmarketplace.com. On or after May 23, 2011,
Attorney at Law Plans and Specifications may be examined or pur-
chased at the Department of Public Works, Heritage
601 Pennsylvania Ave Office Complex, 2662 Riva Road, 3rd Floor/Suite
NW Suite 900 350, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-222-7543. Copies
South Building of these documents may be obtained upon payment
Washington DC 20004 of $150.00 payable to Anne Arundel County. And is FIREFIGHTER – EMT/MEDIC
Attorney non refundable. Bids will be received until time/date
NOTICE OF shown below, at the Purchasing Office, Heritage
APPOINTMENT, Office Complex, 2660 Riva Road, 3rd Floor, Annap- Prince William County Dept. of Fire
NOTICE TO olis, MD 21401. Bids received after the date and
CREDITORS time set will be rejected. & Rescue is a growing organization
AND NOTICE TO Due by 1:30 p.m. with more than 450 career Firefighter/
To advertise in the
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Michelle D. Parkerson, Project No.: W803701 & S803801 EMT’s. Begin a promising career with
whose address is 2132 32nd
Place, SE Washington DC
Contact: Vahid Tayebi 410-222-7537 competitive salary and benefits along
William L. Schull, C.P.M., CPPB
AFRO
20020 was, appointed per-
Purchasing Agent with tremendous promotional and
sonal representative of the
estate of William Lawson learning opportunities.
Parkerson, Jr. who died on
202-332-0080
shall enter their appearance
in this proceeding. Objec-
tions to such appointment
shall be filed with the Regis-
Pen Pals providers. Starting salary is $44,086. ALS providers receive an
additional $5,291/yr plus hourly supplement pay.
ter of Wills, D.C., 515 5th
Street, N.W., 3rd Floor
Washington, D.C. 20001, on
or before November 20, Truthful man seeking spiritual pen We will be hiring for a projected January 2012 recruit school.
2011. Claims against the de-
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information and to complete our online application, please visit:
is unification. Breath, knowledge
the undersigned with a copy
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to the Register of Wills or filed
with the Register of Wills with TYPESET: Tue May 31 13:39:22
a copy to the undersigned, on
or before November 20,
and consciousness! William Pig-
2011, or be forever barred.
Persons believed to be heirs
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or legatees of the decedent
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dress and relationship. doctoral experience in characterization of G protein-coupled
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