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Dr. Dorothy
Height on April
29 at Washington
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Immigration
Law Spurs
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Debate
A2
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Ravens Draft
Recap
B6
Bus Driver Charged Black Lawmakers, Advocates Fight for

Minority Gains in Financial Reform
with Assaulting By Zenitha Prince good for the whole United loans, and 57 percent of
Autistic Child
Washington Bureau Chief States.” all loans taken by African
It’s a fact that the Obama Americans in 2006 are at risk
For African Americans administration acknowledged of foreclosure.
By Melanie R. Holmes and other minorities financial recently as part of its efforts As a deterrent to a
AFRO Staff Writer reform is particularly to pass Wall Street reform. similar meltdown of the U.S.
important, advocates, In a recent call with Black financial system, President
Daniel Harris Sr. hopes the second defendant in his son’s lawmakers and officials said. press reporters, White Obama wants to limit the size
‘The Other Wes assault case doesn’t get off as easy as the first one.
After agreeing with the prosecutor that a surveillance
“For starters, they’ve been
disproportionately hurt by
House economic advisor
Cecilia Rouse said Blacks
of banks – so the concept of
“too big to fail” and another
Moore’ Review video shows Susan Nelson hitting 13-year-old autistic child the current system, which has and Hispanics were targeted taxpayer bailout becomes
B3 Daniel Harris Jr. on a Baltimore County school bus, District
Court Judge G. Darrell Russell Jr. ruled “not guilty” after a
allowed this ‘go-go’ mentality
of ‘anything goes,’” said
by financial institutions to
receive subprime and other
unviable – and the risks
they can take. He also wants
10-minute hearing. Kathleen Day, spokeswoman predatory mortgage loans, banks to make their dealings
Listen to “First Edition” “She’s doing her job trying to maintain discipline,” for the nonprofit, Center which precipitated the transparent, close loopholes
Russell said dismissively in court on March 11, according to for Responsible Lending. ongoing economic crisis. that allow institutions to
transcripts acquired by the AFRO. “It wasn’t a forceful hit. “And as we can see, unfairly Blacks were three times engage in risky practices
Nobody was injured. She’s got her hands full.” targeting specific groups isn’t more likely than other groups
Continued on A4 good for anybody … it isn’t to receive subprime home Continued on A4
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Sunday @ 8 p.m. on
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Voice of the Community.
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Capital News Service By Melanie R. Holmes Officials of the MHEC declined to
AFRO Staff Writer comment on the pending case.
ANNAPOLIS - After 20 years and two children together, Silver Spring The state and OCR entered
couple Ellen Kahn and Julie Drizin married in Washington in March, just days A lawsuit against the Maryland into a partnership agreement
after the city began issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Higher Education Commission in 2002 to bring Maryland into
Under a February legal opinion by Attorney General Douglas Gansler, (MHEC) seeking parity between the compliance with Title VI of the Civil
Kahn and Drizin’s union is recognized in Maryland like any other out-of-state state’s Black and White colleges is Rights Act of 1964 and the Equal
marriage. making progress, according to an Protection Clause of the Fourteenth
But after filing another year of taxes separately, they – along with other attorney representing the plaintiffs. Amendment regarding segregation
same-sex couples – are wondering what “recognition” will really work out to Prospective students, current students and discrimination within Maryland’s
and alumni of three of the state’s higher education institutions. Within
Continued on A5 four historically Black universities their complaint, the Coalition for
filed the suit to end alleged “state- Equity and Excellence in Maryland
sponsored discrimination,” claiming Higher Education says the MHEC
the MHEC has failed its Black did nothing more than “lift the rule
universities in funding; student excluding Black students from White
retention and graduation; campus schools” following the 1954 Brown
programs and activities; faculty and v. Board of Education decision to
staff diversity; capital enhancements; desegregate all schools in the United
program duplication and honoring States and says Black enrollment in
their partnership agreement with traditionally White schools remained
the U.S. Department of Education’s minimal. However the state contends
Office of Civil Rights (OCR). that all requirements have been met
“We’ve taken most of the and the partnership agreement should
depositions in the case,” said John be recognized as fulfilled.
Greenbaum, legal director of the “At this point there have not been
Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights serious settlement discussions,”
Under Law. “We’re starting the Greenbaum said.
expert witness part of the case and Plaintiffs seek to develop
that will run for the next couple “complete parity” between the
AP Photo of months. Then after that will be state’s traditionally White and Black
Same-sex couples like this pair seen here after obtaining their marriage pretrial motions. We’re going to have institutions within the next five
Join the AFRO on license in Washington, D.C., may not get the benefits of marriage if they a pretrial hearing this summer.” years, or else they fear the state’s
Twitter and Facebook move to Maryland, even though the state recognizes their union. Continued on A4
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A2 The Baltimore Afro-American, May 1, 2010 - May 7, 2010
AFRO National Briefs

Ohio Man Dons Blackface Despite the stench, the
AP Photo
Courtesy Photo
Mask during Bank women’s bodies were not
Robbery found until police came to
Dressed in what police investigate charges from
are calling a realistic-looking a woman who claimed
mask, an Ohio man fooled she’d been attacked at that
police by disguising himself location.
as an African American The defendant entered a
while robbing a bank. not guilty plea by reason of
“He wore what I’m insanity.
calling a ‘Hollywood- One of Sowell’s attorneys
Federal officials will not file charges
quality’ mask,” Lt. Michael said the comments connected Opponents of the bill argue the legislation would
against seven guards and a nurse in
Mathis told ABC-News’ to the judge’s e-mail promote racial profiling by Arizona law enforcement
the death of a 14-year-old inmate.
local affiliate. “These things discredited her and agreed officials.
cost $600-$700.” looked on while the beating agents determined that the she should be removed from
According to blackvoices. took place. evidence was insufficient to the case. time. have the opportunity to
com, Conrad Zdzierak, 30, According to the AP, pursue federal criminal civil Wade Henderson, defend himself before being
robbed a local bank wearing the video showed the rights charges. Accordingly, New Arizona Immigration president and CEO of the executed.
a brown-hued mask that seven guards punching and the investigation into this Law Spurs Debate among Leadership Conference, According to a Web site
mimicked the features of kicking the teenager while incident has been closed.” Black Leaders called the law “an odious maintained by Davis’ family
a Black man. He went on forcing ammonia capsules Despite the ruling, Several Black civil rights piece of legislation that is and supporters, the hearing is
to rob three other banks into his nose. The eight jail Anderson’s family says they leaders and elected officials poised to do great harm to set for June 30 at the Federal
and a CVS within a three- employees were acquitted will continue to fight for are publicly condemning the state of Arizona and Court House in Savannah.
hour time period. However, of all charges by an all- justice. Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer’s to the fundamental ideals Davis is accused of
Zdzierak did not disguise his White jury in 2007, but “It’s not over,” Gina decision to sign into a law an on which our country was killing William MacPhail,
car, allowing police to trace the state closed all juvenile Jones, Anderson’s mother, immigration bill that would founded.” He continued, an off-duty police officer
his identity. boot camps following the told AP. “It’s not closed require all people living in “This law will make racial working as a security guard
The report said authorities incident. and I’m going to make sure America to carry proof of profiling the norm in Arizona at a local Burger King.
found the man hiding in a After an investigation, it stays open. That was my citizenship. by requiring law enforcement Over the course of Davis’
motel restroom. His car was Justice Department officials baby. There was no reason to Opponents of the bill to stop, question, detain, and 19-year imprisonment,
stained with red dye from the said more evidence would be be beaten like that.” argue the legislation would arrest anyone that they have numerous political and
stolen cash. needed to file charges. promote racial profiling by a ‘reasonable suspicion’ to civic figures have called for
Zdzierak is now in “The department Judge Removed in Black Arizona law enforcement believe is undocumented… his day in court, including
custody on $3 million bail. devoted significant time Serial Killer’s Case officials. To be clear, race and former President Jimmy
and resources to investigate An Ohio Supreme Court In a statement, District ethnicity have nothing to do Carter, Archbishop Desmond
Guards Not Charged in the tragic events of Jan. 5, Justice has removed Judge Congresswoman Eleanor with citizenship and legal Tutu and Pope Benedict
Beating Death of Teenage 2006 in Panama City, Fla., Shirley Strickland Saffold Holmes Norton said the status.” XVI.
Inmate surrounding Anderson’s from a case involving bill “must not be modeled
According to The death. A team of experienced alleged serial killer Anthony elsewhere and is so Black Death Row Inmate
Courtesy Photo
Associated Press, federal prosecutors and agents Sowell, according to The dangerously unconstitutional to Receive Day in Court
officials will not file charges reviewed the thousands of Associated Press. The judge in recapturing long- Troy Davis, the Georgia
against seven guards and a pages of evidence generated was removed because of discredited discriminatory man sentenced to death
nurse in the death of 14-year- by the state investigation and anonymous comments made laws that an injunction for the 1989 murder of an
old Martin Lee Anderson, a criminal trial,” officials said on a newspaper Web site that should be immediately off-duty Savannah, Ga.,
Florida inmate. in a press release reviewed linked to her e-mail. sought and granted before police officer, was granted
Anderson died on Jan. 6, by the AFRO. “After a Sowell has been accused more harm is done.” an evidentiary hearing April
2006, one day after guards careful and thorough review, of killing 11 women and The law would fine 27. The Supreme Court
attacked him. Videotape a team of experienced hiding their bodies in and anyone without proper ruled in August that Davis, a
captured the scene as a nurse federal prosecutors and FBI around his Cleveland home. documentation $2,500 and former sports coach, should
could lead to arrest and jail Troy Davis
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November 1, 2008 - November 7, 2008, The Washington Afro-American A3
Jennifer Hudson and Relatives Identify Body of Her Slain NephewA3 May 1, 2010 - May 7, 2010, The Baltimore Afro-American
By Alan King sport-utility vehicle sought in from a neighbor about a suspi- posted fliers bearing his photo-
Sandra Bullock
AFRO Staff Writer connection with the murder of cious vehicle. The man noticed graph around the city. On
Hudson’s mother and brother. the vehicle while walking his Sunday, Jennifer Hudson asked
Jennifer Hudson and other The white, 1994 Chevrolet dog. According to the Chicago for the public’s help in finding
relatives positively identified Suburban with Illinois license Tribune, the boy had been shot her nephew. In her MySpace
Adopts Black Son

multiple times in the back seat blog, she thanked fans and sup-
of the vehicle. The SUV, regis- porters for their prayers and
tered to Hudson’s murdered offered a $100,000 reward to
brother, was towed with the
boy’s body inside and is being
‘AFRO’ Honors anyone who returned the boy
alive.
By AFRO Staff the only thing I could
enough clothes to
processeddo and
liveand
cians on, workers.
that was pack
by evidence
get all ofThe
techni-
Louis’
body Judge Marcella A. Holland Since the investigation,
Hudson – who gained stardom
In the midst of divorce from husband Jesse things and get out was of later
town.” removed and taken to after appearing on “American
A native of Howard County, Md.,
James, Sandra Bullock is welcoming a new While Bullock theandCookJamesCounty are separated,
Medical she Idol,” and then won an
Marcella Holland laid the groundwork
man in her life—an adopted Black baby from says that James is by no means
Examiner’s out of her life.
office. Academy Award for her role in
for her bright future while enrolled at the
New Orleans, the New York Post reported. “I really don’t know Hudson howand ourother
paths will
family the movie Dreamgirls – has
members University of Maryland Baltimore County.
In the most recent issue of People intersect in the future, butarrived
the fatherat thethat Medical
I have stayed out of the public eye.
Examiner’s office mid-after- Upon graduation in 1980, she enrolled at the The Chicago Tribune report-
magazine, Bullock revealed that she and James known Jesse to be with all the kids is one that
noon to identify the body. University
Julian of MarylandHudson’s
King, Jennnifer School of nephew.
Law. ed that a parade of cars moved
had officially filed I hope Louis can
Given the choice between look- While at the law school, Judge Holland slowly past her family’s home
for divorce and she experience one day,” A spokesman
ing directly at the body or was active in formany the organizations.
office the murders
She but is being held in Monday morning, past the
had also completed viewing itshe on told People. toldparticipated
the newspaper thatBlack
Hudson
a wall-mounted in the Law jail for parole violation after
Students’ news vans, reporters and curi-
the adoption process, Bullock is
Association, where she served as president. ous onlookers.
now becoming the Courtesy Photos among the many
Judge Holland also participated in the Asper
Jennifer
mother
wasLouis
of Hudson
killed,
3-month-and her mom, Darnell Donerson who
as well as her brother, Jason.
“She held hands with her family. It was obviously a very emotional moment.”
Hollywood stars
Internship Program, where she worked for
Neighbors stood
quietly and
old Bardo who have hopped on
Judge Robert
strong M.for Bell during his tenure on of attempted reflected on the
Bullock. video screen, the growing
the familytrend chose “remained her fami- being convicted violence.
the Bullock’s
body of hernew 7-year-old plate X584859 was found on the latter. ofAccording
adopting to Black
the ly” the
andCircuit Courtitsfor
was clearly Baltimoremurder
leader. City. When
and vehicular hijack- In front of the Hudson’s
she graduated in 1983, she received the County records show
baby was born
nephew Monday, just hoursinto Chicago’s West Side after Tribune, children,
Hudson like
said, Tom
“Yes, “She held hands with her fami- ing. Cook home, men in heavy jackets
post-Katrina
after his bodyNew was found in a police received a 7 a.m. call that’s him.” Cruise, Stephen ly,”Alumni Association
the spokesman said. Prize.
“It that he pleaded guilty Committee.
to both Holland is currently
and hooded affiliated
sweatshirts came to
was Upon her
obviously a admission
very emotional to the charges
Maryland in Bar He
1999. with
was the National
also Girl Scouts of America
Orleans, where Spielberg, Angelina kiss the twin white crosses bar-
in December 1983, Holland was sworn in in as
ACORN Fights Back

moment.” convicted 1998 and the Friends ing
for posses- of Soulful Symphony.
Bullock and James Jolie and Madonna. the names of Donerson and
the assistant
The boy – thestate’s
son ofattorney
Julia forsion Baltimore
of a stolen motorFormer mayor of
vehicle. Baltimore Kurt Schmoke
had previously ABCnews.com Jason.
City and
Hudson, held that
Jennifer’s sisterposition
– had forHe 13 was
years.released fromalsoprison
appointed
in her “Everybody
to the Commission is sick ofongoing
decided to adopt. reported on the trend been missing since Friday,
She then was assigned to the Economic 2006 after serving Historical
seven yearsand Architectural Preservation,
Leader Calls Voter Registration Fraud Charges ‘Bogus’
“We spent so and spoke with through stuff like this,” Artisha
whenCrimes Unitfound
a relative for nine years before
Julian’s sheattempted
for the was where she
murder and served as chair
West, a for two
former terms.
resident of the
much time in New Robert O’Connor,
appointed Darnell
grandmother, to the bench. car hijacking charges.Judge Holland area hastoldreceived
the numerous
Tribune. “We all
Orleans
By Alanafter KingKatrina and Dallas Cowboys players No wonderanObama’s Africancampaign
American is Donerson, On Sept.
57, and18,his1997,
uncle, Judge Holland The boywasremained missing
awards and honors
havethroughout her career.
to stick together. All these
and
AFRO oneStaff
day Writer
it was Tony Romo and Terrell Owens, who was
trying to distance himadopted
from theby Jason Hudson,
sworn in as29, shot to death
an associate judgethrough a long weekend
on the Circuit In 2008,in she won the Outstanding
young children are Alumni
dying, and
just a feeling that among the names submitted to group, saying, a White family
“Barack Obamaand in his grandmother’s home in which police and volunteers
Court for Baltimore City. After serving of the Year award
forfrom
what?” the University
came that instead
Presidential of John
candidate election officials. Never Organizednow studies trans-
with ACORN.” the in
7000
thatblock of South
position for four Yaleyears, she was
of Maryland Baltimore County. She also
bringing
McCain’sanotherattack onlife ACORN – Hurd said those workers, who But Obama’s racial
tiesadoptions
to ACORNat run Avenue.
appointed control over the domestic docket. received The Daily Record’s Maryland
into this world,
Associated Communitythat were doing those things without long and deep. Metropolitan
He taughtState classes An Amber Alert – a desig-
Thereafter, she began her appointment as Top 100 Women Award. Additionally,
we wanted tofor
Organization reach
Reform Now – ACORN’s knowledge or permis- for ACORN. University
They eveninendorsed
St. nation for high-risk missing
sion, were fired. him for President. the administrative judge of the Circuit Court Judge Holland received the NBA Judicial
out and find our child
confirms the success of the Paul, Minn. children – was issued Friday
organization, the head of the “The evidence that has sur- But now ACORN is in trouble. for Baltimore City in 2003. Council’s Distinguished Service Award in
in New Orleans,” Bullock told People. “They will have to work out that racial after Julian was discovered
group says. faced so far shows they faked Reporter: There are at least Judge Holland has dedicated much of 2005, among many other prestigious honors.
But while Bullock had attempted to keep identity before the public eye and that missing after the murders.
“This is testimony to the work forms to get paid for work they 11 investigations across the her arrested
Police time to community
William involvement. She On Feb. 14, the AFRO honored Judge
the four-year adoption process private, didn’t the scrutiny
ballot could cause them greaterthousands
difficulty,”
we’ve done and success we’ve do, not to stuff country involving of has served
Balfour, the as theboy’s
missing Druidstep- Hill YMCA board Holland for her outstanding service in her
press
had,” had already
Hurd,honed in of
on herboxes.”
family’s O’Connor told ABCnews.com. “These
Maude president ACORN, she said, is the potentially fraudulent ACORN manager,
father the Black
and estranged Achievers Program
husband career and the community at the company’s
new addition. children are seen as members of a larger
ACORN, said in an interview victim of fraud, not the perpetra- forms. Steering
of Julia, at hisCommittee
girlfriend’schair and she served fifth annual Legends and Pioneers ceremony
“People were waiting outside 24/7…we community, whether their parents recognize
with the AFRO. tor of it. Announcer: Massive voter on the Bridge
Southside apartment Beyond
severalBars Advisory at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum.
didn’t“Whenwantthis this to bestarted,
attack his life,”
we Bullock Hurd told
said the only it orthings
not. Sometimes fraud.transracial
And the Obama adoptees campaignfeel hours after the murders.
People.
had just announced that we had bogus are the charges guiltythem-about doing paid somore
wellthan versus the people
$800,000 to an
Rumors of James’ infidelity quickly swirled they came from. I call it ‘survivors’ remorse.’
Themother,
Balfour’s fourthMichele,
annual has Legends and Pioneers gala, held
registered 1.3 million new vot- selves. And factcheck. org ACORN front for get out the vote told reporters that her son had
and
ers,”when they“That’s
she said. proved justtotobesaytrue, the media
agrees. For children of celebrities,
efforts. I think negotiating nothing Feb. 24 at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland
to do with the slayings.
attention
that someone’s quickly intensified.
running scared It concluded, “Neither where they camePressuring from andbanks connecting
to issuewith risky African
Balfour American
remains a suspect History
in Jason & Culture,
Hudson was sponsored by
“All Iofremember
because ACORN’s is thinking, ‘IACORN
success.” need to nor get its employees
people ofhave origin loans.
will be a much wider
Nationwide gulf to
voter fraud. Coors Light.
Louis out ofwho
McCain, here,’” she told
is running for People.
been“Ifound
did guilty of, traverse.”
or even Barack Obama. Bad judgment.
president on the Republican tick- charged with, casting fraudulent Blind ambition. Too risky for
news when he welcomed might have irked some,
A Saga of the Modern South
et, lashed out at ACORN in the votes.” America.
final debate against Barack The problem came about pri- President Obama’s election they came from deep-seated
victory, saying it would spawn religious and patriotic values.”
Respect, Hate, Violence, Death

Obama, contending the group “is marily because of the way Since McCain’s comments, SQUARE HIGH
on the verge of maybe perpetrat- ACORN operates. Rather than ACORN’s 87 offices have been race pride among Whites and “Like him or not, Richard
ing one of the greatest frauds in rely on volunteers, it pays peo- bombarded with threats and possibly a race war. Barrett lived a selfless life of
voter history in this country, ple, many of them poor or unem- racist mail. In his self-published book, poverty to serve the cause of
maybe destroying the fabric of ployed, to sign up new voters. The day after the presidential The Commission, in which he constitutional government and
democracy.”
By Valencia Mohammed Thea idea
as was but
fugitive to help
were both those
later debate, vandals broke into the touted his beliefs, he tells how freedom,” he wrote. “Though
AP Photo/Mississippi Department of Corrections
AP Photo/The Neshoba Democrat, Kyle Carter
Factcheck.org, being registered and those doing organization’s Boston and Seattle and why he decided to protest his primary focus was the
Special to the AFROa non-partisan bonded and released.
Web site, found those claims to the registration. offices and stole computers. integration in 1954. rights of White Americans,
DeAnna Tisdale, 24, BREAD NOT ON THE LIST
be “exaggerated,” with “no evi- Maud explained, “We have a After a Cleveland representative
Richard Barrett, 67, general associate editor of the Jackson “Nausea hit me in the we are all freer because of
dence of any such democracy- zero tolerance policy for deliber- appeared on TV, an e-mail was
counsel of the Nationalist Advocate, Mississippi’s oldest pit of my stomach. Fear of his efforts in the courts to
destroying fraud.” ate falsification of registration.” sent to the local office saying she
Movement, which he founded Black newspaper, said the
Most news account neglect to “is going to have her life ended.” my country overshadowed confront tyranny and stand
Hurd believes the McCain
in Mississippi, was found dead general
charges were politically motivat- point out that ACORN is consensus is that A worker in Providence, R.I., me,” he said, of his thoughts up for the rights of the people
in
ed.his home on April 22, in Barrett
required got
by exactly
law to what
turn in he
all reg- received a threatening call say- on hearing about the Brown to demonstrate, speak out,
Rankin County,
She said, Miss.it’s low-
“Because deserved. “I disagree
istration forms. And they with
also fail ing, “We know you get off work
LEFT
vs. the Board of Education and
RIGHT
make personal choices.
andPolice said the attorney,
moderate-income people, that opinion,
to note wholeheartedly.
that it was the organiza- at 9” and uttered racial epithets. decision, which ended school After graduating from Rutgers
well-known
and people offor his Ipublic
color, believe the Regardless
tion, in manyofinstances,
what people said
that first A caller to one office left a segregation.”Nature not men University, he volunteered
opposition
McCain campaign to the Dr. Martin
thinks those he did inthe
brought thephony
past,registrations
we have no message on the answering decreed that Negroes were for combat in Vietnam, then
Luther
voters are Kinggoingholiday
to voteand his right
to theto judge or
attention of sentence,”
authorities. machine, saying: “Hi, I was just different,” he wrote. “Those went to Memphis State Law
anti-Jena
Democratic, Sixwhich
demonstrations,
is not neces- saidThe theMcCain
daughter campof legendary
apparently calling to let you know that who mingled with colored School. He was a powerful
was
sarilymurdered.
true.” And they have isn’t interested
Black newspaper in those fine
publisher Barack Obama needs to get
White supremacist Richard Barrett, seen in this June 2005 were as much an aberration orator before crowds or in a
ACORN
charged is no stranger
Barrett’s neighbor, to points,
and long preferring
time civil to air mislead-
rights hung. He’s a (expletive deleted)
photo,and was as the unwanted bluebird in court room. He litigated many
controversy. ing ads that seek to link Obama nigger, he’sfound
a piecestabbed
of to death in his burning house
the redbird’s nest and every notable cases and even won
Vincent McGee, a 22-year old activist, Charles Tisdale, who in Pearl, deleted).
Miss., April 22. His
For 38 years, the non-partisan to ACORN, thereby undercutting (expletive You guys are neighbor, Vincent McGee, bit as disruptive of natural and multiple times at the Supreme
Black male who was released was visited by Barrett—his right, hasand been
organization has fought for social his political support. fraudulent, youcharged
need to gowith to his murder.
from prison in February for staunch opponent—on his societal disorder.” Court. Barrett never deviated
and economic justice for low- McCain: I’m John McCain hell. All the niggers on oak trees.
arson, with the crime. Records deathbed. at the September 2007 Jena Over Me.” Barrett claimed Dr. Barry Hackney, national from his Christian faith, and
and moderate-income and I approve this message. They’re gonna get all hung hon-
indicate Barrett was
Americans. With 400,000 mem- stabbed But not all Blacks
Announcer: Who is Barack agreed 6 rally in Louisiana,
eys, they’re going to get assassi-asking King would not want a 1day
BANANAfor secretary of The Nationalist always conformed to the
and bludgeoned. His home with the opinion of the
ber families organized into more Obama? A man with “a political nated, they’re gonna get killed.” the protestors to assist him in Blacks to take off from work Movement, said in an e-mailed Christian standard of integrity,
was also set on fire.
than 1,200 neighborhood chap- young
baptism Tisdale.
performed “Barrett
at warp was holding
Another up a protest
message sign
said, that
“You but to be given jobs to work. statement to the AFRO, that decency, and clean responsible
tersItinwas
110initially reported
cities nationwide, aspeed.”
psychopathic racist After
Vast ambition. with col- liberalread, “Noidiots.King
Dumb Shall Triumph
(expletive He also made national while Barrett’s viewpoints living.”
that
ACORN McGee hasallegedly
over the years seen his lege,contempt
he movedfor Blacks,”
to Chicago. deleted). Welfare bums. You
killed
its shareBarrett because
of criticism of advo- said
while Became Earnest McBride,
a community 68,
organizer. guys just (expletive deleted)
inappropriate
cating for affordable “sexual” housing, contributing
There, Obamaeditor of the
met Madeleine come to our country, consume
advances
living wages, thathealthcare
sent him for intothe Talbot, partwhich
Advocate, has been
of the Chicago every natural resource there is,
a rage. However, additional
underserved— and while organ- bombed several times since
branch of ACORN. He was so and make a lot of babies. That’s
izing voter registration
investigation revealed McGee drives. impressive that he
the ‘60s. “Although Barrett was asked to all you guys do. And then suck
But none has been
performed landscaping work as withering train the ACORN staff.
was very impressive with his up the welfare and expect every-
and baseless as this one. What did ACORN in Chicago one else to pay for your hospital
on the day in question and delivery, he believed Blacks
With the presidential election engage in? Bullying banks. bills for your kids. I jus’ say let
was dissatisfied with the $26 offered
Intimidationnothing positive
tactics. Disruption your kids die. That’s the best Before age five, every room is a classroom.
less than two weeks away,
payment
ACORN’sBarrett detractorspaidallege
him, the to
of American
business. ACORN cultureforcedor its move. Just let your children die.
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organization has engaged in mas- history.”
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risky home loans. Forget about paying for hospital counting and identifying shapes activate a child’s learning ability,
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Education Officials Discuss NCLB Reauthorization

By Melanie R. Holmes depending on where you are and that’s achievement measurements as a key part
AFRO Staff Writer highly problematic,” Mercer said. of the discussion,” he said. “There needs
“It’s an atrocity to have them go to be flexibility in order to make local
A month after the Obama through 12 years of school but can’t get a decisions.”
administration released its blueprint for job or get into college.” Huggins also said using certification
revising the Elementary and Secondary She does not know when ESEA will to determine teacher qualification is “the
Education Act (ESEA), city and state be reauthorized but is certain that when wrong way to look at it.”
officials gathered in Baltimore for a it is, college and career-ready standards “Teachers’ ability to make change
panel discussion on what that reform will be a key revision. President George in the classroom is the best way to
would mean for Baltimore City Public W. Bush signed the NCLB Act into law ensure teacher effectiveness,” he
Schools (BCPS). in 2000 with the hope of bringing all kids said, suggesting more professional
Within the blueprint, the federal up to their reading and math levels by development opportunities for teachers.
government expects college and career- 2014. However, in a statement within the Mercer said that “buy-in” also creates
ready standards to be implemented U.S. Department of Education’s blueprint effective teachers; teachers who have
across the country, schools to be to reform ESEA, Obama said the new stable leadership that they believe in
rewarded for making dramatic gains goal is to ensure all kids are college and better assist with school transformation.
in student achievement, and states to career-ready by 2020. “Students who have access to great
consider national educational standards. Under either administration, Huggins teachers do great work,” she said. “In
At the discussion on Monday, said the most important impact of NCLB addition to having an effective teacher,
Michael Casserly, executive director is that it makes sure there are no more strong leadership is second to that at the
of the Council of Great City Schools; “invisible” students. school level and at the district level.”
Gary Huggins, executive director of “We need to maintain strong She also added that there is “a lot
The Aspen Institute’s Commission on accountability for all students and make of tension” between Republicans and
Charmaine Mercer, No Child Left Behind; and Charmaine sure we don’t return to having invisible Democrats at the federal level on what
senior education advisor Mercer, senior education advisor of the children by requiring action be taken on school improvement strategies will be Courtesy Photos
of the U.S. House of U.S. House of Representatives Education the account of all kids,” he said. implemented under the reauthorization. BCPS CEO Andrés Alonso
Representatives Education and Labor Committee, shared their own In order to accomplish this, Huggins But Obama said the main goal is to have moderated the panel
and Labor Committee, visions for the new No Child Left Behind said a more “sophisticated” use of “great” teachers and principals in every discussion on what the
was a panelist in Monday’s (NCLB) Act. student data and greater autonomy for school reauthorization of the
discussion of the “One of the things that No Child school leaders to decide on appropriate “To ensure the success of our No Child Left Behind Act
reauthorization of the No Left Behind shows us is that student interventions for students are necessary. would mean for Baltimore
Child Left Behind Act. achievement means different things “We need to have student Continued on A5 City.
Bus Driver Charged with Assaulting Autistic Child

Continued from A1
But police agree with “The aide gave my son unnecessary restraint forced acceptable reproach. safety of the children we “I loved my job and I
Harris Sr., who said not only her [hair] scrunchy,” Harris upon the teen. “She gets up and it appears transport very seriously. All loved my kids on the bus,”
was his son assaulted by Sr. said. “He started playing “[Nelson] basically stands as though she assists in the of our drivers and monitors she testified. “If I did hit him
Nelson on Nov. 20, 2009, but with it because it’s made out up and hits him several times,” assault or restraining [of] the are required to pass a full it was just in a response. He
also attacked by Christina of elastic material. He started DeWees said. “She didn’t stop; child,” Dewees said. “It’s not background check and drug was hitting me down here on
Brocato, a bus driver with a trying to unravel it and she she was mad. It looked like like she comes and intervenes and alcohol screens before my leg.”
prior child abuse record. Her slapped him and that set him the child [fell] to the ground. and tries to make peace with they are hired. In addition, On the court transcripts,
trial is scheduled for May 19. off. He became uncontrollable You can see them scuffling on what was going on.” they must complete an Russell admits that the tape
Harris Sr. said his son was at that point.” the floor and you can see him Brocato has been charged extensive training program did not show Harris Jr. hit
strapped into his seat next to Lt. Jim Dewees of the being physically assaulted.” with two counts of second- that includes instruction Nelson, but said he accepted
Nelson, who was substituting Maryland State Police Golden At that point, Brocato degree assault, adding onto her on student management her testimony because she was
for Harris Jr.’s regular aide, Ring Barrack said it is difficult then pulled the bus over. Lori busy criminal record. On Oct. techniques.” under oath. Harris Sr. said his
as Brocato drove the bus of to determine by surveillance Mazan, operator and safety 26, 2003, she was charged Harris Sr. was called to son is nonviolent and only
special education students camera how hard Nelson supervisor of Durham School with child abuse of a minor, come pick his son up from used force after Brocato “got
on Interstate 695 and Perring hit Harris Jr., but the tape Services which runs the contributing to the condition school when the bus arrived on top of him.”
Parkway. clearly captures an assault and school bus company, claims of a child, and second degree there and had to drive his “He was defending
that Harris Jr. got out of his assault. She pled guilty to the son to school for two months himself,” he said. “He doesn’t
Suit Progresses
harness and ran to the front of 2003 assault charge and was after the incident. He is now understand a strange person
the bus, prompting Brocato to sentenced to probation after back on the bus without any hitting him. She wasn’t’
pull the bus over. being convicted on July 12, problems, and former Durham supposed to do that.”
Continued from A1 “As the driver expressed 2004. School Services spokesperson If Brocato is found not
historically Black colleges will continue to suffer. it, [he] ‘had to be disarmed’,” Communications Specialist Laura Osheaski confirmed that guilty, her job could be
The lawsuit also alleges that White schools have she wrote. Ann Kinder said it is Durham Nelson and Brocato have been reinstated.
duplicated programs at Black schools, namely Towson However, DeWees said School Services’ policy not “terminated.” “I don’t want to see that
University and the University of Baltimore duplicating a the encounter went beyond to comment on pending During her trial, Nelson woman go to jail,” Harris
master’s in business administration program at Morgan discipline and became child litigation, but released the told the judge she gave Harris Sr. said. “I just want to see
State University, and Salisbury State University offering a abuse; the tape “clearly following statement regarding her scrunchy because that was her [give] a guilty plea so
computer science program originally offered at University shows” Brocato pull the bus Brocato’s former employment the only way she could keep she can stay the heck off of
of Maryland Eastern Shore. over and immediately begins with the company: “Durham him in his seat and doesn’t these buses and not do that to
Greenbaum said high school and current students to assault Harris beyond School Services takes the remember hitting him. another child again.”
seeking enrollment in the state’s Black schools have joined
the lawsuit to ensure their degree will hold the same value
as a degree with the same field of study at the state’s White
institutions. College graduates are participating because
Fight for Minority Gains in Reform
Continued from A1
they feel their degree does not have the same worth as a
degree from the state’s White institutions because of the and allow shareholders to vote on the salaries/bonuses of - Offer financial literacy education to African Americans.
alleged discrimination. executives. Congresswoman Waters also hopes the Senate bill retains
“We feel very confident in our ability to prevail in this “If we don’t change what led to the crisis, we doom her idea of instituting an Office of Minority Affairs within all
case at trial,” Greenbaum said. ourselves to repeat it,” Rouse said in support of the legislation. federal financial agencies to ensure marginalized communities
She added, “Opposing reform would leave consumers aren’t overlooked in the decision-making process.
vulnerable to the worse of industry practices and taxpayers on “The subprime meltdown and the economic crisis were
the hook if a crisis like this ever happens again.” caused by the greedy financial institutions – the loan initiators
But those stakes and overwhelming public support for – who targeted minority communities and poor communities.
financial reform were not enough to bar Senate Republicans … And when you look at all the agencies that deal with
from blocking the measure on Capitol Hill this week, monetary policy … none of them really focused in on the
prompting civil rights groups to vow renewed efforts to push most vulnerable who were hurt by these policies,” the Black
the legislation through. lawmaker said. “They just didn’t care... . The harm that was
“The civil rights community will continue to work to done to minorities was just not addressed by these agencies.”
ensure that the will of the people is not defeated by corporate Waters said while some senators, particularly Sen. Robert
lobbyists and campaign contributions,” said Nancy Zirkin, Menendez, D-N.J., have promised to “protect” the measure;
executive vice president of The Leadership Conference on White House support is less certain.
Civil and Human Rights, in a statement. “We will continue to Rouse, the administration advisor, sidestepped a question
work for the interests of Main
Street and working families
until President Obama signs real
“...when you look at all the agencies that deal with monetary
financial reform into law.” policy … none of them really focused in on the most vulnerable
Rep. Maxine Waters,
D-Calif., said she was not who were hurt by these policies.”
To qualify you must be: surprised by the partisan vote,
• Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes however – it was meant to open negotiations – and says she is about the White House’s position during the press call,
confident the measure will advance. prompting scathing commentary from a Black finance
• African American
Of greater concern to her, said the House Financial professor, who participated in the teleconference.
• Male or Female Services Committee member, is the survival of two provisions Writing on MSNBC’s “The Grio,” Syracruse University
• 21-65 years old specifically geared to protect minorities. professor Boyce Watkins said the stance was another example
• Non-smoker The House passed Waters’ amendment that would ensure of Obama’s “trickle-down” or “rising tide lifts all boats”
minorities were part of the proposed Consumer Financial philosophy as it relates to helping Blacks.
Study consists of one screening visit, one patient stay of Protection Bureau’s oversight board. “As I listened to Dr. Rouse dodge the poignant question
9 days/ 8 nights and 6 outpatient visits.
Of particular importance to African-American consumers, about Rep. Maxine Waters’ interest in establishing an Office
Eligible participants will be compensated up to $2675.00 the Bureau would, among other things: of Minority Affairs, I started to feel that the Ph.D. was feeding
for their time and travel.
- Ensure big banks and credit card companies provide clear us just a little BS,” Watkins wrote. He also said that Obama’s
Call our toll free number to see if you qualify information to consumers. approach “doesn’t work for those who’ve been marginalized
1-866-706-8833 - Enforce fair lending laws that protect minorities from from the economic mainstream of America. In other words,
or E-mail our recruitment department at: discrimination. our ships can’t rise, because some of these ships are not in the
[email protected] - Oversee alternative financial services such as check economic water.”
cashiers, payday lenders, etc. so consumers could avoid hidden Waters said she remains optimistic of White House
and usurious fees. backing, however, based on initial conversations.
May 1, 2010 - May 7, 2010, The Baltimore Afro-American A5
‘AFRO’ Employee Encounters Alleged Killer of Colleague

By Gregory Dale one of the murder suspects teen sat next to the AFRO Bowman’s death was very Upon his arrival to work was, but did not alert the
AFRO Staff Writer was the barbershop patron employee. Thereafter, the unnecessary.” the following week, the employee at that moment,
who sat next to me the week employee’s barber struck up a As he continued to speak, AFRO employee discovered because it “was just a matter
A routine barbershop before,” the staff member conversation about the death the employee noticed that that two suspects had been of time” before he would be
appointment turned into said. of the slain security guard. other patrons showed no detained for Bowman’s discovered.
a close encounter of a According to the “I was asked if I was reactions to what he was murder. He then realized one According to authorities,
disturbing kind, said an AFRO employee, whose name is acquainted with the AFRO saying about youth in the of the suspects, Troy Taylor, Taylor, 18, turned himself
employee, who discovered being withheld, as he was security officer who was Greenmount Avenue area, was the very same patron in on April 22 and a second
he had unknowingly met one getting his scheduled haircut, killed the previous week,” the leaving him uncomfortable. who’d sat next to in the suspect, Michael Raphael
of the suspected killers in the he noticed a young woman employee said. “I continued “I did not want to offend barbershop the prior week.. Hunter, 19, was arrested the
murder of company security accompanied by a teenage the conversation…offering anyone especially the mother The employee immediately following day. The two both
guard, Charles Bowman. male entering the shop. The that I was disappointed at and other children who were phoned his barber to confirm face criminal charges, but trial
“I looked at the newspaper barber greeted the newly how our young people resort present, or the young man that this was the same teen. information was not available
and to my shock and disbelief, arrived patrons and the to violence and that Mr. sitting next to me,” he said. His barber verified that he at press time.
Cost of Marriage Recognition Remains Unclear

Continued from A1
tangibly mean. “Tax is one funny area guidelines of whichever restricting visitation for same- benefits – are still restricted Social Security benefits after
At its legal core, marriage that is very much hinged to agency they are seeking sex couples regardless of to opposite-sex couples. a spouse dies, and private
is a contract designed to the federal approach,” says recognition from, which vary marital status. This would remain so even employers are not required to
support families. It carries Jezzika Lee Perez, president widely. In some instances, Maryland state employees if Maryland were to legalize extend pensions to surviving
1,138 federal rights and of the D.C.-based firm says Jacobs, partners must are eligible for domestic- same-sex marriage outright. same-sex spouses. When
benefits, and more than 425 Intelligent Tax Services. “And present affidavits meeting up partner health coverage, “The truth is, state pensions are extended, higher
in Maryland alone. Spouses the federal approach is one to 14 different criteria. These but that covers only about recognition doesn’t remedy withdrawal penalties may
can inherit property tax-free, that discriminates.” are “things a married couple 177 to 300 of the state’s many of these areas,” be levied. Surviving spouses
get employer health insurance For this reason, would never be asked to 15,600 same-sex households, demographer Gates says. lose around $5,700 yearly in
for their families and make Maryland’s comptroller prove.” according to data from the “The big remedies are benefits available to opposite-
medical decisions if the worst advised married same-sex Nationally, there have Department of Legislative federal.” sex spouses, according to the
happens. Marriage allows sick couples like Kahn and Drizin been several high-profile Services and the U.S. Census Medicaid guidelines allow Williams Institute.
or elderly spouses to collect to continue filing their state cases where couples’ binding Bureau. Some city and county married, opposite-sex couples For couples like Kahn
federal benefits connected to taxes as “single” until the to divide and Drizin who have
Social Security and Medicaid. office issues new guidelines. assets in a way already taken the plunge in
But for Maryland gay There have been some “...Many significant federal marriage-related that makes a neighboring Washington, only
couples married outside other recent moves in sick spouse time will tell how the benefits
the state, this social safety Maryland to extend benefits
benefits - including spousal Social Security and eligible for of state recognition will play
net is not guaranteed – to same-sex couples. For Medicaid benefits - are still restricted to opposite- nursing-home out.
mainly because the federal example, in 2008, the General coverage while “Like many folks, we were
government doesn’t recognize Assembly passed laws sex couples. This would remain so even if Maryland allowing the just eager to have added legal
same-sex marriages at all. allowing domestic partners to other to remain protections and participate
Gay couples don’t qualify make medical decisions for
were to legalize same-sex marriage...” in the family in this historic moment – to
for federal spousal benefits one another. home. DOMA be legally married,” says
near the end of life. They While such measures legal documents have been governments also extend precludes this option for Kahn. “But we didn’t call
may pay more for family attempt to approximate some ignored by hospital staff or similar benefits. same-sex couples. an attorney or accountant to
health insurance if it is even of the benefits that come county officials. In 2008, Nationally, the average Same-sex couples are find out what it would really
offered. And they still may with marriage, they fall short Clay Greene and Harold same-sex couple covering one also not allotted spousal mean.”
need documents to prove of the protections marriage Scull, partners for more than partner through a domestic-
their relationship in a time of automatically confers on 20 years, were forcibly placed partnership medical plan pays
emergency.
“For us, (getting married)
was really about seeing this
opposite-sex married couples.
And they come with a variety
of confusing criteria.
in separate California nursing
homes after Scull became
injured in a fall. The county
about $1,000 more per year
than a heterosexual couple,
according to Gary Gates,
NCLB Reauthorization
Continued from A4
as a good thing, especially For one, the definition then gained possession of the a demographer with the
having kids together,” Kahn of “domestic partnership” couple’s home and auctioned Williams Institute, a research children, we must do law, but also an outline
says. “But did we really think is muddy, says Lawrence its contents. group at the UCLA School of better to recruit, develop, for a reenvisioned federal
about what’s going to happen Jacobs, a Maryland-based There has been some Law. support, retain, and reward role in education. This is
with our tax return? Not lawyer specializing in legal recent federal change on While Gansler’s opinion outstanding teachers in a framework to guide our
really.” issues affecting same-sex this issue. President Obama opens many doors for same- America’s classrooms,” he deliberations and shared
This frustrates many couples. Maryland does not has directed the Department sex couples planning their said in a statement. “My work—with parents, students,
same-sex couples considering apply a consistent definition of Health and Human families and futures in administration’s blueprint educators, business and
marrying across state lines, of domestic partnership Services to begin drafting Maryland, many significant for reauthorization of the community leaders, elected
including Lisa Polyak, who across all state agencies. new guidelines prohibiting federal marriage-related Elementary and Secondary officials, and other partners—
lives with her partner, Gita Couples must qualify hospitals receiving Medicare benefits – including spousal Education Act is not only to strengthen America’s
Deane, and their children in according to the separate or Medicaid funding from Social Security and Medicaid a plan to renovate a flawed public education system.”
Baltimore.
“The meaningful
protections of a civil marriage
come into play when people
are most vulnerable – when
they are dying, when they
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Minority Business Owners Explored
By Wesley E. Watkis
Local Entrepreneurs Turn Special to the AFRO
A business begins with a great idea that will provide a product or a service to a
Part-Time Jobs into Full-time community. Although every great idea deserves to be explored, not everyone has the
same opportunity to develop his or her business ventures. Even though people of color
currently make up 33 percent of our population, minorities own only 18 percent of the 23
Profit million U.S. firms. In an effort to balance these figures, some lending institutions and loan
programs have special programs in place to provide grants and loans to minority-owned
businesses.
By Kristin Gray
AFRO Managing Editor Loans for Minorities
• Accion USA: Accion is a micro financing organization specializing in small business
As part of a three-part series, the AFRO loans that serve minority populations. Loans range in amount from $500 to $50,000, have
is profiling up-and-coming entrepreneurs terms up to 60 months and offer fixed annual interest rates from 8 percent to 15 percent.
who are growing popular businesses while • Basic 7(a) Loan Program: The Small Business Administration (SBA) backs this loan
juggling traditional nine-to-five careers, program for existing and start-up small businesses to provide an avenue to receive financing
spouses and children. This month, Baltimore- when others are not available. Seven (a) loans are the most flexible and most commonly used
based shoe designer Cash Hollis shares how type of small business loan. Because the loans are provided by a lender, but guaranteed in part
she turned her flair for fashion into profit. by the SBA, borrowers must meet the requirements of both the lender and the SBA.
• The Microloan Program: This program provides short-term loans to small businesses
Cash Hollis through intermediary lenders, typically nonprofit community-based organizations. Six years is
Arena S. Shoe Collection the maximum term for these loans, and $35,000 is the maximum amount. Interest rates depend
Cash Hollis is immersed in all things on the lender, but are generally 8 percent to 13 percent.
fashion – oversized studded glasses, glossy Courtesy Photo
• CDC/504 Loan Program: This program is designed to provide funding for “brick and
skintight leggings, trendy one-piece jumpsuits Cash Hollis poses with designs from her
mortar” projects, purchasing land, buying existing buildings, modernizing, and purchasing
– but more substantial than her passion for Arena S. Shoe Collection.
machinery equipment. A Certified Development Company (CDC), a private, nonprofit
the latest trends is her love of shoes. Hollis,
profitable business venture that satisfies her corporation, works with the SBA and private lenders to provide financing.
a New Jersey native and Morgan State
love for fashion and exercises her budding
University graduate, has created a Baltimore-
business acumen. Grants for Minorities
based shoe reconstruction company that
“The most rewarding part of being an • Grants are not provided by federal agencies for small businesses. However, some states
morphs basic pumps and sneakers into exotic
entrepreneur is pushing myself to the max. offer small business grants to encourage small businesses in the local area. Check with your
works of art.
There is no punching a clock or a supervisor state’s economic development agency, and your local non-profit organizations to see if there is
“The services that I offer are unlimited.
ensuring that my work is done. I work for anything available in your area.
That’s the best part of customizing shoes,”
myself so I strive to make each line better • Additional resources are available to open doors for minority owned businesses. Minority
Hollis said of her firm, Arena S. Shoe
than the one before,” Hollis said. “The other Business Development Centers (MBDC) offer training, one-on-one help, and other links to
Collection. “My company brand centralizes
thing that I love is collaborating with other services and information that aid minority businesses. There are currently five regional offices.
around, ‘Make Your Shoes a Show,’ and
artists and designers, and traveling all over to To find more information, visit their Web site at www.mbda.gov.
that’s what I aim for with every shoe I create.
do shows and photo shoots.” • The Small Business Administration, along with many lenders, are encouraging minority
My most noted work consists of colorful
Since Hollis made Arena S. Shoe owned businesses to apply for financing and increase their presence in the business world.
assortments of Swarovski crystals, wildlife
Collection public in 2009, the 24-year-old Discussing your options with a financial advisor is a good idea to help you determine which
feathers and astonishing bead, ribbon and
entrepreneur has worked with local designers programs may benefit you.
rhinestone craftsmanship. I am also working
such as Shameka Davis with the Ragtime
on my ‘bow bow’ line for my collection. It
Collection, Terronce Styyles and Avon Wesley E. Watkis is
will consist of interchangeable bows for your
Dorsey and her work has been photographed
shoes in a variety of colors and fabrics.”
Arena S. Shoe Collection has been in
the works since 2007, when Hollis’ own
with noted designers N. Miller, Michael Kors,
Versace and Ralph Lauren.
a managing partner of
the W&W Group. For
more information visit
Beware of the
revamped shoes drew a slew of inquiries
and compliments. She has since created a
For more information visit
thearenascollection.com.
thewandwgroup.com. He
can be reached at wesley@ Strengths, Liabilities
thewandwgroup.com.
of Business Structure
Obama Administration to Expand Small in the United States are
Business Access to Federal Contracts

sole proprietorships —
owned by one person. The
entrepreneur proprietor is
their own boss responsible
By AFRO Staff information about for all business decisions.
government contracting, help The sole proprietorship is a
On April 27, President with capital access and flexible structure able to move
Barack Obama established mentoring, match small quickly adapting to changing
the Interagency Task Force business to larger contracting market conditions. It is the
on Veterans Small Business firms and monitor statutory least costly form with the
Development in efforts to goals set for small government taxing revenues
expand access to federal businesses. as personal income only. Any
contracting opportunities In addition, the initiative required paperwork is low
for historically underserved plans to award at least 23 cost and very minimal.
communities. percent of all federal prime By Farrah Gray However, sole
The task force will contracting dollars to small NNPA Columnist proprietorship has several
monitor government businesses. weaknesses that include
contracting with small “Small businesses are (NNPA) - Whether you are personal liabilities of
launching a home-based sole business debts, liens or
businesses and institute the engines that drive our
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Dorothy I. Height—Icon and Friend

(NNPA) - When Dr. Dorothy Irene Height sought a
Julianne Malveaux publisher for her memoirs, there was no bidding war. I’d have
thought every publishing house would have vied to publish the
life of my friend, mentor and civil rights icon, but she wryly noted that she’d sold neither drugs
nor her body, and that her life didn’t conform to any stereotype.
What a life it was. It spanned more than 70 years of activism, personal meetings with
every president from FDR through Barack Obama, leadership positions in several women’s
organizations, including the National Council of Negro Women and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,
and international travel that incorporated advocacy for women and girls around the world. She
has protested everything from lynching to joblessness, and her protests have always had a quiet
dignity about them.
Indeed, when the journalist Bill Moyers aired a television special on the “vanishing” Black
family, her inspiration was to organize an antidote, an annual “Black Family Reunion” held
in Washington, D.C. and other cities to show the nation and the world that the Black family is
hardly dying. President Obama gives the
Dr. Height’s autobiography, Open Wide the Freedom Gates, is a gentle set of reminisces of a eulogy at Dr. Height’s funeral in
life well lived, showcasing both Height’s activism and her wit. She tells of someone describing the Washington Cathedral on
an elder as “clothed and in their right mind” and wondering why such a comment would be April 29.
made.
Then, she adds that
“She was a great friend to have because as she aged, she realized tell you differently. Indeed, Dr. Height loved people regardless of their age. She often said you
could learn something from anyone.
what a blessing it was to
she always showed up.” be clothed and in your She was a great friend to have because she always showed up. Even though travel
was difficult for her (she couldn’t fly on small planes), she made the five-hour drive from
right mind. Always stylish,
and unfailingly sporting a suit and matching hat, she dressed and went to her office every Washington and brought her team so that she could attend my installation as president of
morning until she was hospitalized in mid-March. While most 98 year olds would be enjoying Bennett College for Women in March 2008. She didn’t just come for the installation, but for a
retirement, Dr. Height was up to her earlobes in activism. She was only prevented from a fundraising luncheon and for the gala that followed. If a friend needed her, she was there.
February meeting with President Obama and other civil rights leaders by thigh-high snowdrifts Much will be written about Dr. Dorothy Irene Height and her tremendous contribution to
that would be difficult for her to navigate. the policy arena. There are stories I can tell about editing Voices of Vision, the compendium
When she could not get out, she could work that phone. An early morning phone call from that was produced in 1996 to coincide with the opening of the NCNW building, or about
her would not be prefaced with “good morning,” but more frequently with a gentle, but insistent representing her in Ghana for a meeting of African business women. There are stories others
request that some task be performed. can tell about her work with the Million Man March and her empowerment of women whose
Once you agreed to the task, the call would most likely be ended, sometimes without a roll call of names resemble a “who’s who” of Black women. Those stories deserve telling, but I
goodbye. When Dr. Height was focused, she was focused. She also knew how to have fun, now smile most at the personal stories, personal interactions, her wit and her humor.
how to enjoy people, and how to tease them. When I attempted a Christmas carol parody for Dr. Height’s death last week is a reminder of how far African-American women have come
an annual gathering of friends, she remarked that “economists really should not write poetry,” since she began her work in civil rights leadership, and how much more work must be done to
which prompted laughter and a little chagrin. On another occasion, she urged me to attend an attain social, economic, and gender justice. She was engaged in this work to the very end of
after party after a long (went into the next day) dinner. When I told her that I was tired, she said, her life, to the end concerned about high unemployment rates and the special burden African-
“Well, I’m going.” Since I couldn’t let a 90-something woman have more stamina than me, I American women face in this economic climate. Her activism, dignity, gentility, passion and
tagged along. compassion are a rare combination, and an example for those who follow in her footsteps. I will
She loved being around young people and got a kick out of talking to them. One might think miss her as a civil rights leader, and also as a wise and witty friend.
that someone who had conversed with presidents wouldn’t have much to say to little girls, but
Antonae Horton and Tierra Holloway from the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center could Julianne Malveaux is president of Bennett College for Women. A version of this piece
appeared in the Greensboro News and Record.
Commentary
Dorothy Height-An American Treasure
“The Freedom gates are half the organization into a new era of activism. She was elected In 1977, Dorothy Height joined with former National Urban
Marc Morial ajar; we must pry them fully president of NCNW in 1957 and served as its leader until 1998 League President Vernon Jordan and other civil rights leaders
open.” - Mary McLeod Bethune when she became chair and president emerita. to form the Black Leadership Forum. She received the Urban
Dr. Height’s association with the National Urban League League’s “Equal Opportunity Award” in 1982 and in 2003 was
Dorothy Height credits the great American educator Mary was long and distinguished. Her last public appearance was presented with the organization’s “Legend Award.” Dr. Height
McLeod Bethune with igniting her passion for civil rights and at the Greater Washington Urban League’s gala on March is also the recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the
women’s rights. In fact, the title of Dr. Height’s 2003 memoir, NAACP Spingarn Medal and the Congressional Gold Medal
Open Wide the Freedom Gates, was inspired by a phrase she Dorothy Height was a woman of exceptional vision,
often heard Bethune repeat. For 98 years, right up until her “We are all fortunate to have been intellect, energy and grace. She devoted her entire life to
passing on April 20, Dorothy Height worked tirelessly to fully exposed to the extraordinary life of fighting injustice and empowering African-American women.
pry open freedom gates for every American regardless of race, In describing the 2005 musical, If This Hat Could Talk, which
ethnicity or gender. The National Urban League and all of us
have lost a great friend, mentor and moral touchstone.
Dorothy Height. Her legacy is a debt we was based on her memoir, she said, “Many people who are part
of this present generation are not being exposed to the people
Dorothy Height took her first steps on the road of can never repay.” and the events that shaped this country. This is a call to action
empowerment in 1933, when, as a young woman, she became a for the next generation to lead the masses and this present one
civil rights worker with the United Christian Youth Movement to never cease to fight for what is right …”
of North America. A few years later, as an executive of the 17. I count her friendship and counsel as one of the great We are all fortunate to have been exposed to the
Harlem YWCA, she met Bethune, who was the founder and blessings of my life. She collaborated with every Urban League extraordinary life of Dorothy Height. Her legacy is a debt we
president of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW). president, beginning with Eugene K. Jones. She stood side-by- can never repay. We can best honor her memory by striving
Bethune took Height under her wing, introduced her to Eleanor side with League President Whitney M. Young as they worked everyday to live up to her example and never ceasing to fight
Roosevelt and recruited her as a NCNW volunteer. with Dr. King to map a strategy for the landmark civil rights for what is right.
Dr. Height was active in every stage of the modern civil rights challenges of the 1960s. And she was the only woman on the
and women’s movements. In 1947 she was elected national platform when Martin Luther King delivered his historic “I Marc Morial is the president and CEO of the National
president of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and for a decade, led Have a Dream” speech. Urban League.
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Dr. Harold A. Carter Sr.: A Legacy of Principle and Faith
This year, Dr. Harold A. Poor People’s Campaign, Dr. Carter has readily acknowledged programs that work cannot be found in a strategy to transfer
Carter Sr. celebrates 45 years Dr. King’s influence upon his vision for community renewal as public responsibility for greater social equity to the faith
as the principal shepherd of an integral element of his New Shiloh ministry. centers of our country.
Baltimore’s New Shiloh Baptist “I learned from him that we have to take responsibility Rather, that motivating force must first arise from the hearts
Church. In his own words, for our condition, whatever that might be,” Dr. Carter once and minds of people of faith themselves.
he is above all “a God man,” observed. “People in power do not concede anything to others This is one of the reasons that Dr. Harold A. Carter Sr.,
the primary trustee of his freely, so we have to equip ourselves and do for ourselves stands as an example for all of our citizenry - whatever our
congregation’s spiritual life. based on the principles of unconditional love.” respective faith traditions may be.
Yet, at a time when our Aided by the strength and talents of his wonderful wife, the It also is at the core of what Dr. Carter means when he
urban areas are in danger of late Dr. Weptanomah Carter, his son and co-pastor, Dr. Harold speaks of how our local communities must undertake greater
crumbling under the stress of A. Carter Jr., and a dedicated congregation that has grown to responsibility for themselves and their neighbors, and how they
decades of disinvestment, Dr. number in the thousands, New Shiloh is, indeed, equipping its must equip themselves for opportunity.
Carter and his New Shiloh community to move forward on empowering principles. Unlike other “mega-churches” that have left the inner cities
Congregation also offer the Every day, people from the neighborhood can find of our nation, New Shiloh Baptist Church has followed Dr.
Congressman Elijah
people of Baltimore hope, as inspiration and opportunity in its beautiful church and Family Carter’s vision for his congregation.
E. Cummings well as a concrete plan for Life Center, its school of music, theological center, child It has constructed its foundation on an unwavering
faith-based engagement in the development center and other facilities. commitment to the people of our urban community.
social and economic renewal of our region. These accomplishments of the congregation’s “social As we in government seek to construct a new and more
His is a vision and a mission — grounded in the Civil Rights gospel” mission are important aspects of Dr. Carter’s vision comprehensive “national urban policy,” we would do well to
Movement of the 1960s — that has compelling importance for but they are far from the end. Already underway are plans for take note.
our nation today. technical training for the community, a computer center, a Dr. Carter and his congregation have invested millions of
More than a half-century ago, when Dr. Carter was a still senior center and senior housing. dollars in the New Shiloh Village and surrounding community.
a young man in Selma, Ala., Dr. Ralph Abernathy and then, Consistent with our constitutional doctrine of the separation “This is where the people are, and this is where the need is,”
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., both offered Harold Carter his of church and state, it would be more appropriate for me he has observed. “The wave of Maryland’s future development
first opportunities to speak to their congregations as a newly to leave it to others to commend Dr. Carter for the other - and the nation’s - lies in the [inner] cities.”
ordained minister. wonderful ministers whom he has trained, including my own This month, I will stand on the floor of the United States
“I was a young college student and they wanted to give me a pastor, Bishop Walter S. Thomas Sr. House of Representatives and commend to our nation’s
boost from the beginning,” Dr. Carter observed in a 2005 article Others are better qualified than I to attest to the lasting attention the vision, wisdom and mission of an inspired man.
written in the Baltimore Afro-American. importance of Dr. Carter’s spiritual writings. During his decades of service, Dr. Harold A. Carter Sr., has
It was a strong, inspiring and enduring “boost” indeed. However, I have been honored to serve as a spokesman earned our nation’s praise for a lasting legacy of principle and
This same visionary foundation has inspired Dr. Carter for the Congressional Black Caucus to our nation’s faith faith.
throughout his ministry — both in the mission to proclaim the communities. In the performance of that duty, I have gained a His is a vision that all Americans would do well to pay heed.
gospel to which he had been called and in the “social gospel” thorough understanding of those “faith-based initiatives” that
work of his faith. are working. Congressman Elijah Cummings represents Maryland’s
A past leader of Baltimore’s chapter of the Southern A part of what my teacher and friend, Dr. Harold A. Seventh Congressional District in the United States House of
Christian Leadership Conference and the local chapter of the Carter Sr., has taught me is that the inspiration for faith-based Representatives.
Arizona Immigration Law Violates Constitution, Guarantees

Racial Profiling
Arizona’s newly adopted Latino – will be designated as second-class citizens, making policy and will interfere with effective policing in Arizona’s
Mary Bauer immigration law is brazenly anyone with brown skin a suspect even if their families have communities. That’s why the legislation was opposed by the
unconstitutional and will called Arizona home for generations. Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police. As Latinos grow more
undoubtedly trample upon the civil rights of residents caught in Given the authors of this law, no one should be surprised fearful of law enforcement, they will be more reluctant to report
its path. about its intended targets. The law was drafted by a lawyer crimes, and witnesses will be less likely to cooperate with
By requiring local law enforcement to arrest a person for the legal arm of the Federation for American Immigration police. Criminals will target the Latino community, confident
when there is “reasonable suspicion” that the person is in the Reform (FAIR), whose founder has warned of a “Latin their victims will keep quiet.
country illegally, Arizona lawmakers have created a system onslaught” and complained about Latinos’ alleged low Lawmakers in other states are eager to replicate this ill-
that guarantees racial profiling. They also have usurped federal “educability.” FAIR has accepted $1.2 million from the Pioneer advised law. Their frustration with current immigration policy
authority by attempting to enforce immigration law. Fund, a racist foundation that was set up by Nazi sympathizers is understandable, but this system must be remedied by our
Quite simply, this law is a civil rights disaster and an insult Congress, which should enact
to American values. No one in our country should be required
to produce their “papers” on demand to prove their innocence.
“… this law is a civil rights disaster and an insult to American fair immigration reform. The
federal government must
What kind of country are we becoming? values.” craft a policy that repairs
When Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer was asked what an our broken immigration
undocumented immigrant looks like, she responded: “I do not to fund studies of eugenics, the science of selective breeding to system and, at the same time, protects our most cherished
know what an illegal immigrant looks like. I can tell you that I produce a “better” race. The legislation was sponsored by state values. States that attempt to follow Arizona’s example will
think there are people in Arizona who assume that they know Sen. Russell Pearce, who once e-mailed an anti-Semitic article only succeed in sowing fear, discord and intolerance in our
what an illegal immigrant looks like.” from the neo-Nazi National Alliance website to supporters. communities while undermining law enforcement and inviting
We all know what the outcome of all this double-talk will Making matters worse, lawmakers have allowed citizens to costly constitutional challenges.
be. People with brown skin – regardless of whether they are sue local law enforcement agencies that they believe are not
United States citizens or legal residents – will be forced to adequately enforcing the new law. One can be sure that FAIR Mary Bauer is the legal director of the Southern Poverty
prove their legal status to law enforcement officers time and and its proxies are salivating at the prospects. Law Center. This article was originally published on the
again. One-third of Arizona’s population – those who are The law is not only unconstitutional, it’s bad public Center’s Web site and is being reprinted with its permission.
Dr. Dorothy I. Height — The Passing of a Legend

(NNPA) - We are all equality with Mary McLeod Bethune and help found the with President Obama at the White House. Even though she
afforded one lifetime. Born National Women’s Political Caucus with the likes of Gloria was physically weak and could not attend the meeting due
into varying circumstances Steinem. Dr. Height was the president of the National Council to inclement weather, her mind was as sharp as ever, and
and faced with differing of Negro Women for four decades, and an impeccable orator she even talked to me until the very moment I walked into
degrees of challenges herself, delivering remarks at key events like the Harlem the White House. Following this important meeting with the
and opportunities, we all Riot of 1935. This unwavering friend fought tirelessly for president, I immediately briefed Dr. Height, who insisted on
ultimately define the course of desegregation, an end to poverty, voting rights and equality staying involved and active in working towards alleviating
our own lives. for both men and women regardless of race, color and creed. skyrocketing Black unemployment, despite her own ailing
Some make it a point to At a time when instability and inequality were blatant, Dr. health. And just three weeks ago, I visited her bedside in the
encourage and assist others Height caught the ear and attention of President Roosevelt and hospital, knowing that greatness comes rarely in a lifetime.
in their own struggles, while Mrs. Roosevelt, and even received the Presidential Medal of We are all in deep mourning, mourning the loss of a truly
others only focus on their own honorable and exceptional
personal advancement. There “ ... the African-American community is mourning; women woman. Those of us who
are those who volunteer in organized and battled alongside
Rev. Al Sharpton their local communities from are mourning and everyone who understands the intricate Dr. Height are mourning;
time to time and those that Congressional leaders are
decide on pursuing careers that will help educate or somehow
link between racial and gender equality should be in mourning; the African-American
heal the next generation. mourning today.” community is mourning; women
And then there are the chosen few; those rare and blessed are mourning and everyone who
individuals who dedicate their entire existence to the larger Freedom in later years. understands the intricate link between racial and gender equality
betterment of society. Dr. Dorothy Height, an icon who shaped Dr. Height’s accolades are far too great to mention here; should be in mourning today.
an entire century of American progress towards racial and there simply isn’t enough room and definitely not enough President Obama himself stated: “And even in the final
gender equality, was one of those exceptional fighters. And we words. In her 98 years on Earth, she dedicated the bulk – some weeks of her life — a time when anyone else would have
all owe nothing but gratitude to this remarkable woman, for 80 years – working towards a sustainable and freer future for enjoyed their well-earned rest, Dr. Height continued her fight to
she played an integral role for all of us to enjoy the benefits of everyone. From the moment she was denied enrollment into make our nation a more open and inclusive place for people of
today. Barnard College because the school had already “met its quota every race, gender, background and faith.”
The “godmother of the civil rights movement,” as she is of Negro students,” Dr. Height remained vigilant and active in We all echo the president’s sentiments as we honor the
so often revered, will uniquely be remembered in the history combating injustice wherever and whenever she saw it. And tremendous legacy of Dr. Height, and hope and pray that we
books for simultaneously fighting for African-American causes her dedication didn’t end with the civil rights movement or the are lucky enough to receive another such treasure for humanity
and for women’s progress. She marched alongside Dr. Martin women’s movement, but rather continued tirelessly till her last soon.
Luther King Jr., organized several rallies herself, protested days. Just two months ago, Dr. Height gave me instructions
against lynching in New York, helped further education on how to fight against Black unemployment in our meeting The Rev. Al Sharpton is the president and founder of the
National Action Network.
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May 1, 2010 - May 7, 2010, The Baltimore Afro-American B1
Photos by Bill Tabron
Actress Cicely Tyson
In honor of Dr.
Height’s signature
News anchor
style, women
Terry Owens,
donned vibrant
master of
hats
ceremony
Dr. Thelma T. Daley

and Cyrille Oguin,
ambassador from Benin
Kurt Schmoke, dean

of Howard University
School of Law, and Sen.
Nathaniel McFadden
Wendell and Esperance Sutton
Rep. John Lewis and Gov.

Martin O’Malley and his
wife, Catherine, recite
Congressman the Pledge of Allegiance
John Lewis
Dr. Pamela Love-
Manning
On April 25, Coppin State University
honored social justice legend Dr. Dorothy
Height in an event themed “Hats On
for Dorothy I. Height.” The attendees
included former NAACP President Kweisi
Mfume, former Baltimore Mayor Kurt
Schmoke and actress Cicely Tyson.
The program, which was planned before
Height’s death on April 21, is being called
the school’s seminal event of the year
and marked the launch of fundraising for
Coppin’s Dorothy I. Height Endowed Chair
Delois Moore, and Lectureship in Social Work and Social
Coppin State University James Camphor and
Kweisi Mfume Justice and the Dorothy I. Height Center
President Reginald S. Avery Tamathia Flowers
for the Advancement of Social Justice.
Friends, colleagues and family members gathered at

Martin’s West to celebrate the retirement of principal Cecelia
L. King from the Baltimore City Public School System after 38
years of exemplary service.
During King’s career, she wore many hats, and the event
was aptly themed, “Hats Off to Cecelia King.” The entire room
was a miniature hat boutique with each table representing
her educational career as teacher, senior teacher, support
Honoree and Lillie I. King, mother, and
teacher, specialist, assistant principal, lead coach, executive sister Wilveria Worrell
assistant and principal.
In addition to accolades from various speakers, the
honoree received numerous citations, proclamations and
certificates from political and other elected officials.
Monica Gandy with
The honoree thanked her family, committee members,
Jelani, William, Sierra
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority sisters, New Shiloh and Aysia
Baptist, Continental Sisters, friends and
colleagues for their support.
Photos by A. Lois DeLaine

Delores M. Ford, chair,
and Gwendolyn Parham
Dr. Charlene Cooper

Boston, former CEO of
BCPSS
Dr. Walter J.
Amprey, former Joseph L. Smith makes a
superintendent toast to the retiree
Cecelia L. King
of BCPSS
B2 The Baltimore Afro-American, May 1, 2010- May 7, 2010
Community
Local Teen Battles Obesity in National Spotlight
WASHINGTON —Julia Julia says she is working eating too much “junk” food,
Braxton is an attractive at eating better and exercising edibles filled with empty
15-year-old student at Duke more. She has already seen calories, fat and starches.
Ellington School of the Arts some success; she is down “Parents in some cases
in Washington. She has a to 191 pounds from the 212 don’t provide nutritious
bubbly personality, sings pounds she started with in meals, and they also may be
like a bird and wants to be a December. eating large portions,” she
Broadway performer and an “I’m more conscious said. “So, it’s what they’re
actress. about my food choices,” eating and how much they’re
She is also obese, which said Julia, whose older sister eating.”
does not bode well for her had weight loss surgery to She pointed to fast food
health or her professional bring down her weight. “I’m as a major culprit. They are
aspirations. cutting down on sugar and loaded with calories, fat,
So, she and her mother, fat. I have to give up things sugars and salt.
Terri Braxton, sought like Buffalo wings, pizza, “Sodas are also a big
out Dr. Denia Tapscott, French fries, chocolate candy factor,” she said. “That plays
bariatrician, assistant and Arizona Ice Tea.” a big role because younger
professor of Medicine at The reasons for Julia’s kids would normally drink
Howard University College weight problem are the same milk, but they are drinking
of Medicine and program for most children and adults soda. Yes, milk has calories
director for the Howard struggling with obesity — too, but it also provides
University Hospital Center lack of activity and bad nutritional value. Sodas are
for Wellness and Weight Loss Courtesy Photo food choices combined with empty calories.”
Surgery. They want Tapscott Dr. Denia Tapscott, bariatrician and program director of the Howard University Hospital portion control, Tapscott said. If Julia sticks to the
to help Julia lose 50 pounds Center for Wellness and Weight Loss Surgery, weighs Julia Braxton, 15, during one of “Physical activity, structure that she and
in one year. her regular visits. Tapscott is helping Julia, a student at Duke Ellington School of the Art exercise, it’s not in the school Tapscott have developed,
In many ways, Julia in Washington, D.C., achieve her goal of losing 50 pounds over 12 months. system like it used to be,” she should be able to lose 50
represents the tens of Tapscott said. “Too often, pounds in a year, the doctor
thousands of American But unlike most setbacks. He began in the healthy foods, like fruits and today’s children don’t have said.
children and teenagers who overweight children, Julia May 2010 edition of the vegetables, are difficult or recess or structured physical “It’s a reasonable goal,”
are overweight, so much so will not struggle in obscurity magazine and will continue impossible to find. activity. she said. “You have to
that Type II diabetes caused as she tries to shed pounds. with articles in July and in Julia is mindful of all “Kids don’t play outside emphasize that you’re doing
by obesity is now the number Instead, she and Tapscott’s every other month of the the scrutiny by millions of like they used to, partly this over a period of time.”
one chronic disease among efforts will be profiled six publication for the next 12 African-American readers because of they are playing The tougher challenge, the
children. times in EBONY, the nation’s months. over whether she achieves on the computer or on doctor said, may be keeping
It is the reason that premiere African-American He will also be writing her goal. video games and sometimes the weight off after she has
first lady Michelle Obama oriented magazine. a number of obesity-related “That’s definitely because of their school lost it.
launched Let’s Move, an Kevin Chappell, EBONY articles. For instance, in something that I worry workload. So, lack of “In some cases,
ambitious effort to eliminate senior editor and Washington July he will be writing about about,” she said. “I try not to activity is a big part.” maintaining the weight is
childhood obesity within a Bureau chief, will be tracking what he calls “food deserts,” see it as an option, though. I Diet is the other half,
harder than the weight loss.”
generation. their successes and possible neighborhoods where am going to lose 50 pounds.” Tapscott said. Children are
Plastic Surgery Gains Acceptance in African-American Community

By Aleesa Mann we didn’t do things because it felt like we were selling out.
Special to the NNPA from the That mentality is gone and now we have a more glamorized,
Howard University News Service mainstream focus.”
For Perrault, the growing number of African Americans
WASHINGTON (NNPA) — A woman pokes and pinches undergoing plastic surgery indicates a trickling down effect of
her face in front of a mirror, wondering if a smaller nose and values – those that start in pop culture, and overtime become
thinner lips will boost her confidence. A patient stands in a accepted by society.
gown as her doctor draws surgical lines on her body, and a The stigma towards plastic surgery may be going in
man blushes, teary-eyed as his family sees him for the first the direction of the stigma that used to be reserved for hair
time after his face-lift. extensions, Perrault suggested.
These scenes from reality TV shows like ABC’s “Extreme “Those are so mainstream you don’t even think about it
Makeover” and E! channel’s “Dr. 90210” mark a period of anymore,” he said.
candor towards cosmetic surgery in the media. Some may According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons,
even say they are, in part, responsible for the public’s change liposuction, nose reshaping and breast reduction are the most
in attitude towards cosmetic procedures Even among African commonly requested surgical procedures among African-
Americans and other racial minorities, this once taboo American cosmetic patients. Botox, injectable fillers and
procedure is gaining acceptance. chemical peels are the most popular minimally invasive
The changing face of cosmetic patients is largely procedures.
attributed to improving socioeconomic status among minority While Hardaway agrees African Americans are opening
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communities, images of cosmetic surgery in the media, up to the idea of plastic surgery, she still notices a lingering
More Black woman are turning to drastic plastic
and the open admission of celebrities who have undergone surgery to improve their physical appearance instead of hesitation among the community when it comes to rhinoplasty,
plastic surgery. Hollywood stars Queen Latifah, Tina Turner, traditional exercise. also known as nose-reshaping.
Toni Braxton and Patti LaBelle are among the few African- “Sometimes I’ll see patients where their family tells them
American celebrities who have actually admitted that they doing it themselves.” not to have it,” she said. “Or sometimes they won’t even tell
have had some work done. Now the trend is transitioning into In his own practice, Baker has observed plastic the family because of the stigma.”
the general populous. surgery become more socially acceptable among minority One patient came in for a consultation for rhinoplasty,
More than 900,000 African Americans underwent plastic communities. Over the years, he said, the number of African- but didn’t go through with the procedure until years later,
surgery in 2008, a 145 percent increase since 2000, according Americans he has treated has grown to almost a sixth of his Hardaway said.
to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Numbers for patient base. Both Hardaway and Baker have observed an increase in
other minority groups are also on the raise. While plastic surgery patients are predominantly their African-American clientele, and both emphasize that the
“These makeover shows have made cosmetic surgery Caucasian, the number of cosmetic patients among Hispanic, growth includes men, as well.
more acceptable,” said Dr. Michelle Hardaway, an African- African-American and Asian communities has experienced Hardway identified liposuction, eyelid procedures, and
American plastic surgeon in Farmington Hills, Mich. rapid growth spurts in recent years. Combined, the number of fillers as some of the most popular requests among her
Procedures she feels many people once regarded as only for minority patients opting for plastic surgery jumped 64 percent African-American male patients.
the rich and famous, are now much less so. between 2004 and 2005, and another 33 percent between 2007 The doctors also agree on another point: the increase in
and 2008, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports. plastic surgeries among African Americans does not reflect a
TV programs have made it more normal, she said.
In 2008, African Americans made up 8 percent of patients changing self-identity. Their patients, they say, aren’t trying to
Dr. Stephen Baker, plastic surgeon and associate professor
in the cosmetic surgery industry, an industry that pulled in over significantly change their appearance; they’re just looking for
at Georgetown University Hospital, says the number of
$10 billion that year. an improvement.
people with disposable incomes has helped contribute to the
“I think it speaks to our culture being more mainstream,” Baker likens it to trying to get the upper hand against the
popularity of plastic surgery for patients. TV programming, natural thinning and sagging of skin over time.
Baker said, is also a factor. Dr. Shane Perrault, an African-American psychologist in
Silver Spring, Md., said of the blurring of racial and social “The clock and gravity don’t change,” Baker said. “And I
“I think TV has somewhat demystified it,” Baker said. “The think that as people live longer they want to look as good as
stigma is gone, so maybe they feel a little less guilty about lines in today’s American culture. “There was a time when
they feel.”
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Looking Beyond the Flesh Blackmon said.

“I think they will
find themselves in
the characters and
Playwright explores the politics of skin color in new play ultimately make
them have a better
By Gregory Dale that I will give some insight and do something with I’m not prejudiced,’[because] understanding when
AFRO Staff Writer on many current issues,” race relations myself. So, that’s not a true statement. they see people in
Blackmon said. “I think that early 2008 is when I first It’s how you handle those interracial relationships
Audiences will be people will really examine wrote it. It kind of sat for prejudices that let people and not be as prejudice
forced to question their own their own prejudices because a while until I developed know who you are.” if they already are…
preconceived notions about the people in Color Blind are not only inspiration, but the After viewing the play, There’s a line in the
people of other backgrounds us, our neighbors and friends. financial means to try to pull Blackmon hopes audiences play that says, ‘Wisdom
after watching Color Blind, I included all races in the everything together.” can recognize some of the is when you can look
a new play that examines the play.” While most can agree that same qualities they share with beyond the physical and
politics of race, discrimination Blackmon noted that America has come a long the characters in the play and truly see what’s on the
and fear. The production the inspiration for this racially way from the strained race ultimately change their flawed inside.’”
explores the lives of several charged production was relations in the past to today’s perceptions on race, hoping
families from different races, developed during President current point, Blackmon that viewers can truly judge “Color Blind” will
and while each clan means Barack Obama’s campaign. believes prejudice is deeply other people on their charters premiere at the Reginald
well, their strong views on “When President Obama rooted in the hearts of alone. Courtesy Photo F. Lewis Museum on
race have the potential to was campaigning, which was Americans. “Audiences will gain Dee Blackmon, writer and April 29 and will run
create more harm than good. a time when race relations “I think everyone has wisdom from this play and director of Color Blind until May 2.
“The play is definitely were high, I decided to put prejudices. I think it’s an have a better understanding
thought-provoking and I think my stamp on the world unfair [statement] to say ‘no of the word ‘tolerance,’”
Ceremony to Recognize Power of Spoken Word Williams Syndrome:

By Gregory Dale together and awards these artists
for what they’ve been doing.”
Being Truly ‘Color Blind’
Courtesy Photo
AFRO Staff Writer

NUSPA originally began as the While Color Blind questions whether we can look
Pen Point Ball, which was held beyond race and judge people on their characters alone,
With the rising popularity
in Maryland in 2003. This event there is actually a rare genetic disorder that makes those
of spoken word and the rapid
brought together poets from across affected immune to racial prejudice.
emergence of subgenres in
the country to celebrate poetry and Williams Syndrome is a condition characterized by
poetry, the Great Publishing
its impact in their communities. symptoms such as heart abnormalities, mental retardation
Company is presenting the
Due to the popularity of the event, and lack of communal nervousness. As a result, those
National Underground Spoken
David Ross and Femi Lawal comprise spoken creators promised fans an annual affected by the disorder are excessively friendly.
Word & Poetry Awards
event spotlighting poetry and the Children are aware of racial distinctions at an early age,
(NUSPA) to honor the often word artistry group the 5th L, past winners
growing emergence of spoken however, those affected with Williams Syndrome show no
unnoticed work of poets around at the NUSPA Awards ceremony.
word. apprehension to other races and are not prejudiced based
the country.
In 2005, the first NUSPA was held in Forestville, Md. on skin color, unlike children who are not affected by the
Deemed “the Grammys for poets,” NUSPA seeks to bring
During this event, 22 venues in various states across the condition.
recognition to written and spoken word by rewarding artists for
United States participated in the nominations for 19 categories. According to Topnews.com, a study was conducted with
their work that may or may not have been published. This year the
The event continued to grow in popularity thereafter, 20 children affected by the disorder and 20 children without
event takes place May 1 at L’Enfant Plaza in Washington, D.C.
becoming one of the most anticipated and talked about events it. The children were given pictures of people of mixed
“We award poets for their efforts in 13 categories,” said
races and sex. The children without the syndrome showed
NUSPA’s founder, KaNikki J. Mix. “We have numerous people in the poetry community. Additionally, many artists have been
a preference in choosing their own race, while kids affected
getting together to nominate the poets and then the fans vote on published and tapped into self-publishing through NUSPA and
the Great Publishing Company. by it showed no racial preferences.
the nominees for us to get the winners.”
For the future, Mix hopes to expand the event outside of the While there is no cure for Williams Syndrome,
While the art of spoken word is relatively new, it emerged
District, beginning with Virginia and, perhaps, North Carolina organizations have been developed to help families cope.
onto the national stage in shows like HBO’s “Def Poetry
and highlight the many talented artists who may not have had The Williams Syndrome Association is a non-profit
Jam” and “Brave New Voices.” Still, while the genre has been
the ability to participate and attend previous events. organization that assists in research of the disorder while
acknowledged as a legitimate form of poetry, many of its
“We plan to move [the event] around the country. They also providing the most current information to families.
artists go unrecognized.
have a national poetry slam competition and they move it Other Williams Syndrome symptoms include delayed
“Spoken word is becoming a new genre,” Mix said.
around every year, so we plan to do that with NUSPA to make speech, learning disorders, Attention Deficit Disorder
“People know about poetry, but they don’t really know about
sure that all the poets are able to attend and not have to come (ADD) and facial abnormalities.
the spoken word aspect of it. We have poets that travel and
perform for a living. It’s important that the community gets to this area all the time.”
The Arts Flourish in Baltimore

ARTcetra Soul Revival: A Poetic
Coppin Fundraiser and Visual Experience
Offers Fine Art and of Renewal
Entertainment
Courtesy Photo
Art exhibit May 1-Aug. 1 at

By Dorothy Boulware city’s Meroe Art Gallery
Special to the AFRO (Baltimore, MD) – “Soul Revival: A Poetic and Visual
Experience of Renewal,” an art exhibit co-sponsored by Meroe
“THIS IS THE BEST
Coppin State University is the place this weekend for
entertainment, to purchase art and help the Helen Fuld School
Art Gallery and Authentic Contemporary Art, opens on May
1 and extends through Aug. 1 at the Meroe Art Gallery in
COMEDY SINCE
of Nursing continue its success as the number one source of
baccalaureate and graduate prepared nurses in the state.
Baltimore.
The free opening reception is May 1 from 6 to 9 p.m.,
‘THE HANGOVER’!” Roger Ebert, CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
For the second year, ARTcetra is presented, May 1, as a featuring poetry performances and visual art presentations from
one-of-a-kind benefit some of the most accomplished and creative artists and
auction in the newly poets on the East Coast. The Meroe is located at 1623
opened Health and Baltimore will West North Ave.
Human Services be alive with One of Baltimore’s own, Nina “Lyrispect” Ball, will
Building, 2601 W. North art exhibits, be returning home from Philadelphia to perform for the
Ave. Complementing concerts and opening reception of Soul Revival. Also performing
the evening’s bidding more during the are nationally recognized spoken word artists including
will be the unveiling of month of May. Dehejia Maat, Stephanie Renee, Bonnie MacAllister,
a commissioned print Cherrie Amour and Alan King. Poets in the exhibition
by renowned artist wrote pieces inspired by the artwork on display.
Charles Bibbs and a The opening reception will reflect a powerful visual
star-studded reception and poetic call for renewal that we hope will inspire
with an intimate jazz Stock Photo everyone.
performance by Alonzo “It’s always been a dream of mine to curate a show
Copes. featuring emerging visual artists and poets in the metropolitan,
ARTcetra offers distinguished works by prominent artists Washington-Baltimore area,” said curator Sharon Burton,
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B4 The Baltimore Afro-American, May 1, 2010 - May 7, 2010
Book Review
‘The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates’
By Kam Williams his namesake to commit such a heinous act for the sake of some
Special to the AFRO “bling.” After all, he knew at the very least that they were both
young African-American males from Baltimore. He continued
“This is the story of two boys living in Baltimore with to be nagged by that curiosity to the point that when he returned
similar histories and an identical name: Wes Moore. One of us from England a couple of years later, he decided to contact Wes
is free and has experienced things that he never knew to dream the lesser, now a convicted murderer serving a life sentence
about as a kid. The other will spend every day until his death without the possibility of parole.
behind bars for an armed robbery that left a police officer and An exchange of correspondence led to a series of face-
father of five dead. to-face visits, and the two forged an enduring friendship,
The chilling truth is that his story could have been mine. since they had a lot in common, their contrasting fates
The tragedy is that my story could have been his. Our stories notwithstanding. As it turned out, they had both been raised by
are obviously specific to our two lives, but I hope they will a single mom in a rough neighborhood where they had frequent
illuminate the crucial inflection points in every life, the sudden run-ins with the police. Both had also dropped out of school
moments of decision where our paths diverge and our fates are to hang out on the street corners with a fast crowd. But where
sealed... one Wes would benefit from an intervention that
It is my sincere hope that this book does would send him to military school for a serious
not come across as self-congratulatory or attitude readjustment, the other, in the absence
self-exculpatory… Rather, this book will use of a mentor, was simply allowed to slip between
our lives as a way of thinking about choices the cracks.
and accountability, not just for each of us as Their parallel and ultimately sharply
individuals, but for all of us as a society. diverging paths in life are recounted in
This book is meant to show how, for those fascinating fashion in The Other Wes Moore, as
of us who live in the most precarious places in engaging, illuminating and touching a memoir
this country, our destinies can be determined as one could hope to encounter. Studiously
by a single stumble down the wrong path, or a avoiding the temptation to put on any “holier
tentative step down the right one. This is our than thou” airs, the author instead altruistically
story.” embraces a “There but for fortune” tone,
— Excerpted from the Introduction (pgs. suggesting that he and his jailed alter ego’s lots
xi-xiv) could just as easily have been reversed.
Wes even goes out of his way to pay tribute
In December of 2000, Wes Moore saw to the slain police officer who left behind a
his name in the newspaper when The Baltimore Sun ran widow and kids. “Let me be clear,” he states, emphasizing the
a blurb about how he’d just been awarded a prestigious point that any empathy for the other Wes Moore “is not meant
Rhodes scholarship to do post graduate work at Oxford. But in any way to provide excuses… The only victims that day
overshadowing that brief mention of him as a “local product were Sergeant Bruce Prothero and his family.”
done good” was a sensational, front-page story about a brother This imperceptibly-interwoven double-biography is a
with the identical name who had been arrested for shooting a brilliant primer on the discouraging odds of making it out of
police officer to death during the aftermath of a botched armed the average, inner city ghetto nowadays. For those unforgiving
robbery of a jewelry store. environs remain likely to prune the potential of any misguided,
Wes Moore, the college grad, was struck by the coincidence unprotected or impressionable youngster unfortunate enough to
and wondered exactly what set of circumstances might have led take even one false step en route to adulthood. Courtesy Images
By Rosa Pryor
Hello, everyone. I’m back. honor Dr. Butts, contributions can compete for a $1,000
The cruise was wonderful, to his favorite charity are cash prize. The submission
fabulous, educational, fun being accepted. He has deadline is May 14, 5 p.m.
and restful. The Princess requested that no gifts should The Chick Webb Jazz Combo
Cruise Ship is the way to go be for him, but instead should Competition takes place
cruisin’. Even though I am be for the future students during Artscape, America’s
still mourning the loss of my in the Arundel High School free arts festival on July 17.
brother, I am ready to get to For more information, call
work. 410-752-8632.
First, I want to extend The St. James’ Academy
a hearty thank you from presents the “Youth in Jazz
“Biddy” Wood for helping Concert” featuring Douglass
him celebrate his birthday High School Jazz Band and
at Maceo’s Lounge. He Winston Jazz Band on May
wants to extend special 16, 5-7 p.m., at St. James
thanks to owner Donte, the Episcopal Church, 1020 W.
management and staff for Lafayette Ave. The mission
the wonderful customer of the St. James Academy Diane and the Ravenettes recently performed at the post Valentine’s Day high school
consideration at this dynamite is to help young children class reunion at the Fifth Regiment Armory.
club. He also thanks Rodney reach their full potential
and the Schomburg Library. will truly enjoy. To make
Kelley, his band and all the through academic and cultural
They will end the tour with a reservations, call 410-358-
musicians who came to play enrichment experiences in an
buffet dinner at Spoonbread 1101.
and sing for him. Thanks after school environment. For
Restaurant serving New The Eubie Blake Jazz
to all his friends and family more information call 410-
York’s finest soul food. For Center, located at 847 N.
who came to wish him well
ticket information, call 410- Howard St., and Mike
and partied with him. He
385-9532. Binsky’s Jazz Artists
said he will never forget the
Management will present The
outpouring of love that was The Larry Willis Trio
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY Larry Willis Trio with special
given to him. and Ethel Ennis will be
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY Mother’s Day guest Ethel
This is the first weekend presented at the Eubie
TO ALL THE MOMMIES Ennis on May 9 at 4 p.m. For
of May and the weather Blake Jazz Center, 847 N.
IN THE EYESIGHT OF MY more information, call 410-
is beautiful. So many Howard St., on May 9 at 4
WORDS. This is a special day 922-0752.
organizations waited for this p.m. Larry Willis has more
for mothers, but don’t forget There will be a Mother’s
month to give their events. than 300 recordings. He
that every day should be a Day extravaganza at the
It is such a perfect month to has accompanied many
special day for your mother. Champagne Ballroom located
give indoor or outdoor social famous female vocalists, Barretta and The Rollex Photo courtesy of Middleton Evans
Remember, you are truly 2701 W. Patapsco Ave. There
affairs and I will tell you including, Carmen McRae, Band will perform at the MECU’s Pee Wee Preakness
blessed if you still have your will be a double wammie!
about some of them. Sarah Vaughn, Shirley Horn Champagne Ballroom, takes place May 11 at
mother to have a special day On May 9 from noon until 3
A special friend of Dr. and now Ethel Ennis. 2701 W. Patapsco Ave., on Federal Hill located on
p.m. will be a Mother’s Day
Phillip Butts, Jim Bass, is May 9, 12-3 p.m. and 5-8 Warren Street near Battery
Brunch and on the same day
giving a gala tribute for Dr. musical program. “Dollars for p.m. for a Mother’s Day Avenue. Children have
and the same place will be a
Butts on May 22. It will be Music” is the internal fund brunch. their own Preakness fun
Mother’s Day dinner show
held at Arundel High School’s raising charity, which was with a lively race at noon.
from 5-8 p.m., featuring
auditorium at 1 p.m. located set up several years ago to 523-4588. Children ages 10 and under
gospel and R&B singer
at 1001 Annapolis Road in allow money to be collected Malcolm X Tour’s 10th have fun with their own
Shirley Murdock along with
Gambrills, Md. This will for the sole purpose of anniversary tour is May 19 arts and crafts projects,
Baltimore’s own Barretta and
be a musical event with a purchasing new instruments in Harlem, N.Y. This is the games, mascots and more.
the Rollex Band. Make your
great number of alumni band for the students to use in their 10th year that Soul School
reservations by calling 410-
members playing in his honor. musical endeavors. For more Institute is celebrating the with her. 644-3434.
He will be celebrating 40 information, call 443-994- birthday of El-Hadj Malik This year I have a few Enjoy your weekends and
years of teaching music and 3506. el Shabazz (Malcolm X). places for you to take your
Nikita Haysbert, vice- I’ll talk to you in a couple of
being the band director at Artscape honors the The tour includes a visit mother and have a great time.
president of the Forum weeks. If you need me, call
Arundel High School for 38 legacy of Chick Webb with to his gravesite (the final Nikita Haysbert, vice
Caterers located at 4210 me at 410-833-9474 or e-mail
years. Many special guest an annual jazz competition. resting place), Audubon president of the Forum
Primrose Ave. in Baltimore, me at [email protected].
speakers are scheduled to MECU is calling all top Ballroom (scene of the presents a “soul food forum Caterers, is giving a fabulous
attend to honor him. You are bands to compete for the assassination; Mosque No. feast” for Mother’s Day on forum feast on May 9, 3-6 UNTIL THEN, I’M
cordially invited to attend third annual Chick Webb Jazz 7 Malcolm’s headquarters), May 9, 3-6 p.m. For tickets p.m. It is a “Soul Food MUSICALLY YOURS.
this special event. If you are Combo Competition. Local the Apollo Theater; Sylvia’s and more information, call Mother’s Day Dinner” I’LL SEE YOU AT THE
unable to attend, but wish to and regional jazz combos Restaurant, Central Park 410-358-1101. that you and your mother NEWSSTAND.
Faith In Action
FaithBytesompiled by Herb Quarles Public Theology Initiative
May 1
Launched in Metro Area

Enjoy a pre-Mother’s Day celebration for single mothers, “The Hagar Experience,” 8 a.m.
to 3 p.m., at the Waxter Center for Seniors, 1000 Cathedral St. The symposium will feature the
documentary Eyes Wide Open, which features the struggles and situations of the single mother.
For more information contact Takiea Hinton at 410-215-8975 or [email protected]. (Washington, D.C.) - Wesley Seminary McCurry, principal at public strategies and
at Mount Vernon Square presents a seminar, former press secretary for President Bill
May 2 “Public Service as Christian Vocation,” Clinton and state department spokesman.
Celebrate with the HIV AIDS Ministry of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, 2122 Reisterstown on May 15 to launch its public theology Casey, the event organizer, said the
Road, as they observe their second anniversary at the 10:45 worship service. For more initiative at the seminary’s new location, 900 seminar will enlighten area Christians about
information call the church at 410-669-1800. The Rev. Franklin Lance is pastor of the church. Massachusetts Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. the importance of public service.
From 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. persons “Many Christians in the greater
working, volunteering, and anticipating Washington, D.C. area work as public
May 5
participation in public service are invited to servants with only a vague sense of public
The women of Douglas Memorial Church are convening for prayer, 6:30 p.m., at their 1325
listen to presentations from noted leaders in service as a form of Christian vocation,” said
Madison Ave. location. All are welcome to attend. The community is invited to a Health and
the public theology and public issues area. Casey. “This one-day seminar will explore
Wellness Resource Expo, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., that includes free health screenings, information
Presenting will be Shaun Casey, professor issues related to this population, building
from local health providers, exercise demonstrations, healthy snacks and much more. For
of Christian ethics at Wesley Seminary, a theology of public service, maintaining a
more information call the church at 410-523-1700. The Rev. Dr. S. Todd Yeary is pastor of the
religious advisor to the Obama campaign spirituality to sustain work in public life, and
church.
and author of The Making of a Catholic how to construct a public theology.”
President: Kennedy vs. Nixon; Leah
May 14 Daughtry, CEO of the 2008 Democratic Register by May 10 at www.
Dr. Eva Sapp and His Way Christian Women Ministry invite all women 18 years and Convention, resident fellow at Harvard wesleyseminary.edu/mvs/event.asp.
up to attend “Girlfriends Spring Weekend,” May 14-16, at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 213 University’s Institute of Politics in the fall Registration includes lunch. Call 202-403-
International Blvd., Hunt Valley. Morning workshop presenters include the Revs. Evelyn of 2009 and a Pentecostal minister and Mike 0962 for more information.
Gettis Lee, Verlene Chambers, Jackie Farrow and Diane Roberts. The Rev. Dr. Myeskia Coger
All-Star Mother’s Day Concert

is the preacher for the Friday evening worship. For more information, please contact Dr. Sapp
at [email protected].
For mothers in the bass guitar for the gospel
Courtesy Photo
Obituary
Baltimore/Washington, group, The Winans. By 1985
D.C. metropolitan area, he was one of the six original
venerated gospel artist, Fred members of the group,
Hammond is promising the Commissioned, contributing
perfect Mother’s Day 2010 to 10 of the group’s 12 album.
Leroy R. Johnson, 79 celebration. After striking out with his
Hammond will headline new group, Radical Christ,
Jack-of-All-Trades two evenings of song May 7-9 Hammond continued to amass
in the area. On the Friday, he fame and remains a top artist,
Leroy Robert Johnson the male chorus and is will appear at the Show Place garnering multiple Grammy,
was born to the late remembered for his special Arena in Upper Marlboro, Dove and Stellar awards and
Thomas and Ruby rendition of the song, Md., where he will be nominations as a performer
Johnson on Jan. 1, 1931, “What Is This?” joined by vocal powerhouse Fred Hammond and a producer.
in Baltimore. He was the Leroy leaves to cherish Yolanda Adams. And, on the The singer will be joined
ninth of 13 children, of his memories two children, Sunday, he shares the stage has featured prominently by famed Chicago choir,
which eight preceded him Russell and Lisa; son- with gospel veteran, the still on the evolving gospel Ricky Dillard & New G,
in death. in-law Brian K. Smith; dynamic Shirley Caesar in soundtrack, counting as one one of gospel music’s most
Leroy attended four grandchildren, Keiva Baltimore’s First Mariner of Christian music’s most- energetic choirs, at both
Baltimore City public Johnson, Leroy Johnson Arena. loved artists. venues.
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Company to help support Rosalind, preceded them in Hakim (Lula) Saleem
his parents and family. death. and Carol Stamper; three
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ethic that lasted more thoughtful man who found (Rev. William I.), Thelma
than six decades. His job in working hard to McDowell and the Rev.
work experiences were support his family. His Alice (Calvin) Gasque;
very diverse until he hobbies included billiards, cousin-in-law, Queen
retired from the Kennecott basketball and boxing. Ayers; goddaughter, Susan
Refining Corp. He also Leroy accepted Christ A. (Eric) Hempfield and a
worked as a longshoreman as his personal savior and host of nieces, nephews and
for the Steamship was baptized in 1949 at the friends.
Trade and International Providence Baptist Church
Longshoremen’s under the leadership of
associations. Dr. E.E. White. On April
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picked up additional selections in the second round (43rd
overall), third round (70th) and fourth round (114th) in a Oklahoma City is
the Next Big Thing
trade with the Denver Broncos. The Ravens then used their
two second-round picks to land a couple of the more notable
names in the draft, including Texas Longhorns’ outside
linebacker Sergio Kindle and Alabama Crimson Tide nose By Stephen D. Riley
tackle Terrence Cody. AFRO Staff Writer
Kindle and Cody come with a few red flags, however. A
knee injury and character concerns dropped Kindle from a
Call me Nostradamus.
sure-fire first-round selection into a second-day choice. Cody
A couple of years back I
was often overweight during his two-year tenure at Alabama,
weighing as much as 380 pounds at one point. While both told a colleague that the
prospects have been picked and poked at since the end of Los Angeles Lakers would
their collegiate careers, their overall talent and ability is run the NBA’s Western
undeniable. If Kindle and Cody can overcome their off-field Conference for the next two
issues, they’ll provide Baltimore with some much needed or three seasons. They were
youth and athleticism in the Ravens’ defensive front seven. fresh off their trade for Paul
Baltimore then came back in the third and fourth round to Gasol, and Kobe Bryant
select a pair of tight ends in Oregon’s Ed Dickson and BYU’s was the frontrunner for the
Dennis Pita. Both Pita and Dickson were lauded as some of NBA’s 2008 MVP Award.
the best pass-catching tight ends in college football last year Their roster was littered with tall, versatile and skilled
and both should help ease the decline of longtime standout athletes, and historic head coach Phil Jackson was pulling
Todd Heap while giving third-year quarterback Joe Flacco the strings and calling the shots. The Lakers, in fact, ran
another set of aerial assault weapons. through the NBA Western Conference that year with a 12-3
Baltimore finished off its draft with a speed receiver, playoff record before succumbing to a ridiculously focused
Utah’s David Reed; another defensive tackle, Syracuse’s
Boston Celtics team in the NBA Finals.
Arthur Jones; and a massive offensive tackle in Morehouse
The Lakers made it back to the Finals the next year, but
College’s 6-foot-7-inch, 360-pound lineman Ramon
didn’t run through the West with the same authority. A 12-6
Harewood. Jones was widely regarded as an early round
prospect before a knee injury wiped away his early round record in the western playoffs showed some chinks in the
draft status. If healthy, the combination of Jones, Cody and armor but handling the Orlando Magic, 4-1, to claim the
(Courtesy Photo/University of Alabama)
standout lineman Haloti Ngata could give the Ravens a 2009 crown brushed any worries aside. Now it’s year three,
Alabama University’s Terrance Cody was one of two
potentially dominating defensive line down the road. and that “two or three seasons” run I predicted for them is
defensive players selected in the second round by the
Baltimore Ravens on April 22. Reed was an electric wideout in Utah’s wide open passing coming to a close. Bryant’s legs look dead, the roster isn’t
attack last season. His speed and quickness should inject life as deep as its 2008 version and the championship hunger
By Stephen D. Riley into a Ravens’ receiving unit that lacks top end speed besides appears to be happily satisfied. After dropping consecutive
AFRO Staff Writer the newly acquired Donte Stallworth. Harewood could wind playoff games to their opening round opponent, the
up as insurance if starting left tackle Jared Gaither elects to Oklahoma City Thunder,
There Dez Bryant was—slowly falling down the draft test free agency after next season. Harewood’s size would Kevin Durant Lakers lovers have to be
board and inching closer to the Ravens’ lap at pick 25. make him an ideal candidate for the right tackle position concerned. But somewhere
Before Baltimore General Manager Ozzie Newsome even currently manned by last year’s draft surprise Michael behind that worry, Lakers
had a chance to pull the trigger on another first-round gem, Oher. Oher has shown the ability to play left tackle and may fans as well as the world
the Dallas Cowboys traded up to pick 24 and nabbed the ultimately end up there if Gaither is not retained. are watching this series in
Oklahoma State wide receiver right from under his nose. So Most draft experts have praised the Ravens’ 2010 draft
awe thinking, “Wow, this
what did Newsome do? He didn’t flinch, he simply traded as one of the best in the league. Considering Baltimore’s
out of the first round altogether and opted to become a major Thunder team is really
postseason trade for Arizona Cardinals wideout Anquan
player on the draft’s second and third days. good.”
Boldin and this year’s coupe could potentially go down as one
By trading away their first pick on April 22, Baltimore of the biggest offseason hauls in Ravens’ history. I told my colleague back
in 2008 that Los Angeles
would run the West for a
Mack Fights for Youth in Baltimore few seasons, but when I look
at the Thunder I can’t help
but think that they might
By Perry Green young men growing up in
AFRO Sports Editor tougher parts of Baltimore
run the entire NBA for a few years. When you talk about
City, heading to the boxing young and talented, Oklahoma City jumps to the forefront.
If you ever walk into gym is one of the few Small forward Kevin Durant’s skills are starting to rival
Upton Boxing Center located alternatives to hanging out the Kobe’s and the Carmelo Anthony’s of the league, and
on Pennsylvania Avenue on the block, where trouble he’s creeping on the doorsteps of LeBron James’ as well.
in West Baltimore on any lurks. Coach Mack knows that Durant has been ridiculous all season, setting career highs
random afternoon, there are a feeling too well, having lived in scoring – in which he led the league – and rebounding
few things you’re guaranteed in some of the most notorious with averages of 30 points and 7.6 rebounds per night. He’s
to see almost every time: Mr. projects during his childhood. using the opening round against the Lakers as his official
Leon Fitzgerald will probably “We moved around launch party to NBA stardom and he’s only 21.
be sitting in his office, while a lot, so I’ve lived down Durant shoots from the perimeter like a guard and
Mr. Gary Jackson is not far Murphy Holmes Projects, on crashes the boards like a center. His 19 rebounds against the
away, managing the center as Greenmount Ave. and Preston Lakers in the Thunder’s first playoff win on April 22 was
well. Street, and Gilmore Street, the only thing more impressive than his 29 points. While
Across the hallway from and that’s really when I first Durant can be a one-man wrecking crew at times, he often
the management office is the started fighting,” Mack said. doesn’t have to be. Running mate Russell Westbrook might
actual training gym, where “You didn’t have a choice but be too young (21 years old) to be mentioned alongside the
you’ll find young skilled to fight, because everyone
best point guards in the league but he probably should be.
fighters either jogging laps, always wants to test the new
Westbrook has flat out destroyed opposing Lakers
shadow boxing, beating a kid on the block.” (AFRO Photo/John Moore) guards – who doesn’t? – scoring more than 21 points per
punching bag, or jumping Mack’s years fighting in Mack Allison III, one of the best fighters and trainers in all game in the series and his assist-to-turnover ratio has been
rope, all to tighten up on their the streets eventually led him of Baltimore City, has goals of leading youths to success
boxing skills. to joining the Summerset impressive at 5.25 to 1.5. His size – 6-feet-3-inches tall,
in life. 187 pounds – and speed puts him in elite company with the
And if you happen to gang, where he met one of his
notice the young fighters best friends, Kevin Brown. Deron Williams, Rajon Rondos and Derrick Roses of the
and focus more on being a more positive things in life. league in terms of superior athletic point guards. He’s not
dramatically picking up Both Brown and Mack
productive person in life. He settled down, got married afraid to help out on the glass – 6.5 rebounds per game in
the pace of their training learned how to box through
She stayed in his ear with and started a family. He still the series – and locking up point guards on the defensive
regiment, it’s a great chance urban services, and even
encouragement, just as he had a passion for fighting, so end is probably his best trait.
coach Mack Allison III has learned judo style of fighting
does now for the youths he began studying taekwondo.
just walked into gym. from Mr. Moore, Mack’s Durant and Westbrook’s dynamic duo is backed by a
at Upton Boxing Center. Mack says he would train
Coach Mack, 40, is science teacher at Dunbar nucleus of young glue players. Swing forward Jeff Green
Another reason Mack decided so often that his son and
one of the most respected Middle School. But according is only 23, and rookie reserve guard James Harden and
to leave the street life was a nephews began to train after
boxing trainers in Baltimore, to Mack, he really received Congo import Serge Ibaka are both 20. You’d have to look
visual he saw in his young life him. His wife noticed how
having coached several his first lesson in fighting to 29-year-old fringe center Nick Collison to find the oldest
that still stays with him today. the kids would learn so much
prized fighters on both the from a unique trainer. member of Oklahoma City’s rotation and its coach, NBA’s
“When I lived on Preston from him, so she set up an
amateur and professional “The person who taught Coach of the Year, Scott Brooks, is only 44. Everything’s
Street, I could see a graveyard interview for him to coach
level, so his presence serves me how to slide and step young in Oklahoma City. Even the franchise itself is only
as soon as I walk out my at the local gym. The rest is
as instant motivation for all away from hits, keep my two years into its existence after moving from Seattle in
front door,” Mack said. history.
trainees within ear shot of his hands up and slip punches
“Then when I walked out “I wanted to be a fighter so 2008 (sorry Super Sonic fans).
command. was my mother,” Mack said.
into my backyard, I could bad at the time, but I also had That youth could also be the Thunder’s downfall against
The reason everyone “Mom was a city girl growing
see Baltimore City Police what it takes to guide young the veteran-laden Lakers. Feel good youth stories are
respects coach Mack is up, so she didn’t take no
Department. It was a weird folks in life,” Mack said. “So always nice until experience typically trumps it. I’m not
simple: they can all relate to stuff. She was a strong, Black
sign in life, but also a very I feel like God led me from going to say I fully expect Los Angeles to beat Oklahoma
him so well. woman who could defend
clear one. It was either death what I wanted to do to what City but the odds are in their favor. I will say this though: If
Many of the young fighters herself against danger.”
or jail on the path I was he wanted me to do.” the Thunder keeps improving at this rate, this will probably
that frequent Upton Boxing Mack’s mother was one
headed.” Coach Mack still fights, be the last season that the odds and Oklahoma City aren’t
Center come from unfortunate of the reasons he decided
That was enough to too. He studies under the on the same side.
conditions in life. For many to leave the streets alone,
motivate Mack to start doing Continued on B7
Morgan State Runs Solidly at Penn Relays

By AFRO Staff
The Morgan State track and field team put up solid performances at the 116th annual
Penn Relays at Franklin Field this past weekend, April 23-25, hosted by the University of
Pennsylvania.
The top finisher for the women’s team was Allison Randall, who placed 11th in the women’s
discus throw championship on Friday with a throw of 44.196 meters.
The Lady Bears’ relay team of Avionne Sloan, Tanisha Kendrick, Kamice Smalls and
Brittney Wattley finished the 400-meter race in 37th place with a time of 3 minutes, 50.17
seconds, while Wattley, Sloan, Smalls and Tendai Hill finished the 100-meter relay in 52nd
place with a time of 47.86 seconds.
As for the men’s team, Trey Charles placed seventh in the 400-meter hurdles with a time of
52.11 seconds.
Charles also teamed up with Jordan Higgs, Isaac Richardson and Kevin Bowen in the
400-meter relay to finish 21st overall with a time of 3:11.90 seconds. The team was able to
qualify for the IC4A race, and finished that event in sixth place with a time of 3:12.60.
Morgan State’s sprint medley team made up of Charles, Carbinere Whyte, Bowen and
Richardson placed 30th with a time of 3:30.01 seconds, while Whyte, Bowen, Charles and
Higgs grouped to run the 100-meter relay race with a time of 42.53 seconds to finish 44th
overall.
Morgan State will now prepare to compete in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Track
and Field Championship on May 6-8 in Greensboro, N.C.
Morgan State Softball Update

(Courtesy Photo/MSU Sports Information)
MSU’s relay teams had decent performances at the 116th annual Penn Relays.
Lady Bears Snap Dreadful ‘Skins Send Jason Campbell to

Losing Streak Raiders
By AFRO Staff
By AFRO Staff
The Morgan State Lady Bears softball
team has managed to put their worst days The Washington Redskins
behind them. Just one day after ending an may have given up on
18-game losing skid that extended back to quarterback Jason Campbell,
the start of the season, MSU earned its first but that doesn’t mean he
three-game winning streak with a series won’t still be starting games
sweep against the University of Maryland- on Sundays.
Eastern Shore this past weekend, April 24- The Redskins reached
25. a deal with the Oakland
The series win was the first for the Lady Raiders on April 24 that sent
Bears in six series tries, since defeating the six-year veteran to Oak-
Hampton last season (April 4-5, 2009). town for a fourth-round pick
The Lady Bears (7-20 overall, 3-6 Mid- in the 2012 draft.
Eastern Athletic Conference wise) were Campbell, who was
able to finally produce wins after finding drafted out of Auburn
University in 2005, was no
a comfort zone at bat two weekends ago
longer needed in Washington
against Hampton, where they scored 14 runs
after the team acquired
on 12 hits. They carried that momentum into
Pro Bowl quarterback
the series against UMES, blasting the Lady
Donovan McNabb from the
Hawks with several runs.
Philadelphia Eagles. But his
Morgan State also found rhythm on
services are much needed in
defense as ace pitcher Porsche Boddicker (Courtesy Photo/MSU) Oakland, where the Raiders Courtesy Photo/Auburn U
held UMES scoreless throughout the first Morgan State recently ended an 18-game now roster five quarterbacks Former Redskins starter Jason Campbell was traded to
half of most of the games, which gave the losing streak and also swept the series that will now compete for the the Oakland Raiders last Saturday.
Lady Bears the opportunity to gain early against the University of Maryland-Eastern starting position.
leads. Shore this past weekend. “What it comes down possibly start, Campbell a huge contract bonus this
She won all three games against the Lady to is that we’ve got five and Russell—both African- season, so reports speculate
Hawks, improving her win-loss record 5-13 the rest of their non-conference schedule, and quarterbacks now and American—appear to be the that the Raiders are prepared
on the season. will return to action on May 1 to face Howard we’re going to have a great frontrunners for the spot. to release him before the
The Lady Bears have officially canceled University at Louis T. Murray Field. competition,” Raiders coach Russell was taken with season starts to avoid payoff.
Tom Cable said of Campbell, the No. 1 overall pick in If so, Campbell will have
Haden Reps DC/MD in NFL Draft

Kyle Boller, Charlie Frye, 2007, so several millions the most recent experience as
Bruce Gradkowski and of dollars are invested in a starter of any candidate on
JaMarcus Russell. “There him becoming a success. the roster. Campbell recorded
April 14, is now the second will be some decisions to be But in three seasons Russell 55 touchdown passes, 38
metro-area native to be made here in the next month has been a disappointment, interceptions, and an 82.3
drafted in the top 10 picks or so.” recording only seven wins passer rating in his career.
during the past two years While all five could in his short career. He is due
of the draft, joining former
University of Maryland
receiver Darrius Heyward-
Bey, who was also taken No.
Mack Fights for Youth in Baltimore
7 overall by the Oakland Continued from B6
Raiders in 2009. District
native Vernon Davis was also legendary master Mike Panther and won growing up where I grew up to see that Mack
selected No. 6 overall by the the Battle of Baltimore Championship back is not locked up for 20 years. He‘s not dead
San Francisco 49ers in 2006. in October 2009. His goal is to eventually or he’s not still on the block, selling drugs. If
Like Davis and Heyward- become a grandmaster of all fighting styles, I can make it, so can them.”
Bey, Haden will now become which will take several years to achieve. Beyond just mentoring, coaches Mack and
a multi-millionaire after But in the meantime, he’ll continue working Ford also share a goal of opening up several
signing what most critics with his right hand man, coach Calvin Ford, more facilities for the youth.
project to be a contract as they take on the task of “putting things in “We have to give these young brothers
Courtesy Photo/University of Florida
worth at least $20 million in proper order for the kids at the gym.” and sisters something to do, so they won’t be
Ft. Washington native Joe Haden was drafted No. 7 guaranteed money. “Some kids will come to us with such low killing each other,” Mack said. “I’m blessed
overall by the Cleveland Browns. Haden was considered the self-esteem, and we just try to build it up. I to be able to work with Baltimore City Park
top cornerback available in can relate to them because I went through the and Recreation, but there’s still more to be
By Perry Green the draft, which explains why
AFRO Sports Editor same stressful environment they did,” Mack done. But, no worries, because we’re here to
he was selected so high, but the 5-foot-11- said. stay and we’re not letting up until the job is
inch, 195-pound athlete wasn’t always looked
Most Washington, D.C.-area sports fans “I want the young brothers that are done.”
at as a defensive star. He played quarterback
were ecstatic to see the Redskins actually at Friendly High School in Fort Washington,
make what football critics deemed a smart setting a state record with 7,371 career
decision in selecting offensive tackle Trent passing yards and also tied the state record
Williams in the 2010 NFL draft. But that with 80 touchdown passes. But as a freshman
wasn’t the only reason why DMV natives were at Florida, Haden was converted into a
excited about this year’s draft. cornerback, making an instant impact. He went
Fort Washington, Md. native Joe Haden on to record 218 tackles, 34 pass breakups and
shed tears of joy last Thursday night after eight interceptions in three seasons.
receiving a call from Cleveland Browns coach With that kind of résumé, there wasn’t
Eric Mangini, informing the University of much second guessing from the Browns on
Florida standout that he will be selected with taking Haden.
the No. 7 overall pick, becoming the highest “He [Coach Mangini] was just trying
Gator cornerback drafted since Steve Tannen to make me smile because he saw the tears
was taken with the 20th overall pick in 1970. coming from my eyes,” Haden said about the
“I am just trying to soak it all up,” Haden best phone call of his life. “It was just tears of
told reporters during the post draft press joy, just to finally be able to arrive and know
conference. “It’s crazy and just a dream come that I’m playing for a team and know where
true. I feel like this is a blessing.” I’m going to be because I just knew it was
Haden, who celebrated his 21st birthday on going to happen.”
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The Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) is issuing an Invitation for Size: 2(3.55) x 3.5
Due: 4-27
Bids (IFB) MAA-IFB-10-006 to Establish, Operate and Manage Luxury
Vehicle Ground Transportation Concession at Baltimore/Washington
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI Marshall) for a period not
Issue: 4-30
to exceed four (4) years eleven (11) months. DOWELL HEALTH CENTER
All interested bidders are invited to attend a Pre-Bid Conference at 10 Towson University, a growing, visionary, metropolitan university located in
a.m. (Eastern Standard Time), May 19, 2010, in BWI Marshall´s suburban Towson, eight miles north of Baltimore, is seeking an
Assembly Rooms A & B, Third Floor Terminal Building, BWI Airport MD experienced professional to fill a key position in the Division of Student
21240-0766. Attendance is recommended as a source of information; Affairs as Associate Director of the Dowell Health Center. This individual
however, attendance is not mandatory. is responsible for the Centerís day-to-day administrative and clinical
support operations, ensuring its effective and smooth functioning.
Interested bidders may arrange to pick up IFB No. MAA-IFB-10-006 on Competitive salary. Full University benefits.
or after May 5, 2010 at: The Dowell Health Center has a staff of 23 that includes physicians, nurse
practitioners, PAs, RNs, medical assistants, health educators, insurance
Maryland Aviation Administration coordinator, and office support staff. The Center provides out-patient
Office of Commercial Management primary care, womenís health, and health promotion/education services.
Helen M. Tremont, Director For complete description of responsibilities, benefits, and salary, visit
Third Floor, Terminal Building www.towson.edu/jobs.
Towson University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional
afro.
P.O. Box 8766
BWI Airport MD 21240-0766 commitment to diversity. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are
encouraged to apply.
Please call Brenda Lopez Zapata at 410-859-7844 to arrange for pickup
com
of the IFB Specifications in person. Specifications can also be mailed
to the proponent via regular mail. IFB specifications may be picked up IT -
or will be mailed upon payment of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) in
the form of a check made payable to the ”Maryland Aviation Administra- SENIOR MANAGER,
tion” and must indicate ”Invitation for Bids No. MAA-IFB-10-006” on the INFORMATION SERVICES
check. If sending a check, by overnight mail (e.g., FedEx, UPS, etc.) CARROLL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
eliminate the ”P.O. Box 8766” to the above address. This payment has a full-time, 12-month position as a
will not be refunded. Overnight or express mail delivery of the IFB SENIOR MANAGER, INFORMATION
specifications is only upon request and at the expense of the bidders. SERVICES. Additional information may
be obtained at www.carrollcc.edu. EOE/M/F
MAA will not be responsible for late delivery of IFB specifications.
Sealed bids will be received on behalf of MAA by the Director, Office of

Commercial Management, Maryland Aviation Administration, Third Floor,
Terminal Building, P.O. Box 8766, BWI Airport, MD 21240-0766. Bids
To place an ad
delivered in person or by express mail will be received by Director, Office
of Commercial Management, Third Floor, Terminal Building, BWI Airport
MD 21240-0766, until but not later than 4 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time),
August 4, 2010. MAA encourages Disadvantaged Business Enterprises
to respond to this solicitation.
Helen M. Tremont
Director
Office of Commercial Management
CITY OF BALTIMORE
call today...
410-554-8200
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
BUREAU OF WATER AND WASTEWATER
NOTICE OF LETTING
Sealed Bids or Proposals, in duplicate addressed to the Board of

Estimates of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore and marked for
Sanitary Contract No. 855-Enhanced Nutrient Removal (ENR) Modi-
fications to Existing Facilities at Patapsco WWTP will be received at
the Office of the Comptroller, Room 204, City Hall, Baltimore, Maryland
until 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, June 30, 2010. Positively no bids will
be received after 11:00 A.M. Bids will be publicly opened by the Board
of Estimates in Room 215, City Hall at Noon.
The Contract Documents may be examined, without charge, at the
Department of Public Works Service Center located on the first floor of
the Abel Wolman Municipal Building, 200 N. Holliday Street, Baltimore,
Maryland 21202 as of Friday, April 30, 2010 and copies may be
purchased for a non-refundable cost of $450.00.
Conditions and requirements of the Bid are found in the bid
package.
All contractors bidding on this Contract must first be prequalified by the
City of Baltimore Contractors Qualification Committee. Interested parties
should call 410-396-6883 or contact the Committee at Room 634,
Charles L. Benton Building, 417 E. Fayette Street, Baltimore, Maryland
21202. If a bid is submitted by a joint venture (”JV”), then in that
event, the document that established the JV shall be submitted with
the bid for verification purposes. The Prequalification Category re-
quired for bidding on this project is E13003 Water and/or Sewer
Treatment Plants and Pumping Stations.
Cost Qualification Range for this work shall be $20,000,000.01 to
$30,000,000.00.
A ”Pre-Bidding Information” session will be conducted at Patapsco
WWTP on May 27, 2010 at 10:00 A.M.
Principal Items of work for this project are:
o Improvements to the Existing Primary and Secondary Process
Treatment System
o Construction of Site Improvements and Utility Work
o Improvements to Site Lighting
The MBE goal is 8%

The WBE goal is 3%
SANITARY CONTRACT NO. 855
APPROVED:
Bernice H. Taylor
Clerk, Board of Estimates
APPROVED:
David E. Scott P.E.
Director of Public Works
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