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Year’s Top Entertainment’s Best and 2011 Sports

Scandals A3 Worst of 2010 B3 Predictions B4

Successes. Scandals. Showdowns.

2010 Remembered
By AFRO Staff them was the Affordable squabbling on Capitol Hill
of the Tea Party Movement,
Health Care Act. Enacted and in townhall meetings
the law expands coverage
This was a banner year for on March 23 after months of that saw the meteoric rise
to 32 million uninsured
the media—news was Americans, prevents
prodigious, often fast- insurance companies
breaking and meaty from denying coverage
enough to make even due to pre-existing
the most abstemious conditions and allows
news observer sit up children to stay on
and dig in. their parents’ insurance
plan until they turn
JOBS. JOBS. JOBS. 26 among other
Unemployment provisions.
continued to cast a Republicans
dark shadow over the successfully kept the
African-American “public option” out
community in 2010. of the legislation,
Though national and finagled a two-
joblessness dipped, year extension of tax
Black unemployment cuts to the wealthiest
hovered at 16 percent. Americans and a
And among Black reduction in estate
youth, the numbers taxes. However, they
were scarier. were not as successful

Goodbye, Lady T
in stopping a financial
WASHINGTON HITS reform package
AND MISSES that includes new
For President regulations on Wall
Obama and the Street, credit card
Democrats, 2010 was
a year of hard-fought
reforms and a new
AP Photo Consumer-Financial
See more tributes on A2.
victories. Chief among Unemployment remained the marquee issue for African Americans in 2010. Continued on A5

District Sees a Year of Change Census Results Reveal

By Dorothy Rowley can be downright confusing and even comical, as evidenced by Blacks Leaving Large Cities
some of the goings-on that played out in the local headlines this
AFRO Staff Writer
year. Flight could dilute and shift Black
The District of Columbia is a town known for being front It all began in January, just as President Barack Obama was political power
and center when it comes to a good front page story. And to rounding out his first year at the helm. The city was still trying
outsiders not accustomed to what it’s really like to live and to figure out how to deal with a slate of issues carried over By Dorothy Rowley
work in the nation’s capital, things in this cosmopolitan enclave Continued on A8 AFRO Staff Writer

Black residents are increasingly departing large U.S. cities,

a shift that could affect African-American political power
according to data from the first results of the U.S. Census
Bureau’s population census.
The population of the nation’s capital now exceeds 600,000
residents, 53 percent of whom are African American, and there
has been a gain of nearly 30,000 new Washingtonians since
Hear the AFRO on The Daily a decade ago. But, according to Census Bureau data released
Drum, Wednesday at 7 p.m. Dec. 21 and cited by The Washington Post, much of the
increase is due to an ongoing influx of Hispanics and Whites
moving into the city—a change brought on by a gentrification
process that has forced many African Americans out of city
neighborhoods.
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According to the Post, Blacks in the District face the

prospect of being a population minority in the city by the time
of the next census in 2020.
Implications are similar in Maryland. The population grew
by almost 480,000
residents, yet the
Black population
“...Blacks appear to be remained at 29
percent. Whites
Former City Council Chairman Vincent Gray convincingly defeated his opponents in this
AFRO File Photo
returning to family roots in make up only
57 percent of
year’s election, one of the more exciting races in the city’s history. the South.” Maryland’s
residents—a 5

Workforce Development Report percent decrease

from the last census. That leaves Hispanics, who account for

Offers Unemployment Solutions

By Dorothy Rowley
AFRO Staff Writer
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At-large Councilmember
Michael Brown, chairman of
the Committee on Housing
and Workforce Development,
7 47105 21847 2 has provided a report to his
Council peers that details
system-wide problems related
to the District’s high rate of
unemployment.
According to Brown, who
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presented the “Special Report
on the State of the District’s
Workforce Programs,”
various snags in the city’s
employment infrastructure
have persisted for years.
However, “in today’s
economy, job training and
job placement must be key
priorities for the District,”
said Brown in a statement
that accompanied the report’s
Dec. 20 release. “We must
be focused on getting our
residents back to work with
jobs that not only allow them
to become self-sufficient
but [which] will also lead
to a strong recovery for our
economy.”
Brown said that much of
the information and analysis
contained in the 66-page
report was provided through
the Council’s “aggressive”
Continued on A4
only 7 percent of the state’s population but fueled 40 percent of
the state’s growth since 2000, according to Census data.
Audrey Singer, senior fellow for the non-profit public policy
Brookings Institution, said Maryland’s population increase
might have to do with a “fairly stable economy in the state,
buoyed by the capital region and also the draw of suburban
counties around Washington and Baltimore, most notably
Prince George’s, but also Montgomery and Howard.”
In New York, the number of Blacks leaving the city
has exceeded the departure of Whites since 2000, and as a
result, that city has now suffered an overall decline in Black
population for the first time in history, according to GBM
News.
The Post also reported that, according to census data, Los
Angeles has seen its Black population shrink from around 18
percent in 1970 to 9.9 percent four years ago.
Continued on A4

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A2 The Afro-American , January 1, 2011 - January 7, 2011

Thanks for the Memories

By AFRO Staff
From entertainers to business moguls and models, the world
lost a number of standout figures in 2010. News of their deaths
sent shockwaves throughout the public, as fans mourned their
losses. Here, the AFRO remembers some of the nation’s most
recognized faces and the
memories they inspired.
Dorothy Height,
98
Thousands
poured into the
Washington
National Cathedral
on April 29 to
honor Dorothy
Height’s legacy as
a pioneering civil
rights leader and Albertina Walker
educator. Height
served as a past AP Photo
president of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and
was president emerita of the National Council of
Negro Women, which she led for 40 years. At her Dorothy Height
funeral, President Barack Obama wept openly and
said, “Dr. Dorothy Height deserves a place in this pantheon.
She, too, deserves a place in our history books. She, too,
deserves a place of honor in America’s memory.”
Vonetta McGee, 65
Vonetta McGee, a leading actress in popular 1970s films
Blacula and Shaft died at a hospital in Berkeley, Calif., on July and inspiring legions of fans with songs
9 after suffering a heart attack and spending two days on life
support.
Raymond Haysbert, 90
Raymond V. Haysbert Sr., the pioneering community
leader and business giant behind Parks Sausage, died May 24
at Baltimore’s Union Memorial Hospital of congestive heart
failure, according to reports. Haysbert was born in Cincinnati,
Ohio, amid abject poverty. After working for a coal company,
he joined the Army Air Corps and was a fighter pilot with the
celebrated Tuskegee Airmen. By the early ‘50s, Haysbert was
working as a business teacher in his home state. In 1952, he’d
settled in Baltimore to join the burgeoning Parks Sausage
company, a career move that would transform his social and
economic status. Seventeen years later the company went
public, and by the end of the decade, Haysbert was named
executive vice president. Under his leadership, Parks Sausage
became a Fortune 500 company and grossed nearly $30 in 1937 and served in a variety of positions until he retired
million in the ‘80s, a record-breaking number for Black-owned in November 1986, after 49 years of service. He started as
businesses at the time. the office manager of the Washington AFRO, took over as
president in 1961 and became chief executive officer in 1967.
Eunice W. Johnson, 93 He was at the helm as president and/or chairman of the board
Eunice W. Johnson, creator of the Ebony Fashion Fair for 25 years.
tour, died Jan. 3 at her Chicago home. She was one of the first
entrepreneurs to create and market cosmetics for women of Gary Coleman, 42
color. She married John H. Johnson, founder of the EBONY and Former “Diff’rent Strokes” star Gary Coleman died May
Jet empire, and 28 after suffering an intracranial hemorrhage. Known for his
was responsible “What’chu talkin’ ‘bout Willis” catch phrase, Coleman was
for naming the hospitalized May 26 after injuring his head in a fall at his home
popular EBONY near Salt Lake City.
brand. Born in Zion, Ill., Coleman was recognized as one of
entertainment’s brightest stars during his childhood appearance
on “Diff’rent Strokes.” Despite his promising
career, Coleman struggled to gain notoriety after
the show ended and faced a number of health
complications stemming from an autoimmune
kidney disease.
Walter Hawkins, 61
Walter Hawkins’
career spanned more
than 30 years and he
AP Photo John H. Murphy released more than 14
AFRO File Photo albums since 1975 as
a solo artist and with
Albertina Walker, 81 his family ensemble.
Often dubbed the “Queen of Gospel,” In July, after battling
vocalist Albertina Walker, who spent six pancreatic cancer,
decades inspiring future gospel artists Vonetta McGee Hawkins died.
Some of the
like “Please Be Patient with Me,” “Lord Courtesy Photo Raymond Haysbert singer’s most
Keep Me Day By Day” and “Walk Around AFRO File Photo memorable songs
Heaven,” died Oct. 8. include “Thank You,”
Walker was born in Chicago and began singing at the “Holy One” and “Going Up Yonder,” many which became
West Point Baptist Church. Throughout her teen years popular Sunday selections in Black churches around the
she performed with various groups and was influenced by country. The songs also helped Hawkins earn an induction into
celebrated gospel artist Mahalia Jackson, with whom she later the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and the Trailblazer Award from
toured. Walker founded The Caravans and recorded over 60 publishing company BMI.
albums. She was nominated for 10 Grammy Awards – winning In addition to his work as an artist, Hawkins was the pastor
one – and received three Stellar Awards for her gospel music and founder of the Love Center Church in his hometown
contributions. Oakland, Calif.
John H. Murphy, 94 Teena Marie, 54
John H. Murphy III, who was remembered as a steady On Dec. 26, music lovers learned that Teena Marie –
hand that guided the Afro-American Newspapers through popular for hits like “Square Biz” and “Lovergirl” had
the turbulent waters of civil rights history and a perilous suffered a grand mal seizure and died at 54. Born Mary
industry, died Oct.16. Murphy began his service to the AFRO Continued on A3

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Jennifer Hudson and Relatives Identify Body

A3 of January 1, 2011 - January 7, 2011, The Afro-American

On the Scandal Sheets

By Alan King sport-utility vehicle sought in from a neighbor about a suspi-
AFRO Staff Writer connection with the murder of cious vehicle. The man noticed
Hudson’s mother and brother. the vehicle while walking his
Jennifer Hudson and other The white, 1994 Chevrolet dog. According to the Chicago
relatives positively identified Suburban with Illinois license Tribune, the boy had been shot
multiple times in the back seat
of the vehicle. The SUV, regis-
BY AFRO Staff Executive Jack Johnson and his wife tered to Hudson’s murdered
then-Councilwoman-elect Leslie brother, was towed with the
2010 saw its share of hot messes stemming from Johnson – on whom agents found boy’s body inside and is being
the perennial swamp of Congress to the pulpit. almost $80,000 hidden away processed by evidence techni-
Many were surprised when longtime in her bra – on charges cians and workers. The body
legislator Rep. Charlie Rangel, D-N.Y., was of witness and evidence was later removed and taken to
charged with ethics violations, including a tampering in connection to the Cook County Medical
failure to pay taxes on vacation property—given a corruption investigation Examiner’s office.
a 40-year stint on Capitol Hill without the taint with tentacles in several Hudson and other family
of corruption. More were dismayed, however, government departments. members arrived at the Medical
by the punishment—censure—given an Topping the heap, Examiner’s office mid-after-
noon to identify the body. Julian King, Jennnifer Hudson’s ne
ethics committee’s findings that
Rangel’s misdeeds were not
Given the choice between look-
ing directly at the body or A spokesman for the office the mu
deliberate. told the newspaper that Hudson jail for
viewing it on a wall-mounted
Also caught in the ethics
dragnet was California Democrat Courtesy Photos
Maxine Waters, who strongly Jennifer Hudson and her mom, Darnell Donerson who
was killed, as well asCongresswoman her brother, Jason.
“She held hands with her family. It was obviously a AP Photos
denied the charges and who Maxine Waters, D-Calif.
Former Prince George’s County
has yet to receive the trial video screen, the family chose Jack
Executive
“remained strong for her fami-
Johnson
being c
she requested, and Dallas the body of her 7-year-old however, was the imbroglio
plate X584859 was found on involving the latter. According to the ly” and was clearly its leader. murde
Congresswoman Eddie Bernice nephew Monday, just hours renowned Bishop Eddie
Chicago’s West Side after Long, leader Tribune, Hudson said, “Yes, “She held hands with her fami- ing. Co
Johnson, who allegedly awarded after his body was found in a of the 25,000-plus
police receivedmembera 7 New
a.m. call that’s him.” ly,” the spokesman said. “It that he
thousands of dollars in college Birth Missionary Baptist Church was obviously a very emotional charge

ACORN Fights Back

scholarships to several family in Lithonia, Ga., who in September ! moment.” convic
The boy – the son of Julia sion of
members. was accused of sexual coercion and
Hudson, Jennifer’s sister – had He wa
Washington’s stench wafted abuse by four young men from his
been missing since Friday, 2006 a
over to nearby Maryland, where
several Black lawmakers were Leader Calls Voter Registration Fraud Charges ‘Bogus’
church-affiliated youth academy.
Given Long’s outspokenness on
when a relative found Julian’s
grandmother, Darnell
for the
car hij
also caught in the crosshairs. On By Alan King homosexuality
and Dallas the allegations
Cowboys players No wonder Obama’s campaign is Donerson, 57, and his uncle, The
Congressman Charles Rangel,
Jan. 6 then-Baltimore Mayor AFRO Staff Writer wereTony incendiary.
Romo and And the flames
Terrell Owens, trying to distance him from the Jason Hudson, 29, shot to death throug
D-N.Y.
Sheila Dixon resigned as part of speculation
among the were namesfanned even
submitted to group, saying, “Barack Obama in his grandmother’s home in which
of a plea deal, one month after Presidential candidate John electionmore by Long’s failure Never Organized with ACORN.” the 7000 block of South Yale
officials.
her conviction for embezzlement. Longtime state McCain’s attack on ACORN – Hurd said to deny
thosethe charges,
workers, who But Obama’s ties to ACORN run Avenue.
legislator, Sen. Ulysses Currie was indicted Associated Community were doingsaying only, without
those things “I’m long and deep. He taught classes An Amber Alert – a desig-
on 18 charges of conspiracy with Shoppers Organization for Reform Now – ACORN’s knowledge not a perfect man,
or permis- for ACORN. They even endorsed nation for high-risk missing
Food Warehouse in September. In October confirms the success of the sion, were fired.but this thing him for President. children – was issued Friday
prominent Baltimore City councilwoman, organization, the head of the “The evidenceI’m thatgon’
has sur- But now ACORN is in trouble. after Julian was discovered
Helen Holton pleaded no contest to campaign group says. faced so far showsfight.” they faked Reporter: There are at least missing after the murders.
finance violation charges, marking the final
“This is testimony to the work forms to get paid for work they 11 investigations across the Police arrested William
we’ve done and success we’ve didn’t do, not to stuff ballot country involving thousands of Balfour, the missing boy’s step-
chapter of the corruption investigation that boxes.” ACORN, she said, is the potentially fraudulent ACORN
had,” Maude Hurd, president of father and estranged husband
led to Dixon’s resignation. And in November, ACORN, said in an interview victim of fraud, not the perpetra- forms. of Julia, at his girlfriend’s
the nation looked on as FBI agents arrested Bishop Eddie Longwith the AFRO. tor of it. Announcer: Massive voter Southside apartment several
then-outgoing Prince George’s County “When this attack started, we Hurd said the only things fraud. And the Obama campaign hours after the murders.
had just announced that we had bogus are the charges them- paid more than $800,000 to an Balfour’s mother, Michele, has
registered 1.3 million new vot- selves. And factcheck. org ACORN front for get out the vote told reporters that her son had

Thanks for the Memories

ers,” she said. “That’s just to say agrees. efforts. nothing to do with the slayings.
that someone’s running scared It concluded, “Neither Pressuring banks to issue risky Balfour remains a suspect in Jason
because of ACORN’s success.” ACORN nor its employees have loans. Nationwide voter fraud.
Continued from A2
McCain, who is running for been found guilty of, or even Barack Obama. Bad judgment.
president on the Republican tick- charged with, casting fraudulent Blind ambition. Too risky for
Christine Brockert in California, the “Ivory Queen of Soul” Warriors,
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at ACORN76ers in the and Miami votes.” Heat. He is the only America.
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of TV One’s democracy.” The idea was to help both those debate, vandals broke into the
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which chronicles Web site, found those claims to the registration.
Celebrated for her beauty and offices and stole computers.
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dence of any such democracy- zero tolerance policy for deliber- appeared on TV, an e-mail was
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Around the World in 365 Days

International news in 2010
By AFRO Staff still reside ban remains in effect for
in shelters, approximately half of the
The New Year had barely in temporary Gulf.
started when Haiti was tents and other BP has agreed to foot
hit with a 7.0-magnitude makeshift the entire cost for cleanup
earthquake, with an epicenter housing. effort and to pay all claims,
just 16 miles from the nation’s The spending, so far, over $3.2
capital of Port-au-Prince. The earthquake was billion. While there is
AP Photo
quake, reportedly the worst in not the only still much to be done, the
Haitian superstar Wyclef Jean was among the candidates
two centuries in the country, reason Haiti was underwater well was officially
vying for presidency of the embattled Caribbean nation.
impacted up to 3 million in the news this declared sealed by the U.S.
people, according to the Red year. This was government on Sept. 19.
Cross. an election year and firebomb attacks on police Many people are calling Freeing underground
The Haitian government for the country, stations in May. According for the big oil conglomerate resources led to another
reported that approximately and the process to reports, the attacks were BP to go on trial for the disaster this year, but one
230,000 people died, and over was postponed related to keeping Christopher catastrophe that propelled with a much happier ending.
a million were left homeless. because of the “Dudus” Coke out of the it into this year’s review. On Aug. 5 a cave-in at the
It also reported that 30,000 earthquake. hands of authorities who’d On April 20 the Deepwater San Esteban copper and gold
commercial buildings were no Along with finally agreed to extradite Horizon drilling rig exploded, mine, near Copiapo, Chile,
longer usable. senators and him to the United States as killing 11 workers, injuring 17 trapped 33 miners. The miners
The world wide response deputy seats to requested. others and starting what has were able to make their way
to the crisis was amazing, be selected, a Coke is wanted in the U.S. been described as the largest to an underground shelter
with a multitude of new president as the leader of the Shower oil spill in U.S. controlled – about 2,300 feet down –
organization and government AP photo was to be Posse, a group allegedly waters. The spill came from a where some supplies were
pledging money and other Public sentiment turned against BP after selected. reponsible for murdering sea floor gusher that released kept.
resources to rescue people and the summer oil spill that wreaked havoc Recording hundreds of people during an approximate average After 17 days, the miners
assist with rebuilding. This on the Gulf Coast. artist Wyclef cocaine wars in the 1980s. of 53,000 barrels daily for sent a note out to the surface
Jean made the Coke, 42, took over the gang 87 days. Until the well attached to a probe sent in
news with a around 1991, after the death was capped on July 15, an by rescue crews. At the time
bid to get on the ballot as a of his father and older brother. estimated 206 million gallons rescuers said they would
candidate for president, but The United States first of oil was released into the be able to send in food and
failed because he did not meet request for Coke’s extradition Gulf of Mexico. supplies, but that it would
the qualifications. But by the was pushed aside by the The impact of this oil spill, take months – because of the
time the rescheduled elections Jamaician govenment in 2009. which easily surpassed the instability of the mine and the
took place on Nov. 28, no But in May it issued a warrant volume of the Exxon Valdez depth of the trapped men – to
clear winner for president for Coke’s arrest. Reportedly spill in 1989, continues. Oil get them out.
emerged from the field of 18 70 people – civilians and from the spill made it to the After 66 days, the longest
candidates for the office and police – were killed before 125 miles of Louisiana coast miners are known to have
the result kicked off unrest Coke, who’d been barricaded and was found on Alabama, survived being trapped,
in the country. The runoff in the Tivoli Gardens, was Florida and Mississippi the workers, one at a time,
election is scheduled for apprehended at a checkpoint barrier islands. A fisheries emerged Oct. 12 from the
mid-January 2011 between on June 22. He appeared disaster for Alabama, 28-inch diameter hole that
Photo Courtesy American Red Cross Mirlande Manigat, a former in a U.S. Court on June 25, Louisiana and Mississippi had been drilled and secured
Rubble remains one of the biggest obstacles in rebuilding first lady of Haiti, and Jude entering a plea of not guilty was declared by the federal for their rescue as the world
Haiti after the January 2010 earthquake that destroyed Célestin, candidate from the and is awaiting trial. government and a fishing joyously looked on.
much of the capital. current governing party.
Jamaica was plunged
not been delivered. into civil unrest and the Workforce oversight as well as research and meetings with a wide range of
has not turned into a reality Almost a year later, the government declared a state community stakeholders. He added that the report, which has full Council
Continued from A1
for the country – many of the
MedicareAd_5.5x10.5:Layout 1 majority
11/12/10 of those
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1 of emergency in two parishes support, also offers comprehensive solutions to be considered by local
pledges resources have still by the devastating earthquake in Kingston after shootings officials in addressing unemployment.
While the report goes on to highlight inefficiencies within District agencies that oversee
workforce programs it also provides solutions for decreasing unemployment.
According to the October 2010 Economic Indicators report, more than 718,000 jobs exist
An Important Message from Medicare within the city’s parameters. But the report points out that although roughly 331,000 people
comprise the District’s labor force, more than 70 percent of its jobs are held by non-D.C.
residents. As a result, the city’s unemployment rate, which has hovered around 10 percent over
Open Enrollment is November 15th to December 31st. the past year, cannot be solely attributed to a shortage of jobs, according to the report.
In offering solutions for decreasing joblessness among D.C. residents—which has

Discover
disproportionately impacted people living in wards 7 and 8 at the rates of 17 percent and 28
percent respectively—the report recommends that the District strengthen its adult education
and job placement programs and its workforce development initiatives. “In order to make great

What’s New
strides in our city’s workforce programs, we must begin to actively engage our Workforce
Investment Council (WIC), give more attention to our One Stop Career Centers, and re-structure
our Youth Workforce Development programs,” Brown said.
The report further recommends reorganizing or enforcing the governance structure associated
with the WIC to eliminate conflicts of interests in its reports to the Department of Employment

with Medicare
Services, and fully staffing the initiative with its own full-time, permanent staff.

Census large part of the population lowest in seven decades.

Continued from A1 in several of the states that But not to worry,
Though a growing number are losing representatives,” according to a spokesman
Even if you are perfectly happy with your Medicare Plan, of people are seeking out said Margaret Simms, a for the Washington, D.C.-
Open Enrollment is the time to compare what you have to warmer climates, census fellow at The Urban Institute based Population Reference
all the choices available for next year. Maybe you can save results show that Blacks in Washington. “But they Bureau. “We have a youthful
appear to be returning to are also a large part of the population that will create
money, get better coverage, or both. And don’t forget to family roots in the South or population in several states population momentum
check out all the new benefits coming soon from the new relocating to suburbs near the that will gain seats.” through a large number of
healthcare law. Most people with Medicare will get free cancer cities they are leaving. The results of this year’s births, relative to deaths,
The population shift could population count reveal that, for years to come,” bureau
screenings, wellness check-ups and a 50% discount on brand dilute Black political power, as of this past spring, the spokesman Mark Mather told
name prescription drugs if you enter the donut hole. which first grew from the United States is a nation of MSNBC.com.
concentration of Blacks in more than 308 million people. An updated, specific count
major urban jurisdictions, At the same time, America’s of the country’s African-
Visit us online to review your according to GBM News. once staggering population American population will not
plan at www.medicare.gov. “African Americans are a growth also dipped to its be available until February,
when the Census Bureau will
release demographic data by
Call to get help from a trained states on a rolling basis so
Medicare representative or learn their governments can start
the local redistricting process,
where you can get help locally according to a Census
at 1-800-MEDICARE spokeswoman.
(TTY 1-877-486-2048). “The figures we released
on Dec. 21 were only state
and national population
Check your mail for numbers. We haven’t released
the 2011 Medicare & You any other information and it
won’t be released until next
handbook to review year,” said spokeswoman
available Medicare Malkia McLeod. “We don’t
plans. have numbers yet for any one
group specifically, we just
have an overall population
number. The rest of that
information will be rolling out
throughout next year.”

AFRO reporter Shernay

Williams contributed to this
report.

2010 Year in Review
Continued from A1
Protection Bureau that will be able to regulate mortgage and
credit-card products.
Additionally, despite GOP obstruction, Congress passed
bills that free up dollars to cover a discrimination lawsuit
settlement against the U.S. Department of Agriculture by Black
farmers, repeal the “don’t ask, don’t tell” military policy
against homosexuality, approve revision of the Strategic Arms
Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia and assure equal pay to
women.
While the White House can claim success for these wins,
however, it committed a major faux pas when officials forced
USDA director Shirley Sherrod to resign based on video a
right-wing blogger edited to make her appear racist.
VERSUS—The Year’s Noted Showdowns
NAACP vs. Tea Party – The NAACP, too, got caught up
in the Sherrod imbroglio as an outgrowth of its war with the
tea party. In July, during its annual convention in Kansas City,
Mo., the group adopted a resolution that called on the Tea Party
Federation to dismiss bigoted elements from their organization.
The resolution was based on what NAACP delegates felt was
a “vitriolic” year of Tea Party demonstrations, during which
participants used racial slurs and images. The move prompted
a blowback from conservatives such as Sarah Palin and Tea
AP Photo
The Miami Heat’s power trio, LeBron
James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh
Party Express member Mark Williams, the latter of
whom was expelled from the Federation.
Sharpton vs. Glenn Beck – Similarly, civil
rights activists—including the National Urban
League, which celebrated its centennial in 2010—
decried an Aug. 28 rally led by conservative
activists in the nation’s capital on the anniversary
and at the same site of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther
King Jr.’s famous “I Have a Dream’’ speech.
Civil rights leaders countered the event and held
a 3-mile-plus march from Dunbar High School
to the site of the planned King Memorial near the
Tidal Basin.
Republicans vs. Democrats – Riding on
the wave of the Tea Party momentum, the GOP
roundly trounced the Democrats in this year’s mid- Health care reform was vigorously debated in the halls of Congress
term elections, gaining 63 new representatives to and in town halls across America.
take control of the House and 13 new senators.
And across the nation, the party gained 690 new
state legislators and several governors.
Michael Steele vs. the GOP – Despite those gains, GOP
insiders have been calling for Republican leader Michael
Steele’s ouster from the helm of the Republican National
Committee among allegations of financial mismanagement and
frequent verbal gaffes over the past two years. But, as he has
done throughout his tenure, Steele struck back at his critics,
January 1, 2011 - January 7, 2011, The Afro-American
AP Photo
Shirley Sherrod’s firing made headlines.
recently announcing his plans to run for re-election in January.
9/11 Survivors vs. Muslims – American Muslims came
under fire after one group vied to build an Islamic cultural
center near Ground Zero. The move prompted heated debate at
a public hearing and at least one planned Koran burning.
SERIOUSLY?
On Aug. 10, radio host Dr. Laura Schlessinger went on an
“N-word” binge in response to a Black caller’s concerns about
racial taunting. A week later, Schlessinger announced her plans
to resign. Sarah Palin’s advice? “Don’t retreat… Reload.”
In October, Virginia Thomas, wife of Supreme Court
Associate Justice Clarence Thomas, made similarly
inexplicable comments. The Tea Party activist called Anita
AFRO File Photo
Hill—19 years after Hill accused her former boss Clarence
Thomas of making sexual comments—and left a message
demanding an apology for the allegations. Hill, now teaching
law at Brandeis University in Massachusetts, said she initially
thought the call was a prank. When Mrs. Thomas confirmed
that she has sent the message, however, Hill told ABC News, “I
have no intention of apologizing, and I stand by my testimony
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Official White House Photo by Pete Souza
President Obama can claim several legislative victories in
2010. But as hard as this year was, with new Republican
control in Congress, the next two years promise to be
harder.
in 1991.”
Glenn Beck…need we say more?
THE GLADIATORS
Superstar LeBron James broke the hearts of all Cleveland
Cavaliers fans when he announced during an hour-long TV
special he was leaving Cleveland to take his talents to South
Beach Miami, where fellow superstar Dwyane Wade and star
forward Chris Bosh awaited. Several NBA legends, including
Charles Barkley, Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson, criticized
James’s decision. Now, the “King” and the Heat are out to
silence critics, one game at a time.
Most boxing fanatics say it would have easily been the fight
of the decade, pitting the two most successful boxers at the
moment against each other. But the anticipated fight between
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao never happened
because of a disagreement over blood testing. Both champion
boxers went on to fight other opponents early in 2010, but
negotiations continued with hopes of a later matchup. But with
Mayweather and his trainer, Roger Mayweather, both facing
domestic violence charges, chances of the fight happening
anytime soon are slim to none.
Led by a number of key Black players, the U.S. Soccer
Team journeyed to South Africa this summer, hoping to
capture the top spot in the FIFA World Cup, which made its
first appearance on the African continent. In the end, Ghana
eliminated the United States from World Cup contention, just
as it did during the 2006 tournament.
The most exciting, and perhaps equally surprising story
in the NFL this year revolved around the outstanding play of
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick. Just a couple
years removed from his release from federal prison, Vick set
the league on fire with his unmatched talent, becoming a top
candidate to win the NFL’s Most Valuable Player award.
A6 The Afro-American, January 1, 2011 - January 7, 2011
Community Calendar
Rescheduled Event
Umoja on U Kwanzaa
Celebration
The Lincoln Theater,
1215 U St., N.W. D.C. 6
p.m. The first annual Umoja
on U Kwanzaa Celebration
has been rescheduled to Feb.
20, during Black History
Month. This performance-
6110298A.indd 1
infused celebration will high school seniors that have
honor eight leaders in the at least a 3.0 GPA and an
D.C. community. $10-$20. interest in media, business,
For more information: www. computer science, engineering
thelincolntheatre.org. or technology to apply for
paid internships in the D.C.
Dec. 30 region as well as many other
Paid Internships major cities around the
The Emma Bowen country. Deadline is Jan. 14.
Foundation is looking for For more information: www.
Joyous
Kwanzaa!
M
acy’s wishes you a joyous
celebration of creativity, family
togetherness and prosperity .
Umoja
Kujichagulia
Ujima
Ujamaa
Nia
Kuumba
Imani
a Kwanzaa hands-on
workshop that includes
making instruments and
emmabowenfoundation.com. dancing. The workshop
will feature a special
Kwanzaa Art and Music performance in celebration of
Workshop the fifth Kwanzaa principle,
The Smithsonian Nia (purpose). For more
Anacostia Community information: 202-633-4820
Museum, 1901 Fort Place,
S.E. D.C. 10:30 a.m. The Dec. 31
African Heritage Dancers Positive Black Men
and Drummers will conduct Coalition New Years Eve
12/22/10 5:33:11 PM
Gala
Hyatt Regency Crystal
City, 2799 Jefferson Davis
Highway, Arlington, Va.
8 p.m. Join the Positive
Black Men Coalition for
their New Years Eve Gala
featuring three ballrooms
of entertainment, food and
champagne. Jazz/R&B artist
Roy Ayers is set to perform.
For more information and to
purchase tickets, visit: www.
positiveblackmencoalition.
com.
Inner Caucus New Year’s
Eve Gala
L’Enfant Plaza Hotel,
480 L’Enfant Plaza, S.W.
D.C. 8:30 p.m.-3 a.m.
This celebration will
feature five unique rooms,
a complimentary buffet,
champagne and more. $65.
For more information: 202-
466-1646.
New Year’s Eve at K Street
Lounge
K Street Lounge, 1301 K
St., N.W. D.C. 9 p.m. K Street
Lounge hosts this New Year’s
event featuring four hours
of a premium open bar. $89.
For more information: www.
kstreetdc.com.
New Year’s Eve at Eatonville
Eatonville Restaurant,
2121 14th St., N.W. D.C.
6:30 p.m. Eatonville’s new
executive chef, Garret
Fleming is preparing a special
prix fix four-course chef’s
special dinner in celebration
of the new year. $59. For
more information: www.
eatonvillerestaurant.com.
Jan. 1
Seductive Saturdays
Tuckers Restaurant and
Lounge, 9205 Marlboro Pike,
Upper Marlboro, Md. 9 p.m.-
3 a.m. Experience this grown
and sexy event with soothing
sounds from the Mental
Attraction Band. $10-$15. For
more information: 240-398-
2031.
Jan. 4
Hand Dance Classes
The House Chang
Restaurant & Lounge,
9400 Livingston Road, Ft.
Washington, Md. 6-8 p.m.
Learn how to hand dance, do
the DC Bop and some of the
latest line dances. $10 per
class. For more information:
301-706-9274.
Jan. 5
‘We Shall Overcome: The
Song that Moved a Nation’
The Smithsonian
Anacostia Community
Museum, 1901 Fort Place,
S.E. D.C. 10:30 a.m. View
the film, We Shall Overcome
that traces the origins of the
1960s Civil Rights Movement
through song. For more
information: 202-633-4820.
Jan. 9
Rhythm Cafe: The Long
Awaited Return Home
Again
The Smithsonian
Anacostia Community
Museum, 1901 Fort Place,
S.E. D.C. 2-4 p.m. Listen
to the final installment
of a three-part story that
offers traditional African
dancing and music. For more
information: 202-633-4820.
Jan. 10
Intro to Jazz Singing
The Mansion at
Strathmore-Shapiro Music
Room, 10701 Rockville
Pike, North Bethesda, Md.
7:30-9:30 p.m. Jazz singer
Jessica Boykin-Settles will
instruct this class introducing
participants to the basics
of jazz rhythm, harmony
and improvisation. $275
for six sessions. For more
information: 301-581-5100.
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Opinion Leading Actresses Look beyond the Rainbow at Life’s

Harshest Realities

Tyler Perry’s For Colored Girls brought to life a plethora of

‘AFRO’ Journalists Reflect on

women’s issues too large for one news article – racism, sexism,
sexual abuse, poverty, homosexuality – and the list goes on. Watching
the film during a press screening, I wondered how I’d review a

Favorite, Most Impactful

larger-than-life film replete with a bevy of A-list actresses who
delivered strikingly realistic performances. It proved a challenge,
but writing about a film which showed Black women at their best,

Stories of 2010
worst and every nuance in between was refreshing, particularly in
an entertainment realm filled with one-dimensional characters and
reality show drama queens.
While I didn’t think For Colored Girls was a perfect adaptation
of Ntozake Shange’s 1970s literary gem, the 2010 release highlights
some of the obstacles “colored girls” and all women face.
Black Farmers Receive Long-Awaited Justice
Kristin Gray is the AFRO’s managing editor.
“At last,” read the title of the AFRO story on Congress’
approval of legislation that would release the funds for a settlement O’Malley Election Rally
owed to the nation’s Black farmers. The two words were a sigh
of relief from an embattled people in whom lay a tightly coiled My favorite story of the year was the Gov. Martin
mixture of emotions—angst, disillusionment, anger, sadness, O’Malley-Sen. Barbara Mikulski rally at Bowie State
fatigue—after decades without justice. University that was attended by President Obama. It wasn’t
Justice, for Black Americans, is often a fickle reality. And for my favorite because Obama spoke. It was my favorite
African-American farmers awaiting reparation from the settlement because it symbolized the power that African Americans,
particularly those living in this region, wield politically and
of a lawsuit alleging the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s economically.
discrimination against Black agrarians, it proved particularly Often times criticism is thrown around by and at Black
capricious. But, in the end, right prevailed. The victory was a people for lack of action, and that’s why that rally was
bittersweet one—many Black farmers had died before seeing a strategically planned at Bowie State. There was no way
resolution to their cases—but a triumph it was just the same. either Mikulski or O’Malley were going to be re-elected
It’s nice to see the little guys win. without the voters in Prince George’s going to bat for them
at the polls. Country residents did, and both candidates were
celebrating on election night.
Zenitha Prince is the AFRO’s Washington Bureau Chief. Now, while time will tell whether those were the right choices for Maryland, it does show what a
motivated and unified population can achieve. There is no doubt that there are some flaws in Prince
Fenty Messed Up George’s County. However, if focused correctly, there’s enough political and financial capital in the
county to affect the kind of change residents want to see.
There are people around the region and around the country that love to beat Prince George’s while
The most impactful story for me was the work I did on the mayoral
it’s down - sometimes giving country residents low self-esteem about the place they live.
race and more specifically, Mayor Adrian Fenty’s fall from grace. Fenty, However, just think about what residents have been able to do when united and motivated to make
who was overwhelmingly voted into office four years ago by the city’s projects happen. Prince George’s County residents wanted the Boulevard and it was built. Prince
Black constituency, proved his leadership ability with mandates that George’s County residents wanted an upscale grocer and it got Wegman’s. Prince George’s County
decreased crime and improved neighborhoods. Seen as a much-needed residents wanted a tourist attraction and it got National Harbor. Prince George’s County wanted
lightning rod for change, the District’s youngest mayor was a force to be O’Malley and Mikulski for another term and that’s what it got. That’s why the first jurisdiction in the
reckoned with and was credited for bringing in the right person to turn state O’Malley thanked in his victory speech was Prince George’s.
around the long-troubled public school system.
But then the public began to get glimpses of Fenty’s personality: George Barnette is the AFRO’s Prince George’s County staff writer.
He would blow off the people who needed his ear the most in favor
of hobnobbing with high-powered developers, the well-to-do White Who Could Forget How Forest Park Took Over Canton?
establishment and the like. In other words, Fenty became inaccessible
to the working class, largely East-of-the-River set, and that was his One of the most intriguing stories I had a chance to cover in 2010 revolved
downfall. around the Forest Park Black Hawks, a little league football club based in West
The City Paper was on target in its assessment this past summer the Baltimore. The Black Hawks invited me to tag along with them as they took
mayor’s race had boiled down to a referendum on Fenty’s personality. In addition to what many have three bus loads of youths to Canton, Ohio, to visit the legendary Professional
described as an abrasive nature, Fenty also lacked the transparency needed to be a likeable government Football Hall of Fame Museum back in August. It was a first time visit
official. to Canton for everyone involved, including myself, which is enough to make
On the other hand, I found that Gray was more of what voters wanted and needed. He was accessible, the trip one of the most memorable experiences of my lifetime.
But that’s not the only thing I will forever remember about Forest Park’s
inclusive, approachable and most importantly, adept at showing he had the people’s best interests at heart. trip to Canton. Besides visiting the Hall of Fame Museum, the Black Hawks
I learned through my work on this article that D.C. residents place a lot of stake in the people they administrative staff also invited three other youth football clubs from Illinois
chose to lead them. However, if they feel they’ve been blindsided by empty promises, blank stares and out to Canton for what they called the first annual Youth Football Hall of
blatant put offs, they will react in kind. Fame Jamboree. The Garfield Gators, Naperville Patriots and Columbus Day
Stars joined Forest Park as they played 10 football games in a Maryland
Dorothy Rowley is the AFRO’s senior Washington staff writer. vs. Illinois faceoff that lasted from 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Aug. 22. Each
game was played at Fawcett Stadium, home of the annual Pro Football Hall of
Fame game.
Church Protests Nearby Liquor Store Inviting clubs like the Garfield Gators ended up being more of a blessing
than most expected. The Chicago-based organization was having trouble
What an exciting year! I enjoyed covering almost every news story, but my favorite was a funding the trip and faced the possibility of not being able to go at all. But after
church’s protest of a liquor store opening in their rental complex. I loved the rush and investigative- The Chicago Tribune wrote an article on their invitation to Forest Park’s first
like quality of this story. My editor learned of the protest on a Monday afternoon. Discovering a news annual Youth Football HOF Jamboree, Garfield received thousands of dollars in
donations.
story on a Monday can be rather hectic since our deadline is the following day, so in a mad dash, I “It was a blessing in disguise that this event was able to help Garfield out,”
completed my other stories so I could begin this one. I missed the actual picketing, but I was able to said Forest Park Vice President Curtis Covington. “But that’s what we do this
get in contact with the church’s head pastor. He chronicled the situation—the church moved to this stuff for. It’s all for the kids. They’re going have these memories for a lifetime.”
new location February 2010; by spring, congregants noticed construction in the storefront below them Curtis is right. They’ll definitely remember such a rare experience for the
and by summer, they learned the production was for a liquor store. It is actually illegal for a liquor rest of their lives, and so will I.
store to be within 300 feet of a church. The pastor said he discussed the uncomfortable arrangement Perry Green is the AFRO sports editor.
with the liquor board, zoning board and city council members but didn’t receive appropriate
responses. So, he resorted to protesting. The church had staged a similar rally the previous week and
The Decision
was protesting a third time when my story went to press. I spoke with the chairman of both boards
and the liquor store manager. After some digging, I was able to contact the property owner, too. He told me in an interview that he had Time flies and 2010 did just that. The year went
not acted illegally and he thought the church wouldn’t mind the liquor store because some congregations serve wine. My review of the by in a breeze but not without leaving some heavy-
information showed the property owner may have taken advantage of some timing issues to fill the space in his building, despite how hitting stories that shifted the calendar year. It’s rare
it might negatively impact both his tenants. This was my first, quick taste of investigative reporting. The new style paired with the that a sports story can transition into a mainstream
short turnaround time, made this one of my most exhilarating stories. news chronicle, but LeBron James’ decision to leave
the Cleveland Cavaliers to join the Miami Heat
accomplished the feat. James, arguably the most
Shernay Williams is the AFRO’s Baltimore bureau reporter. She joined the staff in October 2010. popular sports figure of his generation, captivated
millions during his tenure with Cleveland. With
unparalleled athleticism and basketball skills for a man in his early 20s,
A Story 100 Years in the Making James rose to cult status as the new face of the NBA. So his decision to
leave Cleveland not only singlehandedly transformed the Association but
left a wake of questions, regrets and shock among James’ followers.
The past year has been my first at the AFRO and I can definitely say that there were I debated for most of the summer with AFRO Sports Editor Perry
multiple stories that I enjoyed writing. But the one story that stands out among my other Green on what James’ next step would be: staying in Cleveland or bolting
favorites has to be the article about Elmer Harris, a Washington, D.C., native who turned for a championship chance. But when James announced his decision
100 in July. When the story was given to me, I initially considered it a typical (humdrum) to join Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, it was something neither of us
assignment. But, after it was published, it immediately became an article of which I was could’ve foretold. You have James, maybe the most talented player in the
NBA, teaming up with two other players that could easily rank in the top
particularly fond. 10 of best in the league, maybe top three when you consider Wade. The
Prior to my interview with Harris, I had specific questions that I wanted to ask him, but move was bold—All-Stars in the prime of their careers just don’t elect to
he would later show me that they weren’t necessary. After my first question, he went off willingly join forces. But the move was also something that left several
into a full blown story of his 100 years. While I could have promptly ended the spiel with sports pundits drooling over the prospect of what the new NBA was about
my next question, I decided to listen as each sentence became increasingly interesting. to become: A league where it’s now mandatory that teams possess two to
Harris grew up in Washington, D.C. and it was no secret that during a good portion three superstars just to compete.
As a sports journalist, James’ decision was one you live for. Something
of his life, racism was rampant. He spoke about some of his experiences as a kid, as well
you daydream about when playing video games or conducting a fantasy
as those he had as an adult. But what made the experience remarkable was that this was a basketball draft. The closest I’ve come to seeing two top-five talents on one
firsthand account about Black life in the early 20th century and it amazed me how, at his team was Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal in the early 2000s but Wade
age, he could recall certain facets of his lifetime in great detail. and James have a chance to rewrite the history books if everything goes as
Anyone who knows me well is aware that I am very interested in stories from the past and Harris’ stories were really fascinating. planned. James’ move to Miami was by far the biggest sports story of 2010,
Additionally, he left me with some encouraging words; he urged me to work hard in whatever I do in life and reassured me that I had a and maybe even deserves a nod for one of the major news stories in 2010
bright future ahead. After four months, the article still sits on my desk today as a reminder of the experience and his words of wisdom. as well.

Stephen D. Riley is an AFRO sports writer.

Gregory Dale is the editorial department’s assistant and a staff writer.

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The Golden Scissors Awards, a highly fashions, fantastical hairstyles and

anticipated fashion staple in the style gurus. The 19th annual event, Mayor-elect Vincent Gray presents
a proclamation to Glynn Jackson
District, took place recently at the themed “Hair Gaga…Taking Beauty
for promoting the Black hair care
Walter E. Washington to the Xtreme,” was hosted by Glynn industry.
Convention Center amid Jackson Productions and Glynn
a whirlwind of colorful Jackson the Agency and attracted
hundreds of hairstylists from around
the world. Among the attendees was
Washington, D.C. Mayor-elect Vincent
Gray, actor/choreographer Darren Glynn Jackson,
CEO of Glynn
Henson and radio personalities
Jackson, The
Guy Lambert and Anji Corley. Agency and
sponsor of
Jackson presents the Golden
winner’s trophy Scissors
to Christopher Awards,
Fountain of speaks to the
Bridgeport, Conn., media.
for his colorful
creation. Lachers
Jeannie Jones, WKYS FM radio Reese models the
personality, and actor/fitness guru outfit.
Darrin Henson of Get Fit & Stay Fit.

Washington AFRO
General Manager Edgar
Brookins and WPGC
radio personality Guy
Lambert

The Miami Connection – Miranda

Jakelin, Miami regional coordinator
for Glynn Jackson, The Agency Models take the stage.
Fashion models promenade a diverse
showcase of styles

Models prepare
Maryland Del. Herman Taylor (at podium) presents a proclamation to Glynn Jackson to storm the
as Barbara “Lefty” McBride, Atranett Waters, Naman Mitchell and Yvette Hill look on. runway.

Photos by Danita Delaney

The debutantes and their escorts
perform a dance routine
Jalyn Sander, first runner-up; Miss Cotillion
2010 Catrina Johnson and Alecia Gibbs, Miss
Congeniality and second runner-up
Ivy Vine Charities, the charitable foundation of Theta debutantes’ intelligence, charm, accomplishments and grand promenade and waltz with their
Omega Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, unique personalities. More than 500 family members, handsome escorts. The master of ceremonies
Silver Spring, Md., hosted its biennial debutante cotillion friends and guests attended the debutantes’ formal for the evening was Mike Burke, WHUR radio
where 16 young ladies were presented to society at presentation. The crowd witnessed the crowning of personality.
Martin’s Crosswinds in Greenbelt, Md. Catrina Johnson as Miss Cotillion, Jalyn Sanders as The debutante season formally commenced
This season’s theme, “Pink Petals of Sophistication: first runner-up and Alecia Gibbs as second runner-up in April with the “Mother & Daughter Tea.”
Polished Poised Prepared,” served as the focus of and Miss Congeniality through the votes of her fellow Cultural activities included a tour of the
seven months of activities designed to highlight the debutantes. The evening showcased the debutantes’ Kennedy Center, a performance of Thurgood
and William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night
at the Shakespeare Theatre Company.
The prospective debutantes and escorts
also participated in a community service
activity by collecting school supplies for
disadvantaged students. Miss Cotillion 2010
Susan Peevy, left, Brenda Dancil-Jones, Frances Brock, Beverly Brooks Desirea L. Hughes and Virginia Boateng Catrina Johnson is
Anderson, Desirea Hughes, 2010 Cotillion co-chair; Valerie Evans-Harrell, served as the co-chairwomen. Donna escorted by her father,
president , Theta Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority; Chatman Owens is the president of Ivy Vine Dr. Alfred Johnson.
Donna Chatman Owens, president, Ivy Vine Charities; Geraldine Jackson, Charities and Valerie Evans-Harrell is the
Virginia Boateng, 2010 Cotillion Co-Chair, Alean Miller, treasurer, Tyra Dent president of Theta Omega Omega Chapter.
Smith and Kimberly Niono.

Donna Chatman Owens, left, president of Ivy Vine

Charities; Miss Cotillion 2010 Catrina Johnson,
Sherri Cox, finance committee chairwoman and 2010 Debutantes - front row: LaKellia Butler, Heather Phillips, Nia Young, Asha Shannon, Alecia Gibbs and
Miss Cotillion 2006 Stephanie Shante Eubanks Katerra Jones, Lauren Parker. Back row: Alyssa Gill, Remington Thames, Siani Spears, Joy Marie McIntyre,
Jalyn Sanders, Amina Shannon, Catrina Johnson, Krystan Norris and Brea Govan

2010 Escorts - front row: Heber De Deus, left, Charles Wesley Cephas
III, Leonard Long III, Shaka Owens, Miles David Moore, Stephen White,
Darien Pusey, Matthew Price. Back row: Jonathan Middlebrooks, left,
Richard Tyaba, Waymon Jones Jr., Darrye Bennett, Jamal Donte Childs,
Ellis Parker Jr., Grayson Shepard and Malik Partman

Virginia Boateng, 2010 cotillion co-chairwoman; Desirea Hughes, 2010

cotillion co-chairwoman; Jalyn Sanders, first runner- up; Miss Cotillion 2010
Catrina Johnson; Alecia Gibbs, second runner-up and Miss Congeniality;
Donna Chatman Owens, president of Ivy Vine Charities and Valeria Evans-
Harrell, president of Theta Omega Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha
The 2010 debutantes and their fathers
Sorority
Photos by Donovan Marks
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Entertainment’s Best (and Worst) Moments of 2010

By AFRO Staff match Minaj’s over-the-top colorful wigs and tongue-twisting in scandal this year after an alleged affair with a married man,
rhymes, the sometimes outrageous cast of Bravo’s “Real suicide attempt and several court dates. The negative attention
Housewives of Atlanta” comes close. The six women have threatened to overshadow the release of her album Back to Me
2010’s top winners used the show to secure book and record deals; appearances in August. Likewise, Baltimore native Mario’s spat with his
Black celebrities ruled the entertainment world this year on popular talk shows, clothing lines and more. Perhaps the mom, a recovering drug addict, landed him in jail with a mug
with their big wins, controversies and blunders. Some of 2010’s show’s standout star, NeNe Leakes, is having the greatest year, shot seen worldwide. Charges against him were ultimately
biggest winners were singers and rappers who’re turning their as she’s currently filming for “Celebrity Apprentice.” Rumors dropped, when she admitted to being intoxicated at the time.
careers into multi-million dollar empires. Beyoncé and Jay-Z have swirled that she and husband Gregg have split, but neither
have set the blueprint for entertainers-turned-business moguls has confirmed the chatter.
with their growing influence. In November, Jay-Z released Meanwhile, rapper Drake didn’t need rumors to make him a Better luck next year
his first book, Decoded, which household name. The 24-year-old Canadian rapper took the No. Some entertainers were down on their luck in 2010 after
debuted at No. 3 on the New York 1 spot on the Billboard 200 chart with his first studio album, failed sitcoms and album flops. Others, like rappers DMX, Lil
Times Best Sellers List weeks Thank Me Later, and its hits “Find Your Love” and “Miss Me.” Wayne and T.I., struggled through the year because of drug-
later. Similarly, his flaxen-haired Despite rumors of a spat with mentor Lil’ Wayne, Drake has and gun-related arrests. In December, New York rapper DMX
wife made major moves on stage remained one of the most successful rappers of the year. was sentenced to a year in jail after violating his probation in
and with her first fragrance, Heat, Like Drake, Tyler Perry has been in the public eye this year Arizona. Weeks later, he was moved to the mental health ward
which hit stores in February. for all the right reasons. He was the force behind For Colored for an undisclosed reason, according to Arizona Department of
Riding high off the release of her Girls, a film adaptation of Ntozake Shange’s For Colored Girls Corrections records. In November, heavily tattooed rapper Lil
I Am… tour DVD, pregnancy Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf. The Wayne returned to society after spending eight months at the
rumors ran rampant and – powerful cinematic gem brought Hollywood heavyweights like infamous Rikers Island prison for a 2009 gun charge.
although untrue – the publicity Phylicia Rashad, Kimberly Elise Neal and Thandie Newton And just when fans thought father and newlywed T.I. had
Jay-Z
only heightened the power together for roles that inspired laughter, tears and every turned over a new leaf, he and wife Tiny were arrested in
couple’s fame. Forbes’ end-of- Courtesy Photos emotion in between. The film was well received and Perry’s September for drug possession. He is currently serving an
year earning roundup is calling the Texas-born starlet the top- pockets show it. According to Forbes “Rich List,” Perry came 11-month jail sentence. Other entertainers who landed in the
earning singer of 2010 with an estimated $87 million in profits. in third on the list of Hollywood’s 20 highest earning celebs slammer this year are Gucci Mane, Lloyd Banks, Kid Cudi,
Another powerhouse vocalist, of 2010, raking in $125 million. His longtime, aforementioned Wiz Khalifa, Ja Rule, Waka Flocka Flame and Lil Boosie.
Jennifer Hudson, had a stellar friend Oprah took the No. 1 spot and brought home an On a lighter note, Boris Kodjoe and Gugu Mbatha-Raw
year and stunned the world with a estimated $315 million this year. seemed to have promising roles as the lead stars on NBC’s spy
dramatic weight loss. Going from thriller “Undercovers.” Despite the show’s media hype and its
a size 18 to a svelte size 6, Hudson co-stars good looks, “Undercovers” bit the dust after only 13
lost none of the soul- stirring The controversy crew episodes.
vocals that made her a star on While many Black stars hit it big this year because of
“American Idol” and Dreamgirls. awesome album sales or new films, others created a whirlwind
The star also snagged a deal with of controversy in the process. Drama seemed to follow Kanye New unions and family additions
Weight Watchers and her new West into the year after his on-stage debacle with then –teen LaLa Vazquez and Carmelo Anthony – The former MTV
physique landed her on the covers singer Taylor Swift in 2009. Even in November of this year, VJ, 31, and the Denver Nuggets star, 26, wed July 10 in a
of InStyle, Canada’s Fashion, West was still discussing the incident and even bashed the lavish New York ceremony. They have one son, Kiyan, who is
Australia’s Who and People young singer again at a party, the Los Angeles Times reported. 3.
magazines. “Taylor never came to my defense in any interview ... and rode
Oprah Winfrey, like fellow it and rode it,” he reportedly told the crowd. “If I wasn’t drunk, T.I. and Tiny – Embattled rapper T.I., 30, wed his longtime
Chicagoan Hudson, is ending 2010
Jennifer Hudson
I woulda been on stage [when I interrupted Taylor] longer.” girlfriend Tameka “Tiny” Cottle, 35, in a three-city ceremony
on a high note with the debut of At the same event, West also lashed out at “Today” host in August. The newlyweds have two children together.
her own TV network, OWN. Formerly the Discovery Health Matt Lauer for an interview several weeks prior. After a tense
channel, OWN will feature a lineup directed by Winfrey and interview with the longtime journalist, West took to Twitter Keyshia Cole –
includes a much-hyped show featuring a new host. The OWN where he said, “I feel California native Keyshia
network marks the end of the 25-year run of “The Oprah very alone very used Cole, 29, welcomed her first
Winfrey Show.” very tortured.” son, Daniel, in March. She
Perhaps a media mogul in the making, Nicki Minaj – who Another is engaged to basketball star
said, “I love me some Oprah” in an interview with the New entertainer kept Daniel Gibson.
York Times – captured the hearts of the 25-and-under set in heads and magazine
2010. Her debut album, pages turning for Sandra Bullock– Keyshia Cole and son
Pink Friday, hit No.1 on different reasons. During a public split from
the Billboard rap charts and Singer Erykah her cheating husband,
spurred a highly publicized Badu stunned fans actress Sandra Bullock, 46, welcomed adopted son Louis
Erykah Badu Bardot into her life.
documentary, My Time and her fellow
Now, produced by MTV. Texans when she
Adding to the Trinidadian bared all at Dallas’ Dealey Square – the scene where President Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz – In what has been a
star’s fame was the sale of John F. Kennedy was assassinated – for her “Window Seat” whirlwind year, musical couple Alicia Keys, 29, and Swizz
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AFRO Sports Year in Review
Pro Sports— For
professional sports teams in
the District, the offseason is
usually more exciting than
in-season. Like they’ve done
in years past, the Wizards and
Redskins both made offseason
splashes over the summer but
crashed miserably once the
games started to matter.
Redskins End on Sour Note
Redskin Nation went
gaga over the team’s April
acquisition of former
Philadelphia Eagles
quarterback Donovan
Donovan McNabb
AP Photo
McNabb, but by the time
November rolled around it
was the usual sad story for
one of the league’s most
storied franchises. McNabb
never found his groove with
Washington, battling offensive
line and wide receiver woes
before battling his new head
coach Mike Shanahan. Mired
in the middle of another
disappointing season, as of
this posting, the Redskins
find themselves last in the
NFC East division while
McNabb finds himself last
in the quarterback rotation,
now the third-string signal
 
caller behind two less proven
passers, Rex Grossman and
Jonathan Beck.
Washington Wizards Can’t
Shake Funk
The late June drafting of
Kentucky University star
point guard John Wall infused
the city with new life. With
new ownership and a new
lead guard in town, Wizards
fans had a reason to forget
the previous campaign’s
26-56 record. A summer
league filled with misleading
highlights continued to
pump blood in the
veins of Wizards
watchers, as Wall
quickly impressed and
became the central
figure in the team’s
turnaround attempt.
Once the official
tipoff began, however,
hope quickly
dissipated. A 1-4 start
to the season was
just a sign of things
to come. Injuries to
Wall kept the rookie
in and out the lineup,
and a December
trade finally ended
the Gilbert Arenas
era. Washington currently
finds itself last in the NBA
Southeast Division and may
struggle to match last season’s
futile record.
Baltimore Ravens
Remained Winners in 2010
Meanwhile, further
north on Interstate 295, the
Baltimore Ravens remained
the most successful team in
the Maryland region, earning
yet another winning season.
The Ravens will head to the
playoffs for a third straight
year, a first in team history.
With a roster that includes
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familiar stars like Ray Lewis,
Ed Reed, Ray Rice and new
talent like Anquan Boldin
and T.J. Houshmandzadeh,
Baltimore is projected as
a legitimate Super Bowl
contender and could do a
lot of damage in January’s
postseason play.
College Sports—It was
yet another typical losing
affair for Howard University’s
football team as they finished
the 2010 season with a 1-10
record, their sixth straight
losing season. Despite losing,
Howard linebacker Keith
Pough was voted to the Mid-
Eastern Athletic Conference
first team on defense, while
teammates Sackie Kerkulah
and Willie Carter were
selected to the all-conference
second team.
Meanwhile, Howard’s
basketball squad hired new
head coach Kevin Nickelberry
to pull the struggling Bison
team out of its multi-year
losing funk. Unfortunately,
the Bison saw team captain
Calvin Thompson and star
recruit Theodore Boyomo
suffer season-ending injuries
before the season could even
begin. Howard is currently
facing a 10-game losing
streak to start the New Year.
But while the Bison
struggles, Morgan State
University’s basketball team
currently holds a 4-5 overall
record so far this season.
Junior star Kevin Thompson
and the Bears are trying to
repeat as Mid-Eastern Athletic
Conference champs after
claiming the conference title
with a 26-9 record last season.
Morgan State also earned its
first ever trip to the NCAA
Championship tournament,
where they fell to top ranked
West Virginia in the first round.
Unfortunately for Morgan
State’s football team, the wins
came few and far between, as
the Bears finished this season
with a 4-7 record, their first
losing season in three years.
Bowie State’s basketball
team represented Prince
Courtesy
Kevin Nickelberry
Photo
George’s County well with
a 16-9 overall record, 14-6
in the Central Interscholastic
Athletic Association. The
Bulldogs football squad
finished 6-4 in their season.
High School Athletics—
It was basketball business
as usual for the DeMatha
Stags. The Hyattsville, Md.
Catholic school won its
second consecutive City Title
Game, upending Southeast
Washington, D.C.’s Ballou
High School 80-70 at the
Verizon Center last March.
Led by sweet-shooting junior
point guard and All-Met
Player of the Year Quinn
Cook, DeMatha, and its
collection of athletic and
accurate shooters, stormed
its way to a 32-4 record,
rotating defense. Maybe it’s the tradition or prominent head
Dunbar Poets
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matching its mark from the past season. Behind head
previous season. coach DaLawn Parrish, Wise
The 2010 Thanksgiving marched its way to a 12-1
Day Turkey Bowl record before bowing out in
Washington, D.C. high its second straight state final
school football championship game to Urbana 6-0. Despite
didn’t arrive without the loss, Parrish has his
drama. An academic ruling team on the rise. The Upper
disqualified Ballou High Marlboro, Md. program has
School and opened the door compiled a 24-4 record over
for Dunbar, who Ballou beat the last two years, dominating
in the District of Columbia teams along the way and will
Interscholastic Athletic return star running back Uriah
Association playoffs a week Bethea for his final season
earlier. In what attending next year.
fans called poetic justice, But while Wise couldn’t
H.D. Woodson High School bring a title to their home
claimed its third consecutive town, Baltimore’s Paul
title, blowing away Dunbar Lawrence Dunbar High
44-12 and raising second School did, beating Havre de
thoughts on how Ballou Grace, 22-12, in the 1A state
would have fared had they not championship. Dunbar Poets
been disqualified. stars DeonTay McMannus
When it came to Prince and Trevonne Garrett helped
George’s County football, lead Dunbar to a 13-1 record
Henry Wise High School and their fifth state title in six
was the name to know this years.
AFRO’s 2011 Sports
Predictions
By Stephen D. Riley
AFRO Staff Writer
NFL’s Super Bowl—This NFL season has truly been
one of the most tightly contested campaigns in the league’s
recent history. There are more than 10 teams that will
potentially finish with at least 10 wins this season, including
the defending Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints.
The Saints join the Atlanta Falcons and Michael Vick’s
Philadelphia Eagles as the cream of the crop in the NFC
conference, but most of the NFL’s heavy hitters reside in the
AFC conference. Look for Tom Brady and the New England
Patriots, the New York Giants, the Pittsburgh Steelers or
the Baltimore Ravens to bring the Super Bowl’s Lombardi
Trophy back to the AFC.
NBA Finals—The Miami Heat became instant favorites
among many basketball fans after superstar LeBron James
decided to “take his talents to South beach” this offseason
and team up with former Finals MVP Dwyane Wade. But the
Heat will still have to get by Boson Celtics and Los Angeles
Lakers, who featured in 2010’s epic seven-game Finals. Kobe
Bryant and the Lakers edged Boston for their second straight
championship, and are looking to “three-peat.” But Boston
added depth to their own star studded cast, signing Shaquille
O’Neal to join Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen.
Don’t be surprised if we have a repeat Finals performance of
the Lakers vs. Celtics.
College Football Championship—Auburn quarterback
Cameron Newton has done his best to dazzle America. The
ultimate weapon on the football field, a quarterback who can
run and throw, Newton’s Heisman Trophy wasn’t a fluke. He
thoroughly dissected opponents all season, helping Auburn tie
a school record for wins with 13 and ringing up scoreboards
in the process. Headed by Newton, Auburn scored over 49
points seven times this year and finished sixth in the NCAA
in scoring. However, they’ll need every point against their
BCS Football Championship opponent, Oregon in January’s
No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup. Oregon finished first in scoring this
season, averaging 49.3 points per game, outracing teams to a
12-0 record.
Oregon became a featured attraction this year as their
offense was simply too much for teams. It’ll be the legs of
Newton vs. the speed of Oregon on Jan. 10 for a chance for
collegiate supremacy. While dominant, Newton’s one-man
band might not be enough to combat the quicks of Oregon as
the school will likely take home its first national title.
College Basketball Championship—While the college
basketball season is still early, parity seems to be the universal
theme so far. Yes, Duke, the reigning 2010 champions, is
still tops in the land, but it’s not as obvious as last year’s
tournament run showed. Ohio State, Kansas, Connecticut and
Syracuse have played impressive through the season’s first
couple of months and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see some
combination of the aforementioned school’s in this year’s
Final Four. But it’s something about Duke that just seems
favorable. Maybe it’s the combination of skilled shooters and
coach Mike Krzyzewski. Whatever it is, Duke remains as the
favorite to bring home another title until they are dethroned.
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plaint should not be
granted; provided that a
copy of this order be
published once a week
for three consecutive
weeks before said day
in the Afro-American.
JUDGE
A TRUE COPY TEST:
12/17, 12/24, 12/31
Superior Court of
the District of
District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
Washington, D.C.
20001-2131
Administration No.
2010ADM1159
Tallalah J Mitchell
Decedent
Attorney
NOTICE OF
APPOINTMENT,
NOTICE TO
CREDITORS
AND NOTICE TO
UNKNOWN HEIRS
Lamont Bertram
Mitchell, whose address
is 3710 Bangor Street
SE, Washington DC
20020, was appointed
personal representative
of the estate of Tallalah
J. Mitchell, who died on
November 2, 2010 with,
a will, and will serve
without Court supervi-
sion. All unknown heirs
and heirs whose
whereabouts are un-
known shall enter their
appearance in this
proceeding. Objections
to such appointment (or
to the probate of de-
cedent’s will)
cedent¬s will)shall be be
shall
filed with the Register of
Wills, D.C., 515 5th
Street, N.W., 3rd Floor
Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C .
20001, on or before
June 17, 2011. Claims
against the decedent
shall be presented to the
undersigned with a copy
to the Register of Wills
or filed with the Register
of Wills with a copy to
the undersigned, on or
before June 17, 2011, or
be forever barred. Per-
sons believed to be
heirs or legatees of the
decedent who do not re-
ceive a copy of this no-
tice by mail within 25
days of its first publica-
tion shall so inform the
Register of Wills, includ-
ing name, address and
relationship.
Date of Publication:
December 17, 2010
Name of newspaper:
Afro-American
Washington Law
Reporter
Lamont Bertram Mitchell
Personal
Representative
TRUE TEST COPY
REGISTER OF WILLS
12/17, 12/24, 12/31
LEGAL
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICES
Superior Court of
the District of
District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
Washington, D.C.
20001-2131
Administration No.
2010ADM1172
Ruby L Knox
Decedent
Jerry L Hunter Esq
1822 11th Street NW
Washington DC 20001
Attorney
NOTICE OF
APPOINTMENT,
NOTICE TO
CREDITORS
AND NOTICE TO
UNKNOWN HEIRS
William A. Knox Sr.,
whose address is 32
46th Street NE,
Washington DC 20019
was appointed personal
representative of the
estate of Ruby L. Knox,
who died on August 27,
2010 without a will, and
will serve without Court
supervision. All un-
known heirs and heirs
whose whereabouts are
unknown shall enter
their appearance in this
proceeding. Objections
to such appointment
shall be filed with the
Register of Wills, D.C.,
515 5th Street, N.W.,
3rd Floor Washington,
D.C. 20001, on or be-
fore June 17, 2011.
Claims against the de-
cedent shall be pre-
sented to the under-
signed with a copy to the
Register of Wills or filed
with the Register of Wills
with a copy to the under-
signed, on or before
June 17, 2011, or be
forever barred. Persons
believed to be heirs or
legatees of the decedent
who do not receive a
copy of this notice by
mail within 25 days of its
first publication shall so
inform the Register of
Wills, including name,
address and relation-
ship.
Date of Publication:
December 17, 2010
Name of newspaper:
Afro-American
Washington Law
Reporter
William A Knox Sr.
Personal
Representative
TRUE TEST COPY
REGISTER OF WILLS
12/17, 12/24, 12/31
Superior Court of
the District of
District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
Washington, D.C.
20001-2131
Administration No.
2010ADM1160
James Michael Lonon
Decedent
Wendell C Robinson
Esq
4308 Georgia Ave NW
Washington DC 20011
Attorney
NOTICE OF
APPOINTMENT,
NOTICE TO
CREDITORS
AND NOTICE TO
UNKNOWN HEIRS
E Patricia Coleman,
whose address is 2414
Monroe Street NE
Washington, DC 20010
was appointed personal
representative of the
estate of James Michael
Lonon, who died on July
26, 2010 without a will,
and will serve without
Court supervision. All
unknown heirs and heirs
whose whereabouts are
unknown shall enter
their appearance in this
proceeding. Objections
to such appointment
shall be filed with the
Register of Wills, D.C.,
515 5th Street, N.W.,
3rd Floor Washington,
D.C. 20001, on or be-
fore June 17, 2011.
Claims against the de-
cedent shall be pre-
sented to the under-
signed with a copy to the
Register of Wills or filed
with the Register of Wills
with a copy to the under-
signed, on or before
June 17, 2011 or be for-
ever barred. Persons
believed to be heirs or
legatees of the decedent
who do not receive a
copy of this notice by
mail within 25 days of its
first publication shall so
inform the Register of
Wills, including name,
address and relation-
ship.
Date of Publication:
December 17, 2010
Name of newspaper:
Afro-American
Washington Law
Reporter
E. Patricia Coleman
Personal
Representative
202-529-5103
TRUE TEST COPY
REGISTER OF WILLS
12/17, 12/24, 12/31
Superior Court of
the District of
District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
Washington, D.C.
20001-2131
Administration No.
2010ADM726
Otto H. Dorsey
Decedent
Bruce E. Gardner
1101 Pennsylvania Ave
NW #600
Washington DC 20004
Attorney
NOTICE OF
APPOINTMENT,
NOTICE TO
CREDITORS
AND NOTICE TO
UNKNOWN HEIRS
B r u c e E . G a r d n e r,
whose address is 1101
Pennsylvania Ave. NW
#600 Washington DC
20004, was appointed
August 1, 2009 - August 7, 2009, The Washington Afro-American B7
Superior Court of
s
l aadds 410-554-8200
the District of
District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
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Washington, D.C.
20001-2131
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2010ADM726 Buy
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Otto H. Dorsey
Decedent Swap
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• Hire itit
Bruce E. Gardner
1101 Pennsylvania Ave Rent it • Hire it
r e s u ll tt ss
NW #600
Washington DC 20004
Attorney
NOTICE OF
APPOINTMENT,
NOTICE TO
resu
CREDITORS
LEGAL
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICES
AND NOTICE TO
SAMPLE
UNKNOWN HEIRS
AFRO Classified minimum ad rate is $26.74 per col. inch
B r u c e E . G a r d n e r, 1 Col. (an inch consists of up to 20 words). Mail in your ad on
whose address is 1101
Inch form below along with CHECK or MONEY ORDER to:
Pennsylvania Ave. NW
#600 Washington DC WASHINGTON AFRO-AMERICAN CO., 1917 Benning
20004, was appointed Up to
personal representative Road, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20002-4723, Attn: Clsf. Adv.
of the estate of Otto H. 20 Words Dept.
Dorsey, who died on
September 29, 2009
without a will, and will
serve without Court su-
pervision. All unknown 1 2 3 4 5
heirs and heirs whose
whereabouts are un-
known shall enter their 6 7 8 9 10
appearance in this
proceeding. Objections
to such appointment
shall be filed with the
11 12 13 14 15
Register of Wills, D.C.,
515 5th Street, N.W.,
16 18 19 20
3rd Floor Washington, 17
D.C. 20001, on or be-
fore June 17, 2011.
Claims against the de-
cedent shall be pre- NAME
sented to the under-
signed with a copy to the ADDRESS
Register of Wills or filed
with the Register of Wills PHONE NO.
with a copy to the under-
signed, on or before CLASSIFICATION
June 17, 2011, or be
(Room, Apt, House, etc.) INSERTION DATE:
forever barred. Persons
believed to be heirs or
legatees of the decedent
who do not receive a
copy of this notice by
mail within 25 days of its
first publication shall so
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Wills, including name,
address and relation- Legal Advertising Rates
ship.
Date of Publication:
December 17, 2010
Effective October 1, 2006
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Personal
Representative 202-879-9460/61
202-271-0552
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Washington, D.C.
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20001-2131
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2010ADM455 2. Foreign
Dolores E. Young $ 60 per insertion $ 180.00 per 3 weeks
Decedent d. Escheated Estates $ 60 per insertion $ 360.00 per 6 weeks
Jennifer E. Loud Esq
7826 Eastern Ave. NW
e. Standard
Superior Probates
Court of $ 125.00
the District of
Suite 410 District of Columbia
Washington DC 20012
Attorney
PROBATE DIVISION
Washington, D.C.
CIVIL NOTICES
NOTICE OF 20001-2131
APPOINTMENT,
a. Name Changes
Administration No. 202-879-1133 $ 80.00
NOTICE TO 2010ADM1176
b. Real Property $ 200.00
CREDITORS Ella C. Lloyd
AND NOTICE TO
UNKNOWN HEIRS
Decedent
Milton E. Mclver Esq
Betty W. Weaver, whose
address is 4410 19th
P O Box 3308
Capitol Heights Md
FAMILY COURT
Superior Court of
Place NE, Washington the District of
DC 20018 was ap-
20791-3308 District of Columbia202-879-1212
Attorney
pointed personal repre- PROBATE DIVISION
NOTICE OF Washington, D.C.
sentative of the estate of APPOINTMENT, DOMESTIC RELATIONS
20001-2131
Dolores E. Young, who
NOTICE TO Administration No.
died on December 18, CREDITORS 202-879-0157
2009 with a will, and will AND NOTICE TO
2010ADM1167
Johnetta J. Reid
serve without Court su- UNKNOWN
a. Absent HEIRS DefendantDecedent $ 150.00
pervision. All unknown
heirs and heirs whose
Bernard N Lloyd, whose W. Alton Lewis
b. Absolute
address is 4702DivorceKane 1450 Mercantile Lane $ 150.00
whereabouts are un- Superior Court of
known shall enter their
Place, NE Washington
c. Custody Divorce Suite 155 the District of $ 150.00
DC 20019 was ap- Largo, MD 20774 District of Columbia
appearance in this pointed personal repre- Attorney
proceeding. Objections sentative of the estate of NOTICE OF
PROBATE DIVISION
Washington, D.C.
to such appointment (or Ella C Lloyd, who diedTo place your ad, call 1-800-237-6892,
to the probate of de- APPOINTMENT, 20001-2131ext. 262
on September 19, 2010Public Notices
cedent’s
cedent¬swill)will)shall be be
shall with a will, and will serve
NOTICE TO $50.00 & up depending on
Administration No.size
CREDITORS
filed with the Register of without Court supervi- Baltimore Legal Notices are2010ADM1178
AND NOTICE TO
$24.15 per inch.
Wills, D.C., 515 5th Roderic E Ordway
sion. All unknown heirs There
UNKNOWN is no HEIRS
flat rate —Decedent
1-800 (AFRO) 892
Street, N.W., 3rd Floor a n d h e i r s w h o s e Robert N Reid, whose Sherri M Stahl
Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C .whereabouts For are Proof of Publication, please call 1-800-237-6892, ext. 244
un- address is 1203 Colum- 5530 Wisconsin Ave
20001, on or before known shall enter their bia Road NW Washing- Suite 801
June 17, 2011. Claims
LEGAL NOTICES
appearance in this LEGAL
ton DC 20009, NOTICES LEGAL
was ap- Chevy NOTICES
Chase MD LEGAL NOTICES
against the decedent Objections pLEGAL
shall be presented to the
LEGAL NOTICES
proceeding. o i n t e d NOTICES
personal LEGAL NOTICES
20815 LEGAL NOTICES
undersigned with a copy
to such appointment (or representative(s) of the Attorney
to the probate of de- estate of Johnetta J. NOTICE OF
to the Register of Wills IN THE SUPERIOR
cedent¬s will) shall be Reid, who died on July APPOINTMENT,
or filed with the Register filed with the Register of 28, 2010 with a will, and
COURT OF THE
of Wills with a copy to NOTICE TO DISTRICT OF
Wills, D.C., 515 5th will serve without Court CREDITORS
the undersigned, on or COLUMBIA
before June 17, 2011, or
Street, N.W., 3rd Floor supervision. All un- AND NOTICE TO CIVIL DIVISION
Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . known heirs and heirs
be forever barred. Per- 20001, on or before whose whereabouts are Nancy Bradford Ordway,
UNKNOWN HEIRS Civil Action No.
sons believed to be 2008CA0005291
June 17, 2011. Claims unknown shall enter whose address is 4750
heirs or legatees of the Status Hearing:
decedent who do not re-
against the decedent their appearance in this 41st Street, NW #510,
May 4, 2011
shall be presented to the proceeding. Objections Washington DC 20016 Wiper Corporation
ceive a copy of this no- undersigned with a copy to such appointment (or was appointed personal 17962 Foxborough Lane
tice by mail within 25 to the Register of Wills to the probate of de- representative of the Boca Raton, FL 33496-
days of its first publica-
or filed with the Register cedent’s
tion shall so inform the cedent¬swill) will)shall be be estate of Roderic E. 1321
shall
of Wills with a copy to filed with the Register of Ordway, who died on PLAINTIFF
Register of Wills, includ- the undersigned, on or Wills, D.C., 515 5th September 24, 2010 v.
ing name, address and before June 17, 2011 or Street, N.W., 3rd Floor with a will, and will serve Abdul Kamara
relationship. 12424 Ronald Beall Road
Date of Publication:
be forever barred. Per- Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . without Court supervi- U p p e r M a r l b o r o , M D
sons believed to be 20001, on or before sion. All unknown heirs 20774-5683
December 17, 2010
heirs or legatees of the June 17, 2011. Claims a n d h e i r s w h o s e District of Columbia
Name of newspaper: decedent who do not re- against the decedent whereabouts are un- Adrian M. Fenty
Afro-American
Washington Law
ceive a copy of this no- shall be presented to the known shall enter their ATTN: Tabatha Braxton
Office of the Secretary
tice by mail within 25 undersigned with a copy appearance in this
Reporter days of its first publica- to the Register of Wills proceeding. Objections NW Suite 419
1350 Pennsylvania Ave
Betty W. Weaver tion shall so inform the or filed with the Register to such appointment (or Washington DC 20005
Personal
Representative
Register of Wills, includ- of Wills with a copy to to the probate of de- Serve:
ing name, address and the undersigned, on or cedent’s cedent¬swill)
will)shall be be Office
shall
of the Attorney
202-526-3579 relationship. General (DC)
before June 17, 2011, or filed with the Register of ATTN: Peter J. Nickles
TRUE TEST COPY Date of Publication: be forever barred. Per- Wills, D.C., 515 5th One Judiciary Square
REGISTER OF WILLS
12/17, 12/24, 12/31
December 17, 2010 sons believed to be Street, N.W., 3rd Floor 441 4th Street NW
Name of newspaper:
heirs or legatees of the Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . 6th Floor South
Superior Court of Afro-American decedent who do not re- 20001, on or before Washington DC 20001
the District of Washington Law
ceive a copy of this no- June 17, 2011. Claims and
District of Columbia Reporter tice by mail within 25 against the decedent Any and all persons having
PROBATE DIVISION Bernard N. Lloyd days of its first publica- shall be presented to the or claiming to have any in-
terest or fee simple in the
Washington, D.C. Personal tion shall so inform the undersigned with a copy property and premises
20001-2131 Representative Register of Wills, includ- to the Register of Wills situate, lying and being in
Administration No. 202-590-9487 ing name, address and or filed with the Register the District of Columbia de-
2010ADM1176 TRUE TEST COPY relationship. of Wills with a copy to scribed as:
The property known for
Ella C. Lloyd REGISTER OF WILLS Date of Publication:
Decedent 12/17, 12/24, 12/31 December 17, 2010
the undersigned, on or assessment and taxation
before June 17, 2011, or purposes as Square 5325,
Milton E. Mclver Esq Name of newspaper: be forever barred. Per- Lot 0010, vacant lot in Mar-
P O Box 3308 Superior Court of Afro-American
sons believed to be shall Heights, as per plat
Capitol Heights Md the District of Washington Law
20791-3308 District of Columbia
heirs or legatees of the recorded in Book County 6
Reporter decedent who do not re- at page 39, situated at
Attorney PROBATE DIVISION Robert N. Reid ceive a copy of this no- approximately 5035-5037 B
Washington, D.C. Street SE and located be-
NOTICE OF Personal tice by mail within 25 tween 5043 B Street, SE
APPOINTMENT, 20001-2131
NOTICE TO Administration No.
Representative days of its first publica- and 5029 B Street SE
202-234-0068 tion shall so inform the Washington DC 20019
CREDITORS 2010ADM1167 TRUE TEST COPY Register of Wills, includ- Defendants.
Johnetta J. Reid
AND NOTICE TO REGISTER OF WILLS ing name, address and AMENDED ORDER
Decedent
UNKNOWN HEIRS 12/17, 12/24, 12/31 relationship. OF PUBLICATION
Bernard N Lloyd, whose W. Alton Lewis Date of Publication:
In accordance with D.C.
Code
Code §ß47-1375,
47-1375, the
theobject
object
address is 4702 Kane 1450 Mercantile Lane Superior Court of December 17, 2010 of this proceeding is to se-
Place, NE Washington Suite 155 the District of
Name of newspaper: cure the foreclosure of the
DC 20019 was ap- Largo, MD 20774 District of Columbia Afro-American right of redemption in the
pointed personal repre- Attorney PROBATE DIVISION following real property, lo-
Washington Law
sentative of the estate of NOTICE OF Washington, D.C. cated in the District of
Reporter
Ella C Lloyd, who died APPOINTMENT, 20001-2131 Columbia, and sold by the
Nancy Bradford Ordway Mayor of the District of
on September 19, 2010 NOTICE TO Administration No.
CREDITORS
Personal Columbia to the Plaintiff(s)
with a will, and will serve 2010ADM1178 Representative in this action, described as
without Court supervi- AND NOTICE TO Roderic E Ordway 301-951-0240 lot number 10 in block
sion. All unknown heirs UNKNOWN HEIRS Decedent TRUE TEST COPY County 6 at page 39, being
a n d h e i r s w h o s e Robert N Reid, whose Sherri M Stahl known for assessment and
REGISTER OF WILLS
whereabouts are un- address is 1203 Colum- 5530 Wisconsin Ave taxation purposes as
12/17, 12/24, 12/31 Square 5325, Lot 0010, and
known shall enter their bia Road NW Washing- Suite 801
appearance in this ton DC 20009, was ap- Chevy Chase MD situated on a vacant lot at
proceeding. Objections p o i n t e d p e r s o n a l 20815
Subscribe approximately 5035-5037 B
Street, SE and located be-
to such appointment (or representative(s) of the Attorney
to the probate of de- estate of Johnetta J. NOTICE OF
Today tween a single-family home
located at 5043 B Street SE
cedent¬s will) shall be Reid, who died on July APPOINTMENT, (Square 5325, Lot 0011),
filed with the Register of 28, 2010 with a will, and NOTICE TO and an apartment complex
located at 5029 B Street SE
Wills, D.C., 515 5th will serve without Court CREDITORS Washington DC 20019
Street, N.W., 3rd Floor supervision. All un- AND NOTICE TO (Spare 5325, Lot 0804).
 cated in the District of
Columbia, and sold by the
Mayor of the District of
Columbia to the Plaintiff(s)
in this action, described as
lot number 10 in block
County 6 at page 39, being
known for assessment and
taxation purposes as
Square 5325, Lot 0010, and
situated on a vacant lot at
LEGAL NOTICES
approximately 5035-5037 B
Street, SE and located be-
tween a single-family home
located at 5043 B Street SE
(Square 5325, Lot 0011),
and an apartment complex
located at 5029 B Street SE
Washington DC 20019
(Spare 5325, Lot 0804).
The complaint states,
among other things, that the
amounts necessary for re-
demption have not been
paid.
Pursuant to the Chief
Judge’s
Judge¬sAdministration
AdministrationOr-
der Number 02-11, it is this
Or-
8th day of December 2010.
ORDERED by the Superior
Court of the District of
Columbia, that notice be
given by the insertion of a
copy of this order in The
Afro-American Newspaper,
having a general circulation
in the District of Columbia,
once a week for three (3)
successive weeks, notifying
all person(s) interested in
the real property described
above to appear in this
Court by the 16th day of
February, 2011, and redeem
the real property by payment
of $1,668.08 together with
real estate taxes assessed
and interest and penalties
theron from the date the real
property tax certificate was
purchased; court costs, and
reasonable attorney's fees,
expenses incurred in the
publication and service of
process by publication and
for reasonable fees for the
title search, all other
amounts paid by the peti-
tioner in accordance with the
provisions of D.C. Code
§ß 4 747-1361
- 1 3 6 1 aandn d aall ll
outstanding municipal lien
amounts due and owing on
the aforementioned real
property, or answer the com-
plaint or, thereafter, a final
judgment will be entered
foreclosing the right of re-
demption in the real property
and vesting in the plaintiff a
title in fee simple.
/s/ Joseph I Beshouri
Magistrate Judge
12/10, 12/17, 12/24
Superior Court of
the District of
District of Columbia
Washington, D.C.
20001-2131
Case No.
0006655-10
In re:
Susan Carr Freeling
aka
Susan Marie Freeling
Carr
Susan Marie Freeling
Susan M. Freeling Carr
ORDER OF
PUBLICATION
Petitioner, Susan Carr
Freeling, aka Susan Ma-
rie Freeling Carr, Susan
Marie Freeling, and Su-
san M. Freeling Carr,
having filed a complaint
for judgment changing
her name to Susan
Freeling Carr and hav-
ing applied to the Court
whereupon it is the 10
day of December 2010.
ORDERED, that all per-
sons concerned show
cause, if any they have,
on or before the 18 day
of January 2011, why
the prayers of said com-
plaint should not be
granted.
PROVIDED that a copy
of this order be pub-
lished once a week for
three consecutive
weeks before said day
in Afro American News-
papers.
Judge
TRUE TEST COPY
12/24, 12/31, 1/7
Superior Court of
the District of
District of Columbia
Washington, D.C.
20001-2131
Case No.
0006655-10
In re:
Susan Carr Freeling
aka
Susan Marie Freeling
Carr
Susan Marie Freeling
Susan M. Freeling Carr
ORDER OF
PUBLICATION
Petitioner, Susan Carr
Freeling, aka Susan Ma-
rie Freeling Carr, Susan
Marie Freeling, and Su-
san M. Freeling Carr,
having filed a complaint
for judgment changing
her name to Susan
Freeling Carr and hav-
ing applied to the Court
whereupon it is the 10
day of December 2010.
ORDERED, that all per-
sons concerned show
cause, if any they have,
on or before the 18 day
of January 2011, why
the prayers of said com-
plaint should not be
granted.
PROVIDED that a copy
of this order be pub-
lished once a week for
three consecutive
weeks before said day
in Afro American News-
papers.
Judge
TRUE TEST COPY
12/24, 12/31, 1/7
IN THE SUPERIOR
COURT OF THE
DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA
CIVIL DIVISION
Civil Action No.
2005CA002912L RP
Calendar #18
VICKIE JEFFRIES
PLAINTIFF
vs.
The Estate of Esther
May Wire and
The Estate of Charles
Edwin Wire, and
Jean Wire Murphy, heir
and Joan Myrl Wire
Wood, Heir, and
Preston W. Wire Jr.,
heir, and Estha Wire
Walper, heir, and Marvin
M. Wire, heir, and
C. Raymond Wire,
Heir, and District of
Columbia
And
All Unknown owners of
the property described
below, their heirs, devi-
sees, personal repre-
sentatives, and execu-
tors, administrators
grantees, assigns or
successors in right, title,
interest, and any interest
in the leasehold or fee
simple in the property
and premises situate, ly-
ing and being in the Dis-
trict of Columbia de-
scribed as:
Square 4065 LOT 0801
located with cross
streets at Neal Street to
the north, West Virginia
Avenue to the east and
Morse Street to the
south and adjacent to
and abutting the east
side of 1167 Neal Street
successors in right, title,
interest, and any interest
in the leasehold or fee
simple in the property
and premises situate, ly-
ing and being in the Dis-
trict of Columbia de-
scribed as:
Square 4065 LOT 0801
located with cross
LEGAL
streets NOTICES
at Neal Street to
the north, West Virginia
Avenue to the east and
Morse Street to the
south and adjacent to
and abutting the east
side of 1167 Neal Street
in NE, Washington, DC.
Defendants.
ORDER OF
PUBLICATION
In accordance with D.C.
Official Code
Official Code§ 47-1375
ß47-1375,
the object of this
proceeding is to secure
the foreclosure of the
right of redemption in
the following real prop-
erty located in the Dis-
trict of Columbia, and
sold by the Mayor of the
District of Columbia to
the Plaintiff in this ac-
tion, described as
SQUARE 4065, LOT
0801 and assessed to
the Estate of Esther May
Wire and the Estate of
Charles Edwin Wire
and/or their known and
unknown heirs, located
with cross streets at
Neal Street to the north,
West Virginia Avenue to
the west, Montello Ave-
nue to the east and
Morse Street to the
south and adjacent to
and abutting the east
side of 1167 Neal Street
in NE, Washington DC.
The complaint states,
among other things, that
the amounts necessary
for redemption have not
been paid.
Pursuant to the Chief
Judge’s Administration
Judge¬s Administration
Order Number 02-11, it
is this 18th day of Octo-
ber, 2010.
ORDERED by the
Superior Court of the
District of Columbia, that
notice be given by the
insertion of a copy of
this order in The Afro-
American Newspaper,
having a general circula-
tion in the District of
Columbia, once a week
for three (3) successive
weeks, notifying all per-
sons interested in the
real property described
described above to ap-
pear in this Court by the
22nd day of December
2010, and redeem the
Real Property by pay-
ment of $49,618.00, to-
gether with interest from
the date the Real Prop-
erty tax certificate was
purchased; court costs,
reasonable attorney's
fees, expenses incurred
in the publication and
service of process by
publication reasonable
fees for the title search;
all other amounts paid
by the petitioner in
accordance with the
provisions of D.C. Code
§ 47-1361 and
ßß47-1361 and 47-1377
47-1377
and all outstanding
municipal lien amounts
due and owing on the
aforementioned Real
Property, or answer the
complaint or, thereafter,
a final judgment will be
entered foreclosing the
right of redemption in
the Real Property and
vesting in the plaintiff a
title in fee simple.
Magistrate Judge
(Signed in chambers)
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Superior Court of
the District of
Columbia
Civil Division
Case No. 0009548-10
IN RE:
RICHARD KEITH
BARKSDALE
Applicant
ORDER OF
PUBLICATION
CHANGE OF NAME
Richard Keith Barksdale
having filed a complaint
for judgment changing
Richard Keith Barksdale
name to Richard K.B.
Turner and having ap-
plied to the court for an
Order of Publication of
the notice required by
law in such cases; it is
by the Court this 8th day
of December 2010.
ORDERED, that all per-
sons concerned show
cause, if any there be,
on or before the 16 day
of January 2011, why
the prayers of said com-
plaint should not be
granted; provided that a
copy of this order be
published once a week
for three consecutive
weeks before said day
in the Afro-American.
JUDGE
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Superior Court of
the District of
District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
Washington, D.C.
20001-2131
Administration No.
2010ADM1206
Aaron Kimche
Decedent
NOTICE OF
APPOINTMENT,
NOTICE TO
CREDITORS
AND NOTICE TO
UNKNOWN HEIRS
Robert J. Tyrrell, whose
address is 6010 Execu-
tive Boulevard, Suite
900, Rockville MD
20852 was appointed
personal representative
of the estate of Aaron
Kimche, who died on
October 15, 2010 with a
will, and will serve with-
out Court supervision.
All unknown heirs and
h e i r s w h o s e
whereabouts are un-
known shall enter their
appearance in this
proceeding. Objections
to such appointment (or
to the probate of de-
cedent’s will)
cedent¬s will)shall be be
shall
filed with the Register of
Wills, D.C., 515 5th
Street, N.W., 3rd Floor
Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C .
20001, on or before
June 30, 2011. Claims
against the decedent
shall be presented to the
undersigned with a copy
to the Register of Wills
or filed with the Register
of Wills with a copy to
the undersigned, on or
before June 30, 2011, or
be forever barred. Per-
sons believed to be
heirs or legatees of the
decedent who do not re-
Wills, D.C., 515 5th
Street, N.W., 3rd Floor
Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C .
20001, on or before
June 30, 2011. Claims
against the decedent
shall be presented to the
undersigned with a copy
to the Register of Wills
or filed with the Register
ofLEGAL
Wills withNOTICES
a copy to
the undersigned, on or
before June 30, 2011, or
be forever barred. Per-
sons believed to be
heirs or legatees of the
decedent who do not re-
ceive a copy of this no-
tice by mail within 25
days of its first publica-
tion shall so inform the
Register of Wills, includ-
ing name, address and
relationship.
Date of Publication:
December 31, 2010
Name of newspaper:
Afro-American
Washington Law
Reporter
Robert J. Tyrrell
Personal
Representative
301-984-4790
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Superior Court of
the District of
District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
Washington, D.C.
20001-2131
Administration No.
2010ADM1191
Annie C. Ferguson
Decedent
Nakia V. Gray Esq.
6404 Ivy Lane
Suite 400
Greenbelt MD 20770
Attorney
NOTICE OF
APPOINTMENT,
NOTICE TO
CREDITORS
AND NOTICE TO
UNKNOWN HEIRS
Ida Virginia Hart, whose
address is 5219 11th
Street, NE Washington
DC 20011 was ap-
pointed personal repre-
sentative of the estate of
Annie C. Ferguson, who
died on April 7, 2009
with a will, and will serve
without Court supervi-
sion. All unknown heirs
and heirs whose
whereabouts are un-
known shall enter their
appearance in this
proceeding. Objections
to such appointment (or
to the probate of de-
cedent’s
cedent¬swill)will)shall be be
shall
filed with the Register of
Wills, D.C., 515 5th
Street, N.W., 3rd Floor
Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C .
20001, on or before
June 30, 2011. Claims
against the decedent
shall be presented to the
undersigned with a copy
to the Register of Wills
or filed with the Register
of Wills with a copy to
the undersigned, on or
before June 30, 2011, or
be forever barred. Per-
sons believed to be
heirs or legatees of the
decedent who do not re-
ceive a copy of this no-
tice by mail within 25
days of its first publica-
tion shall so inform the
Register of Wills, includ-
ing name, address and
relationship.
Date of Publication:
December 31, 2010
Name of newspaper:
Afro-American
Washington Law
Reporter
Ida Virginia Hart
Personal
Representative
202-526-3549
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Superior Court of
the District of
Columbia
Civil Division
Case No. 0009951-10
IN RE:
Dinalu Ulysses
Auger Economides
Applicant
ORDER OF
PUBLICATION
CHANGE OF NAME
Dinalyu Ulysses Auger
Economides having filed
a complaint for judgment
changing Dinalu Ulys-
ses Auger Economides
name to Constandina
Ulysses Auger
Economides and having
applied to the court for
an Order of Publication
of the notice required by
law in such cases; it is
by the Court this 22nd
day of December 2010.
ORDERED, that all per-
sons concerned show
cause, if any there be,
on or before the 26th
day of January 2011,
why the prayers of said
complaint should not be
granted; provided that a
copy of this order be
published once a week
for three consecutive
weeks before said day
in the Afro-American.
0
that pursuant to SCR
205(b) notice be sent to
the applicant's creditors
by registered or certified
mail and that proof of
service of mailing be
made in the manner pro-
vided in SCR Probate
Rule 19(b).
JUDGE
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Superior Court of
the District of
District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
Washington, D.C.
20001-2131
Administration No.
2010ADM1228
Jessie Bell Green
Decedent
Thomas H Queen Esq
530 Eighth Street, SE
Washington DC 20003
Attorney
NOTICE OF
APPOINTMENT,
NOTICE TO
CREDITORS
AND NOTICE TO
UNKNOWN HEIRS
Willie C. Green, whose
address is 855 21st
Street, NE, Washington
DC 20002 was ap-
pointed personal repre-
sentative of the estate of
Jessie Bell Green, who
died on May 24, 2010
with a will, and will serve
without Court supervi-
sion. All unknown heirs
and heirs whose
whereabouts are un-
known shall enter their
appearance in this
proceeding. Objections
to such appointment (or
to the probate of de-
cedent¬s will) shall be
filed with the Register of
DC 20002 was ap-
pointed personal repre-
sentative of the estate of
Jessie Bell Green, who
died on May 24, 2010
with a will, and will serve
without Court supervi-
sion. All unknown heirs
and heirs whose
whereabouts are un-
LEGAL
known shallNOTICES
enter their
appearance in this
proceeding. Objections
to such appointment (or
to the probate of de-
cedent’s
cedent¬swill)will)shall be be
shall
filed with the Register of
Wills, D.C., 515 5th
Street, N.W., 3rd Floor
Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C .
20001, on or before
June 30, 2011. Claims
against the decedent
shall be presented to the
undersigned with a copy
to the Register of Wills
or filed with the Register
of Wills with a copy to
the undersigned, on or
before June 30, 2011, or
be forever barred. Per-
sons believed to be
heirs or legatees of the
decedent who do not re-
ceive a copy of this no-
tice by mail within 25
days of its first publica-
tion shall so inform the
Register of Wills, includ-
ing name, address and
relationship.
Date of Publication:
December 31, 2010
Name of newspaper:
Afro-American
Washington Law
Reporter
Willie C. Green
Personal
Representative
202-397-1188
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12/31, 1/7, 1/14
Superior Court of
the District of
District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
Washington, D.C.
20001-2131
Administration No.
2010ADM1219
EMMA L. WHITE
Decedent
W. Alton Lewis Esq
1450 Mercantile Lane
Suite 155
Largo, Maryland 20774
Attorney
NOTICE OF
APPOINTMENT,
NOTICE TO
CREDITORS
AND NOTICE TO
UNKNOWN HEIRS
Annette V. Riley, whose
address is 13403 United
Lane, Bowie MD 20720
was appointed personal
representative of the
estate of Emma L.
White, who died on
November 22, 2010 with
a will, and will serve
without Court supervi-
sion. All unknown heirs
and heirs whose
whereabouts are un-
known shall enter their
appearance in this
proceeding. Objections
to such appointment (or
to the probate of de-
cedent’s will)
cedent¬s will)shall be be
shall
filed with the Register of
Wills, D.C., 515 5th
Street, N.W., 3rd Floor
Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C .
20001, on or before
June 30, 2011. Claims
against the decedent
shall be presented to the
undersigned with a copy
to the Register of Wills
or filed with the Register
of Wills with a copy to
the undersigned, on or
before June 30, 2011, or
be forever barred. Per-
sons believed to be
heirs or legatees of the
decedent who do not re-
ceive a copy of this no-
tice by mail within 25
days of its first publica-
tion shall so inform the
Register of Wills, includ-
ing name, address and
relationship.
Date of Publication:
December 31, 2010
Name of newspaper:
Afro-American
Washington Law
Reporter
Annette V. Riley
Personal
Representative
301-809-0121
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REGISTER OF WILLS
12/31, 1/7, 1/14
Superior Court of
the District of
District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
Washington, D.C.
20001-2131
Administration No.
2007ADM1165
Jan Wepsiec
Decedent
Kenneth Rosenau Esq
1304 Rhode Island Ave
NW Washington DC
20005
Attorney
NOTICE OF
APPOINTMENT,
NOTICE TO
CREDITORS
AND NOTICE TO
UNKNOWN HEIRS
Kenneth Rosenau, Es-
quire whose address is
1304 Rhode Island Ave-
nue, NW Washington
DC 20005 was ap-
pointed personal repre-
sentative of the estate of
Jan Wepsiec, who died
on July 11, 2007 with a
will, and will serve with-
out Court supervision.
All unknown heirs and
h e i r s w h o s e
whereabouts are un-
known shall enter their
appearance in this
proceeding. Objections
to such appointment (or
to the probate of de-
cedent’s will)
cedent¬s will)shall be be
shall
filed with the Register of
Wills, D.C., 515 5th
Street, N.W., 3rd Floor
Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C .
20001, on or before
June 30, 2011. Claims
against the decedent
shall be presented to the
undersigned with a copy
to the Register of Wills
or filed with the Register
of Wills with a copy to
the undersigned, on or
before June 30, 2011, or
be forever barred. Per-
sons believed to be
heirs or legatees of the
decedent who do not re-
ceive a copy of this no-
tice by mail within 25
days of its first publica-
tion shall so inform the
Register of Wills, includ-
ing name, address and
relationship.
Date of Publication:
December 31, 2010
Name of newspaper:
Afro-American
Washington Law
Reporter
Kenneth Rosenau Esq
Personal
Representative
202-387-8680
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January 1, 2011 - January 7, 2011, The Afro-American
CAREER CORNER
LEGAL NOTICES
Superior Court of
the District of
District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
Washington, D.C.
20001-2131
District of Columbia Bureau Chief
Administration No.
2010ADM1198
Helen R. Powell
This person will be responsible for reporting on local, national and
Decedent international newsworthy events, serving as the departmental personnel
Thomas S. Donnelly
Esq
manager and monitoring the progress of articles in process and upcom-
1990 M Street NW ing editions of the newspaper.
Suite 200
Washington DC 20036
Attorney This person will also be responsible for maintaining several blogs,
NOTICE OF producing and anchoring webcasts, features writer for supplemental
APPOINTMENT,
NOTICE TO publications, copyediting and proofreading, newsroom administration,
CREDITORS reviewing the public e-mail inbox, helping to coordinate and address-
AND NOTICE TO
UNKNOWN HEIRS ing tour groups on their visits to the company, coordinating internship
William H. Jackson, program, and representing the company at public events.
whose address is 1726
Montana Avenue, NE
Washington DC 20018 The minimum qualifications for this position include a bachelors
was appointed personal
representative of the degree in journalism and three (3) years practical experience.
estate of Helen R.
Powell, who died on
Annual salary of $52,000. Send all resumes to:
October 26, 2010 with-
out a will, and will serve
without Court supervi-
To Advertise call 202-332-0080
sion. All unknown heirs John E. Leister
and heirs whose The AFRO American Newspapers
whereabouts are un-
known shall enter their 2519 N. Charles St.
appearance in this Baltimore, MD 21218
proceeding. Objections
to such appointment e-mail: jleister@afro.com
shall be filed with the
Register of Wills, D.C.,
No telephone calls will be accepted.
515 5th Street, N.W.,
3rd Floor Washington,
Strictly Personal
D.C. 20001, on or be-
fore June 30, 2011.
Claims against the de-
cedent shall be pre-
sented to the under-
signed with a copy to the Pen Pals
Register of Wills or filed
with the Register of Wills
with a copy to the under- 66 years of age, Black man, 130 lbs., 5’8”, would like to
signed, on or before
June 30, 2011, or be
meet nice women. Raleigh Anderson Jr., P.O. Box 1265,
forever barred. Persons Baltimore, MD 21203.
believed to be heirs or
legatees of the decedent ---
who do not receive a
copy of this notice by
Truthful man seeking spiritual pen pals. Womb my emana-
mail within 25 days of its tion. Law is unification. Breath, knowledge and conscious-
first publication shall so
inform the Register of ness! William Piggie, P.O. Box 565, Pittsboro, N.C. 27312
Wills, including name, ---
address and relation-
Lonesome Hearts - Pen Pals
ship.
Date of Publication:
December 31, 2010
Name of newspaper: To have a notice published in the Strictly Personal Section,
Afro-American
Washington Law
write the message you want printed in the space below.
Reporter Enclose ten dollars ($10.00), check or money order for 25
William H. Jackson
Personal words. NO CASH PLEASE. Additional words will cost 50
Representative cents each.
202-841-1040
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Superior Court of
the District of
District of Columbia
PROBATE DIVISION
To answer a Lonesome Heart notice, enclose a check or mon-
Washington, D.C. ey order for $2.00 for each letter you wish to have forwarded.
20001-2131
Administration No. NO CASH PLEASE. Be sure to include the fox number of
2010ADM1217
John Robert Crenshaw
the person you wish to contact.
Decedent
Samuel C. Hamilton
All letters, queries and notices should be sent to:
Metro Plaza One,
Suite 620
8401 Colesville Road STRICTLY PERSONAL
2519 N. Charles Street
Silver Spring MD
20910
Baltimore, MD 21218
Attorney
NOTICE OF
APPOINTMENT,
N O T I C E T O
CREDITORS
AND NOTICE TO
UNKNOWN HEIRS
Alvin Thomas Carter,
whose address is 12714
Brandywine Road,
Brandywine, Maryland
20613 was appointed
personal representative
of the estate of John
Robert Crenshaw, who
died on August 27, 2010
with a will, and will serve
without Court supervi-
sion. All unknown heirs
and heirs whose
whereabouts are un-
known shall enter their
appearance in this
proceeding. Objections
to such appointment (or
to the probate of de-
cedent’s will)
cedent¬s will)shall be be
shall
filed with the Register of
Wills, D.C., 515 5th
Street, N.W., 3rd Floor
Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C .
20001, on or before
June 30, 2011. Claims
against the decedent
shall be presented to the
undersigned with a copy
to the Register of Wills
or filed with the Register
of Wills with a copy to
the undersigned, on or
before June 30, 2011, or
be forever barred. Per-
sons believed to be
heirs or legatees of the
decedent who do not re-
ceive a copy of this no-
tice by mail within 25
days of its first publica-
tion shall so inform the
Register of Wills, includ-
ing name, address and
relationship.
Date of Publication:
December 31, 2010
Name of newspaper:
Afro-American
Washington Law
Reporter
Alvin Thomas Carter
Personal
Representative
301-257-6269
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12/31, 1/7, 1/14
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