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Jennifer Hudson and Relatives Identify Body of Her Slain NephewA3 January 1, 2011 - January 7, 2011, The Afro-American
ACORN Fights Back agents arrested then-outgoing Prince moment.”George’s County convicted in 1998 for posses- ing the names of Donerson and
The boy – the son of Julia sion of a stolen motor vehicle.
Executive Jack Johnson and his wife then-Councilwoman- Jason.
Hudson, Jennifer’s sister – had He was released from prison in
elect Leslie Johnson – on whom agents found almost $80,000 “Everybody is sick of going
been missing since Friday, 2006 after serving seven years
Leader Calls Voter Registration Fraud Charges ‘Bogus’ hidden away in her bra – on charges of witness and evidence through stuff like this,” Artisha
when a relative found Julian’s for the attempted murder and West, a former resident of the
tampering in connection to a corruption investigation
grandmother, Darnell with car hijacking charges.
tentacles area told the Tribune. “We all
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Memories
songwriting, guitar and piano playing talents. Jesse Jackson’s presidential campaigns. Lena Horne
She worked closely with mentor Rick James Celebrated for her beauty and talent, Lena
and was nominated for four Grammy Awards Teddy Pendergrass, 59 Horne appeared in films Cabin in the Sky
Continued from A2 throughout her career. In 2009, Marie was Noted for his soulful voice and sex symbol and Stormy Weather and began her career in
featured on an episode of TV One’s “Unsung” status, Teddy Pendergrass rose to the height entertainment as a teen at the famed Cotton
more than 30 years and he released more than series, which chronicles celebrity musicians of fame during the ‘70s and ‘80s with hits Club in New York. Despite her talent, racism
14 albums since 1975 as a solo artist and with who, despite their talents, never reached the like “Turn Off the Lights” and “Love T.K.O.” stifled Horne’s career and her film scenes were
his family ensemble. In July, after battling upper echelons of superstardom. He began his music career as the lead singer removed during theatre viewings in the South
pancreatic cancer, Hawkins died. for the group Harold Melvin and the Blue where African Americans could not appear
Some of the singer’s most memorable songs Ron Walters, 72 Notes and launched his self-titled solo album alongside White actors on screen.
include “Thank You,” “Holy One” and “Going For more than four decades, Dr. Ronald in 1977. Tragedy struck the crooner in 1982 Horne died in May after suffering heart
Up Yonder,” many which became popular Walters served the African-American after an automobile accident left him paralyzed failure.
Sunday selections in Black churches around community, the United States and the world as from the waist down, but Pendergrass
the country. The songs also helped Hawkins a consultant, teacher, writer, mentor and friend. continued to record music and eventually The AFRO also remembers:
earn an induction into the Gospel Music Hall His service came to a close Sept. 10, when he returned to the stage in 1985 for a Live Aid Jefferson Thomas, member of the “Little Rock
of Fame and the Trailblazer Award from lost a battle with cancer at Suburban Hospital concert in Philadelphia. Nine,” 68
publishing company BMI. in Bethesda, Md. In 1998 Pendergrass founded the Teddy Margaret Burroughs, founder, DuSable
In addition to his work as an artist, Hawkins Walters made his mark as a dedicated Pendergrass Alliance, a national organization Museum of African American History in
was the pastor and founder of the Love Center scholar, authoring and co-authoring more than dedicated to improving the lives of individuals Chicago and a celebrated artist, 93
Church in his hometown Oakland, Calif. 10 books and hundreds of academic articles with spinal cord injuries. Marva Wright, singer, 62
and commentaries. He was awarded the Ralph Ron Banks, singer, 58
Teena Marie, 54 Bunche Prize for his book Black Presidential Manute Bol, 47 Guru, rapper, 43
On Dec. 26, music lovers learned that Politics in America. He was also a political One of the tallest players to ever appear Hank Jones, musician, 91
Teena Marie – popular for hits like “Square consultant, serving as policy adviser to former in the NBA, Manute Bol was both an athlete
Biz” and “Lovergirl” had suffered a grand mal Ali-Ollie Woodson, 58
congressmen William Gray and Charles Diggs. and an activist. The Sudanese-born celebrity,
seizure and died at 54. Born Mary Christine Garry Shider, musician, 56
MedicareAd_5.5x10.5:Layout 1 11/12/10 1:25 PM PageHe
1 worked with a number of organizations and whose name means “special blessing,” was
Brockert in California, the “Ivory Queen Marvin Isley, singer, 56
served as director of public policy for the Rev. drafted by the Washington Bullets in 1985,
of Soul” was recognized for her singing, Solomon Burke, singer, 70
making him the first African-born player in the
NBA. He played basketball for 10 years and Shirley Verrett, singer, 79
along with the Bullets, was a member of the Jack Tatum, athlete, 61
An Important Message from Medicare Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers and Al Goodman, singer, 67
Miami Heat. He is the only player in league James Moody, musician, 85
history to block more shots than he scored. Abbey Lincoln, singer, 80
Open Enrollment is November 15th to December 31st. Bol directed a number of charities and MaLinda Sapp, preacher and school chancellor,
events that raised money for his war-ravaged 43
Discover
homeland. He founded the Ring True Harold Dow, news correspondent, 62
Foundation, which raised funds for Sudanese Betty Peebles, senior pastor of Jericho City of
refugees. Praise in Landover, Md., 76
with Medicare
decade ago. But, according to Montgomery and Howard.” At the same time, America’s
Census Bureau data released In New York, the number once staggering population
Dec. 21 and cited by The of Blacks leaving the city growth also dipped to its
Washington Post, much of has exceeded the departure lowest in seven decades.
the increase is due to an of Whites since 2000, and But not to worry,
Even if you are perfectly happy with your Medicare Plan, ongoing influx of Hispanics as a result, that city has now according to a spokesman
and Whites moving into the suffered an overall decline in for the Washington, D.C.-
Open Enrollment is the time to compare what you have to city – a change brought on Black population for the first based Population Reference
all the choices available for next year. Maybe you can save by a gentrification process time in history, according to Bureau. “We have a youthful
money, get better coverage, or both. And don’t forget to that has forced many African GBM News. population that will create
Americans out of city The Post also reported that, population momentum
check out all the new benefits coming soon from the new neighborhoods. according to census data, Los through a large number of
healthcare law. Most people with Medicare will get free cancer According to the Post, Angeles has seen its Black births, relative to deaths,
screenings, wellness check-ups and a 50% discount on brand Blacks in the District face the population shrink from around for years to come,” bureau
prospect of being a population 18 percent in 1970 to 9.9 spokesman Mark Mather told
name prescription drugs if you enter the donut hole. minority in the city by the percent four years ago. MSNBC.com.
time of the next census in Though a growing number An updated, specific count
2020. of people are seeking out of the country’s African-
Visit us online to review your Implications are similar warmer climates, census American population will not
plan at www.medicare.gov. in Maryland. The population results show that Blacks be available until February,
grew by almost 480,000 appear to be returning to when the Census Bureau will
residents, yet the Black family roots in the South or release demographic data
Call to get help from a trained population remained at 29 relocating to suburbs near the by states on a rolling basis
Medicare representative or learn percent. Whites make up only cities they are leaving. so their governments can
where you can get help locally 57 percent of Maryland’s The population shift could start the local redistricting
residents - a 5 percent dilute Black political power, process, according to a Census
at 1-800-MEDICARE decrease from the last census. which first grew from the spokeswoman.
(TTY 1-877-486-2048). That leaves Hispanics, who concentration of Blacks in “The figures we released
account for only 7 percent major urban jurisdictions, on Dec. 21 were only state and
of the state’s population but according to GBM News. national population numbers.
Check your mail for fueled 40 percent of the state’s “African Americans are a We haven’t released any other
the 2011 Medicare & You growth since 2000, according large part of the population information and it won’t be
handbook to review to Census data. in several of the states that released until next year,”
Audrey Singer, senior are losing representatives,” said spokeswoman Malkia
available Medicare fellow for the non-profit said Margaret Simms, a McLeod. “We don’t have
plans. public policy Brookings fellow at The Urban Institute numbers yet for any one group
Institution, said Maryland’s in Washington. “But they specifically, we just have an
population increase might are also a large part of the overall population number.
have to do with a “fairly population in several states The rest of that information
stable economy in the state, that will gain seats.” will be rolling out throughout
buoyed by the capital region The results of this year’s next year.”
and also the draw of suburban population count reveal that,
counties around Washington as of this past spring, the AFRO reporter Shernay
and Baltimore, most notably United States is a nation of Williams contributed to this
Prince George’s, but also more than 308 million people. report.
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Dec. 31 show will begin at midnight. 2:30 p.m. Bring the kids to 2011 New Year’s Bash $75. For more information: The Church of the Lord’s
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Inner Harbor, Pratt and 225-8366. party zone and celebrate the 1024 S. Charles St., com. community worship service
Light streets, Baltimore. new year with celebration Baltimore. 9 p.m.-3 a.m. and free breakfast for all
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perform at the Inner Harbor 7184 Troy Hill Drive, Suite com/. drinks, wonderful friends and Harvest, 11711 Laurel Bowie other creative art and worship
Amphitheater. The fireworks H, Elkridge, Md. 11 a.m.- lots of fun and enjoyment. Road, Laurel, Md. 10 p.m. expressions. For more
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Joyous
Jan. 3
Get In Shape
Enoch Pratt Free Library,
Edmondson Avenue Branch,
4330 Edmondson Ave.,
Baltimore. 6 p.m. Enjoy
exercising and have fun
getting into shape. For more
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information: 410-396-0946.
Jan. 4
2011 Imax Film Festival
Maryland Science
Center Imax, 601 Light St.,
Baltimore. Various times. At
this nine-week festival, the
Maryland Science Center’s
IMAX Theater will showcase
seven captivating films each
day on a rotating schedule.
The festival will conclude
on March 3. $8-25. For
more information: www.
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open-mic poetry venue in the
area. $5-$10 p.m. For more
acy’s wishes you a joyous information: 410-207-9832.
Umoja
Jan. 6
Stroke Awareness
Enoch Pratt Free Library,
Govans Branch, 5714
Kujichagulia
Bellona Ave., Baltimore. Join
the library staff and MedStar
Health professionals as they
present valuable information
regarding knowing the
Ujima
signs of stroke. For more
information: 410-396-6098.
Jan. 8
Ujamaa
Book Talk: ‘The Integration
of Debate: Competing
Futures for American
Cities’
Reginald F. Lewis
Nia
Museum, 830 E. Pratt St.,
Baltimore. 2 p.m. Discuss
the book The Integration
Debate with its contributing
Kuumba
authors. Museum admission
is required. For more
information: 443-263-1800.
Imani
Enoch Pratt Free Library,
Edmondson Avenue Branch,
4330 Edmondson Ave.,
Baltimore. 2 p.m. Author
Maxine Bigby Cunningham
will discuss her book
describing how walking can
help attain physical, mental,
emotional and spiritual well-
being. For more information:
410-396-0946.
Jan. 9
‘Fundi: The Story of Ella
Baker’
Reginald F. Lewis
Museum, 830 E. Pratt
St., Baltimore. 2 p.m.
Examine the 1960s from the
perspective of civil rights
activist Ella Baker. Museum
admission is required. For
more information: 443-263-
1800.
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Community
Local Boy Scout Earns Group’s Top Rank
Friends, relatives, and fellow this ceremony, Malcolm Malcolm worked with other the country’s first memorial
Scouts recently joined Baltimore becomes the newest Eagle area scouts to catalogue the of its kind, and was planted in
City Scout Malcolm X. Dirton Scout in his troop, Troop 193 brass plaques placed at the 1919 to memorialize those who
at the Jewish Community Center chartered by Arlington Lewin base of each tree when planted fought in World War I. As a
on Park Heights for a special United Methodist Church. in the Memorial Grove in result of the group’s hard work,
ceremony officially bestowing For his Eagle Scout Baltimore’s historic Druid Hill it was discovered that 42 of the
the rank of Eagle Scout. With Leadership Service Project, Park. The Memorial Grove is original 56 markers are missing.
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The 10 Best Black Books of 2010 (Non-Fiction) Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz – In what has been a
whirlwind year, musical couple Alicia Keys, 29, and Swizz
Beatz, 32, wed and had a son, Egypt Daoud, on Oct. 14.
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8. Create Dangerously: Books Beat Hip-Hop Culture 19. The First: President Patton, 35, and husband Robin Thicke, a 33-year-old R&B
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Memoir by Michele Norris by Edwidge Danticat Williams White House by Roland S.
Martin Martin Lawrence and
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Challenging the Myth of A Family Journey from One Name, Two Fates by 20. Do I Have to Be a George’s County native Martin
Black Inferiority by Tom Chicago’s Wes Moore Starving Artist in the 21st Lawrence, 45, wed longtime
Burrell Southside to Century? by Hisani Dubose girlfriend Shamicka Gibbs, 35,
the Ivy League 14. at a private ceremony in his Shamicka Gibbs and
3. Extraordinary, Ordinary and Beyond The History Beverly Hills home in July. Martin Lawrence
21. The Brand Within: The
People: A Memoir of Family by Craig of White
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1937 - 2010 1924 - 2010 1916 - 2010 1912 - 2010 1950 - 2010 1924 - 2010
Glyndola C. Ross, 82 Kenneth B. Dutton, 61 Florine T. Camper, 100 William Smith Jr., 53 June B. Thorne, 82 Beulah M. Black, 82
1927 - 2010 1948 - 2010 1909 - 2010 1956 - 2010 1928 - 2010 1927 - 2010
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1916 - 2010 1957 - 2010 84 1934 - 2010 1926 - 2010 1942 - 2010
1926 - 2010
Mozell Jennings, 96 Sarah A.C. Harper, 95 Leroy R. Johnson, 79 Kathleen R. Reaves, 62 George D. Jackson Sr., 41 Majorie V. Gaulden, 89
1931 - 2010 1914 - 2010 1934 - 2010 1948 - 2010 1969 - 2010 1921 - 2010
Charles E. Bowman, 72 Gwendolyn B. Simms, 86 Roland M. Pryor, 63 Ernest L. Ross, 76 Daniel A. Smith II, 57 Benton Leach Jr., 91
1937 - 2010 1924 - 2010 1947 - 2010 1912 - 2010 1950 - 2010 1919 - 2010
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tured homes from the PUBLIC NOTICE and Commissions for each applicable discipline at the time of submittal
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Free Towing, IRS a. Absent
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TAX DEDUCTION. provide design consultant services for this federally funded project. (DBE)b. Absolute Divorce
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NESS with the DAILY condition assessment of every road segment via a windshield survey to
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