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Suspects in Shooting at Omega A2 Character Education 85, and who’s
Psi Phi Frat House to Face Murder Special Section Insert counting? A4

Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake,

in sharing the state of the city said she was
Hopkins Provides
Free Specialty Care
taking a honest and direct approach to the
city’s fiscal challenges.

for Nearby Residents

Photo courtesy of Baltimore City/Mark Dennis

By Shernay Williams health conditions for residents in

AFRO Staff Writer
While one of the most renowned
medical institutions in the country
trains future physicians and divvies out
top notch services, it operates in the
heart of an area with draconian health
disparities and limited health care
access.
Ron Peterson, president of Johns
Hopkins Hospital, says he “is willing
neighborhoods surrounding his
hospital and at a forum Feb. 2, he
joined other Hopkins officials to
divulge details about their efforts to
step up to the plate.
They’ve formed The Access
Partnership (TAP), in which Hopkins
doctors volunteer free specialty-care
services to uninsured residents living
near Johns Hopkins Hospital and
Bayview Medical Center.

Mayor Talks Budget, Domestic to take responsibility” to improve Continued on A7

Violence, Drug Addiction

By Shernay Williams addiction.
AFRO Staff Writer “Today, more than ever, we
face a crossroads,” she said, noting
In the wake of criticism that that the recession has “exposed
she lacks a well-structured vision fiscal vulnerabilities at all levels of
for the city, Mayor Stephanie government.”
Rawlings-Blake addressed a gamut She proposed to shape a long-
of issues during her State of the term financial plan to stabilize the
City speech, unveiling a 10-year city’s budget, which has a projected
budgetary plan and initiatives to $80 million shortfall. Though she
combat domestic violence and drug said the budget priorities will be
“clear,” she did not chart the plan,
INSERT merely alluding that it could lead
to benefits changes and agency
• Character Education consolidations.
“It will not be easy, but it is
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forward. To suggest otherwise
would be unrealistic and
irresponsible,” she said.
The mayor, who celebrated one
year in office last week, also took
a veiled jab at her critics, mostly
mayoral challengers, who say she
hasn’t outlined a passionate vision
for Baltimore. “A real vision for the
city begins with treating the people
of Baltimore with honesty and
respect. If it sounds too good to be
true, it isn’t true,” she said during Photo by Lauren Zerbe
her address. “A city that lives on Baltimore community leaders and health administrators gathered Feb.
falsehood and false promises is a 2 to learn about The Access Partnership, a Johns Hopkins’ program
city that’s dying.” affording low-income, uninsured East Baltimoreans access to free health
Continued on A4 care for chronic conditions.

Egyptian Revolution
Join Host Sean Yoes
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Local Woman Experiences the Possible Rebirth of a Nation
88.9 WEAA FM, the By AFRO Staff decade reign of President Hosni Mubarak. we came back in and it was very difficult to get to
The first days of protest reminded Murphy of our hotel,” Murphy told NPR. “And we had to be let
Voice of the Community.
Laura Murphy traveled to Egypt to celebrate the civil rights protests in the 1960s. “Here was off a bus several blocks away from our hotel. And
her sister Madeline Murphy Rabb’s birthday, just exhilaration,” she told CNN Feb. 1 of the early coming straight at the bus, 30 people across, were
but the already memorable trip evolved into an Egyptian protest marches. “It felt like the March hundreds and hundreds of protestors running toward
experience of a lifetime as she bore witness to days on Washington in 1963 on steroids. There were the bus.”
of unrest, hope, fear and the first flickering of a new thousands upon thousands of men, women, and “And they got close to the bus and they asked
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democracy ready to ignite.
Murphy, the Washington director for the
American Civil Liberties Union, visited the country
as part of a group tour, arriving in Cairo on Jan. 25.
But the group’s plans were waylaid by a rising tide
of protests, as Egyptians rose up against the three-
children.”
As a veteran of the civil rights era, she told the
AFRO that she talked with Egyptians in the streets
and heard stories of oppression and brutality “and it
was all so familiar.”
“We went out of the city on [Jan. 27] to Giza and
us to get out of the way. And they came and they
looked in the bus,” she said. “And I think because
we were largely an African-American group, they
gave us the peace sign.”
Eventually the group had to disembark from the
Continued on A4

Supporters of Harriet Maryland Tops in Advanced Placement

Tubman Statue Prepare By Shernay Williams
AFRO Staff Writer
Nancy Grasmick said in a statement.
Governor Martin O’Malley echoed her

for a Political Fight

By Holly Nunn
Capital News Service
ANNAPOLIS —
Supporters of a bill to
replace a statue of Maryland
founder John Hanson in the
U.S. Capitol with a statue of
Harriet Tubman are saying
opponents are too emotionally
attached to the status quo.
Led by Delegate Susan
Lee, D-Montgomery,
supporters of the bill held a
press conference Tuesday,
calling Tubman “a hero of
courage” deserving of “a place
in the sun.” Lee, the president
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of the women’s caucus, is
Twitter and Facebook
sponsoring the bill in the
House of Delegates.
“We are in a political
fight,” said Sen. Delores
Kelley, D-Baltimore County.
“This is an emotional issue for
people who are accustomed to
the status quo ... We can’t stay
stuck in the colonial period,
we can’t stay stuck with just
one gender represented.”
Gov. Martin O’Malley
is supporting the bill, along
with a host of community and
advocacy groups from around
Maryland.
Sen. Catherine Pugh,
D-Baltimore, and chairwoman
Continued on A7
For the third year in a row, more
Maryland high schoolers passed advanced
placement (AP) courses than students in any
other state, according to the College Board’s
annual “AP Report to the Nation.”
The report measures how educators
across the country are increasing access to
AP courses – college preparatory classes
that allow high school students to earn
college credit.
Just over 26 percent of Maryland seniors
from the class of 2010 passed at least one
AP class. The state was succeeded by New
York and Virginia, whose seniors excelled
in AP by 24.6 percent and 23.7 percent,
respectively.
“Maryland puts a great deal of emphasis
on having the best prepared high school
graduates, and the Advanced Placement
Program is a key part of this effort,”
Maryland State Superintendent of Schools
sentiments. “Maryland is a national model
for quality public education even in tough
times,” he said. “Today’s recognition of the
highest level of performance on AP exams
serves as a testament to the dedication
and hard work of our talented educators,
principals, superintendents, and students
who continue to demonstrate outstanding
achievement for our public schools.”
O’Malley’s administration recently set
a goal to improve student achievement and
college readiness by 25 percent by the year
2015.
As a nation, more students excelled
in AP last year than in 2001, and though
Blacks remain underrepresented in the
college-prep classrooms, their passage rates
ballooned from 7,764 in 2001 to 19,675 in
2010.
Black students made up only 9.9 percent
of Maryland high schoolers to pass AP
courses.

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Sudan Divides, a New Nation is Born
Election officials say the final results from last month’s
vote in Southern Sudan show that more than 98 percent of
the ballots were cast for independence, The Associated Press
reported.
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students involved in their thoughts and prayers,” YSU student
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More young people nationwide are identifying themselves
The results mean that Southern Sudan will become the as mixed race according to a report by The New York Times.
world’s newest country in July. Sudan President Omar Al- At schools such
Bashir said Monday he accepts the outcome of the vote. as the University
of Maryland,
President Barack Obama hailed the vote as a new path in
Sudan’s future. Georgetown
“On behalf of the people of the United States, I congratulate University, and
the people of Southern Sudan for a successful and inspiring Johns Hopkins
referendum in which an overwhelming majority of voters chose University, multi-
independence. I am therefore pleased to announce the intention racial student
of the United States to formally recognize Southern Sudan as organizations are
a sovereign, independent state in July 2011,” Obama said in a starting to pop up,
statement. giving students,
“After decades of conflict, the images of millions of who previously
southern Sudanese voters deciding their own future was an felt confused about Courtesy Photo
their identity, a Students from a multicultural group at
inspiration to the world and another step forward in Africa’s Brown University
long journey toward justice and democracy,” he added. place where they
North and south Sudan fought a decades-long civil war belong.
that ended in 2005 with a peace agreement that guaranteed In almost every walk of life, people are asked to provide
last month’s vote. More than 2 million people died in the war race and/or ethnic and national origin, but now biracial citizens
between 1983 and 2005. don’t feel as boxed in as before.
The two sides must still negotiate citizenship rights, oil Warren Kelley, Ph.D., assistant vice president for student
rights and border demarcation. affairs and faculty advisor to the University of Maryland’s
Multiracial and Biracial Student Association, told the Times
that the climate is completely different than it was when he
Suspects in Shooting at Omega Psi arrived on campus in 1974.
Phi Frat House to Face Murder “I was black and proud to be black,” Kelley,
the son of a Japanese mother and African-
Charges
Two men suspected of injuring American father, said. “There was no notion
11 people and killing one at that I might be multiracial. Or that the
an Omega Psi Phi Fraternity public discourse on college campuses
house in Youngstown, Ohio, recognized the multiracial community.
will face murder charges, “Even if someone had formed a
according to Reuters. They mixed-race group in the ’70s, would I
have been denied bail. have joined?” he continued. “I don’t
Braylon L. Rogers, 19, know. My multiracial identity wasn’t
and Columbus E. Jones Jr., prominent at the time. I don’t think I
22, will face aggravated even conceptualized the idea.”
murder, assault and felony It’s an issue that manifested
charges for unloading a itself during the 2008 presidential
barrage of gunshots into campaign. President Obama, who has
the crowd. The two were a White mother and Kenyan father, had
reportedly ushered out of the to fight a delicate balance between making
party after a scuffle and returned sure he accommodated his fervent African-
moments later wielding a gun. American supporters while still appealing to the
According to The Associated Press, masses.
police are searching for a motive Jason Carroll of CNN pondered the
in the case, but partygoers said the A 25-year-old Youngstown State question in 2008, saying that while some
altercation may have stemmed from a University student was killed in a people equate Black plus White equals
dispute involving a girl. shooting melee that occurred in an Black, it isn’t fair to deny an entire part of a
Jamail E. Johnson, a 25-year-old Omega Psi Phi fraternity house. person’s family tree.
Youngstown State University student, “I spoke with a group of young
died after being shot in the head and Shavai Owens, 17, is still professionals who are part of a biracial support group called
in critical condition, Reuters reported. In all, six YSU students Swirl,” Carroll wrote. “Swirl was started by a woman named
were injured in the melee. Jen Chau whose father is Chinese and mother is white. Chau
Calling it a sad day for the local community, YSU President says this debate over Obama’s racial identity is very familiar
Cynthia Anderson offered condolences on behalf of the school and she’s been dealing with this issue her whole life.”
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Jennifer Hudson and Relatives Identify Body of Her Slain NephewA3

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By Alan King sport-utility vehicle sought in from a neighbor about a suspi- posted fliers bearing his photo-
AFRO Staff Writer connection with the murder of cious vehicle. The said.man noticed represents District 43 in Baltimore of the legislation
graph around beingthe pushed
city. On
Hudson’s mother and brother. Despite
the vehicle while walking his the fact Baltimore has City. by Mayor Rawlings-Blake
Sunday, Jennifer Hudson and asked
Jennifer Hudson and other The white, 1994 Chevrolet seen
dog. According to the Chicago its lowest homicide rates in “The reason why it passed is Commissioner Bealefeld.
for the public’s help in finding
relatives positively identified Suburban with Illinois license Tribune, the boy decades
had been overshotthe last couple of because it was a compromise. “Gun herlegislation
nephew. Inisher notMySpace
what
multiple timesyears, in the thebackcity seatstill has one of the There’s always been a problem with brings crime
blog, she down,”
thankedsaidfans
Sen.and sup-
of the vehicle. highestThe SUV, bigregis-
city homicide rates in the folks from rural areas – people who Catherine Pugh,
porters forwhotheirrepresents
prayers and
tered to Hudson’s country,
murdereda fact the mayor wants to represent folks from rural areas – Districtoffered
40 on the city’s west
a $100,000 side to
reward
brother, was towed change. with the worried about shotguns and long and is aanyone
potential whochallenger
returned the to boy

Gun Battle
boy’s body inside “In andNew York the first year
is being guns,” Anderson added. Rawlings-Blake
alive. in the mayor’s race
processed by evidence that theytechni-
had increased minimum “They don’t mind the restrictions this fall. Since the investigation,
cians and workers. sentences
The body their homicide rate went on handguns…but, when we try “It begs
Hudson the –question
who gainedwhy stardom
do
was later removed down and taken
almost 20to percent,” she said. to extend those same penalties to people after
commit appearing
crimes, on “American
why are
I’ve covered Annapolis for a Blake, who was chatting with new
the Cook County Medical
“These are real lives we’re talking shotguns and long guns they feel Idol,” and
they involved then wonactivity?
in criminal an
few years now – first as a reporter Baltimore City State’s Attorney Examiner’s office. Academy Award for her role in
and now as a commentator – and I Gregg Bernstein. I had a feeling about. It’s not just statistics and I as if their good ol’ boy friends will And I think what we’ve found in
Hudson and other family the movie Dreamgirls – has
haven’t discovered even a fraction of I wasn’t really supposed tomembers think
be up arrived at the Medical we can make a real difference be swept into this thing that we’re Baltimore City is that a lot of our
stayed out of the public eye.
all the nooks and crannies inside the there, because there weren’t any
Examiner’s and mid-after-
office change the culture of violence trying to do for Baltimore City so, crime problems center around
The Chicago Tribuneour report-
State House. other media types around. noon on
But, to identify the body. the street if we get this done.” there’s always
Julian King, Jennnifer Hudson’s nephew. been opposition.” drug issues, lack of employment
ed that a parade of cars moved and
For example, I had never been nobody stopped me or saidGiven anything, But,
the choice between look- the reality is several Another bill stipulates those those are the issues we have
slowly past her family’s home to deal
on or even noticed the sliver of an so hey, no harm, no foul. ing directly at attempts the body to or establish tougher gun for the
A spokesman caught
officein possession
the murdersof a loaded gun held
but is being with,”
in PughMonday added.
morning, past the
elevator tucked away behind the Anyway, I kind of lingered viewing laws
in it on a wall-mountedin Baltimore City,
told including
the newspaper will
that receive
Hudson a mandatory
jail for parole minimum
violation after “So, I don’t
news vans, think gun legislation
reporters and curi-
House chamber until the moments the area until I got a chance to speak bills brought by Rawlings-Blake’s sentence of 18 months and will not does that. But, what we
ous don’t want
onlookers.
predecessor Sheila Dixon, have be eligible for parole during that 18 are people in the streets with guns
Courtesy Photos
prior to Gov. O’Malley’s, “State of Darnell withDonerson
the mayor for a moment and
Jennifer
the State,”
was
Hudson
killed,address
as welllast
and her
asweek.
mom,
That
her brother,
who “She held hands with her family. It was obviously a very emotional moment.”
she sure did say a lot in that moment,
Jason. failed. month period. unnecessarily. So is
Neighbors
that good
quietly and
stood

is until one of the security officers much of which was off the record. “The bills that the mayor has According to police, 82 percent legislation? It’s probably betteron the
reflected
proposed this year “remained
are very strong for of
similar herallfami-
jail timebeing convicted
imposed by of attempted
city legislation. Is that the solution to the
directed me to it as an alternative to But on the record SRB did video screen, the family chose
ly” and was clearly its leader. murder and vehicular hijack-
violence.
the roped off stairway that leads to
the body of her 7-year-old plate X584859 was found on
provide a preview of the argument the latter. to
According the ones
to theproposed the last couple courts is suspended and 44 percent crime problem?
In front Probably
of the not.”
Hudson’s
“She held hands with her fami- ing. Cook County records show home, men in heavy jackets
nephew
the House Monday,
visitor’s justgallery.
hours Chicago’s sheWest Side after
presented with Baltimore PoliceHudson
Tribune, of years…however,
said, “Yes, one of the bills of the suspects in killings in 2010
ly,” the spokesman said. “It that he pleaded guilty to both
afterAndhis body was found in a
on my very first trip on that
police received a 7 a.m. call
Commissioner Fred Bealefeld in
that’s him.” that was proposed last
was obviously a veryhad
year actually a previouscharges
emotional gun arrest.
in 1999. He was also To be
andcontinued…
hooded sweatshirts came to
passed out of (judiciary) committee, The gun legislation kiss the twin white crosses bar-
sardine can of an elevator I found Annapolis on Feb. 4 in favor of new convicted submitted

ACORN Fights Back

moment.” in 1998 for posses- ing
myself in pretty good company: gun legislation. which was a hurdle thatThe hadboynever
– the sonthis session has
of Julia siongeneral support
of a stolen from
motor vehicle. SeanJason. Yoes isnames
the a formerof Donerson
staff and
Maryland First Lady Judge Katie “We’re working very hard to be been hurdled before,” said Del.
Hudson, Curt sister
Jennifer’s the Baltimore
– had He City
wasdelegation, but prisonreporter
released from in and contributing writer to
“Everybody is sick of going
O’Malley, her father former Attorney effective as well as efficient. We Anderson, sponsor of two bills, who
been missing since Friday, some members are more dubious
2006 after serving seven years the AFRO.
Leader Calls Voter Registration Fraud Charges ‘Bogus’
through stuff like this,” Artisha
General Joseph Curran and former need additional tools when a relative found Julian’s for the attempted murder and West, a former resident of the
Gov. Harry Hughes. and this legislation will grandmother, Darnell car hijacking charges. area told the Tribune. “We all
As soon
By Alan King as they got off on theand Dallas be Cowboys
a tool to help
playerscut the No wonder Obama’s campaign is Donerson, 57, and his uncle, The boy remained missing have to stick together. All these
AFRO
secondStafffloorWriter
they ran into Baltimore Tony Romo and Terrell
homicide Owens,
rate down trying to distance him from the Jason Hudson, 29, shot to death through a long weekend in young children are dying, and
Mayor Stephanie Rawlings- among the names submitted
dramatically,” to
the mayor group, saying, “Barack Obama in his grandmother’s home in which police and volunteers for what?”
Presidential candidate John election officials. Never Organized with ACORN.” the 7000 block of South Yale
McCain’s attack on ACORN – Hurd said those workers, who But Obama’s ties to ACORN run Avenue.

Maria Beckett Takes

Associated Community were doing those things without long and deep. He taught classes An Amber Alert – a desig-
Organization for Reform Now – ACORN’s knowledge or permis- for ACORN. They even endorsed nation for high-risk missing
confirms the success of the sion, were fired. him for President. children – was issued Friday

Helm of President’s
organization, the head of the “The evidence that has sur- But now ACORN is in trouble. after Julian was discovered
group says. faced so far shows they faked Reporter: There are at least missing after the murders.

We set our standards

“This is testimony to the work forms to get paid for work they 11 investigations across the Police arrested William

Roundtable
we’ve done and success we’ve didn’t do, not to stuff ballot country involving thousands of Balfour, the missing boy’s step-
had,” Maude Hurd, president of boxes.” ACORN, she said, is the potentially fraudulent ACORN father and estranged husband

as high as you do.

ACORN, said in an interview victim of fraud, not the perpetra- forms. of Julia, at his girlfriend’s
withAFRO
By the AFRO.
Staff tor of it.
Outgoing PRT president, Announcer: Massive voter Southside apartment several
“When this attack started, we Stanley Hurd Tucker
said the said,
only things
“Her fraud. And the Obama campaign hours after the murders.
had“I’m
just announced bogus are the charges them- paid more than $800,000 to an
extremelythat we had
proud [Beckett’s] breadth of 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
to be able to represent business experience and
ers,” she said. “That’s just to say agrees. efforts. nothing to do with the slayings.
this organization,”
that someone’s running scared said forward-thinking visions will
It concluded, “Neither Pressuring banks to issue risky
Maria Balfour remains a suspect in Jason Hudson
becauseBeckett,
of ACORN’s the second
success.” guide
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democracy.”
synergistically.” The idea was to help both those debate, vandals broke into the
Factcheck.org, a non-partisan being registeredContinued and those doingon A7 organization’s Boston and Seattle
Web site, found those claims to the registration. offices and stole computers.
be “exaggerated,” with “no evi- Maud explained, “We have a After a Cleveland representative BREAD NOT ON THE LIST
dence of any such democracy- zero tolerance policy for deliber- appeared on TV, an e-mail was
destroying fraud.” ate falsification of registration.” sent to the local office saying she
Hurd believes the McCain Most news account neglect to “is going to have her life ended.”
charges were politically motivat- point out that ACORN is A worker in Providence, R.I.,
ed. required by law to turn in all reg- received a threatening call say- LEFT RIGHT
She said, “Because it’s low- istration forms. And they also fail ing, “We know you get off work
and moderate-income people, to note that it was the organiza- at 9” and uttered racial epithets.
and people of color, I believe the tion, in many instances, that first A caller to one office left a
McCain campaign thinks those brought the phony registrations message on the answering
voters are going to vote to the attention of authorities. machine, saying: “Hi, I was just
Democratic, which is not neces- The McCain camp apparently calling to let you know that
sarily true.” isn’t interested in those fine Barack Obama needs to get
ACORN is no stranger to points, preferring to air mislead- hung. He’s a (expletive deleted)
controversy. ing ads that seek to link Obama nigger, and he’s a piece of
For 38 years, the non-partisan to ACORN, thereby undercutting (expletive deleted). You guys are
organization has fought for social his political support. fraudulent, and you need to go to
and economic justice for low- McCain: I’m John McCain hell. All the niggers on oak trees.
and moderate-income and I approve this message. They’re gonna get all hung hon-
1 BANANA
Americans. With 400,000 mem- Announcer: Who is Barack eys, they’re going to get assassi-
ber families organized into more Obama? A man with “a political nated, they’re gonna get killed.”
than 1,200 neighborhood chap- baptism performed at warp Another message said, “You
ters in 110 cities nationwide, speed.” Vast ambition. After col- liberal idiots. Dumb (expletive
ACORN has over the years seen lege, he moved to Chicago. deleted). Welfare bums. You
its share of criticism while advo- Became a community organizer. guys just (expletive deleted)
cating for affordable housing, There, Obama met Madeleine come to our country, consume
living wages, healthcare for the Talbot, part of the Chicago every natural resource there is,
underserved— and while organ- branch of ACORN. He was so and make a lot of babies. That’s
izing voter registration drives. impressive that he was asked to all you guys do. And then suck
But none has been as withering train the ACORN staff. up the welfare and expect every-
and baseless as this one. What did ACORN in Chicago one else to pay for your hospital
With the presidential election engage in? Bullying banks. bills for your kids. I jus’ say let
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Health
New Book Helps Singles Cope with
Valentine’s Day Depression and Loneliness
By Stephen D. Riley
AFRO Staff Writer
It’s supposed to be the most romantic day of the
year – at least it’s advertised as such. Succulent candies,
vibrant flowers, sumptuous cuisines…Valentine’s Day has
romanced its way into becoming the premier lovers’ day of
the year. But for those lacking love, Valentine’s Day can be
a depressing memorial of loneliness. A study done in 2004
by TRUEBeginnings revealed that single men and women
experience heightened feelings of psychological distress in
connection with Valentine’s Day.
The study also went on to reveal that adults who reportedly
did not participate in or receive gifts and tokens of affection
in relation to Valentine’s Day exhibited signs of emotional
stress, ranging from mild depression to noticeable anxiety.
Six years have passed since the original study and Valentine’s
Day continues to hold a major place in popular tradition.
With commercials getting fancier and flower bouquets
growing larger, Cupid’s favorite holiday isn’t going away
considered out of the ordinary. But Valentine’s Day is designed
for that unique expression between two people where you’re
a priority and if you’re not in a relationship then you want to
be.”
Love’s book, co-authored by Jon Carlson, professor of
psychology and counseling at Governors State University, lists
a series of self-proposing questions designed to help the reader
discover the reason behind their loneliness and/or depression,
a trend that Love says is bordering dangerously high numbers.
“We are in the top quarter of nations that have high levels
and apparently neither is the of loneliness. We know that we have 60 million people in the
Valentine’s Day Blues. United States who say they’re lonely. It’s a big issue,” she
“Valentine ’s Day for many said.
single people is the loneliest According to bizjournal.com, total spending for this year’s
day of the year because it holiday is expected to reach 15.7 billion – a massive figure that
is designed to celebrate the will undoubtedly fail to reach the hearts and hands of some.
love between two romantic Love believes that children have been conditioned since an
partners,” says Dr. Pat Love, Courtesy Photo/MorgueFile.com
early age to expect the benefits of Valentine’s Day so as adults
co-author of Never Be Lonely A new book, Never Be the sting of not receiving a gift pierces even deeper. “Every
Again: The Way Out of Lonely Again: The Way Out one of us, probably since grade school, has been programmed
Emptiness, Isolation, and a of Emptiness, Isolation, and to expect special treatment as a prize on Valentine’s Day,”
Life Unfulfilled, a guide to a Life Unfulfilled, reveals she adds. “The greater the expectation, the greater the
dealing with the pressures of tips and ideas on how to disappointment.”
Valentine’s Day loneliness. “If cope with Valentine’s Day
you look at Kwanza, Christmas loneliness. Information from www.bizjournal.com and www.
[or] Hanukkah, you can go onlinedatingmagazine.com was used in this report.
with your family, you can go with your friends or you can go For more on Pat Love or to order “Never Be Lonely Again:
with your neighbors and everybody feels normal; everybody The Way Out of Emptiness, Isolation, and a Life Unfulfilled”,
gets to celebrate; everybody’s included. Other holidays you visit www.patlove.com or www.hcibooks.com
can actually spend with friends and family and nothing is

what you eat and how this month by the Pharmaceutical Research
Health Commentary much you exercise, play a and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)

Heart Health in the Season of Love critical role in preventing

By Larry Lucas
Special to the AFRO
February is a time each year when hearts
take center stage – every convenience store
from New York to Los Angeles is virtually
covered in heart-shaped chocolate, candies
and cards. But there’s another heart of the
non-confectionary variety we should also take
time to think about this month – the one in our
bodies.
Like an engine to a car, the human heart is
responsible for keeping other organs working
and our bodies moving. We know how
important it is to conduct regular maintenance
on an engine to prevent issues with the
entire car. Heart health is no different. Yet
cardiovascular diseases, which include heart
attack and stroke, are the leading causes of
death in the United States. In fact, more than
81 million Americans live with various forms
of cardiovascular diseases, which led to one
quarter of all deaths in the U.S. last year,
according to the National Center for Health
Statistics.
These numbers are especially startling
for the African-American community where
more than 40 percent of all adults suffer
from high blood pressure, one of the most
critical – yet preventable – indicators of
cardiovascular health, according to the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services.
Preventing high blood pressure could mean
the difference between life or death: African
Americans today are 1.5 times more likely to
suffer a heart disease-related death than other
Americans and are nearly twice as likely to die
because of a fatal stroke. What’s more: Nearly
half of us are unaware we’re living with high-
blood pressure.
Alarmed by these figures? You should be!
Let them serve as a wake-up call about the
importance of maintaining your heart’s health.
Many common causes of cardiovascular
diseases can be eliminated by reducing their
major risk factors, such as high blood pressure,
high cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, lack of
exercise and poor nutrition, according to the
U.S. Centers for Disease Control. When it
comes to heart health, lifestyle choices, like
potentially devastating
diseases.
As someone who has
lived with high blood pressure for more than
20 years, I know a thing or two about lifestyle
choices. I keep my heart healthy by taking
the stairs instead of the elevator, visiting my
doctor for regular cardiovascular check-ups
and properly taking my prescribed medicines.
It’s these small steps that mean the most, and
making the right choices can help curb the risk
of heart disease, enabling you to live a longer,
healthier life. It’s also important to remember
that many lifestyle choices that lead to heart
diseases later in life, like diet and tobacco use,
begin when we’re young. It takes years, and in
some cases decades, for them to catch up with
us – which is why young people should know
their future heart health is shaped by the choices
they make today.
Making healthy choices can help prevent
heart disease, but there are other risk factors
that you can’t control – like age and family
history. In addition to lifestyle changes, you
and your doctor may decide that prescription
medicines are the best way to help keep your
heart healthy. Fortunately, a survey released
reveals that there are nearly 300 medicines in
development for heart disease and stroke by
America’s biopharmaceutical research and
manufacturing companies – all of which are
either being tested in clinical trials or awaiting
approval by the Food & Drug Administration.
Developing these medicines means very
little if patients in need can’t access them.
Luckily, there are programs available to help
patients find and pay for their prescriptions.
Since 2005, America’s biopharmaceutical
researchers and manufacturers have supported
the Partnership for Prescription Assistance
(1-888-4PPA-NOW; www.pparx.org),
which helps connect patients in need to 475
assistance programs that offer more than 2,500
medicines for free or nearly free.
In addition to thinking about your special
someone this month, be sure to keep your
own heart in mind by making an appointment
to visit your physician to gauge your current
heart health. Awareness is the first step in
preventing heart diseases and ensuring there
are many more Valentine’s Days to come.
Larry Lucas is retired vice president for
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers
of America (PhRMA).

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Hopkins Provides Free Care Tubman

Continued from A1
To qualify, persons must
be uninsured or underinsured
due to low-income, live
within seven target zip codes
in East Baltimore and choose
a Johns Hopkins primary
care provider. The Hopkins
physician, who accepts pay
on a sliding scale, refers
patients to specialty-care
doctors, who render a score of
services including cardiology
tests, mammograms, CT
Scans, surgeries and even
chemotherapy treatments.
The specialty appointments
are free, save a mandatory
conditions goes outside the
realm of traditional free
clinics, she added.
To date, TAP has processed
1,600 referrals and served 600
patients.
Dr. Sai Ma, a Hopkins
scientist, held phone
interviews with patients
to assess satisfaction with
TAP. Of the 214 participants
contacted, a little over 90
percent professed complete
satisfaction with the program.
The main complaint was
that TAP did not supply
discounted medications.
Still others said red tape
and lengthy applications make the bill in the senate, but will not find an ally in
it difficult for needy citizens
to gain entry into TAP. “They Pugh said some legislators may take Miller’s
(program officials) make
it sound easy but access to
this program is tedious,”
said Leon Purnell, director
of the Men and Family
Center, which leads a similar
community health program.
“We need to make it more
simplified.”
A handful of spiritual
leaders – whom TAP officials
say played a major role in the
program’s formation – called
Continued from A1
of the Legislative Black Caucus, has introduced
Senate President Thomas V. “Mike” Miller Jr.
views into consideration as they make their
decisions, but that others would push back
against his influence.
Miller has called the effort to swap statues
“insane.” He considers Hanson, a Charles
County planter and the first president of the
Continental Congress under the Articles of
Confederation, to be the first president of the
United States.
The Hanson statue, accompanied in
representing Maryland by a statue of Charles
Carroll, has been in the nation’s Capitol
since 1903. Each state has two statues in
the collection, and in 2000 Congress passed
legislation allowing states to update their
representative statues.
California recently swapped out its statue of
Thomas Starr King with a new statue of Ronald
Reagan, and Alabama replaced its statue of
Confederate officer Jabez Lamar Monroe Curry
with a statue of Helen Keller. Five other states
are in the process of updating statues.
Supporters say that Statuary Hall is not
meant to be a static tribute to American history,
but an evolving memorial to influential figures,
as evidenced by the legislation passed in
Congress.
Elbridge James, a civil rights activist, said
that opponents of the bill “continue recognizing
historical figures because they’ve always been
there” and not because they are more deserving
of a place in the Capitol.

“Hopkins is creating an atmosphere for quality care.”

$20 appointment fee, which
leaders say ensures clients are
committed to receiving care.
But participants must fall
into extreme income levels. A
family of three should make
under $18,000 to enter the
program.
Program officials
said they work hard to
accommodate patients, even
providing taxicabs and other
transportation measures for
those without vehicles.
Dr. Barbara Cook, director
of TAP and former president
of the Johns Hopkins
Community Physicians, said
many residents, unable to
afford primary health services,
seek care in expensive
emergency rooms. “We as
primary care physicians can
provide that care at a lower
cost and they will really feel
like they’ve been taken care
of,” she said.
The comprehensive care
TAP provides for chronic
Hopkins officials did not
have a racial breakdown
of TAP participants, but 90
percent of those evaluated in
the survey were Black.
Peterson said TAP was
birthed out of the failed
Caroline Street Free Clinic
that closed several years
ago due to mismanagement
and liability issues. Hopkins
volunteers and medical
students launched that center,
“breaking down boundaries
to provide specialty services,”
and TAP will continue the
legacy, he said. “Hopkins is
creating an atmosphere for
quality care.”
Several community
advocates who attended the
informational forum praised
the program, but noted
Hopkins should generate more
publicity about the service.
TAP began over a year ago,
yet many qualifying residents
are unaware of its existence,
some asserted.
on their
colleagues
to help
promote the program and
address Baltimore’s health
disparities.
“The faith community
needs to bridge the gaps
between clinics, Hopkins and
community association … to
attract persons that are still
utilizing emergency services
so they will be engaged in this
program,” said the Rev. Debra board of directors for the
Hickman, Sisters Together
and Reaching (STAR), a
Christian group devoted to
preventing HIV.
The Rev. Marshall F.
Prentice, pastor of Zion
Baptist Church, said he wants
to see TAP expand to other
Baltimore communities. “I
just want to see where we go
from here,” he said.
In response, Peterson said
the TAP program will burgeon Washington Technology’s
into more neighborhoods
within a few years, adding he
will urge other hospitals, that
aren’t already, to engage in
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was very much impressed
with the organization and the
members,” she said. “When I
was invited to join, I was very
of over 200. Maricom pleased to do so.”
provides data and database She said everyone decides
management services, systems to join the organization for
development, business different reasons, important
intelligence and customer for the member personally or
support services to a variety for their business. “It really
of industries, including the does help us to grow in many
federal government. ways,” Beckett said. “I really
She is currently on the do feel that I have been able to
Courtesy photo learn quite a bit.”
Baltimore Development Maria Beckett starts As president, Beckett’s
Corporation. She has also her two year term second office with the
participated on the Minority as president of The organization, she is committed
Business Advisory Council President’s Roundtable, an to help the members achieve
and the Business Development organization of African- the goals that brought them to
Advisory Committee to the American CEOs. She is the the PRT.
Commission on Minority CEO of Maricom Systems She also wants to spread
Business Reform. Inc, an information systems the word about the value
For her hard work over services company in PRT brings to the Baltimore.
the last 20 years, Beckett has Woodlawn, Md. “Sometimes,” she said,
received honors – individual “folks don’t recognize the ...
and corporate – including Council’s Outstanding Woman contributions we [the PRT and
of Color Award. About its members] make to improve
2007 Top 25 8(a) Contractors, seven years ago, Beckett the business environment
USBE Top Black Technology was introduced to the PRT for Black businesses and the
Entrepreneurs and Maryland/ and was excited about the community at large.”
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A8 The Afro-American, February 12, 2011 - February 18, 2011

Community Calendar
Feb. 11
New Life Worship Center
Valentine’s Gala
Diamondz Event
Center, 9980 Liberty Road,
Randallstown, Md. 8 p.m.-12
a.m. Enjoy a delicious buffet
menu, entertainment by the
Waxter Center and a special
Valentine’s Day stage play
performance. $50. For more
information: 410-945-9001.
Charm City Jazz Valentine’s
Dinner Cruise
Spirit of Baltimore
Ship, Inner Harbor, Light
Street Pavilion, Baltimore.
8:30 p.m. Wine and dine
your sweetheart at this
Valentine’s Day cruise at
the Inner Harbor. $75. For
more information: www.
spritcruises.com.
Feb. 12
Open Hearts Ball: A Benefit
for Heart’s Place Shelter
St. Johns Church, 2640
Saint Paul St., Baltimore.
7:30-11 p.m. Enjoy live music
and great drinks. Proceeds
benefit Heart’s Place Shelter,
a Baltimore homeless
shelter for men, women and
children. $13-$15. For more
information: openheartsball@
yahoo.com.
Valentines For Veterans
Concert
Joseph Meyerhoff
Symphony Hall, 1212
Cathedral St., Baltimore. 2
p.m. Soul legends Martha
Reeves and the Vandellas
and the Charlie Thomas
Drifters will perform at this
free concert in honor of
the nation’s veterans. For
more information: www.
marylandva.gov.

Feb. 15
Kimberla Lawson Roby
Enoch Pratt Free Central
Branch, 400 Cathedral St.,
Baltimore. 6:30 p.m. Faith-
based author Kimberla
Lawson Roby will read from
her novel, Love, Honor and
Betray. For more information:
410-396-5430.

Feb. 17
Social Networking for Fun
and Profit
Enoch Pratt Free Library,
Govans Branch, 5714 Bellona
Ave., Baltimore. 6:30 p.m.
Learn how social networking
sites like Facebook and
Twitter can enhance your
personal and professional
lives. For more information:
410-396-6098.

Feb. 18
Networking Happy Hour
With Soul Purpose!
Towson University
Marriott Hotel, Conference
Center, 10 W. Burke Ave.,
Towson, Md. 4-10 p.m. Join
Baltimore area business
leaders, CEO’s, executives
Macy’s Metro Center and young professionals at
this networking event. For
Thursday, February 17th, 5:30pm more information: 443-987-
6857.
On the Lower Level
Feb. 19
Dine With Ease—Dining
In honor of Black History Month, Macy’s Etiquette Workshop for
Couples
celebrates fashion icon Eunice W. Johnson Confetti’s Event Center,
802 Gleneagles Court,
and her legendary EBONY FASHION FAIR®, Towson, Md. 11:30 a.m.
the world’s largest traveling fashion show. Learn proper dining etiquette
and have an opportunity to
practice your skills at dinner
the very same day. $100. For
Join in celebrating her courage, triumph and more information: 410-299-
0623.
glamour, as Macy’s Metro Center unlocks
A Legacy in the Visual
Eunice’s private archives and brings to life the Arts: The Scott-Caldwell
Tradition
spectacular couture and decades of designer The Reginald F. Lewis
looks from EBONY FASHION FAIR® in special Museum, 830 E. Pratt St.,
Baltimore. 2 p.m. Artist Joyce
exhibitions and fabulous FASHION FAIR® fetes. J. Scott will share how the
visual art of three generations
of women in her family has
shaped her today. $8. For
Head to the FASHION FAIR® cosmetics more information: 443-263-
counter and bring your lips to life with a 1800.

special collection designed for the LOVE of Drum Line Live

Joseph Meyerhoff
color. With any purchase of $50 or more of Symphony Hall, 1212
Cathedral St., Baltimore. 8
FASHION FAIR® cosmetics, you’ll receive a p.m. Witness the tradition
free fashion tote*. of the Black marching band
on stage and hear original
compositions and soulful
renditions of “Top 40”
Visit macys.com/celebrate for details, event hits. $30-$60. For more
information: 410-783-8000.
reservations and more information on this
and other Black History Month events. Free Tax Preparation
Enoch Pratt Free Library,
Brooklyn Branch, 300 E.
Patapsco Ave., Baltimore.
10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Volunteers from the AARP
will be on hand to help
prepare your tax return. For
more information: 410-396-
1120.

*While supplies last. Event subject to change or cancellation without notice.

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Opinion
New Hope and Renewed Action in
the Fight Against HIV On this National Black
HIV/AIDS Awareness Day,
Feb. 7, we are reminded
of the devastating toll HIV
continues to take among
African Americans, affecting
nearly every corner of Black
communities. Today, as we
reflect on the lives touched by
and lost to this disease, let us
also renew our resolve to do
whatever it takes to end this
epidemic.
Of all races, African
Dr. Kevin Fenton Americans have the highest
rates of HIV infection in the
nation. Blacks make up just
14 percent of the U.S. population, yet account for almost half of
those living and dying with HIV and AIDS in this country.
Within the Black community, the face of HIV is young
and old, male and female, straight and gay. It is Black women
in their 30s and 40s for whom AIDS is now the third leading
cause of death. It is the Black youth of our country, many of
whom will become infected before their 30th birthday. It is
Black gay and bisexual men, who continue to be especially
hard hit by HIV, accounting for more than 40 percent of new
infections among African Americans overall.
To reduce this toll, we must come together to confront
the complex environmental factors that fuel the epidemic in
African-American communities:
• The high prevalence of HIV and other sexually
transmitted diseases in Black communities, coupled with most
African Americans selecting partners who are also African-
American, means they face a greater risk of HIV infection with
each sexual encounter than people of other races/ethnicities.
• We know that if you don’t have the means to see a doctor,
you may not get an HIV test or treatment until it’s too late.
According to the most recent national Census data, about one in
five Blacks are without health insurance.
• We know that those who cannot afford the basics in life
may end up in circumstances that increase their HIV risk. We
also know that nearly a quarter of African-American families
live in poverty and that the current economic crisis has led to
record-high levels of unemployment among African Americans.
• Higher rates of incarceration among African-American
In Tunisia and Egypt: No Justice; No Peace
(TriceEdneyWire.com)
— In Tunisia and Egypt,
dire poverty, worsened in the
world downturn, provided
the kindling for the uprisings
that have already displaced
a dictator in Tunisia, and
threatens the reign of Hosni
Mubarak in Egypt. In Yemen
and elsewhere in the Middle
East, people are stirring;
rulers sleep uneasily.
News commentators
connect the uprising with
Jesse L. Jackson economic inequality that
Sr. makes the political oppression
unbearable. If there is no
justice, there can be no peace, no matter how repressive the
dictator, or how powerful the military.
One thing the press coverage hasn’t noted. According to
the data released by the Central Intelligence Agency, the US
is scarred by greater inequality than Tunisia, Yemen or Egypt.
Here we suffer that inequality with little protest – thus far.
Political freedoms – elections, free speech, and freedom to
assemble – help to release the frustrations that would otherwise
be pent up. But in fact, the poorer and more unstable your
economic condition, the less likely you are to vote or to protest.
But the United States will learn the same lesson. Even with
A Word of Thanks from BGE
The recent snow storm was one of the worst winter storms
in BGE’s history. More than 236,000 customers lost power –
65 percent more than during the back-to-back-blizzards of last
February combined. The heavy wet snow took its toll on trees
and tree limbs which fell onto power lines and other electric
delivery equipment.
To the customers affected by this storm, BGE extends its
sincere thanks for your patience and understanding.
More than 2,300 dedicated BGE and contract employees,
out-of-state linemen and support staff, worked around-the-
clock to ensure service was restored as safely and as quickly
as possible. The utility workers who assisted BGE from
Connecticut, Indiana, Kentucky, New Jersey, New York, North
Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Virginia were
invaluable during this massive restoration effort.
Rest assured, BGE will continue to monitor approaching
weather systems and proactively identify and secure the
appropriate resources to ensure electric service is restored to
our customers as safely and as quickly as possible. Customers
are reminded that they can get helpful information on how
to prepare for power outages and follow BGE’s restoration
progress at bge.com and on social media sites such as
Facebook, Twitter and Flickr.
As always, BGE is here to serve you and your families – a
responsibility we take very seriously.
Jeanette M. Mills
Senior Vice President
BGE Customer Relations and Account Services
February 12, 2011 - February 18, 2011, The Afro-American
men decrease the number of available partners
for females and may impact sexual risk
behavior. This can, in turn, fuel the spread of
HIV.
• Stigma and homophobia – far too
prevalent in every community – continue to
keep many African Americans from seeking
HIV testing, prevention and treatment.
While these realities paint a dire picture,
there is another image that has been unfolding
– one of hope. This past year, we’ve seen
new HIV prevention breakthroughs, like
evidence that taking a daily pill can reduce
risk of infection for gay and bisexual men, and
applying a vaginal gel before and after sex can
reduce risk of infection for women. In July
2010, President Obama launched the National
HIV/AIDS Strategy, which provides a first-ever blueprint
for fighting the U.S. epidemic, with a particular focus on
populations hardest hit, including African-Americans.
The number of new infections among African Americans
is stable and has been for more than a decade – despite the
growing number of people living with HIV who can potentially
“Blacks make up just 14 percent of the U.S. population, yet
account for almost half of those living and dying with HIV and
AIDS in this country.”
transmit the disease. We’ve also seen dramatic declines in
new infections in several categories where African Americans
are disproportionately represented, such as mother-to-child
transmission and injection drug use. All of these developments
show us that prevention works.
And Black communities are more mobilized than ever
against HIV. This weekend, African American leaders from
every walk of life – business, civil rights, entertainment,
government and media – are speaking out and taking action at
events across the nation, from health fairs and workshops to
candlelight vigils and HIV testing events.
At CDC, HIV prevention in Black communities remains
one of our top priorities. Last year, we invested more than
half of our HIV prevention budget to fight HIV among
African Americans. We recently expanded a multi-million
democratic freedoms, if there is no justice, there will be, in the
end, no peace.
Inequality in the country has now reached levels not seen
since the days of the Robber Barons at the beginning of the last
century. The top 1 percent captures nearly 25 percent of the
nation’s income. They control as much wealth as the bottom 90
percent. CEOs now make more than 260 times as much as the
average worker, up from 42 times as much in 1980. They make as
much in a day and a half as a worker makes in a year. During the
last “recovery,” from 2002-2007, the richest 1 percent captured
about two-thirds of all the rewards of growth. The economy was
growing, profits and productivity were up, but for the first time
since they began keeping records, most Americans actually lost
ground. And that was before the housing bubble burst, and the
excesses of Wall Street’s casino blew up the economy.
A market economy does not work well with this extreme
concentration of income and wealth. The wealthy few live
luxurious lives but have sufficient money to engage in ever
greater speculation, inflating the bubbles -- the dot.com bubble,
the housing bubble – that eventually burst. Middle class
families, in contrast, struggle with stagnant incomes and the
rising costs of basics – health care, education, housing, and
retirement security. They work longer hours, send more family
members into the workforce, go into debt. And they experience
ever greater insecurity, remaining a serious illness or a lost
job away from ruin. The poor struggle just to survive. Their
children cross unsafe streets to go to overcrowded schools,
often relying on school for a good meal. They are denied equal
Letters to the Editor
Defeat Bachmann Plan
Defeat the plan introduced by Rep. Michele Bachmann
(R-Minn.) to cut $4.5 billion from the Department of Veterans
Affairs. On her website, the three-term congresswoman lists
more than $400 billion in suggestions to cut federal spending.  offices for several hours every week, watching the AFRO
The VA suggestion would cap increases to VA healthcare
spending, and reduce disability compensation to account
for Social Security Disability Insurance payments in other
words, an offset.  She says her plan is intended to generate
discussion. No way this proposal should move forward in
Congress (or see the light of day). The congresswoman’s
plan is totally out of step with America’s commitment to our
veterans.  If the nation can’t afford to take care of veterans
then stop engaging in wars and [the actions] which create
them. VFW MEMBERS SHOULD BAND WITH OUR
OTHER VETERAN ORGANIZATIONS, CONTACT
CONGRESS AND DEMAND THAT THE EXTREMIST
PLAN BE STOPPED NOW. THERE IS NO NEED FOR ANY
DISCUSSION.  the small number of Scouts who make this achievement. Kudos
Walter Hill
Petersburg, Va.
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dollar testing initiative to reach more African Americans
with HIV testing. We are increasing the number and reach
of HIV prevention programs for African Americans and are
working across federal agencies to tackle the complex social
factors driving the Black HIV epidemic. In cities hardest-
hit by HIV across the nation, we are also working to scale
up HIV prevention services to
significantly decrease new HIV
infections. And through CDC’s
Act Against AIDS Leadership
Initiative, we are harnessing the
collective strength and reach of
longstanding Black community
institutions to increase HIV-related awareness, knowledge, and
action across the nation.
Each of us, too, has a part to play in this fight. The fact
remains that HIV infection is completely preventable. We
each have a personal responsibility to protect ourselves and our
loved ones. Get the facts about HIV. Get tested. Speak out
against homophobia and stigma. Everyone and every action
counts. Visit www.actagainstaids.org to find out more.
Turning the tide on HIV in Black communities will take
hard work. But with new tools, new hope and renewed
commitment, we can change the course of this epidemic.
Dr. Fenton is the director, National Center for HIV/AIDS,
Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention.
opportunity from the start.
This is not the natural order of this country. After World War
II, animated by the national unity that won the war, we created
an economy in which we all grew together. America became far
less unequal, as the great middle class was built. Eisenhower
kept the top tax rate that applied to the highest levels of income
for the very rich at 90 percent. The minimum wage was
raised regularly. Unions represented about 30 percent of the
workforce. These were far from perfect years – America was
still scarred by segregation. Women and gays were still in their
kitchens or closets. But America’s broad middle class became a
beacon to the world.
It wasn’t an act of nature that changed all that. It was public
policy – wrong-headed public policy. Taxes were slashed on
the affluent, to the point where now Warren Buffett, one of
America’s richest men, notes that he pays a lower tax rate than
his secretary. Corporations declared war on unions, perfecting
legal and illegal techniques that effectively nullify the right to
organize. Multinational banks and corporations developed a
trade policy that shipped jobs, not goods overseas. Banks were
deregulated, with catastrophic consequences that we live with
today.
Let us hope that the uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt move
peacefully to a democratic transition. And while we watch those
struggles, let us not forget the need for justice here at home.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. is a civil rights leader and
president of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition
‘Local Boy Scout Earns Group’s Top Rank’
Wow! Kudos to the AFRO for the Jan. 1-7 edition article
“Local Boy Scout Earns Group’s Top Rank.” I’ve been an
AFRO reader since 1972, when, as co-editor of the now
Community College of Baltimore City campus newspaper,
then called the College Crier, I’d trip over to the old AFRO
offices on Greene Street with the master copy of the Crier for
the AFRO to set in cold lead-type and print. I’d be in the AFRO
newspaper operate until the typist had set our College Crier to
print and I could bring back the 3,000 or so Crier copies we
had ordered. (I was always fascinated by what I observed then.)
In almost 40 years of reading the AFRO, however, I am
unable to remember a single prior incident of coverage on any
Boy Scout events. I think I’d remember as I was a Boy Scout,
and although I earned 33 merit badges, I never made Eagle
Scout, the top rank—I only managed life because back then
Eagle Scout required a swimming merit badge, which required
that you, among other things, swim a mile. City boys did not
have much opportunity to swim a mile in the 1960s, so I never
got that one merit badge.
As a consequence, I know how difficult it is to attain the
rank of Eagle Scout, and I have always admired and respected
to Malcolm Dirton for this superb accomplishment, and kudos
to the AFRO for covering one of the positive youth programs
available to city kids.
Douglas Scott Arey
Jessup, Md.
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Civil Rights Activists Mark

1961 Freedom Rides
Zinie Chen Sampson
Associated Press
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – Two former
Freedom Riders are helping to commemorate
the 50th anniversary of the trip through the
Deep South that challenged racial segregation
in public transportation systems.
Joan Trumpauer Mulholland and the
Rev. Reginald Green appeared Feb. 7 at the
University of Mary Washington to honor
the Freedom Rides and their organizer, the
late James Farmer. Farmer was head of the
Congress of Racial Equality during the civil
rights era and later became a professor at the
Fredericksburg school.
Mulholland and Green participated in an
event to kick off the school’s three-month
series of tributes to the demonstrations.
Farmer, six other Black people and six
White people participated in the first Freedom
Ride, traveling from Washington, D.C., in
May 1961 to test whether southern states were
implementing a U.S. Supreme Court decision
that barred segregation in public-transportation
facilities. They faced violent attacks from white Arlington, Va., where she grew up, joined the
mobs who opposed desegregation, and the first
Greyhound bus was firebombed and the riders
beaten in Anniston, Ala.
After news of the violence spread, hundreds local jail, then spent the rest of the summer at
of others including Mulholland and Green
joined the Freedom Rides, and the two were
among hundreds jailed that summer in Jackson, letter asking if she could send some medicine
Miss. The demonstrations became a defining
point in U.S. civil rights history.
Green was a student at Virginia Union
University when he answered a call to students
on southern campuses to become Freedom
Riders. He made it as far as Jackson, where
he was arrested on June 7, 1961. He and
other Freedom Riders were transferred to the
AP Photo/University of Mary Washington, Norm Shafer have done to you, all those
This photo shows Freedom riders Reginald Green and
Joan Mulholland looking over an exhibit before they
speak at the opening of an exhibit at the University
of Mary Washington celebrating the 50th anniversary
of the freedom rides Feb. 7 in Fredericksburg, Va. The
centerpiece of the exhibit is a bus from the era of the
rides displayed with exhibits telling the history of the
rides.
infamous Mississippi State Penitentiary at
Parchman, a place known for its brutality.
He met Farmer at Parchman, and recalls his
booming singing voice. “It was the music that
kept us going,” he said in a telephone interview
Monday. “He was a committed, dedicated,
tenacious individual.”
Farmer was a history and American studies
professor at Mary Washington from 1985 to
1998, the same year President Clinton awarded
him the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He
died in 1999 at the age of 79.
Green, now 71 and retired from the
ministry, says the anniversary gives him a
chance to look back and see what progress
the nation has made since the summer of the
Freedom Rides. He also says he’s getting a
chance to reconnect with other Freedom Riders
and meet some of them for the first time.
“It also gives you an opportunity to say,
‘But for the grace of God,’” he said. “Where
would we be as a nation had it not been for
these courageous individuals, rich, poor, Black,
and White?”
Mulholland, now 69 and still living in
Freedom Rides after a colleague of hers was
arrested during the initial ride. She was arrested
June 8 in Jackson, spent about two weeks in the
Parchman.
Her mother wrote warden Fred Jones a
to her daughter. He wrote back to her that she
could, and questioned her parenting.
“What I cannot understand is why as a
mother you permitted a minor white girl to
gang up with a bunch of negro bucks and white
hoodlums to ramble over this country with the
express purpose of violating the laws of certain
states and attempting to incite acts of violence,”
Jones wrote in a letter, which
appears in the book Breach
of Peace: Portraits of the
1961 Freedom Riders, by
photojournalist Eric Etheridge.
Mulholland noted Monday
that her mother, a native of
rural Georgia, vehemently
opposed her efforts and nearly
disowned her.
“What got me into
the movement was my
understanding of Christianity,
to love my neighbor as myself,
do unto others as you would
teachings of the brotherhood
of man,” Mulholland said in an
interview.
“We weren’t doing it, and
I felt as a Southerner, we
should work to improve things
and live up to our religious
teachings,” she said.

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Bernard “Jack” Young, the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland /Senator
Catherine Pugh, Chair, the Afro-American Newspapers, Associated Black Charities,
Baltimoreans United in Leadership Development (BUILD), Digit All Systems, Inc.,
Greater Baltimore Urban League, NAACP, The Reginald F. Lewis Museum,
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Photos by A. Lois De Laine, Ed.D.
Helen Fitzgerald and
Rev. Sandra Trice Gray
Narlah Harper-Malveaux, Myrna R. Malveaux,
Suzette Malveaux and Suzanne Malveaux
Tavis Smiley and Leslie Dach, of Wal-Mart speak
with Dr. SIdney Ribeau, president of Howard
University, and his wife, Paula Whetsel-Ribeau
News commentator and noted author
Tavis Smiley gives opening remarks
at the preview reception.
Two of the many visitors to the
museum exhibit reading an
inscription in the book.
Students from Nevel Thomas Elementary School in Northeast Washington, D.C., join
Tavis Smiley, Susan Norton, director of the National Geographic Museum and John
Fleming, exhibit curator, in the ribbon cutting ceremony.
February 12, 2011 - February 18, 2011, The Afro-American B1
Vanessa Atterbeary and Raymond Lucas, Dr. Thomas De Sarah Banks and Linda Harris
Rosalynne R. Atterbeary Laine, Dr. William Ray (South Jersey Chapter)
The Hotel at Turf Valley was the site for the jazz brunch held by the
Columbia Maryland Chapter of The Links.
For the fifth year, the Columbia Links have held a successful event for
the benefit of The Links Foundation.
Heir-O-Link Suzanne Malveaux, a White House correspondent for CNN
DeLace Burch, president,
for the past eight years was the mistress of ceremonies. Music was
Harbor City Chapter and
Donnice Brown, president,
provided by the Charles Rahmat Woods Band and the live auction,
Patapsco River Chapter, The raffles and the silent auction generated a lot of anticipation and
Visiting Links Peggy B. Brown, excitement in the crowded banquet room.
Links, Inc. Doris Cooke, Marlene Downs
The proceeds from the event will support the community
programs and scholarship fund sponsored by the Columbia
Links.
Alice H. Bey, president; Alice W. Mary Kernodle Bracey Julie Dixon, Mamie Perkins and
Haskins, chair; and Robin Steele and Alfred Bracey Allyson Owens
“AMERICA I AM: The African American Imprint,” takes viewers
on a journey through the trials and triumphs of African-American Attendees stroll through the exhibit, which
contributions to the economic, political, cultural and spiritual showcases 500 years of African-American history
developments of the United States. The exhibit is on display at the
National Geographic Museum in Northwest Washington, D.C.
Radio and TV show host and author Tavis Smiley rolled out the
sprawling exhibit at an exclusive reception and preview where
many of the contributors who helped to create the project were
present to make remarks.
Washington, D.C., is the fifth stop on the exhibit’s four-year
journey throughout the U.S., and is on display through May
1. Scholars like Dr. Cornel West and Henry Louis Gates Jr.,
collaborated on the production of the exhibit, which was organized
by the Cincinnati Museum Center and Art and Exhibitions
International.
Wal-Mart is the national presenting sponsor along with Northern Tavis Smiley and Leslie Dach, executive
Trust as the education partner and Microsoft as the technology
vice president of corporate affairs at Wal-
partner.
Mart, chats with guests at the preview
For information, call 202-857-7700 or check the museum’s
reception.
website:www.ngmuseum.org
Tavis Smiley ushers the students down
the pictorial Walk of Fame of historical
Tavis Smiley gives National Geographic Director Susan Norton and
African Americans.
D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray a tour of the exhibit.
Photos by Danita Delaney and Courtesy/ National Geographic Museum
Charter member Lilyan Slater Photos by A. Lois De Laine, Ed.D.
congratulates scholarship The Big Sisters Club of Baltimore held their business
winner, Ashley Van Veen, a luncheon at the Hopkins Club on Charles Street to honor
South
their 36th annual scholarship recipient.
African
native
Ashley Van Veen, born in Ghana and a graduate of
Western High School, was awarded a scholarship of $1,500
to continue her studies at Salisbury University in Salisbury,
Md.
Dr. Charlene Cooper Boston is president of the
Officers Loretta Byers, Charlene C. Boston, organization.
president, and Pearl Holland
Ashley Van Veen, scholarship recipient from New members Peggy Hargrove, Bertha
Salisbury University, Iris Williams, Dr. Charlene Townsend, Jacqueline Smith, Brenda
Cooper Boston, president Ransom
B2 The Afro-American, February 12, 2011 - February 18, 2011

Faith Pulse Baptist Pastors Conference

‘Resurrecting the Power of the Collective Voice’
Pastor of Prominent relevant for our era.”

West Baltimore Church

And he’s in conversation
with other leaders:
Dr. Walter Bronson,

Dies president, Baptist

Ministers Conference of
Baltimore and Vicinity;
Dr. Earl Woodard,
The Rev. Dr. president, Progressive
Lorenzo Long, pastor Baptist Convention of
of The Central Baptist Maryland; Rev. James B.
Church, died Feb. 6. Gray, president, United
He was 52. Baptist Missionary
Dr. Long was Convention and Dr. Alvin
Gwynn Sr., president,
installed as pastor of
Interdenominational
the church on March
Ministerial Alliance.
2, 2003. During his “We believe we have
tenure, he established embarked upon a time
a new vision for the when, for the good of our
church that included people, clergy must unite to
special emphasis Courtesy Photo bring collective soul force
on congregational Newly elected officers are, from left, Pastors Hayward Bradley, assistant treasurer; behind the needed advocacy
care and community Kevin English, first vice president; Lorenzo Long, third vice president; Joseph Lewis, from the faith community,”
outreach services. second vice president; Cleveland T.A. Mason, president; Ernest Santiful, executive Rev. Mason said, “advocacy
Pastor Long worked secretary; Leonard Alston, assistant executive secretary; Macie O. Tillman, treasurer on human rights and dignity,
tirelessly with and James I. Lightfoot, financial secretary violence and the imposed
and proposed methods of
Courtesy Photo/ The Central Baptist Church the Bon Secours
its elimination, political and
Rev. Dr. Lorenzo Long Hospital Foundation By Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware
economic equity and other issues of moral consciousness that
for neighborhood Special to the AFRO
compromise our communities.”
improvements. He He really believes clergy can make a difference, especially
was an active member of the Baptist Pastors Conference For 19 of Perkin Square Baptist Church’s 130 years, the
Rev. Dr. Cleveland T.A. Mason II has been senior pastor. united clergy.
of Baltimore & Vicinity, an executive board member of “What really fires that collective voice is our shared
He was pastor five years before that at Mt. Enon Missionary
the United Baptist Missionary Convention & Auxiliaries faith – that Jesus Christ is our Lord,” Rev. Mason said. “The
Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. These years characterize
of Maryland, and a member of the Board of Regents for a large part of the gift set he brings to the table as the newly collaboration is beginning with these leaders of leaders to
the United Baptist College and Seminary of Baltimore. installed president of the Baptist Pastors Conference of build the greatest network of resourceful faith leaders, creating
Before becoming pastor, Dr. Long was employed as a media Baltimore and Vicinity. one voice – an asset bringing hope to our people.”
technologist with the Office of Media Operations at Bowie He is, himself, a bridge and bridge builder between He encourages younger pastors and ministers to be
State University. Dr. Long was married to the former April regional ministerial groups. involved. He says his conference is poised to receive the
In addition to his new office, he also serves as first vice youthful vision and energy they bring.
Floyd and they have one son, David.
president of the United Baptist Missionary Convention and “They won’t have to sit and wait and watch while others
All viewing and services will be held at The Central
second vice president of the Baptist Ministers Conference of shape ministry to fit the needs of the day.”
Baptist Church, 2035 West Baltimore St., Baltimore. “We are deliberately reaching out to the community for
Final arrangements are entrusted to Wylie Funeral Homes, Baltimore and Vicinity.
He has also worked in the Progressive Baptist Convention partnerships, finding ways to work together to bring to the
P.A. Dr. Long will lie in state at Central Baptist on Feb. 11 people the beloved community echoed by persons like Dr.
of Maryland as vice president at large for Christian Education.
from noon until 7 p.m., immediately followed by a musical Martin Luther King Jr.”
“Through these positions, I have the opportunity to utilize
tribute. The wake and homegoing celebration will be Feb. 12 Rev. Mason is not new to this conference.
my gifts and resources to encourage progressive development
at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., respectively. “I have been affiliated since about 1994 when Dr. Pierce
of these organizations,” Rev. Mason said. “Unless from the
Keyser was president. I became more involved over the years
outside you develop counter organizations, the next best and served as executive secretary during the tenure of our
option is to improve what immediate past president, Dr. Leonard Frieson.”
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Black Love

‘Sowing Seeds of Sweetness into Your Relationship’

By Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware supermarket a date. We laugh a lot. We know longer in our workshops. I saw it as a way to
Special to the AFRO how to give each other space when needed. stay connected.
And we keep up an intimate, sexual lifestyle. I recently ran into a brother who has
Valentine’s Day brings We make love even if we are getting on each been struggling in his marriage. He said the
to mind thoughts of “Black other’s nerves. blog keeps him lifted in terms of what he is
love” as popular culture and supposed to do as a husband.
prominent media pronounce AFRO: You told me women are resistant
a death sentence on the quality to your blog because of its title, “Rule Your AFRO: Are you discouraged at the state
of relationships between Black Wife.” Where’d that come from? of “Black love” or do you feel it’s being
men and women. Everyone has RW: Some women can’t get past the title underestimated in the media and public
friends who are coupled with and won’t read the post, but will address opinion?
a different partner every time extremely critical comments to me based on RW: While statistically the state of “Black
they’re encountered as well what they believe it to be. The impression love” looks dismal and there is evidence
as those friends who’ve been is that “to rule” is my advising men to be that the relationship between Black men and
married seemingly since birth. oppressive. The majority of women who women is as contentious as the relationship
It’s hard to determine what’s actually read it, truly enjoy the post. But between Democrats and Republicans, I am
“for real, for real.” The AFRO many of them admit they were having such encouraged. As Peachie and I work with
spoke with Reginald Williams, a difficult time with the title. There are also couples, we see the light come on once
who has taken on the “care and Photo by Danita Delaney brothers, who at first glance, shy away from it they are equipped with tools. We maintain
feeding” of marriage as his Reggie Williams flirts with his beautiful bride Peachie because of the title. contact with a great many of our couples –
personal crusade along with his Pleasants Williams at “Why Knot Marriage,” their marriage probably around 70—and many of them are
wife, Peachie. The theme of and relationship workshop held at Annie’s Art Gallery in AFRO: Why did you start the blog? now happily married. And just like Peachie
their website, which also has a Camp Springs, Md. RW: “Rule Your Wife” started as a and I are doing this work, we have built
blog with a controversial title, commentary published in several papers, then relationships with couples in other parts of the
is “Sowing Seeds of Sweetness marriage? grew into a workshop. But all that started country who are also dedicated to this work.
Into Your Relationship.” RW: We face the same obstacles that because I was extremely tired of hearing So while the last generation may be suffering
AFRO: Everyone will want to know how our clients/workshop participants face. So brothers say the Bible says for a husband to because they didn’t have role models for
long you’ve been married. the messages we give them reinforce our rule his wife when the brothers one, were marriage, slowly but surely the model is re-
Reggie Williams: Peachie and I just marriage, too. To begin with, we do rely using God’s word to advance a personal and emerging and circulating.
celebrated 11 years of marriage. I always tell wholeheartedly on God’s word. What he says selfish position and two, brothers were not
our workshop participants that we are just about a situation and how we are to handle rightly dividing God’s word. Reginald Williams is a former AFRO
babies in this thing called marriage—or at least that situation is what we do. We use the tool But the blog became a living organism editor and is currently president and CEO
I am, because Peachie has another 10 years of “We think,” as opposed to “I think.” We after we started Marriage Nectar, our own of Flawless Communications. He and
under her belt to draw experience on. use tools to help us manage conflict. We are ministry to couples. We had some couples that Peachie can be contacted at Facebook@
dedicated to worshipping together. We always we mentored and I wanted to feed the brothers marriagenectar. Follow Peachie @twitter.com/
AFRO: And what’s the strength of your date, no matter what. We’ll make going to the who were hungry for information who were no marriagenectar.

“If a race has no history,
if it has no worthwhile
tradition, it becomes a
negligible factor in the
thought of the world, and it
stands in danger of being
exterminated.” - Carter G.
Woodson
“Those that don’t got it
can’t show it. Those that got
it can’t hide it.” - Zora Neale
Hurston
In honor of Black History
Month, we salute retired
educator Beatrice Payne. At
103 years of age, she is the
epitome of style and grace.
Ms. Payne has tirelessly
dedicated her life to service
for the community, her
sorority, Zeta Phi Beta, and
the city of Baltimore.
“All you need in the world
is love and laughter. That’s
all anybody needs. To have
love in one hand and laughter
in the other.” - August Wilson
For several years, I rode
past the corner of Highland
and Gough Street wanting
to stop at a place called
the Laughing Pint. I was
intrigued by the name of this
neighborhood establishment.
“I heard it through the
grapevine.” Laughing Pint
was voted No. 1 out of 50
as the best establishment
in Baltimore. “Another
Saturday night” I decided
to visit the Laughing Pint.
“Baby can I change my
mind?” When you open the
door you are inside the bar;
for a moment I was transfixed
on the faces, when in unison
the people at the bar said
come on in; and that’s when
the laughter started.
“You can’t judge a book
by its cover.” This was not
your ordinary neighborhood
tavern, with a tavern menu.
The owner who is a vegan
menu including burgers
and grilled wings. Soon
bartenders Sandy and
John had me laughing and
sampling beers from the
extensive list of imports and
draft beers. The history of
the original stag bar with the
trough was revealing. The
original bar is still in place
including the trough. The
laughter that resonated, when
I asked “laughing boy” if the
trough was still in use was
priceless.
“I see the party lights.”
When Dante Daniels and Ian
Tyrell saw the cars parked
outside for blocks and the
crowd inside Maceo’s on
a cold, blustery Sunday
afternoon, they had no clue
that more than 300 people
circulating throughout
Maceo’s had gathered there
to honor and celebrate their
4th year as proprietors
of Maceo’s Restaurant &
Lounge. Dante didn’t see my
car so he asked me where
I parked, I said Walbrook
Junction; there literally was
no place to park.
The committee, Shirley
Belton, Carlos Hutchins,
Mildred Battle, and Lucille
McCoy did an outstanding
job in surprising Dante and
Ian.
Dante and Ian were
speechless as we read the
greetings received from Gov.
O’Malley, Congressman
Cummings, Sen. McFadden,
Baltimore City Council
President Bernard “Jack”
Young and Comptroller Joan
Pratt. “The way you do the
things you do” Delegate
Melvin Stukes personally
delivered his congratulatory
proclamation to the delight of
the crowd.
“Memories of the way
about the original Maceo’s
and lauded praises on the
businessmen for preserving
the memory and legacy of
Maceo Paysour. The laughter
when I reminded Dante and
Candes about the first time
we met; requesting they fix
the bathrooms and keep the
Amstel cold.
The party’s jumping” to
the music of Nevitta and Ron
Pender, as guests Juanita
Rollins, Geraldine Thompson,
Leona Holley, Stan Johnson,
George White, Perry
Thornton, Sandy Aldridge,
Sophie Scott, Jai Matthews,
Carolyn Wainwright, Ann
Rollins, Barbara Brunson,
Andrea “Perk” Street, and
Carol and AJ Miles enjoyed
the tributes.
“Ain’t nothing but a party,
ya’ll.” Dotsy Street, Marie
Roane, Singing Lenny and
Candes Daniels celebrated
their birthdays “grooving on a
Sunday afternoon”
“Men, I want you just
thinking of one word all
season. One word and one
word only: Superbowl.” -Bill
Peterson
The Haysberts certainly
know how to celebrate
Reggie Haysbert’s 63rd
birthday party and the
Super Bowl at the family
owned Forum Caterers.
More than 90 invited guests
enjoyed the game while
feasting on fried chicken,
burgers, hot dogs, chili,
and freshly baked cookies;
all ingredients for a great
party. Guests cheering the
football game and “partying
like rock stars” were Angie
DeVeaux, Kevin Tompkins,
Evelyn Haysbert, Nikita
Haysbert, Brian Haysbert,
Frank & Marcia Coakley,
Dan and Delle Henson, Binx
Brown, Gregory Williams, Episcopal Church at Keswick Valentine Day event; call
Dee Wright, Everene Multi Care and Louise 410-340-2002 for tickets.
Johnson Turner Carole Jackson at Future Care.
Hilton, Dwight and Barbara Happy Valentine Day
Pettit, Bronzy, Denise and “I’ll be seeing you” -Valerie & the Friday
Carl MacDonald, Warren Sunday at Carlos Hutchins’ Night Bunch
Jennifer, Eunice Jennifer
and Roland Robinson. The
tribute Mary so eloquently
bestowed on her husband
Reggie as she quoted author
John Burroughs captured the
essence of Reggie; husband, INVITE YOU AND A GUEST TO SEE
father, son, brother and
friend.
“I am not going to die;
I’m going home like a
shooting star.”- Sojourner
Truth
Prayers and condolences
to Charles “Chizel It” Harris
and family on the death of his
mom Bea Harris. Lingering
“precious memories” of Bea’s
melodious voice drift through
Sharp Street Memorial United
Methodist Church.
Rosemont neighborhood
advocate Mary Rosemond
is travelling the “highway to
heaven.” She leaves a legacy
of her successful fight against
the highway to nowhere
project which would have
disrupted her community.
“But, what of black
women? I most sincerely
doubt if any other race of
women could have brought
its fineness up through so
devilish a fire.” - W. E. B. Du
Bois
“I’m sending you a
valentine”
Keep these vivacious
women of the community in
your “heart and soul” as they
recuperate. First lady Bertha
Sutton of Maryland Church
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B4 The Afro-American, February 12, 2011 - February 18, 2011
Hampton and Morgan Still
No. 1 and No. 2 in HBCU Polls
By Donal Ware
Special to the AFRO
Fuquay-Varina, N.C. - For
the second-straight week the
two top-ranked teams in both
the Boxtorow.com HBCU
Division I and Division II/
NAIA national basketball
power ranking polls are
unanimous selections.
Hampton
received all of
the first place
votes in the
Division I poll.
The Pirates
are winners of
three-straight
games and six
of their last
seven. Morgan
State moved up
one spot to No.
2, while Texas
Southern moves Junior guard Kwame Morgan II, a Largo, Md.
up two spots native, has helped the Hampton Pirate remain
to third place. the No. 1 team in the HBCU basketball power
The Tigers are rankings.
also winners of
three-straight
and nine of their last 10.
Jackson State continues to
remain steady at No. 4, while
Bethune-Cookman dropped
two games last week and
three spaces to fifth.
In the Division II/NAIA
top 10 poll, Xavier (La.) was
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again the unanimous No.
1 and is the hottest team in
the poll, winners of nine in
a row. Bowie State is the
second hottest team with
seven wins in a row and 12 of
their last 13, as they sit at No.
2. Tougaloo moved up one
spot to third, while Winston-
Salem State dropped one spot
to No. 4. West Virginia State
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remained at 5.
Benedict and Shaw each
moved up one spot to No.
6 and No. 7, respectively.
Stillman, who is a half game
back of Benedict for first
place in the SIAC debuts
in the poll at eighth place.
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Kentucky State had lost four
games in a row and dropped
three places to ninth, while
Johnson C. Smith remained
No. 10.
Boxtorow.com Top 5 HBCU
NCAA Division I Basketball
Poll
School/ Wins-Losses/
Points
1. Hampton/ 18-
5/ 70
2. Morgan State/
11-10/ 59
3. Texas
Southern/ 11-10/
4. Jackson State/
14-10/ 43
5. Bethune-
Cookman/ 13-11/ 31
Others receiving
votes: Coppin State
(11-11) 19; North
11) 14.
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NAIA Basketball Poll
School/ Wins-
Losses/ Points
1. Xavier (La.)/ 23-2/ 50
2. Bowie State/ 17-3/ 45
3. Tougaloo/ 18-4/ 38/
4. Winston-Salem State/
16-4/ 34
5. West Virginia State/
15-5/ 31
Lady Bears’ Coach Earns 90th
Career Victory
By Perry Green
AFRO Sports Editor
Morgan State University women’s basketball head
coach Donald Beasley picked up his 90th career victory
after leading his team to 55-45 win over the Bethune-
Cookman Lady Wildcats on Feb. 7 at the Ocean Center
in Daytona Beach, Fla.
The victory also advanced their current win streak to
four games and marked their second straight win on the
road, as they had just defeated the Florida A&M Lady
Rattlers, 63-54, on Feb. 5 in Tallahassee, Fla.
The Lady Bears gave a well-balanced performance
from the entire team as multiple players scored double-
digits in both games.
Starting senior forward Brittany Noel scored a
game-high 15 points against Bethune-Cookman, while
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teammate Moneshia Davis came off the bench to add
Lady Bears’ sophomore guard
10 points. Davis had scored eight of her 10 points late
Moneshia Davis hit the boards
in the second half that helped Morgan get off on a 15-4
hard for rebounds, helping
run. The sophomore guard had also led the team with
Morgan State win four straight
15 points on Feb. 5 against FAMU and had scored the
games.
first five points when the game went into overtime.
Other strong performers include senior forward Theresa Davis, who recorded a game-high 11
rebounds vs. Bethune-Cookman and nearly recorded a double-double of 10 points and nine
rebounds against the Lady Rattlers.
Morgan State currently sits at second place in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference with
14-8 overall record, 8-2 in the MEAC. They will face North Carolina Central on Feb. 12 in
Durham, N.C.
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We now
approach a
time of year
that leaves
some of us
with mixed
emotions. ‘The Road to Canton’
The NFL Pro
Bowl (what
a joke) and the Super Bowl
are behind us, and for those
of you who are dyed in the
wool football fans, you
were eagerly awaiting the
Pro Football Hall of Fame
selections.
This is another one of
those NFL arenas where I
enter with a bone to pick.
Granted there are favorites
that garner the best wishes of
the fans, but there are those
deserving that get kicked to
the curb to wait another year.
A case in point is the
dilemma of NFL legend Art
Monk. When Monk retired, he
took home a sack of records
and left active players shaking
their respective heads and
An interesting idea has
popped to the surface. Why
not let some coaches and
ex players with Hall of
Fame status join the voting
committee? A coach who has
spent 20 hours a day looking
at game film trying to figure a
way to stop Warren Sapp will
certainly pencil in his name
among the elite. Incidentally,
Warren will be eligible the
year after next, and he is a
little antsy.
Another idea floating
around is the need for a
separate category. Ed Sabol,
the founder of NFL Films,
is on the list this year, and
he is surely deserving. His
approach to the game has
documented the careers of
If you
follow
football,
it didn’t
Friendship Collegiate Seniors
take long
for his face
to become
Make History on National
tattooed on
your brain.
He had the moves of Barry
Football Signing Day
Sanders and the power of
Walter Payton. Watching a
Marshall Faulk highlight film
was like watching a ballet in
pads.
Deion Sanders (no relation
to Barry) not only came on
the scene with a name with
three vowels in a row, he
managed to chalk up a few
colorful nicknames (Neon
Deion and Prime Time).
Believe me, he earned both
names.
Deion was one of those
players who kept coaches
up until the wee hours of the
morning trying to devise a
game plan that would take
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muttering, “I want to be like
Art.”
It took a lot of cussing and
cajoling from the media and
fans towards the selection
committee to get the job done.
Finally Art took his place
among the greats at Canton in
the last class.
This process is another
one of those things that need
fixing. Some of the voters
were in diapers when some
of the old time greats were
strapping on cleats and taking
their places on the gridiron on
Sundays.
I get the feeling that
when some of the names of
old timers come up, these
jitterbug reporters with a vote
look on the paper of the guy
next to them trying to get the
answer (much like a kid who
hasn’t studied for the test).
many great players, and his
library of game films has
brought entertainment to
many fans. It is safe to say
that his product is largely
responsible for the popularity
of the game today.
However, Ed Sabol never
played a down of football in
the NFL, and his selection
will take up a space that
should be filled by a player
who sweated in the trenches.
Some players on this
year’s list are no brainers.
Former star running back
Marshall Faulk came out of
San Diego State, and when
he was drafted I kept looking
around at the other players
trying to identify him. He
looked like a guy who was
about to don his hard hat, pick
up his lunch pail and head off
to his job at the mill.
work. Deion was, without
question the best cover corner
who ever played the game. He
didn’t make a good reputation
with his, “I hope I don’t
have to tackle anybody.”
attitude, but he would bait
quarterbacks into throwing to
the man he was covering, and
the next thing you saw was
“Prime Time” on his way to
the end zone.
Now that he has retired
from football, we get an
opportunity to see him as an
analyst on NFL sports shows.
It is always a treat to see what
he will be wearing. He must
shop for his suits at the same
place as M.C. Hammer and
Steve Harvey.
For whoever makes it, the
road to Canton has been a
rocky one, and they deserve
to be there. Congrats.
Fourteen seniors from Friendship Collegiate Academy School signed college football
scholarship letters, the most in Washington, D.C. high school sports history.
By AFRO Staff
History was made in Washington, D.C. high school sports last week as 14 seniors from
Friendship Collegiate Academy School came together at a National Football Signing
Ceremony on Feb. 2 to announce the schools they will be attending next fall.
It marked the most seniors from one school to receive full scholarships to study and
perform at major universities across the country, including schools with premier football
programs like Ohio State University and University of Pittsburgh.
Friendship’s historical senior class includes Lorenzo Fisher, Ohio State University;
Malcolm Crockett, University of Pittsburgh; Jordan Kittrell, Central Connecticut State;
Marcellus Riley, Glenville State; Richard Sloan, Glenville State; Donavan Wallace,
Cheyney; Darrian Cleckley, Glenville State; Denzel Stanbak, Morgan State; Saed Mack,
Glenville State; Charles Bailey, undecided (Glenville State and NC Central offers); Percee
Goings King, Columbia University; Deandre Price, Central Connecticut State; Marquise
Anderson, Bowie State; Marquise Walton, undecided (Glenville State and Marist offers).
All students used the D.C. College Access Program (DC-CAP) as a platform to
gain their scholarships. DC-CAP is a privately funded, not-for-profit organization that
encourages and enables D.C. public high school students to enroll and graduate from
college.

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B6 The Afro-American, February 12, 2011 - February 18, 2011

Baltimore Artist Rye Rye Set to ‘Go! Pop! Bang!’ with Debut Album
By Bobby Marvin M.I.A. This year Rye Rye, dance floor. It’s a euphoric “M.I.A. asked us to open
Special to the AFRO 20, (born Ryeisha Berrain) vibe she promises to share on up just one show on her tour.
will debut Go! Pop! Bang!, her upcoming album. After we did that show, she
The music industry is an album deeply rooted in “It’s a very dancy album, asked me to do the whole
no stranger to raw talent the underground culture of of course hard-hitting beats, entire tour,” she recalled. “So
from Baltimore. In the past Baltimore club music, hip fun lyrics [and] different I started performing three of
decade, R&B crooners hop, pop and electro. sounds clashed up. It’s very my songs in between her set
Dru Hill, Ruff Endz and Growing up in Baltimore, refreshing; it doesn’t sound and I went on a worldwide
Mario caught the attention Rye Rye took to dancing like any artist’s album out tour with her.”
of millions by dominating when she was eight. Music right now,” said Rye Rye. Rye Rye’s performance
radio airwaves. However, came easily to her and she But reaching rap superstar on tour earned a contract to
the hip-hop scene hasn’t participated in dance troupes status wasn’t Rye Rye’s M.I.A.’s label, but gaining
been so lucky. like Tiny Fusion and the desire at first. Baltimore club fans’ attention with rap-club
A couple of acts have Unknown, a stepping group music producer BlaqStarr music fusion is a work in
made some heads turn and marching band. As she took interest in Rye Rye progress.
but none have become got older, the music that after hearing a song she “People don’t get it now,
household names. Looking fuels Baltimore’s nightclub wrote. The two developed a but sooner or later they’re
to turn the tide a bit is scene captured her attention close working relationship going to get it. You have to
newcomer Rye Rye, with its sporadic voice and that would lead to gigs and make them get it,” said Rye
the first artist signed crisp snares commanding eventually opening up for Rye. “Some people dig it,
to N.E.E.T.(Not in free-spirited teens on the M.I.A. some people don’t dig it,
Education, Employment but at the same time you got
or Training) Recordings, a Courtesy Photo them people that love you for
recording imprint founded Baltimore’s newest music star Rye Rye is poised to what you do, like they always
by international pop star take Charm City’s unique urban sound to the national going to be your supporters.”
airwaves.

Valentine’s-Themed Comedy Show Brings Laughs to Baltimore

By AFRO Staff

Cherry-colored roses and heart-shaped candies are

seemingly ubiquitous during the season of love, as couples
prepare romantic rendezvous and candlelight dinners at pricey
Inner Harbor eateries. While these annual dinners and gift
packages can add up to a hefty sum in a matter of hours, a pre-
Valentine’s Day comedy show featuring funnymen Smokey
Suarez, Eric Frost and Kevin Anthony puts a new spin on a
decidedly serious and expensive day.
On Feb. 13, “I Love to LOL Comedy Show” takes place at
Towson’s American Legion Hall with a lineup of nationally
and internationally-recognized entertainers, raffles, vendors,
cash bar and a free beer for the first 100 guests.
Suarez, a no-holds-barred comedian with a signature raspy
voice, has appeared on BET’s “Comic View,” “Def Comedy
Jam” and Bill Bellamy’s “Who’s Got Jokes?” Similarly,
Baltimore-bred Eric Frost is recognized as an uninhibited
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force on the national comedy scene and has landed spots on Smokey Suarez i
Kevin Anthony
HBO’s “Comedy Underground” and the National Stand-Up
Comedy Series of Charlottesville, Va. Rounding out the lineup Comedy Tours, and Jay Daylight are the event organizers.
like Paul Mooney and been featured in Ebonyand Sister 2
of performers is veteran comedian Kevin Anthony, who has SisterMagazine.
made a name for himself in the entertainment world after 20 For more information and tickets, call antoniovaldez3@
Kenny & Clyde, also featured on “Def Comedy Jam,” hosts
years. He has opened shows for time-weathered comedians gmail.com, 410-756-0096 or visit renevatiotours.eventbrite.
the night of laughs. Antonio Valdez of Renovatio Fashion and
com.

Concert Review
Denyce Graves Shines in Tribute to Grace Bumbry’s Historic White House Recital
By Patrick D. McCoy
Special to the AFRO
For the commemoration of the special recital sung by
legendary mezzo-soprano Grace Bumbry at the White House
in 1962 during the presidency of the late John F. Kennedy,
Denyce Graves was chosen to celebrate the occasion with a
recital in the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater on Feb. 1.
This was a part of the celebrated Fortas Chamber Music
Concert Series at the Center. Reflecting on past and present
experiences as a student of voice, it could be said that many
students today who study classical voice formally in college
know little about the repertoire they are singing.
At best, they simply sing the traditional 24 Italian songs
and arias such as those by Giordani, Carissimi or Gluck with
focus on vocal production, rather than the full embodiment
of style and more importantly, the sheer joy of singing.
Specifically hearing these songs revisited by Denyce Graves

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You are invited Denyce Graves

with an instrument well cultivated many years after singing
to an Open House them earlier in one’s career was a thrill.
What made this a special evening was the fact that the
Come to one of the Open Houses anytime
artist is one who has established an international career from
between 5:00-8:00 p.m. and walk through
humble beginnings, marked by mountain top triumphs and
at your own pace. There is no formal
presentation. Project staff will be on hand Continued on B7
with displays and information on the project.
Bring your questions and your ideas!

Two Open Houses BWI MARC/Amtrak station

Choose the one that works best for you improvements would include:
Wednesday, n Adding a new third boarding platform BLACK ATHLETES SPEAK, 1920–2007
n Adding a fourth track along the Northeast Corridor (Penn Line) Edited by John C. Walter and Malina Iida
February 16, 2011 generally between Odenton and Halethorpe stations
Bon Secours Community Center n Improvements to the current station, including a possible “Candid and fascinating stories of black athletic heroes
26 N. Fulton Avenue multi-level transit oriented development (TOD) whose lives changed American race relations
Baltimore, MD 21223 n Modifying a track interlocking (a location where trains forever and for the good of us all.”
can switch tracks) located several blocks north of the West
—John Hoberman
Thursday, Baltimore MARC station.
February 17, 2011 This project is being funded by a grant from the Federal Featuring
Meade High School Railroad Administration to advance conceptual engineering ARTHUR ASHE JR.
and to prepare a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) DON BENNING
1100 Clark Road NIKKE FRANKE
Environmental Assessment for station improvements at the
Fort Meade, MD 20755 BWI MARC/Amtrak Station KEN HUDSON
JENNIFER JOHNSON
Intersection of Annapolis Road (MD 175) and
MacArthur Road Questions? SAM LACY
ALAN PAGE
Directions from MD 295: Take Annapolis Road (MD 175) Contact John Newton, MTA’s Manager of Environmental MAURICE SMITH
East towards Ft Meade. Turn right onto MacArthur Road. Planning, at 410-767-3769 or jnewton@mta.maryland.gov. MAE FAGGS STARR
Follow to school at end of road.
WYOMIA TYUS
The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) and Section 106 of the National
PETER WESTBROOK
Both meetings will be held from Historic Preservation Act requires any project using federal money to consider the environmental
impacts of the project. These include impacts not only to natural resources, but also to neighborhoods, MAL WHITFIELD
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. communities, historic sites and cultural resources.
LENNY WILKINS
In the event of inclement weather, please follow the policy of the Baltimore Meeting locations are accessible to persons with disabilities. To request
City Public School System (for Bon Secours Community Center) and the Anne special services such as an interpreter for the hearing impaired, please call
Arundel County Public School System (for Meade High School). 410-767-3768 at least one week prior to the meeting.
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Concert Review
Denyce Graves Shines in Tribute to Grace Bumbry’s Historic White House Recital
Continued from B6
heartfelt disappointments. In 1990, a young mezzo stood on the
stage of the Terrace Theater, being presented in her debut recital.
What a full circle moment for Graves to return years later. In a
recent interview with The African-American Voice in Classical
Music, Graves mentioned she was singing most of the program
performed by Bumbry, but with her own touch. The program
featured music by Gluck, Strauss, Duparc, Copland, Falla, Cilea
and Saint-Saëns. Beginning with Gluck’s “O, del mio dolce
ardor,” Graves sang with a rich, luminous mezzo that was not
only rich in the lower register,
but also of remarkable beauty
in the higher tessitura of the
work.
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were no spirituals included. Of mention, “The Man I Love” was opera’s torch bearers, Grace Bumbry, who not only sang a recital
especially charming. at The White House, but paved the way so that African-American
Saint-Saëns’ “Mon Coeur s’ouvre à ta voix” from “Samson opera singers today may equally be bathed in the stage lights of
et Dalila” was the final selection on the recital. One of her the world’s greatest concert halls and opera houses. Brava!
signature arias, Graves sang with an engulfing passion that was
most effective in the final declarations of the name “Samson!”
Patrick D. McCoy, the African-American Voice in Classical
“Samson!” Graves was accorded several standing ovations and
Music, is an arts columnist and musician residing in the
rendered several encores including her signature “Habanera”
Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. His online column can be
from Carmen. read at examiner.com/kennedy-center-in-washington-dc/patrick-
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Draft Substantial Amendment for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program BALTIMORE COUNTY, MARYLAND
INVITATION FOR BIDS
Under guidelines developed by the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) notice is hereby given that the Maryland CONTRACT NO. 10205 SX0
Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is propos- ALTER ROAD, SOUTHERN CROSS DRIVE AND
ing to make a substantial amendment to its Consolidated Plan for the PATTERSON AVENUE AREA SEWER REHABILITATION
Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) and the use of NSP 3 funds, BRIGHTON - DISTRICT 3 c 4
and is seeking public comments on the same. CONTRACT COST GROUP “D∫D ($1,000,000
($1,000,000to to $2,500,000)∫
$2,500,000)”
WORK CLASSIFICATION: F-6
The NSP program is used to return abandoned and foreclosed properties
back to the housing market in communities with high rates of foreclo- BID DATE: THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2011 AT 10:30 A.M. LOCAL TIME
sures. NSP3 funds were provided to the State on a formula basis, and
are required by HUD be to used only in census tracts with high needs On or after MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2011 the above contract
scores in terms of the number of foreclosures, and where funding will documents (See Note *) may be inspected and purchased from the
have the ability to help turn around the impacted neighborhood. DHCD Division of Construction Contracts Administration, Department of
received a total allocation of $5 million in NSP 3 funds to be used for Public Works, Room 300B, County Office Building (COB), 111 W.
these purposes, funding which also needs to give a preference to rental Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204, upon receipt of payment
housing where viable for the market and must also target at least 25 of $70.00 (SEVENTY DOLLARS) per contract. All checks should be
percent of the funds to households earning less than 50 percent of
made payable to BALTIMORE COUNTY MD. NO REFUNDS will be
median income. made to anyone. Direct any questions to 410-887-3531. Bidders
obtaining documents from another source other than Baltimore County
The Department solicited applications from eligible applicants for these WILL NOT be allowed to submit proposals to Baltimore County.
funds in late 2010, and selected four programs/projects for funding based
on HUD requirements and the ability to help turn around impacted areas.
*Note: Contract Documents will consist of One (1) Paper Copy
Two of these projects are located in Baltimore City. $800,000 is projected
Proposal Book and Ten (10) Compact Disk (CD) with all of the
to be awarded to Enterprise Housing Corporation for an acquisition and required drawings. The CD will be in PDF format. Contractors and
rehabilitation program, and $1,600,000 is projected to be awarded to the Sub-Contractors can purchase paper copies of the drawings from
Redevelopment Fund/East Baltimore Development, Inc. also for acqui-
sition and rehabilitation. The other two projects are located in Prince
Baltimore County - OIT - Central Printing located in the Basement
of the COB, RM G-9 for $1.50 a copy.
George¬s
George’s County and Washington County. Prince George’sGeorge¬s County is
expected to receive $1,700,000 (which also received an allocation of
The proposed work consists of:
NSP 3 funds from HUD) to fund two initiatives, Green Suitland and the
Save Your Home program. Washington County is projected to receive
19,100 (LF) 8 Sewer Line Rehabilitation
$400,000 for an acquisition and rehabilitation program in partnership with
2,200 (LF) 10 Sewer Line Rehabilitation
Habitat for Humanity, as well as a down payment assistance program
for parts of Hagerstown. The remaining NSP3 funds will be used for 4,025 (LF) 12 Sewer Line Rehabilitation
1,700 (LF) 15 Sewer Line Rehabilitation
administrative costs. All told, these projects are expected to provide 172
units of housing, of which 116 will be rental units. Forty three percent
of the State’s
State¬s allocation of NSP 3 funding is expected to serve THE PROJECT IS SUBJECT TO A MINORITY BUSINESS ENTER-
households earning less than 50 percent of median income, substantially PRISE UTILIZATION GOAL AND FEMALE CONTRACTORS UTILIZA-
exceeding the 25 percent requirement. TION GOALS. THESE GOAL REQUIREMENTS ARE MORE FULLY
EXPLAINED IN THE SPECIFICATIONS. THE MBE/WBE FORMS IN
THE PROPOSAL BOOKLET MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED
A full version of the Departments proposed NSP3 plan is posted on its
website, www.dhcd.state.md.us, under the heading “About
∫About DHCD, Re- AT THE TIME OF BID OPENING.
ports, Publications and Plans.”
Plans∫. DHCD will take public comments on the
proposed NSP3 plan via email or standard mail through COB Friday, Sealed proposals (the entire book) addressed to Baltimore County,
February 25, 2011. Comments or questions should be directed to: Maryland for this contract will be received in the Baltimore County
Purchasing Division, Room 148, Old Courthouse, 400 Washington
Ms. Cindy Stone Avenue, Towson, MD 21204, until the time specified on the contract at
Maryland Department of Housing which time they will be publicly opened and read.
And Community Development
ONLY CONTRACTORS WHO HAVE BEEN PREQUALIFIED BY BAL-
100 Community Place
Crownsville, Maryland 21032-2023 TIMORE COUNTY AT LEAST TEN (10) DAYS PRIOR TO THE OPEN-
ING OF BIDS WILL BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS.
(410) 514-7256
StoneC@dhcd.state.md.us
All proposals must be accompanied by a Bid Bond, on the approved
Copies of the proposed substantial amendment are also available at the form provided, in the amount as set forth in the “Information
∫Information for
for Bidders”.
Bidders∫.
No other form of proposal guaranty is acceptable.
following regional libraries: Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore,
Blackwell Library in Salisbury, Washington County Free Library in
Hagerstown, Lewis J. Ort Library in Frostburg, Frederick Douglas Library The Purchasing Agent reserves the right to reject any or all proposals
in Princess Anne, and the Southern Maryland Regional Library in or bids or parts of bids and to waive technicalities as may be deemed
Charlotte Hall. A large print version of the draft Amendment is available best for the interest of the County.
at the Maryland Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped in
Baltimore, and you may also request a free copy of the proposed NSP3 Keith Dorsey, Director
Plan by contacting Ms. Stone at the address above. Office of Budget & Finance
 Each prime consultant applying for this Project will be required to
Wastewater to advertise for Flow Monitoring Firms to provide flow and complete and submit an original Federal Form 255, along with five (5)
rainfall monitoring services throughout the City¬s sanitary sewer system copies to the Office of Boards and Commissions, 751 Eastern Avenue,
as required by the consent decree. The City intends to contract the Baltimore, Maryland 21202. The Federal Form 255 and the five copies
services of one firm to conduct flow and rainfall monitoring simultaneously must be submitted on or before 12:00 P.M. (Noon) on Tuesday, March
in various sewersheds within the City. The flow and rainfall monitoring 1, 2011. Submittals will not be accepted after this deadline.
network shall be designed, installed, operated and maintained to provide
February
representative, accurate, and precise data of sufficient 12,
quality to use2011 - February
Insurance 18, 2011, The Afro-American
Requirements
hydraulic model calibration and for verification of the effectiveness of The consultant selected for the award of this project shall provide
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on-going construction projects. professional liability, auto liability, general liability and workers¬ com-
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The firms interested in providing these services must demonstrate and
CERTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION document: Prequalification Certification Requirement
CITY OF BALTIMORE All architectural, engineering, and surveying firms listed in the specific
OFFICE OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 1. Experience in flow monitoring programs involving 50 or more simulta- proposal for the Project must be prequalified by the Office of Boards
PUBLIC NOTICE neous meter locations for extended periods (6 months minimum). and Commissions for each applicable discipline at time of submittal for
2. Experience in the evaluation of field conditions and selection of sites this Project. Information regarding prequalification certification can be
PROJECT # 1162 - ON CALL CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR suitable for flow monitoring. obtained by contacting the Office at 410-396-6883.
RECONSTRUCTION AND RESURFACING PROJECTS, 3. Experience in the installation and operation of area-velocity flow
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION metering equipment utilizing wireless remote communication and data MBE/WBE Requirements
collection. It is the policy of the City of Baltimore to promote equal business
The City of Baltimore Office of Boards & Commissions has been 4. Demonstrate resources to provide on-call flow monitoring services opportunity in the City’s City¬s contracting process. Pursuant to Article 5
requested by the Department of Transportation, Transportation Engineer- and to provide quick response to requests from the City. Subtitle 28 of Baltimore City Code (2000 Edition) - Minority and Women’s
Women¬s
ing and Construction Division to certify the qualifications of engineering 5. Experience in real-time flow monitoring, alarming, and event notifica- Business Program, Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women’s Women¬s
firms to provide various on-call engineering services for the proposed tion. Business Enterprise (WBE) participation goals apply to this contract.
improvements
improvements totothe
the City¬s
City’s system
system of Streets
of Streets and Highways
and Highways for a
for a two-year 6. Experience in the installation and operation of rainfall measurement
two-year contract
contract with with an of
an extension extension
up to oneofadditiional
up to oneyear
additional yearoption.
at the City’s at the equipment. The MBE goal is 27%
City¬s option. 7. Experience in flow monitoring large diameter and odd-shape pipes. The WBE goal is 9%
8. Experience in measuring flow in force mains and pressure sewers.
The engineering design services to be provided include, but are not 9. Experience in preparing flow data analysis reports to include overflow Both the proposed Minority and Women’s
Women¬s Business Enterprise firms must
limited to, developing roadway alignment, storm drainage improvements, calculations and inflow and infiltration summaries. be named and identified as an MBE or WBE within Item 6 of the Standard
street lighting, electric duct banks, water and wastewater, reconstruction, Form (SF) 255 in the spaces provided for identifying outside key
10. Overall team approach with Minority/Women Business Enterprises. consultants/associates anticipated for utilization for this project.
streetscape, resurfacing, stormwater management, erosion and sediment
control, pavement markings and traffic control, signal design, surveys, Services will include: Any submittals that do not include the proper MBE/WBE (in some
environmental site assessments and other related civil engineering tasks. instances DBE) participation will be disapproved for further consideration
The scope of services may also include providing on-site project 1. Evaluation of the existing network of flumes currently used for billing for this project.
management and/or inspectors, staff support, GIS support and other adjacent jurisdictions. The firm must assess the accuracy of the flumes
miscellaneous tasks for various Capital Improvement Projects. Respon- under various hydraulic conditions, and develop a Long-Term Flow Verifying Certification
sibilities will include preparation of construction contract documents Monitoring Plan (Plan) for the City. The Plan must recommend alter- Each firm submitting a SF 255 for consideration for a project is
including plans and specifications for bid. natives for the City regarding the total or partial integration or re- responsible for verifying that all MBEs and WBEs to be utilized on the
placement of the existing network. project are certified by the Minority and Women’s
Women¬s Business Opportunity
The selected firms must demonstrate: Office (MWBOO) prior to submitting the proposal. A directory of certified
2. Performing site investigations prior to equipment installations. MBEs and WBEs is available from MWBOO. Since changes to the
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Experience in Roadway Reconstruction, Civil, Utility, and Traffic directory occur daily, firms submitting SF 255s should call MWBOO at
Engineering as well as Streetscape/Landscaping. 3. Developing electronic site reports including GIS coordinates and digital (410)396-4355 to verify certification, expiration dates and services that
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Experience with the current Baltimore City and Maryland State Highway images. the MBE or WBE is certified to provide.
Administration design criteria, specifications, and standard details.
0
Overall team approach with Minority/Women Business Enterprises. 4.Monitoring flows in sewer pipes ranging in size from 8-inch to 12-foot Non-Affiliation
in diameter. Some installations may be in odd-shape sewer pipes and A firm submitting a proposal may not use an MBE or WBE to meet a
Project design fees have been estimated at $1,000,000 per consultant. overflow structures. contract goal if:
Duration of the professional services contract is estimated to be two (2) 1. The firm has a financial interest in the MBE or WBE
years. Seven (7) consultants will be awarded contracts. If further 5.Measuring flow in pump station force mains and pressure sewers. 2. The firm has an interest in the ownership or control of the MBE or WBE
information is required regarding this request, please contact Mr. Jamie 3. The firm is significantly involved in the operation of the MBE or WBE
McDonald at 410-396-6913. Projects must comply with the 2006 edition 6. Operating, maintaining, and remotely collecting data using wireless (Article 5 subtitle 28-41).
of “The
of ∫TheSpecifications
Specificationsforfor Materials,
Materials, Highways,
Highways, Bridges, Bridges,
UtilitiesUtilities and
and Inciden- communication from aas many as 50 flow and rainfall monitoring
Incidental
tal Structures∫.
Structures”. City personnel
City personnel will utilize will utilizeof the
the “City ∫City of
Baltimore Baltimore
Guidelines equipment simultaneously. A firm submitting as a prime consultant that fails to comply with the
Guidelines
for for The Performance
The Performance Evaluation
Evaluation of Design of Design
Consultants and Consultants
Constructionand requirements of Article 5, Subtitle 28 of Baltimore City Code when
Construction for
Contractors” Contractors∫ for this contract/project.
this contract/project. 7. Processing and monthly reporting of flow and rainfall data from as executing a contract is subject to the following penalties: suspension of
many as 50 flow and rainfall monitoring equipment simultaneously. a contract; withholding of funds; rescission of contract based on material
Firms intending
Firms intendingto tosubmit
submitaaproposal
proposalasasa aprime
primeconsultant
consultant forfor this
this project
project breach; disqualification as a consultant from eligibility to provide services
should submit
should submita “letter
a ∫Letter of Interest∫
of Interest” to the
to the Office Office and
of Boards of Boards and
Commissions, The service would be for a period of three (3) years at a fee of to the City for a period not to exceed 2 years; and payment for damages
Commissions, 751 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MarylandMari 21202, Atten- $3,000,000.00 with an option to extend for one 2-year extension. incurred by the City.
751 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, Attention: B. Ross.
tion: Mari
Since these B.letters
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utilized to letters are utilized
assist small, to assist
minority small,business
and women minority
and womeninbusiness enterprises in identifying potential teaming partners, Additional Requirements
enterprises identifying potential teaming partners, the letters should be Should you have any questions regarding the scope of the Project,
the letterswithin
submitted should (5)submitted
fivebe days of thewithin five
date of the(5) days of
project’s the date of The
advertisement. the please contact Mr. Wazir Qadri at (410)396-3440 or by e-mail at
project¬s advertisement. Theperson.
letter Failure
shouldtocontain A resume for each person listed as key personnel and/or specialist,
letter should contain a contact submit aa “Letter
contact person
of Inter- Wazir.Qadri@baltimorecity.gov. including those from MBE and WBE must be shown on the page provided
Failure
est” will to
notsubmit a ∫Letter
disqualify a firmofsubmitting
Interest∫ will not disqualify
a proposal for the a firm submitting
project.
a proposal for the project. Projects within the application.
Projects must
mustcomply
comply with thethe
with 2006 edition
2006 of “The
edition of Specifications for Mate-
∫The Specifications for
Materials,
rials, Highways,
Highways, Bridges,Bridges, Utilities
Utilities and and Incidental
Incidental Structures”.Structures∫. City
City personnel
Please be advised that for the purpose of reviewing price proposals and
Each prime consultant applying for this Project will be required to personnel
will will“City
utilize the utilize the ∫City of
of Baltimore Baltimore
Guidelines ForGuidelines For The
the Performance Perform-
Evaluation
invoices, the City of Baltimore defines a principal of a firm as follows:
complete and submit an original Federal Form 255, along with five (5) ance
of Evaluation
Design of Design
Consultants Consultants
and Construction and Construction
Contractors” Contractors∫
for this contract/proj-
copies to the Office of Boards and Commissions, 751 Eastern Avenue, for this contract/project.
ect. A principal is any individual owning 5% or more of the outstanding stock
Baltimore, Maryland 21202. The Federal Form 255 and the five copies of an entity, a partner of a partnership, a 5% or more shareholder of a
must be submitted on or before 12:00 P.M. (Noon) on March 9, 2011. Firms intending
Firms intendingtotosubmit
submitaaproposal
proposalasasa a prime
prime consultant
consultant forfor this
this project
project sub-chapter ¬S¬ Corporation,oror
“S” Corporation, anan individual
individual owner.
owner.
Submittals will not be accepted after this deadline. should submit
should submita “letter
a ∫Letter of Interest∫
of Interest” to the
to the Office Office and
of Boards of Commissions,
Boards and
Commissions,
751 751 Eastern
Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, Avenue,
Maryland Baltimore, Maryland
21202, Attention: 21202,
Mari Atten-
B. Ross. Out-of-State Corporations must identify their corporate resident agent
Insurance Requirements tion: Mari
Since theseB.letters
Ross.areSince these
utilized to letters are utilized
assist small, to assist
minority small,business
and women minority within the application.
The consultant selected for the award of this project shall provide and womeninbusiness
enterprises enterprises
identifying in identifying
potential teaming potential
partners, teaming
the letters partners,
should be
professional liability, auto liability, general liability and workers¬
worker’s com- the letterswithin
submitted should
fivebe
(5) submitted
days of thewithin
date offive
the (5) days advertisement.
project’s of the date ofThe the Firms will not be considered for a specific project if they apply as both
pensation insurances as required by the City of Baltimore. project¬s
letter should advertisement.
contain a contact Theperson.
letter Failure
shouldto contain
submit aa“Letter
contact person
of Inter- a sub-consultant and prime consultant.
Failure
est” will to
notsubmit a ∫Letter
disqualify a firmof Interest∫ awill
submitting not disqualify
proposal a firm submitting
for the project.
Prequalification Certification Requirement a proposal for the project. The applications for this Project (Form 255) cannot be supplemented
All architectural, engineering, and surveying firms listed in the specific with any additional information such as graphs, photographs, organ-
proposal for the Project must be prequalified by the Office of Boards Each prime consultant applying for this Project will be required to ization chart, etc. All such information should be incorporated into the
and Commissions for each applicable discipline at time of submittal for complete and submit an original Federal Form 255, along with five (5) appropriate pages. Applications should not be bound. Applications should
this Project. Information regarding prequalification certification can be copies to the Office of Boards and Commissions, 751 Eastern Avenue, simply be stapled in the upper left-hand corner. Cover sheets should not
obtained by contacting the Office at 410-396-6883. Baltimore, Maryland 21202. The Federal Form 255 and the five copies be included. Inclusion and/or submittal of additional material may result
must be submitted on or before 12:00 P.M. (Noon) on Tuesday, March in the applicant being disqualified from consideration for this project.
MBE/WBE Requirements 1, 2011. Submittals will not be accepted after this deadline.
It is the policy of the City of Baltimore to promote equal business Failure to follow directions of this advertisement or the application may
opportunity in the City’s
City¬s contracting process. Pursuant to Article 5 Insurance Requirements cause disqualification of the submittal.
Subtitle 28 of Baltimore City Code (2000 Edition) - Minority and women’s
Women¬s The consultant selected for the award of this project shall provide
Business Program, Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and women’s Women¬s professional liability, auto liability, general liability and worker’s
workers¬ com- Mari B. Ross
Business Enterprise (WBE) participation goals apply to this contract. pensation insurances as required by the City of Baltimore. Executive Secretary

CAREER
The MBE goal is 27% Prequalification Certification Requirement
The WBE goal is 9% All architectural, engineering, and surveying firms listed in the specific
proposal for the Project must be prequalified by the Office of Boards
Both the proposed Minority and Women’s
Women¬s Business Enterprise firms must and Commissions for each applicable discipline at time of submittal for
be named and identified as an MBE or WBE within Item 6 of the Standard this Project. Information regarding prequalification certification can be

CORNER
Form (SF) 255 in the spaces provided for identifying outside key obtained by contacting the Office at 410-396-6883.
consultants/associates anticipated for utilization for this project.
MBE/WBE Requirements
Any submittals that do not include the proper MBE/WBE (in some It is the policy of the City of Baltimore to promote equal business
instances DBE) participation will be disapproved for further consideration opportunity in the City¬s contracting process. Pursuant to Article 5
for this project. Subtitle 28 of Baltimore City Code (2000 Edition) - Minority and Women¬s
Business Program, Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women¬s DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Verifying Certification Business Enterprise (WBE) participation goals apply to this contract. CUSTOMER SERVICE
Albemarle County is Interested in progessive
Each firm submitting a SF 255 for consideration for a project is and collaborative leader to provide strategic ASSOCIATE
responsible for verifying that all MBEs and WBEs to be utilized on the The MBE goal is 27% leadership, management and direction for its
CARROLL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
project are certified by the Minority and Women¬s
Women’s Business Opportunity The WBE goal is 9% Finance Department. The Director leads a team has a full-time, 12-month
Office (MWBOO) prior to submitting the proposal. A directory of certified in all phases of taxation, property assessment, position as a Customer Ser-
MBEs and WBEs is available from MWBOO. Since changes to the Both the proposed Minority and Women¬s Business Enterprise firms must payroll, accounting and organization-wide vice Associate. Additional
directory occur daily, firms submitting SF 255¬s should call MWBOO at
255’s should be named and identified as an MBE or WBE within Item 6 of the Standard
(410)396-4355 to verify certification, expiration dates and services that
procurement for a local government and school information may be ob-
Form (SF) 255 in the spaces provided for identifying outside key division. A minimum of 10 years public finance
the MBE or WBE is certified to provide. consultants/associates anticipated for utilization for this project. administration, with senior level supervisory tained at www.carrollcc.edu.
experience; or any equivalent combination of EOE/M/F
Non-Affiliation Any submittals that do not include the proper MBE/WBE (in some acceptable education and experience; graduation
A firm submitting a proposal may not use an MBE or WBE to meet a instances DBE) participation will be disapproved for further consideration from an accredited undergraduate program with a
contract goal if: for this project. degree preferably in accounting, economics or
1. The firm has a financial interest in the MBE or WBE business administration; Masters degree preferred.
2. The firm has an interest in the ownership or control of the MBE or WBE Verifying Certification Full Salary Range $85,826-$137,320, annually
3. The firm is significantly involved in the operation of the MBE or WBE Each firm submitting a SF 255 for consideration for a project is depending on quaIifications and experience.
(Article 5 subtitle 28-41). responsible for verifying that all MBEs and WBEs to be utilized on the Competitive benefits package.
project are certified by the Minority and Women¬s Business Opportunity Albemarle County is a vibrant and international
A firm submitting as a prime consultant that fails to comply with the Office (MWBOO) prior to submitting the proposal. A directory of certified community surrounding the University of Virginia
requirements of Article 5, Subtitle 28 of Baltimore City Code when MBEs and WBEs is available from MWBOO. Since changes to the and nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
executing a contract is subject to the following penalties: suspension of
a contract; withholding of funds; rescission of contract based on material
directory occur daily, firms submitting SF 255s should call MWBOO at Please submit online application at SUPPORT OUR
(410)396-4355 to verify certification, expiration dates and services that www.albemarle.org/jobs. Please attach resume
breach; disqualification as a consultant from eligibility to provide services the MBE or WBE is certified to provide. and letter of interest to your online application. ADVERTISERS
to the City for a period not to exceed 2 years; and payment for damages County of Albemarle
incurred by the City. Non-Affiliation Department of Human Resources
A firm submitting a proposal may not use an MBE or WBE to meet a 401 Mcintire Road
Additional Requirements contract goal if: Charlottesville, VA 22902
A resume for each person listed as key personnel and/or specialist, 1. The firm has a financial interest in the MBE or WBE Equal Opportunity Employer
including those from MBE and WBE must be shown on the page provided 2. The firm has an interest in the ownership or control of the MBE or WBE Title IX Institution
within the application. 3. The firm is significantly involved in the operation of the MBE or WBE Application Deadline: Open until filled.
(Article 5 subtitle 28-41).
Please be advised that for the purpose of reviewing price proposals and
invoices, the City of Baltimore defines a principal of a firm as follows: A firm submitting as a prime consultant that fails to comply with the
requirements of Article 5, Subtitle 28 of Baltimore City Code when Building Services Manager
A principal is any individual owning 5% or more of the outstanding stock executing a contract is subject to the following penalties: suspension of Provide a comfortable and safe building environment for
of an entity, a partner of a partnership, a 5% or more shareholder of a a contract; withholding of funds; rescission of contract based on material staff, clients and guests. Responsibility for: alarm system;
sub-chapter “S”
¬S¬Corporation,
Corporation,or or
an an individual
individual owner.
owner. breach; disqualification as a consultant from eligibility to provide services daily walk through inspections to ensure office tempera-
to the City for a period not to exceed 2 years; and payment for damages tures are acceptable, elevator cars are working properly,
Out-of-State Corporations must identify their corporate resident agent incurred by the City.
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within the application. and checking general condition of building; maintain ade-
• Your History • Your Community

Additional Requirements quate inventory of consumable building supplies; respond

Firms will not be considered for a specific project if they apply as both to building service requests; moving office furnishings;
a sub-consultant and prime consultant. A resume for each person listed as key personnel and/or specialist, placing service calls for HVAC system, elevators, electrical,
including those from MBE and WBE must be shown on the page provided plumbing, locks, and alarm system; coordinate all repairs;
• Your News

The applications for this Project (Form 255) cannot be supplemented
with any additional information such as graphs, photographs, organ-
ization chart, etc. All such information should be incorporated into the
appropriate pages. Applications should not be bound. Applications should
simply be stapled in the upper left-hand corner. Cover sheets should not
be included. Inclusion and/or submittal of additional material may result
in the applicant being disqualified from consideration for this project.
Failure to follow directions of this advertisement or the application will
cause disqualification of the submittal.
Mari B. Ross
Executive Secretary
CITY OF BALTIMORE
OFFICE OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
PUBLIC NOTICE
PROJECT # 1163
RAINFALL AND FLOW MONITORING SERVICES
FOR THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
The City of Baltimore Office of Boards & Commissions has been
requested by the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Water and Failure to follow directions of this advertisement or the application may
Wastewater to advertise for Flow Monitoring Firms to provide flow and cause disqualification of the submittal.
rainfall monitoring services throughout the City’s
City¬s sanitary sewer system
as required by the consent decree. The City intends to contract the
services of one firm to conduct flow and rainfall monitoring simultaneously
in various sewersheds within the City. The flow and rainfall monitoring
network shall be designed, installed, operated and maintained to provide
representative, accurate, and precise data of sufficient quality to use
hydraulic model calibration and for verification of the effectiveness of
on-going construction projects.
The firms interested in providing these services must demonstrate and
document:
within the application.
must be available on weekends, holidays, and after hours,
Please be advised that for the purpose of reviewing price proposals and as needed; Must have High School diploma or equivalent
invoices, the City of Baltimore defines a principal of a firm as follows: (GED) and at least five years of related experience and/or
training, or equivalent combination of education and exper-
A principal is any individual owning 5% or more of the outstanding stock
ience. Send letter and resume to: Human Resources, Legal
of an entity, a partner of a partnership, a 5% or more shareholder of a Aid Bureau, Inc., 500 E. Lexington Street, Baltimore, MD
sub-chapter ¬S¬ Corporation, or an individual owner.
21202. Salary range of $30,000 - $35,000
Out-of-State Corporations must identify their corporate resident agent EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
within the application.
Firms will not be considered for a specific project ifEDUCATION
they apply as both
a sub-consultant and prime consultant.
Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) is a State agency that exemplifies energetic leadership
The applications for this Project (Form 255) cannot andbe supplemented
innovative products and services to improve public education, library services, and rehabilitation services
with any additional information such as graphs, to photographs, organ- We currently are accepting applications for the following position:
citizens of Maryland.
ization chart, etc. All such information should be incorporated into the
appropriate pages. Applications should not be bound. Applications should STAFF SPECIALIST II
simply be stapled in the upper left-hand corner. Cover sheets should not CHILD NUTRITION EDUCATION & TRAINING (CTR # 114-11)
be included. Inclusion and/or submittal of additional material may result
in the applicant being disqualified from consideration
Thisfor is athis project. CONTRACTUAL position responsible for leading the development and implementation
professional
of e-learning activities for the School & Community Nutrition Programs Branch in the State of Maryland.
QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor’sBachelor¬s Degree in Nutrition, Public Health/Admin., Food Service Management,
Education, Marketing or a related area, course work in IT, training or e-learning pref. & two (2) yrs of prof.
Mari B.req’d.
exp. in training RossExp.
req¬d. Exp. in
in instructional system design, & exp. with child nutrition programs pref. Exp.
Executivee-professional
conducting Secretary development courses desirable.
For more information on these and other great opportunities with the MSDE, visit our website at
www.marylandpublicschools.org. Qualified applicants should fax or mail application and resume to the
Office of Human Resources, 200 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD, 21201. Please list position name and
number. Applications and resumes should be received by February 25, 2011. Fax: (410) 333-8950.
AA/EOE

1. Experience in flow monitoring programs involving 50 or more simulta-

neous meter locations for extended periods (6 months minimum).
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