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JANUARY 15, 2011 - JANUARY 21, 2011

Guardsmen Bring The Hate the Hate-Filled


in New Year B1 Dialogue Produces A9 Happy Birthday Rev. Dr. King! A5

Cosby Enters Baltimore Officer Killed by


Political Scene ‘Friendly Fire’ During
By Shernay Williams
Nightclub Shooting
Photo by John Moore

AFRO Staff Writer

Legendary comedian, educator and activist By Sean Yoes


Bill Cosby left his stamp on Baltimore politics Special to BlackAmericaWeb
when he visited the city for a performance Jan.
11. The 73-year-old icon has been vocal over An early morning melee at a downtown Baltimore nightclub has left
the years about the importance of education two people dead, including another Baltimore police officer, but this time
and a firm family structure, beliefs he the officer’s death was at the hands of one of his own.
reiterated during his recent visit to the city. A phalanx of police vehicles raced to the Select Lounge nightclub on
“What happens in the home is what causes North Paca Street in the wee hours of Jan. 9 in response to a disturbance
the behavior of the child outside,” he said at a near the club. According to police, a plainclothes officer who attempted to
brief media conference prior to his stand-up. break up a fight between several women was attacked by a group of men
It’s the mayor’s job to “let parents know how when he pulled his gun to defend himself and that’s when several shots
important their role is.” were fired.
He added that Baltimore, like all cities, has “Officers from throughout the downtown responded to help disperse
to address the “age old problem” of apathy, the crowd and break up some of the fights. During the course of that
and the mayor must “challenge the people and effort, there was an altercation that took place very near the club and some
make them think.” officers worked to intercede in that fight, at which time some gunshots
“The way things get better is for people were discharged,” said Baltimore City Police Commissioner Frederick
to rise up ... they have to see clearly and I do Bealefeld III during a press conference just hours after the shootings in
believe they have to have leadership,” he said. front of University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center, where the victims
Cosby headlined a comedic performance, were treated.
private dinner and VIP reception at the “Several officers fired multiple shots and, as a result of that, one of our
Tremont Grand on North Charles Street to help officers – an eight-year veteran 33-year-old male – was shot and killed.”
democratic candidate Otis Rolley raise funds On Jan. 10 police confirmed William H. Torbit Jr. was the officer killed.
for his mayoral bid. The two met through The Baltimore Sun reports Torbit, a narcotics officer, was on duty and
a mutual friend and Cosby said he believes called to the nightclub when a “Signal 13,” code for an officer in distress
Bill Cosby answers question from the media before he in the 36-year-old city planner’s vision for was put out by dispatchers.
takes the stage at a campaign fundraiser in Baltimore on Baltimore.
Continued on A3
Jan. 11. Continued on A3

Haiti: A Year after the Quake, Despite Public Outcry, Council


Waiting to Rebuild Elects Welch to 9th District
Jonathan M. Katz shirt shining like wax in the coordination of more than By Shernay Williams to replace his mother as and his daughter Ashley.
Associated Press Writer sun, as he was unearthed in 10,000 disorganized non- AFRO Staff Writer councilperson for the ninth Welch, 57, declined to
the ruins of a central Port-au- governmental organizations. district. The council voted comment after his win,
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti Prince restaurant a year after The international Despite controversy 10-3 in his favor at a public saying he would give media
(AP) — The man’s body was the earthquake. community “has not done surrounding his nomination meeting Jan. 10. Immediately interviews in two weeks. At
face down, his white dress That bodies are still being enough to support good and City Hall’s vacancy following the vote, Welch his initial nomination Jan.
found in rubble is a sign of governance and effective filling process, the Baltimore took the oath of office, 6, he called the experience
how far Haiti has to go to leadership in Haiti,” the aid City Council selected flanked by Council veteran “overwhelming.”
recover from a disaster that group Oxfam said in a recent William “Pete” Welch and his mother, Agnes Welch Continued on A4
left the capital in ruins and is report. “Aid agencies continue
estimated to have killed more to bypass local and national
Your History • Your Community • Your News
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than 230,000 people. authorities in the


As the dust was still delivery of
settling from the Jan. 12,
Continued
2010, disaster, volunteers and on A4
AFRO File Photo/J.D. Howard

hundreds of aid groups flocked


in with food, water and first
aid that saved countless lives.
But the effort to rebuild has
been dwarfed by the size of
the tragedy, the extent of
the need and, perhaps
most fatally, the lack
of leadership and

Courtesy Photo
William “Pete” Welch (pictured right) was sworn in as the 9th district’s new councilman
Jan. 10. Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake (left), Agnes Welch (center left), Ashley Welch
13
(center right).
A year after the earthquake that devastated Haiti,
most of the affected region is still in shambles as less Join the AFRO
than 5 percent of the rubble has been cleared and
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A2 The Afro-American, January 15, 2011 - January 21, 2011

AFRO National Briefs


BET Co-Founder Blasts appeared to be a success
the two freshmen students –
UGA’s first Black enrollees –
history makers in the nation’s
responsible fatherhood and
mentoring at an awards dinner
on Jan. 14. Joshua DuBois,
that there’s a storm ahead of
us.”
It started on New Year’s
Civil Rights Movement. special assistant to President Eve in Arkansas, when 5,000
Oprah’s OWN Network with viewers. But BET co- Graduate student Mary Barack Obama and executive birds fell from the sky and
for Lack of Diversity founder Sheila Johnson had Frances Early, who registered director of the White House hundreds of thousands of
After posting stellar few encouraging words for for classes several months Office of Faith-Based and fish were found dead along
ratings during its debut Winfrey and her burgeoning after Hunter-Gault and Neighborhood Partnerships, is the Arkansas River. More
weekend, Oprah Winfrey’s network, citing too few Holmes, also made her mark the event speaker. dead birds were found in
anticipated OWN network African-American faces as the first African-American “Fatherlessness is an Louisiana, Canada, Japan,
Courtesy Photo graduate student at UGA. epidemic, and we know for Italy and Sweden, while
In honor of UGA’s many children both young massive fish die-offs were
Sheila Johnson desegregation, the school will and old that the effect of its reported in New Zealand,
Your History • Your Community • Your News among the lineup of featured host a series of celebratory pain runs deep. In America South Carolina and Maryland,
The Afro-American Newspapers experts. and educational events today, more than 24 million where at least 2 million dead
Baltimore Office • Corporate Headquarters
“The only advice that I through Feb. 28 with the children are unable to call fish were discovered in the
2519 N. Charles Street
say, let’s open up your circle theme “Celebrating Courage.” their father’s name in the Chesapeake Bay.
Baltimore, Maryland 21218-4602
410-554-8200 • Fax: 1-877-570-9297 a little bit more. You know, According to school officials, next room,” said Kenneth Despite the apocalypse
www.afro.com we love the Dr. Phils. We love the events honor “not only… Braswell, executive director theories, environmental experts
the Suze Ormans. Let’s open the pioneering students who of Fathers Incorporated, in a have said that the animals are
Founded by John Henry Murphy Sr., August 13, 1892 up. There are other people,” broke the color barrier, but prepared statement. “That is
Washington Publisher Emerita - Frances L. Murphy II
Johnson said during an of those who supported them why Fathers Incorporated was
Chairman of the Board/Publisher - John J. Oliver, Jr. interview on “Tell Me More,” and those who came after.” formed. We are committed
Executive Assistant - Takiea Hinton - 410-554-8222
and NPR talk show. “And The opening week of to make a difference and get
Receptionist - Wanda Pearson - 410-554-8200
there’s also African-American anniversary events brings fathers more involved in their
Director of Advertising/Sponsorship Development & Sales experts out there that I think back to campus some of the children’s lives daily, no matter
Susan Gould - 410-554-8289
she should start bringing on key figures from 50 years ago. what the circumstances.”
susangould@afro.com
Advertising Manager - Robert Blount - 410-554-8246 her show that can reach even Hunter-Gault, a journalist and The dinner will launch
Sr. Advertising Account Executive - Annie Russ - 410-554-8235 a wider audience.” the partnership with the
Advertising Account Executive
While Winfrey has White House, a network of Courtesy Photo
Marquise Goodwin - 410-554-8274
not responded publicly to private and public grass-roots
Director of Finance - Jack Leister - 410-554-8242
negative assessments of the organizations, corporate dying of natural causes.
Archivist - John Gartrell - 410-554-8265
new network, she had this to partners and a high-profile In Maryland, state
Community & Public Relations Manager
Diane W. Hocker - 410-554-8243 say about OWN’s purpose honorary board. environmental officials
Editorial and goals: “OWN is the attributed the fish deaths to
Executive Editor - Talibah Chikwendu network of self-discovery, Worldwide Fish and Bird ongoing frigid temperatures
E-mail: editor@afro.com
connecting people to each Deaths Create Confusion and an overpopulation of the
Managing Editor - Kristin Gray - 410-554-8277
Washington Bureau Chief - Zenitha Prince - 202-332-0080, ext. 119 other and to their greatest A rash of dead birds and affected species, juvenile
E-mail: dceditor@afro.com potential,” said Winfrey in a fish found worldwide has spot fish. “Spot may have
Global Markets prepared statement posted Courtesy Photo
caused some to believe that difficulty surviving in colder
Director - Benjamin M. Phillips IV - 410-554-8220 on her website. “We tell real Charlayne Hunter-Gault the apocalypse is upon us, but temperatures, and the species’
susceptibility to winter kills
bphillips@afro.com
Washington Circulation/Distribution Manager life stories that are emotional environmental experts claim
and entertaining. We present NPR foreign correspondent, is well-documented,” the
Edgar Brookins - 202-332-0080, ext. 116 it’s a natural phenomenon.
Baltimore Circulation/Distribution Manager moments of transformation led a lecture at the school on Maryland Department of
“Personally, I definitely do
Sammy Graham - 410-554-8266
that inspire action.” Jan. 10 that was shared online the Environment said in a
believe we’re in the End of
Production Department - 410-554-8288 via a live feed. statement. “A rapid drop in
Days, and I believe there is a
UGA Celebrates lot of evidence of that,” Steve water temperatures apparently
Washington Office
1917 Benning Road, N.E. • Washington, D.C. 20002-4723 50th Desegregation Fathers Group Launches Wohlberg, an author and caused cold water stress.
202-332-0080 Fax: 1-877-570-9297 Anniversary Year-Long Initiative with theologian that has written Surface water temperatures
General Manager Fifty years ago, Charlayne White House several books about the end of in the bay have reached about
Edgar Brookins - ext. 116
Hunter-Gault and Hamilton Fathers Incorporated, the world, told The New York 0.5 degrees Celsius according
Office Administrator - Mia Hayes-Hawkins - ext. 112
Holmes endured quizzical a New York-based agency Daily News. to Md. Department of Natural
Customer Service, Home Delivery and Subscriptions:
stares as they registered for which seeks to remedy the “On the Earth today, Resources Bay Program
410-554-8234
Customer Service@afro.com classes at the University of effects of absentee fathers, there’s a lot of violence, and a monitoring data, which is the
Billing Inquiries: 410-554-8226 Georgia. America’s history of will announce a year-long lot of corruption,” Wohlberg coldest December recording
Nights and Weekends: 410-554-8282 racism and segregation made slate of activities to encourage said. “Indicators are flashing in 25 years of monitoring.”
November 1, 2008 - November 7, 2008, The Washington Afro-American A3

Jennifer Hudson and Relatives Identify Body of Her Slain NephewA3 January 15, 2011 - January 21, 2011 The Afro-American
By Alan King sport-utility vehicle sought in from a neighbor about a suspi- posted fliers bearing his photo-

Friends and City Officials Reflect on Irene Reid


AFRO Staff Writer connection with the murder of cious vehicle. The man noticed graph around the city. On
Hudson’s mother and brother. the vehicle while walking his Sunday, Jennifer Hudson asked
Jennifer Hudson and other The white, 1994 Chevrolet dog. According to the Chicago for the public’s help in finding
relatives positively identified Suburban with Illinois license Tribune, the boy had been shot her nephew. In her MySpace
By Gregory Dale 14 years old. While attending multiple times in the back seat young people especially – and highly intelligent.”
blog, she thanked fans and sup-
AFRO Staff Writer the school, she met Murray of the vehicle. The SUV, regis- always had a smile on her “Sheporters
was very smart,
for their but she
prayers and
Schmoke, a student at nearby tered to Hudson’s murdered face.” didn’t flaunt it,” Hastey
offered a $100,000 reward said. “It to
Close friends and city officials Morehouse College. The brother, two was towed with the After later divorcing just oozed anyoneout in who conversation.”
returned the boy
came forward to express their eventually wed and relocated to
boy’s body inside and is being Schmoke, she met and married That same
alive. intelligence and
fond memories and bereavement Baltimore where Reid finished processed by evidence techni- Frank Madison Reid Jr., a compassion would
Since the later be passed
investigation,
following the death of Irene her studies at Morgan State cians and workers. The body bishop of the African Methodist on to herHudson offspring.– who Her son, stardom
gained Kurt
Bennett Reid, the mother of former University. was later removed and taken to Episcopal Church. The two Schmoke, after was a Rhodes
appearing on scholar
“American
Baltimore Mayor Kurt Schmoke. After obtaining a master’s the Cook County Medical went on to do missionary work and went on toand
Idol,” become
then won Baltimore’s
an
The retired social worker died of degree in social work from the
Examiner’s office. in various countries in Africa. first Black Academymayor.Award Also, for herher role in
lung cancer on Jan. 11 at Sinai University of Pennsylvania,Hudson and other family But Reid’s activities didn’t stepson,the themovie Dreamgirls
Rev. Frank M. Reid – has
Hospital. She was 78 years old. she went on to become a members social arrived at the Medical stop there. She was also a went onstayed to be theout renowned
of the public eye.
pastor
“[Reid was] a strong and worker in Baltimore. Through
Examiner’s office mid-after- member of Delta Sigma Theta
The
of Bethel AME Church.
Chicago Tribune report-
noon to identify the body. Julian King, Jennnifer Hudson’s nephew. ed that a parade of cars moved
gracious leader whose passing is this profession, she aimed to Sorority, and a volunteer with
Given the choice between look- slowly past her family’s home
a great loss to the very life and improve the lives of young ing directly at the body or A spokesman for the the officeWomen’s Shelter and
the murders but is being held in FuneralMonday arrangements
morning, past for the
Reid
fabric of our city,” Baltimore City people and their families viewing across it on a wall-mounted Traditional Housing
told the newspaper that Hudson jail for parole violation after Program. will commence with a wake
news vans, reporters and curi- at
Councilwoman Mary Pat Clarke the city. “She was always excited about Bethel AME Church, ous 1300 Druid
onlookers.
said in a statement. “She was a caring
Courtesy Photosand very everything she did,” Leah Hill Ave., Baltimore. Neighbors 5-8 p.m. Jan.
Jennifer
was
BornHudson
killed,
in Alabama
as well
andinher 1933,
as her with
mom,
ReidDarnell
brother, Jason.
Donerson
supportive who Valerie
person,” “She held hands with her family. It was obviously a very emotional moment.” Hastey, a sorority sister and 14. A viewing servicequietly will beand held
stood

later relocated to Georgia Fraling, a close friend, told the close friend said. at the same location on Jan. 15
reflected onatthe
her family, where she enrolled at AFRO in a recent interview. video screen, the family chose “remained strong
AFRO File Photo
for her Hastey
fami- remembers
being convicted Reid of as
attempted 9:30-10:30 a.m.,
violence. followed by the
theSpelman
body of Collegeher 7-year-old when she wasplate X584859 “She encouraged
was found on people –the latter. Irene According Bennett to theReid ly” and was clearly its leader. being “sweet, murder humorous
and vehicular and hijack- funeral service In frontat 11 a.m.Hudson’s
of the
nephew Monday, just hours Chicago’s West Side after Tribune, Hudson said, “Yes, “She held hands with her fami- ing. Cook County records show home, men in heavy jackets

‘Friendly Fire’
after his body was found in a police received a 7 a.m. call Torbit
that’s him.”were killed. Tucker ly,”Tucker
the spokesman
says hersaid. “It that
guns,” he pleaded
she said.guilty to both
“It doesn’t that hooded
and early morningsweatshirts press came to
was obviously a very emotional charges in 1999. He was also
said she, Gamble and two stepbrother worked full time work like that.” conference
kiss the twinatwhite Shock Trauma.
crosses bar-

ACORN Fights Back


moment.” convicted in 1998 for posses-
others were leaving the club and played semi-pro football The other civilian victims Andthe
ing shenames
lamentedof Donersonthe lossand of
Continued from A1 The boy – the son of Julia sion of a stolen motor vehicle.
when a plain clothes officer – for the Baltimore Saints and have
Hudson, Jennifer’s sister – had He was released from prison innot yet been identified. Torbit
Jason. and Gamble.
who police believe may have the “Everybody
“I just wantistosick askof thegoing
Police identified four other discharged by officers, beenAnne Arundel
missing since Admirals.
Friday, 2006 It after
was justserving this seven
past years
Leader Calls Voter Registration Fraud Charges ‘Bogus’ been Torbit – started yelling And she revealed he has October when Baltimore through
people stuff
of like this,”
Baltimore to Artisha
officers who were involved including Torbit, at the scene. when a relative found Julian’s for the attempted murder and West, a former resident of the
at the scene: Harry Dodge, No other guns were fired at Gamble, who yelled back. agrandmother,
2-year-old son and was
Darnell police
car grappled
hijacking with the
charges. keep these people and their
area told the Tribune. “We all
37,
By an 11-year
Alan King veteran of the according
and Dallas Cowboysto police.players “He pushed Sean, there
No wonder Obama’s campaign is Donerson, 57, and his uncle, engaged to be married in killing of one of their
The boy remained missing own families in prayers,” she
have to stick together. All these
AFROHarry
force; Staff Writer
Pawley, 40, a 17- Tony Romo and Terrell
A second officer was shot Owens, was
trying some
to sort
distance of altercation,
him from the March. She says her family when
Jason Hudson, 29, shot to death through a long weekend in off-duty detective Brian said. “This
young children is anareabsolutely
dying, and
year veteran; Tovia Williams, in the foot; four civilians,among the names submitted to then
group, within
saying, seconds,
“Barack bullets
Obama is determined to find
in his grandmother’s home in out why Stevenson was
which police and volunteerskilled on the horrible
for what?” incident…and I
Presidential
36, a 13-year veteran; and candidate John election officials.
including three women were just
Neverfired,”
OrganizedTucker withsaid.
ACORN.” her the stepbrother
7000 block –
of who
South she
Yale eve of his 38 th
birthday. He prayed we would never lose
McCain’s attack on ACORN – Hurd said those workers, who ButThen, Obama’s according
ties to ACORN to Tucker,run says
Avenue. was not armed and did was struck in the head during another officer. Yet, here we
Latora Craig, 30, a nine-year also shot; and one man,
Associated Community
veteran. All four officersNow – 22-year-old
were doing those things without
Sean Gamble uniformed
long and deep. officers
was for ACORN. They even endorsed
He taughtjust classes notAn own a
Amber gun –
Alertwas– akilled.
desig- an argument over a parking are again, and it is a terribly
Organization for Reform ACORN’s knowledge or permis- started shooting.“There was “I don’t
nation know what
for high-risk missing the space in Canton. rough time for the family, for
have been put on
confirms the success of the routine killed.
sion, were fired. himwarning,
for President.
administrative no no, ‘freeze,’” police
childrendepartment
– was issued thinks.
FridayI Baltimore Mayor the Police Department and for
organization, theleave head withof the Gamble’s
“The evidence stepsister
that hasKelseysur- But now ACORN is in trouble.
she said. “I don’t understand don’t know
after Julian if
was they think
discovered this Stephanie Rawlings-Blake the city,” she added. “So, I
pay
group pending
says. the result of the Tucker
faced sotold WBAL-TV,
far shows they faked Reporter: There are at least missing after theandmurders.
investigation. why they didn’t use Tasers, will just fly by they’ll say said the shooting, “raises ask you to keep their families
“This is testimony to the work Baltimore’s forms to get paid NBCforaffiliate,
work they 11 investigations across the Police arrested William
Commissioner
we’ve done and success Bealefeldwe’ve she
didn’twas do,with
not toGamble
stuff ballotat the nightsticks and mace.”
country involving thousands of it was a bunch of people with a lot of questions,” during in prayer.”
Balfour, the missing boy’s step-
said
had,”41Maude
rounds Hurd,were president of Select
boxes.”LoungeACORN,where she said,he andis the potentially fraudulent ACORN father and estranged husband
ACORN, said in an interview victim of fraud, not the perpetra- forms.

Cosby
of Julia, at his girlfriend’s
with the AFRO. tor of it. Announcer: Massive voter Southside apartment several
“When this attack started, we Hurd said the only things fraud. And the Obama campaign hours after the murders.
had just announced that we had bogus are the charges them- paid more than $800,000 to an Balfour’s mother, Michele, has
Continued
registered 1.3 from A1 new vot-
million selves. And factcheck. org ACORN front for get out the vote told reporters that her son had
ers,” she said. “That’s just to say agrees. efforts. nothing to do with the slayings.
thatThe veteranrunning
someone’s standupscared About 300 people
It concluded, “Neither Pressuring banks to issue risky Balfour remains a suspect in Jason Hudson
comedian
because ofsaid ACORN’s a true success.”
leader showed
ACORNup norfor
its the comedyhave
employees loans. Nationwide voter fraud.
should be “willing
McCain, who is runningto die for for performance
been found guilty at $75
of, ora head.
even Barack Obama. Bad judgment.
the people.” It’s not
president on the Republican tick- about Civil
charged rights
with, attorney
casting Sherrilyn Blind ambition. Too risky for
fraudulent
taking a bullet,
et, lashed out at ACORN he said, but in the Ifill spoke at the event and
votes.” America.
going against
final debate the grain.”If
against Barack former 92Q personality
The problem came about Marcpri-
there’s
Obama,acontending
great deal the of inertia
group “is Clarke served as
marily because emcee.
of the way Since McCain’s comments, SQUARE HIGH
and
on theentropy
verge of in maybe
politics, it has
perpetrat- ACORNAs a package, the stand-
operates. Rather than ACORN’s 87 offices have been
toingstop
one...ofItthemeans
greatest goingfraudsupin up,
relydinner and reception
on volunteers, it pays peo- cost bombarded with threats and
against power structures that
voter history in this country, supporters $4,000.
ple, many of them poor or unem- racist mail.
happen to be doing nothing
maybe destroying the fabric of Mayor Stephanie
ployed, to sign up new voters. The day after the presidential
but they keep winning
democracy.” The idea was
Rawlings-Blake hosted ato help both those debate, vandals broke into the
Factcheck.org,
because of the apathy.” a non-partisan being registered and
fundraiser at the Hippodrome those doing organization’s Boston and Seattle
Web site, found those claims to the registration. offices and stole computers.
“His comedy and activism the same night, rounding out BREAD NOT ON THE LIST
be “exaggerated,” with “no evi- Maud explained, “We have a After a Cleveland representative
has always been about calling the zerofirst two major
tolerance policyfunding
for deliber- appeared on TV, an e-mail was
dence of any such democracy-
out the powers
destroying fraud.” to be,” Rolley events for the 2011
ate falsification mayor’s
of registration.” sent to the local office saying she
saidHurdof his high-profile
believes the McCain race. Most news accountraised
She reportedly neglect to “is going to have her life ended.”
supporter.
charges were politically motivat- $600,000 point out that during
ACORN her affair.
is A worker in Providence, R.I.,
ed. required by law to turn in all reg- received a threatening call say- LEFT RIGHT

New Year
She said, “Because it’s low- istration forms. And they also fail ing, “We know you get off work
and moderate-income people, toMake
note thatyourit was
NewtheYear’s organiza- at 9” and uttered racial epithets.

New Smile
and people of color, I believe the tion,
McCain campaign thinks those
resolution
brought
beautiful the phony
to get thethat first
in many instances,
smileregistrations
you
A caller to one office left a
message on the answering
Ne w You!
voters are going to vote
Democratic, which is not neces-
tohave
the attention
alwaysofwanted.authorities. machine, saying: “Hi, I was just
The McCain camp apparently calling to let you know that
sarily true.” isn’t interested in those fine Barack Obama needs to get

Want a free
ACORN is no stranger to points, preferring to air mislead- hung. He’s a (expletive deleted)
Braces For Children & adults
controversy. ing ads that seek to link Obama nigger, and he’s a piece of
For 38 years, the non-partisan toaffordable ACORN,Monthly therebyPayments
undercutting (expletive deleted). You guys are
organization has fought for social his Most Insurance
political Plans accepted
support. fraudulent, and you need to go to

checking account?
and economic justice for low- McCain:
Interest FreeI’mPayment Plans
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.”

Raise the green flag.


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
Call and schedule your FRee come to our country, consume
living wages, Ringhealthcare
in the for the Talbot, partconsultation
initial of the Chicago today! every natural resource there is,
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A4 The Afro-American, January 15, 2011 - January 21, 2011

Haiti
“Unless rubble is cleared Instead, schools have end, even the United States — outgoing President Rene the basic, the minimum, so we
expeditiously, hundreds of opened here and there. whose secretary of state is his Preval. can really build a future. And
thousands of Haitians will About 80 percent of children wife, Hillary Rodham Clinton “Perhaps some donors we have to do it right now.”
Continued from A1 still be in tent camps during attending school before the — had paid just a fraction of say, ‘Let’s wait until we know As the anniversary arrives,
assistance, while donors are the 2011 hurricane season” — quake are going to class again, what it promised, pushing off exactly who will be there for Haitians will remember that
not coordinating their actions which runs from June through said UNICEF Haiti Education nearly $1 billion in money the next five years,’” he said. day of sorrow with a Mass
or adequately consulting the November, the report said. Chief Nathalie-Fiona pledged for 2010 to 2011. Preval’s government, weak in front of the destroyed
Haitian people.” It does not help that the Hamoudi. UNICEF planned Bill Clinton has had three to begin with, was decimated cathedral, still in ruins.
Less than 5 percent of fees collected by customs to build 200 semi-permanent prominent, simultaneous and never really recovered. In an Op-Ed to Haiti’s Le
debris has been cleared, officials — such as those structures to teach in, but only roles in Haiti’s rebuilding: Ministries were relocated but Nouvelliste newspaper, Pierre
leaving enough to fill dump blocking the large rubble- finished 88 by the end of 2010 co-chair of the reconstruction were not able to replace vast asked that on the anniversary
trucks parked bumper to removing equipment — are because an ongoing cholera commission with Prime numbers of staff killed in the itself, foreigners leave
bumper halfway around the one of the few bright spots outbreak diverted its effort. Minister Jean-Max Bellerive; quake or the material lost in Haitians alone.
world. In the broken building in a Haitian economy that The reconstruction effort U.N. special envoy for Haiti; the destruction. “I ask only one day per
where the man was found, was already the worst in the overall is hampered by the and head of his Clinton Preval has been seen by year, from 2011 on, to enable
workers hired to clear rubble hemisphere before contracting failure to deliver or spend Foundation, a major donor. most Haitians as ineffective us to mourn our dead ... to try
by hand found two other by 7 percent over 2010, billions of expected dollars But on his recent trips to at best, and many observers to understand how and why
people’s remains. according to the World Bank. in aid. Americans donated Haiti he has been left merely have criticized him for being we got where we are,” he
Meanwhile, about a million With nowhere to build, more than $1.4 billion to help expressing frustration that responsible for a lack of wrote. “We need to find some
people remain homeless and construction of new housing earthquake survivors and more is not getting done. leadership within Haiti. peace.”
neighborhood-sized homeless has barely begun. Even Oxfam rebuild, but just 38 percent Bellerive said he is “Everyone is talking about
camps look like permanent said earlier this year it would of that total has been spent disappointed by the slow the resilience of the Haitian Associated Press writers
shantytowns on the fields and be too complicated to address to provide recovery and delivery of funds. He said people, and everyone is taking David McFadden, Ben
plazas of the capital. A cholera the key underlying issue of rebuilding aid, according to the delays may be caused by advantage of that resilience,” Fox and AP television
epidemic erupted outside the sorting out Haiti’s broken a Chronicle of Philanthropy uncertainty surrounding the Bellerive said. “It’s going to journalist Julia Galiano-Rios
earthquake zone that has killed system of land ownership, survey of 60 major relief question of who will succeed end. Success for me is to do contributed to this story.
more than 3,600 people, and where several people will hold organizations.
seemingly equal claims to the Governments have not

Welch
an electoral crisis threatens to Back when three council members
break an increasingly fragile same plot of land. done better. More than $5.3
represented each district, if one vacated their
political stability. Internationally financed billion was pledged at a
seat, the other two nominated a replacement,
The promise of a better inspectors have certified March 31 donor conference Continued from A1 who was confirmed after a City Council vote.
Haiti remains just that. houses where people can for a period of 18 months.
“Even if you know you have worked Now that only one councilperson represents
“The problem is that at a return, but indications are that Only $824 million — about
hard for so many years, to be recognized a district, city leaders say the new rule came
certain point the international few have — at best many of a quarter of the public money
by the people who may be your peers in effect.
community gave the those leaving the sprawling not including debt relief —
and they exhibit so much faith in you is “No matter what we do, somebody is not
impression they could solve camps are merely moving has been delivered, according
overwhelming,” he said that day. going to be happy,” City Council President
the problem quickly. ... I their shacks closer to where to former U.S. President Bill
Welch’s mother retired last month with Jack Young told the AFRO. He voted in favor
think there was an excess of they used to live. Clinton’s U.N. Office of the
one year left of her term in what some of Welch.
optimism,” said Ericq Pierre, Meanwhile, only 15 Special Envoy to Haiti. Some
community leaders call a stunt to elevate At least two city council members, Mary
Haiti’s representative to the percent of needed temporary $3.2 billion in public funding
Pete, her son and longtime aide, to the Pat Clarke, D-14, and James Kraft, D-1, are
Inter-American Development shelters have been built, with is still owed.
position. drafting a bill changing how the Council
Bank in Washington. few permanent water and The United States had
The public accountant’s selection process handles vacancies, he said.
Progress has been slow sanitation facilities. originally pledged $1.15
began with a public hearing last week, in Welch’s consideration and ultimate win
across the board, starting with The earthquake was an billion for 2010, but moved
which the City Council’s 12-member vacancy also prompted concerns about his criminal
the omnipresent rubble. opportunity to completely nearly its entire pledge to 2011
committee interviewed Welch and three other past, including his firearm charges in 1999
The U.S.-based RAND remake a broken education following delays in Congress
candidates. In a subsequent hearing, the and “sloppy bookkeeping” of his mother’s
organization said donors and system where only half of and the Obama administration.
committee narrowed the field, considering campaign finance reports in 2004.
the Haitian government are school-age children were Clinton was supposed to
only Welch and city teacher Abigail Breiseth Michael Johnson, a community organizer
responsible for more not being enrolled, mostly in bad private take care of the governments.
for the nomination vote. Welch ultimately who vied for the seat, called Welch’s win “a
cleared. Haitian workers are schools that often charge In July he told AP he would
won by nine votes. slap in the face to constituents in the (ninth
not given personal equipment predatory fees. contact donors the following
Some political observers are calling the district).”
while heavy lifters have been Plans from the Inter- week to remind them of their
vacancy filling process “antiquated” and “It’s an embarrassment for African-
blocked by customs officials American Development promises, and again expressed
prone to cronyism or nepotism because American leadership because you have
at the border, the report said. Bank for safer buildings and frustration when payment was
constituents do not choose the replacement. tainted leadership as soon as he hits the door,”
The government has also not a unified Creole-language slow through the summer and
“Having city council people decide who he said.
designated sufficient dumping curriculum have not yet come fall.
will represent citizens of another district is a Yet, Welch does have some community
space. to fruition. But as the year came to an
flawed process,” Marvin “Doc” Cheatham, backing. When his supporters were asked
former NACCP President said in an e-mail. to stand at one of last week’s hearings, the
“Right now 13 City Council people and the majority of visitors in City Council chambers
President will decide who will replace a rose and he had 32 written recommendations.
council person from a district that none of In previous interviews, Welch said he
them live in.  Preposterous!” plans to improve the housing conditions,
Cheatham suggested that, in the education opportunities and public safety in
future, residents vote on new Council the district. “By doing that, the neighborhood
representatives. is empowered and engaged,” he said.
Welch said he liked the idea. “I’m not sure The three other vacancy candidates told
it can be done in a timely, cost effective way,” the AFRO they plan to challenge Welch
he said. “Maybe in the future.” during city elections in September.

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January 15, 2011 - January 21, 2011, The Afro-American A5

His imprint on the world is indelible. equal access to health care and a sound when we heard about the assassination of whose legacy assures that our race, through
In life, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a education, the just administration of the Dr. King, a group of us students were in the indomitable leaders, can rise above even its
poet-warrior-priest who led and inspired a law and other matters of parity. And he has Jackson State University Student Union and current state.
movement. Armed with the cotton-covered inspired leaders of all races to pursue a vision we all begin to cry, trying to figure how this Shernay Williams, 23, Staff Writer
mallet of non-violence, he led a multi-ethnic of change. could happen…there were no answers. A small
army of soldiers in a battle against the evils of In honor of his memory and in demonstration erupted on campus; I was a Inspiration, motivation and purpose. You
justice and inequality. For that cause he gave commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King willing participant. The pain of the loss of Dr. can’t just define Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in
up family and personal time, for that he was Jr. Day, AFRO staff members share their King continues to give us hope for the future.   one word without feeling pressed to include
vilified and pilloried, for that he gave his life. memories of the civil rights giant: how he Edgar Brookins, 63, another. Recognized as a renowned leader and
In death, Dr. King’s legacy lives on, inspired and transformed their lives, where Washington Office Manager disciple, it wasn’t hard to become familiar with
prompting generations of activists to seek an and how they learned about his death and Dr. King as a child. I can remember Stevie
end to disproportionate Black unemployment, what his legacy means to them. I’ve always equated Dr. King’s name with Wonder’s song on the radio blaring. I can recall
peace, kindness and spirituality. Although he my elementary school praising him. And I can
died decades before my birth, his powerful still hear snippets of his “I Have a Dream”
As I think of Dr. King I can’t help but courage…I will always admire him. philosophies – racial equality, nonviolence, speech still being played over the school
recognize his legacy and what he meant to my Denise Dorsey, 55+, Production ending economic disparities – resonated with intercom. I’ve always been influenced by great
parents’ generation. Manager me as a child and even more so as an adult. people and I guess it all started with King.
My parents were both born and raised in I hope to emulate Dr. King’s selfless As a journalist, my major goal has always
North Carolina during the height of the Civil I was a high school senior when Rev. lifestyle and dedication to assisting the less been to do something righteous with my life.
Rights Movement. Whenever we’d go back Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. fortunate throughout my 20s and beyond. Give back to my community and help steer
to visit my dad would show me the old movie I never really came to terms with the fact Kristin Gray, 26, Managing Editor others in the right direction—nothing short of
theater, where they’d have to sneak in the back that this non-violent leader was violently what King stood for. He was actually the first
and sit in the seats in the balcony because they murdered.  Dr. King’s murder invoked rage It was a Thursday – a little before 7 p.m. non fictional hero that I ever read about; the
had the worst views. across the nation and in my own community. – that my siblings and I heard the news that first man (that I discovered) to lead masses of
My mother showed me the one-classroom I remember seeing National Guardsmen with Dr. King had been assassinated. Our parents individuals to one goal and one cause. It was
school, with dirt floors, that she attended as a rifles, stationed every 10 feet, as I traveled hadn’t arrived home from work yet, and my all about peace for King and while some of our
young child because there was no integration of down Baltimore’s Pennsylvania Avenue on my sister, two brothers and I were ready to go to Black communities seem to have totally shifted
the schools. way to church. It is ironic that violent protests choir rehearsal. away from that concept lately, the majority
Both buildings are still standing today, but occurred after Dr. King’s death even though We usually left around 6 o’clock and had of us are always still trying to achieve his
it’s a testament to Dr. King’s activism that both his life focused on non-violent and peaceful begun to wondered why it was taking our ride message.
parents lived long enough to be able to walk demonstrations. For me, the struggle he lead in so long to arrive. We had just finished our Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s greatest
through the front door of the theater and see life seemed distant and far away, but in death homework and hadn’t been watching TV, so we influence over me came as a child. And
integration of schools in person in Caswell the struggle became real and close-up. As I weren’t aware of the news reports. although I’ve grown to appreciate other
County, N.C. grew older, I was able to fully appreciate the Then the phone rang, and it was our aunt noteworthy leaders, for many my age, no
It’s one thing to read about Dr. King’s non-violent manner in which he waged the who was going to stop by and pick us up. man was admired more in the late ‘80s and
impact. However, it is an entirely different struggle for civil and human rights. She sadly told my sister that the rehearsal early ‘90s among children than King. It’s a
experience when you can feel and touch it Daniel C. Moore Sr., 60, Archive Technician had been cancelled because Dr. King had just respect that will never grow old or outdated
for yourself. Those experiences provided a been killed. When she hung up and my sister and one that I will be able to pass down to my
framework for how my parents raised my two I was a toddler at the height of the Rev. conveyed the message, it was like all of a own children the same way the respect and
sisters and I and, therefore, I feel someway Dr. Martin Luther King’s career and only sudden the whole neighborhood became still. admiration was instilled to me.
more connected than many people my age, four at the time of his assassination. I have no I remember it was dark outside, and as I Stephen D. Riley, 28, Staff Writer
especially ones whose families have lived in memories of King when he was alive or of his peered out the window to see if either of our
the North for quite some time. assassination. parents was walking up to the front door, it was
My mother is no longer with us so I got Thankfully he was a prolific writer and like time stood still. Seemed like it just grew
very emotional the night President Obama speaker and because of it, he lives for me. 100 times darker with no one saying anything
won the election. Not because a Black man Rev. Dr. King was a visionary and a or moving about. And then someone flicked on
was elected president, but because I just strategist. He knew his vision was lofty and, the TV and the news was going full speed, on
imagined the conversation we would’ve had during the time he embarked on it, well out of and on, about the tragedy that had just unfolded
that night about how her experiences growing reach of his contemporaries. But he knew he in Memphis, Tenn. . . .
up would’ve led her to believe a night like that was responsible for trying to lead people there. Dorothy Rowley, 57,
was impossible. He was clear no lasting change or movement Staff Writer
I thank Dr. King for giving me that moment. towards his vision of a world of equals – with
George Barnette, 29, Staff Writer people judged by the content of their character Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. epitomized
– could come through violent protest. So the rare qualities of strength, perseverance,
I learned of Dr. King’s death when my strategically – with his words, speeches, dedication and peace. Few people are as
mother, aunt and I were shopping at the Giant sermons, writings and public organizing – devoted to anything as this man was to
(which is no longer there) on Washington’s King shaped public perception and delivered equality.
Minnesota Avenue for groceries, some of messages of chastisement, guidance, reflection He captivated the world,
which were for my grandparents. My aunt had and hope to the entire world. even those who hated the
gone to get her car while my mother finished King’s words have shaped the lives of very fabric of his existence
checking out. Outside waiting, as my aunt was many and through them, his vision lives on. because he was Black. Despite
coming to pick us up, we saw her car suddenly His thoughts on poverty guide my thinking incessant, racist opposition,
hit the curb, then straighten up. My mother and actions. His passion for non-violence is Dr. King practiced what he
and I were wondering what was wrong with the foundation for my belief that all conflicts preached. He demanded
her. When she pulled up and we opened the have a non-violent solution if you are willing respect from Whites,
car door, she told us she had just heard on the to look long enough and work hard enough to so he gave respect
radio Dr. King had been killed. We rode to find it. by “turning the
my grandparents’ in utter shock. I can’t even Talibah Chikwendu, 47, Executive Editor other cheek.”
remember if they had already heard the news He insisted
by the time we arrived or if we had to break it Dr. King represents to me the justice and on equity, so
to them. equality that we as Black Americans have he promoted
As a child it was difficult to understand sought over the many years; for he led this civility.  
the full impact of that moment. As an adult, powerful movement that impacted all citizens To me,
I believe that although there were many who of the United States. Dr. King is
fought the fight and paved the way for equality My fondest memories of Dr. King relate a forefather AFRO File Photo
before, during and after Dr. King’s time, he was to his extraordinary ability to articulate his
to me the greatest catalyst for change in this words during his speeches and made me
country. People, especially African Americans, want to emulate him in some small manner.
were ready for change. I don’t think he could As I have read his written words, I have Join us for “Lunch
have achieved what he did if that wasn’t the been motivated to climb every mountain, and Learn” with the
case, but he was the galvanizing force. A man challenge every barrier that had been put Head of School
of vision, wisdom, of course, faith and great before me to reach my goals in life. And Observe classes,
speak with students,
meet faculty and
Balanced. administrators. Next
Morally centered. sessions: January 21
and February 8.
Downtown
Responsive. Visit friendsbalt.org
231 E Baltimore St. (enter on South St.) Coeducational. or call 410.649.3211
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Melanie Gatewood ’10
• Senior Class president
• Peer Educator
• National Student Diversity
Leadership Conference delegate
• Varsity Soccer, Lacrosse teams
• Concert Chorale
Attending Washington University in St. Louis

Billy Collins ’10


• Sustainability Club, head
• Varsity Tennis,
Cross-country teams
• Guitar
• Participated in environmental
service project in Haiti
Attending Bates College
A6 The Afro-American, January 15, 2011 - January 21, 2011

Coretta Scott King came to Baltimore


in 1969 to help healthcare workers win a better life by forming a
union. But today, many local caregivers still live in poverty.
Baltimore healthcare workers are 73% more likely to be with-
out health insurance than other workers in Maryland—and
21/2 times more likely to be on food stamps.

That’s why thousands of dedicated caregivers are uniting in


the Heart of Baltimore campaign with 1199SEIU, Maryland’s
healthcare union. They’re working to win a better future for
their families and better care for their patients. Because one
in five Baltimore jobs is in healthcare, raising standards
for healthcare workers will expand the middle class and
boost the economic health of our entire city.
Learn more at
TheHeartofBaltimore.org or Facebook.com/HOB1199
January 15, 2011 - January 21, 2011, The Afro-American A7

Health Health Commentary


Support Innovation for
Going Under the Knife: Statistics Show Rise in Health Care
By Larry Lucas
Plastic Surgery for Black Women Special to the AFRO

The new year brings with it new opportunities, and


By Stephen D. Riley nowhere is that more true than in Washington, D.C., where
AFRO Staff Writer the next class of congressional leaders will begin work to
make good on abundant campaign promises to reign in the
The price of beauty has always been high for some federal budget. Health care is no exception; chronic diseases
women. From fancy shopping sprees to high-dollar account for 75 percent of our national health care spending.
makeovers, going glamorous has always taken a lot of time, The discovery of new treatments is critical to controlling
money and hard work. But according to statistics, women costs and improving patients’ lives.
are no longer settling for just the occasional makeover Now more than ever, we must encourage policy solutions
anymore; they’re now going full steam ahead with various that put medical innovation at the forefront. With the first
methods of plastic surgery to better their looks and heighten wave of baby boomers turning 65 this year, the number of
senior citizens is expected to reach 13.5 million by 2015 and
their sex appeal. The biggest trend, however, circles around
the population will continue to grow an average of 10 percent
African-American women, who have seen a 5 percent
each year. What do these figures mean? More Americans will
increase in the number of plastic surgeries since 2008, depend on the development of medical innovations to help
according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons maintain their health.
(ASPS). Make no mistake: It is a blessing that Americans live
The number of plastic surgeries among African- longer, healthier lives than ever before. Long-term disability
American women rose from 942,571 in 2008 to 985,907 is down, life expectancy is at its highest and we’re making
in 2009, the last available update. So what’s caused the significant progress in developing treatments for some of the
increase? Experts vary in their explanations. The ASPS most serious diseases affecting the population. In fact, more
listed the most common procedures during the last two than 80,000 biopharmaceutical researchers are developing
years as breast reduction, liposuction and nose-reshaping, medicines for conditions such as cardiovascular disease
not quite along the lines of the skin lighteners and Botox and Alzheimer’s, two chronic diseases disproportionally
injections that has exploded among celebrities. According impacting older Americans. Today, the research pipeline
to the ASPS, the most common minimally invasive has 300 innovative new medicines for cardiovascular
procedures over the past few years included Botox/Dysport, diseases and nearly 100 medicines in development to offset
injectable fillers and chemical peels. Alzheimer’s debilitating effects.
Regardless of the surgery type, one Chicago-based Innovation is critical to patients and to controlling costs
plastic surgeon said plastic surgery procedures are on the for our health care delivery system. For example, thanks to
new treatments aimed at controlling diabetes, many patients
rise. “I definitely have [seen an increase],” says plastic
are able to avoid serious side effects of the disease like limb
surgeon Julius Few, director of the Few Institute for
amputation. In one study, patients who took their diabetes
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. “I’ve seen a number of women medicines as prescribed saved $7 for every additional dollar
Courtesy Photo/MorgueFile.com
of color coming in now understanding that there’s more spent on medicines. Patients who most closely followed their
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons,
technology available to meet the unique needs of skins prescribed medication plans were significantly less likely
surgery among Black women is on the rise.
of color. In particular, women of color are trying to do to be hospitalized and had significantly lower total medical
everything they can to look marketable and look their best. “I think that these young women, these superstars, spending than less adherent patients.
I think that assuming the economy stays stable, it’s a trend are over sexualized and they promote the idea that as a But there are challenges that still remain for scientists.
that will continue.” woman you have to promote your sexuality more than your This year, the health care system will pay roughly $172
Few said he often receives requests from women hoping character,” said Marita Golden, an educator and award- billion to combat Alzheimer’s disease – not including the
to emulate the bodies and faces of their A-list celebrity winning novelist who has written several pieces on intra- estimated 12 billion hours of unpaid care more than 10
icons. From Gabrielle Union to Janet Jackson, drawing racial racism and cultural identity. million family members and friends provide each year.
style and motivation from a superstar has always been a “I’m really sick of the oversexualization of females in By 2050, Alzheimer’s costs could exceed $1 trillion – a
fashionable trend. But with more celebrities opting for serious blow to even the most stable economy. But with the
general and I think for young African-American women, it’s
plastic surgery, it’s a trend some feel could have damaging medicines in development, researchers are making important
especially dangerous because they’re vulnerable in the first
effects. progress; the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that if a drug
place because of self -concepts.” would delay the onset of the disease by just five years, more
Golden believes those than two-thirds fewer people would have Alzheimer’s in
self-esteem concepts are a 2050. That’s promising news for patients and their families –
contributing factor to the and for our leaders in Washington charged with balancing our
rise in plastic surgery among nation’s budget.
Black women. “African- We recognize that innovation is only one part of the health
American women are still care equation. Ensuring patients can access needed medicines
wrestling with generation- is critical. Fortunately, there are programs available to
old issues around accepting do just that. Since 2005, The Partnership for Prescription
their value and physical Assistance, sponsored by America’s biopharmaceutical
beauty in a society that research companies (1-888-4PPA-NOW; www.pparx.org), is
habitually and regularly a single point of access which helps connect patients in need
denigrates our worth and to over 475 assistance programs that offer more than 2,500
physical beauty no matter medicines for free or nearly free.
what we look like,” said Biopharmaceutical researchers are making great progress
Golden. “Black women in in finding tomorrow’s cures, but more can and must be done
to promote policies that encourage and foster even greater
2011 are still dealing with
medical innovation. By supporting innovation, members
the same issues that we were
of Congress support ways to treat and cure life’s most
dealing with 100 years ago.” threatening diseases, as well as help Americans continue on
the path to living longer, healthier lives.
For more on Marita
Golden visit www. Larry Lucas is vice president for government affairs/
maritagolden.com diversity programs for Pharmaceutical Research and
For more on Julius Few Manufacturers of America (PhRMA).
visit www.fewinstitue.com

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Community Calendar
Jan. 14 Luther King, Jr. Committee service through professional Jan.15 Pikesville, Md. 4-7 p.m. achievement. For more
Annual MLK Dinner of Anne Arundel County will and volunteer work at the 23rd Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorate the life and information: 410-701-0359.
La Fontaine Bleue, 7514 S. honor seven individuals and Annual Martin Luther King Tribute legacy of MLK with activities,
Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, one organization that have Dinner. $50-$55. For more St. Marks on the Hill, musical performances and Jan. 16
Md. 5 p.m. The Dr. Martin carried on Dr. King’s legacy of information: www.mlkmd.org. 1620 Reisterstown Road, acknowledgement of student Jazz in the City
Latin Palace, 509 South
Broadway St., Baltimore. 4
p.m. Charm City Jazz presents
this event that will showcase
many of the city’s most
talented jazz musicians. $15.
For more information: www.
charmcityjazz.com.

Jan. 17
The Walters Art Martin
Luther King Jr. Family
Festival
The Walters Art Museum,
600 N. Charles St., Baltimore.
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Don’t miss one
of the most popular festivals
of the season which celebrates
the dream of Dr. Martin Luther
King Jr. through theatrical
performances and stories. For
more information: 410-547-
9000.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.


Prayer Breakfast
Martin’s West, 6817
Dogwood Road, Baltimore.
8-10 a.m. The Kings Landing
Women’s Service Club will
host the 36th annual Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer
Breakfast featuring guest
speaker Clayola Brown,
national president of the A.
Phillip Randolph Institute
and the chair of the NAACP
Image Awards. $40. For more
information: 410-663-3199.

Dr. King Town Hall Meeting


First Baptist Church of
Glenarden Worship Center,
600 Watkins Park Drive,
Upper Marlboro, Md. 12-2
p.m. WHUR 98.3 and First
Baptist Church will present
this town hall meeting entitled,
“Generation Y is the King
Dream Still Relevant.” The
event will include discussions
and special performances.
For more information:
fbcglenarden.org.

Reginald Lewis Museum:


Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Celebration
Reginald F. Lewis Museum,
830 E. Pratt St., Baltimore.
11 a.m.-5 p.m. The museum
will celebrate the legacy of
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
with an all-day celebration
of performances, activities
and exhibitions. $5. For more
information: 443-263-1800.

Macy’s is proud to sponsor Baltimore Dr. Martin Luther


King Jr. Parade 2011
The Boston Children’s Chorus 8th Annual Martin Luther King
Jr. Blvd. and Eutaw St.,
Baltimore.12 p.m. Baltimore
Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute Concert, residents are urged to take part
in the annual MLK Parade
“ Walk Together Children.” that is approaching its 10th
year of commemorating the
accomplishments of the fallen
Check your local listings for air date of this nationally televised event. civil rights hero. For more
information: www.bop.org.
Every day Macy’s partners with organizations to
Jan. 19
not only improve the communities we serve, but to be Warm Wednesdays Open Mic
5 Seasons, 830 Guilford
a shining example of diversity, caring and commitment. Ave., Baltimore. 9 p.m.-12 a.m.
Witness the largest open-mic
poetry venue in the area. $5-
$10 p.m. For more information:
410-207-9832.
Cardio Bellydance
Laurel Community Center,
7901 Cypress St., Laurel, Md.
6:30-7:30 p.m. Spice up your
workout and learn the basics
of belly dancing. $10-$15. For
more information: 240-462-
1152.

Jan. 20
Business Golf Luncheon
Renditions Golf Course,
1380 W. Central Ave.,
Davidsonville, Md. 11:30
am.-1:30 p.m. The Harvin
Golf Management Group will
be kicking off this year by
hosting a golf luncheon. The
Macy’s is proud to support the arts, education, environmental causes and so much more. guest speaker is avid golfer Jay
Visit our website for more information and to learn how you can help. Davidson, president and CEO
macysinc.com/community of the Baltimore Grand Prix.
$45 in advance, $55 at the door.
For more information: 410-
300-6511.

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Opinion
Celebrating the Life and
Legacy of an American Icon
On Jan. 17, our nation will one of our nation’s greatest
pause to celebrate and honor strengths.
the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin This year, on Aug. 28 –
Luther King Jr., one of our the 48th anniversary of Dr.
most admired leaders whose King’s landmark speech at
vision, strength and courage the Lincoln Memorial – we
helped bring about historic will dedicate a new memorial
change to our country. to him on the National Mall
Born 82 years ago, Dr. along the Tidal Basin and near
King showed a nation that the Lincoln Memorial.
nonviolence can bring about In dedicating the memorial
social justice. From the to Dr. King, we will be
Montgomery bus boycott to helping to ensure that future
the formation of the Southern generations will come to know
Sen. Benjamin L. Christian Leadership and appreciate his legacy of
Cardin Conference to his arrest justice and equality for all
and incarceration in the people. Dr. King wrote from
Birmingham jail, Dr. King never wavered in his determination the Birmingham Jail that
that all people be treated equally and fairly. “injustice anywhere is a threat
As we celebrate his life, we need to remember his call to to justice everywhere.”
action in the struggle for civil rights. He once said: “History Dr. King understood that we
will have to record that the greatest tragedy of this period of are all connected as brothers
social transition was not the strident clamor of the bad people, and sisters and that we must
but the appalling silence of the good people.” We are a diverse find a way to live together, or as he said, “Perish together as nation.
nation in which 1 out 3 Americans is a member of a minority fools.” As we celebrate his life and legacy, we join together in
group. Today, we celebrate that diversity and recognize it as giving thanks for the inspiration and guidance he has given our Benjamin Cardin represents Maryland in the U.S. Senate.

The Hate that Hate-filled Dialogue Produces


(TEWire) - While political waters. Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) and Mike Huckabee have called
conducting a town hall Let’s be very clear: This is not the first time deranged President Obama a socialist. To call President Obama a socialist
meeting in Tucson, Americans have lashed out against the social order. Most or compare his actions to those of Adolph Hitler is inaccurate,
Congresswoman Gabrielle recently, in 1995 Timothy McVeigh, Terry Nichols, and irresponsible and dangerous.
Giffords (D-Ariz.) was Michael Fortier bombed the Murrah building in Oklahoma At the tea party “code red” rally against health care reform
shot in the head Jan. 8. She City, killing 168 and wounding 450. Anti-abortion violence in Washington, protesters carried signs stating “Warning: If
struggles for her life in an killed Dr. David Gunn in Florida in 1993 and Dr. Barrett Brown can’t stop it, a Browning can,” referring to Sen. Scott
Arizona hospital. Giffords Slepian was murdered in his home in New York in 1998. The Brown’s (R-Mass.) health care vote and a Browning firearm.
was among 13 people difference today is that seemingly responsible politicians On March 20, 2010 as Representatives John Lewis (D-Ga.)
wounded in the melee and political commentators are contributing to this problem and Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.) were leaving the Cannon office
that killed six, including by injecting irresponsible hateful political diatribes into the building they encountered members of the tea party protesting
Arizona’s chief federal political discourse. the health care reform bill. As the protesters exchanged words
judge, a 9-year-old girl and This is not a First Amendment “free speech” issue. This with the congressmen, some of the protestors called them a
an aide for the Democratic is a matter of responsible Americans demanding a higher “nigger” and spat upon them. Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.)
Dr. Wilmer J. Leon lawmaker. The country standard of dialogue and holding individuals accountable for was called a “faggot.”
III prays for the recovery of the inflammatory fear mongering diatribes that have become Republican leadership has refused to repudiate and
the individuals who were accepted as legitimate political speech. disassociate themselves from the dangerous and incendiary
wounded and mourns the Former GOP vice presidential nominee and former Alaska comments of their surrogates. Instead, they seek to improve
loss of those who have died. Gov. Sarah Palin posted a map on her Facebook page that used their political position by riding the wave of anger caused by
It has been reported that the attack was carried out by gun sights to indicate congressional seats that her PAC was fear and prejudice. They have been conspicuously silent for too
22-year-old Jared Loughner. His motivations are unclear at “targeting” for the mid-term elections. Coincidentally, Palin long. Through their silence they are betraying America.
this time. Officials are looking at his MySpace page, YouTube listed Congresswoman Gifford’s seat as one of the top “targets” By allowing threats of violence to become an accepted
videos, and other Web postings looking for a motive. Some because of her support for health care reform. Palin regularly form of political persuasion, violence is becoming part of our
postings indicate Loughner is a very troubled individual. He calls for her supporters to “Reload!” during her speeches. political reality; the hate that hate-filled dialog produces.
posted the following on YouTube, “I know who’s listening: There’s no evidence that Loughner ever saw this site or heard a As Dr. King once said, “We will have to repent in this
Government Officials, and the People…Nearly all the people, Palin speech but we know that sick individuals like Loughner generation not merely for the hateful words and actions of the
who don’t know this accurate information of a new currency, thrive like bacteria in an environment of political hatred. bad people but for the appalling silence of the good people.”
aren’t aware of mind control and brainwash methods ...” Palin also tweeted her endorsement of an article by Thomas
There is no nexus or direct connection between Loughner’s Sowell that compares President Obama to Hitler. She also Dr. Wilmer Leon is the producer/ host of the nationally
attack and the inaccurate, hateful, and inflammatory language argued that President Obama’s establishment of a BP escrow broadcast call-in talk radio program “On With Leon,” and
that is being accepted as responsible political dialogue. One fund could result in his administration embracing Nazi-like a lecturer in the Department of Political Science at Howard
cannot deny, however, that anti-government and anti-Obama dictatorial powers. Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) has made University in Washington, D.C. Go to www.wilmerleon.com or
rhetoric contribute to a dangerous undercurrent in treacherous similar Hitler-Obama comparisons. e-mail: wjl3us@yahoo.com.

Another Victim of School Bullying


Hello my name is Danielle Powell and my daughter is a Letters to the Editor this include abortion?
You cannot answer this question honestly without
student at Woodlawn Middle School. For the past two years considering the humanity of the unborn child. Genetic science
she has been being bullied by a fellow student. The bullying poor mentality that benefits neither and is contrary to the has shown us the absolute uniqueness of every human embryo
has escalated. She has been attacked right in her school constitutional guarantee of private property. at even its earliest stages. Even though this child’s conception
and the last attack I had to take her to the hospital. She was Another provision of this founding document is equality came as the result of a crime, the child is not the criminal.
attacked right in the school with school police, teachers and before the law, irrespective of membership in any “preferred” Does this child deserve the death penalty because of the crime
other children right there and now I am being charged with group. of its father?
trespassing. How does this make sense? The Constitution stands as a protection against the tyranny The victim of rape has severe emotional pain to deal with.
The school, mainly the principal and vice principal have not of government by a minority of the self-interested. Those who Is adding the guilt of destroying another innocent victim the
done one thing to protect my child. When the other child first question the relevancy of this document have every right to solution or does it add even more anguish to the situation?
struck my daughter about two weeks ago, the only thing the agitate for its amendment but only through the proper channels;
principal did was suspend the two children. After calling the they should never be allowed to change it by fiat or to ignore it. SCLC Calls for Independent Investigation into Select
principal’s boss I was told my daughter should have never been By reading the Constitution aloud in Congress, the Lounge Shooting
suspended. The principal called me to recount her actions but Republicans have focused public attention on the need for a Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake,
now she will need to file a riot claim. serious course correction, and on the timeless values we are I am writing today to express my condolences to you,
Why? This principal has no idea what she is doing or how meant to live by. and to the citizens of Baltimore City on the occasion of the
to handle a situation like this. I will not loose my child to Elizabeth Ward Nottrodt loss officer Torbit, and all those affected by the tragedy that
another bully because of her ignorance! Baltimore, Md. transpired at the Select Lounge on Jan. 8. The shootings were a
Since this occurrence, the young lady and another child horrible tragedy, and we join you in being deeply saddened by
attacked my daughter again and no one came to her aid. This Roe v. Wade Anniversary this devastating situation.
situation with this child and her family has grown so out of Jan. 22 will mark the 38th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the With that being said, it is advisable that you strongly
control my daughter’s father has even had his tires slashed and the court decision that has resulted in the destruction of over 55 consider bringing in independent investigators to handle this
Baltimore County Police have done NOTHING! Am I supposed million unborn lives—the largest holocaust in the history of matter. Commissioner Bealfeld has already publicly confirmed
to wait for her to be slain on the playground to get a response? mankind. that the gunfire exchange was “friendly fire,” implying that the
What does a parent do when the school, the BULLIES, Let’s take a look at the two “hard questions” the pro- shoot-out transpired between Baltimore City police officers,
parents and the authorities are all doing nothing but treating us abortion crowd hurls at the pro-life crowd to justify the which of course resulted in the death of officer Torbit, and
as if we are the criminals? multimillion-dollar industry of abortion: What about saving the was subsequently covered in local media reports. Therefore,
Danielle Powell life of the mother? And, what about cases of rape? because of the BCPD’s role in this incident, and because the
Woodlawn, Md. There are cases where a child has to be delivered early for BCPD is a city agency, it is an inherent conflict of interest for
the sake of the mother’s health. But in ALL of these cases the the city, and, or any city agency to investigate, or probe this
Reading the Constitution effort can be made to save both lives. Medical science has matter. The best and most effective way to investigate this
Many years ago a survey of high school students revealed developed far past the days when killing the child for the sake matter so as to bring about justice – and to ensure the public
that a majority of students identified the following quote as of the mother is necessary. There are some extreme cases such trust – is through an independent, autonomous, third party
coming from the Constitution: “From each according to his as toxic infections where the child cannot be saved. But, that investigation.
ability and to each according to his need.” doesn’t mean that the child must be deliberately killed. Every Lastly, let us continue to pray for the family of Sean
Contrary to popular opinion and legislative practice, the effort to save the life of the child can be made. Plus the mother Gamble. He was shot and killed also. Though not a member of
quotation is from the writings of Karl Marx. will be much safer in the care of a life-saving hospital team the BCPD, he too was a contributing member of society that
Ignorance and mal-education concerning the Constitution than she would be at an abortion clinic. had goals, and aspirations, and who wanted to do something
has had disastrous consequences in American society. Rape is a horrible crime. The punishment for rapists should positive and constructive with his life.
Today this misunderstanding is widespread among elected be severe. We should give great compassion and support to the Rev. Cortly C.D. Witherspoon Sr., president,
officials and has led to a take-from the rich-and-give-to-the- victims of rape. But, in the cases where pregnancy occurs, does SCLC Baltimore City, Md. chapter
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Guardsman Michael
Cryor, event emcee

Photos by Jake Oliver, Judge Robert Bell and J.D. Howard

Guardsman
Guardsman Reginald Thomas
On New Year’s Eve, the Guardsmen’s Baltimore chapter J.P. Grant and
and table guests
and a bevy of notable guests gathered at the lavish wife, Judy
Marriott Waterfront Hotel in downtown Baltimore for
a New Year’s Eve gala. Several influential Baltimoreans
were among the crowd, including Coppin State University
President Dr. Reginald Avery, Morgan State University
President Dr. David Wilson, Robert M. Bell, chief judge,
Court of Appeals and former Maryland Democratic Party
Chairman Michael Cryor.

Guardsman and AFRO


Publisher Jake Oliver
and guest Debbie Wood

Guardsmen guest and Coppin


State University President Dr.
Reginald Avery showing some Guardsmen wives Patricia Wilson, Miriam
Hutchins and her daughter, Claudia Guardsman George Russell Guardsman Dwight
new moves
and wife, Marion Taylor and wife, Aileen

Event guest Dr. David Wilson,


Morgan State University president, Guardsmen President Guardsmen guests Judge Robert M.
joins in one of many line dances Edwin K. Franze Bell and Roslyn Smith

The Baltimore Alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority hosted its rockin’ New Year’s Eve gala
Photos by A. Lois DeLaine
at the BWI Marshall Hilton Hotel. Guests included members of the Delta chapters in the Baltimore
metropolitan area and Washington, D.C. Other Greek organizations were represented as well.
At the stroke of midnight, as the Panama Band played “Auld Lang Syne,” hundreds of
balloons were released from the ceiling and noise-making horns and whistles were
tooted by the crowd of partygoers as they sipped sparkling champagne and kissed
their partners.
Along with great food, drinks and conversation, the partygoers danced
until the wee hours of the morning. After a good night sleep, the guests were
treated to a full-course breakfast before departing from the hotel.
Sheila Butler and Peter Allen, Adolph and Helen
Hollywood screenwriter McDonald

Sarah and Eugene


Smalley

Laura Phillips Byrd Andrew and Shirley


Marilyn Montgomery
and Dr. Eugene D. and Harry
Byrd Jr. McDonald

Joan and
Alexander
Brown Lucretia
Jesse and Frankie McCurdy Billups and
Eleanor Peters
Matthews,
president

Delores and
Denise and Harold Gordon
William Jessup Ralph and Delores Cooke
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Community
Dr. West’s Prognosis for the Country’s Prospects
Famed educator to speak at area school
By Kam Williams Next Chapter,” a forum hosted by Tavis Smiley, where a
Special to the AFRO panel of luminaries will wrestle with the question, “How
do we make America as good as its promise?” The event
Dr. Cornel West is a prominent and provocative public took place on Thursday, Jan. 13 at George Washington
intellectual dedicated to democracy. He graduated magna University’s Lisner Auditorium, and will air live on
cum laude from Harvard in three years and obtained his C-SPAN from 6-9 p.m. EST and will be re-broadcast on
master’s and doctorate degrees in philosophy at Princeton. PBS on the “Tavis Smiley Show” on Jan. 18, 19 and 20.
Since then, he has taught at Union Theological Seminary,
Yale, Harvard and the University of Paris. He has written Kam Williams: I have so many questions for you from
19 books and edited 13 other. He is best known for his my readers that I want to get right to them. FSU Grad Laz
classic Race Matters as well as Democracy Matters and his Lyles says: I love that “America’s Next Chapter” is a multi-
recent memoir, Brother West: Living and Loving Out Loud. ethnic forum. Why aren’t there more forums of this type?
Since last fall, he can be heard regularly on “The Smiley Cornel West: I think it has to do with the vision of my
and West” radio program. dear brother, Tavis Smiley. There ought to be more forums
West has also appeared in over 25 documentaries and like this which are concerned with informing folks about
recorded three spoken word albums. In short, Cornel West some of the painful realities of our country. It would be
has a passion to communicate in order to keep alive the wonderful for them to be multi-cultural and multi-racial
legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – a legacy of telling but, most importantly, they have to be willing to speak to
the truth and bearing witness to love and justice. those truths.
Here, he discusses his participation in “America’s Continued on B4 Cornel West Courtesy Photo
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www.afro.com

‘Kam’s Kapsules’: Weekly Film Previews on afro.com

Reader’s Corner ‘Everything is Everything’


American Uprising - The Untold Story of America’s Artists revisit late soul singer Donny Hathaway decades after death
Largest Slave Revolt
Many Americans are familiar with the slave revolts led By AFRO Staff some Soul mentor with extremely high
by John Brown and Nat Turner, but the story of the greatest expectations repeating: ‘You got to
act of slave resistance in American history has never been Donny Hathaway mean it. Every note.’”
told, until now. In his narrative American Uprising: The was the quintessential Highlights on Whalum’s tribute
Untold Story of America’s Largest Slave Revolt, 23-year- musician and a lyrical album include “You Had To Know,”
old author Daniel Rasmussen provides a groundbreaking godfather of sorts to featuring a heartfelt ballad from the
contribution to the historical record. Based on the author’s legions of R&B artists late singer’s daughter Lalah, and the
Harvard thesis, which won three separate awards and caught who say his singing – an bittersweet “We’re Still Friends”
the attention of scholars across the country, American ear-melting baritone – is featuring Musiq Soulchild, who
Uprising employs extensive original research to provide a everything a voice ought to be. Despite frequently references Hathaway as a
multi-dimensional portrait of the American South just a few his resounding impact among music powerful influence in media interviews.
years after the Louisiana Purchase. aficionados and a Grammy Award The CD also includes collaborations
On Jan. 8, 1811, a group of sugar plantation slaves for Best Pop Performance by a Duo Kirk Whalum; Donny from a who’s who of contemporary
violently rebelled along the River Road outside of New or Group with Vocals, Hathaway’s Hathaway (inset) Courtesy Photos jazz masters such as Rick Braun, Jeff
Orleans. Led by slave driver Charles Deslondes, as well as name fell just below the ranks of Golub and Christian McBride.
two other slaves, Kook and Quamana, the slaves marched superstardom and he never garnered the international acclaim Whalum said the artists hope to reflect on Hathaway’s
on the practically defenseless city during the plantation of fellow ‘70s contemporaries Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder enduring legacy as the 32nd anniversary of his untimely death
owners’ annual period of revelry and celebration preceding and Isaac Hayes. approaches. “Donny’s faith, his struggles, his convictions were
Mardi Gras. Enlisting additional slaves as the march But Kirk Whalum, an 11-time Grammy Award-nominated raw and evident in every phrase,” said Whalum. “He meant it.
proceeded, Deslondes’ group, armed with guns, cane knives saxophonist and songwriter, invoked the former Howard And we feel it. We still do.”
and axes, sought to strike a death blow to the heart of the University student’s essence on his latest release, Everything Hathaway’s “struggles and convictions” came to a head
region’s seat of power and establish a Black republic on the is Everything: The Music of Donny Hathaway. “The very first Jan. 13, 1979, when passersby found his lifeless body sprawled
shores of the Mississippi. song I learned, besides ‘Amazing Grace,’ was ‘Everything Is outside the luxury Essex House hotel in New York City.
As the 200th anniversary of the rebellion approaches in Everything,’ said Whalum, whose Everything Is Everything According to reports, Hathaway leaped to his death from the
January 2011, American Uprising shares the story of this album is nominated for the Grammy Award’s Best Pop building’s15th floor. At age 33, he left behind a wife, three
elaborate plot and the slave army’s dramatic march on the Instrumental album, in a statement. “Throughout my career daughters and a coffer of music, the impact of which remains
city, as well as its shocking conclusion. Donny’s voice haunts my every note as some Gospel tutor, pertinent in life and death.
“This book would be a major accomplishment for any
historian; for an historian at such an early stage in his career, How to Change a Neighborhood: Mr. Outlaw’s Story thieves stole several mail deliveries from stoops on his block,
it is breathtaking, said noted historian Henry Louis Gates Jr. About How He and His Family Change Not One But Two Outlaw offered his home for temporary safekeeping. The
in a statement. “Rasmussen’s scholarly detective work Neighborhoods retired restaurant owner also offers to watch neighbors’ homes
reveals a fascinating narrative of slavery William Outlaw has become a powerful and clean sidewalks while they vacation.
and resistance, but it also tells us something figure in Washington, D.C.’s Capitol His story is now etched in a colorful, comic book-style
about history itself – about how fiction can Hill neighborhood. He’s not a pundit or children’s book by Carolyn Koch. The 48-page hardcover
become fact, and how ‘history’ is sometimes congressman and few outside the city’s book follows Outlaw’s life as he grew from a child to a Navy
nothing more than erasure.” corridors recognize his name. His impact, man, husband, activist and grandfather.
Final word: History is an ongoing story. however, is no less important. Final word: Heart-warming local story ideal for kids (and
Don’t miss this new chapter. For years, Outlaw, 83, has turned his parents, too).
In stores now. For more information visit living room into a veritable storehouse for Available now. For more information visit agsmiths.com/
danrasmussen.net. his neighbors’ packages and envelopes. After truestoriesforkids.

“I know the plans I have dawned on Sending Smalley.


for you, declares the LORD, me they had yellow roses
plans to prosper you and not been around and well “May all your troubles last
to harm you, plans to give you the reservoir wishes to as long as your New Year’s
hope and a future.” several times Betty Stop’s resolutions.” - Joey Adams
- Jeremiah 29:11. to my one. mom Helen
Mackale,
“Through the mirror of “If my Ardena “I’ll be seeing you.”
my mind time after time, I see heart can mysteriously appeared. root vegetables and black Dixon, Jackie -Valerie & the Friday
reflections of you and me; become pure and simple like Welcome to 2011, the truffle essence and pumpkin McCloud, and Eugene Night Bunch
reflections of the way life used that of a child, I think there beginning of a New Year and crème brulee for dessert. The
to be.” - Diana Ross probably can be no greater a new decade. “Suddenly” featured wines Syrah Navarro,
happiness than this.” - Kitaro the bejeweled sky ignited as Correas 2007 and Riesling
2010 brought “joy and Nishida the rainbow colors exploded Sage-land accentuated the
pain like sunshine and into a kaleidoscope of meal.
rain.” There are so many I must be “crazy.” I love brilliance. The spectacular Guests enjoying the
things to reflect about 2010, celebrating New Year’s Eve view was so close I thought I richness of the newly
but one stands out clearly downtown, watching the could “reach out and touch” remodeled dining area were
because it is my new year’s city of Baltimore come alive the fireworks. Dr. Hadassah Saunders,
resolution. Every year at the with the crowds, traffic jams The driver waited to return Yasmin Seay, Morris Johnson,
Wright family’s annual stroke and fireworks in anticipation us to Water Street where we Euchalla Paylor, Elizabeth
foundation walk around Druid of a new year. The carnival danced “in the wee small Knoght, Doug and Jabet
Hill Park reservoir, I promise atmosphere with mimes, hours of the morning” in Kozler Valerie Moore, Natalie
to walk. Fortunately, I leave musicians, magicians and the Havana Club. Special Berkley, Mark Howie, Wanda
before my mind convinces my stilt walkers greeted us when thanks to Steve, David, Jim, Watts and David Taylor of
legs to walk. we stopped at Pazo’s for our Leander, Patrick, Lindsey, Joe New Jersey.
traditional champagne toast and staff for a magical night. Praying for “peace in the
“In the morning, a man with bartenders Tracey and Gaby formerly of Ruth Chris’ valley” for Forest Park golf
walks with his whole body; Carmen. Pikesville is now at Water pro Tim Sanders on the death
in the evening, only with Next, Ruth Chris’s Water Street. of his father; Bernard Bynum
his legs.” - Ralph Waldo Street where owner Steve and Jeanette on the death
Emerson DeCastro, David Sadeghi “Humor is laughing at of Sherrie Bynum; Ken and
and Gaby warmly greeted what you haven’t got when Linda James, Kay Curry and
“Hey, Ma. Look at me I’m guests anxious to be in place you ought to have it.” family on the death of their
on top of the world.” - James at the stroke of midnight. I - Langston Hughes uncle Ronald James and to
Cagney ate so fast, hardly tasting the Cathleen Taylor-Dudley on
succulent grilled scallops, Baltimoreans are the death of her grandmother
“Got my mind made nervous I would miss the perplexed that our “top chef” Grace Melcher.
up.” I was elated when I fireworks. Timothy Dean did not receive “I’ll drink to that.” A
accomplished the walk this the coveted title from Bravo’s toast to family and friends of
year. It took me a minute;
I walked, sat down, talked,
“I have discovered in life
that there are ways of getting
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Did you know there are two “Round midnight” the was permeating with the Harrison at age 103.
fountains in the reservoir? valet approached and said, fragrance of the meal Tim was Celebration time! Happy
I always wanted to walk “Ms. Val your chariot awaits preparing during the tableside 60th birthday to my sister, Saturday, January 29
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Baltimore Honors MLK with Annual Festivities Awarded for Outstanding Efforts
Residents of Baltimore and surrounding areas are invited to Superintendent Dr. Joe A. Hairston congratulated 19 Barbara Roemer, Carney Elementary School
take part in the 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade, Baltimore County Public Schools teachers from schools Lea Dissen, Chase Elementary School
which celebrates the life of one of America’s most influential across eastern Baltimore County as they received 2010 Christy Moore, Chesapeake High School
civil rights, Outstanding Teacher Awards from business leaders at the 63rd Jamie Bereska, Eastern Technical High School
political, and annual Awards and Installation Dinner of the Chesapeake Tracy Skeels, Essex Elementary School
social icons. Gateway Chamber of Commerce. The dinner, which took Michael Lambert, Fullerton Elementary School
The Dr. Martin place Jan. 13 at Martin’s West, is the chamber’s opportunity Jennifer Guanti, Glenmar Elementary School
Luther King Jr. to reflect with its members and guests on accomplishments of Denise Forbes, Golden Ring Middle School
Parade presented the past year and to look forward to a successful year ahead. Cindy Ellinger, Hawthorne Elementary School
by Forman The Chamber’s Education Committee recognizes one Maryann Nietubicz, Joppa View Elementary School
Mills, held on teacher from each chamber member school (public and Jennifer Barrett, Kenwood High School
Jan. 17 at noon, private). The teachers, nominated by their principals and Jacquelin Goldsmith, Mars Estates Elementary School
is becoming an chosen by the committee, meet the following criteria: five or Dawn Bouder, McCormick Elementary School
event to honor more years of service in education; demonstrated classroom Angela Leitzer, Middleborough Elementary School
not only Dr. leadership; involvement in extra-curricular activities and Debbie Kates, Middle River Middle School
King, but to pay after-school events; respected by colleagues and the student Donna Krach, Middlesex Elementary School
homage body and positive role model for students. Sandra Caslin, Perry Hall High School
to others The 19 teachers from BCPS schools who will be honored Kelly Baron, Sandalwood Elementary School
continuing are: Kyle Martin, Stemmers Run Middle School
his legacy.
The event
steps off
at the
KLW Service Club Announces 2011 MLK Prayer Breakfast
intersection By AFRO Staff
of Martin
Luther In commemoration of the famous civil rights icon, the
King, Jr. Kings Landing Women Service Club will host their 36th annual
Blvd. and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast on Jan. 17 at
Eutaw Martin’s West in Baltimore.
St. and Clayola Brown, national president of the A. Philip Randolph
proceeds Institute and international vice president of Workers United,
south on will speak at this year’s event. Brown is also a chair of the
Martin NAACP Image Awards.
Luther Founded in 1965, the KLW Service Club was founded to
King induce community support for the then-segregated YMCA
Boulevard. Camp Mohawk. Since its inception, KLW has supported
programs that aim to improve the quality of life for children
and their families throughout the Greater Baltimore Area.
Courtesy Photos The 36th Annual MLK Prayer Breakfast will be held on
Last year’s Jan. 17 from 8-10 a.m. at Martin’s West, 6817 Dogwood Road, Dr. Martin Luther
Courtesy
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CW: I think that’s certainly the case, because there’s it hasn’t done that good a job at all in terms of poor and
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Morgan State Basketball Hampton Remains No. 1, Xavier (La.)


Tops in HBCU Basketball Power Rankings
Bears Remain No. 2 in MEAC By Donal Ware a first-place vote and was Points

after Win Over Hampton Special to the AFRO

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third followed by Bowie State
who received two first-place
votes, at No. 4. Kentucky
1. Xavier (La.)/ 15-2/ 45
2. Shaw/ 9-3/ 42
Hampton and Xavier (La.) State rounded out the top five. 3. Winston-Salem State/
By Perry Green
are atop the Boxtorow. Tougaloo, Elizabeth City 7-2/ 39
AFRO Sports Editor
com HBCU Division I and State, West Virginia State, and 4. Bowie State 7-2/ 35/ 4
Division II/NAIA national Texas College are ranked No. 5. Kentucky State/ 7-2/ 33
The Morgan State Bears maintained second place in the Mid-Eastern Athletic
basketball power ranking 6-9. Cheyney State debuts at 6. Tougaloo/ 10-3/ 24
Conference after knocking off No. 5 conference ranked Hampton University, 78-72, on
polls released on Jan. 11. No. 10. 7. Elizabeth City State/ 8-3/
Jan. 10 at Hill Field House.
Hampton has gotten off 16
Bears sophomore forward DeWayne Jackson, ranked among the MEAC’s leading
to a hot 12-4 mark to start Boxtorow.com Top 10 8. West Virginia State/ 9-4/
scorers with 16.7 points per game, scored 21 points against the Pirates. The Bowie, Md.
the season. Despite losing HBCU NCAA Division I 18
native made 5-of-17 shots from the field and converted 11-of-12 free throws in the game.
to Morgan State on Jan. 10, Basketball Poll 9. Texas College/ 8-5/ 12
But it would take more than just hot shooting Jackson for the Bears to beat tough
the Pirates received five first- School/ Wins-Losses/ Points 10. Cheyney State/ 9-2/ 9
MEAC teams like Hampton, who plays physical basketball in the paint. Fortunately for
place votes. Morgan State Others receiving votes:
Morgan State, their starting center Kevin Thompson is perhaps the best paint scorer and
is second and received three 1. Hampton/ 12-4/ 77 Johnson C. Smith (7-4)
defender in the MEAC. The Baltimore native and reigning MEAC Defensive Player of
first-place votes. Jackson 2. Morgan State/ 7-7/ 73 5, Central State (8-5) 5,
the Year proved that by recording a double-double of 19 points and 10 rebounds, along
State is third and has reeled 3. Jackson State/ 8-8/ 53 Livingstone (4-2) 2.
with three blocks against the Pirates.
off four straight wins. 4. Bethune-Cookman/ 8-8/
Aric Brooks, who has taken on the role of being the third “go-to-guy” for the Bears
Bethune-Cookman (8-8), 45 The Boxtorow.com
offensively, added a season-high 18 points, including some clutch free throws made down
like Morgan is undefeated 5. Tennessee State/ 7-9/ 30 HBCU basketball power
the stretch that iced the win for Morgan.
in the Mid-Eastern Athletic tie with Delaware State/ rankings poll is presented by
Junior forward Ameer Ali also provided a strong presence for the Bears on the interior,
Conference and is No. 4. 6-8/ 30 DWCommunications, LLC
finishing with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
Tennessee State and Delaware Other receiving votes: parent company of FROM
“I felt that the guys gutted it out and it was a hard fought victory,” said Morgan State
State are tied for No. 5. North Carolina A&T (7-9) 6, THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS
head coach Todd Bozeman. “I’ve been waiting for Aric and DeWayne to get to the free
In the Division II/NAIA Coppin State (6-8) 6, North ROW and boxtorow.com.
throw line, because I know they have the ability to do it.”
top-10 poll, Xavier (La.) Carolina Central (6-8) 6. FROM THE PRESS
Darrion Pellum led the Pirates with 23 points, while Hampton teammate Brandon
received 40 percent of the first BOX TO PRESS ROW is the
Tunnell followed with 17.
place votes and was ranked Boxtorow.com Top 10 nationally syndicated radio
The Bears now carry a 3-0 MEAC record (7-7 overall) will face No. 3 ranked South
as the top team, edging out HBCU Division II/NAIA sports talk show which places
Carolina State on Jan. 15. Hampton (12-4, 2-1 MEAC) will Norfolk State the same date.
No. 2 Shaw by three points. Basketball Poll major emphasis on HBCU
Winston-Salem State received School/ Wins-Losses/ Sports.
Sports Commentary
Auburn’s Cam Newton Comes Full Circle
By Stephen D. Riley flashing his trademark Kodak smile on the NCAA level and regardless of an unrefined throwing motion or a money-hungry
AFRO Staff Writer Michael Vick driving grown men crazy in the NFL. With Vick pops, Newton is destined for a high selection in this April’s
now officially on summer vacation, Newton turned the attention NFL draft. The fact that we may get to watch both Vick and
His performance wasn’t very “Heisman-like” and he didn’t back to himself, fighting off a back injury to help Auburn to its Newton suit up next season should be enough to warm the
wow you like he’s done for most of the college season. But first national title since 1957. So what’s next for the 6-foot-6, hearts of any NFL fan.
with his BCS title now in hand, Auburn’s Cam Newton brought 250-pound signal caller? The NFL, of course. It’s very rare It’s not often we get to watch history in the making but if
one of the most proficient collegiate campaigns full circle on when a college football player can turn just one season into you turned in to Newton on any given Saturday this season, you
Jan. 10 in Auburn’s 22-19 win over Oregon. The 21-year-old a first round draft selection, but then again, Newton is a rare saw just that. Over 1,400 yards rushing with 20 touchdowns
junior was merely “so-so” in the biggest game of the year, but specimen. With a strong arm, foot speed and mobility, Newton and 28 scoring tosses to go along with his 2,589 passing yards,
when you steamroll through the regular season the way Newton has all the tools to make a big splash in the “big boys’ league.” Newton was simply unstoppable this season. Save for some
did, you’re allowed a night off. But his so-so performance He’ll undoubtedly arrive in the NFL with some question suspension talk courtesy of his father, it was the type of season
probably depends on who you’re asking. Some may argue that marks—like most rookie quarterbacks do. His passing skills athletes dream about. The big year culminated with a Heisman
his 265 passing yards, two scores and his additional 65 yards will be dissected and scouts will surely want to know what trophy and a national title and it’s about to grant him a major
rushing was a fine outing. his father, Cecil Newton, was thinking when he tried to parlay figure paycheck. Congrats, Mr. Newton, on a wonderful year,
It’s been the year of the Black quarterback with Newton Mississippi State out of $180,000 for his son to play there. But something that us sports watchers will likely never see again.
B6 The Afro-American, January 15, 2011 - January 21, 2011

Faith Pulse
Progressive Convention to ‘Present Truth with a Big Stick’
By Rev. Dorothy Boulware realities of our people on both sides of the fence were skeptical and afraid of this new
Special to the AFRO with the word, prayer, venture,” according to an editor’s note on the PBNC website.
prophetic witness and “It was fought with great vigor by the greatest leaders of our
The Black Church has long been hailed as the training authentic fellowship,” time.”
ground and launching pad for young people in varied he said. “We are Upon the assassination of Dr. King, 1968 being the first
vocations and certainly proclaimed the seat of the Civil not a convention of year since its inception that he hadn’t spoken at the annual
Rights Movement in this country. Of late, the conversation celebrities, but of session, then-President Gardner Taylor congratulated the
has been widened to bring accusations of struggle with servants.” PNBC for having welcomed the ostracized leader into their
evangelism, of exploitation by leadership and of becoming He wants clergy ranks. “You provided him with an address in the community of
just plain irrelevant. and laity alike to Black Baptists. Let angels record that truth and let succeeding
The Progressive National Baptist Convention is poised know this convention generations bring their gratitude to your tent door.”
to interject a divergent voice into the conversation, one is made for the Some who were counted among the welcoming brethren,
that espouses a church suitable to its urban environment, churches, without who Rev. Woodard calls “a living treasure of tenured and
competent in its technological advances, faithful to its Courtesy Photo regard for tenure, size gifted pastors” – Dr. Harold A. Carter Sr., Dr. Alfred Vaughn,
founding tenets and, above all, willing to speak the truth with of congregation or Dr. Freddie Jones, Dr. C.H. Johnson – “are willing to share
a “big stick.” gender. their experiences, knowledge and spiritual resources to
This is the re-imagined vision of the PNBC state “We look beyond celebrating the three ‘Bs’ (buildings, advance the kingdom.”
conference under the newly installed leadership of the Rev. budgets and bodies); we are working toward proclaiming And to help bring about the revitalization he sees necessary
Earl Nathan Woodard, incoming president and pastor of the with greater clarity and passion, the three ‘Rs’ (repentance, to equip urban leaders, young and old, for “cooperative and
New David Baptist Church of Christ. redemption and renewal). concerted” ministry in what is most often an “oppressive and
“We now have a generation of young people who are The 49-years-old organization—young in comparison to declining community context.”
totally illiterate of the things of God and the scriptures,” Dr. other Baptist conventions, one of which dates back to 1880— Dr. Woodard said through education, creative protest,
Woodard said, emphasizing evangelism as a major priority of began in protest to established rule in the home convention. voter registration and prophetic teaching and preaching, “We
the convention. When the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. faced criticism for seek to enhance the possibility of every person to live out the
“First and foremost we seek to learn the language of this his outspokenness concerning the war in Vietnam and was abundant life that Jesus promised, not just in the future, but in
present generation, and thus, re-present in terms that are accused of stepping beyond the bounds of the pulpit, he and this present reality.”
relevant, with the use of advanced technology, the timeless his associates looked to find democratic liberty in another Other state officers are the Rev. LaRondi Nichole M.
truth of Christ and the Bible.” group. When there was none to be found, a call was sent out to Flowers, first vice-president, Brown’s Memorial Baptist
Dr. Woodard said what makes the convention progressive is “all freedom-loving, independent and peace-loving Baptists,” Church; the Rev. Donald Palmore, second vice-president, New
its concern for the liberation and advancement of all oppressed men and women. Good Samaritan Baptist Church and the Rev. Larry Phillip
people. “It is in our spiritual DNA to reach into the daily “This is the announcement that rocked the nation. Leaders McCray, third vice-president, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church.

Music Fans Rank Top 10 Gospel Videos Faith Leaders Pressure Egyptian
Government to Protect Christians
Gospel and Christian music fans have determined their top 10 videos for 2010 via
a month-long vote at www.watchgmctv.com www.watchgmctv.com, the web home
Michael Youssef, founder and president of Leading The Way, is asking US Secretary of
of GMC cable network, America's favorite channel for uplifting music and family State Hillary Clinton to pressure the Egyptian government to bring back law and order, and to
entertainment. grant Christians the same liberties as Muslims.

The network's 4th annual GMC Music Video Awards invited fans to select their "This so-called religion of peace sent out another message of carnage and bloodshed
favorites from a list of 50 nominated music videos from well known artists. outside of a Coptic Christian Church in Alexandria, Egypt on New Year's Day," said Michael
Youssef in a statement. "This is one in a series of recent, planned attacks. These terrorists must
The top 10 gospel/Christian music videos of 2010, as voted by the public, were: be stopped."

News reports indicate that 23 people were killed and more than 90 were injured in the New
1. You Are For Me (Kari Jobe, Integrity Music)
Year's Day attack. According to eye witness accounts, a car bomb was used with the words
2. How He Loves (David Crowder Band, sixsteps Records) "More to come" written on the car.
3. Better Than A Hallelujah (Amy Grant, EMI CMG)
4. Love Has Come (Mark Schultz, Word/Curb/WB) A memo recently published by al-Qaeda listed Egyptian churches and pastors as targets in
5. Born Again (Newsboys, Inpop Records) their ongoing war against believers in Jesus Christ. The violence has increased dramatically in
6. My Best Days Are Ahead Of Me (Danny Gokey, Sony Music Entertainment) recent weeks.
7. The Invasion (Trip Lee, Reach Records)
8. For Those Who Wait (Fireflight, Provident) "I believe these recent attacks reflect the impotence, or should I say selective impotence, of
the government of President Mubarak," said Youssef. "In the past, terrorist activities by Islamic
9. I Look To You (Whitney Houston, Arista Records)
extremists that impacted the Egyptian economy caused the government to move swiftly to
10. Save Me From Myself (Michael W. Smith, Provident) eliminate the perpetrators. But of late, as attacks on Christians happened again and again and
again, the government and its security apparatus dragged its feet."
The "Top 10 Videos of 2010" list was revealed recently on a special edition of
GMC's Top Spin 10 Michael Youssef, Ph.D., is the founder and president of “Leading The Way with Dr. Michael
Countdown hosted by Youssef.” His weekly television programs and daily radio programs are broadcast in 20
Tiffany Thorpe. languages and available in more than 200 countries - airing 3,800 times per week.
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By Perry Green
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www.aptrent.com Business Auto Debt con- rights of redemption in Refrigerator, Stove, Dishwasher, Finished Lower
Level Carpeted, Freshly Painted, Ready for imme- 1114-16 Hollins Street
Open Daily 7 Days! the property in the City
solidation, Home loan of Baltimore, sold by the diate occupancy Section-8 is welcome. Contact: Damon Hawkins for off-premise catering, live entertainment, &
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nal plastic, never used. among other things, that Iqbal Randhawa
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(For more than rifice $975. Can deliver. for redemption has not
been paid.
sioners invites interested companies to sub-
mit proposals to supply a Fully Managed
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Maintenance Career.
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2011. A pre-proposal meeting will be held on that event, the document that established
DONATION Attn Hunters/ Inves- NAME TO
Thursday, January 13, 2011 at 11:00am in
tors: BEST¬BUY IN GOD’ SAMANTHA the JV shall be submitted with the bid for
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the Bureau of Water & Wastewater, Abel
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timore City, (22) different Air Vaults and four (4) dif- 202-879-9460/61
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January 15, 2011 - January 21, 2011, The Afro-American B9

CAREER CORNER
LEGAL NOTICES
BALTIMORE COUNTY, MARYLAND
INVITATION FOR BIDS
CONTRACT NO. 11005 DX0
KOLB AVENUE OUTFALL CHANNEL STABILIZATION
OVERLEA - DISTRICT 14 c 6
CONTRACT COST GROUP “B∫B ($100,000
($100,000TOto$500,000)”
$500,000)∫
WORK CLASSIFICATION: K-5 District of Columbia Bureau Chief
BID DATE: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2011 AT 10:30 A.M.
LOCAL TIME This person will be responsible for reporting on local, national
and international newsworthy events, serving as the departmental
On or after TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2011, the above contract
documents may be inspected and purchased from the Division of personnel manager and monitoring the progress of articles in process
Construction Contracts Administration, Department of Public and upcoming editions of the newspaper.
Works, Room 300B, County Office Building (COB), 111 W. CONSTRUCTION OPPORTUNITY
Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204, upon receipt of payment The University of Maryland Medical Center is seeking qualified general
of $15.00 (FIFTEEN DOLLARS) per contract, and if sent by U.S. mail This person will also be responsible for maintaining several
contractors (GC’s) to undertake the conversion of approximately 2,250 GSF
with an additional $10.00 (TEN Dollars) postage and handling fee. All blogs, producing and anchoring webcasts, features writer for
checks should be made payable to BALTIMORE COUNTY MD. NO of space in the hospital complex at 22 S Greene Street, Baltimore into a new
supplemental publications, copyediting and proofreading, news- in-patient pharmacy for the R Adams Shock Trauma Center. The project
REFUNDS will be made to anyone. Direct any questions to
410-887-3531. Bidders obtaining documents from another source other room administration, reviewing the public e-mail inbox, helping to includes constructing a clean room conforming to US Pharmacopeia’s (USP)
than Baltimore County WILL NOT be allowed to submit proposals to coordinate and addressing tour groups on their visits to the company, standards described in the USP Guidebook to Pharmaceutical Compound-
Baltimore County. coordinating internship program, and representing the company at ing— Sterile Preparations, 797 clean room, biosafety and laminar flow
The proposed work consists of: public events. hoods, laboratory work space, and office space. The Work will be undertaken
on a Firm Fixed Price basis. The award will be on a best value basis. The
60 (LF) Imbricated Riprap The minimum qualifications for this position include a bachelors best value proposal will be the one providing University of Maryland Medi-
(LS) Maintenance of Stream Flow cal Center the best combination of management talent and expertise, cost,
275 (SY) Stabilized Construction Entrance degree in journalism and three (3) years practical experience.
schedule and project execution plan.
(LS) Adjusting and Replacing of fences, shrubs, hedges, trees, etc.
THE PROJECT IS SUBJECT TO A MINORITY BUSINESS ENTER-
Annual salary of $52,000. Send all resumes to: This is a two step award process. Prospective bidders who demonstrate they
PRISE UTILIZATION GOAL AND FEMALE CONTRACTORS UTILIZA- meet the minimum qualifications set forth below (Step One) will be provided
TION GOALS. THESE GOAL REQUIREMENTS ARE MORE FULLY John E. Leister copies of the construction documents and invited to attend a pre-bid meeting
EXPLAINED IN THE SPECIFICATIONS. THE MBE/WBE FORMS IN
THE PROPOSAL BOOKLET MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED The AFRO American Newspapers and site visit and invited to submit a full proposal for the Work (Step Two).
AT THE TIME OF BID OPENING. 2519 N. Charles St. Minimum qualifications
Baltimore, MD 21218 1. Project manager, project superintendent, and the project quality control/
Sealed proposals (the entire book) addressed to Baltimore County, safety specialist must have worked together on not less than three (3)
Maryland for this contract will be received in the Baltimore County e-mail: jleister@afro.com
projects in the past five (5) years.
Purchasing Division, Room 148, Old Courthouse, 400 Washington 2. At least one (1) of the projects listed above must have included a clean
Avenue, Towson, MD 21204, until the time specified on the contract at TYPESET: Tue Jan 11
No telephone 15:31:23
calls will beEST 2011
accepted.
which time they will be publicly opened and read. room in either an academic, research, clinical, or commercial laboratory
or pharmacy.
ONLY CONTRACTORS WHO HAVE BEEN PREQUALIFIED BY BAL- 3. At least one (1) of the projects listed above must have been in a active
TIMORE COUNTY AT LEAST TEN (10) DAYS PRIOR TO THE OPEN- ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY CAREER OPPORTUNITY hospital.
ING OF BIDS WILL BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS. Detention Officer 4. The company must have successfully completed not less than three (3)
All proposals must be accompanied by a Bid Bond, on the approved Visit our website at www.aacounty.org for additional informa- projects within an active hospital within the past five (5) years.
form provided, in the amount as set forth in the ∫Information for Bidders∫. tion and to apply on-line. You may use the Internet at any 5. The company must have a total bonding capacity equal to or greater
No other form of proposal guaranty is acceptable. Anne Arundel County library, or visit our office at 2660 Riva than $3 million dollars.
Road in Annapolis. Deadline to apply: Monday, January 31,
The Purchasing Agent reserves the right to reject any or all proposals 2011.Wed
TYPESET: AEO/DF/SFE
Jan 12 15:50:04 EST 2011 If interested in being considered for this work, please submit a letter of inter-
or bids or parts of bids and to waive technicalities as may be deemed
best for the interest of the County. est that clearly documents how they meet the qualification listed above by
email at construction@umm.edu by no later than 5:00 PM on January 27th,
Keith Dorsey, Director Deputy Director for Community Services and Managed Care 2010. Please include the following information in the response:
Office of Budget & Finance 1. Name of company and point of contact
The Mental Hygiene Administration (MHA) of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental 2. Names and resumes of proposed project manager, field superintendent
Invitation to Bid for DBE Firms and quality control/safety specialist
Hygiene is recruiting to hire a Deputy Director for Community Services and Managed Care.
Cherry Hill Construction Inc, an EEO Em- This position reports to the Executive Director of the administration. This position directs and 3. List of key projects that demonstrate required experience in the tabular
ployer, is currently soliciting cost proposals manages the statewide community public mental health system (PMHS), a publicly funded form set forth below.
from Qualified and MD SHA Certified MBE/ and administered mental health system of inpatient and community services for Name Description Date completed Size Value
WBE subcontractors/ vendors, both Union approximately 120,000 individuals, 3,500 providers, with annual expenditures exceeding
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$550 million. The Deputy Director leads MHA´s 19 local Core Service Agency (CSA) Direc- 4. Notarized statement from an officer of the corporation attesting that
placement on US-40SB over US-40EB
(HO3745180); Bid Date: January 20th 2011. tors in overseeing $40,000,000 worth of state general funds per year in CSA contracts and their total bonding capacity is equal to or greater than $3 million dollars.
Bid Documents are available upon request. administrative duties. The position is the primary contract monitor for the Administrative
For further information concerning subcon- Services Organization (ASO) that is the vendor that authorizes and pays claims for the PMHS The UMMC will review qualifications and send out an RFP (Request for
tracting and/or purchasing opportunities, ($50 million, 5 year contract). The position serves as the Medicaid Director within MHA and Proposal) to all contractors that meet the minimum qualifications in the
please contact Tim Gilmore at Tgilmore@ chief MHA liaison for PMHS management with other internal and external agencies including middle of January. The intent is to receive those proposals by February 14
chconstr.com or (410)799-2362. Come join
our Team! all Medical Assistance Administrations, the Office of the Attorney General-Medicaid Fraud, and award the contract thereafter.
DHMH Office of Inspector General, Office of Health Care Quality and federal agencies-
Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services, and other State Agencies. The Deputy Director Among the terms of the final contract is the requirement that a minimum of
Lewis Contractors is seeking subcontractor represents MHA with general public, advocacy and provider organizations. The position also 25% of the contract value be awarded to qualified MBE/WBE at the prime,
proposals for the Everyman Theatre - a provides programmatic and administrative management and supervision for planning, data sub and/or sub-sub tier. All firms that submit qualifications are encouraged to
renovation project in Baltimore City. Elec-
tronic drawings and specifications are management, provider compliance, adult services, legislation, policy development, and consider how
TYPESET: WedtheyJan
will12meet this requirement
15:55:54 EST 2011which will be evaluated during
available upon request. Bid documents are grants. The position requires an extensive knowledge of mental health services with em- Step Two.
also available at main office located at 55 phasis on services provided in the community. It also requires a comprehensive knowledge
Gwynns Mill Court in Owings Mills, Maryland of health care financing with particular emphasis on Medicaid policy and reimbursement for
MAINTENANCE
www.afro.
21117. Please e-mail all requests to services as well as the interface between the ASO and the Medicaid Management Informa-
mbands@lewis-contractors.com. Areas of SPECIALIST
work include utilities, concrete, masonry res- tion System (MMIS). Qualified applicants will possess a Bachelor´s degree (Masters pre-
CARROLL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
toration, structural and miscellaneous steel, ferred) and six years of professional experience in the field of mental health to include has a full-time, 12-month position

com
millwork, roofing, drywall and finishes, me- community service, inpatient care or health care financing. Three years of this experience as a Maintenance Specialist. Addi-
chanical, plumbing and electrical. All bids are must be supervisory or managerial. To download a copy of the MS-100 form or to view the tional information may be obtained
due no later than February 3, 2011 @ 12:00 complete job announcement, visit the DHMH website at www.dhmh.state.md.us/ohr. To at www.carrollcc.edu. EOE/M/F
PM. Questions - please call Maureen at
410-356-4200. apply for this position, submit a resume or State Application form MS-100 by no later than
TYPESET: Wed Jan 12 15:51:12 EST 2011 January 28, 2011 to:
DHMH, Recruitment and Selection
BALTIMORE COUNTY, MARYLAND
201 W. Preston Street, Room 114-B
INVITATION FOR BIDS Baltimore, MD 21201

CONTRACT NO. 10176 SX0, WX1, SX1-SX4


ROSEWOOD COMPLEX UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS AT ROSEWOOD
AND JENSEN LANES, 21117
OWINGS MILLS - DISTRICT 2 c 4
CONTRACT COST GROUP ”D” ($1,000,000 to 2,500,000)
WORK CLASSIFICATION: F-1, F-2 WITH PRE-QUALIFIED
A-2 SUBCONTRACTOR

BID DATE: TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2011 AT 2:00 P.M.


LOCAL TIME
On or after TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2011, the above contract
documents (See Note *) may be inspected and purchased from the
Division of Construction Contracts Administration, Department of
Public Works, Room 300B, County Office Building (COB), 111 W.
Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204, upon receipt of payment of
$40.00 (FORTY DOLLARS) per contract, and if sent by U.S. mail with an
additional $15.00 (FIFTEEN Dollars) postage and handling fee. All checks
should be made payable to BALTIMORE COUNTY MD. NO REFUNDS will
be made to anyone. Direct any questions to 410-887-3531. Bidders
obtaining documents from another source other than Baltimore County
WILL NOT be allowed to submit proposals to Baltimore County.

*Note: Contract Documents will consist of One (1) Paper Copy Pro-
posal Book and One (1) Compact Disk (CD) with all of the required
drawings. The CD will be in PDF format. Contractors and Sub-
Contractors can purchase paper copies of the drawings from Bal-
timore County - OIT - Central Printing located in the Basement of the
COB, RM G-9 for $1.50 a copy.

The proposed work consists of:

Furnish all labor and materials necessary for sewer, water, storm drain, gas,
electric, telephone, fire protection, building, road improvements and new
work on 16.3 acre site and approach road in accordance with drawings,
specifications and special provisions.

A pre-bid meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at 9:30 a.m.


local time in room 215 of the County Office Building located at 111 West
Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204.

THE PROJECT IS SUBJECT TO A MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE


UTILIZATION GOAL AND FEMALE CONTRACTORS UTILIZATION
GOALS. THESE GOAL REQUIREMENTS ARE MORE FULLY EX-
PLAINED IN THE SPECIFICATIONS. THE MBE/WBE FORMS IN THE
PROPOSAL BOOKLET MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED AT
THE TIME OF BID OPENING.

Sealed proposals (the entire book) addressed to Baltimore County,


Maryland for this contract will be received in the Baltimore County
Purchasing Division, Room 148, Old Courthouse, 400 Washington
Avenue, Towson, MD 21204, until the time specified on the contract at
which time they will be publicly opened and read.

ONLY CONTRACTORS WHO HAVE BEEN PREQUALIFIED BY BAL-


TIMORE COUNTY AT LEAST TEN (10) DAYS PRIOR TO THE OPENING
OF BIDS WILL BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS.

All proposals must be accompanied by a Bid Bond, on the approved form


provided, in the amount as set forth in the ”Information for Bidders”. No other
form of proposal guaranty is acceptable.

The Purchasing Agent reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or
bids or parts of bids and to waive technicalities as may be deemed best for
the interest of the County.

Keith Dorsey, Director


Office of Budget & Finance

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out on DVD. And even more variety and diversity from your
favorite channels, big studios, independent filmmakers and
new, emerging talent. Together, Comcast and NBC Universal
will provide more of the entertainment you love, on your
terms. Learn more at Comcast.com/NBCUTransaction.

THE FUTURE OF MEDIA


AND ENTERTAINMENT.

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