Receive free tax preparation assistance from Prince George’s Community College’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, now through April 14 at the Largo campus. County residents with basic income tax returns, including free electronic filing can schedule an appointment by visiting http://academic.pgcc.edu/cfc. Services are offered by appointment only, Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Center for Advanced Technology. Residents will have the opportunity to purchase savings bonds at the time of tax preparation. For additional information, call 301-583-5254.

“Services provided through the VITA program saved seniors and low-income residents nearly $81,250 in tax preparation fees,” said Betty Habershon, director of PGCC’s Community Financial Center. “The VITA program trained more than 225 new volunteers and we are proud of their hard work and dedication to serving the community.”

Last year, the VITA program supported low-income residents of Prince George’s County by preparing more than 1,300 federal and state tax returns, which resulted in a return to the community of more than $750,000 of federal tax refunds and more than $250,000 of Maryland tax refunds.

Residents receive free electronic filing of state and federal tax returns, and refunds are issued within 7-10 days with direct deposit. Taxpayers requesting assistance will need to bring social security cards for themselves and any dependents; prior year tax returns, if available; a check for refund direct deposit information; and their W2, Social Security statement, 1099s and all other tax documents.

Prince George’s Community College is a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Two-year Education (CAE2Y) designated by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security for the years 2010 to 2015. Established in 1958, Prince George’s Community College provides transfer and career programs that help students transfer to four-year colleges and universities and prepare them for the workforce. Each year, 40,000 students take part in more than 200 academic programs and workforce development and continuing education courses. Located in Largo, Maryland, Prince George’s Community College has additional sites at Joint Base Andrews, University Town Center in Hyattsville, Laurel College Center, Skilled Trades Center in Camp Springs, and Westphalia Training Center in Upper Marlboro. For more information, visit the college website at www.pgcc.edu.

Joe Clark
Public Relations Specialist
Prince George’s Community College
301 Largo Road
Largo, MD 20774-2199
(301) 322-0899(office)
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ST. LOUIS  – Singer David Peaston, who had a string of R&B hits in the late 1980s and early 1990s, has died, his family said Thursday.

Peaston, 54, died Wednesday of complications from diabetes, his niece, Neuka Mitchell said.

Peaston was born into a St. Louis family with deep musical roots. His mother, gospel singer Martha Bass, was one of the Clara Ward Singers. His older sister, Fontella Bass, is a noted singer whose single “Rescue Me” reached No. 1 on R&B charts and No. 4 on pop single charts in 1965.

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Apple Martini. Apple Pie. Almond Butter. These three things did not have a lot in common until 28-year-old Felecia Hatcher came along and made them into ice cream and popsicle flavors.

Hatcher, who lives in Florida, has made a name for herself with Feverish, an aptly named line of gourmet ice cream trucks that cater to the state’s warm-weather residents year-round.

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After working as a marketing manager at Nintendo, Hatcher started Feverish with her now-husband in 2008. Feverish now boasts clients like Playboy, J. Crew, and the W Hotel. Equipped with eco-friendly trucks and carts, the company make stops all over South Florida nightclubs, festivals, and anywhere they can find a group of people. They are able to give patrons their choice of dozens of flavors of vegan-friendly, organic treats of the frozen variety.

Before ice cream and Nintendo, Felecia coached high school students on getting into college.

Felecia Hatcher is making history … as an entrepreneur with flair. Through her innovative ice cream flavors and commitment to keeping her business an eco-friendly one, Felecia has been featured in numerous publications and was invited to the White House as an Empact 100 honoree, an award given to the country’s top entrepreneurs under 30.

A little-known fact …

According to the U.S. Census, the number of black-owned businesses in the U.S. increased 60.5 percent from 2002-2007, the most recent period in which statistics were released. Nearly 2 million of all non-farm businesses in the U.S. are black-owned.

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The first time Bell junior Diana Castillo told her friends she was leaving class a little early for bowling practice, they responded with puzzled looks: What? There’s a bowling team?

“People question if it’s even a sport sometimes,” Castillo said.

For D.C. Public Schools this winter, however, bowling is a varsity sport for the first time — and only for girls. It’s part of an effort by the D.C. Interscholastic Athletic Association to boost girls’ participation in sports and improve its compliance with Title IX, the law mandating gender equity at all federally funded institutions.

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Today he’s just a D.C. bureaucrat, but come Super Bowl Sunday, David Johnson will be Pizza Hut’s last, best hope to sling pies before kick-off.

The chain held a contest challenging customers to come up with a catchy new jingle. Johnson, 31, a switchboard operator for the Department of Defense, penned a 30-second tune praising the Hut’s delivery time over that of its rivals: “Take it from your boy / if you order from those places / you’ll just get annoyed.” He won, and the company flew him to a recording studio in Santa Monica, where he rapped over a rhythm track sampled from vintage Pizza Hut spots. The ad will run in a prime slot just before the game begins.

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“Services provided through the VITA program saved seniors and low-income residents nearly $81,250 in tax preparation fees,” said Betty Habershon, director of PGCC’s Community Financial Center . “The VITA program trained more than 225 new volunteers and we are proud of their hard work and dedication to serving the community.”

Last year, the VITA program supported low-income residents of Prince George ‘s County by preparing more than 1,300 federal and state tax returns, which resulted in a return to the community of more than $750,000 of federal tax refunds and more than $250,000 of Maryland tax refunds.

Residents receive free electronic filing of state and federal tax returns, and refunds are issued within 7-10 days with direct deposit. Taxpayers requesting assistance will need to bring social security cards for themselves and any dependents; prior year tax returns, if available; a check for refund direct deposit information; and their W2, Social Security statement, 1099s and all other tax documents.

Prince George’s Community College is a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Two-year Education (CAE2Y) designated by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security for the years 2010 to 2015. Established in 1958, Prince George ’s Community College provides transfer and career programs that help students transfer to four-year colleges and universities and prepare them for the workforce. Each year, 40,000 students take part in more than 200 academic programs and workforce development and continuing education courses. Located in Largo , Maryland , Prince George ’s Community College has additional sites at Joint Base Andrews, University Town Center in Hyattsville, Laurel College Center , Skilled Trades Center in Camp Springs , and Westphalia Training Center in Upper Marlboro. For more information, visit the college website at www.pgcc.edu.

Bob Marley (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981) was one of the most popular reggae singers of his time and is known, even now after his death, as the most popular Jamaican musician of all time, introducing Reggae to the world. He is best known as the lead singer, songwriter and guitarist for many of his popular Reggae hits, which include “I Shot the Sheriff”, “Redemption Song”, “One Love”, “No Woman, No Cry”, with his band The Wailers. His album ‘Legend’ is reggae’s best-selling album worldwide, going ten times Platinum and selling 25 million copies Internationally. His music was heavily inspired by his Jamaican culture and Rastafarian beliefs. His music spoke to his generation on issues of socioeconomic and cultural hardship while spreading a message of unity, love and rebellion.
Bob Marley songs introduced the world to Reggae. The following 5 Best Bob Marley Songs and inspiring lyrics.

5. ’Get Up, Stand Up’

4. ’Could You Be Loved’

3. ’Jamming’

2. ’No Woman, No Cry’

1. ’One Love/People Get Ready’

- Best Of Bob Marley Lyrics
5. Man’s Greatness
“The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.”

This is inspiring quote that should be taken to heart. Man’s greatness should be measured by his integrity and how he affects those around him.
4. I Know
“When the race gets hard to run, it means you just can’t take the pace.”

This line appeared in the song “I Know”, a song off of the Confrontation album, which was released two years after Marley’s death.
3. Who is Worth Suffering For?
“The truth is, everyone is going to hurt you. You just got to find the ones worth suffering for.”

This is one of Bob Marley’s most famous quotes. And it’s not hard to see why. There are some people in life that are, in fact, worth suffering for.
2. Judge Not
“Who are you to judge the life I live? I know I’m not perfect -and I don’t live to be- but before you start pointing fingers… make sure you hands are clean!”

This line is from the song “Judge Not”, the first single that Bob Marley ever recorded. It was later included on the 1992 compilation CD set Songs of Freedom.
1. Trenchtown Rock
“One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.”

This line appears in the song “Trenchtown Rock”, which was included on the 1973 album African Herbsman.

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Florida Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll is used to standing out. The Trinidadian-American served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years, working as an enlisted jet mechanic — a rarity for women at that time – and rising in rank to retire as a lieutenant commander aviation maintenance officer. In 2003, Carroll made her first foray into politics, winning a seat in Florida’s House of Representatives and becoming the first African-American female Republican elected in the state Legislature’s history. As Florida Gov. Rick Scott’s second-in-command, Carroll is the first African-American Republican woman on a statewide ticket.

Before becoming a legislator, Carroll was the executive director of the state’s Department of Veterans Affairs. She was also a small business owner, starting and running a public relations and consulting firm with her husband.

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During her time as a legislator, Carroll worked to create jobs, appropriating nearly $3 million to fund the Florida Export Finance Corporation, which helps give employers access to short-term loans intended to create and retain jobs. She also sponsored legislation that created a tax refund program for certain industries that created high-wage jobs in the state.

Jennifer Carroll is making history as… a pioneer in Florida politics. As an African-American Republican, Carroll has made history in being elected to Florida’s Legislature and executive branch.

What’s next for Jennifer?

Carroll is happy with her lieutenant governor position but said she is open and ready for any other opportunities in the future.

In her own words…

“To me, when you get elected it’s no longer (about) your party affiliation,” she said. “What it is about is the issues that impact the citizens you represent and for you to do something about it – to fix those issues that are negative and turn it into a positive.”

A little-known fact…

Carroll once attended modeling school in New Mexico and received offers for being in commercials, photo shoots and movie extra positions.

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Back in 1974 a young Al Sharpton appeared on Soul Train with Don Cornelius, to present a ‘black’ record to Sharpton’s idol, James Brown for his classic song “The Payback”: