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In a few weeks, the last bell will ring for the 2011-2012 school year. Most students will rush out the door, while some will linger to say “Good Bye” to close friends and teachers. Parents will anxiously await their arrival home for the summer break. Vacation attractions will look forward to the increase in their revenue stream. The summer has started. Will you be ready? There are numerous ways your child can spend the summer vacation hours. The most meaningful require preparation and planning. Now is the time to start doing just that. And, you can start with your child’s school. Are you ready? Begin by asking your child’s teachers about summer activities that will help enhance what has been learned this year. Request the Dallas ISD Summer Reading list. Check with the school’s Physical Education teacher about summer sports options to support physical activity. Have you checked? Dallas ISD will operate various grade level options over the summer. These will include the standard remedial courses for those who were not fully successful during the regular school year. Other opportunities will be available for students who want to get ahead on course work for 2012-2013. Special classes will be offered for children with interests in such areas as theatrical arts, dance,
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chess, orchestra, foreign languages, and science discovery. Which will you choose for your child? Dallas and other surrounding municipalities will offer a long list of activities to keep your child engaged. Look for those which provide an educational component, not just entertainment. Call 311 to ask what the City of Dallas will offer. Some area zoos, museums, cultural centers, and art galleries will provide summer camps at no, or a minimal cost. Each will host a FREE admission day. And, every Dallas ISD student will receive a free ticket for
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My late son, Randy, was a proud member of the Dallas County School Board. He worked hard to see to it that all of the County’s children received a decent education and were being prepared for the futures that Jordan “Randy” Blair were awaiting them. Randy believed that education was a great equalizer and that a society has a responsibility to educate its young. Many of his nieces and nephews will tell you that there was seldom a graduation in the Blair family that “Uncle Randy” missed. He was always present and always very happy to see young people being prepared for the future. One of the things that would not have made Randy too happy or pleased is the decisively low turnout in our recent elections for school board positions, particularly in the city of Dallas where Randy had a special interest. In the past election it was possible for a candidate to receive only 2,000 votes and be elected to a full term on the school board. This is not fair to our school children, our parents and it is also not fair to the men and women who took the time to run for office. Voters cannot say that they did not know about the election. Signs supporting various candidates have been on our street corners and in our yards for week and even months. Some of them spent thousands of dollars to participate in the process. The candidates called the homes of voters and left pamphlets in the doors of their homes. It will not be long before something goes terribly wrong in one of our schools involving our children. I can hear the outcry now from parents about the “problems” in our schools. Those same parents, when they go to make those charges, need to look in the mirrors in their homes, to see a major part of what contributed to “the problems.” We do not have to pay a fee to vote in our elections. The days of the poll taxes are long gone. Voting is absolutely free. It only takes an educated voter and a willingness to sacrifice the few minutes that voting requires. If our children are to be educated, and if the recently hired school superintendent in Dallas is to be successful, all of us must participate in the learning process. We cannot afford to sit at home and complain about the heat or the “long lines” in the voting precincts. In the last election, there were no long lines. But even if they were long, our citizens must involve themselves in the process. If we continue to be lethargic and stay at home when the futures of our children are being decided, we have no right to complain when and if things go badly. May 18, 2012
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Most recently many of us celebrated Mother’s Day. Some took their mothers to restaurants, to churches and to movies. Others gave their mothers flowers, lovely cards and jewelry. On Mother’s Day we are reminded how important a mother’s love is, and always will be. This Mother’s Day, my mother, ended up in the hospital. She grew ill after having a Mother’s Day meal with one of her children. In the past few days my mother’s children have stood vigil by her bedside, praying for her full and for a full and complete recovery. We have communicated to her how much we love her and appreciate everything that she has done for us in our lives. Mother taught all of her children some very valuable lessons. She taught us the value of hard work while she ran and owned a successful catering business that all of us worked in and around. She taught us that she loved us, through her deeds and her actions. All of mother’s children are now grown adults
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PRUDENCE Make decisions after gathering information and considering consequences. Think things through before taking action. Make wiser decisions. Attain goals through forethought. Learn problem solving. Use caution. Consider the greater good. Learn from past mistakes. Prudence in Action: This month, buy only what is needed. List pros and cons prior to making a decision. Analyze: What could have prevented this? Utilize community resources by consulting experts. Eat to satisfy hunger as opposed to eating until full.
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Do you feel unappreciated at times in Church Ministry? Do you hear other’s names called more often than yours? Do accolades rings supreme for some, when other’s work seems to go unnoticed? Fear not! God’s Word says, “Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” 1 Corinthians 15:58. We must remember, God sees, knows and cares. We quickly glorify and shower shouts of praise for our “Seasonal Workers.” These facilitators that will comes along in a great while, usually once or every three or four years and do exciting things.
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Granted, they are apt to do outstanding work, and rightfully deserve the compliments they receive. It is a lot easier for workers to be full of energy and enthusiasm, when they are fully aware that their special initiative will soon end, than that of a worker who has to make important decisions 24/7. You might wonder – what in the world is she talking about? Anyone who has been in ministry for any length of time can tell you that you this – there are seasons where things will run smooth and sail along just fine, and then there are seasons that are hectic and crazy. Perhaps you are someone who spends a great deal of time trying to provide your ministry with the very best content possible. You pray, motivate, congregate, stimulate and innovate, trying to make sure every detail, great or small is handle from day to day, week to week, month to month, and year to year in proper order. Yet, it the overall response received is one which leaves you feeling, for the most part, what you've done was in vain and not appreciated. Granted, a few people may let you know that they appreciate your service. However, for the
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most part, there is silence. It is so easy to be murdered by silence. The ones that should be aware of your contributions never mumble a word. This can be quite discouraging, especially if you give 110% of yourself at what you do. I write to those who serve behind the scenes in a ministry. Those unsung heroes! You work faithfully and diligently, yet the glory goes to another. Your efforts make someone else successful and your contributions are often forgotten. How easy to feel resentful! Assistant directors, associate and assistant pastors, secretaries, administrators, "internal personnel," take heart! Our God who rewards in secret will never overlook your commitment. “For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name, in having ministered and in still ministering to the saints.” (Hebrews 6:10) A great verse for those of us who feel used and unappreciated. Sometimes it’s doubtful that you are not appreciated, but the ones that should know of your work have a strange way of showing it. A famous line goes; Half of the battle is knowing someone cares.
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Dear Dr. Hollie,
My house is being foreclosed on. I am currently unemployed and trying to take care of my four children. A friend of mine told me once they foreclose it takes a few months for them to actually evict you and that I should stay in the house free of charge in the meantime. It will give me a chance to find a new job and somewhere else to live. I told this to a church member of mine, and they think that it is immoral. I don’t have anywhere else to go and a couple of months could really help my situation. What do you think? Is it wrong to stay after the bank has foreclosed on me? Sinner or Opportunist?
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i regret that i am not familiar with the foreclosure process; therefore, i am not aware of your rights. the first thing you need to do is contact your lender and see what your options are. Not that you would (so many people do) please don’t destroy or vandalize the home as you leave. i also agree that it is immoral if you stay knowing that you are violating the agreement.
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ones who receive the word with joy when they hear it, but they have no root. They believe for a while, but in the time of testing they fall away. 14The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life's worries, riches and pleasures, and they do not mature. 15But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop. A Maryland farmer, ragged and barefooted, was standing on the steps of his tumbledown shack. A stranger stopped for a drink of water and just to pass the time of day he asked: "How is your cotton coming along?" he asked. "Ain’t got none," replied the farmer. "Did you plant any?" asked the stranger. "Nope," was the reply, "afraid of boll weevils." "Well," continued the stranger, "how is your corn?" "Did not plant none," came the answer, "’fraid there were not going to be no rain." The visitor persevered: "Well, how are your potatoes?" "Ain’t got none. Scairt of potato bugs." "Really, what did you plant?" pressed the stranger. "Nothin’," was the calm reply, "I jest played safe."
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Why did not that farmer plant his crops? He was afraid. He was afraid of failure. He was afraid of the unknown. And maybe he was even afraid that the work of planting would be too hard for him. So, he just did not plant anything. There are many Christians who won’t talk to anyone else about their faith (seed of Jesus). They are afraid. They are afraid of failure and rejection. They are afraid of the unknown. And maybe they are afraid the work is too hard for them to do. They are unsure and afraid and so they just do not. However, from what Jesus tells us in Luke 8, Christians really don’t need to be unsure and afraid. The task of casting the seed of the Gospel is not difficult. Think about it. Unlike the Maryland farmer in our illustration, the farmer in Jesus’ parable was not in the least bit troubled. Was Jesus’ farmer concerned about where his seeds landed? Noooo he is out there throwing the seed anywhere and everywhere he could. He did not even bother to plow up the ground (they did not in those days). We call it “no till” farming, but the people in that day called it “farming.” Amen! This farmer threw the seed on the weeds, on the foot-path be-
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Which “Daughter of God” will it be? As we are all Daughters of God, precious jewels in His sight, we have one that stands above all the rest, and we want to crown her for that. Barbara Smith, and the Sr. Choir of the New Cliff Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of Pastor T.L. Brown, will be hosting a “Ms. America” Parade of States Pageant, crowning one of God’s Daughters. All states will be represented, but only one will br crowned. This Daughter has gone and continue to go above and beyond the call of Duty as a “Daughter of God” and not only is God pleased with her, but the Church Family is too, and want to “give her flowers while she can smell them.” To show our appreciation for her good works, we have solicited a group of International recording artists as well as musical groups to help us celebrate this crowning. Groups and Soloists includes Lucki Azariah Peterson, Rev. Jimmy and J.J. Sorrells, Elder Rico Gowans and Gaylon Gowans; Lucky and Tamara Peterson the Alpha and Omega Singers; Bro. Lynn Day and Imani T. Cutley; Eddie Finley, Ayana Lewis and Joyce McKenzie. International Recording artists, Lucky and Tamara Peterson, and Gregg A. Smith. This event will be hosted on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 5:00 p.m, at New Cliff Missionary Baptist Church, located at 1704 Overton Road – Dallas, Texas 75216. Who will be crowned? Who will it be? I can’t wait, how about you! See you there! This will be a toe-tapping good time.
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Freedom Riders: A Traveling Exhibition will be on display May 15 through June 15 at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1600 Gandy Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76105. Freedom Riders is a powerful, harrowing and ultimately inspirational story of six months in 1961 that changed America forever. Gloria Reed Austin From May until November 1961, more than 400 black and white Americans risked their lives and many endured savage beatings and imprisonment Until next time, this has been your Fort for simply traveling together on buses and Worth Connection. trains as they journeyed through the Deep South. You can find out about these and other excitDeliberately violating Jim Crow laws, the ing events taking place in Fort Worth by visFreedom Riders met with bitter racism and iting www.JimAustinOnline.com. mob violence along the way, sorely testing their belief in nonviolent activism. The exhibit is made possible through a partnership between the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History and the Fort Worth Human Relations Com mission. Freedom Riders traveling exhibition was developed by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History in partnership with the AMERICAN EXPERIENCE. Major funding for the traveling exhibition is provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society hosted a reception and tour to open the exhibit on May 17th at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. For admission/ exhibit hours call (817) 2559300. Jubilee Theatre is featuring Nathan Louis Jackson’s play BROKEOLOGY, through June 10th. A special ticket price including a pre-play reception is being sponsored by Gerald & Candace Alley of Con-Real LP and Jim & Gloria Austin of Austin Company Commercial Real Estate on Sun-
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Volunteer Day at the TXU energy Urban Tree Farm & education Center at Richland College. 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. 12800 Abrams Road, Dallas, TX 75243. The Black Power Movement in Dallas, Texas -- 7:30-9:30 PM Makes Me Wanna holla: An evening of Great Short Films, Black Cinematique at South Dallas Cultural Center
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**************** "What i want you to know . . . " introduction to Memoir Writing 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. St. Philips School & Community Center 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Dallas, TX This fun and thought-provoking workshop will help you turn your memories and special moments into precious family heirlooms. You will learn how to become gatekeepers of your unique histories and storytellers of your own lives. What you walk away with just might be the beginning of your book Workshop fee: $45 (This workshop has been underwritten which makes it possible to charge a slightly reduced rate from the regular $50 fee. Bring a friend and get an additional $5 discount.) Get your autographed copy of the award-winning book, "UNToLD: The New orleans 9th Ward You Never Knew" www.hurricaneKatrinaStories.com
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DFW Metroplex Chapter of Tennessee State University Alumni Annual Scholarship Luncheon & Silent Auction - 11:30 a.m. Radisson Mockingbird Station hotel 6060 N. Central expressway Dr. Portia holmes Shields, president of the university will join us as we celebrate 100 years of excellence, resilience and unity from 1912-2012 - Donation: $40 advance; $50 at the door. Call Mary Boyd at (972) 578-1406
********* Senior Center Fundraiser 4:00-8:00 pm, Admission: $5.00 Proceeds Benefit Senior Citizens Location: 2910 Balch Springs Road Balch Springs, Texas 75180 To purchase tickets or To donate an auction item, CALL 972.286.9317 ************** TeCo Summer Cultural enrichment Camp Recognized in D-Family Magazine 2011 Guide To The Best oPeN hoUSe, 12N - 2PM Campers study music, dance, theater, and visual arts with master teaching artists. Breakfast, lunch and snacks
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************* 12-1 PM at the Crow Collection of Asian Art for our brand new Family Writing Workshop. Using pieces from the Crow Collection's exhibitions, evan Cleveland will lead families in a creative writing exercise. This workshop is great for all ages, provided parents participate with their children. The cost is only $10 per family Sunday, May 20
Dr. Patricia Russell-McCloud, Women's Day speaker for St. Luke “Community” United Methodist Church. St. Luke “Community” United Methodist Church will celebrate its annual Women’s Day services with Attorney Patricia Russell-McCloud as speaker on Sunday, May 20th in the 8 and 11 am worship services.
May 25 one Night only Showing. Tickets are $5.00 at the door or they may be bought a head of time by calling 972-274-1818 ext. 130.in the cafeteria of the Desoto Freshman Campus!Starring imani Crosby, Jailyn Carroll, & Jeremiah Lambert & Students & Faculty of the Freshman Campus with an appearance by Alex Dent of the DeSoto Class of 2012. Page 9
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GARCiA FOR CONGRESS CAMPAiGN EARNS NAtiONAL SUPPORt Civil Rights ‘Dean’ Rev. Joseph E. Lowery enthusiastically endorses
Domingo Garcia—the man arguably considered the Congressional District 33 frontrunner—received some big name support in the form of the “dean of the civil rights movement” Reverend Joseph E. Lowery. Reverend Lowery announced his endorsement of Domingo Garcia at a community leaders luncheon held on last week. In his remarks he stated, "Domingo is sensible and sensitive, and more than competent and courageous. He is the same fella’ that has marched for causes for the betterment of our communities across Texas and our country. He is the same fella’ that worked with Reverend Jesse Jackson Jr. on his campaign for President, when it wasn't the most popular thing to do. He is a bridge builder for all peoDr. Joseph Lowery endorses Domingo Garcia ple, of all colors. It's the content of character that matters. Domingo Garcia is the best canAs the Early Voting period of the delayed didate." Democratic Primary gets underway, Reverend Lowery traveled to the metroplex to lend his name and reputation as a civil rights pioneer to Garcia’s campaign in the newly-created Congressional District 33. Making appearances in both Tarrant and Dallas counties, Reverend Lowery’s energy and enthusiasm for Garcia was evident. In response to Reverend Lowery’s endorsement to the campaign, Garcia remarked, “Personally, it is very humbling. For Reverend Lowery District Attorney Craig Watkins, Thomas Wattley and Atty. Larry Taylor to travel all of this with Dr. Lowery way to support me is an incredible honor. Politically, it is a game-changer for us.” A veteran of the epic civil rights struggles for African Americans in the 1960’s, Reverend Lowery and Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. co-founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC). In their many years of struggle, Lowery, King, and Reverend Ralph Abernathy were set upon by police dogs, batons, fire hoses and brutality in their nonviolent pursuit of equal rights for all elite News editor-in-Chief Darryl Blair, Sr., and candidate Americans. Domingo Garcia with Rev. and Mrs. Joseph Lowery Page Page10 10
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Lowery’s endorsement of Garcia? Lesser-known candidate Marc Veasey dashed off an email questioning Rev. Lowery’s decision-making ability that struck many as insulting. With a laugh, Dr. Lowery replied, "I understand that another candidate questions whether or not I'm competent in my decision to endorse Domingo Garcia. I may be viewed as senile by Marc Veasey, and I'm sorry that he feels that way. I am a senior citizen but in no way senile...ask my wife what she thinks. I know who I am and I know why I'm here. I know hisFirst Assistant DA heath harris, Cheryl Smith with tory and I know Domingo Garcia. Rev. Joseph and evelyn Lowery. I've been down this road before. Garcia further remarked, “I am proud to be This is not a rash decision. I did my research the only candidate running a true districtand made my calls on the race and the candiwide, coalition campaign. If we allow this to be a Tarrant versus Dallas or Black versus dates. I boldly stand firm in my endorsement Hispanic campaign, we betray the legacy of of Domingo Garcia." Although many of the 11 Democratic canRev. Lowery and Dr. King. They fought for didates vying for the brand new seat seema colorblind society. I am committed to coningly profess a commitment to civil rights, tinuing that fight.” One person apparently disgruntled by Garcia appears to be the only one who has a proven record in that area. From his fight for single-member districts for the Dallas City Council to his passage of the “James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Act,” Garcia’s willingness to stand up to the establishment and irreverence for the status quo is apparently paying dividends in this campaign. A state chair for the Reverend Jesse Jackson’s 1984 campaign for the Presidency, Garcia has a decadeslong and strong record of pursuing civil rights and equal rights. Garcia declined to announce any upcoming endorsements or in-district appearances, stating simply, “Stay tuned and get your popcorn ready. We expect a few more major endorsements to come in before May 29th.” Tanya Watkins and Rev. Joseph Lowery
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The Jefferson Jackson Dinner is an annual event that honors the Judiciary and Elected Officials of Dallas County. The Jefferson Jackson Sixth Annual Dinner was held Thursday, May 10th at the Dallas Hyatt Regency Hotel Landmark Ballroom. This year’s mesmerizing Keynote address was given by CNN’s Situation Room correspondent Donna Brazile. The room was filled with those Democratic judicial and political leaders who are leading the way for this year’s election. One of those political runners in attendance was former City Councilman Domingo Garcia. Domingo is one of 11 Democratic candidates running for the newly created 33rd district Congressional seat. This newly-created seat stretches from Fort Worth's Stockyards through southeast Fort Worth and
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The DeSoto Eagles put their footprints in the sand of Texas High School History this past Saturday when the DeSoto Eagle Boys and Girls won the Class 5A Track and Field Championship. DeSoto coach Mark Brady was in tears when his boy’s team won their first State Championship. Coach Brady has been the track coach for 31 years at DeSoto, he has had some of the nation’s top track teams, and some of the nations best sprinters. He's been to the State meet before and he has won relays, but he has never won the overall team championship. The relay team of Echols,Wilson, Acy and Jones won the 4 x100 meter relay. The boys also finished 2nd in the 4 x 200 meter relay and Will Stovall placed 3rd in the 800 while sprinter Tramine Acy finished 3rd in the100 meter dash. This gave the Eagles the points they needed to win the team title. Coach Brady said he would cry if the DeSoto boys won the State title, and he did. Coach Brady hinted at the fact that he might retire after the season but I think he might want to hold off on that so he
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can defend that title !! The DeSoto Lady Eagles turned the State Championship into a party. The Lady Eagles won their 2nd straight title on Saturday and proved that they are a national track power house. It took the entire track meet for the girls to get their title. It came down to the final race of the day the 4 x 400 meter relay. Senior and Kansas State signee Tia Gamble ran the race of her life and held off Duncanville's Mikayla Hightower to keep the eagles in second place and secured the overall team championship. DeSoto coach June Villers led her ladies into battle once again and came out with the victory. This is business as usual for the ladies because they have won just about every track meet they have competed in the past 2 years. DeSoto is a legitimate track powerhouse.The girls won by 4 points edging out a strong Garland team that finished with 46 points and Mansfield Timberview with 41. This was a great showing for the girls programs in our metroplex. The boys won with 58 points holding off Galena Park North Shore who had 44 points and Mansfield Timberview finished third with 34 points. Garland high school Lady Owls showed who had the best relay teams in the state. The Lady Owls won the 4 x100 meter relay and they also won the 4 x200 meter relay and took their place in Texas Track and field history. Other Class 5A winnersAbraham Hall100 meter dash 200 meter dash Aldrich Bailey- 400 meter dash DeSoto 4 x100 meter relay(boys)Duncanville 4 x400 meter relay
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Villers (girls) and Brady (boys). Thanks for helping our kids become champions. They will never forget these moments!!!!! May God Bless you and Help Us Change the World!! Mark A Toliver II
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