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Follow us on issuu.com/bitsandpieces January 12, 2018 CHURCH WOMAN OF THE MONTH Karen Coleman Greater Golden Gate MBC

Favorite Scripture: Be Still and know that He is God Ps 46:10 Favorite Song: For Your Glory by Tasha Cobbs Pastor Fabian K. Jacko President of Mass Choir and Deaconess Orientate new baptismal candidates and coordinate baptism Married to Deacon Lester Coleman Favorite saying Jesus help me!

God be all the glory! My 1st mission trip was in a black community in Mendenhall, MS. He allowed me to go to Russia, Spain, and Brazil. Each trip was a blessed and different experience in MS we painted playground equipment. Russia we knocked on doors to share gospel. Spain I sang in a worship team. In Brazil I distributed medicine.

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Chicken Cacciatore

Recipe Courtesy of Chef Andrew Carmellini

MINISTER OF THE MONTH Pastor Fabian K. Jacko Greater Golden Gate MBC

Ingredients Rev. Fabian K. Jacko, Pastor Greater Golden Gate Baptist Church Dallas, TX

• 2 whole chickens, cut fricassee style (breast cut into 2, legs separated from thighs, wings and back discarded)

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 head garlic, broken into whole, unpeeled cloves

• 2 cups chicken stock or jus

• 1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes, roughly chopped in a food processor with juice

• 2 roasted red peppers, peeled and sliced into strips

• 2 branches rosemary, leaves picked

• 4 branches thyme, leaves picked

• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

• Sea salt

• Crushed black pepper

Directions

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Preheat oven to 375°. Season chicken on all sides with salt and crushed black pepper.

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Situate a large roasting pan between two burners over medium-high heat. Add olive oil.

When pan is hot, roast chicken pieces skin side down and cook until brown.

Pour off fat, turn chicken pieces over and add garlic, chicken stock, tomatoes, peppers, rosemary and thyme.

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Place roasting in oven and cook until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened.

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Place chicken on a serving platter. Add vinegar to sauce, stir to combine (if sauce is too thin, place roasting pan back on stove top situation between two burners and cook down until it reaches desired consistency.

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Pour sauce over chicken and serve.

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10 Character Flaws That Can Derail Even Good People Good people can become great, but usually they don’t. Part of the problem is good people are often unaware of how close they are to becoming great.

What do I mean? The termination of only a few traits/habits/preferences is often enough to move someone much closer to “greatness”. This can mean greatness overall or in terms of some specific sport or skill.

Want proof? Think about three friends or colleagues you know very well, and with each person imagine they no longer exhibited three traits that you know people around them commonly agree are their most annoying personality “thorns”. Then, imagine those three people no longer had their three “personality thorns”. How much closer would those three be to being great instead of just being good or average? I am betting a LOT closer. Sports psychologists often help athletes change only 1 or 2 thought or behavior patterns, and that brings greatness.

Chew on this: A very small percentage of a person’s psychological makeup (say, 2% of their total set of personal traits/preferences/habits) can undermine the other 98% of their makeup that is healthy and positive. A trainload of healthy habits can be derailed by a few bad habits. Think about it: How many times have you said to yourself, “I really like X except they are so…” and ended your statement by naming one trait/habit/preference only? That ONE trait was a blockade to you forming a deeper, more trusting, longer term relationships with them. That ONE trait is also likely what I call a “derailer” – a major reason they are not promoted, are not a better parents, friends, etc. etc.

Look in the mirror. Do you recognize the value of insightfully managing your thorns? If not, you are likely derailed and you do not even know it. Studies have shown that even supposedly mature organizational leaders often fail to lead because they have personality thorns that they defensively protect, leading to truly catastrophic consequences. Personality derailers are not simply annoying traits, but often kill your ability to grow, relate, or at work be promoted or lead a team.

Good news. We behavioral science experts are learning which personality thorns are particularly likely to derail someone. Advanced behavioral science assessment tools are providing 360 degree x-rays into personality and character for children, parents, athletes, and business people. The following are 10 derailers that seem to not just irritate others, but stifle the personal and professional maturity process. Whatever age or role in life you are serving,

take heed: Enviousness You are not truly happy for others success, and you work too hard to “keep up” with others on a material level.

Defensiveness Defensiveness toward being corrected or criticized.

Generally hypersensitive people don’t mature, they just grow old.

Aloofness If you come off as cold/distant, you will not be trusted or influential.

Volatility Overly emotional people are attention hogs, and focus on themselves, not on the reality around them.

Eccentricity Eccentrics are funny in the moment, but when building a team may lack the ability tone down their eccentricity to build rapport. Deeper relationships are absent.

Entitlement You believe you deserve everything you want. A rampant epidemic attitude in our society.

Unreliable Character You are unpredictable, and not trusted or confided in.

Eagerness to Please You are more of a pleaser than an honest communicator. But your displeasure with things builds up and explodes at times.

Morally Scrupulous You find fault with even small misbehavior. No one meets every one of your rules. Your best friend is yourself.

Making Destructive Comments Needless sarcasm and cutting remarks erode any rapport you may have built up. Your relationships never “run deeper”.

This is not a complete list, and if you want to know what your derailers are, you or your child can undergo a 360 degree evaluation which comprehensively yet concisely assesses your personality.

For more information you may want to check out the following credible books, which are as applicable to parents (who can cultivate a child away from these tendencies early on) as they are to business clients/athletes: What Got You Here Won’t Get You There, by Marshall Goldsmith (New York Times Bestseller) & Why CEO’s Fail, By David Dotlich & Peter Cairo

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DA JOHNSON: FORMER FARMERS BRANCH POLICE OFFICER SENTENCED TO 10 YEARS FOR SHOOTING AND KILLING TEEN

Dallas County “Although not in uniDistrict Attorney Faith form, Ken Johnson took Johnson announced that an oath to protect and today a Dallas County serve. On that night in jury sentenced KEN March 2016, Mr. JohnDEWAYNE JOHNSON, son violated that oath by 37 to 10 years in prison shooting two teenagers, for shooting and killing killing one of them. I 16-year old JOSE CRUZ. want to thank the jury The jury also sentenced for their service and for JOHNSON to 10 years their open-mindedness Ken Dewayne Johnson of probation for shooting to the severity of the crime and wounding EDGAR and we respect their deRODRIGUEZ, 18. Both cision,” said DA Johnson. during the same incident in March “We are grateful for the sacrifices our 2016. law enforcement officers have made On December 19, 2017, the same by choosing this noble profession. But jury found Johnson guilty of MURit is important to remember, when an DER in Mr. Cruz’s death and guilty officer commits a crime, he too has to of AGGRAVATED ASSAULT WITH be held responsible for his actions. The A DEADLY WEAPON for shooting criminal justice system must be blind and wounding Mr. Rodriguez. MURto her defendants. We will continue DER is a FIRST DEGREE FELONY. to pray for Mr. Cruz’s family and Mr. AGGRAVATED ASSAULT WITH A Rodriguez and his family. We are also DEADLY WEAPON is a SECOND praying for Mr. Johnson and his family DEGREE FELONY. as well. We hope that this outcome

Breaking from Dallas- Fort Worth Newshub

The Dallas Morning News reports that the Toyota North Texas Martin Luther King Jr. Parade in Arlington was created as an opportunity for seven counties to collectively honor the civil rights icon.

But with one week to go, civic leaders, including the Arlington branch of the NAACP and the pastor of a Dallas megachurch, are condemning the appointment of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott as honorary grand marshal of the new parade, set in Arlington this year.

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is another step towards healing for everyone involved.”

As proven in court, while behind the wheel of his SUV, Johnson pursued Mr. Cruz and Mr. Rodriguez through Farmers Branch. Johnson then intentionally ran Mr. Cruz’s and Mr. Rodriguez’s car off of the road and shot at them 16 times, killing Mr. Cruz and wounding Mr. Rodriguez.

During closing arguments of the sentencing trial, the lead prosecutor on the case, Dallas County Assistant District Attorney Jason Hermus asked the jury, when weighing the length of the punishment, to consider the seriousness of the offenses against the victims, their families, and the community. “No ordinary person would have acted like this,” he said, “and if you believe that’s the case we have entered a very dark place in our society.”

Dallas County Assistant District Attorney Gary McDonald served as second chair. Dallas County Assistant District Attorneys George Lewis and

lic service, it is fair to say that Greg Abbott has done more to damage and undermine African-American and Latino civil and voter rights, educational opportunities and economic empowerment than any other modern-day Texas governor," the Arlington NAACP said in a prepared statement.

In a tweet, the group asked the governor to decline the invitation to participate in the parade.

While group leaders haven't publicly called for a boycott, they said in an email that they support people's right to do so. Among those supporting a boycott is Frederick D. Haynes III, senior pastor of Friendship-West Baptist Church, though he will be out of town on MLK Day.

Douglas Gladden also assisted on the prosecution of this case. Dallas County District Attorney’s Office Investigator Senior Sergeant Michael Grice and Dallas County District Attorney’s Office Investigator Senior Sergeant Tommy Lenoir served as the lead felony investigators on this case.

The Public Integrity Unit of the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office prosecuted this case. Jason Hermus serves as its Chief Prosecutor. The Public Integrity Unit investigates complaints from citizens and cases filed by law enforcement agencies dealing with individuals and organizations that violate the law while operating with the public’s trust. The team also includes the Civil Rights Unit, which independently investigates officer involved shootings. *All factual information provided is taken from documents filed in court and statements made on the record in court.

JOIN MINISTER JAMES TURKNETT AND DFW NEW MINISTERS IN ANNOUNCING CANDIDATES: Join us in Prayer

Former Mayor Cedric Davis, Sr.- Candidate for Governor of Texas Honorable Elizabeth Frizell- Candidate for Dallas County DA Constable Roy Williams- Candidate for Dallas Sheriff Eric L. Williams- Candidate for U. S. Congress District 30 Alvin “AJ” Williams- Candidate for Dallas County Constable Pct. 1 Medrick Yhap- US Congress Tx. 3 Myra McIntosh- Candidate for 265th District Judge Sandre Streete Moncriffe- Candidate for 255th District Judge The announcement will be made January 12, 2017 at 11:15am African American Museum, 3536 Grand Ave. Dallas, TX 75210

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Lancaster ISD Board of Trustees Select New Superintendent

Lancaster, TX/Lancaster with resolving issues and ISD – During a Called Board handling the day to day Meeting on Monday, January operations has shown him 8, the Lancaster ISD Board of to be a great fit to continue Trustees voted to select its Lone the path of progress in Finalist, Elijah Granger, as the Lancaster ISD.” new superintendent of schools.

The Lancaster IndepenMr. Granger has been a dent School District serves part of the district in various more than 7,000 pre-kinadministrative roles for the past dergarten through grade six years. However, during the 12 students in 11 schools. past 15 years, he has worked as Our vision is that all a middle school science teacher, students achieve self-sushigh school agricultural science taining success and leave teacher, assistant principal, a lasting legacy. And our intermediate, middle and high mission, in collaboration school principal, executive with parents and commuprincipal, executive director, nities, is to ignite learnassistant superintendent and ing that translates into Elijah Granger interim superintendent. sustainable success for all “The Board’s selection of Mr. students in an ever-changGranger as superintendent of schools was based ing society. on his experience, his work done as interim and As interim and now as superintendent, Mr. the alignment of his skills to the Superintendent Granger remains focused on ensuring the Profile prepared by Hazard, Young, Attea & implementation of the district’s vision with Associates (HYA),” Board President Ty G. Jones fidelity. said.

“If we continue the good things we are doing Prior to the Board’s final decision, the trustees and strive harder every day to attain excellence launched a formal search for the next Lancaster in every area, we will continue to ensure the ISD Superintendent of Schools and retained the success of our students, staff and the district as services of HYA, a consulting firm that speciala whole,” he said. “I recognize the importance izes in assisting School Boards through such of people in any organization and Lancaster matters, to assist in gathering feedback from the ISD is no different. I plan to continue with the community. focus we have had throughout this year while After reviewing the report from HYA, Trustee sharing my vision and goals for the future with Rhonda Davis-Crawford was ready to make a our community, parents, staff, and students. decision.

Together, we will take Lancaster ISD to the “We wanted someone who has a vision for next level of academic success and accomplishstudent achievement and who can be a good ments.” liaison between the community and the district.

Throughout the past few years, Lancaster We wanted a leader who is a good communicator ISD has undergone a transformation resulting with the students, parents, administrators and in many positive accolades and improvements. staff,” she said. “When we reviewed the profile, he For Board Vice President Robbie Johnson, it met the criteria, so, we ended the search.” was critical to select a leader who can keep the For Board Secretary LaRhonda Mays, it was momentum going.

Mr. Granger’s outstanding work at Lancaster “It was important to the Board to select Middle School as the principal that influenced someone who we believed truly understood her decision.

Lancaster ISD and would be able to continue “Mr. Granger knows Lancaster ISD from the and expand the work we've already begun,” she inside, out and sees the big picture. He is about said. “Our district has experienced tremendous student achievement and knows the district’s growth and it is important to continue that needs,” Mays said. “He also knows how to hold work. Mr. Granger has played an integral role people accountable and treats others fairly.” in the progression of our Vision 2020 Strategic After the former Superintendent Dr. Mike Mc- Plan and it was important for us that we have Farland’s departure earlier this school year, the someone in place who thoroughly understood Board selected Mr. Granger to serve as interim. our vision and is capable of moving us to the Trustee Ellen Clark said that his work as interim next level. He is a good fit for Lancaster ISD showed that he could do the job permanently. due to his sense of community and his ability “Mr. Granger is familiar with all the positive actions in our schools, but he also knows many Continued on page 6 of the problems,” she said. “His actions as interim

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to work with our stakeholders at all levels. Additionally, his tenure with the district brings the right level of familiarity we need in a leader.”

Naturally, the district’s award-winning school board has high expectations for its newest superintendent.

“I expect for Lancaster ISD to continually improve student performance in all academic content areas and extra-curricular activities, continue to be a financially sound institution, provide staff with opportunities to grow professionally and continue to seek opportunities to improve the future for our students and community,” President Jones said.

Echoing Jones’ sentiments regarding student achievement, Johnson also champions continued innovation and transparency.

“My expectations in regards to the role of Superintendent is that his first and foremost priority is the success of our students in all areas.

Secondly, in pursuing excellence, he will utilize a variety of resources, highly-trained and capable staff, and be innovative in his approach to problem-solving,” she said. “Thirdly, he will be transparent and not afraid to address challenging issues head-on even though they may not be

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Mr. Granger has been leading the district since the fall semester and plans to continue to lay the groundwork for where he wants to take Lancaster ISD. “I will continue to focus on fostering a positive, professional climate of mutual trust and respect among faculty, staff, and administrators; recruit, employ, and retain effective personnel throughout the district; and continue to establish a culture of high expectations for all students and personnel,” he said.

As far as what people can expect under his leadership. Mr. Granger said that intends to provide a clear, compelling vision for the future.

“In addition, I will work collaboratively to achieve our goals and objectives through a clear system of accountability,” he said. “I will be visible throughout the district and actively engaged in community life.”

Lancaster ISD invites everyone to attend the SFE-sponsored Community Reception to celebrate the new Superintendent on Wednesday, January 10 from 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM at the Lancaster Recreation Center located at 1700 Veterans Memorial Parkway.

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Thompson making a name for herself with Gospel album She’s the first lady of the trumpet and musical force to be reckoned with. Her 20 plus years in mainstream gospel music has placed her on stages alongside Bishop Hezekiah Walker as the lone trumpeter in his recording choir that delivered countless hits. She has carved out a niche for herself as “The Trumpet Lady” and boasts a rich musical pedigree: raised in Chicago (by way of New Orleans) and completed her post-secondary education in New York.

Syreeta Thompson is a Grammy winning and Stellar Gospel Music Awards nominated musician and songwriter.

Syreeta has had the distinct honor to work with and be mentored by two world renowned Trumpet “Masters” Wynton Marsalis and Terence Blanchard. Though many know her for her time with Walker and the Love Fellowship choir, but she has shared her craft as the current Arts Education Director for Dr. Dorinda Clark-Cole’s Singers and Musician Conference (SMAC). As a Master music educator Syreeta is the CEO and President of Mission Music Inc. and she’s Director and Founder of the National Singers and Arts Conference Arts Education Program.

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Remembering Ruth Collins Sharp Altshuler

By Zenetta Drew Dallas Black Dance Theatre's Executive Director, Zenetta S. Drew, remembers the visionary philanthropist in an article for The Dallas Morning News.

"She called me on my first day at Dallas Black Dance Theatre. It was Jan. 15, 1987, Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. I was volunteering to write a city grant for a woman I did not know, Ann Williams.

She had been hurt seriously in a car accident and needed help. The office phone rang, and a lady said, 'Hello, this is Ruuuth,' in a Southern, drawn-out, sweet way.

'I was just calling to check on Ann and to see if she received the $5,000 check I sent in December.'

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Executive Director - DBDT giftedAmerican about her, Ann Williams Robert Crandall, Ruth Altshuler. Dallas Black Dance Theatre and the significance of co-chaired Dallas Black salutes you!

Zenetta S. Drew is the executive director Dallas Black Dance Theatre."

Dance Theatre’s 20th anniversary season, of the Dallas Black Dance Theatre. She wrote hosting receptions in her home to help this column for The Dallas Morning News.

Months later, I met this gracious and pave the way for us to perform at our first

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Re-Elect Incumbent Judge Teresa Hawthorne 203rd Judicial District Court

I protect victims and the community from violent offenders. I advocate for rehabilitation for drug addicts and alcoholics. I am Judge of the specialty mental health court and I am constantly promoting mental health education. I am compassionate fair, reasonable, impartial and very firm when needed.I seriously weigh all evidence before my judicial decisions are made. I follow the Law. I do not allow any outside forces to manipulate or sway my rendering fair and just verdicts. I am not a rubber stamp Judge. I am honest. I am your Judge of the 203 Judicial District Court. I am respectively requesting that ALL voters support and VOTE to keep me on the bench so that I can continue to make needed changes to our Justice system. I have 27 years combined experience as a Felony Court Judge and Criminal Defense Attorney, former High School English Teacher/Girls Head Coach and SMU Athletic Academic Counselor, a PhD, M.S. and a B.S. A member and former member of many legal organizations, volunteer speaker and supplies many school supplies of Dallas Schools.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS January 12 MLK Celebration Fair MLK Recreation Center 2922 MLK Blvd Dallas, TX 75215 Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

The MLK Celebration Fair will provide career opportunities, educational resources, medical screenings and access to valuable healthcare info.

Vendor application: http://bit. ly/2C5EFww MLK Candlelight CeremonyMLK Recreation Center 2922 MLK Blvd Dallas, TX 75215 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

The Candlelight Ceremony is a special event hosted by the Alpha Sigma Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated. Dr. King Scholarship and Essay Contest winners will be awarded.

Essay Contest Application: http://bit.ly/2j4yPEg

January 13 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. DFW Joint Founders Day Luncheon, Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas, 500 West Las Colinas Boulevard, Irving, TX 11:30 am - 2:00 pm 36th Annual MLK Awards Banquet Dallas Hyatt Regency, 300 Reunion Blvd E. Dallas, TX 75207 6:30 p.m.

This is a formal awards banquet honoring sponsors and partners of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center.

The keynote speaker is Rev. Dr. William Barber, II. Tickets are available: http://bit. ly/2kvvn5E Jazz Meets Poetry at E.H. Hereford University Center (UTA Bluebonnet Ballroom),300 West 1st Street Arlington, TX 76010 7:00 p.m.

- 9:00 p.m. This event features poet Verb Kulture along with the phenomenal music of Shelley Carrol who come

together to infuse poetry, jazz, soul, funk and rhythm & blues as we pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. $20.

Tickets available: http://bit. ly/2C6jAlK

January 14 Sunday Funny Day w/ Comedian and Actor Billy Sorrells Hyena’s Comedy Nightclub 5321 E. Mockingbird Road Dallas, TX 75206 Showtime at 7p.m.

Tickets $15 - $22. Tickets are available: http://bit.ly/2o78Tgm Special Battle of the Bands hosted by Southern University Marching Band at 3pm featuring the ‘Human Jukebox and 10 North Texas high school bands. The event will take place at Ellis Davis Fieldhouse, 9191 South Polk Street in Dallas. For info email suafdallas@yahoo.com.

DFW Metroplex International Sisterly Relations Day Observance. Public · Hosted by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Omega Alpha Omega Chapter The People’s Last Stand 5319 E Mockingbird Ln, Ste 210, Dallas, Texas 75206

January 15 The Nu Pi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. 8am MLK Scholarship Breakfast where actor Laz Alonso will be the keynote speaker. Tickets for the event are $40 per person and available on Eventbrite at https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/ mlk-scholarship-breakfast-tick

January 20 Smooth R & B 105.7 Presents The Smooth Winter Grove The Ladies Night Out Edition

Joe with 112 and Next 8:00 p.m. Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie 1001 Performance Pl. G.P. 75050 Ticket information www.axs. com

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Rev. Fabian K. Jacko, Pastor Greater Golden Gate Baptist Church, Dallas, TX

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Isn’t it impressive how God works in the Hebrews favor? He does the same for us today when we faithfully put our trust in Him. Even more so, God seems to always have someone attentive to the misfortune of His children. For Joseph it was the keeper of the prison. For Moses it was Pharaoh’s daughter. For Daniel it was Melzar. In your time of despair just know that God has got you covered.

The next test was an attempt to train the four men in “the ways and language of the Chaldeans” (Daniel 1:4). However, these young men from Judah had been prepared in advance by God with “knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom” (Daniel 1:17). So, when King Nebuchadnezzar sent for them to be tested he found them to be more competent than any of the pagan magicians and astrologers.

For over twenty-one centuries believers have had to exhibit sincere faith in God to warn, preserve and at times deliver them from multitudes of confusion. What He did then He is still able to do to this day!

Where is Your Faith In God (Rev. James Cleveland – Savoy Records 1985) Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

Faith will keep you when your way seems dark; Faith, faith, where is your faith in God?

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Christians, you say that you love the Lord, And yet we complain that each day seems hard.

Into each life some rain must fall; Faith, faith, where is your faith in God? Faith can move mountains, Faith can open the fountain, Oh, faith can help you succeed, Oh, faith can supply your every need; Where is your faith in God?

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We are more than what people think of us

By The Sports Preacher Rev. Ronald Parish, Jr. As a very proud Black man, father and preacher I cringe at how the media portrays who we are and what we do. We are not a perfect species, but nobody is. We do however, have a good number of us that take care of our business and stand in the gap for those who don’t. That is truly what the Dad’s Breakfast at Dr Billy Earl Dade Middle School proved to the world on December 14. We had men from every race and background take time out of their day to brighten the day of a middle school child.

Children don’t have the option to pick their parents, living condition, or neighborhoods. Its not their fault if one or both of their parents can’t or won’t raise them.

To see the outpouring of love that was demonstrated by these 600 men was truly breath taking. I knew a few days before the event that the numbers were going to be staggering, but none of us knew how impactful it was going to be.

This type of work does not happen in a bubble. It was truly a collaborative effort that I had the pleasure of leading. My role at Dade is the SBDM (Sight Based Decision Making) president. I have been in this role for 2 years. I have a wonderful and talented team that helps us undergird the school. A part of this team is Kristina Dove who works for Big Thought as a Senior Manager of Relations. She is a true jewel to the community and was ready to spring into action as she led the logistics of this grand event.

Mrs. Ellyn Favors is the Liaison for Dade and if you know Mrs Favors

Rev. Donald Parish Jr. then you know how passionate she is and never thinks anything is to hard for God. Trustee Bernadette Nutall who serves as Trustee for District 9 was extremely instrumental as always. Bernadette has been a strong advocate for our children for many years and didn’t hesitate in stepping up to helping to ensure the success of this event.

Last but certainly not least is Mrs Tracie Washington who serves dil-

igently as the principal of Dade.

When Mrs Washington arrived, Dade was ranked dead last for all middle schools in DISD and now just 3 years later they rank near the top in every category. We are blessed to have her.

God has blessed me with the ability to launch national television talk show: The Sports Preacher Show. The team that He has put around me are full of Emmy

,NAACP, and other prestigious award wining producers. As we launch this show this year, we are also working on continuing our father initiative nation wide. I invite you to join the movement at whatever level you choose. We do have a capital campaign on GoFundMe currently and we appreciate anything that you can do.

In closing, I want all of us who work to hold the hood together to walk with a sense of pride and purpose because we did this collectively. We are more powerful, impactful, and dutiful than what is said about us. To the 600 men that were apart of this first step of a movement, get ready we are just getting started!

To keep up with my endeavors and the movement please follow me on Instagram/Twitter: ipreachsports. For Facebook: The Sports Preacher.

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Sis. Geraldine Williams at West End in Dallas, sharing gloves for the homeless

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PANTHERS RUN OUT OF TIME IN LOSS AT TEXAS

Coach Byron Smith HOUSTON– The Prairie View A&M men’s basketball team ran out of time in a 100-94 loss Saturday

night at Texas Southern.

Trailing 86-57 with 6:33 remaining, the Panthers (5-12 overall, 2-1 SWAC) outscored TSU 37-14 down the stretch for the final margin.

“Obviously the goal is to be successful,” said PVAMU head coach Byron Smith. “We didn’t give in.

We could have easily given up tonight. I’m proud of the effort…I think we just started playing with our heart. I wish we would have started it like that. It was

a four-point game at halftime, and Texas Southern got hot early in the second half. They can do that in this building. We just said ‘hey, one play at a time,’ and the ball started falling” Gary Blackston scored a game-high 24 points and a game-high six rebounds and two assists. Zachary Hamilton scored 18 points and four rebounds, Keion Alexander scored a season-high 11 points, and Dennis Jones scored 10.

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(3-13, 3-0) got off to a hot shooting start in the second half, the Panthers chipped away. A pair of free throws

by Hamilton and a fourpoint play by Blackston sparked the run.

Blackston made five three-pointers during the final five+ minutes as PVAMU cut the deficit to 99-94 with three seconds remaining.

In the first half, there were two ties and five lead changes. Jones’ nine-first half points and eight off

the bench by Starr kept the Panthers close as PVAMU trailed 41-37 at halftime.

The Panthers return to action next Saturday at Grambling State in a doubleheader.

The women’s game begins at 3 p.m., and the men’s game at 5:30 p.m. The PVAMU Sports Network broadcast begins with the pregame show at 2:45 p.m. at pvpanthers.com/sportsnetwork.

WHAT A COMEBACK!

Alabama Football comes from behind to win it all in overtime!

Andy Pappanastos splits the uprights again, this one from 30-yards out. *OVERTIME* A 41-yard laser from Freshman QB Tua Tagovailoa pass to DeVonta Smith for the WIN!!!

After Monday's spectacular comeback performance, Alabama Football's Tua Tagovailoa has the attention of NFL scouts.

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