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Business Owner Jasper Baccus, Jr. An 89-year-old who built a chain of dry cleaners in Dallas’ southern sector 58 years ago has died

Mark your calendar for Forty-Third 2018 Annual Elite News Awards Night Ceremony February 23, 2018 Carver Heights B. C. Rev. Michael Carter Sr. Pastor

Celebrating the life of Jasper Baccus WAKE:

January 22, 2018 6pm

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January 23, 2018 11am

Central Pointe Church in Christ

7440 S. Westmoreland Rd Dallas, TX 75237

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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30-Minute Turkey Chili Recipe Courtesy of Food Network

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

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

Ingredients • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped • 5 cloves garlic, chopped • 1 tablespoon kosher salt • 2 teaspoons chili powder • 1 teaspoon dried oregano • 1 tablespoon tomato paste • 1 chipotle chile en adobo, coarsely chopped, with 1 tablespoon sauce • 1 pound ground turkey or 12 ounces soy crumbles • One 12-ounce Mexican lager-style beer • One 14 1/2-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes, with their juice • One 15 1/2-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed and drained Directions

Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, salt, chili powder, and oregano and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and the chipotle chile and sauce; cook 1 minute more. Add the turkey, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until the meat loses its raw color, about 3 minutes. Add the beer and simmer until reduced by about half, about 8 minutes. Add the tomatoes--crushing them through your fingers into the skillet--along with their juices and

the beans; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 10 minutes. Ladle the chili into bowls and serve with the garnishes of your choice.

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Eva Coleman to chair NABJ convention ESTABLISHED IN 1960

National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) President Sarah Glover has named Dallas-area editor and journalism educator Eva D. Coleman as the 2018 NABJ Convention chairwoman. The largest gathering for journalists of color in 2018 will be held at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center from Aug. 1-5. Coleman will lead the convention team. This year's theme is "NABJ18: Driving Journalism, Technology & Trust." President Glover praised Coleman for her decades of service since becoming a member in 1995. Coleman has served NABJ in numerous capacities, including chapter president, deputy regional director and regional conference co-chairperson. "Eva has been a phenomenal member and servant of NABJ. I appreciate her wide-ranging skill set and organizational expertise," said Glover. "Eva brings years of experience as an executive producer and entrepreneur. I am especially proud of her work on JSHOP, NABJ's high school journalism workshop, and the Dallas-Fort Worth Association of Black Journalists' (DFW/ABJ) Urban Journalism Workshop, of which she has directed the radio and television components for more than 15 years." Coleman says NABJ is near and dear to her heart. For years, she has brought her entire family, including her mother, to the national conventions. "This is definitely an honor to be named the chair of the NABJ national convention," Coleman said. "This appointment is one that I don't take lightly. NABJ has a history of providing excellent programming for our members and the industry. I am very appreciative to President Glover

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for having confidence in me to continue NABJ's rich legacy and I look forward to an exciting, informative, innovative, thought-provoking, productive convention that is beneficial to our entire membership while also providing groundbreaking leadership to others in the industry." Coleman is an honors graduate of Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. A four-time Telly® award winning producer, as the executive producer of Frisco ISD-TV, she has garnered numerous awards including the inaugural Student Television Network Teacher of the Year 2012-2013. She is the former executive producer of Frisco High School's first-ever television program, RACC-TV, serving in that role and as broadcast journalism teacher from 2004-2008. In addition, Eva created and launched Ranger News Network (RNN) at Frisco's sixth high school, Lone Star, in 2010. Of her 23 years of experience in television broadcasting, she served eight as a producer for the television production company, PRIMEDIA Workplace Learning. Skilled in radio broadcasting as well, she also served as a Technical Operator for Dallas' KRLD 1080 AM for 12 years, where she ran the audio board for various programs, including Texas Rangers baseball broadcasts. From the inception of Dallas' KRNB 105.7 FM in September 1996 through May 1998, Coleman was an on-air radio personality there. In 2013, she completed studies as a Reynolds High School Journalism Institute Fellow at Arizona State University (Phoenix), having been one of 175 journalism instructors selected from

around the country to participate in the American Society of News Editors (ASNE) administered program hosted by five universities and funded by the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation. In 2014, Coleman was selected to serve on the State Board of Education's Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications, Committee 1 for the review of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for career and technical education. A member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., a past president and current vice president of the Dallas-Fort Worth Association of Black Journalists (DFW/ ABJ), Coleman is the lifestyles editor for I Messenger Media (a conglomerate of three newspapers and an internet talk show). She also served as deputy director for NABJ Region VII and V from 2001-2007, and currently serves as NABJ Region III deputy director - west. Coleman is widowed and has two daughters, 16-year-old Cecily Simone and 11-year-old Evana Gabrielle. Pointing out that NABJ is the largest minority journalism organization of color in the nation, with a huge international contingent, Coleman said the programming and coordination of the national convention is critical especially when you consider changes in the industry. NABJ Founder Norma Adams-Wade agreed. "I've been very excited about the growth of NABJ under Sarah's leadership, and the choice of Eva as convention chair is just one more positive and forward-thinking decision that our president has made," said Adams-Wade, who is a contributing columnist and retired senior staff writer at The Dallas Morning News and still very active with NABJ nationally and locally, through DFW/ABJ. "Eva is experienced, meticulous, dedicated and a joy to work with. I'm looking forward to the convention and doing whatever I can to assist."

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Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson - after the President’s Remarks about Haiti and African Nations DALLAS, TX – Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson released a statement after the president’s most recent comments during a White House meeting discussing Haiti and African nations: “The president’s most recent comments about the immigrants from Haiti and Africa are beyond disgraceful. The president’s ongoing war against immigrants appears to be solely directed toward those immigrants of color. America is America because of the slaves who were bought, purchased and shipped here unwillingly from Africa and Haiti to build the infrastructure that makes this country what it is today. And if the president needs a reminder the home where he resides, The White House was built by slaves—immigrants. “No person’s merits or character should ever be attacked based on where they are from. I have been a strong advocate in protecting DREAMers, children who were unknowingly brought into this country by their parents, and those who benefit from Temporary Protection Status

(TPS) who have fled civil unrest or natural disasters in search of a better life. My hope and continuous fight is that we will have the opportunity to fix our immigration system so it continues to be diverse and inclusive of those immigrants who are often overlooked from parts of the world such as Africa. May the president’s ignorance not impact the growth of ideas, innovation and development from immigrants who are willing to contribute to building a better union.”

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson - in Recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day DALLAS, TX – Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson released a statement in recognition of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the national day of service that is observed annually on third Monday of January: “On Monday, January 15, 2018, we honor the tireless efforts of a great man, Civil Rights leader and hero to many across the world, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He fought fervently for the rights of millions of people, not just in the South, but across the country, who were fighting Jim Crow laws that continued to plague the country.

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“This year we are witnessing changes to laws that impact those from different backgrounds. The American dream should not be for one group of people to experience, but should be experienced by all. However, that can only be achieved through equality and mindsets to be changed in how we view our neighbors, as Dr. King taught us. “Dr. King’s legacy of courage and inspiration motivate us to believe in a better tomorrow. ‘Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane,’ said Dr. King. So it is beyond disappointing that in over 50 years we continue to struggle in accessibility to basic human rights such as health care or economic stability. “As a senior Member of Congress from the state of Texas, I have witnessed firsthand and continue to participate in the long sought out fight for peace, justice and equality for Texans and all Americans. We must remain diligent and engaged in defining how our nation will achieve this equality. This weekend many will participate in service projects in their local communities to help those who are less fortunate. May our actions continue to reflect our gratitude of the service made by Dr. King and all the civil rights leaders that came before us.”

Wills & Powers of Attorney Clinic | FREE Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program will provide simple wills and powers of attorney to qualifying applicants. Visit: dallasvolunteerattorneyprogram.org/get-help To see if you qualify. To RSVP and for more information, contact: Celesstia Valdez 214.678.2324 | cvaldez@dallas-habitat.org

SAVE *NEW* DATE Wednesday, Jan. 24th, 2018 9am – 12pm

Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity 2800 N. Hampton Road, Dallas, TX 75212 Light refreshments will be provided.

For Your Health

Living with LUPUS Lupus is a systemic autoimmune disease that occurs when your body's immune system attacks your own tissues and organs. Inflammation caused by lupus can affect many different body systems — including your joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart and lungs. Lupus can be difficult to diagnose because its signs and symptoms often mimic those of other ailments. The most distinctive sign of lupus — a facial rash that resembles the wings of a butterfly unfolding across both cheeks — occurs in many but not all cases of lupus. Some people are born with a tendency toward developing lupus, which may be triggered by infections, certain drugs or even sunlight. While there's no cure for lupus, treatments can help control symptoms. Factors that may increase your risk of lupus include: Your sex. Lupus is more common in women. Age. Although lupus affects people of all ages, it's most often diagnosed between the ages of 15 and 45. Race. Lupus is more common in African-Americans, Hispanics and Asian-Americans. “Black women had very high rates of lupus, with an incidence rate in Georgia nearly three times higher than that for white women, with significantly high rates in the 30-39 age group,” said principal investigator, S. Sam Lim, MD, MPH, associate professor in the Division of Rheumatology at Emory University School of Medicine. “These are young women in the prime of their careers, family and fertility. This means a severely compromised future, with a disease that waxes and wanes, affecting every aspect of daily living for the rest of their lives.” The LUMINA Study: In 1993, medical researchers set out to

determine why there was such disparity between lupus in Whites and lupus in people of color. Those researchers focused on the question of nature versus nurture. What researchers discovered early on was that genetic and ethnic factors, or nature factors, play a larger role in determining lupus prevalence than socioeconomic nurture factors. Furthermore, the study suggests that genetics may be the key that unlocks the reason why lupus affects African Americans and Hispanic women more than other people of color. Further findings from the LUMINA study: Lupus patients of Hispanic and African-American descent have more active diseases at the time of diagnosis, with more serious organ system involvement. Whites were of higher socioeconomic status and older than the either Hispanic people or African Americans. Important predictors of disease activity in these two minority groups were variables such as abnormal illness-related behaviors. As time passed, the total damage became worse for the two minority groups than that for the whites, although the differences were not statistically significant. Disease activity also has emerged as an important predictor of death for this group of patients. Consistent with lower disease activity, Whites exhibited lower mortality rates than Hispanic people or African Americans. Ten years after the LUMINA study In 2003, scientists revisiting the LUMINA study 10 years later came to even more interesting conclusions: Lupus presents itself more severely in African Americans and Hispanics from Texas than it does in Whites and Hispanics from Puerto Rico. Those patients who lacked health

insurance experienced acute lupus onset and expressed certain genetics (HLADRB1*01 (DR1) and C4A*3 alleles) had more severe lupus. The severity of damage to organs stemming from lupus or the adverse effects of lupus could be predicted based on age, the number of American College of Rheumatology criteria met, disease activity, corticosteroid use, and abnormal illness behaviors. Most revealing: One of the key factors in determining mortality was where a person stood financially with respect to poverty. People with lupus who were poorer financially were more apt to die of lupus or complications stemming from the disease, in part because of limited access to healthcare. Information from the 10-year study will be used to delve further into the nature or nurture question and may yield new ways of focusing on and eliminating health disparities in the United States. Hello, It is our hope to "bring a movement" to the southern sector of Dallas County and the DFW metroplex that has been missing "for" far too long a visible, documented, consistent, support for this suffering called, Lupus. Like many lupus patients it hit me unknowingly. I was diagnosed with lupus in 2015 after several visits to the ER doctor visits for mysterious aches, pains, swelling, and blood clots. While I have an amazing team of physicians behind me where is the rest of my support? There is a very active supportive, visible and effective Lupus Foundation of America, North Texas Chapter in Addison but just like sickle cell patients who have suffered for decades, those patients with Lupus in Oak Cliff, DeSoto, West

Dallas, South Dallas, Arlington, Lancaster, Cedar Hill, etc. need resources within "distance" to access much needed SEMINARS, ROUDNTABLES, EVENTS, AWARENESS ACTIVIIES, just as MADD and other such groups started in their formative years. “Living with Lupus" needs active physicians, supportive drug manufactures, stakeholders of all walks of life who are concerned and passionate for the delivery of outstanding care and services for these patient's of this segment of the county. ZIP codes, income or politics should not determine healthcare excellence. Will you attend and volunteer your support, time, energy and suggestions for those dire citizens who live in the southern sector? Next weekend, "3535 Studios" located at 3535 Marvin D. Love Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75224 will be hosting the 2nd Annual Divaday Donation Drive with a “Living With Lupus” a free Seminar on January 13th at 10am. We want “Living with Lupus” to become an immediate go-to for southern Dallas County lupus patients that are suffering in this target market of north Texas who have gone without for so long. With monthly or quarterly meetings/seminars featuring healthcare professionals, nutritionists, fitness experts, financial planners, area colleges, someone to help with disability paperwork and any and everything that those suffering from this terrible illness could benefit from. We look forward to what’s to come and welcome all suggestions. Thank you!! Have a blessed day, To'Ccorra E. Hill, MHSM, MBA Living with Lupus Founder Marvin Earle, Lupus Foundation of America, North Texas Chapter in Addison former Board of Directors

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Now We Run- Women’s March Anniversary Kickoff Happy Hour Hosted by Ana-Maria Ramos for Texas House District 102 Backyard Dallas 505 N Good Latimer Expy, Dallas, Texas 75201 First we marched, NOW WE RUN! Friday at 5 PM - 7:30 PM Come join some of the #ElectHer Dallas area candidates, Brandy K Chambers for Texas House Representative District 112 Ana-Maria Ramos for Texas House District 102 and Joanna Cattanach for Texas State Representative HD108 to kick off the anniversary weekend of the Women’s March! *************** Attitude Adjustment weekend 2018 R on Fry and Devon from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel 6007 Legacy Drive Plano

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 *************** “Narnia...” Presented by Royalty Dance Academy 7:00 pm at Granville Arts Center - Brownlee Auditorium, 300 N. Fifth Street, Garland, TX, 75040 Tickets: (Reserved) available at the door, online at RoyaltyDanceAcademy.com, or at Royalty Dance Academy (2305 State Hwy 276 Rockwall, TX 75032) Show dates/times: 01/20 7 p.m., 01/21 2 p.m. ************* Street Ministry and Homeless Outreach Hosted by City of Dallas Street Ministry 12 Dates · Jan 20, 2018 - Dec 15, 2018 Shiloh Worship Center of Garland 2204 S Shiloh Rd, Garland, Texas 75041 Join us Saturday the third Saturday of every month to minister to the homeles How to become a home owner in 60-days or less with $0 down! Hosted by Real Estate By JK Team Doubletree by Hilton Arlington DFW South 1507 North Watson Road, Arlington, Texas 76006 at 10 AM - 12 PM ************* Impeach Trump Solidarity Rally & March For North Texas Hosted by Next Generation

Action Network 11 AM - 2 PM City of Dallas - City Hall 1500 Marilla St, Dallas, Texas 75201 Free Speech For People and Roots Action call upon Congress to open an investigation to determine whether there are sufficient grounds to impeach President Trump, including: 1. obstruction of justice; 2. violations of the Foreign Emoluments Clause and Domestic Emoluments Clause of the United States Constitution…… ************** Dallas Women’s March 2018 Hosted by Victoria Neave for Texas State Representative and Dallas Women’s March 10 am Starts at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1816 Routh St., Dallas, Texas 75201 First anniversary of the historic Dallas Women’s March, when Dallas joined cities across the country and the world to stand up for equality, justice, and inclusion! Details to come soon. Let’s celebrate and keep the momentum going! #DallasWomensMarch *************** Black WallStreet Business Expo Hosted by wannahomeloan.com 10 am - 4 pm African American Museum of Dallas 3536 Grand Ave, Dallas, Texas 75210 The First Edition: Black Wall Street Business Expo will be an event you Do Not want to miss... ************ 2018 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Hosted by Southwestern Donkey and Mule Society, 8 am Justin Arena, Fort Worth TX ************ Making My Dreams My Reality!: Inaugural Dream Planning Party Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Arlington South 521 Interstate 20 Arlington, TX 76018 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Tickets available here: http://bit.ly/2p5qvKp Diane Nash- For Generations Yet Born 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM CS Hilton Garden Inn 800 N. Main Street Duncanville, Tx 75116

For Ticket Information and Question Call: 713-244-5333 or 214-335-2963.

January 21 Omega Alpha Omega’s AKA 110-Year Founders’ Day Celebration Hosted by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Omega Alpha Omega Chapter Sunday at 1 PM - 3 PM Sheraton McKinney 1900 Gateway Blvd, McKinney

Friday, February 2,

8:00pm, Apt4B Band performs: TBAAL Promising Young Artist Series, Clarence Muse Café Theatre 8:00pm, 1309 Canton St, Dallas, TX 75201. www.apt4bband.com Young guitarist, John Franklin, and his Neo-Pop and Funk Band split the ceiling when they take the stage performing original and popular cover tunes for a night of sheer non-stop music! http://bit.ly/2oHOwqy Saturday,

February 3, 2018, 8:00pm, Apt4B Band performs: TBAAL Promising Young Artist Series, Clarence Muse Café Theatre 8:00pm, 1309 Canton St, Dallas, TX 75201. www.apt4bband.com Young guitarist, John Franklin, and his Neo-Pop and Funk Band split the ceiling when they take the stage performing original and popular cover tunes for a night of sheer non-stop music! http://bit.ly/2oHOwqy

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Dallas Black Dance Theatre taps Hurricane Katrina Survivor to Choreograph a 2018 Cultural Awareness Work featuring Second Line Brass Band

share the rich authentic culture of our city with Dallas,” said Gibson.

Choreographer Michelle N. Gibson. Photograph by Omar Ramos.

Dallas, TX – Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s (DBDT) taps Hurricane Katrina survivor and choreographer Michelle N. Gibson to choreograph a work featuring a New Orleans-style second line brass band in the grand finale. Displaced, Yet Rebirthed makes its Dallas premiere during DBDT’s Cultural Awareness Series. Presented by Wells Fargo, the Series is showcased Friday Sunday, Feb. 16 through Feb. 18, at the Wyly Theatre, 2400 Flora, Dallas, TX 75201. “There is a void of missing home. This piece is snapshots of our experience,” explained Gibson who created Displaced, Yet Rebirthed as a proud New Orleans resident who had to flee her hometown in 2005 during Hurricane Katrina. Together with her family, she evacuated to Dallas and they have lived here since. The dance both honors survivors and is a tribute to the more than 1,800 people who tragically lost their lives. Gibson is incorporating a live band in the New Orleans tradition to celebrate the lives lost and rebirth of those who survived. “As New Orleans celebrates its tricentennial this year, I am proud to

Another aspect of DBDT’s Cultural Awareness Series features a tribute to one of the most iconic leaders of our time. His Grace by Christopher L. Huggins is dedicated to former South African President Nelson Mandela. The work features images of Mandela accompanied by the techno sound of artist, Moby. In 2014, His Grace made its world premiere in Dallas. Huggins is an international choreographer who has worked in Italy, France, Norway, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Slovenia, Austria, Japan, Korea, Jamaica, South Africa, and throughout the United States. Huggins is a former soloist of the renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Aterballetto of Reggio Emilia, Italy. Wells Fargo has served as a presenting sponsor of the series for eight consecutive years. “At Wells Fargo, caring for communities is embedded in our culture," said Wells Fargo Region Bank President for Greater Dallas, Scott Wallace. “We strive to create and support positive, lasting impact — socially, economically, and environmentally — through our business practices, philanthropy and community engagement. Supporting the Dallas Black Dance Theatre offers us yet another opportunity to add to the quality of life in our communities.” PERFORMANCE DETAILS Friday and Saturday evening per-

Dallas Black Dance Theatre dancer Kayah Franklin in photograph by The Dallas Dance Project.

formances February 16-17, 2018, 7:30 p.m. Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre 2400 Flora Street, Dallas, TX. Sunday matinee February 18, 2018, 2:30 p.m. Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre 2400 Flora Street, Dallas, TX. The Thursday morning student matinees are both sold out. These matinees are made possible by SodexoMAGIC and Hattie Mae Lesley Foundation. TICKETS Performance ticket prices range from $22 - $58.

For single tickets visit www.attpac. org or call 214-880-0202. Group tickets are available by calling 214-871-2376 Ext. 413 or email grouptickets@dbdt.com. For more information visit www. DBDT.com. 2017-2018 | Presenting Sponsor Wells Fargo 2017-2018 | DBDT Season Sponsors Legacy Sponsor: Simmons Sisters Fund of The Dallas Foundation Season Sponsors: Office of Cultural Affairs – City of Dallas, Texas Instruments, NBC 5, Clear Vision, I Messenger, Yellow Cab, The Downtown Business News, TACA, PaperCity, American Airlines, The Industry Consultants, The Dallas Weekly and DART.

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. Thank you so much for your VOTE!!! Contact me anytime if you have any questions. Teresa Hawthorne â&#x20AC;&#x153;Justice for Allâ&#x20AC;? Political Advertisement paid for by Judge Teresa Hawthorne Campaign Fund/Carol Nunez Treasurer.

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Rev. Holmes and Mayor Turner provide highlights “In Conversation” Will Cover Several Hot Political Topics Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will challenge popular thinking on current local, state andnational political affairs at the 5th annual In Conversation—An Evening with Dr. Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Mayor Turner will explain why he is deeply concerned with the direction of our nation. He asks, “Is it good or bad? Should we be joyful or fearful? Is it an opportunity or crisis?” Turner sees the current time as a “Season of Opportunity” and says we all have a role to play in our state and country. He asks “Are you going to leave it up to someone else? What is your role, and how do we confront the challenges we face?” In Conversation—An Evening with Mayor Turner and Dr. Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. is presented by the Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center, a 501(c)(3) organization. The event takes place at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, at St. Luke Community United Methodist Church, 5710 East R.L. Thornton Freeway. The Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center is named for Rev. Holmes, Pastor Emeritus of St. Luke and a long-time activist, pastor, educator and former state legislator. Texas State Representative Helen Giddings, honorary chair for the event, calls Mayor Turner “one of the nation’s most engaging, tenacious, and principled leaders. Never forgetting his humble upbringing in the Acres Homes Community in Houston, Mayor Turner understands the intersection of opportunity and prosperity,” says Giddings. “His perspective on

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

lifting up the disenfranchised and struggling families of our state is unrivaled and Daniel 1:8-21 critical in today’s world. Certain stories Always speaking truth to power, he and characters will inspire and challenge us to action.” from the Old Elected in 2015, Turner is serving his Testament have first four-year term as Houston’s 62nd provided for us a wonderful mayor. sense of heroism Prior to his election as mayor, he down through the served 27 years in the Texas House as years. Their tests representative for District 139; working of courage have for two decades on the House Approfor every child of priations Committee and three terms as God proved to be a most valuable resource for spiritual growth Speaker Pro Tem. maturity. The story of Daniel is one of Fabian K. Jacko, Pastor His performance-driven approach as Rev.and them. mayor is credited with creating a more Greater Golden Gate Baptist Church Images of a fiery furnace, mysteresponsive, streamlined and efficient derious Dallas, TX livery of city services to the state’s largest hand city. His leadership has resolved the city’s writing worst budget shortfall since the Great on the Depression, and for the first time ever, wall and praying in the den of lions have the city has a plan for addressing its $8.1 long been in the heads of young Christians billion pension liability. who while enduring their own struggles A signature program of Mayor Turner’s faithfully believe that God will deliver them in the same supernatural ways. However, administration, the Complete Commuwe must remember that before great acts of nities initiative, aims to improve quality God’s favor is enjoyed trials of our faith will of life for previously underserved areas be employed. of the city not thriving at levels enjoyed The lesson opens with Daniel and by other Houston neighborhoods. Other his Hebrew friends - Hananiah, Mishael, priorities include a plan to address home- and Azariah being given the Babylonian lessness and new strategies to reduce names Belteshazzar, Shadrach, Meshach, flooding and improve drainage. and Abednego, respectively (Daniel 1:6-7). Mayor Turner is a life-long resident It was an attempt to change their allegiance of Houston and still lives in the Acres to Jehovah God and the country of their birth. Homes community where he grew up The initial test given these men with his eight siblings. A graduate of the was to eat the daily ration of meat and wine University of Houston, he holds a law defrom King Nebuchadnezzar’s table. Daniel gree from Harvard University. He began is obviously troubled that they are asked to his law practice at Fulbright & Jaworski participate in an act which goes against their LLP and later founded the Barnes & beliefs. He is emphatic about not defiling Turner Law Firm. himself with such provisions, knowing that Roland Parrish and Parrish McDonthey either came from meat sacrificed to ald’s Restaurants is title sponsor for In Babylonian gods and that to adhere to this Conversation. policy was a direct affront to the food reguProceeds will support Frazier House lations in the Law of Moses (Leviticus 11). Unfortunately, this is where we and other Outreach Center programs, “Strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel services and (Matthew 23:24).” Are there some laws operations. we practice only within the confines of the For more information, tickets or sponsacred or are we to follow the practice to the sorships, contact Fannie Smith at letter, home or abroad? inconversation@zwhjcoc.org, Daniel’s request to not participate 214.454.8624 or visit www.zwhjcoc.org. was met with objection by the prince of the

eunuchs and his servant. However, with great persuasion the four were allowed to eat an alternative diet of pulse (vegetables) and water for 10 days. In the end, Daniel and his three friends pass the test and appear healthier than those that ate the King’s meal over the same period of time. In this their request was justified by their faithfulness to God and in the end respected by the servant. 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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celebration and parade Dr Jamal Rasheed, president and CEO of the Ellis County African American Hall of Fame in Waxahachie acting as Master of Ceremony for the MLK Church program in Waxahachie

10th Masonic District WWPHGL of Texas participate MLK Parade in Waxahachie

SPECIAL OLYMPICS TEXAS ATHLETE IAN RAWN ELECTED TO SOTX BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Plano resident joins two other SOTX athletes on the Board of Directors. AUSTIN – Special Olympics Texas athlete and Plano resident Ian Rawn has been elected to Special Olympics Texas’ (SOTX) Board of Directors. He will hold a two-year term in his new role in an Athlete position.

HODGE ADDS HONOR, NAMED SBN ALLAMERICAN PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas – Prairie View A&M football player WR Khadarel Hodge added another honor to his stellar 2017 campaign as he was named to the SBN/Power News Radio Network Black College All-America team. Hodge (6-2, 200; R-Sr., D’Lo Miss.) was third in the SWAC in both receptions (48) and receiving yards (844), second in yards per catch (17.6) and first in touchdown receptions (12). Hodge caught at least

one touchdown pass in seven straight games, posting three 100-yard receiving games and four multi-TD receiving games. Hodge broke Otis Taylor’s 53year old single-game receiving yards school record with 232 yards on eight receptions and three touchdowns vs. UAPB. He also caught four passes for 132 yards and two TDs at Alcorn, six passes for 101 yards and one TD vs. Grambling, and six passes for 81 yards and TD at Southern. Earlier this fall, Hodge earned first-team All-SWAC honors and was named to the BOXTOROW All-America team and was selected to play in this past weekend’s HBCU Spirit Of America Dream Bowl.

“I am so excited to join the Board of Directors,” Rawn said. “I will represent my fellow athletes with pride.” “We are looking forward to having Ian join the SOTX Board of Directors,” said Chad Tywater, SOTX board chairman. “He is an outstanding athlete leader and I know he’ll do a great job of representing the athlete viewpoint on our board.” Rawn works at Venturity Financial Partners in Addison. He take continuing education classes at Collin College in McKinney and is a graduate of Quaker Valley High School in Sewickley, Penn.

Rawn represented the United States at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria in 2017, winning fourth in the world in his division. He is a Special Olympics Texas Global Messenger and was a volunteer firefighter when he lived in Pennsylvania. About Special Olympics Texas Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) is a privately funded non-profit organization that changes lives through the power of sport by encouraging and empowering people with intellectual disabilities, promoting acceptance for all, and fostering communities of understanding and respect. SOTX provides continuing opportunities for more than 58,333 children and adults with intellectual disabilities throughout the Lone Star State to realize their potential, develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy and friendship. To learn more, visit www.specialolympicstexas.org or call 800.876.5646.

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Sports Page: Does God cheer for teams? ‘That Play Right There Was God’: Diggs, Dings and Dumbfounded Vikings On How They Stunned Saints!!!! Stefon Mar'sean Diggs is an American football wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Vikings in the fifth round, 146th overall of the 2015 NFL Draft. He played college football at Maryland. His education: Our Lady of Good Counsel High School Some of you watched the playoff NFL games this week. While others held true in Boycott support of Collin Kapernick..... Some of us participated in the many MLK celebrations. Most of us have all heard the statements by athletes and sports players..."My father who died last year of cancer saw this game in heaven". or, "My mom is up in heaven cheering this game and this win is for her"! 1 Thessalonians 4:13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. Such statements may have biblical implications or even proof that God is a sports fan and has certain teams he cheers for. I really wonder If God spends his time watching Alabama and Georgia versus some horrific war or famine in the world.. But we all now that God is; Omnipotent is from the Latin omni- ("all") and potent- ("power"), and when the word is applied to God, it means He is "all-powerful.". If God is the Creator of all things (Genesis 1:1), it follows that He must have power over all things at all times. AS well as Omnipresent, and Omniscient... SOOOOOOO maybe he has the super power to stop floods, wars, famine and snow storms as well as a blitz from the blind side and a deep throw to a doubled covered speedster. Maybe God is only a Brady fan? I doubt this

seriously. God surely was a Paul, Peter, David, John the Baptist and Lazarus fan. I watched on CNN years ago how a lady was sky diving and she was pregnant and her Shute did not open and she plunged to her death. BUT wait.. God saved her or somebody did and she lived to tell her story.

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Amazing things happen to ordinary people that can't be explained or realized.. Therefore is it safe to believe that God played some role in it and changed the outcome. Did God allow Trump, the holocaust, slavery and cancer to be the impact that they all had and have.. "'Lucifer, son of the morning,'" the anointed covering cherub, resided in the presence of God (Isa. 14:12; Eze. 28:14).1 Scripture says, "'You were the seal of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty....You were perfect in your ways from the day you were created, till iniquity was found in you'" (Eze. 28:12, 15). Although sin's rise is inexplicable and unjustifiable, its roots can be traced to Lucifer's pride: "'Your heart was lifted up because of your beauty; you corrupted your wisdom for the sake of your splendor'" (Eze. 28:17). Lucifer refused to be content with the exalted position his Creator had given him. In selfishness he coveted equality with God Himself: "'You have said in your heart; "I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne Evil did not originate with God. He who "'loved righteousness and hated lawlessness'" (Heb. 1:9) is not to blame for the world's misery. Satan, a fallen angel, is responsible for cruelty and suffering. We can better understand robberies, murders, funerals, crimes, and accidents—however heartbreaking— when we see them in the framework of the great controversy.

The cross testifies to both the destructiveness of sin and the depths of God's love for sinners. Thus the great controversy theme teaches us to hate sin and to love the sinner. WE ALL are like a child and will reason if God is so powerful.. He can stop pain and suffering or crime and oppression. There would not be a need for MLK,Susan B. Anthony, Gandhi or Mother Teresa... Oprah Winfrey says there is no such thing as luck.. Luck is defined as Opportunity meeting Preparation. I firmly agree with this sentiment. However, Does God pick teams and sides and gives the edge to certain teams and players over others??? “I will prepare and some day my chance will come.” ― Abraham Lincoln Should I be rude or mean or suggest that a person should not have faith that God was in the plans for his team to win.. or the other team who played just as hard and long should loose by one point? Does a super bowl team love the lord more than the looser of the world series.? We’re so quick to calculate from our human perspective how God is going to be able to do His work. Before Jesus fed the 5,000, He asked Philip, “Where are we going to buy bread, that these may eat?” (John 6:5). Here were about 20,000 hungry people (including women and children) in a remote place. The disciples had already told the Lord their solution: “Send them away, so that they can buy bread” (Mark 6:36). But the Lord tested Philip by asking, “Where are we going to buy bread?” It was a humanly impossible situation. God brings us to the end of our strength so that we will trust in His ability to do the impossible. The question becomes how do we glorify Gods name and purpooe if Leborn wins the final's? By nature we all trust in ourselves most of the time, and in God only when we really have to. If we trust in ourselves, then we glory in ourselves. But God’s

purpose is that we glory in Him alone. So through various means He graciously brings us to the place where we have no hope except in Him, so that we trust in Him and He gets the glory. Did MJ. Magic, Joe Namath or OJ lead you to Christ? Did the 16 NBA rings the Boston Celtics won make you a better Christian? Does tailgating help your god centered life? I don't think God is a BIG Ben fan or the cause my Steelers to loose to those bums from Jacksonville. WE did not win because our team was not better in every sense of the word as it relates to competition, preparation and execution. Real Talk! On my Sabbath I would not watch games thinking that God would not bless my team.. DUMB idea.. real dumb.. but Satan tricked me into think that. Conclusion: I don't think God is much of a sports fan and he does not pick and choose games depending on the Vegas spread or who has the best 3rd down conversion. I also don't think my dear loving relatives who are sleep in Jesus are watching games in heaven with their favorite jersey on. Lets be clear.. the devil is a liar.. always will.. no doubt about it.. Praying before games to be safe and come out alive and uninjured is ok.. Praying for a win and if you win is not a blessing from God or some indication he heard your prayer and held back the other team defense. The purpose of life is to be ready for his return and show others how Christ lives in you. “That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.” God is not in winning or losing of games in sports arenas.. God and the trinity play a big role in your salvation.. nothing else matters! not even a good 40 time! Marvin Earle

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