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January 5, 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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Ingredients 1-tablespoon olive oil 1-pound beef stew meat salt and pepper to taste 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger 1 fresh jalapeno peppers, diced 1-tablespoon curry powder 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice 1 onion, sliced and quartered 1-cup beef broth Directions

• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and brown the beef on all sides. Remove from

skillet, reserving juices, and season with salt and pepper.

Cook and stir the garlic, ginger, and jalapeno in the skillet for 2 minutes, until tender, and season with curry powder. Mix in the diced tomatoes and juice.

• Place the onion in the bottom of a slow cooker, and layer with the browned beef. Scoop the skillet mixture into the slow cooker, and mix in the beef broth.

• Cover, and cook 6 to 8 hours on Low in slow cooker.

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The Energy Industry is Stepping up in the Wake of Hurricane Harvey

By Michelle Ray

Hurricane Harvey struck the heart of America's energy sector.

Greater Houston is home to dozens of refineries, pipelines, and petrochemical plants.

Despite this direct hit, energy prices rose far less they did in the aftermath of past storms, thanks to energy companies' preparedness. Gasoline prices are already falling in Texas.

Energy companies played an integral role in the hurricane recovery process. They're committed to doing all they can to serve communities in need.

Luckily, their efforts are aided by two factors.

First, energy companies have made their infrastructure far more resilient in recent years, thereby minimizing recovery times in the wake of natural disasters. Second, the energy industry has banded together to facilitate delivery of its refined products to areas affected by Harvey.

To be sure, Harvey was a tragic and enormously costly storm.

It killed dozens of people and damaged thousands of homes.

It also knocked more than 20 percent of U.S. refining capacity offline.

Several of these refineries closed out of an abundance of caution.

Energy companies interrupted production and took steps to protect employees and facilities.

They've also beefed up their disaster response protocols, increased coordination with federal and state officials, and created emergency training programs for government response teams.

Naturally, the temporary loss of refining capacity reduced gasoline stockpiles, which pushed up the price of the fuel.

It's important for consumers to note that price increases won't last long. Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast in 2005, gas prices rose sharply, but began decreasing in a matter of days.

Today, the energy sector is better equipped to handle hurricane-related disruptions. In the past decade, thanks to an American energy renaissance, domestic energy production has doubled. Companies now pump 9.2 million barrels of oil a day. Our nation is the world's number one producer of oil and natural gas.

Thanks to this production, U.S. gasoline supplies remain abundant. In Harvey's wake, America had 230 million barrels of stored gasoline -- more than it had before Hurricanes Rita and Ike hit.

Companies are working as hard as possible to boost these re-

serves even further. Across the country, refineries are delaying regularly scheduled maintenance to increase production and ensure drivers receive the fuel they need.

Federal and state governments are lending a hand. Governments have eased transportation restrictions to facilitate crude oil's journey from refineries and oil tankers to consumers' gas tanks. The Department of Homeland Security issued a Jones Act waiver that allows companies to ship diesel and gasoline to hurricane-afflicted states on foreign-owned tankers.

The resilience is already apparent to drivers. In the week after Harvey's arrival, the national average gasoline price rose 27 cents -- half of the increase motorists faced after Katrina.

Energy companies' resilient infrastructure and elastic refining capabilities helped mitigate Harvey's disastrous effects.

Firms are also adopting a very hands-on approach to

hurricane relief.

When Harvey impeded the city of Beaumont's water service, Exxon dispatched helicopters carrying water and toiletries to the area. After 400 employees at Occidental Petroleum were forced to evacuate their homes, the company put everyone up -- along with their families -- at nearby hotels.

The devastation and suffering caused by Harvey won't vanish with the receding waters. But hurricane victims can take some comfort from the knowledge that no matter how long recovery takes, the energy sector is here for them.

Michelle Ray is Publishing Editor at the Independent Journal-Review. The Texas resident also hosts "In Deep with Michelle Ray" on FTR Radio.

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Oil and Gas Companies hurting Black communitieS National Medical Association, NAACP look at increase in asthma and cancer among blacks and other poor communities

By Cheryl Smith Texas Metro News

Fence-line communities: are communities that are next to a company, industrial, or service facility and are directly affected in some way by the facility’s operation (e.g. noise, odor, traffic, and chemical emissions). Most fence-line communities in the United States are low-income individuals and communities of color who experience systemic oppression such as environmental racism.

Fumes Across the Fence-Line

pollutants into the air each year. location in the U.S. where AfriThese toxins are can Americans are exnot only conposed to these fumes,” tributing to the he said, adding that it ozone level, but is estimated that Afrialso increased can American children medical and fuare losing about 6000 neral bills. school days because “A f r i c a n of illnesses associated Americans are with the oil and gas disproportionleaks. ately exposed,” Until 2015 many said Dr. Mark of those children Mitchell of the found themselves beDr. Mark Mitchell National Medifore a judge, with their cal Association. parents, facing fines “Deaths are inand possible detention. creasing, and there are more cases Even some parents were fined, or of asthma in children and cancer directed to attend after school sesin adults.” sions with their children.

This is definitely an area of concern beNumber of Asthma Attacks Experienced by African American Children Caused by Ozone cause of the Attributable to Oil and Gas by Metropolitan Area high Texas truancy rates, as well as children born with learning disabilities; although health issues were not a consideration in a U.S. Dept.

Top 10 Metropolitan Areas by African American Health Impacts Attributable to Ozone caused by Natural Gas Pollution of Justice report that looked at truancy in Dallas County, instead focusing on “poor school climate and inadequate identification of special eduOil and gas is big business, cation needs to teen pregnancy, especially in Texas, and other negative peer influence, child states like California. “Just be- abuse or neglect, poor academcause the oil company brings ic performance, low school atjobs and other benefits, doesn’t tachment, and students’ lack of mean it can do it at the expense self-esteem.” of my health and well-being” said Then there are the deaths Charles Zacharie, of Los Angeles. that must be considered. African Residents in the Dallas-Fort American children are more likeWorth area should definitely be ly to die from asthma than white alarmed, Dr. Mitchell warned. children (one per 1 million versus “Dallas is the number one one per 10 million, respectively).

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Number of Asthma Attacks per Ozone Season 25–250

Some would say that these communities are definitely on the other side of the railroad tracks—the area where there are more dirt roads, liquor stores and food deserts—the hood!

The National Medical Association, Clean Air Task Force and NAACP co-released a report in November that unfortunately was overlooked during many news cycles although the findings were significant when you consider the number of African Americans impacted.

In a 34-page report, Fumes Across the Fence-Line: The Health Impacts of Air Pollution from Oil & Gas Facilities on African American Communities, the results are alarming to say the least.

According to the report, the oil and gas industry dumps 9 million tons of methane and toxic

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251–500

501–1,000

1,001–2,000 2,001–3,000 > 3,000

Source: “Gasping for Breath,” US Census Bureau

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Metropolitan Area

Asthma Attacks (per year)

Lost School Days (per year)

Dallas-Fort Worth (TX, OK)

8,059

5,896

Atlanta (GA)

7,499

5,469

Washington-Baltimore (DC, MD, VA, WV, PA)

7,216

5,269

New York-Newark (NY, NJ, CT, PA)

5,235

3,821

Houston (TX)

4,256

3,111

Chicago (IL, IN, WI)

3,777

2,760

Memphis (TN, MS, AR)

3,674

2,692

Philadelphia (PA, NJ, DE, MD)

2,887

2,104

Shreveport-Bossier City (LA)

2,536

1,871

Detroit (MI)

2,402

1,751

137,688

100,564

National African American Total

Source: “Gasping for Breath,” US Census Bureau

Oil and gas leaks are the issue, a critical one that must be addressed. “The life-threatening burdens placed on communities of color near oil and gas facilities are the result of systemic oppression perpetuated by the traditional energy industry, which exposes communities to health, economic, and social hazards,” reads Fumes Across the Fence-Line.

Because natural gas does not have an odor, experts say, people don’t know they are being exposed. Odorless and silent, but deadly.

The report points out that African Americans are exposed to 38 percent more polluted air than Caucasian Americans and they are 75 percent more likely to live in fence-line communities than the average American.

And there are many symptoms associated with different air pollutants, including nausea, headaches, asthma attacks and dizziness.

Texas has the dubious distinction of having two cites on the the list of Top 10 States by African American Population Living within a Half Mile Radius of Oil and Gas Facilities.

“Common sense would suggest that a pipeline carrying a highly flammable substance and a massive polluting industrial facility should not be placed in any residential community, much less an environmental justice community” – Congressmen Sanford D. Bishop, Jr., John Lewis, Hank Johnson Jr., and David Scott in a 2015 response to the Saber Trail Pipeline Project in Alabama, Southern Georgia, and Central Florida.

Identifying the problem was important and offering solutions is equally important, says Dr. Mitchell. “We are concerned about the health of our communities.”

The report makes several recommendations:

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Facilities should not be located in residential areas Make sure any and all facilities are maintained properly Hire people in the communities to monitor and fix facilities where there are leaks.

Dr. Mitchell says Texas can follow the lead of California and Colorado with better guidelines and by reducing the amount of exposure to citizens.

“We have to educate our elected officials and encourage them to support technology that can reduce the amount of exposure and protect our population,” he continued. “We have to educate others and talk about this issue more.”

Unfortunately in communities that are not as educated, there is an assumption that it is normal to have asthma or cancer. That is not the case said, Dr. Mitchell, “Our communities are suffering.

There are more cases of cancer like blood, lymphoma and leukemia.”

Churches, organizations, businesses, community groups, politicians, healthcare professionals, and friends need to be discussing this issue. These death traps need to be located exposed and dealt with.

It’s simple, Dr. Mitchell concluded, “If there is a leak underground, you can usually tell because grass does not grow in those areas. But the greatest indicator of where they (oil and gas leaks) are located is the percentage of people of color.”

This report is available online at: www.naacp.org/climate-justice-resources/ fumes-across-thefence-line http://catf.us/resources/publications/ les/FumesAcrossTheFenceLine.pdf www.oilandgasthreatmap. com to find out if you live in an area where you should be concerned.

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An Open Letter from Marvin Earle Urban League of Dallas Died Part 2

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African American Museum African American Museum * P.O. Box 150157 Dallas, TX* 75315 Historic Fair Park

 this is the only way!  this is the best way! please notice; no cell phones, no BMW, No Google, no GPS, No good credit, No bad credit, NO EEOC, NO Affirmative Action, no Facebook, no Snow Bunny, The original No JUSTICE.. NO PEACE.. the first Black Lives Matter.. ALL HBCU.. The Blacker the College. The Sweeter the Knowledge.  Marvin Earle đ&#x;Ž…Happy Kwanzaa .....There comes a time when silence is betrayal.â€? “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.â€? “In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.â€?

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QUESTION: ARE THERE ANY SMART GIFTED ENGAGED CONCERNED EDUCATED PEOPLEÂ Â LEFT IN DALLAS WILLING TO BRING BACK THE URBAN LEAGUE or is the entire city full of crooks? are they all dead, jailed, sold out, moved out, moved up, paid off, no weapon forged

 cut my nose in spite of my face says Morial!!!! divide and conqueror!!!!  says Urban League But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty.

For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM ,TWITTER, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, NEXT TIME YOU GO TO A Dallas POLITICAL RALLY. .LISTEN TO WHAT THE politicians ( Sherman)... (Wil-

the day of the gheechie is OVER!!!!

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WHAT DOES EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON SAY ABOUT THIS urban league SUBJECT?  WHAT DOES ROYCE WEST SAY ABOUT THIS urban league SUBJECT? WHAT DOES YOUR local PASTOR SAY ABOUT THE SUBJECT? No Justice.. No Peace... quiet as a church mouse! đ&#x;’Ş

“Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set� (Prov. 22:28). “Remove not the old land mark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless�

(Prov. 23:10).

liams).... Crezort, ....WEST...FAITH,  say and what they don’t say. 200,000 MILLION Square feet of Warehouse’s IN THE BEST SOUTHWEST CITIES these last 30 years.... tax abatement out the waaaa zoo.. WHO BUILT THEM. WHO PLANNED THEM, WHO DESIGNED THEM. HOW MANY SUBS got paid of black skin? .. WHO WORKS THERE? WHO MADE THE MONEY?  how much trickled down in the community ?

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“Minority-owned businesses are the fastest growing segment of small businesses in this country and yet they face many challenges access to capital being one of them. The National Urban League will expand the national partnership with Morgan Stanley and The National Development Council by bringing The Capital Access Fund to Florida,� said Marc H. Morial, president and CEO of the National Urban League. “Vibrant and expanding minority-owned businesses are vital to the future economic growth of this country and The National Urban League will continue to provide both policy and programmatic leadership to ensure this important segment of our business community is not overlooked.�The potential of Minority Business Enterprises will only be fully realized when scalable solutions are developed to address the access to capital challenge which many of these businesses face. I am excited about the expansion of the Capital Access Fund into Florida as it takes it one step closer to becoming one such solution,� said Don Bowen, president and CEO, National Urban League’s Urban Empowerment Fund.

CAF launched in Cleveland in December 2016 as a three-year, $8 million program that provides minority business owners with access to capital as well as pre and post-loan counseling to ensure the success of its borrowers. With a goal to create or maintain 300 jobs within three years,

against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and this is their vindication from me,� declares the LORD.For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.

Please join us

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to date, CAF has provided 16 loans totaling $2.5 million which will create over 158 jobs and retain over 197 jobs in the Greater Cleveland community. The CAF partners are excited and look forward to a successful expansion to Florida.

WHO IS LOOKING OUT FOR TEXAS AND Dallas county RESIDENTS AND BLACK BUSINESSES? “We are thrilled to partner once again with the National Urban League, National Development Council and local partners to provide minority owned businesses in Florida with greater access to capital through the Capital Access Fund,� said Carla A. Harris, vice chairman, Global Wealth Management, and head of the Multicultural Client Strategy Group, Morgan Stanley. “By providing an initial $2 million in start-up capital, we are proud to have an impact on the economic growth in this community by offering the entrepreneurs who build community wealth with the capital and support services necessary to not only survive, but thrive.�

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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.

Thank you so much for your VOTE!!! Contact me anytime if you have any questions.

Teresa Hawthorne “Justice for All�

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS 26th Annual Gardere MLK Jr. Oratory Competition Friday, Jan. 12, 2018 The 26th Annual Gardere MLK Jr. Oratory Competition will take place at W.H. Adamson High School Friday, Jan. 12. Continuing the tradition of honoring the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, fourth- and fifth-grade students in Dallas will deliver original three-tofive minute speeches, answering the question: “What is your dream for today’s world?” More than 120 students representing 16 Dallas ISD schools participated in the in-school competitions held in the fall. One student from each participating school was selected to advance to the semifinal round to be held Dec. 5 at the César Chávez Learning Center Auditorium. Of the 16 students, eight will advance to the final competition. Criteria for judging include delivery, stage presence, and content interpretation and memorization at all three competition levels. The event is free to attend and open to the public.

Gardere continues to host and sponsor the 2018 competition. Participating Dallas ISD schools include: Arcadia Park, Charles Rice Learning Center, Clara Oliver, Eladio Martinez Learning Center, Frederick Douglass, Harry C. Withers, J.P. Starks Math, Science & Technology Vanguard, John Neely Bryan, L.L. Hotchkiss, Paul L. Dunbar Learning Center, Ronald E. McNair, Thomas L. Marsalis, Thomas Tolbert, Urban Park, William Brown Miller and Wilmer-Hutchins.

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

Daniel 1:8-21 Certain stories and characters from the Old Testament have provided for us a wonderful sense of heroism down through the The 26th Annual Gardere MLK Jr. Oratory years. Their tests Competition will kick off the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend to encourage the of courage have community to pay tribute and carry on the for every child of late civil rights leader’s legacy. The Firm God proved to be established the competition in Dallas in a most valuable 1993 to highlight the cultural diversity of the resource for spiritual growth and maturity. community, as well as to cultivate writing and The storyK.ofJacko, DanielPastor is one of them.

Rev. Fabian speaking skills of elementary school students.

Images of a fiery furnace, mysteriGreater ous Golden Baptist Church handGate writing on the wall and praying in the den Dallas, TX of lions have long been in the heads of young Christians who while enduring their own struggles faithfully believe that God will deliver them in the same supernatural ways. However, we must remember that before great acts of God’s favor is enjoyed trials of our faith will be employed.

The lesson opens with Daniel and his Hebrew friends - Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah being given the Babylonian names Belteshazzar, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, respectively (Daniel 1:6-7).

It was an attempt to change their allegiance to Jehovah God and the country of their birth.

The initial test given these men was to eat the daily ration of meat and wine from King Nebuchadnezzar’s table. Daniel is obviously troubled that they are asked to participate in an act which goes against their beliefs. He is emphatic about not defiling himself with such provisions, knowing that they either came from meat sacrificed to Babylonian gods and that to adhere to this policy was a direct affront to the food regulations in the Law of Moses (Leviticus 11).

Unfortunately, this is where we “Strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel (Matthew 23:24).” Are there some laws we practice only within the confines of the sacred or are we to follow the practice to the letter, home or abroad?

Daniel’s request to not participate 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?

Word from the Clergy

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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Long-time educator and community servant, Ada Williams, dies

White, appointed Ada Williams to the State of Texas Credit Union Commission where she served a six-year term.

Mrs. Williams served as President of the Texas State Association of Parliamentarians.

She immensely enjoyed her work helping a diverse Ada L. Williams, a dedicatarray of organizaed public servant to the Dallas tions with matters of parliamenCommunity, passed away on tary law.

Wednesday, December 27, 2017 Throughout her life and at the age of 84. She had been a within the last week, she volunProfessional Registered Parliateered her services as a proctor mentarian in the State of Texas for those taking the registered since 1978. parliamentary Mrs. Williams was the current exams. sitting Board Chairman of the She became Credit Union of Texas and had a teacher in the held that position since Decem- Dallas Indeber of 1996. She was elected and pendent School served as Parliamentarian of District in the Dallas Independent School 1955, where she District Board of Trustees from taught math, 1988 through her retirement in science and 2002 where she served numermusic. She went ous Superintendents. on to serve as Because of her significant President of contributions to the Dallas Pub- the Classroom lic Schools, the auditorium of Teachers of the DISD Administration Build- Dallas for four ing is named the Ada L. Wilyears. She was liams Auditorium in her honor.

President and Ada Williams served DISD as Parliamentarian Director of Employee Relaof Delta Kappa tions during her career there.

Gamma Society Former Texas Governor, Mark International;

Parliamentarian of the Dallas Retired Teachers Association.

Mrs. Williams became the National Parliamentarian of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in 1979.

She served 10 National Presidents as National Parliamentarian and in 2015 the organization named her National Parliamentarian Emeritus.

At the time of her death, Mrs. Williams was proudly serving as Trustee at the St. Paul African American Episcopal Church.

She was also on the Board of Directors of the Maureen F. Bailey Cultural Foundation.

Other organizational affiliations include: Texas Reading Association, National Association of Parliamentarians, Golden Life

Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority with 65 uninterrupted years of service; YWCA Life Member; Dallas Arthritis Foundation. She received the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, highest award – The Sojourner Truth Award.

Mrs. Williams held a Bachelors Degree from Huston-Tillotson College where she was Miss Huston-Tillotson. She also received a Master of Arts Degree in Education from the University of North Texas. She was a proud product of the DISD schools: a graduate of Lincoln High School and N.W. Harlee Elementary School.

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PANTHERS DEFEAT SOUTHERN, REMAIN UNDEFEATED IN SWAC PLAY

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas – The Prairie View A&M men’s basketball team remained undefeated in Southwestern Athletic Conference play with a 78-74 win over Southern Wednesday night in the William J. Nicks Building.

Gary Blackston scored a team-high 24 points and added four rebounds as the Panthers (5-11 overall, 2-0 SWAC) win back-to-back games to open conference play since opening 3-0 in 2010.

Zachary Hamilton scored 18 points, Austin Starr added 14 points with five rebounds and six assists, and four

steals, and Dennis Jones scored 11 points with three rebounds, five assists, and five steals.

er gave the Panthers their largest lead of the game at 49-33 less than a minute into the second half.

There were seven ties and six lead changes in the game. After the final tie of the half at 26-26 with just over nine minutes to play in the first half, the Panthers went on a 20-5 run to end the half. A three-pointer by Hamilton started the run and his three before halftime ended the spurt as Prairie View A&M led 46-31 at halftime.

After Southern (4-11, 0-2) gradually erased the deficit and tied the score at 60-60 with just over eight minutes to play, a Jones layup put the Panthers back in front, starting a series of plays in which the lead changed hands. After a three-point play gave Southern the lead, two free throws by Hamilton put PVAMU back in front 64-63 with 6:56 remaining.

The teams traded baskets to open the second half, as Blackston’s three-point-

Following a basket by the Jaguars, a

pair of free throws by Blackston put the Panthers ahead to stay at 66-65 with 6:03 remaining. The lead eventually increased to six at 75-69 on a pair of Blackston free throws with 2:25 to play, and Prairie View A&M would not lead by less the four points down the stretch.

The Panthers return to action Saturday at Texas Southern in a doubleheader.

The women’s game begins at 5:30 p.m., and the men’s game at 7:30 p.m. The PVAMU Sports Network broadcast begins with the pregame show at 5:15 p.m. at pvpanthers.com/sportsnetwork.

HAMILTON NAMED SWAC BASKETBALL PLAYER OF WEEK

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas – Prairie View A&M men’s basketball player Zachary Hamilton has been named the Southwestern Athletic Conference Player of the Week.

Hamilton (6-4, 200, Sr.; Houston, Texas/ Westbury Christian) averaged 24.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in two games last week, shooting 51.5 percent from field (17-33), 52.9 percent from 3-point range (9-17), and 85.7 percent from free throw line (6-7).

Hamilton scored 18 points with three rebounds, one assist and a career-high tying two blocks at Ohio on December 20. This past Friday at New Mexico, Hamilton tied a career high with 31 points and added five rebounds and one steal. He also tied a career high in making 11 shots from the field in 17 attempts, including making five of seven from three-point range, and was four of five from the free throw line against the Lobos.

Hamilton, who has scored in double figures in every game this season and 20 consecutive contests dating back to last season, moved into the 1,000 point scoring club in Panther history on Dec. 9 at Texas A&M. He is averaging a career-best 18.2 points and 4.1 rebounds. Hamilton is second in the SWAC in both scoring and made 3s per game (2.9/ gm), seventh in three-point field goal percentage (40.0%), 12th in free throw percentage (71.8%), and 14th in both field goal percentage (40.7%) and in minutes played per game (28.4/gm)

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