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!February 24, 2012 Volume 51 Number 8

37th Annual Awards Recipients

Jordan Blair Man of the Year Award REV. PETER JOHNSON

Apostle Lobias Murray Humanitarian Award TIM BROWN

Mable Chandler Distinguished CAREY BLACKWELL WALLACE

Chief Don Stafford Law Enforcement Award DEPUTY CHIEF VERNON HALE

Trailblazer Award KEVIN D. HARRIS

Raymond Hollie Sports Award ROYCE B. JOHNSON

Unsung Hero EVA M. TAYLOR

Communication Award STEPHEN “RED” DELASBOUR

Business Award ANTIONE MCBAY

Dr. S.M. Wright Meritorious Award PASTOR NED ARMSTRONG JR

Corey Toney Youth Award TRAVIS NEAL JONES

Minister of the Year Award PASTOR CHARLES F. LIGHTNER

Debra Blair Abron Community Partners Award TANYA WATKINS

Dr. H.I. Holland Education Award KAREN CROW

Pearl C. Anderson Award THE ASHMORE LAW FIRM P.C.

Homegoing Celebration for JORDAN RANDLE BLAIR, SR. 1957-2012

Memorial Service Wednesday, February 22, 2012 6p-9p St. Paul AME Church 2300 Metropolitan Avenue Dallas, Texas 75215

Funeral Service Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 11am Antioch Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church 7550 South Hampton Road Dallas, Texas 75232

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Honoring Those Who Serve

Awards include inaugural Jordan Randle Blair honoree By Joseph Green-Bishop The Elite News

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Government Seeks to Limit Junk Food Ads to Kids By Sherry Christian The Elite News The Obama administration is planning to ask food companies and restaurants to cut back on advertising unhealthy foods to children. Under guidelines obtained by The Associated Press, companies would be urged only to market foods to children ages 2 through 17 if they are low in fats, sugars and sodium and contain specified healthy ingredients. The government is planning to propose these voluntary guidelines soon, according to three people familiar with the process who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly. The guidelines set parameters that are stricter than many companies have set for themselves and would eliminate much of the advertising viewers see today - on television, in magazines, in stores and on the Internet - for foods that appeal to children. The food industry has already been successful in reducing the number

February 24

Priscilla Art Club, the oldest African American women’s organization in Dallas County, will host a display of its centennial legacy quilt made by its members from 2:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m., at the African American Museum of Life and Culture, Dallas Fair Park

February 25 Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch Library Friends celebrating and exploring African American Women’s roles in and contributions to the making of America, 1-3pm

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March 3

Learn the latest in job search techniques and strategies, specifically geared to the challenges of the older job seeker. Methodist Charlton Medical Center, Auditorium Thursday, February 23, 10 - 11:30 a.m. Methodist Dallas Medical Center, Hitt Auditorium Thursday, March 8, 10 - 11:30 a.m.

STOMP WARS & Teen Summit National High School Step Competition (SMU) 6405 Boaz Lane -

March 8 Career Fair 2012- 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Location: Friendship-West Baptist Church *Registration and deadline is for vendors only* Space is limited . a prompt response is encouraged.

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Who Cares What Black People Think Anyway: Wednesday, February 29, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Eastfield College C135. Who Cares What Black People Think Anyway? – The dialog continues in this open discussion of the issues facing black people in American culture. Share your views and increase your awareness of what is really going on around you. Special guest speakers including, Mr. Jamal Allen Rasheed, CEO/Founder, Every Mountainside

The Legacy of Giving Foundation of the Omicron Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 25th Image Award Celebration will be at 12 noon at the Hyatt Regency Dallas, featuring Buster Brown Band and Atty. DeMetris Sampson will be this year’s award recipient.

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Come out and see employers and education vendors from around the Dallas area. Employers, make your search easy and register to participate in our career fair.

History of the Ghetto Tax, 1980-2008.” 5:30 p.m., ESSC 255 on the UNT campus, Denton, TX.

Pan-African Connection Bookstore Art Gallery, and Resource Center 828 Fourth Ave., Dallas Texas, 75226 6:30 PM -8:30 PM CST Power of Email Marketing for Social Entrepreneurs and Community Organizations with Terry Allen

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - Dr. Devin Fergus of Hunter College gives UNT's African American History Month lecture, “Land of the Fee: The Hidden

Mocca Cosmetics’ Annual Gala celebrating 10 years of Success will be held at the Wyndham Hotel Love Field

February 27

Breakfast with a Princess, 621 N. Hampton Road from 9:00 - 10:30 AM. Tickets are $24.50 per couple and $14.50 for each additional child. To reserve your tickets for this enchanting event or to rent the 1450 square foot venue for your own special event, call Sonya Cross at 972.274.3446. For more information about Parties With Charm, visit www.partieswithcharm.com

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CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH at Friendship West Baptist Church -Remembering Our Roots as We Anticipate New Fruit - Celebration ALSO - III Pyramids Bookstore presents Authors & Autographs -- 3rd Authors & Autographs Booksigning Event at Friendship-West Baptist Church, after each worship service in the Narthex. There will be a variety of books for purchase from inspirational novels to children books.

Urban League of Greater Dallas and North Central Texas’ Annual Meeting and Community Report Luncheon will be held at the Hilton Anatole at 11:45 a

companies only market foods that have a significant amount of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat milk products, fish, extra lean meat, eggs, nuts, seeds or beans. Foods that have any trans-fat, more than one gram of saturated fat, 13 grams of added sugars and 210 mg of sodium in a serving would not be eligible for marketing to children under the guidelines. The agencies suggest that the industry focus their efforts on foods that are most heavily marketed to children - breakfast cereals, carbonated beverages, restaurant foods and snack foods. Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, who authored the original bill asking for the guidelines, said that he is pleased with the agencies' recommendations. "Kids are being bombarded daily with ads for unhealthy foods and it is long past time that we limit the amount of junk food advertising," he said. It is unclear how many companies will sign on. Some of the country's

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of television ads aimed at children in recent years as much of that advertising has moved to !"#"$%&'()*+,-+."&%/+01+2"%3()*+'4"+!5667)('8 magazines, the Internet and social media. Public health advocates have argued that the industry's self-regulation is not enough and pushed the government to set guidelines. In 2009, Congress directed the Federal Trade Commission, Agriculture Department, Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control to develop the recommendations. The guidelines they wrote are broad, applying to almost any promotion a child might see for a food - including text messages, product placement in video games and celebrity endorsements. In a statement to be released, the agencies said the proposal, which would be phased in over five years and is up for public comment until the summer, is "to encourage a marketing environment that supports, rather than undermines, parents' efforts to get their children to eat more healthfully." Specifically, the agencies recommend that

FWBC Bereavement Community presents Get Right Church & Let’s Go Home 10:00 a.m. This is an educational seminar to inform the church and community about the importance of and provisions for pre-needs in the event of the death of a loved one.

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Grief Support Luncheon Methodist Senior Access will host a grief luncheon for patients, and families who have suffered the loss of a loved one. This group considers issues such as living with loss, and strengthening support systems. Methodist Dallas Medical Center, Weatherford Conference Room Thursday, March 23, 11:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.

March 29 The Center for Black Literature at Medgar Evers College CUNY Presents; The Eleventh Black Writers Conference Thursday March 29 - Sunday, April 1, 2012 "The impact of migration, popular culture and the natural environment in the literature of Black Writers." Honorees include Nikki Giovanni. For more info visit www.nationalblackwritersconference.org

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“A Community Cooks” is back! At 6p.m. It is my hope that you will join us for our second annual fundraiser to celebrate the exciting additions and accomplishments of the newly named,We over Me Farm at Paul Quinn College. The event features some of the best chefs in the area creating amazing dishes at stations located directly on the Farm, a keynote speaker, and a live band.

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Subway stores could close Sometimes doing what is noble can be very challenging. Just ask Natalie and Travis Brown. They were committed to bringing a healthier lifestyle to the southern sector of Dallas County, by partnering with Subway Stores. After all, they felt the area had enough soul food, hamburger, fried chicken and fish restaurants. Little did they know how challenging the endeavor would be in an area where, former Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce president Reginald Gates conceded, in an earlier interview, that crime is a major problem and law enforcement This Ledbetter Store is one of two locations. patrolling efforts have been an issue. “When we have major events, south of downtown Dallas, was robbed there’s extra coverage,” he said, and workers terrorized by the gunadding, “but we (black businesses and wielding men. citizens) are here all the time.” The list goes on and on. There Since they embarked on this have been numerous incidents that journey, the Browns have run up keep the Browns using their resources against obstacle after obstacle--the to rebuild and replace, instead of latest being as recent as Thursday, enhancing what is already established. February 9, 2012, when they received The Browns have had several an early morning call that the alarm break-ins, acts of vandalism and sounded because someone was at their robberies since they opened up in South Dallas store, 3125 Grand 2000. Add those additional costs to Avenue, on the roof taking the copper standard operating costs, and you can off of the air conditioning unit. see why the Browns need some Last year, the store located at 2207 support. To add insult to injury, E. Ledbetter; which is located further they’ve been told that they must vacate

the premises by the end of month-the last date of African American History Month. This would also be significant because should the two stores close, there will be no Blackowned Subways in the entire city of Dallas, according to the Browns. In an interview several years ago, Ms. Brown talked about how they hoped to “leave a profitable legacy” for their daughter and how the increase in robberies could keep that dream from being a reality. “The cost to do business is so expensive. We are asking ourselves if it is really worth it. We’re trying to put a healthy meal into the mouths of the community and then they bite the hand that feeds them.” Acknowledging that Subway has guidelines that each franchisee must adhere to, Ms. Brown says the numerous issues that result from operating in a high-crime area has made it difficult to comply; however she does believe that if provided an extension, they can turn things around, make the necessary improvements and turn a profit. “One store was closed for an entire month because of a robbery and vandalism,” she explained. “Resources that could have gone toward improving on the business instead went to repair and replace equipment, items and product. “We need people coming in the stores, but not through the roof.”

Still as the shortest month in the year rapidly ticks away, Ms. Brown is a little anxious. In a letter from Subway representatives, the Browns were given instructions to meet Subway standards. Those standards can be met, said Ms. Brown, with a little time. “We aren’t asking for money, just give us a little more time to show some profitability and to demonstrate to Subway how we have been an integral part of this community,” she said. “We have a good product, great employees and we have been very supportive of the communities we serve.” At press time, atty. Larry Fowler, representing Subway, had not returned calls to his Arlington office. The Browns are asking for support. They have already contacted Sen. Royce West’s office and other business owners. They are going on the radio and telling their story to anyone who will listen. “ S e n . We s t h a s b e e n v e r y supportive and so have others. We need everyone to write letters.” The two to call or send letters to are: --Atty. Larry Fowler 1000 Ballpark Way, Suite 3000 Arlington, Texas 76011 817-795-4866 --Dalton Gang Attn.: Royce Hall 1140 W. Campbell Road Richardson, TX 75080 972-644-3986

Lady Serita Jakes receives Spiritual Enlightenment Award

Xernona Clayton, founder of the Trumpet Awards; Serita Jakes, recipient of the Spiritual Enlightenment Award from the Trumpet Foundation; and Trumpet Foundation board members Diane Pollard and Tommy Dortch. Photo courtesy of Morgan’s Photography.

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Rollin with a Brother... Welcome to the weekend, Baaaby! What a Whirlwind week...We buried Whitney Houston last Saturday and Elite News Publisher Jordan Blair on Thursday... Both were giants in their fields and loved by many. Please remember the Blair and Houston families in your prayers. Ya know, it's not so much now when everyone is focused on loss, but in the coming weeks and months after the attention dies down when your attention will be truly needed...This is a good time to reflect on the things and people important to you..Mardi Gras ended and Lent started on Wednesday. How about giving up something of the next 40 days that would be an important gesture to those who love you and at the same time refocus you on the stuff that counts...I'm just sayin...After last weeks Love Train Concert, enjoying the mellow grooves of Music Soulchild tonight at The Verizon Theater, or Boyz To Men Sunday at Dallas House of Blues, might be just enough to move you forward into the rejuvenation of Spring. I know one thing, nobody should be exhausted after either of these shows...I hear some people took naps all week after last weekend’s 6-7 hour Love Train Concert, lol! The NBA All Star game is Sunday at 6pm on TNT...Big ups to The World Champion Dallas Mavericks, who still get little respect...Dirk Nowitzki is the Mavs only player in this weeks game! It all starts this evening at 7P on ESPN with the celebrity game..That's always a trip! Peep the Slam Dunk Contest Saturday Night and 3 point shoot out festivities start at 7p on TNT and NO, Blake Griffin last year’s champ will not defend his title! Neither Dirk, nor Jason "Jet' Terry are in the 3 point shootout...Booo NBA! Ya know, we've had BET and TV One for awhile now. Well, get ready for two new cable networks that could launch in 2012! Look for Magic Johnson's new African American themed Network, "Aspire" to debut June 30th on Comcast. Sean "P Diddy" Combs "Revolt" Network, featuring music, news and a social networking vibe to launch later this year on Time Warner and Comcast! This should be a trip, with lots of fresh programming aimed at us! Happy Birthday to YOU and Celebs this week: Nancy Wilson is 75, Smokey Robinson is 72, Seal and Charles Barkley 49! Thanks for Rollin With A Brotha in The Elite News online on Facebook under Kevan Browning, Follow me at Smokinkevan@twitter.com, my b u s i n e s s , F a i t h b r e w. o rg a n o g o l d . c o m

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will no longer be there, if he’s still there they won’t have a chance. Tony Romo is an NFL Quarterback, not great but you can win in this league with him as a Quarterback. The rest of your team can’t have many deficiencies with Tony at the helm. The running back situation has to be almost great, and that’s not so. I think the backs they have are good but because of injuries, not very dependable. Demarco Murray and Felix Jones are borderline great but they seem to get hurt at the same time. Phillip Tanner had an opportunity take over that situation, and wouldn’t you know it he got hurt. Tanner the local kid from Kimble High School. Felix Jones is an excellent complimentary back but, when given the starting position he can’t put but three back to back games before he injured. We didn’t realize what we had with Emmitt Smith. The Offensive line will be better because of the fact that they will have a training camp. The tackles are solid Doug Free and Tyron Smith, they could switch them, but either way they can get the job done. The interior line, Center and Guard are suspect. One good solid guard can solve the problem. I don’t think the offense is as far away as the defense and both can be made better if they can stay healthy. I think Mike Woick will help in that area. Coaches are they capable of leading this team to another level? I think so. Jason Garrett will take a minute but he’s capable of taking this team where ever it needs to go. And I certainly think Jerry Jones will pick up what ever is need.

w/ Leon Simon Last week playing General Manager we corrected some of the Cowboy’s defensive woes. This week we’ll take a look at there offensive woes. I do believe the acquiring of new strength coach Mike Woick will solve some of the Cowboy’s offensive and defensive problems. How? You ask. Mike was the strength coach during two of the Super-Bowl years 92and 93. During those years they were extremely strong finishers. The first Super-Bowl without him, Pittsburgh came from behind with a strong push. They’ve been notorious for giving up leads. I think these young guys start lifting weights and fall in love with their bodies and forget their objective ( NFL football ). They start lifting to look good , not play good. Thus a ton of muscle pulls. Felix Jones, Miles Austin, Dez Bryant, and the whole secondary will miss time with groins and hamstrings. I’m one of those old timers that think continuous muscle pulls are loser limps. I think these things can be corrected with proper diet. I don’t believe the Cowboy’s has had a health receiving corp and running back tandem for a whole season since Emmitt Smith and Michael Irvin. Football is a collision sport, but these guys are missing playing time with non-contact injuries. I didn’t mention Terrence Newman, Terrence and Mike Jenkins get hurt going to practice, and I think Terrence

to Gospel greats like BeBe and CeCe Winans. Talk about having some good ole toetapping Baptist church. I ask the question, what is a good funeral with out some good drama? That's right every funeral has to have its share of drama...Being Bobby Brown, the exhusband of the famed singer, arrived late to the funeral. Not only did he arrive late but came with and entourage of nine people. WHO DOES THAT?..After being asked to moved several times Bobby and his crew decided to leave the funeral. Bobby later gave this statement,"My children and I were invited to the funeral of my ex-wife Whitney Houston," Brown later said in a statement. "We were seated by security and then subsequently asked to move on three separate occasions. I fail to understand why security treated my family this way and continued to ask us and no one else to move. Security then prevented me from attempting to see my daughter Bobbi Kristina."In light of the events, I gave a kiss to the casket of my ex-wife and departed as I refused to create a scene. ... I will continue to pay my respects to my ex-wife the best way I know how." In honor of Whitney Houston the color of the week is Nippy. On the high end you say Nippy and on the low end you will say Lavendar. This has been your entertainment news for the week. Hope you enjoy and until we meet again, LIVE, LAUGH and LOVE. -- Shuug

Shuug Swirl Hey! Hey! Hey! Welcome back to another week in the world of Shuug. Let’s jump right into it. As we all know, the entertainment world has suffered yet another tragedy. The Diva, The Legend. America's Pop Princess has passed. Thats right Whitney Houston passed Saturday, February 11, at a Beverly Hills Hotel. Right now the cause of death is unknown.. The famed singer was found in the bathtub submerged under water. Many rumors are out stating possible suicide, overdose, and even possible murder. According to LAPD and the coroners office, toxicology reports won’t be available for 6-8 weeks. The Homegoing service for Ms. Houston was this past Saturday and the saints marched IN!!! The who's who in the entertainment world was in attendance to pay their respects and homage to their dear friend. This homegoing service was one to remember, with tributes from R&B greats like Stevie Wonder and Alicia Keys

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Mocca Cosmetics celebrates 10th anniversary While it seems like they have been around forever, Mocca Cosmetics is just celebrating a decade of success. On Sunday night, it’s the star-studded Mocca Cosmetics 10th annual Appreciation Gala at the Wyndham Hotel Love Field Airport, 3300 W. Mockingbird Lane at 7p.m. Talk about a gala affair! Complete with red carpet, celebrities, beautiful people; it’s a celebration of success. In addition to vendors and the business and community leaders recognition, a highlight of the evening will be the recognition of the top consultants. Talk about a heartwarming experience. Everyone is excited as honorees are announced. Last year Dr. Ray of Deep in the Roots Salon was the top consultant and the Hon. Carolyn Davis received the Mocca Cosmetics “Hoodie Award” for outstanding community involvement.

Mocca Cosmetics is continuing to grow and its founders, Eboneke and Kena, realize the importance of showing love to their many consultants who help keep the Mocca name alive and thriving. Founded in 2003 by Eboneke and Kena, this company is growing into a powerhouse, mainly because these two beautiful sisters are talented, highly motivated and a pleasure to work with. Mocca products are great and the prices are reasonable. Equally important is the work that the ladies and men of Mocca do in the community. Although small, but still growing, the owners are committed to being

“good corporate citizens” by recycling their dollars in the communities that patronize their business. In addition to supporting fashion shows on college campuses, providing makeovers and participating on programs; Mocca Cosmetics also makes prom day special for young ladies by sponsoring trips to the hair salon, where they also receive manicures and pedicures and then they go shopping to pick out dresses and accessories. Now that special lady is picked from those who participate in the essay contest and the winners are always very excited and

appreciative. While it may not seem like a big deal, for many it is and Mocca does everything to make these young ladies feel pampered. Looking back over the years, these ladies can share their experiences and hopefully reciprocate by helping some other youth ladies. A business has to start somewhere. Whether someone has a dream, concept or money to invest into a project; the goal has to be to get started and that’s just what Eboneke and Kena did with Mocca Cosmetics. These two enterprising young ladies are building an empire with their cosmetics and skin care line and they are to be commended for their level of professionalism, quality products and service. They deserve support and that’s why the SpotLITE is on Mocca Cosmetics. ----Cheryl Smith

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