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is the People’s Choice for Dallas County District Attorney

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62 YEARS OF SERVING THE CHURCH AND COMMUNITY Johnson releases statement after hosting Congressional Award Texas Ceremony

“Administration needs to work with Congress” says congresswoman, following U.S. Airstrikes in Syria

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson releases a statement after the U.S. Airstrikes in Syria:

DALLAS, TX – On Saturday, April 8, 2017, Congresswoman Johnson hosted the 2017 Congressional Award Texas Ceremony for youth who have exhibited a willingness to voluntarily help others in the community, while reinforcing their own strengths in areas of personal development, physical fitness, and expedition/ exploration in their communities. The event was held at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. This is the first time that the ceremony has been held in Dallas.

Dr. Michael J. Sorrell, President of Paul Quinn College, delivered the keynote address and offered an inspiring message about unity and servant leadership to the award recipients and all in attendance. “In this time and in this era we need leaders who understand that it is more important than ever to love something greater than yourself,” said Dr. Sorrell. “You are responsible for leading those who agree with you, and those who don’t agree with you.

If you are going to stand up and hold yourself out to be a leader, then you are doing it not just for the group who sits next to you, you are doing it for those people you may never meet, that you may never see, who exist in neighborhoods that you may never travel, but they need you too.”

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and certificates, Congresswoman Johnson spoke directly to the award recipients on stage. In her remarks she encouraged each of the young men and women to not limit themselves with labels, and challenged them to overcome every obstacle and any circumstance.

“Let me assure you, you can start from anywhere, and work to get to any place you want to get to, and this nation offers that opportunity,” said Congresswoman Johnson. “You have to make the most of your opportunities and the opportunities are there.

I applaud you for coming this far and I applaud you for loving your country enough to do something positive.

But I challenge you to love your country enough to give it your very best because it will be the results of your giving, that will determine how great this nation really is. You have a part to play, you have a responsibility.”

Background: The Congressional Award is promoted throughout the country by Members of the House who share with their constituents a unique opportunity to provide today’s youth with the tools they need to thrive as adults. It is the United States Congress’ first and only award specifically for young Americans between ages 14 to 23.

the United States’ intent in interactions with Syria. We have a larger issue that needs to be addressed and one night of attacks does not end the continuous troubles seen in Syria.

“On April 6, 2017, without “The Administration the authorization of Congress, needs to work with Congress President Trump ordered airin finding a solution to hanstrikes in Syria as a response to Hon. Eddie Bernice Johnson dle the humanitarian crisis the recent horrific use of chemithat continues to devastate cal weapons by Bashar al-Assad. Although Syria and find a way to protect the Syrian the United States does not support the acpeople from continuous violence. tions and treatment of Bashar al-Assad, “Our country should not force an escaPresident Trump and his Administration lated situation by putting innocent lives at must first consult with Congress to develop risk.” a comprehensive strategy that clearly states

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William “Bill” Blair Jr. Remembering The Man We Knew and Loved!

by Kimberley Blair Pleasant

The Dallas he knew, was the Dallas he loved, and Dallas Loved him! Publisher, Civil Rights Leader, Author, Humanitarian, Philanthropist, Politician, Negro League Hall of Famer, and most importantly husband and father William “Bill” Blair Jr., did it all!

Mr. Blair graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in Dallas, Texas, and attended Prairie View A&M University. He was a pitcher in the Negro Leagues, which later earned him the honor of being inducted into the Negro League Hall of Fame. He also joined the United States Army where he became the youngest African American to serve as a first sergeant during World War II. After serving in the Army and playing in the Negro Leagues, Mr. Blair founded Southwest Sports News, this newspaper published scores from Black college games throughout the United States, the name was later changed to the Highlight News. It was then renamed, The Elite News in 1960, which is one of the most influential African American newspapers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, as well as the oldest African American paper in North Texas.

Not only was Mr. Blair a Negro League Hall of Famer, he was also inducted in 1996 inaugural class of the African American Museum Texas Sports Hall of Fame which he played a vital part in establishing.

He also served on the board. He was also drafted by the Houston Astros in a special draft by Major League Baseball in 2008.

Mr. Blair played a vital role in Dallas. He established “The Elite News Awards Night 1975. Then in 1986, he started the first Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade. He was very involved in local and state politics. If a candidate was looking to be elected whether it be mayor or city councilperson, they

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looked to him for support, and if he backed you, you were almost guaranteed a victory.

In 2004, he founded the Religious Hall of Fame to honor African American ministers.

With his great mind and knowledge of Dallas he wrote two books in 1990 and 1991, titled, “The Dallas I Know”.

He also inadvertently started the “Round

Table” at Luby’s Cafeteria in Oak Cliff. “The Round Table” was where people could come discuss and solve problems or have a good laugh and a good meal.

Because of his contributions to Dallas, Rochester Park, was renamed William “Bill” Blair Jr. Park to honor him and his contributions to the city of Dallas.

Though he wore many hats, the one he wore with the most pride was that of husband to Mozelle and father to William “Sandy”, Debra, Michelle, Robert, Jordan “Randy”, Terri and Darryl. He was also loved by his great-great, great-grand, and grandchildren.

His compassion for other others, and his knowledge about life was indescribable. Although he is missed, he will never be forgotten and his legacy lives on through his family, the Elite News and the Dallas He Loved!

I thank my God in all my remembrance of you. (Philippians 1:3) elitearticles@aol.com

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62 YEARS OF SERVING THE CHURCH AND COMMUNITY Parkland Fetal Infant Mortality Review team analyzes factors in deaths

DALLAS – When the most recent Dallas County Community Health Needs Assessment was issued in December, it identified a new top goal – reduction of infant mortality countywide.

That’s because, even though national infant mortality rates have been on the decline for the past several years, Dallas County rates have actually increased and remain high when compared to the state and nation. The assessment found that Dallas County’s infant mortality rate had increased from 6.53 per 1,000 live births in 2012 to 7.43 in 2014. Nationally the infant mortality rate was 5.82, about the same as the state of Texas.

The highest rates of infant deaths in Dallas County are in southern Dallas, Cedar Hill and Grand Prairie.

Determining which factors may contribute to the higher rates of infant mortality and how to turn those numbers around is the focus of Dallas County’s Fetal and Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) team, based at Parkland Health & Hospital System. It is the task of the FIMR team, one of the components of Parkland’s Healthy Start program, to not only gather data, but also interview women who have lost a child. The ultimate goal is to reduce fetal-infant mortality and to assist grieving mothers in the healing process by offering women an opportunity to share their stories.

The loss of a child before or shortly after birth can have a devastating effect like no other, said Rebekah Mitchell of Irving, whose second child, Jonathan, was stillborn in 1995.

“When you suffer a loss like this, there is such grief and such loneliness that you feel the only ones who can really understand you are women who have gone through this as well,” Mitchell said. “That’s part of the grieving process, to be able to tell your story.”

More than 20 years ago, Mitchell founded M.E.N.D. (Mommies Enduring Neonatal Death), a non-profit that seeks to provide comfort to women who have suffered the loss of a child. She also serves on the FIMR team, working with other organizations and individuals to learn more about factors that may affect fetal and infant mortality.

“I joined the FIMR team because I hoped my experience could provide a different perspective, and many times my heart is heavy when I hear the stories of these women,” Mitchell said. “But also through my work with M.E.N.D., I feel I can bring the experience of literally thousands of women who have gone through this and perhaps not only reduce infant deaths, but also to develop resources for women dealing with their grief.”

Alexea Collins, BA, CHW, Assistant Program Coordinator for Dallas County’s FIMR, emphasized that while the FIMR team is based at Parkland and several Parkland staff members are involved, it is a countywide effort that includes other hospital systems, organizations and entities. In addition to the FIMR coordinator, Parkland staff on the team includes maternal interviewers, a Community Action Network Coordinator, health educator, mental health counselor, family support nurse and neonatologist.

“There are so many reasons for this high rate of infant mortality,” Collins said. “By talking to mothers who have experienced the loss of a child before or af-

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ter birth, we can find out more about the factors that may have contributed to that loss.”

By the time records and medical information reach members of the FIMR team, all identifiable information has been removed to protect the women’s privacy. And every month the team, which includes not only medical experts but also community members, reviews the data and discusses how individual, systemic or policy factors may have played a role in the loss of a child.

Their review focuses on issues such as housing, family support systems, education, language barriers, transportation, mental health and access to healthcare.

“This is a multidisciplinary, multi-agency approach to looking at all the issues that may be factors in the loss of a child,” said Karla McCoy, RN, BSN, MS, Community Programs Administrator, Women & Infants Specialty Health at Parkland.

“We want to make sure we are doing our part to lower the infant mortality rate in Dallas County.”

Later this spring, the Dallas County’s FIMR team will present a report on its findings, which McCoy hopes will be used by the entire community to address the issue of fetal and infant deaths. The project is supported by a grant from Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

McCoy, who also is a member of the FIMR team, stressed the importance of the personal interviews team members conduct with women.

“We could look at data all day long, but when you have that perspective from the mothers who have gone through this, it

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makes a big difference in understanding what is going on,” she said.

Mitchell agreed, stating, “FIMR team members learn that these women are not just numbers.”

For more information about services available at Parkland, please visit www.parklandhospital.com. To learn more about M.E.N.D., please visit www.mend.org.

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62 YEARS OF SERVING THE CHURCH AND COMMUNITY MINISTER OF THE WEEK Rev Michael D. Pryor

Bexar Street April Member Of the Month Mrs. Virginia Mitchell

Executive Pastor New Birth Baptist Church, Dallas TX

CHURCH WOMAN OF THE WEEK Dallas Rhema Word Pastor: Prophet James Favorite Scripture: Romans 8:28 Favorite Song: Sweet Jesus Favorite Saying: “You can make it” Church Affiliations: Praise leader.

Lady James Andrews

COMMUNITY CALENDAR April 15 Verna Thomas-Melton, a Garland resident and longtime advocate for change in DISD, the City of Dallas and the State of Texas, will get the UNSUNG HERO award from the Dallas Epsilon Chapter of the ETA PHI BETA SORORITY INC, at the Omni Resorts 1590 LBJ Freeway, Dallas TX 75234.

April 21 Celebrating 30 years of Williams Chicken at Hyatt Regency 7pm

Deaconess President Favorite Song: “The Lord is Blessing Me” Favorite Scripture: 23rd Psalm

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April 22 The South Dallas Business and Professional Women’s Club annual V. Alyce Foster Trailblazers Luncheon at the Hilton Anatole, 12 p.m. Journalist Cheryl Smith is this year’s Woman of the Year recipient. DeSoto Mayor Curtistene McCowan will accept the Sojourner Truth Award.

North Dallas Suburban Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority- 2017 Emerging Artists Showcase - The Art of the Possible University of Texas at Dallas Student Union Galaxy Room at 3p.m.

June 17 23rd Annual Don’t Believe the Hype Celebrity Bowl-a-thon, 10920 Composite Drive, Dallas

May 6 Theta Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. 15th Annual Gumbo Cook-off & Festival 6:00-11:00pm Lakewest YMCA 3737 Goldman St. - Dallas May 7

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62 YEARS OF SERVING THE CHURCH AND COMMUNITY

From Where I Sit

by Sandra Crenshaw

Council Candidates are Liars and Scary Cats

The Bible tells us that there is evil in high places, we are also told not to be envious of wrong doers and to call wrong doers out.

When COMMISSIONER John Wiley Price was called out by white folks, blacks in Dallas hollered "white folks doing it too!”

I feel that even if white folks are doing wrong, we elect black people to do “right’ by us and stand up to white people when they do US wrong, not join them in their wrong doing.

Our man downtown is fighting for his life and not one black is speaking out in his defense.

I have not counted more than 7 or 8 black Dallasites at his trial. The government tells us, if we know of white elected officials doing wrong, “Call “EM out." Bring them forth, the Judge tells us.

Mayor Mike Rawlings is by all accounts the most corrupt Mayor in the history of Dallas. Yet, there is no justice in Dallas and not a peep. For over a decade, we have witnessed the public corruption trials of 8 black public officials and only one white council member.

For more than a year, l have tried to get a stir out of the so called civil rights activists in Dallas when the Mayor hijacked the Elite News People’s Parade.

The Great Rev Barnett said on his KNON show “l don't support the parade cause the preachers ran King out of Dallas. I published a short book replete with pictures as evidence that each time King came to Dallas was either at the invite of the preachers, on behalf of white Christians through the preachers, including his fellow Morehouse alumnus, Dr. Caesar Clark.

Rev. Clarence Glover, Minister- Student Minister Tyrone Muhammad and Pastor Chris Simmons with churches and mosques on MLK Blvd did not protest Mayor Rawling’s wrong doing and by their silence consented to closing MLK Blvd in the permit process.

Minister Dominique Alexander called out the ELITE NEWS for not paying $33,000 and not the Mayor for canceling the people’s parade by billing the parade organizers for police and cleanup even though the City receives federal funding for police for FEDERAL holidays parades. Alexander and his Next Generation Action Network marched in the Mayor’s

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parade and the Mayor punks Alexander out every chance he gets when Alexander tries to exercise his freedom of assembly rights and his right to criticize the government. The Mayor had Alexander arrested at CITY HALL for traffic tickets that he owed when he was protesting police brutality.

Not one Council person nor did any of those seeking office today come to his rescue. The Mayor is now recommending that Alexander start paying for protest permits and insurance.

The Rev Waters, who chairs the MLK Center Board, had me criminally trespassed from the Board meeting for my civil disobedience at the meeting because the Mayor canceled the city parade and did not tell Rev Waters or any of the board members.

Student Minister Tyrone Muhammed said the members of his mosque on MLK Blvd had greater priorities than a parade, like teaching the members their culture and self-reliance. But they said nothing when a black man was beat unconscious in BROAD day light on Martin Luther King Blvd while the Nation protested a store owner for calling their minister a “NIGGAH” nor did the Nation protest the Mayor when he, violated his freedom of press, the black community’s freedom of speech, and their freedom of assembly. One member of the Nation said they were afraid that the city would cancel their permit to sell their Final Call Newspaper on MLK Blvd. but they sent their women to be in the Mayor’s MLK parade and said nothing that the Mayor robbed a black man of making a living and feeding his family when the Council voted to hijack the Elite News of their advertising revenue. Another member said that the Editor was a crook and a Felon! I used to buy a newspaper every time I passed on MLK regardless of how many times I passed to support the Nation who I am told supports ex-felons and their re-entry. I say to Mosque 48 and your student Minister. Your teaching gets a FAT F. Apostle James Turknett is running for the City Council District 7 on the May 6th ballot won't campaign the parade issue. I finally got an answer on anonymity from one of the black council members who supported killing the People’s Parade. He said the Mayor wants to take control in order to market the parade on national TV, but the People’s Parade was too rag tag. The City charges a $75.00 permit fee and the People’s parade is free.

“For What!” I asked ---"To hide that Dallas is the 2nd most segregated city in the US, that 25% of the children in Dallas go to bed hungry, that Dallas black schools rate the lowest in Texas, that there are 8,000 stray

dogs running loose, public corruption investigations for taking money from the poor for downtown housing for the rich. corruption on the police pension board or that Dallas and Houston combined have more blacks in prison than anywhere else in the free world! l didn't say in Texas or the US, in the WORLD. It is no secret that the Mayor seeks to silence me and the Elite News, which was founded by the late William Blair "To speak the truth and nothing but the Truth." The candidates know this. I asked to see their applications to prove the Mayor was guilty of selective enforcement reviewing my application.

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Apostle Turknett claims he is running on honesty and transparency but he and theother punks on the council asked why do I want to see their applications which are public records.

The Bible says to be aware of false prophets, they do not recognize that an injustice to anybody is an injustice to everybody.

Is voting for Turknett and his challengers like jumping out the skillet into the frying pan?

Know before you go Vote!

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62 YEARS OF SERVING THE CHURCH AND COMMUNITY LARGEST PRIVATELY HELD COMPANY IN TEXAS SURPASSES 100,000 PARTNER MILESTONE (SAN ANTONIO, TX) — Today, H-E-B announced the growth of its Partner (employee) population across Texas and Mexico totaling over 100,000, confirming its position as the largest privately held employer in the state of Texas and one of the largest privately held retailers in the nation. H-E-B employs more than 90,000 Partners in 332 Texas stores and more than 10,000 Partners in 56 stores throughout Mexico.

“This milestone represents our deep commitment to improving the lives of Texans and their families, and creating a work environment that brings the spirit of community to life every day while encouraging innovation, engagement and success,” said Craig Boyan, President and COO. “It takes great people to build a great company, and we look forward to providing even more Texans with meaningful career opportunities that bring new experiences, growth and lifelong connections at H-E-B.”

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H-E-B is also celebrating the anniversary of the Partner Stock Plan, an employee ownership plan that rewards the hard work, dedication and loyalty of H-E-B Partners. To be eligible, a Partner must be at least 21 years old, have completed at least one year of service and worked at least 1,000 hours in a calendar year. In the first year, Plan participants received an allocation equal to three percent of the participant’s eligible pay and $100 for each year of service. To celebrate the anniversary, Plan participants once again received an additional allocation equal to three percent of the participant’s eligible pay.

“In business and in life, people matter most,” said Tina James, Senior Vice President for Human Resources for H-E-B. “Though simple, this philosophy has shaped H-E-B for 112 years. It’s why we call our employees Partners – because we work together to achieve success and create a strong sense of pride within our

stores and throughout the more than 300 communities we serve.”

Since the economic slowdown in 2008, H-E-B has invested in Texas and created more than 24,000 jobs, highlighting our commitment to the markets we serve and providing career opportunities for thousands. A strong workforce keeps stores running efficiently allowing H-E-B to offer customers friendly service, quality products and low prices every time they shop.

Countless H-E-B Partners join the company as hourly employees and work up to salaried manager positions in just a few years’ time, while many turn to H-E-B as a first job or a flexible option to work while pursuing higher education.

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62 YEARS OF SERVING THE CHURCH AND COMMUNITY Chicago student gets accepted into 23 black colleges, offered $300K in scholarships A Chicago high school student was accepted into every one of the 24 colleges she applied to, 23 of which were historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).

Ariyana Davis is an 18-year-old senior at Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School. She was able to apply to dozens of schools thanks to the Common Black College Application that allows students to apply to up to 50 HBCUs for a mere $35. She also applied and got accepted to Eastern Illinois University, a predominantly white institution.

Davis told ABC News it was important for her to attend an HBCU "because they are known for pro-

By JOI-MARIE MCKENZIE ducing successful black professionals."

"It was important for me to go to an institution that feels like home," Davis added.

When her acceptances started to trickle in, Davis said she felt "excited and overjoyed." The second-generation college student, who was offered a total of $300,000 in financial aid from all the schools, added that she felt "really grateful." high school senior Ariyana Davis got Davis credits her high school for Chicago accepted into 23 historically black colleges and preparing her for the opportunity. universities in the U.S., totaling over $300,000 in The school also offered college pre- scholarships. paratory courses during lunch to ABC News she remembers when help students like her.

Davis was just a freshman.

Julianne Alvarado, the school's "I’ve seen her grow, and change, learning resource coordinator, told and mature and now that she has

this goal for after high school...she went for it," she gushed. "She's very well organized and follows through with things."

The student, who plans to major in accounting, has already chosen a school -- Alcorn State University in Lorman, Mississippi.

"I love the family-oriented environment and close-knitted community, and the opportunity they will provide to me when I join the honors courses," Davis said of her decision.

Davis eventually wants to attain a master's in accounting and later become a certified public accountant.

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they need to succeed. This summer, fellows will work to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in Hollywood, educational and employment opportunities for youth with disabilities, organize a national summit in the US Capitol and more. Fellows will meet elected officials, experts, celebrities and do hands on work that will really move the needle!

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4122 South Marsalis Avenue Dallas, Texas 75216 Church (214) 376-6527 Fax (214) 302-3302

Sunday School 9:00 AM Sunday Service 10:00 am Wednesday Night Bible Study 7:00 pm

Elder R C Emanuel Pastor

Hours of Oporation Mon - Fri: 7am - 10pm Phone: (214) 946-3584 www.newbethell.com

Dr. Timothy J. Brown Pastor

Christian Holy Temple Church

Willing Workers Baptist Church

Rev Oliver W Lomax

1569 Ann Arbor Ave Dallas, TX 75216 Church (214) 375-2913 www.chtchurch.org

Pastor

Dr. Carey C Toney Sr. Founder Pastor Teacher 1st Lady C>aShawn Toney Pastor

St. Paul Baptist Church

Pastor

214-372-6500 And ask for our rates

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2110 E. Eleventh St. Dallas, TX 75203 Church (214) 972-0218 Sunday Service 7:45 & 10:00 am Wed. Prayer Meeting 11am & 10am Wed. Night Bible Study 7:00pm www.gebcdallad.org

Rev. Burley Hudson Pastor

2020 W Wheatland Rd, Dallas, TX 75232 Church (972) 228-5200 Sun Morning Services 8:00 am & 10:45 am Wednesday Bible Study 12 Noon & 7:00 pm

Frederick Douglass Haynes, III Pastor

Divine Inspiration Missionary Baptist Church

Look To See You At Church This Sunday The Lord Missionary Baptist Church

1600 Pear Street 6722 Bexar St Dallas, TX 75215 Dallas, TX 75215 Phone: 214-421-3741 Church 214-428-5459 Fax: 214-421-3926 Sunday School 9:30 am Early Morning Worship: 7:45am Worship 11:00 am Sunday School: 9:30am Rev. Lelious A Johnson Morning Worship: 10:45 Pastor

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Denny D. Davis Pastor

Friendship West Baptist Church

New Leaf Family Church 1707 St Augustine Rd Dallas, Texas Church (214) 398-6641 Service Times: Sunday School 8:30 am Sunday Worship 9:30am Wednesday Bible Study 7:00

St. John Grand Prairie Campus 1701 West Jefferson Grand Prairie, TX 75051 Phone: (972) 264-1483 Sunday Worship 7:00 9:00 & 11:00 Email: sjbcsupport@sjbcfamily.com Website: http://sjcfamily.org

Greater Emmanuel Baptist Church

2023 Mouser St. Dallas, Texas 75216

Rev Daryl Carter Pastor

4142 Gladewater Road Dallas, Texas 75216 Church (214) 770-1326 or (214) 428-1266 Sunday School: 10:00 am Sunday Morning Worship;11.00 am Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 pm

Rev. Terry White Pastor

New El Bethel Baptist Church

Carver Heights Baptist Church

2510 E. Ledbetter Road Dallas, Texas 75216 Church: 214-371-2024 Sunday Worship Services Sunday School - 8:30am Worship Hour - 9:30am Wednesday - 7:00pm

Church 214-943-6007 Sunday School 9:00 am Morning Worship 10: 00 am Prayer & Praise Worship 7:00 pm www.marsalisavenuebc.com

St. John Missionary Baptist Church

Rev. Marlon J. Duncan Pastor

Greater Mt Pilgrim Baptist Church 1010 Bayonne St Dallas, Texas Church: (214) 744-1677

Morning Glory 7:45 am Sunday School 9:15am Morning Worship 10:30 am

4325 W Ledbetter Dr, Dallas, TX 75233 Church (214) 337-1713 Sunday School 9:15 am Morning Worship 10:30am

Rev. Wade Pastor

Paradise Missionary Baptist Church 1222 E Red Bird Dallas, TX 75241 Church: (214) 376-1534

Sunday School 9:20 Morning Service 10:45 am Wednesday Bible Study 7:00pm

Rev Anthony Nolan Sr

Pastor

Advertise Your Minister hereCall us at 214-372-6500 And ask for our rates

Rev. Ned Armstrong Pastor

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Concord Church

www.ConcordDallas.org

Rev. Bryan Carter Pastor

24 Hour Prayer Line (972) 223-9898

Apostle Herman Murry Jr. Pastor

www.fullgospilwhollytemple.org

Greater New Zion Baptist Church

Bible Study Tue. 11am Wed. 6:00 pm

Rev. Kennedy Young, Jr. Pastor

Morning Woreship 8:00 & 10: 15am Sunday School 9:00 am Lord’s Supper 1st Sunday 6:00 pm

Rev. C JR Phillips Pastor

Rev. Joe S Patterson Pastor

9550 Shepherd Rd, Dallas, TX 75243

Church: (214) 341-6459

Rev. Tommy Brown Pastor

Sundays @ 11:00 A.M.

Sunshine Bible Sunday 10:00 am Fellowship Dinner 5:20 pm

www.calvarytemplemesquite.org

Dr. W. R. Willis Pastor

New Birth Baptist Church

444 W Ledbetter Dr, Dallas, TX 75224 Church: (214) 374-0828 Early Morning Worship 7:50 am Sunday School 9:30 am Morning Worship 10:30 am Evening Worship 7:00

Rev. Stanley E. Smith

Pastor

Greater Cornerstone Baptist Church 8350 Forest Ln Dallas, TX 75243 Church (214) 349-7701

Worship Services Sunday 7:30 am Early Morning Worship Sunday 10:30 am Worship Service Rev. David E Wilson www.greatercornerstone.org Pastor

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3919 Munger Ave, Dallas, TX 75204 Church: (214) 824-8312 Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday Worship 11:00 am

Rev. W. C. Davis Pastor

Prayer Meeting Bible Study 7-8:30 pm

The “Exciting” Singing Hill Baptist Church 6550 University Hills Blvd, Dallas, TX 75241 Church: (214) 375-5952 Fax (214) 371-1611 Rev. George & Michael Pryor Pastor

Sunday Worship 8am & 10:45 am

Sunday School 9:45 am Wedensday Night 7pm

Dr. H.E. Anderson, Sr., Senior Pastor

New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church

411 N Hampton Rd, DeSoto, TX 75115 Church: (214) 421-7211 Church: (469) 297-4771 Sunday School 9:15 Sunday School 9:00 am Morning Worxhip 11:00 am Morning Worship 10:30 am Monday Children Education 7pm Rev. John McGee Wednesday Women’s Tiesday Prayer Meeting Noon Pastor www.newfriendshipmissionarybaptistchurch.com Men’s Monday 7:00 pm 2419 Metropolitan Ave, Dallas, TX 75215

Church (972) 642 - 9125

Sunday School 9:00 AM Praise & Worship 10:25 AM Morning Worship 10:30 AM Prayer Meeting 7:00 PM Bible Study 7:30 PM

Pastor C.T. Marshall

Munger Avenue Baptist Church

Faith Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church 4205 South Robinson Road P O Box 540515 Grand Prairie, Texas 75054

2018 S Marsalis Ave, Dallas, TX 75216 Church: (214) 943-3579 Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday Worship 10:45 am Bible Study Wednesday 7:15 pm Thursday 11:00 am

Chris L. Simmons Pastor

Calvary Temple Community Church 1501 Clay Mathis Rd, Mesquite, TX 75181 Church: (972) 222-3708 Praise & Worship Service Sundays @ 8:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. Children’s Church

New Mount Zion Baptist Church

Intercessory Prayer Every Wednesday, 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM Bible Study Every Wednesday, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Young Adult Praise Team First Thursday, Third Thursday of the month, 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

214-371-2633

6000 Singing Hills Dr, Dallas, Texas 75241 Church: (214) 374-6631

39727 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, Dallas, TX 75237 Church: (972) 572-Fight (3448)

2210 Pine St Dallas, Texas Church (214) 421-4119 Sunday School 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am

6960 S. Polk St. Dallas, TX 75232 Sunday Worship 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM Wednesday Bible Study 12 noon and 7:00 PM Church

1819 Martin L King Jr Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215 Church: (214) 426-5468 Sunday Worship 8:00am & 11:00am Sunday School 9:30am Wednesday Bible Study 7:00pm

St . Phillips Missionary Baptist Church Bexar Street Baptist Church

Full Gospel Holy Temple

Sunday School 9:15 Sunday Morning Worship 9:15 am Sunday Evening Worship 8:00 Tuesdays & Saturdays 8:00 am

Cornerstone Baptist Church

East Gate Missionary Baptist Church

6808 Pastor Bailey Drive, Dallas, TX 75237 Ph: 214-331-8522 Sunday Worship: 8:00am, 10:00am, & 12:00pm Wednesdays: 7pm

Rev. Darrell W Pryor Pastor

Lighthouse Church Of God in Christ 2127 S Corinth St Rd, Dallas, TX 75203 Church: (214) 371-2421 Morning Worship 11 am www.lighthousecogic.com

Look To See You At Church This Sunday Superintendent Michael Clerkley, Sr Pastor

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62 YEARS OF SERVING THE CHURCH AND COMMUNITY Charlie Murphy, dead at 57

Charlie Murphy, Eddie Murphy’s older brother and a successful comedian, has died at the age of 57. Murphy died Wednesday morning of leukemia at a New

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York City hospital. He was being treated with chemotherapy, and family members reportedly said they were stunned by his death, as he was seemingly getting better.

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62 YEARS OF SERVING THE CHURCH AND COMMUNITY

KGGR Dallas-Fort Worth “The Station That Never Stops Giving!”

KGGR AM and FM (1040AM & 102FM) Dallas, TX

General Manager: Ann Arnold Phone (972) 572-5447

For additional information please contact: KGGR AM & FM 5787 South Hampton Suite 285 Dallas, TX 75232 APRIL 14, 2017

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Mother’s Day Weekend May 10, 11, 13 & 14

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