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62 YEARS OF SERVING THE CHURCH AND COMMUNITY

By Arielle Johnson

Farewell Don Hill

Former Dallas City Council member and Mayor Pro Tem Don Hill passed away last Sunday morning, May 14, 2017. Due to the his terminal illness, a motion was filed for a reduced prison sentence, and was granted on Monday, May 8th. Sadly enough, he had just been released from the Bureau of Prisons on Friday, only to succumb to his terminal illness two days later. Don Hill was 65 years old, and leaves behind two daughters, Erika and Kristin and his wife Sheila Farrington-Hill.

Don E. Hill was born in Austin in 1951, and grew up in a predominantly black neighborhood. He attended Thurgood Marshall School of Law, then made his way over to Dallas in 1978 and started working with the US Department of Labor soon after. It did not take Don a long time to decide on working in private practice as opposed to government, so in the 80s he switched gears.

Don Hill was a partner in the law firm White Hill when he won one of the biggest cases in his legal career.

It was a case he settled against the City of Dallas in 1993, by proving to a judge, the Police Department’s promotional exams were discriminatory against Black officers. With his win, the city agreed to promote 17 detectives,which was an unprecedented move in this city’s history.

Towards the close of the 90s, Don had the desire to be more of a servant to the African-American community and decided to run for Dallas City council, and won in MAY 19, 2017

1999. He went on to occupy this seat three more times in 2001, 2003 and 2005.

As Councilman and Mayor Pro Tem to Mayor Laura Miller, Don often sometimes found himself at odds with the Dallas Mayor, who held her position from 2002-2007. In fact, in opposition to Mayor Laura Miller, Don led an effort to use $43 million of taxpayers’ money to fund Victory Park, the commercial development around what is now known as the American Airlines Center.

In 2009, Don E. Hill was convicted and sentenced to serve 18 years in federal prison, for a crime many of his constituents say he was not 100% guilty of committing. The scandal involved big payouts for work never performed, in exchange for developers coming in to build a major low-income housing development. The sentencing was harsh, and rocked the African-American community.

Billy Allen was a friend of Don for more than 20 years. In fact, they attended the same church, where Don Hill was a deacon for a number of years. Don had a great relationship with his church and pastor throughout the trial and even after the conviction.

If they were not making arrangements to visit with him in prison, they were writing him letters of encouragement to indicate, the prayers for him would continue, as well as the love and respect they still held for him. Billy also believes the sentencing was extremely harsh considering the sentencing handed to the

actual developer, who only got 14 months.

Clearly, the sentencing was done in a fashion to punish Don, as well as anyone in the future thinking business could be conducted within the manner in which he attempted to handle matters. Billy says Don gave his all to his constituents, through his unwavering dedication to them.

He was that much needed voice in the African-American community who stressed the importance of Black people participating in the political arena, a voicing their opinions and was there many times when he needed to be that voice for them.

What happened to Don was hurtful and tragic.

Credit: The Dallas Morning News

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The Forest Avenue Theater Has New Owner and Bright Future

THE INTERVIEW By Arielle Johnson

The Forest Avenue Theater has gone through a number of phases of opening and closings, since its initial opening in July 30, 1949. It has served as a movie theater, ballroom, concert hall, nightclub and performing arts center. Its latest stint of vacancy, has left the theater vacant for nearly a deArielle Johnson cade.

Many have come along during the most recent vacancy period, courting the idea of restoring the theater to its original grandeur, but it never materialized. Before we get too deep into describing the recent purchase of the space by CitySquare and future plans, it is important to mention the theater was at one time occupied by Erykah Badu.

However, for some reason, this world renowned artist was not able to revitalize this soon to be official, historical Dallas landmark. Her plans for the theater were similar to the plans of the current owner, but she failed to garner the financial support she needed to make it happen.

When you exit Martin Luther King Boulevard off of 45 South and approach the boulevard, the Forest Avenue Theater is right there, on the other side of the light, on the corner to the right.

Unfortunately, the marquee is dusty, and there is no display of anything worthwhile coming in the near future – just a For Sale sign. Take a walk up to the dimly lit entrance, and you may find some inhabitants who have taken up residence right outside the front door.

But before you even take in the eyesore of a vestige of the community the theater has become, you will more than likely be accosted by someone hastily running up to your car window, begging for change to get something to eat, before one of the quickest light signals in Dallas turns green.

So now, the looming questions are: 1) Who or What Entity in their right mind, would have the gall and wherewithal to come up with the idea of converting the theater into ANYTHING, considering the challenges mentioned? and 2) Where will the homeless and drug addicts be when the theater re-opens its doors, so as not to run off the do-gooders coming back or possibly coming through for the first time to invest in the community? Hold on, because we found the most appropriate person to answer these questions.

We had an opportunity to speak directly with Larry James, the C.E.O. of CitySquare yesterday about their recent purchase of the theater, which was made pos-

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sible through a cash purchase of an undisclosed amount, by CitySquare Board Members Jon Halbert and his wife Linda. Larry tells us, the idea to use a per-

forming arts space as a way of giving hope to the inhabitants of the surrounding community and combating poverty, preceded the plans to purchase the Forest Avenue Theater and the adjacent strip shopping center. When the theater and shopping center re-open, there will be a recording studio, and spaces once used as a beauty salon and lounge, being used as smaller performance spaces. The spaces will also be used to educate those both gifted in and interested in learning more about the performing arts, and will be modeled after the Ellis Marsalis Center in the Ninth Ward of New Orleans.

At the moment, Larry says he and his team are at a standstill, as they wait to incorporate the ideas of the community in their organizational development plans.

He has already been proactive by reaching out to Rev. Chris Simmons at Cornerstone Baptist Church, Dr. Terry Flowers at St. Philips and the MLK Learning Center, although, most likely, redevelopment of the space will not be occurring until next year. Also, Larry wants to

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hear from the not so prominent members of the neighborhood, to understand their vision for the Forest Avenue Theater.

Many of them recall the Forest Avenue Theater in it’s heyday when the likes of Redd Foxx, Ike and Tina Turner graced the stage and Fats Domino and Chubby Checker could be found hanging out next door at the Green Parrot Jazz Club. Their recollection of the how things were back in the day, will also play a significant part in restoring the theater and making it extremely grand and high scale again. But although the majority of the inhabitants, and leaders of the community are ecstatic about the purchase, there are a few people asking themselves, why couldn’t a Black man or woman have come along to save the theater. What’s really going on? Larry himself expresses a bit of sadness about the failure of African-Americans with the means to buy the theater, not stepping up to the plate. He also understands and states “There are legitimate concerns and fears because of racial inequity.” This is one of the main reasons why he is offering the community an opportunity to dialogue about it before any official plans are implemented.

Darryl Blair, Sr., Assistant Publisher or Elite News, is not so sure about incorporating the ideas of the inhabitants of the community, or African-Americans who moved away from the community and headed for the hills. The abandonment of the theater left a blight on the community for many years, and no one stepped up to the plate. If they didn’t have any input then, why should they have any input now? Darryl feels as though any arrangements to meet with the community, or African-Americans wanting to have any involvement with the theater, should be centered around them coming in as volunteers, to educate those interested in the arts about production, lighting and performing. Also, he states if there is any hiring from within the community, of blue collar workers needed in the physical restoration of the theater and shopping center, those jobs should only go to the highly skilled, and not be handed out to any John Doe, just because a potential workers is an inhabitant of the neighborhood.

“In the past, we have been played,” said Dr. Terry FLowers of St. Philips School and Community Center.

“The presentation of first impression of the Forest Theater as a gateway to South Dallas/Fair Park has been punitive. It has influenced the perceptions of our com-

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Johnson welcomes McDermott Scholars to Capitol

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congresswoman Johnson welcomed 27 scholars from the University of Texas at Dallas Eugene McDermott Scholars Program to the U.S. Capitol: “It is always a pleasure to engage with students and hear the questions they pose,” said Congresswoman Johnson.

“During the Q&A discussion the students showed such great interest in how legislative policies impact the future of scientific discovery, education and innovation. It is very apparent that these bright and intelligent-minded students are aware of how their generation and others can be impacted.”

“The questions asked are representative of the concerns being addressed from a larger group of our constituents and nation when discussing science and the process of how our government operates. I am confident that these young minds will be at the forefront of making significant changes in our community if they continue to thrive with their eagerness and curiosity.”

$128,746 Federal Grant to City of Duncanville Fire Department WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson announced that the City of Duncanville was awarded $128,746 in Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The funds will be used toward the City's improved response capabilities and to more effectively protect the health and safety of the public and emergency response personnel: “The announcement of this award is great news for the Duncanville Fire Department,” said Congresswoman Johnson. “Our firefighters are on the front lines every day by risking their lives to keep us all safe, and it is important that we make every effort to support the important work and service they provide to our communities.

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this competitive grant that will be used to enhance their ability to perform their jobs safely and effectively. I am very proud of the men and women who serve at the Duncanville Fire Department and the many firefighters throughout District 30 for their selfless service they provide. I will continue to fight for the resources and support they need as a senior member of Congress from Texas.”

This grant was awarded as a part of FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.

Since 2001, AFG has helped firefighters and other first responders obtain critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other resources required to protect the public and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards.

Congresswoman Johnson has been a strong advocate for grants to local first responders in the 30th Congressional District.

House Vote to Launch Independent Trump-Russia Commission

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Amid accelerating revelations of President Trump’s attempts to shut down the FBI’s investigation of his campaign and administration’s ties to Russia, Congresswoman Johnson today joined a discharge petition to force the House to vote on bipartisan legislation establishing an independent, outside commission to investigate the Trump-Russia connection and possible collusion to interfere in the presidential election: Recent polling shows 78 percent of Americans want an independent investigation.

“For too long, House Republicans have stood in the way of the full, independent investigation the American people deserve,” said Congresswoman Johnson. “We must have an independent, outside commission to investigate the Trump-Russia connection and the possibility of collusion to influence the presidential election without the brazen meddling of the Trump Administration.”

“If the President has nothing to hide, then he should welcome the chance to remove all doubt of a cover-up. It is time for House Re-

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publicans to decide which they value more: their oath to the Constitution or allegiance to a White House obstructing justice.”

The discharge petition filed by House Democrats and joined by Congresswoman Johnson will force the House to vote on H.R. 356, the Protecting Our Democracy Act, after 218 Members of Congress sign the discharge petition. Thus far, Speaker Ryan has refused to schedule a vote on the bipartisan bill, and House Republicans have voted seven times to block its consideration.

In July 2016, the FBI opened an investigation into possible collusion between Trump campaign officials and the Russian government.

Last week, President Trump admitted on national television that he fired FBI Director James Comey to try to stop his investigation into the Trump-Russia ties.

On Monday, we learned the President compromised highly classified intelligence to the Russians and jeopardized the security of the American people – the day after he fired the FBI Director.

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Committee to Protect Journalists Javier Valdéz Cárdenas murdered New York, --The Mexican prosecutor for crimes against freedom of expression in Mexico should swiftly investigate the murder of Javier Valdéz Cárdenas and bring all those responsible to justice, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. Valdéz was shot and killed today near the offices of Ríodoce, the local weekly he founded in 2003 in Culiacán, the capital of Sinaloa state, according to reports.

Valdéz, who CPJ honored with an International Press Freedom Award in 2011, was also a correspondent for the daily La Jornada. He covered drug trafficking and crime and wrote a number of books about the drug trade. Valdéz told CPJ in the weeks before his murder that he was concerned

for his safety.

"The Committee to Protect Journalists honored Javier Valdéz Cárdenas with an International Press Freedom Award in 2011 to recognize his bravery and uncompromising journalism in the face of threats," said CPJ Executive Director Joel Simon. "His loss is a blow to Mexican journalism and to the Mexican public, who see a shadow of silence spreading across the country."

Earlier this month CPJ released a report, "No Excuse: Mexico must break cycle of impunity in journalists' murders," about violence against journalists in the country.

Link: https://cpj.org/2017/05/mexican-journalist-and-cpj-

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Dr. Charlie Nelms on How HBCU Leaders Manage Public Adversity It is not uncommon orary doctorates and for the challenges of HBfellowships from the CUs to be prominently American Council on featured in the local, reEducation and the Ford gional and national news.

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The general public and In 2012, President even HBCU alumni, stuObama honored Dr. dents and leaders tend to Nelms with the MLK assume the worst when Drum Major for Serthese institutions’ stories vice Award for helping hit news outlets. After to address the most news of HBCUs’ accredipressing needs in our tation status being threatcommunities and our Dr. Charlie Nelms ened were reported several nation. months ago, we wondered Dr. Nelms is a founding about leaders’ reactions. member of the Millennium Leadership We invited higher education leader- Initiative and Professor Emeritus at Inship expert Dr. Charlie Nelms back to diana University. the HBCU Lifestyle Podcast to offer his During his tenure as chancellor of thoughts.

North Carolina Central, U.S. News & Dr. Nelms shares his thoughts on World Report ranked NCCU as one of several levels. The former chancellor the best public HBCUs in the nation for of North Carolina Central University three consecutive years. Dr. Nelms is discusses how HBCU leaders can suc- the founder and director of the Destinacessfully navigate social media, internal tion Graduation Initiative, which aims communication, the tough decisions to increase retention and graduation they face, and the benefits of engaged rates at HBCUs. HBCU alumni during adversity. Dr. In 2011, Dr. Nelms published, A Call Nelms shared some of these thoughts to Action, a policy directive intended in his HBCU Lifestyle blog “7 Steps to spur a national dialogue concerning HBCU Alumni Must Take in 2017 to the revitalization of HBCUs as an imStop the Bleeding”. portant sector of American higher edWidely respected for his transfor- ucation. mational leadership, Dr. Nelms is a Upon retiring as the tenth chancellor motivational speaker and a higher of NCCU in August 2012, Dr. Nelms education consultant. The University established the Destination Graduaof Arkansas – Pine Bluff alumnus has tion Initiative (DGI) to assist Minority more than 40 years’ experience and Serving Institutions (MSIs) with inleadership in: student access, retention, creasing retention and graduation rates. and graduation; institutional effective- The central dimension of DGI entailed ness; and strategic planning. utilizing the expertise of senior higher Dr. Nelms serves as a board member education officials, policy experts, and of leading educational associations and faculty to identify impediments to stufoundations across the U.S., he is a se- dent academic success and to design nior scholar at the American Associa- strategies for improvement. tion of State Colleges and Universities DGI associates served as coaches to and provides leadership in assisting mi- ensure implementation of recommendnority-serving institutions. ed strategies.

Dr. Nelms has also been a consultant In 2013, Dr. Nelms and a colleague for a broad range of higher education received a grant, Leading to Compleorganizations. tion, to design protocols, processes, and Dr. Nelms is the recipient of numer- procedures to assist MSIs with increasous awards for his accomplishments in ing retention and graduation rates. higher education, including two hon-

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Family Fun Day 05-20-2017-2PM -5PM 3534 East Berry Street, Fort Worth, TX,

May 26 The 2nd Annual MLK Multicultural Affair is a unique presentation of the vibrant cultural and artistic expression found in the D/FW area focused on art, music, dance and fashion. This is a fundraiser for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center and its social services department, which provides financial assistance and support to more than 29,000 families a year in the form of food, utility & rental assistance, and more.

This event takes place on Friday, May 26th at 7:00pm at the Frontiers of Flight Museum, located at 6911 Lemmon Avenue in Dallas, Texas. General admission tickets are $30 per person and can be purchased online or at the door. Attendees must be 21 years of age or older. White attire is required for entry into the event, with accents of gold or silver allowed.

Featured performers include: • R&B Singer Ray Vaughn • The North American Qipao Association (DFW Chapter) • Saxophonist/Vocalist Dean Mills • Bandan Koro African Drum and Dance Ensemble • The TMJ Dance Project Guests can also enjoy: • A multicultural fashion show featuring City of Dallas employees • Exclusive vendors and an art exhibit • Sounds by local Dallas DJ ChelleMechelle • Heavy hor d'oeuvres including a martini mashed potato bar • Swing out lessons provided by Demarick Love with D- Town Swing Entertainment • A raffle sponsored by MLK Dallas Dream Forward; Grand prize is a 55” RCA TV or Xbox One Bundle • Free photo booth provided by LCI Media For more information about the MLK Multicultural Affair, tickets or sponsorship opportunities, visit www.dallasmlkcenter.com/ mlkmulticulturalaffair or call 214.670.8418

May 31 We need you!! The community needs an extremely large presence at the follow-up hearing for 3006 Holmes. At the last hearing, begrudgingly, Judge Dale Tillery decided to

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suspend the financial civil penalties of $125 per day for the 4,801 violations. In addition, the owner was given 30 more days to do additional repairs. The Judge also expressed that “it does not have to be perfect,” in reference to the repairs. This is after the owner failed to comply on numerous accounts. We are praying that a large showing will influence the Judge to finally hold the owner accountable for his failure to provide a safe and viable place to live. Moreover, this showing will, hopefully, make the Judge think twice about his conduct and commitment to uphold the law during proceedings. Therefore, we need at least 100 peopleto pack this courtroom and represent the community’s intolerance toward illegal activity and injustice.

The hearing will be held on Wednesday, May 31 at 8:45a.m at the George Allen Courts Building, the 134th Judicial District Courtroom on the 6th floor (down the long middle hallway on the left). The address is 600 Commerce Street. Parking Options: underground garage, street parking lots, street metered lots, and valet parking.

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Dante and Reneta Wesley, Williams Chicken’s Hiawatha Williams and many more ****** It Takes A Village Educational Foundation “Unity in the Community” Parade planning is underway, the parade and entertainment will be held on Saturday June 17, 2017, parade start time 10am and end time 12pm Participant line-up at 8am at 1515 E. Ledbetter Dr. Dallas, 75216 Glendale Park Parade route will start at 1515 E. Ledbetter Dr. and Frio St. Dallas 75216, crossing Houston School Rd. and making one stop for a review station on University Hills Blvd, at Williams Chicken Performance time 2-3 minutes per performing groups Parade will continue on E. Ledbetter Dr. and concluding at 907 E. Ledbetter Dr. Dallas 75216, Moorland Family YMCA. Total parade route 0.8 miles. Vendor(s) setup time 8am, cleanup and break down time 1pm-3pm Vendor(s) setup location 907 E. Ledbetter Dr.

Dallas, 75216 Moorland Family YMCA 1.Retail vendors please come prepared to have a strong visual “brand” presence with banners and Tent or Canopy 2.Sales permits and liability insurance Volunteers, arrival time 8am T shirts sponsored by We Are Uniforms Participants, and Vendors if you’re interested in ordering T shirts for the parade please contact We Are Uniform carol@weareuniforms. com Carol Robinson For-profit businesses entry fee is $75 Organizations, and clubs entry fee is $50 Completed application must be accompanied with entry fee payment and received by May 31, 2017 to be processed.

June 18 City Men Cook at Gilley’s at 3pm

June 17 23rd Annual Don’t Believe the Hype Celebrity Bowl-a-thon, 10920 Composite Drive, Dallas at 6p.m., featuring Miko Branch of Miss Jessie’s, Terry Allen, Kiki Shepard, Sen. Royce West, Eva Coleman, Dareia Tolbert, Bethel Johnson,

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Celebrating 40 years of Serving God and God’s People/Rev. C. J. R. Phillips, Jr. On Sunday, May 21, 2017, Pastor C.J.R and First Lady Esther Phillips will celebrate 40 Years as Pastor and Wife of the St. Phillips Missionary Baptist Church and service to God and to the community – with a heart full of grace, and a soul generated by love. God has blessed Pastor Phillips’ ministry to reach community, state and national congregations as a true expositor of the Word. The Bible says to give honour to whom honour is due (Romans13:7), and we all agree that our Pastor and Wife are worthy of honour for all the sacrifices that they have made so that our church can grow.

As St. Phillips Missionary Baptist Church prepares to honor these servants of God and His people, our theme is, “Honoring God’s Servant for 40 Years: His Mandate, His Ministry and His Message” II Timothy 4:1-5. All are welcome to attend and participate as we celebrate these Servants of God together. The Anniversary Services are Sunday, May 21, 2017 at 10:15 a.m. where the Rev. Virgil Lockhart, St. John Baptist Church, Greenville, TX is the guest speaker and at 4:00 p.m., Bishop Ray Campbell, Ideal Family Church, Dallas, TX is the guest speaker.

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Judges present graduates from treatment program Successful Treatment of Addiction through Collaboration (S.T.A.C.) court graduates from 2008 – 2012 shared their successes since their arrests at the Frank Crowley Criminal Courts Building, 133 North Riverfront Blvd, 2nd floor, Dallas, Texas 75207 at 1:00pm, Friday, May 12, 2017.

Then the 27 participants walked across the stage to graduate from the program.

From a life of repeated Judge Lela D. Mays Judge Gracie Lewis felonies and failed attempts alcohol use. They are required to maintain at drug or alcohol rehabiliemployment, complete probation requiretation, Dallas County Courts’ S.T.A.C. ments and work community service hours Program seeks to transform lives and help as well as pay back any related court fines defendants re-enter society as productive citizens, ultimately saving county taxpayers and fees.

The S.T.A.C. Court in Dallas County millions, and possibly saving their own was established in January 2007 by Judge lives.

Lela D. Mays.

The 12-18 month program is about Judge Mays and Judge Gracie Lewaccountability and was developed to tranis preside over the Court. The S.T.A.C. sition defendants back into the community program serves as a problem-solving court, after treatment. In addition to ongoing known as a “drug treatment court,” with meetings with probation officers and court intensive supervision for defendants on officials, defendants take intensive outpafelony probation returning from inpatient tient treatment classes, attend Narcotics treatment for drug or alcohol addiction. and/or Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, Since inception more than 1,600 defenand are tested frequently for drugs and

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dants have graduated the program. Based on an innovative program first developed in Miami, Florida in 1989, the drug court concept received widespread attention as an effective treatment strategy for drug-involved criminal offenders. The term "drug treatment court" refers to a specialized docket designated to handle cases involving non-vi-

olent drug-abusing offenders through an intensive, judicially monitored program of drug treatment and rehabilitation services. The State of Texas offers numerous specialized courts that focus on addiction, mental health issues, juvenile and family issues and those that have been commercially exploited. These programs save taxpayers money – participants are not in the overcrowded jails and can begin paying restitution, fines and court costs that otherwise might not have been paid. In addition, participants begin to pay child support, not to mention reduce the number of drug-addicted babies born to this population.

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TACA presents Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s 40th Season Grand Finale Dallas, TX - The Arts Community Alliance (TACA) presents Dallas Black Dance Theatre's Spring Celebration as the Grand Finale to its 40th Anniversary Season. The performance features the Dallas premiers of two award-winning choreographers Twyla Tharp and Stephen Mills as well as a performance by special guest artists from Ballet Austin. The Spring Celebration series will be held May 19-21, 2017 at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre, 2400 Flora, Dallas, TX. "TACA is immensely proud to support Dallas Black Dance Theatre and their Spring Celebration," said Wolford McCue, the Carlson President & Executive Director of TACA. "We commend their artistic excellence and ability to transform lives through the arts. Organizations like DBDT are essential in propelling TACA's vision of an innovative, inclusive, sustainable cultural sector, recognized for its essential contribution to a vibrant, prosperous community."

Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) dances the Dallas premiere of Twyla Tharp's 1983 duet Sinatra Suite. Ms. Tharp is both a Tony and Emmy award-winning choreographer who has choreographed more than 160 works including six Hollywood movies, 12 TV specials and four Broadway shows. "I have always wanted our company to perform a work by Twyla Tharp and we are thrilled to be able to present Sinatra Suite as a part of our 40th Anniversary

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Celebration," said Ann Williams, Founder of Dallas Black Dance Theatre.

Ballet Austin Artistic Director Stephen Mills will set one of his contemporary ballet pieces Bounce on DBDT. Bounce is described as a rollercoaster ride that takes the audience from flirty to fierce. Mills has been the artistic director of Ballet Austin for 17 years. Mills was awarded the Audrey & Raymond Maislin Humanitarian Award for Light/ The Holocaust & Humanity Project.

Steinberg Award, the top honor at Le Festival des Arts de Saint-Sauveur International Choreographic Competition for this work.

Rounding out the Spring Celebration series will be the restaging of Southern Recollection: For Romare Bearden choreographed by Bridget L. Moore, the new DBDT

Artistic Director. The dance is set to sultry jazz and will include artwork by painter Romare Bearden, who was inspired by the Harlem Renaissance.

Spring Celebration performances are Friday and Saturday, May 1920, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.

Dancers from Ballet Austin will be special guest artists for the series.

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PVAMU SPORTS HALL OF FAMER WILLIAMS DIES

Former Prairie View A&M football standout, PVAMU Sports Hall of Famer and former NFL player Clarence Williams passed away earlier this week at the age of 70.

while returning to Prairie View in the offseason to complete his degree. Williams was traded to the Green Bay Packers in 1970 where he played eight seasons, including leading the team in sacks in the division title winning season of 1972.

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You Throw Girl, through various activities, young athletes will be empowered to thrive, live a healthy lifestyle, and to have confidence not just in their athletTHIS IS IT ic capabilities but also who they are as young ladies. We will encourage them to love their bodies, value their thoughts, and respect themselves because we all were created to do something great! will be Celebrating their 40th year Class Reunion June 23– 25 General Session (8:00am - 12:00pm): If you are interested in attending, contact Charles Williams Open for female athletes grades 6th -12th in ALL sports. This session will (972) 227-0336 or log on to http://mobile.dudasite.com/site/DWCClassof77 to complete have various speakers and activities to your registration form. For additional info, check out Facebook! inform and encourage our athletes to be great in every aspect of life ($45).

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Marsalis Missionary Baptist Church

Rice Chapel A.M.E. Church

2723 S Marsalis Ave Dallas, TX 75216

"Standing on your Faith"

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

Rev Oliver W Lomax

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

St. Paul Baptist Church

1569 Ann Arbor Ave Dallas, TX 75216 Church (214) 375-2913 www.chtchurch.org 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 Rev Anthony Nolan Sr Pastor Wednesday Bible Study 7:00pm

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

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

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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

Rev. Ned Armstrong Pastor

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Denny D. Davis Pastor

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

Friendship West Baptist Church

Pastor

New Leaf Family Church

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Dr. Timothy J. Brown Pastor

Christian Holy Temple Church

Willing Workers Baptist 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

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

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

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

Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church "A Church That Cares"

Rev. Michael R. Hubbard, Sr., Rev. Michael R. Hubbard, Sr., Pastor Pastor 5144 Dolphin Road ~ Dallas, Texas ~ 75223 Phone: (214)823-1018 ~ Fax: (214)8243813 www.hmbconline.org Service Times: Tuesday Night: @ 6:30 p.m. (S.W.A.T.) Children & Youth Night Wednesday: 12 Noon & 7:30 pm. Bible Study ~ 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School; 10:05 a.m. BTU/Disciplines of Discipleship; 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship MAY 19, 2017

Concord Church

www.ConcordDallas.org

Rev. Bryan Carter Pastor

24 Hour Prayer Line (972) 223-9898

Apostle Herman Murry Jr. Pastor

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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

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

Rev. George & Michael Pryor Pastor

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

Pastor

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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Rev. W. C. Davis Pastor

Prayer Meeting Bible Study 7-8:30 pm

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

Rev. Stanley E. Smith

Greater Cornerstone Baptist Church

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

The “Exciting” Singing Hill Baptist Church 6550 University Hills Blvd, Dallas, TX 75241 Church: (214) 375-5952 Fax (214) 371-1611

See You At Church This Sunday

Church (972) 642 - 9125

Pastor C.T. Marshall

Munger Avenue Baptist Church

Faith Fellowship 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

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

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411 N Hampton Rd, DeSoto, TX 75115 Church: (469) 297-4771 Sunday School 9:00 am Morning Worship 10:30 am Wednesday Women’s Men’s Monday 7:00 pm

Divine Inspiration Missionary Baptist Church

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

Rev. Wade Pastor

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Forest Avenue Theater, continued from page 4

munity’s possibilities, promise, potential, and its people. The neglect the owners of that block have been allowed to inflict on our community has been permissively punishing.

“All past efforts to reasonably purchase the Forest Theater should be applauded.

The purchase by CitySquare should be celebrated. They have the means and the mindset to be able to collaborate with the community. The next steps for the Forest Theater block must be monumental. The work ahead is not to simply renovate, but to innovate. We must not only overcome the tumultuous peril this property has presented, but also leverage its recent purchase.

The theater has the ability to serve as a catalyst to catapult the Fair Park district towards becoming the gem of Dallas it once was.”

If you are not so sure about Larry James’ true intentions for the theater, we invite you to take a trip to CitySquare Opportu-

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nity Center at 1610 Malcolm X Boulevard in Dallas. CitySquare media relations representative, Lou Ann York says, Larry wanted to make sure people with limited resources had a “one stop helping center” available to them, which provided a number of different services, touching on all aspects of their lives, housed in one, easily walkable complex. The existence of this space which offers a food pantry, computer training, housing, monthly book club meetings, exercise classes, employment center and much more, demonstrates the fact that a higher thought process was involved with the planning of the center and utilization of the space. How is it logistically possible, in a mere day, with use of our current Mass Transportation system, to present one’s self for a number of different appointments, necessary for restoring one’s life, with limited transportation funds? The CitySquare Opportunity Center is the answer to the

“What if everything were housed in the same space?” question. When you visit the opportunity center, you will notice, unless it is someone’s first time there, everyone walks around as if they own a stake in this space; they are extremely helpful and welcoming to visitors trying to find their way around. Many of the volunteers were once on the receiving end, in terms of services offered by CitySquare and they decided to come back and volunteer their services on their own.

Larry hopes to extend this altruistic style

of living to the community surrounding the theater. In fact, he has already played a major part in getting many of the homeless people in the area off of the street, by providing housing, and helping to restore their sense of dignity.

At a later date, we hope to provide our readers with a follow up report on the Forest Avenue Theater as we compare notes between the initial plans for the theater, and the actual implementation of those same plans.

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