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Finding Ways to Combat Youth Crime in our Community On Saturday, May 27, 2017, our community suffered a great loss due to the passing of recent Carter High U.S. Rep Eddie Bernice Johnson School graduate, Ledajrick Cox or “LD”, as he was affectionately referred to by his many friends.

LD was an accomplished athlete with a bright future. Except his life was cut short when he was shot and killed by two male teenagers for protecting a female friend in front of an Irving convenience store. It is extremely disheartening that our city has once again lost a promising young man due to another senseless act of violence. Tragedies such as these remind us of the importance of nurturing our youth and providing them with constructive outlets.

Multiple studies have been conducted in order to explore the relationship between gun violence and poverty. The U.S. stands out among other countries, as the inequality that persists in our nation is indicative of the violence that is rampant in select communities across the country. Countries that are most equal have the lowest rate of gun related violence. And there is a strong relationship between gun related violence and income inequality, evidenced by the gun issues that are seen in our nation.

While we are taking steps to ensure safety in our community, we must also work to decrease the income inequality in our communities as well.

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Summer break is a time that many youth look forward to as it afford them the freedom of no school, free time, and warmer weather.

However, there is a consequence to having such copious amounts of free time. Each year after schools release their students for summer break, there is a predictable increase in youth-related crimes.

This spike can often be attributed to a lack of constructive outlets for our youth, through summer activities, programs, or otherwise.

That is why I have become a firm believer in devoting the necessary resources to provide our youth with dedicated programs to keep them engaged throughout each summer.

Last month, I hosted my annual Youth Crime Prevention Summit, where I encouraged the youth of Dallas to utilize the summer break to cultivate leadership skills, make informed decisions, and surround themselves with positive mentors and peers.

Those who tend to participate in constructive activities tend to have less time on their hands which could lead to a situation where they find themselves in a situation that they will later regret or in a moment that can lead them down the wrong path. As members of the 30th District who live in the same community, we should heed to the old adage “it takes a village” and provide recommendations to our family and friends who are parents, so that their teenage sons and daughters can continue to make safe decisions and remain actively involved this summer.

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ety of activities for young children and teenagers alike. The City offers an array of summer camps throughout the city, and every parent is guaranteed to find one in their price range. The range of camps in Dallas is sure to please each child: the promising engineer, budding performer, or dedicated athlete. Venues such as Klyde Warren Park also provide an assortment of things to do for all ages. Recreation centers and churches in Dallas are also a great resource for summer activities. The Juanita J. Craft Recreation Center offers summer camps and exercise classes, while churches throughout the community will offer tutoring services, summer activities, and week-long Vacation Bible Schools. By committing to being productive and active, we can ensure the safety of all Dallas citizens.

The summer months are full of opportunity and potential for growth, but it is up to each individual to seize the moment and lead through example. Every morning, one must wake up committed to making the right decisions and to lead constructive lives. Each child, teenager, and adult must continue to surround themselves with positive role models, and equip themselves with the tools to make sound decisions, while channeling positive energy to do good for our community.

By taking these steps, I am confident that Dallas will see a decrease in youth related violence and together we can all take positive steps to improve the communities we live in.

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The Ebenezer Memorial Missionary Baptist Church Entrance & Dedicatory Service

By Arielle Johnson Ebenezer Memorial Missionary Baptist Church, which is located at 4791 S. Buckner Boulevard, Arielle Johnson Dallas, TX, had its Entrance & Dedicatory Service this past Sunday, June 4, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. When Elite News arrived, most of the members of the church, with the exception of a few guests, were outside waiting for a word from the designated church member, announcing the time to line up for the processional, once the ribbon crossing the entrance was cut.

As we drove around to the side of the church to park, because the parking spaces were filling up rather quickly, we could not help but to notice how beautiful everyone looked. Everyone was beaming with pride. And although we were there on assignment to cover this momentous occasion, there were a few times we were tempted lean over to ask where these members got their suits tailored, and bought their shoes, dresses and hats. Everyone was flawless, and knew which colors to select to compliment their skintones.

A voice in a rather authoritative tone snapped us back to reality, announcing it was time to line up for the processional. If it were not for the announcer, we would have continued to remain dazed by the beauty of the act we were about to witness and the beauty of everyone around us, both physical and spiritual.

But it was now time for the processional.

Pastor A.D. Smith and the Associate and Guest Pastors lined up at the entrance to the door leading to the vestibule outside the sanctuary, which was cordoned off with the ceremonial red ribbon, ripe for cutting. Directly behind the Pastor, stood the First Lady, all dressed in black, with a hat which had a long veil sprinkled

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with a few Swarovski Crystals, designed to reflect any sort of light in its path.

Pastor Smith wore a 3-pieced pin-striped

The rather fiery welcome address was given by Deacon Ralph Siggers, who made it a point of letting us, the vis-

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suit with a low-cut, u-shaped vest.

After one of the Deacons led us into prayer, the ribbon was cut, and balloons were released into the air with tags which included the church name and phone number. One of the members, was watching us as we followed one of the balloons as far as we could with our eyes, to see how far it would go; she told me she hoped they would find their way into the nearby apartments and lead the people to the church.

When we entered the church, we could not help, but to notice the smell of new carpet, and new furniture all around us.

The church's color scheme is red and white, and is accentuated with crystal chandeliers hanging all around the sanctuary.

Rev. Roy Locke, who was once a former Associate Pastor of Ebenezer, spoke to us briefly, then turned the service over to the choir, which opened up with, "If It Had Not Been For the Lord On My Side".

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itors know, he considered it both an honor and opportunity, to be selected to welcome us for such a special occasion.

Here's an excerpt of Deacon's Siggers speech:"Thanks Ebenezer for having the confidence in me to deliver this Welcome Address to our guests. Welcome to the Place God gave to us."

Immediately after Deacon Siggers delivered the welcome address, his wife led the choir in song with "If the Lord Never Does Anything Else For Me". She too was full of fire and passed it on to her choir as they were backing her up.

When Mrs. Siggers put the mike down, a number of different people instrumental in the manifestation of the Pastor and church's vision, began to approach the podium with brief congratulatory expressions.

And although the plan was for each guest to limit their speeches to 5 minutes, because the fire was still burning, some of the speeches ran a little bit over time. The builder/contractor, Tim Bonner

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spoke, Dr. Janice Lombardi from Skyline High School, Judges Andrea Morton and Judge Kim Cook, Mr. John Beckwith, Jr. of Golden Gate Funeral Home and many more.

The service progressed as planned, and before the Church Covenant was read, what better way to welcome the Litany of Dedication, than with a song by soloist Bro. Roderick Fields entitled, "My Soul is Anchored." Again, we got excited, and continuously at different turns told the vocalist "yes" and "amen", as he sang his song.

After dedicatory offering and prayer, the dedicatory service was supposed to end, but with time constraints, they allowed the service to roll over into regular service as members were starting to arrive for 11:00 a.m. service.

We realize this is a place of worship, but the dedicatory service was like a Grand Opening. The Pastor and First Lady's smiles never left their faces and the members strutted their way through the vestibule and down the aisles with the same pride. It was no accident they were here in this space at this time, because God said so. Ebenezer's new church grounds are their reward for dedication and obedience. Before any plans were made to build on any land, Pastor Smith, the First Lady, the Board and the Church members were clear on the fact that they wanted a place near the apartments and highway, and they wanted to build a basketball court for young men to come and play. Clearly the sky is the limit for Ebenezer with the leadership and members they already possess. We want them to know our prayers are with them, and support will forever be unwavering, for we know they are striving to make a difference not only within their church, but the surrounding community as well.

God Bless you all and we thank you once again for the invitation.

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DALLAS BLACK DANCE THEATRE SELECTS KATRICIA EAGLIN FORMER DBDT DANCER IS NEW ACADEMY DIRECTOR Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) selects Katricia Eaglin, a former DBDT dancer, to lead the Dallas Black Dance Academy. The Dallas native has a long history with DBDT including her professional dance career at the dance company from 2005-2015. Ms. Eaglin has been the Director of the Academy's premier Allegro Performing Ensemble since 2012 and an Academy instructor since 1998. She will continue to direct Allegro. Ms. Eaglin's duties as Academy Director began May 1, 2017.

Eaglin is an American Ballet Theatre certified instructor and has taught on tour with the professional dance company. She has also directed DBDT's satellite Summer Enrichment program in San Antonio from 2010-2015. She states, "As an instructor for Dallas Black Dance Academy since 1998 and a former company member of Dallas Black Dance Theatre for 10 years, it is important to me to continue to enrich the students of Dallas Black Dance Academy with the confidence and perspective it takes to pursue and produce dance at its highest level."

While a member of DBDT, Ms. Eaglin performed with the Dallas Opera's Porgy and Bess in 2008 and Dallas Black Dance Theatre's collaboration with Dallas Theatre Center in The Wiz in 2011. She also performed for the King of Ghana and Winnie Mandela.

Eaglin received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance with a minor in Business Foundations from the University of North Texas, earned a Master's in Biblical Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts.

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She has choreographed dances for both Dallas Black Dance Theatre and Allegro. Eaglin's work, Testament, made its Dallas premiere during DBDT's Cultural Awareness series in 2016. Testament abstractly depicts five biblical themes, using a blend of modern and contemporary dance set to contemporary classical music. The work enabled Ms. Eaglin to combine both her passions, faith and dance.

Eaglin says she first saw Dallas Black Dance Theatre while on a field trip with the West Dallas Community Center. She avowed, "It was my dream to be a part of the company since I was 14 and saw them perform at a dance festival." Katricia Eaglin is now fulfilling her dream.

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ny in the City of Dallas. Dallas Black Dance Theatre has been designated as an "American Masterpiece Touring Artist" by the National Endowment for the Arts and in 2017 was named Texas Medal of Arts Awards recipient for Arts Education.

The mission of Dallas Black Dance Theatre is to create and produce contemporary modern dance at its highest level of artistic excellence through performances and educational programs that bridge cultures and reach diverse communities. With an ever-expanding national and global audience, the company employs a diverse, multi-ethnic troupe of dancers performing for audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

Located in a historic facility at the eastern end of the thriving downtown Dallas Arts District, Dallas Black Dance Theatre is a nationally and internationally recognized professional modern dance company. DBDT engages the cross-cultural community through contemporary modern dance presented from the African American experience. Dallas Black Dance Theatre is a resident company member of the AT&T Performing Arts Center - Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre located in Dallas's Art District.

During its 40-year history, Dallas Black Dance Theatre has performed on five continents, in 15 countries and 31 states, including two Olympic Cultural events. Over the years, more than 4 million arts patrons and 2.6 million students, grades K-12, have experienced the dance company's performances and educational outreach programs. DBDT serves more than 100,000 people annually, including more than 20,000 youth in grades K-12 in Dallas-Fort Worth area schools each year. DBDT offers

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community outreach services through workshops, lecture/demonstrations, master-classes, residences, mini-performances and student matinees that are designed level-specific for elementary, middle, high school and university students. Annually another 20,000 youth and adults are reached through national and international festivals, tours, special performances at universities, social service agencies, professional and corporate organizations, civic events and community venues.

Dallas Black Dance Theatre is comprised of five performing companies and its training Academy. Dallas Black Dance Theatre's professional company, DBDT, consists of 12 fulltime salaried dancers performing a mixed repertory of modern, jazz, African and spiritual works by national and international choreographers.

DBDT: Encore! (formerly DBDT II) features eight artists of rising excellence from across the nation that support DBDT's growing local and regional educational outreach.

Dallas Black Dance Academy, the official school of Dallas Black Dance Theatre, celebrates 43 years of delivering dance instruction to a community of diverse backgrounds.

Over 550 students participate weekly in 50 dance classes of ballet, jazz, tap, modern, and African at DBDT studios for ages four to adult.

The academy has three performing ensembles: Allegro, DBDT's premier academy ensemble, Senior Performing Ensemble, and Junior Performing Ensemble.

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UNT Dallas College of Law earns provisional accreditation for legal aid but cannot afford legal services. . . or anything in between.

I also hope that many of the lawyers created by UNTD College of law will stay and practice in the community, helping to strengthen it through their

professional work, volunteerism, and participation in local schools.

According to the senator, the new graduates have the distinction of being the first ABA accredited, public law school in the city of Dallas.

The Office of Dr. Demetra Jones 4432 Malcolm X Blvd. Dallas, TX 75215 Ph. 214-565-4330 Office Hours: Mon -Thurs 9am-5pm Fri 8am - 12pm & Sat 7:30am - 12pm Sen. Royce West

The announcement that the University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law has earned provisional approval for accreditation from the AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION (ABA) is a fitting testament to the tenacity of visionary leaders who would not accept just "any OLE' law school education" for its law students and graduates, said State Senator Royce West.

West worked with community leaders and elected colleagues to bring Dallas its first, state-supported law school as a professional school of the University of North Texas at Dallas.

"The vision that birthed the law school became a reality today and its first graduates, who were hooded just weeks ago are the beneficiaries of a law school education that was tailor made for them,” he said. "My sincere hope is that the first graduates and each successive class, will find fulfillment and success in their respective jobs and areas of law, and go out into this city, the state, and the world and find further success, whether it be at a big-time Manhattan firm, a local solo practice, government service, providing much-needed legal aid to Texans living in poverty and also those who live in the ‘justice gap,’ who do not qualify

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– The Tommie Robinson American Legion Post 802 along with the Martin Weiss Memorial American Legion Post 275 of Dallas honored Gold Star Mothers Donna L. Chabot and Annette Hudson (center of second picture) at the 72nd Annual Laurel Land Memorial Park’s Memorial Day Ceremony on May 29, 2017.

Judge Dominique Collins, Dallas County Criminal District Court 4 and United States Air Force Veteran was the speaker. Mrs. Chabot’s son – CW2 Christopher Chabot Martin was an Apache helicopter pilot killed on July 5, 2005 while on combat training at Fort Hood for Iraqi Freedom. Mrs. Hudson’s son – PFC Aaron M. Hudson (Army), was a member of the 401st MP Company, stationed in Fort Hood. He was killed April 16, 2005 in combat in Iraq. First Picture: Judge Dominque Collins (center) with Tommie Robinson American Legion Post 802 members at the 72nd Annual Laurel Land Memorial Park's Memorial Day Ceremony.

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Annual Baccalaureate Service at First Baptist Church of Hamilton Park Agape Youth Ministry. Speaker will be Michelle Marva Johnson, Miss FAMU 2017-2018, 10:30am 300 Phillips Street, Richardson, TX.

June 13 Community Meeting, held at The Act of Change, 3200 Lancaster Road, #623 with Council Member Casey Thomas...to discuss with the community what they want in the new Police Chief at 7pm

June 17 23rd Annual Don’t Believe the Hype Celebrity Bowl-a-thon, 10920 Composite Drive, Dallas at 6p.m., featuring Judge Amber Givens Davis, Terry Allen, Kiki Shepard, Sen. Royce

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****** 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, 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 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

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, the ranking member of the Science, Space and Technology committee, responded to the announcement the President is pulling the U.S. out of the Paris Climate Agreement: “When the U.S. signed onto the Paris climate agreement, I spoke of how I was proud that we were taking a leadership role in protecting our environment and preserving our planet for generations to come.

“Today, I am not proud. I am saddened and embarrassed that this country will not be working in coordination with the international community to address the threat of climate change.

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In a time when we are watching the Great Barrier Reef die, one of Antarctica’s ice sheets collapse into the sea, and experiencing more severe weather events, it is the height of shortsightedness to pull out of this agreement.

“The President is not only ceding leadership on addressing this threat, perhaps the most serious environmental challenge in human history, but his action today betrays a lack of faith in America’s ability to innovate our way out of this global challenge.

“Historians will not look kindly on today’s decision. The U.S. should be striving to leave the world a better place for future generations, not walking away from our responsibilities to our citizens and our planet.”

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By Arielle Johnson

Adopt a Gang Member

Last week, in the wee hours of the morning while viewing the Tweets in our feed, we came across a very timely newscast on The Alabama News network, concerning a District Attorney's innovative way of combating gang violence entitled, "AdoptA-Gang Member". We looked across the label at the bottom of the screen, referencing the content in the broadcast we were viewing, and zeroed in on Dallas County. The confusion came in when the interviewee kept referring to the area of Selma, Alabama.

The interviewee we later found out, was District Attorney Michael Jackson of Dallas County, Selma, Alabama. Yes...Selma, Alabama has a Dallas County of its own.

On this very brief broadcast, as District Attorney Michael Jackson expressed his frustration about gang violence, killings, and senseless shootings, he kept stating very forcefully, "We have got to do something about this to put a stop to it and I'm getting the churches involved." As he spoke, we began to think about some of the voices we heard earlier in the evening, at the emergency business meeting, which was organized by the 16th Street Initiative, located at the intersection of Elsie Fay Heggens and Malcolm X in South Dallas, Texas. The business owners in the meeting kept saying something needed to be done TODAY. The tone of the DA's voice, was one, one would use to implore folks to take action immediately. District Attorney Michael Jackson was saying in so many words, this is a plan we can imple-

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ment today! But wait, this program name, "Adopt A Gang Member"; it definitely sticks, but it makes you wonder, what all is involved.

must collect, then why would they value the life of another individual.

In terms of painting a very visual picture for us, he went so far as to tell us, during sentencing for heinous crimes against other individuals and mugshot picture taking, the perpetrators, incredulously are often laughing uncontrollably, or grinning from ear to ear. So how do you turn someone's life who is on this path of self-destruction?

After making the discovery of Selma having its own Dallas County, and the fact that we do not own the county name as a name which is unique to this area, we were able to track down District Attorney Michael Jackson to ask him some quesAccording to tions about his District Attorprogram. He ney Michael says the idea Jackson, everyof the "Adopt one at church A Gang Memknows a gang ber" program member. And came to him before going overnight and further, he District Attorney Michael Jackson when the light breaks down the Dallas County, Alabama bulb went off, definition of a gang he immediately member in terms jumped up and started to run the idea of the legal system. It is a group of 3 by a number of different churches in or more, getting together regularly to the area by located them through the commit crimes. Bullying and gang Chamber of Commerce and started to banging go hand and hand, and one mass mail letters to local clergy right of today's most common crimes is away. threatening and shaming individuals online through social media.

District Attorney Michael Jackson was delighted to share his insight Of course, you have your street with us and started out by telling pharmacists as well, with deals gone us how many young people he sees wrong, which eventually lead to viodaily, whose hope appears to be lence. No one ever identifies them as nothing more than death itself. If one gang members, but everyone knows is preparing for death, by a random them from around the way. shot, sort of like Russian Roulette, meaning eventually the grim reaper The first thing you want to do with

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a gang member is give him/or her some responsibility within the church to boost their ego. Not by overseeing some Youth Division, but something else where they will be working very closely with one of the elders of the church. Ideally the elder will assess the gang member's needs, and have the church decide on what they are going to do, to turn that young man or young woman's life around. It is that simple.

Also, allow the churches to be creative and decide on how they are going to make the program a success at their church. The church has to remember they have always been the backbone of the community and one of their main goals should be to teach people how to love one another and remind them of how to treat each other.

Of course we had to ask if there were any churches he invited to participate in the Adopt a Gang Member program, that were vehemently opposed to the idea, and he mentioned there was only one out of the dozens who responded.

But overall, it looks as if they are on their way to a very great start. We will be monitoring their success rate and providing more details as they develop. Please be sure to follow us on Twitter @elite_newsone and Instagram @elitenewsone If you would like to reach District Attorney Michael Jackson directly to inquire about how to get your church on board with an "Adopt A Gang Member" program, please call his office at 334-874-2540.

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