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Telling it Like it is!

Volume 69 Issue 5

Negro Churches

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Viola Black

Woman of the Year for the South Dallas Business and Professional Women’s Club, Inc.

Builders of Hope CDC names Armstrong President and CEO

DA JOHNSON: HUMAN TRAFFICKING DEFENDANT GETS LIFE SENTENCE

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Services for Carl Edward Johnson · Fraternity Ceremony and Wake- Sunday, January 28, 2018 5p.m.

Golden Gate Funeral Home, 4155 S. R.L. Thornton Fwy Dallas, Texas 75224 · Funeral Service- Monday, January 29, 2018 11a.m.

Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church 1819 N. Washington Ave Dallas, Texas 75204

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January 26, 2018

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This Is Called The Mozelle Blair Special

CHURCH WOMAN OF THE MONTH Karen Coleman Greater Golden Gate MBC

Favorite Scripture: Be Still and know that He is God Ps 46:10 Favorite Song: For Your Glory by Tasha Cobbs Pastor Fabian K. Jacko President of Mass Choir and Deaconess Orientate new baptismal candidates and coordinate baptism Married to Deacon Lester Coleman Favorite saying Jesus help me!

God be all the glory! My 1st mission trip was in a black community in Mendenhall, MS. He allowed me to go to Russia, Spain, and Brazil. Each trip was a blessed and different experience in MS we painted playground equipment. Russia we knocked on doors to share gospel. Spain I sang in a worship team. In Brazil I distributed medicine.

MINISTER OF THE MONTH

Stuffed Peppers

Pastor Fabian K. Jacko Greater Golden Gate MBC

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice

• 2 cups water Sauce:

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1 onion, diced 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups marinara sauce 1 cup beef broth 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 pound lean ground beef 1/4 pound hot Italian pork sausage, casing removed (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper 4 large green bell peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded 1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for top-

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

• Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Set the cooked rice aside.

• Cook onion and olive oil over medium heat until onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Transfer half of cooked onion to a large bowl and set aside.

• Stir marinara sauce, beef broth, balsamic vinegar, and red pepper flakes into the skillet; cook and stir for 1 minute.

• Pour sauce mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.

• Combine ground beef, Italian sausage, diced tomatoes, Italian parsley, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper into bowl with reserved onions; mix well.

Stir in cooked rice and Parmigiano Reggiano. Stuff green bell peppers with beef and sausage mixture.

• Place stuffed green bell pepper halves in the baking dish over tomato sauce; sprinkle with remaining Parmigiano-Reggiano, cover baking dish with aluminum foil, and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

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U.S. Rep. Johnson Releases Statement After House passes 4th Republican Continuing Resolution WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson released the following statement after Members of the United States House of Representatives passed the 4th Continuing Resolution led by House Republicans, to keep the federal government funded through February 16th: “Once again, I am disappointed that Republicans have chosen to kick the can down the road. This is beyond embarrassing that the

Republican-controlled Congress cannot perform the one job that the American people have elected them to do,” said Congresswoman Johnson. “I voted ‘no’ in passing this resolution because it is irresponsible for this chamber to continually choose to fund the federal government on a month-tomonth basis. Despite maintaining a super majority, the GOP has failed to provide a long-term budget that will provide the certainty and funding we need to provide vital social services.

“Families are impacted by our decisions as we push aside high priority and time sensitive issues that need immediate funding for results – the opioid epidemic,

community health centers, permanent reauthorization for CHIP, services for the senior population, and bipartisan support for the DREAM Act. This bill also harms the people of Texas by ignoring the urgent need for emergency disaster funding for those recovering from Hurricane Harvey last fall.

Congresswoman Johnson continued to express her frustration, “this is irresponsible and not an effective way to govern.” “I hope when we find ourselves here again next month that the Republican-led Congress and Administration chooses to listen, compromise, and pass a long-term budget agreement.”

Dallas Mavs present African American Heritage Night

WHEN: Friday, Jan. 26 vs. Portland. Doors at 6:00pm/ Tipoff at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Avenue TICKETS: Special ticket purchases for the African American Heritage Night include a pre-game mixer in the Budweiser EIGTHEEN76 Lounge starting at 5:30pm (game ticket required) and a postgame after-party presented by Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey featuring DJ Steve Nice in the Lexus Club (Platinum Level), game ticket required. Fans can contact Gail O’Bannon at 214.747.6287 or visit mavs.com/AAHN for ticket information.

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January 26, 2018

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For Your Health

Eat Fat to Avoid Fat If you’re working on getting leaner, don’t cut out good, healthy fats like omega-3 fatty acids. ] Lack of these nutrients can negatively impact the speed (and how) you age.

To keep feeling and looking

younger, incorporate more oily fish, walnuts, and flax seeds into your diet, which also help the skin stay supple and wrinkle-free.

Omega-3s also help boost brain health and keep the heart in good shape.

DCHHS reports three additional flu-related deaths of season 41st, 42 and 43rd cases

Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) is reporting three additional flu-related deaths in Dallas County totaling 43 flu-related deaths for the 2017-2018 season.

The patients range in age from 53 to 93 and were residents of Grand Prairie and Dallas. All patients had high risk health conditions and died after complications from the seasonal flu. For medical confidentiality and personal privacy reasons, DCHHS does not provide additional identifying information.

“Staying home when you are sick and practicing good health habits like covering your cough and washing your hands helps stop the spread of germs and prevents respiratory illnesses like the flu,” said Ganesh Shivamaiyer, DCHHS interim director.

“If you have a high risk condition, remember to keep a safe distance from individuals who have flu like symptoms.”

“Older adults, individuals with chronic health conditions, pregnant women, young children and infants are more vulnerable to flu illness,” said Dr. Christopher Perkins, DCHHS health authority/medical director.

“With influenza activity on the rise, individuals in these groups should take special precaution as we contin-

ue throughout the season.”

Simple actions can be taken to help prevent the spread of seasonal influenza. If you haven’t done it already, protect yourself with a flu vaccination.

Cover your cough with a tissue or cough into your sleeve. Wash your hands and keep your hands away from your face. Avoid close contact with people who are coughing or appear ill. Stay home if you are sick or keep family members home if they are sick.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a yearly flu vaccine for all persons aged 6 months and older, with rare exception. Individuals should discuss flu vaccine concerns with a health care provider.

The flu vaccine DCHHS provides is an all-in-one shot that protects against multiple flu strains including the H1N1virus. The adult flu vaccine is given in the adult immunization clinic on the first floor at the DCHHS building located at 2377 N. Stemmons Frwy in Dallas. The children’s vaccine is available at all DCHHS immunization clinics.

Clinic hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information call 214-819-2162

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Wash Up Before Bed Don’t go to sleep without thoroughly washing your face.

Over the course of the day your skin and pores collect dirt and oil.

If you don’t wash it all off before you hit the hay, the dirt will clog

your pores overnight and you’ll wake up with irritated skin that is quite the opposite of a healthy, glowing complexion.

Preventing birth defects Each year nearly 120,000 babies, one in 33, are born with birth defects in the United States, according to estimates from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Although January is Birth Defect Prevention Month, staff at Parkland Health & Hospital System is committed to empowering patients with the tools and resources necessary to experience healthy birth outcomes every day.

Birth defects may affect how the body both works and looks. Defects develop while a baby grows in the womb, most often during the first three months of pregnancy. Some birth defects, like cleft lip, are easily visible, but others may require tests to diagnose. A diagnosis may occur during pregnancy, but in some cases it may come after the baby is born. Causes may include genetics, health conditions during pregnancy and/or lack of essential prenatal nutrients.

“Awareness, education and regular healthcare are crucial factors in preventing birth defects,” said Deborah Lane, Community Action Network Coordinator with Dallas Healthy Start at Parkland. “Part of our mission is to provide this information to our patients and explain its importance.”

Dallas Healthy Start is a Parkland program that seeks to reduce infant deaths, pre-term births, low-weight births and other health conditions.

The program offers services in seven ZIP codes that have the highest rates of infant deaths in Dallas County and provides prenatal and parenting education, well baby care, food and housing assistance, among other services.

“We educate our patients and explain that healthy pregnancies, healthy birth outcomes

and heathy lives all start with a plan. This outlined vision can be set in motion before a person is ready to start a family,” said Karla McCoy RN, BSN, MS, Community Programs Administrator, Women & Infants Specialty Health at Parkland and Dallas Healthy Start.

Healthy Start and other organizations like the Texas Department of State Health Services encourage patients to use the ‘Someday Starts Now’ life-planning tool. Both women and men are encouraged to take the three-page survey.

The tool asks about a person’s lifestyle, current and past health concerns, goals and plans to achieve them, and how children fit into their lives (now or in the future).

After answering the questions, a patient can complete a section titled “Your life. Your plan.”

“The goal of the survey is to provide patients a life plan unique to their wants and needs. It’s not about telling anyone what they need. It’s about giving them a choice and control of their lives,” said Martha Maldonado, Health Education Program Coordinator with Dallas Healthy Start.

Maldonado said the tool could help prevent birth defects by allowing parents to become as healthy as they can. “It’s called pre-conception health. Its main goal is to help patients take care of their heath now, so their body is in a better state and better prepared to have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy outcome,” she said.

Patients thinking about their future children can take action now by quitting smoking, eating right, exercising, controlling their stress and visiting a primary care provider for annual exams, Maldonado added.

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Centennial Negro Churches

My Day

By Dr. J. Ester Davis H o w m a n y Ne g ro churches do we have that are 100+ years old?

How did they do it?

Where in the city are they located? How did they survive and strive all of these years and live to celebrate it?

Such a list can only aspire to being comprehensive, rather than claiming to be complete. But here lies an honest attempt to offer a brief glimpse into the prevailing religious and sustaining mood of the Negro Church. This is so very important to generations coming and going.

Upfront and foremost, I need your help to complete this list. So far this is what we have and not completely in order of years.

“The Colored Church” is 165 years old. That is St. John Baptist Church, Royce City, Texas, which was founded around 1853. The current pastor is a dynamic young minister from South Dallas, Rev. Steven Gray. New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Rayford Terrell, Pastor, Joppa Community, is 135 years old.

New Hope Baptist Church, Rev. Ron

Jones, Pastor, is 144 years old. Greater New Zion Baptist Church, Rev. Joe S. Patterson, is 143 years old. True Lee Baptist Church, Rev. Donald R. Parish,

Sr., celebrated their 108th year on Sunday, January 14, 2018. I was invited to the services alone with the Honorable Dwaine Caraway and Council Member Casey Thomas, City of Dallas. True Lee Baptist Church chronicled their journey via year starting with the migration of families from Palmer, Texas, as True Vine Baptist Church.

Sidebar: While Rev. Parish was at the pulpit, he asked Sandra L. Jackson to come and speak. Ms. Jackson has deep roots and relatives in the church.

Sandra L. Jackson was amazingly very comfortable at the church microphone. Her voice reminded me of another oratory speaking politician, Barbara Jordan, former

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distinguished U. S. Congresswoman from Houston who also grew up in the church. After announcing her candidacy for Judge, 302nd District Court, she ended with her Christian journey, mentioning her father and the late Rev. Dr. J. K. Jones, her grandfather. The church replied in applause. Let me say the same thing that Rev. Parish said. . . ‘we need Christians in politics’.

End of Sidebar.

Mt. Horeb, Baptist Church, Rev. B. J. Bradford is 100 years old. The other names on the list so far are Salem Baptist Church, True Light and Munger Churches. Morningstar Church on Anderson Street, Progressive Church on Dolphin Road. Just a few but we know there are more.

Again, we need your help. Let us hear from you.

Ester Davis is a celebrated writer, nominated for the 2018 Living Legends Award in April, 2018. “The Ester Davis Show” times and location @ Esterday.com or 214.376.9000.

I Am an American: DACA

By Kimberley Blair Pleasant Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals or DACA is a policy set in place to protect

Kimberley Blair Pleasant undocumented immigrants who entered the country before their 16th birthday and before June

2007, to receive a renewable twoyear work permit and exemption from deportation. DACA does confer non-immigrant legal status but does not provide a path to citizenship. The question of the DACA policy is now being put under scrutiny because the current administration is deporting immigrants that have been here in America for twenty-five plus years. These individuals have families, are viable citizens in their communities, hardworking, have committed no illegal acts, and are paying taxes in America.

The question is why is this president not looking at all of these so- called criteria that should be good enough to allow an immigrant to stay in America?

What is so GREAT about America if we have lost the ability to have a HEART when it comes to breaking Families

apart?

Tearing children away from their parents seems so inhumane even for the Leader of the Free World! These individuals have proven they deserve to stay in America and continue to live as they have for years.

The fate of almost 690,000 immigrants brought to America illegally by their parents under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program is now in the hands of a president who seems to care nothing about anyone except those in his base.

Photo Courtesy of: Alex Wong, Getty Images

We as Americans cannot allow these types of decisions to be carried out. If immigrants now, then who next?

We have to take a stand because there is nothing Great about living in a place where dictatorship Rules!

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January 26, 2018

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Dallas Cultural Plan: Making Public Art in Dallas tickets Free to the public

Thu, Feb 1 6:00 PM

Dallas Cultural Plan: Making Public Art in Dallas Latino Cultural Center, Dallas

Friday, February 2 Thu, Feb 8 6:30 PM

Dallas Cultural Plan: Community Conversation - Thurgood Marshall Recreation Center Thurgood Marshall Recreation, Dallas Free to the public

Thu, Feb 1 6:30 PM

Dallas Cultural Plan: Community Conversation - Renner Frankford Library Renner Frankford Branch Library, Dallas Free to the public

Tues, Feb 6 6:30 PM

Dallas Cultural Plan: Making Music in Dallas Latino Cultural Center, Dallas

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8:00pm, Apt4B Band performs: TBAAL Promising Young Artist Series, Clarence Muse CafĂŠ Theatre 8:00pm, 1309 Canton St, Dallas, TX 75201. www.apt4bband.com Young guitarist, John Franklin, and his NeoPop and Funk Band split the ceiling when they take the stage performing original and popular cover tunes for a night of sheer non-stop music! http://bit.ly/2oHOwqy

Saturday, February 3

8:00pm, Apt4B Band performs: TBAAL Promising Young Artist Series, Clarence Muse CafĂŠ Theatre 8:00pm, 1309 Canton St, Dallas, TX 75201. www.apt4bband.com Young guitarist, John Franklin, and his Neo-Pop and Funk Band split the ceiling when they take the stage performing original and popular cover tunes for a night of sheer non-stop music! http://bit.ly/2oHOwqy

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DA JOHNSON: HUMAN TRAFFICKING DEFENDANT GETS LIFE SENTENCE Dallas County District Attorney Faith Johnson announced that a judge has sentenced JASON STRICKLAND, 35, to a LIFE sentence after a jury found him guilty of HUMAN TRAFFICKING and SEXUAL ASSAULT. “January is human trafficking awareness month and it’s cases like these that remind us why this fight is so important,” said DA Johnson. “This outcome proves that the citizens of Dallas County take abuse as seriously as we do here at the DA’s Office.”

DA Johnson also thanked the Dallas Police Department for their role in the investigation.

As proven in court, in July 2015, Jason Strickland met a 15-year old online and told her she could run away to him. They made arrangements that she would get a ride from an accomplice, who took her to a hotel and had sex with her at Strickland’s direction and while he was listening. Accomplice then took her to the Greyhound bus station, where she started her trip to go live with Strickland. Her father found Strickland’s number and called it, causing Strickland to call her and tell her not to come. She was rescued in Birmingham,

Alabama. Strickland has a prior conviction for five counts of rape out of Oklahoma. He was arrested in Colorado for DWI and brought to Dallas to face charges in this case.

“This defendant found this child in a dark place, the internet. He found her and seduced her to leave everything she knew to be with him. What kind of man would let a child run away to him, with the intent to abuse her sexually? This man, Jason Strickland,” said Dallas County Assistant District Attorney Brooke Grona-Robb referring to the defendant during closing arguments.

Ms. Grona-Robb served as 1st chair on this case. Dallas County Assistant District Attorney Reynie Tinajero sat 2nd chair.

Dallas County District Attorney’s Office’s Senior Sergeant Eureka Williams served as the investigator and Roquel Mayhorn, of the Crimes Against Children Unit at the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office, served as the victim’s advocate.

ANEW LOW FOR THE “PARTY OF VOTER SUPPRESSION,” DALLAS COUNTY GOP SUES TO THROW OVER 100 DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES OFF THE PRIMARY BALLOT

(D-Dallas), one of the candidates targeted by the DCRP, released the following statement in response: “Texas Republicans are constantly looking for ways to disenfranchise minority voters. They have done it at the state level in Austin and now they are trying to do it at the local level in Dallas County. The vast majority of the Democratic candidates who were targeted by the DCRP’s frivolous lawsuit are minorities.

This is just the latest attempt by Texas Republicans to take away the ability of minority voters to elect candidates of their choice,” stated Representative Johnson.

“To try and knock over 100 mostly minority candidates off another party’s primary ballot is simply unheard of,” stated Johnson. “I have known and respected people on the other side of the aisle for decades who would never have dreamt of doing something like this. The Republican Party, which has become the party of voter suppression nationally, has hit a new low in Texas,” Johnson added.

In the middle of the night on Friday, January 19, 2018, the Dallas County Republican Party (DCRP) filed a lawsuit to throw 128 Democratic candidates off the 2018 Democratic Primary ballot in Dallas County. Congressional candidates, state legislative candidates, judicial candidates, and other local candidates are among those whose filings are being challenged by the DCRP. Texas State Representative Eric Johnson

*All factual information provided is taken from documents filed in court and statements made on the record in court.

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Don’t Boo, Vote

Brandon Birmingham is the Presiding Judge of all Felony Criminal District Courts in Dallas County. He can be reached through all social media at @ JudgeBirmingham or by coming down to the 6th Floor of the Frank Crowley Courts during working hours.

By Brandon Birmingham

My favorite community event of the year is the MLK Parade in Dallas. I’ve walked in it for the last 6 years, and so thoroughly enjoy the opportunity to meet people and answer any of their questions about our Criminal Justice System. There’s simply nothing like it. Don’t tell the parade organizers, but in 2015 I walked it twice.

There’s so much energy and excitement during the parade, so much civic involvement. I always hope it will transfer to higher voter turnout. But it’s the midterm election season, and history tends to repeat itself.

In Dallas County, voter turnout drops like a stone during mid-term election seasons. It’s abysmal. And we can do better.

This year, I decided to do something different for the parade. Instead of walking, I gathered a team of very gracious volunteers and spent the morning registering people to vote. It was a modest success, but it was our first time, and we’ll learn and improve next time. And next time will be coming soon. This was the first in a voter registration series I’ll be hosting throughout the year leading into November. Stay tuned for that.

But I’m not writing to tell you that people agreed to register to vote. I’m writing to address the reasons why people said they wouldn’t.

First, I hear folks say that they can’t wait to vote in the presidential election. I appreciate that, but that doesn’t happen until 2020. For Washington D.C., the Texas Senators are up for election this time, as are a number of Congressional representatives. And this election is all about Texas: Governor, Texas Attorney General, State Representatives and a number of local Judges to name a few. If you want to have a say so in who will be representing either the Democrats or Republicans in Novem-

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ber, you have to vote in the March Primary. There are a lot of candidates on this year’s ballot, but don’t let that scare you away. If you want to know exactly who you will be voting for, get a sample ballot by entering your address at Dallascountyvotes.org. You can make notes on these candidates, and take these notes into the booth with you.

The second most common response I get is that people are “pretty sure” they are already registered. Let’s not leave things to chance. If you’re not sure, go to Dallascountyvotes.org or call 1-800-252-VOTE and make sure. Has your address changed recently? Have a few years passed since you last registered? The deadline to make sure is February 5th. It’s approaching quickly.

Finally, some didn’t think they were eligible to vote because they’ve had some run-ins with the law. A felony conviction is not a permanent block to registering and voting. First, people placed on deferred probation, or whose case is on appeal, or those with pending charges are eligible because none of those are “final felony convictions.” Once a felon has successfully completed his or her punishment, including any term of incarceration, parole, supervision, period of probation, or has been pardoned, then that person is immediately eligible to register to vote.

Here’s my call to action for you. Make sure you are registered by February 5th by checking Dallascountyvotes.org or calling 1-800-252-VOTE. Make sure your friends and family are registered, too. For the Primary, vote early beginning February 20th at any polling location in Dallas County, or vote on election day March 6th at your home polling location. Finally, mark your calendars for the General Election on November 6th.

I heard lots of boos for certain candidates during the parade, but even a million boos can’t vote someone in or out of office.

There’s only one way to do that: a valid vote. Let’s break the cycle of low voter turnout in this year’s mid-term election.

Let your voice be heard. Time is running out.

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Re-Elect Incumbent Judge Teresa Hawthorne 203rd Judicial District Court

I protect victims and the community from violent offenders. I advocate for rehabilitation for drug addicts and alcoholics. I am Judge of the specialty mental health court and I am constantly promoting mental health education. I am compassionate fair, reasonable, impartial and very firm when needed.I seriously weigh all evidence before my judicial decisions are made. I follow the Law. I do not allow any outside forces to manipulate or sway my rendering fair and just verdicts. I am not a rubber stamp Judge. I am honest. I am your Judge of the 203 Judicial District Court. I am respectively requesting that ALL voters support and VOTE to keep me on the bench so that I can continue to make needed changes to our Justice system. I have 27 years combined experience as a Felony Court Judge and Criminal Defense Attorney, former High School English Teacher/Girls Head Coach and SMU Athletic Academic Counselor, a PhD, M.S. and a B.S. A member and former member of many legal organizations, volunteer speaker and supplies many school supplies of Dallas Schools.

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

Teresa Hawthorne “Justice for All�

Political Advertisement paid for by Judge Teresa Hawthorne Campaign Fund/Carol Nunez Treasurer.

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Builders of Hope CDC names Armstrong President and CEO West Dallas Community Leader to Lead Builders of Hope CDC Through Next Phase of Growth Builders of Hope Community Development Corporation announced that its board of directions has appointed James Armstrong III, as the new President and CEO, effective immediately.

As President and CEO, James will continue the development corporations mission to transform Dallas urban areas by building affordable housing, providing homebuyer education, workforce development, and community pride.

"I am honored to be named as the next CEO of Builders of Hope Community Development Corporation, an organization with a 20-year history of transforming urban neighborhoods," said James Armstrong III. "This is a huge victory in the fight to improve economic mobility in Dallas and I look forward to the work ahead."

James Armstrong III has been an innovative leader for the Community Fellowship Church since becoming Senior Pastor in 2015. Through community outreach programs and corporate partnerships, Community Fellowship Church, under Armstrong’s leadership, has become an instrument of transformation for the West Dallas community and a helpful resource for those in need. His addition community leadership includes Managing Board Member of the Dallas Housing Finance Corporation, 2nd Saturday Board Member- Secretary, Mayor's Grow South Advisory Council and the Chairperson of the West Dallas Housing Taskforce. ​ Builders of Hope Community Development Corporation Builders of Hope is a Christian ministry transforming Dallas urban areas by building strong families and healthy safe neighborhoods through discipleship,

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A Sincere Faith

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community pride, and the development of quality affordable housing. A major part of maintaining a safe and healthy community involves drawing upon

By Rev. Fabian K. Jacko, Pastor the energy, ideas, and Greater Golden Gate Baptist Church, Dallas, TX experiences of the residents themselves.

Builders of Hope Daniel 1:8-21 eunuchs and his servant. However, with continuously engage

great persuasion the four were allowed to Certain stories eat an alternative diet of pulse (vegetables) the communities in and characters and water for 10 days. In the end, Daniel which we build homes from the Old and his three friends pass the test and appear on community pride Testament have healthier than those that ate the King’s meal events. Partnering provided for over the same period of time. In this their with our lending us a wonderful request was justified by their faithfulness to partners, churches, sense of heroism God and in the end respected by the servant. neighborhood groups, down through the

Isn’t it impressive how God works individuals, and years. Their tests in the Hebrews favor? He does the same for residents, Builders of of courage have us today when we faithfully put our trust in Hope works with volunteers on beautificafor every child of Him. Even more so, God seems to always tion projects and neighborhood cleanup.

God proved to be have someone attentive to the misfortune of a most valuable resource for spiritual growth His children. For Joseph it was the keeper When we involve the community not only maturity.

The story of Daniel is one of of the prison. For Moses it was Pharaoh’s do they get something tangible such as Rev.and Fabian K. Jacko, Pastor daughter. For Daniel it was Melzar. In your new landscaping, painted community cen- them.

Greater Golden Gate Baptist Church

Images of a fiery furnace, mystetime of despair just know that God has got ters, or painted/rehabbed houses, Builders rious you covDallas, TX of Hope receives smiles, engaged citizens, hand ered. and the confirmation that we are building writing The hope in others. on the next test Builders of Hope operates a unique wall and praying in the den of lions have was an attempt to train the four men in “the workforce development program known long been in the heads of young Christians ways and language of the Chaldeans” (Danas Project REACH who while enduring their own struggles iel 1:4). However, these young men from that combines life faithfully believe that God will deliver them Judah had been prepared in advance by God in the same supernatural ways. However, with “knowledge and skill in all learning skills and character we must remember that before great acts of and wisdom” (Daniel 1:17). So, when King development in an God’s favor is enjoyed trials of our faith will Nebuchadnezzar sent for them to be tested attempt to deal with be employed. he found them to be more competent than high unemployment

The lesson opens with Daniel and any of the pagan magicians and astrologers. and crime. We strive his Hebrew friends - Hananiah, Mishael,

For over twenty-one centuries to make West Dallas, and Azariah being given the Babylonian believers have had to exhibit sincere faith in Pleasant Grove, and names Belteshazzar, Shadrach, Meshach, God to warn, preserve and at times deliver Oak Cliff an affordand Abednego, respectively (Daniel 1:6-7). them from multitudes of confusion. What able, attractive option It was an attempt to change their allegiance He did then He is still able to do to this day! for potential home to Jehovah God and the country of their Where is Your Faith In God buyers, as well as improve the condition (Rev. James Cleveland – Savoy Records birth.

1985)

The initial test given these men and value of existing homes. Finding and Faith is the substance of things hoped for, was to eat the daily ration of meat and wine purchasing the right home at the right the evidence of things not seen. from King Nebuchadnezzar’s table. Daniel price can be a challenge. Families on a Faith will keep you when your way seems is obviously troubled that they are asked to limited budget, in particular, face barridark; participate in an act which goes against their ers such as the shortage of gap financing, Faith, faith, where is your faith in God? beliefs. He is emphatic about not defiling credit counseling, and special financing. himself with such provisions, knowing that Builders of Hope homebuyers services Christians, you say that you love the Lord, they either came from meat sacrificed to staff works with homebuyers to help make And yet we complain that each day seems Babylonian gods and that to adhere to this the process of purchasing a home less hard. policy was a direct affront to the food reguintimidating. Our staff works maintains lations in the Law of Moses (Leviticus 11).

Into each life some rain must fall; relationships with realtors, lenders, title

Unfortunately, this is where we Faith, faith, where is your faith in God? “Strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel companies, as well as the City of Dallas to (Matthew 23:24).” Are there some laws Faith can move mountains, make the process run smoothly for homewe practice only within the confines of the Faith can open the fountain, buyers. Homebuyers services works with sacred or are we to follow the practice to the Oh, faith can help you succeed, the buyers and coordination of all involved letter, home or abroad?

Oh, faith can supply your every need; entities to ensure buyers go from renting

Daniel’s request to not participate Where is your faith in God? to owning and from contract to closing. was met with objection by the prince of the

Word from the Clergy

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Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church Sunday: 8:00am & 10:45am Sunday School: 9:30am 5th Sunday Combined Service: 10:00am WOW Bible Study: 12:00pm & 7:00pm 1819 N. Washington Ave. Dallas, TX 75204 Ph. 214.823.7308

Rev. Curtis Wallace Pastor

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YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE!

160th District Court DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY 2018

Vote Early Feb. 20 to March 2 Election Day Tuesday March 6 Pol. Ad paid for by Aiesha Redmond Campaign - P.O. Box 1252 Desoto, Texas 75123 - Lee Lemons, Treasurer

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Roy Williams for Dallas County Sheriff

An ad ocate for people suffering with mental illness and addiction within the justice system!

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Pol. Adv. Paid for by Judge Lela Mays Campaign Derryle Peace, Treasurer

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I've taken great pride in serving you the past 3 years and I hope to have your support as I seek re-election.

YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE! Re-elect JOHN WARREN Dallas County Clerk March 6, 2018 Proven and Effective Leadership

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BASKETBALL TEAMS CONTINUE HOMESTAND AGAINST MISS. VALLEY PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas – The Prairie View A&M basketball teams will play their second straight home game Monday against Miss. Valley State in the William “Billy” J. Nicks Building.

Monday’s doubleheader begins at 5:30 p.m. on PVAMU Faculty & Staff appreciation night. The doubleheader can be watched live online at pvpanthers.com/sportsnetwork.

The Prairie View A&M (5-12, 3-3 SWAC) won their third straight SWAC home contest, holding off a hungry Arkansas Pine Bluff team posting a 72-64 win.

Talisha Presley scored a PVAMU career-high of 17 points, while also adding three assists and one steal. Alexis Robinson added 14 points, going a perfect 5-5 from the field. Kendra Hicks registered

her first double-double of with season with 11 points and 11 rebounds in just 13 minutes of play.

The 11 rebounds was also a career high for Hicks.

The Mississippi Valley Deviletettes (0-18, 0-6 SWAC) have not been able to capture a win this season after falling at Texas Southern 55-39 on Saturday.

In men’s play, the Panthers (5-15, 2-4) will look to break a four-game losing streak, with all four defeats coming by single digits. In Saturday’s 72-66 loss to SWAC leader Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Prairie View A&M nearly erased a 25-point first-half deficit, cutting the trailing margin to two points in the final minute.

Gary Blackston scored 22 of his career-high tying 27 points in the second half, and added eight re-

ACT (ADVOCATES FOR COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION)

P.O. Box 225225 214.951.9151 Dallas, Texas 75222-5225 214.951.9150 (fax) Contact(s): Maria Pacheco, Community Relations Liaison E-mail: mpacheco@actforjustice.org Website: www.actforjustice.org Hours of Operation: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Monday thru Friday Fees: Eligibility Requirements: Services Offered: ACT is a justice organization that empowers inner-city residents, through legal advocacy, to seek resolution of crime-ridden and hazardous properties in their neighborhoods.

bounds, a career-high eight assists and three steals. Troy Thompson scored a season-high 15 points, and J.D. Wallace posted his thirdstraight 10 rebounds game with a game-high 13.

Mississippi Valley State (0-19, 0-6) is the only winless team in the SWAC this season. MVSU has played at BYU, Utah, Utah State, Oklahoma State, UNLV, and UAB among its non-conference schedule. The Delta Devils led by four at halftime before losing 91-77 at Texas Southern Saturday night.

Dante Scott is ninth in the SWAC in scoring (13.1) and sixth in 3-point field goal percentage (38.1). Jordan Evans (11.4) is 13th in scoring. Emanual Ejeh is tied for 7th in rebounding (5.6).

ACT’s vision is for inner-city residents to experience God’s redemptive plan through safer communities free from crime and urban blight.

ALL STARS PROJECT OF DALLAS 517 North Haskell Avenue 214.484.2112 Dallas, Texas 75246 Contact(s): Antoine Joyce, Senior Program Manager/Development Officer E-mail: ajoyce@allstars.org Website: www.allstars.org Hours of Operation: Fees: Eligibility Requirements: Services Offered: Our organizations interests are the advancement of quality after-school programs, youth development and education through our two core programs, The All Stars Talent Show Network and the Development School for Youth.

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Casey”Hott Doc” Blair

THIS WEEK IN PANTHER ATHLETICS Monday, Jan. 22 Women’s / Men’s Basketball – vs. Miss. Valley St.* (PV Welcome Back Weekend); William J. Nicks Building – 5:30 p.m. / 7:30 p.m. (Watch live at pvpanthers.com/sportsnetwork) Wednesday, Jan. 24 Panther Sports Report Radio Show – Noon; Bistro 1876 Restaurant (Listen live at pvpanthers.com/sportsnetwork) Women’s Tennis – vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi; PVAMU Tennis Complex, 3 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 26 Women’s Tennis – vs. Texas San Antonio; PVAMU Tennis Complex, 10 a.m.

Women’s / Men’s Track – at University of Houston; Houston, TX – Saturday, Jan. 27 Women’s Tennis – at Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg, Texas, 11 a.m.

Women’s / Men’s Track – at University of Houston; Houston, Texas – All Day Women’s / Men’s Basketball – at Alabama St.*; Montgomery, Ala. – 3 p.m. / 5 p.m. (Listen live at pvpanthers.com/sportsnetwork; Watch Live on SWAC Digital Network) ON THE HORIZON Monday, Jan. 29 Women’s / Men’s Basketball – at Alabama A&M.*; Huntsville, Ala. – 5:30 p.m. / 7:30 p.m. (Listen live pvpanthers.com/sportsnetwork) Wednesday, Jan. 31 Panther Sports Report Radio Show – Noon; Bistro 1876 Restaurant (Listen live at pvpanthers.com/sportsnetwork) Friday, Feb. 2 Women’s / Men’s Tennis – at St. Edwards; Austin, Texas – 11 a.m.

Women’s Bowling – PVAMU Invitational at ITRC; Arlington, Texas All Day Saturday, Feb. 3 Women’s Tennis – at Houston; Houston, Texas – 3 p.m.

Women’s Track – at Oklahoma; Norman, Okla. – All Day Men’s Track – at Texas Tech; Lubbock, Texas – All Day Women’s Bowling – PVAMU Invitational at ITRC; Arlington, Texas – All Day Women’s / Men’s Basketball – vs. Texas Southern*; William J. Nicks Building – 3 p.m. / 5 p.m. (Watch live on pvpanthers.com/sportsnetwork) Sunday, Feb. 4 Women’s Bowling – PVAMU Invitational at ITRC; Arlington, Texas, All Day Women’s Tennis – vs. Stephen F. Austin; PVAMU Tennis Courts – 3 p Home Events in Bold; * denotes SWAC games; all times central

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Please Help Me Reach My $500 Goal.

I am raising money for Cedar Hill Baseball 2018.

Please help me reach my goal and support our cause in any way that you can.

Donations: Donations will go towards the upgrading of equipment, field costs, travel costs and uniforms. Donations are vital for the success of this program.

Sharing: You can also help by easily sharing this fundraiser out to your own network of contacts.

Simply to go to the fundraiser page SNAP, Heath Harris invite@snap-raise.com and choose a donation amount where you can learn more details and support the cause.

Thanks for all of your help!

- Heath Harris

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YOUNG LIFE OF WEST DALLAS

3801 Holystone 214.905.9056 Dallas, Texas 75212 214.279.0253 (fax) Contact(s): Anita Odom-Thomas, Area Director Young Life E-mail: anitaodom@hotmail.com Website: www.westdallas.younglife.org Hours of Operation: Young Life High School Meeting every Monday at 4:15pm at Pinkston High School, Third Floor, Room 326.

Wyld Life Middle School Meeting every Wednesday at 4:45pm at Edison Middle School, Room J100.

Wyld Life DESA Middle School Meeting every Thursday at 3:40pm at DESA Middle School Fees: n/a - Eligibility Requirements Open to all middle school and high school students residing in the West Dallas area Services Offered: Services Offered: A relational outreach ministry for teens that walks alongside them and helps them through the hard times in life by introducing them to Jesus Christ. Weekly meetings are held during the school year. Opportunity to attend a 10 day summer camp.

A relational outreach ministry for teens that walks alongside them and helps them through the hard times in life by introducing them to Jesus Christ. Weekly meetings are held during the school year.

Opportunity to attend a 10 day summer camp.

A relational outreach ministry for teens that walks alongside them and helps them through the hard times in life by introducing them to Jesus Christ. Weekly meetings are held during the school year.

Opportunity to attend a 10 day summer camp.

Competitive Sealed Proposals (RFCSP)

Sealed Proposal(s) will be received in the Office of Purchasing Agent of the City of Dallas, 1500 Marilla St., RM 3FN, Dallas, TX 75201, ph# 214/670-3326 until 2:00 P.M. on Wednesdays. Only company’s name of submitted proposal will be publicly read at 2:00 P.M on Thursdays in the Express Business Center, RM L2ES at Dallas City Hall and can be viewed on the City of Dallas Webcasting Website (www.dallascityhall.com , click on City Meetings). Proposal’s titles and dates of public reading are listed below. Proposal Packets may be obtained by downloading from the City of Dallas website, www. bids.dallascityhall.org

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North Texas Media Group The Edge of Innovation

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