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“Aunt Dee Dee”

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By Debra Blair Abron

Prayers to the Roberson Family; We love you.

Sweet Mrs. Luella Roberson’s wake is Friday, February 9, 2018 at 7p.m. and funeral is Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 1p.m.

Both services at North Park C.M.E.

Co-Founder Dr. Eunice M. Dudley, President and CEO Ursula Dudley Oglesby and Co-Founder Dr. Joe L. Dudley, Sr.

God Bless the Denwitty Family; Memorial Services held for Addie Denwitty at Lott’s Funeral Home this week.

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Regina Farr Ross, affectionately known as “Aunt Dee Dee” graced us with her infectious spirit for 103 years. Even though she was over 100 years old, she had the mind of a woman Regina Farr Ross half her age.

“Aunt Dee Dee” Although I called her “Aunt Dee Dee”, her friends and many relatives referred to her as “Big Mama”. To those that knew her this name was so befitting because she was so loving and kind to all that crossed her path.

My father, Mr. Blair, founder of The Elite News, always remarked how “Aunt Dee Dee”, who was married to his mother’s brother, Uncle Otto, was a strong woman. When he would visit her in Fort Worth, she would always make him feel so at home. Her love and affection would always remind him of his childhood and the memories of his family. At that time, “Aunt Dee Dee” was his only surviving family on his mother, Cora’s, side of the family.

When my husband Vernon and I went to visit her on our 29th wedding anniversary on September 24, 2017, I was in awe of her candidness and infectious spirit. I was even See AUNT DEE DEE, page 11

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CHURCH WOMAN OF THE MONTH Sister Angela Hudson

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Greater Emmanuel Baptist Church I Thesddalonians 5:16-18 Favorite Song: “Sweet Sweet Spirit” & “In the Beauty of Holiness Pastor Rev. Burley Hudson President of Ministers Wives Vice President of the Women Mssion Married to Rev. Burley Hudson Favorite saying: “We serve an awesome God”

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By LaShante Williams I often hear that breakfast is also a HUGE challenge. Today I want to share some breakfast options to help alleviate that issue and perhaps add some variety and flavor to your normal daily breakfast.

If you want to add superfoods (foods that can have health-promoting properties such as reducing one’s risk of disease or improving any aspect of physical or emotional health and have an unusually high content of antioxidants, vitamins, or other nutrients) into your wellness diet, breakfast is a great place to start. One small adjustment to your regular morning meal can put your day on the right track.

Cook 1 chopped shallot in 1 teaspoon olive oil or grapeseed oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium

heat until just soft, about 3 minutes.

Add 1 generous cup baby spinach, season with sea salt and pepper and stir until wilted; transfer to a shallow bowl. Cook an egg in another teaspoon coconut oil and season with salt and pepper; serve over the spinach.

Whisk together 1 cup 2-percent Greek yogurt, 2 teaspoons green tea matcha powder and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract. Layer half the yogurt in a glass, top with a few raspberries and 1 tablespoon sliced almonds.

Repeat with the remaining yogurt and more raspberries and almonds.

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Life Insurance is actually apart of Building a Financial Plan.

By Alonda Price

One of the most important cornerstones of Financial Literacy and balanced financial wellness is Life Insurance. When most of us think of life insurance we envision death and the burial process or maybe final expense planning. While we recognize these are a few solutions Life Insurance provides, we neglect to realize it offers living benefits as well.

Three key things about Life Insurance with respect to living benefits I find fascinating are the tax-advantages, minimalization of risk, and the riders/add-on options available within the solutions. There are many types of Life Insurance and there is no “one size fits all” option available. Your decision should be based upon your financial need.

It’s a great tool to start with when you’re beginning the journey of building your financial foundation and eventually your financial life.

As an introduction, and a broad generalization of the subject, there are fundamentally two types of Life Insurance, Temporary and Permanent. When you think of temporary insurance think of an insurance which is based upon a term or timeframe or maybe an attachment to a group or an association, like an

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employer. These insurance products typically have an expiration date.

Are you able to extend this date?

Yes, but often at grave cost. It’s a great plan to have under the appropriate circumstances.

On the opposite end of the spectrum you have permanent insurance. This type of insurance tends to last the duration of the life or it may have a maturity date of age 100(+) of the insured. Bottom line, it’s intended to last the lifetime of the insured. What’s awesome about permanent insurance is it often has a cash value attached. Examples of permanent life insurance include Whole Life and Universal Life or Cash Value Life Insurance. In many cases cash value policies afford you the opportunity to have market-like returns without the market risk.

Shelley Thrash It should be noted both types of insurances, temporary and permanent, are equally important and have their place. One plan should not be valued greater than the other based on the highlighted observations above but utilized to enhance and build upon the financial plan specific to each individual. The fact of the matter is you want to protect what you have worked hard for.

So, when we consider starting a financial plan insurance should take priority as it is the protection needed while building your wealth. In due course it’s doing right by your family to have a plan, whether that plan is to leave an inheritance or to leave behind no weighted responsibilities. It’s easy, its important, and you can’t afford not to do it.

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For Your Health Valentine’s Day, are you ready?

By FeLisa Gambrell

Happy Valentine’s Day! You are invited to join an ardent celebratory discussion of this year’s most romantic holiday.

It’s the one day during the year set aside for us to show the ones we love how much they mean to us…and how much we really love them. It’s a day filled with excitement and joy…anticipation and hopes of love to come….

But there is always the nagging question of what to do; what to get that special someone…so many options….so little time.

A gourmet meal is a great way to start your evening of love and affection. Try a new restaurant, go for the flare and the wow factor.

There ae plenty of simple foods that are known for the aphrodisiac affect such as honey, almonds, basil, avocado, bananas and even garlic, just keep your breath fresheners close, and of course oysters and chocolate. If something more intimate is you style, try search for some unique recipes for your Valentine’s Day home created meal,

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such as Salmon steaks, Chicken and pasta or Steak Diane. Really anything you take the time to cook from your heart will speak volumes.

So start early, do your research and have faith.

Your sweetheart will love you for it!

Going back to the chocolate aphrodisiac, most associate chocolate in the shapes of heart with Valentine’s Day. There is always a delightful array of creamy dark options to indulge in. This is definitely one way to your tempt your Valentine’s heart of hearts and sweet tooth.

You have the evening

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planned, you have taken care of all the necessary requirements to make sure your valentine’s day is special and quiet, but low and behold, the babysitter cancels. Don’t fret, try to find a way to include your little ones in your early evening plans.

You are already quick on your feet, they helped you achieve this goal, so think of some cute QUICK family craft ideas that you can all do. This becomes a family’s Valentine’s Day celebration and appreciation. Trust me, there is nothing sexier than a man being a father or a woman being a mother.

These are just a few brief opinionated suggestions for Valentine’s Day. Each of us has our own idea of what constitutes the true meaning of Valentine’s Day, so go with your heart and make it a day to remember.

Remember, we all need a Valentine! Be that special friend this year and send Valentine’s Day love to all your friends and your loved ones.

Swan Chronicles from your Runway Diva, FeLisa Gambrell. Until next time, Aspire to Inspire felisa.gambrell.inc@gmail. com

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HAIR SHAMPOOING: EXTENSION

By Rikki Burke

Different extension applications and its proper care I’m a girl who loves some extensions. Hair extensions can be worn by a diverse group of women. There are several different types of hair extension application such as sew-in, fusions, clip-in extension, tape-in extensions, micro-links, wigs and hair pieces.

These extension methods can be broken down into 4 different attachments; weft, stand by strand, Rikki Burke clip/tape, and micro link.

Choosing a method that works best for you depends on your hair type, lifestyle, as well as your budget.

Once you have chosen your method, its time you focus on the proper care of your extensions. Here’s some love on your extension tips.

BRUSHING: Brush your extensions with love using a satin strand looper brush or a cushion paddle brush. Treat your extensions like it’s your natural hair.

Detangling in sections works best for me. Start with the back section working your way to the top section.

Remember to always detangle from the ends on up, preventing shredding and

Do not and I repeat DO NOT RAVEL the extensions during the shampoo process. Wet your extensions piece by piece to prevent tangling using a downward motion when shampooing and rinsing. I highly recommend that you allow your stylist to do the maintenance if you have your extensions are sewn-in.

But, if you’re that DIY type of chick for best results, shampoo in the shower tilting your hair back instead of forward over a sink. Make sure to thoroughly rinse out all product so your extensions won’t be limp. Detangle and dry.

It’s equally important to dry your natural hair as well. You won’t want to grow mold, or would you?

STORE, WRAP, OR TIE IT BACK: Just in case your extensions can’t be removed before bed or any physical activities you can place them in a ponytail. Try a high ponytail when working out to limit their exposure to sweat. Go with a low ponytail while sleeping to prevent tangles and creases.

Store them if they are detachable in an air- tight container.

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What to Wear for a Job Interview

By Devoreaux Walton A job interview is an opportunity for you and a potential employer to get to know each other and determine if there is opportunity for a fruitful future together.

As the candidate, you are interested in learning about the company and the role to determine if it's what you're looking for. The company, on the other hand, wants to know about your background, work ethic, and expertise to determine if you are what they are looking for. As you prepare for your next job interview, attention to detail should be paid to both your resume and your attire alike.

Both ladies and gentlemen should choose a dark color suit, either navy, gray or black, with a solid color shirt, and for gentlemen, pair it with a solid color tie and dark socks. Job interview attire should always be clean and ironed. I encourage people to lay out their clothing the evening before an interview to have everything prepared and ready to go in the morning! This way, as you get dressed for the interview, you are able to be calm and Devoreaux Walton relaxed instead of panicked and rushed to find something to wear.

In most cases, the standard attire to wear to a job interview at a company's office is a suit. There are exceptions, of course, because if the recruiter or hiring manger requests you to wear something else to a job interview, for example, denim jeans, then you should follow the guidance you've been given. But in most job interview situations, your attire is not a discussion topic, because it's assumed that you know to wear business professional.

When wearing business professional, there are a few things ladies need to keep in mind to be appropriate and professional. Ladies, if you choose to wear a skirt or dress suit, be mindful of the length. The hem, which is the bottom of the skirt or dress, should be at the knee cap or top of the knee. Mid-thigh skirts and dresses are not appropriate for a job interview. As you sit down, skirts and dresses always tend to rise up, you do not want to be over-exposed during an interview. Ladies also should be mindful of a blouse's neckline for job interview attire. Showing cleavage is inappropriate and distracting during a job interview. Instead, opt for a blouse that fully covers your chest.

Dressed appropriately for an interview, your high level of professionalism will be the first thing your interviewer notices when they greet you.

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Elite News Calendar BEAUTY IN THE BRICKS Free to the Public: Beauty in the Bricks, a 1981 documentary about four teenage girls growing up in the West Dallas housing development, will be shown in Dallas on February 17, 2018. The showing will start at 10:00 am at the Lakewest Women's Health Center, 3737 Goldman St, Dallas, Texas.Beauty in the Bricks gives a vivid portrayal of the contrast between the difficult lives of four teenage girls in the West Dallas projects the dreams and aspirations they had for a better life.

It is animportant part of West Dallas history and Dallas history in general. The showing on February 17 will be accompanied by short presentations by people involved in the making of the movie, including some of the girls -- now women -- who appeared in it. The event will be hosted by Olinka Green. For more information, call Olinka Green at 214-625-2970.

EAST GATE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 2018 POLITICAL OFFICE CANDIDATE PUBLIC FORUM East Gate Will Host A Voter Education Forum For The March 2018 Primary Election For National, State, & Local City Management Office Positions Throughout Our Greater Dallas Community. Our mission is to provide a well-moderated platform conducive to intelligent and informed public discussion of politically important issues for the election of qualified candidates. Registered campaigning Candidates invited from Dallas County Elections 2018 ballot.

MEDIA IS INVITED TO ATTEND, REPORT, AND/OR BROADCAST LIVE. WHAT: One-On-One Q&A Public Forum With March 6th Election Political Candidates.

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WHO: Pastor Kennedy Young, Jr. (Host) & Phyllis Arceneaux (Precinct Chair #3058/Host).

WHEN: 6:00pm-8:00pm Tuesday(s) 20th AND 27th February WHERE: East Gate Missionary Baptist Church Ÿ 6960 S. Polk Street, Dallas, TX 75232.

South Oak Cliff High School presents My Little Sister’s Keeper- Guidance For Our Girls

Thursday March 1, 2018 Time 9:00am Location 4949 Village Fair, Dallas, Texas 75224

Spring Summit presented by Southern Greens Community Outreach. The Summit is free for Teenagers ages 12—18, registration is required, The Summit will be held on March 10, 2018 from 10am-2pm at the Shiloh Church in Garland. https://www.southerngreensco.org

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Rehabilitation: Spiritual, Emotional, Physical and Mental Self

Presiding over the 292nd Judicial District Court, and Presiding Judge of the Felony District Courts in Dallas County. Join him on his Facebook Page – Judge Brandon Birmingham - LIVE every Friday at 5 on for “Fridays in Chambers,” a weekly video summary of what’s happening in the criminal justice system.

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Research suggest; “Americans are not in a great state of health. One of the contributing factors is that most people link health exclusively to the physical body.

While the physical body is important, when we only associate health with our physical body, we fail to recognize other factors that contribute to our overall well-being such as; spiritual, emotional, physical and the mental self which make up the whole body.”

Your health is dependent on all four facets, as opposed to just one of the four.

Building onto this concept, your overall health is also influenced by a trickle-down effect: The physical body is affected by our emotions, our thoughts direct how we feel, and our energy level sways our mind and our thoughts.

Spiritual self- The spiritual body is your connection which should be practiced daily, with regular meditation and church attendance.

Mental self- Your thoughts, beliefs, desires, values, and goals, eliminate stressors, find a mentor or coach to keep you focused on your personal and professional goals

Kamesha Sheffield Emotional self- Comprised of all your past, present, and future emotional experiences, such as anger, sadness, fear, hurt, guilt, resentment, jealousy and shame.

Journal your experiences and how the experience made you feel, practice forgiving yourself and others.

Physical self- Is who you are, get moving, total body exercise program that consist of strengthening training, agility, get plenty of restful sleep, eating a well-balanced meal.”

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How we get a jury of our peers

case, only the law. And the question is whether the jurors can follow the rules. If they can, they can serve. If they can’t or won’t follow the law, they can’t serve.

We don’t choose 12. It is not a draft. It is a process of elimination. After the Judge determines which jurors can’t follow the rules, they are removed from consideration. Then, both the State and Defense can strike any 10 they choose, so long as

By Judge Brandon Birmingham they don’t strike someone based on their race or genIt’s a der. After all very typithat, the first cal day at 12 remainthe Frank ing jurors in Crowley order make Courtup the jury house, that will and jurors listen to the shuffle into evidence my court. and render My job is a verdict. to make With the sure 12 exception of unbiased Death Penalpeople are ty cases, this seated to is the way Judge Brandon Birmingham hear the jurors are trial. At its selected in all core, the law requires jurors to render a criminal cases, from DWI to Murder. It is true verdict according to the law and the a process of deselection. The 12 jurors are evidence. I tell jurors that the law is not really just leftovers. up for debate in a criminal trial, but the I tell you how all that works for a facts are. Jurors decide what to believe couple of reasons. First, the citizens have from a witness’s testimony - any, all or a right to know how the criminal justice none - and their decision about facts is really works, and to understand why the final. They take those facts as they see lawyers and Judges are asking the questhem and apply them to the law I provide, tions they are asking. Second, I want to and render a verdict. The process of jury underscore the fact that there is no special selection starts with many and is whittled quality a person has to have to serve on down to 12. a jury - only that they can be fair to both It takes a lot of potential jurors to get sides and follow the law. to these 12 final jurors. 77 to be exact. A Finally, I want to make sure everyone few years ago I started asking folks if they understands how important it is to show knew how we got from 77 to 12. Except up and participate. On a given day, only for the practicing trial lawyer, few people about 1 and 4 people actually attend jury knew. Let’s break it down. duty when requested. We have to do For Dallas County Criminal Cases, better than that. There are lots of knowlJudges order a specific number of jurors edgeable, fair-minded folks out there that from the central jury room at the bedon’t answer the call. I get it. Life gets in ginning of the morning. After all jurors the way. But we all have to do our part check in, they are sent up to the courts in to make sure the system works well for order of request, by their number. Once jurors arrive at their court, they are seated everyone.

Whether in the voting booth or in the in order from 1-77. That’s when jury jury box, our system of justice is only as selection begins. fair, reliable, and trustworthy as the peoThe Judge, prosecutor and defense ple who participate. attorney will ask jurors questions about the laws that apply to the case. They aren’t allowed to get into any of the facts of the Birmingham4judge@gmail.com

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by Adrain Moffett As a teenager in high school I spent quality time with my older brother, Darnell Adrain Moffett Moffett, at his college during my summer break, we served others, participated in many college and community activities, which led to my idol, Darnell decision to pledged (Nu Eta Chapter) of Omega Psi Phi at the University of Southern Mississippi in 1975.

Eventually, I realized that the service that he and many other Omega men possessed was sincere and true Omega spirit. I saw the Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift in my brother along with other Omega men.

Following in the footsteps of my idol, Darnell, in the spring of 1985, I had the privilege of “crossing those burning sands” and became a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Next, my love for service led me to Omicron Gamma Gamma (OGG) the second largest Omega Psi Phi graduate chapter in DFW, chartered March 10, 1986, led by Basileus Brother David “Petro” Washington. OGG services the Arlington, Grand Prairie, and Mansfield areas.

As a life member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., I have the pleasure of embracing the love of service with OGG throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

After joining OGG graduate chapter over a year ago, I’ve seen so many inspiring Brothers go out into our communities to serve and uplift those in need by hard work and dedication.

Last year alone OGG completed over 70 community service projects as well as assisted those in need in the southeast Texas area (Port Arthur) during the Hurricane Harvey disaster.

Unfortunately, many times the community only sees and hears the negative news when it comes to fraternities.

I think it’s important to see and know the involvement that Omega Psi Phi has not only in our black communities but for all ethnicities.

Omicron Gamma Gamma (OGG) chapter is inspiring and continues to inspire our young leaders to excel in all areas of life.

OGG has established a mentor program which is parallel to none through its investing of time and resources and counseling about life and leadership skills for young men and women.

Omicron Gamma Gamma is committed to striving to reach out to do more; the opportunity to connect with our youth is available through the See It Through Charities directed by Brother Jamie Grant.

The See It Through Charities has given over $200,000 in college scholarship funds to college stu-

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Over the past few months, we are proud to announce the growth and development of our foundation by staying on the cutting edge of techOmicron Gamma Gamma (OGG) Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.the second largest Omega Psi nology with Phi graduate chapter in DFW the impleevent to allow greater participation from our mentation of community. the Science, Technology, Engineering, and We are asking everyone to please come out Math (STEM) programs.

To access any information about the See It and support this great cause.

Last, but not least, OGG has partnered with Through foundation, please feel free to visit other organizations for the extremely anticiour website, www.seeitthru.org. pated Achievement Week of February.

Moreover, in support of the See It Through To initiate our festivities, we always show foundation, one of its biggest fundraiser is love to our Quettes (Wives of Omega Men) our annual” Quesino” night which raises thousands of dollars each year to support our with dinner and close with church service together on Sunday. charities.

I want to leave you with this quote. “Many This year’s event is scheduled for June 30, have come, but few are chosen.” Long Live, 2018. We look forward to expanding this

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News You Can Use 5o Years of Blessings

By La Tonya Spencer

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Co-Founders Dr. Joe & Dr. Eunice Dudley and President Ursula Dudley Oglesby

International haircare and cosmetic brand Dudley’s celebrated 50 years in business. What started with $10 and Faith in 1967, has grown into a world renowned multi-million dollar African American owned beauty enterprise.

“I came from a working family and a praying family and that made an impact on the business,” stated Co-founder Joe Dudley Sr. whose vision was to change the economic base of the African American community by selling products directly to beauty salons and barber shops across the nation and

the world.”

As the Dudley family rejoices around this milestone, the main thing they want to collectively say is “Thank you” to their customers. “Because of our customers purchasing products, we were able to employ over 600 people over a period of time, train thousands of cosmetologists and build a sales force that worked extremely hard to provide quality service.” Reflects Mr. Dudley. www.dudleyq.com Latonyaspencer6@gmail.com

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more amazed with how she was so abreast of the current things that were happening in Fort Worth and around the world. When we left, I felt as my father did, loved and with memories of my father’s childhood and mine when I used to visit as a young girl.

“Aunt Dee Dee’s” loving spirit will always be remembered and celebrated. When she went home

to be with the Lord last week, she left those who knew her heartbroken but happy because she was such a loving spirit.

This year on July 4, 2018, will be the day the country celebrates its independence, but for our family and friends we will be celebrating what would have been Aunt Dee Dee’s 104th birthday!

REGINA FARR ROSS 1914 - 2018

Regina Farr Ross FORT WORTH -- Regina Farr Ross, 103, the matriarch of a six generation family, and a well known pillar of Fort Worth's Northside for over 75 years, transitioned and spread her wings to fly away with the Holy Trinity, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. FUNERAL: 11 a.m.

Saturday, February 10, at Pilgrim Valley Missionary Baptist Church 4800 S. Riverside Dr. Rev. Maverick Gayden, Host Pastor. Visitation: 1 to 4 p.m.

Friday at Morris-Bates. Wake: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Wesley Chapel A.M.E. Church, 711 N.W. 29th St. SURVIVORS: Left to cherish her precious memories are her children, Ruby Faye Hill, Melvin Ross (Wilma), Lois E. Williams, Lafayette Ross, Frances A. Thomas, Shirley M. Anderson and Barbara L. Copeland; 44 grandchildren; 109 great grandchildren; 115 great great grandchildren; six greatgreat great grandchildren.

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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL ROLLS PAST TIGERS

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas –The Prairie View A&M women’s basketball team won its sixth conference game of the season on Saturday afternoon as they defeated cross town rival Texas Southern 65-48 inside the William J. Nicks Building in front of a raucous home crowd.

Shala Dobbins led the Lady Panthers in scoring with 21 points. La’Neique Nealey tallied 19 points on 87.5 percent shooting from the floor, Jhyrah Cobb chipped in with 10 points and 8 rebounds in 20 minutes of action. PVAMU were active defensively, limiting the nation’s leading scorer Joyce Kennerson to four points on 12.5 percent shooting from the field.

As the contest began, the teams traded baskets and the game was close during the early going. A converted layup by Cobb cut the TSU advantage to 10-7 with 5:29 remaining in the first quarter. The Lady Panthers would later take a 12-10 lead with a little over a minute to go in the opening quarter thanks to a nailed three pointer by Talisha Presley.

Texas Southern would close the opening quarter by outscoring PVAMU 4-0 to take a slim 14-12 lead.

The second quarter was quite a defensive struggle as neither teams were able to pull away and lead by more than six during the opening minutes of the second frame. A Cobb lay in put the Lady Panthers within two points of the lead with 5:39 left on the

BLACKSTON LEADS PANTHERS PAST TEXAS SOUTHERN Prairie View, Texas - The Prairie View A&M University men’s basketball team defeated Texas Southern University 96-82 at the William J. Nicks Babydome.

Gary Blackston led all scorers with 29 points on 9-15 shooting from the floor. Zachary Hamilton tallied 26 points on 4-9 shooting from beyond the arc. JD Wallace notched 17 points and 13 rebounds in 38 minutes of game action.

Troy Thompson chipped in with 10 points, 5 assists and 5 rebounds. The Panthers were extremely efficient on the offensive end shooting 60 percent from the field and proved to be capable marksman converting 45 percent of their three point attempts during the contest.

The Purple and Gold broke strong out of the gates, jumping out to a 10-2 advantage a little less than three minutes into the contest. The strong start was keyed by baskets from Hamilton, Blackston, Iwin Ellis, and Thompson. The Panthers continued their strong play leading 28-13 with 11:13 left in the opening half after Blackston buried a three pointer. Texas Southern slowly clawed back into the game, eventually cutting the PVAMU advantage to eight with less than seven minutes remaining in the first half. PVAMU responded, outscoring the Tigers 20-9 in the final 6:42, forcing a lead by as many as 19. The Panthers placed timely buckets from Wallace, Blackston, Hamilton, and Keion Alexander as the half came to a close. PVAMU took a 53-34 halftime led to locker room.

Prairie View continued its strong play opening the second half, taking their largest lead of the contest of 23 points. With 18:07 to left go in the game Prairie View took a 59-36 advantage over TSU. The Panthers continued to get strong play from their starters, not allow Texas Southern to get within a dozen points of the PVAMU lead as the game wound down. As the final buzzer sounded, the Panthers stood victorious over their cross town rivals, triumphing 96-82.

The Panthers return to the hardwood for action on Saturday, February 10th hosting Grambling State Tigers at the William J. Nicks Arena. Tip off is set for 5 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 10 Softball – vs. Tennessee-Martin, Tennessee-Chattanooga; Monroe, La. – 8 a.m. / Noon Men’s Tennis – at UT Arlington; Arlington, Texas – 11 a.m.

Women’s / Men’s Basketball – vs. Grambling St.* (CANCER AWARENESS GAME); William J. Nicks Building – 3 p.m. / 5 p.m.

(Watch live on pvpanthers.com/sportsnetwork) Women’s Tennis – at TCU; Fort Worth, Texas – 6 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 11 Softball – vs. Stephen F Austin; Monroe, La – 10:15 a.m.

ON THE HORIZON Monday, Feb. 12 Women’s / Men’s Basketball – vs. Jackson St.* (WHITE OUT GAME / MEET THE TEAMS NIGHT); William J. Nicks Building – 5 p.m. / 8 p.m. (Watch women’s game on pvpanthers.com/sportsnetwork; watch men’s game on ESPNU) Tuesday, Feb. 13 Women’s Tennis – vs. Lamar; Beaumont, Texas – 9:30 a.m. / 1 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 14 Panther Sports Report Radio Show – Noon; Bistro 1876 Restaurant (Listen live at pvpanthers.com/sportsnetwork)

clock in the first half. Texas Southern would later take a two-point possession lead, but the Lady Panthers eventually took a one point lead on an Alexis Robinson free throw. The Lady Tigers tied the game as the quarter came near its conclusion. At halftime the game was all knotted up at 26 apiece.

The Lady Panthers outscored Texas Southern 5-0 during the first minutes of the second half thanks to a nailed three pointer from Dominique Newman and a Nealey layup. Texas Southern battled back to cut the Lady Panther lead to 35-33 with 6:06 remaining in the quarter. PVAMU would then blow the game open outscoring the visiting Lady Tigers 16-3 during the final half dozen minutes of the third

Friday, Feb. 16 Women’s Bowling – at SWAC East Roundup; D’Iberville, Miss. – All Day Women’s / Men’s Indoor Track – SWAC Indoor Championships; Birmingham, Ala. – All Day Softball – vs. Missouri St. / Kansas; San Antonio, Texas – 9 a.m. / 2 p.m.

Women’s Tennis – at McNeese; Lake Charles, La. – 2 p.m.

Baseball – vs. Alabama St.; New Orleans, La. – 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 17 Women’s Bowling – at SWAC East Roundup; D’Iberville, Miss. – All Day Softball – vs. Lamar/ at Texas San Antonio; San Antonio, Texas – 9 a.m. / 4:30 p.m.

Women’s / Men’s Tennis – vs. Seminole St.; Dallas, Texas – 2 p.m.

Baseball – vs. Alcorn St.; New Orleans, La. – 3 p.m.

Women’s / Men’s Basketball – at Arkansas-Pine Bluff; Pine Bluff, Ark. – 5 p.m. / 7 p.m. (listen live at pvnanthers.com/sportsnetwork) Sunday, Feb. 18 Women’s Bowling – at SWAC East Roundup; D’Iberville, Miss. – All Day Softball – vs. Texas San Antonio; San Antonio, Texas – 12:30 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 15 Women’s / Men’s Indoor Track – SWAC Indoor Championships; Birmingham, Ala. – All Day

Baseball – vs. Illinois-Chicago.; New Orleans, La. – Noon

Women’s / Men’s Tennis – at Texas A&M Corpus Christi; Corpus Christi, Texas Noon / 3 p.m.

Home Events in Bold; * denotes SWAC games; all times central

quarter. Leading the charge for the Purple and Gold offensively was Dobbins, Cobb, Presley, Nealey and Newman. Closing the third quarter out PVAMU was in possession of a comfortable 53-36 advantage.

The Lady Panthers continued to play tough defense and were efficient offensively as Texas Southern was unable to cut the lead to less than 17 points as the game came to a close and the Lady Panthers wrapped up a victory over the cross town rivals Lady Tigers.

The Lady Panthers will return to the hardwood on Saturday, Feb. 10th as they host Grambling State inside the William J. Nicks Arena.

CIAA Player of the Week Alexis Smith, Virginia State University (Sr, G - Lusby, MD , 01) Alexis Smith has finished the last three games with contributing 20 plus points in each contest. Smith finished both contests this week with 41 points, 14 rebounds, five assists and six steals. She went 12-of-13 from the free throw line.

Newcomer of the Week Jasmine Carter, Johnson C. Smith University (Jr, G - Dacula, GA, 30) Carter had a stellar outing in JCSU’s 78-60 road win at Shaw. She shot 45% on a 9-of-20 outing, scoring 19 points.

She also added a pair of rebounds and two steals in the win.

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CIAA SPORTS continued from page 15 ROOKIE OF THE WEEK La'Zarea Bowens, Johnson C. Smith University (Fr, F - Knightdale, NC, 31)

Led her team to an upset win and snapped VUU’s 20 game win streak. Moved to 3-0 against

Bowens scored 17 points on a 6-of-10 shooting effort in JCSU's 78-60 win at Shaw. She also

nationally ranked VUU in her career.

MEN brought down nine rebounds, had a pair of steals and a block against the Bears.

COACH OF THE WEEK LaToya Jones, Chowan University

PLAYER OF THE WEEK Robert Davis, Johnson C. Smith University (Sr, G - West Friendship, MD, 11) Davis had 17 points in JCSU’s win over Virginia Union and

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followed that with a 25-point outing at Shaw. He shot 52% from the field on the week (13of-25) and was nearly perfect from the foul line, going 12-of-13 on the week for 92.3%. He currently leads the CIAA in scoring and is near the top in free throw percentage.

ROOKIE OF THE WEEK Zaccheus Hobbs, Elizabeth City State University (Fr, G - Maysville, NC, 00) Hobbs averaged 15 points per game including 3.0 assists and 2.3 boards per game. He added

23 points in the loss to Bowie St., 13 points against

Mid-Atlantic Christian, and nine points against Livingstone.

NEWCOMER OF THE WEEK Roddric Ross, Johnson C. Smith University (Jr, F - Forest City, NC, 01) Ross averaged 12.5 ppg over the past week.

He had 10 points in JCSU’s 65-63 win over Virginia Union. Against

the Panthers, he shot 50% (4-of8) from the field and 1-of-3 from beyond the arc. In JCSU’s 93-83 win at Shaw, he had 15 points and was 5-of-8 from the field. For the week, he returned a 56.3% shooting percentage.

COACH OF THE WEEK Darrell Brooks, Bowie State University Brooks and the Bulldogs have run off three straight Northern Division wins with the last coming on Saturday (2/3) at Elizabeth City State by a score of 75-70, improving the teams division record to 4-1.

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