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Frizell v. Creuzot

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The importance of voting

BY CONGRESSWOMAN EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

I want to express my most sincere gratitude to the voters of the 30th Congressional District who cast their votes for me during the recent Democratic primary election. Please know that I will continue to be a principled and fierce advocate on your behalf in Washington.

I will work to ensure that all Americans receive affordable healthcare, that Medicare and Medicaid are protected, that senior Congresswoman Johnson citizens and children are treated fairly and that our nation adopts sensible and responsible firearms legislation.

Ever since I became your elected representative in Washington, DC, I have felt a sacred obligation to do the best that I could to safeguard and promote your interests in the United States House of Representatives.

It has not always been easy, but I have persevered because

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I have believed in each of you and you have believed in me.

We live in very serious times which require the commitment of very serious people who are willing to make personal sacrifices for the common good. You have supported me, and I want you to know that you can count on me to protect your interests, and those of your families.

In North Texas, the 2018 primary witnessed an increase in the number of people that decided to exercise their duty to vote.

During the past four years, the number of voters in our party has doubled.

This is a tremendous achievement for our country, our state and our nation. While the figures are encouraging, we must remember that voting is a privilege.

The history of our country is laced with the heroic sacrifices of those who lost their lives in the noble struggle to win voting rights for all people.

In the general election this fall, it would be more than fitting if all of us encouraged those who did not participate in the primary to vote for those whom they would like to represent them in the chambers of government.

Looking across our country, we must realize that there is an assault on the rights of minorities, seniors and young people to vote. Restrictive voter identification laws have been passed by many state legislatures, including Texas, whose members are unsettled by progressive and people-centered politics.

We must not allow these legislators to win. Their objective is to take America backwards. To defeat them, we must vigilantly exercise the right to vote, and fully participate in all elections.

Many of those who marched and were physically beaten to win voting rights are no longer with us.

They competed their historical duties by demanding that they, and those that followed them, be allowed the right to vote.

Now is the time for those who remain to honor the memories of those who came before us. We must continue to vote, and to urge others to do so.

In years to come history will herald the rightness of our cause. And those that follow us will applaud our example.

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Dallas County District Attorney Candidate Elizabeth Davis Frizell has not conceded the Democratic primary race to become District Attorney, “not so fast” says Frizell.

Elizabeth Davis Frizell took her concerns back to social media, asking her Facebook followers- “where do we go from here?”

“What should I do now?” “Should I request a recount?”

John Creuzot led in the Democratic primary for Dallas County district attorney and

remain in the lead, this week Dallas County Elections office concluded the recount, announcing John Creuzot the winner to run against Republican District Attorney Faith Johnson He appears to remain the winner in the race, earning 50.26% of the 112,701 votes.

John Creuzot 56,645 votes 50.26% Elizabeth Davis Frizell 56,056 votes 49.74% Total 112,701

March is Red Cross Month: Here’s How You Can Be a Hero to Someone in Need Red Cross DFW is powered by volunteers: Find a way to get involved DALLAS – — March is Red Cross Month and Red Cross DFW is asking people across the metroplex to become a hero by giving blood, becoming a volunteer, learning a lifesaving skill or making a donation to #help1family on Giving Day – March 28. Learn more at rdcrss.org/2HX5fLU. “The Red Cross is powered by our volunteer heroes who give their time, talent and compassion to fulfill our vital humanitarian mission of preventing and alleviating human suffering,” said Keith Rhodes, chief executive officer, American Red Cross North Texas Region. “We honor them during Red Cross Month and ask you to consider joining us and making a difference.”

March was first proclaimed Red Cross Month in 1943

by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to raise awareness of the organization and its humanitarian mission.

Since then, every U.S. president has designated March is Red Cross Month to recognize the ways in which Red Cross volunteers help people in communities across the country and around the world.

The Red Cross salutes those who support our mission by:

• Donating blood • Volunteering

• Taking a first aid, CPR or other certification

• Providing comfort to a member of the military, a veteran or their family

• Making a financial gift The Red Cross and its volunteer workforce has been

helping people for more than 130 years. The Red Cross:

• Responds to nearly 64,000 disasters across the country providing hope and comfort to people in need.

• Trains and provides information to nearly 5.9 million people in first aid, water safety and other lifesaving skills.

• Collects nearly 4.9 million units of blood from more than 2.8 million volunteer donors to meet the needs of patients at hospitals and transfusion centers across the country.

• Provides nearly 391,000 support services to military members, veterans and their families.

• Helps more than 181 million people outside the U.S. through disaster management and disease prevention efforts.

In 2017, the Red Cross North Texas Region responded to more than 1,700 home fires, provided more than 33,000 overnight shelter stays in the wake of disaster and made more than 3,500 homes safer by installing 9,500 smoke alarms and providing families home fire safety education.

GIVING DAY The Red Cross asks you to support people impacted by disasters and #help1family on Red Cross Giving Day – Wednesday, March 28. Your donation can help provide hope and urgent relief such as food, water and other essentials to people in need. Giving Day is a 24-hour fundraising campaign supporting the work of the Red Cross, helping people across the country in need of emergency assistance. Donate by visiting redcross.org/givingday or by texting REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

During March, be a hero and join the humanitarian mission of the Red Cross. Visit rdcrss.org/2HX5fLU to learn more.

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Lena Horne Forever Stamp

Skyline senior receives Texas All-State Mixed Choir award

My Day

By Dr. J. Ester Davis The 41st in the Black Heritage Series, @USPS.com, this forever stamp honors the achievements of legendary performer and civil rights activist, Lena Horne, 1917 – 2010.

The DFW original unveiling will be held Thursday, March 22, 2018, CenterStage at Re Imagine Red Bird, the former Red Bird Mall. The time is from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

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company and is still on stage.

His lovely wife, Apostle Dr. Linda Holliday, is counselor to the stars and leaders. The Hollidays live between Texas and New York.

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DALLAS — Timothy Johnson, a senior at Skyline High School, was awarded 1st Chair – Tenor 1 – in the Texas All-State Mixed Choir, the which is the highest achievement a student in music can be awarded in the State of Texas.

MEN'S HOOPS: Texas Southern defeats North Carolina Central in NCAA First Four game

And the entire community is invited.

Another New Yorker, Kene Holliday, a prolific American actor on stage, film and television will be the guest speaker.

Kene Holliday is best known for his role as Ben Matlock’s original private investigator, Tyler Hudson.

The series ‘Matlock’ , one of the longest running television series, is still being seen daily in the United States and other countries around the world. Today Kene Holliday owns a theatre

Tennell Atkins and Dwaine Caraway will be in attendance along with other community leaders The United States Post Office (USPS.com) will be on hand selling the forever stamps. Join us. . . for this momentra occasion.

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DAYTON, Ohio – The Tigers of Texas Southern University and their high-profile guard Trae Jefferson claimed a piece of history Wednesday with their 64-46 win over North Carolina Central in the NCAA Division I Tournament “First Four” round.

Making their eighth appearance at the NCAA’s Division I Tournament, the Tigers (16-19) claimed their first-ever win at college basketball’s premier event. TSU’s trip to the 2018 Tournament is the fourth in five seasons.

The win sends TSU to Nashville, Tenn., for a matchup with the West Region’s No. 1-seeded team, Xavier. Tipoff is scheduled for approximately 6:20 p.m. Central Daylight Time.

In leading the Tigers to the win, Jefferson, a 5-foot-7inch guard from Milwaukee, scored 25 points and pulled down eight rebounds. He joined TSU’s 1,000-point club with his final basket of the first half, which gave him 17 points for the opening half and 1,001 for his young career.

With a dazzling array of moves on the offensive and defensive end of the court, Jefferson led – or tied for the team lead – in scoring, rebounds, assists (3), and steals (3). Trayvon Reed scored 10 points and grabbed eight rebounds, while blocking a game-high six shots for TSU. Donte Clark scored 18 for the Tigers.

NCCU’s Raasean Davis scored 19 points and pulled in 11 rebounds for the Eagles (19-16), who clinched their bid to the Tournament by winning the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference tournament championship.

Reed and his Tiger teammates were simply too much for the Eagle offense to overcome Wednesday. Central entered the game averaging 72.0 points per game, but the Tigers al-

lowed their opponents less than 65 percent of their average scoring output.

TSU held North Carolina Central – one of the top two shooting teams in the MEAC – to 30 percent (21 of 69) from the field, which included a 24 percent showing (8 of 34) after halftime. NCCU was 0-of-14 from 3-point range.

The Tigers used a 13-4 run midway through the first quarter to start pulling away from the Eagles. Jefferson scored five points and Derrick Bruce chipped in four points during the run – which lasted from the 9:55 to 5:07 marks of the first half – as TSU built a 27-16 lead.

After shooting 46 percent (11 of 24) from the floor in the first half, the Tigers themselves found field goals hard to come by after halftime, as they shot 30 percent (10 of 33) from the field during the second 20 minutes.

However, NCCU’s shooting woes prevented the Eagles from gaining any ground; the Eagles went scoreless for nearly seven minutes in the second half, between the 9:07 and 2:22 marks.

The Tigers helped themselves by going 16-of-19 from the free throw line (84.2 percent).

While it was the team’s eighth-best showing at the free throw line this season, it was their worst free throw shooting night in the state of Ohio; TSU shot 93 percent or better from the line in games at Toledo and Ohio State during their non-conference schedule.

The win was also the eighth career tournament victory for TSU head coach Mike Davis, who guided Indiana and Alabama-Birmingham to the NCAA’s premier event prior to taking the reins at TSU. ​

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South Oak Cliff Alumni Bear Cave in partnership with Unique Corvette Club DFW and For Oak Cliff Organization annual Easter Egg Hunt Free food, fun, music and the famous SOC Golden Egg stuffed with money Saturday March 24, 2018 Location: Glendale Park 1300 E. Ledbetter dr, Dallas, Texas 75216 Time: 12noon

March 16 Garland Symphony Orchestra Feat: Pianist Rachel Kudo 300 N Fifth St Garland at 8 pm Tickets: www.

GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com, 972-205-2790.

March 17 Nature Journaling Workshop, North Haven Gardens 7700 Northaven Rd. Dallas.10 am – 5 pm. info: http://bit.ly/2yuD0yB

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FREE Training: Community Healthcare Planning and Response to Disasters.

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Upcoming training opportunity. Let’s fill the seats. Classes are scheduled for March 14-15 (8 am-5 pm). Hosted by LSU National Center for Biomedical Research and Training.

This course provides comprehensive planning tools to mitigate impacts on communities during large-scale incidents and examines the need

for collaboration among responders in a community-wide disaster response.

If you or you know someone who would like to attend all they need to do is register via preparing texas.org.

New Mount Zion Baptist Church Announces 72nd Church Anniversary Celebration

New Mount Zion Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas, Inc. under the leadership of Dr. Tommy L. Brown, announces the celebration of its 72nd Church Anniversary on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at 7:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 3:00 p.m.

Special guests for the 3:00 p.m. Anniversary Service are: Pastor Daryl Carterand Carver Heights Baptist Church of Dallas and Pastor Willie R. Willis and Calvary Temple Community Church of Mesquite.

Pastor Daryl Carter will deliver the Keynote Address.

The Anniversary Theme is: “Trusting God” (Proverbs 3:5-6). Services will include reflections of early ministries, gospel musical selections, praise and worship, evangelism, and fellowship.

The public is invited to join the celebration

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We love Nurses 45 Parkland nurses honored with Excellence in Nursing Awards Elite News recognizes skill, dedication of healthcare heroes DALLAS – Congratulations to the registered nurses at Parkland Health & Hospital System who were. Physicians, nurses and patients nominated the most outstanding nurses in north Texas for recognition. Half of the 91 winners of the 2017 award are employed at Parkland.

“We are extremely proud to have 45 of our nurses recognized for their extraordinary compassion and dedication to our patients,” said Karen Watts, RN, MSN, NEA-BC, Executive Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer. “Their hard work exemplifies the level of skill and quality of care that all Parkland nurses strive to provide.”

Honored as winners in their categories are: • Pyari Abraham, BSN, RN, CGRN • Stacey Barker, BSN, RN • Stephanie Campbell, BSN, RN, CCRN • Shanna Choate, BSN, RN • Polly B. Cordova, MS, RN, CNM • Janet Cover, MSN, RN, CPNP • Stephanie Crank, MSN, RN-BC • Jennifer Cross, MSN, RN, ACNSBC • Tessy Davidson, BSN, RN • Phyllis Dyess-Nugent, PhDc, MSN, RN, WHNP-BC • Leslie Ann Erfe, RN, CRRN • Kashundra S. Foreman, BSN, RN • Gabriel Fruge, MSN, RN • Adam Blair Golden, MBA, BSN, RN • Robin Harding , RN, CEN, CASANE • Kelly Heathman, MSN, RN • Raminder Hira , BSN, RN, IBCLC • LaTitia Houston, MPH, BSN, RN,

CIC • Ruth Ifediora, MSN-ED, RN, RM • Monica F. Jackson, BSN, RN • Mini Joby Kannookkadan, MSN, RN, CMS-RN • Midaeja Killen, BSN, RN • Megan Cortez King, BSN, RN, CNOR • Melanie Renee King, RN-BSN, WHNP-BC, OCN • Melanie McMahon, BSN, RN • Janice C. Lankford, DNP, RN, CNM • Jeremy Lewis, MSN, RN • Lauren K Lindemann BSN, RN, CEN • Amanda Rene Lopez, BSN, RN-BC • Catherine Lux, DNP, RN, CPNPPC • Rebecca Martin, BSN, RN • Erin McCracken-Pittman, BSN, RN, CEN • Kim Nguyen, PhD, MBA, RN • Gail W. Nordman, BSN, RN • Angela N. Pearce, MS, RN, FNP-C, ONP-C • Amanda Joanne Pitt, MBA, RN • Emma Ramon, BSN, RNC-NIC, RN • Donna Richardson, DNP, RN, NEA-BC • Susan Robinson, RN • Jillian Smartt, BSN, RN • Mary C. Sunna, CRNA, MSN • Tami Thompson, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC • Sharla Turner, BSN,RN • Tracy Tyner, MSN, RN, ACNP-BC, CCRN • Karen Zelman, MS, RN, CNM For more information about Parkland, please visit www.parklandhospital.com.

To learn more about becoming a part of Dallas’ top nursing team, go to www. parklandcareers.com. ;

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Church Woman and Pastor of the Month

Senior Pastor Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III and First Lady Debra Peek-Haynes Friendship-West Baptist Church 2020 W. Wheatland Rd. Dallas, Texas 75232 Sunday Services

8:00am and 10:45am

Wednesday Bible Study

12noon and 7:00pm

Sponsor for Minister and Churchwoman of the Month

SherriDoll Richardson 204 S. Cedar Ridge Dr. Duncanville, TX 972-709-4208

This Is Called The Mozelle Blair Special with LaShante Williams

Eat in Season

LaShante Williams

Springtime is almost here, and that means transitioning out of winter vegetables and towards those of summer. Eating seasonally, and locally, is a fantastic thing to do. In the days before mass transportation, people ate what was growing in season. I am excited to share my favorite winter and spring vegetables with suggested ways to prepare them.

and another minute or two and they are ready.

They're tender but still crunchy. Roasting them in a hot oven is another great option. Additionally, picking all the leaves apart and slicing them finely works great for a raw salad or a sauté. Some flavors that work well with brussel sprouts are balsamic vinegar, mustard, onions or shallots or a few walnuts.

Brussels Sprouts These little leafy green vegetables have somewhere gotten a terrible reputation. When cooked poorly, they are pretty gross. But prepared well, these little cabbage relatives are delicious and nutritious. Their season runs from December through March, so we're almost out of time to enjoy them. They're low in calories and high in tons of vitamins and minerals. Boiling brussels is boring and can bring out their bitter qualities. My preferred cooking method is to trim the ends, slice them in half lengthwise, and put them in a very hot pan with a bit of olive oil and some sea salt and pepper. A good sear on one side, a flip,

Asparagus At the most, asparagus is available locally from February through June, depending on the weather. This vegetable is also not quite as delicious when simply boiled, but plenty can be done to enhance its natural beauty. My favorite way to eat asparagus is to grill it. If the weather is poor or I don't feel like setting up the grill, I turn to the oven for a roast. Other than that, asparagus is remarkable in a stir-fry, salad, or pasta.

Now head out to your local farmer's market and grab some brussels sprouts and asparagus and get cooking!

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Offering one-year grants for up to $25,000, to organizations with budgets under $500,000. Only organizations with 501(c)3 status, or who have a fiscal agent with this status are eligible to apply.

Focus is on the types of activities and strategies an organization uses for creating social change rather than on the specific issues the organization is addressing.

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Pre-proposals are due April 18th.If you have questions regarding our grant programs, or our online grant management system, please be sure to take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions on the website.

Mailed requests will not be acknowledged.The Ben & Jerry's Foundation does not accept grant applications via mail.

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SALES EXECUTIVES NEEDED Elite News is looking to hire ten –fifteen (10-15) Full-Time Sales Executives to manage an assign territory in DFW. We are scheduling interviews and the selected professional candidates will be paid every two weeks in whole on commission, and with monthly mileage reimbursement. Selected Sales Executives are responsible to bring new advertising clients on a weekly basis, achieve advertising sales goals, identifying prospects in his or her assign area, insightful, focus and customer service oriented. The following candidates are welcome to apply; professional, energetic, proactive, result oriented, well-organized team player and enthusiastic sales executives. Email your resume with a professional headshot (clean backdrop), three-four (3-4) professional references, cover letter highlighting your relevant qualifications and experience in the field of outside sales to the hiring Executive Marketing Director La Tonya Spencer. LTS1.Elitemarketingdirector@aol.com Compensation: ●In Whole on commission paid every two-weeks ●Mileage reimbursement paid monthly Elite News will provide: ●Professional business cards, and name badges Responsibilities: ●Report directly to Executive Marketing Director ●Setup home office, internet, laptop or desktop, updated software, power point presentation, and create excel spreadsheet with client information ●Monthly sales team meeting at Dallas office ●Collaborate and work with sales and marketing team to effectively achieve company goals and to develop sales strategies, Generate referral business by building strong relationships

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“Ways to not pay full price”

By: Shelley Thrash

Did you know there are ways to not pay full price for eating out, electronics, clothing, personal items, cell phone bill, insurance and so much more?

Whenever you are making purchases always inquire if they offer any discounts such as military discounts, organization affiliation discounts or even employee discounts.

Most stores these days have customer loyalty cards or accounts. The cards/accounts allow accumulation of points based upon your spending to provide discounts on items ranging

a few. from prescriptions, The apps typically gas, groceries, appetizers, entrees and many are free. Check your other purchases and smartphone App Store services. Couponing for more details. When and price matching it comes to your cell are additional ways to phone or insurance not pay full price. always inquire about Apps available on the discount programs they offer. Most our smartphones affords us all the ability major providers have to locate discounts relationships with too. various companies Shelley Thrash RetailMe Not, that leads to benefits Shopular and many for their employees. of the stores have apps for coupons, Those benefits include a reduced discounts and special offers to name rate on the monthly bill and discount

on accessories for your phone for example.

When it comes to your car insurance, having it reviewed can reduce cost as a result of not having any car accidents, good driving history and your credit history.

So make sure to regularly review for reduction in cost opportunities.

The lesson is to ask the question about discounts, you may be surprised at the savings that you can accumulate simply by looking at your current expenses. http://www.wealthchics,com

National African American Insurance Agency - DFW hosts fifth annual scholarship Gala

Kathy P. Van Eeten was recognized at the National African American Insurance Agency, (NAAIA)- DFW Chapter’s 5th annual Scholarship Gala on Saturday February 17, 2018 at the Las Colinas Country Club.

A former Sr. Vice President of Crump Insurance Services, Eeten, who played a significant role in the formation of the DFW Chapter, was acknowledged for “being the catalyst needed to get the vision off the ground.”

The organization also presented its 2018 scholarship recipients – Trinecia Glover, formerly a student at Conrad High School and now a transfer student at Lancaster High School.

The college recipient was Miranda Johnson, a senior majoring in Insurance Risk Management at the University of North Texas.

The scholarship gala is the major fundraiser for the local chapter to raise money to provide scholarships to two students interested in pursuing

higher education in the area of Business or Finance, with a preference to those interested in the Insurance Industry.

The National African American Insurance Association (NAAIA) was founded by Jerald L. Tillman, LUTCF, in 1997 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Early in his career he realized through his involvement with professional organizations, that there was a disconnect, amongst fellow Black insurance professionals within the insurance industry.

As a result, he began pondering the idea of establishing an association for Black professionals involved in all areas of insurance. NAAIA was charted in Cincinnati, Ohio March 5, 1997.

NAAIA-Dallas Fort Worth became the first local chapter to be established in the western part of the country. The Dallas Chapter was ratified unanimously on December 18, 2008 by the NAAIA Nation-

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al Board. Under the leadership of then-Chapter President Brent Jenkins and 22 founding members it became an officially chartered chapter of NAAIA. The National organization currently has 13 chapters.

The DFW chapter is currently under the leadership of Ms. Dekia Henderson. The membership grew tremendously after hosting the organization’s

2010 national conference.

The organization is currently partnering with the Emmett J. Conrad High School to provide the INVEST Insurance curriculum to some of its students.

The class was previously offered at the Yvonne Ewell Townview Magnet School.

Insurance professionals volunteer their time to teach insurance courses.

Members also participate in the Schools’ Mock Interviews for students and the organization volunteers at the North Texas Food Bank and Minnie’s Food Pantry in Plano.

Membership is open to anyone affiliated with the Insurance Industry.

Additional information can be found at NAAIAdfw.org.

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PANTHER TENNIS DROPS DOUBLEHEADER DUAL TO SMU

DALLLAS, Texas - The Prairie View A&M men’s tennis team dropped their doubleheader dual match to the Southern Methodist University Mustangs, 5-2, 7-0, Monday at the SMU Tennis Complex.

In match one the Panthers absorbed a 5-2 loss, not being able to take any of the double matches. In the singles competition, all six matches were decided in straight sets with SMU claiming four of

the six. PVAMU’s two single victories came off the racquets of Xavier Lawrence and Kevin Ugarteche.

Lawrence downed Tomas Vaise in the No. 2 single match by the scores of 6-1, 6-3, while Ugarteche took the No. 5 match, as he defeated Gardiner Perotti 6-4 in both sets.

In the evening match up SMU extended their win streak with a 7-0 victory over the

MEN WIN, WOMEN TIE FOR SECOND CYPRESS, Texas – The Prairie View A&M men’s golf team finished first, while the women tied for second in the PVAMU Invitational at Cypress Lakes Golf Course.

The Panther men won the event after posting a final-round score of 300 to pull away from the field, winning with a three-round total of 910, finishing ahead of Alcorn St. (932) and Texas Southern (960).

PVAMU’s Jordan Stagg won in a one-hole in a playoff over teammate Laurence Crea, as the duo tied for top individual honors finishing at eight over 224 for the tournament.

Crea shot a final round twoover 74, while Stagg shot a four-over 76 in the final 18. Stagg parred the playoff hole, while Crea just missed winning, as his chip from the greenside bunker for birdie holed out before bogeying the 18th.

Jon Jones finished fifth with a three-round total of 231 (7776-78), and Brandon Leach

also posted a top-10 finish, shooting 237. His final round 72 was the lowest of the day and second-lowest round of the event. David Baker’s 241 (84-77-80) completed the PV scoring.

Panthers.

In doubles action, Lawrence and Ugarteche put up the best effort as they fell 6-3 at the No. 3. The pairing of Ulrick Boyogueno and Rodrigo Yoshikata in the no. 1 doubles match dropped their match 6-1.

SMU won all six of the singles matches, Anirudh Yadav fell 6-1, 6-3 at the No. 3, before Lawrence dropped his match 6-1, 6-2. Cesar Rayna dropped the No 6 sin-

gles match in straight sets 6-2, 6-2, while Boyogueno loss both his sets 6-2. Ugarteche fell in the No. 5 match 6-2, 6-4, while Zach Suico dropped his match at the No. 4 6-4, 7-5 to almost force a third set.

The Panthers will return to action Friday, March 16 when they head to Montgomery, Ala., to participate in the Southwestern Athletic Conference Roundup II.

SOFTBALL RETURNS HOME TO HOST STEPHEN F. AUSTIN

The Lady Panthers tied for second with Texas Southern (1021), with both teams finishing behind Alcorn State (1007).

PVAMU’s Aubrianna Jordan finished third with a threeround total of 245 (84-82-79), improving every round of during the event. Jayla McRae finished seventh (253; 8383-87), and Gayla Reed (262; 94-82-86), Kiana Shephard (263; 84-90-89), and Sterling Jones (272; 94-91-87) finished ninth, 10th and 11th, respectively.

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas - While most students at Prairie View A&M are taking their spring break, the Lady Panthers softThe men’s team returns to ac- ball team will hold a midweek tion March 26 and 27 at Texas contest at the PVAMU Softball Rio Grande Valley. The wom- Field on Wednesday, March 14 en’s team returns to action to Stephen F. Austin. The game Monday and Tuesday at the is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m.

Houston Baptist Invitational Fans who cannot attend in Cypress at Blackhorse Golf Wednesday game can watch Course.

it and listen live as well as get updates on pvpanthers.com./ sportsnetwork, with live stats available at pvpanthers.com.

The Lady Panthers (2-12) have been off a week after falling to SFA on the road last Wednesday, 9-2. Junior Laurisa Hernandez gave the Lady Panthers a boost last week finishing 2-for-3 with a RBI. Both Shelby Williams and

Daniesha Hinton posted runs for PVAMU in that game.

The Ladyjacks are 13-9 on the season, winning their last three games against the Islanders in Southland Conference play.

For all the Panther athletics updates, visit pvpanthers.com or on Twitter, Facebook and even Instagram.

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“A New Day with Sha”

Growing up in the southwest Oak Cliff area, I always had a passion for helping others in the time of need.

I was raised by both my father and mother, the Late Pastor H. L. and Sis. Jessie Steger who exemplified the true meaning of love, family unity, Christian values and forgiveness. They would oft times tell me, “Sha don’t ever miss a chance to help somebody.” From childhood until now, I have always given my best effort in doing what I can when others were in need.

It is this passion that fueled my desire to become a member of the Law Enforcement community. And the passion continues.

During my school aged years, I was afforded the opportunity to witness great community relations between the police and citizens.

Our neighborhood was full of people wanting the best for their families and neighbors. Often, neighbors would collectively come together ensuring that no family went without the necessities of life.

The modest neighborhood was filled with genuine love for one another and a determination to promote a safe environment for raising families.

I will always remember how the officers from the local police department showed their care and concern for our neighborhood.

The officers would attend the Crime Watch Meetings making sure our community was provided with information beneficial to our safety.

We were an informed people, which only strengthened and unified us the more. And those days of the officers visiting our schools, imparting wisdom and guidance into all of those who wanted to make a change and be successful, became lasting impressions.

In September 2003, I interviewed with Dallas County Constable Precinct 1 for an Entry-level Clerk position. I remember, during the interview, I questioned if there was any room for advancement in the position.

I was told because it was an Entry-level position there was no room for advancement.

Realizing God was placing me here for a reason, I accepted the job and was hired.

The reason began to unveil itself and my desire would soon be fulfilled. My first day, October 6, 2003 was the beginning of a lifelong commitment to helping the citizens of Dallas County.

As a clerk, I was trained in and excelled in all areas of the position.

Within a few months I was assigned to the Traffic Division as it’s clerk. During this time, it was very evident that my aspirations of becoming a Law Enforcement Officer was inevitable.

God clearly

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spoke to me one day, “I’ve put you in the environment, now what are you going to do.” So, I did something.

In March of 2004, I enrolled in the Cedar Valley Community Police Academy with the goal to become a

Texas Peace Officer.

Many oppositions faced me during my 10-month training. I was juggling being a pregnant newlywed, working during the day and attending class at night.

It was even suggested that I drop out and return after I delivered my child.

But my goal was clearly in view and nothing was going to stop me. I persevered, stayed focused, completed the training and passed the state test required to be

a Texas peace officer. Graduating January 2005 and delivering my beautiful baby girl February 2005, will forever be a testimony of following God’s plan for my life.

Thirteen years later, I am still full of that passion that was sparked in me as a little girl. It is that passion that motivates me to learn all I can about the Constable’s office.

It is that passion that energizes me every day to make a difference in someone’s life. And it is that same passion that has allowed me to seek the seat of Constable Precinct 4. My career at the Constable’s office, rising from an Entry-level clerk to Lieutenant Deputy Constable, qualifies me as the only person in the Run-off Election to become the next Constable for Precinct 4.

The Constable’s office is very important to the Dallas County Government system and should be viewed as such.

My experience as clerk, Lieutenant Deputy Constable, Training Coordinator and Lead Field Training Officer in the Constable’s office gives me the advantage to able to hit the ground running on January 1, 2019, serving in full capacity as Constable.

As Constable for Precinct 4, I plan to build on the solid foundation that has been laid by current administration, maintaining the present family culture within the office.

I also plan to implement programs that address Child Safety, Teen Mentoring, Senior Citizens, Domestic Violence, Mental Illness, Veteran Affairs and the diversity of Precinct 4. It is my desire to represent, not some, but all of Precinct 4.

Your prayers, support and VOTES during the Primary election enabled me to receive that most votes, assuring me a seat in the Run-off Election.

I am truly grateful for your belief in me and my vision. I need you help again.

Vote for Sha Steger Knight in the Democratic Party Run-off Election. Early voting will be May 14-18, 2018. Election Day is May 22. March with me to the polls and elect me as your next Constable of Precinct 4.

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Overcoming Stigma of Mental Illness

Men & Mental Health

By Demetrice Smith pulsive behavior His Silence.

• Thoughts or behaviors that Many mental illnesses affect both interfere with work, family, or social men and women however life men may be less likely to • Unusual talk about their feelings thinking or behavand seek help. This is one iors that concern of the reasons that their other people symptoms may be very difHis Dilemma ferent as well. For example, Men make up some men with depression over 75 percent of or an anxiety disorder hide suicide victims in their emotions and may the United States, Demetrice Smith appear to be angry or agwith one man gressive while many women killing himself every will express sadness.

20 minutes. Men living in small His Symptoms towns and rural areas have particuSome men may turn to drugs or larly high rates of suicide. This has alcohol to try to cope with their been attributed to various factors. emotional issues. Sometimes mental One factor is the massive decline in health symptoms appear to be phys- traditional male industries such as ical issues. For example, a racing manufacturing, forestry and fisherheart, tightening chest, ongoing ies, leaving men in certain regions headaches, and digestive issues can unemployed or under-employed. be a sign of an emotional problem.

What Can Be Done to Improve Men’s Mental Health?

Warning signs include Firstly, men’s mental health should be recognized as a social • Anger, irritability or aggres- issue as much as a health issue, siveness with attention paid to issues such • Noticeable changes in as unemployment and familial mood, energy level, or appetite disruption. Secondly, there should • Difficulty sleeping or sleep- be more choice in the formal ing too much mental health system, with more • Difficulty concentrating, male-tailored options that respond feeling restless, or on edge to men’s unique needs. Thirdly, • Increased worry or feeling health departments at the various stressed levels of government should create • A need for alcohol or drugs specific strategies to improve men’s • Sadness or hopelessness mental health, with the setting of • Suicidal thoughts targets and goals based on recent • Feeling flat or having trouresearch. This may go some way to ble feeling positive emotions reducing the silent crisis of men’s • Engaging in high-risk activ- mental health. ities Mental Health Matters. Join the • Ongoing headaches, digesConversation at: tive issues, or pain www.creepingvinesonline.com • Obsessive thinking or comDr. Demetrice Smith

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Links, Inc. spotlights So SMAART STEM program

On March 3, 2018, Trinity (TX) Chapter hosted its 11th Annual Fundraiser, Diamond and Sneakers Gala, benefitting So SMAART and community programs at the Hilton Anatole Hotel.

Member Dr. Sharon Blackman, Strategic Learning Consultant with Dallas County Community College District, was the chair the event.

Special guest in attendance for this annual event was The Links Western Area Vice Director, Lorna Hankins from Houston, TX. Ms. Hankins has served as Executive Director of The National Kidney Foundation serving Texas since February, 2015.

Prior to that appointment she was Executive Director of The Sickle Cell Association of The Texas Gulf Coast.

The Trinity Chapter is a nationally recognized, award-winning chapter of The Links, Inc. and is dedicated to educating and empowering underserved communities in Dallas.

The chapter’s top priorities are the So SMAART mentoring program for two DISD Oak Cliff Schools and Scholarship for Excellence to students in Dallas County Community School District.

So SMAART is an acronym for Set on Science and Engineering, Mathematics, the Arts, Aviation, Reading, and Technology.

The mentorship program is at T.L. Marsalis Elementary School (4th – 5th grades) and William H. Atwell Law Academy (6th - 8th grades), which focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (“STEM”) curriculum and careers.

In addition to monthly sessions and field trips, students are provided the opportunity to attend STEM-focused summer camps.

Lorna Hankins Over 1,000 students have become STEM gems through So SMAART. Trinity (TX) Chapter members are responsible for implementing the So SMAART program and So SMAART is supported by more than 30 dedicated corporate and education partners and community resources who provide professional, financial, and in-kind support.

Trinity (TX) Chapter annually awards a number of scholarships, Scholarship for Excellence, to deserving high school seniors matriculating to four-year colleges/universities and community colleges.

Not only does Trinity support Dallas youth, chapter members also register voters, host voter education forums, conduct financial literary workshops, participates in various walks (Alzheimer, diabetes, and heart), and other programs in Dallas County.

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Say No to Split Ends

By Lauren Love You’re getting dressed, and you begin to pull your panty hose up and your pink rose stiletto nail creates a hole. OH NO! The more you pull the hole getting larger, now a run appears, you know the story, the run is spreading and, it won’t stop! Same with split ends, if not removed from the end of your hair strands, the split ends just keeps going up the hair strand looking to kill and destroy your hair! Say no to split ends- says color specialist

Lauren Love.

Split ends appear when the ends of your hair is brittle and/or dry.

YOU NEED TO CUT IT!!! ✂ Healthy Hair Specialist, Dominique Dai, CEO of Mane Affair Studio, takes her client through a healthy way of living by just a small snip ✂! Often we are discouraged and frightened we may lose our length, but shouldn’t we be more concerned with our hair strength?

Beauty and Hair Trend

Spring Cleaning out your cosmetic drawers and makeup bags

By La Tonya Spencer When to replace and throw away your favorite “opened” cosmetic items 1. M a s c a r a discard every three months, replenish mascara four times a year ( avoid pumping your mascara when removing from the container, pumping allows air in the product and will dry out faster, instead insert wand into mascara and remove excess product from tip)

2. Eyeshadow: Cream and powder Cream- discard after one year (use of fingers can transfer bacteria and cause eye infection) Powder- discard after two years

3.

Eyeliners: Gel, liquid, pencil and retractable Pencil and retractable have a longer shelf life; pencils are constantly being sharpened and retractable are being worn down with use Gel and liquid liners applied with a brush discard every six months to avoid eye infections

4. Foundation discard after one year, to ensure an even application avoid using your fingers to apply foundation, use a foundation brush or

disposable sponge ( to avoid bacteria wash foundation brush after every use, discard disposable sponges after every application)

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Concealer discard in eighteen months if product is in a pan or pod container or in a squeeze tube ( to avoid transferring bacteria do not use fingers to apply concealer) concealer with a wand discard after one year

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Powder Blush or powder bronzers have a longer shelf life discard after two years or if product becomes darker in color. Cream blush or cream bronzers discard after one year

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Lipstick- discard after one year ( to avoid contaminating your lipstick, when sick apply lipstick with a disposable lip brush, no double dipping)

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Lip gloss- lip floss with a wand or brush applicator discard in six months ( to avoid contaminating your lip gloss use a disposable lip gloss wand, when sick, no double dipping) 9. Quality makeup brushes can last for years when properly maintained and cared for, I recommend gentle baby shampoo and to wash after every use.

Next week article Mascara Madness Latonyaspencer6@gmail.com

I agree with Dominique-“healthy hair is the best foundation to any hairstyle.” Says color specialist Lauren Love. Being a color specialist, I can create the best color formula with amazing hair color but if the hair strands are frayed ends and shabby strands, the hair color will look dead!

Pro Tip: A great Stylist will make the best decision for your hair.

Focus on the strength of your hair and not

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the length. Be aware of what is best for you not what feels good to you. Getting a trim is not the only way to remove split ends in some (and I mean some) cases you MAY (a strong “may”) be able to repair them but getting them trimmed routinely, is the best way to obtain the length and health of your hair you always wanted!!!!

Until next time!

Love, Lauren Love ✂✂ Rikkiburke.salon@gmail.com 214-994-9197

Restart the New Year

By FeLisa Gambrell

Each and every year, my New Year’s resolution is to do better for my overall self.

Yet, I do the exact opposite, taking me far away from my new year’s resolution.

It is such a vicious cycle, yet it’s an undeniable routine so many of embark upon unwillingly.

Most importantly is our mental mind.

Stress wears you down, ages and weakens you.

It lead to binge eating, which is unhealthy. Mental health is the driving force in our overall health, keep your mind open and free.

Learn to say no sometimes, it’s okay. Treat yourself to a manicure or pedicure, or both, take a break and have someone else wait on you.

Let’s take that first step, let’s take it together, albeit a little later than January 1st, its still time.

Let’s step into it lightly, with exercise. Nothing too much, but some early morning squats are easy.

FeLisa Gambrell

Start here, doing this each day, once in the morning and in the evening for 1 week.

The goal is to start. One week turns into two and two into three and so forth.

Before you know it, you are exercising 7 days a week, without even thinking about it.

Now, our menu. Choose options that are healthier or cook more often. I know meal prep works wonders. Not only does it save money, but time and it’s definitely healthier. Remember, our bodies are our temple, and we only get one, so take care of what you out into your body.

I am not by any means a nutritionist or personal trainer, but not sharing positive information is like finding a good sale and not sharing with your girlfriends, it’s against the woman rule.

Remember to take care of yourself, change your lifestyles for the better.

Smile and enjoy life, dance when everyone is watching and sing so everyone can hear you.

Let’s live this life in the healthiest way possible and restart our New Year’s resolution.

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

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The Brotherhood By James Durham

“Truth AND Dare”

While I was attending college at Prairie View A&M University, we often had small gatherings off campus at my apartment or at another friend’s apartment and we would play a game called Truth OR Dare. In this game you could ask someone a question and they had to answer it truthfully, OR after hearing the question they could elect for you to give them a dare, of which you would dare them to do something. Personally, I always wanted to be “dared”.

In either case, YOU had to take the action to TELL the TRUTH OR you had to DO the DARE. Today I don’t want to play any games with you but rather set the challenge before all to seek TRUTH AND I DARE

to power? You don’t you to speak truth have to be some to power. In all radical activist to walks of life we are do this. It is just a facing trying times. matter of being a We are facing times person that wants to where our faith is be mentally free. In being challenged. my opinion until we We’re facing times start seeking truth in where, politically, James Durham all walks of life, we people are conwill continue to be fused as to what is an oppressed people. Sure, we right and wrong. We’re facing will have people to have montimes in our schools where ey, fame, and material possesour children are still being sions, but we will never be the taught lies, while educators “village” that we are called to know the truth. We are even be as a people. So I don’t want facing times in our homes to give you a Truth OR Dare where parents would rather challenge, I want to issue the tell their children traditional Truth AND Dare challenge. lies, instead of teaching them See the Truth, AND I Dare the truth.

The question is WHY? Why you to begin to speak that truth to power. Be Blessed. are we so afraid to seek the Jdurham19@hotmail.com truth and then speak truth

Debra's Words of Wisdom

Perfect As I Am

Read along with Micah and Myrah as they use the principles of positive affirmations to demonstrate their self-worth. Perfect As I Am will

Maame realized that along with getting an education, she also wanted to chase her dreams of becoming a woman of impact within her community.

Maame believes that women can thrive in multiple areas in life while balancing their daily roles and responsibilities.

This mindset prompted her to create a nonprofit organization geared towards raising funds for underprivileged girls and women in her native country, Ghana.

After becoming a mother, Maame grew interested in the importance of building self-esteem and confidence in young children from the moment they are born.

empower young children to love themselves just as they are.

With these powerful affirmations, children will learn to build their confidence in preparation for the many opportunities life will afford them.

Thus Micah and Myra LLC was birthed with a mission to instill the spirit of relentless achievement

Maame Serwaa is a pediatric nurse, personal trainer, women’s empowerment speaker, and a mother with businesses centered on charity, fitness, and empowering children.

Upon moving from Ghana, West Africa to the United States at the tender age of eight years old, Maame continued her education in the United States with elementary school in Dallas, middle school in New York City, and high school in Chesapeake, Virginia.

During her studies at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia,

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through the virtues of positive affirmations.

Maame credits her drive and work ethic to her family’s unwavering support. Her role as a wife, mother, daughter, and sister empowers her to impact lives and passionately fulfill her many roles in the community.

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And Justice For All.

EAT. DRINK. Change Lives.

Judge Brandon Birmingham And Justice For All - A Column by Judge Brandon Birmingham, 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 - Every Friday LIVE at FIVE for “Fridays in Chambers,” a weekly video summary of what’s happening in the criminal justice system.

That’s the motto of a restaurant I am going to highly recommend you go visit, Café Momentum. The place itself is located just off the DART rail in the heart of downtown across from Thanksgiving Square, and you never know what famous person you may run into while you eat. Legendary Rangers Play by Play man Eric Nadel even hosts a “Sunday Supper Concert Series.” Their food is renowned, celebrated, and award-winning. It’s the staff, though, that makes the place.

They are respectful, courteous, and knowledgeable.

And they just got out of juvenile detention.

A few years ago, an up and coming chef named Chad Houser came up with an idea: make the best food in town, and hire talented young people who need guidance and a second chance. “We provide a transformative experience through a 12-month post-release internship program for young men and women coming out of juvenile facilities,” according to his website. He treats them as more

than just dishwashers, prep cookers, bussers, or servers. He is their mentor, teacher and coach. His place is all about food, but has nothing to do with food all at the same time.

I worked a shift their last year, and was amazed at how it felt more like a family meal than it did a business.

Hours before the restaurant opened, the case managers, staff and students all sit down for a big meal. These case managers work directly with the young folks focusing on financial literacy, parenting classes, or anger management as the case may be. They eat, talk, go over lessons, and discuss the business for the night. They then go to their stations and get the place ready for the customers. Some serve, some cook, and some bus tables. All learn lessons they will have for the rest of their lives. They graduate with a full years-worth of restaurant business knowledge and skill, and with an impeccable recommendation from one of the best restaurants in town.

The entire trajectory of their life has changed in an extraordinarily positive way because of Mr. Houser. Do him, a young man or woman you’ve never met, and society a favor - go to cafemomentum.org, reserve a table, eat, drink, and change a life.

Brandon Birmingham Judge – 292nd Judicial District Court Presiding Judge – Criminal District Courts Dallas County, Texas

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Gospel Maestro & Songwriter honored by Dallas County’s oldest African American Baptist Church Nationally-recognized organist, songwriter and arranger of gospel music, Charles E. Mitchell, was celebrated by his church congregation and musicians from across the county on Saturday, March 3, at The Rock – Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, 1020 S. Sherman Road in Richardson, Texas.

Well-known within the nation’s African American gospel community, Mitchell began his gospel ascent when he was 14, serving on the musical staff at local area churches, including Greater Mount Zion Baptist, St. Luke Baptist and most recently serving at The Rock for 38 years. In the early 70’s he was one of the three organizers of the North Park Community Singers who performed throughout Texas, as well as in cities from New York to Los Angeles. In his tenure at The Rock, Charles served as Music Director for the Mass Choir, the Women of Praise and the Worship Chorus. He was blessed to serve alongside his family: Linda Mitchell (wife and Minister of Music), Keith (son and Lead Percussionist) and Melody (daughter, recording artist, soloist and Praise Team Leader).

Over the years, Mr. Mitchell

Charles E. Mitchell has published musical pieces that include Si’ Down Servant, God Is a Good God, Home, Proverbs 3:5-6 (Trust in the Lord), Psalms 133:1 (Brethren in Unity), Sing, O Sing Unto the Lord and Hallelujah-Amen. He has also penned new arrangements of Just As I Am, I Do, Don’t You, Abide in Me and many other hymns and songs.

His long list of gospel performing partners includes the later Rev. James Cleveland, Shirley Caesar, Donald Vails, Ricky Womack, Margaret Douroux and Chester Baldwin, with whom he has performed in New York, Florida, California, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas and DC.

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MINISTERS LISTINGS Bill Blair said:

“If you do something, people will remember you, if you don’t, they won’t”

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18 MARCH 16, 2018 OBITUARY Edward Christian Gilliam FEBRUARY 22, 1964 – MARCH 9, 2018

Edward Christian Gilliam, 54, of Dallas, Texas entered Heaven’s Gate March 9, 2018.

He was born February 22, 1964 in Dallas, Texas to William Edward and Kathlyn Joy Gilliam.

His family and friends called him Chris. Chris graduated Lincoln Humanities and Communications Magnet, 1982 and then graduated Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, 1986.

He started his career in April of 1987 with the Dallas Police Department where he served his community for over 30 years.

ELITE NEWS Chris was baptized at Damascus Baptist Church and later served as a percussionist at Peoples Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed music, literary writing, movies, photography, motorcycles, fishing and most importantly, his family.

He is preceded in death by his parents, William Edward and Kathlyn Joy Gilliam and sister, Deborah Joyce Gilliam Dixon. Edward is survived by wife, Barbara Brewer Gilliam; children, James Brewer and Christina Elizabeth Gilliam; grandchildren, Leslie Samone Brewer and Joshua Jamaule Brewer; sister, Constance Ann Harris; nephews, Jason Harris and Steve Harris and a host of extended family. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 11:00am at Lake Pointe Church in Rockwall, Texas.

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