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The Official Voice of the Church and Community “The Spoken Word Is Like The Air’ But The Printed Word Is Always There”

four Local Legends were Celebrated: Maurine F. Bailey- Educator “Catfish” Floyd Bean- Business owner

Telling it Like it is!

Volume 69 Issue 10

VOTE MYRA McINTOSH

LOCAL LEGENDS 3rd Annual Local Legends event was held Sunday February 25, 2018 at Southwest Center Mall, now known as Redbird mall,

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William “Bill” Blair Journalism- Elite News Al Lipscomb –Civil Rights/Politics

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Church Woman and Pastor of the month

This Is Called The Mozelle Blair Special with LaShante Williams

By LaShante Williams

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

Blast from the Past

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

Top a scrambled egg or omelet with 1 slice smoked salmon and a generous handful of crisp sprouts, such as sunflower or radish.

LaShanté Williams The Lifestyle Chef, A Fresh Approach Lifestyle Consulting SM Transformational Health Coaching, Personal Chef Services, and More Making Eating Nutritious and Unbelievably delicious! SM Phone: 214-766-2773 LaShantew@gmail.com

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On June 17, 2013, a few days into my practice as a defense attorney, I learned first hand what it was like to be railroaded by the justice system from the standpoint of the accused.

Myra's Story

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ESTABLISHED IN 1960 rights and I will continue, but bail reform is needed. I decided to run for judge in order to take on a necessary influential role in changing the system I have built my career around.

I walked into a cramped The 265th Judicial District holdover cell where my cliCourt is an important ent was being held prior to felony bench in desperbeing seen by the judge in ate need of reform. The MYRA MCINTOSH order to discuss the facts current presiding judge of his case and present the often boasts about running prosecutor’s offer. With an efficient bench. My a look of resignation my experience in the defense client slumped forward bar taught me what that and locked eyes with me means to clients. It means and said, “Ms. McIntosh I that the courts dockets didn’t do this crime. I did will be cleared no matter not.” He then looked down the consequences; coerced at the floor and exhaled pleas; form sentencing deeply “… but I have to get and rapid expansion to the back to my family, job and mass incarceration crisis. house before I lose it all.

I ran because this has to I have to take the plea.” I change. As a judge I plan PASTOR FREDERICK D. HAYNES III believed him. I wanted to to bring my experience as fight for him– but our cura prosecutor and a defense rent criminal justice system left he and I few options. attorney to the bench and take on bail reform and overcrowded prisons intentionally and methodically.

After serving as a prosecutor for over 12 years in We can fix our judicial system. I know we can. It will Tarrant and Dallas County, I had grown accustom take people committed to reform, invested in the to wielding the authority to act on my conscious. I community and determined to make a difference. I could seek dismissal of cases I thought lacked merit am bringing that determination and courage to the or could plea down cases where the accused seemed 265th bench. I need your help getting there. Vote for to deserve a break. However, as a defense attorney I Myra McIntosh in the Democratic Primary Election have had to have hard conversations with each one on Tuesday, March 6th. of my clients, many placed in impossible predicaments that no one should have to be faced with. There are only five ways to resolve a case in

By SOC Alumni President Doug Grace powerful message “everything they the criminal justice system: (1) could ever dream of starts with the dismissal, (2) plea bargain, (3) South Oak Cliff person in the mirror.” Says trial before the court, (4) trial Male Leadership series Senator West, he continbefore the jury, or (5) plead guilty concluded Wednesday ued with a powerful story and have the judge sentence February 21, 2018, with about being a father very you. Over the past five years, I Senator Royce West early and having to grow up have been confronted with client spoking to over 300 fast, but went on to finish after client each grabbling with young male students at college and eventually the same bitter resignation of South Oak Cliff HS. State become a lawyer and on to having to “take the deal” or be Senator Royce West spoke Senator Royce West the senators office. Senator faced with a parade of pretrito the South Oak Cliff HS West issued a challenge to al-detention-horribles including male students about “The Man in the young men to make a change in loss of employment, stability the Mirror” song by the late great the lives of youth and for the cause and opportunity. I have spent Michael Jackson. of Education. my career fighting for individual Young male students were told a

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And Justice For All.

A Column by Judge ry compared to 1,957 Brandon Birmingham, this year, a nearly 20% Presiding over the decrease. Additionally, 292nd Judicial District there were over 900 Court, and Presiding Judge of the Felony fewer Republican priDistrict Courts in Dalmary voters this year las County. Join him compared to the 2016 on his Facebook Page presidential campaign.

– Judge Brandon BirIn the 15 largest mingham - LIVE every Friday at 5 on for “FriTexas counties, voting Judge Brandon Birmingham days in Chambers,” a trends are similar reweekly video summary ports Emma Platoff of the Texas Tribune. of what’s happening in the criminal justice system.

It looks like I’m about to be wrong about voter turnout in Dallas. In my column a few weeks ago, I declared that voter turnout drops like a stone in off-presidential years like this one. State and County wide early voting returns are in, and turnout this year has increased dramatically.

Sometimes, I love being wrong. If the early numbers are any indicator, I’m way off.

Of course, the numbers may dip during the remainder of the early voting period or on election day itself, but this election is shaping up to be substantially different than other more recent ones.

Let’s talk about Dallas County, first.

Jackie Wang of The Dallas Morning News reports that 2,587 Democrats voted on day one of the 2014 primary compared to 4,023 on day one of this year’s contest.

That’s an increase of over 50%. Additionally, Democratic turnout for this off-presidential election eclipsed the presidential primary campaign in 2016 by more than 1,000 votes.

On the other side of the Dallas County aisle, 2,412 Republicans voted on the first day of the 2014 prima-

15,523 Democrats voted in these counties in 2010 compared to 28,475; Republican turnout increased by about 4,000 votes during the same period. Also in these 15 counties, more than 50% of the votes were cast in the Democratic primary for the first time since 2008. Platoff reminds us that even though more Democrats came out in March, the Republicans still won all of the State wide seats.

Will all of this translate to a change in the political landscape of Dallas or Texas in 2018? We’ll have to wait until the general election on November 6th to know how these numbers drive which candidates will ultimately win office.

Brandon Birmingham Judge – 292nd Judicial District Court Presiding Judge – Criminal District Courts Dallas County, Texas 214-653-5882

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3rd Annual Local Legends event was held Sunday February 25, 2018 at Southwest Center Mall, now known as Redbird mall, four Local Legends were Celebrated: Maurine F. Bailey- Educator “Catfish” Floyd Bean- Business owner William “Bill” Blair Journalism- Elite News Al Lipscomb –Civil Rights/ Politics William “Bill” Blair a Dallas native who served his county, pitched in the Negro League and published the Elite News in Dallas for 54 years before his passing in 2014, the newspaper focus on telling the stories in the black community for decades. Elite News was the primary sponsor of the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade, one of

the largest events in the nation honoring the “slain civil rights leader.”

HistoryIn 1947, William “Bill” Blair founded the Southwest Sports News highlighting scores from Black College games.

Later named Highlight News and, in 1960, the newspaper was renamed The Elite News.

Now celebrating 71 years of serving the community and 58 years serving the community as The Elite News.

William “Bill” Blair enlisted in the United States Army and became the youngest black first Sergeant during World War II. From 19461951, he pitched for the Indianapolis Clowns and other Negro League baseball teams.

June 2012, William “Bill”

Blair donated his collection of newspaper materials and Negro League memorabilia to the UTA, University of Texas at Arlington Established in 2004 Religious Hall of Fame and in 2011 The City of Dallas renamed Rochester Park- William “Bill” Blair Jr. Park “Elite News is in the hands of the oldest sibling Debra Blair Abron with the help of her youngest brother Darryl E. Blair Sr. together they are running and managing the family Legacy.” Says La Tonya Spencer Source retrieved from https://www.nbcdfw.con/ news/local/dallas-newspaper-publisher-william-blairsr Article written by Reginald Hardwick (April 2014)

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The Road Map to Creating Wealth

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By: Shelley Thrash

Democratic Judge Mark Greenberg has served the community on the bench of County Court at Law 5 since being elected in 2002. In his years on the bench, he has approached his work with impartiality and professionalism. He is the only two-time winner of the prestigious Trial Judge of the Year Award, bestowed each year by the American Board of Trial Advocates Dallas Chapter. This is an organization comprised of Dallas area attorneys who have significant trial experience and who defend the right to trial by jury guaranteed in our Constitution. "I believe that fairness and justice are fundamental to our society, and I go to work every day both excited and humbled to be a part of our legal system," says Judge Greenberg.

Judge Greenberg's County Court at Law 5 handles civil matters. The cases that come before Judge Greenberg may range from simple disputes to highly complex business litigation. These cases may be decided by the court or may involve a trial by jury. On any given day, Judge Greenberg interacts with litigants, citizens in a jury, witnesses and hard-working attorneys.

A RECORD OF EXCELLENCE & SERVICE - Currently Presiding Judge of Dallas County Court at Law 5 - Three decades of combined legal and judicial experience - Presiding Judge in more than 1,700 trials and 10,000 hearings - Two-time winner of the American Board of Trial Advocates Trial Judge of the Year Award - Consistently ranked at or near the top in overall performance by civil judges by the Dallas Bar Association Judicial Evaluation Poll - Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization - Former Dallas County Magistrate Judge - Former Staff Attorney for the 5th District Court of Appeals - Former Civil Attorney in private practice - Board Member, Dallas Bar Association Community Service Fund, which recruits, trains and supports volunteer attorneys who provide free legal services to Dallas County citizens

understand how to play the game, you are empowWhen we think about ered to make life changing our financial status decisions for you and your and how that effects children’s children. Rate of our families and our Return is about the interest legacy, we can’t help rate earned on your funds. but to evaluate how Making sure that you are or if we have made not losing, your money is the right decisions to protected and your current build wealth. Let’s talk money is building new about how you can do funds to the pot. Taxes as a self-examination a focus is about making and then make the sure your choices are not Shelley Thrash necessary tweaks causing you to pay money or changes if need unnecessarily. You can be. The first is to understand the main take advantage of tax relief or minimize concepts and what is the Wealth Formula. such expenses for yourself. The options are The concepts include understanding Rate of importance to ensure you know if there of Return, Taxes and the various options is risk involved, if you have a minimum or to invest in. These are ways to grow your maximum start up amount requirement wealth through having a clear understand- and ensuring you have diversity of the locations or account types housing your ing where to place or invest your money and get the most out of it. When you funds. For example: Money Market Account, Certificate of Deposit, IRAs, Mutual Funds, Annuities, Stocks, Bonds and even Life Insurance with Cash Value. There are typically two types of people in the money game. They are Mr./Ms. Planner and Mr./ Ms. Procrastinator. The Planner typically thinks about saving, what their future will look like and actually executes a plan early on in life to save. The Procrastinator puts off saving to later on in life. Mr./Ms. Planner will not have to work as hard to save or contribute as much and Mr./Ms. Procrastinator. Below I am sharing a formula that’s very easy and provides a clear guide for anyone to understanding how to determine their wealth level.

Money + Time +/- Rate of Return – Inflation – Tax = Wealth Have you ever heard of “The Rule of 72”?

72 divided by the interest rate to determine how many years it will take for your money to double. Allow me to provide a numerical example to better explain it.

You have $5000 in a Money Market Account. The rate paid is 4%: 72/4=18 years; It will take 18 years for the $5000 to double to $10,000. Why is this important for you to know? To ensure you understand how quickly or slowly your funds will have a return. This goes along with planning your future. These are a few tidbits to begin evaluating your finances to establish a plan to build wealth. http://www.wealthchics,com

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Elite News Calendar March 8 Los Lonely Boysat House of Blues Dallas 2200 N. Lamar St., 8:30pm Join Regional Black Contractors Association for monthly General Membership Meeting & March Madness Mixer with guest speakers from Southland Holdings who will be discussing upcoming MIll Creek and City of Dallas projects and opportunities. You never know who will be there! Food and refreshments will be served.

2627 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75215

March 9 Food Truck Friday at Firewheel Town Center 245 Cedar Stage Dr., Gar-

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972-495-8085 5pm-8pm Black Violin, Presented by: AT&TPerforming Arts, 9:45 pm at Strauss Square 2389 Flora St., Dallas. Info: 214-880-0202

March 10 Drinking Lemonade: Feminism, Womanism, & BeyoncéJ, . Erik Jonsson Central Library 1515 Young St., Dallas.

2 pm - 3:30 pm Register: http://bit.ly/2FtJzGf Prison Reform and Money, Hosted by Coffee and Politics 101 Sat. 10 am –11am African American Museum 3536 Grand Ave. Dallas.

Guests: Grand Prairie State Rep Rodney Anderson and Keenan Williams 2018 Women of the World Poetry Slam Majestic Theatre 1925 Elm Street Dallas.

March 14th - March 15th, 2018 Times Vary Tickets: http://bit.ly/2FxklGL Website: http://bit.ly/2mkUXLV

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“Nava Rasa”, Granville Arts Center - Brownlee Auditorium, 300 N. Fifth St Garland, 5:45 pm

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Apostle Dr. James Turknett Pastoral Anniverary. Still Standing. God’s Way Nehemiah Missionary Baptist Church, 10910 Bruton Road, Dallas 75216

March 16 Garland Symphony Orchestra Feat: Pianist Rachel Kudo 300 N Fifth St Garland at 8 pm Tickets: www.GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com, 972205-2790.

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

March 14-15

FREE Training: Community Healthcare Planning and Response to Disasters.

Seats are going first.

Upcoming training opportunity. Let’s fill the seats. Classes are scheduled for March 1415 (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.

The link to the class is: https://www.preparingtexas.org/ Roster.aspx?classid=892aa1df-6e bd-497e-92db-7 3fdaa3765df

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Overcoming Stigma of Mental Illness

By Demetrice Smith

problems experience discrimination in all aspects of their lives.

Mental illness is common.

What is the Stigma About?

According to the World Many people believe that Health Organization people with mental ill health (WHO) and the World are violent and dangerous, Economic Forum (WEF), when in fact they are more mental illness represents the at risk of being attacked or biggest economic burden harming themselves than of any health issue in the harming other people. world, costing $2.5 trillion Stigma and discrimination in recent years. It affects can also worsen someone's Demetrice Smith hundreds of thousands mental health problems, and of people in the United delay or impede their getting States, and their friends, families, work help and treatment, and their recovery. colleagues and society in general. Some Social isolation, poor housing, unemploypeople with mental health problems say ment and poverty are all linked to mental that the social stigma attached to mental illness. Stigma and discrimination can health and the discrimination they experi- trap people in a cycle of illness. Stigma ence can make their difficulties worse and can also result in a “why try” attitude make it harder to recover. that can worsen prospects of recovery.

How widespread is Mental Illness?

Further, as people begin to experience

• One in four people will symptoms of their mental health condiexperience a mental health problem at tions such as anxiety or depression, stigma some point in their lives. may cause some people to try to avoid,

• Around one in ten chilseparate from or suppress these feelings, dren experience mental health problems. all of which have been linked to the wors • Depression affects one ening of well-being. in 12 of the whole population.

What Can Be Done?

• Rates of self-harm in the Overall, increased awareness is probably USA are 400 per 100,000 individuals. one of the most important things that can

• 450 million people be done to counteract stereotypes a well world-wide have a mental health problem. as accelerate the healing process. Research Most people who experience mental shows that the best way to challenge these health problems recover fully, or are able stereotypes is through firsthand contact to live with and manage them, but even with people who experience mental health though so many people are affected, there problems. is a strong social stigma attached to menMental Health Matters. Join the Conversatal health, and people with mental health tion at:www.creepingvinesonline.com Dr. Demetrice Smith

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STRANGER DANGER

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By Dallas Police Department Sr. Cpl Officer Terrance Hopkins

We must ask ourselves and teach our children what is a stranger? Are we doing this? Have we taught our children who our friends are?

The facts are: Every 40 seconds a child goes missing or is abducted.

Stranger contacts occur within a quarter mile of the child’s home.

Most abductors grab victims from the street or lure them into vehicle.

1 in 5 children are solicited online.

Know the statistics and educate those around us.

U.S. Child Obduction Statistics 53% of non-family abductions are committed by people known to the victim

▪ 71% of non-family abductions occur in outside areas

▪ The majority of children who are reported missing have run away!

▪ More girls than boys are abducted Teach your kids the following when it comes to who are STRANGERS?

▪ PEOPLE YOU DON’T KNOW

▪ PEOPLE YOUR PARENTS DON’T KNOW

▪ PEOPLE YOUR FRIENDS DON’T KNOW

▪ PEOPLE WHO OFFER THINGS Teach your kids who our FRIENDS are!

KNOW

• YOUR FAMILY • PEOPLE YOU KNOW • PEOPLE YOUR PARENTS • POLICE OFFICERS • TEACHERS

Teach your children who they can call for help!

▪ TELL YOUR PARENTS

▪ TELL A FAMILY MEMBER

▪ TELL YOUR TEACHER

▪ TELL A POLICE OFFICER

Dallas Police Department Sr. Cpl Officer Terrance Hopkins (T.Hop) ▪ TELL A FRIEND What to do when a Stranger Tries to talk to you!

▪ NEVER GO UP TO A STRANGE CAR

▪ NEVER GO HOME WITH A STRANGER

▪ NEVER ACCEPT GIFTS FROM A STRANGER

▪ NEVER ACCEPT RIDES FROM A STRANGER

▪ NEVER ACCEPT CANDY, FOOD OR TOYS FROM A STRANGER WHAT TO DO WHEN A STRANGER TRIES TO GRAB YOU!

▪ RUN AWAY AS FAST AS YOU CAN TO THE NEAREST ADULT, HOUSE OR BUSINESS

▪ SCREAM AND YELL AS LOUD AS YOU CAN

▪ PULL AWAY AS HARD AS YOU CAN

▪ KICK, HIT, BITE SCRATCH TO GET AWAY Your children are only as safe as you teach them to be. Educate them everyday just like going to practice. The more they know about the signs the easier it will be for them to see the Stranger coming and act accordingly!

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5 TIPS FOR HEALTHY HAIR GROWTH

Make sure you thoroughly shampoo and condition your Tip #1: TAKE YOUR VITAhair. Massage the scalp to MINS stimulate blood flow to your Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Zinc, hair follicles. Apply condiFish Oil, Vitamin B5, Iron just tioner to the ends working to name a few. Using vitamins your way up, avoid your with biotin and collagen helps scalp. Conditioner to your your hair growth. Your hair scalp, causes you hair to needs good nutrition from look limp and greasy once Rikki Burke the inside to grow out. it’s dry. Detangle your hair ` Tip #2: SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER` with a wide tooth. You may leave it on for

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15 minutes with a plastic bag under a heated dryer for a deep conditioner. Rinse with cold water in order to close hair cuticle, sealing in the moisture.

Tip #3: STAY AWAY FOR EXCESSIVE HEAT When I say too much heat will cause all kinds of breakage, trust me it will! Too much of anything it bad for you! Lay off the curling tools, blow dryers, and flat irons. When using hot tools, remember to apply a heat protector.

Tip 4: STOP OVER PROCESSING YOUR HAIR splits

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Ladies, it’s important that we space out our chemical services. Chemical services should be done 6-8 weeks apart. Have patience, especially those who get a relaxer and hair color.

Tip #5 CUT YOUR ENDS Cutting your hair ends promotes hair growth!

Split ends only break your hair causing you to lose length. So, cut them. Healthy hair is thick from the root to the ends.

Rikkiburke.salon@gmail.com 214-994-9197

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Function of the Skin 101

By La Tonya Spencer

Did you know? Our skin is the largest organ of your body, although, the skin is visible it’s often overlooked in terms of protection against environmental assaults.

Thank you for your comments.

My previous articles addressed the importance of caring for your skin and selecting the right skincare solutions to maintain healthy looking skin.

This week’s article will address the functions of the skin, its make-up, and how proper skincare works to ensure healthy looking skin.

The make-up of our skin: ●Epidermis- The protective, outermost layer of skin ●Dermis- The living layer of the skin where all key functions take. This middle layer is made up of blood vessels, oil and sweat glands, hair follicles and the skin’s support structure collagen and elastin. ●Subcutaneous Layer- The deepest layer, consisting of fat cells to cushion and insulate skin and blood vessels ●Blood Vessel- Part of the circulatory system that functions to transport blood throughout the body. Provides skin with vital nutrients and oxygen ●Collagen- A fibrous protein that, along with elastin, makes up skin’s natural support structure Elastin- Elastic like fibers that make skin firm and bounce back from stretching and pulling ●Sweat Gland- The skin’s natural

cooling system. When overheated, the body perspires as needed through the sweat glands ●Sebaceous GlandsA gland in the dermis that secretes an oil substance, sebum. An over-productive sebaceous gland can lead to oily skin and enlarged pores ●Hair Follicle- A tube, like opening in the epidermis where the hair shaft resides ●Laminins-Protein that support the epidermis ●Basil Cell Layer-Bottom of epidermis, where new skin cell and melanin are produced ●Lipid- Natural fatty substance found in skin. Lipids help skin maintain a protective moisture barrier and are essential to skin health. A decrease in lipids results in dryness and potential irritation ●Melanocyte- A cell in the basal layer of the epidermis that produces and contains the pigment melanin. Which protects the skin from the sun and provides skin its color ●Moisture Barrier- Protective barrier (also known as stratum corneum) in epidermis made up of lipids that helps keep environmental irritants out and vital moisture in.

Next week’s Love at First Try Skincare 101: additional facial masks and Body care LTS1.elitemarketingdirector@aol. com

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On The Town With Elite News: Legends

3rd Annual Local Legends event was held Sunday February 25, 2018 at Southwest Center Mall, now known as Redbird mall, four Local Legends were celebrated: Maurine F. Bailey - Educator “Catfish” Floyd Bean - Business owner William “Bill” Blair Journalism Elite News Al Lipscomb – Civil Rights/Politics

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The People’s Servant Ministries

By Ron E. Bivins “The People’s Servant”

The 2nd Annual Ron Bivins “The People’s Servant” Living Legends and Scholarship Banquet, was held Friday February 23, 2018, at the Hilton Garden Inn. This event was a star-studded event. Ron Bivins and “The People’s Servant” Ministry, recognized individuals that have given to the community. Honorees were: ●Ms. Carolyn Willis received The Dr. Frederick D. Todd Sr. Educational Award

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Ron E. Bivins The People’s Servant Ministries

Ms. Willis was Ron Bivins Honorable Cleo Steele Jr Award, teacher, and still teaching at Mrs. Record is the survivSouth Oak Cliff HS, ing Co-founder of Record’s ●Mr. Roland Parrish received Barbeque in Dallas, Texas.

The Business Innovator Award ●Mr. Jessie Armstead re●Mr. Al Wash received The ceived The Sports Award, Entertainment Award, Mr. Wash Despite all odds; to skinny to Founder and CEO of the Naplay football, torn knee, torn tional Entertainment Company, shoulder, Mr. Armstead became ALW Entertainment is responsione of the greatest professional ble for bringing: concerts, plays, linebacker for the New York Ron Bivins and the State Fair Classis Prairie Giants Professional Football View and Grambling Football Classic, Franchise, ●Mrs. Barbara Record received The ●Ms. Betty Culbreath received The

Humanitarian Award, “What is it that Ms. Culbreath has not done” says Ron Bivins.

From President Lyndon B. Johnson War on Poverty, to the Director of Health and Human Services, just to name a few. ●Mr. Chardon Dove received The Youth Award and Scholarship Recipient, Mr. Dove a graduating senior at South Oak Cliff High School, District champ in golf, member of the National Honor Society, student body Leader, member of various campus clubs and community organizations.

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YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE!

160th District Court DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY 2018

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

Roy Williams for Dallas County Sheriff

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

Re-elect JOHN WARREN Dallas County Clerk

March 6, 2018 Proven and Effective Leadership

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Re-elect

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YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE! Experience Pays Vote for Judge Lela Mays

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Dressing for Success: What to Wear for Business Travel

High heels or narrow oxfords may not be the wisest choice to wear during When traveling a long day of travel. for business you're Flats or lower heels are not just representa good business travel ing yourself, you're shoe for ladies. representing your Loafers or brogues company. Every are a good business interaction with an travel shoe for gentleairline attendant, men. Whatever shoe hotel concierge, or you choose, it's best bellhop will leave a Devoreaux Walton to wear them in before lasting impression. you slip them on for Dressing appropritravel, this way you can avoid ately for these occasions is imblisters and severe discomfort. portant for your career success.

The perfect bag for business Your company likely chooses travel may be hard to find, but particular hotels and airlines they with a little time to shop around, continue to do business with, so you can compare sizes and feayour appearance will be noticed tures for the ideal fit! by those that regularly interact A bag for business travel with your work colleagues. should have the compartments The type of attire most appronecessary to carry your essentials, priate for business travel is busiincluding: laptop, keys, phone, ness casual. For ladies, blouses, cardigans, blazers, skirts, dresses, portfolio, folders, pens and business cards. and trousers are a smart choice.

Some people prefer a bag with Gentlemen can pair button-down handles to carry in their hands or shirts, dress shirts, sports jackets, on a shoulder, while others prefer and trousers for a smart look. a bag with wheels.

Comfort is important when Whatever your preference, a dressing for business travel tote or briefcase is a good bag to appropriately. Temperatures may have in your closet to keep handy fluctuate between the airport, for business trips. airplane, and hotel lobby.

Your business travel attire sets Wearing layers is a helpful tip to guide your clothing selections. the tone that you are a modern professional, someone trustA cardigan or sports jacket can worthy, respectful, and reliable. be easily added or removed from Whether you are going to visit an outfit, according to how you a client or co-worker, a polished feel. look is always appropriate and The right pair of shoes are expected also important when choosing

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Candidate for Judge – Dallas County Court of Criminal Appeals #1 Marty Jo Taylor graduated magna cum laude from Grambling State University with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Political Science. Ms. Taylor received her Juris Doctor from Texas Southern University. While attending Texas Southern University, she was a member and served as President of the Christian Legal Society. She also participated in a mentorship program.

After completing law school, Ms. Taylor worked for Monitronics International, Inc., as the Administrator of Consumer and Legal Affairs and in 2003 launched a solo legal practice. In 2004, Ms. Taylor received her Mediation Training Certificate. Ms. Taylor practices family and criminal law. She has been an attorney for 17 years. She has been admitted to the Eastern and Northern Districts of Texas.

Ms. Taylor has served as a Special Commissioner for various Dallas County Courts at Law. Ms. Taylor currently serves in the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program and serves on the Jury Services Committee of the State Bar Texas.

She is a member of the State Bar College and has been featured in Who’s Who in Black Dallas.

Ms. Taylor is a volunteer with Turn of the Tide Ministries and Connect Dallas. She enjoys working with children and previously served as Director over the Children’s Ministry at Gospel Tabernacle Church as well as Youth Director at Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church.

She has been a speaker for Law Week and served as a Volunteer Deputy Registrar.

Ms. Taylor is a member of Disciple Central Community Church in Desoto, TX. Ms. Taylor has one child, Keith, that inspires her daily.

Contact Information Marty Jo Taylor for Judge Campaign 3102 Maple Avenue Suite 450 Dallas, TX 75201 Facebook: www.facebook.com/votemartyjo Twitter: @votemartyjo Email: martyjotaylorforjudge@gmail.com

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PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas – The Prairie View A&M basketball teams will play their final regular season home games hosting Alabama A&M Monday looking to take another step toward hosting a SWAC Tournament opening round game.

It’s Greek Night for the 5:30 p.m. doubleheader in the William J. Nicks Building, with a live video stream at pvpanthers.com/sportsnetwork.

The Lady Panthers (12-14 overall, 10-5) can clinch a home first round tournament game on Tuesday, March 6 with a win Monday night over Alabama A&M (10-16,

5-10). Prairie View A&M defeated Alabama A&M 55-48 in Huntsville on Jan. 29.

PVAMU has won their fourth consecutive game for the 8th time in the last 10 games with a 69-63 win over Alabama State Saturday. Shala Dobbins scored a game-high 20 points and added three assists and two steals. Dominque Newman scored 15, while Talisha Presley added 14 in the win on Senior Day. Dobbins is currently tied for 13th in the nation in scoring (21.5 ppg) and continues to close in on NCAA single-season records for free throws made (280) and

attempted (353). Dobbins currently has made 243 of 308 free throws (78.9%) this season The Lady Panthers remain two games behind Southern (13-3) and one game behind both Texas Southern (11-4) and Grambling (11-4).

In men’s action, the Panthers won for the seventh time in the last nine games with an 80-74 win over Alabama St. Dennis Jones scored a career-high 23 points, leading five PVAMU players in double figures. Zachary Hamilton and Shaquille Preston each scored 15 points, Gary Blackston scored 14, while J.D. Wallace scored 10 in the win.

MEN’S GOLF COMPLETES OPENING SPRING EVENT AT HBU TOURNAMENT SPRING, Texas – The Prairie View A&M University men's golf team played its first event of 2018 finishing tied for 10th in the 13-team Colin Montgomerie Houston Baptist Intercollegiate at Augusta Pines Golf Course.

only 13 shots out of a top 7 finish. Other teams in the field including host HBU was winning team Abilene Christian, Bradley, Texas Rio Grande Valley, Northern Colorado, North Dakota State, Weber State, Central Arkansas, and Incarnate Word.

round two. Brandon Leach was second for the Panthers at nine-over 225 (74-75-76), two shots ahead of Jordan Stagg’s 11-over 227 (69-84-74). Zane Brooks (230; 77-72-810) and John Jones (232; 77-77-78) completed the scoring for the Panthers.

The Panthers finished tied with Southeastern La. and ahead of Western Illinois and North Dakota.

Prairie View A&M posted a score of 25-over par 889,

Laurence Crea posted a Top 20 finish, finishing 17th at one-over par 217. He shot a pair of rounds at even par 72, sandwiched around a one-over 73 in

Prairie View A&M returns to action March 12-13 in the PVAMU Spring Collegiate at Cypress Lakes Golf Course.

DALLAS COUNTY INVITES YOU TO ATTEND PRE-QUALIFICATION CLINIC WHEN: Saturday, March 3rd, 2018. Doors open at 8:30 a.m., the clinic begins at 9 a.m.

WHERE: Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, 1819 N. Washington Avenue, Dallas, Texas WHAT: The Expunction Expo aims to help citizens of Dallas County who are legally eligible to clear their records or have their city tickets cleared. Over 700 people submitted pre-qualification forms and over 300 of those people have been invited to attend the Pre-Qualification clinic. The participants will meet with volunteer attorneys who will help them complete and file and expunction petition, if eligible. Please help us share with the public that although the pre-registration period has ended, citizens of Dallas County who believe they may be legally eligible for an expunction or wish to have their city tickets cleared, are invited to attend to participate in the pre-screening process as the clinic IS open to walk-ins.

Media is invited to attend and cover the event. ***Note: videography and photography is permitted, however, attendees may only be shown from the back unless they consent to being on camera.

There will be interview opportunities with Dallas DA Faith Johnson, Dallas County District Clerk Felicia Pitre, volunteer attorneys, and some of the participants who are willing to speak to the media.

Media check-in begins at 8:30. To attend, please RSVP toDallasDaPress@DallasCounty.org by Friday, March 2nd at 4:30. o Individuals who participate in the pre-screening process (online or in person) between February 1st and February 28th will be given priority at the Pre-Qualification Clinic. o All participants must have photo identification. o ONLY Dallas County offenses can be considered for this expo. o Per Texas statute, individuals who have offenses on their criminal record MAY qualify for an expunction if any of the following apply: § You were arrested but a charge was never filed or was no billed by the grand jury, § You have a criminal charge that was dismissed,

§ You were acquitted on your charge by a judge or jury (usually by a finding of “Not Guilty”), or appellate court, or § You were convicted of a crime but later pardoned by the Governor of Texas or the President of the United States. § If any of the above apply, you MAY qualify for an expunction. o You are NOT ELIGIBLE for an expunction if: § Your case is STILL PENDING § You were CONVICTED in the case you want expunged, even if you just paid a fine (convictions on other cases do not prevent expunction, unless they are from the same arrest); § You were placed on PROBATION, COMMUNITY SUPERVISION, or DEFERRED ADJUDICATION for any felony or Class A or B misdemeanor you want expunged, even if your case was later dismissed (Class C deferred adjudication is the only exception); or § You were convicted or received any kind of probation on ANOTHER OFFENSE ARISING FROM THE SAME ARREST.

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More than 20 Years of Combined Legal & Judicial Experience QUALIFIED - Judge, 193rd Civil District Court, 2007-present - Civil Attorney in Private Practice 1996-2006 - International Law Degree (LLM), University of London, 2016, with Honors - Law Degree, University of Texas, 1995, with Honors - Bachelors Degree, Duke University, 1992, Phi Beta Kappa - High School, St. Mark’s School of Texas, Cum Laude Society - In prior elections, endorsed by The Dallas Morning News and endorsed as qualified by the Committee for a Qualified Judiciary EXPERIENCED - Board Certified, Texas Board of Legal Specialization - Member, College of the State Bar of Texas - Member, American Board of Trial Advocates - Former Member, Texas Board of Legal Specialization Exam Commission COMMUNITY LEADER - Former Member, Dallas Judicial Nominations Commission - Former Member, Dallas Police Review Board BIOGRAPHY

Judge Ginsberg is both a fourth-generation Dallasite and the son of an immigrant, having grown up near Hillcrest and LBJ in North Dallas. He attended Richardson ISD elementary schools, and then St. Mark's School of Texas on Preston Road, for middle and high school, where he graduated as a member of the national Cum Laude Society. Judge Ginsberg went to Duke University in North Carolina where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a double major in German and Classical Studies (Latin & Greek).

Judge Ginsberg returned to Texas to attend the University of Texas Law School at Austin where he graduated with Honors. After law school, Judge Ginsberg served as a Briefing Attorney for the Texas Court of Appeals in Austin, Texas for the Honorable Marilyn Aboussie. Judge Ginsberg had a successful law practice in Dallas for nearly a decade representing individuals and small businesses, having tried dozens of jury trials, before being elected Judge in 2006. While still serving full time in his judicial capacity, Judge Ginsberg pursued a distance learning Masters of Law degree (LLM) in International Law degree from the world renowned University of London. Judge Ginsberg is a member of a number of international bar associations, because he has always believed that when Dallas’ civic leaders & elected officials build bridges with leaders and professionals across the world, it will enhance Dallas’ reputation as an international city and its position in the world. To this end, Judge Ginsberg speaks six languages (English, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, and French). Judge Ginsberg currently resides in central Dallas, and is a member of Congregation Shearith Israel.

Judge Ginsberg is not only Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (less than approximately 10% of lawyers are so certified), but he also has served on the Exam Commission, which writes and grades the exams of attorneys seeking to become Board Certified. Judge Ginsberg is also a member of the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates, a selective organization of highly recognized and experienced attorneys. Before being elected as Judge, Judge Ginsberg has also served the City of Dallas on several Boards and Committees, including the Judicial Nominations Committee and the Police Review Board, with such distinguished attorneys as L.A. Bedford, Stanley Mays, and Marshall Doke.

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