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Congresswoman Johnson

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Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson releases statement on the Passing of Rep. Louise Slaughter

gress, will miss her insight and institutional knowledge. I will always cherish our mu-

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REP. JOHNSON MOVES TO DISMISS GOP'S FRIVOLOUS LAWSUIT Dallas, TX – Texas State Representative Eric Johnson (D-Dallas) has filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit filed by the Dallas County Republican Party (DCRP) to throw numerous Democratic candidates off the 2018 ballot in Dallas County. The vast majority of the targeted candidates are

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minorities. Representative Johnson, one of the candidates targeted by the DCRP, has released the following statement: "This lawsuit is part of a disturb-

ing pattern of the GOP finding problems where they do not exist, which have the effect, if not the intent, of keeping minority voters from electing the candidates of their choice," stated Representative Johnson. “I pray that the court will conclude the GOP’s completely baseless lawsuit should be dismissed, so I can turn my full attention back to serving my constituents," Johnson added. For more information or to schedule an interview with Representative Eric Johnson, please contact Mary Elbanna at 682559-4062.

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REALLY? Who is Kim Brown for Judge? Don’t be fooled!

The lessons of the It was insulting to minority commume, and it should nity in years past be insulting to the have been learned African-American at a steep price. community that an African Amerindividual can run icans appeal to for office and yet not African-Americans avail themselves or let before appealing to you appreciate their a broader audience talents and be able to of Caucasians, discern whether or Hispanics, and not they appeal to us the like, when as African-American proposing ideas and minorities and or even running understanding where Kim Brown for public office. they work from, where Which brings me to they come from, who the subject of Kim Brown, an African they are, and what they stand for, American attorney who has chosen what their merits are, or anything. to run for office, and for the seat of It's tragic that we have people in this Judge, against noted and accomrace going into a runoff, as in Kim plished bench warrior Judge Martin Brown who has no dealings with the Hoffman. community and no notable work in However it amazes me that African the Dallas County at large to anyone’s Americans and folks like Kim Brown knowledge and then chooses not have gotten away from the base to avail herself so that anybody can of their beginnings, their humble write and tell what Kim Brown stands beginnings, and furthermore allow for, or how she stands, because she an unaware and unskilled Caucasian does not stand for people of our small-minded woman handle her Community, please know and undercampaign, and speak childish nonstand that I want you to understand sense related to Kim Brown for Judge; be more selective for yourself, that let alone the people of her Camp tell you may be more selective for others. the press that she is not interested in It would be a tragedy to vote for a doing interviews and revealing her person like Kim Brown, an unproven reasons for running for Judge. and unaccomplished candidate, just Kim Brown “What are you hiding?” because she is black and has a Law It appears that Kim Brown does not degree, but no skins on the wall for have a good grip on her campaign the community at large or any real management let alone the fact that work for all that matters, and then she has yet to avail herself to the pub- jeopardize a fine and practical Judge lic or southern sector at large; which in the person of Judge Martin Hoffyou know as a candidate you have to man who the “ELITE NEWS” will run for all of the county not just part Support and Endorse. of the county. And as Judge you're If Kim Brown is hiding something representing all of Dallas County, now, what will she hide on the Caucasians, Hispanics, and the like Bench? And furthermore Ms. Brown so with that being said it amazes please educate your staff to be better me that I get a campaign handler stewards of your image and candion the phone who tells me that the dacy, especially since you are not African-American community and available. its readership does not deserve the God bless and God keep until the opportunity to have this candidate next time. this is your Elite News, avail herself to the community so that and remember make them keep it we can understand what her platform real! is, and what she stands for. Darryl Blair

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This man,Tony Teal, was sent from the “Lord.” He has God’s “Grace, Mercy, and Favor!” He loves all races of people and will give you the shirt off his back, and the shoes off his feet. Tony is a total giver. He’s running for “Governor of Texas” and fighting for all the people. One of his main goals is to put discipline and prayer back in the schools, along with providing security and better pay for all teachers. His heart felt compassion lies in doing more for the children of our country, because they are our ‘future’. He also wants to help the Senior Citizens, the disabled, and the disenfranchised. For our Judges, Police Officers, and Firemen, he wants to give better pay as well as security. For our Armed Forces and particularly our “Veterans”, he wants to provide them with better hospitalization, better pay, affordable housing, and education. Small businesses will be enhanced and given fair opportunity in contact findings. Also, he wants to provide all communities with Security, I.E., Better roads and Road repairs, and lighting. There are just a few of his goal wants implemented as soon as he wins this election Please Vote “Independent” for the man who can! Tony Teal approved this message.

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Education is the KEY and DISD's Leslie A. Williams is Leading the way

45 YEARS IN EDUCATION

2015-PRESENT Dallas ISD Assistant Superintendent of Intensive Support Network 2013-2015 Texas Education Agency Professional Service Provider

L E S L I E W I L L I AM S ’ P I C T U R E &

An experienced, solution-oriented instructional leader with proven educational leadership skills and abilities. Leadership experience includes development and execution of strategic planning initiatives that effectively lead campus administrators and teachers to sustained student academic excellence and campus operational efficiency.

2010-2012 Dallas ISD Senior Executive Director of Central Learning Community 2007-2010 Dallas ISD Executive Director of Superintendent’s Learning Community 2002-2007 Dallas ISD Principal of Skyline Career and Development High School

Mr. Williams was raised in Dallas, TX and lived in Oak Cliff area. He attended Dallas ISD schools: Albert Sidney Johnson Elementary and graduated from South Oak Cliff High School in 1972. The four years at South Oak Cliff High School he ran track and played varsity football. He was also nominated to be Class President. After his graduation from South Oak Cliff High, he went to Prairie View A&M University and graduated in 1976 with Bachelor Degree of Science in Industrial Arts. He received a Master’s at Prairie View A&M University in 1978; his degree was in Educational Administration. IN 1989, he received his midmanagement Administrator Certification from the Texas Woman’s University.

1998-2002 Dallas ISD Dallas ISD Principal of David W. Carter High School Summer 1997 Dallas ISD Summer School Principal of Florence Middle School

Mr. Williams is 1 of 3 siblings (2 sisters). Mr. Williams has been married to Betty Williams for 32 years. He is a father of 4 and has 1 grandchild.

1994-1997 Dallas ISD Principal of Martin Weiss Elementary School

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Saving, Why Wait? By: Alonda Price Saving! It’s what we’ve always been taught to do but the lesson typically stops there. We save for vacation, a home, or retirement. But when we save do we know how fast our money is growing? Most don’t know what rate of return or interest rate they are receiving which is the first sign of trouble.

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(As a side note- if you’re earning Its tantamount to “working less than 5%, you’re probably smarter, not harder.” For example, a 25-year-old who saves losing). We contend with taxes $300 month for 7 years will be and inflation while saving so understanding rate of return and the in a much better position than a 25-year-old who waits 7 years principles of Compound Interest and saves $300 a month for the are a must but what’s arguably Alonda Price next 17 years. Time is the only most important? TIME. We’ve all heard the adage procrastination mitigating factor within the scenario yet kills, well this is no truer than when it the financial outcome for both is dramatically different. comes to saving. The single most imAnother instance which demonstrates portant thing you can do when it comes to saving is to start as soon as possible. the importance of time, is saving for an

infant. If we recall the Rule of 72 from a previous article it provided an equation which gave us a timeline for the growth of our savings. An infant who saves $100 month for 18 years and has a rate of return of 12% will result in accumulation of over $20 million by the time the infant is of retirement age, namely 65. I know it seems unlikely, but math never lies. I urge you to start now, whether its $20 or $200, give yourself a fighting chance.

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This Is Called The Mozelle Blair Special with LaShante Williams

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A few simple rules for great nutrition: calories down, protein up, more greens, and replace bad fats with healthy fats. The thing is, we actually don’t eat protein, carbs and fat; we eat food. So the real question is: if you want to lose fat, what exactly should you eat? Should I do it all at once? There are ways to make any meal healthier, faster to make, and better. But here's the thing: take it easy. If you want to get in shape, don't try to change every meal and snack you eat right away, because it's too much to change at once. For now, just focus on improving one meal. That may seem small. But, really, it's a huge step, and one many people never take. Focus on one improvement at a time. In fact, making one small improvement at a time is what I have all my clients do. And we produce more dramatic change stories than probably anyone else. Try this meal to jumpstart your progress.

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Pesto Chicken Pizza Boneless skinless Chicken breast (170 g) 6 oz Salt ¼ tsp Pepper 1⁄8 tsp Olive oil cooking spray Whole wheat tortilla Pesto 3 tbsp Broccoli florets (small) ¼ cup Sundried tomato (thin sliced) ¼ cup Asparagus (cut into ½ inch pieces) ½ cup Aged white Cheddar ½ cup Instructions Season chicken with sea salt and pepper and then follow the cooking instructions for Sautéed Chicken Breast (refer to instructions on page 112). Set aside. Preheat oven at 400°F. Lightly coat a baking sheet with spray and place the tortilla shell on the tray. Spread the pesto base evenly around the shell leaving the outside inch free for the crust. Combine all the other ingredients except for the cheese in a mixing bowl and toss until mixed together. Spread evenly covering the pesto. Top with the cheese and bake until cheese is melted and shell is lightly toasted (about 10 minutes). Serves 1 large or 2 small.

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A Sincere Faith By Rev. Fabian K. Jacko, Pastor Greater Golden Gate Baptist Church, Dallas, TX

Daniel 1:8-21 Certain stories and characters from the Old Testament have provided for us a wonderful sense of heroism down through the years. Their tests of courage have for every child of God proved to be a most valuable resource for spiritual growth and maturity. The story of Daniel is one of them. Images of a fiery furnace, mysterious hand writing on the wall and praying in the den of lions have long been in the heads of young Christians who while enduring their own struggles faithfully believe that God will deliver them in the same supernatural ways. However, we must remember that before great acts of God’s favor is enjoyed trials of our faith will be employed. The lesson opens with Daniel and his Hebrew friends - Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah being given the Babylonian names Belteshazzar, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, respectively (Daniel 1:6-7). It was an attempt to change their allegiance to Jehovah God and the country of their birth. The initial test given these men was to eat the daily ration of meat and wine from King Nebuchadnezzar’s table. Daniel is obviously troubled that they are asked to participate in an act which goes against their beliefs. He is emphatic about not defiling himself with such provisions, knowing that they either came from meat sacrificed to Babylonian gods and that to adhere to this policy was a direct affront to the food regulations in the Law of Moses (Leviticus 11). Unfortunately, this is where we “Strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel (Matthew 23:24).” Are there some laws we practice only within the confines of the sacred or are we to follow the practice to the letter, home or abroad? Daniel’s request to not participate was met with objection by the prince of the eunuchs and his servant. However, with great persuasion the four were allowed to eat an alternative diet of pulse (vegetables) and water for 10 days. In the end, Daniel and his three friends pass the test and appear healthier than those that ate the King’s meal over

the same period of time. In this their request was justified by their faithfulness to God and in the end respected by the servant. Isn’t it impressive how God works in the Hebrews favor? He does the same for us today when we faithfully put our trust in Him. Even more so, God seems to always have someone attentive to the misfortune of His children. For Joseph it was the keeper of the prison. For Moses it was Pharaoh’s daughter. For Daniel it was Melzar. In your time of despair just know that God has got you covered. The next test was an attempt to train the four men in “the ways and language of the Chaldeans” (Daniel 1:4). However, these young men from Judah had been prepared in advance by God with “knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom” (Daniel 1:17). So, when King Nebuchadnezzar sent for them to be tested he found them to be more competent than any of the pagan magicians and astrologers. For over twenty-one centuries believers have had to exhibit sincere faith in God to warn, preserve and at times deliver them from multitudes of confusion. What He did then He is still able to do to this day!

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Where is Your Faith In God (Rev. James Cleveland – Savoy Records 1985) Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Faith will keep you when your way seems dark; Faith, faith, where is your faith in God? Christians, you say that you love the Lord, And yet we complain that each day seems hard. Into each life some rain must fall; Faith, faith, where is your faith in God? Faith can move mountains, Faith can open the fountain, Oh, faith can help you succeed, Oh, faith can supply your every need; Where is your faith in God?

Celebrating Cesar Chavez By Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson In a few days those among us who recognize the significance of the important contributions that various people have made to our country, will celebrate the birthday By Rep. Eddie of an American hero, Bernice Johnson Cesar Chavez. While he is best known for his leadership of Hispanic, Asian and African American farmworkers, Chavez, like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Eleanor Roosevelt and Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela, was a visionary whose moral and political leadership helped to shape the social fabric of our country Had he lived Chavez would celebrate his 91st birthday on March 31st. There are many who believe that Chavez was from Mexico. In fact, he was an American, born in Yuma, Arizona where he was raised in home that believed in assisting others who had little, and thanking God for the blessings that entered a family’s life. One of the early influences in his life was his grandmother, Mama Tella, who instructed her grandson that a moral life was a good life. Chavez said at his grandmother’s table and eagerly listened as she philosophized during family meals. In the wake of the depression the Chavez family found itself nearly destitute in Arizona. They were evicted from the small property that they farmed, and moved to California to pursue a better life. When he was ten-years-old, Chavez journeyed each day by truck for more than an hour with other members of his family to work in the fields, picking grapes and lettuce. While working he learned the hardships that migrant workers faced, the paucity of their wages and the meanness of those that employed them. He witnessed souls that were empty at the end of long and grueling days. Chavez’s formal education ended when he had to leave school as an eighth grader so that he could work fulltime in the fields to earn money to help his family. Years later he would join the U.S. Navy, serving in the Pacific in the war against Japan.

He became his legendary life as a community organizer in 1952 in California as an organizer for the Community Service Organization. He urged minorities to register to vote and he fought injustice wherever it reared its ugly head. Ten years later, Chavez and a fellow activist, Dolores Huerta, launched the National Farm Workers Association which later became the United Farms Workers. By the mid-1960s the organization that Chavez founded has a membership in the thousands. A major strike, involving 5,000 farm workers was successful when Chavez appealed to people throughout America to boycott grapes produced by farmers that took advantage of farm workers. Victory did not come until 1970 when the powerful growers were brought to their knees by Chavez and his movement which had national and international appeal and support. Dr. King said that he and Chavez were “brothers” in the struggle for justice and equality Because of his work, California growers offered contracts, including healthcare and pension benefits to their workers, and a decent wage. Chavez did not pursue wealth. He did not live an extravagant life. He did not wish for material things. He only pursed social change, holding on to the principles that his grandmother taught him. He died peacefully while sleeping on April 23rd, 1993. He was only sixty-six years of age and was in Arizona fighting for the men and women who he had served for most of his adult life Nearly 50,000 people marched behind a plain wooden coffin that contained his remains after his funeral. Among those who carried coffin was Reverend Jesse Jackson who had become Chavez’s friend and colleague many years earlier. In 2014 President Barack Obama, himself once a community organizer, issued a presidential proclamation proclaiming March 31st 2014 as Cesar Chavez Day. “I call upon all Americans to observe this day with appropriate service, community and education programs to honor Cesar Chavez’s enduring legacy,” Obama said, calling him a great champion for social justice. In California, Chavez’s birthday is celebrated as a state holiday. Perhaps the rest of the nation will one day honor this great American patriot who led an exemplary and principled life.

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MBB: Texas Southern’s season ends vs. No. 1 Xavier NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The long journey for No. 16 Texas Southern men’s basketball team finally ended on Friday night with a spirited effort against No. 1 Xavier at the Bridgestone Arena as the Tigers fell 102-83. Texas Southern (16-20) was off the heels of its first NCAA Tournament in program history after defeating N.C. Central on Wednesday in a First Four match up in Dayton, OH. And, the Tigers came ready to play as it produced several memorable tournament moments including a 16-0 run to take an early seven-point advantage in the first half against the Musketeers (29-5). In a wild game, Xavier answered with a 16-0 run of their own in the opening half and then

(8-of-9), and Trayextended their lead von Reed totaled 10 with another 8-0 run points, six rebounds to push ahead by 20 and three blocks. only to see Tigers For Xavier, the mapoint guard Demonjority of their scoring trae Jefferson score the final eight points came from three playof the first half to ers with J.P. Macura scoring 29, Trevon cut the lead to 12 for Bluiett totaling 26 upset-minded Texas and Kerem Canter Southern. notching 24 points. The Tigers were “I'm proud of my unable to cut into team,” said Texas the lead any further in the second half as Demontrae Jefferson led Texas Southern with 20 points, seven assists and Southern head coach Xavier increased the four steals, but the Tigers' historical season concluded Friday night in Nash- Mike Davis. ville against No. 1 seeded Xavier with a 102-83 defeat. Courtesy: Associated Press. “We made a lead to as many as 24 Derrick Bruce scored 18 and great, great run, with 5:14 left in the Robert Lewis came off the bench winning eight straight games this game. and provided 14 points on 3-of-7 season. Xavier's a really good Five players reached double shooting from 3-point range. team, a No. 1 seed, you've got to figures for the Tigers. Jefferson Donte Clark had 12 points, take your hat off to those guys. tallied a team-high 20 points with They made some shots. My team seven assists and four steals while mostly from the free throw line

THIS WEEK IN PANTHER ATHLETICS THIS WEEK Friday, March 23 Panther Golf Classic – Cypress Lakes Golf Course; Cypress, Texas – 8 a.m. Men’s Tennis – vs. Southern Utah; Edinburg, Texas – 9 a.m. Bowling – SWAC Championship; Arlington, Texas – All Day Softball – vs. Alabama St.*; PVAMU Softball Complex – 3 p.m. Baseball – vs. Southern*; Tankersley Field – 3 p.m. Saturday, March 24 Women’s / Men’s Outdoor Track – PV Relays; PVAMU Track Complex – 8 a.m. Bowling – SWAC Championship; Arlington, Texas – All Day Softball – DH vs. Alabama St.*; PVAMU Softball Complex – Noon / 2 p.m. Men’s Tennis – at Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg, Texas – 1 p.m. Baseball – vs. Southern*; Tankersley Field – 2 p.m. Sunday, March 25

Bowling – SWAC Championship; Arlington, Texas – All Day Baseball – vs. Southern*; Tankersley Field – 1 p.m. ON THE HORIZON Monday, March 26 Men’s Golf – at Texas-Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg, Texas – All Day Tuesday, March 27 Men’s Golf – at Texas-Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg, Texas – All Day Softball - vs. Huston-Tillotson (DH); PVAMU Softball Complex - 1 / 3 p.m. Baseball – at Baylor; Waco, Texas – 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 28 Panther Sports Report Radio Show – 11 a.m. Softball – vs. Jarvis Christian (DH); PVAMU Softball Complex – 1 / 3 p.m. Baseball – vs. Jarvis Christian (DH); Tankersley Field – 2 / 4 p.m. Men’s / Women’s Track – at Texas Relays; Austin, Texas – All Day Thursday, March 29 Men’s / Women’s Track – at Texas Relays; Austin, Texas – All Day

fought all the way through. The effort they gave tonight in that game against this team was one that I'm proud of. It's something for us to build on. It's a lot of great things that are going to happen for Texas Southern in the next couple of years. We're going to put together a team that is going to beat whatever seed it is we have to play. That's our goal all summer long, starting from this point on. We're going to play, we're going to work, we're going to focus with the effort that we gave tonight. That's what you build on right there. The effort that they gave tonight is what you build in the off-season every single day. So we look forward to being here next year and we look forward to doing something special at Texas Southern.”

Men’s / Women’s Track – at Bobcat Relays; San Marcos, Texas – All Day Friday, March 30 Men’s / Women’s Track – at Texas Relays; Austin, Texas – All Day Men’s / Women’s Track – at Bobcat Relays; San Marcos, Texas – All Day Men’s Tennis – at Louisiana-Lafayette; Lafayette, La. – 2:30 / 5:30 p.m. Baseball – at Arkansas-Pine Bluff*; Pine Bluff, Ark. – 3 p.m. Saturday, March 31 Men’s / Women’s Track – at Texas Relays; Austin, Texas – All Day Men’s / Women’s Track – at Bobcat Relays; San Marcos, Texas – All Day Women’s Tennis – at Louisiana-Lafayette; Lafayette, La. – TBA Baseball – at Arkansas-Pine Bluff*; Pine Bluff, Ark. – 2 p.m. Sunday, April 1 Baseball – at Arkansas-Pine Bluff*; Pine Bluff, Ark. – 1 p.m. Home Events in Bold; * denotes SWAC games; all times central

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We are celebrating the Great Community Icon’s from our own “Jo Grayson”

Ms. Jo Elaine Grayson was born in Jewett, Texas. After graduating from Leon High School, she attended Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Public Relations. Upon Graduation from Sam Houston State Ms. Grayson began her 12year career at the Dallas Times Herald until it closed. She then began her career as Secretary at The “Exciting” Singing Hills Baptist Church and later became Executive Secretary. She has been in this position for 28 years. Ms. Grayson joined The “Exciting” Singing” Hills Baptist Church in 1987. She serves in many ministries including Sunday School, Music and Women’s Ministry. Ms. Grayson is an avid reader and a member of Divas Read 2 Book Club. She enjoys traveling the world and hopes to complete her first novel in the upcoming future. Her favorite scripture is Phil. 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

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2018 Elite News Trail Blazer award winner and the first black female golf pro in Texas “Let’s Celebrate Ms. Dotch”

Maulana Dotch, the 1st African American woman in Texas and 2nd African American woman America to earn her Class A, PGA Membership. She is also a certified LPGA Teaching Professional. Maulana has been in the golf business for 13 years. She has held a variety of positions from Assistant Professional, Teaching Professional, and Head Golf Professional. She is currently the Head Golf Professional at Cedar Crest Golf Course. Maulana earned a full golf scholarship to Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Florida. While at Bethune her team won the PGA National Minority Collegiate Golf Championship all four years she played. During her senior year, 2002, Maulana won the Women’s Division of that Championship. Maulana graduated from Bethune Cookman University Magna Cum Laude in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. After college Maulana played two seasons on the

now Symetra Tour. Following this period Maulana turned her attention to the business side of the golf industry. While working in the golf industry Maulana has overseen numerous golf tournaments and events. She has conducted hundreds of junior golf clinics with The First Tee of Dallas and the City of Dallas recreation centers. As the Head Golf Professional at Cedar Crest Golf Course, Maulana oversee all the operations of the golf course. On Jan 8, 2018 Maulana became PGA Certified in Golf Operations.Aside from giving private instruction/lessons, she is responsible for all instructional programs for Cedar Crest GC including Get Golf Ready and the Ladies Golf Clinics. She also runs the Cedar Crest Jr. Golf Program, which has formed a PGA Jr. League Golf Team and is the lead instructor for the First Tee of Greater Dallas at Cedar Crest Golf Course. Maulana has also become active with the Northern Texas Section of the PGA. She has been a member of the Teaching and Coaching Committee, the Tournament Committee and the Diversity and Inclusion Committee with the PGA of American National Office. In November of 2014, Maulana created and hosted the Maulana Dotch Ladies ProAm. Approximately 100 women participated in the Ladies ProAm at Cedar Crest Golf Course. This event not only helped raise money for Girls Golf it brought women together from all over the country to encourage and empower women in the game of golf. In 2016 and 2017

Maulana hosted the Maulana Dotch Golf Classic which helped to bring awareness to the importance of kids playing golf, and the opportunities that golf can provide. Proceeds from this event were given in scholarship money to graduating junior golfers in the Dallas community and to a local community organization, the Center of Empowerment. As a member of the PGA and LPGA, Maulana is passionate about having events such as a Ladies Pro-Am and Golf Classic to drive the growth of the game. Her desire is to be a figure to introduce all kids, minorities, women and others to the game. She loves helping people play better and get more enjoyment from the game. Maulana is working to grow her career and doing her part to enrich the game of golf. Maulana is also an active member of her church, Ben Washington Baptist Church in Irving, Texas, and member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

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Paula Rosales leads in run-off election

With Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

Pictured with friends, Jamilah Way and LaCreasha Williams celebrating Civil Rights Attorney Mr. Lee Merritt’s birthday

My beautiful grandmother Elisabeth passed away before the primary election in February 2018. She was my hero and biggest supporter.

With Commissioner Elba Garcia Judge Andrea Martin, Scout Master and Boy Scouts and Paula Rosales

A long-time civil rights advocate and former municipal judge for the City of Dallas, Paula Rosales announced her campaign in November 2017 to become the next judge of Dallas County Court-at-Law 4. Rosales brings a breadth of experience including her work in the trial and appellate section of the Dallas County District Attorney, a human rights advisor with the U.S. Department of State, and as an attorney in private practice. On March 6, 2018, Rosales obtained 37,000 votes—the most votes—during the primary Democratic election in a four-person race. She is now in a runoff against the incumbent Judge Ken Tapscott, who, as pointed out by The Dallas Morning News (DMN), took the extraordinary step of planting two women in the race to serve as stalking horses designated

to lure female voters away from Rosales, the true challenger, and improve his chanc- On the campaign trail with community leaders in West Dales of making the las, after a Buffalo Soldier storytelling moment. May 22 runoff. The Docket initiative, a multi-organizationDMN editorial board pointed out that al effort to fill-in specific gaps in the his tactic showed “cynical electioneerCity of Dallas’ justice system, giving ing” and indicts his integrity. defendants a true “fresh start” to get “I want to restore confidence in their lives on track for themselves and County Court 4. I want it to be an their families. impartial and fair court for all, not Recently, the Fresh Start Dockonly for a select few,” said Rosales. “It's et initiative celebrated its first-year extremely important for everyone – no anniversary, providing individuals matter your background or upbringing with a foundation to continue onward – to have a fair trial.” and upward with their productive and As the youngest judge appointed to reformed lives. the municipal bench, Rosales served Rosales is committed to court five years as a municipal judge and innovation. Her vision is to create a community court judge and was reapspecialized program, “The Responsipointed twice during her tenure. ble Citizen Program,” which will give She spearheaded the Fresh Start low-income individuals a voice and

help them navigate eviction appeals and debtor-creditor issues. “The civil system must be made more user-friendly to non-lawyers. As a municipal judge, I heard many stories of individuals who didn’t know their rights during their eviction appeal and suffered defaults from creditors when they did not know how to answer suit. This is an access to justice issue. This program will improve the administration of justice in the types of cases affecting low income residents,” said Rosales. Throughout her career, Rosales has shown her commitment to a restorative justice system rather than a punitive one. Along with a coalition of government agencies and community leaders, she was part of the inaugural team to host the first Dallas County Expunction Expo, helping individuals expunge their criminal records. To counter a

discriminatory city redistricting plan, Rosales chaired the Dallas Redistricting Taskforce Legal Action Committee, filing a counter-request with the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice. As a community volunteer, she focused on registering voters, ensuring working families know their rights, and mentoring youth through Dallas Independent School District programs and beyond. In February 2018, Rosales along with other women judges and attorneys sponsored DA Hulcy Middle School to attend a Black Panther movie screening! “My passion and dedication for service were ignited by my parents. They are human rights advocates who were involved in peace and justice movements in Guatemala,” said Rosales. “They are pioneers – instrumental in advocating and fighting for fundamental human rights and indigenous people rights. I’m bringing their pioneering qualities and dedication to public service. It’s not about me – it’s about serving my community.” Rosales attended Richland Community College and graduated from Southern Methodist University and Texas Wesleyan School of Law. She is licensed to practice law in the State of Texas. She is fluent in English, Spanish, and French. Rosales has been endorsed by Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, Reverend Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III, Reverend Dr. Michael W. Waters, Honorable Craig Watkins, and Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia among many. Commissioner Garcia shared that, “I know Paula Rosales and all the work she has done for our community. Her experience as a municipal judge shows that she has the intellect, temperament, and compassion we need on the bench.” Pastor Haynes said, “It’s time for a new day in how we do justice [and] Paula Rosales believes strongly that justice should be for all and not just the select few.” To join the movement to elect Paula Rosales, visit www.paulaforjudge.com, and follow her on Facebook.

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Judge Williams, withstands attempt to kick her off 2018 Ballot

Visiting Judge Christi Kennedy from Tyler rejects mutating and speculative arguments by Dallas County Republican Party

numbered by whoever gathered the voters’ signatures. When neither of those assertions were supported by the Texas Election Code, the theory became that the pages had to be numbered differently just in case someone at the campaign headquarters dropped the application and couldn’t put it back in order. We wound up in a Judge Staci Williams’ two-day trial about what place on the November balwould happen if someone lot is secure, according to a slipped on a banana peel and ruling from visiting Repubdropped a stack of papers! It lican Judge Christi Kennedy is no surprise, therefore, that from Tyler, who on Monthe Court of Appeals and a day, March 19, 2018 ruled visiting Judge rejected these against claims of the local Judge Staci Williams ever-changing and speculaRepublican Party and a tive arguments to eliminate local Republican attorney the voters’ choice to see Judge Williams running for Judge Williams’ bench to on the ballot in November. ” toss Judge Williams from the ballot. By law, Judge Williams was required Judge Williams’ legal team, led by to submit 250 signatures from Dallas Tex Quesada and Anthony Farmer, was County voters as part of her re-election instrumental and critical in securing this important ruling. Following a failed application. She actually submitted attempt on January 19, 2018 by the Dal- almost 600 signatures from voters who specifically asked to have Judge Staci las County Democratic Party to defeat Williams’ name on the ballot. an early temporary restraining order “This was a case in which the local that actually tossed Judge Williams Republican Party was asking for a judge from the Democratic primary ballot, to legislate from the bench.” Anthony at a hearing where Judge Williams was Farmer, who also represented Judge not even present and of which she had Williams noted that “it speaks volumes no legal notice, Messrs. Quesada and that we had a long-time Republican forFarmer and Chris Hamilton swooped mer Chief Justice and two progressive into action with a midnight mandamus Democratic lawyers united in defending filing in the Dallas Court of Appeals to Judge Williams. The voters’ rights to defeat the fateful ruling that the local choose is far more important than one Democratic Party inexplicably chose party’s attempt to game the system by not to challenge in the Dallas Court of trying to create traps in the paperwork. Appeals. Following that appellate court The voters of Dallas County deserve victory, former Chief Justice Phillips joined the legal team that secured the fi- better than to have one emergency nal victory following a trial before Judge hearing, appellate court proceedings and then a two-day final trial before a Kennedy, sitting by appointment after judge who had to travel a hundred miles the voluntarily recusal by local Dallas to hear the case. The real contest comes District Court Judge Bonnie Goldstein. in November and that’s how these elec“The claims kept mutating throughout the lawsuit” said Mr. Quesada. “This tions should be decided.” was as a last second attempt to kick a Judge off the ballot; the allegations beJudge Staci Williams of the 101st District Court of Dallas County was represented by Anthony gan with a claim that every page of the 65-page application had to be notarized, Farmer of the Farmer Law Group, PLLC; George (Tex) Quesada of Sommerman, McCaffity & Quesathen someone came up with the notion da, LLP; and former Supreme Court of Texas Chief that all the pages were supposed to be Justice Tom Phillips of Baker Botts.

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eventually have learned enough to succeed at the next task. The trick is, when you fall down (fail), you MUST get up. The Bible puts it plain and simple in 2 Timothy 1:7 When I was a young boy, my good friend when it says that God hath not given us the and I would always exchange quotes, Bible spirit of FEAR, but of power, and love, and verses, and acronyms as a way of keeping of a sound mind. I’m further reminded of a each other motivated and focused on our song by Donnie McClukin that says, we fall dreams of being successful. At the time we down, BUT we get up. It is in these words didn’t know how we would be successful, or and scriptures that we can find motivation what we would be successful to keep us moving forward. doing, but we knew that our When my friend and I went off success would have to come at to college we exchanged a quote the hand of the God, hard work, and an acronym. He gave me the determination, desire, and acronym N.I.G.G.A and I gave him facing our FEARS. One of the the acronym F.E.A.R. I asked him biggest FEARS that we had in what did N.I.G.G.A stand for and common was the fear of failure. he responded, whenever someone We often talk about this, even called me NIGGA, look at them and James Durham today as we’ve both learned to say thank you; for it means Never overcome that particular FEAR. I’m reIgnorant, Getting Goals Accomplished. He minded of a time when the famous basketthen turned and asked me what does F.E.A.R ball player, Michael Jordan was asked by a stand for and I said, whenever you appear reporter “how did he become so successful” afraid of attacking those goals, remember Michael Jordan’s response was he succeeded F.E.A.R stands for False Evidence APPEARbecause of all of his failures. When we think ING Real. about it, that is true statement. If we learned Be Blessed something each time we failed, then we Jdurham19@hotmail.com

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2.6 Million County residents asked to stop at 12 noon - April 28th By Verna T. Melton With the many challenges and concerns in our world today, trying to tear us apart – In the world, our schools and community. As a concerned ethnicity group of leaders, we want to show all people young and old that we love them enough to Pray and Trust God to make a change in our lives and theirs. Showing more Love, Patience and Respect toward one another. VERNA'S H.E.L.P FOUNDATION a non-profit 501(C) (3) organization, will host two major events on Saturday - April 28th. Whereas, on April 28, 2018 at the "4th Annual Verna's HELP Foundation Women Empowerment Prayer Brunch" at Edison’s 1724 Cockrell Avenue -Dallas, Texas 75215, which starts at 9:00 a.m; we will be led in Prayer at 12:Noon by three PHENOMENAL Women Ministers. Praying for our Nation, Dr. Angelika Selle, President of the Women’s Federation for

By Demetrice Smith

Depression Signs Not Adequately Addressed in Children Can Lead to Adult Depression It is normal for children and youth to experience various types of emotional distress as they develop and mature. For example, it is common for children to experience anxiety about school, or youth to experience short periods of depression that are transient in nature. When symptoms persist over weeks, it may be time to seek professional assistance. While most youth are healthy, physically and emotionally, one in every four to five youth in the general population meet criteria for a lifetime mental disorder and as a result may face discrimination and negative attitudes.

World Peace, USA. Praying for our State will be led by Dr. Sheron C. Patterson, Director of Communications for the North Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. The prayer for the City will be led by Dr. Cathy W. Moffitt, CEO, Heartfelt International Ministries Inc. During the Women Empowerment Prayer Brunch, we will honor the 2018 Living Legends -Dr. Barbara Watkins, Betty Lin Anderson, Claudia Fowler, Connie Hearn, Honorable Dianne Ragsdale, Ester Davis, Honorable Gloria Carrillo (GP-ISD Trustee), Hilda Duarte, Honorable Kenda Culpepper (District Attorney for Rockwall County), Laura Hornbeck, Dr. Paramjit Kaur Cheema, Dr. Peggy Jones, Regina Montoya, and Sandra Clark. This year at Edison we will include a special “DALLAS FIRST IN THE NATION" African Americas Women “Shatters Brass Ceiling” Living Legend Award for Dallas Police Chief – Renee Hall, Dallas Sheriff

Marian Brown, and Dallas District Attorney Faith Johnson. As Dallas' three top law enforcement Executives. Also, for the first time, we will honor two men for our “Faith Award”. These awards will be presented to Dr. Christopher Perkins, D.O., M.P.H. Medical Director/ Health Authority, and Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins, for stepping out on faith while jeopardizing their lives in helping others and keeping Dallas County safe, during the 2014 EBOLA Crisis. The prayers at Edison’s will begin with the second event at 12:00 P.M. at Thanks-Giving Square. The ECUMENICAAL PRAYER gathering at Thanks-Giving Square is FREE to the public. This event will be lead by 100 (or more) Pastors, Bishops, Rabbi’s and Clergymen from different churches, Temples and Synagogues throughout the Dallas area to join in UNISON prayer simultaneously with the women at Edison’s.

Is My Child Depressed? tal illnesses can affect kids and teens from all family types and cultural backgrounds. • Young people with a family history of mental illness, • Young people who’ve gone through a major life change such as moving to a new city or new school, or the recent loss of a loved one, • Navigate • Young people successfully the complexities who have faced or witnessed of life, Demetrice Smith trauma, including abuse, • Develop • Gay, lesbian, fulfilling relationships, bisexual or transgender youth, • Adapt to change, • Young people with sub • Utilize appropriate stance use problems, coping mechanisms to achieve well-being without discrimination. What Can Parents Do? • Realize their potential, • Have their needs met, and Parents and caregivers can have mixed • Develop skills that help feelings about getting their children help them navigate the different environments for their mental illness. they inhabit. Who Does Mental Illness Affect? They may worry about being blamed for • Just as with adults, men- their child’s change in behavior, or they As with physical health, mental health is not merely the absence of disease or a mental health disorder. It includes emotional well-being, psychological well-being, social well-being and involves being able to:

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At 12:00 Noon, Thanks-Giving Square will tone its bells three times, (after the standard noon peal), to start the prayers at both locations. As we agree in Prayer for the ministry of reconciliation to stop all racism, and to show love instead of hate. (II Corinthians 5:18-20). With both the Resolution from Dallas County to all 2.6 Million Residents and Special Recognition from the City of Dallas (See attached) and Surrounding Suburbs. Our third goal, on this date, is to ask all people, 2.6 Million to stop at 12:Noon and join us for 15 minutes in Prayer on April 28th. We are asking them to join us at Thanks-Giving Square, their church, in their homes, or to pull over and stop in their cars, where ever, or whatever they may be doing on this day, to just STOP in Prayer at noon. . Thank you for your time, and anticipated support.

worry about what treatments may be tried. The good news is that mental illnesses can be treated successfully, and early treatment can help reduce the impact of a mental illness on your child’s life. Has your child: • Suddenly changed their feelings? • Shown sudden changes in their behavior? • Started avoiding places or situations that others don’t routinely avoid? • Recently complained of physical problems like frequent headaches or stomach aches, problems eating or sleeping, or a general lack of energy? • Started suddenly keeping to themselves? • Started to use alcohol or other drugs? Don’t Ignore the signs! Mental Health Matters. Join the Conversation at: www.creepingvinesonline.com

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In Memoriam - Anthony D. Armstrong

Anthony D’Lance Armstrong was born in Dallas, Texas on March 13, 1988, to Cecil and Beverly Wilkes Armstrong. He was educated in DISD public schools where he attended Albert Sidney Johnson Elementary, Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle and Roosevelt High Schools. Anthony was known as “Pooh” by his family and friends; but that was an abbreviated name from the one bestowed upon him, “Pooh Bear,” by his paternal grandmother, Joann Armstrong, who preceded him in death. A lover of football, Pooh, who lived in the heart of Cowboy Country, was a die-hard Green Bay Packers fan. He also loved nachos, Frito pies, women, R&B music and fast-driving cars. On occasion Pooh attended Friendship-West Baptist Church. Born a day before his father began his comedy career; Pooh provided material that propelled Shuckey Duckey onto international stages. He is remembered for his big heart and even bigger smile; but he was also known for having a temper. Pooh joined his father in the world-renowned

UniverSoul Circus where he worked in numerous positions, including as a stiltwalker. Although he could tell a joke or two, however, comedy wasn’t in his future. Pooh was well-known as a quiet, lovable guy with a strong sense of family. In fact, you didn’t mess with his family! Even as a young child, Pooh was challenging! It was difficult keeping a babysitter, but his parents were blessed to find an elderly couple, Mr. and Mrs. Billy and Maggie Tatum; who treated him like their own. May they rest in peace. Left to cherish his memory are his parents Beverly Wilkes Armstrong (Gary, IN) and Cecil (Karen) Armstrong; grandmother Ruby Davis; his children Mia, Chase, Amar’e, Anthony Jr., and Braylen; two sisters Cecilia and Shaniqua; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, special friends (Charles Ray and Roderick Randolph, Jr.); and, a host of other family members and fr iends.

In Memoriam Fred Abdal Ghaffar

Fred Abdal Ghaffar was born on January 5, 1948, to Willie Henry and Lillie Mae Coleman in Winnsboro, Louisiana. As a teenager, the family relocated to Dallas and he graduated from L.G. Pinkston High School in 1968. He went on to attend Bishop College for a brief time before being drafted to serve in the Army. Once he was honorably discharged, he completed training at Lincoln Tech. In 1982, he co-founded and operated F&W Auto Center with his father, until it was closed in 2016. Despite a more than ten year battle with cancer, he remained committed to his community activism, and even started a new business venture, Fred’s Entertainment. Through this work, he organized bus tours, which included trips to Black Wall Street concerts. Fred was preceded in death by his par-

ents, his brothers Woodrow Coleman and Willie Henry Coleman, Jr., his sister Lottie Small, his wife Earline Williams Ghaffar, and his son Eric D. Coleman. Those left to cherish his life, love and memories are: sisters, Shirley Mae Coleman and Carolyn Coleman: a blended family that includes children, Fred W. Coleman, Jr. (Yolanda), Tiffany L. Sutton (Neal), and Stephany L. Coleman by his former wife, Shirley Dabbs; stepchildren, DeMarcus Williams (Valetta) and LaKesha Williams (Marvin); four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; three step-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

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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.

Privilege vs. Accountability For the next few weeks, we’ll look at some of the Landmark criminal justice cases decided by the Supreme Court of the United States. We’ll start with one that started out as a burglary. During the sentencing phase of this burglary case, one of the men charged with the crime insisted that a man he worked for made him do it. This peeked the interest of special prosecutor Archibald Cox. His investigation revealed that the boss recorded conversations, and if he got the tapes, he would have undeniable proof that the boss was complicit. Seems simple enough: when a prosecutor has reason to believe that a person possesses evidence of a crime, the prosecutor can ask a Court to issue a subpoena to obtain it. One problem for Mr. Cox was that the boss who was in possession of the tapes was the President of the United States, Richard Nixon. He subpoened the tapes. Then he got fired. Leon Jaworski took Mr. Cox’s place and took over right where he left off: he applied for a subpoena in a D.C. trial court.. The President objected, claiming his “executive privilige” prevented him from turning over the tapes. The trial court ordered the President to turn the tapes over. He refused, and appealed to the Supreme Court of the United States. The United States v. Nixon became a showdown about the fundamental pow-

Judge Brandon Birmingham er structure of our government. We have three branches, the Legislative, Judicial and Executive. What happens when one claims power over another? Fundamentally, the President was claiming that in order to carry out his obligation to protect and serve the American People, he needed to be able to discuss things in private with his advisors without fear of the conversation leaving the walls of the Oval Office. On the other hand, Mr. Jaworski claimed that a Court’s authority to lawfully allow the collection of criminal evidence is the sole mechanism to ensure that no one - regardless of their title - is above the law.

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Jack and Jill Dallas Beautillion celebrates Our Future For 41 years, the Dallas Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. has hosted Beautillion, a celebration of achievement and social grace for Dallas’ best and brightest young men. Sixteen young men have been selected to participate in the 2018 program. "Beaux" represent a select group of high school seniors planning to pursue higher education after graduation. They are chosen in recognition of their demonstrated achievements in academics, sports, the arts, community, church involvement, leadership and overall commitment to the advancement of his community. January kicked off this year’s Beautillion season with leadership and social training classes. Beautillion Beaux and their accompanying Belles participate in a threemonth program that includes a weekend

leadership retreat in January that includes team building, financial planning, career preparation, leadership development, the legal system, and law enforcement interaction. Beautillion season culminates with a black-tie ball and scholarship fundraiser to showcase and celebrate the many hours of personal development, scholarship fundraising and community service completed. Proceeds from the Beautillion scholarship event will fund Beaux and Belle scholarship awards. In addition, proceeds benefit local community nonprofits and the Jack and Jill of America Foundation, Inc. to support programs that create opportunities for youth to learn and practice leadership skills, and be empowered to make the right life choices.

A unanimous Supreme Court agree with Mr. Jaworski: The President had to turn over the tapes. Lo and behold, to almost no one’s suprise, the tapes revealed that the President was indeed complicit with the Watergate burglary, and that he tried to cover it up. That decision resulted in President Nixon’s resignation on August 9, 1974: “I hereby resign the office of President of the United States.” This is the first of 5 cases we’ll discuss in the Landmark series of “And Justice For All.” Up next: You have the right to remain siBrandon Birmingham Judge – 292nd Judicial District Court Presiding Judge – Criminal District Courts Dallas County, Texas 214-653-5882

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