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MY TRUTH By Cheryl Smith Publisher
IF ONLY I KNEW
Wouldn’t life be so much easier if you could take everything you know by the age of let’s say 40, and go back in time and apply to the beginning of your life? Well that’s just not the way it is. We live and learn and keep it moving. It’s amazing how smart we thought we were until we get older and realize that we really were clueless and sometimes reckless. Well for those who “get it” we have to share the knowledge. We have to equip others and help them to realize some things we wish someone had told us. Which brings me to my truth. I was laying in a hospital bed. Alayna was 13 (going on 30), Annya was 7 (going on 20) and Ayanna was living life like it was golden at 4. My mother was holding my hand and talking about how she had gone through the same ordeal as I had, dealing with those abominable fibroid tumors. I asked her why she didn’t tell me. Gosh if I had known about them painful, uncomfortable and life threatening critters, I think I would have tried to beat them at their own game. See, when I went to Dr. Bill Glaze and was diagnosed with the tumors; I opted to participate in a study at UT Southwestern, to shrink the tumors. As part of the study, I couldn’t indulge in hormone-induced meats, dairy products or caffeine. Bulletin They aren’t good for you. I learned that although Mother had fibroids did not mean that I would have them. I was told you don’t inherit fibroid tumors, but if you have the same diet as others who have them, you are likely to also! If only I knew what I know now, I’d eat better, exercise more and avoid stress. One time I wrote a story about a young man who after the second attempt, was successful in committing suicide. His relatives said he kept telling them that he was going to kill himself, but they didn’t believe him; even after the first attempt. I don’t know what the young man was going through and I don’t know what goes through the mind of someone who takes another’s life. I feel they don’t value their lives or just can’t seem to get to the top of the mountain to see hope on the other side. If only I knew what I know now, when times were tough for me, I would get professional help, meditate and also probably take up yoga. Luckily for me, when in college I lived a very simple life. No credit cards or overindulging. It was amazing what I could whip up with a few dollars. My sorority sisters and friends loved my baked beans and tuna/mac salad! If only I knew what I know now, I probably would have invested the extra money I got from either work study or student loans. There were some things I didn’t need. I remember crying to my mother that I wanted a “perm” like the other girls at school. She said no. I begged. She finally said yes, and the woman who would eventually become my stepmother put the perm in my hair. If only I knew what I know now, I would have listened to my mother and went and read a book or something. The last thing I needed was those chemicals seeping into my body! When I bought my first home, I was so excited. The street reminded me of New Jersey streets, lined with trees. Andre, Alayna and Annya were happy too; while Ayanna was enjoying her first year on this earth. If only I knew what I know now, there are so many things I could have done, to pay the house off early, to See MY TRUTH, page 6
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Michelle Obama visits Winspear Former First Lady surprises students at Inaugural Young Women’s Leadership Conference
Former First Lady Michelle Obama at Young Women's Leadership Conference
Former First Lady Michelle Obama stopped by the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House to welcome students and help kick off the first annual Young Women’s Leadership Conference: Leadership Lessons Learned through the Arts. The program, produced by the nonprofit AT&T Performing Arts Center, included 150 young women from nine North Texas high schools and organizations who - thanks to donors and underwriting - participated free of charge. Mrs. Obama spoke briefly to the full group. She also spent time with a small group of students during one of the conference’s breakout sessions, moderated by business executive Matrice Ellis-Kirk, Chair of the Center’s Board of Directors. The girls had all received a signed copy of Mrs.
Obama’s new memoir Becoming and are attending her engagement at the American Airlines Center that evening. Mrs. Obama previously visited the Winspear Opera House in March for “A Conversation with Former First Lady Michelle Obama” as part of #hearhere, the Center’s popular speaker series. “These young women have been studying Mrs. Obama’s book in advance of the conference but did not know she would show up here in person, so you can imagine the excitement,” said Debbie Storey, interim president and CEO of the AT&T Performing Arts Center. “This conference leverages the arts to build creativity, improve educational outcomes and develop strong leaders. Having Mrs. Obama share her lessons on leadership was really one of the high-
lights of the day!” The day-long program included a Women in Leadership Panel which featured Pat Smith, Founder & CEO of Pat Smith Enterprises; Matrice El-
lis-Kirk, Dallas Managing Director of RSR Partners and Chair of the Center’s Board of Directors; Denise Lee, See OBAMA, page 3
New president elected And then there were three... Congrats to Alice D. Walker, recently installed as third president of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Omega Alpha Omega Chapter! Past presidents Patrice Withers-Stephens and Tuere Davis Williams have blazed a trail of success for this award-winning, three-year-old chapter that serves the greater Frisco area. We look forward to witnessing your leadership! Photo Credit: Eva D. Coleman
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Recurring Events Of Our Past: Exhibit at So. Dallas Cultural Center 3400 S. Fitzhugh Ave. 9am.-5pm Ends 1-5-19.
Free Health Screening at Friendship-West Baptist Church 2020 Wheatland Rd. Dallas. After each Sunday service 8:30am-1pm. Location: B123. Dates until 10-6-19.
December 19 1875 Carter G. Woodson born in New Canton, VA “Father of Black History”
Intro to Google for Business Host: Link Media Group L.L.C. at Redbird DEC 3662 W. Camp Wisdom Rd. Suite 2044, Dallas. 6pm-8pm. Tickets $5 via Eventbrite.com. 2018 Winter Festival of Faiths at Latino Cultural Center 2600 Live Oak St. Dallas. 6pm-8pm. Host: Thanksgiving Square. WFAA Santa’s Helpers-Dallas Drive-Thu at 3030 Olive St., 5pm-10;30pm. Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello: Paradox of Liberty at African American Museum 3536 Grand Ave. Dallas 10am-5pm. Ends 12-31-18. Prairie Lights Holiday Light Experience Prairie Lights at Lynn Creek Park on Joe Pool Lake 5610 Lake Ridge Pkwy. Grand Prairie 6pm. 12-30.
December 20 1988 Max Robinson First Black to co-anchor network ABC.
LCUPN Tis The Season to go Holiday Appreciation Mixer at Hotel Indigo Frisco 2985 Ave. of the Stars. 6pm-10pm.
Thursday’s at Vinetti’s “Paul Cannon and Full Attention” 14833 Midway Rd. Suite 105 Addison 5pm-12am. Ends 12-21-18.
Holiday Ugly S w e a t e r Mixer at Brick House Lounge 2525 E. Arkansas Ln. Suite 253, Arlington. 5pm-11pm.
Prairie Lights Trolley Tour! At Prairie Lights 5610 Lake Ridge Pkwy. Grand Prairie. Ends 12-16. Qualified Home- Builders for City of Dallas HIPP Contact: City’s Home Repair; 214670-3644 housinginspections@dallascityhall.com
DEC Holidays at Redbird! At Redbird Entrepreneur Center 3662 W. Camp Wisdom Rd. 6pm-9pm.
December 21 Holiday Lights Trolley Ride at Big D. Fun Tours 5465 E. Mockingbird Ln. Dallas 6pm. www. bigfuntours.com Dec. 1-31, 2018 Cardio Hip Hop w/ Jessie Mae at J.C. Fitness L.L.C. 901 N. Polk St. #370, DeSoto12-31-18.
Dallas in the time of Martin Luther King, Jr. at Hall of State at Fair Park 3939 Grand Ave. Tue.-Sat. 1-5pm Sun. 1-5pm. Now to Jan. 27, 2019.
1992 Albert King one of the “Three Kings” of the Blues Guitar died.
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Nappiology Workshop at Labelle Braiding & Beauty Supply 3936 S. Polk St. Dallas 3pm. Support a new Black Business. www. labellebbs.com Masquerade fair-Day Party at The Nines 2911 Main St. Dallas. 5pm-10pm. Tickets; www. fosterindreams. ticketleap.com
2010 President Obama signed the law repealing the “Don’t ask don’t tell” policy of the US Armed Forces.
Let’s get SOULcial Holiday Event at Porcinos 5015 Belt Line Rd. Addison.9pm. Sherel Riley Live! Music Performance at Crown Plaza Addison Atrium 14315 Midway Rd. 7pm-10pm. Free.
Christmas at Concord Candlelight Service at Concord Church 6808 Pastor Bailey Dr. Dallas 8am-2pm.
I am Beautiful the stage play at The Hall of State 3939 Grand Ave. Dallas 3pm & 5pm. Tickets iambeautiful. ticketleap.com
Yoga & Afrobeats: A Sensual Yoga-Beats Class at V12 Yoga 600 S. Harwood St. 2nd FL. Dallas. 2:30pm-4-pm.
December 24 Sankofa Unplugged at Sankofa Kitchen 3333 W. Camp Wisdom Rd. Suite 118, 9pm Ol’ Skool Jam Session at One Love Arlington Lounge 2315 S. Cooper St. 9pm-2am. The First Noel at Jubilee Theatre in Sundance Square 506 Main St. Ft. Worth 3pm5:30pm. Tickets: Jubilee Theater. Ugly Christmas Sweater Party at White Diamonds Bar & Grill 3906 W. Camp Wisdom Rd. 9pm-2am $200 Prize to best Ugly Christmas Sweater. .
December 23
1867 Madam C. J. Walker business woman, beauty culturist born in LA
1992 President Clinton name A.M. (Mike) Espy to be Secretary of Agriculture, the 1st Black to hold this position.
Santa Photo Time at Firewheel Town Center 245 Cedar Sage Dr. Garland. 8am6pm. Tickets: www.santasfastpass.com
December 25 Christmas Day 2008 Eartha Kit, singer/actress, died.
Edward bluesman thomas Live! At Club Odyssey 7439 S. Westmoreland Rd. Dallas 7pm-11pm. Christmas Day Brunch at Fairmount Hotel Dallas 1717 N. Akard St. 11am-3pm. RSVP: 214-720-5270.
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The First Noel at Jubilee Theatre 506 Main St. Ft. Worth 21 8pm, 22 3pm, & 23 3pm.
1954 Osborn Earl (“Ozzie”) Smith Hall of Fame shortstop, born in Mobile, AL
Black Nativity the Holiday Gospel Celebration by Langston Hughes at Bishop Arts Theatre center 215 S. Tyler St. Dallas. Call for info 214-948-0716Reggae Ashleigh Smith Singing Jazz at Chocolate Secrets 3926 Oak Lawn Ave. Dallas. 7:30pm-11pm.
Enchant Christmas at Globe Life Park Arlington 1000 Ballpark Way, 4pm-10pm. Tickets: www. mlb.com. Dates until 12-30-18.
Ladies Night at Aldeez Caribbean Restaurant and Event Center 7879 Spring Valley Rd. Dallas. 9pm-2am. Free.
Sliver Stories Storytelling Circle at Bishop Arts Theatre 215 S. Tyler St. Dallas. Weekly Free Contact Tiffany Jackson: 214-948-0716 ext.307.
4 Kings Band at Smoking Jacket Cigar Lounge 1435 US Hwy 67 Suite #100, Cedar Hill. 9pm-1pm.
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Brunch Sunday at Hero’s Lounge 3094 N. 35 Fwy. Dallas.11am-3pm.
Santa at The Star One Cowboy Way, Frisco. 4pm-8pm. Tickets: www.thestarinfrisco.com
December 19-23
Skate the Square at Frisco Square 8874 Coleman Blvd. Frisco. 4pm-9pm. Dates until 1-7-19.
Candy Cane Hunts 2018 at The Gentle Zoo 12600 FM 2932, Forney 1pm-2pm The Gentle Zoo is starting a new tradition and hosting is first annual Candy Cane Hunt for 2018! The dates will be Dec 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd and 23rd. The Candy Cane hunts will begin at 1pm sharp for ages 2 and under, 1:30pm sharp for ages 2 thru 4 and 2pm sharp for ages 5 and up. Admission is $6 to petting zoo, maze, play area, train ride. Additional optional activities include a jumping pillow, and photos with Santa. Picnics welcome. Bring a basket our bag for Candy canes!
Animated Christmas Tree at The Shops of Willow Bend 6121 W. Park Blvd. Plano. 6am-11:59pm. Dates until 12-30-18.
December 25 Christmas Day
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December 28-31
Art Center of Plano: Announces the opening of the photography exhibition feat: David Downs and Barry Benton. The exhibition will extend from December 8, 2018, through February 2, 2019, at the ArtCentre 902 E. 16th St., Plano.
New Year’s Eve with Tony Rock at Addison Improv 4980 Belt Line Rd. #250. Times vary Tickets: www.improvaddison.com
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LIVE MUSIC FRIDAYS - MATTHEW BELL AT HOULIHAN'S Firewheel Town Center. Every Friday Houlihan's Garland features local bands on the patio (weather permitting). Matt Bell and the Next of Kin will be helping us kick off the weekend. Live Music by various local DFW artists every Friday from 7pm -10pm. Enjoy live music and our $5 spot Happy Hour from 9pm - 11pm with $5 handcrafted cocktails and happy hour appetizers. For reservations in the dining room (we do not accept reservations for bar / cocktail / patio area), please email Robin at Robin Garner, our marketing coordinator,
White Christmas Live at the Plaza Theatre Live onstage, CORP presents White Christmas, the heartfelt tale of two WWII veterans who try to save their former commanding general's Vermont lodge. Enjoy performances Dec. 20-22 at the Plaza Theatre, 521 W. State St., in Downtown Garland. Tickets are available at GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com,
December 24
Christmas Eve Santa Photo Time at Firewheel Town Center 245 Cedar Sage Dr. Garland. 8am-6pm. Tickets: www.santasfastpass.com It's that magical time of year again! Santa Returns to Firewheel Town Center in his NEW location between Old Navy and Buckle, near the Firewheel Christmas Tree. If you have any questions please call the mall office at 972.675.1041. The Trivia Factory at Bar Louie Firewheel Town Center 340 Coneflower Dr. Garland. 7pm-9pm. Bar Louie Firewheel Town Center brings you the nation’s best live hosted trivia night with The Trivia Factory! Join us for our new weekly Trivia Night Mondays from 7pm-9pm! Trivia is free to play and we’ll be giving away gift cards for the top teams at the end of the night. Gather your smartest friends and come on down to join the fun!
December 30
2 Annual Rockwallian After Christmas Party at Shenaniganz Entertainment Center 1290 I-30, Rockwall. 6pm-12pm. The 2nd Annual Rockwallian After Christmas Party *EVENT BENEFITING THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF NORTHEAST TEXAS* Admission is FREE - Just register for a ticket here on EventBrite FREE Pool Table / Shuffle Board Use in the Z-Lounge, 6pm to Midnight FREE $5 Game Card for each attendee.
Kwanzaafest 2018 at DeSoto Civic Center Bluebonnet Room 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd. 6pm-9pm. Free Admission with can goods for DeSoto Food Pantry. Senior Line Dancing at Latino Cultural Center 2600 Live Oak St. Dallas. 10am-12pm. Paws N’ Claws at Enchant Christmas 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington 5pm.
December 28-31
Feeding the Needy! Hosted by : Hollywood Hernandez Live on 1698 Corsicana St. Dallas. 3pm-5pm
1 Annual TeamEarthquake Christmas Party Birthday Bash at Magnolia Hotels 1401 Commerce St. Dallas, 6pm.
Dallas Zoo Lights at Dallas Zoo 650 S. R.L. Thornton Fwy. 5pm-9pm. Dates recurring 1-1-19.
DC Youngfly at Temptations Arlington Lounge 3701 S. Cooper St. 8pm-2am.
New Year’s Eve with Tony Rock at Addison Improv 4980 Belt Line Rd. #250. Times vary Tickets: www.improvaddison.com
December 28 1954 Denzel Washington, Oscar winning actor born in Mt. Vernon, NY
Shelly Carrol at Chocolate Secrets 3926 Oak Lawn Ave. Dallas 7:30pm-11pm. Celebrity Paint & Wine Party at AC Hotel Downtown Dallas 1712 Commerce St. 7pm-10pm Tickets: www.raytennyson.com One Nation Under a Groove: Freedom & Funk Concert Reloaded at The Free Man 2626 Commerce St. Dallas 10pm-12am. Tickets: www.vke.ticketleap.com
December 29 1917 Tom Bradley, 1st Black Mayor of Los Angeles CA DOB.
GoGo & Gritz Party at Sandaga813 813 Exposition Ave. Dallas. 8pm. Tickets: www. dfwjamsession.com The Phantom of the Opera at Music Hall Fair Park Dallas 909 1st Ave. 7:30pm.
Lyfe Jennings at The House of Blues 2200 N. Lamar St. Dallas. 8pm.
Dallas Mavericks vs. New Orleans Pelicans at American Airlines Center 2500 Victory Ave. 7:30pm
S.E.E. Vision Planning & Release! At Southside on Lamar 1409 S. Lamar St. Dallas. 10am-2pm. Photo Shoot Fashion Show at FITNZ 360 4312 Live Oak St. Dallas. 4:30pm-6pm. Tickets: via Eventbrite.
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2015 Meadowlark Lemon “Clown Prince” of Harlem Globetrotters, died.
NYE 2019 Smooth Jazz Weekend Dallas Jazz Series at Hilton Garden Inn Downtown 400 N. Ervay #130455, Dallas 12-30
FREE Raffle Ticket for each attendee. Buy more by making a charitable donation on site. The First Annual ROCKWALLIAN AWARDS at 8:30pm FREE Photo Booth. LIVE DJ keeping the party going. All Ages Welcome - Family Friendly Event. We hope to see you all there!
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New Year’s Eve New Year’s 4 Course Dinner & Party at Intrinsic 509 W. State St. Garland Celebrate NYE with us! Get $15 off by ordering early! You may be used to Intrinsic being closed on Mondays, so we thought this would be a great opportunity to have a Private Beer Dinner you won’t want to miss. From 7-9 we will be serving a special 4 course meal paired with 4 beers. (Tickets Required) We will then be open to the public for a come and go party to end the night (no tickets required) Feel free to keep your seat/table or move to the patio if the weather agrees. We have LIMTIED seating available for singles and tables of 2 & 4. If you would like your table close to another or have a special request for table size not listed, please let us know. Courses: 1) Cold Smoked Carpaccio 2) Corn & Leek Pudding with Pork Belly & Rhubarb Gastrique 3) Smoked Duck with Hop Honey Glaze & Pear Salad 4) Mocha Semifreddo with Smoked Caramel Chip Cookie Early Bird Tickets are $65 per person & will increase to $80 the week of the event. Must be 21 or with legal guardian to consume alcohol. New Beginnings NYE 2019 Celebration at Aloft Hotel Frisco 3202 Parkwood Blvd. 9pm-1am. Tickets: Eventbrite. New·be·gin·nings: moving forward with reflection upon the past. NEW BEGINNINGS...”a Grown & Classy NYE Celebration” Get ready for a more relaxed, socially infused, networking approach to NEW YEAR’S EVE with a “house party” type of vibe in the beautiful Dallas suburb of Frisco at the all new Aloft Hotel. NEW BEGINNINGS NYE is a grown and classy event focusing on providing an all-inclusive experience to Dallas’ finest social dignitaries and esteemed guests
who prefer to #partyupnorth. We feature COMPLIMENTARY LIBATIONS after midnight with a COMPLIMENTARY CHAMPAGNE TOAST at midnight along with select passed Hors d'oeuvres for your culinary and libation indulgence. As this is a Semi-Formal Affair, we expect nothing but the best experience for you as we welcome in the grand New Year that is almost upon us! Let’s Celebrate a Fine Evening in Style and Sophistication. Prepare for an evening of pure opulence while enjoying a fine sample of musical excellence provided by DJ Slyy. Enjoy an all mature atmosphere amongst your peers in a cool loft-inspired lounge in a whirlwind of modern luxury with subtle ambiguity and your presence awaiting... A FINE EVENING OF STYLE, ELEGANCE AND SOPHISTICATION (Formal, Semi-Formal & Professional attire is recommended) PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE AT: NEWBEGINNINGSNYE2019. EVENTBRITE.COM
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Mount Hebron Missionary Baptist Church 1233 Hwy 66, Garland. 10pm.
Night Watch Service at N Dallas Community Bible Fellowship 2801 E. PGB Hwy Plano. 10pm.
Watch Night Worship at Christ Community 701 E. Centennial Blvd. Richardson. 10pm. Night Watch Service at New Mount Zion Baptist Church 9550 Shepherd Rd. Dallas. 10pm.
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2019 TALENT SHOWCASE Talent show -Georgetown Palace Theater, 810 S Austin Ave, Georgetown, TX 78626. Texas Unsigned Artists presents two intimate evenings of music featuring local living legends of Jazz. Join us on journey of the development of Jazz through music with visual aids.
Butterfly I emerge from this darkness changed. Leaving behind so much of what was me; whole but with missing parts. Pushing myself through a realization that does not include you, physically. Your transformation complete. Mine ... only beginning. La Juana and Patricia Barton authors of Faithful Remembrances - Volume I
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From the Capitol By Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson The latest attack on vulnerable Americans who need assistance to ensure that they, and their families, have adequate and affordable health insurance comes not from the United States Congress, where the law providing such insurance was challenged more than sixty times by the Republican Party. This time it comes from a federal judge in North Texas who ruled recently that the law was unconstitutional. Fortunately, the judge’s ruling will be appealed to a higher court where I hope and pray more prudent thinking will prevail. If the
judge’s ruling stands, more than 20 million men, women and children will find themselves without health insurance, which should be considered a fundamental right in our country. As soon as I received notice of the judge’s ruling, I was in contact with my colleagues in Washington, members of the Democratic Party, who will make up the majority in the House of Representatives that will be seated during the first week of January. One of the reasons that our party experienced such an overwhelming victory in the November congressional elections is we
made healthcare a major issue, telling voters that we would protect the Affordable Care Act, and make Improvements to it. The local judge’s ruling comes in the face of a decision by the United States Supreme Court that the law, signed by President Obama in 2010, was constitutional and national polls showing that the favorability of the Affordable Care Act continues to rise. Even Republicans legislators promised voters that they supported the law during the election. A poll by the Kaiser Family Foundation concluded that more than 70 percent of Americans, Democrats and Republicans, have a favorable opinion of the Affordable Care Act, demonstrating that the legislation had become a significant part of the American
fabric. The Affordable Care Act also allows for Medicaid expansion, providing additional people with healthcare. The holiday season can be a very stressful time for everyone. Those secure with the knowledge of having healthcare because of the Affordable Care Act do not deserve the extra worry that the judge’s ruling has created. I want each of you to know that my colleagues and I are with you, and we will do everything in our
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power to protect your healthcare. We are consulting with some of the best legal minds in the country who will argue in the next judicial forum or forums on your behalf, and on behalf of equity and fair-
ness. Having you and those you love without healthcare insurance is like leaving a newly-born infant alone in the midst of a harsh winter storm. We will not allow that. We shall assist you. We shall protect you from the cold! Eddie Bernice Johnson represents Texas’s 30th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. Serving as a representative since 1993, when she was the first registered nurse elected to Congress.
First Lady Obama returns to Winspear continued from front page award-winning actress and singer; and was moderated by Debbie Storey, Interim President and CEO of AT&T Performing Arts Center. The young women also participated in three breakout sessions, including Leadership Lessons Learned through Improvisation with Amanda Austin; The Art of Storytelling with actress Liz Mikel; and Effective Communication through the Voice and Body with Jenni Steck. Participating schools and student groups include David W. Carter High School; The Hockaday School; Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School; L.G. Pinkston High School; Ursuline Academy of Dallas; Qalam Academy; Young Women’s Leadership Academy at Bill Arnold Grand Prairie; Young Women’s Leadership Academy Fort Worth; and The Links, Inc. The conference was made possible by the generosity of underwriters Fossil Group, Lyda Hill and Lynn Mc-
Bee. Additional support was provided by Vicki Blanton, Debra Hunter Johnson, Jill B. Louis, Mark Malveux, Lisa Montgomery and Regina Montoya. The annual conference is now the newest of the Center’s education and community engagement initiatives, which include Open Stages, where students visit the Center for shows and educational experiences; Backstage Spotlight, where students learn technical theatre skills and build a professional portfolio; Community Partners, which provides free tickets to underserved individuals and families; Disney Musicals in Schools, where Dallas ISD elementary schools produce a Disney musical; and ArtsBridge – Powered by Toyota, which connects West Dallas residents with cultural experiences both within their community and at the Center. All of this is made possible by generous donors and sponsors.
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QUIT PLAYIN’ By Vincent L. Hall “Someday at Christmas there’ll be no wars. When we have learned what Christmas is for. When we have found what life’s really worth. There’ll be peace on earth.� Stevie Wonder – Thanksgiving 1967 At 17 years and 5 months of age, Stevland Hardaway Judkins’ rushed his first Christmas album to press. “Someday at Christmas� debuted on November 27, 1967, but it’s been a standard ever since. It means more to me this year than ever before. The album title and track unpacked Stevie’s wish list for a world he couldn’t see,
but could feel. The wishes he posited are still wanting and errant, but no less profound and admirable. Unfortunately, that “Somedayâ€? is not today, and we’re nowhere close. This Christmas we still have wars. Babies are being maimed, murdered and displaced in Yemen; and America is complicit in the mĂŠlange of inhumane maladies. Russia’s Premier and Donald Trump’s pimp, Vladimir Putin, has never heard Stevie. Putin is “doing the foolâ€? in the Middle East while he has cover at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. The Russians have one foot in Ukraine and the other toe is testing the waters near Caracas. Two nuclear-capable Tu-160’s have been dispatched and signal the commencement of a new Cold War. God save us from an allout conflict. We have a commander-in-chief who uses troop movement as political diversion. Someday at Christmas
we may glean what life is worth, but this Christmas won’t be the one. Professor Eddie Glaude Jr. of Princeton penned a book that pronounces the devaluation of Black bodies. In ‘Democracy in Black; How Race Still enslaves the American Soul,â€? Glaude reminds us how far we have to go. “We talk about the achievement gap, we talk about the empathy gap, we talk about the wealth gap, and the value gap is this: the belief that white people matter more than others. And to the extent to which that belief animates our social arrangements, our political practices, our economic realities‌democracy will always be in abeyance in this
country.� This Christmas Glaude’s racial caveat reads like international prophecy. Whites around the world feel pressured and follow “populist� leaders. Just consult with Merkel, May and Macron. By the way, that’s not a law firm; they are the bewildered heads of state in Germany, The United Kingdom and France. Collectively, their greatest common challenge is convincing their White citizenry that the world is browning and separatism is not an option. There is no safe exit from Brexit and Trump’s Nationalism is toxic to the stock market, international trade and to the cause of worldwide diplomacy. Someday at Christmas there will be no terrorists; for-
eign or domestic, but not in 2018. Tragedies like the carnage at Parkland High School in Florida, the execution of Jewish worshippers in Central Ohio and the Nashville Waffle House shootings, prove that our fears are wrongheaded. Chris Rock is the master of converting social commentary into laughter, but one of them has been more true that funny. “I’m not worried about Al Qaeda; I’m worried about Al Cracker.� America trains us to fear brown men with turbans, but White men with fully-loaded turbines are the more likely problem. According to Business Insider, America had 307 mass murders by mid-November, mostly committed by “lone wolves� toting high-powered rifles while being burdened with low self-esteem. More than 12,000 dead and twice that number were injured. Someday? Meanwhile Trump; bent
on enlarging our racial schisms, points us to the Southern border. No terrorists there so far, just babies stripped from the breasts of their hopeful mothers and large concentration camps full of children with irreparable psychological damage. Someday at Christmas, Stevie’s “inner visions� will be made manifest, or at least we want to believe they will. But his last stanza offers a valuable prescriptive. Stevie infers that we have to work toward a utopian advent season whether we ever see it in this lifetime or not. “Someday all our dreams will come to be. Someday in a world where men are free. Maybe not in time for you and me, but someday at Christmas time. Someday at Christmas time.� #peaceonearth #51yearslater #QuitPlayin Vincent L. Hall is an author, activist and award-winning journalist.
Nancy WIlson the Classy Lady By Congresswoman Maxine Waters Congress Speaks By Rep. Maxine Waters
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) issued a statement on the death of legendary “song stylist,� Nancy Sue Wilson, who died at age 81. “I am heartbroken by the passing of my beloved friend, the legendary Nancy Wilson. Nancy was a ‘song stylist’ without peer. Her unmatched mastery of numerous genres of music, including jazz, R&B, gospel, blues, soul and pop, has etched her name in history as
one of the most ‘formidable’ vocalists of all time. “Nancy began singing in church at the age of four in her home town of Chillicothe, Ohio. For more than five decades, she captivated audiences across the globe with her soul-stirring performances that would send chills down your spine; her more than 70 critically acclaimed albums, many of which I own; and her chart-topping hits such as ‘Guess Who I Saw Today,’ ‘Save Your Love for Me,’ and ‘Face It Girl, It’s Over,’ which are considered classics by generations of musicians and fans around the world. “Nancy is also a pioneer and trailblazer for women and entertainers of color. She hosted the National Public Radio program ‘Jazz Profiles’ for nearly a decade, won an Emmy for her starring role in NBC’s ‘The Nancy Wilson
Show’, and served as one of the first African American spokeswomen for major national brands, including Campbell’s Soup. “Due to her brilliant talent, poise, and grace, Nancy was the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions including, three Nancy Wilson Performing in Amsterdam, March 1968, Nationaal Archief, the Dutch National Archives Grammy Awards, an NAACP LifeIn 2004, Nancy also received the covtime Achievement Award, and the eted National Endowment for the Urban League’s Whitney Young Jr. Arts (NEA) Jazz Masters Fellowships Award. She also received a star on the Award, which is the highest honor Hollywood Walk of Fame, and was recgranted to jazz musicians by the U.S. ognized by the Martin Luther King, Jr. government. Center for Nonviolent Social Change. “Anyone who knew Nancy under-
Is criticism of Israel forbidden? Speaking Truth to Power by Bill Fletcher, Jr.
It may seem like a strange question, but after CNN’s termination of Marc Lamont Hill, I have to ask that question. Let me go further: If criticism of Israel is not forbidden, is there a booklet somewhere with appropriate guidelines on what can be criticized and how criticism is supposed to be offered?
tinians’ rights. Hill offered a presentation to the United Nations in which he was calling for the respecting of Palestinian rights by the Israeli government. He made reference to a phrase “from the river to the sea� which some pundits have suggested refers to an alleged support for eliminating Jews
I was outraged by the termination of Marc Lamont Hill. Coinciding with the bogus charges of anti-Semitism against Women’s March leader Linda Sarsour, one gets the growing feeling that allegations of anti-Semitism are primarily being used against anyone who supports Palestinians’ rights. And, while I am at it, is there any preface to these guidelines that explains why this only applies to Israel? I was outraged by the termination of Marc Lamont Hill. Coinciding with the bogus charges of anti-Semitism against Women’s March leader Linda Sarsour, one gets the growing feeling that allegations of anti-Semitism are primarily being used against anyone who supports Pales-
from Israel. How anyone can draw that conclusion is far from clear, particularly when one looks at the larger context of Hill’s speech. Hill spoke out in favor of Palestinian rights and also called for non-violence. His position was very clear. He was also calling for the respect of Palestinian rights in the total territory controlled by Israel, whether it was the Occupied Territories—which go to the
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Jordan River—or the state of Israel—which goes to the Mediterranean Sea. There is nothing surprising in these comments particularly in light of the apartheid conditions that Palestinians face in both Israel and the Occupied Territories. The attack on Hill and on Women’s March leader Linda Sarsour are an attempt to divert attention away from the real sources of contemporary anti-Semitism, i.e., the emerging right-wing populist movement in the USA. Rather than focusing on the right-wing populists, including the neofascists, who regularly call for marginalizing or exterminating Jews, pro-Israeli hawks are using the term as a way of stifling criticism of the barbaric treatment of Palestinians by the Israeli government and their supporters. The suggestion that criticisms of Israel are anti-Semitic is as ridiculous as suggesting that a criticism of the Russian government is anti-Slavic or an attack on Morocco for occupying the Western Sahara is anti-Arab or anti-Muslim. Israel’s internal and external policies should be as subject to criticism as those of ANY other country on this planet. If they are not, then I, for one, want to know why. Bill Fletcher, Jr. is the former president of TransAfrica Forum. Follow him on Twitter, Facebook and at www.billfletcherjr.com. He is the author of the recently published murder/mystery The Man Who Fell From the Sky.
DEMOCRATS 2020 – NOT THE PERSON, BUT THE PROGRAM
The Last Word By Dr. Julianne Malveaux Now that the midterm elections are over, and Democrats are savoring their victory, more than a dozen Democrats say they are considering running for President in 2020. The Democratic Party needs to get its act together if any of them has even a prayer of beating the clown that white conservatives love to love. The fact that Republicans stole an election from Stacey Abrams in Georgia suggests that our electoral infrastructure isn’t what it ought to be. The fact that Republicans in Michigan, Wisconsin, and North Carolina are attempting to change electoral rules suggests that the Party and civil society organizations need to spend some money ensuring fair elections. From where I sit, the focus on personalities is poorly placed. We ought, instead, think both about our election mechanics and an economic agenda to empower the majority of our citizens who live in an economically precarious situation. Too many of us struggle to
survive on the minimum wage, and too many unions have seen their influence erode in the face of hostile legislation. Too many do not have access to health care. Too many cities and states are willing to offer exorbitant tax breaks to attract a few jobs. Meanwhile, our infrastructure is crumbling, our environment is decomposing, and civility is a thing of the past. There’s a lot
of rhetoric, but Democrats have to explain what they stand for more clearly. Democrats have been so reactive, so anti-45, that they’ve not spun out a positive agenda. Oh, they say they stand for a living wage, for criminal justice reform, for access to health care and education, for racial economic justice (actually, they didn’t say that I did), and more. But too often, Democrats have gone with the status quo instead of looking at the changing needs of our nation. And the party is expert at grabbing defeat from the jaws of victory, failing to support progressive candidates who sometimes upset the status quo. Now, former Vice President Joe Biden says he is the most qualified person to be Presi-
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stood how deeply she cared for our community, and how committed she was to using her voice to make a difference. We could always count on Nancy to perform for special causes like HIV/ AIDS or in support of political leaders. Whenever and wherever we needed her, Nancy would be right there. “The incomparable Nancy Wilson. A musical genius, trailblazer, and hero who was loved and adored by so many. I join the world in mourning the loss of this extraordinary musical icon, and I consider it a blessing to have the privilege of calling her a cherished friend. My thoughts and prayers are with her three children, Kacy, Samantha, and Sheryl, five grandchildren, relatives and friends during this difficult time. “Though she is no longer with us, she will forever be remembered in hearts as our ‘Classy, Miss Nancy.’�
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Can women be head coaches of NFL teams?
Jenny Ziegler, Miami Times Zsportsreport@gmail.com This [NFL] is a man’s world, but it would be nothing without a woman or a girl … (speaking in my James Brown voice) Sure, we are on the sidelines as cheerleaders, owners, reporters and such, but there has never been a female head coach manning the sidelines in any male professional sport. There’s always a first time for everything. Well, hold that thought as we are not there yet. Recently, Condoleezza Rice was trending on social media when it was reported by NFL insider, Adam Schefter that the Cleveland Browns were considering the former secretary of state for its most recent head coaching vacancy. Recently, Condoleezza Rice was trending on social media when it was reported by NFL insider, Adam Schefter that the Cleveland Browns were considering the former secretary of state for its most recent head coaching vacancy. Recently, Condoleezza Rice was trending on social media when it was reported by NFL insider, Adam Schefter that the Cleveland Browns were considering the former secretary of state for its most recent head coaching vacancy. Rice, though hailed as being intelligent, a great leader and a woman of great character, is an unrealistic candidate for the head coaching gig with the Browns, yet she has brought the discussion of coaching opportunities for women in male professional sports to the forefront. Condi, as she is affectionately called,
is also an adamant Cleveland Browns fan. “I love my Browns,” she said. Her love for the team stems from times when her and her father watched games together and cheered on Hall of
Rice went on to say, “One doesn’t have to play the game to understand it and motivate players, but experience counts – and it’s time to develop a pool of experienced women coaches.” Though Rice never played the game
enough to know that though she is not ready to be a coach in the NFL, there are women who can do the job with the proper training and opportunities. She has expressed an interest in the role of NFL commissioner. If she can broker peace deals in the Middle East, ceasefires and deal with terrorists and drug lords on behalf of our country — then why not? She ended her post by saying, “BTWI’m not ready to coach, but I would like to call a play or two next season if the Browns need ideas!” At 4-6-1, the Browns could perhaps use a few plays this season as opposed to waiting until next season. I’m just saying. The league however is making strides, as there are few teams that have opened their doors and are affording women the type of on-the-job-training required to be able to take that next step toward coaching in the NFL. The Buffalo Bills, San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders, Arizona Cardinals and the New York Jets all have hired females in some form of football Recently, Condoleezza Rice was trending on social media when it was reported by operational capacity (offensive assisNFL insider, Adam Schefter that the Cleveland Browns were considering the former tant, special team’s coach, strength secretary of state for its most recent head coaching vacancy. and conditioning coach, and assistant coach). Kudos to all of them! Rice is advocating for more trainFame running back Jim Brown. because she is a female, she knows a lit- ing opportunities for women to get the But a love of the game does not make tle somethin’, somethin’. locker-room credential that will enable a head football coach. For three years, she was a part of the them to climb that proverbial NFL She acknowledged that she doesn’t College Football Playoff selection com- coaching ladder. possess the experience needed to take mittee responsible for determining the Given the right opportunities, the sky on such a role and had this to say on top college football teams in the coun- is the limit: general manager, commisFacebook: try; ultimately deciding what four teams sion or even president. “I do hope that the NFL will start to would compete in the playoff. The only thing that is standing in the bring women into the coaching profesHow’s that for “women don’t know way of a woman coaching in the NFL is sion as position coaches and eventually jack about football?” air and opportunity. coordinators and then head coaches.” The former secretary of state is wise
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Remember back-in-the-day when you used to poke your mouth out, bug your parents (or whatever adult was in charge) about being bored? Well, today’s kids can’t use that tired, old excuse. Neither can we, as grown folks, for that matter. We’ve been spoiled rotten and have access to endless entertainment options at our fingertips, 24/7. So, I’m excited to share with you insights from Nielsen’s first-ever Entertainment Consumer Report, which breaks down, in detail, the myriad of ways we are entertained – whether it’s game playing, watching movies or other video content, listening to music or reading a book. As entertainment consumers, we fall into three categories: high, moderate
and low entertainment spenders. Although just one-third of the population qualifies as high entertainment spenders, they account for more than 70 percent of entertainment spending. This segment of spenders are more likely to be ethnically diverse and women with young children than moderate and low entertainment spenders. Makes perfect sense to me since moms are usually the ones charged with keeping the kids occupied. When it comes to how we listen music, long gone are the days portrayed in the musicals “Cadillac Records” and “Dream Girls.” But wait. Though digital music leads overall music sales with 118 million digital albums and 1.3 billion tracks purchased last year, the sales of old-school vinyl LPs jumped nearly 18 percent over the last year. As the saying goes, “everything old is new again.” African-Americans index on the lower end of the demographic spectrum of digital music buyers. We, however, index slightly higher than other consumer groups in purchasing physical CDs. We make up 12 percent of on-demand music streamers. And, although all age groups enjoy music across all platforms, young adults between 18 and
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24 spend the most time listening to music, about six hours a week, which is an hour more than those 25 and up. You know how big companies sponsor concert tours and pay big bucks for an artist to endorse their product? It’s good business. Hitching to a star’s wagon has been shown to increase buy rates of a product by as much as 28 percent among the artists’ fans. Switching gears to what and how we watch video content at home, well, the sky is pretty much the limit with multiple devices to choose from. Some examples of those are: DVR/Blu-Ray, video-on-demand, plus subscriber servic\ es like Netflix and/or Hulu. There are also video game consoles, computers, tablets and/or mobile devices. Here are some quick facts: 25-34 year olds are the biggest buyers of movie/TV DVDs and streaming video. African-Americans index lower than other demographics in movie/TV DVD and streaming video purchases. Females index higher than males in movie/TV DVD purchase, while men outrank women when it comes to buying streaming video. What are some other forms of entertainment we have available to us? Well, I am glad you asked. Some, like
countable. The NAACP is stepping up to take on this challenge, and we’re calling on all of our supporters to join us. If the revelations over the past few We’re asking supporters to log out of weeks about Facebook hiring an op- Facebook and Instagram in protest toposition research firm and working day to let Facebook know that the data with other deeply partisan strategy and privacy of its users of color matter firms were not problematic enough, more than its corporate interests. we learned just yesterday that Russian #LogOutFacebook operatives used Facebook and the FaceDec. 18-25, 2018 book-owned Instagram to specifically We want to make it clear that, as the target African Americans during the largest social network in the world, it is 2016 election. It’s time for Facebook to be held ac- Facebook’s corporate social responsi-
me, still love the feel of a good book in your hands. But, I know some of you may also appreciate the convenience of e-readers. Turns out, there’s not much difference between print and eBook buyers. Among adults online surveyed in this report, both groups of readers are more likely females between the ages of 55 and 64. African-Americans index slightly higher with purchasing eBooks than print books. Can you guess at our favorite books from last year? If you guessed E.L. James’ Fifty Shades trilogy, followed by Suzanne Collin’s Hunger Games series, you were correct. And, when we like something, we want to enjoy the experience in all ways possible. Case in point: “The Hunger Games,” which was also a box office success, was the fourth best selling print book of 2012, the top selling music soundtrack and the third most-purchased DVD. So now you see even how your various entertainment preferences matter. And even though there are many choices, every choice is important. Cheryl Pearson-McNeil is senior vice president of Public Affairs and Government Relations for Nielsen. For more information and studies go to www.nielsenwire.com
bility to ensure that users of color have a right to be protected from propaganda and misinformation on its platforms. And if you think #LogOutFacebook is just for show, it’s not. We’re serious about holding Facebook accountable— so serious that we recently returned a monetary donation from the company. So please, join the NAACP in logging out of Facebook and Instagram today. Together, we can make Facebook—finally—do the right thing. Derrick Johnson President and CEO -NAACP
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Ask ALMA By Alma Gill
Starting out LYING! Dear Alma, I’m getting married in three weeks and I couldn’t be happier. My fiancé is the best man I’ve ever met and he loves me like a queen. All of our wedding arrangements have been made and he is so loving and generous; he paid for everything. I knew from the moment we met, that I wanted to be with him and I want to spend the rest of my life loving him. Our relationship is perfect except for one thing. I know he wants to have children, that’s all we talk about and I wish I could, but I can’t. I’ve known since I was 23 years old. This has been a heartbreaking reality for me and the only other person who knows is my sister. I didn’t tell him when we first met, it just never seemed like the right time. I can’t tell him now that we can’t have children, because I don’t want to ruin our life together. I know that we’re meant for each other. I am praying that I may be able to have a miracle baby; I know it happens. I’m 37 and I know if we don’t get married now, I never will. I don’t want to live my life alone. I want to be happily married and have my husband for the rest of my life. My sister is my maid of honor and she’s threatening to tell him. I told her, I will disown her if she does. I think she’s just jealous of my future husband and our relationship. How can I stop her from ruining my life? Hiding a Terrible Secret Dear Secret, Um, did I miss a sentence? How is your sister, the one who’s telling the truth, ruining your life? Oh no, Miss Thing, you gotta own your decision of deceitfulness. You’re absolutely “azzbackward” in this treacherous portrayal of a partnership and I promise you that your “azzbackwardness” will come back to haunt you. Having a child is a sacred bond between two people and should not be taken lightly. I could see if you didn’t know you couldn’t have children, that’s one thing, but to already be aware of this information and not share it with your future husband is vicious and vindictive. Yes, I said it, you’re selfish, self-centered, shim-shammy and not to be trusted. The only happiness you’re willing to acknowledge is your own. How one sided is that and who wants to be in a relationship with someone who is constantly tilted to the left? You’re so blinded by what you want and what makes you and only you happy. That’s pathetic. I hear you when you say there have been miracle babies, yeah, um, it happens, but it also doesn’t happen, more than you want to admit. Tell your fiancé, now, right now. He has a right to know about your medical condition. If you had been up front the entire time, I’m sure he would understand and remain committed to walking this path of life with you. I find the fact that you’re comfortable drowning in a sea of “conniving and cunning” quite troubling. In your head, disowning your sister is the “right” thing to do, if she discloses your secret. So, much so your logic is to disown your sister. Chil’ please. You made your bed and now you have to lie in it. Whatever comes your way is what you deserve. SMDH, I hope your sister does tell him the truth and I hope you keep your promise and disown her, both of them will be all the better for it. Alma Alma Gill’s newsroom experience spans more than 25 years, including various roles at USA Today, Newsday and the Washington Post. Email questions to: alwaysaskalma@gmail.com. Follow her on Facebook at “Ask Alma” and twitter @almaaskalma.
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by Caren Rodriguez prepare for the future and to not work so hard! One day my mother called and asked me to come and get her and bring her from New Jersey to Dallas. I was shocked. She had spent 60 years of her life “up North” and she didn’t care too much for Texas heat. Still, I went home, loaded her up and she moved to the Big D. If only I knew what I know now, I would have heard what she wasn’t saying and I would have prepared better, if that is possible. I would have her for 18 months and there are so many things I could have done, but to do many would have meant acknowledging that her time was limited. Thanks to John Beckwith and Golden Gate Funeral Home, I was able to honor her wishes. I could go on and on with my “If only I knew” vignettes; and I will in the future. I encourage you to join
me as we are going to be looking at the aforementioned, and many other issues surrounding healthy living, at the Realizing the Dream Healthy Living Expo on January 21, 2019 at the African American Museum in Dallas. Call 214-9410110 for info. Come out for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade at 10am then come over to the African American Museum where you can also see the Monticello Exhibit. Vendors, if you reference this article, you can get the early bird rate, but you have to do it soon, before the next issue comes out on Dec. 19. Learn to be financially, spiritually, socially, physically, mentally and holistically healthy! Then you can help build stronger, healthier families, communities and our country! And believe me, we need help, on all fronts, wouldn’t you agree?
The Garland ISD Education Foundation (GEF) kicked off the season of giving with cheers, hugs and cash. The nonprofit awarded 204 grants and 12 scholarships totaling more than $50,000 before Thanksgiving Break. GEF President Lisa Cox along with members of GEF’s Board of Directors walked into classrooms, gyms and offices to surprise fall 2018 winners Nov. 13-15. Selected by GEF’s grant and scholarship committee, this year’s recipients will enhance education through an outdoor learning lab, sewing machines, podcast headphones, Tubano drums and much more.
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Nominees for this year’s Golden Globes were announced last week, with a very diverse list of movies and actors (four out of 10 of the top movies featured people of color including Black Panther, Blackkklansman, and Crazy Rich Asians), so I figured I’d join in with my nominations for the best of 2018. Hands down, the best movie for me was Green Book. It’s based on a true story about an African American pianist, Dr. Don Shirley, played by 2016’s Oscar winner Mahershala Ali, who embarks on a tour of the old “Jim Crow South” along with his driver “Tony Lip”, played by Oscar nominee Viggo Mortenson. The movie paints a very rich tapestry of the history of the civil rights era, where Blacks, even talented artists like Dr. Shirley, were second-class
citizens who could play in upscale concert venues but who couldn’t eat or use the toilets there. But more than any other subject in the film Green Book is a movie about the friendship that develops between two men of different backgrounds and races. I found the inspiring message in the movie to be the world would be such a better place if we could all just get along. My runner-up for best movie of the year is The Hate You Give. It’s based on a novel by a young African American writer, Angie Thomas, that tells the story of a tragic police shooting of an African American teen boy which is witnessed by a young black girl, Star. Her character is well played by Amandla Stenberg, who gives a very strong and emotional performance. These two movies are playing in
theaters now. I urge you to please support some great filmmaking in these two Black films. Just a few footnotes about this year’s Golden Globe nominations; Spike Lee is nominated for Best Director for Blackkklansman and Denzel Washington’s son, John David Washington is nominated for Best Actor for his work in the same movie with Spike Lee. Crazy Rich Asians has two Golden Globe nominations; one for Best Movie and a Best Actress nomination for Constance Wu, an American born Asian actress. The 2018 Oscar nominations come out in January. My hope is that they follow suit with such a diverse group of nominations as did this years’ Golden Globes.
THAT CELEBRITY INTERVIEW: Tia Mowry
The Valder Beebe Show Fvery day God’s blessings are renewed and I can count on His direction, guidance and blessings. My blessings come in many forms, yet I am most delighted by wonderful guests for the Valder Beebe Show. I am delighted that you may read [Garland Journal News], connect digitally [IMESSENGER newspaper] or view on ValderBeebeShow. com, my interview with Tia
Mowry, a young successful actress, author and entrepreneur talks about her role as mom to her oldest who has peanut allergy. Actress Tia Mowry, best known for her role in the sitcom Sister, Sister and her digital series Quick Fix. Tia is married to actor Cory Hardrict [Battle Los Angeles] and they are parents to two, Cree and their daughter Ciaro, a toddler. Tia is now a part of a new educational awareness campaign, “Talking Peanut Allergy,” aimed to ignite a conversation around the challenges of living with a peanut allergy. Mowry shares her journey and the challenges of protecting her son Cree with peanut allergy while helping ignite a national dialogue on the condition. Mowry is joining the
‘Talking Peanut Allergy’ campaign to share her story with the hope that parents of children with a peanut allergy realize they’re not alone. She hopes the campaign can help create a community where people can inspire, educate and support each other. VBS: Tia, you are lending your celebrity and your voice to this campaign, “Talking Peanut Allergy,” TM: I just want to ignite and spark a conversation about children with peanut allergy. My son Cree has had peanut allergy since he was three, now he’s 7. There are actually 1.5 million children in the U.S. with peanut allergy. VBS: Your cookbook, Whole New You: How Real Food Transforms Your Life, for a Healthier, More Gorgeous You is #1 on New York best seller
list. Congratulations! I have Whole New You, at my home. TM: Yes, its number one in the endometritis category that is one of the main reasons I decided to write this book is because I suffer from the condition of Endometriosis. I’m happy you have the cookbook, what’s your favorite in the book? VBS: I’m a healthy eater so your veggie focus is my favorite. TM: I really appreciate you loving my book………. Find more THAT CELEBRITY INTERVIEW; ValderBeebeShow.com, Youtube.com/ valderbeebeshow, SoundCloud.com/valderbeebeshow, 411RadioNetwork , PChatman Network and VBS affiliate broadcasters. Valder Beebe Show is a Power of 3 Women consortium partner.
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Malveaux, continued from page 4 that level of insanity that 45 brings to the table. The issue, also, should not be one of who is the most sensational, but who has the most focused program, and the basis of the Democratic program must be economic justice for working Americans. Back in the day, we used to say, “It’s not the man, it’s the plan.” In gender-neutral terms, it’s not the person, it’s the program. For Democrats to build on the momentum of the midterm election, they must drill down on communicating dynamic economic programs. I’m encouraged by folks like LaTosha Brown and Black Voters Matter. They are doing ground up, not top down, organizing, going into commu-
nities and focusing on the races they deem essential, which are not always national or statewide races. When people come out for a key local, they will also vote in the “big” races. But too often the Democratic Party focuses only on the biggest elections, with an agenda people can’t necessarily identify with. Democratic Party leaders need to sit down with Black Voters Matter as soon as they can and learn how to connect with the voters who can make a difference in 2020. Or, they can continue with business as usual and experience the consequences.
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