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MY TRUTH
By Cheryl Smith Publisher
The Real Dick Gregory To be recognized during your lifetime has to be a great feeling. If folks didn’t learn anything as a result of COVID-19, showing love and appreciation should have been on the list.
Dr. E. Faye Williams
Sadly, however; so many missed the memo and therefore grace is not in their vocabularies. To Dr. E. Faye Williams’ credit, it didn’t take a pandemic for her to realize how precious life and friends are. She had a friend in Dick Gregory and while he is no longer here to be showered with love, when he was alive Mr. Gregory knew he had a friend in her. And that is so important! Actually it is powerful. And, Mr. Gregory said that information was power! The author of several books, Dick Gregory was about sharing information. Get him talking and you were in for a treat, because it was like having your own personal lecturer. Rapper and businessman Killer Mike said that when Mr. Gregory died, it was like an entire library burned down.
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Which brings me to my truth. Dr. Williams is also a library and she is continuing in the same mode as her long-time friend; by writing books, hosting and appearing on radio shows, speaking at lecturns to speak truth to power, and being a voice for the voiceless. Her latest labor of love is: “Dick Gregory, Wake Up and Stay Woke: Running for Life.” Believe me when I tell you, you need to read this book! Much like Mr. Gregory, she candidly discusses issues and provides a history lesson for readers. This is Black History! And guess what? Folks are going to be writing about Dr. Williams also. Who is she? She’s all that and more! The National President of the National Congress of Black Women, Dr. Williams is the president of the Dick Gregory Society and a board member of the World Conference of Mayors. She’s a former Professor of International Law at Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge. She previously served as Chief of Staff for the late Mayor Marion Barry and See MY TRUTH, page 2
THURSDAY JULY 15, 2021 VOLUME X
More than Most Qualified!
Mayor Cornelious’ life experiences shape leadership By Eva D. Coleman
Lifestyle and Culture Editor
He has come a long way from the farm in what is now known as Helena-West Helena, Arkansas. Curtis J. Cornelious has not strayed from the values his upbringing instilled and carries them into his new role as mayor of the Town of Little Elm, Texas. “My dad always farmed, my mom, always a full-time nurse, so we had the best of both worlds,” Cornelious said. “We were either out helping on the farm, or we were out learning something about helping people healthcare wise.” Next to the youngest of eight children, which he laughed as he fondly invoked a well-known country term as being the “knee baby,” Cornelious has a high regard for his father and mother and their sense of care. “Both of our parents were
just heartfelt and that’s how they raised us to be,” he said. Growing up, Cornelious shared that they didn’t have a lot, yet their home was often a shelter for others in need. “It’s a three bed, one bath house on the hill. The water ran slow, and at any given time, we always had a cousin from each family living with us,” Cornelious said. “It was nothing to have the 10 of us plus four or five others, but it was a family thing.” He emphasized that with hard work, they had fun. The family togetherness with the minimum yielded lessons he’ll never forget in foreseeing maximum rewards. “What they taught us is, whatever you have, appreciate it; and just because you see others with it, it does not mean you don’t have what you deserve,” Cornelious said. “Use that to drive you to get what you want.” And drive, he did. The University of Arkan-
Little Elm’s First Family - L to R - Christian Cornelious, Stephanie Stevenson, Mayor Curtis J. Cornelious, Charlet Cornelious, Collyn Cornelious-Courtesy of Cornelious Family Credit: Cornelious Family
sas at Pine Bluff, a Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) institution, graduate who holds double degrees in chemistry and agriculture moved from Arkansas to Carrollton, Tex. At that time, he was a chemist with the world’s largest chemical company, BASF. A friend living in The Colony knew that Corne-
lious and his wife, Charlet, were looking to purchase a home and suggested they check out his city. “We were literally driving trying to find The Colony and shot straight through it and found Little Elm, Texas,” Cornelious shared with a huge smile. “Being from Arkansas, country boy, as soon as we
hit Little Elm I saw all these cows on the side of the road. So, I told my wife, ‘Let’s just drive through and look at some houses since we’re out here.’” They’ve lived in Little Elm since 2004. Cornelious’ personal drive started long before. He recalled being student See MOST QUALIFIED page 5
Bean Pie my brother, Bean Pie my sister? By Amore
Natural Baked Goods may be the best dessert you’ve ever had
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Bean pies are now infused into the Black food experience like soul food. Unlike most soul food, the bean pie consists of healthy components that are full of nutrients. In the 1930s the Nation of Islam’s eternal father, The Hon. Elijah Muhammad, introduced the pie as the dessert counterpart to his “How to Eat to Live” diet utilized by his followers. Muhammad’s better health doctrine sparked wellness consciousness throughout the Black community and with such came the popularity of the bean pie. In the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Mother Earth Natural Baked Good’s bean pie is at the helm of numerous dinner tables as their premier dessert choice. Sis. Eartha Muhammad, a member of N.O.I. Muhammad Mosque No. 48 in South Dallas, is the owner of Mother Earth.
Sis. Eartha Muhammad
MOTHER EARTH When people say, “Why make a pie out of beans?” Her response is quite simple. “The navy bean is full of protein, anti-oxidants, anti-radiation properties, this why The Hon. Elijah Muhammad gave it to us to
eat as a complete food.” Navy beans have been called one of the healthiest foods on earth. This bean has been hailed as a great source of cholesterol-lowering fiber. It also minimizes blood
sugar levels from a rapid rise, this makes the bean good for diabetics. In addition, the bean also provides energy, helps maintain memory, and lowers risk of heart attack. People who are not familiar with the bean pie often imagine it as a pie full of whole beans, which is not widely appealing. That’s not the case. The navy beans are cooked and pureed then seasoned with spices and sweetness that gives the bean pie a taste likened to sweet potato, or pumpkin pie, but better according to patrons of it. Rashad Miller is definitely sold, he had this to say about Mother Earth’s. “I fell in love with these delicious pies at first bite. I can’t imagine a better all-natural dessert See MOTHER EARTH page 3
SMU Perkins five Black trailblazers changed face of campus – Part I I Was Just Thinking By Norma Adams-Wade It was the early-1950s when lily-white began to fade as the only skin color seen on campus at Southern Methodist University in North Dallas. That change was significant but not so remembered or discussed today. One has to dig deep to find much mention about the first five Black Southern Methodist University students. The time was 1952 – two years before the U. S. Supreme Court’s 1954 ruling that ended segregation in public schools; at least legally on paper,
(Lt to Rt) A. Cecil Williams, James Lyles, James Hawkins, John Elliot, Negail Riley
though not much in reality. Rummaging through some local history documents, I ran across an utterly fascinating recollection of how African-Americans became a part of the SMU student body that one researcher called “lily-white.” The pioneering Black students largely kept their distance from the main student body, yet successfully achieving their goal to graduate and claim their place
in history. The five men were graduate students from other schools who entered SMU’s Perkins School of Theology, a private, Methodist church-affiliated institution. They arrived there relatively smoothly because of the quiet crusading of a brainy, Dallas-born Anglo educator, Augustus Merrimon Cuninggim,[cq a Rhodes Scholar, Phi Beta Kappa and Oxford
Credit: SMU Perkins Bridwell Library
University graduate who in 1951 became Dean of Perkin’s School of Theology. Cuninggim,[cq in his quest to integrate Perkins, secured the discreet support of then SMU President Umprey Lee. Forward-thinking Lee had smartly convinced reluctant school trustees in 1950 to remove SMU bylaw language that uphold See THINKING, page 3
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JULY 15 Deep Ellum Wine Walk: Summer in the City! Host Discover Deep Ellum. On 2650 Main St, Dallas, 6-9 pm. Tickets: https:// deep-ellum-wine-walk.square.site/ Real Men Real Talk Virtual, - Our State of Mind. Feat: Royce Da 5’9”. Host The African American Male Wellness Agency. Online: realmenrealtalkvirtual.eventbrite.com 6 pm. CDT. The Connection with Debra Brown-Sturns. Guest: Nikquisa Nunn, Female Professional Bodybuilder. Facebook.com/TexasMetroNews & BlogTalkRadio.com. 7-8 pm. 646-200-0459. Cardio Dance Party! Main Street Garden Park, 1950 Main St. Dallas. 7-8 pm The Present is Female - Campaign Kickoff Event, CANVAS Dallas, 1325 Botham Jean Blvd. 5 pm. Fundraising event for Judge Kelly, Judge White and Judge Huff.
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Destiny Pointe Christian Center Monthly Food Pantry, at 2350 East Mayfield Rd. Arlington. 1-2:30 pm. Volunteers are needed send contact info: info@monaheartoutreach.com. Day Trippin Ft. Worth Rooftop DAY Party @ Seven Lounge, 3017 W. 7th St. 3-8 pm. info: daytrippin2021.Eventbrite.com. It’s a Democratic Family Reunion! East Dallas Democrats 11 am-3 pm. at Samuel Farm, 100 US-80 E, Mesquite. Reg: https://bit.ly/2Vy5tVl. AMOC Presents: Amplify at Arts Mission Oak Cliff, 410 S. Windomere. 8-9 pm. Tickets: https://bit.ly/3xyS5yp. Southwest Dallas County Democrats Meeting Guest: Kristy Noble, Dallas County Democratic Chair. At the Ernie Roberts Park, 515 E. Pleasant Run Rd. Pavilion #2, DeSoto. 10 am. Back to School Supplies Drive! Host Dallas Harley-Davidson, 1334 Centerville Rd. Garland 10 am-3 pm. Eventbrite.com.
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The World According to Drew, host Andrew Whigham, III on BlogTalkRadio 8-10 am. CDT Thought-provoking, informative news commentary. Call in 646-200-0459. Dr. E Faye Williams - Book Signing-Dick Gregory at the African American Museum of Dallas, 3536 Grand Ave. 4-6 pm. 2021 Trap Paint Dallas. Host Green Light Events. The Empire Room 1225 N. Riverfront Blvd. 9 pm. Tickets: Eventbrite.com. BRIO SUMMER JAZZ SERIES presents... “Tatiana Ladymay” Mayfield, Live Concert at Nack Theater, 6500 Preston Rd. #101 Frisco. 6 pm. Tickets: www.brioexecutive.com.
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Arts Vision Preforming and Visual Arts Summer Camp. Welcomes youth from 4th-9th grade. Mon-Fri. 8 am-4 pm. Reg: www.artsvisiondfw.org.
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Desperate For Jesus Women’s Conference, at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Worship Center. 23rd at 7 pm & 24th at 9 am. Reg: Visit ocbfchurch.org/watchparty.
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Age is more than a number
Faithful Utterances By Dr. Froswa Booker-Drew I often tell young people that you need to find models for aging. We spend so much time as a society focused on youth that we don’t teach people how to age. So many people find themselves in their 40s, 50s, and 60s and older unprepared for life because the focus was on short-term fulfillment. We didn’t take the time to build a foundation that would steady us and keep us strong for the future. My uncle always reminds me that it is so interesting to witness squirrels hide acorns for the cold to be prepared for winter. As humans, for some reason, we believe that we have so much time and instead of preparing for the winter seasons of our lives, we have made a series of decisions that make that preparation difficult, if not, impossible. Much of our conversation about getting older is focused on money but preparation is more than the accumulation of wealth—what does it matter to have significant sums of money but your health, your mind, your body, and your relationships are limited or even non-existent? It’s time that we begin to teach people how to live so that they can grow old well. We spend so much time raising children that we don’t
focus on raising them into becoming adults that can live long, productive lives. We can learn a lot from the Blue Zones (https://www.bluezones. com/) which explores life expectancy. Blue Zones research demonstrates that there are several communities around the world in which individuals live to be over 100 years old. Only one community (Loma Linda, CA) with multiple centenarians is in the US. The data from these communities show that these individuals have several things in common: 1. They exercise. 2. Have purpose for their lives. 3. Routines to address stress like prayer. 4. Watch food intake. 5. Plant based diets. 6. Drink wine in moderation. 7. Participate in a faith-based community. 8. Family is first and 9. Recognize the impact of social networks on behavior and identity. I find that as many of us get older, we don’t have the habits in place to sustain the quality of life that we once had. We haven’t taken the time to invest in ourselves and as a result, we have little to give or offer later on. I often tell my daughter that every person you see is the sum total of their decisions. What decisions have you made or are making currently that do not serve you well and take time away from your life instead of adding to it? Think about going to the bank. You can not make a withdrawal of funds if you have not been consistent in adding money to your account. The same applies in our lives. If we are not intentional about our thinking, taking care of our bodies, building positive relationships, serving, and giving to others, we can not expect to receive those things later when we need them. Recently, an article appeared in The
Ladders about age discrimination and the number of cases settled between large companies and seasoned workers. This behavior stems from our inability to see aging as a part of life and because of that, we dismiss it instead of knowing that at some point, it might be our reality. And for those who are afraid of getting older, consider the alternative. Aging is a beautiful gift from God. I have friends and loved ones who never had the opportunity to see 50. What we do with this gift is important and it starts in our youth preparing well for it so that we can enjoy it to the fullest. It starts by not only the way we view age but through the choices we make daily. The Bible reminds us that aging isn’t an accident, either. “With a long life I will satisfy him and let him see My salvation.” (Psalm 91:16) God also wants us to value our elders and treat them well whether you feel they deserve it or not. “Rise in the presence of the aged and honor the elderly face-to-face. Fear your God. I am the LORD.” (Leviticus 19:32) Being older doesn’t stop your ability to contribute. God still has work to be done and when we don’t tap into the wealth of those with Godly wisdom and experience, we all lose. “The righteous flourish like the palm tree and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. They are planted in the house of the Lord; they flourish in the courts of our God. They still bear fruit in old age; they are ever full of sap and green.” (1 Peter 1:24 ESV) God has a purpose for ALL of our lives. It’s up to us to steward the resource that we’ve been given so that when it is time for us to leave this place, we’ve been faithful with everything--- including our time between the dash on tombstone. Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew is an author of three books and the host of The Tapestry podcast. To listen to episodes of the podcast, visit https://www.spreaker. com/show/the-tapestry_1 and to learn more about her work, go to https:// drfroswa.com/
My Truth from page 1 she served President Barack Obama as a member of his Presidential Scholars Commission. An ordained minister, Dr. Williams served as president of the Grambling State University National Alumni Association and she was inducted into The HistoryMakers and the Grambling State University Hall of Fame. Armed with numerous degrees and certifications from Grambling, USC, Howard Univ. School of Law and City University of Los Angeles; as well as, Atlanta Law School, Univ. of Michigan, Pepperdine and George Washington universities. A proud life member of
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the NAACP, she was one of Mr. Gregory’s “running buddies.” In her book, Dr. Williams talks about “the real Dick Gregory” who was so much more than his comedy or his fiery speeches. She met him in 1986 when she ran for Congress to represent her home state, Louisiana. She didn’t win the race but she was victorious as she walked away with a friend for life. There’s so much to share about Mr. Gregory and Atty. Williams, but I’d rather you come out and meet her. Join me on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at the African American Museum. Let’s join together in the spirit of staying woke.
WHAT: “Dick Gregory, Wake Up and Stay Woke: Running for Life” WHO: Dr. E. Faye Williams, Esq. WHEN: Sunday, July 18, 2021 4-6 pm WHERE: African American Museum, 3536 Grand Avenue, Dallas
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THURSDAY JULY 15, 2021
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The Potter’s House celebrates 25 years in Dallas By Eva D. Coleman
Lifestyle & Culture Editor
Megachurches. Like them or not, there’s no denying the impact The Potter’s House, led by founder Bishop T.D. Jakes, has on the world. From individuals, couples and families to students, the formerly incarcerated and more, Bishop Jakes has come a long way from his first church, Greater Emmanuel Temple of Faith, founded in 1980 in Montgomery, West Virginia. A Fourth of July, Sunday morning celebration of 25 years in Dallas delivered the artistry of ministry, worship and praise. “We got a whole lot done in 25 years,” Bishop Jakes told the massive crowd in attendance and those tuned in via live stream. Throughout the celebration, a hush came over the room as attendees smiled and swayed as Gospel great and featured musical guest Yolanda Adams sang her classic hit, Open My Heart. The Potter’s House members Pat Smith, Marvin Jones, Ayoka Lawson and Steven Sledge served as emcees, leading attendees through a journey that featured video tributes, vignettes of leaders impacted by the ministry and a series of clips from past services showcasing Bishop Jakes and many others. Smith is a 24-year member and ordained elder in the church, while Jones is a member known for his portrayal of Tobias Whale in the CW series Black Lightning. Lawson serves as Director of Arts and Music and Sledge has been a member since 1996. Tributes on-screen came from former presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama, singer An-
Bishop T.D. Jakes at The Potter’s House 25 Year Celebration
thony Hamilton, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, author and filmmaker Henry Louis Gates, Jr., and many others. Emcee Sledge shared that The Potter’s House has “over 90 active ministries, is in over 170 countries, reaching over 1.5 million souls.” Language is no barrier. A video vignette featuring a couple who work as translators for the ministry gave a glimpse into translators working around the globe to ensure Bishop Jakes’ messages are fully and accurately received. The celebration was heavy on the arts. The visual display was stunning and dancers were emotionally engaging with choreography that energized the crowd. Many of the performances correlated to
Thinking from page 1 segregation. This was a nod toward post World War II social progress, although historians say few if any of the executives believed that social change would come to their campus within the next two years. Historians tell how the Dean meticulously set the course then carried out his plan of bringing Black students to Perkins – making the elite private institution the first graduate school in the South to desegregate; and that two years before the Brown vs. Board U. S. Supreme Court decision. The Dean visited Black colleges and universities, promoting his plan and seeking recruits. He succeeded in attracting a cross section of prospects from different states: Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, and North Carolina. Cuninggim,[cq deliberately kept the maneuver secret from local and national media, thus avoiding protests and conflict when the recruits arrived, and even when they graduated three years later in 1955. It was the same year that Rosa Parks, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and civil rights protesters dominated the news with the Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott. Also, the Dean made it clear to the trailblazers that he would be right there with them through any conflicts along the way, but those that happened seemed relatively minor. History shows that Cuninggim[cq lived up to that promise—working out sensitive issues about the trailblazers eating in campus cafeterias and living with Anglo students in the dorms. I was just thinking…., what must it have been like for those innovators at that affluent, all-white SMU enclave where dark skin mainly populated the kitchens in the surrounding community’s showplace mansions? Part II of this piece, to run later, will discuss further how the pioneer five led the way for further integration of other educational divisions at SMU. They opened the doors for subsequent African-American changemakers who would widen the portals for new horizons at Southern Methodist University no longer called “lily-white.” Norma Adams-Wade, is a proud Dallas native, University of Texas at Austin journalism graduate and retired Dallas Morning News senior staff writer. She is a founder of the National Association of Black Journalists and was its first southwest regional director. She became The News’ first Black full-time reporter in 1974. norma_adams_wade@yahoo.com
several of the ministry video flashbacks, including a past sermon that highlighted pianist and music composer Jamar Jones along with a young child with different playing abilities to emphasize the importance of practice and embracing your beginnings. Maestro Jones then appeared live at the piano on the floor level directly in front of Bishop Jakes, displaying his masterful skills. A special tribute was given to The Potter’s House Director of Dance Mickye Castillo who suffered a foot injury in December 2019 that transformed her ability to dance. Dancers shared testimonials of her impact via video as well as live performances synced with videos from the past. Bishop Jakes praised
A look at the trailblazers shows they were up for the challenge they faced. Here’s who they were: 1. Rev. John W. Elliott. He graduated from Shaw University in Raleigh, NC before SMU’s Perkins. Later he took leadership roles in various conferences of the Methodist and United Methodist churches. A Reverend John W. Elliott Sr. Ministerial Scholarship was established in his name. He died in 1989 at age 64. 2. Rev. James A. Hawkins. He graduated from Lane College in Jackson, Tenn. before Perkins. Later, Texas College in Tyler, where he became Dean of Students and held various civic and Christian Methodist Episcopal leadership positions, awarded him an honorary Doctorate of Divinity. 3. Rev. Dr. James V. Lyles. He graduated from Philander Smith College in Little Rock, Ark. and various other higher learning institutions including Perkins. He was a military and hospital chaplain, filled denominational leadership roles, and pastored various Methodist and United Methodist churches in five states. He was named a Perkins Distinguished Alumnus in 2015. 4. Dr. Negail R. Riley. He graduated from Howard University, Perkins and other universities. Still later, he helped in desegregation efforts while he was pastor of Wesley Chapel on the Philander Smith College campus in Little Rock, Ark. He held high leadership in various Black Methodist, United Methodist, racial justice, and global ministries organizations. He died in 1987 at age 57. 5. Rev. A. Cecil Williams. The San Angelo, Texas native graduated from Huston-Tillotson College in Austin, TX before Perkins. Later he returned to Huston-Tillotson as chaplain and a professor. Still later he became prominent as pastor of the widely-diverse and international acclaimed 12,000-plus member Glide Memorial United Methodist Church in San Francisco. The church’s brand was its social activism and ministry to society’s outcasts. SMU presented him an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree in 1997 and a Distinguished Alumnus Award in 2009.
her impact and led the entire congregation in prayer for Castillo. During the celebration, a clip from when the church was three years old had Bishop Jakes sharing his sentiments on the growth from 50 families who settled in Dallas from West Virginia, saying “It’s not about good preachin’, it’s about awareness.” The unrelenting vision of Bishop Jakes reaches far and wide, revolutionizing health, wealth and mindset. From the church’s MegaCARE initiatives that have streamlined natural resources to providing a hospital wing for expectant mothers in Kenya; caring for the underserved has been a top priority both locally and abroad.
Thousands attend the MegaFEST conferences for education, rejuvenation and entertainment which dually brings major economic benefits. There is also the Texas Offender Reentry Initiative (TORI), which gives help, hope and connectivity to those reentering society and employers seeking to hire, while providing guidance to stabilize families involved. Newly announced efforts by Jakes Real Estate Ventures, LLC to revitalize an area long-talked about in Atlanta is just one project that keeps The Potter’s House focused on growth and development in key areas. In developing a massive residential and commercial space to live, work and play, this new effort follows the development of its signature community project, Capella Park, in South Dallas. This fraction of what has been achieved over 25 years rightfully crowns Bishop Jakes as an unmatched, global leader with signs of wisdom to show for it. “I earned this gray hair and I thank God for every strand of it,” Bishop Jakes laughed as he addressed the crowd. Near the conclusion of the celebration, leaders joined Bishop Jakes and First Lady Serita Jakes on and in front of the stage. Bishop Jakes stressed the importance of showing those who work to keep everything going for The Potter’s House. The ministry is now five locations strong, with additional campuses located in Fort Worth, North Dallas, Denver and Los Angeles. “We only did it by God’s grace and your support,” Bishop Jakes said, later adding, “As long as He (God) is there, we will be here.”
Mother Earth from page 1 to enjoy with my favorite coffee or just with a glass of something. At the end of the day Sis. Eartha exceeded my sweet tooth expectations.” Sis. Eartha comes from a lineage of bakers. Her mother baked often, which gave way to Eartha’s intense love for it. “I picked up what I could from my mother. I grew up like most girls at the time, playing with the Easy Bake oven, it was a form of entertainment for us. I started baking, and it became a means of art and creation for me. I have been baking ever since,” said Sis. Eartha. Although she went to college to be trained as a technical illustrator, Eartha continued her creativity and art with her company, Mother Earth. She has expanded greatly on the use of the nutritious navy bean, to not just include her bean pies of which she has added blueberry, banana, apple, and peach cobbler flavors; but to her delicious bean cookies, cakes, apple turnovers, and her decadent bean pie cheesecake with strawberry topping. Although Mother Earth’s bean pie, cakes and cookies have become a fixture to people within the metroplex, she continues to get rave reviews from coast to coast. “The bean pie crust is to die for not too sweet just Right. And those cookies all man fantastic,”
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said Pamela Jones. Dalton Hill had this to say, “my family and stomach were blessed with the best cheesecake and bean pie ever. Great muffins, cheesecake, and cookies!!” DJ Charlie Chan Soprano is the deejay for Rock and Roll Hall famed group, RUN DMC, he had this to say about Mother Earth. “If you could go to jail for murdering food, I would be in jail for life. Mother Earth Natural Baked Goods, I will be a lifelong customer,” The deejay’s favorite is her banana bean pie. Experience what might very well be the healthiest dessert in the world, the bean pie. Mother Earth Natural Baked Goods can be reach at 214-4023307 or www.motherearthbakedgoods.ecwid.com
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Rebirth of a Nation
Wake Up and Stay Woke
By Dr. E. Faye Williams Some of my “vintage” or “experienced” readers may remember or actually saw the movie “Birth of a Nation.” Not the 2016 Nate Parker version — I’m referring to the 1915 silent film, originally called “The Clansman,” by D. W. Griffith. In short, it glorified the KKK and denigrated civil and human rights for formerly enslaved persons using the “Black man, white woman” paradigm. Although praised at its release, the original “Birth of a Nation” is
now understood as a gross misrepresentation of reality and historical revisionism at its worst. What it did was give cover and justification for the racist social constructs of the antebellum South and the general acceptance of the theory and practice of white racial superiority in the nation. Across the Potomac River in Virginia, a mere 31 miles as the crow flies, from Washington, D.C., lies Loudoun County, Virginia. Loudoun is the fastest-growing county in Virginia and is listed as the wealthiest county in the United States. By most measures, including the newness of housing and commercial structures, supporting infrastructure, and the quality of schools, Loudoun is a desirable place to live and raise a family. One could reasonably believe that, given the academic and technical skills necessary to command the salaries necessary for the designation of wealthiest county in the nation, Loudoun is a well-educated and enlightened
community. Since, by my definition, education is an ongoing endeavor and enlightenment is the willingness to explore the full dimensions of the truth, calling Loudoun well-educated and enlightened is an arguable proposition. Sadly, Loudoun, like many other social arenas, is currently embroiled in a controversy related to the teaching of “Critical Race Theory” in the Loudoun County Public Schools. The interim school superintendent asserts that CRT is not being taught, yet there is vigorous opposition to that type of instruction in the schools. Opponents of CRT assert that it is anti-American and that it teaches students that America is racist, American culture is inherently bad, and that America’s entire system must be radically altered to make it better. Listening to a local D.C. radio news station, I heard a person identified as a Loudoun public school history teacher claim that CRT imposed feelings of guilt on white students
and a sense of inferiority upon African American students. It is open to argument, but my assessment of that teacher and others who protest against CRT is that “their” misunderstanding of historical truths and personal feelings of guilt inspire their opposition. My reality informs me that, just as America has made great accomplishments and led innovation to the benefit of the world, it has a history of violence, brutality and ruthlessness that has been encoded in its genetic profile. To reject the truth of CRT (America’s racism) is to ignore and deny: • The dispossession of Native America lands and the “Indian Wars” which eradicated generations of native people. • The establishment of “Indian Schools” which had the expressed purpose of destroying Native American language and culture. • The brutal, more than 200-year enslavement of Africans kidnapped from their homeland.
• The denial of full participation in the American lifestyle (Jim Crow laws). • The innumerable rapes, lynchings and murders of people of color. • The “documented” systemic exclusion of people of color from educational, employment and housing opportunities. • The duplicitous pattern of policing in communities of color. • A myriad of other racially inspired physical and emotional indignities and assaults. To those who oppose CRT, I will not allow your embarrassment or guilt to erase the truths of our collective histories. I will not sit quietly while you ignore our past and continue with your opportunistic patterns of discrimination. My voice will ring loudly! As for your guilt, get over it! Dr. E. Faye Williams is President of the National Congress of Black Women and host of “Wake Up and Stay Woke” on WPFW-89.3 FM
Votes to thwart election bills now were needed even before 2020
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By Sen. Royce West Although some may question why the Texas Legislature is days away from the start of a Special Called Session, some know the ground was made fertile when the votes were counted from the November 2020 Elections. One could say outcomes of Texas legislative races at least resemble what took place in Congress. Democrats gained three seats in the U.S. Senate. With an effective 50-50 total in both caucuses, gridlock remains. Democrats picked up two seats in the Texas Senate, but saw the goal line again move to guarantee success on controversial and partisan issues for the majority party. In Congress, House Democrats lost seats won in 2018, but held their chamber majority. But hopes of Democrats picking up enough seats to control the Texas
House were dashed when no additional seats were gained. With Republican rule of both chambers, Democrats lack the muscle to force compromise. And without a clear majority in the U.S. Senate, the minority party leader resumes and redesigns methods used to obstruct the agenda of former President Barack Obama. One of the powers of the United States President is to nominate members to the Supreme Court. Republicans have appointed six of nine sitting justices. We later saw how the then-Republican Senate Majority Leader unabashedly reversed the position on presidential nominations used when he blocked Obama’s final chance to narrow the Court’s majority. Those of us who opposed SB7 the most recent Republican effort to protect election security as they say, or further suppress votes as Democrats say - again missed an opportunity to make sure they are not successful. Apparently, the fix is easier said than done. WIN MORE ELECTIONS! Only we can come to our own rescue. Because no one else can save us. SB7 is based on a defeated former president’s false claim
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that the 2020 Election was stolen. As is too often, it passed the Texas Senate by the vote of 18 Republicans to 13 Democrats. The Texas Senate can’t save us. Texas House Democrats dramatically broke quorum on May 30, the eve of the final day of the 87th Session, to at least temporarily kill SB7. I said temporarily, because a similar bill will be the agenda’s headliner when we reconvene in Austin days from now. The Texas House can’t save us. The U.S. House alone can’t save us. They’ve already approved HR 1 - the For the People Act, which would among provisions, prohibit gerrymandering by ordering an independent commission and stop voter rolls from being purged
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within six months of an election. On a moment’s notice, Speaker Nancy Pelosi would garner the votes to again pass HR 4 - the John Lewis Voting Rights Act that would restore sections of the Voting Rights Act that were rendered nil by the Supreme Court in its 2013 Shelby v. Holder ruling, which declared the formula used to enforce preclearance of election changes was outdated. (Which also means the U.S. Supreme Court won’t save us.) Current Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell took typical pleasure in blocking test votes for HR 1. It and HR 4 are locked away, where ever he dooms all Democrat initiatives to remain. I had to shake my head when McConnell borrowed a line to
tell reporters that the two federal voting rights bills are, “a solution in search of a problem.” As comprised, the U.S. Senate can’t save us! Despite the fact that the outgoing Texas Secretary of State, the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and former protector of the former president, former U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr - all echoed that the 2020 Election was “the most secure in American history” and free of any massive voter fraud effort, SB7 is part of a coordinated national effort by Republicans to maintain power. I have said repeatedly that elections have consequences. For Democratic elected officials and voters who believe in democratic values, the consequences of not winning elections will continue to be evidenced if too many who are negatively impacted by the actions of Republicans do not turn out to vote. NO ONE ELSE WILL SAVE US - BUT US! Royce West was first elected to the Texas Senate in November 1992. He represents the 23rd Senatorial District on behalf of the citizens of Dallas County.
Pondering what’s up with all the Hate
What’s On Miles’ Mind By Miles Jaye
How dare you hate me! How dare you dare to hate me! How dare you despise me, detest the sight of me. How dare you hate me human. You hate me free. You hate me, a man. You hate God for loving me. How dare you hate my mother.
How dare you hate my father. How dare you hate my sister and brother. How dare you hate my children. How dare you hate my loving family and friends-- my people. Isn’t it I, who should hate you and every generation of you and yours who have hated me and mine? Isn’t it I, who should hate you for every stretch of red earth that black feet traversed en route to hell, here? Isn’t it I, who should hate you for every one of millions of corpses flung overboard ships to no return? Isn’t it I, who should hate every buyer and seller, every bid at every auction, trading people as livestock? Shouldn’t it be me who hates you for every lash and every blood
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drenched stripe on a Black man’s back? Shouldn’t it be me who hates you for every rape, each time you put your hands on my mother’s mother? Shouldn’t it be me who hates you for every drop of sweat we sweat, picking crops for your profit? Shouldn’t it be me who hates you for every grain of rice, granule of sugar, leaf of tobacco, boll of cotton? I should hate you for every acre of land you’ve stolen from my people-- every house, farm and barn. I should hate you for every church you bombed and burned-you love to burn. I should hate you for every town and city you bombed and
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burned-- you love fire. I should hate you for every bullet and every young black man you’ve killed-- you love to kill. If only… hating you would bleach the sadness, dim the sorrow and mute the pain and suffering you bring. If only… hating you could revive the countless lives you’ve robbed us of, the joy you’ve pirated from us. If only… hating you would rejoin families broken by men and women too broken and wounded to love. If only… hating you would stop me from hating me-- I might find peace. 1 John 4:20 says, “Whoever claims to love God, yet hates a brother or sister is a liar.” Ecclesiastes 3:8 says there is, “A
time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace.” Luke 6:27 says, “But to you who are listening I say, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.” Maya said, “Hate has caused a lot of problems in this world, but it has not solved a single one.” Martin said, “Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.” I ask, how much love does it take? No justice, no peace? I say, only within our hearts and minds, free of hate, can we find an abiding love and lasting peace. I can’t afford to wait for you to not hate me, to love you. That’s what’s on my mind. Website: www.milesjaye.net Podcast: https://bit.ly/2zkhSRv Email: milesjaye360@gmail.com
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Most Qualified from page 1 council president in eighth grade, and in high school, president of his class, FFA and the debate club. He also received best-all-around honors in sports. He credits his parents for his success and perspective. “My mom and dad always made sure I was involved,” Cornelious said. “They just poured into me. So even if things didn’t look a certain way, it didn’t tell me who I was.” For ages, in society, being a teenage parent has often drawn certain looks and even stares. Cornelious handled that aspect of his life with a strong sense of commitment, having a daughter born when he was 17. “It was challenging because I didn’t know, but I had my dad there to tell me, ‘Step up, step up.’ And that’s what I did,” Cornelious said. “I knew that she deserved the best. I knew she deserved to have not only a dad, but a father.” Born premature, Cornelious shared that his daughter Stephanie was about the size of his hand and that he didn’t even hold her until she was around four or five months old. Presently, standing a little over five feet tall, she dotes on her father who calls her his “little sawed-off shotgun” and “Dad’s girl.” “My dad has raised so many kids, my mom has poured into so many kids; who am I to just walk away from a responsibility?” Cornelious asked. “It was never even a second thought for me.” Cornelious’ leadership lesson from the teen parent experience? “You don’t leave anyone behind,” he said. “You don’t leave that void for someone to have to try and process themselves when you have the leadership abilities to help.” The lessons have been transferable, and seemingly always connected in some way. In addition to his parents, Cornelious credits several Black men who molded his leadership, including high school agriculture teacher Gale Thrower of whom he shared, “You wouldn’t pass his class unless you could beat him tying a tie.” He added, “He taught you how to balance a checkbook. He taught you everything about money.” Cornelious also mentioned college mentor Dr. Owen Porter who constantly reminded him, “Curtis you can do it. You can be all you can be.” “There’s just nothing like a strong man reaching back to pick you up and guide you and hold you accountable,” Cornelious said. “It’s all about being held accountable.” The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Spring 1998 initiate and former Gamma Delta chapter president found his love for brotherhood and the love of his life on the UAPB campus. Although his mentor and chemistry professor Dr. Lipman gave a stern warning about being late to class, he allowed Cornelious a chance to chase his destiny. “He (Lipman) used to call me cornbread because of my last name and said, ‘Cornbread, you be late to my class one more time, I’m flunking you.’” A side-by-side encounter in the parking lot had him rushing off to be on-time, yet determined to track down the mystery woman who caught his eye. “I pulled into the parking space right beside her. She was parked there. I’d never seen her a day in my life,” Cornelious recalled. “I looked over, I didn’t know if she had legs, she was sitting in that truck, and I was like, ‘Oh my God.’” Cornelious says he “kind of made eye contact with her and ran to class.” Pleading his case, Lipman allowed him to return to the parking lot, however, Charlet was gone. His determination led him to put out an “APB” at “UAPB” with full descriptions. It turned out that his fraternity brother, Giles Willis, immediately knew who he was describing; had previously worked with her and connected the two. “We’re still close and I just thank God for Giles every day for bringing me the wind beneath my wings,” Cornelious said. “I could not be who I am without her.” Both in their last semester of college, with Charlet focused on graduating school and moving on, she couldn’t help but notice his heart from the very start. His actions at a cookout with his fraternity brothers
sparked her interest. “I’ve never met a guy, he was like, ‘Oh no, let me fix your plate,’ before anybody else ate anything,” Charlet said. “And that really sealed the deal. I was like, ‘Oh, I’ve never experienced this’” “We were pretty young then and for him to do that in front of his boys, I thought that was, ‘Oh yeah, he can get my number now.’ He has a servant’s heart. He was willing to serve my plate then and it continued. He has never wavered and has always been the sweet guy that he is.” At first, Charlet was hesitant about dating someone with a child and being so young. She shared that Cornelious’ daughter was almost five years old at the time, and feels she and Stephanie bonded during a trip to the playground. She added, “To see how he was with her melted my heart.” “You only get a few good women, and God blessed me with one that would push me to be successful, and show me who I am as a husband, as a dad, as a friend.” Cornelious said. “I owe it all to her. I’m not scared to tell nobody. She’s my everything. She’s my Michelle to my Barack.” The Cornelious’ have been married for 19 years and have sons Christian and Collyn from their union. Charlet hails from Dumas, Arkansas, where her father spent 32 years in politics. She has been a driving force in their marriage, even
Mayor Curtis J. Cornelious being sworn in on June 15, 2021
“I went in, got the swab and everything. Come to find out, I was like a 99 percent match,” Cornelious said. “Again, God said, ‘Here you go.’ I made the decision, talked to my family, talked to my wife, even though I already had it made up in my mind, if I can help, I’m helping.” Cornelious has since met his bone marrow recipient, Tina Ford, whom he was originally told lived in Virginia, which he assumes was protocol due to privacy reasons. She actually lives in Houston, and their families have been connected since they met in 2011. He recalled their emotional meeting and confirmation of their intrinsic bond. “She told me, ‘I guarantee you I can tell you what your favorite foods are.’ I said, ‘What?’ She said, ‘Reese’s peanut butter cups and fried chicken wings.’ She said, ‘Two things I hated all my life’ and she said, ‘Now,
der and my dad on another shoulder, I couldn’t let them down.” Cornelious and his family ran the race with level heads, keeping in mind the lessons they had learned from the previous effort. With racial tensions higher than before, things were a little different and his family had to navigate their reactions. “It’s tougher on them because, even though they support it, I chose to do it.,” Cornelious said regarding his family watching his name get attacked. “My dad always said, ‘Your name is all you got.’ For them to have to watch that and not respond, and my wife, she wants to respond, but I’m saying, ‘Don’t. Don’t respond.’ Because once this election is over, we’ll have the respect of the people, however it plays out.” In this election cycle, it appeared to be more than typical politics.
Mayor Curtis J. Cornelious and wife Charlet pose with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity brothers
the catalyst behind Curtis’ foray into Little Elm politics that began with a council seat. “In 2009 and years before, you knew whose seat was available on your water bill,” Cornelious said. “So we got the water bill in; my wife was like, ‘There’s an open seat’ and I was like, ‘You should go for it, I’ll support you, you go for it.’ She was like, ‘Nah, I’m talking about you.’” Cornelious says he “let her talk him into” running and he’s been elected to and serving on the Town Council ever since in multiple terms as a council member, including five times as mayor pro tem. There was however a break from 2015-2017 after an unsuccessful bid for mayor which taught him many things. “What I learned is I wasn’t ready, but I learned I needed to get ready and God showed me how,” Cornelious said. “He (God) said, ‘Just build your resume, your character has always been clean, your integrity has always been there. Just do the work.’ So in 2015, I learned I needed to do the work.” Cornelious had served in many roles prior to the first run. He was very active in the community, coached youth sports teams, etc. Doing the work in the meantime was met with mean-spirited opposition. “When I lost, they booted me off every board, they literally took prayer off of the agenda, because these are things I always interacted with...I did the prayer,” Cornelious said. “It was about, ‘He lost, let’s make him disappear.’ My last post when I lost, my hashtag was, ‘I’ll be back’ and I told them, ‘I meant that,’ and when I come back, I’m coming back twice as strong.” And come back strong he did. There’s strength in his DNA. Cornelious was contacted in 2010 by the organization Be the Match and told that he was a potential bone marrow match that could save someone’s life. He had been tested nearly a decade earlier for a cousin who was diagnosed with and ultimately lost their battle with leukemia. Having forgotten he was still in the registry, Cornelious was all-in to help.
I can’t pass ‘em.’ So I was like, ‘Yeah, yeah you definitely got my DNA!’” Life is precious. Cornelious has graciously and generously given the ultimate. He’s dealt with recent personal losses as well. For his family, politics and the COVID-19 pandemic unfortunately did mix. “In October/November, both my parents tested positive for COVID. My mom didn’t have any major symptoms, but my dad, it just… it took him down.” Cornelious said. “And then, it was pneumonia on top of that, and then it just, he never bounced back.” He shared that his father knew of his plan to once again go for his goal. “I said, ‘Pops, I’ll do it.’ I said, ‘I’m running for mayor again.’ He said, ‘Son, go get it.’” His father passed away a weekand-a-half after he jumped into the race. “That was hard, but every step of the way, he was right there,” Cornelious said. “And he always said, ‘Son, I taught you, do what’s right and right will always come to you.’” The voice Cornelious heard from every day, multiple times a day for so many years was silenced, however, he found the lesson that spoke loudly through it all. “It was hard not being able to talk to him, but in a way, God weaned me away from being able to talk to him every day,” Cornelious said. Facing the reality of losing one of your biggest influences was challenging for Cornelious, however, he channeled his energy into the future of the city he has been elected to lead. “I still haven’t processed his death and it still feels like he’s right here, and it’s just… it’s a lot,” he said. “One day I will process it, who knows what that will look like, but right now, I’m just living in the fact that he built a man; and it’s my job to build men, and not just my children.” The Cornelious family misses another champion as well. “We also lost my mother-in-law in August, and she was another, just powerful person. I mean, prayer warrior, ‘Brother Curtis, let’s go get it done,’” Cornelious said. “She was a planner, so, with her on one shoul-
“So it got really, really ugly this time. It got really ugly, but we’ve seen it, so when they start sending it, trying to divide it and point it out that I’m a Black man and cover it up by political affiliation, when in actuality, you just wanted to say, ‘This is a Black man,’ we were able to process it and take it because we’ve seen it,” Cornelious said. “I didn’t let it get in my spirit, and they learned not to.” Election Day was filled with the love of supporters and relatives, including the delegation from Arkansas and others who traveled to be present when results rolled in. “They came Election Day and it was so emotional to have all of them here,” Cornelious shared as he fought back tears. “I still get choked up. It’s nothing like family, and to know they’re here, for better or worse, regardless how it turned out, they were right here and it was just… Again, I told myself, ‘I can’t lose, I can’t lose.’ Not only my parents here (mother and father-in-law), not only my dad passing away, not only my mother-in-law passing away, Election Day was my wife’s birthday! So, I’m telling myself, ‘No pressure.’” “I’m stressing out, but at the same time, God is telling me, ‘I got you. I got you. You deserve it. You’ve been faithful, and I’ll give you this win because I know you’re the right person for it,’” Cornelious shared with intense emotion. “And it’s not about politics. This is about building people up. This is about building a community. We set budgets, we do ordinances, that will happen. But my job is to unify a community. I unify the community, and we all go out and help unify people, and that’s servant leadership; and that’s what it’s all about.” Cornelious was victorious this time around, winning 53.84 percent of the 3,709 votes cast in the June 5, 2021 runoff election against opponent Ken Eaken. He shared that having his mother and his father-in-law present “was like I had all four.” He said he also felt his father’s spirit. “I’m so proud to finish this race and knowing that he’s right there... right there with me,” Cornelious said.
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With Little Elm being a town that hugs more than 66 miles of the shoreline of Lake Lewisville, and having grown from over 3600 residents in 2000 to now over 53,000, many of these Denton county constituents wonder about a categorical shift that deals in semantics. “It comes up probably every year,” Cornelious said of the question asked “When will we say we’re a city?” The area is officially the Town of Little Elm, not “City of.” The mayor and council members serve on the Town Council, not “City Council.” Cornelious verified that there is no difference between the two, it’s just whatever is decided by those who lead. When asked about his personal preference, he responded “I could really care less. I guess it’s somewhat automatic to say ‘City Council’ or ‘City of,’ but I still like to see ‘Town of Little Elm.’” So for now, Town of Little Elm it is! The senior engineer at Raytheon is grateful for the support of his employer and upper management, sharing that he loves his job and will continue in his role there while serving as mayor. Arriving at work the week following the Saturday, June 5th election had a new feel, however, Cornelious is adamant about keeping things the same. “I got back to the office Tuesday, now it’s, ‘How can I help you Mr. Mayor?’ I was like, ‘Get out of here. I’m still Curtis!’” Curtis J. Cornelious was sworn in as the first African American Mayor of the Town of Little Elm, Texas on June 15, 2021. The council chambers and foyer was packed to witness the historic occasion. Soon after Cornelious was sworn in, his family had a ceremony of their own in which the children placed a crown upon their mother’s head. The crowd cheered and someone yelled out “First Lady.” Present at the swearing-in ceremony was James A. McClinton, also from Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, who was elected as the first African American Mayor of Topeka, Kansas. “To see both of us grow up in West Helena and then move away and make history in other places, it just touches my heart to see him do this,” McClinton said. “I’m so proud of him.” Cornelious’ eldest son, Christian Cornelious, felt good about his father’s second attempt at running for mayor. “This time, the whole dynamic, everything around it is different,” Christian said. “And then the things that led up to the election, we just knew, we had a feeling that he was going to pull this one off.” Cornelious’ daughter, Stephanie Stevenson, was all smiles as she watched the crowd that came out to support her dad. “I am very proud of my dad. This has been a long journey,” Stevenson said. “He ran a few years ago and wasn’t successful but this year, it all worked out in his favor.” Collyn Cornelious, the youngest of the family, shared the biggest lesson he’s learned from his dad in aspirations beyond what one might physically see. “Dream big. You can do anything you dream of. You really can,” Collyn said. “Because he came from West Helena, Arkansas, a really small town that looks abandoned almost, if he didn’t have the vision or be able to dream far enough to see himself as a mayor at some point, then he wouldn’t have been able to do it.” Cornelious’ children echoed lessons he learned, proving that they truly transcend generations. “Don’t give up. It can be done,” Cornelious said. “A setback is just setting you up for what you really deserve.” The foundations of being an Alpha man have come to fruition for Cornelious. “When I decided to run, you would see my fraternity brothers [say], ‘There goes an Alpha man,’ and that means a lot because our teachings was to be a leader,” Cornelious said. “Our teachings was to always stand out. When others won’t step up, it’s your job. ‘Go be an Alpha man.’ And so, to no surprise, I’m an Alpha man, and I’m the mayor of a city.” Or should he have said, “Town?” Congratulations Mayor Curtis J. Cornelious!
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F9 The Fast Saga At The Movies By Hollywood Hernandez Get ready for the summer blockbuster that Paramount Pictures hopes will be the action series to get us back into our local movie theater. F9 THE FAST SAGA has already grossed over $250 Million worldwide and Paramount is banking on a huge opening weekend in this post pandemic era. Technically F9 is the 10th Fast and Furious movie, if you consider the Dwayne Johnson and Jason Stratham movie, HOBBS AND SHAW. According to Box Office Mojo, the Furious series has grossed an estimated $1.6 Billion combined. And already they are mapping out F&F 10 with talk of a spin-off movie starring Tyrese’s character Roman. When the movie starts Dominic and Letty (Michelle Rodriquez), along with their young
son, are living off the grid in a wooded, isolated location. Their tranquility comes to an end when the rest of the team travels out to the farm to enlist their help after Mr. Nobody’s (Kurt Russell) plane crashes in a heavily patrolled military outpost in an isolated area of Spain. Dominic refuses at first until his wife hops on a motorcycle and heads down the mountain to join the rest of the team at the rendezvous site; leaving Dom home alone to care for their young son. In the morning Dom comes flying down the airfield runway in a muscle car to reluctantly join the rest of the team. Watching the movie you have no idea who Dominic gets to take care of their son, since they live in such an isolated area, but that’s just one of the many things you have to suspend looking at using reality if you want to enjoy the movie. There are a lot of situations that are simply not possible in the universe we live in but strangely enough the team pulls them off anyway. (My favorite is the car that Tyrese and Ludacris strap rockets on and blast into
outer space, but I digress.) In F9 Dom’s chief nemesis is his younger brother Jakob, played by former WWE pro wrestler John Cena, who becomes a super spy after spending his entire life in the shadow of his older brother. He’s buffed up and Dom and the team have to thwart his, and his partner’s, plan to use a device to take over the whole world. Charlize Theron is also back as Cipher, the woman who’s also hellbent on world domination. If you like action movies this one has something for everyone. There are plenty of hand to hand combat scenes between
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the two Toretto brothers, plenty of explosions and car chase scenes, as a matter of fact there is one scene with both when the Spanish Army chases the team in an explosive minefield. Flying cars, mountain jumping cars, a space rocket car and my favorite is a magnetic device the team installs in their cars that does all kinds of things that are scientifically impossible (remember the suspended reality part). The whole cast is back in this 9th installment of the series. There’s some great humor between the characters played by Ludacris (Tej) and Tyrese (Roman) and a small role by Helen Mirren as Quennie. She’s a jewel thief who bumps into Dom on a caper at a fancy hotel and while in hot pursuit by the London Police she gives Dom a ride in a stolen car. There is much to like about F9 THE FAST SAGA but more than anything else I enjoyed the heavy theme of friendship and love of family. The movie does run a little bit long (2 hours and 25 minutes) and it’s rated PG-13. It is showing exclusively in theaters. On my “Hollywood Popcorn Scale” I rate F9 THE FAST SAGA a JUMBO.
BIG MAMA SAID IF THE LORD SAYS THE SAME, THEN I WILL TOO Black Card By Terry Allen Like Big Mama’s more than a notion, I know so many other mothers, grandmothers, sisters, aunts and black women who have uttered that statement, “If the Lord says the same I will too”. The phrase is a staple thought in our community. Maybe it came off as just a catchphrase to you or maybe you thought it was an easy response for a churchgoer to say instead of Hello or Goodbye. I decided that since Lucille “Big Mama” Allen said it, then I would unravel my understanding of it. The statement definability has religious connotations not like some of the phrase including “If Fate decrees”, and “Anyway the
wind blows it is ok with me”, or “What a blessing, it must be my lucky day “, all of which relates to the future, but does not have the religious connotation “IF THE LORD SAYS THE SAME“ has. The idea is, “If the Lord permits.” The spiritual Christian submits himself to the will of God. He keeps God’s viewpoint on his whole life. We say, “The Lord willing; I will do this or that.” This attitude demonstrates submission to God’s will. It should be more than a jingle but an orientation of life that accepts God’s providence for my life, “I accept what God chooses to do with me. This is far from a magic formula for one’s life. Big Mama told us many times that our way is not our way yet it is God’s way. What I understood from Big Mama’s statement fell along the lines of God and Fate. I evaluated what she meant –“ barring some unforeseen act or occurrence that
God does NOT bless me through then things will work out and I will be here.” I do recall when on a family visit to one of my Big Mama’s 21 siblings like Aunt Rosa, Aunt Lillian or Aunt Mary, as they ended the visit they would say “Cille” you coming back right? She would always respond with, ““If the Lord says the same I will”! My French quarter family customized the phrase when we visited with them. They would answer with, “If God is willing and the creek don’t rise”! Amen! What I do know is “If the Lord says the same I will” was tied to 2 important factors. It was tied to the 1) future and 2) God’s will. Lucille “Big Mama” Allen knew one thing. If we lived under God’s will, we had a better chance for the best future outcomes. She knew a spiritual presence insured a Godly viewpoint on life by dependence on God’s will and our ability to implement divine
decision-making. Lucille “Big Mama” Allen knew that God governs what we accomplish. Not only are our lives in his hands, our success is in his hands. “Some people use the shortness of life to reason not to act under God’s will. Big Mistake! We are still in a state of turmoil as some pundits unravel years of social justice, destroy gains in voting opportunity and create revisionist history. I say to you, let us honor the truth of God in the way we think about our truth and the way we talk about the fullness of God. In closing, my question is, “Do you think you can choose to create a positive interaction for 30 days. My answer is “If the Lord says the same I will” Got a story to tell? Email me at terryallenpr@ gmail.com Terry Allen is an award-winning multi-media journalist and owner of 1016 media
Bet ‘The Encore’ That Celebrity Interview By Valder Beebe In the Valder Beebe Show studios, I’m speaking with two of the talented singers hoping to make it all the way… Pamela Long (Total) R&B songstresses and Kiely Williams (3LW/ The Cheetah Girls) putting their all into The Encore. BET brings together nine of the most memorable solo artists and girl groups from the 1990s and 2000s to form the ultimate R&B super group in the new original series, “BET Presents The Encore.” With nothing to lose, they have signed on to this one-of-a-kind music experiment to become the next big musical sensation. And theyeverything to gain, these talented singers WHO ARE wives, moms, and entrepreneurs, will move in together, write new music, learn choreography, record an album, and put on a live performance. The catch? The songstresses must achieve this in only 30 days, with none of them knowing who their bandmates will be ahead of time. Pamela Long (Total), and Kiely Williams (3LW/The Cheetah Girls). “The Encore” was part of BET’s “Winning Wednesday” lineup alongside Tyler Perry’s “Sistas” that racked up 2.5 MM total viewers.
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To describe Kiely Williams as a “triple threat” would be an understatement! Although Kiely is known as the outspoken member of the groups, 3LW & The Cheetah Girls, she’s sold over 14 million records altogether worldwide in both groups and has gone on nationwide tours with the likes of Destiny’s Child, Miley Cyrus & N’SYNC. Kiely has been showing the world what she is made of since the age of five, when she starred in a Robert DeNiro television pilot.She has
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shown the world that she is a writer, actress, vocal producer and an amazing dancer. — Pamela & Kiely publicists provided text in conjunction with the Valder Beebe Show VBS: I am so delighted to speak with you star ladies (laughter). You both are like the next hottest thing going on BET. Bet The Encore racked up 2.5 million viewers. KW: I think we are just shocked and humbled by the response. VBS: I you both are seasoned
professionals and have dealt with fame. How are you feeling about it a whole new light? I mean being a part of BET? PL: Like Kiely said its exciting. I say it’s a second chance at what we love to do. It’s the camera, the signing, the audience even our competition. It’s a whole new opportunity for the fans to see us in a different way. And when you get a …………………... Pamela Long and Kiely Williams complete interview…… SoundCloud.com/valderbeebeshow; more interviews: YouTube.com/ valderbeebeshow: Broadcasting to a national & global audience: ValdeBeebeShow.com ; KKVI FM Radio, KRER FM, 411RadioNetwork, Streaming TV, Social Media, Print Publications I MESSENGER, Texas Metro News, and Garland Journal News.
I want a DNA test Ask Alma By Alma Gill Dear Alma, My wife and I divorced after 38 years of marriage. I still don’t understand why, I want to work it out, but she does not. I had intended on spending the rest of my life with her and now that won’t happen. We had our up and downs, but overall I thought we had a solid commitment and happy marriage. I was happy. She said that she was not and that I never listened to her. She also gave many other reasons that I don’t think are true or care to discuss. Sometimes I feel like my life is over. I have listened to all her lies and lately I’ve been thinking about my children and how I don’t think they look like me and I wonder if I am their father. When they were young and we were married I didn’t think much about it. But now they are all adults and listening to their mother and all of her lies, it makes me wonder. I want them to have a DNA test and I want my wife to pay for it. I do not want to discuss this with anybody in my family. Can you tell me where to get a DNA test of your children? Signed, I Want A DNA Test Dear DNA Test, Oh no I won’t, but what I will do is try to stop you before you commence to making a mockery of your marriage and children with such foolery. Don’t you dare consider asking your adult children for a DNA test. You’ve raised them and they believe you to be their father, so then, that’s it – you are! Your statue of limitations to confirm that has passed. Look on the bright side, like my mama use to say, “you feed ‘em they’ll favor you.” LOL. So put your glasses back on. I get the impression you’re a man of few words, and since I totally disagree with you, I won’t keep you long. Asking for a DNA test from your children will only devastate and alienate them and you don’t want to do that. You’re hurt and the thought of finding love again seems impossible. Understandingly so, you were not planning to live out your latter years alone. Here’s my point, as long as you have life, you have another chance at love. The mind can be tricky during the healing process of heartbreak. Having endured more than a few myself, I remember every negative thought or action becomes totally consuming, taking you to a place where you can’t clearly decipher rational from irrational. I’m sorry you weren’t able to work things out with your wife, but I assure you, your life will get better. Check out some old family pictures, you’re surely to be surprised and I hope tickled by the moments of reminiscing. Your kids look like you when you were younger, it’s you who changed. Age crept up on you and made a few adjustments, LOL. Please, adhere to my advice, drop the notion or need for a DNA test. Don’t demean the love of your children as a pawn to get back at your wife. Whenever there’s an opportunity for you to continue to be the best father possible, you should take it. Invest in yourself, get back out there, go the church, volunteer, join a gym. I know it may seem difficult as the days go by, but wake up appreciating life every day. This experience is the end of marriage, not your life. Meet death by surprise, don’t allow it to become a destination. The rest of your life can be the best of your life. It all depends on you. 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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Cosby Speaks Out Against His Detractors — Implores Fans and Others to ‘Read the Court Papers’ By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire
Freshly released from prison after having his conviction overturned by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, Bill Cosby has opened up like never before. In conversations with the Black Press of America, and his only extensive comments since his June 30 release after nearly three years, Cosby took his detractors — and others — to task. Using terms like Nazis and fascists to describe those who mocked or criticized him, Cosby unloaded. “When will we ever see the practical in all of this?” he asked. He described the reaction naysayers have to his famous “Pound Cake” speech and the Supreme Court’s ruling overturning his conviction. “You’re sitting in a room trying to explain something, and there is a knock on the door. You say, ‘who is it?’ [The response is], ‘It is the truth.’ So, people start jumping out of the window.” “The court’s decision was not a technicality,” said Cosby. “These people sound like they haven’t read what the judges have written. It’s not a technicality. These [detractors] don’t want to know anything. It’s like the woman who said she knows five women that I drugged and raped. Well, where are they?” He continued: “They didn’t want to understand the ‘poundcake’ speech. I want a piece of pound cake, so I want to please my mother. Today, you don’t raise your children to have a responsibility when they grow up. “There’s no responsibility, and that’s why there is such an upheaval about a simple story that told people that you need to have a conscience. You want to steal, and you want to break into something. What will my mother think? We raised [his late son] Ennis with the same principles and our daughters, and we’ve taught our grandchildren the same way.” In his now-infamous civil deposition whose unsealing led to the overturned criminal trial verdict, Cosby was criticized and often misquoted as saying he drugged women to rape them. Cosby was never charged or
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convicted of rape. He responded “yes” in the deposition to a question of whether he had ever provided a Quaalude to a woman that he was interested in having sex with. That, he said, is a far cry from surreptitiously slipping someone a drug and, without their consent, engaging in sex. Cosby said those with such strong opinions should educate themselves, read the deposition and court transcripts for themselves without having mainstream media dictate falsehoods to them. He suggested that the seven-page ruling by the Supreme Court should be required reading, particularly for those reporting on the case. “There’s a big smile on my face,” Cosby insisted. “A big smile on my face because I was there. “I know what happened, and I’m watching and hearing these fascists and Nazis, and I watched them really come out of the woodworks as termites. The infestation of when [former President] Donald Trump came through, and they just let it all hang out. That’s who they are. That’s who their ancestors are. They want their ancestors to be people who came here for religious freedoms after being persecuted – but by whom? Things weren’t right in dear old England. They got on these ships, but you were criminals, and people signed on to look after wealthy people’s findings. Christopher Columbus got as lost as a White man can get, but got off the boat, took a flag, and said he would name this and so forth and so on.” Cosby also lashed out at comedians he paved the way for who went along with false reports about him or otherwise remained silent. He laughed at the idea that Netflix gave a combined $200
Comedian Shares his thoughts on Gloria Allred, Eddie Murphy, Dave Chappelle, Others million to Eddie Murphy, Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, and Arsenio Hall, who were championed on Saturday Night Live as “The Four bosses of Comedy.” “Where was Kevin Hart? Where was Sinbad?” Cosby remarked. “And poor Robert Townsend – he just disappeared.” Cosby and his wife of nearly 60 years, Camille, have donated an estimated more than $200 million to various colleges and universities. That includes Howard University in Washington, where Cosby Show star Phylicia Rashad serves as a dean in the College of Fine Arts. Dozens of colleges and universities gave Cosby honorary degrees based on the unprecedented support from Cosby and his wife, but many rescinded those honors before Cosby’s 2017 and 2018 trials. After the Supreme Court ruled unconstitutional Cosby’s trial, conviction, and sentence, Rashad tweeted that justice had finally occurred. Quickly, however, social media and some at the historically Black university scolded Rashad, forcing her to issue a second statement that included her empathy toward
sexual assault victims. Cosby took issue with the treatment of Rashad. “They didn’t like what she was doing before,” Cosby noted, regarding Rashad’s early public support of him. “The power of money, the power of money supporting things that people cannot find the money to support themselves,” Cosby explained further. “They have to listen to donors. The donors command your directions. Surely, somebody, some writers — male and female — at BlackPressUSA, can respond to this because it has got to wake people up.” During Cosby’s first trial, a jury selected from Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, failed to reach a verdict despite Cosby’s attorney Brian McMonagle declining to call defense witnesses. The jury in that trial reportedly took an initial 12-0 not guilty vote but was instructed by Judge Steven O’Neill to continue deliberating. For the 2018 retrial, Cosby auditioned and hired famed attorney Tom Mesereau who successfully defended Michael Jackson and Robert Blake. Cosby told the Black Press that he remains skeptical about whether he received maximum effort from his lead attorney. “I remember Tom telling me on his cellphone that a woman working in his building came down and told him that I was guilty,” Cosby recalled. “He never said, ‘we will see about that.’” Cosby offered that he disagreed with Mesereau’s decision to select a jury from Montgomery County and called the jurors “imposters of his peers.” “One guy when they picked him, the judge asked him something, and he made a statement about another Black comedian, Dave Chappelle,” Cosby remembered. See BILL COSBY, page 8
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“He said Dave Chappelle was his favorite comedian, but just before that on his shows, Chappelle was putting me down.” During jury selection, another juror famously said, “we can all go home; he’s guilty.” District Attorney Kevin Steele successfully argued to keep the juror on the panel despite another potential juror complaining that she heard the statement. Cosby said that move proved the setup was real. “The report came from a Black woman. Then there was a private meeting with the judge, the Black woman, and her lawyer,” Cosby stated. “And when they came out, she was smiling. We can only assume that the judge and Mr. Steele said something along the lines of, ‘your cousin Mike who is doing time … these parking tickets will cost this much… How do you walk out smiling after reporting something like that unless they are tampering with your family?” For many commentators, the elephant in the room remains the
GarlandJournal 60-women who have made claims that Cosby assaulted them. Cosby attributed that high number to Gloria Allred, who demanded and advertised that $100 million be put in an account for any alleged victims. He opined that her scheme ultimately backfired. “The seven pages by the Supreme Court justices makes too much sense,” Cosby declared. “How about if these 60 women are lying and they’ve been taken care of? “It has been proven that Gloria Allred darkened the skin of some of them, braided their hairs to try and show this wasn’t racist with all white women. People know this. What about the woman who lied about Emmet Till? “How about all the stories that haven’t been out there where men have spent time in jail, and finally, their accuser admits they are lying? “There was a young man who went all the way into court, and what happened? Turns out, the woman in the courtroom who accused the young man said she was only angry because he didn’t call her back.” Cosby next aimed at his accusers, explicitly naming Janice BakerKinney and former supermodel Janice Dickinson. “But I had taken a Quaalude before
when I had lived in Colorado, so that’s why I think in my memory I remember him saying it was a Quaalude because I kind of knew what it was,” BakerKinney said on direct examination by prosecutors. Her testimony continued: “I had no indication ever in my life to think that he would want me to take two for any other reason than to have fun, kind of a little mood-enhancing party thing. So, I figured, if Bill Cosby, at the time, thinking I don’t know if that was when he was doing pudding commercials or whatever and he seemed like a – his appearance was that of a happy, nice comedian kind of thing, that I never would expect anyone to say, ‘here, take two.’ Even though I didn’t know him, I trusted him. And I know that maybe taking two was not a good idea.” Cosby said that testimony alone showed he was dealing with “bad actors.” “One woman says it was a hot day, and she was sweating. Go back and look, it was cold and 40 degrees,” he exclaimed. “Now, Allred gives you her sloppiness. If Allred were not so sloppy, you could say I’m in trouble with these lies.” Cosby pointed out that Dickinson testified that “in 1982, Dr. Huxtable is
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on top of me. America’s Dad.” “It’s ridiculous,” Cosby said, pointing out that ‘The Cosby Show’ didn’t debut until 1984, so there was no “Dr. Huxtable.” And Cosby did not receive the “America’s Dad” moniker until 1986. Further, in a book some 20 years after the alleged assault, Dickinson wrote that Cosby was a “gentleman” and painted him as a great guy. Her autobiography never hints at any problems with Cosby. That many choose to believe the groundbreaking entertainer is guilty is a result of a destructive media who “has always been at war with justice,” Cosby declared. “I know whether or not I drugged so and so and went inside her rectum. There were so many things unvetted. They fly up in the air and fly away. I was there, and I know what happened. “All these women who hate, with all the tentacles of jealousy, and the jealous men … to say that you are drinking beer and a man offers you a Quaalude. You take it and get into trouble, and now later you claim he had a white box or something, and you say, ‘I think he put his penis in my mouth.’ You are not making any sense.” Throughout the trial, Cosby said he sat as if he were directing a bad show.
He said the comedian and entertainer in him found a lot of the testimony amusing at best, scripted at worst. “It was the worst acting ever,” he said. “None of them would have made it in a role anywhere, even playing themselves.” When asked how he could get through the trials without showing much emotion, Cosby said he thought about many others who were falsely accused. “The people who have come before me are all I kept seeing regardless of race, color, or creed,” he offered. “Those who were looking for justice before me. Those looking at the laughing white boys who did whatever they did and the jury sitting there winking and smiling. “I’ve seen this before in a kind of sick, sad way. It is my honor to sit here and watch this become personal. It is personal, and as a humorist, I’ve heard so many times people say, ‘that was you, but now they’re doing this to me.’” Finally, Cosby exclaimed the joy of reuniting with his wife in New York after nearly three years in prison. “They can say all they want and do all they want,” Cosby stated. “I have a wife who is a fighter. It doesn’t make any difference to her, and she is coming at you straight ahead.”
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