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I am not a scientist I’ve been in the air quite a bit recently: Miami, Chicago, DC and Fort Lauderdale. It has been important for me to mix pleasure with business as we continue to navigate and survive as we strive for a peaceful existence during these times of a pandemic, social injustices, headline-grabbing trials and mask mania/rage/hysteria. Wherever I go, when I mention that I live in Texas, the conversation takes on a different tone. The tone is If you can wear not unfamiliar this mask... to me because there have been so many times that I have been asked to speak for Black people. But to speak for Texans, to explain some of the nonsensical actions of those in power; well I “ain’t got time for that!” • I do not, cannot, will not speak for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. • I do not, cannot, will not speak for the Texas Republicans who are annihilating Democrats in Austin and further disenfranchising Texas voters. • I do not, cannot, will not speak for Texas Democrats who boldly left the State to avoid a vote on suppressive voting only to have some abandon the leverage they had and return home to pass the bill. • I do not, cannot, will not speak for Texans who don’t vote. • AND, while I won’t get into it with those who won’t take the COVID vaccine; I do not, cannot, will not speak for those who can’t wait to put on a Halloween or Mardi Gras mask but will fight you about wearing a K95 mask. So with over 633,786 deaths attributed to COVID-19 on death certificates, according to the Center for Disease Control, people have to make a decision about what they want to do. They say you can’t live for everyone, but I have to live for myself and the people I care about, who happen to be everyone. Which brings me to my truth. I will wear a mask. I will encourage others around me to wear a mask or I distance myself. I went to college to be a journalist. I have the receipts to prove it. I also have receipts that show I didn’t do too well in biology or physical science; so what I am going to do is use my journalistic research skills and find some scientists who can educate me on the topic. I don’t reach out to Dr. Google or Dr. Wikipedia. There are people who spent numerous hours and years studying for a time such as this. The person you need to talk to may not be your homie, a relative or even a classmate, because if your classmate is failing those science classes, you won’t know. If wearing a mask keeps down the drama, heck, just for giggle sake; act like you are going to a party and wear it. Think about someone other than yourself, because “oops” doesn’t mean a thing and no-one wants to hear “I’m sorry” when your non-symptomatic self has someone laid up on a ventilator.
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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 VOLUME X
Firefighter was there, and in ways, CLASSIC AFFAIR he still is remembering 9/11
More than 30,000 gathered for HBCU Battle
By Ahnayah Hughes
Howard University News Service
Even now, the pain of that day lays just below the surface for retired New York City firefighter Rodney Lewis. As Lewis recalled the sights, smells, sounds and horror of Sept. 11, 2001, tears accompanied those memories even as he sat in the comfortable Queens, N.Y., home he shares with his wife. “I had quite a few friends that were at the scene,” Lewis, 66, said through his tears. “People I had just spoken to the week before. People I directly worked with. People whose homes I went to on New Year’s Eve. Just like that, so many lives were just gone.” Twenty years after the attack, after leaving the department and busying himself with new hobbies, after his oldest child, a son, had struck out on his own and his daughter had graduated high school, after buying a sailboat and exploring deeper his love of sailing, after he and his wife purchased another home in Chesapeake, VA, after counseling and consultation, it even surprises Lewis how quickly the feelings can come bursting to the surface. “I can talk about it now, but it’s
By Cheryl Smith
Those people died, and the rest of us are going to die from the complications, whether it be lung disease, cancer, whatever it may be. We knew the risks, but we went in anyway. We knew we may not make it home, and so many didn’t,” said retired New York City firefighter Rodney Lewis. (Pictured left)
still very emotional,” he said. “I remember what I went through, and what so many others went through.” Three hundred and forty-three. It is a number nearly all New York firefighters have seared into their consciousness. That’s how many firefighters died combatting the devastating fire that took down the World Trade Center and claimed more than 2,000 lives. Lewis knew well over 30 of those firefighters. Lewis, then a lieutenant with Engine Company 330, was there too.
Lewis, a native of New York, was studying for his captain’s exam in Staten Island that day, when a firefighter announced that a plane had crashed into a tower at the World Trade Center. It wasn’t until another firefighter arrived shortly after and explained that both towers had been hit, that the room of firefighters fell silent as their new reality began to take shape. “We were off duty, but we were under attack,” he said. “We knew
Coleman Phelps’ daughter and one of their three children. She made her own illustrious history in Dallas. She graduated from Howard University and began teaching in Dallas in 1925 then earned three master’s degrees and completed other post-graduate studies. She became a social worker in See THINKING, page 7
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A highlight of the 20-year anniversary of the Celebrating Life Foundation’s Sister to Sister Fitness Festival has to be the cooking demonstration by Chef Mary Lou Davis, the season 19 Hell’s Kitchen Finalist. The 20th Sister to Sister Fitness Festival 5k Walk/ Run takes place Saturday, October 2, 2021, at the Alan E. Sims Cedar Hill Recreation Center, 310 East Parkerville Rd, in Cedar Hill, TX, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. This year’s theme is “One Step at a Time” and participants will also be able to join in the virtual experience that includes a T-shirt and a medal. Chef Davis will be the celebrity chef for the 20th Chef Mary Lou Davis, Season 19 year featuring her signature Finalist from Hell's Kitchen will do shrimp and cheese grits and a cooking demo at the 20th Sister See HELL’S KITCHEN, page 6
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Harllee-Phelps family: Dallas Black dynasty of achievement - Part II I Was Just Thinking... By Norma Adams-Wade In the previous part I column, we discussed the legendary Black Dallas educator Norman Washington Harllee (c.1847/1853-1927) for whom the historic local N. W. Harllee Elementary School was named in 1928, the year after Harllee died. That incredibly-beloved school operated for 84 years until it closed under district budget cuts in 2012 – despite strong community objection. The neighborhood institution reopened in 2015 and is now the N. W. Harllee Early Childhood Center, still at its original site 1216 E. Eighth St., across from the prom-
Lucy Phelps Patterson, seated 2nd from Lt. with other Dallas City Council members in the early 1970s. Photo Credit: Pinterest.
inent Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Magnet Center. In this part II, we highlight some of the other Harllee family members whose achievements helped make this Black Dallas family a proud and true dynasty. Florence Louise Harllee Phelps (4/18/1904 – 6/3/1999) was N. W. Harllee and wife Florence Belle
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Labor Day weekend has become even bigger for HBCUs and their football programs, especially those participating in classics. Spirited rivalries, as well as a different level of safety and security has been the catalyst for more fans donning masks, and even getting shots so they can participate in the HBCU classic experience; especially after over a year hiatus for many because of the pandemic. Dallas-based promoter Al Wash cited several classics where the attendance was great over the weekend in games that pitted Tennessee State v. Grambling State and Texas Southern v. Prairie View A&M. As he prepared for the State Fair Classic in Dallas September 24, Mr. Wash said he feels good about attendance. “We’re passing more with ticket sales than in 2019,” he said. “I think we’ll have one of the biggest attended games this year, at least in the top 3.” For the first time in 43 years, the Orange Blossom Classic returned to Miami, FL and according to officials, 30,210 fans filled the stadium as Jackson State University welcomed Florida A&M University to the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). Even more fans took part in a week of events that ranged from concerts, boat rides, cookouts, parties, pageantry, the tailgating, fashion shows, reunions, battle of the bands, and the football game. Led by NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders (Coach Prime), the Tigers emerged victorious over the Rattlers, 7-6; whose Coach Willie Simmons led the Rattlers to a 9-2 record last season in his second year at FAMU. The Mideastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) had been home to the Rattlers for four decades and in July the school officially joined the ranks of other SWAC powerhouses like JSU, Grambling, Southern, Alcorn and Prairie View A&M Universities. The move was the right one, says Coach Simmons. “I spent six years in this conference,” said Simmons, who left Prairie View to coach at FAMU and was the offensive coordinator (running backs) at Alcorn State and Middle Tennessee State. “I cut my teeth as a head coach in the SWAC. Phenomenal conference, that’s why we’re so excited about joining the conference. “We know the caliber of football and the pageantry and the branding opportunities that the SWAC provides.” Accepting full responsibility for the loss, Coach Simmons was joined by student athletes Markquese Bell and Xavier Smith. “Obviously we didn’t have the outcome we wanted and that’s on me as the head football coach,” the coach
UNCF Dallas hosts second National Hell’s Kitchen Finalist Turns Up the Heat for the 20th Sister to Sister Virtual Walk for Education Fitness Festival Continuing a recent porarily replaced the trend of safety and so- annual in-person walk cial distancing during events that many of a pandemic while rais- the UNCF local offices ing money for a great conduct each spring, cause, the UNCF Na- summer and fall, taktional Virtual Walk for ing what’s typically Education® been a marwill stream Registration now ket-by-marlive and onopen to all across ket approademand Sach on to a turday, Sept. North Texas and fully nationOklahoma for an wide pro18. V i e w e r s exciting digital gram. are invited fundraising event The UNCF to walk, run, National bike and/or dance Virtual Walk for Edalong with the digital ucation® raises funds program to help raise to support (HBCUs). funds for students of Texas is host to nine color across North HBCUs, including UNTexas and Oklahoma CF-members Jarvis who are trying to get to Christian, Texas and and through college. Wiley Colleges. This event has temSee UNCF page 3
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Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Hispanic Heritage Month Alopecia Awareness SEPTEMBER 16, 18 &19
2021 HBCU Virtual College Fair, with Suncoast Chapter of Jack & Jill of America, Inc. 6 pm CDT Reg: https://HBCUWKND. eventbrite.com.
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Freedman Town Talk presented by Remembering Black Dallas, INC. Free Reg: bit.ly/2UXYPaQ 7:15-8:30 pm CDT
Iota Phi Theta Founders Day
DINNER AT DAQ’S Feat: Maurice Curtis on Sax, at Daq’s Luxury Daiquiri Lounge, 8700 Preston Rd. Plano. 6-10 pm
LIVE DEMO Run the Dish w/ Chef Richard. Live on Facebook @Ester’s Soul Food + Kitchen. 6-7:30 pm. Kindle the Flame Prayer Session on line at The March of Faith Ministries. 2-3 pm. CDT Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/3lnrYp4
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Garland NAACP 30th Annual Freedom Fund Virtual Brunch. Mistress of Ceremony LaKisha Culpepper, Speaker: Dr. Devin Atchison, Westside Baptist Church. 10 am CDT Donation: https://garlandtxnaacp.org/freedom-fund/
SEPTEMBER 16 The Connection with Debra BrownSturns. OnFacebook.com/TexasMetroNews & BlogTalkRadio.com. 7-8 pm. 646200-0459. West African Dance, Drum & History Virtual Residency Event. Thursday Dance 6-7 pm. Reg: https://bit.ly/3BO5cgJ
National UNCF WALK For Education Virtual. Reg: UNCF.ORG Oktoberfest at Ash & Ember, 226 Texas St. Cedar Hill. 12 pm11 pm. NC100BW Dallas Metropolitan Chapter 2021Member Induction Ceremony. Keynote Speaker: The Hon. State Rep. Toni Rose. Virtual Reg: https://bit.ly/3k9Eolf . 12-1 pm. CDT.
Virtual NNPA 2021 National Leadership Awards Reception CEO /President Dr. Benjamin Chavis Jr. 6-7 pm CDT www. virtualnnpa2021.com. KRMA THURSDAYS at Tacos Patron, 14060 Dallas Pkwy. Dallas. 6-11 pm. RSVP: 214.455.1779 Nuestro Oak Cliff Exhibit at Latino Cultural Center, 2600 Live Oak St. Opening Reception. 10 am-5 pm. Exhibits thru 10-16. Muhammad Ali Preview Screening, PBS documentary “Muhammad Ali” by Ken Burns. 7 pm. Online @ Arkansas Minority Film and Art Association. www.video.pbs. org Showing on PBS 9-19-22-21.
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The World According to Drew, host Andrew Whigham, III on BlogTalkRadio.com 8-10 am. It’s thought-provoking, enlightening, informative, and entertaining news commentary. Join the call at 646-200-0459. West African Dance, Drum & History Virtual Residency Event. Sunday History 6-7 pm. Reg: https://bit. ly/3BO5cgJ
From Marva with Love, with Marva Sneed. 11 am -1 pm. CST, on Facebook Live/@TexasMetroNews, and BlogTalkRadio. com. Join the conversation at 646-200-0459. Lil Keke & ESG Live host Stand for Something Group at The Rail Club Live, 3101 Joyce Dr. Ft. Worth. 7 pm. Tickets: https:// bit.ly/3zM46S2. Every Friday Night Don Diego and The Razz Band at Club Odyssey, 7439 Westmoreland Rd. 6 pm. Face Mask Required. Marvin Gaye and The Motown Sound - Livestream Music History Program with Washington DC History & Culture. 9-10:30 pm. 7-8:30 pm. CDT. Tickets: https:// bit.ly/3htzaix.
Soul Line Dance Tuesday-Live! Virtual, host BE Creative Arts Center. 7 pm CDT Reg: www.becreativeartscenter.com FREE. UTA.ED Maverick Speaker Series Presents Henry Louis Gates Jr. 7:30 pm. CDT. Virtual: https://bit.ly/3lnrYp4.
SEPTEMBER 22 I Was Just Thinking with Norma Adams-Wade. 11 am -1 pm. CST On Facebook Live/@TexasMetroNews and BlogTalkRadio. com. Call in and join the conversation at 646-200-0459. Ask Dr. Amerson with Dr. Linda Amerson.12 pm. CST @DFWiRadio.com, and Live on Facebook @DrLindaAmerson.
Ubuntu Market for Small Business. Hosted by Pan African Connection, 4466 Marsalis, Dallas. 12-5 pm. For vendor Info: Email: adjwoahogue@yahoo.com or call 214-943-8262.
National Museum of African American History & Culture - Livestream Tour with Washington DC History & Culture. 10-11:30 am. CDT. Tickets: https://bit.ly/3tD4hNb.
State Fair Classic Grambling vs. Prairie View @ The Cotton Bowl Fair Park. 4 pm kick off. Tickets: www.statefairclassicfootball.com. Marriage Resuscitation Seminar. Host Bishop Eli Jacobs & Lay Elect Dareia Jacobs. Special Guest Apostle David Ransom. 1-5 pm. 200 N. Plano Rd. Richardson. Tickets: Eventbrite.com/e/marriageresuscitation. Four Girls and a Guy at Cedar Hill Farmers Market, 300 Houston St. Cedar Hill. 9am-1 pm. Sophisticated Saturdays HBCU Edition @ House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St. 10-pm-2 am. Tickets: HOBClassic.eventbrite.com. 4th Annual Neighborhood Summit at Alan E. Sims Cedar Hill Recreation Center, 310 E. Parkerville Rd. 9-11:30 am. State Fair Classic Grambling vs. Prairie View Pre Game Concert - Dru Hill at the State Fair Classic Game, Fair Park, 3809 Grand Ave. 2 pm. State Fair Classic Grambling vs. Prairie View Post Game Concert - The Black Pumas at the State Fair Classic Game, Fair Park, 3809 Grand Ave. 7:30 pm. Diana Ross & The Supremes Music History Livestream Program with Washington DC History & Culture. 9-10:30 pm. CDT. Tickets: https://bit.ly/3hpydri.
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National Congress of Black Women, Inc. 37th Annual Awards Ceremony. Virtual. 2 pm. CDT Tickets: www.nationalcongressbw. org
Majestic Community Open House, 1925 Elm St, Dallas. 12 pm-3 pm. Info: www.dallasculture.org.
Greek Night All Fraternity and Sorority are invited at Crab N Bar, 305 W Farm to Market Rd 1382 Suite 316, Cedar Hill. Info: 469-454-4303.
THE DOC SHEP SPEAKS SHOW! From 11 am. CST on Facebook Live/@TexasMetroNews, @fnsconsulting, and You Tube @docshepspeaks.
Saturday Night Vibes @ Herrera’s Addison w/DJ Boladi, 4021 Belt Line Rd. #109. 9 pm-2 am Tickets: maturepartycrowd.com
Happy Birthday to Dr. Linda Amerson
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SEPTEMBER 24 From Marva with Love, with Marva Sneed. 11 am -1 pm. CST, Fridays on Facebook Live/@TexasMetroNews, and BlogTalkRadio.com. Join the conversation at 646-200-0459.
The World According to Drew, host Andrew Whigham, III on BlogTalkRadio. com 8-10 am. It’s thought-provoking, enlightening, informative, and entertaining news commentary. Join the call at 646-200-0459. A Celebration For Bishop T. D. Jakes at The Potter’s House of Dallas, 6777 W. Kiest Blvd. 9 am. In Sanctuary or Live stream: @tdjakes. org/stream.
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State Fair Classic, High School Battle of the Bands at Beverly D. Humphrey Tiger Stadium, 200 E. Wintergreen, Lancaster. 8 am. State Fair Classic RADIO ONE GOLF CLASSIC at Cedar Crest Golf Club, 1800 Southerland Ave, Dallas. 9 am.
Lessons from another year around the sun
Faithful Utterances By Dr. Froswa Booker-Drew
I’m so blessed. My mother and I always celebrate our birthdays together. Her birthday is September 5th and my birthday is the 6th. It is a gift to have her in my life. I am grateful for her love, wisdom, and strength. She has taught me so much and as we both grow older, it’s been amazing to walk this journey together. We have gone through so many experiences together— so much fun, so many new opportunities, so much love, and a lot of pain and loss. I am the most appreciative of her not only teaching me about God but living out what it means to be a Christian. She models for me what it means to love even when it is hard. She lives out patience and kindness and yet, has developed boundaries to protect her peace, joy, and sanity. I continue to take what she’s taught me and made it a part of my life. Life has also taught me a lot. In celebrating this new year around the sun, I’d like to reflect on some lessons I’ve learned: 1. Your words matter. The other day, a wonderful lady wrote a post discussing an experience she had in her early 20s. She elaborated on the impact of older women pouring into her
life and her gratitude. I was thankful she thought about me. We’ve had a number of conversations and I’ve been so impressed with her brilliance and tenacity. Little did I know that I made a difference in her life. It’s important to make sure that our words are empowering and offer life. “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” (1 Thessalonians 5:11 ESV) Your words have power. 2. Sow and reaping are real. Lately, I’ve seen so many people make decisions that only serve them not recognizing the consequences that may go far beyond them. I witness people driving reckless because they are trying to get somewhere quickly instead of leaving early. I’ll never forget the news story of a lady who didn’t want to be late for work. She had been written up for it and was afraid for her job. One morning, she hit someone and instead of stopping, she went to work. Ultimately, she was arrested. The crazy thing is that she will no longer have to worry about being late for work because of her decision. She was shortsighted and although it wasn’t intentional to hurt someone, her inability to think about consequences of her actions cost her severely. “For each will have to bear his own load. One who is taught the word must share all good things with the one who teaches. Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we
do not give up.” (Galatians 6:5-18) Plant well for a good harvest. 3. Time is precious and limited. Use it well and know the season you are in. It’s been overwhelming to witness the number of losses that have occurred during this pandemic. Just this week, I’ve seen friends and colleagues lose spouses, mothers, and children. We do not know the day or hour that we will leave this planet but what we do know is that we have been given the opportunity to use our lives in a way that bring joy to others and glorify God. Every day matters. How are you making memories and a difference with your life? Time is a currency. How are you spending it? Just as there are seasons to determine the times of the year, we also have seasons in our life. Pay attention to the season you are in. “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. A time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, a time to weep and a time to laugh….” (Ecclesiastes 3:1-4) There are so many more lessons that I’ve learned, and others were affirmations of what I knew but needed to be reminded. I have so much to be thankful for! God is so good and I’m grateful for my family and my friends. Here’s to another year around the sun…Happy Birthday to me! 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/
Garland Purchases Land to Help Meet Community Parks Needs The Garland Foundation for Development has approved the purchase of 2.18 acres of land near Ridgecrest and Lakemere drives to create public park space to serve and connect the nearby neighborhoods. The park will also include a portion of what had been the Williams family farm and was recently approved for 75 new single-family homes. As part of the development agreement, 3 acres
have been given to the City to create a public park. The City’s purchase will add to the committed open space and eventually create a neighborhood park exceeding 5 acres. The Garland Parks Master Plan study revealed that the Ridgecrest/Williams/English Estates area of Garland is the least served by the City’s system of parks and green space. District 5 Council Member Rich Aubin, who represents these
neighborhoods on the City Council, said, “This land purchase will enable us to provide a fresh recreational opportunity in what is otherwise a park desert. This property is stunningly beautiful and an absolute oasis that you would not expect to find tucked away here. We should all be grateful to the families that have worked in unison to share the beauty of their land with you as a lasting legacy and gift to the community.”
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Sen. Reverend Warnock (D-GA) to receive 2021 NNPA National Leadership Award When selected for the position of pastor of the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Georgia, Warnock was the youngest ever to serve in that leadership role at the historic church. As the now Senator Reverend Warnock, in addition to a seat on the church dais, he fills a critical seat in the U.S. Capitol and Senate. By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Correspondent
One day before the unprecedented insurrection at the U.S. Capitol inspired by former President Donald Trump, the United States Senate underwent a change. Thanks to heavy voter turnout – largely as a result of the efforts of Black women and other community organizers – Georgia residents elected Jon Ossoff and the Rev. Raphael Warnock to the Senate. When combined with the tie-breaking vote represented by Vice President Kamala Harris, Georgia’s special election gave Democrats the Senate majority. For Rev. Warnock, the election provided an unusual opportunity to expand the ethics, commitment and desire to serve he demonstrated regularly from the pulpit as pastor of the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church. Just in time to provide comfort for a nation in need of leadership and healing. Born in Savannah, Georgia, on July 23, 1969, Warnock graduated from Morehouse College with a degree in psychology. He later graduated from Union Theological Seminary in New York. When selected for the position of pastor, Warnock was the youngest ever to serve in that leadership role at the historic church. As the now Senator Reverend Warnock, in addition to a seat on the church dais, he fills a critical seat in the U.S. Capitol Building and Senate.
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from page 1 While the country continues to practice social distancing, the event will engage participants in activities to walk, run, cycle and dance safely—all the while having fun and still raising money for UNCF. The show will feature celebrity appearances and performances, culminating with a performance by DJ MC Lyte. The Walk program will begin streaming live online at 11 a.m. CDT on Sept. 18, and on-demand immediately following the premiere until Sept. 30. “During our 77 years and despite heavy odds, UNCF has continued to
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“This award is not about me, but the millions of Black Americans in Georgia and across the country who continuously display their courage, perseverance, and fortitude as we navigate increasingly challenging times in our communities and throughout our world,” said Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock.
In his less than one year as a Senator, it has become difficult to overstate the impact of his contributions. He serves as a member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee. He chairs the subcommittee on Commodities, Risk Management, Trade, and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. He is also a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, the Senate Aging Committee, and the bicameral Joint Economic Committee.
For his tireless work for the citizens of Georgia and all Americans, Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock has been selected to receive the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) 2021 National Leadership Award, saluting excellence and innovative leadership in Black America. “Thank you to the Black Press of America and the National Newspaper Publishers Association for this gracious award,” said Sen. Rev. Warnock. “To my brother, Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., Chair Karen Carter Richards, National Correspondent Stacy Brown, and the countless others who do the important work to keep our communities informed, engaged, and motivated
through these unprecedented times. “This award is not about me, but the millions of Black Americans in Georgia and across the country who continuously display their courage, perseverance, and fortitude as we navigate increasingly challenging times in our communities and throughout our world. Know that I will continue to do my part in the United States Senate to uplift Georgia voices in the continual march toward what Dr. King called the beloved community.” This year, the NNPA celebrates 81 years as the trusted voice of Black America and 194 years of the Black Press of America. Each year, the NNPA recognizes courageous Americans that have impacted our nation and our world in positive ways. Sen. Cory Booker, Congresswoman Cori Bush, Dr. James E.K. Hildreth, Dr. Ebony Hilton, and record-setting Olympic Champion Allyson Felix will also receive awards during this year’s Reception Ceremony. “While the recipients’ career paths may vary, one cannot underestimate the impact of their shared commitment to creating meaningful and beneficial change in the lives of African Americans,” the members of NNPA’s Board of Directors in a joint statement. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., the president and CEO of the NNPA, said the Black Press “is saluting excellence and innovative leadership in Black America.” Before the awards, the NNPA will host a special interview with actress Gabrielle Union.
move the needle for HBCUs and students of colors, fueling their progress,” said Dr. Michael L. Lomax, president and CEO, UNCF. “Throughout the last year, we have seen an enormity of racial division and strife, which has been compounded for our students by the COVID-19 pandemic. We continue to find ourselves at a crossroads where the need of our students and the demand on our member HBCUs is larger than ever before. “I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it again—we are at risk of washing away a generation of talented and deserving African American and minority students. Donations are urgently needed to ensure our next generation of American doctors, nurses, virologists, teachers and technologists— pandemic frontliners—can get to col-
lege, succeed and graduate. We invite everyone to register and join our Virtual Walk for Education to help ensure better futures for us all.” Current local sponsors of the UNCF National Virtual Walk for Education® are Kroger, H-E-B, QuikTrip, University of Texas at Arlington and media sponsor Majic 94.5 and 97.9 The Beat. The digital fundraiser will also honor local supporters and highlight UNCF students. Participants will be able to engage in an interactive experience including up-beat music to dance to all in honor of supporting HBCUs and their students. To register for the event, go to UNCF.org/NorthTexasWalk. Also follow the event on social media @ UNCF #LACEUP4UNCF #UNCF.
The National Leadership Awards are virtual this year and scheduled for 7 p.m. EST on Thursday, September 16. Registration is free at http://www. virtualnnpa2021.com.
My Skyline High school teacher, Mrs. Lane, said that a formal education came for the people who raised you and your informal education came from the education system. If you knew grandmother, then you would be able to confirm Mrs. Lane’s wisdom. If you had the gift of visiting with her, then you knew what a formal education was. Mrs. Lane’s advisory was on point. My grandmother, Lucille “Big Mama” Allen made everyday living her classroom. She benefited her three sons and three daughters, 16 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren, 38 great-great grandchildren, seven great-great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and bonus family members with everyday logic all throughout our lives. One of her greatest lessons taught became a universal rule in the family. Whenever one of us felt we deserved more than another or whenever we tried belittling another family, her universal rule came out very loud. “Chile, you better check your negro at the door!” She steadfastly believed that no one in her household would ever start thinking they were better off than another. Big Mama would stop you dead in your place to remind whose shoulders you stood on. If one of us starts “feeling our cheerios”, she would stop us all, and we had to gather around to get that formal education. Big Mama would share the struggles our uncles, aunts and “cousins” had just to be able to live. I did not know at the time, but she was teaching us things. When Miss Lucille shared, she taught us about how the enslaved ancestors were set up to destroy each other for crumbs and throwaways. It was a formal lesson in self-hatred. The other lesson she taught us, we would not take down each other because it pleased the oppressor, not God. That was her formal lesson in being obedient to a high unseen power. She gave us scripture: “Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” She then told me about that “James boy” and his fight to be equal. Upon arrival at SMU, her formal education led me to find, read and report on James Baldwin. Thanks to Director Raoul Peck, Baldwin’s work came to life. I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO is a searing indictment of America’s failure to rectify its shameful history of racial inequality. Baldwin’s personal account of the civil rights movement and its trio of outspoken icons on the vulnerable vanguard remind us that there is still much work to be done. Baldwin spoke in Big Mama terms when he said, “It is not a racial problem. It is a problem of whether or not you’re willing to look at your life and be responsible for it, and then begin to change it.” -James Baldwin, I Am Not Your Negro. Big Mama’s formal education taught me to embrace Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka as the media and mainstream America poured out negative attacks on their choice to self-care. Big Mama’s lesson taught us to check our Negro at the door, and I recall this quote from Baldwin, “History is not the past. It is the present. We carry our history with us. We are our history. “Talk to me about your Negro, email me at terryallenpr@gmail.com. Terry Allen is an award-winning media professional, journalist, and entrepreneur. He is also the founder of City Men Cook and 1016 Media. Reach him at terryalllenpr@ gmail.com
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The New Multiracial America
The Last Word
By Dr. Julianne Malveaux So you are sitting on a park bench, just enjoying the weather. What is the likelihood that the next person that walks by you is of a different race than you? In 2010 the probability of a different race person walking by was 54.9 percent in 2010, and it rose to 61.1 percent by 2020. We are more likely to see people who are different than us is the classroom, the boardroom or the sidewalk, and from what we are seeing these days, our nation is not ready for this change. The 2020 Census data, released a few weeks ago, reinforce what we already knew. The white population, still our nation’s largest, is dwindling, down by 8.6 percent from a decade ago. The Latino population,
which includes people of any race (yes, there are Black Latinos) rose by 23 percent. It is the fastest growing population in the country. The Black population rocks steady at around 13 percent. And the population that identifies itself as “multiracial” has grown by a factor of three. The increase in the multiracial population, which was 9 million in 2010 and grew to 33.8 millon by 2020, reflects two things. First, the rate of racial intermarriage has increased, leading to an increase of mixed-race children. Equally importantly, the number of people who are willing to self-identify as mixed race has increased. People who once hid their mixed race identity, or felt pressured to choose one identity or the other, now feel free to embrace the totality of their identity. The increase in the number of people who choose to identify as multiracial is both a blessing and an illusion. It’s a blessing because the accursed “one drop” rule was an oppressive way of managing racial classification. But the new multiculturalism is an illusion because it should not inspire “fear of a Black planet.” As Richard Alba writes in his book, The Great Demographic Illusion: Majority, Minority and the Expanding
American Mainstream (Princeton University Press 2020), everybody brown ain’t down. In other words, many who identify as multiracial take on the identiy and politics of their white parent, not their Latino or Asian parent. They embrace their multiracial identity, but not necessarily multiracial politics. Many of the young people whose multiracialism is partly Black do “get” Black issues and speak up for them. Some, though, are conflicted and want to see “both sides”. In the face of the outrageous police killings of Black men and women, there are no two sides, but some who identify with their white parents are not as ready as others to take a strong stand. Still young voices are driving our
reality. On August 28, young Tamika Mallory called the “Good Trouble” Rally that drew thousands to the Lincoln Memorial on the 58th Anniversary of the March on Washington. In the tradition of Dr. King, who was but 34 when he delivered the “I Have A Dream Speech”, Mallory called people out and took them to task. She asserted her leadership role and said she would take it, come what may. More importantly, she told Democrats to do their job, do their work, end the filibuster, and implement the voting rights agenda. She is powerful, fierce, and surrounded by a multiracial team that supports her. The is the future of our nation. Young, bold, bodacious, multiracial
energy. There are too many who would throw back to the past, too many who would deny the demographics, too many who are frightened about what comes next, who insist on humming, singing and swaying plaintively, “We Shall Overcome”. In this multiracial world, there will be less singing and swaying, and more demanding. But those of us who watch the demographics know that numbers don’t mean solidarity, and that we will have to work to get the coalitions that we want. And we must also know that no matter how the demographics shift, our nation still owes Black folks. “We have come to the nation’s capital to cash a check”, thundered Martin Luther King, Jr. “And the check has been marked insufficient funds”. The funds are still insufficient, and the debt is no less pressing. Shifting demographics don’t cancel the debt. Tamika Mallory, with her inspired leadership, reminds us to hold those we voted for accountable. Dr. Julianne Malveaux is an economist, author, media contributor and educator. Her latest project MALVEAUX! On UDCTV is available on youtube.com. For booking, wholesale inquiries or for more info visit www.juliannemalveaux.com.
Shower Your Blessings on ARM!
Quit Playin’ By Vincent L. Hall
The old adage is that when it rains, it pours, and it must be valid for all aspects of life. I had two excellent reasons to support the Adult Rehabilitation Ministries (ARM) of the Golden Gate Baptist Church just a few days ago. North Texas Giving Day is upon us, and now I have three reasons. As someone who has referred family and friends to “The Gate,” I decided it was time that I gave back, so I begged them long and hard until they let me join their board of directors. My second reason was that I know firsthand how few addicts get the chance for rehabilitation.
The number of beds in Dallas and throughout the state is limited, and most are court-ordered. The truth is, if you are poor, Black, or female and don’t have a criminal record, there is nowhere to get residential treatment. Addictions generally require at least a 60-day stay, and relapses are not just expected. They are the norm. This leads me to my third raindrop. Days ago, “The Wire’’ actor Michael K. Williams was found dead of a suspected heroin overdose in his Brooklyn penthouse. The 54-yearold star was discovered unconscious in the dining room of his luxury Williamsburg home. There was a substance that appeared to be heroin on the kitchen table. My guess is that it was an overdose linked to relapse. If a rich Michael K. Williams can’t kick that “Jones,” how can our less fortunate neighbors get help without our help. The Communities Foundation of Texas’ NTX Giving Day is an 18-hour online giving event. This is your chance to give back to the community by supporting local nonprofits. The Communities Foundation platform makes it easy. I am asking that you help ARM/WARM Ministries this year.
Michael K. Williams
Obie Bussey
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In 2020, almost $60 million was raised through 106,000 donors benefiting over 3,200 local nonprofits through NTX Giving Day. There is no shortage of people who need help in a state-run like Texas. Unfortunately, budget cuts for these and other social services are slashed routinely. The Adult Rehabilitation Ministry (ARM) began in 1989 as part of the Outreach Ministry of the Golden Gate Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas. The late Pastor Emeritus C.B.T. Smith envisioned a ministry that would faithfully rebuild the lives of chemically addicted men and
women. In addition, he wanted to equip them with strong Christian principles and concepts so that they could return home as better husbands, wives, parents, siblings, sons, and daughters. The Gate House’s main edifice has treated more than 5,000 men and five years ago commenced WARM, a program for women struggling with all types of addiction. ARM ministries have many services, ranging from alcohol and narcotics anonymous classes to education classes such as parenting and anger management. Mr. Obie Bussey is the ARM/ WARM Program Director and, in
my opinion, one of the most gifted standup facilitators to ever lead a class. As someone who has designed, curriculum, written and delivered training material, I will attest that nothing can get you ready for the experience of hearing Bussey render the residuals of his testimonial. His message and the wealth of his experiences are transformative. Golden Gate’s current pastor, Dr. Vincent T. Parker, has a singular stated goal to achieve. “To transform chemically dependent individuals through loving, accountable relationships and a Christ-Centered twelve-step process in a residential treatment program.” Obie Bussey is a walking, breathing, and contributing example that recovery is not a pipe dream. It can be a reality. I only wish that Michael K. Williams could have spent a day with him. Fortunate for us, literally thousands of addicted persons in Dallas can if we are willing to give to ARM Ministries. When it rains, it pours on far too many of our homeless and addicted brothers and sisters. So let’s rain out a blessing on arm and warm. Vincent L. Hall is an author, activist, and award-winning columnist.
How Did We Get Here?
Wake Up and Stay Woke
By Dr. E. Faye Williams So much negative goes on each day. We don’t recover from one thing before we are faced with another. A few days ago in Washington, D.C., many of us got up and went through our morning routine without incident. Before we had breakfast or that first cup of coffee, the breaking
news came across the television that we had yet another crisis. Somebody had chosen the area near the Library of Congress and the Cannon House Office Building, where I once worked, to park and make a bomb threat. Naturally, this set off a massive police presence, yet another disruption of staff trying to get their work done, and finally an evacuation of the buildings. Capitol Hill police were called out once again, and they have not yet recovered from the trauma of Jan. 6, but here we go again. At the same time, people all over are trying to manage life with the coronavirus still growing when we not long ago thought we were conquering it. Many are still struggling with the loss of family and friends. Now, we’re busy trying to get students back in school safely while some governors are defying logic and working against the efforts of school districts to create
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a safe environment for students and teachers by requiring the wearing of masks. We are finding that hypocrites like Donald Trump and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who’ve put up every roadblock possible while having contracted the virus themselves — but they can afford the best of treatment while they are OK with talking people out of getting the vaccination so needed to prevent others from getting the virus or at least softening the blow if they do get it. As we try to rescue our democracy from the damage done by many Republicans, too many are spending their time harassing President Joe Biden, who is trying to get our nation out of Afghanistan. This is a time when our president and our military need our support, but too many people are on television acting like they know how to do this job better. We’ve had white supremacy all
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of our lives, but instead of equality, things in that area are getting worse. This time, the problems are not found only in the South. The problem is nationwide! People feel perfectly OK expressing the meanest, most hateful behaviors ever seen. Yes, we’ve always had meanness, but Trump and his followers definitely gave people permission to openly be their worst selves. I went to the grocery store recently. I purchased bathroom tissue, paper towels and a bag of salad greens. Imagine my surprise when the bill was $52! Add to all of the above, and you’ll find voter suppression as we’ve not seen since we, Black people, fought for and gained the right to vote. In Fulton County, Georgia, where everything went well and was audited with no glitches, Republicans are trying to take away the right of people in the
county to manage their own election! Recently I was in Birmingham, Alabama, and I witnessed the desecration of a monument to a civil rights giant, Bishop Calvin Woods, while learning about a law in the state that protects Confederate statues — but not civil rights monuments. Something is definitely wrong! Don’t forget the tragedy in Haiti from the earthquake. Many of us would like to help, but we can’t seem to get our own nation straight. If we ever needed God’s intervention, we need it now because too many in our nation have lost their way. We need a miracle right now to set us on the right path where honesty, sincerity and caring about others mean something. 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
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said, adding that he accepted full responsibility for the loss. “I thought these guys played their hearts out. They played with grit. They played with passion.” Citing “little things” that played in the overall outcome of the game, he said it was a learning experience for everyone and that the team will “get better.” Joined by student-athletes Aubrey Miller, Jr. and Shedeur Sanders; Coach Prime, who like Coach Simmons are from Florida, celebrated the win, as well as the Classic. “This was like a bowl week for us, and it’s going to be hard -- all the other classics got to -- hear me clearly -- it’s going to be hard to top this,” he said. “It was incredible. My first real classic. Home state. FAMU which is right around the corner. I was married to a wonderful woman from FAMU that gave me two beautiful kids.” As he talked about the game, Coach Prime assessed his son, Shedeur’s performance; and acknowledged that mistakes were made. “Our motto is smart, tough fast, disciplined. We weren’t disciplined. We weren’t smart at times. We played tough and we played fast,” he said. “We’ll clean up a couple other things that we weren’t successful at. But we’ll get that fixed… We can fix what we did wrong. And we will.” Anyone witnessing could detect a sense of conviction coming from Coach Prime, who displayed characteristics reminiscent of other great coaches like A.S. “Jake” Gaither of FAMU and Eddie “Coach Rob” Robinson of Grambling who saw their teams as more than football players. “We’re trying to get to the next level,” explained the former FSU standout. “We’re trying to go pro. We’re trying to win everything and we want the whole team going pro. We want us at the draft. That’s what we want. That’s the goal. That’s the vision. That’s the expectation.” He continued, talking about building character. “It all starts with that. I don’t care how much talent they have. The character is going to allow them to remain in the situation that they desire to be in. Your talent will get you there, but your character gotta keep you there. “And I’m not crazy enough to believe that all these guys are going to be professional football players, we just desire them to be professionals, and the character is everthing.” Referring to his team as his “babies,” Coach Prime went on to talk about rewarding the “babies” for their hard work. And since the spotlight is on them, the coach asked a question that is sparking commentary across the country. Asking Mr. Mller to turn around, Coach Prime pointed to the back of his jersey. “He got his darned name on the back of his jersey… Why don’t we do that in the SWAC? Is it that expensive to put the darned name on the back
of the jerseys? Don’t you think his momma and them would want to see their baby’s name on the back of the jersey? Don’t you think his siblings, his friends, his family, loved ones?” According to Coach Prime, who considers himself to be very detailed,
Theoretically it sounds good, but it could be a costly undertaking says Mr. Wash who, in addition to numerous other classics across the country, is the machine behind one of the largest, The State Fair Classic; which pits Grambling State v. Prairie View.
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people take for granted “stuff” like the name on the back of the jersey, but he doesn’t. “That guy worked his butt off, did what he had to do, changed his whole composite of his thought process. We could at least put his darned name on the back of his jersey. How simple is that? What is that an extra $5 a jersey? ‘d take care of it for the whole SWAC if they’d do it.”
Scenes from 2021 Orange Blossom Classic which coaches agree was more than a game!
“Each university would pay for them and they could be ordering new jerseys every year,” he explained. This week, JSU faces Tennessee State and FAMU will face Fort Valley State. The Orange Blossom Classic’s headline sponsor was Denny’s and the game was covered on ESPN2 with broadcasters Tiffany Greene, Jay Walker and Tiffany Blackmon.
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SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS At The Movies By Hollywood Hernandez SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS features father and son as the masters of unarmed Kung fu. Shang Chi is forced to face his past when he’s drawn back into the five rings by his father who’s known as the world’s most dangerous man with the power of the ten rings. Xu Wemwu (Tony Leung) has immortality and has lived for hundreds of years.
The story moves forward to 1996 where we’re introduced to Shang-Chi (Simu Liu), the son who has also trained to be a master of no weapon kung fu. Shang Chi lives in hiding in San Francisco as a valet car parker alongside his childhood friend Katy (Awkwafina), who has no knowledge of Shang Chi’s past. The story jumps into hyperdrive with a kung fu fight scene on a bus with a gang of martial artists led by Razor Fist a humongous man with a sword in place of an arm. Shang Chi also has a sister who’s spent her entire life training to be a master killer. The siblings are reunited by their father
who’s spent hundreds of years accumulating wealth. Needless to say Xu Xemwu is a billionaire with a private plane and lives in a castle. The three travel to a parallel world with mystical creatures. Marvel Magic is at work with some incredible fight scenes and a fantasy world with plenty of mystical action. SHANG CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS is a welcome addition to the Marvel franchise. The chemistry of the cast is a winner, especially the character played by Awkwafina. She adds a real comic edge to the movie. As with most Marvel movies
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there’s a scene after the ending credits and this is something you must stay for. It tells a great deal about the future of the series. The movie is rated PG-13 and lasts 2 hrs and 12 minutes. On my “Hollywood Popcorn Scale’’ I rate the movie a JUMBO.
Joy has love for the Community FROM MARVA WITH LOVE
By Marva J. Sneed You might say Chevella Campbell earns her nickname “Joy” every day. At Dallas’ Discovery Place, Campbell serves up faith, love and, yes, joy to criminal offenders who are looking for new beginnings. Campbell owns Guiding Minds Ministries, LLC, a parent company to Discovery Place, a nonprofit substance use counseling and life skills agency. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in marketing at Prairie View A&M University and Campbell stopped in recently at From Marva with Love to share her motivation for helping individuals become successful.
MS: Tell us about Discovery Place? JC: Discovery Place is our nonprofit. We offer rehabilitative classes to ‘second chance’ offenders. I teach drug offender-DWI education, anti-theft, parenting, life skills, anger management, marijuana intervention, Thinking for a Change, Outpatient Clinic and substance abuse counseling and evaluations. Our nonprofit is where we do the work for the Lord. It’s for spiritual gain, helping them to get self-sufficient. We hosted a community resource block party event with resources to help people (to access) Dallas County services, tickets, legal aid for expungements and Community Court. The services are to help people get where they need to be. MS: Where are you located? JC: We are located at 3911 S. Lancaster Rd., Suite 100, in Dallas. I’m in City Council District 4. MS: That was a thriving
Hell’s Kitchen she will also prepare dishes for some selected breast cancer survivors and she’ll be joined by KRNB’s Daytime Radio Diva, Lynne Haze, as the host and Honorary Chairperson State Representative Carl Sherman (D-DeSoto). Celebrating Life Foundation Founder Sylvia Dunnavant Hines expressed excitement at having Chef Davis for the celebration, ”Her performance on the show was great and her focus on and showcasing of healthy living spoke to the essence of Sister to Sister.” The Chef’s appearance on Hell’s Kitchen wasn’t a well-thought out plan, though. “It was honestly like a fluke the way it happened,” said the Chef describing her appearance on Season 19 of the reality cooking competition television series which is hosted by noted Chef Gordon Ramsay. “I started posting more pictures of my food on Instagram and somebody saw it. They reached out to me about being on Hell’s Kitchen. At first, I thought that it was a joke.” Davis said she later looked the person up that reached out to her on Instagram and found out that the woman was a casting agent for Hell’s Kitchen.
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community (District 4). What happened to it? JC: To be honest, I think the community left because the kids left. You know how when you grow up in a certain neighborhood and you start to make a certain amount of money. You start to leave your neighborhood. Those of us that were thriving and had the drive and passion and had the abilities to get up and get out, we got out; but, we forgot to come back. So, what we were left
with were the people struggling. Without anyone teaching and exposing them to anything different, they were left without an understanding and knowledge of even how to become successful. To hear more of our conversation, listen to the full interview on BlogTalkRadio. com. by clicking here: https://bit. ly/3hnuISo Listen on the Texas Metro News Facebook page here https://bit.ly/3noyVcf. Follow Joy Campbell and Guiding Minds Ministries LLC on social media. Instagram: www. instagram.com/guiding mindsed, Facebook: www.face book.com/guidingmindsed And www.instagram.com/ydpinc. For more info on visit: www.guidingmindsed.com Tune in to From Marva with Love Fridays 11am - 1pm on BlogTalkRadio and Facebook.com/TexasMetro News marvasneed@myimessenger.com
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In a FaceTime interview for the show she was selected as one of 18 chefs to appear on Season 19. “At first, I was so nervous being surrounded by all the other good chefs on the show. I kept thinking to myself, what if I am only on here because I am lucky. Maybe they only have me on here because I look like I am entertaining, and not because I have any real talent. It wasn’t until the challenge right before the black jackets were presented that I began to feel like I should really be there,” said the 29-year-old resident of San Antonio, TX. Davis ended up as one of the two chefs presented in the grand finale to compete for a coveted head chef position at Chef Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen in Lake Tahoe with a $250,000 salary. Although the winner of the final challenge was Kori Sutton, Davis said she was still grateful for the experience. “When it was just me with Kori, it didn’t feel like a competition. I was just focused on finishing the service, she said. “All through the show it felt like we had a bond. It was like we were a team until we got to the black jackets. Then we were still a team until we made it to the final two.
Chef Mary Lou Davis learned alot about breast cancer after watching her Godmother, Jo Robinson deal with the loss of her sister to the disease.
“We never had anything bad to say about each other. I am proud about how far I got on the show. If I didn’t win, she is the one that I wanted to win. She did a great job.” Currently employed as a chef in San Antonio. Davis feels a special connection to Sister to Sister. “I saw what breast cancer can do to a family after my Godmother, Jo Robinson, lost her sister to breast cancer,” she explained. And according to Dunnavant Hines, the more people involved, the better. “Recent studies have shown that walking not only helps us keep a healthy body weight, but it also lowers hormone levels that increase the risk for breast and endometrial cancers. We want the community to get in good
health – One Step at a Time,” she said. The Celebrating Life Foundation is a non-profit organization devoted to making cancer powerless by educating, encouraging, and empowering the African American Community, Women of Color, and the medically underserved about the risks of breast cancer. This program is being supported by the Methodist Charlton Medical Center, the Desoto Parks and Recreation, KRNB Radio, WFAA, Texas Metro News, Circle Gx, I Messenger, Garland News, and the Alan E. Sims Cedar Hill Recreation Center. You can register online at www. celebratinglife.org. For more information, contact Celebrating Life Foundation at 214-475-0661.
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ACP, still a voice in the community The NA Speaker
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Dear Alma, I read an article that suggested that married couples should openly discuss sexual and emotional attractions to other people. The hurtful part of infidelity, the author said, is the deception, not the sex act. By openly discussing a desire to stray, she said, the couple stands a better chance of avoiding an affair or surviving one if it happens. Do you think this is a good idea? Should a man tell his wife that he wants to sleep with another woman, or should a wife tell her husband that she wants to sleep with another man? This sounds like a recipe for disaster, if you ask me. Harlis Hey Now Harlis, Without apologies, unequivocally, NO, I don’t think it’s wise to have this type of conversation with your spouse. Infidelity is a small part of a bigger problem not being addressed. The act and the deception go hand in hand. Both are equally devastating. “Couple Up” and discuss the actual challenges you’re facing in your relationship. Having the thought and discussion of being disloyal and betraying your partner should be avoided. Whether married or not, we experience sexual and/ or emotional attractions; it’s a part of being human…and fantasizing. For example: Let’s say you have a moment (or two) while watching Eamonn Walker on “Chicago Fire.” Should you tell your husband? No. Should you have an affair? No. What should you do? I suggest, instead, that you buy a fireengine red teddy, throw your husband to the floor and let the games begin. (Chile, it’s gettin’ hot up in here. LOL) Anywho, you and I agree; the discussion of or act of infidelity would be equally damaging to a marriage. If having an affair has crossed your mind, tend and weed those thoughts carefully in your own secret garden. A successful and victorious marriage has no room for that kind of thinking to bloom and grow. 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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Thinking from page 1 1929 and was DISD’s first Black social worker. She helped establish the Graduate School of Social Work at University of Texas at Arlington and was the first Black professor at that graduate school. She established various state-level initiatives in social worker training and was a founder of Alpha Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority in Dallas. She was a director at Wiley College Extension School at Dallas and helped carry out adoptions at
Florence Harllee-Phelps. Photo Credit: Alpha Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.
Hope Cottage Children’s Bureau in Dallas. She died at age 95, less than a month after the death of Dallas civil rights leader John C. Phelps Jr., her devoted caregiver and husband of 72 years. John Clarence Phelps Jr. (Aug. 26, 1902 – May 16, 1999) was an exemplary husband and father, was front and center when many important Dallas Black community civic and business organizations were being formed. He was an insurance agent, Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce founding member, vice-president of the historic Progressive Voters League, and campaign manager in 1940 when Maynard Jackson Sr. was the first Black to run for the Dallas school board. During World War II he chaired the Black community War Bond campaign, and in the late 1940s after WWII, he led the effort to get the first Black mailmen hired in Dallas. To cognize his many other civic and civil rights achievements in 1986, Magna Vista Park and Recreation Center in
Firefighter 9/11 from page 1 what we had to do.” After Lewis arrived in Brooklyn, he and the other firefighters around the station geared up to face the unknown. With no trucks or buses to take them to the site, Lewis ordered another firefighter to commandeer a city bus. As the passengers filed off, the firefighters piled on, preparing themselves for what lay ahead. “We were all going to Manhattan to fight a fire we had never fought before,” he said. “But we all knew someone was going to die.” Lewis describes Manhattan upon his arrival in two words: pure chaos. All the experience he had gathered in his then 22 years on the job, he said, could not have prepared him for the catastrophe that lay beyond the smoke. “It was like walking in a cloud: you couldn’t see beyond three or four feet in front of you,” he said. “I thought it was the end of the world. That’s just how it felt — ‘This is the end.’ Lewis and his colleagues were in the third wave of firefighters to respond to the burning buildings. There was no organized effort as the firefighters aided civilians and attempted to calm the raging flames. Spending hours on the scene without adequate pro-
tection, the first responders were exposed to a toxic mix of asbestos, ash, and smoke, he said. “I was concerned because we were just breathing all of that stuff in,” he said. “I remembered the telephone company fire in 1978 released asbestos into the air, and many of the firefighters working died from lung cancer. I always thought about that and had that on my mind at the Towers, but we had to do what we had to do.” Lewis spent 24 hours on the scene before being relieved of duty on Sept. 12. The days that followed were bleak. “For a long time, we [firefighters] were unable to talk about it because it was so traumatic,” Lewis said. “We could talk about it amongst each other, but if a supervisor came around, we wouldn’t say anything”. This is partially due to the standards of excellence and bravery firefighters feel they must hold themselves to, he said. But beneath the masks, badges and gear, he said, were hurt people trying to make sense of the losses and the trauma they had experienced. “We’re firefighters,” he said. “Firefighters were supposed to do this. Firefighters were supposed
John C. Phelps. Photo Credit The Black Academy of Arts & Letters
Oak Cliff were renamed John C. Phelps Park and Recreation Center and hiking Trail in his honor. One point of distinction is that Dallas basketball great Chris Bosh says he has fond memories of practicing basketball at Phelps as a youth. Phelps was age 96 when he died. Lucy Harllee Phelps Patterson (June 21, 1931 – June 15, 2000) -- daughter of John Phelps Jr. and Florence Harllee and granddaughter of N. W. Harllee – was born in Dallas and graduated to be strong. We’re not supposed to be afraid or show weakness. But you can’t have people walking around with such a traumatic event bottled up inside and not be able to release it.” A special counseling unit was assigned to visit different firehouses and helped those involved to open up about their experiences. Although it was a challenge, it was a first step in the healing process, Lewis said. “It took a long time, years but time itself is very healing,” As the years go by, documentaries are made, memorials are constructed and articles like this one are written every year, but Lewis is unsure how to feel. “I have mixed emotions,” he said, “A part of me wants me to support the anniversary of what happened for those who died, but another part of me doesn’t want to go out or celebrate.” In previous years, Lewis would participate in a firehouse ceremony to commemorate the fire-
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from Booker T. Washington H. S. at age 14. In 1973, she became the first African-American woman elected to the Dallas City Council, followed in 1975 by the iconic Juanita Craft who served with her on the council. Patterson, a Howard University and University of Denver graduate, followed her mother’s path into social work. She advanced to administration in several Dallas County and nonprofit agencies. She was an associate professor of sociology at North Texas State University and a professor at Bishop College. She was appointed by two U. S. Presidents to White House commissions and was the first She died at age 68. So, blood lines can produce powerful legacies that keep on giving. The Harllee-Phelps dynasty is certainly an example. 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
fighters who died and those who survived. “It’s just not enough,” Lewis said as he fought back tears. “Those people died, and the rest of us are going to die from the complications, whether it be lung disease, cancer, whatever it may be. We knew the risks, but we went in anyway. We knew we may not make it home, and so many didn’t. To stand up there in my uniform just can’t be enough. So, I don’t do that anymore”. Instead, Lewis honors those who died in his own ways. A “343” tattoo rests upon his arm to honor the first responders who he believes made the ultimate sacrifice. “They were human beings,” he said. “They were people with lives. They came in knowing the likelihood that they might not make it out and continued anyway. Every so often, I go through this book of victims and look through their names and remember their faces, because I don’t ever want to forget.”
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