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Arlington Mayor Jeff Williams and City Council members presented local entrepreneur Dr. Linda Amerson with a proclamation at the City Council Meeting last week. Mayor Williams announced â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dr. Linda Amerson Dayâ&#x20AC;? as September 25, 2019! A true honor! Dr. Amerson shared copies of her September 2019 'Cover Girl' features in SPLASH and AMUSE Magazines with the City Council members. With passion and purpose for 39 years, Dr. Amerson has served the community as a Board Certified Trichologist...specialist in alopedia and scalp disorder maladies. This Texas trailblazer celebrates her 20th

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TRUTH Another year is rapidly coming to a close and I can’t help but to recap the past year and look forward with anticipation.

THINKING “Let me tell you a story.” Dallas public relations and marketing juggernaut Terry Allen said he remembers those words as a familiar line from his mentor -- Dr. Harry Robinson Jr., founding director,

president and chief executive officer of the African American Museum in Fair Park.

TERRY’S TIPS The best thing about creating a good marketing plan is discovering how do your customers find you? Do you have a healthy marketing plan? What is your face to face experience with your customer?

Coach Earnest R. James A legend in track and field, as well as in the classroom, Roosevelt High School’s Coach Earnest R. James passed on December 23, 2019.

COACH JAMES SERVICES: Funeral Home: Evergreen Memorial Funeral Home 6449 University Hills Blvd. Dallas, TX 75241

Coach James is the only high school track coach to have produced two Olympic medalists. He coached at Dallas’ Roosevelt from 1963 to 2006.

Wake: Evergreen Memorial Funeral Home Sunday, December 29, 2019 5pm-7pm

The Texas Track & Field Coaches tweeted, “A Texas Track & Field Hall of Fame inductee in 2012, Coach James’ impact on the Track & Field world will continue for generations.” myimessenger.com

Funeral: Good Street Missionary Baptist Church 3110 Bonnie View Rd. Dallas, TX 75216 Monday, December 30, 2019 11am

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MY TRUTH by Cheryl Smith, Publisher

It’s that time of the year

Another year is rapidly coming to a close and I can’t help but to recap the past year and look forward with anticipation. 2019 was a very exciting year for me because there were so many exciting memories and milestones. I said hello to my newest grandchild, D-Square (actually his name is Davion); my girl (aka Surrogate) Amanda Fitzpatrick and hubby Yusuf welcomed Naomi; and I said farewell to some very special people including 100 year-old legend Garth Reeves; classmates; Sorors Michelle Raglon and Olivia Frazier Kerr; longtime friends Carolyn Davis and fellow Rattler Juanita Benson; as well as the loved ones of many I love. There have been some disappointments and many causes for celebration over the past year. Everyone can’t handle the emotional DECEMBER 27, 2019

rollercoaster. Sometimes help is needed. Which brings me to my truth. December has always been challenging for me since 1969. I remember opening gifts that Christmas morning and hearing the phone ring. Next thing I knew the joy had gone out of the day because the news from the phone call was that my 93-year-old grandfather, Remer Smith, had died. Christmas Day was never the same. Then over the years, I’ve suffered other losses that have sent me into deep thought; like the death of my father on December 8, 2004 and my Godmother, Liz on December 22, 2008. Most who really know me, knew of my fondness for the Godfather of Soul, James Brown. You see, growing up Mr. Brown was there for me

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in times when I really felt alone. He could put a smile on my face and a song in my heart. And that in itself is very telling. As a 10-year-old; I remember going to a concert with relatives in Florida. After the concert, we were escorted back stage and given the choice of meeting five nappy-headed, smelly boys, or the Godfather and the songbird, Lyn Collins. I chose the Godfather. After we met and said a few words, he kissed me on my cheek. I was overjoyed! In fact I said then I would never wash my cheek again, but I forgot which one it was. I also met Ms. Collins and I was told that I met the boys also, but if I did I don’t recall the boys. Can you guess who those boys were? Well anyway, decades later, I had a phone interview with Mr. Brown. It myimessenger.com

was wonderful. I told him about that meeting and we talked about family and life. When I told Mr. Brown that my father lived about an hour and a half away from his home in Augusta, GA, he invited me to visit the next time I was in town. Oh how I looked forward to that visit! As our interview came to a close, he asked me if I was coming to his concert in Grand Prairie. I told him “no” but he asked me again. Unfortunately I had already given my tickets to super writer Vincent Hall, but Mr. Brown said no worries, he had me covered. I went to the concert alone and had a great time. When I visited him in his dressing room, we had a great time talking. Before I departed Mr. Brown kissed me on both cheeks so I wouldn’t forget this time! I had such a good feeling and that feeling was with me a few year’s later when I received word of his passing. So many people called to see how I was doing. That a year prior my dad had passed, just added to the myimessenger.com

feeling I was experiencing. While some would never understand the connection, it doesn’t take under-

While some would never understand the connection, it doesn’t take understanding to show concern, and sometimes in our busy world, we don’t take time to be concerned about others and what they are going through. standing to show concern, and sometimes in our busy world, we don’t take time to be concerned about others and what they are going through. That is why we should all be open to counseling. There is so much going on in the world that it is sometimes hard to navigate effectively. Also, when you consider 5

all the chemicals that enter our bodies and how many young people are coming here filled with mind-altering chemicals; well, the need for psychological intervention is important. For that and other reasons, mental health is a component of the Realizing the Dream Healthy Living Expo at the African American Museum on January 20, 2020. We need to address the issues effecting our families and communities. Mental illness is real. It’s nothing to be ashamed of. And sometimes you need someone to talk you through the challenging times in life. Sure every month can be challenging but even the Center for Disease control reports that December is not the month when most suicides occur. Still the holiday cheer does make one reflect on those not there to share the times, which could lead to depression. There is help. Let’s get it and give it! Plan your schedule to join us right after the Dr. King Parade. You’ll be glad you did.

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Healthy Marketing means Healthy Living – it is time for your breakthrough in 2020 Terry’s Tips By Terry Allen

The best thing about creating a good marketing plan is discovering how do your customers find you? Do you have a healthy marketing plan? What is your face to face experience with your customer? Have you aligned your event with perfect trifecta of advertising? The perfect trifecta is creating promotion ad, getting booth space at a high profile event and implementing an awesome face to face experience. I can say that marketing works, and small business owners here are is how you can grow your business in 2020! Let me help you get you started: 1) Advertise in Print! Take advantage of the up and Healthy Living Expo on MLK day and use the power DECEMBER 27, 2019

of print media to reach your customers and then prepare/create outstanding face to face experience for your current and future customers. 2) I Messenger is offering you an awesome MLK event (Healthy Living Expo) with advertising discounts RIGHT NOW to the Healthy Living Expo when you secure your business promotion ad 3) Be ready to utilize your print ad and I Messenger social media to drive customers to your outstanding face to face experience at the event. Texas Metro News readers and advertisers will get a FREE social media marketing trial account from me when you join us with a promotion ad and booth at the Healthy Living Expo. 4) Recognize your best customers with special e-blast announcing your ad and your outstanding face to face experience at the Expo 5) Offer free with purchase

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stuff that shows off your brand – windshield covers, mouse pads, pens, T-shirts, etc. still work to market your services, products and location. 6) Make all of your ads, flyers, photos, business cards and other marketing materials look top notch. Dump all of those home computer generated business cards, hand written flyers & signs for a professional polished consistent look. Call I Messenger today, 214-941-0110, and get on board for your business Breakthrough in 2020. It is time for your Business Breakthrough. Email me at terryallenpr@gmail.com to get the other tips to show up and show out at the Healthy Living Expo on January 20, 2020 and reach me by email with any marketing questions you have. Until then that is my “fiddy” cents, save or spend it on you!

Terry Allen is an award-winning media professional, journalist and entrepreneur who serves as the Media Related Representative on the National Association of Black Journalists Board of Directors. He is also the founder of City Men Cook and 1016 Media

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COACH JAMES Earnest R. James was the twelfth and final child born to Lola Mae and Aaron James on July 11, 1938, in Daingerfield, TX. As a child, he attended St. James United Methodist Church, built and organized by his late grandfather, Jesse James. Earnest moved to Dallas, TX, with his family at the age of nine. In 1956, at 16, he graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. He then went on to earn his Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Wiley College in 1960 and his Masters Degree in Education from North Texas State University (now University of North Texas) in 1963. He later met and married Jovern Kelley and together they had one daughter, Kelly Michelle. While an undergraduate at Wiley, Earnest began what would become his life’s work and legacy. He became the school’s football athletic trainer thus developing his love of coaching and mentoring. Immediately following his graduation in 1960, Earnest remained at Wiley to become the physical education instructor, assistant football coach, head track coach and assistant Dean of Men. In 1962, Coach James brought his talent to the Dallas Independent School District as the physical education teacher and athletic coach at his alma mater, Booker T. Washington High School. However, it is his career at Roosevelt High School for which Coach James is most noted. He is often quoted as saying, “find a job you love and you will never work a day in your life.” This is true of his career at Roosevelt High School as a social studies teacher, assistant football myimessenger.com

and head track coach, and finally the school’s athletic director.

includes three national track records by runners and one World Junior Track record by a runner. Coach James was extremely proud to have coached two U.S. Olympic track team members: Roy Martin in 1984 and 1988 and McClinton Neal in 1992.

Coach James was part of the inaugural team of faculty to open Roo-

The Coach wore many other hats. He was a consultant for USA Track and Field, a clinic speaker for the Texas High School Coaches Association, and a knowledgeable lecturer for African American History programs throughout the country. Some of Coach James’ achievement awards include TCC/ TFCA Coach of the Year in 1984 and1985; 1985 Texas Sports Writers Track Coach of the Year; Coca Cola Bottling Company Achievement Award in 1992, Honorary Life Membership in the Texas P.T.A.; 2004 DISD Athletic Director of the Year; GNAT 2006 Class of Shining Stars; and the Texas Track and Field Coaches Association Hall of Fame Class of 2012. One of his most cherished awards was the Lifetime Achievement Award he received in 2014 for being the GOAT (Greatest of All Time), from the alumni of Roosevelt High School. Coach James never worked a day in his life! He spent every moment doing what he loved. He looked forward to each day spent with his students and athletes as he treated them all as his own. Coach James was the ultimate motivator, father-figure and mentor.

sevelt High School in 1963. He was instrumental in selecting the school’s colors: Columbia blue, red and white as well as the mascot: the Mighty Mustangs! Coach James was a true Mustang through and through! During his 46-year career as an educator and coach, Coach touched the lives of thousands of young people in Dallas and surrounding areas, as well as building lasting friendships with scores of coaches throughout the United States. His coaching prowess is extraordinary and his records remarkable. Among his most notable victories and championships are 200-plus victories in track and field invitational meets, 18 district track championships, three regional track championships, four state championships, and 30-plus state championships for individual and relays. His coaching record also

A member of several organizations including Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity, Inc., Classroom Teachers of Dallas, the Texas State Teachers Association, The Links, Inc. - Con-

With McClinton Neal necting Link, he was also extremely honored to be inducted into the Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame. Following his retirement in 2006, Coach spent time attending monthly ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out) breakfasts with many of his lifelong friends, including Ocell Miller, who was his best friend, college roommate and neighbor. He also enjoyed talking to and Face-timing his daughter Kelly and his three grandchildren; working in the yard; and, reminiscing on his active coaching days. Coach Earnest James passed from this life into the heavenly realm at his home on December 23, 2019. He leaves behind his wife of 45 years, Jovern; one daughter, Kelly Johnson; one son-in-law Mark Johnson; three grandchildren Karly (12), Kameryn (10), and Mark, Jr. (4). A host of special nieces, nephews, devoted friends and others will dearly miss this legendary coach.

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Will McConnell let Senate hold a fair trial? FOR THE PEOPLE BY SEN.KAMALA HARRIS

NOTE: This was written before the honoring his oath. Let’s be clear: Mr. McConnell House impeached President Donald Trump. doesn’t want a Senate trial. He December 18 — Today the House wants a Senate cover-up. Fortunately, Mr. McConnell does of Representatives will vote on whether to impeach President not have the power to unilaterally Trump. If it votes yes, sometime undermine this trial. Every single senator will be early in the new year I will take an oath on the Senate floor to uphold empowered with an equal vote on the Constitution, review evidence how the trial will proceed. Though and follow the facts wherever they in just the past year, Mr. McConnell lead, regardless of party or ideology. has used his position to unilaterally Every one of my colleagues will block legislation to restore the Voting Rights Act, lower the prices be required to do the same. As a former prosecutor, I of prescription drugs and address understand the importance the gun violence epidemic, he of holding powerful people cannot wield the same authority in accountable. I know that every trial a Senate impeachment trial. In this trial, senators will be far requires fairness and truth. Having worked my whole life serving the more than jurors. Every one of us people, I know that any trial that will vote to determine the rules for abandons the pursuit of truth the trial, decide which witnesses testify and ultimately serve as both cannot be considered fair or just. But the Senate majority leader, court and jury. Each of us will be Mitch McConnell, appears called on to uphold our oath with more interested in covering up every decision we make. We will the president’s misconduct than all be held accountable by the in pursuing truth and fairness. American people if we refuse to He is already trying to limit the discover the facts relevant to the impeachment trial by preventing articles of impeachment. The Senate Democratic leader, witnesses from testifying, and he has all but announced a verdict. In Chuck Schumer, has made a doing so, he showed the American reasonable request to hear from people that he has no intention of four additional witnesses with DECEMBER 27, 2019

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firsthand knowledge of the president’s misconduct and to review documents that shed light on why the administration initially decided to cut off military aid to Ukraine. We need to hear from Mick Mulvaney, the acting White House chief of staff, who admitted to Mr. Trump’s bribery scheme on live television, and from the former national security adviser, John Bolton, who has been shopping stories about Mr. Trump to book publishers instead of speaking with Congress. Every senator should want to hear from anyone who can speak directly to the president’s misconduct related to the articles of impeachment. Even Richard Nixon allowed the key figures behind the Watergate scandal to speak to Congress, and he eventually turned over incriminating portions of his Oval Office recordings to investigators. But Mr. Trump has stonewalled Congress and inhibited our ability to seek justice by demanding that those closest to the center of the Ukraine scandal stay silent. Senators must be allowed to subpoena relevant witnesses and submit questions to them directly. The Senate should not vote on any article of impeachment or consider a motion to dismiss the trial until we have reviewed the additional testimony and evidence that Mr. Schumer has requested. I have never been in a courtroom

where the accused can unilaterally block witnesses from testifying or prohibit prosecutors from asking witnesses questions. No court would allow a trial to proceed this way, and neither should any member of the Senate. Ensuring the integrity of this trial is a solemn responsibility for every senator, with consequences that extend far beyond any one presidency. My colleagues and I have a duty to use our voice and our vote to insist on a fair trial, rooted in the pursuit of truth. We must demonstrate to the American people that in our system of justice all are equal under law, and that there are not two sets of rules, one for Donald Trump and another for everybody else. We must conduct the Senate impeachment trial in a way that is fair and that reflects impartial justice. History will judge the actions taken by the United States Senate at a time when our Constitution and the rule of law were at stake. I’ll be fighting for justice and accountability, and my colleagues should too.\ Kamala D. Harris is a Democratic senator from California. The above article was originally published as a letter to the editor by The New York Times. The Times is committed to publishing a diversity of letters to the editor. The article is reproduced here by request.

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“Let me tell you a story” I WAS JUST THINKING...

A. MACEO SMITH DR. HARRY ROBINSON, JR. TERRY ALLEN

By Norma Adams-Wade

Dallas public relations and marketing juggernaut Terry Allen said he remembers those words as a familiar line from his mentor -- Dr. Harry Robinson Jr., founding director, president and chief executive officer of the African American Museum in Fair Park. Allen shared this anecdote about his mentor while he himself was being honored for achievements in business at the 34th A. Maceo Smith Community Service Awards Brunch on December 14. The African American Museum sponsors the awards. Allen was one of seven local achievers DECEMBER 27, 2019

who received the award in different categories. A recurring theme in remarks from each recipient was the need to inspire and prepare someone to follow your footsteps or later fill your seat; to not climb to the top alone. “Go find someone and bring them along with you,” Allen said, making the point that he had mentors who helped him along the way. “I (personally) am grateful to Dr. Robinson...I can’t thank (him) enough. He helped me to feel like a superstar.” Robinson Jr.’s expertise mainly is in library science and research. But Allen said Robinson Jr., 78, was

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a reliable fount of general wisdom whenever he (Allen) needed a jumpstart during some business snag or a lift when he felt downcast during some task. I was just thinking how Robinson’s Jr.’s impact with the museum in Dallas is strong enough that earlier this year some supporters tried to launch an effort to name the museum in his honor while he is alive. They cited the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit, renamed in 1998 for its founder, physician Dr. Charles H. Wright who was alive when the museum was renamed. He died four years later at age 83. myimessenger.com

Allen urged the audience at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel to be more dedicated to preparing a new generation of leaders and community advocates – particularly among young African-Americans. Failing to prepare will mean that other races will fill the seats that African Americans fought to gain as a way to advance our culture, Allen said. “I need you to do one thing,” Allen said. “Help me to identify my replacement (and yours) when our fire is quenched.” Museum trustee board chair Rev. Vonciel Jones Hill reiterated Allen’s admonition to prepare young successors for our seats and complimented Dr. Robinson Jr.’s example. “Terry is correct,” Rev. Hill said. “We have to bring along the next generation. ...I am so glad that Dr. Robinson and ... (his supporters) had the good sense to bring along the next generation.” Rev. Hill also paid tribute to her predecessor myimessenger.com

as board chair, the late Dr. Wright Lassiter Jr. who died July 2 at age 85. She and entrepreneur Matt Houston, who moderated the program, urged guests and the public to support the museum in Lassiter’s fashion by giving of their time, finances and “kind words.” They also said the award’s namesake, A. Maceo Smith, was the guiding light for business and community service in Dallas’ African American community. Smith organized the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce (previously the Dallas Negro Chamber of Commerce) in 1933. He came to Dallas as a high school teacher and began a crusade of founding African American organizations and movements to advance voting, education, business and community development, and cultural pride. He became a U. S, Department of Urban Development executive

and achieved heights such that a downtown Dallas federal building is named in his honor. In his benediction, Rev. Mark Proctor summed up the program’s recurring theme: “We are not truly a success, until we have a successor,” Rev. Proctor said. Other award recipients and their categories were: Joyce Foreman, Dallas school board trustee (education); Lyria Howland, public relations and diversity strategist (youth involvement and mentorship); Paulette Johnson, Trucker’s Café owner and chef (civic engagement & human services); Alyson Rae Lawson, 7-11 franchise owner/business & finance executive (under age 40 achiever); Vicki Meek, independent art curator and arts administrator (art & culture); Earl Thompson, school coach and North Texas youth Football League president (youth involvement shared with Lyria Howland). I MESSENGER

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D/FW TO THE VIRGIN ISLANDS

American Airlines has launched new winter service to St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands with the arrival of flights from Chicago (ORD) and Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) began December 21, 2019. Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport began serving Cyril E. King International Airport on Saturdays, through April 4, 2020. Flights from DallasFort Worth will operate year-round on Saturdays. Utilizing Airbus 319 equipment with a 128-seat capacity, American Airlines #1109 departs Chicago at 9:20 a.m., arriving on St. Thomas at 3:59 p.m. The return service AA #1109 departs St. Thomas at 5 p.m., landing in Chicago at 8:34 p.m. The Dallas-Fort Worth service, on Boeing 757 aircraft with 176 seats, departs Dallas-Fort Worth on AA #1237 at 8:55 a.m., landing on St. Thomas at 3:40 p.m. AA #1251 departs St. Thomas at 1:51 p.m., arriving in Dallas-Fort Worth at 5:32 p.m. "American Airlines is pleased to provide nonstop service to the beautiful island of St. Thomas from these important hubs," said Alfredo Gonzalez, American's Managing Director, Caribbean. "We would like to thank the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, the Virgin Islands Port Authority, and other agencies for working seamlessly with us to make these flights possible." "We are delighted to inaugurate these flights which open up and enhance the very important Chicago and Texas markets," said Joseph Boschulte, Commissioner of myimessenger.com

DFW to USVI Direct Flight Celebration held. See page 12 photos: Eva D. Coleman

Tourism, U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism. "We are very happy with the deepening of our partnership with American Airlines and look forward to working with their team to bolster airlift to our Territory this winter and beyond." This winter, American Airlines also increases capacity to St. Thomas with the addition of a third daily flight between Miami and St. Thomas. The third daily flight, which began earlier this week, operates as a "same day turn", departing Miami International Airport at 8:35 a.m. and arriving at Cyril E. King International Airport at 12:14 p.m. The return service departs St. Thomas at 1:06 p.m. the same day it arrives, landing in Miami at 3:11 p.m. American will also extend Charlotte-St. Croix flights during the holiday period, and will serve the island with thrice weekly flights from Miami over the summer. For more information about the United States Virgin Islands, go to VisitUSVI.com, follow us on Instagram (@ visitusvi) and become a fan on Facebook (www.facebook. com/VisitUSVI). When traveling to the U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S. citizens enjoy all the conveniences of domestic travel - including on-line check-in - making travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands easier than ever. As a United States Territory, travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands does not require a passport from U.S. citizens arriving from Puerto Rico or the U.S. mainland. Entry requirements for non-U.S. citizens are the same as for entering the United States

from any foreign destination. Upon departure, a passport is required for all but U.S. citizens. American Airlines offers customers 6,800 daily flights to more than 365 destinations in 61 countries from its hubs in Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix and Washington, D.C. With a shared purpose of caring for people on life's journey, American's 130,000 global team members serve more than 200 million customers annually. Since 2013, American has invested more than $28 billion in its product and people and now flies the youngest fleet among U.S. network carriers, equipped with industry-leading high-speed Wi-Fi, lieflat seats, and more in-flight entertainment and access power. American also has enhanced food and beverage options in the air and on the ground in its world-class Admirals Club and Flagship lounges. American was recently named a Five Star Global Airline by the Airline Passenger Experience Association and Airline of the Year by Air Transport World. American is a founding member of oneworld, whose members serve 1,100 destinations in 180 countries and territories. Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol AAL and the company's stock is included in the S&P 500. Learn more about what's happening at American by visiting news.aa.com and connect with American on Twitter @AmericanAir and at Facebook. com/AmericanAirlines.

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Club inducts 15 new members, reclaims one The historic South Dallas Business and Professional Women’s Club, Inc. held their annual New Member Induction Ceremony on November 8, 2019. A total of 15 members were inducted and one former member was reclaimed. An affiliate of the South Central District of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., South Dallas BPW began their 2019-2020 club year with 66 members before adding 16 additional members. They are the largest club within the South Central District and among the top clubs in the entire Association. President Dr. Lindy M. Perkins and local officers operate 33-committees, that are actively providing stellar programs in the Greater Dallas community. Their mission includes initiatives to improve the quality of life for citizens (including youth) in the Dallas Metroplex and around the world. DECEMBER 27, 2019

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The South Dallas BPW Club was recognized in Ft. Lauderdale, FL last summer in the National Association’s prestigious Bertha Perry Rhodes category for outstanding public programs. In an effort to fulfill membership goals set forward nationally, the Membership Committee led by Director Gwendolyn E. Hunt, Esq., made outstanding strides in their fall recruitment efforts. The Club works diligently to offer its membership opportunities to raise scholarships for worthy high school seniors, to volunteer with youth (ages 12 to 18), to annually adopt a nursing home, a family and a school in the community. Each of these and other programs lend the membership opportunities to serve citizens of Dallas and the surrounding cites. For more information on the South Dallas Business and Professional Women’s Club, Inc., visit their website at: southdallasbpw.org. myimessenger.com

STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER By Hollywood Hernandez STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER is the ninth installment in the STAR WARS movie series and somewhere at about the sixth movie the series got really way off course after George Lucas left the series and most of that blame went to J.J. Abrams. In this final STAR WARS movie Abrams should get the credit for wrapping up the movie series on a positive note. While some of the previous movies were a bit confusing and figuring out the new characters without a program was a real task for the average moviegoer THE RISE OF SKYWALKER is a straight-ahead story myimessenger.com

of good against evil in a story that is easy for the most casual of STAR WARS fans to understand. The movie also has some surprises and the alien creatures are back as the best of the best from any previous movie. With the exception of the original, the final STAR WARS saga may be the most enjoyable of them all. It’s an interesting, yet simple plot. The Resistance faces The First Order, the good guys vs the bad guys, for one last time with some great plot twist 17

and special effects. Rey, played by Daisy Ridley, leads the Jedi rebels against The Sith, who are led into battle by Kylo Ren, played by Adam Driver. The evil Galactic Emperor, Palpatine, played by Scottish actor Ian McDiarmid, is just as creepy and sinister as he was in the previous STAR WARS movies beginning with the 1980s THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK. Chewey, Lando (Billy Dee Williams), Finn, played by John Boyega, and all of the good characters from

the previous movies like C-3PO, and R2-D2 are all back for this one last goround for the movie. Carie Fisher appears through archival footage and Mark Hamill is in the finale as Luke Skywalker. In what promises to be one of the eagerly anticipated movies of the holiday season moviegoers will be delighted with this final STAR WARS movie. The movie is rated PG-13 and runs 2 hours and 21 minutes. On my “Hollywood Popcorn Scale Rating” STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER gets my highest possible rating A JUMBO (with extra butter)!

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DALLAS/FORT WORTH CHAPTER 2020 Scholarship Luncheon

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Interviewing millennial reality show stars is always revealing. In conjunction with talking about their upcoming season 6, Black Ink Crew’s Charmaine’s responded to an audience member’s questions about gun violence in Chicago. Ryan Henry’s success and hustle with his tattoo business has broken down barriers and established 9MAG into one of the most sought-after tattoo shops in Chicago. This season, the stakes are high for Ryan as he enters therapy after realizing he’s been using his shop to avoid dealing with the death of his sister. With the help of his brothers Don and Phor, Ryan is determined to keep his circle tight, and continue to develop his relationship with his son while co-parenting with Rachel. C h a r m a i n e Walker is celebrating entrepreneurship in a male-dominated myimessenger.com

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industry by opening one of Chicago’s first female owned and operated tattoo shops. With the help of a renowned British tattoo artist, they plan to employ true Chicago natives, who have struggled through the system and know how to work a tattoo gun. This massive shakeup in the Windy City tattoo industry threatens to take 9MAG’s spot at the top.-Text provided by Black Ink Crew publicists in conjunction with the Valder Beebe Show. VBS: Ryan & Charmaine you are here to represent VH1 Black Ink Crew. Charmaine you are representing

women entrepreneurs in a non-traditional female business. CW: It’s really an honor being in the position that I am in, yet being male or female being an entrepreneur is challenging. I’m the owner of the first owned and operated female Tattoo shop in Chicago. The audience will see a female owner who is not a tattoo artists owing and manage a Tattoo shop which has been a male dominated business field. RH: This is going into our sixth season. You see me become an adult and being a man. VBS: Becoming an adult, let’s expound on that. You have made the decision to seek

therapy which is a nontraditional choice for African Americans, especially males. Tell my audience a little about that choice. RH: ABSOLUTELY! Being accountable for my actions. Moving forth and growing in what I am doing. Looking back on five-10 years ago I felt I could solve my problems. Now being mature looking forward and getting a different view is what going to therapy provided me in solving business and personal challenges. VEB: This is for you from our Facebook audience. A recent weekend 15 people were caught in gun violence in Chicago. Your shop is in Chicago, how does that impact your business? CH: The violence impacts the entire city of Chicago no matter where you are located. We‘re somewhat sheltered because…… Black Ink Crew full i n t e r v i e w - Yo u Tu b e. com/valderbeebeshow

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HBCU Homecoming 2019 dates: Alabama A&M University Visitor: Texas Southern University Louis Crews Stadium, Huntsville, AL Date: Oct. 5, 2019 | 2 PM Alabama State University Visitor: Prairie View A&M University ASU Stadium, Montgomery, AL Date: Nov. 28, 2019 | 2 PM Albany State University Visitor: Lane College Albany State University Coliseum, Albany, GA Date: Oct. 12, 2019 | 2 PM Alcorn State University Visitor: Savannah State University Spinks-Casem Stadium, Lorman, MS Date: Oct. 12, 2019 | 2 PM Benedict College Visitor: Miles College Charlie W. Johnson Stadium, Columbia, SC Date: Oct. 12, 2019 | 2 PM Bethune-Cookman University Visitor: South Carolina State University Municipal Stadium, Daytona Beach, FL Date: Oct. 26, 2019 | 4 PM Bowie State University Visitor: Chowan University Bulldog Football Stadium, Bowie, MD Date: Oct. 12, 2019 | 1 PM Central State University Visitor: Fort Valley State University McPherson Stadium, Wilberforce, OH Date: Oct 12, 2019 | 1 PM Clark Atlanta University Visitor: Savannah State University CAU Panther Stadium, Atlanta, GA Date: Oct. 19, 2019 | 2 PM Delaware State University Visitor: South Carolina State University Alumni Stadium, Dover, DE Date: Oct. 10, 2019 | 1:30 PM Edward Waters College Visitor: Allen University Edward Waters College, Jacksonville, FL Date: Oct. 12, 2019 | 3 PM Elizabeth City State University Visitor: Lincoln University (Pennsylvania) Roebuck Stadium, Elizabeth City, NC Date: Oct. 19, 2019 | 1:30 PM

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Fayetteville State University Visitor: Livingstone College Luther Nick Jerald’s Stadium, Fayetteville, NC Date: Oct. 5, 2019 | 2:00 PM

Lincoln University (Pennsylvania) Visitor: Virginia Union University LU Football Stadium, Lincoln University, PA Date: Oct. 12, 2019 | 1 PM

Florida A&M University Visitor: North Carolina Central University Bragg Memorial Stadium, Tallahassee, FL Date: Oct. 5, 2019 | 2 PM

Livingstone College Visitor: Fayetteville State University Alumni Memorial Football Stadium, Salisbury, NC Date: Nov. 2, 2019 | 1:30 PM

Fort Valley State University Visitor: Morehouse College Wildcat Stadium, Fort Valley, GA Date: Oct. 19, 2019 | 2 PM

Miles College Visitor: Clark Atlanta University Sloan-Alumni Stadium, Fairfield, AL Date: Oct. 5, 2019 | 4 PM

Grambling State University Visitor: Texas Southern University Robinson Stadium, Grambling, LA Date: Nov. 2, 2019 | 2 PM

Mississippi Valley State University Visitor: Virginia University of Lynchburg Rice–Totten Stadium, Itta Bena, MS Date: Oct. 5, 2019 | 2 PM

Hampton University Visitor: Virginia University of Lynchburg Armstrong Stadium, Hampton, VA Date: Oct. 26, 2019 | 2 PM

Morehouse College Visitor: Benedict College B.T. Harvey Stadium, Atlanta, GA Date: Oct. 26 2019 | 2 PM

Howard University Visitor: Norfolk State University William H. Greene Stadium, Washington, DC Date: Oct. 12, 2019 | 1 PM

Morgan State University Visitor: Delaware State University Hughes Stadium, Baltimore, MD Date: Oct. 12, 2019 | 2 PM

Jackson State University Visitor: Alabama State University Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, Jackson, MS Date: Oct. 12, 2019 | 2 PM

Norfolk State University Visitor: Morgan State University William “Dick” Price Stadium, Norfolk, VA Date: Nov. 2, 2019 | 2 PM

Johnson C. Smith University Visitor: Shaw University Irwin Belk Complex, Charlotte, NC Date: Oct. 26, 2019 | 1 PM

North Carolina A&T State University Visitor: Howard University Aggie Stadium, Greensboro, NC Date: Oct. 26, 2019 | 1 PM

Kentucky State University Visitor: Clark Atlanta University Alumni Stadium, Frankfort, KY Date: Oct. 12, 2019 | 1 PM

North Carolina Central University Visitor: Norfolk State University O’Kelly–Riddick Stadium, Durham, NC Date: Nov. 9, 2019 | 2 PM

Lane College Visitor: Kentucky State University Lane Field, Jackson, TN Date: Oct. 19, 2019 | 2 PM

Prairie View A&M University Visitor: Virginia University of Lynchburg Panther Stadium, Prairie View, TX Date: Oct. 19, 2019 | 2 PM

Langston University Visitor: Texas Wesleyan University W.E. Anderson Stadium, Langston, OK Date: Oct. 26, 2019 | 2 PM

Saint Augustine’s University Visitor: Johnson C. Smith University George Williams Athletic Complex, Raleigh, NC Date: Nov. 2, 2019 | 1 PM

Lincoln University (Missouri) Visitor: Northeastern State University Dwight T. Reed Stadium, Jefferson City, MO

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You have read what a few men shared in The 411. Now you will hear from women what they like in men regarding beauty and grooming. Men sometimes need suggestions/assistance from a friend, girlfriend or wife to help him stay totally together. On the other hand, there are some men who have the grooming and beauty department down pat! Women will notice when a ‘together brother’ walks into the room looking and smelling good! There’s something about that confident (not arrogant) walk! Read the top 5 beauty dislikes women shared to enlighten men. LaNette Kincaide, Just Pearlz Jewelry 1) No teeth!!! 2) Men with large unkempt beards 3) Hair bumps on back, neck or face 4) Hair growing on or out of ears. 5) Men with dirty unkempt nails or feet Anonymous, Business Owner 1) Missing teeth! Any man over 30 is responsible for replacing and repairing their teeth--and please no gold teeth replacements. 2) Body odor combined with bad breath will run me away quickly! 3) Rough hands, and dirty fingernails. Some men have DECEMBER 27, 2019

told me that rough hands is a sign of a working man, and they do not want any soft hands. I do not like rough hands touching me. 4) A man who never offers to massage my tired feet. This can be a turn on! 5) Unkempt beards and mustache. 6) Excessive tattoos--visible on neck and face. 7) Smoking! Cigarettes and cigars. 8) Chewing snuff. Doris Thomas, Catering 1) Dirty fingernails. 2) Body odor 3) Smoking 4) Talking with every other word a curse word. 5) Unemployed, at home with momma, and no car! 6) Toothless! Please get them fixed or get dentures! 7) Uneducated Cheryl Smith, Reporter, Radio Host 1) Poor body hygiene 2) Tats on face, neck or legs 3) Rough feet 4) Poor dental hygiene 5) Flab Anonymous, Professional Exec. Sec. 1) Dirt under fingernails 2) Out of shape for his age 3) Scraggly/unkempt beard or mustache 4) Poor oral hygiene 5) Spends too much time grooming Ivy N. McQuain, Written by

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INC, Author 1) Ungroomed hair. I know that some men like to look rough and touch, but it bothers me to see any man with their hair not freshly shaven. 2) I love a taper cut on a man--but cannot stand for a man to keep his hair all wild and crazy looking. This goes double for men with dreadlocks. Tip fellas, keep your twists and locks up. 3) Unhealthy looking teeth. Ugh! Your smile is one of the most important things you wear, next to clothes, so when you smile and your teeth are missing, stained or look like a war broke out in your mouth, it is a complete turnoff. Go to the dentist! Not just to have a pretty smile but because poor dental care can and will lead to other health issues. 4) Too much style! Yes I love for a man to be fashionable and trendy but when it looks like he is trying to be the next regular Usher or Lil Wayne then it’s too much. The keys to fashion is making it your own and moderation. Do not walk around in sagging skinny jeans. Matter of fact, just don’t sag or wear skinny jeans. 5) Busted and crusty feet. I know men think going to the nail salon is for women, but it’s not. Men need to take careof their feet with simple tricks like lotion and clipping your toes nails. It doesn’t hurt for you to get the dead skin off of your heels and to

invest in eliminating corns and bunions. That doesn’t make you a manly man to go around tearing up bed sheets. 6) Dirty fingernails. I can’t stand a man with dirty fingernails. Talk about drive me crazy. No you don’t have to run to the nail salon to keep up a fresh manicure, but at the least clean and trim your nails, and not with your teeth. Anonymous, Engineer 1) Yellow teeth 2) Unkempt appearance (i.e. torn clothing, dirty clothing, clothes with stains) 3) Too focused on himself 4) Not interested in what interests me 5) Selfish Well men you have heard from these women’s viewpoint. We hope these two articles have enlightened you and sparked some discussions. All questions should be forwarded to worldrenowned Trichologist, Dr. Linda Amerson 817 265 8854. We also invite you to tune in Wednesdays at 11am12pm CST on Ask the Hair and Scalp Doctor on www. D f w i R a d i o . c o m . , w w w. hairandscalpessentials.com Twitter: @ScalpDoctor Facebook: www.facebook. com/Hair-and-ScalpEssentials.com myimessenger.com

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR COMMUNITY CALENDAR Diabetes Awareness Month Family Caregivers Month

Entrepreneurs of Excellence Dinner and Networking Event, Speaker, Shonny DeBouse-Young, host Danica Williams, 211 N. Ervay St. Dallas 7-10p. Tickets: Eventbrite.com.

Feeding The Needy, host, Michael “Hollywood” Hernandez, 1641 Corsicana St, Dallas. 3-5p., Sundays. The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection, African American Museum 3536 Grand Ave. Till 3-1-20. 2020 Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade: Sign Up, for info contact: La Ronda Bacon or Natashia Cooper at the King Center, 214-670-8418.

DECEMBER 25 Christmas Day

Holiday Brunch, Omni Ft. Worth Hotel, 1300 Houston St. 10:30a-2:30p. RSVP: 817-350-4106.

Sisterhood Speed Dating, host Benisha Jones, Pan African Connection, 4466 S. Marsalis Ave. 7-10p. Tickets: Eventbrite.com.

New Beginnings NYE 2020 Celebration, NYLO Hotel, 8201 Preston Rd. Plano. 6p-1a. Tickets: Eventbrite.com.

Night with the Nupes Pajama Party, host NOLA Cajun. Brick House Lounge, 2525 E. Arkansas Ln., Arlington. 9p-2a. Tickets: Eventbrite.com.

Ujima – Work & Responsibility

NYE Party hosted by African American Museum, 3536 Grand Ave. 8:30-12:30a.

Sacrificial Fridays, Inspiring Body of Christ, 7701 S. Westmoreland Rd. 7:30p. IBOCCHURCH.ORG.

Rhythm, Jazz & Vibes w/Saxophonist Marcus Anderson, Sway’s Rm. In The R Lounge, 1175 N. Watson Rd., Arlington. 9p. Tickets: Eventbrite.com.

NYE in Dallas: Party On The Plaza, 1500 Marilla St. 7p-12:30a.

Up Town Happy Hour Friday’s, Tate’s, 2723 Mc Kinney Ave. 4.-10p. Evenbrite.com.

Sip N Jam, host Conscious-Development Band, The Wine Therapist, 1909 Skillman St. 8:30p.

The MLK Fresh Produce Distribution Center, Bldg. A 2929 MLK, Jr. Blvd. Wed. 10:30a. Sat. 10a. Pre New Years Eve Soul Bash, The Warehouse, 1125 E. Berry St. Ft. Worth. 8p. JimAustinonline.

Holiday at the Arboretum, Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Rd. 9a-5p. 12-31. WAYO for the Homeless Presents: Christmas: In Memory Give back, Cornerstone Baptist Church 2815 Ervay Bldg. B. 3-5p.

A Smooth Holiday Groove “A Winter Affair” host DFW Live Events, Mercury Studio, 6301 Riverside Dr. Bldg. 1, Irving 7:30p-1a.

Help Someone DFW, host, April Mccloud & Rashawn Jones across from 2320 Poplar St. Ft. Worth. 10a-2p. Free, Info: Eventbrite.com.

NYE Smooth Jazz, Jeffery Smith, Vandell Andrew & Amp, host Dallas Jazz Series, Dallas Sound Lab 350 E. Royal Ln. #119, Irving. 8p-1a. Tickets: Eventbrite.com.

Kwanzaa Begins Umoja – Unity

West African Dance Kwanzaa on the Dance Floor, host Bahdae Dance. Pan-African Connection, 4466 S. Marsalis Ave. 12-1:30p. Tickets: Eventbrite.com.

Simple & Health Cooking Classes, Foremost Family Health Center, 2922 MLK, Jr. Blvd. Bldg. B. 1-2p.

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Conversations at The West, Friendship-West Baptist Church, 2020 Wheatland Rd. 7p. Dallas Mavericks vs San Antonio Spurs, America Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave. 7p. Tickets: Ticketmaster.com.

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Jokes & Smokes Comedy Show NYE Pre-Party, Host: Flo Hernandez & Uncle Hollywood, Allure Lounge 110 S. Cockrell Hill Rd. 8p. Pajama Vision Board Party, Bishop Arts District, Host: Brown Sugar Beauty Supply. 7p- 11a. Tickets: Eventbrite.com. Fourth Fridays Concert O.T. & The Funk, host Arts DeSoto, Corner Theater 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd. 8-10p. Tickets: Eventbrite.com.

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Ujamaa – Cooperative Economics 2nd Annual Pre New Year’s Eve Smooth Jazz, DFW Social 40, DFW Airport, 2400 Aviation Dr. 7p-12a. Tickets: www.dfwsocial40.com. Jeff Aycock Presents: “Jazz for the Season” Red Carpet Invitation, Black Box Theatre, 211E. Pleasant Run Rd. DeSoto.

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NYE Celebration, An Evening of R&B, Jazz and Dancing, Thorntree Golf Club, 825 W. Wintergreen Rd. DeSoto. 9p-1:30a. Tickets: Eventbrite.com.

Arthello Beck Gallery Presents: Nitashia Johnson The Self Publication, South Dallas Culture Center, 3400 Fitzhugh Ave. 1p.

8th Annual Night of Hope, Blaine Stone Lodge, 5331 Weatherford Rd. Midlothian. 8p-2a. Tickets: Eventbrite.com. Nye 2020 feat: Yella Beezy and family, BH Lounge, 2525 E. Arkansas Ln. Arlington. 8p.

JANUARY 1

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Celebration of Haiti’s 216th Year of Independence, host Professor Nyembo the Pan-Africanist, Taste of Miami Restaurant, 202 S. Main St. #19-05, Red Oak. 4p. 2020 New Years Resolution Run! Run On! 5400 E. Mockingbird Ln. 9a. Info: 214-821-0909. Jamrok Wednesdays, A Night of Jamaican Music, Art & Culture, Hero’s Lounge, 3094 N. Stemmons Fwy. 7p-2a. Tickets Eventbrite.com. Patient Care Technician Training; Oak Cliff Works, Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce, 1001 N. Bishop Ave. Wed. Info: Loren 214-943-4567 x208.

JANUARY 2

Christmas One Service, Friendship-West Baptist Church, 2020 W. Wheatland Rd. 10a. NYE Smooth Jazz Sunday Brunch, Joyce Spencer & Friends, 1505 Elm Street Owner Association, 1505 Elm St. 11:30a-3p. Tickets: Eventbrite.com.

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Gary Owen’s DFW-NYE Take Over IV, The Theatre at Grand Prairie, 1001 Performance Pl. 7p-2a. AXS.

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New Light Church Night Watch 2019 Service, 9413 Elam Rd. 9p. Info: www.newlightchurchdallas. com

Lyfe Jennings, House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St. 7p.Tickets LiveNation.com. End of the Year Vendor Bash! Young Black Entrepreneurs Networking Group, Nirvana Event Center 9550 Skillman St. Tickets: Eventbrite.com.

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Business Basics 101 Workshop, host Genesis Preferred Solutions. Friends of the Zula B. Wylie Library, 225 Cedar St. Cedar Hill. 11a-1p. Tickets: Eventbrite.com Soul Breakfast Saturday, Gran Gran’s Catfish & Soul Food, 205 S. Main St. Red Oak 7a-10a. For the Love of Jazz & Poetry host The Food for Soul Experience. Sway’s Room-Inside The R Lounge 1175 N. Watson Rd., Arlington 9p-12a. Tickets Eventbrite.com. Code Compliance with the City of Dallas, host Coffee & Politics 101. African American Museum, 3536 Grand Ave. 10-11a. Glitter & Goals Vision Board Party, host, Major Kee’s Boutique. D.L. Hopkins Senior Ctr. 206 James Collins Blvd. Duncanville 12-3p. Eventbrite.com.

JANUARY 5 Dallas Zoo Lights: by Reliant, Dallas Zoo, 650 S. R.L. Thornton Fwy. 5-9p. Tickets: mydallaszoo.com. J5 Brunch, host Richardson-Plano Alumni Chapter Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. Hilton Anatole, 2201 N. Stemmons Fwy. 11a-2p. Tickets: Eventbrite.com.

New Year Extravaganza w/The Solid Gold Soul Experience, host, A E Group. American Shaman 3801 W. President George Bush Hwy. #130. 7:3011:30p. Tickets: Eventbrite.com.

The Color Purple, host Bass Performance Hall. Bass Performance Hall, 4th & Calhun Streets, Ft. Worth. 6:30-9p. Tickets: www.basshall.com.

DWE Feed The Homeless, host Dallas Women Entrepreneurs. Whole Foods 250 McKinney Ave. 10a1p. Tickets: Eventbrite.com.

Jazz Brunch Sundays at Vinetti’s 14833 Midway Rd. Addison. 11a-3p.

Conversations at The West, Friendship-West Baptist Church, 2020 Wheatland Rd. 7p. Thu.

Sunday Community Drum Circle, Pan African Connection, 4466 S. Marsalis Ave. 2-5p. Reggae Sunday Brunch at Hero’s Lounge 3094 N. 35 Fwy. Dallas. 11a-3p

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