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FAITHFUL UTTERANCES

I was honored to be a part of a global conversation with the internationally renowned author, Laurie Beth Jones for her 70th birthday celebration. Laurie Beth Jones has authored several best-selling books, including Jesus, CEO: Using Ancient Wisdom for Visionary Leadership,

QUIT PLAYIN’

The overturning of Roe v. Wade was an unprecedented betrayal of women’s reproductive rights in this nation. That one should be sufficient if you can’t conjure up any other reason to resist another Republican takeover of the House and Senate.

LINDA A. MITCHELL

Linda A. Mitchell has been referred to as a “business juggernaut.” The woman who even as a child was touted for her business acumen and commitment to anything she undertook died Sunday, after a lengthy illness.

by Cheryl Smith Publisher

Who should be the Person of the Year for 2022?

Giving you time to identify and make a case.

Who decides and what is the cri teria?

Looking back at previous Per sons of the Year featured in Texas Metro News, there was a common thread.

They were all change agents. They were fearless, focused and led by their faith!

Texas Metro News wants to recognize people who are game changers, history makers; folks whose life’s works are on the right side of history.

Do you know anyone who fits the bill?

Are the ones previously chosen controversial? Possibly.

Rev. Yvette Blair Lavaillais tackled the issue of abuses in the church.

Not only did she speak up, when folks tried to silence her; she wrote about the issue.

Then there was Judge Tammy Kemp, who is fair and tough even though there are defense attorneys who resent her toughness when she is dealing with their clients.

And then she presided over a case where after the verdict and sen tencing she is addressing the fam

ily of Botham Jean and the con victed murderer, Amber Guyger, speaks to her and asks for a hug. You would have thought all hell broke loose, and mostly from peo ple who go to church every Sunday and constantly say, “have a blessed day,” or “I’m saved.”

Ironically there were judges saying that Judge Kemp could have given a tougher sentence —although the verdict and sen tence came from the jury and she couldn’t change either. Still you had all of the Facebook School of Law grads commenting. Sadly some were calling for her removal from the bench when prior to the “hug” folks were ready to put her on the Supreme Court! She started getting hate mail and threats.

But Judge Kemp stood in her truth and while she has been vili fied by people who can’t recall the name of one of the many judges who have made BAD rulings to the detriment of Black people; she has been praised internationally by folks, including Mr. Jean’s mother!

Then there’s Roland Martin, who reached new heights with the growth of his digital program that he had launched, nurtured and

grew into a respected news and in formation source that proved that people of all ages, persuasions, so cio-economic backgrounds, reli gions, etc., were thirsting for truth and you could find it by tuning in to Roland Martin Unfiltered on the Black Star Network. Not only did he bring the experts, he brought the funk.

And last year, it was Coach Prime, Deion Sanders who has changed the game and the way folks are looking at and embracing HBCUs. Coach Prime is showing how discipline and a structure can benefit folks, although there was a time we knew that!

Which brings me to my truth.

If you can’t stand up for people or things you believe in, what good are you?

And, if you have an opportunity, a bully pulpit, or a platform that can be used for good and you don’t do the right thing; you’ve wasted a precious gift. These four people are doing just that and they are on the right side of history.

I’d love to hear who you think the Person of 2022 should be. Email me at editor@texasmetronews.com

You’d better come strong tho!

The Right Time

WAKE UP AND STAY WOKE DR. E. FAYE WILLIAMS, ESQ.

As I write, we are less than 50 days from the midterm elections. I do not feel hyper bolic at all when I say that this election is, and will be, the most consequential in our lifetimes. While consequen tial, the options given to us as voters require little debate as to the future direction we should choose for the nation. Having only two major polit ical parties, realistically, we have an either-or decision.

The time is right for an ex tended discussion of what our decisions will mean for our futures. In the next sev eral weeks, I will address the falsehoods which grow more numerous each day and of fer perspectives designed to stimulate reader curiosity, critical thinking, and enthusi asm to participate in the com ing election.

First, let me acknowledge that there are no PERFECT POLITICAL PARTIES. Our two parties and their mem bers have faults and flaws. If an individual voter is unwill ing to vote for a candidate or party because of a perceived imperfection, this election gives the perfect alibi for not voting. But for those who deal in reality and understand that politics will never yield per fection, this election presents the challenge of voting for or against predicted or fore shadowed policies that have the potential to alter our lives

beyond our current compre hension. This is the only elec tion in my memory where we must earnestly resist the urge to reject the good for the lack of perfection.

What’s new in this electoral cycle is the Republican Par ty’s “Commitment to Amer ica.” This is the closest they have come to offering a policy statement that presents their “comprehensive legislative plan” for the nation since before 2012. House Republi can Leader Kevin McCarthy presented the “Commitment

riddled with exaggeration, misrepresentations, and lies. In his presentation McCa rthy stated that the Repub lican goals were to provide to America and Americans “An Economy That’s Strong, A Nation That’s Safe, A Fu ture That’s Built on Freedom, and A Government That’s Accountable.” These goals sound important and reason able, but we need to compare conduct with performance.

During the Trump years of Republican congressional control, I can’t remember

guage of BLM, they have de cried the FBI and have called for its defunding. While all of the Republican Members of Congress live under the pro tection of the Capitol Police, they ignore the impact of the January 6th insurrection and the lawlessness of the former president, belying their com mitment to Government Ac countability.

Their commitment to A Fu ture Built on Freedom is im mersed in their culture war. While they abridge rights that were gained over two cen

National Safety is a mantra that, like many of the Republican complaints, seems to be situational. They purport to be strong supporters of law officers and enforcement yet, while they oppose the language of BLM, they have decried the FBI and have called for its defunding. While all of the Republican Members of Congress live under the protection of the Capitol Police, they ignore the impact of the January 6th insurrection and the lawlessness of the former president, belying their commitment to Government Accountability.

to America” which, typical to their party, is long on rhetoric and short on substance.

The rollout to their “Com mitment” was a “homey” affair replete with country music, an industrialist sup porter/sponsor, the Repub lican House Leadership of McCarthy, Steve Scalise and Elise Stefanik, and a group of House Republicans includ ing Marjorie Taylor Greene and Jim Jordan. Admittedly, I found that the presentation and audience questions/re sponses seemed canned and

complaints of the negative impact of their $1.9 trillion tax cut which favored the wealthy. The $4,000 trickle-down which was supposed to hap pen for the average worker did not happen. They oversaw the economic protection of the wealthy and left “the others” to fend for themselves.

National Safety is a mantra that, like many of the Repub lican complaints, seems to be situational. They purport to be strong supporters of law officers and enforcement yet, while they oppose the lan

turies of civic struggle and threaten the personal securi ty of women and persons of color, they demonstrate that the only worthy freedoms are those they agree with. Under the guise of freedom, they revise history, reject public health instructions, and ap prove the correctness of se lected conduct and thoughts. This is a commitment I can live without.

Dr. E. Faye Williams is national chair of the National Congress of Black Women, Inc. Contact her via www.nationalcongressbw.org.

Jesus Understood the Assignment

FAITHFUL UTTERANCES

BY DR. FROSWA BOOKER-DREW

I was honored to be a part of a global conversation with the internationally renowned author, Laurie Beth Jones for her 70th birthday celebra tion. Laurie Beth Jones has authored several best-selling books, including Jesus, CEO: Using Ancient Wisdom for Visionary Leadership, The Path: Creating Your Mission Statement for Work and for Life, and Jesus in Blue Jeans: A Practical Guide to Everyday Spirituality. Jones has had such an impact in my life be cause of her first book, Jesus CEO, that I read decades ago early in my leadership jour ney. She taught me so much about the role of Jesus as the ultimate example of leader ship. I became so intrigued by her work that I read many of her books and shared them with friends because of the wisdom, knowledge, and unique perspective in each one.

Jones referenced that Je sus developed night vision during his 40 days and nights of fasting in the wilderness and that has not only resonat ed but stuck with me. When we think of Jesus in the wil derness, we don’t think about his total experience except his conversation with Satan known as the temptation of Christ. Three times, the en emy tempted Jesus with the physical (fulfilling the flesh), the emotional temptation of doubting God’s ability to pro tect and provide, and an offer of control and power. Yet, I

don’t think we really dig deep into the context of the 40 days beyond this experience.

So why was Jesus in the wil derness? Upon the Baptism of Christ in Matthew 3:13, Jesus in chapter 4 “… was led up by the Spirit into the wil derness to be tempted by the devil. And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry.” (Matthew 4:1-2) Je sus was led into the wilder ness after public elevation to a private exploration. I find that so many great individ

ability to see in the dark was strengthened. It’s obvious that his ability to deal with darkness was sharpened af ter the encounter with the enemy. Is it possible that when we enter our seasons of isolation led by the Holy Spirit could also be training grounds to deal with those things that could later trip us up as we move to higher levels? In order to fight, Jesus understood the assignment. He was fully aware of the en emy’s tactics but more im

and would have not gone to the cross. The enemy knew that this ‘distraction’ could have destroyed his destiny. In Matthew 4:17, Jesus starts to preach.

Several lessons come to mind:

1. Your next is right around the corner. What could be a potential distraction that can disrupt your destiny?

“The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights.” (Habakkuk 3:19) Without this knowledge, Jesus could not have defeated the enemy and would have not gone to the cross. The enemy knew that this ‘distraction’ could have destroyed his destiny.

uals who have been anoint ed by God are often led into periods of private time to not only cast off those things that may hinder their next phase, but it is an opportunity to grow one’s faith. We often see these periods as some form of punishment or torture and without revelation, we can see these as times of God leaving us instead of God leading us to our next phase of greater.

Scripture doesn’t mention what Jesus did at night in the wilderness but like Lau rie Beth’s comment, I would not be surprised if Christ’s

portantly, Christ understood the weapon that He had ac cess to. Christ used the word: “Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is writ ten: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve him only.” (Matthew 4: 10) For many of us, when faced with tempta tions, we rely on our strength instead of knowing where our strength truly lies. “The Sov ereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights.” (Ha bakkuk 3:19) Without this knowledge, Jesus could not have defeated the enemy

2. How can you develop your tools and weapons like your “night vision” in order to deal with those things that are not always so ob vious in the light but are destructive as well because we can’t see them when they approach?

3. Jesus understood the as signment. How can you seek God for understand ing yours?

Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew is the Founder and CEO of Soulstice Consultancy, specializing as a Partnership Broker and Leadership Expert for companies and organizations to thrive with measurable and meaningful impact. She also is the VP of Community Affairs and Strategic Alliances for the State Fair of Texas.

A Question of Justice

OUR VOICES

BY REV. JESSE L. JACKSON, JR.

In 1838, in a shameful chap ter of American history, U.S. forces under Gen. Winfield Scott forced tens of thousands of Cherokee Indians — one of the “Five Civilized Tribes” that had embraced the cus toms and language of white settlers — to march 1,200 miles to what was designated “Indian Territory” across the Mississippi (centered in what is now Oklahoma).

Their lands were confis cated; their homes looted. Along what became known as the Trail of Tears, whooping cough, typhus, dysentery, and starvation took a deadly toll, with an estimated one-quar ter of the Cherokee people perishing along the way.

The U.S. government claimed that an 1835 agree ment with Cherokee leaders — the Treaty of New Echota — provided the terms for forc ibly removing the Cherokee and confiscating their land, which was in high demand by white plantation owners seeking to expand their cot ton fields.

As part of the treaty, the U.S. government explicitly guar anteed the Cherokee people a seat in the U.S. Congress.

Nearly 200 years later, that legal promise goes unfulfilled. It is far past time for the U.S. to fulfill its promise. The Chero kee Nation has designated a delegate — Kim Teehee, an experienced leader who has worked on Capitol Hill and in the Obama administration.

The treaty provision is an explicit promise only to the Cherokee nation. Yet because of the importance of having a seat at the table in Congress, the National Congress of American Indians has united behind the call to fulfill the promise.

This is a question of hon or. A treaty is a legal prom ise; breaking it is breaking the law. For the U.S., which prides itself as championing a “rules-based international or der,” not honoring that prom ise is a glaring violation of our own principles.

This is a question of justice. The Trail of Tears was a bru tal act of terror enforced on a proud people that, ironi cally, were among the Native American leaders in seeking to make peace with the new American settlers.

The injustice inflicted upon them did not end with their arrival in what was known as “Indian Territory.” The con dition of Native Americans in

America continues to be ap palling to this day.

From 2019 to 2021 as COVID raged across the country, the life expectancy of Native Americans plummet ed from 71.8 years to 65.2, an unprecedented and stagger ing decline. COVID preyed on the most vulnerable.

Native Americans had high er rates of vaccination than

This is also a question of wisdom. At a time when zealots seek to drive Amer ica apart, to turn whites against people of color, na tives against immigrants, Christians against Jews and Muslims, fulfilling the treaty promise would be an expres sion of simple wisdom.

We all do better when we all do better. Giving the Chero kee Nation a seat in the Con gress would not only fulfill a treaty promise, but it would also symbolize that reality.

According to the provi sions of the treaty, creating the promised seat in the Con gress requires only a vote of the House of Representa tives. The delegate would be non-voting but could sit on committees and speak from the floor of Congress. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has ex pressed her support.

African Americans or Hispan ics. But they suffer far higher rates of poverty, far worse ac cess to health care, and as a direct result greater numbers of pre-existing conditions like obesity and diabetes. The re sult was a modern-day Trail of Tears.

Needless to say, having a delegate in Congress won’t correct that reality. But it will provide Native Americans with a voice so that their re ality does not go unnoticed. It would give them the op portunity to build coalitions and advance legislation to address this shameful reality.

Now is the time to act. This fall, the Rules Committee — chaired by Rep. Jim McGovern — should convene a hearing to forward a resolution to cre ate the seat. The House of Rep resentatives should formally vote to create the seat. Both the speaker and Rep. McGov ern should be flooded with messages urging them to act.

November is designated as Native American Heritage Month. There can be few bet ter ways to recognize it than to honor a nearly 200-yearold legal obligation, and cre ate the congressional seat promised to those who were in this nation long before the Pilgrims arrived.

The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. is president and CEO of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition.

Trail of Tears sign on Hwy 71 through Fayetteville, Arkansas

Photo: Yam Nahar via Wikimedia Commons

You Must VOTE!

QUIT PLAYIN’

BY VINCENT L. HALL

The overturning of Roe v. Wade was an unprecedented betrayal of women’s repro ductive rights in this nation. That one should be sufficient if you can’t conjure up any other reason to resist anoth er Republican takeover of the House and Senate.

Unbeknownst to most of us, some serious attempts have placed term limits on some judgeships. We need that kind of legislative action, and the recent Roe v. Wade deba cle is but one such example.

Congressman Hank John son (GA-04) introduced the Supreme Court Tenure Es tablishment and Retirement Modernization (TERM) Act, which would establish term limits for Supreme Court justices while preserving constitutional protections for judicial independence in decision-making. Under the TERM Act, a new justice would take the bench every two years and spend 18 years in active service.

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (RI) is introducing the legisla tion in the U.S. Senate. Repre sentative Johnson was crystal clear in his reasoning as he presented the bill in July of this year.

“This Supreme Court is in creasingly facing a legitima cy crisis,” said Rep. Johnson, Chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet. “Five of the six

conservative justices on the bench were appointed by presidents who lost the pop ular vote, and they are now racing to impose their out-oftouch agenda on the Ameri can people, who do not want it. Term limits are a necessary step toward restoring balance to this radical, unrestrained majority on the court.

This is not the first time that

decision) Chief Justice Melville Fuller

Upheld “separate but equal” segregation laws. “A Negro has no right that the White man is bound to respect.”

Powell v. Alabama, 1932 (7-2 decision) Chief Justice Charles E Hughes

Reversed the wrongful con viction of nine Black men (The Scottsboro Boys) sen

Miranda v. Arizona, 1966 (5-4 Decision) Chief Justice Earl Warren

Prisoners must be advised of their rights before being questioned by police.

Loving v. Virginia, 1967 (9-0 decision) Chief Justice Earl Warren

Invalidated state laws that prohibited interracial mar riage.

Roe v. Wade, 1973 (7-2 decision)

Chief Justice Warren E. Burger

Women have a constitu tional right to an abortion during the first two trimes ters.

Bush v. Gore 2000 (5-4 decision)

Chief Justice William Rehnquist

Decided a presidency in which the national vote was essentially tied.

And this list doesn’t include recent travesties like Citizens United v. FEC or the gutting of the Voting Rights Act in 2013.

the Supreme Court has been wrong, and I would also ex tend these term limits to the Federal bench.

Hell, not even parents have lifetime oversight!

Here are a few high-visibil ity decisions that make it evi dent that scores of “landmark decisions” were wronghead ed and more political than democratic.

Dred Scott v. Sandford, 1857 (7-2 decision) Chief Justice Taney

Denied citizenship to en slaved African Americans.

Prigg v. Pennsylvania 1842 (6-3 decision) Chief Justice Roger Taney

Reversed the lower court decision to convict slave catcher Edward Prigg who vi olated the Fugitive Slave Act

Plessy v. Ferguson, 1896 (7-1

tenced to death for an allega tion of rape recanted by one of their accusers.

Korematsu v. the United States, 1944 (6-3 decision) Chief Justice Harlan F. Stone

Upheld the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II, regardless of their citizenship status.

Brown v. Board of Education, 1954 (9-0 decision) Chief Justice Earl Warren

Separating black and white students in public schools is unconstitutional.

Hernandez v. Texas 1954 (9-0 Decision) Chief Justice Earl Warren

Mexican Americans and all other racial groups in the United States must be afford ed equal protection under the 14th Amendment.

Major mistakes, like the placing of Mr. “Steppin Fetchit,” I mean Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thom as. This miscarriage (pun in tended) would have run its course under Johnson’s plan. “Lawd” knows this misguided Negro has haunted us long enough. “Uncle Thomas” de serves to spend all his retired days with his brainless bride, “Ginni!”

Y’all better Quit Playin’ and vote.

Donald Trump and his Federal and Supreme Court choices are the jokes that get crueler every year. Unfortu nately, history has proven that our democracy is only as good as the nine robes ap pointed to protect it.

Vincent L. Hall is an author, activist, and award-winning columnist.

Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.

Premier Organization for Women Salutes Elsie Cooke-Holmes

When people talk about Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., they refer to the activ ism that was its foundation at its inception in 1913, and notable historic women from Dr. Dorothy Irene Height and HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge to actress Angela Bas sett and journalist Soledad O’Brien. These ladies, don ning red and white, lay claim to an organization that has a rich history of community service, focusing on its FivePoint Programmatic Thrust: Economic Development, Educational Development, International Awareness and Involvement, Physi cal and Mental Health, and Political Awareness and In volvement.

With more than 10,000 members across the state of Texas, working to make their communities better, all eyes will be on the ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., on November 12, 2022, at SMU’s Hughes Trigg Student Center, as the woman who serves as National President and Chair, National Board of Directors, Elsie CookeHolmes, is presented during a special program highlight ing her historic rise in the organization.

participates in several other community activities, in cluding membership in The Links, Inc., National Associ ation for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and National Council of Ne gro Women (NCNW).

Residing with her hus band, Clarence, in Plano, TX, she is a member of the St. Luke “Community” Unit ed Methodist Church in Dal las, TX, where she sings in the Sanctuary Choir.

What: “Fortitude Ris ing: An Evening with Elsie Cooke-Holmes” and featur ing entertainer Eric Benet

Presented by Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Area Alum nae Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc

Elsie Cooke-Holmes Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

R&B Sensation Eric

Benet to perform!

She was initiated into the Epsilon Kappa Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorori

ty, Inc., at the University of Memphis. Since her initia tion in 1976, Cooke-Holmes has served in various capac ities throughout the orga nization including, chapter President, National Second Vice President, Regional Di rector, National Secretary, National First Vice Presi dent, and currently National President and Chair, Nation al Board of Directors. Her impressive commitment to a lifetime of service has con tinued locally, regionally, and nationally. She is cur

rently a member of the Dal las Alumnae Chapter of Del ta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

With a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering Tech nology/Computer Systems and an MBA from Columbia University, Cooke-Holmes is the Principal/Owner of Cooke-Holmes, LLC; a firm offering executive leader ship development, career coaching and human re sources consulting. Her ca reer in corporate America spans over 30 years in For tune 500 companies which include Texas Instruments, Andersen Consulting and PepsiCo.

Cooke-Holmes also holds membership on the Boards of Directors of WiNGS, Inc. (in association with YWCA of Dallas) and The Werth ing Ethos Foundation. She

When: November 12, 2022, 5:30 p.m. CST

Where: Southern Method ist University

Hughes Trigg Student Cen ter, 3140 Dyer St, Dallas, TX 75205

Program & Live Entertain ment: 8:00 p.m. CST (Open Seating)

McFarlin Auditorium, 6405 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205

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THE VOTE THAT COSTS US NOTHING CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING

Supporters of Prop A

Investing in Fair Park will bring attention, tourists, resources, jobs and economic development to South Dallas.

Prop A authorizes funding for $300 million in renovations for Fair Park, the largest investment made since it was built in 1936. Funding will enable the upgrading of six of the largest buildings and the addition of needed amenities like dining, shopping and restrooms.

A modern Fair Park in South Dallas means bigger shows, more entertainment and consistent local and tourist traffic flowing through our community. The upgrades will spur neighboring economic development. Visitor traffic will open opportunities for new venues in South Dallas that can flourish, driven by a fresh vision and streets flowing with people, activity and energy.

Prop A is a win for Fair Park and its South Dallas home. Best of all, when you VOTE YES FOR PROP A, Dallas residents won’t pay an increase in property or sales tax. Prop A will allow a 2% increase in the hotel tax that guests pay when they stay in Dallas. It’s the vote that costs us nothing but can change everything.

Mayor Pro Tem Carolyn Arnold Councilman Tennell Atkins Councilman Adam Balzadua John Beckwith Jr. Harrison Blair Tre Black Richie Butler Pastor Bryant Carter Dr. Jerry Christian Greg Cody Shandra Colon Willie Mae Coleman Rev. Fred Conwright Jasmine Crockett Pastor Denny Davis State Rep. Yvonne Davis Luis Delgado Ian Dowl Noa Dowl

Former State Rep. Helen Giddings Shari Hicks Matt Houston BJ Johnson Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Rev. Lelious Johnson Sophia Johnson Willis Johnson Vincent Hall Curtis King Matrice Ellis-Kirk Former Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk

Marcus Knight Damian Lee Former Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert Chequan Lewis Bridget Lopez Cynt Marshall

Former Dallas Mayor Laura Miller Maggie Parker Fred Perpall Robert Perry Commissioner John Wiley Price John Proctor

Former Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings Councilman Jaime Resendez Dr. Harry Robinson State Rep. Toni Rose Byron Sanders Kimberly Shaw State Rep. Carl Sherman Amber Sims Dr. Michael Sorrell Lincoln Stephens Lincoln Stevens Councilman Casey Thomas, II Tamela Thornton BJ Vann Kelvin Walker Al Walsh Senator Royce West Rev. Terry White Rev David Wilson

A Key Benefits:

Leaders gather at St. Luke “Community” United Methodist Church in support of Proposition A.

Photos: St. Curet

DFW/ABJ Honors Local Journalists

TWF Announces Forum and Awards

Texas Women’s Foundation is seeking nominations for its Maura Women Helping Wom en and Young Leader Awards, which recognize leaders who have positively impacted the lives of women and girls. Nominations are due on Octo ber 31 via the website: https:// txwfleadership.org/

The recipients will be hon ored at the Leadership Forum & Awards Celebration on April 27, 2023, at the Omni Dallas Hotel (555 S. Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75202).

Texas Women’s Foundation

Maura Award

For 44 years, the Mau ra Women Helping Women Award has recognized those who have led the way in im proving lives for women and girls in Texas. Nominees must meet the following criteria:

Utilizes their role in leader ship to advance opportunities to serve the unique needs of women and girls;

Has spent an extended pe riod of time in service helping women and girls;

Former or current Tex as resident; and Must be 40

years of age and older.

Texas Women’s Foundation Young Leader Award

This award recognizes breakthrough leadership ex hibited by a Texan. Nominees must meet the following crite ria:

Achieving success in a field, initiative or sector;

Creating a path of opportu nity for others to follow;

Former or current Texas res ident; and

Must be between 18-39 years old.

According to Miki Wood

ard, Texas Women’s Founda tion president and CEO “We want to celebrate and elevate the voices of women lead ers across Texas through our Maura Women Helping Wom en and Young Leader Awards. Help us recognize the great work of someone you know who is working to advance the lives women and/or girls by nominating them for one – or both – of the Leadership Awards.”

For those interested in sponsorship, contact Joy Bus ch at jbusch@txwf.org.

LFAC 2022 Honorees Dr. Arlene Ford, Stacy Johnson, Dr. Sharareh Kermanshachi, Thana Simmons, Lynn McBee, Patricia Rodriguez Christian, Pat Jasso.

NOTICE OF ELECTION

NOTICE OF ELECTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Dallas, Texas has called a special election to be held within the City of Dallas, Texas on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Dallas, Texas has called a special election to be held within the City of Dallas, Texas on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.

CITY OF DALLAS PROPOSITION A

FOR AGAINST

CITY OF DALLAS PROPOSITION A FOR AGAINST

”Authorizing the city of Dallas to provide for the planning, acquisition, establishment, development, construction, renovation and financing of the expansion of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas, a venue within the city of the type described and defined in section 334.001(4)(b) of and permitted by chapter 334, Local Government Code, as amended (the "Act"), designated by Resolution 22 0660 (the "Resolution") and described in summary form as an expansion of a convention center facility described in Sections 334.001(4)(b) and 334.2518 of the Act, and by Section 351.001(2), Tax Code, as amended, and related infrastructure as defined in the Act, including demolition costs (collectively, the "Convention Center Expansion Venue Project"); and authorizing the city of Dallas to provide for the planning, acquisition, establishment, development, construction, renovation and financing of certain Fair Park facilities, a venue within the city of the type described and defined in section 334.001(4)(d) of and permitted by the act, designated by the Resolution and described in summary form pursuant to section 334.2518 of the act as the acquisition, construction and improvement of the Automobile Building, the Centennial Building, the Band Shell, the Music Hall, the Cotton Bowl and the Coliseum, and related infrastructure as defined in the Act (collectively, the "Fair Park Facilities Venue Project" and, together with the Convention Center Expansion Venue Project, the "Venue Projects") and to impose a new hotel occupancy tax at the rate of two percent (2%) for the purpose of financing the venue projects; and approving the resolution. If approved, the maximum hotel occupancy tax rate imposed from all sources in the city of Dallas would be fifteen percent (15%) of the price paid for a room in a hotel."

”Authorizing the city of Dallas to provide for the planning, acquisition, establishment, development, construction, renovation and financing of the expansion of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas, a venue within the city of the type described and defined in section 334.001(4)(b) of and permitted by chapter 334, Local Government Code, as amended (the "Act"), designated by Resolution 22 0660 (the "Resolution") and described in summary form as an expansion of a convention center facility described in Sections 334.001(4)(b) and 334.2518 of the Act, and by Section 351.001(2), Tax Code, as amended, and related infrastructure as defined in the Act, including demolition costs (collectively, the "Convention Center Expansion Venue Project"); and authorizing the city of Dallas to provide for the planning, acquisition, establishment, development, construction, renovation and financing of certain Fair Park facilities, a venue within the city of the type described and defined in section 334.001(4)(d) of and permitted by the act, designated by the Resolution and described in summary form pursuant to section 334.2518 of the act as the acquisition, construction and improvement of the Automobile Building, the Centennial Building, the Band Shell, the Music Hall, the Cotton Bowl and the Coliseum, and related infrastructure as defined in the Act (collectively, the "Fair Park Facilities Venue Project" and, together with the Convention Center Expansion Venue Project, the "Venue Projects") and to impose a new hotel occupancy tax at the rate of two percent (2%) for the purpose of financing the venue projects; and approving the resolution. If approved, the maximum hotel occupancy tax rate imposed from all sources in the city of Dallas would be fifteen percent (15%) of the price paid for a room in a hotel."

DALLAS COUNTY EARLY VOTING CENTER LOCATIONS DATES AND TIMES

DALLAS COUNTY EARLY VOTING CENTER LOCATIONS DATES AND TIMES

Date Time

Date Time

October 24 28 Monday Friday 7am 7pm

October 29 Saturday 7am 7pm

October 24 28 Monday Friday 7am 7pm

October 30 Sunday 12pm 6pm

October 29 Saturday 7am 7pm

October 31 Monday Wednesday 7am 7pm November 3 November 4 Thursday Friday 7am 9pm

October 30 Sunday 12pm 6pm October 31 Monday Wednesday 7am 7pm November 3 November 4 Thursday Friday 7am 9pm

Early voting and Election Day locations: https://www.dallascountyvotes.org/wp content/uploads/VoteCenters_EarlyVoting_Nov 8 1.pdf https://www.dallascountyvotes.org/wp content/uploads/Election Day Nov 8 2022 Locations Assigned.pdf

Early voting and Election Day locations: https://www.dallascountyvotes.org/wp content/uploads/VoteCenters_EarlyVoting_Nov 8 1.pdf https://www.dallascountyvotes.org/wp content/uploads/Election Day Nov 8 2022 Locations Assigned.pdf

Collin County Early voting and Election Day locations and dates/times: https://www.collincountytx.gov/elections/election_information/Pages/early_voting.aspx https://www.collincountytx.gov/elections/election_information/Pages/election_day.aspx

Collin County Early voting and Election Day locations and dates/times: https://www.collincountytx.gov/elections/election_information/Pages/early_voting.aspx https://www.collincountytx.gov/elections/election_information/Pages/election_day.aspx

Denton County Early voting and Election Day locations and dates/times: https://www.votedenton.gov/wp content/uploads/2022/09/1122_EV_Locations.pdf https://www.votedenton.gov/wp content/uploads/2022/09/1122 ED Unconsolidated Locations.pdf

Denton County Early voting and Election Day locations and dates/times: https://www.votedenton.gov/wp content/uploads/2022/09/1122_EV_Locations.pdf https://www.votedenton.gov/wp content/uploads/2022/09/1122 ED Unconsolidated Locations.pdf

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY SECRETARY’S OFFICE: Bilierae Johnson (214) 670 5654 or Miroslava Martinez (214) 670 3809

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY SECRETARY’S OFFICE: Bilierae Johnson (214) 670 5654 or Miroslava Martinez (214) 670 3809

What You Need: Message from the Mayor

Friend —

To build a safer city, you need everyone working toward the same goals.

You can have a top elected leader who understands the stakes and the communities that are most frequently victim ized. But he or she can’t make a city safer without strong, quali ty law enforcement.

You can have the best police chief in the nation, but it won’t matter much if you don’t have community support and the backing of the folks at City Hall.

And you can have commu nity-based solutions, but you also need data-driven polic ing to weed out the criminal element from your streets and neighborhoods.

That was my message for police chiefs from across the United States and beyond who came to Dallas last week for the Major Cities Chiefs Associa tion's annual meeting and the International Association of Chiefs of Police conference.

Right now, Dallas is trying everything and has just about everyone in key positions working together — which is why you hear so much about the "kitchen-sink" approach to reducing violent crime.

It was great to share the Dal las story with the conference attendees and to talk about my partnership with Police Chief Eddie Garcia, who was recently named the President of the Ma jor Cities Chiefs Association.

Thanks to the work of the men and women of the Dallas Police Department — com bined with community-based solutions from my Task Force

on Safe Communities and ef forts such as the Summer of Safety campaign — Dallas is moving in the right direction.

Last year, Dallas bucked the national trends and saw vio lent crime fall. And even with a lower baseline in 2022, crime is down again so far this year.

Aggravated assaults are down about 4 percent from 2021. Sexual assaults are down

And Dallas will be even better for it.

Working to address homelessness

It was a true honor to accept the inaugural Public Service Award from Austin Street Cen ter last week.

The award was in part a recog nition for the work done to help address homelessness in Dallas through the Mayor's Disaster

Homeless Recovery Center. And longtime community ser vice providers and advocates such as Austin Street Center are working hard to help get people back on their feet.

Still, it's clear there is far more work to be done. And that work will require more coordi nation and other governmental entities in this region to step up and help out.

Stay tuned for more updates on this important issue.

In memoriam

Finally, as you know, Dallas is in mourning after losing Of ficer Jacob Arellano last week in a terrible car wreck.

significantly. Robberies are at about the same level as they were last year, when they fell 29% from 2020. The city re mains slightly up in murders, but the trend in recent months has been positive. Hopefully, that trend will continue.

But this is not the time to rest on laurels or declare victory. It's vital to continue to look for solutions. Nobody has all the right answers — but it's critical to relentlessly continue looking for them. That means bringing everyone to the table. And that means always putting public safety first in everything you do.

That will continue to be the philosophy moving forward.

Relief Fund and the Real-Time Rapid Rehousing Strategy, a ma jor partnership that has helped take more than 1,100 people off the streets in the last year.

Homelessness is an extraor dinarily challenging issue, and other cities across the nation have struggled mightily with it.

What is clear is that the City of Dallas cannot solve this re gional problem alone. It will take a more comprehensive approach moving forward.

City staff have been clearing hundreds of encampments and working to get people into shelters. A new partnership at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport will provide a new fund ing stream to help The Bridge

Officer Arellano — who grew up in El Paso and came here to serve the people of Dallas — was on his way to work a shift in the city's Northwest Patrol Division when he was hit by a wrongway driver on Spur 408. He died later at the hospital. A woman is facing intoxication manslaughter charges in con nection with his death.

He leaves behind a beauti ful family, including a young son. His brother is also a Dal las police officer. Keep them and the Dallas Police Depart ment family in your thoughts and prayers.

The officer's funeral is this week.

Life is precious and unpre dictable. Cherish it always.

That's all for today. Remem ber to take care of yourselves and each other.

Until next time,

Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia and Mayor Eric Johnson

Voices for the Heart Community-Based Event

For the Dallas Area

October 27, 2022, at 7:00 PM CST

Attend Virtually

100 Black Men of America Greater Dallas/Fort Worth, Inc.

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Speaker: Dr. Oluyemi Badero M.D., F.A.C.C S.U.N.Y Health Sciences Center at Brooklyn, New York Invasive and Interventional Cardiologist; Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine

Moderated by : Dr. James L. Carlisle, M.D., P.A. Physical Medicine&Rehabilitation/Pain Management, Texas Integrated, Multi specialty Private Practice

Dr. Oluyemi Badero will b e j o in e d b y a sp e cia l gu e st , wh o will sh a re h is p e rs o n a l j o u rn e y with a rare h e art d is e ase (t ra nsth yre t in a mylo id osis cardiomyop athy, or ATT R C M)

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Political Adv. Paid by Judge Sandra Jackson Campaign.

“Thank you for re-electing me! I am honored to serve Dallas County.”

National Pan Hellenic Council honors Living Legend Candice Wicks

Call issued to Support Black Businesses

J AND J LOUNGE

Buy Black!

By Cheryl Smith Texas Metro News

When Dr. Fred erick D. Haynes III, of Friend ship-West Bap tist Church, an nounced 100 Days of Buying Black in acknowledging the 100th Commemoration of the Tulsa Race Massacre, we joined the move ment. December 31, 2021 marked 100 days of featuring Black Businesses. and we decided that the struggle continues and we must also. So enjoy reading about more Black-owned businesses and please support.

and art. Their Passion is creating “togetherness” through Art, by providing a warm and welcoming space where people can Gather, Create and have Fun! You can stop by the studio. They are open Thursday and Friday 7:30 -10 pm. Saturday 10 am10 pm. and Sunday 1:00 -6:00 pm. Visit the website: www. pinkyolkart.com.

LENA MAES COUNTRY CAFÉ

Dr. Frederick D.Haynes III

PRYCE EDITING AND PROOFREADING SERVICES Pryce Editing and Proofreading Services

owner Jessica Pryce Ph.D. provides all the tools, guidance, and support that you need to accomplish your writing goals. Pryce says, “Being a writer has always been my dream, and if it’s also your dream — we can help.” Take a look around and explore the various services that Pryce offers on the website www.pryceediting.com. Email: pryceediting@gmail. com and follow Pryce Editing @pryceediting/facebook.

PINK YOLK PAINT & SIP ART STUDIO

Troi Cluse owner

797 W Wheatland Rd. Duncanville, TX 75116 469-513-2731 Email: pinkyolk.diy@gmail.com

Pink Yolk Paint & Sip Art Studio is a Black-owned business established by a mother-daughter duo (Troi & Susan Cluse) in June of 2021, where they combined their love for people

642 Uptown Blvd Suite 202 Cedar Hill, TX 75104 Telephone: 1-469-575-0105 Email: lenamaescc68@gmail. com

Like many Masters, Chef Efrim’s interest in cooking began in his mom’s kitchen, In Miss Lena Maes kitchen, he learned and developed recipes and techniques he still uses today. The food is delicious and the customer service is warm and very welcoming. Chef Efrim is an experienced Executive Chef, Sous Chef, and Master Caterer. Check out the menu on their website: http:// www.lenamaes.com/home.html and stop by for lunch or dinner.

BREAKFAST BROTHERS

On your next trip to Houston here is a great restaurant to try J and J Lounge where friends bring friends. J and J has been awarded one of the best burger restaurants in Houston. But they are more than burgers. They have a full menu with grilled and fried seafood, chicken dinners, fried and grilled pork dinners, salads, Tex Mex and more. They have online ordering and delivery orders (in the Houston area.)

3303 Lee St, Houston, Texas 77026

713-222-7104 Hours: Mon-Sat 11 am – 8 pm

CHEF CHES AT BONEFIRE GRILL & BBQ Stop by BoneFire Grill and see what Chef Ches is cooking up. It’s a Classic American Grill with a Fort Worth TX Twist. Wings, Burgers, Tex Mex, and Breakfast. Perfect for your Sunday Football tailgate party. Located at 923 E. Seminary, Fort Worth TX, phone 682-499-8300. Follow Chef Ches BoneFire Grill & BBQ @https://www.facebook.com/WheresChefChes/.

DADDY BUTTER

Khalil Jackson Founder & CEO

Breakfast Brothers Is a Black-Owned Business located in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Breakfast Brothers recipes and ingredients come from a generational background. The Breakfast Brothers All-Purpose Seasoning was created from a family background of consistency of taste. Breakfast Brothers has two locations: 130 E. Bardin Rd Suite #128, Arlington, TX 76018 phone 682-323-7584 and 3704 W Camp Wisdom Rd. Suite 110, Dallas, Texas 75237 phone 469-726-2374. To see what’s on the menu check out the website: https://www. breakfastbrothers.com/

DaddyButter is a Handmade, All Natural, Hair & Skincare made with love by dads. Each natural product is made with a different plant-based butter. The line was designed to redefine the beauty standard for black culture with a natural twist. In Jackson’s creation, he wanted to ensure that the cosmetic products he used on his daughters’ hair were healthy. Visit the website: https://www.daddybutter.com/

THE VOTE THAT COSTS US NOTHING CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING

Supporters of Prop A

Investing in Fair Park will bring attention, tourists, resources, jobs and economic development to South Dallas.

Prop A authorizes funding for $300 million in renovations for Fair Park, the largest investment made since it was built in 1936. Funding will enable the upgrading of six of the largest buildings and the addition of needed amenities like dining, shopping and restrooms.

A modern Fair Park in South Dallas means bigger shows, more entertainment and consistent local and tourist traffic flowing through our community. The upgrades will spur neighboring economic development. Visitor traffic will open opportunities for new venues in South Dallas that can flourish, driven by a fresh vision and streets flowing with people, activity and energy.

Prop A is a win for Fair Park and its South Dallas home. Best of all, when you VOTE YES FOR PROP A, Dallas residents won’t pay an increase in property or sales tax. Prop A will allow a 2% increase in the hotel tax that guests pay when they stay in Dallas. It’s the vote that costs us nothing but can change everything.

Mayor Pro Tem Carolyn Arnold Councilman Tennell Atkins Councilman Adam Balzadua John Beckwith Jr. Harrison Blair Tre Black Richie Butler Pastor Bryant Carter Dr. Jerry Christian Greg Cody Shandra Colon Willie Mae Coleman Rev. Fred Conwright Jasmine Crockett Pastor Denny Davis State Rep. Yvonne Davis Luis Delgado Ian Dowl Noa Dowl

Former State Rep. Helen Giddings Shari Hicks Matt Houston BJ Johnson Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Rev. Lelious Johnson Sophia Johnson Willis Johnson Vincent Hall Curtis King Matrice Ellis-Kirk Former Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk

Marcus Knight Damian Lee Former Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert Chequan Lewis Bridget Lopez Cynt Marshall

Former Dallas Mayor Laura Miller Maggie Parker Fred Perpall Robert Perry Commissioner John Wiley Price John Proctor

Former Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings Councilman Jaime Resendez Dr. Harry Robinson State Rep. Toni Rose Byron Sanders Kimberly Shaw State Rep. Carl Sherman Amber Sims Dr. Michael Sorrell Lincoln Stephens Lincoln Stevens Councilman Casey Thomas, II Tamela Thornton BJ Vann Kelvin Walker Al Walsh Senator Royce West Rev. Terry White Rev David Wilson

A Key Benefits:

Linda Mitchell grew Black & Clark during challenging times

Linda A. Mitchell

By Norma Adams-Wade and Cheryl Smith

Linda A. Mitchell has been referred to as a “business jug gernaut.” The woman who even as a child was touted for her business acumen and commitment to anything she undertook died Sunday, af ter a lengthy illness.

A native of Florida, Mitch ell attended the University of South Florida where she re ceived a Bachelor of Arts de gree in Social and Behavior al Science, with emphasis in Sociology and Black Histo

ry. She was among an early group of African Americans who integrated the campus.

At the time of her demise Mitchell was CEO of the 108-year-old Black & Clark Funeral Home; doing what she absolutely loved, serving grieving families and help ing them with the last rites for their loved ones.

It might sound too mor bid to say death intrigued Mitchell early in her life.

Better to say she never feared it and wondered why others did.

“I always wanted to

own a funeral home since around the 10th grade,” she told journalist Norma Ad ams-Wade in an interview. “I was fascinated with death but didn’t know why.”

It was years later before she received her answer.

In 1977, she and her sec ond husband moved to Dal las and in 1979 he died of a sudden heart attack. Mitch ell was devastated and said the tragedy took her through emotions that she said helped her to empathize with grieving clients.

The owner of L.A. Mitchell

Memorial Planning Service, she spent several years in the funeral business before forming a relationship with Black & Clark, securing of fice space for a pre-need funeral service she repre sented as the Texas district manager.

Her responsibilities ex panded as did her commit ment. No one could deny that poured so much into keeping Black & Clark as a thriving entity in an industry that appeared to be swallow ing up Black-owned funeral home.

Photo: Eva D. Coleman

She also worked with other funeral home oper ators to address industry concerns, but expressed disappointment that efforts weren’t producing neces sary results sooner.

Those who worked with Mitchell praised her love of and commitment to the fu neral home industry.

Thomas Wattley Jr. is the senior finance and market ing consultant for Black & Clark. His respect for Mitch ell is clearly evident when you see the two interacting and taking care of business.

Wattley said people quickly recognized Mitch ell’s humanity behind her straight-forward business exterior.

Aside from the funeral business, she was fiercely devoted to young people, education, her faith, and moving the African Ameri can community forward.

“You first have to respect

It is with great sadness that the Black and Clark Funeral Home (Black and Clark) announces the death of our CEO, leader, colleague and friend, Linda Anderson Mitchell.

Ms. Mitchell was 71 years old and died Sunday, October 16, 2022.

Ms. Mitchell was owner of Black and Clark since 2006. She is credited as the key driving force behind the evitalization of the funeral home.

Ms. Mitchell served as a Co-President of the Dallas Black Funeral Home Owners Coalition, an advocacy, marketing, and networking group of CEOs of Blackowned Funeral Homes in North Texas.

Visitation for viewing Ms. Mitchell will be on Friday, October 21, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. Until 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. at Black and Clark Funeral Home is 2517 East Illinois Avenue, Dallas, TX 75216.

her as an entrepreneur… (who is) taking care of her community,” said Wattley.

“She’s hard-headed, yet very caring and loves her people. Working with her is like taking a class in African Americans 101.”

Mitchell said the hard knocks of her life have helped her relate to the fam ilies she serves, and there have been many.

“There’s very little any body can talk about that I haven’t experienced,” said

Mitchell, in an interview five years ago, as she talked about being a cancer and domestic abuse survivor.

Through numerous oth er challenges, she has re mained steadfast in her de sire to do good.

Unfortunately the rigors of the business, hampered recently by changes result ing from the COVID-19 pan demic. Caused challenges, for Mitchell as she was deal ing with failing health.

Her strong desire to see

not only Black-owned fu neral homes, but Blackowned businesses and communities thriving was very important to her.

She was especially sup portive of Black media and encouraged anyone who would listen to do so as well.

“If we don’t support our own businesses, we can’t expect anyone else to,” she said during an interview.

“Our support will ensure the survival of our businesses and our communities.”

Alphas Recognize Humanitarians and Raise Scholarship Funds

From Staff Reports

The Alpha Sigma Lambda Chapter of Al pha Phi Alpha Frater nity and Alpha Merit Group Committee will hold its annual C.C. Russeau Black & Gold Scholarship Gala, Sat urday, October 22, 2022, 7:00p.m., at the Hilton Anatole, Dallas.

This year’s recipi ents of Humanitarian Awards are A. Shonn Brown, Elsie CookeHolmes, Felicia Frazier, and Trina Terrell-An drews.

A. Shonn Brown. Shonn is recognized as a corporate and com munity leader for her strategic planning, risk management, gover nance and advocacy skills. She is a seasoned litigation and trial at torney with over 20 years of experience as a trusted and influential business advisor. Since 2019, she has been the chief global litigation counsel for Kimber ly-Clark Corporation, a $19 billion-dollar con sumer packaged goods

company. In this role, Shonn also advises on matters of public policy.

Shonn is an active leader in the legal pro fession with extensive service on the Dallas Bar Association Board of Directors, where she has led the develop ment of a leadership program for women lawyers and has held the positions of Sec retary-Treasurer and Vice-Chair.

Shonn’s business leadership has been recognized numerous times, including by D CEO as one of the top 500 business leaders in Dallas and by the Dal las Business Journal for both their Top Wom en in Business and Top Minorities in Business awards. Shonn Brown is an alumna of South ern Methodist Univer sity where she received both her Bachelor of Science and Juris Doc torate degrees and has been recognized as a Distinguished Alumna of both the Law School (2016) and the Univer sity (2022).

Elsie Cooke-Holmes is a native of Jackson, TN and current ly resides in the D/FW Metroplex. Both her personal life and pro

fessional career have been distinguished by her background of pub lic service and commu nity involvement.

She is currently Prin cipal/Owner of CookeHolmes, LLC, a firm offering executive, leadership and career coaching and human resources consulting, specializing in lead ership development and change manage ment. Elsie’s career in corporate America spans over 30 years. She was employed by Texas Instruments and Andersen Con sulting prior to joining PepsiCo.

Felicia Frazier is the founder and Executive Director of The Choco late MINT Foundation. She is an innovative thinker with 10 years of experience in non profit. She is a motivator and mentor, moving people to stability and self-sufficiency. Felicia is a vocal advocate for African Americans liv ing in poverty in south ern Dallas County and neighboring areas.

An influential highly regarded professional, mentor and a person of integrity, she relates well with adults, ad olescents, youth and

children. A caring lead er, ready to face the challenges ahead she has dedicated her life to serving others.

For more than a de cade, Trina Terrell-An drews has managed the daily operations of the Mark Cuban Heroes Basketball Center. She has worked with her team to launch a yearround internship co-ed program for high school and college students for the past 10 years. She also launched the Suit Up Experience six years ago for young men ages 15-25.

Trina has worked closely with their kids and families to offer student led programs.

Programs that reflect the interest of the stu dents, from sports to career development to team building.

Trina is a retired journalist who started her journalism career at the age of 14 interning for The Dallas Weekly and The Dallas Morning News. After graduating from high school, Tri na attended Grambling State University on a journalism scholarship.

For ticket informa tion, log on to https:// dallasalphas.com/ event-4894087.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! September 2022

Traillis Monique and KingPen Capone - 13 years

Taylor and Stacia Henderson Alexander 29 years

Alfonso and Angela Ribeiro 10 years

Raymond Jr. and Carmen Buchanon Just Married

Mr. and Mrs. Roby Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Jackson 30 years Larry and Deborah Peaks Coleman 28 years

Beyoncé and Jay Z 14 years

Sino Agueze and Kellie Agueze 4 years

John Legend and Chrissy Teigen 9 years

Mr. & Mrs. Rushing Just Married

Annual Prayer Breakfast

Praying for Change, Unity, Nation and Leaders, Healing, Strength, Poverty & Hunger Amongst Children, City and Leaders - The Power of Prayer - Mending the Nation

U.S. Congresswoman Ed die Bernice Johnson’s Annu al Prayer Breakfast was held Tuesday at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas. In addition to several members of the clergy, the pro gram featured The Black Acad emy of Arts and Letters, Book

er T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts and Gospel Recording Artist Marvin Sapp; in addition to special presentations from the Honorable Robert Francis “Beto” O’ Rourke, Bishop T.D. Jakes and a special message from Dr. Zan Wesley Holmes, Jr.

Honorable Beto O’Rourke and Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

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The Kappa Zeta Chapter’ celebration reception hon oring the newly appointed Southern Regional Director, Rhetta Washington McCoy 3:00PM CDT

African American Museum 3536 Grand Ave Dallas, TX 75210

NOVEMBER

The Viola’s House presents “Pathways to Redemp tion” Inaugural Black Tie Gala featuring Adrienne Banfield-Norris “Gammy” at 7:00pm in the Statler Hotel Grand Ballroom, Dallas.

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Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala

SHE’S BACK!

Doc Shep Speaks Show! A fresh perspective, but still entertaining! Welcome to The Doc Shep Speaks Show!!!. Tuesdays at 11 am. CST Live on Facebook/@TexasMet roNews, @fnsconsulting, and You Tube Live @docshepspeaks.

Information SessionsOctober 27 and Nov. 15, 11:30amto 1pm. at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young St. 5th floor, Dallas For more info, contact regina.onyeibe@ dallas.gov

ELECTION DAY

The New Black Wall Street Pop-Up Market

1201 West Camp Wisdom Road, Suite 340 C,Dallas, 75232

Celebration of Life for Thomas Ali Muhammad

The Black Academy of Arts and Letters 11:00a.m.

2022 Dallas

Sat, Nov 12, 2022, 7:00 PM

Paul Quinn College  3837 Simpson Stuart Rd  Dallas, TX 75241  Tickets: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/2022-dallas-hbcu-invitational-tick ets-381336366337?aff=erellivmlt

This invitational highlights HBCU Women’s Basketball programs over two days! Look forward to action-packed college basketball supporting the women’s sport and culture!

Four dynamic HBCU women’s basketball

Paul Quinn College

gymnasium.

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Grand Ave Dallas, TX

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Black Tie Honors Scholarship Gala Tarrant County Colege - Trinity River Campus 300 Trinity Campus Circle, Fort Worth For more information, visit ww.juneteenthftw. com or call 817-812-8165

Prairie View A&M homecoming

“Thank you for re-electing me! I am honored to serve Dallas County.”

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