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Sunday night I’m usually preparing for the next week, getting things together and making sure I am ready to go out to battle another one. Yes, it’s a battle and there’s always something that needs to be addressed and I take the position that, if not me, who? And that’s why I was out at a prayer vigil for Atatiana Jefferson, murdered in her Fort Worth home. Which brings me to my truth. I went to Florida A&M University for a couple of reasons. One I will save for another day, and the other reason was to become a journalist. I wanted to do great things as a journalist and while some teachers/counselors tried to sway me to other institutions of higher learning, my love for my people and the desire for an HBCU to get the credit for my works, along with the other reason, led me to the highest of seven hills in Tallahassee, FL. Interestingly, before I made sure my financial aid packet was finalized, I had joined the school newspaper staff. Yes, FAMU was where I needed to be and the FAMUAN staff was where I would cut my teeth in the journalism world. Sure, I wrote a little something in junior high and high school; but taking those journalism classes from Dr. Thelma T. Gorham, Dean Robert Ruggles and then-Professor Hawkins, among others, well it was where the tough got tougher! Fast forward, to another century. I am a publisher. I don’t think that I would have believed my professors if they had told me that everyone does not love their people or the Black Press as much as I do. I wanted to tell the stories of my people to my people and I just knew they would appreciate and respect my work. Never for a moment did I think that because I chose Black; whether it was Black College or Black Press, that Black people would think less of my talents and works. Well, guess what? There have been the challenges. There have been the Black people who if I try to give them my paper to read they act as though I am trying to give them a life-threatening disease. Still, I try not to get disheartened. And what gets me through and gives me the strength, desire and will to continue? Good question, Faith, Love, those valiant soldiers without swords whose shoulders I stand on, and that desire to plead our own cause. And then there are the many who do appreciate and support the Black Press. They warm my heart and make me smile as I prepare to fight another day!

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When you have a good thing, you’d better hold on to it and treat it right. Isn’t that the recurring theme in a number of “love” songs? In preparation for the 24th annual Cheryl Smith’s Don’t Believe the Hype Celebrity Bowl-a-thon there were some moments of hesitancy. You see, in 1995 at the first scholarship fundraisers, comedian/activist/ humanitarian/nutritionist and all around good person Dick Gregory stood by my side encouraging peo-

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In an article by former Principal, Kristen Barker, she talks about how she hired six brand new, straight from college educators for the upcoming academic school year. She mentions how they were Millennial and Generation Y teachers who were basically needy, required attention and expected much. Mrs. Barker gave some imperative feedback, but I just could not

help but to wonder what kind of principal she was? It seems Millennials can never catch a break from being the source of every generation (before us) complaints. Millennials do what make sense! If what we are involved in does not make sense, we move on until it does…Makes sense? While I’ll admit, our work ethic could use a little fine tuning, we work hard just the same. The majority of my educational career has been teaching in charter schools that serve underprivileged students coming from impoverished and low-socioeconomic backgrounds. My very first year of teaching was a test of faith. I was a 4th grade English Language Arts and Reading teacher. For those who are not aware this is a STAAR testing grade and subject. I remember feeling overwhelmed and overworked to say the least. Feeling these things made me want to give in but I knew I had pupils relying on me. What I found most baffling was how rare it was for those to ask questions and challenge the status quo. I knew there were complain-

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ing, helicopter parents and micromanaging administrators waiting on my demise, but I could not afford to let them see me sweat. My principal at the time definitely had a part to play in that. For the record, I am not bashing my former principal or any other principal for that matter. This is a true testament of my experience in the classroom as a millennial educator. Wanting to know if there were any other millennial educators that

felt the same as I did. I surveyed other millennial educators in the surrounding Dallas area, here is what I learned. Cameron Burwell, 26, a second year high school Chemistry teacher at R.L. Turner in Carrollton - Farmer Branch District, says one of his biggest challenges he faces in the classroom is that he is treated as an older peer. “I am relatively close in age to my students. What I ask my students to do is almost a suggestion.” Even when asked about classroom management and support Burwell holds the students accountable and says that ownership falls on the student when it comes to education. Another challenge Burwell mentions is student engagement. “I actively feel I am competing with my students’ phones.” Burwell mentions that most of the games/social media platforms students are interested in compete for their attention. When students come into the classroom, they expect the educator to compete as well.

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Recently, I was challenged by a young lady. She was about 40 years old and enjoying a successful career in corporate America. She wanted me to tell her about Black leadership, specifically, what were the elders doing to train, mold and grow future leaders? Unfortunately her question was framed in a way that could have seemed like an indictment because clearly she felt that we weren’t doing enough. Now there’s quite a bit of blame to go around but I am hopeful that by having candid discussions we can move forward and build a stronger foundation. It begins with respect. The foundation in our communities has a crack that continues to widen and with the further erosion of our families and institutions that crack will never be repaired unless we bring respect back as the basis for all interactions. I asked some students if they cussed in front of their parents and I was amazed at the many who answered in the affirmative. Talk about shocked! I cussed in front of my mother twice and both times I was in my 50s. The first time, I said “Hell.” I was so shocked I couldn’t talk to her for about two days. It was only after I talked to my good- tithing friend Debra, from Concord Church in Dallas, and she assured me that Hell wasn’t a bad word. The next time, about a year later, I said “Dammit!” And as soon as the word slipped out of my mouth, I threw my siblings under the See TRUTH, page 11

Actress Ptosha Storey is a Dallas,Texas native who's making it big in Hollywood. She'll appear in Tyler Perry's feature film, ACRIMONY, alongside Oscar nominee, Taraji P. Henson. The movie opens March 30, 2018 in theaters nationwide. She can also be seen in the upcoming season of Fox's hit series EMPIRE starting March 28, in her recurring role as Chyna. And she is also in Tyler Perry's popular television series "If Loving You is Wrong" on The OWN Network. So how did this young girl from the projects of Dallas make it to the big time? The answer is an inspiring story that actually reads more like a Hollywood movie script than real life. In high school Ptosha auditioned and was See PTOSHA STOREY, page 14

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A perpetual lack of awareness of different cultures, letting “laziness creep in” when understanding and dealing with different ethnicities and the on-going absence of nonwhites in the newsroom were all cited as reasons the media continues to have challenges with fair and balanced coverage of diverse communities. “There are huge misunderstandings of other people, other cultures, of people who are

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not like us,” said UNT Associate Journalism Professor Tracy Everbach, a former The Dallas Morning News reporter. “We need to open our minds and

infuse this (other cultures) into the newsroom and this is still not happening. “Naturally we gravitate to peoSee JOURNALISM, page 9

The shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida on February 14, 2018, has once again shined a light on the lack of gun control legislation in the United States. Congress has presented numerous proposals and counter proposals of gun bills -- that the bills should have been written in pencil. Years later no resolution has transpired on the regulating of guns that would possibly prevent school shootings. No worries Americans, President Trump has provided Dr. Felicia Shepherd a solution to this ongoing debate. President Trump’s solution is to permit teachers to carry guns inside their classrooms. As I reflect on my time as a former classroom teacher and school counselor, I feel I can honestly say if the current educators are anything like me it would not be wise to allow them to carry weapons into the classroom. As a classroom teacher, my organizational skills were not very good. So, because I would not feel comfortable keeping a loaded gun in my classroom, the bullets would have been kept in a locked box with the gun. Now where I placed the box, and key for

Several hundred citizens from across the state, and some who flew in from the Bahamas, gathered in Fort Worth on Sunday night to show their support for the family Cof Atatiana Jefferson HERYL SMITH, PUBLISHER (28), who was Pmurdered Saturday ROUD FAMU GRADUATE morning by a Fort Worth police officer. Aaron Dean (35) tendered his resignation on Monday morning and was later arrested around 6:00p.m., charged with murder. He was being held on a $200,000 bond at the Tarrant County Correction Center, before bonding out, late Monday. While the gathering was peaceful and organized, it was clear that emotions were high as many expressed being “tired” of the constant “assaults.” City leaders issued apologies to the

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Jarvis brings classes to Dallas Special to Texas Metro News Jarvis Christian College President Dr. Lester C. Newman, the Jarvis Board of Directors, Executive Cabinet, faculty and staff welcomed alumni, students, elected officials and the Dallas community to their new instructional site at RedBird Mall with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and reception. Dr. Newman invited the audience to explore the many programs at its newest location and join its community. “This is a very exciting time at Jarvis Christian College, where

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the rich heritage of the past is evident but where innovation and growth are inevitable,” he said. “As a historically Black, liberal arts college, Jarvis is a

family-oriented community, dedicated to developing innovative, servant leaders in various fields of study, and equipping them with the skills to make a tangible difference in their lives and in the lives of others, whether locally, nationally or globally.” More than 100 guests toured the new facility which houses classrooms, a conference room and offices for instructors, recruiters and administrative staff. “We will offer degree completion programs in areas of Criminal Justice, Business Administration and Religion,” said Dr. See JARVIS, page 3

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I was just thinking about fear this week. And I was thinking about power. My brain has been reeling, trying to make sense of the fear -- and power -- that coil around each other and explode in violent outbursts, leaving someone or many dead, maimed or emotionally scarred in this contentious world we live in. A lot of the coiling of fear and power has happened during clashes between police and Black citizens across the land. See THINKING, page 4

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Newman. Through our Business Administration Program, we will offer specializations in Data Analytics and Cyber-Security. Jarvis Christian College looks forward to becoming a part of the Dallas Educational Corridor.” Eight-week certification classes in Medical Billing, Coding Specialist, Medical Assisting and Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) are also offered, both online and in a traditional classroom setting. The classes will be offered on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. – 8:50 p.m. and on the 2nd and 4th Saturday from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. In the spring, classes will be offered five days a week and alternate Saturdays. During the program, guests were welcomed by Dallas City Councilman Tennell Atkins whose district includes RedBird Mall. “This new location will not only allow the campus to grow but to be a part of the triumphant return of RedBird, a historic mixed-use development for Southern Dallas,” said Councilman Atkins. “My goal is to continue the work to ensure that economic development in the Southern sector moves at a faster pace as your Dallas campus helps equip a future workforce.” Other speakers included Roland , one of the investors in Redbird

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Mall and William Fisher, Rev. Chris Dorsey, Dr. Glenell Lee-Pruitt, Kenneth Gwyn and Tory Edwards, all members of the Jarvis Board and staff. “I am honored that Jarvis Christian College has become a part of the Dallas Community,” said Dr. Newman. “It is our goal to expand educational opportunities for adult learners interested in completing their college degree. Jarvis has a rich history of affecting the lives of students, their communities, the great State of Texas and the nation.” For more information about classes at Jarvis Christian College Dallas location, please call (903) 703-4890 ext. 2955, contact the Office of Admissions (903) 730-4890 ext. 2202 or visit online at www.jarvis.edu.

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As if the glaring injustices and visible pain of Botham Jean’s death and trial were not enough, the aftermath struck another blow. The death of Joshua Brown has become a trilogy of dramas. Brown’s demise is filled with strife; much of it unnecessary. Let me offer this one-sided opinion with some caveats. This writer was born and raised in Dallas and baptized into the “revolution” by virtue of 10-plus years on the picket line. So today, let me appeal to you as a “Warrior.” My young mentees use the Nigerian term; “Balogun,” which translates “War Lord.” Joshua Brown’s appearance on the witness stand was sufficiently stressful. Within a few days, we were singing that familiar chorus; another young Black man had succumbed to gun violence. Brown’s death was hard enough, but the speculation, suspicion and conspiracy conjectures before the facts were sickening. Before the coroner could get a glimpse at Brown’s corpse, the “street

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We hear so often (too often?) from law enforcement: “I feared for my life,” so I aimed for a fatal mark and pulled the trigger. The power is in the status of the uniform and the weapon on the hip. The fear is that the person who does not look like you – a different color, a different culture – is a threat that must be eliminated, a creature you do not understand, or worst – do not value. Does life matter? Black life? Young life in the hood? Fear and power clash also in the hood. I overheard a conversation recently that got me to thinking about that particular schism. One speaker said: “Kids with a beef used to fight.... Now, they kill!” In the hood, the fighting words

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While sitting in a church classroom notorious reality.” committee” had already released Replace Birmingham with Dallas their unqualified findings. “The police listening to Reverend David Malcolm had him killed because he testified.” McGruder, the most instructive and realize nothing has changed! Dr. King’s opening admonishment Black conspiracy theories are rarely passage of Dr. King’s “Letter from a is to “gather the facts to determine unreasonable, however, conviction Birmingham Jail” surfaced. “In any nonviolent campaign, whether injustices are alive.” We get absent of facts is a sin we should never so damned emotional we don’t commit. complete step one so we rarely Quit jumping the gun. Black complete the protest cycle. We and poor folks get one shot at offend those with whom we must making a case. We don’t have any negotiate. We run to our social ammunition to waste. The AM media platforms before we engage radio waves were rolling with in self-purification to discover “Conservative” commentators and distill our own motives and barking their usual refrain; “Here emotions. come the career protesters and King’s last step is the one the Poverty Pimps.” Each time that we haven’t completed often we misplace anger and aggression make the next fight that much Joshua Brown on witness stand during Guyger Murder Trial enough in Dallas; “Direct action.” We got plenty of “Facebook more difficult. Social media has created a there are four basic steps: collection Fame” and “Instagram eminence.” community that gets emotional before of the facts to determine whether What we have not achieved is a focused, it gets educated. We can’t blame injustices are alive, negotiation, self- sober and sustained movement. The everything on “Them” and when we do, purification, and direct action. We Montgomery Bus Boycott was not we have to make it stick. “Information have gone through all of these steps in won with a cast of “One-hit wonders.” gathering” is the first step and we Birmingham. Birmingham is probably That boycott lasted 381 days at the seldom get that right. The same rumor the most thoroughly segregated city same institution. My daddy wasn’t an mill that insinuated Jean’s was related in the United States. Its ugly record intellectual but he was insightful. “You to a ruinous romantic relationship of police brutality is known in every don’t have to whip everybody’s ass, just indicted the Dallas police of wasting section of this country. Its unjust grab the biggest *%$#@!* you can and treatment of Negroes in the courts is a fight like hell.” Joshua Brown almost instantly.

Dr. King left us a proven model. Our challenge is to merge the independent spirit of young, WOKE African Americans with WOKE folks of every generation and genealogy. Pick a target, study it, strategize and stay with it. Dallas doesn’t have Chief U. Renee Hall and other Blacks in leadership positions because White folks felt friendly...it took strategic sacrifice. Dallas spent millions of dollars in police overtime “safeguarding” Commissioner John Wiley Price and the Warriors’ during the 1990s protests before it made some changes. That fight led us to Parkland, DISD, all the major television stations and to the homes and neighborhoods of at least three mayors. Six a.m., six days a week, most holidays and some Sundays! The death of Joshua Brown was tragic enough. The chirping circus and conversational calamities that followed were abysmal and avoidable. Facts, Negotiation, Self-Analyzation, and then Fight! #QuitPlayin

then using a hip-hop term, added, “You are woke,” meaning as opposed to some people who are clueless and silent in the face of injustice. The nearly dozen speakers – including U. S. Sen. Eddie Bernice Johnson -- dissected topics that included how important the 2020 census is for moving forward people of color, why reparations do make sense, how public policies make or break Black communities, how to train youth for social justice work, combating the resurgence of white supremacy as well as the rise of violence in communities, and how Black churches must play key roles in economic development and social and environmental justice for Black communities. The much-acclaimed Dr. Kevin Cosby, minister and college president, of Louisville, Kentucky, spoke convincingly about reparations and pursuing social

justice. He said Friendship West is “the Vatican of social justice” and is making a positive impact. He gave many Biblical references to reparations and named many modern cultures that have received it. “Why is it that everybody gets it, but we have not received it,” Dr. Cosby asked. “Reparation is ‘making things right for those you have wronged. ...’ In the Bible, liberation from slavery always comes with reparations.” Speaking truth to power allows no fear. And there was no fear or abuse of power at the Friendship West gathering. The atmosphere was hopeful. “We’ve been called for such a time as this,” Dr. Haynes concluded.

“He dissed me” could lead to a death sentence. The value of a life being of little consequence. So how to get pass the fear – and power run amok? I received some clarity on the matter when I attended the 2nd Speaking Truth to Power Conference October 10-11 at Friendship West Baptist Church where community violence and confronting power were part of the discussion. Overall, the conference was a powerhouse of unapologetic defiance of a long-standing system nationally of accommodation, apathy, and lack of planning in African American society. Conference speakers said these deficiencies have caused the lion’s share of social ills that currently plague communities of color that lack economic resources, political power, and mentors for a developing generation. Right away Dr. Frederick D.

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Haynes III, conference founder, host and Friendship West senior pastor, acknowledged that the people who attended from here and across the country were that proverbial choir as in the adage “you’re peaching to the choir.” “I’m aware that I’m speaking to a conscious group,” the minister and local and national community activist said;

Norma Adams-Wade was the first African American full-time staff reporter for The Dallas Morning News. She is one of 44 founders of the National Association of Black Journalists. An award-winning journalist, Adams-Wade is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin.

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Disease of denial THE LAST WORD DR. JULIANNE MALVEAUX I’m tired, my sisterfriend says. I don’t know how much longer I can hold on. As I hear her I have a couple of choices. One is to tell her to get with her pastor and pray; the other is to tell her to get real with her illness. Running her to her pastor takes her to a familiar place. Pushing her to help takes her out of her comfort zone. When my beloved brothers and sisters share that they are stymied in the way they live their lives, I don’t mind praying and encouraging spiritual counsel, but I do mind ignoring the medicinal help that could assist my sisterfriend. So my sister is sighing her pain, and I am wondering what to do. There are few that will hear a black woman in a black community, strumming her pain, questioning her faith. According

to the National Associations of Mental Health more than four percent of African Americans have considered suicide. Most of them are African American women. Mental health is our nation’s dirty little secret, and if it is whispered in the nation at large, it is a silent scream in the African American community. We are afraid, ashamed, frightened to own up to it, using our own lingo (s’kerd, shamed) to wrap ourselves around the fear that goes with “coming out” on mental illness. So we are silent, even when we loose a warrior. Karyn Washington was a 22-year-old Morgan State University sister who committed suicide, last week. This young and brilliant one turned her pain into power when she created a website, “For Brown

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Were he alive on October 12th, Dorie Miller, the Waco, Texas-born naval hero would have celebrated his one hundredth birthday. His selfless heroic deeds for our nation on December 7th, 1941, when he was only 23-years-old, will live in history forever! Miller, who served in the United States Navy as a cook, because nonwhite sailors were not allowed to participate in combat, risked his life during a Japanese aerial attack to save a number of sailors from dying. He even commanded a machine gun to deter attacking enemy planes. Miller should have received the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest

military award, for his efforts but racial prejudice prevented him from receiving the honor that witnesses to his heroics, including the senior surviving officer aboard his ship believed that he should have been awarded. The ‘Medal of Honor was stolen from him, many believe. Dorie Miller loved the Navy. He was offered non-combat -duty after Pearl Harbor by the military, but he insisted that he return to sea where unfortunately he was killed during another attack in the Pacific on December 24th, 1943. When he died the nation lost one of its greatest heroes. Congressional efforts to secure the

Girls” (forbrowngirls.com) that lifted up and affirmed our brown-skinned girls. Karyn was a colored girl whose mental issues were apparently so severe that she chose to take her own life while affirming those of others. From all accounts Karyn experienced depression. How many feel it and don’t say it; how many nod and just don’t mean it. How many exhale, inhale and really reach out to a brother or a sister to listen, have a cup of tea, take a walk, or just “reach out and touch.” The poet Paul Laurence Dunbar wrote, “We wear the mask that grins and lies that hides our cheeks and shades our eyes.” For many in our nation, and especially for African Americans, we wear the mask. When we peek/speak/tweet from behind the mask we realize, yet if we were real we would have to acknowledge in the words of Paul Lawrence Dunbar that to make a poet black and bid her sing is to challenge her and her two realities so that in the words of Dr. Maya, “I know why the caged bird sings.” I chose to focus on this because in one scant week I have spoken to African American women who have experienced depression or feel

shackled by other mental health issues. They walk like they hold the world in their hands; sway like they are hearing drums from another continent, and cry behind closed doors, like they have the weight of the world on their shoulders. They are sad, ground down, depressed, and we play off their pain, trivialize it, instead of responding to it. We are losing too much genius when we play off the scourge of metal illness. We decide that it is their problem, not the problem of a nation that would inflict, rather than attempt to fix, mental illness. For all the care the Affordable Care Act has offered, we must ask if it has offered enough to combat mental illness, We in the African American community have paid more and received less to be perceived as “normal” members of society. Despite injustices in Scottsboro, Groveland and other vile places in our nation, we have been expected to show up, with amazing dignity, ignoring the massacre of our sons or daughters with wellmodulated emotion. Too many of us fear or fail to speak our pain. Poverty and mental health are correlated, yet the poorest of us see

our pain as “par for the course” and we don’t speak about it. Whether African Americans are wealthy or financially challenged, mental health is elusive for some. And faith without works is dead, which means fall on those knees if it comforts you, then run to the doctor who may help you with medication and therapy. Baby girl Karyn Washington motivated this column, and as I thought of her, others kept reminding me of their own pain and the ways it has been ignored. If you don’t get it read from Terrie Williams’ Black Pain. And if you get it/read it, remind folks that this is not a sympathy issue; this is a public policy issue. So weep sister soldier, brother warrior. Those who bear the scars of mental illness have often fought longer, harder, and with the chemical imbalance that makes them feel it all so much more intensely. Mental health is not an embarrassment; it is a national health issue. It is a silent killer that we have yet to acknowledge. If you or someone you know is facing mental health issues visit Mentalhealth.gov Julianne Malveaux is an author and economist. Her latest project MALVEAUX! On UDCTV is available on youtube.com. For booking, wholesale inquiries or for more info visit www.juliannemalveaux.com

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Medal of Honor for Miller began as early as 1944 when former Michigan Representative John Dingell Sr. introduced legislation to right a grievous wrong. Other members of Congress who championed Miller’s cause included Congressman John Dingell Jr. and my former Texas State House colleague Mickey Leland who died in a plane crash in Africa in 1989 while a member of Congress. I have attempted to secure the medal upgrade for Miller since becoming a member of Congress. He and my late father, who also served in the Navy, were personal friends. As a small girl I joined my father as he called on neighbors and friends in Waco to contribute money to purchase an appropriate gift for our hometown war hero.

In previous cases where military medals have been upgraded advocates for recipients had to show one of two items, new evidence of valor or racial bias. In Miller’s case both can be shown. In the new evidence standard the After Action Report by the senior surviving officer of the ship that Miller defended details numerous acts by him that were not included in his original medal citation, as is the practice in the military. The public writings and statements of Frank Knox, the Secretary of the Navy while Miller served indicated that he was opposed to integrating the Navy, and that he did not believe that non-white seamen were capable of functioning as quality sailors. When he first was alerted about

Miller’s heroics, Knox, a civilian appointee, only awarded a letter of accommodation to Miller, even after reading the After Action Report which detailed acts of valor that included Miller risking his life to save the lives of others. The Navy Cross was awarded after Admiral Chester Nimitz, who had personal knowledge of Miller’s heroics and President Franklin D. Roosevelt intervened. Both of these fair-minded men, no doubt, believed that Miller should have received the Medal of Honor. But it appears that a compromise was reached to save Secretary Knox from press scrutiny and embarrassment for only giving Miller a letter for all that he had done!

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of the Brotherhood Movement, called on Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price and Interim Police Chief Ed Kraus, to seek justice for the Xavier University alum. “We are demanding justice,” said Min. Muhammad of Muhammad’s Mosque #52. “We know what murder looks like and we expect justice.” Mayor Price, as did other council members Kelly Gray and Gyna Bivens, attended the prayer vigil and listened as speaker after speaker expressed their anger, frustration and pain over yet another shooting of an unarmed Black person in their home. There were tears and shouts as people shared their feelings about the Fort Worth Police Department. Tarrant County Commissioner Roy Brooks joined in with the chants for justice, led by Rev. Bell, who asked, “What do we want?” The crowd responded, “Justice!” He then asked, “When do we want it?” They replied, “Now!” At times the chanting drowned out the speakers and as the hour grew late, they waited patiently for members of Ms. Jefferson’s family to arrive. As members made their way to the steps of Masjid Hassan in Fort Worth, where the vigil was held, one woman leaned on a car and cried. She didn’t want to talk, except to say she was “sad and angry.” “We’re not going to be calm on this one,” said activist Brother Malikk. “There’s no respect for human life. It’s time to clean house!” With less than two weeks since a jury found former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger guilty of murder and sentenced her to 10 years in prison for the murder of business exec Botham Jean, who was in his apartment eating ice cream when Ms. Guyger said she “mistakenly” entered the wrong apartment and killed him. Ms. Jefferson was babysitting her 8-year-old nephew, Zion, when she was shot. According to James Smith, he called the non-emergency line for a welfare check after witnessing the door ajar at

the home of his neighbor. He made the call at 2:30a.m. When police arrived, Ms. Jefferson and her nephew were playing video games and had the door open, letting fresh air in. Officer Dean fired into the window, an action that his superiors admitted was not the right protocol. Mr. Dean graduated from the police academy in April 2018. Chief Kraus said he had already intended to fire the officer, for at least three infractions. “We are all heartbroken today. There is nothing that could justify what happened on Saturday morning,” said Mayor Price. “On behalf of the entire City of Fort Worth, I am sorry.” Chief Kraus and Sgt. Chris Daniels expressed condolences to the Jefferson Family. “We’ll continue to be transparent,” said Daniels, adding they are working with the district attorney and others as part of their investigation. Also joining in, along with several organizations, expressing support for the family and concern over actions taken or not taken against Mr. Dean, were several chapters of the NAACP, including Fort Worth, Dallas, and Collin County; as well as national board member - 1st Vice President of the Texas State Conference of NAACP Branches and Region VI National Board of Directors. In a letter to the Xavier University family, President Reynold Verret wrote,” We should expect safety when we call on our police, whose mission is to protect and serve. Sadly our fathers and mothers must caution daughters and sons on their interactions with officers. Families in our communities hesitate to call on their protectors out of fear that they’ll be killed. This should not be. “We know that many officers live out their callings and duty to their communities. Despite this, recent events demonstrate clearly that there is an urgent need to fix a law enforcement system and philosophy that is broken…Our communities

should not fear the police.” Located in New Orleans, Xavier University of Louisiana, founded by Saint Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, is Catholic and historically Black. The ultimate purpose of the University is to contribute to the promotion of a more just and humane society by preparing its students to assume roles of leadership and service in a global society. Ms. Jefferson graduated from Xavier with a B.S. degree in Biology in 2014. Relatives described her as a “smart, ambitious and kind person” who really cared for her family, which was evident by her decision to move in to help her ailing mother, but also spent a lot of time with her sister’s children. Manny Ramirez, Fort Worth Police Officers Association president expressed concern about the shooting. “We have to find a way to unify,” he said. “This cannot happen again.” Activist Kyev Tatum wrote on social media that, “one ring of the doorbell would have saved her life.” It was pointed out that never once did the officer, or any other officer, identify themselves at the Jefferson household. Calling for an independent investigation, Pastor Tatum said there will be a gathering in downtown Fort Worth, Saturday, October 19 at 5:00p.m., next to the JFK Tribute Statue. He, as did former police chief Joel F. Fitzgerald, called for mandatory training in “de-escalation, procedural justice and implicit bias.” There was also a call for concerned citizens to keep the pressure on for an oversight committee by gathering at Fort Worth City Council meetings on Tuesday evenings at 7p.m. at City Council Chambers, Second Floor, City Hall, 200 Texas St. Although Mayor Price said the presence of a gun in the home, which Ms. Jefferson had a license for, was a non-issue; in the arrest-warrant affidavit, Ms, Jefferson’s nephew said she removed the firearm from her purse and aimed “toward” the window. Stay tuned for more coverage on this tragic story.

From Marva with By Marva Sneed

On From Marva with Love, Jeanette L. Johnson was my guest. Mrs. Johnson is the owner of Business Women, LLC/dba World Fashions by Jeane’. “My fascination with the arts and ability to create things lead me to fashion and design at an early age.” After graduating college, she began “Faith in Action,” her first sewing alteration and bridal business, in 1985. She moved to Cedar Hill, Texas, July 2000 and reopened the business in 2015. She renamed it in 2017 to World Fashion by Jeane. She works at El Centro College and will complete the Paralegal program in 2020. Mrs. Johnson is dealing with some issues. Mrs. JJ: In November of 2018 I signed a 1 year fixed term lease with a commercial landlord for my business, from December 1, 2018 – November 30, 2019. But before I signed I read the lease. I let the sales manager know that I would need to be able to come in the building at early hours because I worked at El Centro and sometimes it would be three or four o’clock in the morning before I go to work. He said that was OK because I would have 24 hour access into the building. I could come in and out as I needed to do my business. Three months into the lease is when things started to take a down spiral concerning the lease and access to the property. The assistant property manager after my son left came into my office and went through my files taking pictures of my personal papers. This was on March 28, 2019. My son called me and let me know what was going on and I immediately left work. I went to her office to find out why she was going through my files. That meeting did not go so well. I tried to negotiate or correct what was wrong or fix the problem several times. On April 3, 2019 is when she tried to do an illegal lock out. I had to call the police to stop the assistant manager from locking my doors with my

equipment and everything in there; I was working on a project. The police told her she could not lock a tenant out without going through the court. I have never been late paying my rent, defaulted on rent, or breached the Lease. Everything in the contract I have followed to the letter. I filed an Intrusion upon Seclusion/Invasion of Privacy case against them in J P Court. I have several court cases against the company, but the company filed a wrongful eviction against me. MS: What is the reason for the eviction? Mrs. JJ: The eviction notice says that they wanted possession of the property. They have terminated the lease. In the initial case the attorney wanted no money just for me to vacate the property. MS: Are you still in the property? Mrs. JJ: No. I moved out September 1, 2019. The case to evict was August 22, 2019 in Justice Of The Peace Precinct 1, Place 1 Judge Thomas G. Jones’ court. They terminated my lease in April 2019 before the lease was up. I did research in the area of Texas ontract Law and you can only terminate the lease after the term of the lease is up. After three hours and the jury had not decided the judge told them to vote for the plaintiff. There was no monetary value attached. I appealed that same day. Listen to the entire interview at BlogTalkradio. com/CherylsWorld. Mrs. Johnson is still in the fight. She said the judge denies her right to file an appeal unless she pays a $1000 bond that he placed on her. For more about Mrs. Johnson and her story you can contact her at businesswomenllc@gmail.com

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Dallas launches challenge to address food insecurity The City of Dallas Office of Innovation, in partnership with the Communities Foundation of Texas, is seeking creative ideas to increase access to local, nutritious and affordable food options for all Dallas residents. The Food Idea Innovation Challenge, which launches this week, will allow Dallas residents the opportunity to submit ideas and solutions on how the city can work towards solving food inequities in their communities. Ideas can be submitted online through a crowdsourcing idea management tool. Written submission forms will also be available at Dallas Women, Infant and Children (WIC) Centers, libraries and recreation centers throughout the city. Once ideas have been submitted, residents are encouraged to vote on their favorite idea. Proposals will then be reviewed by city staff and stakeholders. Selected ideas will then be piloted by the city. Ultimately, the Food Idea Innovation Challenge will aid the city’s efforts in having better food access, healthier food choices, more locally grown food and reduce food waste.

"Rather than producing a solution from City Hall initially, we are first seeking ideas from our constituents,” said Laila Alequresh, Chief Innovation Officer for the City of Dallas. “We look forward to co-creating solutions with our residents that cater to the challenges facing our communities. We are proud to partner with the Communities Foundation of Texas on this initiative.” In Dallas, 36% of residents live in a federally defined food desert and it is estimated that 1 in 5 children live in food insecure households according to the North Texas Food Bank. “As a city, we need to explore innovative ideas that can meet the unique needs of our diverse communities,” said Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson. “Access to healthy food options should be available to all Dallas residents, regardless of their zip code.” “At the Caruth Fund at CFT, we believe that collaboration is the key to positive change so we are very happy to align our efforts in the food equity space with the City’s. The ideation platform provides a unique forum for collective problem solving that will allow individuals from every part of our community and organizations both large and small to participate in identifying breakthrough solutions,” said Nadine Dechausay, Director of Community Philanthropy at Communities Foundation of Texas.

On the SCENE with Hollywood Hernandez Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson’s Community Appreciation Day

Men’s Wellness Symposium: Saturday, October 19th, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm This “free” Symposium is open to all the members of the community. It will consist of five (5) separate panel discussions with local experts like doctors, judges, lawyers, financial planners and ministers. Each panel is designed to address the critical issues men face as they relate to their overall wellness, including physical wellness, mental wellness, financial wellness, legal wellness and spiritual wellness. It will be a great opportunity for men to interact with experts from all types of disciplines and to get answer to those questions vital in creating that “wellness” all men need in today’s society. St. Luke “Community” United Methodist Church, 5710 R.L. Thornton Freeway

OCTOBER 16, 2019

POWER X – “SONS”

WHAT’S ON MILES’ MIND BY MILES JAYE

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son.” John 3:16

It was clearly established and stated unequivocally in the Word that no greater gift to mankind could ever have been given by God Himself then salvation through a Son who possessed the power to carry on His shoulders the sins, flaws, and transgressions of all mankind. That’s Power! If daughters are the jewels in a crown, then sons are the metal, the gold. If daughters are tiaras, beautiful, regal, ornamental, then our sons must be swords, impressive, capable, formidable-- powerful. Sons are arguably among a communities most valuable assets and most powerful resources. This is true of communities of all ethnicities and

nationalities. Why else would our sons, throughout history, remain under siege, targets of forces that know and quite frankly, fear their physical, mental, and intellectual, potential, as well as the consequences of their spiritual might, if allowed to fully develop? Powerful! Our sons were born to lead! Your son was born to lead… if not nations as a head of state, then battalions; if not battalions as a commander, then communities; if not communities as a civic leader or

clergyman, then families, as a husband and father. Every son was not born to rise to the heights of a Mandela, Obama, Colin Powell, or Othello, but every son was born to lead. Tell him he was born to lead! Sons were born to teach… if not sons of their own, then sons of

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other family members, or of their neighbors. Fathers must teach sons to be men. Mothers love, and in

doing so they teach. However, it is virtually impossible to teach intimately and effectively, that which you are not and that which you have never experienced. Doctors teach medical students. Black belts teach white belts. Stallions teach colts. Lauren Hill said: “That strong mother doesn’t tell her cub, son, stay weak so the wolves can get you. She says, toughen up, this is reality we’re living in.” That may be true, but doesn’t it take a father or another older male to toughen up the son through instruction to teach terrain, tactics and strategy and sparring to test strength and agility? Tell your son he was born to teach! Sons were born to heal… if not physical conditions or illnesses, then wounds of the heart and mind. Young Aikido students learn that healing techniques will be part of their training and that they bear a responsibility to care for themselves when wounded, as well as an ally or opponent when needed. Perhaps more importantly, sons must learn the power of building self-esteem, and positive morale as they are at the core, essence and foundation of

achievement and accomplishment. Sons must believe in themselves and possess the power to instill confidence in others. Tell your boy he was born to heal! Sons were born to love… if not romantic love, then love of mother and father, sister and brother, love of community, love of nation, love of God. Your son will know instinctively and intuitively that he is endowed with deep and powerful love and affection, however, he has to learn how, when and where to express it. Your boy may not be NFL strong, NBA tall or Olympic fast, but he is, without any doubt whatsoever, filled with an abiding love that God supplied before your child ever drew his first breath. Tell him he was born to love… then surround him with it! Tell your son he was born a sword, not a flower, in fact, he was born a warrior, but real warriors do not seek war and conflict, but cherish peace. Real warriors learn to follow with honor on the path to leadership. “And behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, with whom I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:17 That’s what’s on my mind!

Miles Jaye is an award-winning R&B/ Jazz singer, musician and producer. He is also an author, painter and trained chef.

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WNBA’s Dallas Wings open third reading center in D/FW Metroplex Story and Photos By Dorothy J. Gentry Sports Editor Athletes in any given sport often spend a great deal of their time serving in the communities in which they work and sometimes live; giving of themselves, their time and their resources to encourage, uplift and inspire. The Dallas Wings are no exception. With the help of a 76-year-old fan-turnedvolunteer and its community service part-ner Texas Capital Bank, the franchise recently opened its third Dallas Wings Reading Corner in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, continuing its support of education and literacy for Dallas-area youth. Housed in recreation centers

in the cities of Arlington (Hugh Smith Recreation Center); Fort Worth (Highland Hills Recreation Center) and Dallas (Wesley-Rankin Community Center); the Reading Corners are stocked with comfortable kid-friendly couches and chairs, rugs and shelves and most importantly, tons and tons of books. The books are provided by Evelyn Dickerson, a Wings fan affectionately called “Ms. D.” “Reading is the key that will open your life,” Ms. Dickerson said. “It doesn’t make a difference what you want to be in life, you have to read.” Ms. Dickerson develop-ed a

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love of reading at a very young age, learning to read at the age of three years old. She recalled growing up on a rural East Texas farm were “we always got hand-medown books.” But that didn’t matter to Ms. Dickerson, who graduated from high school at the age of 15. “The thing that was most important is what our teachers taught us; that reading can take you many places,” said the former schoolteacher. “My third-grade teacher said you may never get to go to Paris, France, but you can always go thru a book. Reading was something that I loved. Reading is the foundation for everything you ever want to do and be.” That love of reading has spread to the Wings where Ms. Dickerson has helped the team stock its three Reading Corners with hundreds of donated books from sponsors all over the area. “This is me giving back. My

mom always said the more you give, the more God gives to you.” The Wings’ Reading Corner’s are part of the Lightning Legacy Readers Program, an incentivebased program to help youth throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area develop reading skills and champion values such as teamwork, commitment, responsibility and respect. At the openings of each center, Wings players join youth in reading books, playing games and encouraging them to develop a love of reading. Upon reaching certain milestones, students receive prizes for their accomplishments. Players Megan Gustafson and Imani-McGee Stafford were on hand for the most recent opening, reading books to the kids, answering questions and encouraging them to stay in school. Wings President and CEO

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Greg Bibb said it’s important for the franchise to be a “good community partner and to help those who live where we live, work and play. “We want to be a double bottom line business meaning that we do well by doing good. I think our Reading Corner program is a fine example of that. We are in the community trying to make a positive difference and by doing so, we naturally expand our brand to the WNBA fans because more people see us and our name.” The Wings players and coaching staff can often be found in the community; from visiting numerous Boys & Girls Clubs in Arlington, Grand Prairie, Dallas and Fort Worth to teach youth about basketball, arts and crafts and nutrition; to making hospital visits for the sick and hosting basketball clinics for area youth groups. Their efforts in the community have been

acknowledged nationally with guard Skylar Diggins-Smith winning last year’s WNBA Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award for outstanding efforts in the community throughout the season. In addition, players who make a particularly strong impact in the community are awarded the State Farm Community Assist Player of the Month award. Winners this season included Theresa Plaisance, Kaela Davis. “The Wings are a community driven team that seeks to improve the areas were many of their fans reside,” said Wings Director of Community Development Sean Alexander. “We come in here and just want to give kids a place where they can come in and read and know that education is important. This is a way to keep the focus on education and bring light to our young fans.”

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Dolemite is my name

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Dolemite Is My Name is an homage to Rudy Ray Moore. It’s an amazing story about a man who refused to quit. When he was told he couldn’t make it as a comedian, he became an iconic one whose material is still alive today. “The Signified Monkey” and “Petey Wheatstraw, the Devil’s Sonin-Law” remain as comedy classics in African American culture. The entire movie is a history lesson in the 70’s black culture that was a part of the “Blaxploitation movement.” The movie gives you a real insight into the man called Dolemite. He developed his character as a pretend pimp by listening to stories told by the neighborhood winos. His entire career was based on those stories and his sharp dressing, fasttalking character was what he based his entire act on. His “street” chatter was loved by audiences. Moore also learned early in his career that no one was catering to the black audience so he made a very successful living giving the black audience what they liked. Without Rudy Ray Moore there would be no Tyler Perry. Again, learning that the African American audience was underserved, he started making his own movies, acting in and financing them himself. Moore learned how to seek out talent in his movies when he didn’t know how to complete a task. He hired a

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

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

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

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

Langston University Visitor: Texas Wesleyan University W.E. Anderson Stadium, Langston, OK Date: Oct. 26, 2019 | 2 PM Alabama State University Visitor: Prairie View A&M University ASU Stadium, Montgomery, AL Date: Nov. 28, 2019 | 2 PM Bethune-Cookman University Visitor: South Carolina State University Municipal Stadium, Daytona Beach, FL Date: Oct. 26, 2019 | 4 PM Clark Atlanta University Visitor: Savannah State University CAU Panther Stadium, Atlanta, GA Date: Oct. 19, 2019 | 2 PM Elizabeth City State University Visitor: Lincoln University (Pennsylvania)

Roebuck Stadium, Elizabeth City, NC Date: Oct. 19, 2019 | 1:30 PM Fort Valley State University Visitor: Morehouse College Wildcat Stadium, Fort Valley, GA Date: Oct. 19, 2019 | 2 PM Grambling State University Visitor: Texas Southern University Robinson Stadium, Grambling, LA Date: Nov. 2, 2019 | 2 PM Hampton University Visitor: Virginia University of Lynchburg Armstrong Stadium, Hampton, VA Date: Oct. 26, 2019 | 2 PM

Lincoln University (Missouri) Visitor: Northeastern State University Dwight T. Reed Stadium, Jefferson City, MO Date: Oct. 19, 2019 | 2 PM Livingstone College Visitor: Fayetteville State University Alumni Memorial Football Stadium, Salisbury, NC Date: Nov. 2, 2019 | 1:30 PM

Elevate Your Experience (E2) Services Wednesday, October 2, 9, & 23: 6:15 pm This is SLCUMC’s mid-week spiritual rejuvenation and prayer/praise service. During Men’s Month, the service will feature men from our congregation as the primary speakers. Men’s Wellness Symposium: Saturday, October 19th, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm This is a “free” Symposium and is open to all the members of the church as well as to those in the community. It will consist of five (5) separate panel discussions during the day with local experts like doctors, judges, lawyers, financial planners and ministers. Each panel is designed to address the critical issues men face as they relate to their overall wellness, including physical wellness, mental wellness, financial wellness, legal wellness and spiritual wellness. It will be a great opportunity for men to interact with experts from all types of disciplines and to get answer to those questions vital in creating that “wellness” all men need in today’s society. Laity Day Sunday, October 20th, 8:00 am – member, Joann Yancy 11:00 am - Dallas District Attorney - John Creuzot During Laity Day, a layperson is asked to bring the message at our worship celebration services. Overtime Friday, October 25th; 6:30 pm This is a quarterly event sponsored by the United Methodist Men where we invite the men from the church and the Community out for fellowship, enjoy a delicious meal, and hear an inspirational message from a guest speaker.

Tuskegee University Visitor: Miles College Abbott Memorial Alumni Stadium, Tuskegee, AL Date: Nov. 9, 2019 | 1 PM

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

Virginia State University Visitor: Bowie State University Rogers Stadium, Ettrick, VA Date: Oct. 19, 2019 | 2 PM

Savannah State University Visitor: Albany State University Theodore A. Wright Stadium, Savannah, GA Date: Oct. 26, 2019 | 3 PM

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