Texas Metro News by Cheryl Smith

VOL.8 NO. 9 Nov. 27, 2019

MY TRUTH

By Cheryl Smith Publisher

Always give love and thanks

I’ve always heard that one man’s Heaven is another’s hell. While one group is celebrating Juneteenth, the other side was bemoaning the ending of slavery. That’s pretty much the way it is with Thanksgiving. Now, November is significant for a number of reasons, including it is American Indian and Alaskan Native Heritage Month Which brings me to my truth. We’re not living in a vacuum and we have to be concerned about others. Now when I was growing up, everyone, I mean every Black person I knew claimed some type of “Indian” heritage. They were “part” Cherokee, Apache, Seminole, or If you don’t know your full-throttle history, the whole story of how you came to where you are, it’s kind of hard to put things together. --Nipsey Hussle-AZ QUOTES

Comanche, et al. “Don’t you see my high cheekbones,” many would ask. More ironic than celebrating “Thanksgiving” during American Indian and Alaskan Native Heritage Month, has to be Black people who would rather identify with Native Americans while totally disregarding, dismissing and oftentimes making disparaging remarks about Africa! Well, I just absolutely love Patty Talahongva. A member and former president of the Native American Journalists Association (NAJA); Patty has been very helpful in sharing information about the culture of America’s real first family. We were in a program that brought together journalists from NAJA, the Asian See MY TRUTH, page 5

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First African American UTSW faculty member remembered as health care advocate for women By Nyshicka Jordan

Special to Texas Metro News from UT Southwestern Center Times

Dr. Barbara Cambridge, the first African American full-time faculty member at UT Southwestern, is remembered as a passionate advocate for the health of vulnerable women in Dallas. The respected social worker died Sept. 26 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. “Barbara was about making a positive difference in people’s lives. That’s really her legacy,” said Dr. Stephen Heartwell, once Director of the former Division of Community Women’s Healthcare in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. (The Division was disbanded in 2005.) In 1969, Dr. Cambridge was appointed Social Services Director

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for that Division, originally called the Greater Dallas Family Planning Program. It’s a role she held for 12 years. Dr. Cambridge was recognized for her 44 years of service at UT

KwanzaaFest is “Really Coming Together!”

Southwestern during the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Celebration in 2014. By the time she retired from UTSW in 2013, Dr. Cambridge held the rank of Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and participated extensively in clinical and research activities. Additionally, she played a key role in bringing integration and diversity into the spotlight for UT Southwestern Medical School, according to Dr. Drew Alexander, Assistant Dean for Community Engagement. “We came through at a time when opportunities were lacking for minorities and were fortunate enough to be part of the transition and at the forefront to allow the building of the experiences that young people have today,” said Dr.

NAACP awards presented at annual Freedom Fund Banquet

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Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price

That’s the theme for the 29th Annual KwanzaaFest celebration, and it really is coming together. Each year since 1991, when Dallas County

Commissioner John Wiley Price and the Warriors launched the idea of KwanzaaFest, patrons want to know what Kwanzaa is all about. So let’s peer into

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Dallas NAACP Branch President Aubrey C. Hooper and award recipient Chelle Wilson

The Dallas NAACP Branch held the Juanita Craft Freedom Fund Gala, Sat, Nov 16. Each year the Dallas NAACP awards scholarships in honor of Mrs. Craft, the former Dallas City Councilwoman, mother of the Dallas NAACP Youth and College Division and longtime civil rights activist in the Dallas community. Honorees were: President’s Awards: Public Service - Sen. Royce West See NAACP, page 11

I WAS JUST THINKING... By Norma Adams-Wade

Mama in the classroom

“Mama” Mable Chandler

I wrote my first column in 1988 for a local Dallas newspaper. I wrote about a beloved Dallas guidance counselor and teacher that most students called “Mama.” See THINKING, page 4

WORDZ OF WILSON BY CHELLE LUPER WILSON

When I Think of Home One of my favorite movies of all time is The Wiz, yes, the one starring Diana Ross, Nipsey Russell, Ted Ross and MJ as Scarecrow. I love the way our culture is beautifully and tragically woven into the storyline as we took this popular story and made it our own—from running numbers, and naming children after cars (Remember Lion aka Fleetwood Coupe DeVille), to the fabulous and fashionable sistas See WORDZ, page 5

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pages of “Kwanzaa for Dummies,” where I learned about Kwanzaa. There are seven principles (Nguzo Saba) that are the foundation of Kwanzaa and KwanzaaFest. Kwanzaa is seen as a “Black Holiday,” and we embrace that. But the tenets are universal, and we welcome people of all cultures to join in the celebration and the commemoration. Principle one is Umoja or Unity, which reminds us to strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race. Kujichagulia is Self-Determination. Ujima speaks to our Collective Work and Responsibility. Ujamaa is about building Cooperative Economics. The first four principles round out our original purpose to create Education, Emancipation, and Enterprise. Nia translates as Purpose, and Kuumba speaks of the creativity that lives in all people, but especially

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Chew on that for a minute. A teacher that students called “Mama.” There is so much meaning in that thought that I can hardly contain it. Many of you, some of you, may remember her – Mable M. Jackson Chandler, better known as Mama Chandler. She began teaching and counseling during World War II and did so for 39 years before she retired in 1980 and died some years later. She loved it when students called her Mama. She acted the part, but she wasn’t acting. She was real. She cared. She disciplined with a look, a firm reprimand, a take-no-prisoners persona that commanded respect, with no need

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marginalized communities. Mama says that poverty is the mother of invention. Finally, Imani points us toward our faith. We believe in ourselves and in a creator who made us free and equal to all humankind. So, what happens at KwanzaaFest? Glad you asked. Long before anybody thought of ObamaCare or “pre-existing conditions,” KwanzaaFest made the shift toward providing preventative health care initiatives to this community. HealthFest became the mainframe of our communal computations, and it has grown each year. Where else can you get a FREE mammogram or a dental checkup for your child on the spot? Attendees will have the opportunity to access a wide range of health services at NO charge. Almost all of the health services at KwanzaaFest will be offered free of charge to both insured and uninsured individuals! KwanzaaFest provides a workable solution for those who cannot afford high deductible insurance costs. You

to demand it. The funny thing is that with all of her “tough-guy” demeanor, I don’t remember any students who seemed to doubt that beneath that exterior was genuine love. So, I was just thinking... about Tiffani Lankford. She’s the 32-year-old substitute teacher who was arrested earlier this month for fighting back after a 16-year-old student allegedly hit her in the face. The encounter – that happened at Lehman High School in Kyle, Texas just outside of Austin -- was caught on cell phone video recorded by another student. The video shows the teacher repeatedly punching the student, pulling her from the desk and slinging her to the floor where the teacher appears to stomp on the student’s head. Initial news reports said there was no immediate information as to what prompted the encounter. The substitute

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can get your diabetes or cholesterol screened, or talk to a physician or nurse about any health concerns without spending a dime! Some of the health screenings provided at the event this year include breast cancer screenings/ mammograms, cholesterol, and glucose screening; screening for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and hepatitis C; kidney risk assessments and more! You can even have consultations with pharmacists, physicians, and nurses who will be available throughout the weekend. If you’re having trouble getting medical care, no worries – Parkland’s patient assistance team will be onsite to help you. There will also be other low-cost clinics like Foremost Family Health Centers. Beyond the screenings, several groups will provide information on their services including Parkland Health and Hospital System, Children’s Health, Dallas County Health and Human Services, UT

Tiffani Lankford teacher was arrested, fired, and charged with aggravated assault. But back to Mama. I was just thinking... How would Mama Chandler have handled that situation? First of all, though, the thought seems

Southwestern Medical Center, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Methodist Health System, Texas Health Resources, and Baylor Scott & White Health. Then too, with the reintroduction of SeniorFest -- geriatrics and services for the sages in our community have never been so plentiful. With the senior population expected to triple over the next 20 – 30 years, so will economic disparity, food insecurity, lack of transportation, and social isolation. The SeniorFest Mobile Resource Center will provide valuable resources for Dallas County’s most vulnerable population. You can get 311 information, Financial Literacy, Legal Assistance, as well as there will be representatives from Medicare and Medicaid, Nutritional Meal and Transportation Programs, SNAP Registration Assistance, and Utility Assistance Information, in a one-stop-shop environment. By the way, what’s your BMI? Body Mass Index can be an indicator or

precursor of looming health issues. In 2007, we introduced the 5K Walk/ Obesity Run as a tool for prevention and awareness. There are already 500 walkers/ runners enrolled, and we are waiting for you! Our “Parrish-Land” McDonald’s KidFest is expanding as well. The City of Dallas and Dallas County will showcase the outreach efforts of police and fire professionals to our kids. There will be live performances, video games, and science exploration provided by the Perot Museum…Can you spell $Free.99? There’ll be a performance stage for local talent, and you never know when a national artist might come by. (Cross ya fingers!) Go to johnwileyprice.com for ticket locations, vendor and volunteer opportunities, and updates. It’s Really Coming Together on Saturday and Sunday, December 14 and 15 at the State Fair of Texas Automobile Building. And it’s FREE!

inconceivable that any student during Mama’s time would ever have imagined hitting this maternal figurehead. I remember quoting Mama’s explanation of how she got the endearing title, though she had no children of her own. She had said: “During the war years, fathers were in service, mothers had to work. I told my students, ‘I’m your Mama now, while you’re here. You have a problem, come talk to me.’ ” So, how did we get here – from Mama Chandler to a fist fight? Many people who commented on social media sided with the teacher. Commenters also described modern school systems as out-of-control with student violence, blatant disrespect, and disdain for learning. There was once a popular 1950s television series, called I Remember Mama, about a Norwegian immigrant family. One reviewer described Mama, the

main character, as “one of the warmest characters ever to grace television.” You could not describe Mama Chandler as warm. But she was certainly loved and respected. She also helped finance many student’s college education, and they floated her with cards, letters and visits over the years. When asked the clue to her success, she answered: “Accepting other people’s children as my own.” So, it’s fair to say that those children, her students, could utter with conviction the television show’s familiar tagline: “I remember the big white house... my little sister...big brother...and Papa. But most of all, I remember Mama.” Norma Adams-Wade is a veteran, award-winning journalist, graduate of UT-Austin and Dallas native. She is also one of the founders of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and was inducted into the NABJ Hall of Fame.

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of Emerald City and the petty crows who gathered to laugh at Scarecrow's dreams insisting he would never go further than 'dis here pole. Every time I watch, a new life lesson is revealed. The other night I watched through the lens of current events and one scene was almost too heartbreaking for me to watch. It's a scene that ordinarily brings joy because the quest has been completed and I get to (in Miss Black America talent competition style) sing along to two of my favorite ballads. In this scene Lena Horne, as Glenda the Good Witch of the South, floats down in all her glittering glory surrounded by beautiful Black angel babies. Glenda helps Dorothy to understand that all she needs to get what she wants most is to simply believe in herself. Dorothy get it. After a "you got this" motivational speech and fond farewell to her traveling companions, Dorothy clicks her silver shiny shoes, and sings, "When I think of home, I think of a place where there's love overflowing… It would sure be nice to be back home where there's love and affection/ And just maybe I can convince time to slow up/Giving me enough time in my life to grow up/Time be my friend/Let me start again." Home. Four letters overflowing with meaning. Home is the sound of Luther Vandross singing Everybody swingin' (the bad boy's swingin)/dancing to the music/ On the radio-o-o/Havin' a party. Home is the blended smell of peach cobbler in the oven and Liz Taylor's White Diamonds perfume. Home is the same spot on the couch that engulfs you as you sink into familiarity. Home is love. Home is acceptance. Home hurts but has the power to heal. Like fingerprints and snowflakes, home is unique to each of us. Suddenly my world's gone and changed its face/But I still know where I'm goin' I have had my mind spun around in space/ And yet I've watched it growin' This week, Sarah M. Broom's memoir, "The Yellow House" won the 2019 National Book Award for Nonfiction. The book is named for the home her mother purchased in 1961 to house more than just their bodies—it was space to keep safe their hopes, dreams and aspirations. The house no longer stands, a casualty of Hurricane Katrina, it was demolished in

2006, leaving Broom to grapple with all that was lost. “The Yellow House was witness to our lives,” Broom writes of the home where she and most of her 11 older siblings grew up. “When it fell, something in me burst.” I understand that feeling. After my mother passed, I had my own imaginings for the house I grew up in. I never envisioned it not being in the family. I never envisioned it not being. Burglars vandalized my mother's house looking for copper and then set it ablaze. When I drive down to 1111 NE 43rd Street now, the

feelings are different. Instead of seeing the light grey brick with faded black trim; only the land, our old shed by the back fence, and a few strong trees remain to welcome me back home. Only recently has my weeping lightened enough for me to even get out of the car. The pain in feeling unrooted hurts deeply. If you're listening God/please don't make it hard to know if we should believe the things that we see/Tell us should we run away/should we try and stay/Or is better just to let things be? For African Americans, home has often been our only place of refuge from life's storms. A place to speak freely. A place to practice caring for ourselves and one another. A place to slap Big Six and trash talk throughout Bid Whist. A place to laugh. A place tears were allowed to flow joyously or

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continued from front page painfully, depending on the drama of the day. A place to savor ice cream on the sofa. A place for favorite aunties to enjoy quality time with the nephew and his favorite video game. In "Home," the poet Warsan Shire writes: no one leaves home unless home is a sweaty voice in your ear saying- leave, run away from me now i dont know what i’ve become but i know that anywhere is safer than here Considering these times we live in, our survival requires that home become more than just the physical structures we leave from and return to every day. We are in need of sturdiness to help bear the weight of burdens that come from being Black in America. We are in need of safe sanctuary. We need each other. I visited South Africa a few years ago, and a brother walking down the street passed me and with a nod said, "Hey sista. Welcome home." Obviously, I wasn't in my house, but I felt at home. I felt reassured. I felt safe. I felt peace. Like Whitney Houston's character Savannah, I took the leap, stopped waiting and exhaled. It was a glorious feeling. Home is where the heart is, they say. I wonder, can we attune our hearts to one another? Can we capture all the best feelings home conjures up and share them with one another? Can we build community across difference, across shortcomings, across insecurities and fear, like Dorothy did with Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Lion? Can we see each other through the lens of love and potential? In a world inclined to make us feel very unwanted, imagine the possibilities of a brand new world where home stands after the hurricanes, rises like a phoenix above the ashes, and exists wherever we are whispering in a voice as sweet and warm as an embrace, "Hey you, welcome home." Living here in this brand new world might be a fantasy/But it's taught me to love so it's real to me/And I've learned that we must look inside our hearts to find/A world full of love like yours and mine/Like home. Chelle Luper Wilson is a journalist, entrepreneur, speaker and philanthropist. A graduate of Langston University (OK), she is also the international secretary of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

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American Journalists Association (AAJA), National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) and National Association of Black Journalists. We had some intense discussions. I learned quite a bit from my sisters and brothers. We shared information about one another’s struggles and tackled stereotypes. The conversations weren’t always calm or civil; but they were definitely eye-opening. Since those days, over a decade ago; I still feel a bond with men and women from each organization. I listened and felt their pain and didn’t try to one up them on whose experience was more painful. When the members of NAJA said that sports mascots were offensive to their people, guess what? I made a commitment to honor them by not referring to those mascots, especially when you got the back story on some of those names. I also learned about the significance of Totem Poles and other sacred items. Of course I thought back to my last year that I went Trick or Treating and how because of my “Native American roots,” I dressed as an urban Pocahontas. And there was also the high school I grew up wanting to attend, Weequahic High in Newark, NJ. The colors were orange and brown. I ended up at East Orange High and we were the Panthers. And yes, I am going to say, today, I was a Black Panther, although that wasn’t really the case. I could also tell about the lessons I learned from the other journalism group members but this is American Indian and Alaskan Native Heritage Month,

right? Some people don’t care that they are hurting folks when they make negative comments about another’s culture, heritage, or upbringing. Thanksgiving is celebrated around the world, and many don’t know why. Through my interactions with others, I learned more about my people and the Motherland. Sure, I already loved being Black and my feeling about African people has always been positive. But there’s something to be said about sitting around with a group and the Native Americans can tell you what Nation their parents are from, the languages spoken, traditions and more. On the other hand, here us Black folks were talking about our European experience and nothing more: dressing up for Easter Sunday, getting a turkey for Thanksgiving, struggling to get gifts so Santa Claus could bless everyone; you get the picture! Well, I don’t have to wait until the fourth Thursday in November to eat “good” food, or to bring the family together. Actually that was a way of life for African people. Heck, Black people tease other Black People for participating in the ONLY celebration regarding the freedom of enslaved Africans in American, Juneteenth! But if we don’t celebrate, who will? We can’t blame our young for not knowing anything, especially if we don’t know and we aren’t trying to find out so we can spread knowledge. We have a responsibility to teach, not to demonize those who don’t know. Know history. Share love.

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Dr. Cambridge, a true trailblazer, continued from front page Alexander, who joined the faculty in 1977. Colleagues and family members said Dr. Cambridge – an advocate for the health of women and girls – was involved in some 40 community organizations throughout her life. They included Planned Parenthood, Hope Cottage, Girls Inc., Leadership Dallas, and St. Philip’s School & Community Center. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, she advocated for women’s access to birth control, and in the 1980s, as the HIV/AIDS epidemic unfolded, she fought to raise awareness about how the crisis affected women. ‘I learned so much from her’ When Dr. Cambridge came to UTSW, she was among a handful of family planning associates hired to recruit and perform outreach to targeted female patients at Parkland Memorial Hospital and its clinics. The Greater Dallas Family Planning Program focused on medically indigent patients in South and West Dallas. Most of the women in the program, 74 percent, were black, Dr. Heartwell said. “Barbara and her staff were the face of our program in those communities – and lived in those areas. That made a huge difference in terms of their ability to effectively recruit patients. Having staff who understood the problems faced by those patients made a significant difference in the program’s credibility,” he said. The program’s goals included reducing infant mortality and providing family planning education services, prenatal care, and access to free birth control. At that time, Dr. Heartwell said, many women were returning to Parkland with a history of multiple unintended pregnancies. At the start of the program, women in that targeted patient population gave birth to 4.5 children on average. That number later declined to 2.1 children on average. Dr. Cambridge’s contributions led to the program’s success, he said.

D r . Dr. Cambridge was not afraid to express her opinions and provide a different viewpoint, both as an African American woman and as a social worker, Dr. Heartwell added. “She brought a different perspective that I and most of my white colleagues in health care administration and the physicians could not because she could talk about issues that most of our staff had never experienced or faced in our lives,” he said. “Every day with Barbara was a new day of education for me, I learned so much from her.” ‘She was a trailblazer’ For fellow African American faculty members, Dr. Cambridge was an invaluable mentor. “Because of her legacy as the first African American faculty member, she was extremely important to me, and she was very unassuming about her accomplishments,” said Dr. Ramona Rhodes, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine. “I looked to her for guidance in how to be a successful faculty member myself.” Dr. Rhodes, who joined the faculty in 2009 as a geriatrician and health services researcher, conducts research that examines racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities in end-of-

life care. She turned to Dr. Cambridge as a resource on some of her research projects. Dr. Rhodes said she had many conversations with Dr. Cambridge about how to navigate challenges specific to minority faculty members. Dr. Rhodes would also direct her own mentees to Dr. Cambridge when they struggled with similar issues. “She was a trailblazer and a pioneer. I can’t imagine that being the first African American faculty member here was easy, so the fact that she was able to do it successfully kind of speaks to her character,” Dr. Rhodes said. Having minorities in faculty and leadership roles is critical to the care of patients and the training of students and residents, she added. “Diversity is important among faculty and leadership because those leaders make decisions that affect the diverse populations that we serve. Dr. Cambridge led the way in that,” she said. Dr. Alexander, also an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics who specializes in adolescent and young adult medicine, collaborated with Dr. Cambridge on projects addressing health care disparities affecting teens in West Dallas. “Her insight, sponsorship, and willingness to speak up for me and the few

other African American faculty members back in those days was extremely helpful,” Dr. Alexander said. Over the years, the two colleagues developed a close friendship and continued to collaborate on ideas to expand community health care initiatives, even after Dr. Cambridge retired from UTSW. “She was kind of my go-to family. She was one of a kind who was a master at listening and a great analyst and I will miss that about her,” he said. ‘She was passionate about everything she did’ Besides juggling roles as a faculty member, social worker, and community advocate, Dr. Cambridge raised a daughter and son as a single mother following the death of her husband, Henry Cambridge, in 1974. “Because she was a single parent at an early age, she wanted to make sure that women got adequate care, had a roof over their heads, and the funds that they needed. She put herself in their shoes,” said her daughter, Latrelle Cambridge, who works at UTSW as an Education Coordinator in the Office of Medical Education. Ms. Cambridge said she was proud

of how her mother carried out her work and professional responsibilities. It wasn’t until her mother passed away that she realized just how many organizations her mother was involved in. “I am just in awe of all the things she did and how she was able to raise my brother and me. I am so proud of her and the many hats she wore throughout her life. She was truly passionate about everything she did and every person she touched,” Ms. Cambridge said. Three people, an older woman next to an adult man and woman, sitting next to each other and smiling Even as busy as she was, Dr. Cambridge never missed their school events and showed up the same way for her three grandsons. Her son, Gene Cambridge, said he learned about living a life of purpose from his mother. Her career influenced him to pursue work in social services. “I will miss her guidance and support. I’ve had the opportunity to start different projects or businesses, and she would always offer support and guidance to make sure I was walking down the right path,” Mr. Cambridge said. Dr. Cambridge died about eight months after she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. “Cancer wasn’t easy for her because she had some really painful moments, but she tried her best to make sure we could get through it as easily as we could,” Mr. Cambridge said. “Intellectually we know everyone comes to this season in their lives, but having faith we believed she was going to a better place.” On the 30th of October 1938, Barbara Evaughn Samuels was born to Thomas Hayes Samuels and Lorretta Roberts Samuels. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Eugene Cambridge in 1974. Her twin brother and only sibling, Billy D. Samuels, preceded her in death in August 2019. A graduate of North Carolina A&T, where she was initiated into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Dr. Cambridge was a certified life coach and member of Friendship-West Baptist Church.

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Scalp Micro-Pigmentation (part 1)

ABOUT YOUR HAIR

BY DR. LINDA AMERSON www.hairandscalpessentials.com

I was honored to interview Mark Weston, the Inventor of scalp micro-pigmentation. He shared his journey of loving ART to taking his profession to the next level as a Trendsetter! “I have loved art since I was just a few years old, drawing on everything. Through my early teens I started on hand-painted pin striping and then quickly got into hand-painted lettering, so when I joined the Navy in 1977 I was very much into art, so from boot camp on, all my commanding officers made use of my passion and talent for art, lettering office doors, painting huge ships on the mess hall walls

and then the same on the ship, even lettering the captain’s skiff.” Mark shared when he began learning tattoo techniques. “When my ship deployed, one of the places that we went and spent a lot of time was Hong Kong, where I went to a tattoo shop called “Pinky’s.” I stood at the desk and talked to the “artist” (turned out to be the owner, Pinky Lee.) I quickly drew out what I wanted for my tattoo and handed it to him. While getting my work done he told me that he thought that I would make a good tattoo artist, being able to draw so well free hand, and asked me if

I would like to learn. I can still remember how excited I was when I blurted out my yes. I spent a month, in and out of the shop whenever I could get off the ship. From that day on, I loved tattooing and never let my machine get cold.” 1) His work spoke for itself. “No, and honestly I have never

had to try to get “recognized” to get work, I have always had more work than I could do, and now, over half of my clients are people you see every day when you turn on your TV. Now

I am being asked to speak at Tattoo Conventions all over the world. My time is very limited.” 2) With a smile, Mark shares his most unusual tattoo request from a consumer. “That one is easy, I was doing a portrait on another customer’s arm and while I was doing the hair, my friend stated that what I was doing really looked like hair, and said “Can’t you do that here,” (pointing to his balding head.) I said “I don’t see why not.” The first scalp pigmentation was born. 3) I asked Mark during our interview about some bizarre/ unusual placement for tattoos on both men and women. Such as on the forehead, face, inside

2020 Outstanding Teaching Awards The Linden Heck Howell (DeSoto, TX)- State Representative Outstanding Teaching of Texas Carl Sherman encourages the History Award was established community to nominate a teacher in memory of Ms. Howell, for the 2020 Outstanding Teaching former chair of our Board of Awards. Each year, Humanities Directors, as a lasting tribute to Texas recognizes excellence in her service to the organization classroom teaching through their and her commitment to the Outstanding Teaching Awards. study of Texas history. The Rep. Sherman said he recognizes winning teacher receives a that District 109 schools have great $5,000 cash award, with an teachers that speak into the lives additional $500 for his or her of our children. “Our teachers Rep. Carl Sherman school to purchase instructional have and will continue to make a materials supporting Texas difference in our communities. I am reaching out to the community to ask that history. Award for Outstanding Early-Career you nominate an outstanding teacher for one Teaching (or more) of the available awards.” The Award for Outstanding Early-Career Nominations will be accepted through Teaching recognizes exemplary contributions Friday, December 13, 2019. Outstanding Teaching of the of early-career humanities teachers who have completed three or fewer years of teaching. Humanities Awards The Outstanding Teaching of the Teachers of English, language arts, foreign Humanities Awards recognize exemplary languages, history, and social studies are K–12 humanities teachers. Each year, 12 eligible for this award, as are teachers of teachers are selected to receive a $5,000 art, drama, and music if they emphasize the cash award and an additional $500 for their history, criticism, and theory of the arts. Two respective schools to purchase humanities- teachers are typically selected to receive this $5,000 cash award, with an additional $500 based instructional materials. Linden Heck Howell Outstanding for their schools to purchase humanities-based instructional materials. Teaching of Texas History Award

Julius Glickman Educational Leadership Award Humanities Texas will select one of the fifteen award winners who demonstrates exceptional leadership in the educational field to receive the Julius Glickman Educational Leadership Award. The award honors Humanities Texas board member Julius Glickman for his extraordinary leadership of our organization and many others. Nominees must be full-time teachers in Texas public or private schools. Teachers of English and language arts, foreign languages, history, and social studies are eligible for the Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Awards and the Awards for Outstanding EarlyCareer Teaching. Teachers of art, drama, and music are eligible if they emphasize the history, criticism, and theory of the arts. Only teachers of Texas history courses are eligible for the Linden Heck Howell Outstanding Teaching of Texas History Award. Nominees should be skillful and dedicated teachers who possess an expansive and profound knowledge of the humanities subject(s) they teach. Nominees should also have a record of active involvement in community activities and professional organizations, particularly those that promote the humanities. Previous award winners are ineligible to apply.

of bottom lip, and eyelids. Do you have any advice/ suggestions to consumers who request this placement for a tattoo? “Those are all excellent ideas for someone that never wants to have a professional job. I personally won’t do that type of work on anyone. They may not appreciate my opinion on it, but in the end, I think I have done the right thing.” 4) Mark shares with us his motivation for Inventing the Scalp Micro-pigmentation. “It started with a friend asking me about tattooing “hair” on his head, which was mentioned earlier. I did it for him using standard tattoo needles and pigment that I use for regular tattoos. (The same equipment that all other smp providers are using NOW, I might add.) It became painfully obvious very quickly that there was a great

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34th A. Maceo Smith Community Service Award Brunch The 34th A. Maceo Smith Community Service Award is named for A. Maceo Smith, a consummate community leader whose volunteer service spanned a period of more than 50 years. Volunteers will be recognized for their outstanding service to the African American community in the areas of Arts and Culture, Civic and Human Services, Education, Business, and Youth Involvement. Hosted by the African American Museum, a special award will be presented to a Community Servant Under 40 years of age. Mr. Smith served as a Regional Director of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Smith was also a leading figure in the Progressive Voters League,

NAACP, Dallas Black Chamber of commerce, Dallas Urban League and Bishop College. He was integral in the development of Hamilton Park. A trustee of New Hope Baptist Church and the National President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and Fisk University National Alumni Association, he was a founding supporter of The African American Museum-Dallas and the founder of the Hall of Negro Life that was erected at the State Fair in 1936 for the Texas Centennial Fair WHEN: Saturday, December 14, 2019 TIME: 10:00 a.m. WHERE: Double Tree by Hilton 1981 N. Central Expressway Richardson, Texas 75080 THE 2019 RECIPIENTS ARE: • Arts & Culture – Vicki Meek •Business – Terry Allen •Civic Engagement & Human Services – Paulette Johnson • Education – Joyce Foreman •Under 40 Community Servant – Alyson Rae Lawson • Youth Involvement - Lyria Howland and Earl Thompson(not pictured)

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JOY TO THE WORLD I’ve always wanted to make my parents proud. Never want to bring shame to the family name. I was always thinking about the implications and ramifications of my actions and inactions. Sure there were times when I made slip-ups, but believe me when I tell you that somewhere in my psyche I was thinking about Joseph and Earline. No friends or amount of peer pressure could make me engage in actions that would make my mother cry, I hoped. Kinda reminds me of listening to former Tallahassee mayor and Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum. Speaking at the 15th Anniversary Celebration of the Arlington Foundation for Excellence in Education, my fellow Florida A&M University

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Rep. Bowers welcomes community to Garland office (l) Rep. Rhetta Andrews Bowers with her staff Amber Guyger on witness stand

Community leaders welcomed Rep. Andrews Bowers to her new office. Botham Jean

alum talked about being the first in his family to graduate from high school and college. He also recalled his mother on the receiving of phone calls that made her cry, as she’d hear of an indiscretion or brush with the law, involving one of his older siblings. Mayor Gillum said he decided at a young age, “If I was ever going to make my mother cry it was going to be for something good not something bad.” Which brings me to my truth. Sunday, September 22, 2019, I met Botham Shem Jean’s maternal grandmother, Gloria Charles. Ms. Gloria and I talked about her grandson, who was murdered by then-Dallas Police officer, Amber Guyger. Follow the early narrative that was presented: On the evening of September 6, 2018, an unarmed Botham Shem Jean (26) was relaxing at home in his Dallas apartment, just a few blocks from the Dallas Police Department; enjoying watching television and eating a bowl of cereal. Officer Guyger was coming home from a long shift (13-1/2 hours), physically and mentally drained. She lived in the same South Side Flats, but on a different floor and on that fateful night, she went to the wrong apartment, entered and saw what she thought was an intruder, fired, killing Mr. Jean. Take a deep breath. Monday, September 23, 2019, Ms. Guyger’s murder trial began. Defense attorneys say Ms. Guyger mistakenly entered the wrong apartment, because she was on “mental autopilot” after a long shift. Text messages the defendant’s attorneys wanted to keep away from jurors told a different story. Those text messages were allowed in as evidence. The prosecution says the “dumping” of Ms. Guyger’s cell phone is very telling because it revealed the sexual relationship between the four-year officer and her partner, Sr. Corporal Martin Rivera, and conversations she had immediately before and after the shooting. A different narrative was presented by the prosecution, one where Ms. Guyger texted her See MY TRUTH, page 4

EDITOR’s NOTE: Right at press time, the jury came back with a guilty verdict. After a break, the punishment phase was expected to begin. DALLAS—The murder trial of a White former police officer, Amber Guyger, caught the spotlight a little over a year after her bizarre killing of unarmed Black man, Botham Shem Jean, in his own home. She insists she mistook his apartment for her own. The onetime Dallas police officer had seemed unemotional, even apathetic during the trial. But defense attorneys said she was sorrowful for killing in self defense and in testimony Sept. 27, she cried. Prosecutors said there was no basis for self defense since Ms. Guyger’s life was never in danger. She entered Mr. Jean’s apartment while he was watching television and eating ice cream the night of September 6, 2018. The Black community and others wonder: Will the family of Mr. Jean receive justice, or will a onetime White law enforcement officer live free and unpunished after killing an unarmed and innocent Black person? Judge Tammy Kemp, the Black woman who presides over the trial, has been firm in saying she wants the jury to decide the case free of influence caused by electronic devices, nodding of heads or gestures in her courtroom. The sequestered jury consists of two Whites, one Asian, four Latinos, and five Blacks. Four jurors are men, and eight are women. There are also four alternates. The first week was an emotional one for the Jean family, many who came from the island of St. Lucia for the trial. They began their time back in Dallas on Sept. 22 by attending services at Cedar Crest Church of Christ. His grandmother, Gloria Charles, told those present it was important to not let her son become demonized as has been the case with other Black men who died at the hands of police. “He was a good boy, a very loving child,” she said. Jurors heard from Mr. Jean’s sister who spoke of how she still can’t believe he is gone. She shared the sense of great loss her family feels because of his death. Perhaps the most emotional distress experienced by the family was a video showing emergency professionals trying with much vigor to save Mr. Jean, who was still breathing when See MURDER, page 3

Name ________________________________________ Phone # ____________________ State Representative Rhetta Andrews Bowers (HD 113) recently hosted her official District Office Grand Opening. As she welcomed constituents and community leaders into their new space she expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support in her District. The ribbon cutting was followed by a reception and tours of the new office space. Among the attendees were several state and local leaders including Reps. Victoria Neave, Carl Sherman Sr. and Ana-Maria Ramos, Garland Mayor Scott LeMay and Rowlett Mayor Tammy Dana-Bashian. “Representing the business community of Garland means a lot, when a legislator’s voting record in Austin reflects how much they support our community. Representative Bowers has demonstrated her commitment to both businesses big and small in her district,” said Paul Mayer, CEO of the Garland Chamber of Commerce. “I am grateful to be here, because Representative Bowers truly cares

about the people of her district. As I’ve gotten to know her, I am inspired by how she engages with her constituents and truly desires to make her community a better place for all, “ said Rep. Sherman.Mayor Scott LeMay said, “We are very honored for Representative Bowers to locate her District office here in Garland. She has a lot of places she could have gone, but were grateful that she is here with us.” “I always want the Texans that I serve to know that I am accessible and that I stand ready to serve. Their concerns are my concerns and today underscores that commitment. I am glad to open our district office in a familiar and convenient location for the constituency and I am pleased to see people here form the Northern to the Southern boundaries of our district,” said Rep. Bowers. She was elected to serve District 113 in the Texas House of Representatives on Nov. 8, 2018. Growing up, Bowers was drawn to a life of activism at an early age.

Following the example of her mother, a prominent community leader, and her father, a nationally recognized surgeon, Bowers volunteered to phone bank for the late Congressman Mickey Leland as a pre-teen. Bowers has continued to invest her time and energy in her community. She has served as a substitute teacher and a PTA member with the Garland ISD. She was appointed to the Rowlett Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, where she served for eight years. She has continued to be an active member of St. Paul United Methodist Church and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., of which she is a lifetime member. Bowers is an alumna of Spelman College and Texas Southern University, earning her bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, with an emphasis in Broadcast Journalism. A native Houstonian, she currently resides in Rowlett, TX with her husband and their children.

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NAACP Juanita Craft Awards, Media - Demond Fernandez Corporate Leadership and Entrepreneurship - Richard Thomas Community Investment - Mr. Johnnie King and Dr. Delva King Community Leadership - Chelle Luper Wilson Juanita Craft Awards Annually the Dallas NAACP presents the Juanita Craft Award to individuals who have made significant contributions and achievements in different sectors of the Dallas Metropolitan community. This year’s Juanita Craft awardees were presented with a limited print commissioned piece of art, celebrating the rich contributions and legacy of the late civil rights icon, Juanita Craft. The art was commissioned by Nicole Henderson, a self-taught artist from Dallas who teaches are to seniors throughout Dallas, in partnership with the City of Dallas. Ms. Henderson is the co-owner of So Artsy the Social Art Experience, LLC, A mobile art studio that hosts private painting experiences. Faith-Based Engagement Rev. Marcus King, Senior Pastor of Disciple Central Community Church Trailblazer in Religion Bishop Vashti McKenzie, Presiding Prelate on 10th Episcopal District, AME Church Education Dr. Michael J. Sorrell, President of Paul Quinn College Health and Medical Advancement Dr. Joseph Carlos, Founding Partner, Carlos & Parnell, M.D., P.A.

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Youthful Empowerment and Community Engagement Joli Angel Robinson, Community Affairs Manager, Dallas Police Department Community and Economic Development Diane Ragsdale, Former Dallas Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Youthful Empowerment and Educational Engagement Justin Henry, J.D., President, Dallas ISD Board of Trustees Legal Advancement John Creuzot, Dallas County District Attorney Business and Community Advancement Roland Parrish, President/CEO, Parrish Restaurants, Ltd. Education Levatta Levels, Retired School and District Administrator

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Wednesday November 20th, 2019 - Cierra and Courtney started their podcast with the “Quote of the Week.” Our quotes are geared towards helping inspire ourselves and others to finish out the week motivated and resilient. “Look at your daily habits and ask yourself, if they are causing you to evolve or revolve? Are you moving forward or just moving in circles?” This quote was read by Courtney as she talked about never giving up and continuing to push forward. “This is not a time to play small or stay in your comfort zone.” A quote read by Ciara as she discussed her experiences with working towards getting out of her comfort zone and applying her energy to new tasks. We’re setting the tone with positive thoughts for the week and ultimately bringing positive outcomes. On the 9th episode of the Flo of Ci & Co, a variety of topics were discussed, from: Recapping their weekend, the Rodney Reed’s execution follow up, how long is too long to be in the “talking stage” with someone, Forex- the easy way to make money and, most importantly, the increase in school shootings. Courtney: “When doing some research, in 46 weeks, there have been 45 school shootings. That’s almost a shooting every week. That’s crazy. The fact that this is happening at schools with children whom have their whole life ahead of them. There was just a shooting November 15, at a high school football game. Two minors were injured and an adult

was injured. Thank God, no one died. Courtney: “Something needs to change. School shootings happen, we all talk about it for a couple weeks and then everything goes back to normal. We don’t hear about it being discussed anymore, besides the grieving family talking about it. We hear about it so much, that it’s not surprising to us and that’s not a mindset we should have.” Cierra: “I really just think there’s a lot of things that needs to be changed but if you really think about it, when it comes to public schools or just schools period, it’s even hard to fund the school itself so in order to make changes, I think they would look into raising our tax dollars. It’s just a lot of things that would have to change financially for everyone in order for us to make an impact in our community.” Cierra: “It’s hard to say what needs to change. You really have to check to see if that person sitting next to you in class is okay. A lot of the times when a school shooting happens it mostly a student who’s being bullied, feels threatened or just does not feel like they belonged. Schools are supposed to be a learning experience, not a traumatizing experience.” It’s always a pleasure hearing these ladies’ opinions on variety of topics and advice they always have to share for their listeners. Make sure to tune every Wednesday, 2pm to 4pm on Blog Talk Radio. You don’t want to miss out listening in on the Flow of Ci and Co.

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As I am living longer and healthier, I am learning to ‘love food as medicine” and when I meet guests who live this philosophy I am delighted to presented them to our audiences. I’ve invited into the Valder Beebe Show studios, DR. RUPY (as I call him), medical doctor specialized in General Practice. He is a firm believer in the power of food and lifestyle change to heal and prevent illness and wants to make healthy lifestyles enjoyable and deliciously accessible to everyone. He is the founder of the Culinary Medicine non-profit in the UK and is the author of The Doctor’s Kitchen. He lives in London, England. EAT TO BEAT ILLNESS is eighty simple, delicious recipes inspired by the science of food as medicine by Dr Rupy Aujla, MD. His new books is an international bestseller. Dr Rupy says it all begins with the decisions you make about what you put on your plate. In the new book EAT TO BEAT ILLNESS (HarperOne) Dr Aujla provides the latest research on how food impacts every system of your body, including your organs and your emotions. He explains the connection between nutrition and cancer, heart disease, dementia, and autoimmune conditions, and reveals the specific ingredients proven to boost prevention and wellbeing and reverse symptoms.Text provided by Dr. Rupy Aujla’s publicists VBS: Dr Rupy, welcome and I love your views on food to live a

long healthy life. RA: EAT TO BEAT ILLNESS, my newest cookbook is filled with 80 nutritious recipes that combine ingredients for optimum health. VBS: Most doctor’s today don’t give specifics on nutrition. Can a healthy meal also taste good? RA: My approach to food isn’t restrictive or bland; the dishes in Eat to Beat Illness are creative, flavorful, and delicious, using a variety of spices and ingredients in recipes. VBS: I’m so excited we are talking about your cookbook Eat To Beat Illness. It’s a great book. You are setting yourself apart from many Physicians. You seem to understand that food is medicine? RA: Definitely. My understanding came from my own personal experience. About ten years ago I had health issues. I had heart problems, I saw various cardiologists, with their blessings I decided to take a lifestyle approach and I was able to overcome my own medical issues. That really set me on a path to dig deep into the literature to find out how nutrition and lifestyle were able to reverse something not on my radar. VBS: I’ve had a life altering health event also that took my A1C from 5.7 to 5.4 in one year. I too know food and lifestyle changes are possible. RA: All is possible for those who……………… Dr Aujla’s full interview……. ValderBeebeShow.com and SoundCloud. com/valderbeebeshow

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