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VOL.8 NO. 22

March 4, 2020

Rev. Zan Wesley Holmes, Jr. page 8

MY TRUTH

By Cheryl Smith Publisher

Do right or go home I vote early because tomorrow is not promised. I remember taking my Godmother to vote for Sen. Barack Hussein Obama for president.. While she was not with us to witness the inauguration she was proud to vote and also hear the results of the historic election. She felt strongly about voting and she wasn’t intimidated by the abundance of McCain/Palin signs we saw around Cairo, GA. All elections are very important and sadly many still forego the process.

On numerous occasions I have been asked if Texas Metro News would endorse candidates.

We are moving to that point, despite opposition that says the Black press should not endorse because: 1. You don’t have the luxury (resources) of the mainstream press; 2. Your readers don’t listen to sound reasoning because many choose personalities over issues; 3. Candidates take it personally and won’t advertise with you if you endorse their opponent; and 4. Politicians are dishonest.

Well what are some good reasons for endorsing?

1. You know the real dirt - the good, bad and ugly; 2. People trust you; and 3. Who better to tell the truth, accurately and fairly?

There are people who want to hear from the Black Press. They get information on so many topics but they thirst for more on the controversial and sometimes volatile subjects.

No, they aren’t begging for gossip or salaciousness. What they want is someone to break down some of the See MY TRUTH, page 4

IS BIDEN THE ONE?

Million Dollar Allegations

VP BIDEN, ON CAMPAIGN TRAIL IN DALLAS, PICKS UP KEY ENDORSEMENTS

TSU Board of Regents leave taxpayers on the hook for over $1 million based on unproven charges against former TSU President Dr. Austin Lane

Super Tuesday yields surprises

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Election 2020 yielded surprising results as the battleground for president narrowed significantly with the exits of Democratic candidates Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg and Tom Steyer, just before Super Tuesday.

According to unofficial results, former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders were the big winners as voters went to the polls in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Democrats Abroad,

Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Virginia.

Then on Wednesday morning former New York mayor Mike Bloomberg suspended his campaign and endorsed Mr. Biden.

In Texas, all eyes were on the crowded field of Democrats seeking to unseat Republican Senator John

Cornyn.

As late as Wednesday at 10:00a.m. there was still one county unreported, and M.J. Hegar leading, with Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez and State Sen. Royce West are neck-in-neck.

For complete election results, go to www.texas metronews.com.

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L. Boney

Houston Forward Times

Coronavirus: Stay informed, be prepared

By Rebecca Aguilar STAFFWRITER

While shopping at a Dallas upholstery supply store, Lucy Bocanegra was surprised to see a clerk wearing a respiratory mask.

He said he was afraid he would get infected with the coronavirus and that was enough to convince Ms. Bocanegra to start buying disposable masks just in case the coronavirus

spreads to Dallas “It’s on my shopping list,” she said, adding “So is bottled water, canned food, and Pedialyte in case we have to hydrate due to fever.”

But medical experts in Dallas say there is no need for people to start stockpiling face masks, because of the illness, known as COVID-19.

“At this point, Texas is very low-risk for the coronavirus,” said Marisa Gonzalez, Dallas County Health

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See CORONAVIRUS, page 3

Mavs unveil court at Paul Quinn College

Dallas Mavericks legends joined forces with Paul Quinn College leaders to unveil its newest basketball court at Paul Quinn College, marking the 27th court donated back to the community by either the Dallas Mavericks or the Mavs Foundation.

The Paul Quinn College court is especially unique to the city because the design was inspired by renowned Dallas street artist, Tex Moton.

No wrongdoing, with a confirmation by the TSU Board’s attorney that he did nothing wrong.

No termination, but a mutual buyout of his contract.

The cost to mutually settle with Dr. Austin Lane after bringing allegations to the forefront and choosing to continue with narratives that have now turned out to be unfounded – nearly $900,000 of taxpayer dollars.

And, that is just scratching the surface.

Here are several other cost factors that taxpayers should be concerned about: Roughly $500k that the TSU See TSU, page 5

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EDUCATION

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EDITORIAL

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PERSPECTIVE

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CALENDAR

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LIFESTYLE

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Voters want a better climate!

The numbers of American voters that want a better climate continue to rise, making the issue a pivotal one in national politics.

A recent study by the Pew Research Center concludes that two-thirds of Americans have serious concerns about the effects that a warming climate has on the quality of the environment, on public health and on productivity.

The authors of the study, which included researchers from Yale and George Mason University, found that a majority of voters believed that presidential and congressional candidates should consider climate change as a serious issue.

The study, conducted in January of this year, found that Democratic voters were the most adamant about climate change, reflecting the positions held by the leadership of their party.

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They believe that there must be a substantial reduction in the release of greenhouse gas emissions.

Scientists concerned about the future of the environment and the planet have raised concerns since the 1800s.

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Those who identified themselves as Republicans were less inclined to support laws and policies that would impact climate change, the researchers found.

Unfortunately, many of them are heavily influenced by their party’s national leadership which has not made climate change an important issue.

They continue to refute the positions of some of the nation’s top scientists who repeatedly say that the continued dependence on fossil fuels is not in the best interests of our nation, or its people.

The majority of respondents to the Pew study agreed with the position of the Democratic Party, and with the over-

Reed named External Affairs Manager Comerica Inc. has promoted Vanessa T. Reed to Regional External Affairs Manager reporting to Chief Community Officer Irvin Ashford Jr. In this role, Reed oversees external affairs operations in Arizona, Florida, Michigan and Texas. Her team of six will continue to work closely with the bank’s nonprofit partners and other key stakeholders in the respective markets Comerica Bank serves; with a primary focus on financial education initiatives and programs for children and adults as well as economic/ community development for programs that promote and enhance opportunities for low-and moderate-income families and communities through: job creation training, readiness and retention;

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Coronavirus, continued from front page Health department officials were on the frontlines of the Ebola crisis when a man who had arrived in Dallas from Monrovia, Liberia, was diagnosed with the deadly disease. He was the first person to die of Ebola in the US. “We know maintaining contact with hospitals, medical care providers, and also keeping the public informed is important because there was a lot of

hysteria during the Ebola outbreak,” she said.

How to Protect Yourself DHHS is recommending taking the same measures used to fight getting the flu, as protection from the coronavirus. Ms. Gonzalez said, stick to the basics. “We’re going to tell you the same preventive measures as we would for flu, which is washing your hands periodically or frequently with warm water and soap. Cover your cough and sneeze with a tissue and dispose of it.”

She added, avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

Also, stay away from people who are sick, and don’t go to work or school if you are

ill. Also, clean and disinfect objects and surfaces that are frequently touched like a computer keyboard and phones.

Boma Kalio is a personal masseuse in Dallas. During the Ebola crisis, she noticed that half of her congregation at her church did not attend Sunday service. She’s already taking precautions for COVID-19.

“I’ve told my clients, if they are sick that I cannot see them. I still come to church, but because of the coronavirus, I am full-blown cautious.”

The Dallas County Health Department is working closely with state, local, and federal agencies to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

“Once we actually identify one that is a positive confirmed case of COVID-19, we will definitely let the media and the public know,” said Ms. Gonzalez.

The health department is encouraging businesses, churches, schools, and even hospitals to have a preparedness plan if they suspect someone has the illness.

Will a Mask Protect You From COVID-19?

Crystal Perez works at a Dallas hospital where she wears a disposable mask because she works in a clinic where sick people come in and out all day. But she has already spent about $100 on face masks for herself

have those germs on your hands because you’re touching things and shaking hands, and that’s how it spreads.”

The CDC recommends that people who show symptoms of COVID-19-like fever and cough should wear a mask to help prevent the spread of the illness to others. Also,

Crystal Perez has spent about $100 on face masks for her family. wearing a face mask when you’re not ill could make things worse. “When you wear that mask, we tend to touch our face more, and then you

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Separating Facts from Fiction Today with social media, it is easy to get caught up in a frenzy of fear because of misinformation, gossip, and rumors about the coronavirus.

Ms. Gonzalez recommends that the public turn to the websites of their local health department and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to get facts on COVID-19, “It’s all about education. If you’re informed, you won’t panic because you’ll know what to do. Knowledge is power.”

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Currently there are no reported cases of coronavirus in Texas, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed multiple cases of COVID-19 in people under federal quarantine at Lackland Air force base in San Antonio.

They were moved to San Antonio from a cruise ship docked in Japan.

COVID-19 was first detected in Wuhan, China, in December 2019.

According to the World Health Organi-zation (WHO) the virus was found in a group suffering from pneumonia.

Most worked in the seafood and live animal market in Wuhan. The illness spread to family members and healthcare staff in Wuhan. The World Health Organization said the coronavirus can also be transmitted from animals to humans, which is called a “spillover event.”

Saturday, the CDC confirmed the first COVID-19 death in the US. The victim was a 50-year-old man hospitalized in the state of Washington. It’s still not known how he was infected.

“This is a respiratory illness just like the flu,” said Ms. Gonzalez, adding that 17 have died of the flu in Dallas County but none so far from COVID-19. She said she is confident the county is prepared to deal with the coronavirus, because of the Ebola crisis in 2014.

and three children because she fears the COVID-19. “It makes me feel safe, and I have little ones, and I figured there is no harm in me doing so.”

Health officials are discouraging the stockpiling of face masks because if you’re not sick, you don’t need to wear one. Ms. Gonzalez said,

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EDITORIAL

Trump’s 2021 budget reflects his values THE LAST WORD DR. JULIANNE MALVEAUX

If you tell me how you spend your money, I can tell you what your values are. You say you are a Christian but neither tithe nor have a church home. You say support civil rights but have no connection to a civil rights organization. You love your alma mater never contribute to the place. Put your money where your mouth is.

Budgets are reflections of values.

Thus, I was unsurprised with the budget our forty-fifth President (also known as “Forty-five”) proposed to Congress on February 10. His budget - cuts domestic programs, maintains defense spending and targets poor people. It cuts education, housing, and environmental protection. It would eliminate our art and cultural agencies, including the National Institute for the Arts, the National Institutes for Humanities, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Forty-five’s hostility to poor people is reflected in reductions in Medicaid, food stamps, and the CHIP program, which provides health care for poor children. And while he is starving poor people, he insists on preserving the 2017 tax cuts that mostly benefitted the wealthy. I’m not surprised that “45” maintains his hostility to the poor. We’ve seen this in the previous budgets that

MY TRUTH, continued from front page senseless stuff we witness and put into perspective.

Which brings me to my truth!

The Black Press has to be vocal!

We have to return to those days of fearlessness where we called out people who were wrong and stood up for those who were right.

Yes, times have changed. Remember the days, when you told someone to go sit down because they had no business even thinking about running for office.

Today you are supposed to keep your mouth shut to keep the peace.

But who benefits from your silence?

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, ”In the End, we will remember not

he’s presented to Congress. He favors cuts in domestic spending, increases in military spending, a wall (which he has directed the Pentagon to fund), and indifference to the environment.

The budget shows contempt for the planet and its survival. 45 would cut the Environmental Protection Agency’s budget by more than a quarter, through the EPA budget, and even more with environmental initiatives that are embedded in other budgets. For example, with our crumbling infrastructure, the 45 budget cuts the Transportation Department by 13 percent, cutting highway infrastructure programs and transit grants. The Department of Interior is proposed to shoulder a 13 percent cut, reducing land acquisition, conservation, and assistance for Native American tribes.

This administration’s hostility toward environmental protection is evidenced by the fact that Mandy Gunasekara, who spearheaded the rollback on President Obama’s Clean Power Plan, is returning to the EPA as chief of staff this spring. She has advocated scaling back rules on greenhouse emissions and is credited with urging the President to leave the Paris accord. Until 2017, the world has looked toward the United States for global leadership, but this most recent budget would reduce our involvement in world affairs.

The State Department and USAID would be cut by $12 billion, more than a fifth less than last year. Virtually everything in the USAID and

the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.”

There was a time when Black people looked to the Black press for that friendship because we weren’t getting love anyplace else. Those soldiers without swords not only shared the news, they spread the truth and let the hit dog holler.

Now some of the messages could be sharp and downright hurtful. But they were for the greater good.

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State budgets is reduced, including humanitarian aid, contributions to international organizations, and cultural exchanges; only Ivanka Trump’s Women’s Global Development fund seems to have been protected, with its allocation doubling!

The Department of Veteran’s Affairs is the only Cabinet agency that will experience a double-digit budget increase of 12 percent.

After a series of scandals involving the delivery of health service to the nation’s veterans, few would dispute the need for a stronger agency.

But wonders if the $12 billion increase in this agency’s budget will improve efficiency, or if it is merely pandering to veterans, a core part of the President’s base.

NASA is another agency that gets a doubledigit budget increase, partly to fund space exploration. The Defense Department budget remains relatively flat, with an increase at just one-tenth of one percent. The budget is generous enough, however, to purchase new nuclear warheads and new missiles. It also will fund an arms race with China and Russia. What if just a tenth of the “defense” (I consider it an offense) budget were devoted to human needs?

That would be $70 billion to, perhaps, restore the $9.5 billion Health and Human Services cut, restore the $5.6 billion Department of Education cuts, to restore the $1.3 billion cut to the Labor Department (“savings” will be realized by cutting unemployment insurance, and payment to the

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Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, among other programs/ That $70 billion could also restore the $1.9 billion cut from the Agriculture Department.

I’m fantasizing, of course. Few in our warmongering nation would have the nerve to cut the defense budget. Predatory capitalism and the war-industrial complex will keep our “defense” department in business, with companies that manufacture nuclear warheads, missiles, and more, raking in record profits.

This budget illustrates what this administration is all about. It is hostile to poor folks, to culture, to education, and to farmers. It is unwilling to spend money on international relations. It is willing to continue to reward the wealthy for just being wealthy. It reflects forty-five’s values.

But there’s good news. Congress has failed to pass forty-five’s budget in the past, and they probably won’t pass it this time either. With a Democratic majority in the House, human needs will likely have a higher priority. It won’t cut State and USAID budgets. It’s a good thing Congress has more of a conscience than the President does.

But this budget is a wake-up call for those who want health care and also a second Trump term.

The two are incompatible.

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Many are students of ethics and communications law. Others while well-versed in the Associated Press Stylebook, also realize the importance of our own style and nuances that speak to our realities, our struggles, our lives.

We’re constantly looking for more talent, interns, volunteers and seasoned professionals. We’re embracing technology and collaborating with others to maximize our resources; while building and sharing.

We must, in the spirit of the Black Press credo, plead our own cause. We want to tell our stories. We want to be the voice for the voiceless.

We have more resources today to give more folks a voice but we still have to take into consideration that

there are many who still find their voices muted.

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We stand on the shoulders of men and women who make us feel the need to come strong and that’s what we are working on. We feel a moral obligation. We’re providing that strong base so when we do endorse, readers will trust and believe, and take us to the polls with them!

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TSU ISSUES,

mission of TSU, and in the best continued from front page interests of the students, faculty Board of Regents spent for three law firms and the community at large. and a PR firm Prior to this blowup, Dr. Lane had a little Potential decrease in funding from more than 2 ½ years left on his recently donors for TSU Maroon & Gray Gala for renewed three-year contract and had scholarships become a beloved University President by Potential decrease in student enrollment many in the community. for the fall semester, which determines the future funding from that the state gives to Dr. Lane and his wife, Loren Lane, public institutions based on a formula also released a statement: Money spent at Houstonian Hotel when Dear TSU Faculty, Staff, Students, and Alums: Dr. Lane was placed on paid leave of My wife Loren and I would like to thank each absence of you for allowing us to serve at this indomitable institution, The Texas Southern University! Our The negative impact on the TSU brand last four years have been the best four years of our Potential decrease in alumni participation lives and we can only hope that we lived up to your and financial support of TSU expectations of making TSU the best HBCU in When added up, as one can see, the the country. With your input, recommendations, financial impact of this situation has cost and support, we were able to do great things in a taxpayers and Texas Southern University very short period of time: well over $1 million, both directly and Brought homecoming traditions (parade in indirectly.

2016; football game in 2019) back to the yard, According to a Confidential Settlement increasing community and alumni engagement Agreement between TSU and Dr. Lane, Construction of new 100,000-square-foot that the Houston Forward Times has library learning center, expanding access to research received, the settlement agreement reveals and tools for students, faculty, staff, and alums that Dr. Lane will receive a whopping Creation of a capital expenditure plan, $100,000 as “compensation for alleged reallocating funds to make much-needed campus emotional distress, damage to his reputation infrastructure improvements and reduce deferred and mental anguish.” maintenance The settlement agreement was approved Safety enhancements, including the hiring of by the TSU Board of Regents on Thursday, new TSU Department of Public Safety leadership, February 20th, after Dr. Lane and his a new student-focused policing philosophy, overhaul attorneys met with several members of of the policing fleet, and improved campus lighting the TSU Board of Regents to air out their Revival of Greek life, expanding the number of grievances during a 13-hour mediation on fraternities and sororities and bringing some off of Monday, February 17th. probationary status The TSU Board of Regents released a Clearance of NCAA probation for the TSU statement after parting ways with Dr. Lane, athletic program, along with record-breaking stating: academic successes and graduation rates for TSU The Board of Regents today announced student-athletes that Dr. Austin Lane has entered into a Acceptance of the largest single gift from an settlement agreement with the University, individual (approximately $3 million) from the officially ending his tenure with TSU. The estate of alumnus Joan M. Lafleur to the College agreement was reached after a 13-hour of Pharmacy & Health Sciences mediation session on Monday in which Establishing the Maroon & Gray Affair annual both sides aired their grievances before fundraiser for student scholarships and programs, a former judge. Dr. Lane accepted the resulting in more than $3 million raised mediator’s settlement agreement, and the Increase in enrollment over targeted projections, full Board was made aware of the details of including double digit percentage growth in 2017, that agreement at today’s Board meeting and further growth in 2018 and voted unanimously to accept the terms Increase in persistence & graduation rates, of the settlement. The Board believes that following enhancement of the Freshman Seminar the settlement agreement is in the best course and Project Graduation –a customized interest of moving forward the academic

pathway to student success and completion Over a three-year period, TSU’s investment rating from Moody’s Investor Services improved from ‘negative’ to ‘stable’ to ‘positive,’ resulting in more favorable borrowing scenarios for TSU in the future Hosting the ABC News Democratic Debate, becoming the first HBCU to host such a debate in more than a decade; the debate brought incalculable attention to TSU Received a $5.1 million CPRIT (Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas) grant, helping TSU become a major player in cancer research and prevention Received a $2.7 million grant from the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and the Charles Koch Foundation to fund the newly-established Center for Justice Research Implemented a comprehensive compensation study, resulting in a new salary and compensation structure that addresses internal equity for all TSU faculty and staff Formed partnerships with Harris County and the City of Houston to launch major improvements to streets and roads surrounding the TSU campus Entered into a leading-edge partnership with Houston METRO to pilot an autonomous vehicle/ shuttle service along the Tiger Walk; the project also resulted in research opportunities for students and faculty in TSU’s Center for Transportation Studies Achieved major successes in the 85th and 86th Texas legislative sessions, resulting in increased funding and appropriations for campus programs and infrastructure, and fixing an athletics fee issue that will ensure sustained funding for all athletics programs

These are just a few of our accomplishments that led to the success of our top five priorities (Student Success and Completion, Academic Program Quality and Research, Culture, Partnerships and Finances) and shared vision we created in 2016.

TSU will always be the Heart & Soul of Houston and will forever have a special place in our hearts.

We are moving on with our heads held high knowing we did our best and that its confirmed and on record that we did nothing wrong.

Go Tigers, Dr. Austin A. Lane First Lady, Loren R. Lane Filling Dr. Lane’s shoes will be a challenge, especially because of his popularity with the students, alumni and the community, but the process of finding his replacement must happen and happen quickly. In the meantime, it will be incumbent on the TSU Board of Regents to ensure the University’s progress is not stifled and that there is no regression after this move.

A bigger question that many in the community have is, does the TSU Board of Regents see the error of its ways? An even bigger question than that is, was the over $1 million that the TSU Board of Regents cost the taxpayers and the University, worth it, but more importantly, will they bring or have they brought in enough money through giving and fundraising to offset the costs of their seemingly disastrous decision?

Time will tell!

Delta Sigma Theta Gift creates $301,000 Endowed Scholarship at Texas Southern University

Dr. Gregory Maddox, Dean-Graduate School and Director of International Programs, TSU; Thelma Kennedy-Malveaux, Co-chair, Scholarships and Awards; Nita Gilbert, Co-chair, Scholarships and Awards; Jona Sargent, President, HAC-DST; Ken Huewitt, Acting TSU President; Melinda Spaulding, VP for Institutional Advancement; Connie L. Cochran, Asst. VP of Alumni Relations & Special Events; and Louis Edwards, Director of Donor Relations

More Texas Southern University students will experience the enrichment of studyingabroadbecause of TSU Alumna Anna Pearl Barrett and the Houston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The sorority presented the university with $150,500 from Ms. Barrett’s bequest tothesorority, whichwas matchedby TSU’s Foundation to create one of the institution’s largest endowments: the Anna Pearl Barrett Houston Alumnae Chapter, DeltaSigmaThetaSorority, Inc., Memorial EndowedScholarship.

The$301,000investment will financially assist students whodesiretostudy in other countries and fulfills the one of the goals of International Awareness andInvolvement, part of thesorority’s Five-Point ProgrammaticThrust.

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Jig into Fair Park: North Texas Irish Festival Oh, Danny Boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling everyone to Fair Park in Dallas for the 38th Annual North Texas Irish Festival to celebrate the rich tradition of Irish and Celtic culture March 6-8 with a family-friendly and tons of fun three-day festival.

Tens of thousands will come from across Texas and other parts of the country to visit one of the largest Irish festivals in the U.S., a signature cultural event that features live music, dancing, storytelling, chef demonstrations and more on 13 stages throughout Fair Park. Attendees will also enjoy horse shows, beer and whiskey tasting, genealogy research opportunities, shopping, animal rescue groups, child-friendly entertainment, and free arts and crafts for the kids.

Now in its 38th year, the North Texas Irish Festival is unique as the largest cultural celebration in DFW, and one of the largest Irish festivals in the U.S. It is produced annually by 600 volunteers, some of whom have volunteered for decades, often alongside generations of their families.

“We are honored that people choose to bring their families to our festival year after year,” said Sheri Bush, president of the Southwest Celtic Music Association Inc., the organization that produces the North Texas Irish Festival and provides music and dance scholarships to local students. “Those of us who volunteer for the festival do this out of love for the culture, and because we want to share that with everyone. From our ‘festival family’ to yours, we hope you enjoy this labor of love.”

Music, dancing, whiskey tastings, horse displays, Celtic storytelling, animal rescue groups, Shepherd’s pie, Irish stew, dozens of activities for kids and childfriendly entertainment, and chef demonstrations are

all found at this family-friendly festival that includes 13 stages of entertainment.

Back by popular demand after a successful inaugural race is the North Texas Irish Festival Fun Run, the perfect opportunity to kick up your heels. Perfect for runners or walkers of any age or ability (and dogs, of course!), this non-timed 5K fun run benefits the Southwest Celtic Music Association. All registered run participants will receive a T-shirt, a “bottle opener” medal, one ticket to the North Texas Irish Festival, and two beers after the run if you are of legal drinking age.

Music The heart and soul of the North Texas Irish Festival is the music, which goes on all weekend long and features musicians and bands from around the world.

National headlining performers are: Altan, JigJam, Lunasa, The Logues, Ashley Davis, Calan, Ed Miller and Rich Brotherton, and Celtic Aire (the premier Celtic and folk ensemble of the United States Air Force). A host of regional performers will also perform throughout festival weekend.

Dance Are you a fan of the hit show “Riverdance”?

Then you are familiar with the rhythmic magic of Irish step dancing. Dancers of all ages – many of whom compete at the world championship level -will delight audiences with continuous performances on the dance stage in Fair Park’s historic Tower Building. In addition, there will be dance workshops throughout the weekend, and everyone is encouraged

to get into the spirit of Ireland at Saturday night’s Dance “Céilí,” a traditional Irish party that is open for everyone to attend.

Chef Stage Pick up a few culinary tricks for modern Irish cuisine (and sample it!) at the Chef Stage. North Texas’s most exciting chefs will spill some of their best Celtic culinary secrets as they perform their own modern takes on traditional Celtic fare, and then pass out samples for attendees to enjoy. Also, don’t miss special mixology demonstrations from experts with Teeling Whiskey, Glendalough and others on Friday night.

Kids & Animals There is so much for kids to do at the North Texas Irish Festival! Urchin Street is a special place inside the festival where kids can find entertainment, education, play and fun, including crafts, music, dance, storytelling, magic and mystery. Storytellers -or “Shanachie” – will perform traditional Irish stories in the way that the Irish learned of their history for hundreds of years.

Love animals? The North Texas Irish Festival hosts animal rescue groups where you can find your new best friend – or, if you already have one, bring your pet into the festival to enjoy it with you for a $1 donation. Equestrian shows, sheep herding and other demonstrations will be performed in various areas of Fair Park.

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Discount tickets are available at area Tom Thumb and Albertsons stores starting in February. Children 11 and under are FREE when accompanied by adult family member. Seniors over 65 or current military members (with valid military ID) receive $5 off all gate prices. Dogs are allowed in on a short leash with a $1 requested donation to animal rescue groups supported by the festival. Leprechauns (in full ceremonial dress and carrying pot of gold) are FREE. Parking is available in and around Fair Park, or attendees can take the DART (take the Green Line!) to the front entrance of Fair Park and the North Texas Irish Festival. Detailed directions and parking tips are available at www.ntif.org. The public can call (214) 821-4173, or visit www.ntif.org for more information or to volunteer to work at the festival.

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In Conversation 2020 Distinguished Guest Charlotte Jones VP and Chief Brand Officer - Dallas Cowboys Photos: Jesse Hornbuckle

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Brotherhood Shalom Award Dinner honoring State Senator Royce West

Shalom Award Dinner honoring Senator West with event Co-Chairs, Dennis Eichelbaum and Roy Flegenheimer

The evening was filled with humor celebrating Senator West’s life and career with family friends and colleagues sharing stories and humorous anecdotes while recognizing many of his accomplishments.

DISD Superintendent Dr. Michael Hinojosa, The Honorable Ron Kirk, Domingo Garcia, Michael Gruber, CEO/Scout Executive Sam Thompson of the Circle 10 Council of the Boy Scouts of America and many members of the West Family. spoke.

Co-beneficiaries of the Shalom Award along with Temple Shalom Brotherhood were the Bishop Arts Theatre Center and the Circle Ten Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Brotherhood President Steve Weintraub characterized this event best when he compared Senator West’s career and the Brotherhood’s mission as both being youth-centric and geared toward building a better future for our community, thus making for an evening that was meant to be.

Co-chairs Roy Flegenheimer, Dennis Eichelbaum and the Temple Shalom Brotherhood honored State Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) with its Shalom Award. The award recognized Senator West’s many years of public service to our community, his leadership on initiatives promoting educational opportunity and excellence, his passion for protecting the disenfranchised and his advocacy for public safety and criminal justice.

The award’s language concludes with the following statement, “We salute your integrity, your diplomacy and your commitment.”

Sen. West was the 13th recipient of the Shalom Award. Past winners include: Mary Pat Higgins, Executive Director and President of the Dallas Holocaust Museum/ Center for Education & Scott Butnick, Paul Preite, James Darling, Roy Flegenheimer, Senator West, Steve WeinTolerance; The Reverend traub, Dennis Eichelbaum, Perry Zidow, Jim Warner, Mark Fisher (back). Photo: Lisa Rothberg Dr. Neil G. Thomas of the Cathedral of Hope; and former State Supreme Court Justice Douglas Lang.

Cocktail hour with Eric Wills’ piano accompaniment set the mood with a silent auction and 50/50 Raffle, then dinner, with the main program emceed by event Co-chair Dennis Eichelbaum.

Remarks followed by Temple Shalom Brotherhood President Steve Weintraub, Temple Shalom President Rodney West Family - Rolando (son) and Heather West, Lillian Sunderman, Roddrick West (son), Schlosser and Senior Rabbi Mrs. Carol West, Sen. West, Barbara West, Brother Willis Kevin West, Sharla West, Stephan West (son) and Mildred West. Seated: Sen.’s mother Gloria Ashford. Photo: Illene Zidow Andrew Paley.

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Living Legends honored Story and Photos

By Marva Sneed The 4th Annual Ron E. Bivins “The People’s Servant” Living Legends & Scholarship Banquet was held recently at the Hilton Garden Inn and featured emcee Keith Solis from Smooth R & B 105.7 and keynote speaker Dr. S.J. Gilbert, Sr., Pastor Emeritus, Mt. Sinai Baptist Church Houston, TX. Rev. Bivins greeted everyone with his excitement and joy because of the overwhelming response to the sold-out event. “Praise is what I do! God has been good to me and I give him all the glory and praise. I stand on the shoulders of many people who helped me to become the person I am today,” he said, adding that two weeks before the event

he didn’t think that it would sell out. The 2020 Honorees were Dr. Peter Johnson Civil Rights Award; Attorney DeMetris Sampson - Legal Service Award; Dr. Corey Toney - Community Service Award; South Oak Cliff Bear Cave - Dr. Frederick D. Todd Education Award; Dr. Sheila Bailey - Humanitarian Award; Dr. Zan Holmes, Jr. - Honorable Cleo Steele Award, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Political Service Award; and Rev. Dr. C.J.R. Phillips, Jr.- The People’s Servant Award. Youth Scholarship recipient are: Destini King, Jessika Howard, Mekhi Parker, Raigan Smallwood, and Tyesha Brown.Rev. Bivins said to save the date for the 5th Annual Living Legends & Scholarship Banquet, February 27, 2021.

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By Marva Sneed

On “From Marva change my eating with Love” Joyce habits and ended Brown, Ms. Texas up losing about 30 Senior America Papounds. I became geant 2019 joined more confident. us to talk about I was looking for representing the something that I positive image of could do once I aging for women retired. So I found Jo y ce B ro w n 60 and older. She M s. Te x a s S e n io r A m e ric a out about the says the ladies have pageant. I said I’m reached the “Age of Elegance” going to do it. I had never done and are the foundation of a pageant before. That was my America. The pageant champions very first time. I said I’m going healthy aging, wellness, and to do it and I’m going to win it. mental-being. The contestants But I didn’t have a talent. I didn’t exemplify the “positive image of know what I was going to do but aging.” She worked 38 years in I’m going to do my best. And the technology field and spent now at 60 I am living my best life.

30 years in various forms of I am fulfilled in every way. engineering management.

MS: You became a certified MS: Ms. Joyce will you tell Health Coach. What can we do us a little bit about yourself and to become healthier? how you got involved in Ms. JB: Yes, so when I was going Texas Senior America Pageant? on that journey trying to figure JB: Thank you for having me what I was going to do when I on your show. I am very humbled retired, because of all the years and I am excited to come and in management and Corporate talk about the things that I’m America. My daughters were like most passionate about. So a little ‘well why not be a life coach?’ I about me I have an Electrical had been coaching people and Engineering degree that I got in in management all those years 1981 it was a lifetime ago. But but that wasn’t what I wanted anyway I spent 38 years working to do. And because I didn’t have in Corporate America 8 years at anything else to do I decided to go Texas Instruments and another online and see what a Life Coach 30 years at Abbott Laboratories. is all about. Well looking, I had When I was thinking about always been interested in health retiring, I thought ‘I want to and I’d always been healthy to retire what am I going to do?’ I be perfectly honest. I had always tried to figure out what was going worked out and walked. Walking to be my next chapter. So in the was my number one passion at meantime, I was about to turn that time. I ran across a health 60. I finally hit that point. For coach and I was like what is this? the first time in my life ever I was So I started researching it and I feeling depressed about turning a decided this is what I’m going to new decade. I wasn’t happy with do.

There was so much more to Joyce where I was in life. And I decided that I was going to break things Brown. To hear the full interview, go open and change my attitude, to BlogTalkRadio.com Cheryl’s World

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The Valder Beebe Show’s Vision 2020 Baby Boomers across the airways connects with the best advisors to inspire, inform and educate the pool of 74.7 Baby Boomers. In America 10,000 million Baby Boomers retire daily and many are not financially prepared for a second-act.

Edward Jones, is a financial services firm headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. It serves investment clients in the U.S. and Canada, through its branch network of more than 14,000 locations. According to financial services firm Edward Jones’ survey, Relationship with Money, while 81% of Americans say they feel in control over their current financial situation, they admit a mix of emotions when it comes to their money.

Only 21% of respondents reported that they feel happy when thinking about saving money while feeling overwhelmed, anxious and, ironically, confident tied as the second-highest emotions, all at 16%.

The survey also found a gap between respondents’ intentions and their actions when it comes to short-term vs. long-term saving and investing. When asked what they would do if someone gave them $1,000, 72% of respondents said they would allocate it to shortterm goals (that which can be accomplished in less than five years). Yet, one in four respondents also reported that retirement was a top savings priority (26%).

Nearly all Americans confess they can improve their relationship with money a new Edward Jones survey finds while most Americans feel in control of their current financial situation, balancing short-term and long-term goals remains a challenge. The best way to show your love, is to love yourself first and take care of your finances. Advisors have the best information to get you financially fit for 2020!

VBS: Jessie Abercrombie, Edward Jones financial services is in the Valder Beebe Show studios to share about a recently conducted Edward Jones survey. Jessie, help us to understand what was reveled through the respondents in this financial survey.

JA: It was a recent survey in 2019 and it was about money.

The survey showed that 81% of the respondents feel in control of their money, but only 21% actually feel happy when it comes to thinking about savings.

VBS: Baby Boomers you’ve got to get your money straight. Tell us more about the survey.

JA: A few others things that was revealed that 92% recognize there is room for improvement.

When we think of savings, one of the biggest issue is how do we balance all of this? How do you save money? How do you pay off existing debt? How do you save for retirement at the same time?

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Hanging with Hollywood MOVIE REVIEW BY HOLLYWOOD HERNANDEZ

Burden is the true story about the life of Mike Burden, played

by Garrett Hedlund.

He is a Grand Dragon in the Ku Klux Klan and his life takes a turn for the worse when he decides to leave the KKK. He loses his job and his home after his evil, racist boss seeks revenge on him for leaving the Klan. Tom Griffin (Tom Wilkinson) does everything in his power to make Mike regret leaving the Ku Klux Klan. Wilkerson does an excellent job of playing someone who is pure evil.

Forest Whitaker’s character, Reverend Kennedy, gets involved when the Klan opens up a KKK museum right in the middle of town. Reverend Kennedy fights back not with hate or violence. His weapon is love and through protests by his church members, he hopes to show the Klan the error of their ways.

Burden takes place in 1996 in Laurens, South Carolina, a place where blacks were treated as second class citizens and racism was commonplace in the small town. The movie is a “no holds barred” true story about race that shows the ugliness of hatred toward our fellow man. Meanwhile, Mike falls in love with a single mother and when the two become homeless, against the wishes of his family, Reverend Kennedy takes them in.

To see the evolution of Garrett Hedlund’s character is like watching a drug addict go through recovery. He has his moments of kindness where he treats black people with respect and then he’ll sometimes slip back into being the old Mike, using the “N-word” when talking to blacks and showing them total disrespect. It’s the Reverend Kennedy who convinces him that all men are brothers. Burden is a real story about love winning over hate and the subject matter is just as relevant now as it was then.

It’s an important movie for the times we are living in now. It reminds us not to forget what happened in the past or we’ll be doomed to repeat it.

The movie is rated R for harsh language, including frequent use of “The N-Word,” and runs for 2 hours and 9 minutes. On my “Hollywood Popcorn Scale” I rate Burden a JUMBO.

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Mavs, Legends Players earn Players of the Week Honors

By Dorothy J. Gentry Sports Editor

Professional basketball in Dallas and Frisco made a little history on Monday.

The Dallas Mavericks’ Kristaps Porzingis and the Texas Legends’ Cameron Payne were named Players of the Week for the NBA and the NBA G- League, respectively, on Monday.

Porzingis, a forward/center for the Mavs, was named Western Conference Player of the Week for games played from Monday, Feb. 24

through Sunday, March 1. It marks the second time in his career that Porzingis has won Player of the Week honors (he was named Eastern Conference POW for games played from Oct. 30 through Nov. 5, 2017, with New York).

He also becomes the second Maverick to win the award this season, joining Luka Dončić (Nov. 18 through Nov. 24).

Porzingis (7-3, 240) led the Mavericks to a 3-1 week with averages of 26.3 points, 11.8 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game – all team highs for

that stretch. He totaled at least 24 points and 12 boards in each of the final three games during the week.

The Latvian forward/center capped off the week by connecting on a career-high-tying six 3-pointers en route to scoring a season-hightying 38 points and adding 13 rebounds and five blocks in 37 minutes at Minnesota on Sunday night.

Porzingis joined Dirk Nowitzki as the only Mavericks to produce a 35-point, 10-rebound, five-block game. In addition, he and the Lakers’ Anthony Davis are the only players to record a 35-point, 10-rebound, five-

block stat line in 2019-20.

Also today Cameron Payne, of the Mavs’ affiliate Texas Legends in Frisco, was named the NBA G League Player of the Week. Payne led the Legends to a 3-0 record this week with 23.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 10.3 assists, 2.7 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game. Payne joined the Legends Jan. 25 th and has played 12 games with the team averaging 22.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 7.8 assists and shooting 50% from the field. The former 1 st round pick has had careerhighs in scoring (43), rebounds (10), and assists (19) with the Legends, with two of those performances falling in the last three games.

Just this past Saturday night, in another career first, Payne became the 8th player in Legends history and first this season to post a triple-double, putting up 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 19 assists in the team’s 131-110 victory over the Northern Arizona Suns.

In other NBA news, Giannis Antetokounmpo was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week.

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