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MY TRUTH TEARS

By Cheryl Smith, Publisher

Overcoming the feeling of loss is not easy for everyone and people grieve in different ways. During a discussion in class, one student would not accept that his reality was his alone and he couldn’t rely on his own narratives to describe or rationalize for the actions or feelings of others.

Too often people will expect others to act as they would in a situation, foregoing what is real for that person.

Loss, pain, joy, sorrow, happiness— everyone reacts differently but too often we become judgmental if we feel that the response is not adequate, normal or appropriate.

You know the people who will tell, almost demand that you smile; and they don’t have a clue about what is going on in your world. Or, the person who tells someone that you saw them and didn’t speak, when you were totally in another space, dealing with your own issues and really didn’t see them.

Compassion is always good.

Judgmental behavior is usually negative.

When do people learn to stop trying to make their reality the reality of others? When do they realize that the only shoes they are walking in are their own, so they don’t know your truth?

Which brings me to my truth.

I am in pain. My heart aches. But life has to go on and I must have faith that “this too shall pass.”

But right now, I don’t know if I can be consoled.

You see, it was July 6 when I heard the news that the Chicago Defender would no longer be available in print.

Instead I would have to read the digital version.

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GREAT EDUCATOR Dr. Wright Lassiter remembered

Dr. Wright Lassiter Jr., former chancellor of Dallas County Community College, local minister and educator died Monday at his home in Dallas. He was 85.

Dr. Lassiter was appointed chancellor in 2007 after serving as president of El Centro College for 20 years.

“It is with tremendous sadness that I inform you of the death of beloved former Dallas County Community College Chancellor Dr. Wright Lassiter Jr.,” said Dr. Joe May, DCCCD’s chancellor. “We all live in the spirit

Dr. Wright Lassiter, Jr.

of hope and service that was the trademark of Dr. Lassiter’s life. He lived by example. He was larger than life, yet he lived with humility.

He taught us how to serve our students with passion and focus.

“We will carry on his legacy of teaching, leading and ensuring that higher education is accessible to all.”

Dr. Lassiter was the district’s first African American chancellor. During his time as chancellor, he oversaw a $450 million bond election which resulted in the con-

struction of 29 buildings including five new community education campuses.

“Dr. Lassiter served many students and employees at DCCCD for over 25 years.

His leadership is a testament to his commitment to a higher education for all,” said DCCCD Board Chairwoman Diana Flores. “He often spoke with a quiet eloquence. We are saddened to learn of his passing, and the DCCCD Board offers condolences to his family.”

Trustee Charletta CompSee LASSITER, page 3

#ustoo Phenomenal Woman

Volunteer shares experience as docent at African American Museum

By Patty Bates-Ballard Special to Texas Metro News

Homeschool students tour museum with Patty Bates-Ballard

I recently became a volunteer docent at the African American Museum of Dallas. I’m White, and I have invited friends of all backgrounds to take tours with me.

At a time when most Americans say race relations are getting worse, I’m on board with Dallas’s Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation effort to transform our country’s false narrative about African Americans and other People of Color.

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President Bukele recently urged Washington to become his country’s partner in creative a massive jobs programs in El Salvador.

He said that he believe his government, with assistance from President Trump, could create nearly 400,000 jobs that do not exist today. Those jobs, President Bukele said, would discouraged Salvadorans from seeking a life in the United States, he added, saying “… if people have an opportunity for a decent job, a decent education, a decent health care system and security, I know that forceful migration will

be reduced to zero.”

No one wants to leave their home. If the average person were to examine their own lives and found that they were jobless and fearful, they would search for a place where they could earn an income and raise their families in peace.

Isn’t that what the first settlers in this country did when they fled what they characterized was tyranny in England?

So, history teaches us that those who stand at our Southern eager to enter and those who are walking towards it are not much different from those who settled what is now the United States of America, which we have declared as the ‘the land of the free and the home of the brave.’

become president of Bishop College, now Paul Quinn College.

Dr. Lassiter was the recipiDr. Jose Adames, president ent of numerous awards and of El Centro College, said he honors. In 2013, the early was deeply saddened by news college high school at El Cenof Dr. Lassiter’s death. tro College was renamed in Early on in my presidency, his honor, The Dr. Wright L. I had the pleasure of sharing Lassiter Jr. Early College High lunch with School.

Dr. Lassiter.

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Council to Saturday, July 13, 2019 Born in the National Service: Vicksburg, Endowment Concord Church at 11am Miss., Dr. Lasfor the Husiter received a manities. He bachelor’s degree from Alcorn previously served as a comState University; a master’s demissioner for the United States gree from Indiana University, Commission of Minority Busiand a doctorate in education ness Development and a memfrom Auburn University. ber of the Texas Council for He arrived in Dallas in 1983 to

the Humanities.

In 2006, BKM Total Office of Texas, a Dallas-based furnishing company established the Dr. Wright Lassiter Jr. BKM scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to students attending any of the seven DCCCD colleges who are majoring in entrepreneurship studies and other disciplines.

Dr. Lassiter retired in 2014 but continued to serve as a graduate school faculty member at Dallas Baptist University. An ordained minister, he taught at Concord Baptist Church and was an interim pastor at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, both in Dallas.

In 2016, he received the national Leadership Award from the American Association of Community Colleges. A lifelong learner, Dr. Lassiter was the author of several books.

He is survived by his wife, Demetria Lassiter; two adult children and two grandchildren. His first wife, Bessie Lassiter, died in 2014.

BY CONGRESSWOMAN EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON Congresswoman Johnson represents the 30th congressional district of Texas in the US House of Representatives.

The hundreds of thousands of distressed desperate women with babies, children and men from Central America, South America and Africa who journey thousands of miles from their countries, risking their lives and leaving those that they love behind to enter the United States for a new life will not be stopped by a Southern border wall.

That belief is simply folly, or at worse, political rhetoric designed to win over emotional voters that can be easily manipulated during the election season by an administration whose life

expectancy, many predict, will conclude in 2020.

Serious thinkers understand that a comprehensive federal immigration strategy and a working relationship with the leaders of nations such as Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador are critical to stem the tide of the massive numbers of migrants that are moving north.

Perhaps the president and those who help him to shape his immigration policy might consult with people such as the president of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, who recently suggested

Lassiter, continued from front page ton recalled Dr. Lassiter as a “dedicated leader who championed worthy causes.”

“I first met Dr. Lassiter when I worked at the Dallas Black Chamber where he chaired the Education Committee,” Compton said. “He did an outstanding job as president of El Centro College, and worked well with the Board when he was chancellor. I am sorry to hear that he has passed, but I know that he led a full and active life. My prayers go out to his family.”

Trustee Wesley Jameson said, “It was an inspiration to know Dr. Lassiter. His legacy of insightful analysis and intuitive perceptions that he shared with others are a testament to his life’s work. He was a gifted orator who motivated thousands of individuals studying leadership skills. Not only will be he missed for his leadership qualities, but also for his ethics and kindness.”

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EDITORIAL

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By VINCENT L. HALL Vincent L. Hall is

an author, activist

and award-winning columnist

The Texas Radio Hall of Fame is dedicated to the recognition of broadcasting greats in the Lone Star State. Their mission is to only recognize the highest caliber of people who have largely made Texas the focus of their good work.

They seek individuals who demonstrated exemplary skill, recognition from their peers and were absolute stand-outs. Those qualities made a candidate eligible for nomination to the Hall of Fame, which resides in the Piney Woods of East Texas in Kilgore.

There were 16 living legends inducted this year and four others selected posthumously. Listed in the middle of the 16 was our own Willis (Da Crooner) Johnson. It’s a fitting irony that the State of Texas is 286,597 square miles, but Willis will be inducted

MY TRUTH Continued from pg 1 Now there will most likely be those who say, “don’t worry, don’t despair.”

Guess what, I am worried and I do have a feeling of despair, frustration and almost anger.

The Chicago Defender is family to me and Real Times Media is a major media force and source in America, especially Black America.

I know times are changing and change is good; however I think about the readers who don’t have use of electronics or internet/wifi service.

Sounds illogic, but I submit to you that everyone in this great country does not have all the “necessities” or “luxuries” that you enjoy.

According to a study conducted by the PEW Research Center, “roughly one-in-five American adults are “smartphone-only” internet users

Willis Johnson – A Homegrown Hero

was probably right!

The AM radio game back in the day, was a sun-up to sundown proposition.

Willis ran the first leg. He was at the mic by 6:00 a.m. and most would tune-in just in time for his monologue.

There was some carryover from late night personality “Da Wolf ” and the freaky behavior that Dr. Louie White

whipped up on the regular, but Willis carried more than his weight.

Six years ago, his listeners went to hear him and the show was gone. Soul 73 had been sold and sounded like Seoul 73. Dallas’ Black community radio had become Dallas Korean Radio. Social media and Facebook are fine, but Willis gave his audience a voice, a vote and a vision. All of that was lost.

When contacted, Price wasted no time congratulating Johnson and making his own observations about his friend and colleague.

“Willis is one of those rare radio personalities who knew how to mix some business with the bulls@&!

He was obliged to broadcast. For this community, he balanced what we wanted with what we needed. He was the bridge that moved us from the party bus to planning business mixers.

As a result, Willis had been able to connect willing entrepreneurs and corporations to small businesses in our community that want and deserved to grow.”

Before and since the station closed on New Year’s Day 2013, Johnson has spearheaded his own successful marketing firm and was a close confidant to the last two mayors. His ability to grasp the needs and concerns of both sides of Dallas, make him a valuable commodity to those who want to do business and do it right. Johnson is a fierce proponent of equity and parity when it comes to procurement and contracts.

Congrats to Willis! His earnest love for people and especially for this Dallas community has made a name for him. At one time he used the “Dear Crooner” to help us all with our love problems. HE was the Black male Dear Abby long before Steve Harvey and others sampled his moves on the airwaves.

As an honoree of the Texas Radio Hall of Fame, Willis will have a lasting place of prominence among his peers and fellow professionals. That is the greatest honor he could ever receive. #HomeGrown

“get out of my face” if you try to pass one to them.

At I Messenger Media, we are using print, broadcast, digital and if we have to, drums; to tell our stories, to continue being a voice for the voiceless.

We love our people and we love the stories we are able to share that might not ever be told.

We appreciate the love we receive from many. There are those who show love when they see us coming and they make up for those who will jump for joy and post all over social media when they see themselves in mainstream publications, but barely acknowledge Black Press coverage, until they get into trouble.

Just like the Black College, or Black-owned businesses, and even the Black Church; the Black press suffers tremendously in America from a mentality that was a direct result of post slavery advances. Once we were

given the “privilege” of partaking; ours for some, will never be good enough.

Recently I picked up the Korean Weekly. At first glance, I was sure it was a monthly or an annual publication.

Imagine my surprise to learn this more than 160 page publication comes out every week! The Korean business, church and education communities support that paper.

Founded in 1905, the Chicago Defender did receive significant support, at one time. It was considered to be “The Newspaper,” even printing daily for several decades.

I have so many wonderful stories about the Chicago Defender and I wish Mr. Hiram Jackson much success, because I will be watching and learning as we also continue diversifying our revenue streams and hopefully continue providing a print copy to the percentage of readers that have no desire to read electronically,

for whatever reason.

It hurts to see the change with the Chicago Defender, and I know I will manage; but I take solace in knowing that there’s strong leadership and a visionary leader at the helm.

I just hope that people will support the efforts. It’s about survival and the Black Press not only needs, but deserves support.

I hurt, just like when I hear about a Black college or business closing.

I don’t need to hear “this too shall pass,” or the likes of “that’s the way of the world.” My pain is real but I use it to move me to action, to make me work harder to put out a better product and to earn support from the communities we serve and the business communities.

So, like so many others, sometimes when I am not smiling, just think of the song, “Tears of a Clown,” and give a person some space.

a mere 15 miles from his birthplace in Gladewater. Willis is a “homeboy” who made a name and reputation for himself by taking care of home.

Johnson will join three other powerhouses from Dallas Black radio alumni. Linwood Henderson otherwise known as “Cuzzin Linnie” along with Dewayne Dancer and the “Flyjock”, Tom Joyner already have residence in Texas’ most prolific dormitory of D.J.’s.

Johnson came to Dallas in 1975, fresh out of college. It wasn’t long before his time at KKDA developed some lifelong friends. Willis was part of Dallas’ own famous foursome.

Ambassador Mayor, Ron Kirk, U.S. Senatorial prospect and Texas Senator Royce West and Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price; all cut their teeth at Soul 73 KKDA. Soul 73 KKDA was all about the Black community. Willis marshaled forces for everything from a weekly “Thunder Thighs” competition at a local nightclub, to a mass gathering

to protest injustice. Interestingly, his reach was dominant without being heavy-handed or demanding. Willis stated the facts; made a case for his position and let you decide…that he

– meaning they own a smartphone, but do not have traditional home broadband service.” Also, about 73% of U.S. citizens over 65 use the Internet. So what about the other 27%?

I realize that print newspapers have been declining for decades, but did you know that online news sources have experienced a decline in recent years?

The most successful newspapers are those that can embrace and capitalize off of multimedia platforms. Digital is not the enemy, it’s the future.

Sometimes I have felt, however, that for those of us in the business of the Black Press, as hard as we work, we never get the love from those we are a voice for, Black People.

Sadly, most Black-owned newspapers are free and still you have Black People, who are the main focus, will turn up their nose, waving their hands as if to say “move aside,” or

Willis and Sophia Johnson

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Meharry’s Juul Grant is Good News

THE LAST WORD

BY DR. JULIANNE MALVEAUX

Dr. Julianne Malveaux is an author, economist, and social commentator.

Should Meharry Medical College, a Historically Black College (HBCU) established in 1876 in Nashville, have accepted $7.5 million from Juul Labs, the controversial e-cigarette company that provides an alternative to smoking tobacco?

Meharry says it will use the grant, the second-largest it has ever received, to study public health issues and African Americans, including the health effects of tobacco products.

They will establish a Center for the Study of Social Determinants of Health, and, according to its President, Dr. James Hildreth, “ begin conducting fully-independent research into the health conditions and issues related to tobacco and nicotine-delivery products.”

Critics say that Meharry has made a deal with the devil since African American people smoke more and have a higher death rate from tobaccorelated illnesses than other racial and ethnic groups.

They think Meharry should have passed on the Juul donation because

they don’t believe that the historically Black Meharry can’t take Juul’s money and continue to make a difference in Black lives.

I say nonsense! Juul will not be dictating the topics or terms of research with Meharry.

The College’s President, Dr. James K.K. Hildreth, Sr., who has been determined to increase the amount of research that Meharry students are doing, says the college approached Juul, not the other way around, and they did it with their eyes wide open.

He says he is confident that the new research center Meharry will establish will be independent of Juul. They won’t have input to the research topics that Meharry tackles, nor will they determine the course or direction of research.

Most medical colleges, including Meharry, turn down contributions from tobacco companies. As Meharry and Juul were exploring the possibility of the donation, Altria, a tobacco company, acquired 35 percent of Juul. Should that have killed the deal?

By Anthony Council

of raping and beating a woman in Central Park.

The five boys were questioned without their parents’ consent by investigators and officers; about the case, being abused and hit upon.

The person who handled this case was an attorney and New York City prosecutor focusing on crimes of violence against women and children. She was the head of the sex crimes unit of the Manhattan District Attorney’s office from 1976 until 2002. Her name is Linda Fairstein.

During the trial, in the courtroom, there was DNA evidence that proved they were innocent from the

It caused Meharry to pause. But eventually, they decided to accept the money because they believe they can use it for the greater good. I agree.

President Hildreth has been a biomedical researcher for more than 36 years. In a letter to the Meharry community, he reminded them that, “The bodies of black Americans have historically been the subject of scientific experimentation with

no control on our part. If it takes an unorthodox partnership to change that dynamic, then let the research begin.”

I can’t read that part of Hildreth’s letter without thinking of the Tuskegee syphilis experiments, where the federal government funded research on the effects of untreated syphilis on black men. Medicine to cure syphilis was withheld from the men in the

experiment. The federal government did this! The commercial use of Black bodies included the harvesting (and reproduction) of the cells of Henrietta Lacks, a Black woman whose DNA is still being used today for medical research. And, when we think of experiments on Black bodies, one must think of the odious J. Marion Sims, who was called the “father of modern gynecology.” He earned his fame by conducting painful experiments on enslaved women. Thank goodness New York City removed his statue from Central Park!

Meharry doesn’t aim to hurt the six million African Americans who are smokers or to profit from them. They aim to have a seat at the research table, a place from which Black researchers, and Black research institutions, have often been excluded.

Juul’s contribution allows Meharry to pull up a chair to the research table and participate in the scientific inquiry about the health effects of cigarettes and other tobacco products, critical investigation given the fact that African Americans are more likely to die from tobacco-related illnesses than others.

Dr. Hildreth’s letter to the Meharry community outlines several research questions. What is the long-term

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impact of e-cigarettes? Does vaping cause developmental health issues?

Are vaping devices effective as smoking reduction or cessation devices? Will laws prohibiting tobacco sales for those under 21 improve health outcomes?

San Francisco recently passed legislation outlawing the sale of vaping devices. How effective are such laws?

These are questions worth answering through research.

From where I sit, Meharry should have negotiated for a much more substantial contribution from Juul, and perhaps they will. After all, according to Dr. Hildreth, the tobacco industry “has taken our money and delivered sickness and death in return. “We at Meharry intend to advance the fight for better health and longer life by turning that insidious relationship on its head.”

Bravo, Dr. Hildreth. If Meharry’s research can help us learn more about addiction, and if the research can be used for tobacco use prevention, then Meharry is doing the right thing. I don’t see others lining up to fund Meharry’s research, and fundraising for HBCUs is extremely challenging.

I look forward to the work that the Center for the Study of Social Determinants of Health will produce.

Exonerated Five discussed on Anthony’s “Leadership” Council Texas Metro News

Anthony Council

On April 19, 1989, five young boys were accused, charged and convicted

crime, however, before the trial, the investigators had the boys videotaped, where the five of them confessed only because they were told they could go home if admitted guilt. The young boys: Raymond, Yusef, Korey, Antron, and Kevin were all sentenced to six to eight years in prison.

The Netflix series “When They See Us” showed the boys and what they dealt with in prison, the courtroom and even the park itself.

Within the documentary Series, there have been many reviews from young people with each episode.

The Netflix series is a four-part series and everyone should watch it. I

got to interview Mr. Kurtis Willis who was around during that year and I got his input on the case and the Netflix series itself.

AC: “As a Black man, how do you feel about the judicial system?”

KW: “The judicial system and African American men are handled differently. We are not innocent until proven guilty. We are guilty and in most cases and therefore when we enter this system the thought process for most prosecutors is you are going to have to prove you are innocent.

In this system, you are guilty by association because of the color of your skin.”

AC: “What do you do if you are in a vulnerable situation where you have nowhere to go?”

KW: “You have to find someone that you really can trust, finding someone that can lead you in the right path.

Everywhere you go there's going to be that pocket of a city of crime or reputation. Find people that can help you and mentor you so you can grow and be safe. The first thing I would do is know my surroundings.”

Tune in to Anthony’s “Leadership” Council Every Tuesday From 2 to 4 pm

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Volunteer docent, continued from front page

Curated by Jennifer Cowley, the #ustoo Phenomenal Woman art exhibition is a PHENOMENAL opportunity to experientially transform our narrative.

Featuring 20 local African American woman artists, the exhibition was conceived in response to Bette Midler's #metoo tweet referencing the John Lennon/Yoko Ono song, "Woman is the N----of the World."

The false narrative about African Americans I learned growing up -- invented to justify slavery -- involved many dehumanizing messages and images. But the entire narrative can still be conveyed in the one very powerful, hateful, hurtful n-word.

The #ustoo Phenomenal Woman exhibit responds powerfully in oils, acrylics, watercolors, mixed media, photographic works, and music. Vivid colors, unexpected materials, skewed perspectives, exaggerated brush strokes, and affirming language convey literal messages yet also stir emotions that take the viewer beyond the visible to discover even deeper meanings.

A number of works evoke strength and resistance to discrimination and oppression. Stacie Monday’s “Rebel” is a beautiful portrait of a confident African American woman surrounded by the words, “In a society that profits from your self-doubt, loving yourself is a rebellious act.”

An incredible hand-lettered trio of “Phenomenal Woman” paintings by Nicole Angelica lifts up three remarkable Black women: Maya Angelou, Michelle Obama, and Oprah Winfrey. Abi Salami’s painting, “Lady African Defiantly Shackled” personifies Africa’s unwillingness to succumb to the vestiges of colonialism and her “unapologetic belief that she deserves a proper seat” at the

international table.

Missy Burton’s “Dada” and “A Woman’s Work,” Yolanda Burton’s “Balance,” Tyra Goodley’s “Bus Stop,” and others exude the perseverance, camaraderie, and ingenuity African American women offer each other and the world day after exhausting day.

Yet many works, including Monday’s “Ain’t I a Woman,” Jennifer Cowley’s “Shadow of Herself: Mommy’s Got You,” Tschaner Sefas’s “Nurture Me Please,” and Fiera Smith’s “Don’t Tell Me to Smile” explore the vulnerability of Black women and insist that Black women be supported in their vulnerability.

These paintings are vital because a 2017 Georgetown University study found that adults view young Black girls as less innocent and in less need of protection than White girls of the same age. The Georgetown researchers say they think this “adultification” of Black girls may contribute to the higher rate of school suspensions for Black girls (five times more likely than White girls). Artist Classi Nance Jimoh’s artist statement transforms the narrative with the assertion, “We are all women enough to deserve the covering of

love and safety.”

Choke’s “Atabey” and “Fire Panther” and J. LeShae’s exquisite “The Secret Society of Womb Guardians” explore the divine feminine while VET’s “Love Potion,” Lauren Cross’s “So Great in Her Gardens,” and Kaneem Smith’s heartrending “Cotton Belt Memorial” creatively pay homage to those who have crossed over to the other side.

The exhibit is a celebration of Black beauty, Black resilience, Black hair, Black bodies, Black creativity, Black girl magic, and Black lives, interpreted by artists who live life as African American women. The sense of freedom and joy expressed here invites a reconsideration of our still mostly White male-dominated society. At the artists’ talk in May, it was clear that these 20 African American women have found a rare, life-sustaining connection that promises more inspiring art to come.

I’m convinced that for our city and nation to heal and progress, we must shed our false narrative and embrace a more authentic narrative about African American people that centers their beauty, brilliance, talent, and generosity.

The exhibit continues through August 3. I hope you will call soon to schedule your tour and come prepared to be transformed.

Patty Bates-Ballard is Creative Director and Owner of WordSmooth, coauthor of the book Navigating Diversity, and developer of the Harvesting Respect communications education program.

Previously the Diversity Director for the Greater Dallas Community Relations Commission, she has worked in the field of multi-cultural relations for more than 20 years. She coordinates the student Culture Club at Dallas Academy and is a volunteer docent at the African American Museum of Dallas.

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By Marva Sneed

Soulful Prayers

would ask me how I can pray to God, I don’t speak eloquently. I don’t know what to say. Prayer is a simple conversation with God you don’t have to Cheryl Polote-Williamson is an award- have the right grammar, you don’t have to have the winning entrepreneur and executive producer, whereto and thou fore’s, or turn to Luke 12 chapter best-selling author, speaker, philanthropist, and this or that all God wants is to hear from you. a noted transformational leader – helping over I started sharing with people that they could just 200 individuals in their quests to becoming say Jesus Jesus help me and God would help them best-selling authors and has instrumentally or Jesus Jesus orjust moan. People then started to catapulted their careers through what she believe that God heard their prayer and they didn’t has coined “AuthorPreneurship.” Cheryl is have to be eloquent. the CEO of Cheryl Polote I began to take this into my Williamson LLC, in addition spirit and I asked God what you to the CEO of Williamson want me to do. God said to me I Media Group. want you to gather people from Last month she held the all over the globe together and do launch and book signing books on prayer. So people who of Soulful Prayers: The feel like their prayers are not being Power of Intentional heard and they don’t know what to Communication with say to me “God” they can grab a God. The book features prayer out of this book and realize selections from 52 authors it’s just an intentional conversation with prayers dedicated to with me “God.” I crying out to you every situation (good or bad) “God” it’s the desires of my heart. that may occur in one’s life.

The Desire is for people to have a Cheryl Polote-Williamson From “A Prayer for Soulful work book, a tool, a vehicle so that Purpose” by co-author Tilda when they need a job, or grieving Whitaker to “Waiting for Justice” by co-author the loss of a child, or justice. There is a prayer in Charmaine Roots Castillo to “Jobless: But, God this book for you. The Intention is everybody to I Trust You” by co-author Tammy L. Woodard, know that when you go to God in prayer it is a and “The Ability to Lean on the Lord” by conversation between you and Him with no middle best-selling co-author Courtney Williamson -- man just you and God. Soulful Prayers will powerfully change the lives MS: You have written 13 books. In your bio of whoever has it in their grasp. it states you have helped people in their quests The proceeds of the book will go to Cheryl to becoming best-selling authors. How would a Polote-Williamson’s non-profit Soul Reborn person start if they wanted to write a book?

- for underserved women providing lectures, CPW: I always love it when people ask me this classes, summits and conferences on leadership, question and the answer is just start. People feel like entrepreneurship, money management, they have to get a writing coach, or I have to take etiquette, storytelling, and philanthropy. classes. The thing is those are the things that will On From Marva with Love on hold you back because you are constantly looking BlogTalkRadio.com Cheryl’s World, Mrs. out. Look within yourself. Go to the dollar store Williamson said, “Soulful Prayers is the and get a note book and start writing, don’t edit quintessential book for every believer – no it, don’t ask anybody’s opinion. Everybody will tell matter where he or she is in their relationship you why you can’t write the book and nobody will with God.” purchase it. Get a note book and just start writing.

MS: What was the intention with Soulful Carve out time every day. Don’t format it just write.

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Tune in to From Marva with Love, every Friday at CPW: The intention behind Soulful Prayers, 11am-1pm on BlogTalkRadio.com. the book came about because so many people

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Tom Joyner announces Rickey Smiley to debut new Urban AC Morning Show beginning January 2nd The Tom Joyner Morning Show introduced listener favorite Rickey Smiley as the successor to the morning anchor position established by Tom over the course of 25 years. Joyner, who is retiring at the end of the year, acknowledged that Smiley has established himself as a trusted leader on-air and in the community with his current show, captivating audiences with his authentic humor but also his unique perspective on topics important to his audience. Smiley also announced that Eva Marcille and Gary Wit Da Tea would be among the on-air cast members joining him to broadcast out of the Dallas studios beginning January 2020.

Joyner reflected on his accomplishments and the future, “I’m happy to see the landscape of Urban AC morning radio continue to expand with Rickey, and I’m proud of the doors the Tom Joyner Morning Show opened.

Twenty-five years ago, there was no template for a syndicated Urban radio show and we worked hard to prove that we could successfully produce and market a national platform that would entertain, inform and empower African-American listeners. We broke some ground, raised the bar for what audiences expected from Black radio all while partying with a purpose.

Yeah, we’ve done a lot but there’s still a lot left to be done. I’m confident that Rickey’s activism along with his love for radio, the community, and HBCUs, will pick up where we left off.”

Making the announcement public, Rickey Smiley shared his excitement, “It’s an honor to continue the legacy of

my boss and frat brother Tom Joyner.

Not only has he been a friend to my family and me over the years, but we

syndication into 2020.

BACKGROUND: Rickey Smiley Morning Show Brand and Trajectory

Rickey Smiley, Tom Joyner, Eva Marcille and Gary Wit Da Tea

consider him family. Tom’s mentorship has instilled in me valuable wisdom that I will carry with me through this new morning show.”

David Kantor, Reach Media and Radio One CEO, acknowledged the collaboration, “Tom changed the entire urban radio marketplace. He entertained and educated multiple generations of listeners over the last 25 years.

While there is and will always be only one Tom Joyner, we are excited that Rickey will be moving to Urban AC in January. Like Tom, Rickey’s talent, community consciousness and commitment to his audience will serve his listeners well.”

Reach Media’s other current morning Urban AC program, The Russ Parr Morning Show, will also continue in

The Rickey Smiley Morning Show has been recognized for its excellence in connecting with its listeners, and continues to grow with the belief that “Radio is community”. The industry took notice in 2017 awarding Rickey with the NAB Radio Marconi Award as the top national/syndicated talent.

Rickey uses personality, humor, conviction and relevant information to deliver a high-energy morning show engaging his listening community in unexpected ways. His show has distinguished itself with its innovative mix of entertainment and an unfiltered view on contemporary black life and parenthood, focusing on family, community and mentorship.

Smiley uses his radio platform to express his belief that “we are responsi-

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ble for each other”, including purchasing a car for a young man profiled on social media who persisted through a daily 3-hour bus commute to his high school for well over a year in order to graduate. Similarly, the discovery of a co-host’s history with domestic violence prompted Rickey to put a spotlight on the urgency of the issue along with the resources available to provide support to victims.

Having attended Alabama State University and participated in numerous HBCU tours, Smiley is an ardent supporter of education – especially Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Rickey reinforces his radio brand 24/7 interacting online, socially with 5 million followers, through his standup comedy, reality-based TV shows, and publishing – all amplifying his voice!

Gary Wit Da Tea, well established as everyone’s favorite diva, dishes the hottest gossip on the world of entertainment and his colorful opinions on all topics. With over 22 years on radio, along with numerous TV and charitable initiatives, he’s someone whose thoughts listeners look forward to hearing.

Eva Marcille, while originally known as a high fashion model and television celebrity, contributes a relatable women’s point of view with her sharp wit and sometimes challenging position, bringing balance to the show. She shares her life with listeners from entrepreneurial pursuits to marriage and motherhood.

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DCCCD’s Kramp Scholars view education as road to overcoming obstacles The four 2019 Erin Tierney Kramp scholars from the Dallas County Community College District know the value of education and are looking forward both scholastically and globally to the future. .

The DCCCD Kramp scholarship winners are: Grace Mulumba Lupandu Nibert, Richland College; Elizelda Martinez, Brookhaven College; Quyen Nguyen, Brookhaven College; and Marlen Pacheco, El Centro.

The Erin Tierney Kramp Scholarship program, created by the Erin Tierney Kramp Encouragement Foundation, (ETK) is awarded to recipients who demonstrate courage and perseverance through extreme personal hardship and adversity. It is named for Erin Kramp, a breast cancer victim who created a videotape legacy on “life lessons” to leave her daughter, Peyton. Erin’s personal journey was featured on Oprah and 20/20. The Kramp Scholarship program, administered by the DCCCD Foundation and the ETK Foundation, will help all four students with financial support and additional resources to complete their education and improve their lives. In addition to full tuition and books for up to six semesters, the students will receive mentoring and special enrichment programs throughout the year from the Erin Tierney Kramp Encouragement Foundation and its Board members.

“The Erin Tierney Kramp program awards college scholarships to students based on their courage and perseverance in the face of adversity,” said Michael Brown, founder and president of the Erin Tierney Kramp Scholarship Foundation. “These new recipients all have demonstrated these qualities, and they will be wonderful additions to the Kramp family.

“As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the ETK Foundation and its scholarship program, we reflect on all of our past recipients as well as our

new recipients, and the theme still rings true today – when individuals face tremendous adversity, the struggles they endure will either make them stronger or defeat them,” Brown added.

Telling their stories Elizelda Martinez Brookhaven College student Elizelda Martinez knows how it feels to be on the receiving end of relentless bullying.

Bullies tore at her self-esteem during her elementary, middle school and high school years. In fact, her torment began on her very first day of school.

The laughter from other students was sickening, Martinez recalled.

“Kids would laugh at my clothes, my shoes, my body shape,” said Martinez. “I never wanted to tell my parents because I would just be another burden.”

She began bottling up everything inside and pretended she was happy. But the harassment had a detrimental effect.

At 13, Martinez considered taking her own life.

“When I was about to take my life, God spoke to me on a different level.

He let me know that it did not matter what others thought of me because I was beautiful from the inside out,” she said.

Martinez found her purpose, and music became her refuge. She was helped when a close friend encouraged her to find her purpose by helping others. She counsels others on building their self-esteem and self-worth.

“I have helped girls who ate in the restroom because they had no friends,”

strived and academically, he succeeded with a GPA of more than 4.0.

He was able to transfer to college at the age of 16 prior to completing high school.

Nibert is pursuing a degree in Biomedical Engineering, and he plans to transfer to the University 2019 Erin Tierney Kramp Recipients of Texas at said Martinez, who plans to graduate Dallas.

His career goal is to become from Brookhaven in 2021. “It makes me a Physician.

Currently, besides pursuing so happy now to see them in college and his education, he enjoys volunteering at doing what they were meant to do.”

Well Being for All, an organization that Martinez had considered majoring in nursing but switched her allegiance works to alleviate poverty worldwide. to business because she wants to help her family start their own remodeling, Quyen Nguyen Quyen Nguyen came to the United painting and home repair businesses.

States for a better life, following years of childhood mistreatment. She was Grace Mulumba Lupandu Nibert Grace Mulumba Lupandu Nibert is born in Vietnam to a father who not an international student from Belgium. only belittled and devalued her but also He traces his most enduring challenges to physically abused her. Quyen’s mother life in his former home, the Democratic and sister also were subjected to his Republic of Congo. Political tensions violence.

“For 18 years – every single day – I brought on by a civil war forced him and was beaten by my father. This is the his family to flee to Europe for safety. biggest obstacle I have overcome. My The family left everything behind, wish every day was to run away, but I including their friends, homes, cars could not,” Nguyen said. and jobs, said Nibert, who is attending Trapped by her circumstances, Richland College. “We had to flee to find Nguyen saw education as her only a better and more peaceful life.” means of escape.

During high school, Adapting to new circumstances, a new she excelled, becoming a class leader, a culture and a new language, Nibert lived teacher’s assistant and a script writer for in Belgium before leaving that country at every high school play performed by the 14 to pursue his education in the United literature class.

States. He arrived in Dallas after having In 2016, Nguyen left Vietnam for undergone a surgery on both of his feet. the United States to attend college so Despite the difficulties he experienced she could provide a better way of life medically along with new change for her family. Nguyen enrolled in Mesa of culture and environment, Nibert

Community College in Arizona before moving to Dallas, where she now attends Brookhaven College. Learning became her outlet.

A graphic design major, Nguyen plans to transfer to a four-year college.

Nguyen hopes to intern at Pentagram’s Austin studio and to eventually become a graphic artist for Pentagram Design, the world’s largest independent design consultancy.

Marlen Pacheco Marlen Pacheco lived in an area where kids her age were smoking illegal drugs and getting pregnant as teenagers. Education helped Marlen Pacheco sidestep the trappings of her environment.

A graduate of Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School, Pacheco excelled at the challenging coursework at the single-sex education school.

Her most immediate challenges, however, have been finding enough funds to afford college. Her parents, she said, were not astute at finances and taxes, leaving her to figure out how to complete her education.

“I’m still overcoming this adversity and just hoping for the best,” said Pacheco, who wants to become a police officer and plans to major in criminal justice at El Centro. “In high school, I went to the Dallas Junior Police Academy which assured me that being a detective was my goal in life.”

She also is part of the Geo Club at Rangel which is a group that helps children and women who suffer from neglect. “I want to promote wellness.

I have always been passionate about helping those in need,” said Pacheco.

For more information, contact Kathye Hammon-tree in the DCCCD Foundation office at 214-378-1536 or email her at khammontree@dcccd. edu.

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Dallas County’s Expunction Expo planned The Dallas County District Attorney’s Office, The Dallas County Public Defender’s Office, and the Dallas County District Clerk’s Office are hosting the 3rd annual Expunction Expo. The Expo aims to clear criminal records of people who, by law, are eligible for an expunction.

“We want to help people who qualify for an expunction get a fresh start so they can become productive and contributing Dallas County District Clerk Felicia Pitre and Chief Public members of society,” says Defender Lynn Richardson with District Atty. John Creuzot at Criminal District Attorney Press Conference John Creuzot. “Many people may not be able to obtain gainful the President of the United States.

You are not eligible for an expunction if: employment, attend college or serve in the  your case is still pending; military because of something on their  you were convicted, even if you just record that can be eliminated. This is an paid a fine; or opportunity for them to change their lives  you were placed on probation, for the better.” community supervision, or The Expunction Expo is convened in deferred adjudication, even if your case partnership with local volunteer attorneys, was later dismissed. as well as students from the University of How To Participate in the Expunction North Texas (UNT) Dallas College of Law Expo: and the Southern Methodist University  Anyone who believes they are eligible (SMU) Dedman School of Law. Dallas for an expunction must pre-register between County District Judges and the Dallas City July 8, 2019 through July 28, 2019 at www.

Attorney Community Courts are also vital dallascounty.org/expunction; or in person at partners in this endeavor. This year’s Expo one of the designated locations listed below. is at Jubilee Park Community Center, 907  If the individual has any offenses that Bank Street, Dallas. may be eligible for expunction, they will Since its inception in 2017, this event has be contacted and invited to meet with a helped clear over 400 criminal records. volunteer attorney at the Pre-Qualification Per Texas statute, individuals who have offenses on their criminal record MAY Clinic on Saturday, September 14, 2019.  Those granted expunctions will qualify for an expunction if any of the be invited to a graduation ceremony on following apply: Saturday, December 7, 2019.  They were arrested but a charge was  Only Dallas County offenses will be never filed with the DAs Office or was no considered.

LOCATIONS: billed by the grand jury;  Clerk’s Office Frank Crowley  They have a criminal charge that was Courthouse dismissed;  Clerk’s Office George Allen Courthouse  They were acquitted on their charge by  City of Dallas Community Courts a judge, jury, or appellate court, or; For additional information, individuals  They were convicted of a crime but may call (214) 653-2905. later pardoned by the Governor of Texas or Photo: Cierra Mayes

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Black Music Month Men’s Health Month PTSD Awareness Month Recurring Events Feeding The Needy Hosted by: Michael “Hollywood” Hernandez Live 834 S. Ervay St. Dallas. 3pm-5pm. Sundays.

Marvelous Marriage Monday’s, Friendship-West Baptist Church 2020 W. Wheatland Rd. 7-8:30p covent@friendshipwest.org Split Second, Jubilee Theatre 506 Main St. Fort Worth. 8-10p. www. jubileetheatre.com 5-246-23.

June 12 Barbara C. Harris. Clergywoman, born 1930 in Philadelphia, PA.

Women’s Veterans Day 2019 – S.H.E.R.O.E.S. Afternoon Celebration, El Centro College 801 Main St. Dallas12:30-3:30p. Eventbrite.com.

Zan Wesley Holmes “Asher Group”, Frazier House 4600 Spring Ave. Dallas. 2-3:30p. Register: www.zwhjcoc.org/asher.

“One Handshake at a Time” Stockyards Business Networking, Media Multicultural Western Heritage Center 2029 N. Main St. Ft Worth. 5:30-7:30p. RSVP info@jimaustinonline.com Lunch and Conversation with Dallas County DA John Creuzot, Meadows Conference Center 2900 Live Oak St. 11:45a-1:15p. Ebentbrite.com.

June 13 The Stormproof Way To Build Your Brand Host: Tresa Chambers, Microsoft Store 8687 N. 75 Fwy. #1612, Dallas. 7-9p. www.meetup.com/entrepreneur-brandstorming.

Eboni J presents “The Man Cave” and Conversations, Monte Cristo 3878 Oak Lawn Ave. 7-10p. Eventbrite.com.

Black Women in Business Meet Up, Meadows Conference Center 2900 Live Oak St. Dallas, 7-9p. Paypal.me/BlackWomenInBusiness.

Dallas and the 86th Legislature, Communities Foundation of Texas – Marble Peters Caruth Center 5500 Caruth Haven Ln. 7:30-9a. Eventbrite.com.

June14 Blood Donor Day Flag Day

Weird Al Yankovic: Strings Attached Tour, The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory 300 Las Colinas Blvd. Irving. 8p.

Balch Springs Chamber 8th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic, Mesquite Golf Course 825 W. I 30, Tee Off: 8am.

Unshakeable Faith 2019, Hilton Anatole 2201 N. Stemmons Fwy, Dallas 2p. www.usfaith.org.

Paul Quinn College Tour, Dymensions Education 8105 Rasor Blvd. #273, Plano 9a-3pm. Eventbrite.com.

Legislative Preview: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly, Arlington Hall of Special Events 3333 Turtle Creek Blvd. 11:30a-1p.

19th Amendment Centennial, Communities Foundation of Texas 5500 Caruth Haven Ln. 2-3:30p.

June 15 Josiah Henson, Author & Abolitionist Minister born 1789.

31st Texas Black Invitational Rodeo, State Fair Coliseum 7pm.

Tickets: African American Museum.

Chief Rene Hall & Sheriff Marian Brown are the Grand Marshall’s.

IHCC Hora De Poder, Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 135 S. Jefferson St. Irving. 9-11a. Info: www.IrvingHCC.com.

2019 Best Southwest Juneteenth Celebration, Valley Ridge Park 2850 Parkridge Dr. Cedar Hill. 5-10p.

Monthly C.A.W. Clark Legal Clinic, T.M. Chambers Wing Good Street Baptist Church 3110 Bonnieview Rd. 10a-12p.

S.D. Booker’s DFW Book Release Party ‘A Toast to the Men’ at Chef’s Ced’s Foodie Shack 8300 La Prada Dr. Dallas 1-5pm.

Just 4 Laffs Presents “Bust Ya Gut Comedy Show”,Host: Anastasia The Bold Café Delicious 5209 S. Lamar St. 8:30p.

Jamalz Reginald Productions Presents: Apollo Dallas, State of Hall 3939 Grand Ave. 7-9p.

The Prince Experience, The Sound, The Sound Stage and Amphitheater 3081 Olympus Blvd. 7:30-10:30p. Eventbrite.com.

June 14-15 Women’s Leadership Summit Navigating the Path to Success, The Statler Hotel 1914 Commerce St. wlsummit.org Promising Young Artist Series Montage Concert, TBAAL Clarence Muse Café 1309 Canton St. 8p. Ticketmaster.

Rd.1p. www.JuneteenthThePlay.com

Juneteenth The Stage Play, Co-written, Directed & Produced

by Former Dallas Cowboy Greg Ellis, Friendship-West Baptist Church 2020 W. Wheatland

Celebration for Rev. Ronald Jones, New Hope Baptist Church 5002 S. Central Expressway 2:30p.

Father’s Day Weekend Hat and Swag & Style Competition, Tiger House and Hat Shop (inside Grow DeSoto Market) 324 E. Belt Line Rd. DeSoto. 7p-12:01a.

June 16 Father’s Day

Mingling over Mimosas at African American Museum 3536 Grand Ave. 11a-2p. Tickets: debonairsociety.ticketspice.com.

City Men Cook The Largest Sunday Dinner in North Texas,Celebrity Host: Samantha Chatman NBC 5, Gilley’s Southside 1135 S. Lamar St. 3-6p.

Info & Tickets: citymencook.com.

Collin County NAACP Juneteenth Celebration, Dr. Peppers Ball Park Frisco Info: Marc Payne 972-3341995. 6:05pm.

Ace Kouture Pop Up Tour & Fashion Show, Soar Creative Studios 1337 Chemical St. Dallas, 6p.

The Ultimate Daddy Daughter Experience, Father’s Day Brunch, House of Blues 2200 N. Lamar St. 1:30p.

Father’s Day Jokes & Jazz Sunday’s, Vinetti’s 14833 Midway Rd. Addison. 11am-3pm.

Father’s Day Brunch, House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St. 1:30-3:30p. Eventbrite.com.

Neo Soul Sunday’s at Blue Martini Lounge 7301 Lone Star Dr. Plano 4p-12a.

4 Ya Soul Band, Smoking Jacket Cigar Lounge 1435 US 67 Hwy #100, Cedar Hill. 7p.

June 20 Happy Birthday Cheryl Smith Publisher/Editor of I Messenger Media L.L.C. She’s a wonderful Women with great Vision for her team.

Music under the Dome Summer 2019 Feat: Sharnette Hyter & Kee Dallas, African American Museum 3536 Grand Ave. 7:30 &10:30p. Sharon BeeChum 214-414-8893.

Business Women’s Empowerment Series, Friendship-West Baptist Church 2020 W. Wheatland Rd. 6:30-9p.

Community Solutions Host: Cajokal, CEBE & Quit Playin Moderator: Vincent L. Hall, Crown Plaza Market Center 7050 N. Stemmons Fwy. 7-10p.

June 21

Carol Stokes, Politician born in 1927.

June 17

Ole School Party Fish Fry Hole in the Wall Edition at Trinity Elk Lodge #480 2607 MLK Jr. Blvd. 8-2am.

A Night with Major Attaway and Friends, Jubilee Theatre 312 Houston St. Ft. Worth. 7:30-9:30p. www.tickets.vendini. com.

26 Annual Dr. Marion J. Brooks Living Legends Awards at TCC - Trinity River Campus 245 E. Belknap St. Fort Worth 5:30-9pm.

Move it Mondays Yoga N Da Hood, Warmack Library 760 W. Bardin Rd. Grand Prairie, 6:30-7:30p. www.yogandahood.com/ Nupes & Ques Charity Basketball Game, Duncanville Fieldhouse 1700 S. Main St. 6:30-9:30p. Eventbrite.com

June 18 IHCC Power Hour, Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 135 S. Jefferson St. Irving. 11:30am-1pm. Info: www.IrvingHCC.com NABJ Dallas-Fort Worth Association of Black Journalists Monthly Meeting, Host: PowerPlay Radio Network /POWER TV and Radio Therapy Network, 7800 Stemmons Fwy, #370, Dallas. 5:30p. Info: Donald Willis 469-335-6668.

Free Seminar – Choose Your Retirement Path, Two Forest Plaza Conference Ctr. 12201 Merit Dr., Dallas. 6:30-8p.

Jazz Breaks – Jason Davis, Mesquite Arts Center 1527 N. Galloway Ave. 7-9p.

June 19

Juneteenth Emancipation Day

Neighborhood Legal Clinic, Friendship-West Baptist Church 2020 W Wheatland Rd. Dallas 5:30-7:30pm.

Juneteenth Economic Forum, Frazier House 4600 Spring Ave. Dallas. 9am-3pm. For more info: email info@zwhjcoc.org.

2019 Juneteenth Celebration at The Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center 2922 MLK Blvd. 2-7pm. info: 214-670-8418.

Dallas Job Fair, Hilton Garden Inn Dallas Market Hall 2325 N. Stemmons Fwy. 11a-2p. RSVP Eventbrite.com.

105.7 Rudy Rush Comedy Hour, Arlington Improv 309 Curtis Mathis Way, #147, 6-11:59p. Improvarlington.com.

June 20-22 Cajokal Entertainment Business Conference, Crown Plaza Dallas-Market Center 7050 N. Stemmons Fwy.1p. Info: www.

CaJoKaiConference.com.

Erykah Badu with Dallas Symphony, Morton H. Myerson Center, 2301 Flora St. Dallas 7:30p.

Music in the Park Concert Series, Valley Ridge Park 2850 Parkridge Dr. Cedar Hill, 8p-11p.

Aladdin, Music Hall Fair Park, 901 First Ave. 7:30p. Ticketmaster.

June 22 Octavia Butler, writer born 1947.

25th Don’t Believe the Hype Celebrity Bowl-A-Thon, USA Bowl 10920 Composite Dr., Dallas. 6p. Sponsor or Vendor or Register your team call 214-941-0110.

African American Dallas Lit Book Expo Presented by: Kendra King at Highland Hill Dallas Public Library 6200 Bonnie View Rd. 12-5p. Sign Up at Eventbrite.com.

Que Sino 23rd Annual Scholarship Gala Harlem Night Edition 2019 at Omni Mandalay Hotel 221 E. Las Colinas, Blvd. Irving. 8p-2a. Tickets: www.seeitthru.org.

Reggae Party Cruise Host: Lynne Haze & Lesia Ramsey at Pier 121 Marina 1481 E. Hill Park Rd. Lewisville. 8-11pm.

Monthly Break Fast with Councilman Casey Thomas II District 3 at Dallas Executive Airport 5303 Challenger Dr. 10am.

CeCe Godbolt’s CD Release & Concert, Guest Emcee: Dareia Tolbert-Jacobs Impact Church 2945 Frankford Rd. Dallas 6p. RSVP: https://bit. ly/2WqcTc8.

The One Thing Your Doctor May Not Tell You, Dr. Jewel Pookrum M.D. P.H.D. & MFS, Friendship-West Baptist Church 2020 W. Wheatland Rd. 10a-2p. www.DebraPeekHaynes.com

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Minority Mental Health Month

FAMU D-FW Rattlers host The Willienium Tour, FAMU’s Head Football Coach, Dallas Black Dance Theatre 2700 Ann Williams Way. 6:30p. Info: Angela Williams 214-288-2451

UV Safety Month

Cigar & Conversation The Man’s Cave Edition, Smoking Jacket Cigar Lounge, 1435 US Hwy 67, #100, 7p.

Recurring Events

July 12-14

Feeding The Needy Hosted by: Michael “Hollywood” Hernandez Live 834 S. Ervay St. Dallas. 3pm5pm. Sundays.

SportsCon 150 Professional Athletes, Fair Park 901 1st Ave. Dallas. www.gpsportscon.com.

Marvelous Marriage Monday’s, Friendship-West Baptist Church 2020 W. Wheatland Rd. 7-8:30p.

In the Memory of Mrs. Roberta A. Johnson of Hamilton Park UMC a Library was established. Donate a Book in the name of your Loved One, R.A.J. Library in Garland, Contact Valder Beebe 214274-1719.

July 10-12 Vision Fellowship of Churches 2019, Dayspring Family Church, 618 N. Belt Line Rd., Irving. 7pm.

July 10-18 2019 EPIC Summer Camp, Atwell Law Academy, 1303 Reynoldston Ln. 8:30a-4p. Monday-Thursday. Register@epicregistration.com camp #139

July 10 Women of the West Bible Study, Friendship West Baptist Church 2020 W. Wheatland Rd. Wednesdays at 7p.

Reggae Wednesdays, Aldeez Caribbean Restaurant & Event Center 7879 Spring Valley Rd. #115 9p-2a. Tickets: eventbrite.com.

Cardio Hip Hop with JessieMae, LC Fitness 901 N. Polk St. Ste. #370. DeSoto. 6:30pm. Info: www.jcfitness.info

July 11-14 2019 “Ready for Battles” Youth Explosion, New Light Church, 9314 Elm Rd. 7p. & 11a. Info: 214-391-3430.

July 11 The Stormproof Way To Build Your Brand, North Park Center 8687 N. 75 Fwy. #1612, Dallas. 7pm-9pm.

Poetry Smash at TBAAL 1309 Canton St. 7:30pm-9pm. Tickets: 214-743-2400. .

Breakfast on the Hill, Host Cedar Hill Chamber of Commerce, White Rhino Café 1421 N. Hwy 67, Beltline & 67.

7:30a. www.cedarhillchamber.chambermaster.com.

Marlon Wayans Live!, Addison Improv 4980 Belt Line Rd. #250. 7:30p & 9:30p. Tickets Eventbrite.com.

July 12 Lunch and Conversation with Dallas County DA John Creuzot, Meadows Conference Center, 2900 Live Oak St. 11:45a-1:15p.

Eventbrite.com.

Small Business Training 2019, , What is a Web Site Anyway? Bill J. Priest SBI Center 1402 Corinth St. #1534. 2-4p. Register by 7-9, 4p. Eventbrite.com Spades and Domino Tournament, The Afiya Center, 501 Wynnewood Village, #213. 7-10p. Eventbrite.com.

Stone Love Live from Jamaica, Heroes Lounge 3094 N. Stemmons Fwy. 10p.-2a. Eventbrite.com.

Business Lounge Dallas Workshop/Social Media, Business Lounge Dallas 13740 Midway Rd. #528. 7-9p.

2019, Dallas Metropolitan SBDC, Sm. Bus. Start Up Workshop, Bill J. Priest SBI Center 1402 Corinth St. #1534. 6-9p. Register by 7-9, 4p. Eventbrite.com.

July 13 Denim and White Day Party at Sway’s Room, 921 W. Belt Line Rd. #110 DeSoto. 3-8pm. RSVP 254.589.5870.

Smooth Grove Fest II – Teddy Riley & Friend, The Theatre 1000 Performance Pl. 8p. Tickets: AXS. com.

17th Annual Taste of Cedar Hill & Business Expo, Cedar Hill Chamber of Commerce 300 Houston St. 3-8p.

Tickets: www.cedarhillchamber.chambermaster.com.

Find Your Style Shop the Sister Soiree, Nena’s Finds Westgate Condos 9607 Walnut St. Unit 11202. 1-6p.

Cupcakes & Conversation, Chris Howell Foundation, 2201 Main St. #835. 11a. Tickets: Eventbrite.com.

Where Entrepreneur & Investor Meet! Boss & Bawse Conference, Magnuson Grand DeSoto, 1515 S. I 35 East Service Rd. 10a-5p. Tickets: Eventbrite.com.

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Neighborhood Legal Clinic at Friendship-West Baptist Church 2020 W Wheatland Rd. Dallas 5:30pm-7:30pm.

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AROUND TOWN

BY HOLLYWOOD HERNANDEZ

THAT CELEBRITY INTERVIEW

A NIGERIAN (AFRICA) STORY

By VALDER BEEBE

Charity and watchdog group Save the Persecuted Christians and coalition member the International Committee on Nigeria (ICON).

Nigerian activists have descended on Washington and other U.S. cities this week looking for your support…..what would you be willing to do if your daughter went missing? What would you do if your culture was being threatened and annihilated?

In the Valder Beebe Show studio my guests; Alheri Magaji, daughter of Adara Senior Chief, her father, the Chief was unjustly imprisoned for 100 days by Kaduna state government. Mercy Maissari, an Adara victim kidnapped, ransomed and then released.

Napoleon Adamu, a survivor of Benue programs. All are here in the United States traveling from their home country Nigeria to give firsthand account of the tribulations, terror and tensions of being a Christian in Nigeria. These distinguished guests (Mercy is a daughter of a Nigerian Chief) share insider details about kidnappings, killings, rape of women, men, children and Christians.

VEB: To set an understanding for the reader; my guests are in the United States from Nigeria.

Talk Show host Ester Davis, Ester Davis Show, for arranging this studio interview for the Valder Beebe Show. Boko Haram waving the black and white flag used by the Islamic State and wearing balaclavas, military fatigues and ammunition belts, members of the group released some of the abducted girls in Dapchi early in February 2018. Over 100 girls have been released since then, but many are still missing. Alheri Magaji, Mercy Maissari and Napoleon Adamu are

a part of a delegation to the United States to present their case for the United States for intervention in their political strife at home. The group is attempting to get an appointment with Vice President, Mike Pence in Washington, D.C. The Valder Beebe Show was granted this interview.

VB: Your delegation is here seeking assistance from the U.S. for multiple situation happening now and the recent past in Nigeria, tell me about the. I am aware that you are the daughter, Alheri Magaji, of Adara Senior Chief in Nigeria.

Your father was incarnated for 100 days unjustly by the government.

Your ethnicity has been threatened as the Islamic military faction are trying to wipe away your Tribe.

I’m attempting to get my audience to understand why your father was imprisoned unjustly and what this is such a travesty?

Alheri Magaji: Thank you for listening to me and giving me time to talk. The matter is complicated and I will attempt to make it as short as possible. The Governor of my region who is Muslim, abolished my Tribe without due process, as if we no longer exist. My Tribe which is 95 percent Christian is the largest Christian community. This was done recently. We are a threat, because we are Christians. Unjustly imprisoning my father was also a way to say ‘we do not exist’.

VB: I believe what Martin Luther King, Jr. said in his reference to justice so I will paraphrase ‘a threat to Christians anywhere is a threat to Christian’s everywhere’.

Alheri, why are you here in the United States of America, and what support do you expect to obtain for our government.

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ASK ALMA

Who’s tripping?

Dear Alma, I have never been this shocked and pissed all at the same time.

My niece must be trippin!

She has got to be crazy! I just received a group email of pictures of her wedding with a note that says here are the pictures from my wedding.

What wedding! I didn’t even know she was getting married.

This was not a backyard just pulled together in a couple of days weddings either. This was in a beautiful location in one of the historic districts in our city.

She had a large bridal party of 10. Everybody in our family was there, all of our family and friends. I have four sisters and all of them were there except me. All of our cousins, aunts, and uncles. The only two people who weren’t there were me and my mother. I talk to my sister on a regular basis and how in the world could she not mention her wedding. I can’t believe this! How could she pull off such an elaborate event without INVITING us?

Dear NOT invited, Well, as kind and as gently as I can declare, TBT, she didn’t want you or your mother to attend. Which brings to mind this question: What exactly did her auntie and grandma do or say that would exclude them from her wedding? Why did she obviously tell her mom/your sister/her grandma’s daughter and the rest of the wedding party not to include you in the planning? Ok see, you ain’t giving me all the ingredients to this cheesy beef casserole.

Where’s the meat?

You and I both know that every bride that’s able painstakingly takes the time to dream, plan and execute the best wedding she can possibly imagine. She surrounds herself with the people she loves and all

the friends and family members who are important to her and her impending groom. Again, I ask, what did you do? You had to say or participate in something so hurtful or trifling, that it made her not want to share this special day with you.

Think back. What was it?

Clearly, whatever it is, it’s huge.

The four of you, yes, I said four, the bride, her mother (your sister), you and your mom need a cool and calm, let me try to understand where you’re coming from. No weapons allowed. Sit down around the kitchen table. And you need to find out the root cause of the problem. I’m sure you, as her aunt, and your mom, her grandmother were heartbroken to find out about the wedding in a group email and on Facebook.

Carry that empathy to the table. Let her know you were surprised and shocked that you missed such a special occasion in her life and even more dumbfounded that you were not invited to be a part of it. Keep it plain and simple, all you need is one word: Why? When she speaks, keep silent, and listen.

Stop, rewind, press play – I said yawl (you and your mama); you just need to listen. She has something heavy on her heart that needs to be said. If you listen with your broken heart and overflow of unconditional love, you can mend this. There will be many a sad occasion for everybody to congregate. You know kinfolks are never too busy to attend funerals, and life’s too short to miss out on joyful celebrations. Be the first to apologize and fix this family foolishness. Stop wasting what should be treasurable (is that a word? LOL) times and magical memories. All of our days above ground with family are a blessing.

Alma

Alma Gill’s newsroom experience spans over 25 years, including various roles at USA Today, Newsday and the Washington Post. Email questions to: alwaysaskalma@ yahoo.com. Follow her on Facebook at “Ask Alma” and twitter @almaaskalma.

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Cierra’s Interlude

Are you really healthy?

By Cierra Mayes Texas Metro News

Cierra’s Interlude is a podcast platform I created to give current college students and former students the opportunity to tell their truth.

My show airs on Blog Talk Radio Wednesdays 2 to 4p.m. I talk about different subjects that are related to the student experience on and off campus. I am a recent graduate from the University of North Texas with a focus in broadcast Journalism.

Recently, I wrote an article “If I would’ve known, what I know now” about my personal experiences in college and growth over the years. I chose to create a podcast that would help out the student community.

Recently I interviewed one of DFWiRadio’s show hosts, and we talked about the importance of health and fitness. Now are you really as healthy as you think? Aside from DFWiRadio, Zhamir is working on becoming a licensed fitness trainer before the end of the year. His experiences motivated him to stay healthy and be passionate about what he is putting into his body.

CM: How did you get into health and fitness?

ZW: One of the reasons I got into health and fitness is because 22 years ago my grandmother died of a massive heart attack. With the conjunction of having diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and being slightly overweight. As a kid, knowing what happened to her I didn’t want to go down that road.

CM: Yes, I haven’t had a drink of soda in a while.

ZW: It’s funny that you said that, because I recently just made a

Facebook post that on Saturday it will be 20 years since I have had soda or candy. When I was in high school, I worked out intensely. Part of it was because when I was in 7th grade, I went to get a physical. I had developed ring worms really bad and the doctor told me that it could be my diet. I had them longer than usual and around that time I had been eating a lot of chocolate. So, I decided to change my diet.

CM: When you cook, what do you usually fix?

Zhamir Watson

ZW: I usually fix chicken and fish. I bake chicken multiple ways and I eat all types of fish. Fish is one of my favorite foods. I bake catfish, salmon, snapper, and more. I always look at people crazy when they say Tilapia is a man-made fish because it’s not.

CM: It’s not?!

ZW: It is not. It’s a fish that is found in East Africa and that’s why we say that here because it is not made in America.

I definitely learned something new there because I was one of those who always said Tilapia is man-made. I enjoyed the conversation we had.

Zhamir also shared tips on how to stay active in and out of school. Remember to tune in to Cierra’s Interlude every Wednesday from 2 to 4p.m. You don’t want to miss it. If you do, you can also always check out the archives.

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