Texas Metro News by Cheryl Smith

VOL. 7 NO. 43 JULY 3, 2019

MY TRUTH JOSHUA

NNPA elects new leadership team By Stacy M. Brown

By Cheryl Smith, Publisher

NNPA Newswire

The longer I live, the more I realize that not only do the more things change, the more they stay the same. I also realize you can’t foresee the future or map out exactly how things in life are going to evolve or end. When I started the Don’t Believe the Hype Celebrity Bowl-a-thon, I had a goal in mind of raising lots of money for scholarships. I never envisioned

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Newly elected NNPA Board Members following the ceremonial swearing in of new officers. (Pictured left to right: Treasurer Brenda Andrews, Publisher of the New Journal and Guide; 1st Vice Chair Janis Ware, Publisher of The Atlanta Voice; Judge Tyrone K. Yates, who officiated the swearing in of officers; 2nd Vice Chair, Fran Farrer, Publisher of The County News; Chair of the NNPA, Karen Carter Richards, Publisher of the Houston Forward Times; Secretary: Jackie Hampton, Publisher of The Mississippi Link

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that 25 years later we would still be bowling for scholars, with more and more “friends” embracing the idea and supporting the effort. When I moved to Dallas, in 1981, no one on this earth could have told me that this was the destination that I would embrace as “home.” Which brings me to my truth. I always knew I liked teaching. I remember sitting my sister, Tracy, down with my two younger cousins, Valerie and Nini; as I conducted class. I was eight and they were two and four, but I had a big ruler! Well, fast forward decades later, and I began working with the DallasFort Worth Association of Black Communicators (DFW/ABC) Urban Journalism Workshop, which was founded by veteran journalist, and See MY TRUTH, page 5

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National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), the national trade organization that represents African American newspapers and media companies, known as the Black Press of America, has elected new officers and a Board of Directors to guide the 79-year-old organization for the next two years. The voting took place during the NNPA national convention in Cincinnati on Friday, June 28, 2019.

Karen Carter Richards

In an overwhelming mandate from the publishers who voted at the convention, Houston Forward Times Publisher Karen Carter Richards easily won election as the org-anization’s new Chair. The mandate extended to include the other newly

elected officers: 1st Vice Chair: Janis L. Ware, Publisher of Atlanta Voice 2nd Vice Chair: Fran Farrer, Publisher of The County News Secretary: Jackie Hampton, Publisher of The Mississippi Link Treasurer: Brenda Andrews, Publisher of

New Journal & Guide Directors At-Large: Sonceria (Sonny) Messiah, Publisher of the Houston Defender and James Washington, Publisher of the Dallas Weekly

WE’RE A WINNER: IDA B. WELLS TEXAS METRO NEWS places third for Ida B. Wells Best News Story By Cheryl Smith

“Not Again. Not another hashtag!” That’s the cry around the country and now across the waters as many heard the news re-ports that yet another unarmed Black man had been gunned down by a police officer on Friday, September 7. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes of Dallas’ Friendship-West Baptist Church said he was in South Africa when he and others heard that Botham Shem Jean was in his home when an intruder, Dallas police officer Amber Guyger, entered the premises and shot the 26-year-old PricewaterhouseCoopers analyst. “People are wondering, ‘what is going on,’’’ said Dr. Haynes as he stood with other members of

the African American Pastors Coalition (AAPC) in front of the Dallas Police Department Headquarters, as they prayed for the Jean family, answers, transparency, the Chief of Police U. Renee Hall, the city and yes, Officer Guyger. “Our community is sick and tired. All I’m hearing is the mystery surrounding the circum- stances. We are concerned about ‘Blue bias.’ We want this (shootings of innocent Black men and women) to stop. We want to be served and protected by the police department!” It was a somber Pastor Bryan Carter who talked about the shooting of the Saint Lucia See NNPA, page 9

Dr. Ben Chavis, 1st place Richard Muhammad of the Final Call, Third Place Texas Metro News Publisher Cheryl Smith and Atlanta Voice Publisher Janis Ware.

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JULY 3, 2019

“Fight the Power” – The 30Versary!

EDITORIAL

QUIT PLAYIN

Daisy” bigger at the box office but I own malodorous funk. Rap enthusiasts still can’t watch it. “Coonin” just ain’t wore their hats backwards and treaded ground in unlaced sneakers. The my thing! Spike Lee was fresh off his HBCU dissertation in “School Daze” and looking to dig deeper into the Black culture. “Do the Right Thing was almost ready for “prime time,” but it needed a Radio Raheem Chuck D musical hook. Movie soundtracks have the potential to bring more music played amidst a new-jack-crack attention and more money to even the epidemic that threatened the butcher, the baker and the candlestick maker. best cinematography. Crack sold by volume and by Spike summoned Public Enemy to his office. He wanted PE to create a vials led to a vile addiction that poor rap or revisited version of J. Rosamond communities still can’t shake. In 1989 Johnson and James Weldon Johnson’s; The Cosby Show was top 10, but far “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Chuck D less than 10% of Black folks could talked him down….Thank God! The afford “Koos” sweaters like Heathcliff Negro National Anthem gets much Huxtable. (They were Koos not Coogi love but “Radio Raheem” had a boom – Google it!) As he reflected on his movie and box. “Fight the Power” was pitch and the year, Spike Lee made a statement picture perfect. The critics in ’89 didn’t understand in the New York Times recently that hip-hop or the cultural fluid that was should make all of us shutter. “We had the crystal ball,” Lee fermenting. The genre came with its

By VINCENT L. HALL Vincent L. Hall is

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“1989 the number, another summer, sound of the funky drummer. Music hittin’ your heart, ‘cause I know you got soul!!”– Fight the Power – Chuck

D and Public Enemy 1989 The summer of 1989 wasn’t just hot; it was funky as a James Brown lick. Everything was in upheaval. Donald Trump ain’t the craziest shitstorm to ever hit America; just the most recent. The whole world was a cast-iron skillet that ranged from simmering to hot as fish grease! Solidarity, the Polish Labor Union led by Lech Walesa, broke the bonds of Communism. Lech, the “Bernie Sanders” of Poland, piloted a victory for populism and the people. International populism shook so hard that the Berlin Wall tumbled down in Germany. America was bouncing with Bobby Brown to “My Prerogative.” Prince Akeem left Zamunda; came to America and landed in Queens, just one borough southwest of Brooklyn’s Bedford- Stuyvesant. “Driving Miss

said, recalling scenes as if he had shot them a week ago. “There was global warming, gentrification. The film, you could say, is ripped from the headlines presently.” Lee said he can’t see his film’s police chokehold death of Radio Raheem without thinking of the real-life police chokehold death of Eric Garner. Fight the Power was all that Spike could have asked for and more. Each swath of its lyricism is counter-cultural and a blaring anathema to the flag-waving hooligans that Trump attracts. FTP is straight blasphemy to the pseudopatriot posturing we see now. “Elvis was a hero to most, but he never meant shit to me you see. Straight up racist that sucker was simple and plain; MF him and John Wayne. ‘Cause I’m Black and I’m proud, I’m ready and hyped plus I’m amped; Most of my heroes don’t appear on no stamps.” In an article published by The Guardian, Chuck D explains the plot and plan that support the riveting bass and percussion lines. The hard-

We’re at a turning point

FOR THE PEOPLE

BY SEN.KAMALA HARRIS I hope I made you proud during the debate. From combating the climate crisis to expanding health care to curbing gun violence, each of the candidates on that stage brought real, bold ideas to the table on how to achieve a

better America. Let me be clear: I’m the only candidate on that debate stage who has the proven ability to prosecute the case against four more years of this Administration. If you’re with me in this fight, I

need you to make an investment in our campaign today.The task we have ahead of us won’t be easy, but I’m not running to be your next president

accomplish What we are trying to accomplish is not insurmountable. Many of us have been through some difficult

Let me be clear: I’m the only candidate on that debate stage who has the proven ability to prosecute the case against four more years of this Administration. because it’s easy. I’m running because I firmly believe in our vision for the future of this country -- and I’m willing to fight for it. If you believe in what we can

times -- moments where progress seemed impossible. We were fearless then, and we must be fearless now. I know that if enough people step up and pitch in, we can keep

driving beat is set in direct contrast to a recurring siren-like descant. Chuck D’s background in the Fruit of Islam bleeds through. Militarism is obvious in his music and videos. “The drums had to feel like African war drums, but instead of us going to war, it had to be like we were already winning. Black skin is noisy and seen as more hostile than anything we can ever say.” Take a moment to digest that one! This 30th commemoration rates your review of the song and the movie. The sweltering racial climate in 1989 condoned the kidnapping of the Central Park Five. 2019 is no better. The way “they see us” ain’t changed. Until America is willing to do the right thing, we still have to fight the powers that be! Let’s use this “4th of You Lie” to remember America’s commencement exercise in inhumanity. The independence we seek comes from developing the right psychological constitution and not one drafted by anyone else’s forefathers…Fight the Power! #30years #400years #QuitPlayin #CherylSmith #MyTruth

up the momentum we have seen so far during our campaign, continue building our movement, and deliver the change millions of Americans are ready and waiting for. I’m fired up. If you’re with me, let’s show them all the energy and power of our grassroots team. We’re at a turning point, both in this race and in the history of our country. I’m confident we have what it takes to win. Thank you for believing in the future of this country. I’m proud to stand with you in this fight.

JULY 3, 2019

Tone deaf Congress wants military pork

THE LAST WORD

BY DR. JULIANNE MALVEAUX

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

The F-35 stealth fighter aircraft is one expensive plane. It costs $135 million to produce a single aircraft, but Congress is prepared to authorize spending for 90 more planes, a dozen more than the Pentagon has requested. Why? Lobbyists for Lockheed Martin, the company that produces these aircraft, have exercised their fine art of persuasion to convince the House Armed Services Committee that these aircraft are needed for our national “defense.” Wouldn’t you think the Pentagon has a better idea of what they “need” than lobbyists? Or are the profits of this corporation more important than the fiscal prudence that so many in Washington crow about when looking at education, Social Security, health care or programs that address human needs? There is much to object to about the “Defense” budget, as defense spending absorbs more than half of all of spending from our budget. But spending on the F-35 aircraft is

especially egregious. More than a trillion dollars will be spent on this aircraft, a trillion. Enough to eliminate all student debt, or fully endow the nation’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) with money left over! What do we get from this trillion? We get an aircraft with supply chain problems that the General Accounting Office has described as “falling short of warfighter requirements.” They say the aircraft, “cannot perform as many missions or fly as often as required,” partly because of a “shortage in spare parts and limited repair capability.” So Lockheed Martin is producing this $135 million aircraft, more than two thousand, to be exact, without producing the requisite spare parts or developing the appropriate repair capabilities. Bloomberg News described the F-35 program, “as the world’s costliest weapons program.” Its entire history has been fraught with both cost and efficiency problems.

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his skillset, work ethic and commitment to excellence. He excelled in the program and participated 100%. When Joshua graduated from Lincoln and enrolled at Paul Quinn College, he probably thought his tour of duty (aka reign of terror) was over. That is until he walked into the classroom and saw me sitting at the desk. For the next four-plus years, not only did he have me as his professor. I made sure he continued participating in the Journalism Workshop and additional NABJ programming. We traveled to NABJ conferences and conventions and it was no surprise when Joshua won numerous awards.

then Dallas Morning News editor, Rochelle Riley. Over the years I became director of the program and aside from my work in the classroom at Paul Quinn College; the hours spent with students in the workshop has to be at the top of my list of most gratifying moments in my life. It helped to have students like Joshua Capel Johnson. When Joshua walked into the Workshop, the Lincoln Humanities and Communications Magnet High School student immediately endeared himself to the professionals and students because of

Why, then, are lobbyist pushing Congress to order more of these planes, more, even than the Pentagon wants? Follow the money. It’s all about the profits. While the House Armed Services Committee is planning to waste billions of dollars on these costly and flawed

It might have been impactful for members of the House Armed Services Committee to spend a few moments with the Poor People’s Congress, the thousand or so people who crowded into Trinity Hall at Trinity Washington University to demand equity in education, affordable health care, and

F-35 planes, poor people around the country gathered in Washington to hear from Rev. William Barber, and Rev. Liz Theoharis about the Moral Budget. Believe me, there is no room for F-35 fighter planes in the Moral Budget. Instead, the poor People’s Campaign increased spending on human needs, like heath care, education, and that ohso-basic need – food!

more. The Poor People’s Moral Budget has the theme, “Everybody Has the Right to Live.” The budget would cut $350 billion in military spending, while increasing taxes on the wealthy, corporations, and Wall Street. It represents a paradigm shift from our nation’s current focus on militarism to a focus on human needs.

Our association also took him to several companies where he honed his skills, like KKDA-AM, Dallas Weekly, Dallas Examiner and North Dallas Gazette. I was a permanent fixture in his life so much so that he figured out how to neutralize me, using his charm to stop some of my many rants, in and outside of the classroom. His parents, like so many others, were very supportive of the workshop, Josh, and his continued growth and development. I am so appreciative to Joshua’s family for sharing him with us. Joshua was like family and I will always remember his sheepish smile as he mimicked me or told his classmates what they needed to do to survive.

He was a self-proclaimed expert on Cheryl Smith. There are also some wonderful memories to cherish, like when after losing several pounds he joked when we went to Sweet Georgia Brown’s and he was able to sit comfortably in one of the booths! Or when we had long, late nights at my house working on either the Quinn Quill (PQC), The Journal (DFW/ABC) or some other project where he could use his writing, layout and design, or editing skills. Joshua had a sense of humor, and he had a beautiful heart. At the time of his death, he was the Executive Editorin-Chief of the Focus Daily News, where he also won several awards. A few years ago we talked about collaborating again but we never got

Our nation’s hawks, and our President, believe that profligate military spending makes our world safer, which is nonsense! Indeed, the possibility of military action against Iran (and the deployment of a thousand more troops to the Middle East in late June), suggests that militarism makes the world dangerous, not safer. In any case in this militaristic climate, the move to order more F35s than even the President wants is nothing more than a profit-serving move to benefit Lockheed Martin, the corporation that can’t even produce enough spare parts for the planes it has already produced! The Poor People’s Congress operated in stark contrast to the House Armed Services Committee. Rev. William Barber testified before the House Budget Committee on June 19, 2019, calling for an end to police violence against poor people and urged Congress to embrace its moral budget. By continuing profligate spending on F35 fighter planes, and funding more planes than even the Pentagon wants, Congress is engaging in policy violence against all Americans, but especially the 140 million who are poor!

around to it. I know the experience would have been great! I was saddened to hear the news. He was only 36 years old, but believe me when I tell you, in that short period of time he had a significant impact on the lives of many. It’s still hard to imagine that he is gone. I am grateful for the time we had together. There’s something to say about living life like it’s golden and making the best of every day. When you get up int he morning, if you don’t already know what your purpose is, you’d be better served to find out and find out quickly because the clock continues to tick, regardless of what you are doing.

AND JUSTICE FOR ALL

JULY 3, 2019

How judges analyze racial discrimination during jury selection By Judge Brandon Birmingham

In July, 1996 in Winona, Mississippi, a man arrived at his job at Tardy Furniture and discovered what Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas described as a bloodbath. "Store owner Bertha Tardy and bookkeeper Carmen Rigby had each been murdered with a single gunshot to the head. Robert Golden had been murdered with two gunshots to the head, one at close range. Derrick Stewart had been shot, "execution style" in the back of his head. Stewart was 16, and was killed on the second day of his first job. Stewart and Golden were hired "to replace Curtis Flowers, who had been fired a few days prior and had his paycheck docked for damaging store property and failing to show up for work." Investigators eventually pieced together a case against Mr. Flowers, and he was charged with murder. If convicted, he could be sentenced to death. Over the last 23 years, he has been tried six times. The first three ended in convictions, but each of those were overturned for either prosecutorial misconduct or because of racially discriminating practices during jury selection. The next two jury trials ended

in mistrials because jurors were unable to agree on a verdict. In 2010, Flowers was tried for the 6th time. He was convicted and sentenced to death. His appeal eventually landed in the United States Supreme Court. Last week, the Court issued their opinion. The sixth jury convicted Mr. Flowers and sentenced him to death. The state struck five of the six black prospective jurors. The Supreme Court took up the case to answer this question: were the strikes motivated in substantial part by discriminatory intent? The Court outlines a three- step process. First, the side claiming discrimination must make a show the appearance of racial discrimination. Once that is made, the burden shifts to the other side to articulate a race neutral explanation for the strike. Finally, the trial court must then determine whether the juror the strike was in fact racially neutral. "America's trial judges operate at the front lines of American justice." Those of us in the trenches are responsible for ensuring that race and gender play no part in jury selection, and that all strikes are discrimination free.. How does that work here in Texas? Flowers illustrates four categories of evidence the Supreme Court tells trial judges like me to use in making that determination. First, Courts look at the numbers of strike per race. Of the 26 prospective jurors called in the 2010 trial - six were black and 20 were white. The state struck six blacks and one white from the jury. The jury therefore consisted of 11 white jurors and one black juror. The Court also looked at the history of that case, including the

jury selections at the previous six trials. Over the course of all six of those trials, 42 potential jurors were black. 41 of those 42 were struck by the prosecution. Courts also try to identify "Disparate Questioning," noting that this line of questioning can reveal a discriminatory motivation or intent. In Flowers, Justice Kavanaugh noted that the State spent "far more time questioning black prospective jurors than white jurors." Finally, were there any "Disparate Strikes?" In other words, if a reason was given to justify a strike for one person, was that same reason used to strike all people? By making this comparison, Courts may be able to tell whether the reason given for the strike was true or merely a pretext used to disguise a discriminatory intent. Using this analysis, the Supreme Court found that the prosecution engaged in discriminatory tactics during jury selection in Mr. Flowers trial, and overturned his conviction. Now that the case has been reversed, it goes right back to the beginning as if the other six trials had never happened. Whether there will be a seventh trial is up to District Attorney Doug Evans.

For those of you who listen to podcasts, look online for "In The Dark" at APMReports.org they detail the case from the investigation through the arguments in the supreme court in Washington D.C. You can also keep up with the latest trends in the criminal justice system by reading my blog at judgebirmingham.com or follow me on all social media at @judgebirmingham. If you have any questions or comments, send me an e-mail at brandon@judgebirmingham.com or come by my Court - the 292nd on the 6th floor of Frank Crowley any time. And Justice For All - A column by Dallas County Felony Judge, SMU Adjunct Professor, and Candidate for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Brandon Birmingham. Visit Judgebirmingham.com for more.

From Marva with By Marva Sneed

SouthFair Community Development Corporation celebrates: National Home Ownership June was National Homeownership Month and SouthFair Community Development Corporation celebrated the joys and benefits of homeownership on June 29, 2019 at 2824 South Blvd. Dallas, Texas. The celebration was to inform, recognize and acknowledge our homeowners. They had guest speakers on environmental responsibility, South Dallas history and the new District 7 Councilman, Adam Bazaldua. For more information: on SouthFair Community Development Corporation www. southfaircdc.org. On “From Marva with Love” on BlogTalkRadio.com Cheryl’s World, I had the pleasure to interview Annie Evans the Executive Director of SouthFair Community Development Corporation. SouthFair CDC formed in 1991 and they became a 501C3 nonprofit corporation in 1993 they are dedicated to the revitalization of the JeffriesMeyers neighborhood. The area has experienced extensive deterioration with the exception of the historical homes on Park Row and South Blvd. SouthFair’s objective is to expand the housing and economic development opportunities, while striving to promote the stabilization of community institutions and assets. SouthFair’s mission is to provide affordable housing and other services to low and moderate income families through multifamily, single family economic development and services a s connector of social services. This has been their mission since they were incorporated in 1991. MS: Mrs. Evans can you share with us what is happening… AE: We serve the South Dallas Fair Park area. The services we offer to home buyers.

They are all free. MS: The SouthFair Community Development Corporation has some impressive stats can you tell us about them? AE: SouthFair has been around since 1991 serving the South Dallas Community. We focus on the Jeffries-Meyers neighborhood in South Dallas. We have been an affordable housing developer Annie Evans ever since. We have built a little over 400 units of single and multifamily housing, along with one commercial development. In addition, we manage 22 units of multifamily housing. We also are sponsor for HUD PRAC 202 senior housing development. SouthFair offers a myriad of free counseling and workshops. Tune in to From Marva with Love, every Friday at 11am-1pm on BlogTalkRadio.com.

JULY 3, 2019

Prevent Long Hot Summer of Violence in America PONDER THIS

BY RUSSELL SIMMONS NNPA NEWSWIRE

— “We

should not wait for another one of our heroes to be killed before we stand up to take action to prevent this plague of violence from continuing. Nipsy was a great example of what can happen when a young man from our community puts his head down and transcends the traps that are laid by the enemies of our youth in America.” Across the nation and throughout the world, millions of people are still morning the tragic and senseless killing of our Brother Nipsy Hussle. We are again reminded of the terrible sickness of violence in communities across the United States. We should not wait for another one of our heroes to be killed before we stand up to take action to prevent this plague of violence from continuing. Nipsy was a great example of what can happen when a young man from our community puts his head down and transcends the traps that are laid by the enemies of our youth in America. Let me be clear: All those who have the capacity and opportunity to do their part to end the senseless spiral of violence but do nothing

by their omission are aligned with the forces that are against our communities’ safety, resilience and progress. Complacency with violence directly contributes to its devastating continuance. There are, however, very successful programs in nearly every hot pocket in our inner cities that are alarmingly underfunded. Those effective antiviolence programs are in constant need of volunteers. I have personally witnessed and worked closely with so many extremely productive and amazing programs that in fact prevent violence. Effective programs like Erica Ford’s “Life Camp” in Queens, New York or Captain Dennis Muhammed’s “Peace Keepers” efforts in over 20 cities are in need of additional funding and support from city, state and federal agencies. Of course, in addition, the private sector and local community support systems must also be summoned to help out. Now is the time to act to prevent future violence. These two programs are shining examples of how much better and effective local interventions are than the police who in many cases are disconnected, not trusted, brutal and too often fatal. But despite the results of current research studies on what works, city budgets in too many states are now being turned over to ineffective police containment strategies

because of the undue influence of police unions and other conservative political forces. Violence cannot be contained. It has to be prevented by trusted and effective community-based programs. Are we prepared to sit back this summer and watch more than 50 of our kids get shot and killed every weekend in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Houston, Detroit, Miami, or in St. Louis? Because if we don’t act urgently now, that’s what is gonna happen! Where is the national debate or priority about our children’s safety from violence? It appears that the hip-hop community is the only authentic and caring voice that is speaking out effectively and consistently on this important issue and “Taking back responsibility.” Most religious and political figures won’t bring it up publicly or earnestly unless we do it first. I will do my part. Will you? No matter how big or small your impact might be, everyone’s input and support is needed now. Even if you only will just write to your member of the U.S. Congress to urge more funding for community antiviolence programs, that will also be helpful. The clock is ticking. The summer is coming. Are you prepared to lose a love one or a friend to violence in our communities? Or are you going to join me and others to help make a lasting difference? Thank you for your response. With great love, all things are possible. Russell Wendell Simmons is an American entrepreneur, record executive, writer, and film producer. He is chairman and CEO of Rush Communications, co-founded the hip-hop music label Def Jam Recordings, and created the clothing fashion lines Phat Farm, Argyleculture, and Tantris.

Big Tex is Hiring: State Fair of Texas Seasonal Job Applications Now Available Online The 2019 State Fair of Texas® is a little more than 90 days away, and Big Tex is officially looking for job applicants. Seasonal job applications are now available online for a variety of departments and positions. The State Fair is a beloved Texas tradition, so it’s easy to see why working at the Fair is just as fun as attending the annual event. The Fair provides more than 7,000 seasonal job opportunities every year, with approximately 2,200 people employed directly by the State Fair of Texas. The minimum wage for job openings paid by the State Fair of Texas for 2019 is $11.15/hour, raised from $10.00/ hour in 2018. As the annual event is a collection of small businesses, the remaining seasonal positions report to independent contractors including concessionaires, ride operators, and vendors. Applications for seasonal positions can be found online, with opportunities available in the following areas: Clean Team, Commercial Vendor Booths, Coupon Sales, Creative Arts, Food and Beverage, Games, Gates, Greenhouse/Landscape Operations, Guest Services, Livestock, Maintenance, Plumbing, and Security. To apply for a seasonal position at the State Fair of Texas, please visit BigTex. com/Jobs. In addition to encouraging job seekers who don’t have access to a computer to visit their area public library, the Fair has partnered with several local organizations who will be opening their computer facilities to those wanting to fill out job applications. Assistance with the application process, resumes, creating professional email accounts, and virtual phone numbers will also be offered at specific locations through CARDBoard Project. Please

find details on all participating locations: Cornerstone Baptist Church 1819 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Dallas, TX 75215 (214) 426-5468 Monday – Friday, 10 am – 5 pm Saturdays, 10 am – 1 pm Cornerstone Kitchen (with online application assistance in partnership with CARDBoard Project) 2815 S. Ervay St., Bldg B. Dallas, TX 75215 (214) 421-5532 Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10 am – 1 pm Frazier House 4600 Spring Ave. Dallas, TX 75210 (214) 324-4443 Mondays & Wednesdays,10 am–2 pm Martin Luther King, Jr. Library (with online application assistance in partnership with CARDBoard Project) 2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Dallas, TX 75215 (972) 571-3202 Wednesdays, 11:30 am – 2:30 pm West Dallas Public Library (with online application assistance in partnership with CARDBoard Project) 2332 Singleton Blvd. Dallas, TX 75212 (214) 670-6445 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month, 11:30 am – 2:30 pm Details related to future potential locations will be posted as they become available at BigTex.com/Jobs. Themed “Celebrating Texas Creativity,” the 2019 State Fair of Texas runs Friday, September 27 through Sunday, October 20 in Fair Park.

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JULY 3, 2019

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

Featuring UBER EATS

JULY 3, 2019

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Minority Mental Health Month UV Safety Month Recurring Events Feeding The Needy Hosted by: Michael “Hollywood” Hernandez Live 834 S. Ervay St. Dallas. 3pm5pm. Sundays. 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 214-274-1719.

July 3 2019 National Pan-Hellenic Council of Dallas Meeting, African American Museum 3536 Grand Ave. 6:30-8p. Addison Kaboom Town! Addison Circle Park 4950 Addison Circle. 5p-12a. www.addisonkaboomtown.com.

Duncanville Independence Celebration, Armstrong Park, 387 E. Wheatland Rd. 9a-10p.

Independence Block Party, Trinity Church, 1231 E. Pleasant Run Rd. Cedar Hill. 7-10p.

All American Fourth, Oak Point Amphitheater, 2810 E. Spring Creek Pkwy. Plano. 4-10p.

Music, Dancing, Fresh Foods, & You! Dallas Farmers Market, 920 S. Harwood. 12-5p.

Bedford 4th Fest 2019, Bedford Parks & Recreation 2801 Forest Ridge Dr. 4-10:30p.

Ubuntu Market Place, Pan African Connection, 4466 S. Marsalis Ave. 12-5p.

Summer Block Party with Jill Scott, Faith Evans & Tweet, The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, Irving. 7:30p. Live Nation.

Independence Day Comedy Jam, Slate at II Creeks, 2701 Custer Pkwy. Richardson. 7:30-11p. Eventbrite.com. Smart, Funny & Black with Amanda Seales, House of Blues, 220 N. Lamar St. 7p. Via Live Nation. Celebrando #4July, FarWestDallas 400 S. Buckner Blvd. 8p-2a. Tickets: 214-367-8800. www.farwestdallas.com Cupcakes & Conversation, Chris Howell Foundation, 2201 Main St. #835. 7p. Tickets Eventbrite.com.

July 6 UTSW Med. Ctr. & APAA Recovery & Wellness Classes, APAA, 3116 MLK, Jr. Blvd. 11a- or 1p.

Light Up Arlington, Downtown Arlington, 500 E. Front St. #140. 6-10:30p.

The #ICE Lounge Volume 1 New Upscale Experience, Town House, 723 Pearl St. 3-8p. Eventbrite.com

July 4th Fireworks Celebration, Feat: Don Diego, Meadow Creek Park 1400 S. Uhl Rd. DeSoto. 6-9p. Eventbrite.

Soul Jazz Thursday’s w/Natural Change, Sadaga 813, 813 Exposition Ave. Dallas. 8p-12a.

Ne-yo and Tamia, Fair Park Music Hall, 909 1st Ave. 8p. Santana: Supernatural, Dos Equis Pavilion, 3839 S. Fitzhugh Ave. 7p. Live Nation.com. Eddie Be “I’m Already Professionally Developed Tour”, AT & T Performing Arts Ctr. 2304 Flora St. 8p Gucci Mane, Gas Monkey, Bar & Grill & Gas Monkey Live, 10110 Technology Blvd. E, 9p. www.ticketfly.com. Flo Hernandez at Hyena’s Comedy Club 425 Commerce St. Ft. Worth. Doors open 8p. Show starts 9p.

July 7

Fair Park Fourth, Fair Park 1121 1st. Ave. 3-10p. Fireworks show 9:30p. July 4th Fireworks Celebration, Grimes Park, 501 E. Wintergreen Rd. DeSoto. Free.

Monday Jazz Happy Hour w/ The Willis Duo at The Balcony Club 1825 Abrams Rd. #B, Dallas 6pm-8pm. Free Eventbrite.com

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

HUSH: Pre Independence Day Silent Headphone Experience, MoMo’s Italian Restaurant, 2800 Routh St. #165. 10p-2a. Eventbrite.com.

July 4

July 8

July 5

Happy Birthday to Team Member and a great woman Shonedra M. Redd, MFA Diamond Studded Fashion Show, Unique Visions Upscale Events, 324 S. Hampton Rd. DeSoto. 6-10p.

July 9 Black Women in Business Boss Mixer, Taste of Miami, 205 Main St., Red Oak. 6-p. The Jazz Jam at Jazz BeCuzz Art Center 9319 LBJ Fwy. Ste. #120. Tickets: via Eventbrite.com. Karaoke Night $2 Tuesday’s at Hero’s Lounge 3094 N. 35 Fwy. Dallas. 7pm-2am. Tickets: eventbrite.com.

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

July 10

Women of the West Bible Study, Friendship West Baptist Church 2020 W. Wheatland Rd. Wednesdays at 7p. Raggae Wednesdays, Aldeez Caribbean Restaurant & Event Center 7879 Spring Valley Rd. #115 9p-2a. Tickets: eventbrite.com.

July 11

The Stormproof Way To Build Your Brand, Microsoft Store North Park Center 8687 N. 75 Fwy. #1612, Dallas. 7pm-9pm. Reg: meetup.com/entrepreneur-brandstorming. Poetry Smash at TBAAL 1309 Canton St. 7:30pm-9pm. Tickets: 214-7432400.

July 12-14 SportsCon 150 Professional Athletes, Fair Park 901 1st Ave. Dallas. www.gpsportscon.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. 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. 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. Coffee & Politics 101 Community Development Commission Ins & Outs, African American Museum 3635 Grand Ave. 10-11a.

July 14

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. 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. Cigar & Conversation The Man’s Cave Edition, Smoking Jacket Cigar Lounge, 1435 US Hwy 67, #100, Cedar Hill. 7-10p.

Happy Birthday to Team Leader and Supporter Stewart Curet Dave Kos & Friends Summer Horns, Music Hall at Fair Park 901 First Ave. 3p. Tickemaster.com. Book Signing Author M. P. Stone Renaissance Queen, Indigo 1745, 370 W. 7th St. 4-8pm. Info: call 214814-5332. Sensational Sundays Presents “INTRO Live”, Allure Lounge, 110 S. Cockrell Hill Rd. 3-10p. www. Eventbrite.com.

JULY 3, 2019

SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME BY HOLLYWOOD HERNANDEZ

In SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME, Peter Parker, played by English actor Tom Holland, is on a school field trip where odd things occur, like an attack from a huge monster made of water and an appearance by Jake Gyllenhaal as a new Avenger, known as the mysterious Mysterio. Spider-Man is the new standard bearer of the Avenger franchise. Handpicked by Tony Starke, the young superhero matures over the course of the movie to be the new leader of the band of superheroes. Samuel L. Jackson is back as Nick Fury, the brains and the founder of the Avengers. The movie breaks down into three parts. There's the slow-paced intro to the movie; then second third which is supposed the meat of the movie, but instead, it just made me confused about what was really going

on and who was the good guy and who was the bad guy; and in the final third of the movie it really shows Spider-Man in action when his friends lives are all in danger. Also, there are two bonus scenes at the end of the movie that are critical to the story; so be sure and stay until the very end. I've got mixed emotions about SPIDER-MAN; FAR FROM HOME. There's great action and plenty of humor, but it's also confusing. SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME is rated PG-13 and has a run time of 2 hours and 9 minutes. On my "HOLLYWOOD POPCORN SCALE" I rate SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME a Large.

THAT CELEBRITY INTERVIEW

Sen. Tom Cotton (AR) By VALDER BEEBE

June 19th is celebrated in commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865. Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. This announcement came two and a half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation - which had become official January 1, 1863. Just as the Jewish community has vowed that the world would not forget the horror of the Holocaust against the Jewish people, the same vigor and vim I hope is applied to the recognition of June 19th. Tom Cotton is the US Senator from Arkansas and he is also the author of Sacred Duty: A Soldier’s Tour at Arlington National Cemetery. It is both an inspiring portrait of Arlington National Cemetery’s Old Guard, but also a personal chronicle of Senator Cotton’s time as a platoon leader in the unit of America’s oldest active-duty regiment that conducts daily military-honor funerals on the 624 rolling acres of Arlington. Senator Cotton served in Iraq with the 101st Airborne Division and in Afghanistan with a Provincial Reconstruction Team. Between combat tours, he served with the United States Army’s 3rd Infantry Regiment --“The Old Guard”-at Arlington National Cemetery. His military decorations include the Bronze Star, the Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Ranger Tab.-Text provided by Senator Cotton’s publicist.

VBS: Senator Cotton you are an attorney, military veteran and politician serving as Senator for Arkansas since January 2015. In full disclosure you are a member of the Republican Party. Thank you for being my SATELLITE Studio guest for the Valder Beebe Show. In addition to all of your titles, you are also the author of Sacred Duty. Give us details from of Sacred Duty: A Soldier’s Tour at Arlington National Cemetery and how did you know to write this book? STC: Thanks Valder for being interested in Sacred Duty. Sacred Duty is the story of the old guard of Arlington the 3rd U.S. Infantry regiment. The oldest regiment in the United States Army going back to 1784. For a hundred years and sixty-years it fought in all of country major conflicts like the Mexican American War, the Civil War. Some of most iconic battle like the first Battle of Bull Run, battle of Gettysburg. For the lasts 71 years the old guard has been station at our most scared grounds, Arlington National Cemetery where it performs military honor funerals and guards the tomb of the unknown soldier and performs in world famous ceremonies like Presidential inaugurations. I served in the old guard 20072008 between my tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. I used that experience as well as my time back at the Cemetery at Ft. Myer last year researching Sacred Duty to tell a grateful nation what these young men and women do on their behalf…….

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ASK ALMA

What do I do with my past? Dear Alma, I recently decided to digitize my old photos and ran across a ton of family pictures of my first husband as a baby and while he was growing up, along with his family. We had a short marriage and divorced after only two years. My first husband and I didn’t have any children together, so I haven’t been in contact with him over the years. I wasn’t very close to his family, either. When we came home from college together, I didn’t pass the paper bag test (if you know what I mean) but that’s another question for another day. During our marriage, I never quite measured up when it came to his mother and she let me know it at every opportunity she could. He was the only son and truly devoted to his parents. I’m very happily remarried now and have been for over 20 years. I’m not sure if he’s remarried and I don’t really have any interest in contacting him. Sometimes people can misread your intentions and I don’t want this to be the case. But what I do want to do is forward this box of pictures to his parents. I’ve checked and confirmed their home address. My plan is to send the box without a return address, so that way they won’t feel obligated to get in touch with me. But if I do, they might not even know where the box came from. I definitely don’t want to throw them away. I know it would be a wonderful surprise for them to receive them. What do you think Alma, how can I return these photographs incognito? Name withheld Take a step back, Detective Benson, I think you’ve added more Law & Order than what’s necessary to complete this pursuit. Don’t get it twisted on your end. This is a very thoughtful act on your part and that’s all it is. Just let that be. Without rereading the entire map of your first marriage’s misfortunes, I’d venture to say you have legitimate reasons for

anticipating the worst of the worst and, you could be right. Two wrongs don’t make one right, so there’s probability you also could be wrong. You said you’ve gone on with your life. You’re happily remarried, totally and unequivocally uninterested in line dancing with your ex-husband’s family foolishness. Ok, I get it. But I think you’re moving way ahead of yourself here. We’re talking returning old pictures. You aren’t inviting them to attend your granddaughter’s graduation celebration. It’s not what you have in your hand but what you have in your heart that lays the groundwork for this task of thoughtfulness. I applaud you for not holding a grudge towards your ex-husband and his family. If you’ve got the right attitude and you’re sending the pictures with the best of intentions, there’s no need to expect discord, disharmony or discontent. Yes, absolutely add a note that says: Hello, I recently ran across these photographs and just knew I had to return them to your family. All the best blessings to you and yours. Signed, you. There’s no room or need for a suggestion of follow up in those words. Once you’ve sent the pictures, it out of your hands. You can’t control their reaction, you can only control your response. So stop worrying about it. If they follow up with foolishness – as they say in Brooklyn, just FagetAboutIt! Although I’ve gotta say, I don’t think they will. Time has passed, wounds have healed, and old ways have changed. Send the box, with the note, I can tell your heart is in the right place. By the way, I don’t think the post office will let you send letters or packages without a return address. But I am certain you can come up with something, ask a friend to ask a friend. You know how we do, LOL. All the best of blessings to you and yours. Alma

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JULY 3, 2019

Kappa Kamp 2019 - Shaping the lives of young men Kappa Kamp celebrated its 23rd year June 2-14, 2019 with a program that reflected the goals and expectations that our 33rd Administration and all members would be proud of – a continued focus on College Readiness, Business and Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy and Team Building. The program served 108 young men, 12-16, from across the nation meeting on the campus of Paul Quinn College (PQC) in Dallas, TX to acquire productive life-skills through intensive workshops and learning through structured play activities. Students chose from a selection of academic/entrepreneurship-based classes and sports and enrichment classes offered. Kampers also attended a variety of cultural and recreational activities, field trips, and educational lectures. Work, fun, and more, all take place within a safe, professionally designed and supervised setting. “We are so thankful for the fraternity, the 33rd Administration, Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation, Paul Quinn College and so many others that assist in the growth and development of these talented young men. Were excited to expose them to the many avenues of business and leadership that Dallas and the region has to offer,” said Maurice A. West, National Chairman of Kappa Kamp. The primary objectives of the enrichment camps are to: •Provide college readiness, business development and enrichment activities for program youth. •Motivate students to seek higher levels of achievement. •Expose students to activities rich in cultural information and experiences. •Develop students’ reading, writing, and speaking skills while involved in each camp. •Provide experiences that focus on science technology and survival. •Allow campers to make friends from around the world in a structured, safe environment.

•Provide a spiritual faith-based atmosphere for human growth and development. •Provide character education and citizenship in an ethical environment. Fundamentals of Leadership & Entrepreneurship Our Fundamentals of Leadership & Entrepreneurship (FLE) course is a two-week immersion into the nuts and bolts of the business world by challenging the students to create a viable business. Kampers will be taught the fundamentals of leadership, entrepreneurship, marketing, accounting, operations, and organizational behavior, while coming to understand the integrated role these functions play in every successful endeavor. Leadership will be taught from the perspective of servant leadership. Additionally, they will be separated into teams and will generate their own business ideas. The Kampers will submit these ideas in the form of business plans and prototypes. The team with the best plan will receive a monetary prize. The Principles of STEM The Principles of STEM (Science, Technology, Engin-eering, and Mathematics) course is designed to introduce Kampers to STEM related studies and learning experiences in order to inspire their interest in STEM fields. In keeping with the Kamp’s focus on moving the Kampers from theory to application, each of the Kamper’s group projects from FLE will include a STEM component. They kicked off 2019 with a powerful welcome address by Colonel Myles Caggins, III who challenged the young men and their families to work towards their Straight A’s for Success. They took a deep dive into Business Planning and development almost immediately as Business Instructor Ms. Sherilyn Smith continued to push their thoughts and ideas of teamwork and entrepreneurship to

National Kappa Kamp Director Maurice A. West provides leadership and an aggressive plan to grow and develop our future leaders through Kappa Kamp.

greater heights. They always focus on advancing technology and STEM and with the help of SIEMENS Corporation, Microsoft and Retired Engineer Brother Kim Carn, they were able to teach this important skill and also include it in their ideas of building a business. We discussed health matters with Mrs. Dana Franklin-Holden and Financial Literacy with Brother J. B. McGinnis, our National GLAD/CARE Chairman as these are many of the critical conversations discussed along with Bullying, Social Media Issues and planning for a great life. According to Mr. West, they also continued to host the Kappa Kamp College Night and had over 20 college and universities in attendance that helped to educate and expose our young men to valuable information on where to consider attending college and what it takes to apply but also receive any financial assistance and scholarships available. Thanks to the staff and alumnus of PQC, Southern University-Baton Rouge, Tennessee State, Texas Southern University, Grambling State University, Florida A & M University and others for always making this fair a priority. Family Fun Day did not disappoint as it was filled with great times and welcoming parents to PQC to get a glimpse of the program. “Each year, our young men gain

more insight into the importance of Business and Entrepreneurship. They learn to work together as a team and actively seek to solve problems that they face wherever they, go to school and grow. At Kamp, we want to tap into those ideas and help them to see that in a matter of time, they become a problem solver and equip them with the resources needed for success” West said. “We also spent time in the community and attended church at St. Luke “Community” United Methodist Church where Dr. Michael Bowie spoke a powerful and encouraging word on lifting one another up to get the most out of us all. “We had a great time learning the

35 complete college admissions applications and apply for external scholarships. • We have maintained a return rate above 30% annual for returnees • We have had over 300 volunteers that have served Kappa Kamp with an average of 20 per day to assist in the program operations and youth development.

Thanks to the following: Grand Polemarch Thomas L. Battle, Jr. and the 33rd Leadership Team, The Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation and Brother Michael DuBose, Chairman, Past Grand Polemarch Dwayne Murray, Elder Watson Diggs Awardees Chuck Carr Brown, Willie High Coleman, Emerson Lattimore and James Mitchell. Thanks also goes out to Dallas-Ft. Worth Area chapter (Dallas Alumni, RichardsonPlano Alumni, ArlingtonGrand Prairie A l u m n i , MansfieldCedar Hill Alumni, Ft. Worth, Lambda Lambda and Nu Beta, Iota Alpha) Paul Quinn College and President National Guide Right Committee Chairman Kevin Burnett and our Kampers of the year and Staff Person of the Year – Ms. Launtrest Readus Dr. Michael J. Sorrell, Esq., the game of golf with longtime partner faculty staff and students, Coca-Cola Bottling First Tee Golf of Greater Dallas. Co. and Brother Reggie Colby, Frito Lay Corporation, Vinson and Elkins, LLC and They have been active with Kappa Brother Shawn O. Smith, Sr., Dallas Black Kamp for many years. We also took Police Officers Association. Speakers included visit to Siemens Industry, Microsoft Colonel Myles Caggins, III, Dana Franklin and AT&T Stadium as we exposed the Holden, Assistant District Attorney Kevin young men to a myriad of educational Brooks, Attorney Robert Mack, Dallas Police Department Retired Brother J. B. McGinnis and entertainment option in North and our GLAD/CARE Program, Brother Texas. Ed Swain at NupeMall.com, McDonald’s Since its move to Dallas, the Kamp Owner/Operators Daron Pace and Roland has been able to improve in the Parrish (Kappa), Brother Bruce Jones, Brother Quincy Roberts, Brother Rhen Bass, Microsoft following areas: Corporation and Brother Dean Jones, Brother • Nearly 875 kampers attending David Godsey of Godsey, Martin Law Firm, from an average of 23 states during Brother Aaron Johnson of Neighborhood Ice Cream Truck, Chandler Gadis and First Tee the past 7 years. • We have assisted or helped of Greater Dallas.

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