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to make my mother cry it was I’ve always wanted to make going to be for something good my parents proud. Never want to not something bad.” bring shame to the family name. Which brings me to my truth. I was always thinking about Sunday, September 22, 2019, I the implications and ramifications met Botham Shem Jean’s maternal of my grandmother, Gloria. Ms. Gloria actions and and I talked about her grandson, inactions. who was murdered by then-Dallas Sure there Police officer, Amber Guyger. were times Follow the early narrative that when I made was presented: slip-ups, On the evening of September 6, but believe 2018, an unarmed Botham Shem me when I Jean (26) was relaxing at home in tell you that his Dallas apartment, just a few somewhere Hon. Andrew Gillum blocks from the Dallas Police in my psyche Department; enjoying watching I was thinking about Joseph and television and eating a bowl of Earline. cereal. No friends or amount of peer Officer Guyger was coming pressure could make me engage home from a long shift (13-1/2) , in actions that would make my physically and mentally drained. mother cry, I hoped. She lived in the same South Side Kinda reminds me Flats, but on a different of listening to former floor and on that fateful Tallahassee mayor and night, she went to Florida gubernatorial canthe wrong apartment, didate Andrew Gillum. entered and saw what Speaking at the 15th she thought was an Anniversary Celebration intruder, fired, killing of the Arlington FoundMr. Jean. ation for Excellence in Take a deep breath. Education, my fellow Mrs. Gloria Charles Monday, September Florida A&M University 23, 2019, Ms. Guyger’s alum talked about being the first in murder trial began. his family to graduate from high Defense attorneys say Ms. school and college. Guyger mistakenly entered the He also recalled his mother on wrong apartment, because she was the receiving of phone calls that on “mental autopilot” after a long made her cry, as she’d hear of an shift. indiscretion or brush with the law, Text messages the defendant’s involving one of his older siblings. attorneys wanted to keep away Mayor Gillum said he decided from jurors told a different story. at a young age, “If I was ever going Those text messages were

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allowed in as evidence. The prosecution says the “dumping” of Ms. Guyger’s cell phone is very telling because it revealed the sexual relationship between the four-year officer and her partner, Sr. Corporal Martin Rivera, and conversations she had immediately before and after the shooting. A different narrative was presented by the prosecution, one where Ms. Guyger texted her partner asking if he wanted to “touch.” Now one of my former students would ask, “Does she mean she wants to have sex?” Well, you be the judge. Prosecutors contend that she wasn’t that mentally drained if she was making plans for a “hook-up” later on that evening. Prosecutors also say at the very time that she was on the phone with a 911 operator, having shot Mr. Jean, instead of rendering aid, she was texting her partner that she had “f…..d up!” Defense attorneys say the attention that should have been

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given to Mr. Jean, was not. Well, Ms. Gloria has some obvious and serious concerns. First and foremost, she says she does not want her grandson to be demonized. After all, he was the victim, she said, and he is not around to defend himself or clear his name. But he does have family members and loved ones who will gladly vouch for his character, she said. “He was a very good boy, a very loving child,” Ms. Gloria said, of the man who was affectionately called, “Bo.” “He stayed with me most of the time when school was out.” She also went on to talk about his involvement in the church, pointing out that he was “born in the church.” Gifted with a “beautiful voice,” his grandmother said, he loved to sing and loved especially singing spiritual songs. A native of Saint Lucia, the accountant came to Texas after graduating from Harding See MY TRUTH, page 4

Texas Representatives John Turner and Rhetta Bowers, ScholarShot Executive Director Dan Hooper, ScholarShot April Tillett and staff along with AT&T Asst. VP of External Affairs Ty Bledsoe. AT&T* and ScholarShot are joining forces to help at-risk students complete life-changing vocational, associate or graduate degrees. A $100,000 contribution from the AT&T Foundation will support the effort and is part of AT&T Aspire, the company’s initiative to help provide access to education Photo- S. Curet and training people need to get and keep good jobs.

lilD to release book on life and struggles Radio personality and community activist Dee “lilD” Porter has released her first book for pre-order. The book chronicles the three-month period where she chose to be homeless in Ohio, rather than go home to Louisiana and lose her

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Juanita Craft awards to be held NAACP will hold its annual Juanita J. Craft Humanitarian Awards with Channel 8 News’ award-winning investigative reporter, Demond Fernandez as emcee and District 7 councilmember, Adam Bazaldua will also be making remarks, on October 6, 2019 from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. during the State Fair of Texas in Fair Park. The Juanita J. Craft Civil Rights House & Museum Steering Committee established See CRAFT, page 3

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Continued from front page and executed the selection process as part of their civil rights education and awareness initiative. State Fair of Texas brings the community together to honor and celebrate the Humanitarian Award recipients. In addition to the Catalyst Award, Legacy Award, and Visionary Award, for the first year a young man will receive the Spark Award, which recognizes youth for their leadership and impact in their school, neighborhood, or community.

Catalyst Award Recipient – Taylor Toynes Oak Cliff resident, Taylor Toynes, aspired to be an attorney after receiving a political science degree from the University of North Texas. While working at the Dallas County District Attorney’s office, he learned how few of Oak Cliff’s residents were prepared for college and how many were incarcerated. Toynes then decided to focus on education and “being the change he wanted to see.” Toynes joined Teach for America and earned a master’s degree in education from Southern Methodist University. He became a fourth-grade reading and writing instructor at W. W. Bushman Elementary School and later became an urban specialist at Sarah A. Zumwalt Middle School. Catalyst Award Honorable Mention – Rev. Dr. Michael Waters Lead Pastor of Joy Tabernacle and Agape Temple African Methodist Episcopal Churches in Dallas, Dr. Michael W. Waters has work that has appeared on a variety of media outlets, such as ABC Nightline, The Associated Press, and The Washington Post. He earned his bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees

from Southern Methodist University, where he teaches as an adjunct professor. He is the awardwinning author of five books, and has received numerous honors including “Community Leader of the Year” from the Council on American-Islamic Relations, “Humanitarian of the Year” from the South Dallas Business and Professional Women’s Club, and SMU’s Distinguished Alumni Emerging Leader Award. Catalyst Award Honorable Mention – Attorney Yulise Waters Yulise Reaves Waters, Esq. is Director of Dallas Programs for Lone Star Justice Alliance. She co-founded and oversees aspects of the Transformative Justice Second Chance Community Improvement Program (SCCIP), the first felony community court in Dallas history that is an alternative to incarceration for youths in the State of Texas. Waters holds B.A. degrees in English and Spanish, a B.B.A. in Organizational Behavior and Business Policy, and a Juris Doctorate from SMU. She is an appointed member of the Collaborative Law Section Council of the State Bar of Texas. Waters is the recipient of numerous honors including Dallas Business Journal “40 Under 40,” DFW Millennial-to-Watch, and SMU Black Alumni’s History Maker Award. Legacy Award Recipient – Linda Lydia Linda Lydia has been extremely involved with the NAACP since the beginnings of the civil rights movement. Lydia exemplifies commitment to the equality of all people through her many achievements, including her involvement in the integration of the all-white high school in Clarksville, Tennessee in 1960. While passionately serving as Youth Advisor for the Juanita Craft Youth Council from 1993 to 2002, she created two voter empowerment programs and conducted community projects including Habitat for Humanity builds, on-

going voter registration drives, and more. In 2016, she assumed the position of Youth Work Chair for the Dallas NAACP chapter and brought new life into the reinstated Craft Council. Lydia exemplifies ambition and excellence, and her legacy will inspire civil rights crusaders in generations to come. Legacy Award Honorable Mention – Jaqueline Mixon Jacqueline Hoover Mixon is the president of the Ideal Neighborhood Association that helps fight against those who bring crime and drugs into South Dallas. Mixon also helped write the nonprofit T.R. Hoover Community Development Corporation that understands the issues in the community and fight for a solution. This nonprofit worked to develop a retail development plan for the Bexar Street Corridor and helped the city of Dallas with more than 200 minor home repairs and replacement houses. Through partnerships, the organization has also developed a Community Construction Project and Ideal Homebuyer club that built and housed over 55 residents in new infilled homes. Spark Award Recipient – William Menifee William Menifee is a 17-year-old student at Mansfield Timberview High School. As First Lieutenant in the Junior Air Force ROTC, he is making an impact in his school, neighborhood, the local community, the DFW Metroplex and is contributing to making the world a better place now and in the future. He is involved in multiple clubs and holds an officer position in many of them. Menifee received the Presidential Volunteer Service award at age 14 from President Barack Obama. He also received the Bronze ROTC Medal from The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution for his outstanding leadership. Visionary Award Recipient – Rev. Ritchie Butler

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Richie Butler’s personal mission statement: “God has called me to build people and build community”. He lives out his mission daily and wants to inspire others to do the same. Butler is the senior managing director of Prescott Realty Group and senior pastor of St. Paul United Methodist Church. With his education from SMU and Harvard and background in real estate, finance, and fund management, Richie has developed several community-based initiatives in Dallas. His latest development, Unity Estates, is used as a catalyst for growth and spurred nearly $100M in new development in the southern sector of Dallas. Richie was the president of the Foundation for the Third Millennium, whose efforts included projects in economic development and humanitarian work in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. Richie currently serves on SMU Board of Trustees, Communities Foundation of Texas Board of Trustees, and the Dallas Assembly and the Real Estate Executive Council. Visionary Award Honorable Mention – Kimberly O’Neil An award-winning professor, executive, and social good expert, Kimberly O’Neil has led projects that have generated more than $20 million for community initiatives. O’Neil serves at the CEO of Giving Blueprint, a company that focuses on increasing community engagement, and was the founder of initiative Cause Studio. O’Neil has also served as an advisory committee member for the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas’ Social Innovation Acceleration and was appointed by the City of Plano Mayor and Council to Community

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“The Thrilla Fa Vanilla! The biggest heavyweight fight of this century won’t be in Manilla, in the Philippines like Ali vs. Frazier. Muhammad Ali and George Foreman had their “Rumble in the Jungle in Kinshasa Zaire.” But that ain’t what this is. The “Brawl to end it All” between Pinocchio and Pocahontas will play out on American soil. And besides; you know Pinocchio ain’t lyin’ about hating “shithole” countries. He can’t lie well enough to make anyone believe that he ain’t racist; especially the card-carrying kind. When the dust settles and the fog clears, the 2020 U.S. Presidential race will headline Donald “The Lyin’ Ass” Trump and Elizabeth “The Warrior” Warren. All that talk about Joe Biden being the “eventual” nominee are just wet wishes and fairy tale fodder. When NBC released its latest poll,

MY TRUTH Continued from pg 1 University in 2016 and was working at PricewaterhouseCoopers, an accounting firm. Mrs. Jean is dealing with the loss of her son, but admittedly it is hard for her. Yes, she is shedding tears, there have been many tears; some for the joyous life her son lived and some for the unfortunate way he died. The family members are leaning on one another, their faith and the international outpouring of support. Then there are also the attorneys, who have treated the Jeans as family. Attys. Ben Crump, Lee Merritt and Daryl Washington are representing the Jeans.

Pinocchio vs. Pocahontas there was a telltale sign in it. “Jittery” Joe Biden was still leading, but Warren was surging forward and has been for a month. Here is part of that MSNBC story. “But after months of steady progress, Warren boasts formidable strengths of her own. She leads Biden by roughly two-to-one among liberals and Democrats under 35, breaks even among whites, and holds a doubledigit edge among those seeking largescale change in the post-Trump era. That last group represents a majority of the Democratic electorate. Moreover, Warren now holds a clear edge in enthusiasm. Fully 70% of Democratic primary voters describe themselves as enthusiastic or comfortable about her candidacy, more than for either Biden or Sanders. As a result, 45% of Democratic primary voters call Warren either their first or second choice. That compares to 41% for Biden, 29% for Sanders, 19% for South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg and 14% for California Sen. Kamala Harris. This essentially means that for the first time since the Voting Rights Act, Mr. Bertram Jean says his son was “never in trouble.” “I brought him up in the church,” he said, after he preached the sermon at Cedar Crest Church of Christ on Sunday. “He stayed the course. He was loving and affable, and he was excited about life.” To hear the stories about “Bo” The trial is expected to go on for two weeks. Judge Tammy Kemp is focused on ensuring a fair and impartial trial. In the courtroom on Monday, the judge cautioned against “commentary from those in courtroom,” which included head nodding or outbursts. “Let the jury decide,” said Judge Kemp. And once the sequestered jury has decided there will probably be more

White America will carry the swing vote. Blacks and Hispanics will give Trump 4% and 13% of their votes respectively. However, if Pinocchio gets his nose bloodied, White folks will

have to furnish the muscle. The 2016 election results sent a mixed message. Trump lost the popular vote but the feudal system of electoral votes carried him. If Pinocchio gets a return trip to Pennsylvania Avenue, White folks got some “splainin” to do. Another “W” in Trump’s win-loss column will signal that xenophobia, hatred, selective prosecution and the

open defiance of law and order has become the new order of our laws. America is either the land of the free and the home of the brave, or the land of “The We” and all others are slave! Warren, who drew a crowd of more than 20,000 to Washington Square Park in New York, made the case for her place as a woman who could deconstruct the status quo. Vox Magazine produced an article that set it out well. ”Warren spoke of Frances Perkins, a workers-rights advocate who became the first woman to serve in a presidential Cabinet under Franklin D. Roosevelt. Perkins witnessed the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, and it was a pivotal moment for the course the rest of her life would take. While she was already an activist at the time, the tragedy propelled her to throw herself full-force into politics, first at the state level in New York and then at the national level. “What did one woman — one very persistent woman — backed up by millions of people across this country get done,” Warren asked the crowd. “Social Security, unemployment

insurance, abolition of child labor, minimum wage, the right to join a union, even the very existence of the weekend. Big, structural change. One woman, and millions of people to back her up.” Elizabeth “The Warrior” Warren may just be one woman, but she is all the woman we need. She was speaking truth to power about “pay-day loans” and unscrupulous bank and finance practices as her peers in the Senate took money from the hustlers on Wall Street. She always had my vote. Obama is a tale that has already been told. Reliving it vividly or vicariously cannot solve the complex problems we face. This election cycle will be the “Thrilla fa Vanilla.” This bout is as White as the set of the television show “Friends.” Non-Whites must cast ballots in unprecedented numbers, but this time White folks are the swing vote. Where’s Howard Cosell; we need him! #QuitPlayin #PvsP

Outside the courthouse, clergy members gather in prayer. Pastor Michael Waters is at lectern. (r) Botham Jean’s family members after church at Cedar Crest Church of Christ

tears. Clearly this is an emotional situation and some like me are just plain tired. We want justice and we’re tired of the tears of despair, that seem never-ending.

Given a chance, we can have more Andrew Gillums and Botham Jeans - men who bring joy. But we must protect them and we must give each young man and lady an opportunity. What can we do?

Good question and we’d better find some answers soon because WE MUST!

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We must not normalize poverty and inequality THE LAST WORD DR. JULIANNE MALVEAUX When the income and poverty data were released on September 10, the commentary touted the progress that the data reflected. The poverty rate dropped by half a percentage point, down to 11.8 percent. For the first time, the poverty rate is lower than it was in 2007, before the beginning of the Great Recession. But wages only rose significantly among Asian Americans, and the poverty rates, by demographics, were 8.1 percent for whites, 20.8 percent for African Americans, 17.6 percent for Hispanics, and 10.1 percent for Asian Americans. When we celebrate the drop in the poverty rate, we normalize the fact that African Americans have a much higher poverty rate than whites do. In simply acknowledging the poverty rate drop, without focusing on the much higher poverty rate of African Americans, we imply that high African

American poverty rates are acceptable. They are not. There should be no discussion of poverty rates without an acknowledgment that economic recovery has been extremely uneven, and the distribution of poverty is uneven as well. It is important to note that if we bemoan high poverty rates, we must acknowledge the progress that comes with lower ones. Things are indeed "better" at the micro economic level, and better in the aggregate. "Better" for who, we might ask. When we talk about poverty prevention, it is essential to acknowledge that some communities need more help than others do, which is why we should consider targeted programs. Unfortunately, too many assert that we can't have "Black" programs in a multicultural society. But if Black people experience more poverty, they need more help.

While the poverty rate dropped the proportion of people without health insurance or access to health care rose. In 2017, 7.9 percent of all people had no health insurance. By 2018, in just one year, the number jumped to 8.5 percent. At least 27.5 million Americans have no health insurance. That number is deceptive because many who have health insurance cannot afford their

copayments and so only visit medical professionals when their situation is dire. While the health data must be nuanced to reveal that the situation is worse than the numbers suggest, the simple increase in the number of folks without health insurance is alarming. If some legislators have their way, even more people will lack access to health insurance, and with the stagnant

incomes revealed from the income and poverty data, increasing numbers will be unable to manage their copayments. Similarly, celebrations about the historic low in the Black unemployment rate tend to normalize the fact that Black people experience proportionately more unemployment than others. When the unemployment rate numbers were released on the first Friday of September, the overall rate was 3.7 percent; while the overall rate for Black folks was 5.5 percent, and 4.4 percent for Black women. While acknowledging this historic low, it is essential to note that the overall Black rate remains twice as high as the white rate. Bragging about the lower rate without acknowledging the unemployment rate gap suggests that Black folks are supposed to have higher unemployment rates than others. There are lots of problems with the unemployment rate, especially around participate rates that suggest that some are dropping out of the labor force. The unemployment rate data, just like the income and poverty data, also show stagnant wages. Too many are working, but not making

a living wage, as the poverty data suggest. The minimum wage has not increased in a decade, and while many cities and states have higher minimum wages, the majority do not. The South, particularly, has been resistant to increasing wages. The South is also the region of the country with the highest poverty rate. Our nation's policy conversation too often normalizes African American economic disadvantage. When an 11.8 percent poverty rate is reported, and the Black unemployment rate is not, it implies that the 20.8 percent rate (one in five Black people) is not a matter of concern. When a 5.5 percent "historic low" unemployment rate is reported, but the unemployment rate gap is not, it implies that there is supposed to be an unemployment rate gap and Black people are supposed to have higher unemployment rates than whites. We cannot normalize inequality by only partly reporting on reality. Even as we report on economic progress, we must also report on the uneven ways growth affects Black communities. Julianne Malveaux is an author and economist. Her latest project MALVEAUX! On UDCTV is available on youtube.com. For booking, wholesale inquiries or for more info visit www.juliannemalveaux.com

Blessed are the children FROM THE CAPITOL

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

It was an amazing site witnessed last Friday by the world’s adults when nearly four million children, including many in North Texas, gathered in cities, suburban and rural areas and in villages to express their outrage that elected officials and policy makers are doing very little to reverse a changing climate which is a direct threat to them.

The young people, many of them taking a day off from school, spoke to the world in one clear voice, declaring that their futures, their ability to earn income and to live decent and productive lives is in doubt and that doing was nothing was unacceptable to them. In cities such Cape Town, Berlin,

New York, Kampala, New Delhi, Melbourne, Houston and Dallas they demanded a future in which they and their families would be unharmed by poisonous air quality, raging storms and changing weather patterns that have recently resulted in death and destruction. In speech after speech they declared that they were frightened about their futures, and reminded those who listened that they would soon be of voting age, and that they would remember those who were indifferent to them, and their demands. In Houston where Tropical Storm Imelda recently flooded homes and

destroyed property, students marched and chanted in loud voices, “Our streets flood, so we flood the streets.” Many of these same students witnessed the viciousness of Hurricane Harvey just two years ago which brought their city and the region to a life- threatening standstill. They joined their fellow students in their outrage because they have seen the danger and witnessed the burdens that changing climates can bring. Like their fellow students and many others they are tired of those who refuse to take the actions that the world’s leading scientists describe as necessary.

In the House of Representatives we have passed legislation designed to stop the rise of dangerous green-house gas emissions whose presence in our atmosphere leads to the warming of our planet. The Republican controlled Senate has refused to consider the legislation, alining itself with President Trump and his administration. The children are being purposeful, and we should be very proud of them. They bring great meaning to the words that are found in 3 John 1:4 which reads, “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.

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AND JUSTICE FOR ALL By Judge Brandon Birmingham Pretend that a neighbor hears screams and gunshots from my house and calls the police. When the police get there, they see that I am mortally wounded in my living room, apparently dead from a gunshot wound. They call in for the ambulance and the paramedics do what they can to save my life. It doesn't work. This is now a homicide case, and my house turns into a crime scene. The law allows for the police to make sure that no one else is in the house, that no one else is hurt, or that no evidence is being destroyed. These are labeled "exigent circumstances." Once it is determined that no one else is in the house and no evidence is being destroyed, what happens next? The police have to get out of the house, secure it, and start their investigation. The integrity of the crime scene becomes the primary focus of the case. The location of the body, the bullet holes, the casings, the blood, and any other item in the house that may be evidence of a crime, or who committed it, all need to be documented and collected. The process of the collection and ultimately the introduction of that evidence in a trial is a very wellregulated and technical exercise governed by the Code of Criminal Procedure. Let's work through this hypothetical case and see how the law applies. Our law says that at this point, there are two ways the police can collect evidence - by consent or by warrant. Since I am no longer alive to consent to a search of my house, the police must get a warrant. If they don't? Then anything they collect - the bullets, the casings, the pictures, DNA, fingerprints, a diagram showing the location of the bodies in relation to the doors and windows - can't be used later on at trial. This could be a disastrous mistake that could lead to a dismissal of all of the potential charges. What about the fact that it's a crime scene in my own home and I am the victim of the homicide does that mean that the police start searching and collecting evidence? No, they must have lawful authority to do so, and a search warrant is the only way to do it at this point in the hypothetical. The warrant allows the police to collect any evidence of the crime itself or any evidence that might indicate who committed it. Once the warrant is signed, only then the police can go in and search the place described in the warrant - in this case my house. The code of criminal procedure specifically

authorizes the search and seizure of many different types of items - weapons, drugs, including drug paraphernalia, instruments apparently used in the commission of the crime, or any property tending to show that a particular person committed an offense. The sooner they collect evidence, the more they know about the killing, and the more leads they develop and need to chase down. The police use broad language in their warrants asking for all of the things that the law will allow. Why? Because the law recognizes that at the earliest stages of an investigation, there are many unanswered questions and unknown variables. The police have 72 hours to list the property they recovered in an "inventory" that they must file with the Court. The law says that what they file is public record. At that time, any member of the public, including the media, must receive from the Clerks a copy of the warrant, the affidavit supporting the warrant, and the inventory. I've heard references in the media and from the public that certain search warrants are, "sealed." This is not accurate - if there is a motion to seal, it only applies to those statements contained in the supporting affidavit. The sealing order does not apply to the warrant (which outlines the place to be searched) or to the inventory (the things that were recovered). Other than that, nothing else used during the investigation process is public record. Say, for example, the police learned during their investigation the identity of the shooter. If he voluntarily consents to the search of his home, his car, his cell phone, his business, etc., then the police can search all of those places. Anything relevant that they recover can be used at the trial. However, the public will never know that those places were even searched until a trial, or until law enforcement releases that information. Why? Search warrants are basically the only things the law makes public. In looking at my hypothetical killing, the public may see the search warrant return and think my home was the only placed the police searched. The shooter's house, car, cell phone all may have been searched, but since it was done by his consent, there aren't publicly available records, so those searches might appear to have never happened. Of course, just because evidence is collected does not mean that it is admissible at a later trial-a Judge will decide that during pre-trial hearings, or during the trial as the case unfolds. The rules say that only relevant evidence is admissible (assuming it was lawfully collected, of course). What is relevant? Anything that tends to make the existence of any fact of consequence in the trial more or less probable than it would be without the evidence.

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Kinsey Collection shines light on African American History By M. P. Stone Wake up Texas and get your history lesson on! The Kinsey Collection has arrived and is now at the Dallas African American Museum in Fair Park. For those of you who have not heard of the "The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection," it is a groundbreaking exhibition of more than 150 artworks, photos, and rare documents celebrating the achievements and contributions of Black Americans from 1595 to present time. The collection is divided up into three parts covering the lives and artistry of African Americans before and through years of slavery and emancipation to the Harlem Renaissance and the Civil War era to the Civil Rights Movement and current times. The exhibition, considered one of the most comprehensive surveys of African American history and culture outside the Smithsonian Institution, features treasures amassed by Shirley and Bernard Kinsey during their five decades of marriage. The two, both born in Florida and attended Florida A&M University, began collecting as a way to remember their travels. But their collection soon became a repository for African American intellectual, historical and artistic work. “The collection, which began some thirty plus years ago, grew in historical significance and value,” said Khalil Kinsey, General Manager, Chief Curator and son of the Kinseys. “Now this amazing collection travels the country and to cities around the world.”

“It didn't start out as a collection,” said Shirley Kinsey, “but we are delighted that it did because the more we began to know and understand about our history the more we felt others needed to be touched and know about it too.” With education as the goal, The Kinseys believe their collection helps

give a more well-rounded view at the African American experience and the integral roles we played in building this country. Bernard Kinsey said that this collection provides a new perspectives in the nation’s history. He said he believes that the prejudice and disrespect against African Americans in this country is strongly tied to the misconceptions that African Americans made no contribution

in making America what it is today. That African Americans were nothing more than criminals and uneducated dependents of this country since their “voluntary migration” to this country and deserved to be treated inhumanely. However, the Kinsey's collection proves that African Americans are woven into the fabric of America's greatness and that the enslaved race of people built this country, shedding blood, sweat and many tears. Books such as Slavery by Another Name, by Douglas A. Blackmon, was one Bernard Kinsey just happened to be reading while on a flight to visit his mother. There on page 8 was a copy of a letter written to then President Theodore Roosevelt by Carrie Kinsey on July 31,1903 asking the President for help in finding her 14-year-old brother, who had been taken under false pretenses a few years earlier and had not been seen again. Mr. Kinsey who noticed they had the same last name, researched and found that the writer, was in fact, his second cousin. It was there in that moment, he said that ignited the desire in him and his family to begin collecting and sharing their discoveries with the masses. “The Kinsey Collection strives to give our

ancestors a voice, name and personality,” said Bernard Kinsey, “enabling the viewer to understand the challenges, obstacles, triumphs, accomplishments and extraordinary sacrifice of African Americans in this country. “The Kinsey Collection is unique in that it is where art and history intersect, telling the often-untold stories of African American's achievement and contribution through primary sources of historical objects and multi-dimensional artworks from the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries,” said Dr. Harry Robinson, Curator of the African American Museum for more than 40 years.

Journalist Katie Couric described the Kinsey Collection as, “one couple's devotion in finding, protecting and sharing beauty once scattered by history, now gathered in a single collection. “ The Kinsey African American Art and History Collection, sponsored by Toyota Motor North America, will be on display September 2, 2019 March 1, 2020 at the African American Museum located at 3536 Grand Avenue in Dallas's Historic Fair Park. For more information on the exhibit, Museum hours or to purchase tickets visit kinseycollectionindallas.com or aamdallas.org or call 214.565.9026.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

HBCU Homecomings 2019

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

Alabama A&M University Visitor: Texas Southern University Louis Crews Stadium, Huntsville, AL Date: Oct. 5, 2019 | 2 PM Alabama State University Visitor: Prairie View A&M University ASU Stadium, Montgomery, AL Date: Nov. 28, 2019 | 2 PM

Shaw University Visitor: Livingstone College Durham County Stadium, Durham, NC Date: Oct. 19, 2019 | 12 PM

Albany State University Visitor: Lane College Albany State University Coliseum, Albany, GA Date: Oct. 12, 2019 | 2 PM

South Carolina State University Visitor: Morgan State University Oliver C. Dawson Stadium, Orangeburg, SC Date: Oct. 19, 2019 | 1:30 PM

Alcorn State University Visitor: Savannah State University Spinks-Casem Stadium, Lorman, MS Date: Oct. 12, 2019 | 2 PM

Southern University and A&M College Visitor: Alabama A&M University A.W. Mumford Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA Date: Nov. 2, 2019 | 4 PM

Benedict College Visitor: Miles College Charlie W. Johnson Stadium, Columbia, SC Date: Oct. 12, 2019 | 2 PM

Tennessee State University Visitor: Austin Peay State University Nissan Stadium, Nashville, TN Date: Oct. 19, 2019 | 4:30 PM

Bethune-Cookman University Visitor: South Carolina State University Municipal Stadium, Daytona Beach, FL Date: Oct. 26, 2019 | 4 PM Bowie State University Visitor: Chowan University Bulldog Football Stadium, Bowie, MD Date: Oct. 12, 2019 | 1 PM Central State University Visitor: Fort Valley State University McPherson Stadium, Wilberforce, OH Date: Oct 12, 2019 | 1 PM Clark Atlanta University Visitor: Savannah State University CAU Panther Stadium, Atlanta, GA Date: Oct. 19, 2019 | 2 PM Delaware State University Visitor: South Carolina State University Alumni Stadium, Dover, DE Date: Oct. 10, 2019 | 1:30 PM Edward Waters College Visitor: Allen University Edward Waters College, Jacksonville, FL Date: Oct. 12, 2019 | 3 PM Elizabeth City State University Visitor: Lincoln University (Pennsylvania) Roebuck Stadium, Elizabeth City, NC Date: Oct. 19, 2019 | 1:30 PM Fayetteville State University Visitor: Livingstone College Luther Nick Jerald’s Stadium, Fayetteville, NC Date: Oct. 5, 2019 | 2:00 PM Florida A&M University Visitor: North Carolina Central University Bragg Memorial Stadium, Tallahassee, FL Date: Oct. 5, 2019 | 2 PM

Texas Southern University Visitor: Missouri S&T BBVA Compass Stadium, Houston, TX Date: Oct. 12, 2019 | 2 PM Fort Valley State University Visitor: Morehouse College Wildcat Stadium, Fort Valley, GA Date: Oct. 19, 2019 | 2 PM Grambling State University Visitor: Texas Southern University Robinson Stadium, Grambling, LA Date: Nov. 2, 2019 | 2 PM

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

Morehouse College Visitor: Benedict College B.T. Harvey Stadium, Atlanta, GA Date: Oct. 26 2019 | 2 PM

Langston University Visitor: Texas Wesleyan University W.E. Anderson Stadium, Langston, OK Date: Oct. 26, 2019 | 2 PM

Morgan State University Visitor: Delaware State University Hughes Stadium, Baltimore, MD Date: Oct. 12, 2019 | 2 PM

Hampton University Visitor: Virginia University of Lynchburg Armstrong Stadium, Hampton, VA Date: Oct. 26, 2019 | 2 PM

Lincoln University (Missouri) Visitor: Northeastern State University Dwight T. Reed Stadium, Jefferson City, MO Date: Oct. 19, 2019 | 2 PM

Howard University Visitor: Norfolk State University William H. Greene Stadium, Washington, DC Date: Oct. 12, 2019 | 1 PM

Lincoln University (Pennsylvania) Visitor: Virginia Union University LU Football Stadium, Lincoln University, PA Date: Oct. 12, 2019 | 1 PM

Jackson State University Visitor: Alabama State University Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, Jackson, MS Date: Oct. 12, 2019 | 2 PM

Livingstone College Visitor: Fayetteville State University Alumni Memorial Football Stadium, Salisbury, NC Date: Nov. 2, 2019 | 1:30 PM

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

Miles College Visitor: Clark Atlanta University Sloan-Alumni Stadium, Fairfield, AL Date: Oct. 5, 2019 | 4 PM

Kentucky State University Visitor: Clark Atlanta University Alumni Stadium, Frankfort, KY Date: Oct. 12, 2019 | 1 PM

Mississippi Valley State University Visitor: Virginia University of Lynchburg Rice–Totten Stadium, Itta Bena, MS Date: Oct. 5, 2019 | 2 PM

Norfolk State University Visitor: Morgan State University William “Dick” Price Stadium, Norfolk, VA Date: Nov. 2, 2019 | 2 PM North Carolina A&T State University Visitor: Howard University Aggie Stadium, Greensboro, NC Date: Oct. 26, 2019 | 1 PM North Carolina Central University Visitor: Norfolk State University O’Kelly–Riddick Stadium, Durham, NC Date: Nov. 9, 2019 | 2 PM Prairie View A&M University Visitor: Virginia University of Lynchburg Panther Stadium, Prairie View, TX Date: Oct. 19, 2019 | 2 PM Saint Augustine’s University Visitor: Johnson C. Smith University George Williams Athletic Complex, Raleigh, NC Date: Nov. 2, 2019 | 1 PM

Tuskegee University Visitor: Miles College Abbott Memorial Alumni Stadium, Tuskegee, AL Date: Nov. 9, 2019 | 1 PM University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Visitor: Lane College Golden Lion Stadium, Pine Bluff, AR Date: Oct. 5, 2019 | 3 PM Virginia State University Visitor: Bowie State University Rogers Stadium, Ettrick, VA Date: Oct. 19, 2019 | 2 PM Virginia Union University Visitor: Chowan University Location: Hovey Field, Richmond, VA Date: Oct. 19, 2019 | 1 PM West Virginia State University Visitor: West Liberty University Lakin Field at Dickerson Stadium, Institute, WV Date: Oct. 5, 2019 | 1 PM Winston Salem State University Visitor: Shaw University Bowman Gray Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC Date: Nov 2, 2019 | 1:30 PM

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

HANGING W/HOLLYWOOD Arlington Frame 4 Frame Film Festival

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part-time radio job. Route 2: My Choice to Struggle to Succeed will officially be available October 10, 2019. In her own words, Route 2 is “the diary of a homeless radio superstar in the making.” After being fired from her full-time radio job in Toledo, Ohio, lilD secured an on-air position in Cleveland…but it was only part-time. Unable to pay rent, even with two jobs, she was subsequently evicted and had a choice to make: go home to Louisiana and start over, or stay in Ohio and figure it out. But lilD only felt she had one option: “I was more afraid of spending the rest of my life making $7 an hour, than I was to move to Ohio with no family. This gamble has to pay off.” – Route 2 With Route 2, the reader will walk in the shoes of someone who would purposely be homeless for a shot at accomplishing their goals, displaying the true meaning of struggling to succeed. The foreword was written by someone who can also relate to struggling to succeed, nationally syndicated radio and television star, Charlamagne Tha God. lilD will be embarking on a book tour in October, with the first stop being in Dallas, October 11 7-9 pm at Pan African Connection, 4420 S Marsalis Ave. There will be a Q&A session with Dishambra McQueen, founder of The McQueen Foundation, a homeless outreach program inspired by her own life events. Then lilD will hold a book signing. Route 2: My Choice to Struggle to Succeed is available for pre-order exclusively on lilD’s website, GrindingInRealLife.com/Book (paperback) and/or Amazon (e-book). She is available for interviews, panel discussions, and speaking engagements and can be reached via email: info@GrindingInRealLife.com.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR BLACK COLLEGE MONTH YOUTH SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH Hispanic Heritage Month Recurring Events Feeding The Needy, Host: Michael “Hollywood” Hernandez, 1641 Corsicana St, Dallas. 3-5p., Sundays. The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection, A. A. M. 3536 Grand Ave. 9-21-19 - 3-1-20. Soul Rep Theatre 13th Season: SHINE PLAY FESTIVAL. South Dallas Cultural Center, 3400 S. Fitzhugh Ave. 10 Annual Tarrant County Harambee Festival, Historic Evans Ave. Plaza, 1050 Evans Ave. Ft. Worth. Fri. 6p. & Sat. 9a. Free. 10-4-5-19. Casa De Chocolate at the Women’s Museum, Mundo Latino, State Fair of Texas, 3800 Parry Ave. 10a-7p. Tickets: bigtex.com. 9-27-10-20-19.

September 25 1965 at age 59 “Satchel Page” Pitches 3 innings for the Kansas City A’s

State Fair of Texas Ticket Explosion, Host “Hollywood Hernandez, Allure Jazz and Cigar Lounge, 110 S. Cockrell Hill Rd. 6-9p. RBCA 16th Annual Golf Classic, Bear Creek Golf Course, 3500 Bear Creek Ct., Dallas. 6:30a Registration & 8a. Start. RBCA Office: 214-565-8946. ZWHJCOC Businesses—Get Ready, Set, Grow”, Frazier House, 4600 Spring Ave. 11a-1p. Register: zwhjcoc.org/classes. A 4-session Class 9-26, 10-1, 10-8 & 10-15.

September 27 Hiram Revels 1st African American Senator from Mississippi DOB 1827

State Fair Classic; Radio One Celeb. Golf Classic, Cedar Crest Golf Course, 1800 Southerland Ave. 7a. Prairie View A&M University Alumni – Scholarship Gala Hilton Anatole 2201 N. 35 Fwy. 6:30p. Dr. A’s Cruise With A Purpose, Lake Park, Lake Park Rd, Lewisville. 7:30-9:30p. ARM 30th Anniversary Celebration, All White Jazz Gala, Golden Gate Baptist Church 1101 Reverend CBT Smith St. 7p.

September 28-29 DFW Africa Festival, Irving Mall, 3880 Irving Mall, 11a.

September 28

IHCC Bus. Mixer, Westin Las Colinas Mesa Mezcal, 400 W. Las Colinas Blvd. 5:30-7p RSVP: IrvingHCC.com.

Breakfast w/Councilman Casey Thomas II, Dallas Executive Airport 5303 Challenger Dr. 10am.

Women In Business & Leadership, Host: Greater Southwest Chamber of Commerce, 3200 W. Pleasant Run Rd., #320 Lancaster. 9a-1:30p.

DeSoto Live Staring Ruben Studdard, DeSoto Outdoor Amphitheater Theater 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd. 3-10p. Free Event.

ARM 30th Anniversary Celebration, Host: Golden Gate Baptist Church, W Hotel, 2440 Victory Park Ln. 12p. “Find Out What Frazier House Has to Offer”, Parkland Health. Frazier House, 4600 Spring Ave. 11a-2p. D’s Young Professional Event, Serendipity Lab, 2323 Ross Ave. 6-8p. Tickets: Eventbrite.com.

September 26-29 Soul Rep Theatre SHINE PLAY FESTIVAL. South Dallas Cultural Center, 3400 S. Fitzhugh Ave. Times vary.

September 26 Bell Hooks, Writer/Activist DOB 1952

An Evening with Former First Lady Michelle Obama, Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St. 7:30p. Tickets: attpac.org.

Texas Health “On the Go” Mobile Unit, Mesquite Friendship Baptist Church 680 US 80 Mesquite Call for Appt.: 855-318-7696, Mon.-Fri. 8a-4:30p. 2019 Dallas Black Expo, Dallas Market Hall 2200 N. Stemmons Fwy. 11a.-7p. Vendor Info: 214-617-3976 dfwblackbusinessexpo@outlook.com. 2019 State Fair Classic Prairie View vs. Grambling State, Cotton Bowl at Fair Park. 2p. Tickets: ticketmaster.com. Williams Chicken Xtreme Battle of the Bands, Lancaster High School, 200 E Wintergreen Rd. 8a. 2019 State Fair Classic Pre-Game Concert Jacquees, Chevy Main Stage, Fair Park. 2p. 2019 State Fair Classic Post Game Concert Feat: Cameo, Tickets: Ticketmaster.com & All Williams Chicken’s Locations.

Stepping Out of Homelessness: One Step at a Time, Doubletree by Hilton, 8250 N. 75 Exp., 11:30a-1:30p. Annual Community Health Fair, College Park Baptist Church, 6360 JJ Lemmon Rd. 8a-1p. Governing God’s Way Leadership Conference and Award Presentation, First Presbyterian Church of Dallas, 1835 Young St. 8a-2p. Tickets: Eventbrite.com. Dallas Vegan Pop-Up featuring Luck Cat Vegan, 5-9p. Downtown Dallas. Info: LuckyCatVegan.com. State Fair of Texas Fall 2019 SAT Math Prep, Cornerstone Baptist Church,1819 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. 9a-12:30. Contact: ucrossroads16@gmail.com. Fine Arts Symposium, St Phillips School & Community Center, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. 9a-4p. Speaker: Debbie Allen. Register: www.stphilips1600.org. Global Baby Shower, Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, 2922-A MLK Jr. Blvd. 10a. Register: www. ilooklikeLOVE.org. The Hidden Series: Monthly Tea Party, Aloft Plano, 6853 N. Dallas Pkwy. 1p. Register: Eventbrite.com. Dare To Be Different: Texas Best Custom-Charity Car & Bike Show, Firestone Auto Care, 3720 W. Camp Wisdom Rd. 10a-2p. Free. Prairie View A & M University Mixer, Renaissance Hotel, 2222 N. Stemmons Fwy. 8p. Tickets: 936-261-1550. The Grambling vs. PV Paint N Sip: Let’s Paint with kinfolks, Cigar Lounge Bar, 110 S. Cockrell Hill Rd. Desoto, 8-10:30p. www.eventbrite.com/e/grambling-vs-prairie-viewpaint-party-tickets. Grambling vs. Prairie View Paint Party, Emerald City Grill, 2532 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. 6:30-9:30p. www.eventbrite.com/grambling-vs-pv-paint-n-sip-tickets-. The Relief Session Presents...R.A.W., Host: William Shelton. The Attache Cigar Lounge, 4099 W. Camp Wisdom Rd. 7-10p. Tickets: www.eventbrite.com. Soulful Classic, The official Grambling vs. Prairie View Alumni After Party. House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St. 10p-2a. Tickets: www.eventbrite.com. 5th Annual All Black Affair, W Hotel, 2440 Victory Park Ln. Dallas. 10p.-2a. Tickets: www.eventbrite.com. Louisiana Takeover by Jazpony Harris, Deep Elm Camden Farmers Market, 6p-12a. Tickets: /www. eventbrite.com/e/louisiana-takeover-tickets-.

September 29 Shuckey Duckey’s All-Star Comedy Jam, Arlington Improv 309 Curtis Mathes Way, #147. 4p. Tickets: 817-635-5555. The Red Tie Gala Celebrating Botham Jean, Renaissance Dallas, 2222 35 Fwy. 4:30p. Info: bothamjeanfoundation.org.

College Pre 101, SMU, Hughes-Trigg Student Center, 3400 Dyer St. 3-5:30p. Pre-Registration: https://www.memberplanet.com/events/kappazpb/brcp101. Not without My Hijab Stage Play, Charles W. Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Dr. Richardson. 1p. & 5p. Contact: Halimah De Oliveira 267-888-6406. Soul-Full Tasting & Pairing, The Social Corner, 1818 W. Pioneer Pkwy., Arlington. 2:30-4:30p. Eventbrite.com. Western Heritage Museum 31 Annual Ft. Worth Latin Fest, Main St/9th in Front of the Ft. Worth Convention Center. 12-10p. Free. Worship Celebration & ARM Family Reunion Dinner, Golden Gate B. C. 1101 Rev. CBT Smith St. ZWHJCOC Open House at Frazier House, 4600 Spring Ave., Dallas. 11:30a-3p. The Classic Brunch, Host: UrFnLife and UnLock, Panel discussion feat: Royce West II, 1107 Dragon St. 1-5p. Tickets: Eventbrite.com.

September 30 Nutrition, MLK, Jr. Community Center 2922-B MLK, Jr. Blvd. Info and Registration: 214-426-3645 or email: www. cscottforemostfhc.org Class #4.

October 1 Dallas Job Fair, Hilton Garden Inn Dallas Market Center, 2325 N. Stemmons Fwy. 11a-2p. Tickets: Eventbrite.com.

October 2 2019 National Pan-Hellenic Council of Dallas Meeting, A. A. M. 3536 Grand Ave. 6:30-8p. A Night of Healing – Awareness of Domestic Violence, Chocolate Secrets, 3926 Oak Lawn Ave. 7-9p. Eventbrite.

October 3 Fundraiser for Daniel Davis Clayton, The Pipkin Law Firm, 3500 Maple Ave. #1250. Business Basics 101, Zula B. Wylie Library, 225 Cedar St. Cedar Hill. 6-8p. Tickets: Eventbrite.

October 4 Dallas Black Dance Theater Presents: Dance Africa, Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St. 7:30p. Tickets: attpac.org. 10-4-5-19. Domestic Violence Fundraiser, Club Odyssey, 7439 W. Westmoreland Rd. 6-8p. Info: awayoutproject.org. Wu-Tang Clan: 36 Chambers 25th Anniversary Celebration Tour, The Bomb Factory, 2713 Canton St. Tickets: www.ticketfly.com.

October 5 18 Annual Sister to Sister 2019 5k Walk & Run, Alan E. Sims Recreation Center Parkerville Rd. Cedar Hill. 8a-12p. Reg. Now: www.clebratinglife.org.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

AD ASTRA A REVIEW BY HOLLYWOOD HERNANDEZ

Even after watching the movie, I still didn’t know that the phrase, Ad Astra meant so I had to do an internet search to get the definition of the title. According to Wikipedia, Ad Astra is a Latin phrase meaning “to the stars”. The phrase has origins with Virgil, who wrote sic itur ad astra (“Thus one journeys to the stars”. Knowing what the title meant gave me a much better understanding of the film. It’s a movie, starring Brad Pitt, that’s about traveling thru time and space. Pitt plays Roy McBride, the son of a legendary astronaut, H. Clifford McBride (Tommy Lee Jones), who was thought to be missing in space, but NASA tells the younger astronaut they believe his father to still be alive after being presumed dead for three years. The younger McBride, Pitt, sets out to the deepest part of the universe to try and discover the truth, whether or not his father is living or dead. Also, part of his mission is to save the universe from destruction because of scientific experiments that are being performed to try and find life in the universe. NASA thinks the experiments are being conducted by the older McBride and Pitt wants to prove them wrong.

Pitt does an excellent job with his portrayal as a conflicted hero. He has nerves of steel, who even in the most dangerous of situations, has never had his pulse rise above 80 while on a mission. On the other side of the spectrum, he’s incapable of having a personal relationship because of the resentment he holds from losing his father. His conflict makes for a very interesting story. Ad Astra has a run time of 2 hours and 2 minutes. It’s a very cerebral sci-fi action movie with only one fault. The movie gets off to a very slow start. The opening scene is action-packed but then there’s a long lull before anything really gets going again in the movie. The movie is rated PG13 for violence and on my “Hollywood Popcorn Scare” I rate AD ASTRA a LARGE.

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ANGELA RYE

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A change in season is a good reason to change our outlook on life. Find gratitude in all that you have achieved, completed and challenged. I am grateful. I adore the luminosity of Angela Rye and I am honored when I have an opportunity to have her as a guest of the Valder Beebe Show. Angela Rye, is an attorney by training and the Principal and CEO of IMPACT Strategies, a political advocacy firm in Washington, DC. She is a liberal political commentator on CNN and an NPR political analyst. She served as the executive director and general counsel to the Congressional Black Caucus for the 112th Congress. YOUNG GIFTED AND BROKE: Our Student Loan Crisis is the first nationally-televised hour-long town hall BET Network aimed at the hot button student loan crisis. Hosted by political strategist and advocate, Angela Rye, this Town Hall looks to sound the alarm and pose solutions toward affecting change to what has become an American crisis. For all students of color, especially African Americans, obtaining a college education can become financially crippling from high levels of unmanageable student debt. Our experts blame many causes, ranging from expensive for-profit colleges that aggressively market to poor students of color, to a widespread lack of financial literacy among first generation college students. Currently, the total outstanding student debt amount in America exceeds $1.5 trillion, mainly held by students from middle and lower-income households. Without a plan of action, this issue will only get

Let him get a job Dear Alma,

Angela Rye

worse for African Americans. – Text provided by Angela Rye’s publicist

VBS: Thank you for being a guest on the Valder Beebe Show to give us an insider look at your BET Network special “Young, Gifted and Broke” our student loan crisis. AR: I’m thrilled to be here to speak with your audience and more elated about the opportunity to share something that so deeply personal to me but I know is impact more than 45 million other Americans and disproportionately impact citizens in our communities. VBS: Why is there a crisis for people and children of color in the student loan arena? AR: The number of elders who have had their Social Security retirement payments garnished because of student loans grew by five-hundred and thirty percent since 2002. Part of the problem, many do not know their final debt ceiling. VBS: Angela, I would be remised if I did not ask before ending our interview. CNN is causing a stir and its floating on social media that you Angela Rye, April Ryan, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers are being assembled as panelists for a yet-to-be-named political show on CNN – can you validate or put to rest as a rumor?……………….

My husband was laid off and I’m only working part time, so we’re having a hard time paying our bills and making ends meet. We hardly have enough money to pay the rent, and every day we worry about how we can make it. When my grandmother died, she left me some of her valuables -- a beautiful ornate mirror, fine china and some jewelry. My husband told me to sell some of the jewelry so that we could get some money. I don’t want to do that, but I know we need to pay our bills. What do you think? *** Awww, sweetie, I’m sorry. I know this is a difficult time for you and your husband. You didn’t mention any kids, so I assume it’s just the two of you. I think you guys should exhaust all of your resources and make selling your grandmother’s heirlooms a very last (about to be evicted) resort. Once it’s gone, you can’t get it back. The decision to sell something so precious

should be your individual decision, not a joint one. She was your grandmother, so you have a ton of love invested in her memory. It’s really not his place to suggest you cut those ties that bind. I’m sure given the right amount of thought and sacrifice, you two can come up with other options. I’d suggest, if you haven’t already, putting yourselves on a superduper strict budget. I’m talking about the oatmeal, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, roman noodles every night budget! Vegetables will become a luxury and replace your meat options. You should also take a look at what I call your “side bills” and see what you can live without. Side bills are things like cable, wifi, cell phones and gym memberships. Cut back on gas, which can be expensive. Try walking places or taking the bus. Maybe you can work full-time until your husband finds a job. Keep your head up. Things will get better; it won’t be like this forever. 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.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Grambling/Prairie View State Fair Classic Activities

September 27 - September 28 Louisiana Takeover by Jazpony Harris,Deep Ellum. Dallas, Tx 75050. This event will have 2 pools outside, inside basketball game, theater and game room. Come out and enjoy a fun night in Deep Ellum. You can find more tickets at /www.eventbrite.com/e/louisiana-takeover-tickets-.

Cigar Lounge Bar, 110 South Cockrell Hill Road. Desoto, Texas 75115. The event starts at 8 pm - 10:30pm. Come join the scene of painting and relaxing with a glass of wine and your closest friends. Plus, a social event to mix and mingle with people.You can find the tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/grambling-vs-prairie-viewpaint-party-tickets they have a no refund policy.

September 28 Prairie View A & M University Mixer, at the Renaissance Dallas Hotel, 2222 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Tx 75207. It starts at 8pm to pm. Registration is open for all Alumni officials.You must register in order to get into the Alumni Affairs event required and security will be enforced. Call 936-261-1550 for info.

September 28 Grambling vs. Prairie View Paint Party, Emerald City Grill, 2532 Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard Dallas, Texas 75215. The event will start at 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Come out and join a Pop up painting party that will be at the Historic Fair Park. The official after party painting event this is an open event for the community. You can find more tickets on the link. www.eventbrite.com/grambling-vs-pv-paint-n-siptickets-.

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Williams Chicken Xtreme Battle of the Bands, Lancaster High School, 200 E Wintergreen Rd. 8a. 2019 State Fair Classic Pre-Game Concert featuring Jacquees, Chevy Main Stage, Fair Park. 2p. 2019 State Fair Classic Post Game (after game) Concert Feat: Cameo, Ticketmaster.com and all Williams Chickenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Locations. Soulful Classic, The official Grambling vs. Prairie View Alumni After Party. 2200 North Lamar Street Dallas, Texas 75202. It starts at 10pm - 2 am. Located in the Foundation Room inside the House of Blues. This is the official college after party for Grambling vs. Prairie View game.You can find more tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/soulful-classic-the-official-

grambling-vs-prairie-view-alumni-after-party-tickets- . The Relief Session Presents...R.A.W, hosted by William Shelton. The Attache Cigar Lounge, 4099 W. Camp Wisdom Rd Dallas, Texas. This event starts at 7 pm to 10pm. There will be a live poetry event. You can find the tickets at this link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-relief-sessionpresentsraw-tickets. Brunchin Around Town, HBCU edition In the Gardens. This event will be located in the District of Downtown Dallas. The brunch will feature five brunch buffet stations with bottomless mimosas. There will be Popup cigar lounge, and so many other fun interactive stuff. You can get tickets here.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ brunchin-around-town-hbcu-edition-in-the-gardens-tickets

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

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