Texas Metro News 11-3-22

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By Cheryl Smith PUBLISHER

VOTE YES FOR PROP A Advocacy Campaign Rally Held

Wednesday morning, I was a guest on a show talking about voting and how we can get folks to the polls.

Prior to the show, I was thinking about what the heck I was going to talk about. What could I say that would be considered as intelligent, thought-provoking, profound and actually having an impact on potential voters?

I knew that host Stacy Brown, of Let it Be Known, the show representing the Black Press of America, would be addressing the key issues and races across the country. I just wondered what could possibly be said that would make folks rush to the polls like in the movie, Head of State, featuring comedians Chris Rock and the late, great Bernie Mac.

In the scene, reporters an nounced that the polls were closed on the East Coast and there was a chance that a Black man could become president. Next thing you know the cam era switches to scores of white people running from their homes to the polls.

Oh if there is something we could say or do to get that re sponse from our audiences! Which brings me to my truth.

I am going to be on the phone every day for the next week. I am going to call people I know and ask them to get up and go vote. Every conversa tion that I have with anyone is going to include some dia logue about voting.

This is the least I can do.

Community leaders and orga nizations and Dallas residents participated in a community advocacy campaign rally in sup port of VOTE YES FOR PROP A on Thursday at Two Podners Restaurant, 1441 Robert B. Cul

lum Blvd., Dallas 75210.

Speakers showed their sup port for a once-in-a-generation opportunity to revitalize and ex pand two of Dallas’ biggest attrac tions for travel and tourism, Fair Park and the Kay Bailey Hutchi

Public urged to donate to new SMU Human Rights Scholarship honoring Thomas Muhammad

By Norma Adams-Wade

Sometime before he joined the ancestors in August this year, the late Thomas Muhammad had said he expected his legacy to be a film he conceived and co-produced about the life of Malcolm X, his personal warrior also known as el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz.

The 2017 film – Malcolm X: An Overwhelming influence on the Black Power Movement -- is, indeed, a permanent feather in his cap. But Muhammad’s friends and admirers have decided to take his legacy a step further.

son Convention Center Dallas, when residents cast their ballots November 8th for the $1.5 billion initiative.

The ballot measure known as Proposition A asks citizens to vote FOR a 2% increase in the Hotel

Occupancy Tax, which is paid by overnight visitors to Dallas hotels and motels. Known as the “tourist tax,” it will repay the bonds for the renovations. This means no in crease in property or sales tax for Dallas residents will occur.

Coco Gauff In D/FW Metroplex for Women’s Tennis Association Finals

By Dorothy J. Gentry Sports Editor

Tennis sensation Coco Gauff is living the dream as a professional tennis player. Being an inspiration is her personal dream.

“My personal dream, I mean, it's just to inspire people just to do anything, not tennis, per se, but just inspire them to know that every day, you have a chance to be a better version of yourself,” said Gauff. “Life is ups and downs. And I think for me, I want to remind people that, your progress and your journey to your goal is not going to be linear, you're going to go down for a bit.

“But as long as you're looking forward to going up, it will happen,” she said Gauff made the remarks Thursday to media shortly after arriving in Fort Worth

for the 2022 WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) Finals Tournament which begans play at Dickie’s Arena on Monday Oct. 31 and runs

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It’s that time of year again

MY TRUTH

Speaking during the rally: Dupree Scovell, Transforming Dallas Steering Committee; Brian Luallen, CEO Fair Park First; Rev. Lelious A. Johnson, Senior Pastor, St. Paul Baptist Church; Maria Mendez, VP, CIGNA and Visit Dallas Board Member; Fred Conwright, Owner, Two Podners Restaurant; Councilmember Gay Donnell Willis; Dr. Jerry Christian, Senior Pastor, Kirkwood Temple; Venton Jones, CEO, Southern Black Policy and Advocacy Network; Matt Garcia, Dallas Regional Chamber; Rebecca Acuna, Member of Transforming Dallas Steering Committee; and Mark Walker Jr., Owner -Walker Auto Body & Frame Shop (speaking)

Coco Gauff - 2022 WTA Guadalajara Open Akron - Day 5 Photo: Jimmie48/WTA

Human Rights Scholarship cont. from page 1

At a tribute Saturday, October 29, commemorating his brimming life of servant, his friends and admirers announced the Thomas Muhammad Human Rights Scholarship that has been launched at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.

“I wish we could name a building or school after Thomas,” said Imam Emeritus Khalid Shaheed, who retired in 2020 after nearly 20 years of service at Masjid AlIslam south of Downtown.

I was just thinking…, for someone to have the distinction of a scholarship named in their honor, it’s logical that that person would have lived an exceptional life. Comments speakers made about Muhammad bear that out:

• Bob Ray Sanders: “This community is indebted to Thomas. He understood power. He wasn’t afraid of people in power. He could not be bamboozled. Up until the day he died, he was fighting.”

• Dr. Frederick Haynes III: Quoting rapper Drake’s lyrics, Haynes said of Muhammad: “Thomas was always down for the cause, never down for the count.”

Moving Into the Future

Dear Dallas County,

We are at a crossroads. As you know, I am Faith Johnson and I am running for Dallas County District Attorney against the current District Attorney John Creuzot.

tough decisions or if they are incompetent. Lack of courage, incompetence, ignorance, apathy, and even corruption all yield the same thing: toxic environments for the staff and The People. It is time for change in Dal las County leadership.

This is serious stuff and we are in desper ate times. I am not only asking for your vote on November 8th but I am also asking you to share my story with your friends, family, and neighbors.

Police chief Eddie Garcia was recently quoted as saying:

The Imam was among more than a dozen friends, relatives and admirers who spoke at the tribute at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL) in downtown Dallas.

• Dr. Teresa Jackson: She said Muhammad’s transition left a void, but others must carry on for him. “ A void leaves an empty space. But let’s not focus on the emptiness left behind. Let’s fill it.”

• Akwete Tyehimba: “Thomas was always aspiring to be impactful…He heart was always in the right place.”

Thomas Muhammad

But while the public is thinking of other ways to continue Muhammad’s legacy, Shaheed and other leaders are urging the public to support the new scholarship that will help finance the education of SMU students majoring in human rights – a cause into which Muhammad poured his heart and passion. Creators of the scholarship say it will help educate students about all aspects of human rights so that they may continue the work Muhammad deeply treasured.

Among others who helped organize the commemorative program for Muhammad and who urged the public to help contribute to the scholarship were former Dallas city council member and deputy mayor pro-tem Diane Ragsdale, TBAAL founder and president Curtis King, and broadcast and print media veteran Bob Ray Sanders.

Organizers say $100,000 is needed to endow the scholarship that will be awarded to selected students whose families earn $50,000 or less. All donated funds go to SMU to maintain the scholarship. To learn more and contribute to the scholarship, email Imam Emeritus Khalid Shaheed at 469-766-2208 or email rizak1@mmsn.com

Norma Adams-Wade, is a proud Dallas native, University of Texas at Austin journalism graduate and retired Dallas Morning News senior staff writer. She is a founder of the National Association of Black Journalists and was its first southwest regional director. She became The News’ first Black full-time reporter in 1974.

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• Jorge Baldor: “I miss my friend Thomas. He left the world a little better than he found it.”

• Kofi Taharka with National Black United Front-Houston Chapter: Said he met Muhammad in Jasper. Texas while protesting the heinous 1998 dragging murder of James Byrd Jr. “When I describe Brother Thomas, I must use the word ‘Class’.”

• Dominique Alexander: Said once when he was discouraged, he considered shutting down Next Generation Action Network that he founded. But Muhammad -- his mentor who called him ‘Young Blood’ -- encouraged him. “He said, ‘No. You can’t do that.’ I loved and admired Thomas.”

• Jackie Mixon: “Thomas always said, ‘Somebody’s got to stand. He was our warrior for justice.”

• Vincent Hall: “We were pen pals who wrote newspaper articles about issues. Thomas about changing policies (to fix problems.) That’s what he did probably better than anybody else.”

• John Fullinwider: “Thomas was an activist for all seasons. He was my friend and counsel.”

• A. Peter Bailey: “This brother made a major contribution… His film about Malcolm X is a must-see for everybody.”

• Rev. Zan Wesley Holmes: “He was a great friend who called me Pastor…I’m grateful that part of his film was recorded at St. Luke (Community United Methodist Church), showing our image of Malcolm X in one of our stained-glass windows.”

• Cheryl Smith: “He loved showing appreciation for his friends…I was selected as one (that he honored).”

• Norma Adams-Wade: “For us in media, Thomas was our town crier as well as our Griot.”

• Diane Ragsdale: “One of Thomas’ primary goals was to create better relationships between Muslims and the African-American community. He sought to prevent people viewing Muslims as terrorists.”

• Curtis King: Not everyone knew that “Thomas was a lover of the arts…He is one of persons responsible for us being (in this building) on this corner.”

Thomas Muhammad did, indeed, leave the world a better place than he found it.

I am sure you recently heard of the gut-wrenching news of an open shooter at Methodist Hospital in the maternity ward of all places. A place that is to represent the joy of new life entering our county, a place for new mothers to heal and restore after 9 months of housing a human in her own body, and a place for families to gather to celebrate new life. And then there are the nurses, doctors, and hospital staff who give their lives to serving others, often into the wee hours of the night and often at the ex pense of their own families and lives to help, save, & serve others.

What is Good for Dallas County

The least we can do is provide them safe places to do what they are gifted and trained to do. The saddest part is that this is not the only incident of this kind—violet crime like this is happening all over our county. Some will say that statistics show crime is down. However, statistics do not mean squat when a proven violent criminal walks into a hospi tal and opens fire killing two people.

Like so many, I am sickened and sad dened by the constant shape shifting and blame game of our leaders. Here is the bottom-line truth: it is up to the leaders of this county to get together, collaborate, and execute on proven procedures and protocols that keep the people safe and violet crimi nals off the street as much as at all possible.

It is simple. It is not as complicated as some would have us believe. The truth is that the policies of our top county leaders are either knowingly or unknowingly breed ing violent crime and vagrancy and The Peo ple are suffering for it. It is time for smart on crime policies and true execution of those policies.

It does not matter if our leaders are good people, simply lacking courage to make

“Our hearts @DallasPD go out to the those affected by this tragedy, I’m outraged along with our community, at the lack of ac countability, and the travesty of the fact that under this broken system, we give violent criminals more chances, than our victims. The pendulum has swung too far.”

Our law enforcement is hurting and needs our help. Our county and municipal employees are hurting and need our help. The citizens of this county are hurting and need our help.

How can we help? By voting into leader ship a competent, strong, courageous leader that answers to only God Himself, the oath of office, The People, and the Constitution of the United States, designed to PROTECT & PRESERVE the God given rights of all citizens of this great land.

While my heart is so heavy with senseless tragedies that absolutely can be prevented, I am also so very grateful for the people of this county. As I walk into my final week of campaigning and I reflect on the countless volunteers who have given so much of their time and their heart to support me and all the people I have met knocking on doors, my heart longs to protect this county and her people.

With the right team in place, we can absolutely change the course of the entire county for generations. Even small shifts in the rudder of a large ship can change the trajectory of the whole ship. NOW is the time. We cannot afford one more day with the current leadership. Dallas deserves better.

VOTE FOR FAITH JOHNSON on November 8th and please spread the word!

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NOTICE OF ELECTION

NOTICE OF ELECTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Dallas, Texas has called a special election to be held within the City of Dallas, Texas on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Dallas, Texas has called a special election to be held within the City of Dallas, Texas on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.

FOR AGAINST

FOR AGAINST

CITY OF DALLAS PROPOSITION A

CITY OF DALLAS PROPOSITION A

”Authorizing the city of Dallas to provide for the planning, acquisition, establishment, development, construction, renovation and financing of the expansion of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas, a venue within the city of the type described and defined in section 334.001(4)(b) of and permitted by chapter 334, Local Government Code, as amended (the "Act"), designated by Resolution 22 0660 (the "Resolution") and described in summary form as an expansion of a convention center facility described in Sections 334.001(4)(b) and 334.2518 of the Act, and by Section 351.001(2), Tax Code, as amended, and related infrastructure as defined in the Act, including demolition costs (collectively, the "Convention Center Expansion Venue Project"); and authorizing the city of Dallas to provide for the planning, acquisition, establishment, development, construction, renovation and financing of certain Fair Park facilities, a venue within the city of the type described and defined in section 334.001(4)(d) of and permitted by the act, designated by the Resolution and described in summary form pursuant to section 334.2518 of the act as the acquisition, construction and improvement of the Automobile Building, the Centennial Building, the Band Shell, the Music Hall, the Cotton Bowl and the Coliseum, and related infrastructure as defined in the Act (collectively, the "Fair Park Facilities Venue Project" and, together with the Convention Center Expansion Venue Project, the "Venue Projects") and to impose a new hotel occupancy tax at the rate of two percent (2%) for the purpose of financing the venue projects; and approving the resolution. If approved, the maximum hotel occupancy tax rate imposed from all sources in the city of Dallas would be fifteen percent (15%) of the price paid for a room in a hotel."

DALLAS COUNTY EARLY VOTING CENTER LOCATIONS DATES AND TIMES

Date Time

”Authorizing the city of Dallas to provide for the planning, acquisition, establishment, development, construction, renovation and financing of the expansion of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas, a venue within the city of the type described and defined in section 334.001(4)(b) of and permitted by chapter 334, Local Government Code, as amended (the "Act"), designated by Resolution 22 0660 (the "Resolution") and described in summary form as an expansion of a convention center facility described in Sections 334.001(4)(b) and 334.2518 of the Act, and by Section 351.001(2), Tax Code, as amended, and related infrastructure as defined in the Act, including demolition costs (collectively, the "Convention Center Expansion Venue Project"); and authorizing the city of Dallas to provide for the planning, acquisition, establishment, development, construction, renovation and financing of certain Fair Park facilities, a venue within the city of the type described and defined in section 334.001(4)(d) of and permitted by the act, designated by the Resolution and described in summary form pursuant to section 334.2518 of the act as the acquisition, construction and improvement of the Automobile Building, the Centennial Building, the Band Shell, the Music Hall, the Cotton Bowl and the Coliseum, and related infrastructure as defined in the Act (collectively, the "Fair Park Facilities Venue Project" and, together with the Convention Center Expansion Venue Project, the "Venue Projects") and to impose a new hotel occupancy tax at the rate of two percent (2%) for the purpose of financing the venue projects; and approving the resolution. If approved, the maximum hotel occupancy tax rate imposed from all sources in the city of Dallas would be fifteen percent (15%) of the price paid for a room in a hotel."

October 24 28

Monday Friday 7am 7pm

DALLAS COUNTY EARLY VOTING CENTER LOCATIONS DATES AND TIMES

October 29 Saturday 7am 7pm

Date Time

October 30 Sunday 12pm 6pm

October 24 28

October 31 November 2 Monday Wednesday 7am 7pm

Monday Friday 7am 7pm

November 3 November 4 Thursday Friday 7am 9pm

October 29 Saturday 7am 7pm

Early voting and Election Day locations: https://www.dallascountyvotes.org/wp content/uploads/VoteCenters_EarlyVoting_Nov 8 1.pdf https://www.dallascountyvotes.org/wp content/uploads/Election Day Nov 8 2022 Locations Assigned.pdf

October 30 Sunday 12pm 6pm

October 31 November 2 Monday Wednesday 7am 7pm

November 3 November 4 Thursday Friday 7am 9pm

Collin County Early voting and Election Day locations and dates/times: https://www.collincountytx.gov/elections/election_information/Pages/early_voting.aspx https://www.collincountytx.gov/elections/election_information/Pages/election_day.aspx

Early voting and Election Day locations: https://www.dallascountyvotes.org/wp content/uploads/VoteCenters_EarlyVoting_Nov 8 1.pdf https://www.dallascountyvotes.org/wp content/uploads/Election Day Nov 8 2022 Locations Assigned.pdf

Collin County Early voting and Election Day locations and dates/times: https://www.collincountytx.gov/elections/election_information/Pages/early_voting.aspx https://www.collincountytx.gov/elections/election_information/Pages/election_day.aspx

Denton County Early voting and Election Day locations and dates/times: https://www.votedenton.gov/wp content/uploads/2022/09/1122_EV_Locations.pdf https://www.votedenton.gov/wp content/uploads/2022/09/1122 ED Unconsolidated Locations.pdf

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY SECRETARY’S OFFICE: Bilierae Johnson (214) 670 5654 or Miroslava Martinez (214) 670 3809

Denton County Early voting and Election Day locations and dates/times: https://www.votedenton.gov/wp content/uploads/2022/09/1122_EV_Locations.pdf https://www.votedenton.gov/wp content/uploads/2022/09/1122 ED Unconsolidated Locations.pdf

Anxiety? – It’s Gon Be OK!

graphed dancer and model. She graduated this year, from Texas Southern University!

By Vincent L. Hall

They keep sayin' I should get help But I don't even know what I need They keep sayin' speak your truth And at the same time, say they don't believe!

Megan The Stallion is official ly one of mine. Now I have four daughters. Megan continues to flash the level of intelligence, insight, and intrigue that I love to see in entertainers.

"Anxiety," one of her newest drops, hits home with those who understand what Gen Z’ers live through. Underneath the surface, this generation is burdened with thoughts of in adequacy and confusion. They don't use the victim card, but they feel the world's weight on their shoulders.

Megan Jovon Ruth Pete is a native Texan according to the thumbnail bio in IMDb.

“Megan Thee Stallion was born in San Antonio, Texas, and raised in Houston. The se ductive femcee was a full-time college student and a choreo

Under her mother's manage ment company, Pretty Time En tertainment Management, she gained notoriety after meeting super producer TA and releas ing her first single, "Like a Stal lion," in April 2016.

After dropping several hot verses on a few Texas Cyphers, her verse on 'The Houston Cy pher' over Drake's 4PM in Cala basas placed her as a top trend ing topic in Houston on Twitter. Soon after, she released her mixtape 'Rich Ratchet' and then her first EP "Make It Hot" soon followed.”

You would think Megan had it all. But as you listen to Anxiety, you sense that success is not synonymous with peace and tranquility. Like all of us, Gen Z must deal with fears, insecuri ties, and "Bad days!"

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Bad bitches have bad days too Friday, Saturday, Sunday, bounce back How a bad bitch always do!

Everybody has bad days, but our own bad days seem the worst. An article published by “Health Match” this past September carried a somber headline. “The Gen Z Mental

Health wave - what is causing the surge?” Look at the litany of concerns.

Gen Z'ers are more likely than previous generations to report mental health concerns, be aware of racial inequality, be racially and ethnically diverse, and be immigrants' children. They are also more socially progressive (comfortable using gender-neutral pronouns and support same-sex marriage). “

The “norms” we accepted were not complex or far-reach ing. Our worlds were Black and White. Their worlds are global and much more demanding. Gen Z’ers take social respon sibility seriously, and COVID heightened their anxieties ex ponentially.

“The American Psychological

Association (APA) reports that 90% of Gen Z experienced psy chological or physical symp toms due to stress in the last year. At the same time, 70% of Gen Z say that Anxiety and de pression are significant prob lems among their peers.

Even 30% of parents surveyed felt that their child was experi encing negative effects on their emotional or mental health due to social distancing and school closures.

Additionally, McKinsey In sights notes that 25% of Gen Z report experiencing emotion al distress—nearly double the levels reported by older gener ations During the pandemic, those between 20–24 years old showed the biggest leaps in anxiety.”

The takeaway Megan pro vides is as simple as it is per plexing. All she wants to hear is that she will be OK.

Check on your Gen Z family and try to see life as they do. Talk and text them regularly. And please, quit interjecting all of your self-righteous biases and Bull$h!t!

If I could write a letter to Heaven

I would tell my mama that I shoulda been listenin'

And I would tell her sorry that I really been wildin'

And ask her to forgive me, 'cause I really been tryin'!

Megan’s mother died of brain cancer in 2019, but she left her some advice; “Don’t Stop!” Megan ends this missive with equal portions of misery, reality and hope.

All I really wanna hear is, "It'll be okay" Bounce back 'cause a bad bitch can have bad days!

Quit Playin' like our 15-25’s don't have apprehensions. Talk to your children, but don’t lie. Gen Z’ers have anxiety but are honest and can detect a lie be fore it leaves your lips!

Love you Megan, and It really is gon be OK!

Homelessness and the November 8th Vote

CREDO OF THE BLACK PRESS

The Black Press believes that America can best lead the world away from racial and national antagonisms when it accords to every person, regardless of race, color or creed, full human and legal rights. Hating no person, fearing no person, the Black Press strives to help every person in the firm belief that all are hurt as long as anyone is held back.

This week we have new numbers suggesting that the homeless population is grow ing in spite of efforts to make more housing available. This is in spite of efforts that are un derway to open more shelters. There is discussion about the growing numbers of homeless without talking about why and how. The numbers are growing because of two reasons: (1) the increasing high cost of rentals with no real controls on land lords or what they charge; and (2) the rising cost of living out pacing minimum wages.

In a county with a popula tion of 49 percent renters, one would think there would be a real effort to get the homeless registered as voters to partici pate in the coming election. The reality is that every day we see more and more high-rise apart ment buildings going up as apartments and condos. Yet we

and tenant cases. Some of those very judges are probably land lords with no requirements to present their personal interest before deciding such cases.

Until renters become voters, one can not expect to see real efforts to move more homeless into existing vacancies. The va cancies are not created for the

have no talk about vacancies, but only mention of affordable housing, not available housing.

The point here is that those who vote can influence the policies and actions of those elected to office as well as those who sit as judges on landlord

homeless, but for those who can afford the high cost of occu pancy. “Affordable” housing is, too often, a diversionary carrot to have both the public and the homeless focus on anything ex cept existing vacancies.

A recent report on homeless

ness among Black San Diegans details a number of historical factors influencing homeless ness. And it is not all about drugs and mental illness. However, the changes and recommen dations detailed in that report appear to provide a pathway to change. But those changes do not include developing the kind of civic responsibility that could lead the homeless to becoming voters and therefore taking long term steps to not only improve their personal condition, but also the quality of life for those who will follow them, unless some real public policies are made by those who are voted into office.

Perhaps all of this is too late for November 8th participation, but let’s think about it anyway.

By Dr. John E. Warren

Dr. John E. Warren is publisher of The San Diego Voice and Viewpoint.

Vincent L. Hall is an author, activist, and an award-winning columnist.

“Until renters become voters, one can not expect to see real efforts to move more homeless into existing vacancies.” - Dr. John E. Warren

Will it ever end?

FAITHFUL UTTERANCES

By Dr. Froswa' Booker-Drew

The problem is getting worse and debating over guns hasn’t made a difference. 21-year-old Asia Womack was murdered by a male friend in Dallas because she beat him in a basketball game. "But this is so senseless," said Pastor John Delley. "You become embarrassed basically because a female beat you in basketball." According to the family, the shooter took his kids and brother home and came back to the park, shooting Asia five times.

30-year-old Nestor Hernan dez was in Dallas Methodist Hospital’s labor and delivery area about 10:20 a.m. on Sat urday, October 22. That's when Hernandez entered the hospi tal room where his girlfriend

had given birth the day before. While in the room with his girl friend and newborn child, Her nandez began to act strangely and accused his girlfriend of cheating on him, according to documents. Two hospital em ployees were shot and killed by Hernandez as they entered the room to do their job.

Both of these men are not the exception. There are countless incidents that we can all refer ence that point to the increase of mass shootings and domestic abuse. Much of this is steeped in a warped view of manhood. I must admit that I’m blessed to know some amazing men who defy what we see in the news.

Yet, we must acknowledge that there is a problem and quite often, it starts in the home.

It’s how we are taught to think about what makes one mascu line and often, it’s a view that includes power, violence, and dominance. According to the New York Times, “toxic mascu linity,” or “traditional mascu

linity ideology,” is defined it, in part, as a set of behaviors and beliefs that include the follow ing:

• Suppressing emotions or masking distress

• Maintaining an appear ance of hardness

• Violence as an indicator of power (think: “tough-guy” behavior)

Please know that it doesn’t mean that all men are inher ently toxic. I want to make sure that we also understand that there are women with anger is sues who attack and fight men--all of it is a problem.

I’ve discovered that many of us are struggling because we do not have an emotional vo cabulary. We go from 0 to 100 because we don’t understand our feelings. We often mistak en anger for betrayal, disap pointment or neglect. We don’t take the time to process how we feel and move from feelings to reacting often negatively, ignoring the consequences of

our behavior. It’s critical that we normalize therapy. People need help!

It’s important that we un derstand the magnitude of this issue. Our views of both wom en and men are limiting. This perspective is a matter of life and death. PlanStreetInc states, “More than 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced either physical violence, rape, or stalking by an intimate part ner in their lifetime. Victims are commonly abused by those who are closest to them.” We’ve become desensitized and ac cepting of this behavior.

Something must change and soon.

It’s important to establish God views both men AND women as important:

• “So God created man in his own image, in the im age of God he created him; male and female he created them.” (Genesis 1:27 ESV)

It’s also important that we recognize the value in one an other:

• “Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more signifi

cant than yourselves.” (Phi lippians 2:3 ESV)

When we value others, we will treat others well. Unresolved anger is dangerous.

• “For the anger of man does not produce the righteous ness of God.” (James 1:20 ESV)

It’s also important to realize that the way we see others is tied to how we feel about ourselves. When we don’t see our own val ue and the way God sees us, it’s easier to dismiss and even hurt those closest to us.

The Bible gives us the knowl edge on doing things different ly:

• “Know this, my beloved brothers: let every per son be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger” (James 1:19 ESV)

The solution can’t be legislat ed. It requires a change in our thinking and in our behavior.

Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew is the CEO of Soulstice Consultancy and the Founder of R2Foundation (r2fdn.org). She is the author of 4 books including the recently published, Empowering Charity: A New Narrative of Philanthropy and the host of The Tapestry podcast.

It’s in their nature like the scorpion

conscience should consider what a Republican majority in even one of the two houses would mean.

By Dr. E. Faye Williams

In this campaign season, I am reminded of the fable of the scorpion and the frog. For those unfamiliar, a scorpion asks a frog to carry him across a river on his back.

The frog fears being stung, but the scorpion argues that if it did so, both would sink and drown. The frog agrees, but midway the scorpion does indeed sting the frog, dooming them both. Before they drowned, the frog laments the treachery and asks why.

The scorpion said, “You know who I am! It’s just in my nature.”

One of Maya Angelou’s most famous quotes is, “When some one shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” As Republicans anxiously prepare to regain control of Congress, voters of sound mind and good

From my vantage, I can only predict turmoil and misfortune. Hopefully, better voter judg ment and choices will prevail.

For years, the Republican Party has shown that its primary concern is in the interests of the privileged, wealthy, big busi ness, and, under any and every circumstance, the raw excess of retaining power and control.

Its acceptance and defense of the criminal excesses of the disgraced, twice-impeached ex-president is itself criminal, and disrupts the design of so cial equilibrium inherent in a system of democracy.

Moreover, those who support the criminality increasingly accept its profitability and en hancements as perks to which they are also entitled.

The political threat

Violating Constitutional emolument provisions, The Trump Organization grossly overcharged the government

for services provided to Secret Service protective details for Trump and members of his family.

Trump properties became a hub for foreign influence and resulted in a source of personal enrichment.

Taking a cue from their lead er, the current threat to our fu tures comes from the Republi can Congress. While claiming alarm at the rising inflation, Republicans are planning to extend the $1.5 Trillion Trump Tax Cut to the benefit of the 1 percent.

In order to offset the loss of this tax revenue, prominent Re publican Senators are propos ing to require reauthorization of the Social Security System every five years. Even more radically, Johnson of Wisconsin advocates an annual reauthori zation.

Republicans have already promised to repeal the Inflation Reduction Act. This would end the infrastructure construc tion/revitalization provisions of the act, as well as the provisions

protecting consumers from the burdensome excesses of phar maceutical purchases.

This course of action would mean that caps on out-of-pock et expenses for medical treat ment and $35 per month cap on Insulin would disappear.

The cultural threat

The Republican success in the coming election not only poses a physical threat to the underserved and people of col or, but it also threatens the psy che, self-esteem, and critical thinking skills of generations of our children. We have already witnessed a revisionist white washing of ethnic history in public schools to appease those made uncomfortable about the truth of our nation’s history.

They would have you erase the truth of the historical bru tality of human enslavement, the slaughter of Native Amer icans, the immigration exclu sion of Asians, the generalized “Otherization” of people of col or, and the continuing legacy of hatred spawned by these acts.

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book-banning is becoming increasingly popular, and hu mans of all ages are shamed and victimized for their gender orientation.

In the face of increasing vi olence, Republicans have pledged to protect unfettered access to guns.

They have stripped the right of women to make independent reproductive health decisions.

Like the scorpion, Republi cans have shown their true col ors.

They have announced their intentions, --intentions which can only have a malevolent im pact upon those they consider dispensable. It’s in their nature! Will intelligent voters choose to yield to the Republican “na ture” or will they vote to protect our collective futures.

Dr. E. Faye Williams is the president of the Dick Gregory Society and the United Nations Peace Ambassador.

Dr. E. Faye Williams is national chair of the National Congress of Black Women, Inc. Contact her via www.nationalcongressbw.org.

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HON. BRENDA HULL THOMPSON

Judge Brenda Hull Thompson is conscientious, wellprepared and knowledgeable about the law.

Brenda Hull Thompson is the judge of The Probate Court of Dallas County, Texas. Previously her civil practice focused on estate administration, guardianship administration and family law. The judge attended the University of Maryland, College Park where she received a BS Degree; Boston University graduating with a Master of Arts and Georgetown University, where she received her Juris Doctorate. A former adjunct professor at Texas Wesleyan School of Law teaching mediation and arbitration courses. She was a senior Staff attorney in the Office of the General Counsel for the Federal Trade Commission in Washington, D.C. The judge is a member of the Dallas Bar Association, J.L. Turner Legal Society, Legal Services of North Texas and Dallas Women Lawyer’s Association, to name a few. SHe’s also kind and loving!

SHERECE BEASLEY-RAY

Sherece Beasley-Ray loves to volunteer and participate in community service projects. Born in Statesboro GA, Sherece Beasley-Ray attended Bryan Adams High School and recently received her Bachelors Degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Phoenix. The

A founding partner of Stewart Law Group PLLC, Amy Wallace Stewart hails from High Point, NC where she attended High Point Central High. She studied Law at the University of Missouri after attending Wake Forest University where she majored in speech communication, played basketball and later coached. She enjoyed stints at Estes Okon Thorne & Carr PLLC; White Wiggins, LLP; and Estes Thorne & Carr. A brilliant attorney, she made history participating in the first virtual jury trial. She’s a wife and mother and has been honored as one of Dallas’ Top 50 Women in Law and in 2022 was selected by Texas Lawyer as one of the three Top Attorneys in Texas. She’s the absolute best!

LETITIA SPEED

Letitia Speed is “officially God’s Apostle.” We also thank this veteran for her service in the army and her continued service for veterans.

Currently working for Overcomers and at Veterans Administration, Veterans Assistance Program and Best Choice Notary Services, Inc. Letitia Speed hails from Tyler, TX where she attended John Tyler High School. A former paratrooper with the 101st Airborne in the U.S. Army, she also worked for the American Heart Association. Letitia attended Texas College, received an associates degree in business management from Dallas College where she was also named Outstanding Management Student of the Year, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Management from Northwood University. She studied Theology at Dallas Baptist University and received her MBA in Human Resources Management from Strayer University. She is currently a doctoral student. A member of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, serving on a regional level, Letitia will uplift your spirits and put a smile on your face.

BEVERLY FELLS JONES

Beverly Fells Jones is an inspirational speaker, author and coach.

An instructor at Jose Silva’s UltraMind ESP Systems and independent associate for Legalshield, as well as owner at Commanding Your Life Coaching and Training; Beverly Fells Jones is a former consultant/senior instructor at Hewlett-Packard and senior instructor at IBM. She graduated from Rankin High School in

Rankin, PA and studied at Dallas Baptist university, receiving her MBA. In 2016 she received the Internet Radio Star Award (IRSA) for Best Podcaster of the Year. This divorced mother of two and grandmother of two loves to travel and “try new and exciting things.” Everywhere she goes she takes that positive spirit and beautiful smile. Check her out at CommandingYourLife.com

ROCHELLE BROWN

Talk about an infectious laugh, Rochelle Brown knows how to put a smile on your face!

Born Ellen Rochelle Brown, in DentonTX., she was a long time award-winning, highly respected television producer and journalist. After graduating from the Dallas Public School System, Brown attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas where she received her B.F.A. degree in broadcast film arts in 1971. After completing a summer fellowship at Columbia University in New York City, Brown worked as a news researcher for NBC News in New York City. She was an anchor reporter in New York before returning home in 1978 to work for KDFW-TV as the community affairs director. As executive producer, she created “Insights” a popular public affairs program, which she also hosted.

LANESHA GIPSON

LaNesha Gipson is using her extensive background in Public Relations and Marketing to help people improve their lives.

LaNesha Gipson hails from Fort Worth, TX and she is the owner of Periscope Life Coach. A graduate of Arlington Heights High School, she also attended the University of North Texas where she was active with the National Association of Black Journalists and participated in the DallasFort Worth Association of Black Journalists Urban Journalism Workshop. A wife and mother, LaNesha is a certified Professional Life Coach with supplementary certifications in Happiness and Life Purposes niches. She previously worked as a senior communication specialist at American Airlines and Greyhound Lines, Inc.; as a media relations specialist at National Center for Policy Analysis, and as a PR and Marketing specialist for Affiliated Media Group. Check her out www.periscopelife.com.

ODELL LEE

Odell Lee is an education professional in Duncanville ISD.

Odell Lee has her wellness coach certification and

she received a Bachelor of Applied Science and Masters degrees in Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling and Mental and Social Health Services/ Counseling all from Dallas Baptist University. A member of the American Association of Christian Counseling, she has served as a board member of the YWCA of Metropolitan Dallas, the Celebrating Life Foundation and Women’s Southwest Federal Credit Union. Graduate of L. G. Pinkston High, in addition to teaching at Dallas College and Everest College; she has been a case manager for Youth Advocate Progams, Inc. and an educator with Lancaster Independent School District.

COLLETTE FLANAGAN

She is on a mission and Collette Flanagan is about effecting change.

The Founder of Mothers Against Police Brutality (MAPB), Collette Flanagan is a former IBM executive. In November 2014, she led a delegation of Mothers to Washington, DC, where MAPB held the first congressional briefing to demand a national response to police violence and to press for federal reforms to end abusive, militarized, and biased policing, particularly of African-American and Latino communities. A popular speaker, she is the recipient of two Fellowships: Echoing Green and Black Male Achievement. Collette recently testified before the United Nations Human Rights Council, discussing “racial justice and equality in law enforcement.”

MYRTIS EVANS

Myrtis Evans is the epitome of a servant leader. The perfect volunteer.

Myrtis Evans is the person you call when you want results. Always pleasant and attentive, Myrtis is skilled, knowledgeable and efficient. A legislative aide for Texas Senatorial District 23, she also served for a State Representative. She has also served as a Dallas County Elections Clerk and City of Dallas Senior Affairs Commissioner. A kind and giving person, Myrtis is politically astute and totally engaged. She’s someone you want on your team because she is results oriented and focused.

CIERRA BUSBY

Is a User Experience Writer and Digital Strategist Cierra Busby is a Manager of Digital and Social Media at UT Southwestern Medical Center and has also enjoyed stints at Service Lloyds Insurance Company as a Marketing and Communications

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Coordinator, at Spa Sydell Integrative Aesthetics as a Client Services Manager and also as a Media Relations Manager. A graduate of Florida A&M University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Cierra is a wife and mother with impeccable credentials and an extensive portfolio.

SAKINA G. JACKSON

An author and entrepreneur, Sakina G. Jackson is a superstar.

Hailing from Dallas, TX, Sakina G. Jackson studied at Texas State University where she received court clerk certification and she studied business management at Dallas College. A graduate of Wilmer-Hutchins High School, she is the CEO at Big Toe Seasonings & Maestro’s Exclusive Culinary Experience and the Founder of Big Toe Seasonings LLC. She’s a youth empowerment speaker, writer, poetess, radio talk show host and publisher with a vibrant and loving personality. The inspiring and challenging Sakina uses her many talents for the betterment of society and others.

DALPHNE DAVIS

Dalphne Davis is a loving wife and mother who loves helping others.

Dalphne Davis is the talk show host of Dallas High Life, and an author and real estate broker at BELLA HAUS REALTY. She studied Business Administration at UNT and real estate at Cedar Valley College. The graduate of David W. Carter High School also received her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Small Business Entrepreneurship at Texas Woman’s University. Full of energy, enthusiasm and commitment, Dalphne is a go-getter.

MARJORIE CRAFT

Marjorie Bowens Craft has several “firsts” in her portfolio, where she has also been the best!

She has served on the Board of Trustees for the University of North Texas System and Marjorie Craft was a Divisional Director or Pizza Hut, and Executive Director for DISD. She received her BS degree in Food Service Management and Nutrition from UNT and a Master’s Degree in Management from Texas Woman’s University. She is on the Hamilton Park High School Wall of Fame and is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and The Links Inc. She was one of 25 successful women profiled in the book, “Women Who Have Won.”

NICOLE WILLIAMS

The multi-talented Nicole Williams is on the move! She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics and Institutional Administration from Texas

Woman’s University and Masters degrees in Business Administration and Human Resources Management from National American University. She has enjoyed stints in Human Resources at Allstate, Baylor Scott & White Health and Ryan LLC. and as an office coordinator for First Texas Homes. Presently a Learning Systems Manager at Albertsons Companies, she has also been an editor/writer for Beyond Xart Production and held positions at Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, National American University and Steiner Education.

PASTOR JADA EDWARDS

Author, speaker, bible teacher and mentor, Pastor Jada Edwards uplifts and inspires.

Jada Edwards is the Women’s Pastor and Creative Services Director for One Community Church in Collin County. A wife and mother, Pastor Jada has a Masters Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Organizational Strategy. She has dedicated her life to equipping women of all ages and stages of life with practical, biblical truths designed to help them live authentic and transparent lives. Previously serving in the youth and singles ministries at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, many have been blessed by her insightful messages and loving spirit.

ETHEL ANDERSON MYMBS

If every HBCU alum was as supportive and devoted as the beautiful, intelligent and vibrant Ethel A. Mymbs, all HBCUs would be thriving!

Ethel Anderson Mymbs served as a Director at the Social Security Administration and is now enjoying retirement, while continuing a life of service.

A former Clerical Assistant at Department of Immigration and Border Protection, Ethel went to Wheatley High School in San Antonio, TX and then studied Elementary Education at Huston-Tillotson University and Urban and Regional Planning at Trinity University. A member of Links Inc., serving in several leadership positions, Ethel was a trustee for her alma mater, Huston-Tillotson University and is listed in the Congressional Directory.

ATTY. ASHLEI GRADNEY

Atty. Ashlei Gradney has worked on some high profile cases and she is a servant leader.

A graduate of Cathedral Christian (Legacy) High School, Ashlei Gradney received her Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Master of Business Administration from Lamar University and a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Southern University Law Center where she was president of the Business Law Society. An active

member of the J.L. Turner Legal Association, Dallas Bar Association, Texas Bar Association and Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association, Ashlei has practiced at Ursus Holdings, LLC; Law Office of Audrey Moorehead, PLLC,; and Kastl Law, P.C. She is the managing shareholder/attorney at Gradney, PC focusing on Family Law, Probate, Injury/Death cases and Business matters.

Find out more at www.gradneylegal.com.

SONJA A. BROWN

They call her the “GOAL DIGGER Coach.” Vibrant, engaging and committed!

The Honorable Sonja A. Brown is the Mayor Pro Tem for the city of Glenn Heights, TX. She received a Bachelor of Business Administration and Management from Canterbury University, Sonja is a Lead Communications coordinator for Lancaster ISD and she has worked as a Goal Coach for The Diana Prince Group and she is the owner and visionary of JOLT Total Fitness University, which is dedicated to Student Athletes; and JOLT Wellness which is dedicated to eradicating Alzheimer’s Disease and tackling childhood obesity.

FELICIA FRAZIER

Felicia Frazier is a motivator and mentor, moving people to stability and self-sufficiency.

Felicia Frazier is the Founder and Executive Director of The Chocolate MINT Foundation. She is an innovative thinker with 10 years of experience in nonprofit and a vocal advocate for African Americans living in poverty in southern Dallas County and neighboring areas. Hailing from Dallas, Felicia attended Dallas College. She also worked at The Keyven Lewis Foundation and the Medical Edge Healthcare Group, and owned School Zone. An influential highly regarded professional, mentor and a person of integrity, she relates well with adults, adolescents, youth and children. A caring leader, ready to face the challenges ahead she has dedicated her life to serving others.

A. SHONN BROWN

A. Shonn Brown is co-founder of The Village Giving Circle and past chair of Texas Women’s Foundation.

A. Shonn Brown is recognized as a corporate and community leader for her strategic planning, risk management, governance and advocacy skills. Shonn is an active leader in the legal profession with extensive service on the Dallas Bar Association Board of Directors, where she has led the development of a leadership program for women lawyers and has held the positions of Secretary-Treasurer and Vice-Chair. Shonn’s business leadership has been recognized numerous times, including by D CEO as one of the top 500 business leaders in Dallas and by the Dallas Business Journal for both their Top Women in Business and Top

Minorities in Business awards. She is an alumna of Southern Methodist University where she received both her Bachelor of Science and Juris Doctorate degrees and has been recognized as a Distinguished Alumna of both the Law School (2016) and the University (2022). A member of The Link’s Inc. and Jack and JIll of America, Shonn is a true community servant leader. She received the Humanitarian Award from the Alpha Sigma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

AUDRA SCOTT

Audra Scott is the voice, the pipes, the beauty, the brains and the stage presence. Award-winning Audra Scott is Head of Vocal Studies at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts and Co-chief Executive Officer at Music Mentors of Texas. A graduate of O.D. Wyatt, she studied music at Prairie View A&M University, vocal and musical performance at SMU and music at the University of Arizona; she has released her first cd; A collection of spirituals and hymns that have been arranged with elements of jazz and classical. Entitled, A Long Road, the single is, “Wade in the Water.”

AMBER HAMILTON GREGG

Amber Hamilton Gregg received this year’s Texas A&M University School of Law’s Community Impact Alumni Legacy Award.

Atty. Amber Hamilton Gregg is President-Elect of the JL Turner Legal Association and Dallas Bar Association board member.

A former Dallas County district attorney, Amber also enjoyed stints at Brenda Williams & Associates, as an intern with Dallas County and Tarrant County District Attorney offices and as a law clerk for Texas Attorney General and The Honorable Sam A. Lindsay, the 1st African American Judge appointed to the Northern District of Texas. Amber received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Business Management and a Juris Doctorate from Texas A&M University. A wife and mother, Amber is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

LATONJA BLAIR

Talk about a songbird. LaTonja Blair has that VOICE! Hailing from Fort Worth, LaTonja Blair is a wife and mother. She is known as the Psalmist of Deliverance. An executive assistant at New Breed Christian Center, this talented songstress is a recording artist and a minister of the Gospel. Her voice opens up hearts and often when she sings, she moves many to tears. She’s also a writer and a lyricist. Lady Blair is an active member of AIM-Association of Independent Ministries. Check out her songs and albums on YouTube, Apple Music and on social media, or log on to www.latonjablair.com for more.

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GAYE ARBUCKLE

Vibrant, smart, talented, energetic and beautiful inside and out. Native Dallasite Gaye Arbuckle graduated from David W. Carter High School and went on to study at Prairie View A&M University. She is a national recording artist who has been in the music business for more than 25 years. She is also a praise and worship minister, choir director, and vocal instructor. A multi-talented artist and accomplished thespian, she has been featured on two Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA) albums. She also helps worship leaders, choir directors, solo artists, and singing groups with vocal technique, song selection, and stage presence. Check her out at www. gayearbuckle.com.

HON. THELMA CLARDY

Hon. Thelma Clardy is not just a sweetheart because she was born on February 14! Hailing from Tulsa, OK, Atty. Thelma Sanders Clardy is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. She received a BS Degree in Political Science from Tennessee State University and a JD Degree from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Texas Southern University. Prior to opening the Law office of Thelma Clardy, she enjoyed stints at Robinson & West and Legal Services of North Texas. She focuses on family and probate law including but not limited to divorces, custody, child support, post-divorce matters, modifications, grandparent rights, wills, heirships, trusts, guardianships, juvenile matters, and limited civil matters. A co-founder of the Dallas Association of Black Women’s Attorneys which merged with the J.L. Turner Legal Assoc. Thelma also served on the DeSoto TX City Council.

DR. DAINA RAMEY BERRY

Dr. Berry is a scholar of the enslaved and a specialist on gender and slavery as well as Black women’s history. Her work champions the history of the enslaved and amplifies their voices. Dr. Daina Ramey Berry Is Michael Douglas Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts at University of California, Santa Barbara. Previously she was Chair of the History Department and the Oliver H. Radkey Regents Professor of History at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Daina has also taught at Michigan State and Arizona State Universities. She is an award-winning author and co-wrote A Black Women’s History of the United States (with Dr. Kali Nicole Gross). Also she is the author of The Price for Their Pound of Flesh. She completed her B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. in African American Studies and U.S. History at UCLA.

GWEN TOLBART

Gwen Tolbert is a third generation born Canadian who loves the snow, but hates the cold!

Gwen Tolbart received a BA in Journalism from Montreal’s Concordia University and is a Social Science graduate of Dawson College. The NABJ member has worked at CTV’s Montreal CFCF12 and KTVT CBS-11 before moving to the DMV area to work at Fox 5 DC. In 2016 she received President Obama’s “Lifetime

Achievement Award for Community Service.” She owns “Tolbart Talks” and works as a Motivational and Keynote Speaker, Emcee, Seminar leader and Speaking Coach. A member of the National Speaker’s Association she was First Runner-Up in their ”USA National Keynote Speaking Competition.” Gwen is genuine, supportive and committed. And you can trust her weather reports!

DR. BRENDA WALL

As the hosts of Call Dr. Wall on Soul 73 KKDA, Dr. Brenda Wall hosted opened up the airwaves to discuss any and everything! Dr. Brenda Wall hails from Portsmouth, VA where she gradated from I.C. Norcom High School. a graduate of Vassar College Dr. Wall is a licensed psychologist and ordained minister. She has focused her professional career on the empowerment of marginalized communities and understanding across cultural divides. She has had the opportunity to work with many different kinds of people in several unique situations: from work in television and radio to supporting those fairly and unfairly incarcerated; from work in private practice to pro bono work with the homeless; from work in the university setting to work in church ministry. An author and popular speaker, she is the best at what she does.

JAMELIA LEHN

A wife and mother, Jamlia Stanford Lehn cares about family! Described as a very knowledgeable accounting, finance and D&I subject matter expert, Jamelia Lehn is an excellent teacher, mentor and coach. Still new to her job as the Chief Financial Officer at Roots Management Group, Jamelia Lehn held severed upper management with Aimbridge Hospitality, Goldman Sachs, Ashford Hospitality Trust, Prime Income Asset Management.She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Dallas Baptist University and a M.S. Degree in Accounting from the University of Dallas. A certified public accountant, Jamelia is a consummate professional who is highly respected and praised.

ERICA CAMPBELL

Grammy Award Winner Erica Campbell had some outstanding performances with her sister Tina as the group Mary Mary. An author and the host of the nationally syndicated radio show “Get Up! Mornings with Erica Campbell,” on Urban One, she is an urban contemporary gospel, Christian R&B and contemporary R&B singer and songwriter. She has released two solo albums as well as seven albums with her sister. Her debut solo album “Help” won a 2015 Grammy Award for Best Gospel Album as well as eight Stellar Awards. Erica is talented, beautiful, creative and engaging. Her beautiful personality and spirit comes across in all of her performances, whether she is speaking or singing. Family is important to Erica and this is very apparent in her words, work and deeds.

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Big Mama Said

By Terry Allen

I told you many times over, Lucille “Big Mama" Allen would be trending over everybody else. Big Mama’s lessons are always appropriate for the time. The great thing about her wisdom is re-stated over and over again in others wherever I go.

Just recently, as I hosted In the Spirit Entertainment, Inc. Dal las Lit event, where I asked the panel a question made public ly known when Denzel Wash ington reacted to Will Smith after that famous slap and said to him, “When you are at your

highest, that is when the devil comes for you.”

Big Mama would offer an al ternative for Will she tell him to reach inside and remind him of Jeramiah 29:11; "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

Big Mama knew The Bible showed a very direct route to your best self and your internal gift and the execution of your in tentional assignment.

Spiritual leader, Iyanla Van zant flips the statement and says, 'If you want to hear God laugh, tell Him your plans.”

While we go about planning our days and lives, we some times learn that God or our high er power has another plan for us. It's a saying that resonates with

the year-plus lost to COVID and the ravages of the Pandemic.

This is also a quote from Woody Allen, I believe the orig inal is an old Yiddish proverb “We plan, God laughs.” But you get the idea. Every time I heard this sentence I would laugh; I could always relate to it but not as much as I do right now.

The meaning of this saying

struck me in a different way. It might mean that even with the best of plans, things can change with the blink of an eye due to an illness, injury, or even death. Now that I think about it, I see this quote as a message to be honest and realistic about our plans and goals. Make God Smile!

If You Want to Hear God Smile, Tell Him Your Plans VOTE LIKE OBAMA IS ON THE BALLOT!

I now tie this to those who cry out that our democracy is at stake but do nothing to elim inate the fear tactics and lies (also known as disinformation) like vote and enact laws and amendments. They outcry but they do not vote or bring others to the polls to protect democra cy and ensure fairness happens at the Ballot.

Citizens participate in the democratic process by voting. Leaders represent citizens' in

terests and represent their ideas, and citizens vote for them in elections. In addition to the right to vote, U.S. citizens have the right to run for office at the fed eral level.

So, if you want to sustain de mocracy, protect the ballot and hear God smile, then vote as if Obama is on the ballot. He won both his terms successfully so, in the spirit of “Big Mama” someone said, “Please vote like Obama is on the ballot.”

Will you take 5 people to the polls? If so, post it on so cial media and use the hashtag #Gimme5. Email your pictures to Terryallenpr@gmail.com

Terry Allen is an award-winning media professional, journalist, and entrepreneur. He is also the founder of City Men Cook and 1016 Media. Reach him at terryallenpr@gmail.com

I have already voted.

Did I vote the entire ballot?

Yes, I did!

Was I challenged with some of the races where I had to make a choice? Sure was!

Were there some races where I wished the per son had a challenger?

Heck yes?

Did I write in names for

some races?

For the first time in ages, yes!

And sadly I chose whether or not to vote for some people who look like me but have not done much to make life better for people like me.

You get the picture? I need people to un derstand that voting is critical, that each vote

matters and can make the difference — just like a non-vote can do.

What we do today will have a definite impact on generations to come. We want them to be proud of us.

Not voting will do noth ing but embarrass them and they’ll be lying like other descendants who try to deny their history.

through Nov. 7th.

The 18-year-old (and 239 days) will make her debut appearance at the prestigious season-ending tournament. She is the youngest player to compete at the season finale since 2005 when Maria Sharapova reached the semifinals aged 18 and 208 days. Gauff will also be the youngest American to contest the event since Lindsay Davenport's runner-up finish in 1994 (aged 18 years and 165 days).

Gauff will compete in both the singles and the doubles (with partner Pegula) categories. She and Pegula will be the first Americans to feature at the WTA Finals in both singles and doubles since Serena and Venus Williams in 2009.

The WTA Finals is the last WTA competition of the year and is reserved for the top 8 singles players and doubles teams in the world, based on their 2022 rankings. Coco is one of a few players who will play in both doubles and singles.

Texas Metro News asked her which category she prefers, doubles or singles.

“I prepare (for each) completely different. I would say, I like singles a little bit more. But also at the same time, I love doubles. Like, like they're really close to each other,” she said. “I just love tennis in general. So, I love being on the court.

“However, there’s something about (playing) singles. Me personally, I'm a very independent person, I like to be alone, to be honest, as a kid, that's why I gravitated towards it,” Gauff continued. “So I like that aspect of figuring things out a lot on the court and, you know, battling your inner thoughts and yourself, but also doubles, it provides a more relaxed environment.”

Gauff said playing doubles also helps when things go awry during the singles matches. “I honestly think I probably wouldn't have survived this year if I didn't play doubles because it's just… when you lose the singles match it's something about coming back out on the court and try to fight to win doubles,” she said. “And I think it helps me mentally a lot because sometimes, you know, when you lose, you just want to leave and go to the hotel and go home.

“But I think doubles has helped me mentally become stronger, because I have to push away those emotions that I'm feeling for singles to focus on trying to win the doubles match. So I like both pretty much almost equally, but singles just a little bit more, because that's just how I started.”

Gauff calls her parents and grandfather are her biggest influences personally and professionally. “I mean they (my parents) know me probably better than anyone, sometimes better than myself. And I say my grandfather, because he's very, anybody knows him, he's very by the book, very professional type of guy, gives it his all, but he also has a rough side. And I think that just

describes me perfectly.”

Gauff has enjoyed a phenomenal year on the Hologic WTA Tour to secure her debut singles qualification, reaching her first Grand Slam singles final at Roland-Garros and two further semifinals at the WTA 250 Adelaide International and WTA 500 Bett1Open (Berlin).

She boosted her qualification hopes further by reaching the last eight at the WTA 1000 Qatar TotalEnergies Open (Doha) followed by a strong summer with quarterfinal runs at the WTA 500 Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic (San Jose), WTA 1000 National Bank Open presented by Rogers (Toronto), the US Open and WTA 500 San Diego Open. Her last eight appearance in New York in September propelled her into the Top 10 for the first time in her career, and she peaked in the rankings at No.7 on October 17.

The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) is the principal organizing body of women's professional tennis. It governs the WTA Tour which is the worldwide professional tennis tour for women and was founded to create a better future for women's tennis.