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Seeking to make college more affordable, the University of Texas will use some of its oil money to dramatically expand the financial aid it offers to low- and middle-income undergraduates on its flagship Austin campus. The system’s governing board approved a special $160 million distribution from its endowment July 9, which school officials expect will fully cover the tuition and fees of students whose families earn up to $65,000 in adjusted gross income a year starting in 2020. The funding, which will be used to create a new financial aid endowment, will also let UTAustin alleviate tuition costs for students whose families earn up to $125,000 annually, if they demon-
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strate financial need. “Our main focus at the UT system is our students. That’s it, that’s what we’re in business for, is to provide an affordable, accessible education for our students,” board Chair Kevin Eltife said in an interview after the vote. “We all know the struggles that hardworking families are having putting their kids through school. What we’ve done here is repurposed an endowment into another endowment that will provide tuition assistance to a lot of the working families in Texas.” The funding marks a significant expansion for UT-Austin, which currently has a financial aid initiative that guarantees free tuition to students whose families earn up to $30,000 a year. The median household income in Texas was just over $59,200 in 2017, accord-
UT-Austin officials expect the funding will fully cover the tuition and fees of students whose families earn up to $65,000. – Photo by Laura Skelding/The Texas Tribune
ing to U.S. Census Bureau data. School officials estimate about a quarter of its undergraduates from Texas – 8,600 students – would have their tuition fully paid under the new plan, and an additional 5,700 would receive financial aid from it. The program will not pay
for students’ living expenses, which were estimated to be around $17,000 for the 2019-20 academic year. Tuition and fees averaged $10,314 for Texas residents. UT-Austin President Greg Fenves said he was grateful to the
board for “prioritizing students and investing in the future of our great state.” “Chairman Eltife understands that college affordability is one of the most critical issues affecting all Texans,” Fenves said in a written statement. “Thanks to his leadership and the board’s action, this new endowment will go a long way toward making our university affordable for talented Texas students from every background and region.” Eltife said, “This is something that I think is a great step in the right direction, and we’ll keep moving in this direction.” The money will supplement federal and state financial aid programs. The UT System has one of the
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Michael A. Horne named Parkland Foundation CEO
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Acts of Faith Remix Tour offers interactive, inspirational stage performance Iyanla Vanzant, Emmy-winning television personality, internationally acclaimed spiritual life coach and bestselling author. – Promotional photo
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Iyanla Vanzant, internationally acclaimed spiritual life coach, New York Times bestselling author, and Emmy-winning television personality, renewed her partnership with Mills Entertainment, to present an all-new interactive event this spring. Following the success of last year’s Get Over It! Tour, Vanzant returned to the stage earlier this year with the Acts of Faith Remix Tour, a landmark inspirational and interactive event celebrating the 25th anniversary updated release of this internationally acclaimed bestselling book. “Throughout her storied and impactful career, Iyanla Vanzant has gifted the world with her unique solutions to universal problems,” said Mike Mills, president of Mills Entertainment. “We are excited to once again partner with Iyanla to launch
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another highly successful expansion of Iyanla Vanzant’s brand into the live space.” The encouragement, inspiration and faith-building wisdom found within the “little purple book” goes from page to stage as Iyanla, with her signature straight talk, love and humor, gifts her diverse audience with the healing of their hearts, the empowerment of their minds and the stirring of their souls. “People often ask me – what is faith?” Iyanla stated. “Faith is not believing, trying or hoping. Faith is the internal knowing that motivates you to act. Faith produces doers who are obedient to their inner voice. Faith builds the endurance we need to face life’s trials. Today, it’s not enough to read and reflect. That’s why I’m doing the Acts of Faith Remix Tour to challenge us to go forth and become ‘faith-in-action’ world changers.” The national tour will
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travel to 30-plus cities to bring the beloved thought leader up close and in person to her dedicated fans. Vanzant will perform in Houston, July 26. She will then make her way to Dallas, July 27 to perform from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Winspear Opera House, located at 2403 Flora St. Afterward, she will make her last Texas stop in San Antonio, July 28. The tour will continue through Aug. 25. Best known for her eponymous hit talk show, bestselling books and audios, and her numerous appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Vanzant is the host and executive producer of Iyanla: Fix My Life, the No. 1 unscripted show on OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network and the No. 1 original series on all of TV broadcast and cable among African American women ages 25 through 54. Dedicated to facilitating the growth and evolution
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of human consciousness, Vanzant’s body of work spans over three decades and includes 18 published books, 6 New York Times bestsellers, CDs, television, radio and stage performances. The 25th anniversary edition of Acts of Faith: Daily Meditations for People of Color is a motivational collection that focuses on the unique challenges that minorities must tackle daily. It offers a daily inspirational quote or message, paired with a short story of hope and wisdom. It is currently available for purchase through most booksellers. When not writing or appearing on television, Vanzant lectures and facilitates workshops nationally and internationally. With her no nonsense approach and underlying message of “live better by loving yourself,” she has ignited a universal flame of personal transformation.
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Michael A. Horne, EdD, a career educator and social entrepreneur, has been named president and CEO of Parkland Foundation and will take his seat on Aug. 5. He will replace David E. Krause, who last year announced his plans to retire in the fall. The son of an educator, Horne comes to Parkland Foundation from the Knowledge is Power Program – known as KIPP – where he served as superintendent. There he oversaw the exponential growth of college preparatory education for the city’s most socially and economically disadvantaged children. “Dr. Horne’s work with the KIPP program aligns with Parkland’s mission of caring for the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care,” said Parkland president and CEO Fred Cerise, MD, MPH. “His demonstrated abilities to generate and inspire philanthropic investments in the North Texas community will benefit generations to come.” In his leadership role at KIPP, Horne oversaw an organization of 300 employees and managed a multimilliondollar budget comprised of
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both federal and state revenue, as well as philanthropic dollars. To grow KIPP DFW from one school educating 300 students to seven schools educating 3,000 students, he built an enterprise that increasingly addressed gaps between federal/state revenue and expenses. As a part of this effort, he also strategically cultivated relationships with donors and institutions that supported the advancement of the organization’s mission. “I am grateful for the opportunity to join Parkland, a venerable institution in Dallas County and the country. My life’s work has been to lead institutions that are dedicated to addressing the barriers preventing our most vulnerable residents from realizing their full potential,” he said. “I am excited to work with the Parkland Foundation team to advance the mission and vision of Parkland Health & Hospital System.” In his role as president and CEO, Horne will be the key management leader of the foundation and key relationship manager representing Parkland in the community to cultivate support for the health system in
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Southwest Key officials earned more than $1 million running migrant child shelters By MARK BERMAN The Washington Post
(The Texas Tribune) – Six high-ranking employees at a nonprofit organization housing thousands of migrant children for the federal government made at least $1 million for their work in 2017, according to tax filings released Tuesday. The tax records show that Juan Sanchez, founder of Southwest Key Programs, the Texas-based nonprofit, earned $3.6 million in total compensation that year, which The Washington Post reported last week. They also showed that other prominent employees – including the group’s chief financial officer, who earned more than $2.4 million – were earning substantial, seven-figure salaries at the nonprofit. Sanchez left Southwest Key earlier this year amid anger over his income and scrutiny of the nonprofit’s facilities and processes. Three of the other officials who earned at least $1 million in 2017 also have left
the group, according to an official at Southwest Key who was not authorized to speak publicly. Southwest Key is a prominent contractor housing unaccompanied migrant children awaiting placement with relatives or other adults. It shelters about 4,500 children and teens in Texas, California and Arizona, caring for a little more than a third of the 12,500 minors held by the Department of Health and Human Services. This work has proven to be very lucrative: The nonprofit has an annual contract of about $460 million to house children, and it has collected more than $1 billion since 2014, according to federal records. Other companies and nonprofits also have gotten contracts that could be worth hundreds of millions of dollars apiece for housing children, though some executives have expressed a grim view of their work. Kevin Dinnin, head of the San Antonio-based nonprofit BCFS Health and
Southwest Key headquarters in Austin. – Photo by Rachel Zein/The Texas Tribune
Human Services, told reporters at a new emergency shelter for unaccompanied migrant children, “I hate this mission. The only reason we do it is to keep the kids out of the Border Patrol jail cells.” Sanchez’s compensation has ballooned in recent years, nearly doubling from $786,222 in 2015 to $1.48 million a year later. Then it doubled again in 2017, according to the tax form released Tuesday and another filed by a Southwest Key subsidiary that manages charter schools in Texas. In a 2018 interview, Sanchez said the increase between 2015 and 2016
came from a retirement contribution rather than a salary bump. He said that in the nonprofit’s early years, they “had nothing. No benefits, no 401(k), no insurance. We just go out there keeping kids out of prisons and jails.” A representative for Sanchez reached Tuesday declined to comment on his compensation and the tax filing and referred all questions to Southwest Key. Joella Brooks, who as chief operating officer made more than $1.2 million in 2017 and is now the nonprofit’s interim chief executive, has said the change in Sanchez’s compensation
was due to a life insurance and retirement policy that has since been abandoned. After the tax filing was made public Tuesday, Brooks said in a statement that she “and other leaders who participated in the program separately agreed to return substantial portions of the life insurance benefits.” In addition to Sanchez, other top officials who made more than $1 million in 2017 and have since left included Jennifer Sanchez, his wife, who had been a vice president, along with another vice president and the chief financial officer. Brooks said the nonprofit was “moving in a new direction” with a new chief financial officer and that she has asked top officials to reevaluate how they approach compensation. “These retirement and life insurance programs were designed and implemented by executives no longer with us,” Brooks said. “Those who participated in this program and have left are required to return a significant amount of the re-
tirement portion of the funds that are not vested. We’ve recovered hundreds of thousands of dollars so far.” In its tax filings, Southwest Key describes itself as “an integral partner in the U.S. response at our southern border, sheltering immigrant children under 18 years of age who arrive in this country without a parent or guardian and reunifying them with their parents, relatives or a sponsor.” The nonprofit also said most of the children in its shelters last year came from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador and that most were teenage males “fleeing violence and gang threats in their home countries.” Under a section asking for a brief description of its mission, the nonprofit stated, “The mission is opening doors to opportunity, so individuals can achieve their dreams.”
Maria Sacchetti/The Texas Tribune contributed to this report.
Mayor joins city leaders from around the world in Horne, continued from Front Page Bloomberg Harvard City leadership initiative Special to The Dallas Examiner
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson has been selected to participate in the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative, an intensive education program during which he will explore the latest in leadership and management practices with 40 other mayors from all over the world. The initiative is a collaboration among Bloomberg Philanthropies, Harvard Business School and Harvard Kennedy School. Its mission is to inspire and strengthen city leaders as well as equip them with the tools to lead high-performing, innovative cities. As a member of the initiative’s 2019-2020 cohort, Johnson is part of a class of mayors participating in a program delivered by faculty from Harvard Business
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richest educational endowments in the country, second in size only to Harvard University last year, according to Bloomberg data. (The system has far more students across its 14 institutions than those who attend Harvard.) But a Texas Tribune investigation from 2017 found that just a fraction of the endowment distribution was being used for financial aid at UT-Austin – about $3 million for undergraduates – and that money dedicated to system administration and initiatives, like an in-house educational technology startup, had increased. The
School and Harvard Kennedy School as well as world-class experts from Bloomberg Philanthropies’ global network. The yearlong program launched with a three-day convening for mayors in New York City beginning Sunday, which Johnson is attending at no cost to the city. His participation in the initiative – including tuition, accommodation, meals and airfare – is fully funded by the program through Bloomberg Philanthropies. Each day of the convening, mayors will attend classroom sessions focused on the latest management and leadership practices, using case studies and workshops developed at Harvard. “Being chosen for the program is an honor,” said Mayor Johnson. “I am looking forward to the year ahead as a great opportunity
chancellor and many of the regents have changed since then, and Eltife has been critical of past spending priorities. System officials have said in the past that their projects saved money by centralizing functions and benefited students at UT’s other institutions. The state constitution allows only UT-Austin to receive operational funding from the endowment; other campuses can get bonds backed by the oil fund for construction, and the system can use it for capital projects and administration. The Texas endowment dates to 1876, when the state set aside more than 1 million acres of West Texas land to support the development of the UT and Texas A&M University systems. The value of
for city leaders to meet, exchange ideas and discuss how best to approach solving pressing problems for our respective Mayor Eric Johnson constituencies. – Official photo When it comes to tackling priority issues for Dallas, like improving public safety and developing our workforce, I am focused on using data, working across sectors and anything else that will produce results. This program will enhance my ability to creatively address problems with data and will connect me with other mayors with innovative approaches to similar issues in their own cities.” Michael R. Bloomberg, founder
the fund shot up with the discovery of oil and the advancement of hydraulic fracturing. In May 2019, its value was $22.3 billion, according to the UT System. Typically, royalties earned off the land are invested in stocks, bonds and other assets by the nonprofit University of Texas/Texas A&M Investment Company, known as UTIMCO. Annual distributions from the fund cannot surpass 7% of the market value of its investments. Two-thirds of the payout is earmarked for UT, and the remainder is for A&M. The board approved a more than $1 billion distribution in May, and July 9 sent an additional $83.3 million to A&M. With the supplementary funding, the annual pay-
of Bloomberg Philanthropies and three-term mayor of New York City, collaborated with Harvard University leadership to create the initiative in 2016. Collectively, Harvard University and Bloomberg Philanthropies aim to help mayors and their leadership teams manage the complexities of running a city, and to give these leaders opportunities to learn from one another. The initiative will connect Johnson to some of the university’s top educators, coaching from experts, a network of peers and technical assistance. The program provides an opportunity to share practices and learn from fellow mayors about the promising ideas that are already helping to enhance the quality of life in cities around the world.
out now totals about 6.86% of the fund’s investments. A&M has for years had a financial aid program that covers tuition costs for students whose families have an adjusted gross income of $60,000 or less. Last year, 6,726 students benefited from it, according to a statement from the system, and its board set aside $30 million in 2018 to offer one-time grants to students coming from families that earn between $40,000 and $100,000 a year. Laylan Copelin, a spokesperson for the Texas A&M University System, said of the funding distributed July 9, “We will discuss with our regents how best to spend this money for the benefit of our students.”
Dallas and beyond. Prior to joining the KIPP program in 2011, he served in numerous educational roles in New York and Massachusetts. He earned his Doctor of Education degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He received his Master in Public Policy from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard, as well as his Master in Education Policy and Management. He received his Bachelor of Arts in sociology from Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts. He is the recipient of the 2018 Dallas Business Journal 40 Under 40 Award, the KIPP Fisher Fellowship, KIPP Miles Family Fellowship and the 2005 Amherst College Class of 1954 Commitment to Teaching award. Horne was a member of the 2019 Leadership Dallas Class, Dallas Assembly, The Commit Partnership-Leadership Council and a member of the Grow South Advisory Council. He serves on the boards of Year Up DFW and St. Philip’s School and Community Center. “The resources secured by Parkland Foundation under David Krause’s guidance have significantly advanced the health system’s goals and made a lasting difference in the quality of care provided to residents of Dallas County,” Sara Albert, vice chair, Parkland Foundation board of directors said. “We want to congratulate him and wish him well in his retirement and thank him for his leadership of successful capital campaigns including the $150 million in philanthropic donations for the new Parkland Memorial Hospital and the $40 million for the Moody Center for Breast Health now under construction. David’s steadfast commitment and dedication to Parkland’s patients will serve as an inspiration for others who understand and support the important role played by Dallas’ only public hospital.”
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Realizing a dream for our children By MARiAN WRiGHT EDElMAN Children’s Defense Fund
Next week, clergy, seminarians, religious educators, community organizers, young adult leaders and other faith-based advocates in the intergenerational, interracial, multiethnic, ecumenical community pursuing justice for our nation’s children will come together at the Children’s Defense Fund’s Haley Farm in Tennessee for the 25th Annual CDF Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute for Child Advocacy Ministry. The theme for this year’s gathering is “Guide Our Feet: Pursuing Justice for All God’s Children.” As we focus on the many urgent challenges facing children and families right now, especially poor children, those caught up in the mass criminalization of children of color and children at our borders, in the words of the beloved spiritual, we will ask God to guide our feet as we seek to make our nation fit, safe and just for all children, because we don’t want to run this race in vain. Several years ago, South African archbishop and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Desmond Tutu sent Proctor attendees a video message. An outspoken defender of human rights and campaigner for justice for the oppressed, Bishop Tutu is a prophetic voice in our world today, revered for his commitment to fighting poverty, racism and all forms of discrimination against any human beings and his dedication to reshaping our conversations about peace, equality and forgiveness. He shared this timeless exhortation for pursuing justice: “Justice needs champions. Good leaders with the ability to identify the challenges and the tenacity to address them. Good leaders driven not by personal ambition, but by an innate desire to improve the circumstances of the human family and the human condition. “We inhabit a moral universe. Goodness, righteousness and fairness matter. We are born to love – all of us, including Black, Latino, and White [children] and everyone else. As members of the human family – God’s family – we were created with equal, infinite worth for interdependence. In conditions of harmony, equity and common purpose, the whole family thrives. God does not use strong-armed tactics to ensure justice is done. God empowers us to do the right thing. It is up to us – you, and you, and you and me.” Bishop Tutu then shared what he believes is God’s dream for all human children: “And God says, I have a dream. I have a dream that all of my children will dis-
cover that they belong in one family – my family, the human family – a family in which there are no outsiders; all are held in the embrace of the one whose love will never let us go; the one who says that each one of us is of incredible worth, that each one of us is precious to God because each of us has their name written on the palms of God’s hands. And God says, there are no outsiders – Black, White, red, yellow, short, tall, young, old, rich, poor, gay, lesbian, straight – everyone. All belong. And God says, I have only you to help me realize my dream. Help me.” I hope America can realize God’s dream for all humankind. I believe we can realize God’s and Bishop Tutu’s dream if each of us holds ourselves accountable and realizes that it is up to us to do whatever is necessary to pass on to our children and grandchildren a better and more just country and world than we inherited. We can move America closer to being that family and nation where everyone belongs and everyone has worth. But to do so, we must wake up, open our eyes and ears, avoid convenient ignorance, seek the truth, speak up, stand up and never give up fighting for justice for all. How long will it take? America’s own great 20th century prophet, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., addressed that question: “We must come to see that the end we seek is a society at peace with itself, a society that can live with its conscience. And that will be a day not of the White man, not of the Black man. That will be the day of man as man. I know you are asking today, ‘How long will it take?’ Somebody’s asking, ‘How long will prejudice blind the visions of men?’ . . . I come to say to you this afternoon, however difficult the moment, however frustrating the hour, it will not be long, because ‘truth crushed to earth will rise again.’ How long? Not long, because ‘no lie can live forever.’ How long? Not long, because ‘you shall reap what you sow’ . . . How long? Not long, because the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” How long? Not long, even in this difficult moment in 21st century America, if a critical remnant among us is determined to commit ourselves to being the good leaders and champions for justice that immigrant children, poor children, children of color and all children need right now.
Marian Wright Edelman is founder and president emerita of the Children’s Defense Fund whose mission is Leave No Child Behind. For more information, visit http://www.childrensdefense.org.
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Help! The Black Press is dying By CHARlES O’NEAl TAAACC
Okay, okay! I’ll admit it! I’m a dinosaur! I still believe there’s something magical about holding this week’s edition of a Blackowned newspaper in my hand, savoring every page, wincing at every typo, all while reveling as the story of Black America unfolds. I got the news this week that The Chicago Defender – without question the onetime “granddaddy” of The Black Press – has stopped the presses and gone digital. Publisher Hiram Jackson cited economic reasons (shrinking advertising revenue) as chief among the reasons for the move to cyberspace. I don’t question or fault his decision, but I do lament what we’ve lost in the process. America’s Black Press took root in New York City, March 16, 1827, with the first issue of Freedom’s Journal. The sentiment expressed in Samuel Cornish
and John Russwurm’s first editorial – “... too long have others spoken for us – we wish to plead our own cause …” – ignited a flame that has burned for 192 years. From my patron saint, Frederick Douglass, to Ida B. Wells, T. Thomas Fortune, the Vances, Scotts, Murphys and Richardsons, the roll call is impressive of those who battled with the same fervor as Robert Abbott’s Defender, shaping and molding not just Black America but all of America into a better (not perfect) place. The chronicles recorded in print by brave Black men and women across nearly two centuries leaves us an undeniable, irrefutable record of the road we’ve travelled. The dinosaur in me says it’s impossible for the advent of digital-only Black newspapers to replicate the heroic impact of the “Soldiers without Swords” who week in and week out chronicled our challenges, extolled our virtues, announced births and deaths, and showed us (often grainy) pictures of our glorious selves. The fleeting,
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being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of the weak and
strong. Because someday in your life you will have been all of these.
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minute-by-minute changes in news and perspectives that are so, so seductively packaged in the digital space, I’m afraid, are incapable of keeping the flame alive. The dinosaur in me doubts that an already “miseducated Johnny” will learn to read looking at a screen. I doubt that same Johnny will learn to discern and distinguish news from the digital Black Press from questionable nuggets unearthed in the next “click.” Whether we like it or not, we are truly in the age of “fake news,” hacks, data breaches and phishing scams. I see no evidence the handheld screen will match the handheld crispness of the printed page. I am not advocating a return to the Jurassic age. I am, however, putting a “sticky note” in this moment in the history of America’s Black Press/Black America. When we lose control of our communication channel, we lose control of our primary means of conscious-raising nationbuilding. When we capitulate to the
salacious lure of cyber everything, we put at risk the written record of our achievement against the odds. When we concede that “if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em” is the best strategy for survival … well, you go the way of the dinosaur. I’m a dinosaur, and I’m crying.
Charles O’Neal is the founder of Strategique, which focuses on effective communications, business development and strategic relationship consulting for businesses and organizations. O’Neal is the president of the Texas Association of African American Chambers of Commerce, one of the oldest Black business leagues in America, and the chairman of the U.S. Black Chambers Inc. board of directors.
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America does not need another war! By EDDiE BERNiCE JOHNSON
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This country does not need to be fighting another senseless war in the Middle East, such as the one that has kept our military forces in Iraq for the past 16 years. That is precisely why my colleagues and I in the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives recently voted to limit the president’s ability to unilaterally declare military action against a country such as Iran. One
that the president recently ordered American forces to attack, and then rescinded his command. Diplomats and military officials with expertise in Middle East policy believe that a conflict with Iran would create a regional disaster, with serious disruptive economic and social consequences for American allies in the area, along with neighboring areas such as Africa and Europe. These experts also believe that countless American lives would be lost needlessly. While passing the National Defense Authorization Act, a $733 billion bill, members of the House
specifically included a provision that would restrain the president’s ability to order an attack on the Iranian people and their government without first receiving permission from Congress. Twenty-seven Republican members of the House voted to approve the provision along with the overwhelming majority of Democrats. One only has to recall the invasion of Iraq by a warhungry Republican administration some years ago, only later discovering that the evidence that it relied upon to go to war was false. Notably, the legislation won the enthusiastic support
of left-of-center, center and right-of-center elected officials and influential advocacy groups. Conservative-oriented groups, such as Concerned Veterans for America and FreedomWorks, were among its backers, as was the fiercely left-of-center organization Indivisible. Additionally, the legislation included an amendment denying the administration’s wish to use military funds in support of Saudi Arabia, which has been engaged in a 3-year-old war in Yemen that institutions such as the United Nations have characterized as immoral. The bill also includes an
amendment that would allow transgender military men and women to serve as members of our armed services. It directly challenges the Trump administration’s policy of barring these brave men and women from serving their country. Also included in the bill is a 3% pay increase for members of the military. Those of you who have followed my programs in the 30th Congressional District are aware of my Women for World Peace Conference that I convene annually. There, women from around the world gather to profess the impor-
tance of working toward a peaceful world, understanding that war only leads to horrific pain and suffering. Our recent action in the House of Representatives is an attempt to create a more peaceful world, one in which conflict is resolved through dialogue, mutual understanding and respect.
Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson represents the 30th Congressional District of Texas in the United States House of Representatives. She also chairs the House committee on Science, Space and Technology.
‘They can leave,’ America has roots in other countries By SuSAN K. SMiTH
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The racist attack made by President Donald Trump on four Democratic congresswomen, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from New York, Rashida Tlaib from Michigan, Ilhan Omar from Minnesota and Ayanna Pressley from Massachusetts – all of whom are American citizens – has exposed the vileness of his racism and his lack of concern for the pain the remarks are causing many people of color who were born in this country. While there is no admission of the remarks being racist, the truth of the matter is that this president has exposed the ugliness of the white supremacist ideology on which his campaign has always rested. He is unconcerned that he is being correctly called a racist and
in fact says that his remarks were not racist at all. With unmitigated audacity, this president and his supporters have attacked these women who have dared criticize this president, his policies and the way the government is being run. They have been called “communists” – a go-to accusation when White people think Black people are showing too much chutzpah – or racist, anti-Semitic and worse by Trump supporters, when what these congresswomen have been doing is honoring the oath of office they took to protect the Constitution and to represent those who elected them. It seems that while Trump supporters laud him for “telling like it is” according to his worldview, culture and experiences, they cannot and will not accept these women doing the same. The spirit of white supremacy is that people of color are “allowed” to participate in the government and to make money. If they are dissatisfied about any-
thing, they are “out of order” and should just “shut up and dribble” as Fox commentator Laura Ingraham said about LeBron James, who protested police brutality and other inequities suffered by Black people, as noted in an NPR article. In light of the backlash the president has gotten because of his statements, he has instead dug in his heels and justified his statement, saying that the four women “can leave” this country if they do not like what is going on. The fact of the matter is that every American has roots in other countries, save the Native Americans who the White settlers killed once they landed on these shores. This country was not “founded” by White people; there were Native Americans and Muslims here when the Europeans arrived. Muslims were here 100 years before any Whites arrived, so if anyone should be invited to leave, it would and should be the masses. Trump’s ancestors came from
Germany; his wife is an immigrant who still speaks broken English. The president’s invitation for those who don’t like what’s going on should be extended to him and his family as well. It is at once maddening and insulting to hear this kind of racist rhetoric coming out of the White House, and even more maddening that none of the GOP have come out against him. This country is showing its underbelly, which has, from the moment of the Europeans’ arrival here, been tainted by white supremacist beliefs. The first settlers believed God had ordained them to come to this land to make a country for White people. They believed that God ordained and sanctioned their genocide of Native Americans, and they believed that God ordained and sanctioned the enslavement of African people. They still believe it, and are thus unable to feel compunction or contrition for the way they treat people of color. For
them, they are in the right, and they feel emboldened by God. The four African American women Trump attacked will be all right; they are fearless and have been toughened up by having been forced to live within the jaws of white supremacy since they have been alive. They will survive and thrive. They will not back down, and they will not shrink for the truth, which Black people live on a daily basis. But what a sad day for this country when a president has the gall to spout such racism with all of the acrimony and hatred it includes – while the GOP stands sheepishly by, too weak to say anything. America is in serious trouble.
Rev. Dr. Susan K. Smith is the founder and director of Crazy Faith Ministries. She is available for speaking. Contact her at revsuekim@sbcglobal.net.
The Black Press: ‘Same Spirit. Same Mission. New Vision.’ By JEFFREy l. BONEy NNPA
“You down with O.B.P.? Yeah, you know me!” That was the chant being sung by many people as they attended the recent annual meeting of the National Newspaper Publishers Association, in support of the newly elected chair of the NNPA, Karen Carter Richards, publisher of the Houston Forward Times. Richards was overwhelmingly elected as the new chair of the NNPA in a landslide victory, garnering 78% of the vote from her peers. Running on a theme of “Same Spirit. Same Mission. New Vision.” Richards emphasized throughout her campaign the importance of the NNPA being fully recognized and identified as the “Original Black Press” of America. Her focus was to build on the foundational and historical standards that have helped the NNPA and its members make a significant impact in this country since its inception, while also strengthening every NNPA member publication to make even more of
an impact during the challenging social and political climate in this country. “I’m a second-generation publisher and my family has been a part of the NNPA for over 50 years,” said Richards during her acceptance speech at the NNPA Annual Convention that was held in Cincinnati, Ohio, this past week. “It’s time for a new vision and leadership that goes beyond where we used to be. We are the Black Press of America, the National Newspaper Publishers Association, so when I ask, ‘Are you down with O.B.P.?’ I am talking about letting people know that we are the Original Black Press, and we aren’t going anywhere!” The NNPA, a trade organization that represents over 200 Black-owned media companies across the United States, is celebrating 79 years of existence this year, while the Black Press of America is celebrating 192 years since Freedom’s Journal was published as the first Black newspaper in this country in 1827. Karen is a native Houstonian and is the CEO and publisher of Houston Forward Times, the South’s largest independently owned and published newspaper. Her parents always stressed the impor-
tance of the Black Press and the value of sustaining its consistent voice. At the age of 7, Karen’s father, the Forward Times founder Julius Carter, put a basket on her bicycle and had her deliver the newspaper in her neighborhood. As part of her father’s foresight, Karen was exposed to a world of politics, culture and business, which had a lasting impact on her emotional growth and professional development, allowing her to develop a strong work ethic and a sense of timeliness at an early age. Karen was often told by her mother and eventual Forward Times publisher Lenora “Doll” Carter that her father would often say to her that if he died on a Monday, be sure to bury him on that Tuesday and get the paper out. For Karen, those prophetic words from her father came true and impacted her family and business on two separate occasions. In 1971, the Forward Times reported a story that subsequently led to their building being bombed. From all of the pressure, Julius Carter died of a massive heart attack four days later. In honoring her husband’s wishes, Doll did not miss the next issue and
immediately took over the reins of the newspaper in 1971. Karen states that her mother was like a drill sergeant, making her arrive early and stay late. She had to learn everything from the front door to the back door, and at the time she did not realize that Doll was preparing her and grooming her for one of the most devastating events in her life. As a result of a massive heart attack on April 10, 2010, Doll unexpectedly passed away and, just like her mother, Karen had to take over the daily operations of the Forward Times without a traditional transition of power. Upon taking the mantle, Karen immediately turned the newspaper into a multimedia powerhouse that continues to remain one of the strongest and most trusted voices for African Americans in the Greater Houston area. Karen believes the challenges and adversity she faced as a newly minted publisher, coupled with the things she has learned from being around her fellow NNPA publishers, have prepared her for her new role as the newly elected chair of the NNPA. “I’m a publisher,” said Richards. “After my mother unexpectedly passed away in
2010, and our editor of 40 years passed away two months after her, I was faced with the responsibility of taking a challenging situation and making it work. I knew it would be hard, but I was up for the challenge. Ten years later, the Forward Times still stands strong, and I stand even stronger because of what my parents taught me and because of what I learned from the NNPA publishers. The publishers are my first priority. We must educate, equip and empower all of our NNPA publishers so they can make an even greater impact in their respective markets.” Karen will be working with an all-women executive board to begin her tenure as NNPA chair, with Janis Ware of The Atlanta Voice being elected as first vice-chair, Fran Farrer of The County News as second vice-chair, Brenda H. Edwards of the New Journal and Guide as treasurer, and Jackie Hampton of The Mississippi Link as secretary. Karen expressed her excitement about the future of the NNPA, stating her eagerness to work with her fellow colleagues to move the organization forward, and make sure the organization is in a better position to strengthen all of its member publishers and their
What entrepreneurs can learn from losses, successes of athletes By MiCHAEl G. WilSON Healthcare Highways
Last week, the U.S. women’s national soccer team hoisted its fourth World Cup trophy. Rumors are swirling that one of the team’s captains, Carli Lloyd, might retire. What will be next for the twotime World Cup champion? Chances are, she’ll start her own company. In fact, this is a trend. Retired MVPs, including a lot of women in almost every sport, are leveraging their talents to become entrepreneurs. Tennis sensations Venus Williams and Maria Sharapova launched an athleisure and candy company, respectively. And, later this year when she retires, Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn plans to start a beauty brand.
As an athlete turned entrepreneur myself, I find that this trend makes perfect sense. After winning a national gymnastics championship and securing a spot in the 1980 Olympics, I went on to found multiple successful companies. The main thing I learned? It’s all about having the right mindset. Here are some lessons the athletic world offers that help its alums become great entrepreneurs:
Overlook the odds Athletes face slim odds. Just 0.02% of girls who play high school basketball go on to compete professionally, according to National Collegiate Athletics Association statistics. And only 0.08% of high school football players go pro. Entrepreneurs also deal with fierce competition. Nine in 10 startups never make it. The key is to perceive risks as challenges, not threats, according to sports psychology expert Jim Taylor,
Ph.D. Taylor has noted that fearing competition nearly guarantees you won’t take the necessary risks to succeed. I can personally attest that that’s true. When I trained, I didn’t think about those coveted spots on the Olympic roster; instead, I stayed present and strove to achieve my personal best.
Sweat the small stuff High aspirations are important. But big dreams need to be broken down into achievable goals. Sure, you can aim for a gold medal or a multimillion-dollar investment. But what’s more important is to think, “What can I do here and now to get one step closer?” USWNT co-captain Alex Morgan, for example, has said that a good night’s sleep and a consistent morning routine are integral to her success. According to Morgan, something as simple as a crossword puzzle can help her mentally prepare
for the pitch. Similarly, entrepreneurs should be laser-focused on the important details – no matter how small. Every hire, every brainstorming session – even every morning to-do list – should be thoughtfully executed.
leverage your losses Successful athletes and entrepreneurs all made mistakes on their way to the top. During the 2015 U.S. Open, Serena Williams, ranked No. 1 in the world at the time, lost in a major upset to Italian Roberta Vinci, ranked 46th. Instead of losing focus, however, Williams let that loss fuel her, going on to win the 2017 Australian Open – while pregnant. Great athletes anticipate failure. They give themselves permission to fail, and they turn those failures into learning opportunities. Sounds a lot like great entrepreneurs. In the midst of training for the Junior Olympic Games in high school, I blew out my knee, tearing my ACL,
respective newspapers. Some of her top priorities as chair of the NNPA include: • Educate, equip and empower the publishers with the tools to make it easier for them and their sales teams to talk with advertisers and make their newspapers more attractive, not only nationally but in local markets as well. • Developing a nationwide marketing campaign to highlight every NNPA member newspaper in their respective markets. • Create an editorial committee to collectively take on issues that are affecting the Black community across the country. Richards states that there are many more initiatives that she hopes to work with her colleagues to implement, but she really wants to focus on doing some immediate things that will help all NNPA member publishers – short and long term.
Jeffrey Boney is a political analyst for the NNPA Newswire and BlackPressUSA.com and the associate editor for the Houston Forward Times. He can be reached through jboney1@forwardtimes.com.
MCL and meniscus. I didn’t quit, though. Instead, I bounced back to win my first national championship. I brought that same resilience to my entrepreneurial endeavors. When my first company failed, I went on to build and sell numerous companies, one of which became one of the largest preferred provider organization networks in Texas.
Finally, enjoy the ride People don’t choose to play sports or start a business because it’s easy. They do it because it’s challenging, and they enjoy healthy competition. Next time you’re frustrated by a business setback, think back to this past weekend’s USWNT win. Get in the right headspace, learn to adapt and kick some butt. Then bring home that trophy. Michael Wilson is the CEO of Healthcare Highways.
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Counseling Corner
Car trips with children don’t have to be stressful
American Counseling Assoc.
It’s hot and your family is heading for a fun vacation destination, but there’s still that long car ride that has to happen first. And no, a car with unhappy, complaining children isn’t the best way to get that vacation off to a great start. While children usually get excited about the upcoming getaway, they also have a low level of patience and are easily bored sitting in a car. How to minimize the stress a car trip can bring for both parents and children? Start by being prepared. Are the tires in good shape, the air conditioning working, oil levels checked and the gas tank full? Get it all done before loading children in the car and before risking a breakdown on a busy freeway. When the trip starts, don’t give the children a chance to be bored. Assemble a package of books and magazines, favorite electronics and chargers, and downloaded music and movies that will keep children entertained. And no, don’t give them everything at once. Parcel out fun items over time to help break up the trip rather than having them run through it all in the first hour. This doesn’t mean you let children bury themselves in their cell phones
or portable video games the whole trip. Have regular breaks that get children talking. Get a road map or map book and let them find out where they currently are, some nearby attractions and where they’re still heading. Remember that kids need to eat, and often on a schedule that’s different from Mom and Dad’s. Pack a bag with small containers of healthy and filling snacks. Take time to stop for a quick lunch if the children are really starving. And begin with the goal of making the trip itself interesting. While it can be tempting to just push on to that destination, a better idea is to find some places for short stops, especially if it’s a long car trip. Five minutes at a scenic overlook, or a short visit to a small town and its local ice cream shop can help break up the travel and give everyone a chance to stretch and sometimes even discover something interesting. Yes, you want to reach that destination, but make the ride an enjoyable part of the whole trip and you’ll add to everyone’s experience.
Counseling Corner is provided by the American Counseling Association. Comments and questions can be sent to acacorner@counseling.org or visit http://www.counseling.org.
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Happy ‘Healthy Feet’
Parkland steps up diabetic foot care with launch of foot care initiative Special to The Dallas Examiner
Diabetes makes the feet vulnerable to foot problems that can develop into infections leading to amputation and disability. More than 35,000 patients of Parkland Health & Hospital System have diabetes that puts them at risk for a diabetic foot wound. However, proper preventive care can dramatically reduce the incidence of infection and amputation, and can provide better management for patients at risk, research shows. Taking a major step to prevent severe foot problems, the Global Diabetes Program at Parkland recently launched the “Healthy Feet” initiative designed to identify patients at high risk for diabetic foot problems and connect them with risk-stratified preventive foot services. The program will place three specialty foot care teams overseeing the new preventive care strategy at Parkland Community Oriented Primary Care health centers throughout Dallas County. Each team will be comprised of a nonsurgical podiatrist, a registered nurse with specialty foot care training and a senior medical assistant. “Amputation and foot ulceration are common and feared complications of diabetes mellitus. Many times these unfortunate complications can be prevented with proper foot care, screening and timely intervention,” said Javier LaFontaine, DPM, MS, a podiatrist at Parkland’s Foot Wound Clinic. “The Healthy Feet program enables us to identify at-risk patients with diabetes, as well as any patient
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with a foot anomaly to reduce complications and improve patient care, prevent unnecessary emergency room visits and surgeries, and provide greater access to foot care specialists in the community,” said Kellie Rodriguez, RN, MSN, MBA, CDE, director of Parkland’s Global Diabetes Program. To promote the right care for the right patient at the right time, a new foot risk assessment tool in the electronic health record determines if a referral for specialized foot services is required. A risk stratification score automatically assigns patient risk from highest (category 4) to lowest risk (category 0) and generates a recommended clinical management pathway that can include orders for further assessment such as X-rays. Those identified with an urgent condition will be referred to the Foot Wound Clinic or Emergency Department at Parkland Memorial Hospital. Moderate risk categories 3 and 2 will be cared for by the foot service teams at one of Parkland’s COPC health centers, while lowest risk categories 1 and 0 will be managed by primary care health providers at
Parkland COPCs. One of the 12,000 patients seen last year at Parkland’s Diabetic Foot Wound Clinic, Samuel Whitaker, 59, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes more than 25 years ago. A few years later while living in Houston, he had surgery for amputation of all of his toes. Poor nutrition, obesity, lack of exercise and a reluctance to change had caught up with him. “I was hardheaded,” Whitaker admitted. “I didn’t take good care of myself.” Focused on preventing foot ulcers that too often result in amputations like Whitaker’s, the Healthy Feet initiative prioritizes education for both patients and primary care teams, according to LaFontaine. “One of the key roles of the nurses on each team will be providing in-depth foot care training to staff at the health centers, along with enhanced patient education,” he added. LaFontaine provided the following tips for patients with diabetes to help maintain foot health and avoid complications: • Manage your diabetes. Work closely with your health care provider to keep your blood glucose in target range. • Check your feet daily. Examine your bare feet for cuts, blisters, sores and swelling. Use a mirror to check the bottoms of your feet, or ask someone else to help. • Wash your feet daily and dry them carefully, especially between the toes. • Moisturize your skin daily, rubbing a thin coat of lotion on the tops and bottoms of your feet, but not between the toes
Taking a holistic approach to self-care Family Features
While you aim to live a full, happy life, achieving it starts with protecting your most valuable asset: your health. Though the pace of life and other external variables can hinder you from putting your health first, self-care should not be ignored. Proactively taking care of your physical and mental health is one of the best ways to ensure a longer, healthier life. Take charge of your overall wellbeing and make health a priority through preventative measures that focus on both your body and mind. Practice relaxation techniques Certain levels of stress in everyday life are normal, but high levels of stress over an extended period of time can take a toll on your physical and mental well-being, impacting your health and overall mood. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution to managing stress, but finding
an activity that promotes relaxation and allows you to free your mind is a good place to start. Activities to consider include yoga, meditation, journaling or reading.
Stay up to date on prescriptions For many adults, prescription medication is a part of everyday life. Not only is it vital to remember to take all medication as prescribed each day, it’s also important to monitor your prescriptions and get refills in a timely manner so you don’t run out. If you’re beginning to find that refills are taking a toll on your wallet, look into discount programs in addition to prescription insurance, such as AARP Prescription Discounts provided by OptumRx, which let members save an average of 61% on approved prescriptions not covered by their current insurance. Eat well Even if you consistently maintain
a healthy weight, it’s good to pair it with a well-balanced diet that includes plenty of fruits and vegetables to ensure your body is receiving an ample supply of vitamins and nutrients. Try balancing each meal by including moderately portioned foods from each food group. Don’t forget to keep tabs on your water consumption as staying hydrated has numerous health benefits for your body, including keeping your skin moisturized and
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aiding in proper digestion.
Remember annual checkups Regular appointments with your health care providers can ensure consistent health and even help catch potential concerns in the early stages before they become bigger issues. Regular check-ins with your primary care physicians can help keep a consistent tracker on your health, allowing them to better provide for you and your
where moisture can lead to the development of fungus. • Wear appropriate footwear that protects your feet and fits properly; ask your physician if you qualify for Medicare coverage for special shoes. • Stay active. Develop an exercise and activity schedule with your health care provider to promote fitness and a healthy weight. • Keep toenails trimmed. Cut your toenails straight across and file edges smooth with an emery board. Get professional help if you’re not able to do this yourself. • Protect your feet by wearing shoes and socks. Never walk barefoot. Wear 100% cotton white socks that are breathable and will show blood stains if you have a wound. • Protect your feet from temperature extremes. Test water with your elbow before putting your feet in bathtub. To prevent burning your feet without realizing it, never use heating pads, space heaters, electric blankets or hot water bottles. • Improve circulation. Elevate your feet whenever possible when sitting. Avoid crossing your legs for long periods and wiggle your toes and ankles several times a day. • Don’t smoke. Smoking is bad for circulation and is a risk factor for many serious conditions, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes and stroke.
To learn more about foot health and diabetes, visit www.diabetes.org.
health care needs. Standard insurance sometimes doesn’t include dental or vision care, so read about programs designed for your specific needs like the AARP MyVision Care provided through EyeMed, which includes coverage for services like diabetic vision exams every six months and loss of sight benefits.
Don’t forget to treat yourself A life well-lived deserves a bit of a reward now and again. Whether you need a bit of a pickme-up or a “just because” incentive, add a touch of joy to your life by treating yourself to small things such as flowers or a special meal. You can make your money go further with various discounts and coupons for items like flowers, gifts and more. Find more tips and resources for making your health a priority at http://www.aarp.org/benefits.
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Texas Department of Transportation Notice of Public Hearing Disclosure of Financial Information Interstate Highway 635 (I-635) LBJ East Project
DISCLOSURE OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Pursuant to the authority granted under Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 223, Subchapter F, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has solicited proposals and recommended selection of a proposer for award of a design-build contract (DBC) and the associated capital maintenance agreement (CMA) that includes the design, development, construction, and potential maintenance of Interstate Highway 635 from US 75 to I-30 in Dallas County (I-635 LBJ East Project). The department has agreed to “grandfather” and permit the reconstruction of the existing one tolled managed lane in each direction as part of the project scope. The project will include the full reconstruction and widening of the facility from eight to ten general purpose lanes and the full reconstruction of the existing tolled managed lanes, for a total of 12 general purpose and tolled managed lanes, construction of continuous frontage roads, and improvements to the I-635/I30 interchange. On May 30, 2019, in Minute Order 115486, the Texas Transportation Commission (Commission) determined that the proposal submitted by Pegasus Link Constructors (DB Contractor) provides the apparent best value to TxDOT and authorized TxDOT to commence and complete negotiations necessary to finalize the DBC and CMA.
Under the DBC, construction work will begin in late 2019 or early 2020 and the project is scheduled to be substantially completed in late 2024. No later than a specified time prior to completion, TxDOT may exercise its sole option to require the DB Contractor to provide capital maintenance services for the I-635 LBJ East Project under a CMA for up to three consecutive five-year terms. TxDOT owns and will continue to own the project.
Pursuant to Transportation Code, Chapter 371, subchapter D, TxDOT is publishing financial information regarding the project and providing notice of a public hearing that will be held regarding the financial disclosure.
Project Financing. TxDOT intends to fund the Project with federal and state funding sources. No debt has been or will be assumed to acquire, design, construct, operate and maintain the Project. Duration of Tolling. TxDOT will collect tolls on the I-635 LBJ East Project based on the most current Regional Transportation Council (RTC) policy, even though there is no debt to repay.
Method for Setting Toll Rates. The initial toll rates will be set by the Commission in accordance with the managed lanes policy established by the RTC. The policy provides for fixed schedule pricing during the first six months and dynamic pricing thereafter. Pursuant to the managed lane policy, tolls for the initial 180-day period will be no greater than the maximum toll rate described below. After that initial period, the toll rates will be based on user demand, as described below. The toll rate will be established to maintain a minimum average managed lanes speed of 50 mph. Competing Facilities. TxDOT has the right to build any facilities at any time. There are no terms in the DBC related to competing facilities and there are no penalties associated with their construction.
Termination for Convenience. TxDOT has the right to terminate the DBC at any time without cause. If TxDOT elects to exercise this right, TxDOT must pay the DB Contractor for the design and construction work already performed under the DBC and the costs of terminating subcontracts.
Toll Rates. Based on demand projections and subject to Commission adoption, it is estimated that the toll rates charged will be as follows:
Price per Mile 2023 (in today’s $) High $0.35 Low $0.30 $0.53
2040 (in today’s $) $0.82
Methodology for increasing toll rates. Pursuant to the managed lanes policy, the initial maximum toll rate is $0.75/mile. The established rate will be evaluated and adjusted, if warranted, with RTC approval. This maximum toll rate cannot be exceeded during the first 180 days after traffic operations commence on the managed lanes. After the first 180 days, dynamic pricing goes into effect, as required by the RTC managed lane policy, which means that, after the first 180 days: If demand is low, such as during off-peak hours, a lower toll rate will be charged; If demand is high, such as during peak commute times, a higher toll rate will apply. Concession Payments. There will be no concession payments.
Public Hearing. TxDOT will hold a public hearing concerning this disclosure of financial information for the I-635 LBJ East Project on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at the Highland Oaks Church of Christ, 10805 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, Texas 75238. An open house will be held from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., and the formal presentation will take place starting at 7:00 p.m.
Questions and comments concerning the financial information will be accepted by TxDOT at the public hearing. Questions and comments may also be submitted to TxDOT by U.S. mail addressed to Ms. Grace Lo, P.E., Dallas District Office, 4777 E. Highway 80, Mesquite, Texas 75150-6643, or by e-mail to grace.lo@txdot.gov. These comments will be accepted until 5:00 p.m., August 1, 2019. Copies of the draft DBC will be made available for viewing at the public hearing and at TxDOT’s Dallas District office located at 4777 E. Highway 80, Mesquite, Texas 75150-6643, and can be accessed on TxDOT’s website at https://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/division/debt/strategic-projects/alternative-delivery/lbj-east/rfp.html. Copies of the draft DBC also may be purchased from TxDOT’s Dallas District office at the cost of reproduction. TxDOT will consider all properly submitted questions and comments and will prepare a summary and analysis of the comments received. The summary and analysis will be posted on TxDOT’s website and made available upon request. Persons interested in attending the hearing(s) who have special communication or accommodation needs are encouraged to contact the TxDOT Dallas District Public Information Office at (214) 320-4480. Requests should be made at least 72 hours prior to the public hearing. The public hearing will be conducted in English and Spanish interpretation will be provided; any requests for other special communication needs should be made at least 72 hours prior to the public hearing. TxDOT will make every reasonable effort to accommodate these needs.
Spice up summer with grilled kebabs
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Thai Barbecue Duck Kebabs
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Fire up your summer cookouts with crowd-pleasing kebabs, which are easy to prepare and fun to experiment with because you can use nearly any combination of meats and veggies. Skip the typical steak and try an option like Maple Leaf Farms duck breast instead. Because it’s a red meat, duck has a texture similar to steak. Plus, it’s a lighter option that’s lower in fat and calories than other red meats, and its mild flavor easily adapts to a variety of cuisines. The Asian marinade in this Thai Barbecue Duck Kebabs recipe coats crunchy veggies and chunks of juicy, tender duck with a sweet and tangy glaze. The combination of charred, colorful veggies and smoky, grilled duck can leave your family and friends asking for more. Find more grilling recipes and tips for cooking with duck at http://www.mapleleaffarms.com.
Prep time: 25 minutes plus 2-6 hours inactive Cook time: 10 minutes Servings: 6
1 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup rice vinegar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup honey 2 teaspoons sesame oil 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced 2 teaspoons red chili pepper, finely minced 1/4 cup cilantro, minced 3 Maple Leaf Farms All Natural Boneless Duck Breasts, thawed and skin removed 1 teaspoon cornstarch 2 teaspoons cold water 3 red bell peppers, cored, seeded and cut into 2-inch chunks 12 green onions, cut into 3-inch pieces 2 zucchini, cut into 1-inch thick slices In bowl, whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, red chili pepper and cilantro. Set aside. Cut duck breast meat into 2-inch cubes and place in container. Pour 1/2 bowl of marinade over duck. Cover and refrigerate 2-6 hours. In small saucepan over low heat, simmer remaining marinade 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Dissolve cornstarch in water and add
to sauce. Simmer 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Heat grill to medium heat. Drain duck and discard its marinade. Thread duck on skewers, alternating with pieces of red bell pepper, green onion and zucchini. Grill skewers 3-4 minutes on each side. When done, duck should be slightly pink in center. Serve kebabs with room temperature sauce.
Grilling with fresh ingredients Family Features
Grilling season provides ample opportunities to put flavorful fare on the table, but it doesn’t have to be a lengthy cooking process. By planning ahead, having the right equipment on hand and using ready-to-go ingredients, home cooks can quickly put family meals together. With an option like Smithfield Marinated Fresh Pork, which is perfectly seasoned
Grilled Pork Kebabs with Tzatziki Sauce – Photos courtesy of Family Features
and ready to throw on the grill, you can have a delicious meal ready in 30 minutes or less. Available in a variety of flavors and quality cuts, it’s
Grilled Pork and Potato Kebab ingredients
Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 22 minutes Serves: 4
ideal for grilling, roasting or sauteing any night of the week. To get ready for your next grilling occasion, try something new like Grilled Pork Kebabs with Tzatziki Sauce or Grilled Pork and Potato Planks. To help make this a successful grilling season, visit http://www.smithfieldgetgrilling.com for more grilling tips and a chance to win $5,000.
Grilled Pork and Potato Planks
Nonstick cooking spray 2 Smithfield Roasted Garlic and Cracked Black Pepper Pork Tenderloins 2pounds Yukon Gold or red potatoes, cut lengthwise into 3/4-inch-thick slices 2 tablespoons canola oil 3/4cup shredded reduced-fat or regular sharp cheddar cheese 1/2cup sour cream 1/4cup finely chopped green onions
Heat charcoal or gas grill to medium; spray grates with nonstick cooking spray. Grill tenderloins until internal temperature reaches 150 °F, turning occasionally, about 20 minutes. Brush both sides of potato slices with oil; grill 15-20 minutes until just tender, turning occasionally. Remove potatoes and pork from grill. Top potatoes with cheese, sour cream and onions. Serve with tenderloins cut into 1/4inch thick slices.
Grilled Pork Kebabs with Tzatziki Sauce
Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Serves: 6
1 Smithfield Roasted Garlic & Herb Pork Loin Filet, cut into 1 1/4-inch cubes 3 small zucchini squash, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices 2 large red bell peppers, cut into 1 1/4inch pieces 1 large red onion, cut into 1 1/4-inch wedges Bamboo skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes Olive oil 2 medium cucumbers, peeled 1 clove garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups whole milk Greek yogurt 1/2 lemon juice 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill weed
1/2 teaspoon sea salt Freshly ground black pepper Chopped fresh parsley
Heat grill to 375 °F. Alternately thread fresh pork cubes, zucchini, peppers and onions onto bamboo skewers. Brush kebabs lightly with olive oil. In food processor, process cucumbers and garlic until finely chopped. Drain liquid from cucumbers. Stir cucumbers with yogurt, lemon juice, dill, sea salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use. Grill fresh pork skewers approximately 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until char marks form and pork is cooked through. Garnish skewers with parsley and serve with tzatziki sauce for dipping.
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MISSING Tory Brooks
DOB: Jan. 6, 2004 Missing Since: June 13, 2019 Age Now: 15 Sex: Female Race: Black Height: 5’3” Weight: 136 lbs Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown Missing City: Lancaster NCMEC Number: 1360710
Additional informaton: Tory was last seen on June 13. Anyone having information regarding this missing youth should call the Lancaster Police Department at 972-218-2711.
Every 40 seconds, a child is reported as "missing," according to several government and missing children's reports. And the number of missing African American children has increased from 25 percent to 33 percent. This is not only a crisis for the families of the missing children, but for our community and our country.
The Dallas Examiner has made it its mission to post missing children in our community, as reported by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, each week.
Anyone having information regarding this child, should contact National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST. For more information or to view more missing children in your area, visit www.missingkids.com.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS RFP-2019-13
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas, is requesting competitive sealed Proposals from qualified Companies to provide Recycling Services (DHA Project # RFP-2019-13).
Proposal submission documents may be obtained from the Procurement Department at DHA’s HQ which is located on the 2nd floor at 3939 N. Hampton Road, Dallas, Texas 75212 or by visiting the website at www.dhantx.com or by calling 214/951-8429, beginning Wednesday, July 17, 2019. Office hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Fridays.
Sealed Proposals will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. C. D.T. on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 in the Procurement Department, on the 2nd floor at 3939 North Hampton Road, Dallas, Texas 75212. All sealed proposals must be received in the Procurement Department by the specified time. Any Sealed Proposals received after 4:00 p.m., on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 will be rejected.
DHA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL PROPOSALS OR TO WAIVE ANY INFORMALITIES IN THE BIDDING. THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF DALLAS, TEXAS WILL NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, SEX, DISABILITY FAMILIAL STATUS, OR AGE. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY.
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A public hearing regarding DHA Housing Solutions for North Texas’ (DHA’s) 2020-2024 Five-Year PHA Plan, 2020 Annual PHA Plan, and 2020-2024 Capital Fund Program FiveYear Plan is scheduled for Monday, September 9, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room at the DHA Services HQ Building, 3939 N. Hampton Road, Dallas, Texas 75212.
The public hearing will be held for the following purpose: Provide an opportunity for members of the Dallas Community, including DHA residents and nonresidents, to express their comments regarding DHA’s Draft 2020-2024 Five-Year PHA Plan, 2020 Annual PHA Plan, and 2020-2024 Capital Fund Program Five-Year Plan.
Draft copies of the Plans are available for review at the DHA Services HQ Building, located at 3939 N. Hampton Road, Dallas, Texas 75212. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Friday. Copies of the Draft Plans are also available on DHA’s website, www.dhantx.com.
DHA seeks comments on the Draft Plans. Written comments must be received by August 29, 2019 and may be sent to the following address: DHA Housing Solutions for North Texas Capital Programs Department 3939 N. Hampton Road Dallas, Texas 75212
DHA Housing Solutions for North Texas will provide services or devices that allow persons with sensory, manual, and speaking disabilities to have an equal opportunity to participate in its programs or activities. If such services or devices are needed, DHA must be notified within 5 working days prior to the particular meeting, program or activity, so that provisions can be made. For assistance please call (214) 951-8348, TTY 1-800-735-2989 or 504ADA@dhadal.com.
DHA Housing Solutions for North Texas will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, familial status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status. Equal Housing Opportunity.
Scholarships
Elihu Nation Scholarship Elihu Nation Scholarships are open to college juniors, seniors, and grad students nationwide. Launched by Grammy-nominated artist Jonathan McReynolds, three scholarships available at $3,000 each. The scholarship celebrates “Elihus” in school – defined as a young carrier and seeker of godly wisdom based on the character in Job 32. Deadline: July 31 Contact: http://www.elihunation.org
Wells Fargo Bank Scholarship This is a scholarship sweepstake, open to both high school and college undergraduate students for a chance to win $1000 to pay for college. General requirements: 1. Legal resident of the U.S. 2. Must be a full-time or part-time student attending an accredited high school, home-school program, college, university, or trade school 3. Must be at least 13 years of age Deadline: Aug. 13 Contact: http://ebm.collegesteps.wellsfargoemail.com Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Available to full-time undergraduate and graduate students majoring in accounting or criminal justice at an accredited four-year college or university. Students must submit official transcripts from any college or university you have attended, an essay and three letters of recommendation. Contact: http://www.acfechicago.org.
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Page 10 July 18, 2019 Now–August The Summer Food Service Program will offer students free breakfast and lunch over the summer. Any child that arrives for breakfast and/or lunch will receive a healthy meal. No registration is needed. To find the nearest participating location, as well as a list of dates and times the meals are offered, visit https://www.dallasisd.org/fcns. Now-Aug. 10 Summer Saturdays at Central will be held at various times at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young St. For more information, visit www.dallaslibrary2.org. Aug. 2-24 Dorothy Marcic’s Sistas The Musical, directed by Jubilee’s newest artistic director, D. Wambui Richardson, will be held
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ONGOiNG EVENTS
at 7:30 p.m. at Jubilee Theatre, 506 Main St., Fort Worth. For more information, call 817-338-4204 ext. 2 or visit www.jubileetheatre.org.
Mondays Man Talk, hosted by Brian Ganges of The Construction Initiative, will be aired at 9:15 a.m. on 970 AM or www.khvnam.com.
Mondays Common Ground Radio Live will be held from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at The Dock Bookshop, 6637 Meadowbrook Drive, Fort Worth. For more information, visit www.thedockbookshop.com.
Tuesdays Fort Worth Poetry & Open Mic will be held from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at The Dock Bookshop, 6637 Meadowbrook
all ages, will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at PolkWisdom Branch Library, 7151 Library Lane. For more information, call 214-670-1947 or visit www.dallaslibrary.org.
Fireworks Safety Month www.aao.org Therapeutic Recreation Week www.nrpa.org
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A 23rd annual Mayor’s Back To School Fair preregistration event will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Leonides Gonzalez Cigarroa, M.D. Elementary School, 9990 Webb Chapel Road. For more information, visit http://www.mayorsbacktoschoolfair.com.
18 Meditation for Every-
one, with a breathing meditation, instructions on how to gain control of the mind and choose how we respond to life’s difficulties, and a meditation related to the topics discussed, will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at The Women’s Club of Fort Worth, 1316 Pennsylvania Ave., Fort Worth. For more information, call 214-238-3331 or visit www.meditationintexas.or g/weekly-classes.
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Tai Chi Basic Fundamentals, a practice of perfect strength, balance, stamina and mindfulness, will be held from 7 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. in the White Rock Hills Auditorium, 9150 Ferguson Road. For more information, call 214-670-8443, email whiterockhills@dallaslibrary.org or visit www.dallaslibrary.org.
18 Karaoke at the Library, featuring song favorites for
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A 23rd annual Mayor’s Back To School Fair preregistration event will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Eastfield College Pleasant Grove Campus, 802 S. Buckner Blvd. For more information, visit http://www.mayorsbacktoschoolfair.com.
19 Exhibition of Let Me
Be Myself The Life Story of Anne Frank, will be held at 7 a.m. at the Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center For Education and Tolerance, 211 N. Record St. For more information, call 214-741-7500 or visit www.dallasholocaustmuseum.org.
19 Men’s Chorus Musical
will begin at 7 p.m. at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, 444. W. Ledbetter Drive. For more information, visit www.newbirth-dallas.org.
20 Mercado369 Mammo-
gram Screenings, with Parkland’s mobile mammography unit mammograms, breast cancer education and case management services at no cost, as well as information on the Victim Intervention Program and the North Texas Poison Center, will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at North Oak Cliff Library, 302 W. 10th St. For more information, call Doris Benavides at 931-805-1091 or email doris@latinocld.com.
20 Yoga Classes, yoga in
a Christian environment, will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at FriendshipWest Baptist Church, 2020
Drive, Fort Worth. For more information, visit www.thedockbookshop.com.
Second Tuesday The Lancaster New Centennial Lions Club will meet at 6 p.m. at the Lions Club, 107 Texas St., Lancaster. For more information, email marketing.lancasterlions@gmail.com.
First, Second & Fourth Tuesdays Free legal services will be available at 5 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 2922 MLK Blvd. For more information, call 214-748-1234.
Fourth Tuesday Starting a Business, a free workshop, will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center, 1150 S. Freeway, Fort Worth. For
W. Wheatland Road. For more information, visit www.friendshipwest.org.
20 Exhibition of Let Me
Be Myself The Life Story of Anne Frank, will be held at 7 a.m. at the Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center For Education and Tolerance, 211 N. Record St. For more information, call 214-741-7500 or visit www.dallasholocaustmuseum.org.
20 Mercado369 Mammo-
gram Screenings will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at North Oak Cliff Library, 302 W. 10th St. Participants must have proof of Dallas County residence. For more information, call 931-805-1091.
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A 23rd annual Mayor’s Back To School Fair preregistration event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at Thurgood Marshall Recreation Center, 5150 Mark Trail Way, and from noon to 2 p.m. at Fretz Park Library Branch, 6990 Belt Line Road. For more information, visit http://www.mayorsbacktoschoolfair.com.
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Community Emergency Response Team program, designed to educate volunteers about disaster preparedness, will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at City of Glenn Heights Council Chambers, 1938 S. Hampton Road, Glenn Heights. For more information or registration, call Terri Miller at 972-2231690 x 230, email terri.miller@glennheightstx.gov or visit https://www.ready.gov/co mmunity-emergency-response-team.
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Free Health Screenings, screening and information with a follow-up appointment, will be held
information, call 817-871-6025.
Tuesdays & Thursdays A Zumba class will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the FriendshipWest Baptist Church, 2020 W. Wheatland Road. For more information, call 972-228-5200.
Tuesdays & Thursdays Showers of Blessings Food Pantry will be available from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 2922 MLK Blvd. For more information, call 214-670-8442 or 214-670-8418. Third Wednesdays Dallas Alzheimer’s Support Group will meet at 3 p.m. at Grace Presbyterian Village, 550 E. Ann Arbor. For more information, call 214376-1701.
from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Friendship-West Baptist Church, 2020 W. Wheatland Road. For more inforvisit mation, www.friendshipwest.org.
21 Science Sunday: Straw Rockets, an interactive workshop for ages 5 and up, will be held from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young St. For more visit information, www.dallaslibrary2.org.
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Senior Adult Workout/Fitness Sessions, hosted by Annette ReidJordan Senior Adult Community, will be held from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Friendship-West Baptist Church, 2020 W. Wheatland Road. For more information, call 972-228-5200.
22 DART will host a com-
munity meeting to review the progress of the Cotton Belt Corridor Regional Rail Project at 6:30 p.m. at the Courtyard Theater, 1509 H. Ave., Plano. For more information, call the DART Community Engagement at 214-749-2543 or visit www.dart.org/cottonbelt.
23 A 23rd annual Mayor’s Back To School Fair preregistration event will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Sam Tasby Middle School, 7001 Fair Oaks Ave. For more information, visit http://www.mayorsbacktoschoolfair.com. 24
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A 23rd annual Mayor’s Back To School Fair preregistration event will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Highland Hills Branch Library, 6200 Bonnie View Road. For more information, visit http://www.mayorsbacktoschoolfair.com.
Thursdays Christian Business Men’s Connection will host a breakfast from 6 a.m. until 7:30 a.m. at IHOP, 790 N. I-35E, Lancaster. For more information, contact Joseph Sam at 972-218-7241.
Thursdays Live jazz music, cocktails and dinner from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N. Harwood. For more information, call 214-922-1200.
Third Saturdays Mental Health Support Meeting and Education Focus will be held from 9:45 am to 11:30 am at St. Luke United Methodist Church, 5710 E. R.L. Thornton Freeway. For more information, call 972-298-2811.
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Senior Adult Workout/Fitness Sessions, hosted by Annette ReidJordan Senior Adult Community, will be held from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Friendship-West Baptist Church, 2020 W. Wheatland Road. For more information, call 972-228-5200.
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STEAM: Color Science, a workshop where children 5 and up can create a rainbow of colors through a combination of art and science, will be held from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young St. For more information, visit www.dallaslibrary2.org.
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A 23rd annual Mayor’s Back To School Fair preregistration event will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Harmony Science Academy of Dallas High, 12005 Forestgate Drive, and from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Baylor Scott & White Health and Wellness – Center at Juanita J. Craft Recreation Center, 4500 Spring Ave. For more information, visit http://www.mayorsbacktoschoolfair.com.
25 Poetry Battle, based on the topic of the week, will be held at 7 p.m. at Murphy’s Mansion, 10051 Whitehurst. And there is a twist: Each contestant that loses the week before will have the chance to win the winners set in a one-minute spit fire battle round. For more information, call 214404-2330.
25 Meditation for Every-
one, with a breathing meditation, instructions on how to gain control of the mind and choose how we respond to life’s difficulties, and a meditation related to the topics discussed, will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at The Women’s Club
of Fort Worth, 1316 Pennsylvania Ave., Fort Worth. For more information, call 214-238-3331 or visit www.meditationintexas.or g/weekly-classes.
26 Exhibition of Let Me Be Myself The Life Story of Anne Frank, will be held at 7 a.m. at the Dallas Holocaust Museum/Center For Education and Tolerance, 211 N. Record St. For more information, call 214-741-7500 or visit www.dallasholocaustmuseum.org.
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Dallas Hip-Hop Dance Fest, the largest national dance celebration in North Texas bringing hiphop performers and dancers together, will be held throughout the day at the Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson. For more information and tickets, call 972-744-5195 or visit www.dallashiphopfest.com.
26-Aug. 1
Dorothy Marcic’s Sistas The Musical, directed by Jubilee’s newest artistic director, D. Wambui Richardson, will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Jubilee Theatre, 506 Main St., Fort Worth. For more information, call 817-3384204 ext. 2 or visit www.jubileetheatre.org.
27 Mercado369 Mammo-
gram Screenings, with Parkland’s mobile mammography unit mammograms, breast cancer education and case management services at no cost, as well as information on the Victim Intervention Program and the North Texas Poison Center, will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at North Oak Cliff Library, 302 W. 10th St. For more information, call Doris Benavides at 931-805-1091 or email doris@latinocld.com.
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