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By Joseph Green-Bishop Elite News Staff Writer

Dallas County District Attorney Craig watkins, one of the most effective and respected law enforcement officials in the country, has suggested that an honest and frank discussion on the topic of race take place in America.

He said that Dallas could be a good place to start the effort. the suggestion came from watkins after three African American men were exonerated in an aggravated robbery case. After the decision, watkins said that too many people of color are being wrongfully charged and convicted in the nation’s courts because of the color of their skin, and not because they are law violators. watkins’ thoughts about a conversation around the topic of race were echoed by state district court Judge lena levario who presided over the case in which the three wrongly convicted men were

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release. “the time for subtly has come and gone.” Said Judge levario.

Since 2001, 30 men and women of color have been exonerated in cases that have been brought against them in Dallas County, according to law enforcement officials.

Most of the cases moved forward in the courts based on faulty eyewitness testimony and illegal actions by prosecutors. Some were death penalty cases.

During his tenure as Dallas County Prosecutor, watkins has appeared on national television speaking about the plight of wrongfully convicted individuals. He has worked closely with the in-

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nocent Project, a national movement that has won numerous cases for men who have been wrongfully charged and convicted. Many of these men served decades in prison before being found innocent. the last time that serious questions about a discussion on race in American were raised was when President Bill Clinton was in office. the President appointed a commission headed by the late historian John Hope Franklin. it held hearings and made some headway but was derailed largely because of the President’s problems with the media. “i believe that all of us would benefit from a discussion about the role that race plays in our society,” said C.t. toney, an area business owner. “there is no doubt in my mind that it affects much of what takes place in our society. i back District Attorney watkins in his appeal.”

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Dallas independent School District washington, where he served in the Board of trustees has named Mike Army's elite Ranger Battalion and Miles as the lone finalist for the discommanded an infantry Rifle Comtrict’s superintendent position. pany. trustees have been conducting a naAfter the Army, Miles studied tionwide search for a new superintenSlavic languages and literature at dent that included receiving input the University of California at from several stakeholder groups.

Berkeley and the University of He is known as an innovator and releningrad in Russia. Miles then former who is changing the face of pursued advanced study of Soviet Mike Miles public education. His ideas and innoaffairs and public policy at Columvations around systems thinking, measuring bia University and earned a master’s degree in teacher and principal effectiveness and build- 1989. the same year, he joined the U. S. Deing an adaptive organization have been recog- partment of State as a policy analyst at the Sonized by national education institutes and have viet desk, and then from 1990 to 1995 as been adopted by numerous districts around the diplomat in Moscow and warsaw at the end of country. the Cold war.

Miles, 55, has served as Superintendent for Miles and his family returned home to Colthe Harrison School District two in Colorado orado Springs in 1995 where he started as a Springs since fall 2006. Under his leadership, high school teacher in his alma mater school Harrison County District two has experienced district – Fountain-Fort Carson School District increased graduation rates and improved stu- 8. Miles continued to grow professionally and dent achievement. held other positions such as middle school "the Dallas iSD Board of trustees is thrilled principal, coordinator of administration servwith our selection of Mike Miles as the lone fi- ices and from 2003 to 2006 served as Assistant nalist for Superintendent of Schools,” said lew Superintendent for Curriculum and instruction, Blackburn, President of the Board. “Mr. Miles in the same school district. has spent his entire life serving the public and Currently, Miles also serves as an educahas a proven track record of success. not only tional consultant and motivational speaker for will his life story serve as an inspiration to our school districts and other public organizations students, he is a recognized leader who is fo- around the state of Colorado. He is recognized cused on student results. today is a great day as an accomplished practitioner of curriculum for the Dallas independent School District." alignment, organizational effectiveness, and Miles is a former Army Ranger who grad- systems thinking. uated from west Point in 1978. He then entered Miles is married to Karen Miles, and they the ranks of the officer corps at Ft. lewis, have three children.

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FOUNDING THOUGHTS

Dr. William Blair

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Where are the Black American Baseball Players?

A very important part of my life was spent as a pitcher in the negro Baseball leagues. i learned some very value lessons about life. i learned the importance of character, competition and team participation. i had the opportunity to travel to different cities, experience various cultures and learn how different people lived their lives. the beginning of baseball season was always one of the most exciting times of my life. i am still excited when i see young men suit us to play “America’s pastime.” Yet, i am very sad to see that so few African Americans are playing major league baseball. it is a sport that men such as Jackie Robinson, willie Mays, Frank Robinson, willie Stargell and so many others of colors made a significant part of American culture. those who run the sport of baseball must make an extra effort to get young men from our inner cities involved in baseball. they must support summer leagues and find talent at very young ages. the talent is there. it must be developed and encouraged. while once it was illegal for players of colors to compete with their white counterparts those of us who played the game knew that what we were doing was just as important as any game played by the new York Yankees or the Boston Red Sox. Every time i look at the roosters of our current major league teams i think of how disappointed Black ball players such as Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson and Buck Owens would be. they played their hearts out each day. they played so that they could be recognized, and so that younger men of color would someday get an opportunity to showcase their skills and share in the financial rewards that baseball offers it players. no doubt, our prisons are filled with young men who have tremendous baseball skills. imagine if these young people were given an opportunity to play baseball rather than make license plates in our penal institutions. i like baseball. i am a member of the board of directors of the negro league Baseball league Hall of Fame. i like going to the ballpark to see our local team. i would feel better though if i were able to go to the game and see a team that reflects the complexion of our society as it is today.

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WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER Debra Blair Abron

the recent storms that ravaged our community, collapsing homes and damaging businesses did not take any lives. And for that we should be very grateful. During the past week i have listened to our many friends in the faith community who have unanimously declared that only the hand of God prevented anyone from losing their lives. God knew about the storm before it came, and God knew about it when it was over. it was the spirit of God that allowed countless numbers of volunteers to rush to the aide of our fellow citizens whose homes were badly damaged or destroyed. Members of the clergy, such as Reverend Dedrick Jennings, went into their own pockets to purchase personal care items and food for residents who were in need.

Politicians such as State Representative Helen Giddings, Deputy Mayor tennell Atkins, former Mayor Dwaine Caraway and State Representative Yvonne Davis, among others, did not sleep during the twenty-four hour period as they rushed from one area to another to assist residents. their actions were in the spirit of the aged old saying, “we are Family.”

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who quickly rush to be with neighbors or strangers who are in need of assistance. Our faith community has a reputation for being there for people whose lives have crumbled around them. imagine that your family was one of those which lost nearly everything during the recent storm. imagine the personal devastation you must have felt when the wind and rain came. Yet, imagine knowing that there were those who would come to your aide.

All too often we think in this society that we are all alone, especially during time of difficulty.

But the actions of citizens, businesses, members of the clergy and elected officials during tuesday’s storms demonstrate that we are not all alone, that people do care and that the hand of God is still present in our lives.

Yes, there were people who lost everything.

Yet, we must never forget that after every storm in our lives we have the opportunity to rebuild, to reach out and touch the lives of others.

The Elite News would like to extend its condolences to all of those who were harmed by the storm. You are a part of our family and we care about you. we would also like to extend a heartfelt gratitude to those who went out into the streets immediately after the storm to assist their neighbors, strangers who they did not know. it all proves that we are indeed family.

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CHURCH WOMAN OF THE WEEK

Co-Pastor Gloria Fenceroy Mt. Olive Church of Plano Pastor(s): Sam Fenceroy

Favorite Scripture: Romans 8:28

Favorite Songs: “God Is ”

Favorite Sayings: “ If God Said It – He’ll Do It, If He Spoke It – He’ll Bring It To Pass ”

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Debra’s Bits and Pieces - “Loyalty is Worth its Weight in Gold! it covers a Multitude of Weaknesses.”

Debra’s Monthly Words of Wisdom:

PRUDEnCE Make decisions after gathering information and considering consequences. think things through before taking action.

Make wiser decisions. Attain goals through forethought. learn problem solving. Use caution. Consider the greater good. learn from past mistakes. Prudence in Action: this month, buy only what is needed. list pros and cons prior to making a decision. Analyze: what could have prevented this? Utilize community resources by consulting experts. Eat to satisfy hunger as opposed to eating until full.

Methodist Charlton provides excellent care

Debra Abron Blair

Methodist Charlton Medical Center is a 309-bed general acute care and teaching hospital serving the suburban communities of southwest Dallas County. Methodist Charlton provides a variety of exceptional programs, including cardiology, diabetes management, day surgery, emergency care, gastroenterology, general medicine and surgical care, neurology, nephrology, orthopedics and joint replacement, pulmonology, radiology, and women’s services. in September 2009, the hospital completed a $116 million renovation and expansion, adding a new patient bed tower, additional surgical services, and physician offices.

Methodist Charlton offers complete care for patients needing surgery to replace painful hip or knee joints damaged by injury, deformity, or degenerative diseases such as arthritis. the Methodist Joint Academy helps prepare patients to

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achieve the best possible surgical outcome, a speedy recovery, and a faster return to normal daily activities. in the Academy, patients receive a free one-day course from caring, expert Methodist staff members who give them a preview and overview of what to expect – step-by-step – before, during, and after surgery. the one-day program includes: •A concierge to greet and guide you to your classroom

Church Affiliations (Deaconess, Choir, Usher, Etc.): Co-Pastor, Vice President Board of Trustees, Overseer of Children & Women’s Ministry

•Express registration to eliminate delays the day of surgery •Engaging classroom instruction about what to expect from pre-op, joint replacement surgery, and recovery — taught by Methodist Joint Academy clinical specialists •A tour of the orthopedic floor, designed specifically for the needs and comfort of joint replacement surgery patients •Discussion with a small group of fellow joint replacement patients to

build camaraderie and provide motivation and support after hip or knee surgery •A "uniform" – t-shirt and shorts with the Methodist Joint Academy logo •Free parking the QuickCare Clinic for nonemergency care provides convenient extended hours and weekend access for non-life-threatening emergencies.

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Dear Dr. Hollie,

My mother has not spoken one word to me in the last six months. Six months ago, i eloped in las Vegas with my then fiancé of two years. it was just something that we really wanted to do. we thought it would be fun and exciting because neither of us had ever been to las Vegas. Also, we were able to turn it into a honeymoon for two weeks, adding California cities to our travel. we had a blast. i had already told my Mom that that’s what we wanted to do. She really objected saying that as her only daughter, she really wanted to have a big wedding for me. She didn’t like the idea of our having this type of wedding, and said she would never speak to me again. But i thought she was just being a little dramatic and that she’d get over it. At first, i was being stubborn and tried not to care. that only lasted about a month. She is not returning my phone calls, texts, or emails. i went to her house once and she wouldn’t answer the door. i swear she had my Dad too afraid to open it as well. like i said, it’s been six months. How do i get this to end?

My Mom Won’t Come Around

Dear My Mom, Keep trying to get an audience with your mom whether in person or by phone, email or text.

Mention, to her that while you truly respect her desire for you to have a big wedding that you went with what you desired for yourself.

It is obvious that your choice was not pleasing and it was not your intent. However, as we take on a spouse our focus changes from parental preferences to decisions based on what the two of you prefer.

Dr. Hollie is a Pastor and practicing psychotherapist in the city. For questions and comments, please write to askdrhollie@aol.com

Prayer Closet

Let’ talk about prayer and its purpose. Sometimes you may wonder, why we pray and what can we accomplish and what can we accomplish by praying. We know that more things are wrought by prayer than this world, dreams of. Prayer is the responsibility of every Christian. We are to obey God’s word as He has told us that “man ought to always pray and not faint”. Actually, the purpose of prayer is to determine God’s will in a matter, and then pray it into existence. Prayer is a priority. It was that in Jesus life. He placed it over physical rest, social life and food. Prayer was the primary communication link between Jesus and His Father; the same is true for us.

Luke 6:12 “And it was at this time that He went off to the mountain to pray, and He spent the whole night in prayer to God”.

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Malachi 3:16-17 16”then those who feared the lord talked with each other, and the lord listened and heard. A scroll of remembrance was written in his presence concerning those who feared the lord and honored his name.17"they will be mine," says the lord Almighty, "in the day when i make up my treasured possession. i will spare them, just as in compassion a man spares his son who serves him.”

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Have you ever wondered what the lord thinks, when His children get together to speak about him? well it is very special to Him! in fact the word of God says the words become His special treasure. Have you ever seen this scripture? Malachi 3:16-17 says, “then they that feared the lord spake often one to another: and the lord hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the lord, and that thought upon his name. 17 And they shall be mine, saith the lord of hosts, in that day when i make up my jewels.” Amen! the lord thinks so much of your speaking with one another and sharing about His ways, that he has a special book where

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all our conversations are recorded. Your conversations with your brothers and sisters are considered special jewels. the lord loves to hear His children speaking about Him! And His wonderful acts of love. that’s why the enemy is always trying to separate believers, because there is a key in unity. if he can keep us apart he won’t have to think about all the treasures our words are building.

Unity always brings fellowship, and in fellowship we have communication, and in communication we create special treasure, most precious to the lord. the fact is, we will never always agree on how some things should be done, but in order to create special treasure we must choose to put aside our different ways of doing things and focus on the one key element. to speak ~to share ~ to Shout ~ and to worship Him! For in so doing we create treasure. we cannot get into this deep sharing of the heart with one another unless we allow unity to have its way with us. Unity is a choice and we know that according to Psalm 133 it causes God to command a blessing. i found this wonderful message from one of the Desert Fathers written around 400AD. there were two old men who had dwelt together for many years, who never quarreled. And that one said to the other let us

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pick a quarrel with one another, even as other men do. "Ï know not how to quarrel said the younger" to which the older replied, "set then this brick in the middle and say this is mine. to which i will say, no it is mine, from whence quarreling will begin." So they placed the brick in the midst, and one said "this is mine", to which the other said, "if this be so, then take it and go thy way in peace".

So they were unable to quarrel, Sayings of the Desert fathers we may not always agree with our brother but we can make a choice for unity. when we see unity we will see the Glory of God manifest. the bible says, "the whole earth shall be covered with the knowledge of the glory of God" Man has the capacity for great things through unity, He also has the capacity for evil, remember the tower of Babel? the body of Christ is made up of many ethnic groups. Many cultures many different socieconomic groups, but if we want to see the Glory of God you must walk in our diversity and accept our differences and be in unity!

On a Motorway near my home wildflowers have been sown on the verges and median strips. there is an amazing beauty in the wildflowers. On their own, they seem like weeds but together they paint a symphony of

color, their unity brings a carpet of glory that one wildflower on its own cannot achieve. the thing about wild flowers is that they just pop up and seem very random in their individual appearance. in these last days of Harvest and glory we will see many new brothers and sisters just pop up! they will be different to you but they are of you. As you are of Him! we can choose to see our brothers and sisters as Dads kids or we can walk in disunity and grumble all day long and wonder why we never see an anointing or the Glory in the house.

God’s real treasures are not to be found in a bank or in a safety deposit box or in bricks and mortar. His real treasure is beside you, your brother or your sister. we are walking treasures Jewels set apart for Him. If you would like the entire message please contact me at:revelations_75044@msn.com

Southern Bible Institute seeks racial unity 85th Anniversary Celebration embraces "Night of Oneness"

Southern Bible institute will celebrate its 85th anniversary with a gala banquet on Friday, May 4, 2012 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel, 2201 Stemmons Freeway in Dallas, texas. the black tie affair begins at 7 p.m. in the Chantilly Ballroom.

Racial and cultural unity is the focus of the celebration. Southern Bible institute is a multicultural campus with some classes offered in Spanish. the non-denominational institution was born out of segregated times when African-Americans were prohibited from attending seminaries in the Dallas-Fort worth area. tony Evans, the pastor of Oak

Cliff Bible Fellowship Church in Dallas, is the guest speaker.

He will speak on the theme, "night of Oneness." Dr. Evans is the author of 60 books, including his most recent work, "Oneness Embraced." this book takes a faith-based look at how to heal the persistent racial divide. "we want to celebrate the nature of the body of Christ," said Dr. Martin Hawkins, president of Southern Bible institute. "there is a point where all of us should be able to recognize, in the midst of our differences, that there is a lot that we do believe in common. the birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ gives us all the living hope we need. we know that through Christ we have eternal life. it is this common ground that we want to unite around."

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pastor wintley Phipps is the special guest artist. Phipps is a two-time, Grammy Award-nominated gospel singer and pastor of the Palm Bay Seventh-day Adventist Church in Palm Bay, Florida. Phipps is also the founder and CEO of the U.S. Dream Academy, an afterschool mentoring program.

Southern Bible institute's graduation ceremony will fol-

low the gala on Sunday, May 6, 2012. it will be held at 3 p.m. at the Mount Olive Baptist Church, 301 west Sanford Street in Arlington, texas. Fiftytwo students will graduate with certificates, diplomas, and degrees in either biblical studies or biblical theological studies.

For more information on the Southern Bible institute's anniversary gala and graduation weekend, call 972-224-5481 or visit www.southernbible.org Southern Bible institute is a non-denominational institution whose primary purpose is to train men and women in the word of God. SBi has prepared thousands of men and women for local and national ministries during its 85-year history. the campus is located on 12 acres of land at 7200 South Hampton Road, Dallas, texas, 75232.

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larry lampkin is an American blues guitarist and singersongwriter known for his passionate vocals, hot guitar licks and exciting showmanship.

He was born and raised in Fort worth, texas where he learned to play the guitar. He began writing songs in his teens as a way of avoiding a lot of the trouble that many of his peers encountered.

He was influenced by local and nationally known Blues and Soul Artists, who played the legendary “Blue Bird” club, located just a few blocks from his childhood home.

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Rollin With A Brotha...

welcome to the weekend, Baby! thanks to the Red Cross for all you do! we felt the Power of the relief organization here in lancaster, Forney and other areas recently, after the tornado storm. if you want to donate and help your neighbors in the effected areas, text REDCROSS to 90999! A $10 donation will be charged automatically and help this worthy organization! Finally, it looks like justice may be served in trayvon Martin's case. Earlier this week when prosecutor Angela Corey decided not to seek a grand jury hearing, which could have resulted in 1st degree murder charges against the misguided vigilante killer George Zimmerman, the question of justice was up in the air. As i write this, charges of manslaughter or 2nd degree murder and a warrant for Zimmerman's arrest are being processed. Zimmerman disappeared earlier this week after starting a website and asking for support to fight the case. the site, www.therealgeorgezimmerman.com was enough for his defense attorney's to drop him as a client. Zimmerman had not consulted them about the site, nor informed them he was meeting prosecutor Corey without them. Beverly Hills cops have closed the whitney Houston case, concluding no foul play was involved. Speaking of foul play...lamar Odom's tenure with the Mavericks is over. thank you Mark Cuban! Despite being down by 11 at halftime of Saturday's game in Memphis, the Dallas Mavericks were enthusiastic about their prospects in the second half. that's when owner Mark Cuban glanced over and saw lamar Odom sitting with an emotionless face...the players were discussing how happy they were to scrap back into the game after being down 266. Cuban had seen that odd face, he said, more than 17 times, and this time he decided to confront Odom."Are you in or are you out?" Cuban said he asked Odom.

"He said, 'Stop playing games.'"i said, 'i guess you're out.' if he doesn't want to play poker, we won't play poker. that's what i said. "this was a game where we've gotten back in the game and guys were fired up in the locker room," Cuban said. "And [Odom] was emotionless, and that kind of was my trigger. Cuban didn't understand Odom's lack of enthusiasm, and he knew there was too much at stake to have a player around who he thought wasn't on the same page with the rest of the team. Odom won't play for any nBA team this year and God Bless the team that get's him and the "Kardashian show" next year! Oh yeah...Kanye west, you can have her sister Kim...You won't be the last! Big ups to George Clooney, he's throwing a 6 Million Dollar fundraiser for President Obama on the 28th of this month in l.A at his house, co-hosted by Dream works Czar and Steven Spielberg's partner Jeffrey Katzenberg! Finally big ups to my friend and www.Oneinabillionconsulting.com founder lashawn Brown, who's leaving her waco Area empire behind to work for the Obama Campaign in Michigan! the election is less than 7 months away...Come on people, rise up! Happy Birthday to YOU and Celebs this week:Al Green 66, Meshach taylor 65 and "Rudy" aka Keisha Knight Pulliam is 33! thanks for Rollin with A Brotha in the Elite news...Online on twitter, Facebook, my gorumet coffee company, Faithbrew.organogold.com and elitenews.com

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vocalist by performing and recording with various recording artists throughout the United States. larry has crafted a unique brand of texas Blues, mixing it with soul, funk, rock and country. He is a sophisticated songwriter that writes from his heart and everyday life experiences.

Fans of the American music will appreciate his contemporary style, savvy rhythm and passion for delivering the ultimate blues experience.

Alerting All Baby Boomers with news you and your loved ones can use

that may help you ease into your upcoming retirement years Did you know that there are 10,000 baby boomers retiring nationally each day? there is a significant portion of them that don’t know exactly what they are entitled to under Medicare. if you’re fast approaching retirement age or have just recently passed it, take a deep breath and smile. Medicare can be a welcome gift, especially if you take time to understand the different parts of the program and the wealth of health care resources it may provide you. it’s important that you know, if you don’t sign up for Medicare when you’re 65, you will pay a penalty for signing up at a later time. what is Medicare? to begin with, Medicare is broken into four parts of health insurance coverage. Medicare is a federally funded program that provides health insurance to qualified individuals.

Anyone over the age of 65 automatically qualifies for Medicare benefits, and individuals under 65 with certain disabling conditions qualify as well. in addition, anyone of any age with End-Stage Renal Disease qualifies for this government health insurance

How can Medicare help you ease into retirement? it may assist you with medical care, which you may otherwise not be able to afford; please read on to learn more.

the Hospital Coverage helps you with…

• Medicare Part A is the portion that helps pay for hospital care in addition to hospice, skilled nursing facilities and home-health-care technicians. the Medical Service Coverage helps you with…

• Medicare Part B is used to cover medical necessities such as outpatient care, doctors' services and other healthcare-related services. Preventative medical services also are covered by Medicare Part B, such as prostate exams, mammograms and routine physicals. the Medicare Advantage Plan helps you with… in my opinion, this benefit is underutilized due to lack of knowledge • Medicare Part C, also known as Medicare Advantage Plan, is offered by private insurance companies that have been approved by Medicare. these plans are like traditional health insurance plans, such as an HMO or PPO, and provide

both hospital and medical coverage in one plan. Part C coverage may also include services such as vision, dental, hearing or health and wellness coverage for an additional charge. in addition, most Medicare Part C plans also include prescription drug coverage. the Prescription Drug Coverage helps you with…

• Medicare Part D is the prescription drug coverage portion of Medicare.

Part D is managed by an insurance company or other private Medicare-approved company. Prescription drug coverage is added to the other Medicare parts to complete coverage. if at the time of eligibility--typically 65 years old--an individual does not elect to obtain prescription drug coverage and does not have another source of viable coverage, a late fee will be assessed. it's important to weigh carefully your Medicare resources and options; therefore, if you have questions on Medicare or the Medicare Advantage Plans, please contact tim Hamilton at 214-207-7847.

Excerpted from a presentation by national Assurance Group llC, an insurance Agency of texas.

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LaDarryl Blair April 13 Darian Blair April 18 Nikia Morales April 23 In Memory Jordan (Randy) Blair, I April 27 Darryl Blair, Sr April 29 Corey Blair April 28 David Fullylove - Apr. 28 April 14

Coffee & Conversation Lecture Series presents: Mindshift with the star of the ABC te l e v i s ion show, SHARK TANK, DAYMOND JOHN a t the 7 El e v e n Headquarters.

The members of the Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated 18th Annual Teen Town Hall Summit at Cedar Valley College (CVC), 3030 North Dallas Ave., Building M, Lancaster, TX, 8:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.. Registration will be begin at 8:30 A.M.

The Nobles of Zakat Temple Is having a Benefit Dance/Party To help raise funds for the Prince Hall Shriners National Diabetes Initiative. Our goal is to address the shared concern about the devastating impact of Diabetes in the African American Population. We want to make our communities aware of the increased incidence of diabetes; Through Education, and Diabetes Awareness Programs, as well as good physical fitness and diet.

WHERE: Emerald City Grill 2532 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Dallas, Texas 7pm - 1am There will be a $5.00 Donation April 16

Sophia Stimpson ESSAY AND ORATORICAL SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST --DEADLINE FOR ENTRY FORM/ABSTRACT/OUTLINE: April 16, Oratorical Presentation, Finalists Compete: May 5, 2012, 2:00- 5:00pm For Info: Shannon Johnson-Lackey, 214-738-5963 or via e-mail: sjlack05@sbcglobal.net April 18

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Women of Faith and Lifestyle Magazine's Mike and Gayle Tucker will be taping a FREE 2-hr. special for Trinity Broadcasting Network. Guests include: Sandy Patti, Brenda Warner (wife of former QB Kurt Warner,) Pat Smith (wife of Emmitt Smith,) Sheila Walsh and Patsy Clairmont from the Women of Faith Conferences. No tickets are needed, but please arrive at 6:15 p.m. in order to be part of the audience and share in the blessing. The TBN studio is located on Highway 183 in Irving at 2823 West Irving Blvd.

For more information call 972-313-1333

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“A Community Cooks” is back! At 6p.m. We over Me Farm at Paul Quinn College. The event features some of the best chefs in the area creating amazing dishes at stations located directly on the Farm, a keynote speaker, and a live band.

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South Dallas Business and Professional Women’s Club Annual V. Alyce Foster Awards Luncheon, noon at the Hilton Anatole Hotel. Subscriptions are $ 60.00.

Walnut Hill Elementary School is having a “Community Health and Safety Fair” from 11 am -3 pm. There will be free dental and eye exams.

Immunizations are $5 each. Carter Blood Care will be there as well as other free giveaways. Contact Gwen Walker or Debra Ginchansky at 972-5027809 or email gwwalker@dallasisd.org and dginchansky@dallasisd.org. Visit our website for more details at www.dallasisd.org/walnuthill. Located at 10115 Midway Road, Dallas TX 75229.

Registration is available at A Pea in the Pod at the time of class, or you may contact Vennie Jones at venniej@baylorhealth.edu.

Tuesdays: 10:15 AM – 11:30 AM Prenatal Yoga with Cheryl

Wednesdays: 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM Itsy Bitsy Yoga• with Debbie Thursdays: 10:15 AM – 11:30 AM Prenatal Yoga with Cheryl Contact Vennie Jones, Aquatic Coordinator at the Baylor Tom Landry Fitness Center with questions regarding the above classes. (214) 820 – 8177

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Empowering the community through business and entrepreneurship. Calling all business owners for our NETWORKING/VENDORS EVENT held at GREATER CORNER STONE BAPTIST CHURCH, 8350 FOREST LANE DALLAS, Texas from 7-9pm. PRESENT YOUR VERY OWN BUSINESS TO OTHERS SHOWCASE YOUR PRODUCTS OR SERVICES! NETWORKING STARTS at 6:30PM.. Contact Pamela or Ronald Boleware (214) 901-0101 April 28

Today's Sisters' Ministry For Women, Living in today's World presents The Women of Tomorrow's World HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO 1175 Municipal Way, Grapevine Community Activity Center, Grapevine,TX

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Hosted by: Visionary/Founder Harriet P. Harrison www.empowerwomen4greatness.net www.todayssistersministry.org May 5

27th Annual Adolescent and Ladies Symposium at Church of Christ on Greenville Avenue, 1013 South Greenville Ave, Richardson, TX 75081 - 8a-1:30 pm with speaker Mikki Taylor,Essence Magazine May 4

Southern Bible Institute will celebrate its 85th anniversary with a gala banquet on at the Hilton Anatole Hotel, 2201 Stemmons Freeway in Dallas, Texas. The black tie affair begins at 7 p.m. in the Chantilly Ballroom.

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Five Shot, Three Dead in Tulsa Shootings C E L E B R A T I N G

By Lorie Blair Elite News Staff

Friday, April 6 in a predominately black northern tulsa Oklahoma community four black men and one woman are shot. Of those shot three have died. those killed were Dannaer Fields, 49; Bobby Clark, 54 and william Allemn, 31.

First accounts these shooting all appeared to be random isolated incidents. with a community on edge Operation Random Shooter, a task force which included tulsa police, County Sheriff’s Office, the U.S. Marshal and the FBi quickly identified the shooters. By Sunday nineteen year old Jacob England

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and thirty two year old Alvin watts have been arrested and expected to be charged with three counts of first-degree murder, two counts of shooting with the intent to kill and a single count of possession of a firearm while committing a felony.

As the police continue their investigation England’s Facebook page seemed to indicate that England targeted blacks out of revenge for his father’s death. On England’s Facebook page he indicated that out of revenge he targeted blacks. "i'm gone in the head. today is two years that my dad has been gone," England wrote on the page adding a racial slur to refer to Demond. Also found on his page England posted “i do believe it just

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mite be the time to call it quits. … i’m done. if something does happen tonite, be ready for another funeral. “ watts frequently posted on England’s page referring to England as “my bro” and sending him messages in support after his father’s death and as reported by the Associated Press the two were roommates, sharing a house in turley Oklahoma. two years ago Carl England, 47, was shot by Pernell Demond Jefferson during a fight just a quarter mile east of where william Allen was shot. Jefferson, a black man and a convicted felon was later convicted of pointing a firearm and is serving a prison sentence through

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October 2014. when arrested both were unarmed and did not resist arrest. it is reported that the gun may have been found in the charred white pick-up truck used in the shootings and owned by England.

Susan Sevenstar, a family friend of England’s told the Associated Press that England was a good kid who was not in his right mind after his father’s death and suicide of his fiancée last January. together they have one child. Sevenstar has described England as a Cherokee indian who did not care about color. watts brother denies that he is a racist indicating his family is made up of different races.

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crime laws fist convictions only carry up to a year in jail. One of the families of those who died would rather see the prosecutors focus on seeking the death penalty opposed to adding hate crime to the charges. when asked Deatrah Fields, niece of Dannaer Fields stated "i think they should go for murder. As many people's lives they involved by what they did in this thing, they should go for murder. they can go ahead and seek the death penalty, too."

England and watts will be arraigned Monday April 16 at 9 a.m. they both are held in the tulsa jail with their bail set at $9.2 Million each.

Taste Test!

Deviled Potatoes ingredients:

• 14 petite red or yellow oval-shaped potatoes (about 1 1/2 lb.)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1 teaspoon kosher salt • 1/4 cup mayonnaise • 2 tablespoons sweet-hot pickle relish • 1 teaspoon cider vinegar • 1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard • 1/4 teaspoon pepper • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce • 1/8 teaspoon ground celery seed (optional) • 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional) • Garnishes: fresh dill sprigs, coarsely ground pepper Preparation: 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Place potatoes in a small bowl, and drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with 1 tsp. kosher salt; toss to coat.

Place on a baking sheet.

2. Bake at 350° for 40 to 45 minutes or until tender. Remove from oven, and let cool 15 minutes.

3. Cut each potato in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out potato pulp into a bowl, leaving shells intact. Discard 4 potato shells.

Place remaining shells on baking sheet, and bake 10 more minutes. Let cool 30 minutes or until completely cool.

4. Add mayonnaise, next 6 ingredients, and, if desired, celery seed, to potato pulp in bowl. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended. Spoon mixture generously into each potato shell. Cover and chill 2 hours. Sprinkle with paprika just

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before serving, if desired. Garnish, if desired.

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By Darryl Blair Elite News

thomas Pak’s life has been engulfed in unbelievable turmoil for the past year. there are nights when he is unable to sleep. there are days when he is afraid for his safety, the safety of his employees and even the safety of his family.

Pak, the owner of a small business on Martin luther King Blvd. in South Dallas would like all of the turmoil to stop. He would like to befriend those who say that he has offended them, and he would like to get on with his life as a merchant who makes a living treating his customers fairly and giving them high quality service. “there are many opportunities in America,” said Pak whose family attends a Korean Church in Carrollton. “in the past some things have gone wrong, but i would like to look toward the future. i would like to be a business owner who contributes to the life of the community that allows my business to prosper and grow, and i would like to be a blessing to the community and its

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Pak says that he has learned to listen to the people in the community and has grown to understand the importance of learning the cultures of others. “we are all people,” he said. “we may come from different places but we want to support our families and help others,” said Pak who grew up in Korea and spent eight years in the texas national

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Guard after immigrating to America. “there are many differences between people who come from different countries and have different experiences,” said william “Bill” Blair, the publisher of the Elite news. “in the end all of us are human being and all of us have an obligation to make our community better.

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Blair said that he knew of the issues surrounding Pak’s business and hoped that the community could come together, understand one another and move beyond those issues that keep people apart. “i have learned during my fifty years in business that different people have to reach out to one another if the entire community is going to progress,” he said. “we cannot af-

ford to be insular. we have to reach out to all people.”

Pak said that he was sorry for the mistakes that have been made in the past and that he was looking to the future. “i want to help people,” he said. “i want to have a good reputation. i do not want to argue with people. i want to embrace them.”

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it's not hard to imagine a young teenager waking up on Saturday morning planning their day. i would think that most kids would wake up and get their phones,computers, i -pads, i -pods, or whatever And start making plans to meet at the mall, go to the game, catch a movie ,or just hang out. it's not hard for me to imagine that, because that's what i sometimes think young people are preoccupied with! we as adults understand that most kids are consumed with what they want to do in life. we as parents tell our kids to slow down and do things that have meaning! we get concerned about the amount of time our kids spend talking on the phone, watching videos on Youtube, or how much time they spend on Facebook and twitter !! i think we as parents are concerned because there are so many meaningless things that distract our kids. well a group of kids from Cedar Hill Collegiate Highhool proved me wrong! this past Friday was Good Friday and schools were out for the Easter holiday. i woke up, started my morning and ran my morning errands. when i got back home around mid day i

observed my son on his Facebook page. now that's not anything new or strange, but the comment that followed did surprise me a little.

My son asked if he could go with some of his classmates to volunteer to help with the clean up in lancaster! it turns out that one of his classmates had sent out an invitation to her classmates at Cedar Hill Collegiate high school to join her with the clean up in lancaster. As i thought about it, i was impressed that theses young people were using this social media for something good. i have always been impressed with those types of high schools that specialize in certain things.

For example: Booker t washington for the performing Arts, or townview Magnet, or Business, Art, and Health magnet. But i really like Cedar Hill Collegate High school. this school allows their students to take a dual curriculum. these young students actually enroll at Cedar Valley College, take college courses and get a degree all during their junior and senior year of high school. it's not just about academics either. i have been to the Collegiate High

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schools Got talent Program which was there annual talent showcase and i was impressed with the extremely talented students. the talents ranged from singing to poetry to guitar playing and of course the step show. i also went to the Collegiate High school just before the Christmas holiday break to see the song "Joyful, Joy-Mark A Toliver iii, Naairah Lott, Alexandria Brown, Jessica Wilson and Shaniqua Bhavik ful "performed by these young students could have a group of students, i also attended without complaining these young people loaded shovels, rakes, wheel been anywhere on that Saturday the schools annual picnic, and even checked out a Collegiate High barrels, water, boxes, trash bags and evening, but on this day theses students were not preoccupied with school flag football competition . a lots of other things onto trucks.

After they loaded the supplies what they wanted to do or where needless to say these young people these young people went into the they had to be. On Saturday these are busy! now you would think that these neighborhoods and picked up all young people were not texting or students would be focused on keep- types of trash including bricks, twitting, they were making a legitiing up with the many academic as- wood, and glass. they also took mate effort to help. Facebook, has signments that the teaches assign to advantage of there time in this changed the way we communicate, them daily in order for them to neighborhood and walked around we can use it for some strange keep up and maintain there grades asking people how could they help. things but this was one of those however on Saturday a group of they smiled and laughed the entire times when Facebook was used to get the word out about doing someyoung kids put all of this aside in time they were working. i have always been impressed thing good for a community that order to assist people that really with the students at Cedar Hill Col- needed help, and that help came needed their help! this group of young people met legiate High school, but on Satur- from young people in a major in lancaster, got their volunteer day i was really impressed with way!! badges and went into the neighbor- these young students willingness to Thank You Cedar Hill Collegiate hood that had been destroyed by the give of their time to help in the High School! May God Bless You community that really needed it! and Help Us Change The World tornadoes this past week.

Inaugural EGGstravaganza an overwhelming success

By Sherry Christian Elite News Staff

what a Bunny hopping good time we had as the Elite news celebrated Easter with the 1st of many Easter Egg-stravaganza at the william Blair Jr. Park (formally known as Rochester Park) in Sunny South Dallas Saturday April 7, 2012. while the good lord blessed the event with great weather. the Easter egg-stravaganza kicked off with the Easter egg hunt for about 500 children many of them exclaiming their joy and excitement for the event.

Other festive activities for the event included a giant floating slide, the cakewalk, a dance off for prizes, face painting, picture coloring, egg decorating and photos taken with the K104 Easter Bunny himself. the entertainment kicked off with a spoken word from Mr. Dorian Paul williams (from Page 12

the group the Gap Band), DJ Bishop and Shotz Magazine CEO “Hott Doc” set the tone with some of the latest hot tunes for a crowd of about 2,000 adults.

Some of the guest speakers that came out to mingle and enjoy the egg-stravaganza were Senator Royce west, Judge Gracie lewis, Councilman Dawaine Caraway, Judge Phyllis lister Brown, texas House Candidate larry taylor and tami walton Director / Founder of Seas of Success just to name a few. the Elite news is in grateful appreciation and would like to thank our full hearted sponsors, because without the help and support of our vendors, volunteers and sponsors, like Sam Hicks (Speedy Cash), Corey toney (no limit Bail Bonds), Vikki Coleman (Scribbles learning Center), K104, terry Jones (Black Jack Pizza), Bruce Jones (McDonalds inc.)

Julia and Yenny (Smile Zone) and Green Mountain Energy and Other in-kind donors

this event would not be possible.

Additionally we would like to thank and acknowledge and volunteers from the Oak Cliff Bears team Parents, Jack Johnson (owner of Space walk of Garland), Jennifer Jackson and Dallas Diamond Divas (donated 103 Easter baskets given away during the event were all

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apart of making this event a success. we would like to thank all of the parents, elected officials, sponsors, vendors and volunteers that came out to the Easter Egg-stravaganza for a day of Food, Fun and Fellowship.

Join us next year for the 2nd of Many Easter Egg-Stravaganzas…….

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New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church “Where friendship is real and the ministry is the word” 2419 Metropolitan Ave. Dallas, Texas. 75215 www.newfriendshipmissionarybaptistchurch.com Church: (214) 421-7211 Fax: (214) 565-1147 Pastor’s Office: (214) 421-8272 NFCOC Office: (214) 565-1147 Sunday School: 9:15 am.

Dallas Morning Worship: 11:00 am.

Mon. - Christian Education 7:00pm.

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1718 Fargo Street Dallas, Texas 75223 Church 214-826-3280 Church School 8:45 am Dallas Morning Worship 10:00 am Holy Baptism & Communion (1st Sunday)

Neighborhood House of Prayer

Rev. E.C. Wilson Pastor

New Restoration Church

Rev. Cecil Proctor Pastor

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4325 W.Ledbetter Dallas,Texas 75223 Church (214) 337-1713 Sunday School 9:00 am Morning Worship 10:30 am Baptist Training Union 6:15 Dallas

Salem Institutional Baptist Church

3918 Crozier Street Dallas, Texas 75215 Church (214) 428-3797 Sunday School 9:15 am Sunday Worship Service 10:45 am Dallas Prayer & Bible Study Wednesday 7:00 am

St. Mark AME Zion Church “You Must Be Born Again” 2311 E. Illinois Ave. Dallas, Texas 75216 Church 214-376-7550 Fax 214-376-2485 stmarkameziondallas.org Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday Worship 11:00 am Dallas Prayer Meeting Tues, 12 noon Wed. 6:00 pm Sat 8:00 am - Sun 9:00 am

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St. Phillips Missionary Baptist Church

6000 Singing Hills Dr. Dallas, Texas 75241 Church (2114) 374-6631 Morning Worship8:00 am & 10:15 am Dallas Sunday School 9:00 am Lord’s Supper 1st Sunday 6:00 pm

2210 Pine Street Dallas, Texas 7521 Church (214) 421-4119 Sunday School 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am Bible Study Tuesday 1:00 am Wednesday 7:30 pm

New Leaf Missionary Baptist Church

Rev. C. J. R. Philips Pastor

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Rev. Herman Murray Jr. Pastor

8350 Forest Lane Dallas, Texas Church 214-349-7701 Early Morning Worship 7:30 am Sunday School 9:00 am Dallas Morning Worship 10:30 am

“The Church With The Christ Mind” 207 Eggar St. Waxahachie, Texas 75165 Church 972-937-4615 Emial- iwtuner@prodigy.net Sunday School 9:30 am Waxahachie Call to Worship 10:45 Wednesday Service 6:30 pm

Greater Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church

Rev. Wade J. Simmons Pastor

Rev. Joe S. Patterson Pastor

Rev. R.O. Moffett Pastor

6332 Bonnie View Rd. Dallas, Texas 75241 Church (214) 225-2703 Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 11:00 am

The Called Fellowship Baptist Church

3104 Gibbs Williams Road Dallas, Texas 75233 Church Office (469) 567-1934 Dallas Fax: (469) 567-1974 churchoffice@the calledchurch.org

Rev. Shank Robinson Pastor

Kevin Powell Pastor

Rev. John Morris Jr. Pastor

New Mount Zion Baptist Church

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Greater El Bethel Missionary Church

“Where Gos is Praised” 1130 East Nith Street Dallas, Texas 75203 Church (214) 946-9701 Sunday School 9:00 am Sunday Worship 10:00 am Wed. Prayer Service & Bible Class 7:00 pm

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Rev. Lee W. Turner Pastor

Dr. David Henderson Pastor

Dr. W.R. Willis Pastor

William D. McNealy Pastor

“Your Church home in Dallas” 3919 Munger Ave. Dallas, Texas 75204 Dallas Church (214) 824-8312 Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 am Sunshine Bible Sunday 10:00 am Fellowship Dinner 5:20 pm Rev. Wade Charles Davis Prayer Meeting-Bible Study 7:00-8:30 pm Pastor

Golden Gate Missionary Baptist Church

Rev. K.D. Pace Pastors

9550 Shepherd Road Dallas, Texas 75243 Church: 214-341-6459 Dallas Website: http://www.nmzb.org/ Email: contact@NMZB.org Sundays: 7:30 am.....Early Morning Worship 9:00 a Sunday School 9:00 a New Member Class 10:30 am Morning Worship Wed 6:30 PM Intercessory 7:00 PM..........Bible Study

1401 Clay Mathis Rd Mesquite, Texas 75181 972-222-3708 Executive Office 972-222-3709 Administrative Office 972-222-5699 Fax Praise & Worship Service Sundays @ 8:00 A.M. 10:30 A.M. Children’s Church Sundays @ 10:30 Mesquite A.M.Ages 5-12 Adult Prayer & Church School (Bldg 2) Wednesdays @ 7:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Youth Prayer & Church School (Fellowship Hall)

Dr. David Wilson

Munger Ave. Baptist Church

3610 Hancock Dallas, Texas 75210 Church 214-428-2083 Sunday School 10: 00 am Morning Worship Dallas 11:00 am BTU 9:30 am Pastor

1403 Morrell Dallas, Texas 75203 Church 214-946-4522 Sunday School 9:15 am Early Worship 7:45 am 1st Sunday Gospel Explosion 6:00 pm

Calvary Temple Community Church

Dallas

Beginners Baptist Church

Rev. Todd M. Atkins

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Greater Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church

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Morning Worship 11:00 am 1st Sunday Lord’s Supper 6:00 pm Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting 7:00 pm

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“Turning over a new Leaf” 5044 Veterans75241 Drive Dallas, Texas

New Unity Baptist Church

Full Gospel Holy Temple Church

Divine Inspiration Missionary Baptist Church

5144 Dolphin Rd. – Dallas, Texas. 75223 Ph: (214) 823-1018 Fax: (214) 824-3813 www.hmbconline.org Dallas Sunday Early Worship 8:00 am.

Morning Worship 10:45 am.

Tuesday Youth ActivitiesI 7:00 pm.

Wed. Bible Study Class I 7:30 pm. – 8:30 pm.

Rev. Michael R. Hubbard, Wed. Noon day Bible Study Sr., Pastor For Prayer: prayer@hmbconline.org

Dallas

Rev. B.R. Williams

39727 LBJ Freeway Dallas,Texas 75237 Church (972) 572-FIGHT (3448) 24 HOUR PRAYER Line: (972) 223-9898 Dallas Sunday School 9:45 am Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 am Sunday Evening Worship 8:00 am Tuesday & Saturday 8:00 am visit our website www.fullgospelholytemple.org

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New Mount Calvary Baptist Church “

Rev. R.E. Price Pastor

“Come, taste and see that the Lord is good”

“Christ-Centered, Faith-Driven, Holy Living” 3317 Morris Street Dallas, Texas 75232 Church (214) 638-0918 www.nmtcalvery.org Church School 9:00 am Morning Worship 10:30 am New Member Orientation 1:30 am Generation Exchange (youth/Children Happy Hour) 6:45 pm Hour of Power (Bible Study, 1st & 3rd Wed).

D.I.V.A.S. (Women’s Ministry 2nd & 4th Wed.) M.S.G. (Mes’s Ministry, 2nd & 4th Wed.)

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Rev. Viencent Parker Pastor

Rev. Kendrick L. McKnight Senior Pastor

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Rev. B.L. Horn Pastor

Bonnie View Christian Baptist Church

Bonnie View 4861 at Ledbetter Dallas,Texas 75216 Church 214-376-8514 Sunday School 8:30 am Dallas Call to Worship 10:00 am Wed. Prayer Service & Bible Class 7:30 pm Dwayne E. Rodgers, Sr. Pastor

Bexar Street Baptist Church 2018 S. Marsalis Ave. Dallas, Texas 75216 Church 214-943-3579 Early Morning Worship 8:00 am Dallas Sunday School 9:30 am Morning Worship 10:45 am

C.C. Robertson Pastor

Faithful Missionary Baptist Church Dallas

6255 Bonnie View Rd. Dallas, Texas Church 972-225-7381 Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 10:45 am

Rev. N.C. Sargent

2948 Sinleton Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75241 Church 214-6312226 Sunday School 9:30 am Morning Worship 10:45 am Dallas Evening Worship 7:00 pm

Mount Tabor Baptist Church

Rev. Michael L. Smith Pastor

3700 Simpson Stuart Rd. Dallas, Texas. 75241 Church (972) 225-1704 Sunday Services: Intercessory Prayer I 7:30 – 8:10 am.

Early Worship I 8:00 am.

Church School I 9:30 am.

Dallas Morning Worship I 10:30 am.

N.B.C I 6:00 pm.

“Church of Love” 4807 Burnside – Dallas, Tx. 75216 Ch: (214) 371-7026 – Office: (214) 375-0062 Sunday School: 9:00 am Sunday Worship: 10:45 am Dallas Tuesday – Bible Study: 7:30 pm e-mail: revscj@swbell.net

New El Bethel Baptist Church 2023 Mouser Street Dallas, Texas Church 214-976-3584 Earyy Morning Pentecost 8:00 am Sunday School 9:45 am Mountain top Experience 11:00 am Wed. Nite Bible Study 7:00 pm

Dallas

Dr. S.C. Nash Pastor

“Come Worship at the Home of The Saints” 2200 So. Marsalis Ave. Dallas, Texas. 75216 Church (214) 375-4105 Sunday School I 7:30 am.

Sunday Morning Worship I 10:00am.

Tuesday I Bible Band I 7:30 pm.

Dallas Friday I Pastorial Teaching I 7:30 pm.

Sunday Radio Broadcast I 8:30 am. Bishop J. Neaul Haynes

Rev. Steven C. Jones Pastor

Dr.. Timothy J. Brown Pastor

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Community Baptist Church 2920 Fordham Rd.

Dallas, Texas. 75216 (214) 376-9774

Rev. A.L. Banks Pastor

Church (214) 630-8637 10:45 am. Worship

Metropolitan Baptist Church

“Big Enough to Serve@Room Enough to Grow” 1711 Reynoldston Ln. Dallas, Texas. 75232 Church Church: (214) 339-9554 Fax: (214) 337-7626 Dallas Sunday School: 9:00 am.

Sunday Morning Worship: 10:30 am.

Mid-Week Service: 7:30 pm.

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Ewing Avenue Baptist Church

3711 Biglow Dallas, Texas. 75216 Church (214) 374-5485 9:00 am. Sunday School 10:00 am. Worship Dallas 7:00 pm. Wed. – Bible Study / Worship

Rev. J.J. Raven Pastor

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Dallas

Rev. Paul E. Walker Pastor

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Shekinah Tabernacle Baptist Church

Dallas

Riverside Baptist Church

Rev. Alfred Stapleton Pastor

3132 Lagow Dallas, Texas. 75201 Church (214) 428-3200 9:30 am Sunday School 11:00 am. Sunday Morning Worship

Shiloh Missionary BaptistChurch

Rev. S.T. Tutson Pastor

1114 Comal St. Dallas, Texas. 75203 Church (214) 946-3581 9:30 am. Sunday School / 11:00 am. Morning Worship Tuesday High Noon Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 pm Every Wednesday AWANA and Bible Study Dallas 3rd Saturday feed the hungry and clothes give away Rev. Johnnie R. Bradley By-weekly Sunday Morning Misson Evangalism Pastor

4205 South Robinson Road Grand Prairie, Texas 75050 Phone: 972-642-9125 www.ffmbc.org Sunday School Teachers’ Meeting 8:00 AM to 8:45 AM Sunday School - 9:00 AM New Member Orientation Class - 9:00 AM Praise & Worship - 10:25 AM Morning Worship - 10:30 AM Grand Prairie Children’s Church, ages 7-11, after responsive reading - 11:00 AM Church Nursery, ages 1-4 & 5-6, after responsive reading - 12:20 PM Baptist Training Union (last Sunday) - 5:00 PM Wed. Bible Study - 7:00 PMThurs.

Mass Choir Rehearsal (before the 1st & 2nd Sundays) 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Youth Choir Rehearsal (before the 3rd Sunday) 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMFriday Male Chorus Rehearsal (before the 4th Sunday) 7:30 PM

Rev. Chris J. Evans Pastor

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Rev. Lee Craig Pastor

Rev. Stanley E. Smith Pastor

Denley Drive Missionary Baptist Church

Dallas

1323 So. Ewing Ave. Dallas, Texas. 75216 Church (214) 942-4643 Sunday School I 9:00 am.

Dallas Sunday Worship I 10:30 am.

Wednesday Bible Study I 7:00 pm.

Bishop Harold Edwards

344 E. Saner Dallas, TX 75216 Main Number: 214-946-9262 Sunday School . . . . . . 9AM Dallas Sunday Morning Worship . . . . . 10:30AM Sunday Evening Worship . . . . . 7:30PM Bible Band Brotherhood YPWW 7 - 8PM Wednesday (see church for schedule) Pastoral Teaching - Praise and Worship . . . . . 8PM Wednesday Broadcast on 1040 Am KGGR at 3:45 pm Elder Robert L Asberry

Faith Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church

1966 Life St. Dallas, Texas. 75212

4360 Kolloch Dr. Dallas, Texas. 75216 Church (214) 375-5190 Fax: (214) 372-1620 Sunday School: 9:30 am.

Morning Worship: 11:00 am.

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Steven Temple C.O.G.I.C

Dallas

9:45 am. Sunday School

Rev. Robert Townsend Pastor

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2109 Beckley Ave. Dallas, Texas. 75216 Church (214) 942-2227 8:30 am Sunday School 10:00 am Worship Service

Greater Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church

Dallas

Saintsville Church of God in Christ

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Greater Progressive Baptist Church

“The Rock” 11611 Web Chapel Rd. Dallas, Texas. 75229 Worship Services I 7:45 & 11:00 am.

Sunday School I 9:45 am.

Wed. Bible Study 12:00 Noon & 7:00 pm.

Office: (972) 241-6151 Fax: (972) 243-5279 Music Ministry: (972) 241-5985 Prayer Line: (972) 243-2037 Dallas Office Hour Mon. & Fri. 9 am – 3 pm.

Tues. Wed. Thurs. 9 am – 6 pm.

Website: www.dallasmtpisgah.org

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Redeemer Missionary Baptist Church

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1519 Denley Dr. Dallas, Texas. 75216 Church (214) 941-5224

9:30 am. Sunday School 10:45 am. Worship

Greater Shiloh Baptist Church

4010 Sunnyvale St. Dallas, Texas. 75216 Church (214) 371-2262 Sunday School I 9:00 am.

Morning Worship I 11:00 am.

B.T.U. I6:00 pm.

Dallas Wed. – Prayer & Teaching I 7:00 pm.

Saturday Outreach I 10:00 am.

Dr. Aaron Phillips Pastor

Rev. S.L. Johnson Pastor

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harris, Lucinda

Survived by 1 son, 3 daughters, 2 grandchildren. Viewing - Saturday, April 14 from 9-10:45 am. Funeral Saturday, April 14 at 11 am. Both held at st. Mark Baptist Church 5956 Hwy 19 - Ethel, LA. Daniels, LaRond,

67, of Dallas, TX, passed away Apri 7, 2012. He is survived by wife, Joanne Daniels, daughter, Tenea Harvey (Carl), son, Kendall Daniels, grandchildren, Taryn, Carl III, Deven, brothers, Wayne Williams and Stephan Daniels. Visitation will be Frieday, April 13 from 2-9 pm at Golden Gate - 4155 S. R.L. Thornton Frwy. Service will be Saturday, April 14 at 11 am at The Exciting Singing Hills Baptist Church - 6550 Houston School Rd. - Dallas, TX. Van, ida Mae

92, Viewing - Friday, April 13 drom 2-9 pm. Service - Saturday, April 14 at 11 am. Both at Golden Gate 4155 S. R.L. Thornton Frwy.

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47, passed away April 7, 2012. survived by wife, Christine, 7 children, Maurice Twana,, Ronald Jr., Quantrail, Rondel, Chrishawn and Brittney, mother, Velma, 21 grandchildren, a host of relatives and friends. Wake - Friday, April 13 from 8:30 - 9:30 pm at Golden Gate 4155 S. R.L. Thornton Frwy. Service - Saturday, April 14 at 11 am at Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church - 5144 Dolphin Rd. - Dallas, TX Ward, Reginald "o'Reginal"

34, He was the Minister of Music/Director of Rose of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church and Munger Avenue Baptist Church as well as a teacher's assistant at Willim Cabell Elementary School. He is survived by his mother, Fannie Ward, brother, Joshua J. "Weezie" Ward, 2 aunts, Pamela, Jonett, and a host of other relatives and friends. Public Remarks - Friday, April 13 from 7-9 pm at Rose of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church - 2251 Lawrence St. Service - Saturday, April 14 at 11 am at Munger Avenue Baptist Church 3919 Munger Ave.

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