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Every election cycle we hearGarcia—the from candidates every Domingo man arguably at consideredthey the Congressional District 33 frontrunlevel talking about what have done in the past or ner—received some big name support in the the “dean of the civil movewhat they plan to do inform theof future. Far too rights often these ment” Reverend Joseph E. Lowery. are exaggerations backed up by empty promises Reverend Lowery announced his endorse-that of Domingo Garcia at a community never quite get filled. ment leaders luncheon held on last week. In his reIn the race for Congress brand new 33rd and Conmarksin he the stated, "Domingo is sensible sensitive, and more than competent and gressional District, our past experiences with candidates courageous. He is the same fella’ that has marched for causes for the betterment of our have proven true once more--with one exception: communities across Texas and our country. Domingo Garcia. He is the same fella’ that worked with Reverend Jesse Jackson Jr. on his campaign for The Reverend Dr. Joseph Lowery and the late RevPresident, when it wasn't the most popular thing to do. He a bridge builder all peoerend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.istalked aboutfor"content Dr. Joseph Lowery endorses Domingo Garcia ple, of all colors. It's the content of character of character" being a more important factor than that matters. Domingo Garcia is the best can-the As the Early Voting period of the delayed didate." one'sunderway, skin." That sentiment has never been Democratic "color Primaryofgets Reverend Lowery traveled to the metroplex to lend his more fitting. Domingo Garcia speaks in Fort Worth as Dr. Joseph Lowery and Rev. Peter Johnson look on and reputaDomingo Garcia with Rev. Joseph Lowery andendorsement Peter Johnson Lowery’s of GarThe 33rd Congressional District wasname created tion as a civilfor rightsmicia? Lesser-known candidate pioneer to Garcia’s nority representation. It is imperative that the represenponent has, as a final act of desperation, resorted to inMarc Veasey dashed off an email campaign in the questioning Lowery’s decitative of this district be a coalition builder andConnot a tensely negative campaign ads and newly-created voter Rev. suppression. sion-making ability that struck gressional District divider. many as insulting. He has been hiding behind a conservative Washington 33. Making appearGreater Golden Gate With a laugh, Dr. Lowery ances in both TarAfter taking a hard look at the candidates, Elite News D.C. PAC to attack his opponentsreplied, and "Ihas placed understand thathis anrant and Dallas Missionary Baptist Church other lenders, candidate who questions and other major minority newspaperscounties, can Reverend say with own personal connections to payday are whether or not I'm competent in Lowery’s energy 100% confidence that Domingo Garcia, the front run- victimizing our community, and hismyfinancial ambitions decision to endorse Domingo and enthusiasm for Garcia. I may be viewed as seGarcia was evident.and ner, is the ONLY choice for voters in both Dallas and connections to corporations, ahead of several issues Pastor(s): nile by Marc Veasey, and I'm In response to sorry that hethe feels that way. I am Tarrant Counties. that are relevant to adequately serving minority Reverend Lowery’s a senior citizen but in no way seRev. Fabian K. Jacko to theand His proven record of standing up forendorsement civil rights communities he seeks to represent.nile...ask my wife what she campaign, Garcia thinks. I know who I am and I legislative record of passing the Jamesremarked, Byrd,“PersonJr. Hate This is reason enough for votersknow to why be I'm wary of him. here. I know hisFirst Assistant DA Heath Harris, Cheryl Smith with ally, it is very humand I know Garcia. Crimes Act cannot be ignored. He has been Rev. Joseph andthis Evelyn Lowery. Additionally, opponent is alsotory a little tooDomingo cozy with bling. a true friend For Favorite Scripture: been down this road before. Reverend Lowery Garcia further remarked, “I am proud to be SimmonsI've andCraig benefactor forWattley our community. Watkins, Thomas and Atty. Larry Taylor District Attorney Dallas billionaire Harold who called President This is not a rash decision. I did my research to travel all of this the only candidate running a true districtPsalms 91 with Dr. Lowery my calls on the race and the candiOne of his Fort Worth opponents, whoway is toa support distant sec-wide, coalition me is campaign. we allowdangerous this to and made Obama "TheIf most American alive." When an incredible honor. be a Tarrant versus Dallas or Black versus dates. I boldly stand firm in my endorsement ond in the congressional race, has been proudly embracof Domingo Garcia." you couple those things with his history of voting in RePolitically, it is a Hispanic campaign, we betray the legacy of many of the 11 Democratic cangame-changer for Rev. Lowery and Dr. King. They fought for hisAlthough ing the endorsement of the right wing, conservative publican Primaries and self-serving relationships Favorite Songs: didates vying for the brand new seat seemus.” a colorblind society. I am committed to coninglyaprofess a commitment to to civilcamrights, Dallas Morning News; an outlet that has historically A veteran of theand the fact that he has made concerted effort tinuing with that fight.” How i Got Over epic civil rights One person apparently disgruntled by Garcia appears to be the only one who has a traditionally not supported the interestsstruggles of the minority paign on such divisive points asproven race,record economic in that area.disparfor From his fight for single-member African Americans community or respected our minority leaders. This op- ity, and county lines, a vote for that opponent be districts for the Dallaswould City Council in the 1960’s, Rev-
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a vote against our very values and our own best interest. Domingo Garcia is a major supporter of President Obama and has met with him on several occasions to discuss issues critical to the minority community. Domingo was instrumental in fighting the Republican Voter ID bill that was designed to turn back the clock in our community and create more barriers to vote. This bill is reminiscent of the poll tax and Jim Crow laws that suppressed the African American vote for decades and is one of many examples of Domingo Garcia’s experience as one who has always fought for equal rights and justice for all. As a coalition builder, Domingo Garcia has a history and proven track record of uniting people and we need someone like him that can fight for our communities in Washington DC. As a graduate of the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University, Domingo has endowed a scholarship fund there to help make sure more young minorities can afford to go to law school. During his time on the Dallas City Council, he pushed against the establishment to pass single-member districts so that we could elect someone from our own community. As a State Representative, Domingo did not "go along to get along," he fought for all people of color and for our values. The balance of his career is impeccable. Elite News wholeheartedly endorses Domingo Garcia for Congress. He is the most qualified, has the most impressive record, and he is ready to lead. We know he will be a strong voice for everyone in this district.
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In 2006 Mr. Beckwith relocated his corporate location to 4155 S R L Thornton Freeway in Dallas, Texas and in 2010 because of the increasing demand for cremations added a crematory onsite at his corporate location. On July 27, 2010 Mr. Beckwith opened a funeral home in Fort Worth, Texas. Mr. Beckwith has being bestowed with an Honorary Doctor of Divinity from Dallas/ Ft. worth Bible Institute and Seminary. He serves as a Honorary Deputy Constable in Dallas County, Precinct One and is credited with starting the Security Ministry at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Grand Prairie, TX, where he continues to serve. Mr. Beckwith has received numerous awards and honors over the years in both Louisiana and Texas, for his selfless spirit and dedication. John E. Beckwith Jr., CFSP has been a Funeral Director and Embalmer for over 26years and is the Owner and Chief Executive Officer for Beckwith Inc., which is comprised of, Golden Gate Funeral Home in the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas and Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home in Tallulah, Louisiana. Under the leadership of John E. Beckwith Jr., Beckwith Inc. has expanded to a staff of over 100 full time employees and 20 part time employees. Mr. Beckwith, Jr. holds an Associate Degree in Applied Science in Funeral Services from the Dallas Institute of Funeral Services. He has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theology from the University of Florida (Vision Seminary.) He is a graduate of the Dallas County Police Academy and serves as a Captain Deputy Constable for Dallas County Precinct One, where he also serves as a Firearms Instructor. Mr. Beckwith, Jr. is a member of the National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association where he serves as a member of the Political Action Committee. He is very active in his local and state funeral directors associations. He holds the office of Sergeant of Arms and is a Board Member of the Texas Independent Funeral Directors Association, a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner and a member of Epsilon Nu Delta Mortuary Fra-
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Princess and Royal Caribbean! Sadly, only Carnival has ships scheduled this Summer. The others return during Fall and Winter. Carnival is a younger fun cruise, Princess is good, but not as structured and Disney is an awesome Disney World experience at sea! We prefer Royal Caribbean, as it always seemed a bit a bit more "refined". Both Carnival and Royal Caribbean offer 7 day itinerary's of Montego Bay/Ochi Rios (visit Bob Marley's birthplace in the mountain village of 3 Mile), Grand Cayman(Ya gotta swim with the Sting Rays)and Cozumel(Paradise Beach and Langostino Mall)!
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The Mighty Travelers echo the spirit of gospel singing from their late grandfather Willie B. Bollin. The Mighty Travelers has been singing for 37 years. The group consists of four God fearing men, Kenneth Stokes, Patrick Stokes, Christopher Bollin and Rev. James Jennings Jr. and their band is held up by Marcus Sanders, Kenneth Bollin Jr. and Larry “Donnell” Richardson. The Mighty Travelers all reside here in the Dallas area, in which they are involved and always giving back to the community. Every year they sponsor a free gospel Christmas concert and all proceeds go to the needy families. These young men of God are anointed and spiritual filled. God has truly blessed them through out the years. They have been given the gift to write their own songs for their CDs. They have been blessed to release 5 CDs over the years and their latest CD entitled “In Da Mornin” which is a great success reaching out to all their fans across the nation. The Mighty Travelers recently traveled to Nashville, TN to perform on Bobby Jones Gospel, where they carried that Texas style gospel with glorious pride. The Mighty Travelers are humble young men on the battlefield for the Lord, striving to fulfill their purpose and continue to do God’s will.
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aduated from pilot training at ssignment. During the same period, By William Carter - Special to the Elite News combatTheflights. These black airmen Tuskegee Airman were an they were just as good as any other Charles BeBow Jr., Mac Ross and elite group of950 African-American pilot. Racism an airplanes, groundpi-units, andwas common during Lemuel Custis received silver wings lots in the 1940s. They were pio- World War II and many people did of Army Air Force pilots. These men bomber during neersescort in equality missions and integration of not wantWorld blacks to become pilots. completed the standard Army flight
the Armed Forces. They trained in overcrowded classThe "Tuskegee Airmen" refers to rooms and airstrips, and suffered all who were involved in the Army from the racist attitude of some milblic Law 105-355, which Air Corps program to train African-established itary officials. The Tuskegee Airman Americans to fly and maintain comsuffered oton Field in Tuskegee, Ala., to many hardships, but they bat aircraft. The Tuskegee Airmen proved themselves to be world class of the included Tuskegee Airmenbomduring pilots, navigators, pilots. World bardiers, maintenance and support Even though the Tuskegee Airstaff, instructors, and all the person- men proved their worth as military nel who kept the planes in the air. pilots, they were still forced to oper-
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The primary flight training for these service members took place at the Division of Aeronautics of Tuskegee Institute. Air Corps officials built a separate facility at Tuskegee Army Air Field to train the pilots. The Tuskegee Airmen not only battled enemies during wartime but also fought against racism and segregation thus proving
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ate in segregated units and did not fight alongside their white countrymen. The men earned the nickname "Red Tail Angels" since the bombers considered their escorts "angels" and the red paint on the propeller and tail of their planes. In March of 1942 George Roberts, Benjamin Davis Jr.,
classroom instruction and many hours of flight time. Receiving their silver wings marked a milestone in being the first African-Americans to qualify as military pilots in any branch of the armed forces. By the end of the war in 1945, 992 men had graduated from pilot training at Tuskegee; 450 were sent overseas for combat assignment. During the same period, about 150 lost their lives while in training or on combat flights. These black airmen managed to destroy or damage over 409 German airplanes, 950 ground units, and sank a battleship destroyer. They ran over 200 bomber escort missions during World War II. On Nov. 6, 1998, President Clinton approved Public Law 105-355, which established the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site at Moton Field in Tuskegee, Ala., to commemorate and interpret the heroic actions of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II. On February 01, 1920, Richard Bruce Carter, Jr. was born in Newark, New Jersey. In 1942, he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and a minor in Chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.
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After graduation, he received an appointment as a cadet in the Army Air Corp in 1942. He possessed a strong personal desire to serve the United States of America to the best of his ability. In 1945, he married Etha C. Graves on Christmas Eve in Amsterdam, Holland. He was happily married for 35 years and a proud father of four children, Richard, Renee, Samuel and William. Major Carter graduated as a Tuskegee Airmen in the first class of Black Bomber Pilots and successfully earned his flight certificate in 1944. He was assigned to the 477th Bomber Squadron, the First Negro
Bomber Squadron in the US Army Air Corp. He went on to fly numerous missions against the German and Japanese Military during World War II. He also completed 57 combat missions in the famed B-29 Mitchell Bomber Aircraft throughout the Korean War. During his 22 years of military service, Major Carter received many decorations; the Presidential Unit The Tuskegee Airman were an elite group of Afric Citation, Air Medal with four Oak They were pioneers in equality and integration of Leaf Clusters, Purple Heart, The "Tuskegee Airmen" Silver refers to all who were inv train African-Americans to fly and maintain com Star, Bronze Startoincluded andpilots, numerous navigators, othbombardiers, mainten and all the personnel who kept the planes in the a ers. His name is proudly listed with The primary flight training for these service memb Aeronautics of Tuskegeeon Institute. many other Tuskegee Airmen the Air Corps offici Tuskegee Army Air Field to train the pilots. The Tu enemies during wartime but Tuskegee University’s website. also Hefought against r they were just as good as any other pilot. Racism and many people did not want blacks to become p obtained the permanent rank of classrooms and airstrips, and suffered from the ra officials. The Tuskegee Airman suffered many har Major; Served as Base Commander to be world class pilots. and CommanderEvenofthough Tactical Missile the Tuskegee Airmen proved their w forced to operate in segregated units and did not Support for two terms in Bitburg, countrymen. Germany; Obtained Air Force The men earned the nickname "Red Tail Angels" s escorts "angels" and the red paint on the propell Wings for: Bomber Pilot, Aircraft In March of 1942 George Roberts, Benjamin Davi Lemuel Custis received silver wings of Army A Engineering, and Navigation, Bomcompleted the standard Army flight classroom ins time. Receiving their silver wings bardier; Weather and Radar Ob-marked a milest Americans to qualify as military pilots in any bran server. By the end of the war in 1945, 992 men had grad were sent overseas for combat ass On April 24,Tuskegee; 1980,450 my grandfaabout 150 lost their lives while in training or on co managed to destroy or damage over 409 German ther, Major Richard B. Carter, Jr., ran over 200 bo sank a battleship destroyer. They War II. died at the age of 60. Major Carter On Nov. 6, 1998, President Clinton approved Publ received a full honors from the Tuskegeefuneral Airmen National Historic Site at Mot commemorate and interpret the heroic actions of the Army, War AirII. Force, Marines and Navy. His final resting place is the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA.
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During each election season, we are asked to vote on candidates and positions in local races that have a direct impact on our daily lives. Many times, in our hurried schedules, we do not know the individuals or much about the positions they are seeking. Our paper prides itself on endorsing and recommending individuals that we believe are the most qualified and are in tune with the needs of our community. In the race for the 162nd civil district court of Dallas County, there are two individuals that stand out above the rest and are deserving of our endorsement and your support. Although a dual endorsement has never been done by this paper before, we believe that these two candidates are the best qualified candidates for the May 29th election that will, more than likely, result in a run off. With a crowded field of six candidates, Judge Teresa Guerra Snelson and Phyllis Lister Brown are the two distinguished candidates that this paper is proud to endorse. Judge Teresa Guerra Snelson has been licensed for 21 years, has been board certified for 14 years and is currently an associate civil court judge in Dallas County, a position she has held for the last 8 years. A first generation American of Mexican descent, she has always given back to her community and is the immediate past president of the Dallas Hispanic Bar Association. Judge Teresa Guerra Snelson has the most relevant experience as it pertains to the 162nd civil district court. Phyllis Lister Brown has been licensed for 25 years, has been a litigation attorney for 12 years and most recently served as a city of Dallas municipal court judge for the last 10 years. A Dallas native, she too gives back to her community and is the current foundation chair of the J.L. Turner Legal Association. Phyllis Lister Brown’s judicial experience, although different from a civil district court judge, should not be discounted. Maricela Moore, does not believe that experience is relevant. As an attorney that has been licensed only ten years with limited trial experience, one would question the thought process of how she came to that conclusion. Also left to question is the fact that this candidate has legally changed her name, a fact that is public record, to run for the 162nd civil district court bench. Was her prior
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Elite News Community/ Church Calendar May 25 One Night Only Showing. Tickets are $5.00 at the door or they may be bought a head of time by calling 972-274-1818 ext. 130.In the cafeteria of the Desoto Freshman Campus!Starring Imani Crosby, Jailyn Carroll, & Jeremiah Lambert & Students & Faculty of the Freshman Campus with an appearance by Alex Dent of the DeSoto Class of 2012. Tickets are $5.00! DVDs of the film can be ordered at the event for $12.00 and they will be ready after Memorial Day! Saturday, June 2, 2012 The Northern Dallas, Denton and Collin Counties (NDDC) Prairie View A&M University Alumni Chapter is holding their Annual Fish Fry. 12:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. New Mount Zion Baptist Church, 9550 Shepherd Road, Dallas, Texas 75243 Telephone Number: 214 341 6459 Fish only $7.00 Fish and Shrimp $10.00 Everyone is invited. Come to enjoy the best fried fish in Dallas and to help the Prairie View Alumni Chapter raise money for Scholarships! Remember, Prairie View A&M University produces Productive People!! Please call Walter Gerard 214 674-8584
June 10 Could you use a Makeover? Well, head to THE MoUNT! Mount Hebron Missionary Baptist Church, located at 1233 State Highway 66 in Garland presents Makeovers on The Mount, a 4-day women's empowerment seminar, June 10, 5p.m. to 7p.m. and June 11-13, 7p.m. to 9p.m. Special guest will be author, Sheila Bailey, discussing her latest book, Makeovers With Left overs....Learning To Live on What's Left of Life. For registration fees, purchase a book, or for more information, call Ethel Jernigan at 469-443-4157, or go to www.onthemount.org and click on upcoming events. We also encourage you to "LiKE" us on Facebook at Mt. Hebron Missionary Baptist Church, follow us on twitter at @Mt_Hebron_MBC, and sign up to be on our mailing list at socialmedia@onthemount.org.
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On Sunday, May 20th, from LA to NYC, South Florida to Dallas, AHF hosted four coast-to-coast “Parties with a Purpose.” In Dallas/Ft. Worth, The AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s sponsorship of Radio One’s 97.9 The Beat DUB Car Show and Concert was especially important becauseDallas currently ranks as the number one city in the State of Texas for new incidence of HIV/AIDS. The highest rates of NEW infections occur in 13-24 year olds. The key to helping end new transmissions is prevention and access. AHF has speciallydesigned a 70-foot long, 18 wheel ‘Condom Nation’ big rig truck currently traveling across the country giving out 10 million condoms to those who cannot afford retail priced condoms and who are not near services that give them out freely. In Fort Worth and Dallas, the Condom Nation Tour distributed over a quarter million condoms to thousands of enthusiastic recipients. One young man exPage Page10 10
claimed, "Man this is great, I can't afford condoms, and that's why I have two kids!" Together with eight local community partner agencies led by John Reed of Ft. Worth's AIDS Outreach Center and Ed "Mr. Prevention" Jones and Jason Gutierrez of AIDS ARMS in Dallas, The AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s Condom Nation Tour tested over 800 people over 3 days, and identified 5 positive individualswho will now be able to receive access to thelife saving care, counseling, and medication they need to live a healthy life. The AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the largest provider of HIV Medical Services in the country. In partnership with the AIDS Outreach Center in Ft. Worth they are opening a beautiful new free healthcare center located at 400 Beach Street, as well as a not-for-profit pharmacy that can fill almost any prescription and accepts most insurance plans. 96 cents of every prescription filled goes directly to the care and treatment of people living with HIV/AIDS right here in the Dallas/Ft. Worth community.
Visit www.freeHIVtest.net orwww.condom-nation.org for more information on how you can help, or get access to the free services
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Larry Taylor - Committed to Service C E L E B R A t i N G
On any given Sunday Morning, Larry Taylor can be found in the sanctuary of Ervay Cedar Baptist Church, where he is a deacon who spends much of his time counseling young people and visiting the sick and shut in. “I have always felt a calling on my life to service,” said Taylor, a lawyer and former investment banker who is a candidate for a seat in the Texas legislature, running in District 110. “It began when I was a small boy and has continued to grip my life. “I love serving and giving to others. It is something that my parents instilled in my sister and me.” Taylor, a graduate of the Texas Southern Law School, is a partner at the Johnny Cochran Law Firm. He is a very good courtroom attorney according to those who have worked with and against him. And he is honest with his clients. “I decided to attend law school after being an investment banker. “I wanted to help people with their legal issues and I wanted to see them treatly fairly. Too many people do not understand our legal system and my effort has been to make it clear for them. If a client does not have money I will work something out with them. That is a part of my calling. A married father of two sons and a
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ple who are still members of the law making body. “I have an existing relationship with many members of the legislature,” said Taylor who credits his pastor, Reverend T. L. Brown and his parents, Veronica and Larry Sr. with helping to mold his life. “I will not have to have on the job training if the voters elect me. I know the rules of the game.” Taylor says that he plans to start monthly youth academies in his district to help young people with math, science, engineering and technology. “I plan to start after-school programs that will help our young people,” he said. “It is something that is desperately needed. I believe that we have to help young people to develop the skills that are desperately needed for the future.” While director of outreach for Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, Taylor worked with many business and civic groups. “I know their concerns and will be there to assist them grow their companies and improve their communities.” “As a legislator, I want to be a partner of the people,” he said. “I want them to see me on a weekly basis. I want to know that I am constantly working in their best interest.”
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Wow!! This was a great year of sports for our Metroplex. This sports season the Metroplex saw first time state champions, we saw teams repeat as state champion. We saw state titles in football, basketball, and track. This year in sports was very exciting in every sport.We watched as South Lake Carroll won another state championship in football. Southlake held off a very good Skyline team and went on to show that it's some serious football played in DFW. We saw Flower Mound Marcus win back to back state championships in basketball. Marcus Smart was one of the most exciting athletes I've seen since Byron Eaton. Smarts will to win was something to watch and you could tell he's a winner!!
The Kimball Knights won back to back state championships in basketball. Senior Shanno Lilly showed eveybody that basketball is not just a big mans game. Lilly showed everybody that he was one of the nations top shooting guards. Lilly won back to back MVP awards and put Kimball on the map as a basketball power house. The Duncanville girls basketball team won the State title and continued to prove to be a national power. These lady's were fast, strong, and powerful. This years Panther team just seemed to be on a mission, and the mission was accomplished. The Lancaster track teams girls and boys won state titles in track and field and continued to be the measuring stick for high school track programs. The Tigers are second to none when it comes to track! The boys re-
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Obituaries In October 1979, principle Fredrick Todd, Sr. asked his student body to tell their parents what South Oak Cliff would be like in the future. He stated that the school would become great and upon entering the building you would see “Education in Action he Stated ’94 Changing Image” will come. November 1983, principle Fredrick Todd, Sr. has seen the image of his school change and continued his challenge for the 80’s. Dr. Todd, Sr. who is responsible for the leadership and accountability of 2,462 students and a staff of 159, admonishes that we must accomplish a designated task: TABS and TAPS test scores would improve. Students would two to three hours per night of homework. They must pass English and Math to move on to the next course other-wise they will be retained. He stated “The Only Way to Read is to READ”. You can’t get a grade on potential, you must perform! Do not attempt to hide behind your inadequacies”! Dr. Todd informed students and parents that all instructors will be on grade level. Power-writing, note taking, outlining etc. will be part of all student programs. He will expect to see books in hands everyday when you leave school. r, Fredrick Todd, Sr. Principle.
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Burleson, Michael 56. Survived by mother, Ollie, 1 daughter and 2 grandchildren. Viewing- Friday, May 25 from 2-9 pm at Golden Gate- 4155 S. R.L. Thornton Frwy. Service- Saturday, May 26 at 11 am at Calvary Philadephia M.B.C.- 4703 Sunnyvale St. Dallas, TX. Taylor, Mae Lois 85. The wife of the late Buster, Jr. is survived by five daughters, nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. WakeFriday, May 25 from 7-9 pm. Service- Saturday, May 26 at 11 am. Both services will be held at Greater Holmes Street C.O.G.I.C.- 2505 E. Ledbetter Dallas, TX.
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and the Law Dawgs. Wake- Friday, May 25 from 8:30-9:30 pm, at Golden Gate- 4155 S. R.L. Thornton Frwy. Service- Saturday, May 26 at 1 pm at Golden Gate M.B.C.- 1101 Sabine Dallas, TX. Smith, Isaac 22. Survived by mother, Kathy, father, Levi, 2 sisters, Crystal and Danika and nieces, Skylar, Adrian and Lyric. Wake- Friday, May 25 from 6-8 pm. ServiceSaturday, May 26 at 11 am. Both services will be held at Temple of Prayer Christian Fellowship 1508 Cadiz St. Dallas, TX.
Ross, Chevon 32. Survived by son, J'Walon Berringer, parents, Larry and Mary Ross, 2 sisters, 3 brothers and a host of nieces, nephews
Cillersten Simon born June 5, 1926, passed away May 20, 2012 and she lived in Mt. Enterprise, Texas. She is preceded in death by husband Jamie Simon and son Elijah Simon. She gave birth to 9 children, 5 sons and 4 daughters and has a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her body is at Garmon Funeral Home, 900 N. Van Buren St., Henderson, Texas 75652. Wake service will be held at Garmon Funeral Home on Friday, May 25, 2012 from 6pm-8pm. Funeral Service will be Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 11 am at East Holly Springs Baptist Church in Mt. Enterprise, Texas. Lewis, Leticia Jean 48. Survived by longtime compaion, Gustabo Rodriquez and 2 daughters, Krista and Cami. WakeThursday, May 24 from 8:30-9:30 pm. Service- Friday, May 25 at 11 am. Both services will be held at Golden Gate- 4155 S. R.L. Thornton Frwy.
Ministers Listing St. Andrew Missionary Baptist Church 218 W. Illinois Ave. Dallas TX. 75216 Rev. Anthony Cole Pastor 214-497-8560 Sunday School 10:30 Morning Worship 11:30
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