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A new book written by a New York Times reporter reveals the racial history of the nation’s first lady, Michelle Obama. The book reveals that the First Lady has a number of white relatives. DNA tests revealed, according to the book, First Lady that a distant relative Michelle obama of the First Lady’s was fathered by the son of a slave owner, who was white. This is nothing new to those of us who are students of American history. Slave owners and their sons often slept with female slaves. Oftentimes they raped them and sometimes there were actually true feelings of attraction. There were even instances when white females had relationships with Black men. While in most communities it was against the law, interracial relationships have always been a common practice in the American fabric. If you look around the Black community and look at the various shades of color that exist you are quickly aware that racial socialization has taken place for a very, very long time. I have known Black people who could have passed for white and I have known Black people whose skin color was as dark as the night sky at midnight. Some of the white relatives of the First Lady have said that they hoped that they could visit the White House and visit their kin, the President and their children. One said that she hoped that the relationship that produced a child was a consensual relationship and not a rape. Another said that she had seen pictures of Mrs. Obama’s greatgreat grandfather, the child born from the relationship, and had noticed his dark skin. America must face the fact that is it quickly becoming a non-white nation. Fewer and fewer white people are having children while the Hispanic birth rate rises and the Black birth rate is steady. The changing realities of the nation’s complexion are frightening to some. But those of sober reflection understand that our future will be as great as our past. If we all dig deep enough we will find that there are people of all colors in our backgrounds. In fact, there are some that say that our current President is not the country’s first black President. It was Dr. King who said that the day was coming when people would be judged not by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. I am still eagerly awaiting the dawning of that morning. June 22, 2012
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The television series Dallas is back on the airwaves and like 20 years ago, people the world over will be watching to see the antics of J.R., Bobby Ewing and members of their family. The opening episodes of the series present a J.R. that is still a snake and a Bobby that you would not want to date your son or daughter. What concerns me and others about the new version of Dallas is the absence of people of color in the series. The first Dallas series had, at its best, black people as waiters and servants. It was disgraceful that the roles that Black people played in the oil and gas industry in Texas were never revealed in the series. It is hopeful that the new Dallas series will not present the same inaccurate picture. Texas state representative Helen Giddings is among those who are concerned that the new series should include more people of color. The state of Texas has given money to the series as has the city of Dallas. Representative Giddings said that the series should be more racially inclusive. Her position is held by many other elected officials and other leaders in the state of Dallas, particularly since taxpayer dollars are supporting the series.
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Dallas was a very important ambassador for our city. It brought visitors and tourists from near and far. I have a friend who had two guests visit Texas from Uganda in east Africa. The very first place that they wanted to see was South Fork Ranch, he said. The Dallas series can still be a very important tool that gives people an understanding of how the energy business developed in our state. It is only fair that the portrayal include the entire story. People of varied ethnicities, and especially Black people, were important to the development of the industry. The contribution should be noted and included in the new episodes of Dallas. It is important to all of us.
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I am a mother of three teenage boys, and for the most part, they are some good kids. However, this summer, my youngest, who is 15, has changed quite drastically. He’s been leaving the house in the morning and not coming home until late at night. I ask him where he’s been and he just says he’s been with some friends. I try to restrict him from going out, but once his dad and I are at work, he does what he wants to do. He doesn’t listen and he won’t talk. Everything becomes an argument with him. My husband wants him out the house, but that is way too hard for me. I’ve been a go-between, trying to keep him under my roof. A few days ago, I was asking him if he wanted to talk about anything. He got so angry at me that he got so close to my face that our noses were almost touching. I was really scared. My husband was not home, and he doesn’t know about the incident. I am a little afraid of what my son may do, and I still don’t know what has gotten into him. I know that when I tell my husband about our little incident, there will be no way my son can remain in my home, but he is still my baby and I don’t want to just throw him out. Please tell me what I can do. At a Loss
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You have made a few serious mistakes:
1. Allowing your son to disrespect your home by not enforcing a curfew 2. Keeping his behavior a secret from your husband 3. thinking your son is a baby what you need to do is go “old school” and set some rules and make him suffer whatever the consequences. Dr. Hollie is a Pastor and practicing psychotherapist in the city. For questions and comments, please write to askdrhollie@aol.com.
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Psalms 128 1Blessed are all who fear the Lord, who walk in his ways. 2You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours. 3Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your sons will be like olive shoots round your table.4thus is the man blessed who fears the Lord.5May the Lord bless you from Zion all the days of your life; may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem,6and may you live to see your children's children. Peace be upon israel.”
As a kid I got in trouble when the teacher called my parents to let them know what they heard me telling another boy: "My dad could beat up your dad!" I did not understand the big deal. I mean, it was true, he could. Were they gonna make him prove it or something? Well, many of us believed our dad was the greatest and we cannot all be right. But it is a special relationship, father son, or father. A young couple took their two-year-old daughter to the home-improvement store. She got tired of walking, so the husband let her ride on his shoulders. As he walked, she began pulling his hair. Although he asked her to stop several times, she kept on. Getting annoyed, he scolded, "Madi-
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son! Stop that!" "But, Daddy," she replied, "I am just trying to get my gum back! "God has ordained 3 great institutions here on this earth: The home, the government, the church. The oldest, and greatest of these institutions is the home. The church is a great institution, but is only as great as its homes. Our nation is great, though it has been far greater, but it is only as great as its churches. "As the home goes, so goes the church, as the church goes, so goes the nation." Amen! Through the years, much of the burden of having the right kind of home has been placed on "mother." But the Bible places most of the burden squarely in the lap of "Dad." It is Dad’s responsibility to set the moral and spiritual example for the home/to see to it that the Word of God is honored and revered/take lead in matters of discipline/make sure children are raised in nurture and admo-
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nition of the Lord in church faithfully greatly increasing their chances of being born again just as soon as they reach the age of accountability for them. Thank God for Christian mothers, some of which have many of these responsibilities fall to them, but remember, dad will answer to God for it! It was Joshua who said, "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." He was the leader of the band. Eve may have taken that first bite, but God came looking for Adam! We live in a day in which it is very difficult to be a good man. It is even more difficult to be a good husband. But it is most difficult to be a good dad. The world has a warped concept of what it means to be a good dad. Just turn on the TV and you will know it is true. Have you noticed that the dad of most TV households is made out to be a buffoon and an idiot? Amen! So, men, who can we pattern ourselves after if not Archie Bunker, Homer Simpson, or Ray Romano? Well, our standard should be the Word of God and Psalms 128 gives us some tremendous concepts on how to be a good dad, and how a family can best support dad. "Blessed" means to be congratulated. If you do the things in the following verses, you should
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be commended, congratulated. In the original language it’s plural. It actually says it twice! Blessed, blessed is the man! That is double joy! But if you do not do what this Psalm says, it will be double trouble! So, if you want double joy, if you want to be the best dad you can be, if you want to be the leader of the band as you are called to be, then tune in to channel 128 this week to see the dad that God built:
1. Character First and foremost, a good dad will fear God and walk in oldfashioned character and integrity. What will your kids remember about you when you have left this life? What do some of you remember about your dad? I wonder what my kids will remember about me. Will they remember the things I bought them? What did your dad buy you on your 12th birthday? Do not remember do you? No, they will remember your character, whether good or bad. Allow me to read a letter now that I wrote to my dad, and sent to mom to hold and read there on Father’s Day. If you would like entire message please request it at: revelations_75044@msn.com
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Welcome to the weekend, Baaaby! Ya know, Juneteenth almost snuck by me last weekend. Celebrating Father's Day(Wow!), my daughters 21st Birthday (Double Wow!)and vacation planning grabbed most of my attention. We were at church and somebody mentioned Juneteenth. I got home an checked the Internet, seeing all kinds of local celebrations and articles mentioning "our" holiday. Usually, I would have heard it on the radio, but with the advent of Pandora, Ipods, XM-Sirius and such. I have less patience for 5 minutes of commercial listening built in at least twice an hour on local Radio, thus I missed what was happening from my normal source. Perhaps if I was still ordering The Dallas Morning News or Ft. Worth Star Telegram, I would have been alerted. Both newspaper and radio interaction seems to be moving towards the net. The net was built for newspapers and I have no solution to keep paper copies relevant for a new generation of readers. It's so cool when my friends and relatives from around the world reach out to me about something I've written and De De McGuire they've read at www.dfwelitenews.com. You can always email me at Smokinkevan@verizon.net. As for Radio, here are my suggestions to make you relevant for current and future generations. You have to provide more music and personality!
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In a few weeks Jordan Giddings, who has been one of the Dallas area’s premier high school basketball stars for the past four years, will journey to Kansas where he earned a fouryear athletic scholarship because of the skills that he displayed as a high school standout and his conduct off the court. A number of schools across the country pursued Jordan, who starred at Carter and Adamson High Schools. He said he chose the school in Kansas because of the relationship that the coach developed with him, and the academic programs that the institution offers. “While I want to play professional basketball, my long-range goals are to become a sports journalist or to pursue a career in sports management,” said Jordan, who credits his parents, Shonda and Stan, members of his family and his church with helping him to mold his life. “My parents always took me to church. My favorite scripture became you can do all things
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through Christ who strengthens you,” said Jordan, who was raised spiritually in the Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Church. “While growing up I managed to stay away from the temptations of the streets. I did not have time to waste my life.” Jordan, 18, will be attending Southwest University in Winfield, Kansas. The school listed him as their primary basketball recruit. “Jordan wanted to attend a four year school,” said his father, who coaches women’s basketball at Southwest Christian College in Terrell, Texas, which also bidded for his son’s talents for the men’s program. “He has basketball skills and he has an interest in journalism,” Giddings said. “I want him to use his passions and his talents to be a citizen that makes a contribution to society. It is now time for him to travel the paths that he wants to pursue.” Jordan said that he wanted his life and his most recent accomplishment to be an example for other young people. “My message to other young people is to pursue your dreams and understand that
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An Airbrush Youth Workshop will take place on Saturday, June 30 at the Dock Bookshop. Meet Artist Malcolm McCrae of Sikeston, MO. From 11-12:30PM followed by a Student Interactive Workshop from 13PM. Refreshments will be served. Transportation is available: (817) 901-7283. The Dock Bookshop is located at 6637 Meadowbrook Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76112, (817) 457-5700.
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Fort Worth’s City Slickers Business Mixer will celebrate their 3rd year anniversary on Monday, June 25, from 5:30-7:30PM at the Omni Hotel Downtown Fort Worth. RSVP to maryestallings@yahoo.com or call (817) 229-1307. Special guest host is FOX 4 News Reporter Lari Barager.
Free Children’s Storytelling and Museum Tour program is offered each Saturday, from 11-1PM at the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum, 3400 Mount Vernon Avenue, Fort Worth, 76103. Visit www.cowboysofcolor.org, or email info@cowboysofcolor.org.You can find out about these and other exciting events taking place in Fort Worth by visiting www.JimAustinOnline.com.
On exhibit now at the Lenora Rolla Heritage Center Museum, 1020 E. Humbolt Street, Fort Worth 76104, The Color of Hate: How the Jim Crow Era Shamed and Shaped Our City. The Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society invite you to join them for an award-winning pictorial exhibit by Fort Worth Star Telegram columnist Tim
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There was a time when Bishop Jakes and First Lady Serita Jakes did not have enough money to feed themselves and their small children. Thirty years ago, the Bishop’s ministry was in its infancy in West Virginia, yet his faith was as high as the tallest peak in The Blue Ridge Mountains. There were days when he was unable to pay the meager rent on his church yet he preserved, not seeking greatness but searching for grace. Preaching for the first time as a boy he did not intend to reach the rich and the famous with his messages. That was not his dream. In his heart he was comfortable with those who pulled coal from the hillsides and who drove nearly broken cars and trucks to their places of employment, if they were fortunate enough to work at all. Yet, God had a larger plan for the gifted young preacher who as a small boy was known as T.D., a plan that would one day make him the most engaging and significant clergyman on the face of the earth. It was a plan that would one day make him a frequent guest in the White House where he counseled presidents, and one that took him to principalities where he prayed for royalty. And befittingly, on June 8th in downtown Dallas in the splendidness of the AT&T Performing Arts Center/Winspear Opera House, thousands came out to honor Bishop Jakes for giving thirty-five years of his
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from Washington, D.C. to be at the event. Bishop Jakes has a unique ministry that transcends age groups, economic standings and race,” he said. “His preaching makes all of us understand that no matter what our faults that we are included in God’s grace.” His comments were echoed by Reverend Denise Mitchem, a member of the New Birth Baptist Church in Atlanta who came to celebrate Bishop Jakes. “I came to celebrate a great man of God,” she said. “I have known him for twenty five years and his ministry has blossomed as if it was a great flower Bishop t.D. Jakes with wife Serita Jakes and famin God’s garden.” ily during 35th Annual Red Carpet Celebration. Reverend Bernice King, the ter’s House in Dallas, where the youngest of Dr. Martin Luther Bishop ministers, for the past ten King Jr.’s four children, said that years with his wife, Jill. the Potter’s House, under Bishop “Men especially are touched by Jakes’ leadership, had developed his humility and his humbledrinking wells in Africa and ness,” said Jones, a Dallas based comforted hurricaine victims in business owner. “He always has the United States. “He cares for an uplifting word for people. He people in the homeland and the understands the issues that conmotherland,” she said. “Bishop front people.” The event was Jakes is an anointed individual planned by the Bishop’s wife, a who has a special relationship noted speaker and successful au- with God,” said businesswoman thor. He did not know who Isabelle Cottrell who has been a would attend and how many member of the Potter’s House people would be present. He had since it opened in Dallas. “His no idea that people such as message hav helped me through Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry, some of the most difficult moSoledad O’Brien, Shirley Caements in my life. His sermons sar, Paula White and Chaka keep me going. They empower Khan would be among those me and they give me strength. who attended. He provides his members with Reverend George Holmes, a spiritual food,” she said.Visibly national church figure who that he had been works with some of the nation’s leading political figure, flew continue on pg. 10
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moved at the end of the evening after hearing the numerous tributes to his life and his work, Bishop Jakes told the audience that he had been “blown away” by their expressions of love for him, his family and his ministry. The event will be broadcast on national television in coming weeks. He thanked all of those who attended and was especially grateful to members of his church who helped to organize the event which was called Triumphant Journey. “It is not what you give a person that makes it amazing,” Bishop Jakes said. “It is the spirit that you give it with.”
Bishop t. D. Jakes celebrated 35 years in the ministry at star-studded gala in Dallas.
Media mogul oprah Winfrey and Gayle King make a surprise visit to Bishop T.D. Jakes 35th Anniversary Gala.
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The red carpet is rolled out to welFollowing the T.D. Jakes 35th Anniversary Gala, (L-R) Pastor Paula White, come the iconic Bishop T.D. Jakes retired NFL player emmitt Smith, Bishop T.D. Jakes, Pat Smith (wife of emand his wife, Serita, at the black-tie mitt Smith), Donna Richardson Joyner (wife of media mogul Tom Joyner) gala to celebrate 35 years of ministry. gather at an intimate post-event soirée. (Photo credit: Vernon Bryant, courtesy of TDJ (Photo credit: Vernon Bryant, courtesy of TDJ enterprises/The FrontPage Firm)
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On Thursday, June 28, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Mountain View College, in partnership with the Dallas County Community College Diversity Office, will host the 2012 Supplier Diversity and Innovative Small Business Conference for the North Texas area. The economic development conference is the first annual event created to serve as a conduit for business development in the southwest region of North Texas. “Economic development in North Texas is important to building sustainable job growth, better neighborhoods and stronger communities. Mountain View College is the link between opportunity and growth in the southwest rePage Page10 10
Music legends Bebe Winans and chaka Khan pose backstage at the Bishop T.D. Jakes 35th Anniversary celebration. (Photo credit: cooper Neill, courtesy of TDJ enterprises/The FrontPage Firm)
Isabelle cottrell,socialite along with actress Angela Bassett and husband courtney Vance at the T.D. Jakes mansion during 35th Anniversary celebration events.
comedian Mike epps and wife Michelle join the celebration. epps credited Bishop Jakes for helping him grow in his faith and produce movies "my mother will go and see."
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gion. We want our local businesses to be successful,” states Patricia Webb, Executive Dean of Continuing Education, Economic and Workforce Development. Innovative minority, woman, disabled and veteran owned businesses will connect with corporate supplier diversity managers at this unique event filled with information workshops, expert panelists and investment community leaders. The kickoff presentation will be delivered by Kenneth “Coach” Carter who will share his thoughts on Unleashing the Power of Creation, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. "I am so excited to be a part of the 2012 Mountain View College Supplier Diversity and Innovative Small Business Diversity Conference. If you are a CEO or an aspiring CEO, I feel this event will give you the networking, ideas, and inspiration to take your goals to the next level,” stated Coach Carter. Contract opportunities are often not easy to understand or find. One opportunity my firm was awarded this year was due to a connection with a vendor derived from a government procurement conference. Conference attendance can be the added bonus your business development strategy needs to help boost your company’s bottom line.
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This year friends will pay tribute to an icon, Mr. Dick Gregory, as he celebrates his 80th birthday. For decades Mr. Gregory has been on the forefront, as an entertainer, activist, speaker, actor, author, health nutritionist and social commentator. In addition to turning 80 this year, Mr. Gregory has been married to Lillian Smith Gregory for the past 53 years and they have 10 children. A regular providing social and political commentary on television and radio shows, Mr. Gregory was heavily involved in the civil rights movement, with other activists and members of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Mr. Gregory was on the frontline in the 60s during the Civil Rights
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into the 21st Century. In response to published allegations that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) had supplied cocaine to predominantly African American areas in Los Angeles, thus spurring the crack epidemic, Gregory protested at CIA headquarters and was arrested. In 1992 he began a program called "Campaign for Human Dignity" to fight crime in St. Louis neighborhoods. In 1973, the year he released his comedy album Caught in the Act, Mr. Gregory moved with his family to Plymouth, Massachusetts, where he developed an interest in vegetarianism and became a nutritional consultant. In 1984 he founded Health Enterprises, Inc., a company that distributed weight loss products. In 1987 Mr. Gregory introduced the Slim-Safe Bahamian Diet, a powdered diet mix, which was immensely profitable. Mr. Gregory is in high demand as a speaker and is considered an expert on health issues. On June 29, 2012 at 7:00p.m. at Harwood 609 Restaurant, Mr. Gregory, who has been a regular at the annual Don’t Believe the Hype Celebrity Weekend for the past 17 years, will be saluted at a dinner and show. On many other occasions Mr. Gregory has traveled to the Metroplex to support organizations and programs. The birthday celebration is an opportunity to show him some love. There’s a fun-filled evening
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planned with special entertainment, including opera singer Ivan Tolbert, country/western sensation IMAJ, spoken word artist Zemill, actor Richard Gant, actress and Apollo legend Kiki Shepard, comedians Joe Torry, Phyllis Yvonne Stickney, Stank E. and D Ellis, and of course, you will hear from Mr. Gregory! While his actual birth date is October 12, due to his very demanding schedule and because he is making his annual visit to Dallas for the Celebrity Bowl-a-thon weekend, organizers decided to seize the opportunity to honor Mr. Gregory. Other celebrities attending the celebrity bowl-a-thon include: television journalists Amanda Fitzpatrick, Steve Pickett, Ester Davis, Adreienne Bankert, Cheryl "Action" Jackson, and Giselle Phelps; radio personalities Dareia Tolbert, Robert Ashley, Ken Bell, Sam Putney, Wendy Schofield, Antonio Johnson, Da Wolf, Gary with Da Tea, dianne gibson, The Chaplain, Nicole Barrett, Skip Murphy, Lynne Haze;Nanette Lee, Chris Arnold, Wig, Vincent "Heartbreak" Tucker and Andrew Whigham; activist Joyce Ann Brown, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins, stylist to the stars - Shereese; columnist Vincent Hall; Constable Derick Evans; journalist Gordon Jackson, former member of Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes – Jeremiah Cummings, stage star VirLinda Stanton, Asst. District Atty. Heath Harris, editor Darryl Blair, civil rights activist
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Peter Johnson and a host of others media folk, athletes. The annual celebrity bowl-a-thon is at USA Bowl, 10920 Composite Drive in Dallas. There will be a reception and program from 6-7:30 pm and bowling begins at 8p.m. In addition to a host of volunteers and supporters, the event is supported by long-time sponsor American Airlines, who like Sen. Royce West’s Emmett Conrad Leadership Program provides a team of volunteers; in addition to a host of the sponsors like Evans Engraving, Harwood 609, Atty. DeMetris Sampson, media organizations, Divine Communications, I Messenger, Coca Cola, Johnson Products and Mocca Cosmetics. For tickets log on www.dntbelievethehype.org or call 972-5720088.
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Luter is not afraid of hard work or challenges. In 2005 Hurricane Katrina not only displaced his church but his home. While the community rebuild and his church was being restored Luter continued to serve his congregation although they were scattered throughout the country. From 2006 he held services in New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Houston. It wasn’t until 2008 did Franklin Avenue Baptist Church reopen its doors and held services for its member in one location.
Luter feels that through the experiences of Hurricane Katrina and his steadfastness he is uniquely qualified to lead the SBC to new opportunities and continued unification.
Rev. Dr. Fred Luter Installation ceremony Southern Baptist convention
being the first black President of the SBC you must understand the history of August Georgia and the SBC. Augusta Georgia was founded in 1736 by James Oglethorpe who banned slavery in Augusta until it was taken over as a British Colony. With a new constitution in 1735 slavery became the norm for Augusta. Augusta and the SBC held a foundation that rich in the old southern traditions that we as African Americans are challenged by.
The Southern Baptist Convention is rooted in Augusta, Georgia and organized in 1845 by slaveholders. They broke away from the National Baptist Convention when due to their position of slavery. Today The SBC is one of the largest organizations in the United States. They have over 16 million members who worship at over 45,000 churches throughout the United Sates.
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It's hard to believe its been 20 years since the 1992 Olympic Team showed the world how basketball is played. The "Dream Team" is regarded as the greatest basketball team ever assembled. The team was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010. The 92 Olympic team is one of eight teams enshrined in the Hall of Fame. In addition, as of 2011 eleven of the twelve players on the roster( all but Laettned) and three of the fcoaches (all but Carlesimo) have been elected to the Hall of Fame as individuals. At the 1988 Summer Games in Seoul. The USA national basketball team, made up of college stars, finished in 3rd place. In 1989 Fiba opened the Olympics up to professional players. The USA Basketball began looking to the NBA to supply players for its 1992 Olympic roster. On September 21,1991 the first ten players for the Dream Team were officially selected. Micheal Jordan, Scottie Pippin of the Chicago Bulls, John Stockton and Karl Malone of the Utah
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Jazz, Magic Johnson of the Lakers, Larry Bird Celtics, Patrick Ewing of the NY Knicks, Chris Mullin of the Warriors,David Robinson of the Spurs, and Luter knew going in that he has a Charles Barkley of the 76ers. challenge ahead of himself. Last FebruThe final professional spot was ary Luter told the Baptist Press that he felt debated between Clyde Drexler lead to help solve the church’s divisive of the Trailblazers and Isiah racial heritage. Luter says that it is now Thomas. Drexler was added to time to close the books on what once The the team on May 12,1992, along SBC use to stand for and to move forward with Christian Laettned of Duke. with new ideas. Laettner was the only player selected for the team without proIn his early days of being a street fessional experience. Laettner preacher Luter learned the art of grabbing your attention quickly and giving you was selected over Shaquille enough information to keep your attention O'Neal for the final spot on the focused on the information he was trying roster to share with you. He is still know to utiThe Dream Team made its debut lize that same method in how he delivers on June 28 1992, at the Tournamessages today. With also being a mega ment of the Americas,an Olympic church Luter still has the unique ability to qualifying event in Portland, Orereach his members and not allow the gon. The team defeated Cuba numbers stand as a barrier between him 136- 57, prompting Cuban coach and members. Miguel Gomez to say " You can't cover the sun with your finger! Is it possible that Luter can be the catalyst that will not only unit The SBC with At the Olympics, opposing teams the black churches but The SBC with the were overwhelmed by the talent National Convention? Is it possible that of the American roster, losing by this is the first step in a paradigm shift in an average of 43.8 points per the Baptist church where we all stand game. The closest of the eight united in Christ and not the cause? matches was a117-85 victory in the gold medal game against Croatia. Charles Barkley was the leading scorer dur“where Powerful Men of God Study” ing the Olympics averaging 18.0 points per game. The 92 "Dream Team" will ³:KHUH 3RZHUIXO 0HQ RI *RG 6WXG\´ be legendary forever, you can only dream up a roster full of Hall of Famers, you can only dream of playing on a team with this type of talent. It's was a dream for America's basketball fans, but the "Dream Team was a nightmare for the world to see! And the way this team was balling in 92, their oppoOpportunity for : nents must have thought it ³:KHUH 3RZHUIXO 0HQ RI *RG 6WXG\´ was a Dream!!!' BachelorsOpportunity - Masters -for: Doctorate
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By Lorie Blair History was made Tuesday when Rev. Fred Luter Jr of New Orleans was elected as the first Black President of the Southern Baptist Convention. After serving as the Vice President Luter ran unopposed as the organizations newest leader.
Luter is the Pastor of Franklin Ave Baptist Church in New Orleans. In 1986 Franklin Avenue Baptist Church was a small congregation on only 65 members. By 2005 Luter had grown his membership to a 7,000 member church. Today, it is still one of the largest Southern Baptist Churches in the state of Louisiana.
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Pastor William Boulden is married to First Lady Mrs. Doris Ann Boulden for 37 years and they have seven children, 14 grandchildren, fivegreat grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. Pastor Boulden is now Pastor and Founder of The New Vision Community Baptist Church. New Vision Community Baptist Church is six years old and located at 1326 Neptune Road, Dallas, TX. New Vision serves as an agency for Spiritual growth by engaging in: ·
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Rev. Boulden is a product of the Dallas Independent School District and the Inter Racial Baptist Institute, Union Baptist Bible Theological School, Houston, TX. and Southern Baptist Convention School of Evangelism, Atlanta, GA. Rev. Boulden has served as President of the Harmony District Sunday School and N.B.C. Congress for 6 years and Vice Moderate in Corsicana, TX. Rev. Boulden also served as an Assistant Director General of the Texas Baptist Convention Sunday School and N.B.C. Congress. Rev. William Boulden and First Lady Mrs. Doris Ann Boulden
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First Lady Mrs. Doris Ann Boulden is a native of Magnolia, Arkansas. Mother and Grandmother to seven children, 14 grandchildren, five great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. First Lady Doris Boulden is a member of the New Vision Community Baptist Church where she serves as President of the Women’s Ministry, sings in the Choir and as a Sunday School Teacher. She is retired business owner of Doris New and Used Clothing Shop formerly located in Dallas and Corsicana, TX.
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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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September 24, 1927 June 15, 2012 Dallas, Texas Wake Friday, June 22 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Singing Hills Memorial Chapel 6221 University Hills Blvd. Dallas, TX 75241 (214) 371-4311 Funeral Service Saturday, June 23 10:00 AM St. Paul U.M.C. 1816 Routh St. Dallas, TX
Mary Dell Cleveland Sunrise: April 24, 1917 Sunset: May 28, 2012
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Saturday, June 23, 2012 12:00 (High Noon) until … 2349 Cedar Crest Blvd. - Elite News Blair Chapel Join Us for Worship * Food * Refreshments * Fun Wear & Take Photos in Your Favorite Designer Hat Auction * Raffle Contact: Fallon Turner or Debra Blair Abron Register by June 18, 2012 (214) 372-6500 Ages – 10 & Under $10.00 …12 – 20 $20.00 21 – Up $35.00 Vendors Welcomed – Booth Space $40.00 Ticket Prices include: Buffet, 1 Entry into Raffle & Photo
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