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Alliance to showcase African Diaspora announced PASADENA, CA—On Monday, January 15, 2018, the holiday marking the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the NAACP and the Africa-America Institute announced a groundbreaking partnership during the 49th NAACP Image Awards. The NAACP will work with the AAI on the development and distribution of a curriculum designed to highlight the accomplishments, achievements and history of Africa and its Diaspora. “It’s appropriate that on a day that we honor Dr. King as well as promote positive images of people of color, we announce to the world a partnership that includes a curriculum, learning exchange and a network for advocacy and activism on behalf of those of African descent in the United States and abroad, “said Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP. “AAI has a long history of academic exchange and educational meetings between Africa and America. Now is an extraordinary time and opportunity to partner with the NAACP and together connect the more than 42 million Afro-descendants with the brilliance of the African history and its contribution to modern civilization,” added Kofi Appenteng, President of the Africa-America Institute. The curriculum from the NAACP/ AAI Alliance will include content such as Africa’s Great Civilizations, the critically acclaimed series by Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Partners and NAACP chapters will benefit from organized screenings and lessons with an early education focus on positive identity formation and a more advanced curriculum that includes studies in social sciences.

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Trump’s remarks condemned By Freddie Allen

Editor-In-Chief, BlackPressUSA.com/NNPA Newswire)

—Trump made the comments during a meeting with Republican and Democratic congressmen about immigra-

tion reform and President Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. — The New York Times reported: “When Mr. Trump heard that Haitians were among those who would benefit from the

proposed deal, he asked whether they could be left out of the plan, asking, ‘Why do we want people from Haiti here?’” —Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Cedric Richmond said that the Diversity Visa Pro-

gram “greatly benefits immigrants from African countries and provides an opportunity for them to achieve the American Dream.” Civil rights groups and

Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center from Aug. 1-5. Coleman will lead the convention team. This year's theme is "NABJ18: Driving Journalism, Technology & Trust." President Glover praised Coleman for her decades of service since becoming a

member in 1995. Coleman has served NABJ in numerous capacities, including chapter president, deputy regional director and regional conference co-chairperson. "Eva has been a phenomenal member and servant of

King III talks to Black Press about dad’s legacy By Stacy M. Brown

(NNPA Newswire Contributor)

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Coleman to chair NABJ National Convention

Eva D. Coleman

National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) President Sarah Glover has named Dallas-area editor and journalism educator Eva D. Coleman as the 2018 NABJ Convention chairwoman. The largest gathering for journalists of color in 2018 will be held at the

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Hon. Martin L. King III

Nearly 50 years ago, the world lost one of its greatest heroes. That hero’s son, Martin Luther King III, continues his father’s work, taking See KING, page 2

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King III to Black Press,

every opportunity to share his father’s vision, message and mission. “Today, particularly in light of where the nation stands as it relates to leadership…we badly need to embrace my father’s message and we have to learn to disagree without being disagreeable and my dad showed us how that can be done,” said King. The eldest son of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, Martin Luther King III was only ten years old when his dad was assassinated in Memphis on April 4, 1968. Martin Luther King III went on to graduate from Morehouse College with a bachelor’s degree in political science. Later, Martin Luther King III became a community activist, county commissioner and president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, the organization that his father led as its first president. Like his father, King has led protest marches and has convened forums on police brutality. “There’s a barbaric mentality today with police shootings of

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African Americans, but all of that can change when people rise up, which is why I applaud Black Lives Matter,” King said. The civil rights leader said that, in this political climate, it will be essential to mobilize diverse groups of people. “This election coming up in November is important, because we need a stopgap in Congress, because this president doesn’t have an understanding of what goes on in communities of color,” King said. King continued: “Right now, the Republicans have the presidency, the House and the Senate, but, this coming election creates prospects of one or both houses being flipped to people who would have some sensitivity to issues [related to civil and human rights].” King, the National Newspaper Publishers Association 2017 Lifetime Legacy Award recipient, is calling on African American groups, Hispanics, women’s organization, the LGBTQ community and others to get out and vote. “That is what needs to happen in November so that come January 2019, we can get legislation that will help,” he said. King said his mother deserves a lot of credit for his father’s success and for keeping his legacy alive. “My mom is partially responsible for what my dad’s legacy is, today, because she stayed on the battle field and lived 40 years beyond my dad and she was able to establish

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the King Center just months after he died and this year will be 50 years since she did that,” King said. He recalled his father’s famous, “I Have a Dream,” speech and declared that the dream has yet to be fully realized. “The dream has not been fulfilled. There’s an aspect that’s been accomplished, because we have African-American billionaires and that was part of the dream, but we still have African Americans in poverty, we disproportionately lead the pack in every major area whether its heart disease, diabetes or hypertension, because of the level of stress that we as a people are forced to live under,” he said, adding that racism in today’s society contributes to that stress. “We’ve seen communities from around the world, those that come here and are able to start a business, get a business loan while we’ve been here forever and we’re not able to get business loans,” said King. “This isn’t to suggest that we should have a victim’s mentality. You have to acknowledge the problem and know that you can overcome it.” Living in the shadows of his dad isn’t easy, but it provides certain unique opportunities to contribute, King said. “If I attempted to wake up and live in his shoes, I’d fail miserably, but it’s a major blessing to have his name and to try to carry it in such a way to make my parents proud,” he said. “I want to continue the legacy that my parents forged. A legacy of fighting for freedom, justice and equality for all.” Finally, King reminisced about his father’s close relationship with the Black Press. “Not just ownership, but the writers for the Black Press. Papers like the Chicago Defender, the Atlanta Daily World, the newspapers in Washington,” said King. “The Black Press was tremendously important then and it is important now, because that’s where we get our information.”

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Coleman and NABJ, NABJ. I appreciate her wide-ranging skill set and organizational expertise," said Glover. "Eva brings years of experience as an executive producer and entrepreneur. I am especially proud of her work on JSHOP, NABJ's high school journalism workshop, and the Dallas-Fort Worth Association of Black Journalists' (DFW/ ABJ) Urban Journalism Workshop, of which she has directed the radio and television components for more than 15 years." Coleman says NABJ is near and dear to her heart. For years, she has brought her entire family, including her mother, to the national conventions. "This is definitely an honor to be named the chair of the NABJ national convention," Coleman said. "This appointment is one that I don't take lightly. NABJ has a history of providing excellent programming for our members and the industry. I am very appreciative to President Glover for having confidence in me to continue NABJ's rich legacy and I look forward to an exciting, informative, innovative, thought-provoking, productive convention that is beneficial to our entire membership while also providing groundbreaking leadership to others in the industry." Coleman is an honors graduate of Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. A four-time Telly® award winning producer, as the executive producer of Frisco ISD-TV, she has garnered numerous awards including the inaugural Student Television Network Teacher of the Year 2012-2013. She is the former executive producer of Frisco High School's first-ever television program, RACC-TV, serving in that role and as broadcast journalism teacher from 2004-2008. In addition, Eva created and launched Ranger News Network (RNN) at Frisco's sixth high school, Lone Star, in 2010. Of her 23 years of experience in television broadcasting, she served eight as a producer for the television production company, PRIMEDIA Workplace Learning. Skilled in radio broadcasting as well, she also served as a Technical Operator for Dallas' KRLD 1080 AM for 12 years, where she ran the audio board for various programs, including Texas Rangers baseball broadcasts.

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From the inception of Dallas' KRNB 105.7 FM in September 1996 through May 1998, Coleman was an on-air radio personality there. In 2013, she completed studies as a Reynolds High School Journalism Institute Fellow at Arizona State University (Phoenix), having been one of 175 journalism instructors selected from around the country to participate in the American Society of News Editors (ASNE) administered program hosted by five universities and funded by the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation. In 2014, Coleman was selected to serve on the State Board of Education's Arts, Audio/ Video Technology, and Communications, Committee 1 for the review of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for career and technical education. A member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., a past president and current vice president of the Dallas-Fort Worth Association of Black Journalists (DFW/ ABJ), Coleman is the lifestyles editor for I Messenger Media (a conglomerate of three newspapers and an internet talk show). She also served as deputy director for NABJ Region VII and V from 2001-2007, and currently serves as NABJ Region III deputy director - west. Coleman is widowed and has two daughters, 16-year-old Cecily Simone and 11-yearold Evana Gabrielle. Pointing out that NABJ is the largest minority journalism organization of color in the nation, with a huge international contingent, Coleman said the programming and coordination of the national convention is critical especially when you consider changes in the industry. NABJ Founder Norma Adams-Wade agreed. "I've been very excited about the growth of NABJ under Sarah's leadership, and the choice of Eva as convention chair is just one more positive and forward-thinking decision that our president has made," said Adams-Wade, who is a contributing columnist and retired senior staff writer at The Dallas Morning News and still very active with NABJ nationally and locally, through DFW/ABJ. "Eva is experienced, meticulous, dedicated and a joy to work with. I'm looking forward to the convention and doing whatever I can to assist." Coleman may be reached at conventionchair@nabj.org.

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TONY AWARD® -WINNING BROADWAY REVIVAL OF THE COLOR PURPLE MAKES ITS DALLAS PREMIERE Dallas Summer Musicals, Inc. (DSM) and Broadway Across America are thrilled to bring the Tony Award® -winning Broadway revival of THE COLOR PURPLE for its Dallas premiere at the Music Hall at Fair Park January 23-February 4, 2018. THE COLOR PURPLE is the 2016 Tony Award® winner for Best Musical Revival! Hailed as “a direct hit to the heart” (The Hollywood Reporter), this joyous American classic about a young woman’s journey to love and triumph in the American South has conquered Broadway in an all-new "ravishingly reconceived production that is a glory to behold” (The New York

Times) directed by Tony winner John Doyle. Cast members from the 2016 Broadway revival lead the touring company, including Adrianna Hicks (Aladdin, Sister Act - Germany) as Celie, Carla R. Stewart (Ghost – National Tour, Rent - Regional) as Shug Avery and Carrie Compere (Holler If You Hear Me, Shrek the Musical – National Tour) as Sofia. They will be joined by Gavin Gregory (The Color Purple - Revival, The Gershwins’ Porgy & Bess) as Mister, N’Jameh Camara (X: Or, Betty Shabazz v. The Nation) as Nettie, J. Daughtry (The Color Purple - Revival, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) as Harpo, along with Darnell Abraham, Amar Atkins, Kyle E. Baird, Angela Birchett, Jared Dixon, Erica Durham, Bianca Horn, Gabrielle Reid, C.E. Smith, Clyde Voce, Nyla Watson, J.D. Webster, Brit West, Nikisha Williams and Michael Wordly. Based on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and the Warner Bros. / Amblin

Entertainment motion picture, THE COLOR PURPLE is adapted for the stage by Tony- and Pulitzer-winner Marsha Norman with music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray. Tony Award® -winning director and scenic designer John Doyle (Sweeney Todd, Company) recreates his award winning work for the national tour, alongside costumes by Ann Hould-Ward, lighting by Jane Cox, sound by Dan Moses Schreier and wig & hair design by Charles G. LaPointe. The revival of THE COLOR PURPLE opened to great acclaim in summer 2013 at London’s Menier Chocolate Factory, followed by a Broadway bow on November 10, 2015 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. THE COLOR PURPLE went on to win two 2016 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical, two Drama Desk Awards, including Outstanding Revival of a Musical, the 2017 Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theater

Album and a Daytime Emmy® . THE COLOR PURPLE played 483 performances on Broadway, closing on January 8, 2017. Single tickets for the Dallas engagement of THE COLOR PURPLE, starting at $20 (pricing subject to change), are now on sale at DallasSummerMusicals.org or by phone at 1 (800) 745-3000. They can also be purchased in person at the Music Hall at Fair Park Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dallas Summer Musicals highly anticipated 2017-18 season will continue with ON YOUR FEET!, February 27- March 11, 2018; WAITRESS, March 28-April 8, 2018; LES MISÉRABLES, April 24-May 6, 2018; DISNEYS THE LION KING, June 13-July 8, 2018; LOVE NEVER DIES: The Phantom Returns, July 24-August 5, 2018; and closing the season will be SCHOOL OF ROCK, August 15-26, 2018. Single tickets are also now on sale for ON

YOUR FEET! and LES MISÉRABLES and may be purchased online at DallasSummerMusicals. org or by phone at 1 (800) 745-3000. They can also be purchased in person at the Music Hall at Fair Park Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

USA Film Festival announces dates for 34th Annual KidFilm Family Festival

copies following the screening. --Screenings of new live-action and animated films. --KidFilmClassics screenings of modern and historical classics on the BIG SCREEN. Additional programs to be announced. Tickets are Free for all ages; Tickets are available on a first-come, firstserved basis beginning one hour before each showtime. A full schedule of KidFilm programs will be available and posted to the USA Film Festival website in early January. www.usafilmfestival. com

Dallas Mavs present African American Heritage Night

The USA Film Festival/Dallas will present KidFilm, the oldest and largest family film festival in the United States, on January 20 & 21, 2018 at the Angelika Film Center, 5321 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas. All programs are FREE to the community. This year’s featured programs will include: --A Tribute to children’s book author/illustrator Barney Saltzberg (in person) with a screening of Crazy Hair Day adapted from his popular book, a sing-a-long (with the song of the same name which he also wrote), and readings from his new books. Free copies of Mr. Saltzberg’s books will be distributed to families, and he will sign copies following the program. --Children’s book author Ame Dyckman will be in attendance to present a screening of the film adapted from her book Wolfie the Bunny. Ms. Dyckman will read from her new book “Read the Book, Lemmings!” Free books will be distributed to families, and Ms. Dyckman will sign copies following the program. --Children’s book author Jacqueline K. Ogburn will be in attendance to present a screening of two films adapted from her books Scarlett-Angelina and The Bake Shop Ghost. Free books will be distributed, and Ms. Ogburn will sign

WHEN: Friday, Jan. 26 vs. Portland. Doors at 6:00pm/ Tipoff at 7:30 p.m. WHERE: American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Avenue TICKETS: Special ticket purchases for the African American Heritage Night include a pre-game mixer in the Budweiser EIGTHEEN76 Lounge starting at 5:30pm (game ticket required) and a postgame after-party presented by Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey featuring DJ Steve Nice in the Lexus Club (Platinum Level), game ticket required. Fans can contact Gail O’Bannon at 214.747.6287 or visit mavs.com/ AAHN for ticket information. African American Heritage Night is a fundraiser for UNCF and National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), Inc. – Dallas, TX. A portion of the proceeds raised from this special ticket offer will go toward scholarships provided by UNCF and NPHC. During the game, the Mavs, local Historical Black College and Universities (HBCU) Alumni and the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. – Dallas, TX will also host Greek Night for the Dallas Alumni Chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Delta Sigma Theta, Phi Beta Sigma, Zeta Phi Beta, Sigma Gamma Rho and Iota Phi Theta. All members of Greek organizations are encouraged to wear their Greek paraphernalia at the game. www.texasmetronews.com

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The GOP- Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sheet-Hole!

By Vincent L. Hall

Whenever confronted and forced to exhaust my mental faculties along the subject of race and privilege, I always return to my staple. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a book by Dr. Andrew Hacker, Professor Emeritus of Queens College in New York. The Christian Science Monitor described it as â&#x20AC;&#x153;A quietly terrifying book.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Two Nations: Black and White, Separate, Hostile, Unequalâ&#x20AC;? was written in 1992 but stitches the reasoning for our racial divide from Nixon to this present impasse. Further, Hackerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thesis buoys my point that in lockstep with the â&#x20AC;&#x153;shitholeâ&#x20AC;? sentiments of Donald J Trump, the Republican Party is the â&#x20AC;&#x153;sheet-holeâ&#x20AC;? of America. The GOPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s back door alliance with White Nationalism segues into their stratagems for party unity. Now the term â&#x20AC;&#x153;sheet-holeâ&#x20AC;? was coined because my mother threatened me not to curse, act uncouth or appear curt like the deranged man that inhabits the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Outhouseâ&#x20AC;? at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. All that Trump lacks is the pointed Capirote and â&#x20AC;&#x153;glo-

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ry suitâ&#x20AC;? of the KKK, and he could probably find that among his dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s relics. In the last chapter of the book; â&#x20AC;&#x153;A politics based on race,â&#x20AC;? Hacker posits that around 1975 there was a change in the overall attitude of White voters; they would no longer support measures aimed at assisting Blacks. The premier racial theologian went on to say that the repositioning was ratified in 1980 by the candidacy and election of Ronald Reagan. Hacker was born in 1929 as was MLK, but thankfully is still in our midst and published his latest work in 2016. Scholars regard several of his works, but one worth your time is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Money; Who Has How Much and Why.â&#x20AC;? Read it. Hacker came top of mind as Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new â&#x20AC;&#x153;shitholeâ&#x20AC;? doctrine passed from Trumpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lips to the Twitter feed of an already fatigued international community. The statement was based on Trumpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coded contentions that he is, by birthright and birthplace; superior. The problem is not

just Trump, but the majority of GOP sympathizers who revere these overtures as Gospel; verse, chorus and refrain. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is not to assert the white Americans spend much of their time musing about their whiteness in an open way. Republicans want to remind White people how much they have invested in maintaining the status of the race. Thus the attacks on affirmative-action suggest that these policies would diminish the benefits of being White for those who have always believed that they could take that advantage for granted.â&#x20AC;? Hacker cites Jesse Helms, who in his 1990 North Carolina bid for another senate term released this ad. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You needed that job, and you were the best qualified. But it had to go to a minority because of a racial quotaâ&#x20AC;&#x153; Quota arguments in 1992 are parallel to 2018 Immigration politics and the loss of jobs by rural Whites to proximity, technology or both. Im-

migrants, of all hues will suffer for the next generation, but to castigate the heritage of darker immigrants in such a crude manner was justâ&#x20AC;Śto be honestâ&#x20AC;ŚShitty! America doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pick winners, America makes them! The peril is not in immigrants from a â&#x20AC;&#x153;shit-holeâ&#x20AC;? countryâ&#x20AC;?; the predicaments lie with â&#x20AC;&#x153;sheetholeâ&#x20AC;? Republicans who demand racial and cultural homogeneity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;America is for Americans,â&#x20AC;? until the ruby red strawberries are ripe or the lily-white linen needs changing at Mar-a-Lago. Let me exit this essay with a Hackerism truth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If members of other races had similar rearings, they would display a similar distribution of success. So in terms of mental capacities, our best knowledge is that all races have a comparable range of geniuses and morons and people of average ability.â&#x20AC;? That is the premise for equality among humankind. The GOP finally found an imperial that has either the naĂŻvetĂŠ or the â&#x20AC;&#x153;nutsâ&#x20AC;? to voice their moronic ideals of race supremacy. Sheet-holes, not shitholes are the dilemma facing the future success of the American people. Vincent L. Hall is an author, activist and award-winning journalist.

Centennial Negro Churches

By Dr. J. Ester Davis

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How many Negro churches do we have that are 100+ years old? How did they do it? Where in the city are they located? How did they survive and strive all of these years and live to celebrate it? Such a list can only aspire to being comprehensive, rather than claiming to be complete. But here lies an honest attempt to offer a brief glimpse into the prevailing religious and sustaining mood of the Negro Church. This is so very important to generations coming and going.

Upfront and foremost, I need your help to complete this list. So far this is what we have and not completely in order of years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Colored Churchâ&#x20AC;? is 165 years old. That is St. John Baptist Church, Royce City, Texas, which was founded around 1853. The current pastor is a dynamic young minister from South Dallas, Rev. Steven Gray. New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Rayford Terrell, Pastor, Joppa Community, is 135 years old. New Hope Baptist Church, Rev. Ron Jones, Pastor, is 144 years old. Greater New Zion Baptist Church, Rev. Joe S. Patterson, is 143 years old. True Lee Baptist Church, Rev. Donald R. Parish, Sr., celebrated their 108th year on Sunday, January 14, 2018. I was invited to the services alone

with the Honorable Dwaine Caraway and Council Member Casey Thomas, City of Dallas. True Lee Baptist Church chronicled their journey via year starting with the migration of families from Palmer, Texas, as True Vine Baptist Church. Sidebar: While Rev. Parish was at the pulpit, he asked Sandra L. Jackson to come and speak. Ms. Jackson has deep roots and relatives in the church. Sandra L. Jackson was amazingly very comfortable at the church microphone. Her voice reminded me of another oratory speaking politician, Barbara Jordan, former distinguished U. S. Congresswoman from Houston who also grew up in the church. After announcing her candidacy for Judge, 302nd District Court, she ended with her Christian journey, mentioning

her father and the late Rev. Dr. J. K. Jones, her grandfather. The church replied in applause. Let me say the same thing that Rev. Parish said. . . â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;we need Christians in politicsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. End of Sidebar. Mt. Horeb, Baptist Church, Rev. B. J. Bradford is 100 years old. The other names on the list so far are Salem Baptist Church, True Light and Munger Churches. Morningstar Church on Anderson Street, Progressive Church on Dolphin Road. Just a few but we know there are more. Again, we need your help. Let us hear from you. Ester Davis is a celebrated writer, nominated for the 2018 Living Legends Award in April, 2018. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Ester Davis Showâ&#x20AC;? times and location @ Esterday.com or 214.376.9000.

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Time is of the essence: When God has called you to do something, step out on faith; make it happen

Time is of the Essence

By Donald Lee Generally when someone talks about things happening “in God’s timing,” that person really means, “I don’t know when He wants me to do what He’s called me to do, but when He’s ready for me to do it, He’ll let me know.” But God could be calling him to do something “right now.” God’s timing can be in that moment and the person can be in jeopardy of missing out

on a wondrous move of God because he’s really bound by fear. So he fails to maximize that golden opportunity because he’s found a false sense of comfort in his discomfort. In other words, that person is afraid to step outside of his comfort zone — feeling stuck in a rut but afraid to make a move because of his fear of the unknown. The Word of God says His people are to live by “faith” and not by “sight.” Faith is “spiritual”; sight is “natural.” You “cannot” see that which must first be attained only by faith. But you “can” see obstacles that

counter your faith. What must be understood right off the cuff is that the first thing you will see when God tells you to do something is a “natural” contradiction to what He’s called you to do. It’ll be something that says to you, “You’d better not do that”; “You’d better not say that”; “You’d better leave that alone”; “You’d better stay to yourself ”; “Don’t get in other people’s business”; “Don’t do this”; “Don’t do that.” Friends, those are the circumstances that are

telling you not to do that. But what did God tell you to do? Truth is, folks like to stay in their comfort zone and hide behind “in God’s timing” remarks. It’s the easy thing to do. Be clear on this, though: When God tells you to do something, He’ll make it happen through you or through someone else. If you’re awaiting a better time to make your move, my question to you is, “What’s to say that God hasn’t put you in the position you’re in for such at time as this?” Make your move. Donald Lee, founder-pastor of Dallas-based Kingdom Living Christian Center, is an editor, author, ghostwriter, columnist and freelance writer. He may be contacted for comments or booked for speaking engagements by calling (225) 773-2248 or by e-mailing leedonaldj@gmail.com. For prayer, call Kingdom Living Christian Center’s teleconference line at (218) 862-4590, conference code 279498#, every Monday through Friday from 9 p.m. (Central) to 10 p.m. Also join him on the line for the Sowing of the Word every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Never forget why Dr. King was in Memphis THE LAST WORD By Dr. Julianne Malveaux

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. didn’t plan to get involved in the Memphis garbage worker’s strike. He hadn’t planned to be there on the fateful day when he was shot on April 4, 1968. King was pressured to go the first time and found the garbage worker’s strike compelling. He promised to return, and felt it important to keep his word, despite a packed schedule. Memphis was so very important, because the 1,300 Black men who

worked in the city’s sanitation department were treated despicably. Two workers had been crushed in a garbage compactor in 1964, but the faulty equipment had not been replaced. On February 1, 1968, two more men, Echol Cole, 36, and Robert Walker, 30, were crushed in the compactor. The two men were contract workers, so they did not qualify for workmen’s compensation, and had no life insurance. The city of

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Memphis paid $500 plus one month’s pay for their funeral expenses. Robert Walker’s wife, Earline, was pregnant at the time of his death. Memphis garbage workers were notoriously ill-treated. They were poorly paid, at $1.60 (the minimum wage) to $1.90 per hour. They were not paid overtime, even though they were often required to work more than 8 hours a day. Their pay was so low that many held second jobs, or received public assistance. They were not paid to work when there was inclement weather, like rain or snow. And their supervisors, mostly White, were much better paid, no matter what the weather. After the deaths of Echol Cole and Robert Walker, garbage workers demanded better wages, better working conditions, and union

recognition. The city council agreed, but the racist, indifferent mayor, Henry Loeb, vetoed the city council’s action. The men went on strike on February 11, 1968, and stayed out 64 days, until April 12. Have we forgotten the poignant pictures of grown men carrying hand-lettered signs that said “I Am A Man,” and the irony of these hard-working men having to declare that which should have been perfectly obvious? Memphis Black garbage workers were not treated as men, but as disposable beings considered only useful for dealing with other people’s rubbish. They weren’t the only ones. Many Black people, even after the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, received unequal pay, and thoroughly unacceptable terms and con-

HE IS A SERIAL RAPIST He targeted members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. but this is more than about a sorority. We’re talking about a community. Come on PEOPLE! Don’t you CARE? Will it matter when it is your sister, mother? aunt or grandmother or maybe YOU?

ditions of work. The city of Memphis was violating national labor laws, but, because the people they were abusing were Black, nobody cared, and nobody noticed until the garbage workers went on strike. The Association of Federal, State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) is the union that the Memphis garbage workers were affiliated with. They have developed a campaign called “I AM 2018,” that is focused on organizing and on a series of events to commemorate the strike, to honor the memories of Cole and Walker, and to focus on the dignity of work. The “I AM 2018” campaign is needed now, more than ever, as worker dignity is continues to be assailed. See MALVEAUX, page 11

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Thompson making a name for herself with Gospel album From Staff Reports She’s the first lady of the trumpet and musical force to be reckoned with. Her 20 plus years in mainstream gospel music has placed her on stages alongside Bishop Hezekiah Walker as the lone trumpeter in his recording choir that delivered countless hits. She has carved out a niche for herself as “The Trumpet Lady” and boasts a rich musical pedigree: raised in Chicago (by way of New Orleans) and completed her post-secondary education in New York. Syreeta Thompson is a Grammy winning and Stellar Gospel Music Awards nominated musician and songwriter. Syreeta has had the distinct honor to work with and be mentored by two world renowned Trumpet “Masters” Wynton Marsalis and Terence Blanchard. Though many know her for her time with Walker and the Love Fellowship choir, but she has shared her craft as the current Arts Education Director for Dr. Dorinda Clark-Cole’s Singers and Musician Conference (SMAC). As a Master music educator Syreeta is the CEO and President of Mission Music Inc. and she’s Director and Founder of the National Singers and Arts

C on f e re n c e Arts Education Program. “It has been an honor to work with Syreeta, she is such a talented individual. Syreeta is iconic and is going to change the music culture!” – James Walker & Associates, LLC She has served as featured artist at such events as: Dr. Bobby Jones’ Artist Retreat, The I Hear Music in the Air conference and most recently at the Chicago Gospel Announcer’s Guild. She’s been featured in HYPE Magazine, Us Magazine, The New York Journal, Jazz Times and Twist Magazine. Perhaps not one to toot her own horn beyond a score sheet or lead chart, Thompson is a masterful musician and degreed professional.

She received her bachelors of music from Rutgers University. She also has received her Master’s degree in Jazz Composition and Arranging from New York University. Her commitment to share her gift with the next generation gifted the trumpeter the opportunity to compose six curriculums for the East Orange School District. She’s known for her trumpeter prowess, but Thompson is a multi-instrumentalist and self-proclaimed “brass specialist”. In addition to the trumpet, she plays the trombone, euphonium (baritone), piano, drums and upright bass. Her latest project “Evolution of a Winner” garnered a Stellar Gospel Music Award nomination and landed at #34 and

#16 on the Top Gospel Album Sales and Top Jazz Album Sales respectively. You read that right, her album featuring gospel and inspirational music caught the attention of jazz fans as well! Syreeta’s previous body of work entitled “Winner” debuted on multiple Billboard charts and landed at #7 on the Gospel charts, #1 in Traditional and #1 in Contemporary jazz charts and #1 in overall jazz sales. Her musical gifting doesn’t end at the bell of her horn! She is also a gifted singer with an equally impressive vocal range! She’s still hitting all the right notes and inspiring listeners everywhere. In a word, her performance is dazzling, but the iconic Swaroski crystal company made sure the comparisons didn’t end with a metaphor. Thompson’s trumpet is the first of its kind, fully bedazzled in the sparkling crystals. With “Evolution of a Winner”, Syreeta “The Trumpet Lady” Thompson is evolving into a household name, blowing up the perfect storm of hit songs, albums and experiences! Her album is available at all digital outlets along with music and much more information on her website: www.trumpetlady.com.

DBDT taps Hurricane Katrina Survivor to Choreograph 2018 Cultural Awareness Work Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s (DBDT) taps Hurricane Katrina survivor and choreographer Michelle N. Gibson to choreograph a work featuring a New Orleans-style second line brass band in the grand finale. Displaced, Yet Rebirthed makes its Dallas premiere during DBDT’s Cultural Awareness Series. Presented by Wells Fargo, the Series is showcased Friday - Sunday, Feb. 16 through Feb. 18, at the Wyly Theatre, 2400 Flora, Dallas, TX 75201. “There is a void of missing home. This piece is snapshots of our experience,” explained Gibson who created Displaced, Yet Rebirthed as a proud New Orleans resident who had to flee her hometown in 2005 during Hurwww.texasmetronews.com

ricane Katrina. Together with her family, she evacuated to Dallas and they have lived here since. The dance both honors survivors and is a tribute to the more than 1,800 people who tragically lost their lives. Gibson is incorporating a live band in the New Orleans tradition to celebrate the lives lost and rebirth of those who survived. “As New Orleans celebrates its tricentennial this year, I am proud to share the rich authentic culture of our city with Dallas,” said Gibson. Another aspect of DBDT’s Cultural Awareness Series features a tribute to one of the most iconic leaders of our time. His Grace by Christopher L. Huggins is dedicated to former South African President Nelson Mandela. The

Choreographer Michelle N. Gibson. Photograph by Omar Ramos.

work features images of Mandela accompanied by the techno sound of artist, Moby. In 2014, His Grace made its world premiere in Dallas. Huggins is an international choreographer who has worked in Italy, France, Norway, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Slovenia, Austria, Japan, Korea, Jamaica, South Africa, and throughout the

United States. Huggins is a former soloist of the renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Aterballetto of Reggio Emilia, Italy. Wells Fargo has served as a presenting sponsor of the series for eight consecutive years. “At Wells Fargo, caring for communities is embedded in our culture," said Wells Fargo Region Bank President for Greater Dallas, Scott Wallace. “We strive to create and support positive, lasting impact — socially, economically, and environmentally — through our business practices, philanthropy and community engagement. Supporting the Dallas Black Dance Theatre offers us yet another opportunity to add to the quality of life in our communities.”

PERFORMANCE DETAILS Friday and Saturday evening performances February 16-17, 2018, 7:30 p.m. Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre 2400 Flora Street, Dallas, TX. Sunday matinee February 18, 2018, 2:30 p.m. Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre 2400 Flora Street, Dallas, TX. The Thursday morning student matinees are both sold out. These matinees are made possible by SodexoMAGIC and Hattie Mae Lesley Foundation. Performance ticket prices range from $22 - $58. For single tickets visit www. attpac.org or call 214-880-0202. Group tickets are available by calling 214-871-2376 Ext. 413 or email grouptickets@dbdt.com.

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January 18 Dru Hill & Avant 8:00 p.m. Music Hall at Fair Park 909 1st. Ave., Dallas, 75210 ************* “The Widow” by Garland Civic Theatre 7:30 PM Granville Arts Center - Small Theatre, 300 N. Fifth Street, Garland, TX, The Widow is a contemporary gothic thriller with a beautiful heroine, a twisted antagonist, an ancient scandal and a long-dead victim still haunting the halls of a stately home. Tickets: $17 at GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com, 972-205-2790 or in-person at the Granville Arts Center Box Office, open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and two hours before each performance *********** NET Dems - January Meeting Hosted by Mark Bauer Tio Carlos Colleyville4843 Colleyville Blvd, Colleyville, Texas 76034 7 PM - 8:30 PM Friends and visitors are invited to come hear Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa, Chairman of the Texas Democratic Party who will discuss the path to victory for the 2018 election and the upcoming State Convention that will be held in Fort Worth this year. Questions? Mark Bauer (817)939-5671 mbauer@coltsoft.com ***************** Dallas County District Attorney Forum Hosted by Friendship-West Baptist Church Social Justice Thursday at 6:30 PM - 9 PM 2020 W Wheatland Rd, Dallas, Texas 75232 Join us for the Dallas County District Attorney forum on January 18th at 6:30 in the choir room. Friendship-West, Alpha Phi Alpha, and the NAACP invite everyone out to participate in the Dallas District Attorney Candidate Forum. Politics is local, so come get involved and get to know the candidates for Dallas’s District Attorney. For more info email justice@friendshipwest.org ************ HYP Dallas Second Annual Kick-Off Party, 6 pm - 9 pm Saint Rocco’s at Trinity Groves 3011 Gulden Ln, Ste 100, Dallas, Join Dallas Area Habitat at the 2nd Annual Habitat Young Professionals Kick-Off Party and start 2018 off right..

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at Royalty Dance Academy (2305 State Hwy 276 Rockwall, TX 75032) Show dates/times: 01/20 7 p.m., 01/21 2 p.m.

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Now We Run- Women’s March Anniversary Kickoff Happy Hour Hosted by Ana-Maria Ramos for Texas House District 102 Backyard Dallas 505 N Good Latimer Expy, Dallas, Texas 75201 First we marched, NOW WE RUN! Friday at 5 PM - 7:30 PM Come join some of the #ElectHer Dallas area candidates, Brandy K Chambers for Texas House Representative District 112 Ana-Maria Ramos for Texas House District 102 and Joanna Cattanach for Texas State Representative HD108 to kick off the anniversary weekend of the Women’s March! *************** “Gathering of Dances” Granville Arts Center Plaza Theatre, 521 W. State Street, Garland, TX, 75040 7:30 PM Presented by millermuller ballet, “Gathering of Dances” features performances from dance companies across DFW, including millermuller ballet, Allen Civic Ballet, and more! Tickets: $10-15 at the door. Reservations can be made by phone at 214-861-7221 Attitude Adjustment weekend 2018 Ron Fry and Devon from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel 6007 Legacy Drive Plano

January 20 Smooth R & B 105.7 Presents The Smooth Winter Grove The Ladies Night Out Edition Joe with 112 and Next 8:00 p.m. Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie 1001 Performance Pl. G.P. 75050 Ticket information www.axs.com *************** “Narnia...” Presented by Royalty Dance Academy 7:00 pm at Granville Arts Center - Brownlee Auditorium, 300 N. Fifth Street, Garland, TX, 75040 Tickets: $12 (General Admission), $25 (Reserved) available at the door, online at RoyaltyDanceAcademy.com, or

Street Ministry and Homeless Outreach Hosted by City of Dallas Street Ministry 12 Dates · Jan 20, 2018 - Dec 15, 2018 Shiloh Worship Center of Garland 2204 S Shiloh Rd, Garland, Texas 75041 Join us Saturday the third Saturday of every month to minister to the homeless in Dallas and surrounding cities.

Black WallStreet Business Expo Hosted by wannahomeloan.com 10 am - 4 pm African American Museum of Dallas 3536 Grand Ave, Dallas, Texas 75210 The First Edition: Black Wall Street Business Expo will be an event you Do Not want to miss... Tickets at www.eventbrite.com ************ 2018 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Hosted by Southwestern Donkey and Mule Society 8 am Justin Arena, Fort Worth TX

How to become a home owner in 60days or less with $0 down! Hosted by Real Estate By JK Team Doubletree by Hilton Arlington DFW South 1507 North Watson Road, Arlington, Texas 76006 Saturday at 10 AM - 12 PM Tickets: www. eventbrite.com

************ Making My Dreams My Reality!: Inaugural Dream Planning Party Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Arlington South 521 Interstate 20 Arlington, TX 76018 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Tickets available here: http://bit.ly/2p5qvKp

************* Impeach Trump Solidarity Rally & March For North Texas Hosted by Next Generation Action Network 11 AM - 2 PM

Diane Nash- For Generations Yet Born 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM CS Hilton Garden Inn 800 N. Main Street Duncanville, Tx 75116 For Ticket Information and Question Call: 713-244-5333 or 214-335-2963.

*************** City of Dallas - City Hall 1500 Marilla St, Dallas, Texas 75201 Free Speech For People and Roots Action call upon Congress to open an investigation to determine whether there are sufficient grounds to impeach President Trump, including: 1. obstruction of justice; 2. violations of the Foreign Emoluments Clause and Domestic Emoluments Clause of the United States Constitution…… **************

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Dallas Women’s March 2018 Hosted by Victoria Neave for Texas State Representative and Dallas Women’s March 10 am Starts at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1816 Routh St., Dallas, Texas 75201 First anniversary of the historic Dallas Women’s March, when Dallas joined cities across the country and the world to stand up for equality, justice, and inclusion! Details to come soon. Let’s celebrate and keep the momentum going! #DallasWomensMarch ***************

Omega Alpha Omega’s AKA 110-Year Founders’ Day Celebration Hosted by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Omega Alpha Omega Chapter Sunday at 1 PM - 3 PM Sheraton McKinney 1900 Gateway Blvd, McKinney y. Tickets are available NOW through www.eventbrite.com Please note registration closes on January 6, 2018.

January 22 “Annie, Jr.” by Breitling Youth Theater 9:45 am at Plaza Theatre, 521 W. State Street, Garland, TX, 75040 Tickets: www.ActingForChildren.org or 972-658-3915. Show dates/times: 01/21 at 5 p.m. and 730 p.m. 01/22-23 at 9:45 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. *Show dates and times subject to change. ************* Legal Overview: You’re Arrested, Now What? Hosted by Friendship-West Baptist

Church Social Justice and Friendship-West Baptist Church 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Friendship-West Baptist Church 2020 W Wheatland Rd, Dallas, Texas 75232 Legal Overview: You’re Arrested, Now What? For more info contact us at justice@friendshipwest.org or call 972-228-5200.

January 23 Adoption 101 Gladney Center for Adoption 6300 John Ryan Drive Fort Worth, TX 76132 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. At Gladney, we believe that every child deserves a loving and caring family. By popular demand, we are proud to offer “Adoption 101” Register here: http://bit.ly/2Cm7OEz The Color Purple Music Hall at Fair Park January 23rd - February 4th, 2018

Time: TIMES VARY Tickets $20 and up Tickets and show times: http://bit.ly/ 2AoWINE ********** Meet & Greet Public Officials & Candidates Cedar Hill! Hosted by Lankford Avenue II Tuesday at 5 PM - 7 PM Grimaldi’s (Cedar Hill, TX) 305 W. FM 1382, Suite #316, Cedar Hill 75104 Cedar Hill, this Event is especially for you! It’s time we meet our representatives and candidates! Let’s make informed decisions!

January 24 Small Business Expo 2017 Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center | Hall A 650 S. Griffin Street Dallas, TX 75202 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. www.texasmetronews.com

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Hollywood Hernandez Live By Hollywood Hernandez

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Liam Neeson is back as the familiar character we all know, the man who’s involved in a boatload of action and who has to accomplish a task in order to save his family. He’s an everyday joe who rides the train to work each day from his home in the suburbs. Day after day, after day he has the same routine; until one fateful day when he loses his job selling life insurance. With two mortgages and a son who is about to enter college a mysterious woman (Vera Farmiga) approaches him on the train with an interesting proposition. The hypothetical question is would you find the one person on the crowded commuter train who doesn’t belong there and in return receive $100 thousand dollars. $25 Thousand now, which is hidden in a bathroom on the train, and the rest of the money when the task is completed. When the woman gets off at the next stop and he finds the cash in the men’s room the hypothetical scenario suddenly becomes a real task. www.texasmetronews.com

We quickly discover that michael (Liam Neeson) is a former cop and the woman is involved in some type of covert, top secret mission. She has access to the New York City police and she is able to see the Michael’s every move. The commuter is a very well written mystery. Right up until neeson finds the person who he’s looking for I never had a clue of who it would be. And the action Is stellar. The movie also benefits from strong supporting roles from Vera Farmiga, Johnathan Banks (Breaking Bad), and Sam Neill, who plays the police captain in the movie. It’s an action, adventure mystery that will keep you guessing and will keep you right on the edge of your seat. The movie is a lot of fun and a real thrill ride. The Commuter is rated pg-13 and has a run time of 1 hour and 44 minutes. Take the trip. On my “Hollywood Popcorn Scale”, The Commuter gets a LARGE.

HOSTILES

Hostiles will make you mad! Perhaps though it’s because of the excellent job Director Scott Cooper (2015’s Black Mass) does in taking us back to a time when Native American’s were considered “savages” and where the hatred by American soldiers for them was considered heroic. Christian Bale also plays a character filled with hate for the natives, who’s land and

way of life was taken from them by settlers who took over their land when they moved out west.

It’s a movie that is hard to enjoy, because of the cruelty shown to Native Americans, but if you can stomach the harsh treatment it’s a history lesson that deserves to be seen. The cinematography in the movie is stunning and the actors deliver excellent performances. Christian Bale plays a retiring soldier who has one last mission; to escort an old Indian chief, and his family, home to die in peace after serving an extended sentence in an army camp. Bales character, Captain Blocker, hates Indians so much that he considers a court martial rather than obeying his final order. He finally consents and the Indian chief gets an army escort home. Out on the trail Blocker (Bale) does everything he can to demean the tribe leader. However, Chief Yellow Hawk (Wes Studi) keeps his dignity under every circumstance he’s forced to endure. Along the way the travelers find a woman whose entire family was killed by Indians and she joins the group. Her hatred for Indians, who have just killed her husband and children, matches that of Captain Blocker. In the end the movie is about dignity. Again, while it’s a hard movie to watch, it delivers an excellent message. Christian Bale carries the film with an excellent performance; however, no other actors have much in the way of character development. I would have like more perspective from the Native American characters. The movie is rated “R” for violence and has a run time of two hours and 13 minutes. It’s showing now in limited release and opened nationwide on January 19th. On my “Hollywood Popcorn Scale” I rate Hostiles a MEDIUM.

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Winners of 49th NAACP Image Awards on TV One The winners of the 49th NAACP Image Awards were announced tonight during the live broadcast from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium which aired on TV One. The two-hour live special was hosted by Anthony Anderson and opened with a powerful moment in support of #TIMESUP featuring Angela Robinson, Kerry Washington, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Laverne Cox, Lena Waithe and Tracee Ellis Ross. There was a

were presented with the NAACP Vanguard Award earlier in the week during a press conference at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, TN. Charlie Wilson was honored with the Music Makes a Difference honor which is bestowed upon an individual within the recording industry who has achieved worthwhile success and inspiration for civic engagement, criminal justice, education, economic opportunity, or criminal justice. In addition, some of the biggest names in film, television and music appeared in the LIVE telecast including: Sterling K. Brown, Halle Berry, Mary J. Blige, Michael

Award Winning Journalist Roland Martin on-stage at the 49th NAACP Image Awards Non-Televised Awards Ceremony and Dinner

live pre-show from the red carpet hosted by Terrence J with special correspondent, Tanika Ray. Ava DuVernay was honored as the NAACP Entertainer of the Year. NAACP Chairman Leon W. Russell presented the NAACP Chairman's Award to William Lucy, NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson presented the NAACP President's Award to Danny Glover and several members of the Memphis Sanitation "I Am A Man" Workers were also in attendance - they

B. Jordan, Daniel Kaluuya, Issae Rae, Mandy Moore, Chadwick Boseman, Terry Crews, Tracee Ellis Ross, Yara Shahidi, Angela Rye, Danai Gurira, Isaiah Washington, Jacob Latimore, Jay Pharoah, Jemele Hill, Josh Gad, Loretta Devine, Meta Golding, Michael Smith, Tyler James Williams, Omari Hardwick, Ava DuVernay, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Chris Sullivan, Sonequa Martin-Green, Judge Greg Mathis and Mike Colter. See List of winners at www. texasmetronews.com

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Trump’s remarks condemned, continued from page one lawmakers on Capitol Hill condemned racially hostile comments that President Donald Trump made during a recent meeting about immigration reform with Democrats and Republicans at the White House. The New York Times reported: “President Trump on Thursday balked at an immigration deal that would include protections for people from Haiti and some nations in Africa, demanding to know at a White House meeting why he should accept immigrants from ‘sh–hole countries’ rather than from places like Norway, according to people with direct knowledge of the conversation.” The U.S. congressmen that attended the meeting, according to The New York Times, included: Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.); Senator Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.); Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.); Senator David Perdue (R-Ga.); Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.); Representative Robert W. Goodlatte (R-Va.). Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., the president and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association tweeted: “It is a glaring contradiction that as the US is preparing to celebrate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr as a national holiday, President Trump utters racist statements against Africa and peo-

ple of color.” In a statement about the President’s comments posted to her Twitter account, Rep. Mia Love (R-Utah), the only Republican serving in the U.S. House of Representatives of Haitian descent, said that his “behavior is unacceptable from the leader of our nation.” Love continued: “My parents came from one of those countries but proudly took the oath of allegiance to the Unites States and took on the responsibilities of everything that being a citizen comes with. They never took a thing from our federal government. They worked hard, paid taxes, and rose from nothing to take care of and provide opportunities for their children. They taught their children to do the same. That’s the American Dream.” Rep. Cedric Richmond (D-La.), the chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, said that President Trump’s comments are yet another confirmation of his racially insensitive and ignorant views. “It also reinforces the concerns that we hear every day, that the President’s slogan Make America Great Again is really code for Make America White Again,” said Richmond. Richmond continued: “All of the reservations we have had about negotiating with him on immigration

are well-founded. President Trump is clearly more concerned with ending the future flow of immigrants from Africa and the African diaspora than providing relief to Dreamers who came here through no fault of their own. “Unfortunately, there is no reason to believe that we can negotiate in good faith with a person who holds such vile and reprehensible beliefs.” Marc Morial, the president and CEO of the National Urban League, said Trump’s crude statement regarding immigration from Haiti and African nations is appalling for its lack of compassion, and stunning for its ignorance about the contributions of Haitian and African immigrants. “Even more troubling was the fact that his slur was coupled with a desire for more immigration from overwhelmingly White countries like Norway,” said Morial. “Congress must reject this divisive and racially-discriminatory approach to immigration policy.” Rev. Al Sharpton, the president and founder of National Action Network (NAN), said that Trump’s deplorable statements while meeting with a bipartisan group of lawmakers at the White House regarding an immigration deal go beyond racial insensitivity. “For the President to make these

remarks just after he was quoted as saying all Haitians have AIDS and Nigerians live in huts, demonstrates a consistent pattern of racism and bigotry. It is further concerning that he is doing it in policy meetings that will impact laws in this country and abroad,” said Sharpton. “Trump uses White nationalist rhetoric to continue to explicitly defile, disrespect, and destroy communities of color. His lack of presidential decorum is a disgrace to our country’s highest office.” Sharpton continued: “We must challenge the Senate and Congress to repudiate President Trump’s comments and every Senator that was in that meeting should publicly denounce him. They should also explain why they didn’t say anything in the meeting—and if they fail to answer they should be targeted by the civil rights community as accomplices.” Sharpton said that Trump’s comments were the ultimate disrespect to hundreds of communities who believe in the American Dream—the same dream of equality and justice that Dr. King had.“We will not let Trump or his Administration forget these words when we vote this year or in 2020,” Sharpton said.

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The U.S. Department of Labor seems to be on a campaign to rescind Obama-era rules that improve life for workers. For example, an Obama rule would require employers to pay four hours of wages to workers who are “on call” whether they are used or not. Why? Because, if the workers are on call, they are tethered to the telephone and need to be paid for their time. Since “45,” was elected, though, many companies have lined up to ask the Department of Labor to rescind the proposed rule. They say that the rule is too costly for corporations and businesses and that it will cost the nation jobs. New York State Senator Chris Jacobs says the proposed rule will be a “devastating blow” to business. In this ag-

gressively and myopically pro-business climate, who wants to bet that the proposed rule will be rescinded? Just as King stood with Memphis garbage workers, he would now stand with the “I AM 2018” campaign, and with the “on call” workers who can’t get respect or compensation for their availability. We are still not finished with the work Dr. King started, not finished with the struggle for economic justice. We have not attained equality or developed an economic agenda for shared prosperity, for workplace dignity and for human rights. We must remember Echol Cole and Robert Walker, who were killed because Memphis just

didn’t care enough to have working equipment for their garbage workers. We must remember the audacity that Black men had to strike and a time when they might lose their jobs for simply talking back; And we must reclaim audacity and resist the current administration’s attempts to dehumanize all of us. The struggle for justice clearly must continue.

Julianne Malveaux is an author, economist and founder of Economic Education. Her latest book “Are We Better Off? Race, Obama and Public Policy” is available to order at Amazon.com and at www.juliannemalveaux.com. Follow Dr. Malveaux on Twitter @drjlastword. www.texasmetronews.com

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Which chance are you on? Spiritually Speaking by James A. Washington

One of the key areas of “being Christian” I know I have problems with is that of forgiveness. Maybe you do too. Jesus time and again reminds His disciples that although the laws of His Father are crystal clear, God is always receptive to a repentant heart. “Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation…” 2 Corinthians 7:10. Some say God is a second chance giver. Others know He is another chance giver. The latter would apply to me. Without another chance or two or three, or four, my gaining entrance to the kingdom would certainly be a lost cause. The whole point of Christ’s crucifixion was to forgive us our sins, thereby freeing us from the prospect of trying to earn our way into God’s good graces. Christ took care of that for us indeed. “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that He lavished upon us with all wisdom and understanding.” Ephesians 1:7-8. I guess this identifies forgiveness as the focal point for the Christian experience and deserves our serious attention. You see, even though Christ fulfilled His purpose on the cross, our obligation to forgive became critical as we assume the position of “being saved.” We too are now part of the forgiveness experience, if you catch my meaning. “…Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.” We must exhibit mercy and www.texasmetronews.com

forgiveness in our own lives if we are to enjoy the blessing of mercy and forgiveness so graciously given to us. “Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the lord forgave you” Colossians 3:13. This is not turn the other cheek stuff. This is just “let-it-go-forgive-and-forget” stuff and it’s hard. We are not built not to hold grudges, not to seek revenge, not to want to get even or not to wish harm on those who have done harm to us. It is so much easier to play the eye for an eye game. When you understand your own unwillingness to forgive, or your own just don’t want to attitude, it is easy to hear Christ say, and “He who is without sin cast the first stone’. John 8:7. Some of us even have the nerve to walk around with rocks in our hearts as well as our hands. It is the honest Christian who recognizes that the world is more easily navigated with a do unto others as you would have them do unto you frame of mind. I don’t know about you but I’d rather be done by people who will do me correctly. Do me in the name of the lord and I’ll do you likewise. You know somewhere that love your neighbor as yourself thing is messing with somebody who is reading this right now. As human beings we tend to complicate the simplest of God’s edicts. So allow me to put my point to you this way. The road to heaven is readily navigated by the ones who let the stones go. The road to hell is navigated by the ones who throw them. Which one are you? May God bless and keep you always.

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I moved in with my boyfriend and his wife—now I’m pregnant Dear Alma, I really enjoy your column and I could really use some advice. I’ll try to keep this short. I had a long-term relationship and we broke up and he moved to a new state. After three years, we started talking again on Facebook and then one thing led to another and we got back together. We were still having problems and we broke up again. Within a year he married someone else. I was heartbroken and couldn’t believe he married somebody else after all that we had. Fast forward, it’s been five years and I have not been in another relationship like the one we had. He and I started talking again, we met up and everything fell back into place. Instead of leaving his wife and kids he decided we all should be together and his wife agreed. Things have been cool for the last eight months. I recently found out I was pregnant and I’m so happy and so is he. She, on the other hand, seems to be treating me differently. We are not jelling the way we were and I don’t understand. I was thinking maybe I should move out, what do you think? Perplexed Sister-wife Dear Sister-wife, I think somebody’s gotta tell you, so, it might as well be me— your boyfriend’s wife doesn’t like you; she never has, but she’s in “crazy” love with her husband. Unless I’ve been hit by a midnight train to Georgia and for-

Ask ALMA got about it, I can’t think of one woman, who willingly wants to share her husband. That doesn’t mean she won’t do it, just trust me when I say, that wouldn’t be her first option. Nope, girl, a “clear headed, got it going on, ain’t got no time for foolishness” woman requires her man to love her with his whole heart, but that’s not what we have

last stop. Then again, if she decides to disembark, hold off on your happy dance, ‘cause, to be truthful, you’ll never be enough woman for that man. He is using you and he is using her. One or both of you need to be sick and tired of being sick and tired—and shared. My advice, move out of her house to your own place and make your baby a priority. There are no if, ands or buts about it. Sometimes it’s difficult to love ourselves the way we ought but mothers can love their

Your threesome has just become one too many, so I’d suggest you sleep with one eye open. If Mrs. #1, (um, that’s right) isn’t as happy as you are about the pregnancy, clearly, she will soon bring this train ride to an end. here. Don’t get me wrong, if an open marriage is what you seek, more power to you, but that’s not what you’re talking about. You and he had a long-term “on-again, off-again” relationship, that didn’t work. In my book, that makes this something else. Your threesome has just become one too many, so I’d suggest you sleep with one eye open. If Mrs. #1, (um, that’s right) isn’t as happy as you are about the pregnancy, clearly, she will soon bring this train ride to an end. The question is, will she ask you to transfer or make it your

children better than they love themselves, you’ll see. That, my dear, needs to become your new problem. As a matter of fact, you and I need a telephone call, email me your number. Meanwhile, I hope you realize you’re sleeping with the frenemy and you don’t even know it. Recognize and identify your worth, grab ahold of it. Your sweet new baby needs you to “woman up.” Kick that brainwashing, cheating, deceiving holder of your heart to the curb. He’s used up enough of your time. Alma

Alma Gill’s newsroom experience spans more than 25 years, including various roles at USA Today, Newsday and the Washington Post. Email questions to: alwaysaskalma@gmail.com. Follow her on Facebook at “Ask Alma” and twitter @almaaskalma.

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Ada Williams remembered, continued from front page mentary and secondary school Counselor from

1970-1975. Her leadership skills as an advocate for teachers led her to serve as President of the Classroom Teachers of Dallas (CTD) from 1975-1979. Given her success with CTD, the Dallas ISD proposed she come back to work for them and start a department within the District to support employees. She returned to Dallas ISD in 1979 to develop and lead the Employee Relations Department to advocate and support employee rights. Ada retired in 2002 as the Director of the Employee Relations Department after serving 44 years in the Dallas ISD. Ada successfully implemented numerous educational initiatives and business partnerships between Dallas ISD and the Credit Union of Texas (formerly Dallas Teachers Credit Union) during her leadership as Chairman of Board of Directors. As a result, on February 13, 2008, Dallas ISD Board of Trustees honored her by renovating and naming the District’s Central Auditorium at the Administration Building, the “Ada L. Williams Auditorium.” As a member and leader of various organizations, boards and commissions, Ada realized the importance of learning and understanding parliamentary rules and law. Determined to become proficient, she studied intensely, joined the National Association of Parliamentarians (NAP) in 1975 and became a Professional Registered Parliamentarian (PRP) in 1978. This distinction afforded her the opportunity to serve as Parliamentarian for numerous organizations, including the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees (1988-2002), Northern Texas-Northern Louisiana Synod of Lutheran Churches, Texas Credit Union’s League Annual Meetings, Delta Kappa Gamma Society, International, Dallas Retired Teachers Association and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (1977-2017). Recognized for her teaching skills and her knowledge of parliamentary rules and law, she was widely sought after to teach numerous workshops on Leadership and Parliamentary procedures nationally and internationally; and was one of a few Professional Registered Parliamentarians to be invited to Russia to teach Parliamentary Law. Ada has worked tirelessly for both the National Association of Parliamentarians, Texas State Association of Parliamentarians, and numerous other national, state, and local organizations while encouraging others to follow in her

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footsteps to become Registered Parliamentarians. She was advisor to the lead charter member during the formation of the Sounding Block Unit of the NAP which was formally founded in 2009. Ada loved her church—St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal—and was often seen encouraging young people, and advising young mothers on child-rearing. She was a God-fearing Christian woman who taught Sunday School and served as a church Trustee. In 1978, she was bestowed the honor of Woman of the Year by the church. Ada Lee Gipson Williams loved her sorority—Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. A Golden Life Member, she demonstrated her commitment with 65 years of continual service. Ada was initiated in 1952 while attending college and served in several leadership roles. When she returned to Dallas after graduation, she joined the Dallas Alumnae Chapter and served as the 25th President from 1971-1973. Under her leadership, the following programs were initiated: a program for troubled youth and their families (providing home visits and assistance in securing basic needs); tutoring for students in selected schools; and the Delta One America project for female offenders who had been released from prison to a halfway house. She had the distinct honor of performing the eulogy of one of the sorority’s founders, Mrs. Frederica Chase Dodd; and in 1979, Ada was appointed to serve as Parliamentarian for the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. National Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana. Ada continued to serve as Parliamentarian for 17 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. National Conventions (and several national presidents) through the 100th Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Anniversary Convention in 2013. She also advised several sorority Regional Directors and Chapter presidents, serving faithfully as Parliamentarian since 1976. In recognition of her dedication and steadfast commitment, during the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. National Convention in 2015 in Houston, Texas, Ada was named “National Parliamentarian Emeritus”. Ada Lee Gipson Williams also loved the Credit Union of Texas. On any given day, you could find her taking care of Credit Union business, where she served as Chairman of the Board from 1996 until her homegoing. Governor Mark White appointed her to the Credit Union Commission as a

a valuable lesson after she was being bullied by her peers. Her solution included a trip to Ghana. Her focus was to teach Myshel how to embrace her internal and external beauty. Myshel took it a step further by competing in pageants in school and winning a few notable titles.

Commissioner for six years and she served as Parliamentarian for the Texas Federal Credit Union’s Annual meetings. She was a member of the Credit Union Executive Society’s Board of Directors and received numerous awards from this Board as well as the Credit Union of Texas. In 2015, Ada was the honored with the Minority Business Leader Award from the Dallas Business Journal due to her outstanding leadership, milestone achievements and volunteer service as Chairman of the Credit Union of Texas for over 21 years. As Chairman over the Board of Directors, the Credit Union of Texas has grown from two to twelve branches; serving over 120,000 members in all 50 states with over $1.3 Billion in assets. Ada’s expertise and courteous, but honest advisement was sought out and valued by many. She was always professional, her dress impeccable, always resourceful, thoughtful, charitable, and respected. She was always a lady, and always Available and Devoted to Advise and offer assistance to anyone. She will be missed by her loving family, countless friends, former co-workers and Sorors. Ada Lee Gipson Williams was preceded in death by her parents; her college sweetheart, soulmate, and beloved husband of almost 60 years, Clyde “Chuck” L. Williams, and brother, Henry L. Gipson, Jr. She leaves to cherish her memories: a devoted son, Adrian Williams of Dallas, Texas; three granddaughters, Crystal, Aire’ale, and Amber all of Dallas, Texas; two brothers, George Gipson (Sylester) of Inglewood, California, and Alfred Gipson (Dalva) of Altadena, California; three sisters, Helen Jones of Ontario, California, Evelyn Walker (George); and Felecia Gipson-Lee (Robbie) both of Dallas, Texas; nephew and nieces Crystal Jones, Delaney Jones, Terrance Gipson, Jackie Gipson, Isaac Gipson, David Gipson of Los Angeles; Deylan Walker, Jonathan Walker, Jennifer Walker and Rhyann Lee of Dallas, Texas. Ada Lee Gipson Williams’ last days were spent surrounded by family, and doing what she was known for: living a purpose driven life, laughing often, loving unconditionally, and leading with compassion – leaving a lasting legacy for countless generations.

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A Way Out of This Out of the darkness, be drawn to the light. It will warm and comfort you and turn your day from the night. Allowing you to see the good times and find strength in them It will show, without a doubt, that your strength comes from Him. Everything imaginable rearranged by death. Outlining the measure of the dash that you dwell on earth. Although weakened by sadness, muster all you might. Weep if you must but keep moving towards the light.

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Mamie McKnight remembered, continued from front page lives she touched. And she was tireless

in her dedication to educating and serving others, and preserving the history of African-Americans, particularly in the Dallas, Texas community she loved so dearly. Her youngest brother, Arthur Abernathy, remarked to the Dallas Morning News, “I think it’s just something that’s in her – she cannot sit still and allow herself to be comfortable and rest, when there’s so much to be done.” Born on February 20, 1929 in Dallas, Texas, the third of seven children of James Hovie Abernathy and Mamie Bell (Mitchell) Abernathy, she was baptized into the Christian faith at a young age at Greater El Bethel Baptist Church in Dallas. She attended N.W. Harlee Elementary in Oak Cliff, Dallas, and was Valedictorian of her class at Lincoln High School. As Valedictorian, she was allowed to wear a long, white dress instead of the traditional cap and gown, and she played a piano solo during the graduation ceremony. Like her father and all of her siblings, Mamie pursued higher education, and maintained a lifelong love of learning. She attended Wiley College in Marshall, Texas, and received her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mathematics and Chemistry from Prairie View A&M University. Mamie enjoyed sharing stories about the infamous Dr. Tolson, her English professor at Wiley (the inspiration for the movie, “The Great Debaters”), and it was at Wiley that Mamie was initiated into Phi chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. After receiving her master’s degree, Mamie desired to pursue a career as a research scientist and applied to several defense firms in Dallas. After receiving no response, she took the names of her black colleges off of her resume and received several interview requests. The interest disappeared when she showed up, and they discovered her race. In one instance, she was told the position had been filled, just to see the job advertisement reappear in the newspaper days later. Realizing that her dream of becoming a research scientist may be more difficult and take longer than she expected, she decided to accept a teaching position at her alma mater, Lincoln High School. This launched her eventual career and lifelong passion for education, and led her to accept positions as

a teacher and counselor at James Madison High School and Sequoyah Junior High. In August, 1952, she married Elza McKnight, Jr., whom she met at Wiley. They were reintroduced by their mutual friends, Nathaniel and Muriel Penn. Elza and Mamie resided in Dallas and were married for 52-years, until Elza’s death in 2004. They had one daughter, Ginger. Work, marriage and motherhood did not stop Mamie from continuing her education. And her husband, Elza, a teacher in the Richardson Independent School District, encouraged her endeavors. She spent two summers at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, on a National Science Foundation scholarship. And shortly following the birth of their daughter, Mamie and Elza commuted for a year between Dallas and Austin, while Mamie accepted a grant to study at the University of Texas at Austin. In 1970, Mamie received her doctorate in Education, with a specialty in counseling and psychology, from North Texas State University (now, the University of North Texas). She also obtained her license to practice psychology. Mamie became one of the early Black faculty members at SMU. She then joined the Dallas County Community College District, where she became the Division Chair of the communications, mathematics and developmental studies department at El Centro College. In addition to her full-time positions, Mamie also held adjunct professor positions at a number of additional colleges, including Prairie View A&M University, Wiley College, Pepperdine University, the University of Texas at Arlington, Bishop College, University of North Texas and Paul Quinn College. She also conducted courses and workshops at military bases in Las Cruces, NM. After her retirement, she taught mathematics courses at Cedar Valley College. Mamie is equally known for her role as the “historian of Black Dallas.” As many longtime Black neighborhoods in Dallas were bulldozed and gentrified during the early 1980’s, and older members of the community Mamie grew up in began to pass away, Mamie and a group of friends decided to do something to preserve the memory of these communities and people. In 1983 she founded Black Dallas Remembered, a local heritage and historic pres-

ervation nonprofit dedicated to structural preservation, research, publication and free educational activities targeting youth. In the late 1980’s her preservation efforts focused on what would become the Freedman’s Cemetery memorial project. Mamie’s involvement in preserving the history of African-Americans in Dallas and throughout Texas continued to expand, even as she continued to work fulltime as an educator and remain involved in many other organizations, activities and efforts. She worked to preserve the home of Dallas civil rights leader Juanita Craft, and organized tours of this and other African-American historic sites in the Dallas area. She also became involved in many other local preservation efforts, as well as National Trust and National Register Revue Board activities. In recognition of her contributions, Governor Ann Richards appointed Dr. McKnight to the Texas Historical Commission Review Board, and in 1995, Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk appointed her to chair the Dallas Landmark Commission. In 1999, Governor George W. Bush appointed her to the Texas Historical Commission, where she was a Commissioner for many years. She served as the 17th Basileus of Dallas’ Alpha Xi Omega Chapter, and the 16th South Central Regional Director, an international board position. Mamie was a charter member of the Trinity chapter of The Links, Incorporated, and was involved at various times with Altrusa of Dallas, the Urban League and the YWCA. She served on the boards of Friends of Fair Park, the Texas CAN Academy, the National Women’s Museum Local Advisory Committee, the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce, the American Diabetes Association’s Minority Initiative, the Greater Dallas Community of Churches, Senior Citizens of Dallas, Volunteer Center, Community Council, Goodwill Industries, Dallas Historical Society and Communities in Schools. She chaired Black Women’s Conferences, and was involved in the Tri-Ethnic Committee on School Desegregation, SMU Women’s Conference Leader, the Mayor’s Child Care Task Force, Jubilee Dallas, and many other local state and national professional, civic and community service organizations and activities. During the 1970’s, Dr. McKnight was

involved in the women’s movement, and was a Texas Delegate to the National Women’s Conference in Houston in 1977. In 1986 she was a representative at the International Women’s Conference in Nairobi, Kenya. Mamie also was engaged by the U.S. Department of Education as a higher education proposal reader on many occasions. And she was a writer and editor of many publications, including a number of publications released by Black Dallas Remembered. She was a producer of the “Precious Memories” program for television and conducted many heritage and preservation workshops. She also developed and conducted a number of summer youth programs in the areas of math and science. Dr. McKnight received numerous awards for her community service. In addition to her induction into the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame, she won the 1990 Outstanding Alumna Award from the University of Texas, the 2001 University of North Texas President’s Citation for Distinguished Success, the University of North Texas Outstanding Alumna Award, and the first Maurine F. Bailey Award. She received the Southern Methodist University 2005 Profile in Leadership Award, and the Zeta Phi Beta 2005 Woman of the Year Award. She was recognized by the Dallas NAACP and the American Jewish Congress, as well as among the YWCA’s 100 Women. She was awarded the Dallas County Historical Commission Award, the Women Helping Women Award from the Women’s Center of Dallas, and in her final official interview last year, Mamie and her daughter were interviewed and profiled by Dallas-Ft. Worth’s NBC affiliate for Black History Month 2017 as mother/daughter “storytellers.” She particularly loved hanging out and joking with her granddaughter, Cameron. After moving in with her daughter in New York a few years ago, she began working on her memoir, and left behind notebooks filled with stories and observations and memories. Memories, like experiences, were her treasures. Mamie was a woman of faith. She joined Crest Moore United Methodist Church in Dallas (later, Crest Moore/King Memorial United Methodist Church, and now Community United Methodist Church), where she briefly taught Sunday School.

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