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By Cheryl Smith Publisher

Free at last?

I began this year’s African American Heritage Month watching TV One’s award-winning series, “UnSung” featuring comedians George Wallace and Dick Gregory. Both men used humor to entertain and educate.

As I gear up for another month of excellent programming, I wonder, as I usually do; why is it that during February there is a wealth of information to share about the history of Black people?

Here’s some good news to start the month off!

For the second time in as many years, Dallas County will be holding an expunction expo to “clear records for people who, by law, are eligible” to have their records expunged.

“There are individuals within Dallas County who cannot obtain employment, higher education or even serve our country in the military because they have a criminal record,” said District Attorney Faith Johnson. “We must do everything we can to help those individual obtain a fresh start so that they can become productive and contributing members of our community.”

Last year, the District Attorney joined with then-Dallas City Councilwoman Tiffinni A. Young and Dallas County District Clerk Felicia Pitre to host the first expo and more than 1,200 were in attendance.

This year, Pitre, Johnson and several collaborators, including law students from SMU and the UNT Dallas College of Law will be at the March 3, 2018 expo hoping to help those who have been disenfranchised because they have a record and find themselves unable to get a job or have issues securing housing.

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Message from Judge Tammy Kemp

Transparent and knowledgeable, firm but fair, among many attributes My name is Judge Tammy Kemp and I am the presiding Judge of the 204th Judicial District Court. I am running for re-election and asking for your support at the polls in the upcoming 2018 Democratic Primary. I would like to take this opportunity before early voting begins on February 20th to ensure you are well-informed about the transformation and successes of the 204th since I took the bench and to set the record straight with the facts on a key issue that has been raised during this campaign.

EFFICIENCY TRANSFORMATION When I began my first term on the bench four years ago, one of the first things I did was hire and recruit some of the best and brightest court personnel at the Frank Crowley Courts Building to ensure we had a strong team to serve you — the citizens of Dallas County. Putting a talented, experienced and knowledgeable team in place was and continues to be key to the court’s day-to-day operations and overall efficiency. Once our staff was in place, we did an assessment of the pending cases in the 204th as well as the manner in which the court operated under my predecessor and identified multiple deficiencies and opportunities for improvement.

One of the primary ways that a criminal court’s success is measured, is based on the rate in which pending cases on the court’s docket are disposed. This rate of efficiency has a direct correlation between a particular court and the number of men and women who are sitting in the county jail at the Lew Sterrett Justice Center, awaiting court action (bond reduction hearings, pre-trial hearings, trials, sentencing, etc.). We successfully streamlined the court’s docket

process, and thereby reduced the number of individuals in jail pending court action in the 204th from an average of 300 defendants per month down to approximately 100 defendants per month. At a daily cost of $70 per day to house an individual in the coun-

ty jail, this translates into cost savings to taxpayers. As a result of the enhancements we made under my administration, in my first year on the bench, we moved the 204th Judicial District Court from the worst ranked See JUDGE KEMP, page 9 www.texasmetronews.com

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Congresswoman Johnson releases statement after State of the Union Address

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson released the following responses to President Trump’s State of the Union address: On Transportation/Infrastructure: “Almost an entire year has passed since President Trump first addressed a joint session of Congress. Yet, we are no closer now than we were then to seeing a concrete plan on how the Administration plans to shore up our nation’s infrastructure. The $1.5 trillion infrastructure package that President Trump alluded to tonight sounds great on its face. However, the devil is always in the details and there is still no substitute for direct federal spending when it comes to infrastructure, especially when we are talking

about helping our rural areas.

In its last report, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) estimates that there is a current infrastructure gap of $1.5 trillion needed by 2025. The U.S. Department of Transportation also estimates that more than $800 billion is needed today just to bring our existing roads and bridges to a state of good repair. This is serious and our country is exposed to greater risk every single day that we do not act.

The U.S. economy relies heavily on a vast network of infrastructure to move people, goods, and services. Without a robust transportation network, we are putting our nation’s economy and its people at risk. The time to act is now.

This Administration owes it to the American people to deliver

on his campaign promises to rebuild our crumbling infrastructure.”

On the Economy: “Now more than ever, we need to be protecting our most vulnerable – particularly communities of color. Our economy should be working for every American, not just a select few. Yet President Trump’s only major legislative accomplishment during the first session of Congress was passage of a tax bill that overwhelmingly benefits the wealthiest Americans and biggest corporations. This bill will end up costing the American people at least $1.5 trillion over the next decade, a heavy burden that future generations will be forced to bear for decades to come.”

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“I am deeply disappointed in the president’s tone towards immigrants and the disregard to how they contribute to our nation. President Trump seems to forget that this country’s history has been about tearing down walls, not building them up. The fate of 1.8 million young people should not be considered a bargaining chip for the president to use so that he can permanently reconfigure our legal immigration system by eliminating the diversity lottery and family reunification. President Trump should not use the hopes and dreams of thousands of DACA recipients within my district as a tool to erect an expensive wall. For too long, these young people have only known the United States as their home.

Congress must swiftly pass a

bill to protect these individuals without damaging our reputation abroad as a place where dreams of a better life can come true.”

On Healthcare: “President Trump signed the Republican Tax bill into law on December 22, 2017. His tax bill is just the beginning of the Republicans plan to dismantle the Affordable Care Act. The individual health care mandate, which is the primary enforcement mechanism under the ACA for individuals, will be repealed beginning in 2019. As a direct result of this repeal, more than 10 million Americans can reasonably expect to experience increased premiums. Ultimately, this will result in fewer Americans having health care coverage for their families.

Within the next year alone, Medicare will be cut by $25 billion – effectively placing the burden of these tax cuts on the backs of our senior citizens.

Sadly, Republicans in Congress and President Trump have demonstrated once again that they are willing to put the interests of a select few [the wealthy] ahead of the greater good of the American people.

This bill will have a devastating impact on future generations for decades to come. We must continue to find a way to work with Republicans in a bipartisan manner to come up with real policy solutions to repair the Affordable Care Act and ensure all Americans have access to affordable and effective healthcare.”

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Maryum Ali to Keynote CHAIRity Friendraiser and Luncheon

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Dallas Furniture Bank, a non-profit organization that provides gently used furniture to families transitioning from homelessness, will celebrate 15 years of service at its annual CHAIRity Friendraiser and Luncheon at the Belo Mansion, 2121 Ross Ave., Dallas, at noon, Feb. 14.

Maryum Ali, affectionately known as May May, will serve as the keynote speaker. Born and raised in Chicago, Ali is the eldest of boxing legend Muhammad Ali’s nine children. As a little girl, her father asked her what she thought her purpose in life was and she replied, “I want to help people.” May May’s desire to help people has manifested itself in a myriad of ways throughout her life.

She has 15 years’ experience in delinquency prevention and family development and has worked in a number of capacities in this field; from having direct practice experience with over 300 families, to working as a Regional Manager for the City of Los Angeles Mayor’s Office of Gang Reduction & Youth Development. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. Degree in Social Work from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

“We are delighted to have Maryum Ali as a keynote,” said Aliah Henry, Dallas Furniture Bank chief executive officer. “She has a wealth of experience with people in crisis who struggle to provide a home for their families. Locally, Dallas Furniture Bank works with clients who are in urgent need of the basics – a bed, sofa, a table and chairs – and other items to create their own place of comfort and safety.”

This year’s honorary chair is Raquel Favela, Chief of Economic Development and Neighborhood Services for the City of Dallas. The event Chair is Michelle Lynne of ML Interiors

Group, a design firm which works to improve the quality of life for clients by making their homes happier and more efficient.

Since 2003, Dallas Furniture Bank has provided furniture for more than 3,800 families impacting the lives of some 15,000 individuals.

Henry adds that the organization is on track to impact more than 2,000 more people in 2018.

In 2017, the agency provided assistance to over 500 families.

Individual tickets to the 12th Annual Chairity Friendraiser and Luncheon are $150. A unique Centerpiece Sponsorship of $150 gives guests the opportunity to provide small appliances to Dallas Furniture Bank clients.

Sponsorship opportunities that include program recognition and reserved tables begin at $1,500. For more information, go to: http://2018dfbfriendraiser.eventbrite.com.

Founded in 2003, Dallas Furniture Bank provides furniture that meets basic living needs to families and individuals who are transitioning out of homelessness, or to others in need, filling in the missing gap in the continuum of care.

Working in collaboration with multiple Dallas social service agencies, Dallas Furniture Bank identifies people in need and helps them to acquire basic household furnishings.

West to receive UMC James Belt, Jr. honor

Texas State Senator Royce West will be honored with the James C. Belt Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award by the United Methodist Men of St. Luke “Community” United Methodist Church 2018 Honors Brunch, 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, at Paul Quinn College, 3837 Simpson Sen. Royce West Stuart Rd., Dallas.

Chair of the selection committee, Terry Robinson, said Senator West’s accomplishments exemplify the same spirit of leadership, civil rights and social activism demonstrated by the late attorney James C. Belt Jr. for whom the award is named.

Belt was a well-known attorney and activist who served St. Luke UMC and represented a variety of civil rights causes for several decades.

Robinson said, “The Belt award is presented annually to an individual with a record of outstanding vision, dedication and commitment to serve the citizens of their community and the state.” The first recipient of the award was Ron Kirk, Dallas’ first African-American mayor and U.S. trade ambassador. Robinson said the goal of the recognition “is to shine a light on deserving individuals who have given of their

time serving all people and ensuring that justice prevails for all.”

Senator West has represented Texas’ 23rd Senatorial District in the state legislature since 1992, and has served as an outspoken advocate for public education, funding for at-risk youth programs, and enhanced standards for child care. During his 25-year tenure, he has received numerous awards and recognitions for his effectiveness as a legislator, including being named to the Texas Monthly list of “Ten Best Legislators in Texas.”

A portion of the proceeds from the recognition event will be donated to the James C. Belt Jr. Scholarship Fund at Paul Quinn College.

23rd Annual State of the District Prayer Breakfast C ongresswoman Johnson’s Annual Prayer Breakfast is attended by Dallas-area Inter-faith leaders and ministerial alliances from across the North Texas Faith-based community. A diverse selection of Leaders offer prayers Pastor Bryan L. Carter for District 30 and the citizens of North Texas; and discuss a wide range of subjects, foster learning, inspiration, and collaboration to better serve their individual and our shared community. This year’s Keynote will be delivered by Pastor Bryan L. Carter (Senior Pastor, Concord Church) and Program includes speakers from Faith Forward, Aga Khan, North Texas Conference of the UMC, and others.

Parkland providers urge women to separate facts from myths Like most women, Mesquite resident Maria Magdalena Franco wasn’t worried about heart disease, even when she began feeling extreme fatigue. Active and fit, she enjoyed exercising and Zumba classes, but in 2016 at just 41 years old, things changed.

“I would come home from work and all I wanted to do was lie down,” she said. “I had difficulty breathing and I knew something wasn’t right.”

Franco consulted her primary care physician and was referred to a cardiologist at Parkland Health & Hospital System. After two surgeries and three stents to open blocked arteries, Franco now goes to cardiac rehab at Parkland three times a week with a new outlook on her life and

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health.

“I’ve changed my diet a lot. I avoid salt, sodas and fatty foods. It doesn’t happen overnight but we have to change habits we grew up with. Dealing with stress can be difficult, too. I try not to over-think or over-worry. What I do is live for today because none of us know if we’ll be here tomorrow,” she said, smiling.

According to Sandeep R. Das, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, Director of Acute Coronary Care at Parkland and Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center, there are many myths about women and heart disease, including: Heart disease is mostly just a problem affecting men It is less of a threat to women than breast cancer It only affects older people If you don’t have a family history of heart disease, you’re safe Only overweight and inactive people get heart disease Heart attack symptoms in women are easy to recognize, like chest pain There’s nothing one can do to change their risk of heart disease But the facts tell a different story: Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S., killing one woman every 60 seconds Only 1 in 5 American women believes heart disease is her greatest health threat Women are more afraid of developing breast cancer than heart disease, but 1 in 31 American women dies from breast cancer compared to 1 in 3 of heart disease It’s the leading cause of death for African American and white women and among Hispanic women it causes as many deaths as cancer each year The same number of women and men die each year of heart disease in the U.S. Two-thirds of women who die suddenly of coronary heart disease have no previous symptoms Heart attack symptoms in men and women are often different Women are more likely than men to have atypical heart attack symptoms like pain in the neck, jaw, abdomen or back, nausea, shortness of breath, dizziness and fatigue Women are less likely to call 9-1-1 when experiencing symptoms of a heart attack More than 90 percent of women have one or more risk factors for developing heart disease Heart disease affects women of all ages; while the risk increases with age, other factors like lifestyle, diet, tobacco use and hereditary conditions can increase a younger person’s risk It’s possible to be young, thin and fit but still have other risk factors for heart disease that should be identified, like high cholesterol or high blood pressure See BRIEFS, page 15 www.texasmetronews.com

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QUIT PLAYIN’ - A Silent Walker!

You should know and the world should mourn the recent passing of a Civil Rights giant; Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker, Pastor

By Vincent L. Hall Emeritus of the Canaan Baptist Church of Christ in Harlem, New York.

This space is far too shallow to scratch the surface of Dr. Martin Luther King’s “ride-or-die�; so let me interpose part of an August 25, 2016 Washington Post article that encapsulates his spirit. “On a cold day in 1960, a fed-up Wyatt Tee Walker led a group of protesters through the “whites-only� entrance of the Petersburg, Va., public library. Walker, the pastor of the historic Gillfield Baptist Church, calmly walked to the library’s counter and asked for a biography of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee. “I was rubbing it in their noses a little because I always felt Robert E. Lee was guilty of treason and should have been arrested and put in prison,� said Walker, now 87, “but the South made such a hero of him.� “I heard somebody say, ‘The niggers are here!’� recalled Walker, who

would later serve as chief of staff for years as flamboyant, but he never the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. “They seemed to wear his accolades like called the police and arrested those chevrons on a doctoral robe. He was of us who would not leave. They took always about the movement. us to the Petersburg jail, and that He never bragged that Dr. King stirred up the community.â€? once called him; “The keenest mind It was the first of Walker’s 17 ar- in the non-violent revolution.â€? rests for King inchallenging stalled his passegregation. torate at CaThe Petersnaan on March burg library 24, 1968, 10 sit-in would days before the become a “Drum Major catalyst for for justiceâ€? lay desegregatcold on a dirty, ing the small concrete balcocity’s lunch Drs. Wyatt Tee Walker and Martin Luther King, Jr. ny at the Lorcounters, raine Motel. bus termiWalker didn’t nal, restaurants and public swimming carry a pamphlet that shouted out pools.â€? his education. After receiving a deWyatt Tee Walker’s life was a whirl- gree from Virginia Union, he studied wind after the notable protest. Walk- abroad at the University of Ghana, er became an intimate protĂŠgĂŠ of the the Haitian American Institute and in revolution that had MLK at its head Nigeria. Walker was a man of letters and was flanked by some of the most who applied his alphabets toward intellectually gifted preacher/proph- solving Black America’s puzzling ets in American history. Dr. King mar- struggle toward liberty and justice! shaled a “Talented Tenthâ€? that gave Walker was the Executive Director ground cover to an army of men and of the SCLC, led the NAACP and CORE women who risked their lives and (The Council On Racial Equality). He livelihoods to be free. was a captain in the Apartheid moveWalker was known in his early ment and was there for the launching

of Al Sharpton’s National Action Network.

Dr. Walker was bestowed the title, “Harlem’s Renaissance Man� by Rev. Jesse Jackson. He was the assistant Pastor to the “The King of Cats,� the Reverend Adam Clayton Powell.

Seven books lend his name to a short list of ministers who effectively preach and pen the message. His first publication; “Somebody’s Calling My Name- Black sacred music and social change� proved his mettle as an ethnomusicologist.

Personally, Dr. Walker holds a place in my Hall of Fame for a sermon he delivered in Dallas entitled; “If, Because and Regardless.� The cliff notes version is enough to make you shout.

Doc juxtaposed the biblical experiences and faith walks of Jacob (If the Lord will), David (Because the Lord has) and Job, (Regardless of what the Lord does next). Walker’s capstone and epilogue declared that it doesn’t matter where your life intersects with God‌ just make sure it does! That’s the good news of the Gospel and a revolution within itself.

Even in silence, Dr. Walker is speaking‌#quitplayin‌#staywoke

Vincent L. Hall is an author, activist and award-winning journalist.

WID-WID: Why I Do - What I Do At St. Philip’s School and Community Center, our students, staff, and program participants are reminded that Christ teach- By Dr. Terry Flowers es us that the greatest among us will be our servants (Matthew 23:11).

Many people within my circle are aware that my father was shot and left to die in the streets of Chicago,

A Servant’s Heart

while moonlighting to make extra money to support five children. A recent event held here in Dallas caused me to remember a special time with my dad.

For the past 14 years, Roland Parrish (the recipient of St. Philip’s Destiny Awards’ 2016 Humanitarian

Businessman Roland Parrish

Award) has given out thousands of bicycles to children attending Dallas schools.

Mr. Parrish, who has owned as many as 27 McDonald’s Restaurants, is a perfect example of how one turns success into significance.

Through many philanthropic activi-

ties, Roland Parrish and his wife Jewel are making a mighty impact on Dallas.

Recently, at Parrish’s annual bike give away, I watched the excitement in the eyes of hundreds of children as they received bicycles, and this gave me a flashback.

Most of these 5th graders were receiving their very first bike. My first bike came from my dad. Every year, my four siblings and I hoped for bicycles as Christmas gifts, but we silently knew it would be unlikely. My dad did not want to provide one bicycle that would be treated like the rest of our See Why I Do, page 10

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S***Hole Countries not a priority

THE LAST WORD

By DR. JULIANNE MALVEAUX

Our 45th President has traipsed over to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, planning to rub elbows with world leaders, repair some relationships, and possibly shred even more.

He had hardly landed before he started threatening to cut off aid to the Palestinians unless they participate in peace talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Palestinian leaders are justifiably angry that 45, without a conversation with them, said he would move the US Embassy to Jerusalem, the city that both Palestinian and Israelis consider their capital.

Since 45 has been President, the world has been losing respect for us.

According to a November Gallup poll, approval of US leaders among 134 countries has hit a new low of 30 percent, down 18 percent from the 48 percent approval rate in President Obama’s last year, and even lower than the previous low of 34 percent in George W. Bush’s last year.

Only Liberia, Macedonia, Israel and Belarus increased their approval rating of the US, while Portugal, Norway, Belgium and Canada saw approval ratings plunge by 40 points or more.

45 has been currying Israel’s favor, so it is no wonder that they are more approving of him. But US leadership lags behind support for leadership in both Germany and China.

Only Russia has a lower approval rating than we do.

Meanwhile, 45 is ignoring most of the rest of the world.

A year into his Presidency, he has not appointed ambassadors for fully half of the world.

The Bureau of African Affairs, part of the State Department, has no leader.

There is an “acting” Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, Donald Yamamoto, a career foreign policy professional who has worked for both Presidents Bush and Obama.

Yamamoto has some responsibility for the Bureau of African Affairs, but it is not his priority.

There is no ambassador to the African Union, which is perhaps a blessing because that person may have had to defend 45’s ignorant remark about s***hole countries. But 45 didn’t have to make such an ignorant statement in order for us to

Do you know this man?

know how he felt about people of African descent.

He illustrates his disdain every time he opens his mouth. He did not have to compare Haiti to Norway, all he had to do was fail to appoint an ambassador to Brazil, which is home to the largest population of Afrodescendents outside the African continent.

There is no US ambassador to Belize, Bolivia, Burkina Faso or Cape Verde. No ambassador to Cote D’Ivorie or Cuba, Guinea or Ghana,

Jamaica or Kenya.

Neither Madagascar nor Mali, Mozambique nor Nigeria, South Africa nor Tanzania, Togo nor Trinidad have US Ambassadors. Blessedly, 40 percent of 45’s appointees are career foreign policy experts.

Some, like Calista Gingrich’s appointment as Ambassador to the Vatican, are clearly political plums.

But how can 45 justify having no

ambassadors to two of the most important countries on the African continent, oil-producing Nigeria, and economically advanced South Africa?

I guess he will be forced to pay attention to these s***hole countries if there is an oil crisis and we need some Nigerian oil!

Africa and the Caribbean are not the only parts of the world that have been ignored by this administration.

Highly desirable appointments, like those to Canada, France, the United Kingdom, and Germany have been filled.

Even as 45 has squabbled with North Korea’s Kim Jongun, he has appointed no ambassador to South Korea.

This could have been completely avoided if 45 had allowed Obama appointees to stay in place until he found people to replace them.

Instead, people had to come home in the middle of the school year, hurriedly making arrangements for new schools, new housing (some had rented their homes), and more.

Why did 45 demand resignations so abruptly when he had few replacements, breaking precedent and also thumbing his nose at the world?

Our NATO allies look askance at him because of his obnoxious and belligerent behavior. He has made strange remarks about terrorism in the UK, taken swipes at France and Germany, and generally be-

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?

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haved like an overgrown child when gathering with other world leaders, pushing the Prime Minister of Montenegro aside so he could get in front of a group photo at a NATO summit in May. Incidentally, there is no US Ambassador to Montenegro.

Actually, staffing the government is not a priority of this administration.

When he was elected, he indicated that he thought some agencies were “huuuuge”, and there were positions he would not fill. He has been much slower than his predecessors in staffing up every agency, but especially the State Department.

By the end of their first calendar year (2001 for Bush, 2009 for Obama), Bush had 139 State Department confirmations, with 14 pending.

Obama had 119 confirmed and 18 pending. 45 has 61 confirmed and 28 pending!

We who are connected to s***hole countries can rest assured that foreign policy is not this administration’s strong suit.

45’s failure to appoint ambassadors to African countries perhaps reflects the disdain he feels for us.

But his disdain is yet another reflection of his ignorance.

Julianne Malveaux is an economist, author, and Founder of Economic Education. Her podcast, “It’s Personal with Dr. J” is available on iTunes. Her latest book “Are We Better Off: Race, Obama and public policy is available via amazon.com

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Kemp keeps campaign promises, considered fair, continued from front page felony court (#17 out of 17 courts) to the number one felony court in Dallas County — a distinction that we proudly maintain today.

PROJECT PHOENIX: A CAMPAIGN PROMISE KEPT

When I ran for judge in 2014, one of the things I campaigned on was my vision to create a specialized program to impact low-level offenders by providing them with an opportunity to turn their lives around and be successful. After I won, I moved forward with turning that dream into a reality by partnering with the Dallas AFL-CIO to create a second chance initiative known as Project Phoenix. Designed to assist first-time offenders become productive citizens, Project Phoenix targets adults, ages 17 to 30, and partners with the various trades of the AFL-CIO to teach eligible participants a marketable skill while earning a living wage through an apprenticeship. To date, we have had 20 individuals successfully complete the program since its inception in 2016.

“Judge Kemp approached us about collaborating on an innovative program to mutually benefit both firsttime, non-violent offenders and the trade industry prior to winning her elected position four years ago,” said Mark York, Dallas AFLCIO. “She is genuinely passionate about rehabilitating those individuals who end up in the criminal justice system because of life circumstances, lack of guidance or poor choices. It was a campaign promise that

Judge Kemp kept; and we are grateful for the opportunity to serve as the nucleus of Project Phoenix as we strive to restore dignity and equip people with the necessary job skills to help take care of their families.”

Project Phoenix is available to all Dallas County courts.

BAIL REFORM Another issue impacting the criminal justice system that I am passionate about is the continual need to overhaul the county’s bail policies and procedures.

Historically, the bond payment system has been vulnerable to socio-economic bias towards indigent defendants, emphasizing the divide between the have and have nots. In other words, as it pertains to non-violent, low-level offenders, we are working to ensure individuals are not held in jail simply due to the financial inability to post bond.

As an active member of the Bail Reform Committee, we have implemented all of the bail reforms that the law currently allows, and are constantly exploring new and innovative strategies to streamline the identification process in an effort to uniformly determine who is actually indigent. Once these individuals are identified, they can be enrolled in pre-trial release programs in lieu of making a bond payment.

Bail reform is a work in progress, but I would be remiss if I did not recognize Dallas County for stepping up to the plate and providing the resources that have

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allowed the committee to make the changes we have made to date. We look forward to a continued collaboration with the county to modernize the bond payment system and make it fair for everyone.

LEGAL DISPUTE

While I am proud of the reputation of fairness and efficiency the 204th court has earned since 2015, there will always be detractors and individuals who have political agendas to undermine your team’s success.

One such situation that you may have read about is a legal dispute between me and the Dallas County Public Defender’s Office. If you are not familiar with the subject, allow me to educate you on the background and arm you with the facts, the law and the legal outcome on the issue.

In 2017, I initially appointed an attorney to represent an indigent defendant who had been indicted on three counts of capital murder.

However, when I learned the attorney was only qualified to sit as second chair or co-counsel in death penalty cases in Dallas County, I then appointed a second attorney to represent the defendant and sit first chair as lead counsel in his trial.

Prior to my appointment of lead counsel on the case, the Dallas County Public Defender’s Office filed a motion to be appointed counsel to represent this defendant and alternatively moved for a hearing for me to demonstrate good cause for denying the appointment of a public defender.

I denied the motion for appointment by written order

without stating a reason and denied their request for a hearing to demonstrate good cause.

The public defender’s office contended that article 26.04(f) of the Code of Criminal Procedure required the 204th to give their office priority in appointments and to appoint a member of the office to represent the defendant unless the trial court had good cause to appoint other counsel. The public defender’s office filed a writ of mandamus (an order to perform a statutory duty) against the 204th Judicial District Court with Dallas’ Fifth Court of Appeals specifically asking the Appeals Court to vacate the trial court’s order denying their appointment, mandate that the public defender’s office be appointed to the defendant’s case, and issue a writ of prohibition that would prohibit the 204th from denying future appointments sought by the public de-

fender’s office.

The Dallas Fifth Court of Appeals initially denied the public defender’s office’s writ of mandamus, but requested that I provide a reason for denying appointment of a public defender to represent the defendant in a written order. I then filed a motion for a rehearing asking the Court of Appeals to reconsider their opinion requiring me to provide a reason as to why I denied the appointment of a public defender in this case.

“Forcing courts to enter these written orders in each criminal case where the public defender is not appointed would tax judicial resources at the trial level, cause potential backlogs in the appellate courts, potentially subject judges to recusal, raise concerns related to judicial ethics, could result in public defender’s offices attempting to manage overwhelming caseloads, and may result in more in-

effective assistance findings in criminal cases,” I stated in my motion.

It is important to note that in most capital murder cases, defendants are either facing life without the possibility of parole or the death penalty. In this defendant’s case, he initially was only charged with one count of capital murder. It was not until months later when he was indicted on two additional counts of capital murder and drew publicity by local media, that the public defender’s office showed interest in the case and asked to be appointed to represent him.

The office had not requested to represent him in his original single capital murder case.

FAVORABLE FINDING

Upon review of the legal arguments presented in my

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My Truth, Hollywood Hernandez Live

By Hollywood Hernandez Den of Thieves is a gritty cops and robbers drama. Gerard Butler is the head of LA’s Major Crimes Unit (the good guys) and Pablo Schrieber. from TV’s “The Wire”, is the head of a major league bank robbery team (the

bad guys). However in this high octane, action drama it’s hard to separate the good guys from the bad ones.

Butler’s character Nick is anything but a hero, except when he’s on the trail of the bank robbers.

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that should apply to a policeman. He smokes, he drinks and he even picks up donuts off the ground at a crime scene to grab a quick sugar rush. He’s so good at being bad that often times you’ll find yourself rooting against him in the movie.

Meanwhile, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and O’Shea Jackson (Straight Outta Compton), as members of the bank robbers gang, display more likable qualities than the cops who are chasing them. They are

loyal.

They take good care of their families and they exhibit more good qualities than you’d expect from a bank robber.

Den of Thieves reminded me a lot of the Michael Man directed cops and robbers drama “Heat” from the ‘90s. While the characters weren’t on the level of Pacino and De Niro, the movie’s director makes up for any weaknesses with his action scenes. Christian Gudegast knows how to create a serious shoot ‘em up drama, and like 50 Cent, Gudegast comes from the world of rap music videos and that edginess shows throughout the movie.

The movie runs a bit long at 2 hours and 20 minutes, but I didn’t have a problem with that. Den of Thieves will keep you enthralled. It has plenty of surprises that you’ll never see coming until the very end.

I enjoyed Den of Thieves a lot. It’s rated “R” for a whole lot of violence and on my “Hollywood Popcorn Scale” I rate it a JUMBO.

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against me, thinking that I would testify in a case that would have ousted an elected official had the official been found guilty.

They had the wrong sister!

Well the official was not guilty and was found not guilty in the court of law. So he was in the clear because the case was dispensed of.

But guess what, nothing ever came of my case. I didn’t hear anything more until almost 20 years later when I was asked for a background check. Lo and behold, there it was.

So I contacted the current district attorney, Susan Hawk, and Ms. Pitre. According to Dallas County I needed to pay almost $300 to have my record expunged.

To say I was pissed, would be an understatement. I wasn’t paying a thing because the system was definitely broken.

The situation was finally resolved but it took a little time.

Time for some is short.

Just ask Chris Wicker, who attended the press conference announcing this year’s expo. He got into a little

trouble and attended last year’s expo where his record was expunged. “Now I have a new job,” said Wicker, as he thanked participants for giving him a new chance at life. “A lot of doors were slammed on me. But now I see the light and its shining.”

Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church is the location for the expo and Youth Minister Shawn Torres said the church has various programs that benefit the community.

“The church holds 1300, we’re centrally located and provide easy access for attendees,” he said.

If you know anyone who needs their record expunged, tell them to go to http://www.dallascounty. org/districtclerk/ or in person, at: The District Clerk’s Office, The City of Dallas Community Courts and the Irving and Cedar Hill Police Departments to pre-register through February 16. If you are eligible, you will be notified to attend the pre-qualification clinic.

Please share this info. Don’t act like you don’t know someone. You may have to look in the mirror.

Whatever the case, if we don’t start looking for and sharing ways to help one another, we will look around and there won’t be anyone to help us!

Spread the word. Call 214-653-2905 for more info

Why I Do What I Do, toys.

We would all typically receive one gift and pass them around to have the effect of having multiple toys.

Two years before his death, my dad shocked us all. He bought each of us a bicycle at the same time! Ironically, my siblings and I were confronted with disappointment when the snow melted and we finally had the opportunity to and we finally had the opportunity to ride our bikes.

We were teased by our friends!

Our bicycles were referred to as

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“buses,” as they were large, shiny and outdated. These Schwinn bikes caught everyone’s attention but for the wrong reasons.

Nevertheless, we were not deterred. We rode our bikes with pride. We rode with pride not because, as it turns out, our bikes were as fast as or faster than that of our friends. Our pride was due to, similar to Mr. Parrish, the great sacrifice made on our behalf, “bus” or not.

The core of instruction to students at St. Philip’s is based on a solid premise. They are taught

that “our sole purpose of existence is to serve God. We serve Him by serving others and we are best able to serve others by advancing ourselves academically, spiritually, and physically.” Mr. and Mrs. Parrish, as well as my dad, demonstrated sacrificial efforts to bless others.

As in Matthew 23:11, the greatest among us are servants. St. Philip’s strives to guide our students to turn their success into significance, through service.

THIS is how we do our part in changing our world for the better.

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DCCCD celebrates Black History Month Dance, lectures, literature and a historical trip to Louisiana are part of the activities Dallas County Community College District is offering during Black History Month. Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

BROOKHAVEN COLLEGE · Wed., Feb. 7 – Movie screening: “Red Tails,” noon in B Building,

room 240. · Wed., Feb. 14 – African American Read-In, 10 a.m., BHC Performance Hall. · Wed., Feb. 21 – Speaker: Dr. Angela Ross, U.S. Army veteran and professor from the University of Texas Health Science Center Houston, noon, Q Building, room Q201. · Wed., Feb. 28 – “A Taste of Soul,” 11 a.m., BHC Performance Hall lobby.

For more info, call the Brookhaven College office of student life at 972-8604115. Brookhaven College is located at 3939 Valley View Lane in Carrollton/ Farmers Branch.

CEDAR VALLEY COLLEGE

· Mon., Feb. 5 – Fred Gray, famed civil rights activities and an attorney for Rosa Parks, is the featured speaker for the first Dallas County Promise student leadership summit. The program starts at 10 a.m. in the performance hall (invitation-only event for Dallas County Promise and DCCCD Phi Theta Kappa students); Gray speaks to invited students at 11 a.m.

For more info, call Patricia Davis at 972-860-8179.

Cedar Valley College is located at 3030 N. Dallas Ave. in Lancaster

EASTFIELD COLLEGE

· Thurs., Feb. 1 – “Telling Our Story: The Black Experience” through storytelling/ readings begins at 10:30 a.m. at The Hive, C Building (lower level). · Fri., Feb. 9 – The Value of You – Learn about genetics and extract your own DNA. The event begins at 10 a.m. in Building S, rooms S100/101. · Tues., Feb. 13 – The Second Line: Parade Culture in New Orleans includes a live brass band. The event begins at 10:30 a.m. in Building G, room G101. · Wed., Feb. 14 – Repairing Our Roots: Healing the Community through Mental Health – This event begins at 11 a.m. in Building C, room C135. This event is funded by a grant from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services. · Fri., Feb. 16 – Film screening: “Dear White People” explores the experience of four black students at an Ivy League college. The event begins at 11 a.m. in Building G, rooms G101/102. · Tues., Feb. 27 – No Beats, Just Bars, features Jonathan Jones, who will use hip hop music to inspire action and leadership. The event begins at 11 a.m. in Building C, room C135.

For more info, contact the Eastfield College office of student engagement and retention at 40SER@dcccd.edu. Eastfield College is located at 3737 Motley Dr., Mesquite.

EL CENTRO COLLEGE

· Tues., Feb. 13 – Black History Month program features a lecture by Dallas County District Attorney Faith Johnson. The event begins at 11 a.m. in the Performance Hall.

For more info, contact Destiney Tolbert-Jackson at 214-860-2735. El Centro College is located at 801 Main St., in downtown Dallas

MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGE

· Tues., Feb. 1 – Pre-release screening of “Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities” with KERA begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Performance Hall. A panel discussion follows and includes members of Mountain View faculty and invited guests from historically Black colleges (HBCUs) in Texas. · Mon., Feb. 5 – Film screening of “Glory Road.” The film highlights the all African-American starting lineup that won an NCAA championship. One of the team’s star players, Nevil Shed, will attend.

The film begins at 9:30 a.m. in the Treetop Lounge, W Building. · Tues., Feb. 6 – Guest lecturer Nevil Shed discusses playing basketball. The lecture begins at 12:30 p.m. in the B Building, room B149. · Tues., Feb. 20 – African American Read-In begins at 12:30 p.m. in the Treetop Lounge, W Building. · Mon., Feb. 26 – Food, Faith & Fellowship begins at 12:30 p.m. in the Student Services Building, rooms S1029/30. Lunch will be provided. · Tues., Feb. 27 – Black History Book Club will discuss Dr. Michael W. Waters’ book, “Stakes Is High – Race, Faith and Hope for America.”

The event begins at 12:30 p.m. in the library. · Wed., Feb. 28 – Slavery and the Value of Human Chattels is part of a history series featuring Dr. Daina Berry, an associate professor of history at the University of Texas at Austin. The event begins at 12:30 p.m., Student Services Building, rooms S1029/1030. · Fri., March 2 – Project Blue is an off-campus event. MVC’s office of student life will make a one-day trip to historic Natchitoches Parish in Louisiana where students will visit the Melrose and Magnolia Cane River plantations. Mountain View faculty member Dr. Paul Benson will lead the tour.

For more info, and to register, visit room S1032. The cost is $50 for the trip and is required at registration; the fee covers all travel expenses, including bus transportation, entry fees and two meals.

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ation and Richland College Studies in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

The program begins at 12:30 p.m. in Sabine Hall, room 118. · Tues., Feb. 13 – “I’m Every Woman: From Girl Talk to Woman’s Work” begins at 2 p.m. in Sabine Hall, room 117. · Thurs., Feb. 13 – The Talent Review begins at 12:30 p.m. in the cafeteria, El Paso Hall.

For more info, contact the Richland College office of student life at 972-2386130. Richland College is located at 12800 Abrams Road, Dallas.

For general info, contact Debra Dennis in DCCCD’s office of media relations at ddennis@dcccd.edu or at 214-378-1851.

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NORTH LAKE COLLEGE

· Thurs., Feb. 1 – Panel discussion: “Then and Now” begins at 11 a.m. in room H200. Moderator is Malcolm Fierson, author and history professor at North Lake College. · Tues. and Wed., Feb. 6 and 7 – Pop-Up Book Store: Searching for Answers begins at 11 a.m. in the Gallery. Facilitator: Wild Detectives. · Wed., Feb. 14 – Dance presentation by Bandan Koro African Drum & Dance Ensemble begins at 11:30 a.m. in the H Building, room 200. Moderator: Ixchel Frierson. · Tues., Feb. 20 – Theatrical Performance: “The Griot” begins at 12:30 p.m. in the H Building, room 200. Moderator: Adrienne Settles. · Wed., Feb. 28 – African-American Read-in, titled “Sweet Connections with Lasting Repercussions,” begins at 12:30 p.m. in the H Building, room 200.

Moderator: Darryl Howard.

RICHLAND COLLEGE

· Tues., Feb. 6 – Black Student Association (BSA) Professional Networking workshop begins at 12:30 p.m. in Sabine Hall, room 117. A “Dress for Success” presentation takes place at 1:30 p.m. in Sabine Hall. · Tues, Feb. 13 – “Get Out: A Community Conversation” will be presented by the Black Student Associwww.texasmetronews.com

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Judge Kemp,

JUDGE KEMP AT-A-GLANCE

I am a native of Wewoka, Oklahoma, and I earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Oklahoma. motion for a rehearing to reconsider their initial opinion, the Fifth Court of Appeals agreed that the 204th did not have to provide an explanation of its reason for denying appointment of a public defender; reversed their original decision; denied the public defender’s office’s writ of mandamus and dismissed their writ of prohibition where the office was attempting to prohibit the 204th from ever denying the public defender’s office future appointments.

My opponent, Stephen Duplantis, a private attorney, previously worked for the Dallas County Public Defender’s Office until shortly before he filed to run for office in 2017.

KEEP KEMP

I have been deeply humbled and honored to serve as your judge and I believe whether a defendant, victim, attorney, witness or juror — ALL people deserve respect and equal access to the justice system.

I brought those values as well as strong ethics, morals and professionalism to the bench in 2015 and with your support at the polls in a few weeks, we can continue building on that progress in the 204th Judicial District Court over the next four years.

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the Dallas Police Association have endorsed me. Please join them in supporting my re-election for Judge of the 204th Judicial District Court.

After graduating law school, I worked as an Assistant Attorney General and an Assistant Secretary of State for the State of Oklahoma, before relocating to the Dallas area.

I have been practicing law since 1988 and my areas of expertise include criminal, corporate and retirement law. In my previous role of Administrative Chief of the Family Violence and Child Abuse Divisions at the Dallas County District Attorney’s (DA) Office, I supervised 28 attorneys, 21 investigators, and 18 support staff. My duties included the investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses, including death penalty capital murders.

I am a member of the State Bar of Texas and the State Bar of Oklahoma. I have been a member of Concord Church for more than 24 years, where I serve as a Deaconess, and I am also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. I am married to a wonderful, supportive husband and we have three amazing children.

Re-elect Judge Tammy Kemp for the 204th Judicial District Court Accountable to the public. Compassionate towards victims. Fair to the accused.

Early voting begins Friday, February 20th and Election Day is Tuesday, March 6th.

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end the lies. I’m just tired of the charade. These girls are getting their hopes up and I know he is not interested in them.

Our family needs to stop acting like he is not gay. I’m just not doing it anymore.

How would you suggest I tell my sister she needs to wake up and just tell the truth?

— Aunt Bea

you’re about to overstep your boundaries.

Although I tried, I can’t resist asking, are you cray-cray?

Why in the world would you even think this has anything to do with you?

You are so waaay off course, so astronomically off the mark, I just can’t…breathe. Your mindset has me blown.

So, please back off before you get more than your feelings hurt.

Hear me when I say, for the love of all things dipped in chocolate – back down, withdraw, and extract yourself from this situation.

If just for this one time, sit on your behind and mind your own business.

Your sister doesn’t need to wake up, you do.

Wash your face and clean the thoughtlessness out of your eyes.

The path set ahead for your nephew to follow, requires only one set of footprints, his.

You are never, ever, invited, welcomed or called to cross it.

Alma

Dear Alma, I think my nephew is gay. I would even go so far as to say I know that he is gay.

I don’t know why my sister, or his father or sisters and brothers can’t see it. This boy Dear Aunt Beais gay and it’s time for him to What! Wait! No, no indeed, come “out” and tell the truth. this is not your issue.

I don’t know if he is worQuick, put it in reverse and ried about what our family and back your way out of this perfriends might think or if he sonal and private state of afthinks we will no longer love fairs. him.

Understand the need for I’m just not sure but things you to stay in your lane, cause need to change and the truth you’ve clearly crossed over the has to be told. double yellow lines.

My sister acts like she is Just because you think he’s blind to this fact and is always gay doesn’t make him gay and talking about him and his many just because you want to “out” girlfriends. him, doesn’t mean he’s ready to There’s no way this can be reveal is sexual preference – to true or these friends are just you, his family or the rest of the that: friends that are girls, beworld. cause he is gay.

Clearly to me, Aunt Bea, I am sick of it and ready to 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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Beauty in the Bricks a 1981 documentary about four teenage girls growing up in the West Dallas housing development, will be shown on February 17, 2018, 10 am at the Lakewest Women's Health Center, 3737 Goldman St, Dallas, TX.

Beauty in the Bricks gives a vivid portrayal of the contrast between the difficult lives of four teenage girls in the West Dallas projects the dreams and aspirations they had for a better life. It is an important part of West Dallas history and Dallas history in general.

The showing will be accompanied by short presentations by people involved in the making of the movie, including some of the girls -- now women -- who appeared in it.

The event will be hosted by Olinka Green. For more information, call Olinka Green at 214-625-2970.

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Willard Allen Stimpson remembered August 9, 1938 - January 20, 2018

Willard Stimpson, the father, the husband, and the son, fondly known as “Stimp” to many, did not have to go to school to learn how to be great, to lead, or to serve. He was born with it and nurtured by it. He served as a mentor, connector, philanthropist, and friend to many. He was born in Plano, TX and valued education.

He graduated with his smarts as the valedictorian from Plano Colored High School. His journey for his career and love of pharmacy began during his service in the Army in the medical clinic and pharmacy unit. He challenged himself to complete the formal pharmacy program in May 1967 and passed the Texas State Board in June of that year.Throughout his career, he was dedicated as a pharmacist serving his community and a trailblazer. He started at Skillerns Drugs and All Saints Hospital. He became the first black pharmacist to work for Methodist Hospital.

Upon leaving hospital pharmacy, he returned to retail, working for several companies, including Kmart, and Wards Drugs. At Target, he was the first black pharmacist hired in the city of Dallas.

In 1981, his entrepreneurship and commitment to serve led to the opening of Cut Rate Pharmacy, a beacon of light for the community in West Dallas. Through the doors of 3528 North Hampton Road, many learned a lesson or two about life while getting their “scripts” filled. In 2015, he retired from his daily routine as the owner of Cut Rate and began a career as a relief pharmacist for local agencies.He was loved by many and created family and community with many organizations and groups. However, he was most proud and loyal to his beloved Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity and his Alma Mater, Texas Southern University. In October 2017, he celebrated his 50th class reunion at TSU during the homecoming game with great joy.

Mr. Stimpson has given countless hours of time and leadership to various local, state and civic organizations. He volunteered with K-12 schools through Dallas Independent School District (DISD) and the Dallas Harambee Organization. His service on committees and boards included the Lyon’s Club, the Bishop Dunne Parents Association, DISD High School Boards and the Dallas YMCA board. He was the first black president of the Dallas Pharmaceutical Society. Stimp was appointed by the former governor George W. Bush and reappointed under Governor Rick Perry to serve on the Juneteenth Board. As the recipient of many awards, honors, and recognition, worthy of note are his Lifetime Achievement Award from the Urban League and City of Dallas Proclamation.

Stimp credited his success to his parents, AJ and Doll Stimpson. His mother and father stressed the importance of education, learning, and leadership, “Be independent so you can lean on yourself and not have to ask others for help.” As a parent to his children and surrogate parent to the youth who ever needed him, he would advise, “Never give up, but always give out.”

Of all his accomplishments, none surpass the marriage to the love of his life, Mrs. Sophia Jessie Stimpson. She was a

classmate and 1967 graduate of the TSU School of Pharmacy. The stars aligned and to this union, two beautiful and talented daughters were born who were his pride and joy.

The oldest, Jennifer Carol Stimpson, M.S., followed in her parent’s footsteps to become a scientist and STEM advocate. She is a science teacher at the Hockaday School, Dallas, TX and completing doctoral studies at the University of Pennsylvania inspired by her parents’ dedication to continuous learning. Younger daughter Natalie Noele Stimpson, DDS, pursued her parents’ commitment to medicine and community health through a career in dentistry.

In lieu of flowers, in loving memory of TSU alumnus, Willard Stimpson, a memorial scholarship fund has been established at Texas Southern University in his memory. You may go to http:// tsu.thankyou4caring.org/stimpsonfamilyscholarship to contribute. Donations may also be made payable to Texas Southern University Foundation and mailed to the attention of LaRence Snowden, AVP for Development, 3100 Cleburne Street – HH 202, Houston, TX 70004

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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.

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