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Listen to the Judge First a heart-felt salute to the ladies of the South Dallas Business and Professional Women’s Club, on their 55th Annual V. Alyce Foster Trailblazer Awards Luncheon. This year’s speaker was the Honorable Judge Lynn Toler. You may know her from the popular television show, Divorce Court. Believe me when I tell you she’s more than what you see on the screen! Additionally, thousands of dollars were given out in scholarships and some dynamic men and women were honored for their service in several arenas. Now I was a bit overwhelmed on Saturday, APril 28, 2018, at noon for several reasons: I had been invited to the Trailblazers Luncheon by several people and early on. To top it off, last year I was an honoree; the chapter president, Gwen Daniels, is a strong supporter personally and professionally; member and Delta soror Ella Goode Johnson has supported me since I met her my first month in Dallas more than 36 years ago; two of my sorors - Mythe Kirven and the Hon. Maxine Thornton Reese were the co-chairs of the Luncheon; one of the honorees, Barbara Record, who took care of and fed me when I was sick in 1992, was honored; and the most supportive Delta Sigma Theta Sorority regional director I have known in my 39 years and 11 months of membership, Mae Frances Rowlett, was also an honoree. Then Iota Phi Lambda Sorority - Psi Chapter, was holding its annual Business Luncheon and two years ago, I was honored locally and regionally. This business sororSee TRUTH, page 9
By Dr. Brenda Wall
a measure of accountability and a great deal of legitimacy to this commitment, but also the power and scope of their collective constituent networks,� Battles said. NAREB and affiliates of NUL currently are engaged in homebuyer education and counseling to help African Americans prepare for homeownership while the NAACP’s Economic Development arm assists constituents with financial preparedness, which is a key component to being ready to purchase a home, she said. “And, our commitment aligns very well with NAREB’s ‘2 million in five years’ initiative which is ,
Remember when Bill Cosby came to Lincoln High School? It was during the tour when he was telling us about how important it is to address the problems of systemic racism without addressing the problems Dr. Brenda Wall of systemic racism. He presented the argument that we as a people need to work harder, recover morals and take care of ourselves in a not so subtle vilification of the poor. I remember that he marveled at one of our gifted students, who was pursuing aeronautical interests. This student was hailed as an example of what we all should do. While I always admire commendation of our gifted students, what Cosby overlooked was the fact that his particular reference was to a child who was well resourced. All of us can do great things when we are well resourced. Even Dr. Cosby did not become the wealthy icon of success without the resources that came his way. I also remember his bold documentary on racism 50 years ago: Black History: Lost, Stolen or Strayed (1968). He narrated perhaps, the first televised national counter to white supremacy and its destructive, stereotypical images. Cosby was younger in his television accomplishment then and for a moment he appeared more connected to community and more ready to unravel the tentacles of empire and oppression. The recent assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was jolting for us all. But somehow, Cosby became more discon-
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2018 South Dallas Business & Professional Women’s Club Inc. V. Alyce Foster Trailblazer Awards Honorees-- seated: Christopher Reynolds (First Global Vice President -Toyota); Desiree A. Allen, First Female DISD Football Coach; Dr. Ernestine Lacy First Administrator Baylor College of Dentistry; Charron Simmons First Global Fixed Assets Manager, Apple Computers. Standing L to R: Deidre Hardin Youth Achiever-Derrick Hardin; Mabel Meshack White Business Woman of the Year-Barbara Record; Sojourner Truth Honoree-Patricia B. Maples; Volunteer of the Year-Mae Frances Rowlett; Keynote Speaker-Judge Lynn Toler; Ombudsmen of the Year-Dr. Frederick D Lewis; Professional Woman of the Year-Viola Black; Community Service Award - LeTitia Owens and Humanitarian of the Year- Ricky McNeal.
Wells Fargo addresses Fair Housing By Stacy M. Brown
The Washington Informer
In 2017, Wells Fargo announced a commitment to create 250,000 African American homeowners by 2027. In addition to lending $60 billion for home purchases over that 10-year period, the banking giant has committed to increase the diversity of its sales team, particularly African American home mortgage consultants. Further, bank officials said they’ve dedicated $15 million for initiatives focused on homebuyer education and counseling for Black families.
This commitment is only part of the evidence that Wells Fargo has made over the past year to show that it values customers of color, said Cerita Battles, the senior vice president and head of retail diverse segments at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. “It is really important to understand that, as we made our intentions public, we did so with some of the country’s largest and most influential African American organizations standing by our side,� she said, noting that those organizations included the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), the National Urban League (NUL) and the NAACP. “Their support not only added
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continued from front page aimed at creating 2 million new African American homeowners in five years,” Battles said. The commitment appears headed in a positive direction. By the end of 2017, Wells Fargo reported that it helped 23,161 African American families with $5.7 billion in home loan originations which was a significant increase over the previous year and 99.7 percent of the bank’s first-year goal despite a falling mortgage market, Battles said. The bank also dedicated more than $1.8 million in grants to support homebuyer education and counseling for African American audiences,
exceeding its first-year goal. Battles said the majority of support from that work comes primarily from three areas of the Wells Fargo Housing Foundation, including the National Housing Grant Program, the Homeownership Counseling Grant Program, and down payment assistance grants through NeighborhoodLIFT. “We are also supporting new initiatives like HomeFree-USA’s Center for Financial Advancement Program which will offer financial education and expose students to the mortgage industry as a career option on the campuses of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBT:5”
CUs),” Battles said. “And, the future holds great promise as we have several improvements that have been put in place for 2018 including doubling the amount of money dedicated to NeighborhoodLIFT.” Battles said that Wells Fargo also plans to pilot new pricing models for home mortgages under $175,000 and to launch a national housing counseling program that the company can share across the entire mortgage industry. The company’s homeownership commitment to African Americans has allowed them to also look inward.
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Remember when Bill Cosby came to Lincoln High School? It was during the tour when he was telling us about how important it is to address the problems of systemic racism without addressing the problems of systemic racism. He presented the argument that we as a people need to work harder, recover morals and take care of ourselves in a not so subtle vilification of the poor. I remember that he marveled at one of our gifted students, who was pursuing aeronautical interests. This student was hailed as an example of what we all should do. While I always admire commendation of our gifted students, what Cosby overlooked was the fact that his particular reference was to a child who was well resourced. All of us can do great things when we are well resourced. Even Dr. Cosby did not become the wealthy icon of success without the resources that came his way. I also remember his bold documentary on racism 50 years ago: Black History: Lost, Stolen or Strayed (1968). He narrated perhaps, the first televised national counter to white supremacy and its destructive, stereotypical images. Cosby was younger in his television accomplishment then and for a moment he appeared more connected to community and more ready to unravel the tentacles of empire and oppression. The recent assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was jolting for us all. But somehow, Cosby became more disconnected and increasingly entangled by the fame and wealth that isolated him and distorted his frame of reference. But the signs were there. Even at Lincoln High School, there was a shocking behind the scenes bellow for us to Shut Up! You get to command compliance, when you experience those around you as lacking and inferior. Sycophants innocently become enablers and promote a facade of caring and ignore the dangerous warning signs. It is hard to see an elder, whose eclipsing blindness becomes metaphor for his own T:5”
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unseen choices of dysfunction and shame. His children who bear burden and wife who is further entrapped by circumstance receive our empathy. It is much harder to embrace the courageous women, whose voice reminds us that the vestiges of white supremacy are demented and harder to recognize. The assault, objectification and marginalization of women are dynamically connected to white supremacy. It makes us uncomfortable because it is too close to the stories of our own mothers and daughters. We evade their truth and likewise, persistently avoid what the perpetrators in our midst do and say. If we look too closely at Cosby, we may see our own family, who also have a convincing façade with those disturbing holes. It forces us either to confront truth or weakly lapse into the same sycophant, who denies painful reality in exchange for position, security or self- deception. The very characters of stereotype that Cosby introduced to America in the 1960’s are supplemented with a new version of pathology that immobilizes us. As long as our women are not believed and our hearts are weak, we never heal. Cosby did not heal; he was just never required to do so. His great wealth, charm and position perpetuated the fiction. Had he died a decade earlier then he, nor America would have had to face the interior work of healing that our Black men (and women) deserve. We could instead, languish in denial, delay difficult work and endlessly debate who was really at fault. Insufficient. It never works, when you replace your roots with a patina of conspicuous wealth. It never works, when the struggles and stain of oppression are not addressed. Wealth can be seductive, but it is never worth one’s soul. Even if you are willing to mortgage your own soul, few are willing to sacrifice the soul of family members. Reckoning must come for all of us. Whether it is our child, our voice or maybe just another blinded seeker of the dollar, the healing work is always a preferred choice. It is the truth that liberates, not the dollar. Brenda Wall, Ph.D., is author of Black Lives, White Supremacy and the American Fiction. www.texasmetronews.com
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That other Michelle!!!
By Vincent L. Hall “Like she (Sarah Huckabee Sanders) burns facts and then she uses that ash to create a perfect smoky eye. Like, maybe she’s born with it, maybe it’s lies. It’s probably lies.� - Comedian Michelle Wolf, 2018 White House Correspondents Dinner. We knew it would take a White woman named Michelle to get away with verbally assaulting Donald J. Trump and his legion of liars. Michelle Obama could never go public with how she really feels about the reprobate. But apparently “my sister from a different mister� doesn’t fit the homogenized version of womanhood worthy of casting stones at the Donald Dynasty either. Michelle Wolf, best known for her intermittent spots on “The Daily Show� was castigated roundly by the right, and cautioned lightly by the left. Everyone turned on her, but her fans thought the writing and delivery were masterfully done. “Of course, Trump isn’t here, if you haven’t noticed. He’s not here. And I
know, I know, I would drag him here myself, but it turns out the President of the United States is the one pussy you’re not allowed to grab.� This was Wolf ’s opening salvo and served to remind America of its failure to perform due diligence. America selected a low-life with five kids, three “baby mamas� and the morals
poked fun at Trump’s “fixer.� “I’m a woman, so you cannot shut me up unless you have Michael Cohen wire me $130,000.� Ms. Wolf explored a theory we share, that “The Donald� is a government subsidized, wannabee-billionaire. Plenty of experts disbelieve Trump’s boastful estimates of his net worth. “Mr. President, I don’t think you’re very rich. You
of a mobster. Michelle’s monologue ratified the existence of the #MeToo movement. Her intro was a corollary to Trump’s very public history of indiscretions. Michelle went further into her portfolio of fearless feminism. “Now before we get too far, a little bit about me. A lot of you might not know who I am. I’m 32 years old, which is a weird age — 10 years too young to host this event, and 20 years too old for Roy Moore.� She also
might be rich in Idaho but in New York you’re doing fine. Trump is the only person that still watches “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire� and thinks: “Me!� My Michelle “outted� the blatant hypocrisies of self-acclaimed Jesus loving; “Large-Print� Bible-thumping; Conservative, Evangelicals. “And yeah, sure, you can groan all you want; I know a lot of you are very anti-abortion, unless it’s the one you got for your secret mistress.� Another stab at
though everybody on the highway had just washed their vehicles. Drivers were styling their new Spring sunshades. Things were going really well. And all of a ‘sudden’ the mood changed. Everybody decided to throw their ‘trash’ out of their vehicles. And in the middle of the day, these were full grown adults. Now, this is going to be one of the shortest articles I have ever written. This article is self-explanatory and this article is ‘necessary’ and directly to the point. Why are we throwing trash out of our vehicles? If it is your trash, keep it in your car and place it in your recycle/non recycle trash cans. There were approximately five vehicles within a mile that just opened the window and
let their trash fly out. I was actually adjacent to a driver, that acknowledged my presence in the next lane and then slightly ahead of me dunks a piece of trash out of that beautiful car. Being the ever consonant journalist that I am, I started a day survey. Arriving into the downtown area, the trash survey was pretty sane. Continuing on I-30 and able to pick up speed again, this ‘soap-opera-saga’ continues. Trash all over our essential highways smothering the bluebonnets. Trash ultimately ends up in our rivers and oceans. There is now what the scientists call ‘a floating island of trash’ in the Pacific Ocean. This stretch is now 600,000 square miles. I know. . . we can do better.
Michael Cohen’s couture collection of fixes that’s been shredded to threads. Coincidentally and not to belabor the point, if just 3% of you Pro-Life advocates raised your hands to raise an orphan, you could get some universal respect and America would be greater than any nation in the world. IJS! Finally, the epilogue of this five-fingered offensive was hurled at the American media, who bear most of the fault for Trump and the reincarnation of “isms� that came with his rise to prideful pomposity. “Trump has helped all of you. He couldn’t sell steaks, or vodka, or water, or college, or ties, or Eric. But he has helped you. He’s helped you sell your papers, and your books and your TV. You helped create this monster and now you’re profiting off of him.� She’s right. And so this saga of renewed racism, sexism, classism, and terrorism on the poor, the immigrant and the image of decency that America has spent billions to advance; continues to rise. That other Michelle goes high, but this Michelle went low and I love them both!!! It takes a village to raze a Trump!! #QuitPlayin #StayWoke Vincent L. Hall is an author, activist and award-winning journalist.
MY DAY: Keep Your “Trash� in Your Car
My Day By Dr. J. Ester Davis
I love a beautiful day. Even better is a lovely drive on a perfectly lovely day. When and at what point is a decision made to trash our roads and highways? What planet do you live on? We grumble, gripe and complain about construction, etc. . . and as soon as it is over and smooth sailing is upon us, we trash it. Couple weeks ago I was enjoying a drive from Arlington back into Dallas after taping a very necessary show. The bluebonnets were sprayed all over the highways, the traffic was acting like it had some sense and moving at a gracious speed. It seemed as
I simply do not understand why we will put a state-of-the-art security system in our homes for protection and a double system from front-to-back in our cars for protection. . . and then throw trash on the ground and road these two precious possessions reside on. Think about it! Keep your trash in your car. We all reside on Planet Earth. And the protection of same is up to the people who call it home. Thanks. . . to the ‘Living Legends’ Committee for the award last week. Join Valder Beebe, Linda Amerson and I Sunday, May 6, 2018, for the Aquarius Award, Adele Foster, CEO, Aquarius Magazine-Atlanta.com, @Hamilton Park UMC, 3:00PM.
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Holding Facebook accountable
On Technology By Derrick Johnson
“Mr. Zuckerberg, would you be comfortable sharing with us the name of the hotel you stayed in last night?” That was a question Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) posed to Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s congressional hearing in which the latter responded with an awkward “no.” It is likely that Mr. Zuckerberg found this question too intrusive, yet when 87 million users lost their privacy under Facebook’s neglectful watch; its CEO doesn’t bat an eye, offering only an insubstantial, “I’m sorry.” The Cambridge Analytica hack is just one of many transgressions by Facebook, in which an apology will simply not suffice. Facebook’s laissez-faire attitude toward privacy protection is not just a betrayal and insult to its user base, but it is compounded by its lack of vigilance to protect one of the plat-
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form’s most vulnerable user demographics—African Americans. For example, late last year, Facebook hosted Russian sponsored ads that portrayed African Americans in a less than flattering light. The ads had political motives and aimed to sway viewers to vote for then-presidential candidate Donald Trump. Another example arose just this month when the news broke that the largest Black Lives Matter group on the social media platform was in fact a fraudulent page, created by a White man in Australia designed to discredit the youth-based civil rights group. Either of the above examples is enough to seriously question the general disposition and integrity of the social media juggernaut. However, Facebook’s lack of transparency, reliability, and accountability in these two situations also substantiates the increasing doubt regarding the fairness of the 2016 presidential election. Specifically, Cambridge Analytica worked with the Trump campaign, and among the data it misused were pictures, profiles, and even direct
messages between users. This data mining—which used the personal information of 87 million people without their consent—was used to develop techniques for the firm’s work on the Trump campaign. This combined with the racially charged Russian ads, some of which explicitly purporting that Black Lives Matter activists were murderers, is not only wholly unscrupulous, it also carries the stench of voter manipulation. Swaying voters toward one candidate based on racially exploitative lies smacks of a type voter suppression that, while more insidious, is not unlike the voter ID laws that currently attempt to suppress the Black vote. As a pioneer in the tech industry serving 1.4 billion users each day, Facebook has a moral and ethical obligation to protect those most vulnerable on its sites, including minors, women, and LGBT, Brown, and Black communities. As a whole, Americans are more tolerant of hate speech than others in the world; however, this does not and should not permit Facebook to turn a blind eye to the copious amounts of hate speech the
Black community, and other vulnerable communities experience on Facebook. These communities cannot be satiated with an apology, but rather require a clear and thorough plan of defensive and offensive action. More care needs to be taken by Facebook and its tech industry peers to ensure that in connecting people with one another, these connections are positive—a sentiment which Mr. Zuckerberg said his company strives to achieve. Moving forward, companies like Facebook can take a greater stance against those who wish to use online spaces to corrupt. First, they must be on the offense, not just deleting but reporting and perhaps even fining advertisers with such ill intent. Second, they should also be more aggressive on the defensive front, removing the burden of reporting hate speech from the user and instead placing it on themselves. While Facebook has already started this approach, devoting more resources to this effort would allow for a quicker and more intelligent sweep of bad content. Addi-
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tionally, these resources must include hiring more people of color across all levels of the company—an initiative that would address Silicon Valley’s failure to take real steps towards embracing diversity. This is an issue brought up on Day 2 of Zuckerberg’s hearing, when Rep. G.K. Butterfield mentioned that the company’s Black representation has only risen from 2 percent to 3 percent. Furthermore, while 67 percent of African Americans are Facebook users, the company’s C-suite remains entirely White. Lastly, in a “clear and concise” manner, users should be made aware of their privacy terms, including instances when their information will be shared and how the information will be used. Facebook may or may not feel a moral imperative to protect the users that allow it to exist, but that does not mean it should not be held accountable for its actions, inactions, and indifference to user privacy. Derrick Johnson is the President and CEO of the NAACP. Follow him on Twitter @DerrickNAACP and @NAACP.
Dismissal of House Chaplain is outrageous! ful legislators and members of their staffs.
by Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson The decision by the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Paul Ryan, to dismiss Father Patrick J. Conroy, the House Chaplain, was unnecessary, mean-spirited and vitriolic. Father Conroy served the Congress with grace and distinction for seven years. He led it in prayer and counseled members who were in need of spiritual guidance. He prayed thousands of times on the floor of the House, bringing comfort to grate-
What seemed to have bothered Speaker Ryan was a portion of a prayer by Father Conroy during the debate over the recent tax bill, which aids the wealthiest of Americans and abandons the poor and the middle class. During his message, Father Con-
roy asked that decision-makers be judicious, and that they pass a measure that was balanced and fair. Speaker Ryan, himself a conser-
One member of the House, aligned with Speaker Ryan, was quoted as saying that the next House chaplain should be an individual whose lifestyle and training allowed him or her to relate to members of Congress who were married and who had children. vative Catholic, took offense with what God had placed on Father Conroy’s heart, telling him that he should
remain clear of politics. Speaker Ryan is leaving Congress at the end of this term, but saw fit to banish a moderate Jesuit priest, telling members of his party who raised objections to his action that Father Conroy was lacking in pastoral skills. That is simply not true! The dismissal of Father Conroy is a signal to liberal and moderate members of the clergy that neither their prayers nor their counsel are wanted in a Congress that is so heavily influenced by closed-minded individuals, and whose policies contravene the essence and the goodness of their faith. One member of the House, aligned with Speaker Ryan, was quoted as saying that the next House chaplain should be an individual whose lifestyle and training allowed him or her to relate to members of
Congress who were married and who had children. That translates into no Catholic priests, and is blatant bigotry. This type of thinking has been given presence and prominence by Speaker Ryan. While a member of Congress, I have served with five House Speakers, Thomas Foley, Newt Gingrich, Dennis Hastert, Nancy Pelosi and John Boehner. I have never experienced such a blatant attack on the office of the Chaplin. Speaker Ryan’s dismissal of Father Conroy because of a prayer that gave standing to the deeply-held Christian belief of fairness contradicts the shared feeling that faith and charity have a rightful place in the work of the Congress! www.texasmetronews.com
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New Principal Hired for DHS Collegiate Academy
Pamela Thomas joins Duncanville ISD as the new principal for the Duncanville High School Collegiate Academy. Ms. Thomas was most recently the Dean of Instruction for Cedar Hill Collegiate High School and Academy Middle School. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in History and Master’s Degree in Curriculum & Instruction. Ms. Thomas will lead the Duncanville High School Collegiate Academy as the program enters its second year. For the 2018-19 school year, the collegiate academy will have a sophomore class and a new cohort of freshmen. Ms. Thomas has experience serving as a liaison between a collegiate high school and college to ensure students are graduating with both a high school diploma and associate degree.
ECC’s first graduate Barbara Sue Sherrill Jones, ECC’s first graduate – and the DCCCD’s first graduate – will return to her alma mater this May to share words of wisdom and inspiration during commencement on May 10. “I was part of a new history for Dallas, and I just accepted the changes as my path to the future,” Sherrill Jones said during a visit to El Centro late last year. “I look back
with pride and joy, knowing that I was a pioneer in Dallas history by being the first graduate of the DCCCD system.” In 1968, she received El Centro’s first degree. Sherrill Jones gets to tell fellow graduates firsthand about her experiences during El Centro’s early days and about the life she led after leaving Dallas’ first community college.
Year Up is Recruiting Class 5!
In August, Year Up Dallas-Fort Worth will welcome its fifth class, in partnership with El Centro! Year Up helps motivated young adults 18-24, develop the skills they need to launch their dream careers in business or IT. Students learn in-demand skills with the help of El Centro professors and resources, intern at leading companies, and start successful careers, all while continuing their education. We are currently recruiting students and other young adults interested in pursuing careers in business or IT. Help us find these talented and motivated young adults by inviting them to learn more at bit.ly/YearUpECC. Info Sessions are held every Tuesday at 1 p.m. and Thursday at 4 p.m. in R400. Questions? Call 469-754-3421 or email dfwadmissions@yearup.org.
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May 2 A night of Symphonic Hip Hop Feat: Wyclef Jean at Winspear Opera House 2403 Flora St. Dallas at 8pm. May Women’s Em Power Brunch Host: The Every Heart Project at The Egg & I Restaurants 3328 Hebron Parkway #100, Carrollton 11am-1pm. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson born in 1972 an actor/wrestler.
May 3 1933 Singer/ songwriter James Brown was born “The Godfather of Soul” in Agusta, GA. Died on 12-25-06
Whiter Goest Thou America, A Festival of New Play Readings Undermain Theatre 3200 Main St. Dallas Tickets 214747-5515 Thu-Sat 7:30pm Sun. 2pm 5-3-6 How is it That We Love, or Shakes Jake & Alice by Len Jenkin
May 4 1961 Congress of Racial Equality organized the first of several “Freedom Rides.”
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Eugene A. Marino the 1st Black Catholic Archbishop in the United States in 1988.
Concord Church Business & Career Expo 6806 Pastor Bailey Dr. Dallas 8am-3pm Register: www.concorddallas.org/ cbce or 214-331-8522. Eastfield College Graduation – 4:30 pm at Curtis Culwell Center 4999 Naaman Forest Blvd., Garland. For more info: Debra Dennis in the DCCCD off. of public and Gov. Affairs at 214-378-1851 or at ddennis@dcccd.edu. Councilman Casey Thomas, II District 3 at Thurgood Marshall Reception Center 5150 Mark Trail Way, Dallas. Meet owners of 67 Square, and a rep. of the new Fitness Connection! Dallas Cinco De Mayo Parade & Fiesta on Historic Jefferson Blvd. 10am-4pm It’s History, It’s Tradition, Let’s Celebrate
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1946 The 2nd Black player in the NFL Woodrow “Woody” Strode. Later he became an accomplished film/TV Actor.
May 8 1911 Robert Johnson master blues guitarist, singer/songwriter born in Haziehurst, MS. Died at age 27 on 8-16-38
DBCC Spring Celebration at Wyly Theatre 2400 Flora St. Dallas 7:30pm ATTPAC Box office 214-880-0202 or online DBDT.com
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Women’s 2018 Conference w/ Sonjia B. Dickerson at Hilton DFW Lakes Hotel 1800 TX-26 Grapevine, Register at: dayspringwomensconference.org
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Homegrown Music and Arts Festival at Main St. Garden Park 1902 Main St. Dallas 12pm-10pm Tickets: wwww. homegrownfest.com.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Annual Community Shred Day at East Gate B.C. 6960 Polk St. Dallas 9:30am-12:30pm. Only documents are permitted.
1st Black Democratic Congressman Arthur W. Mitchell died in 1968.
Natural Hair Appreciation Event- Dallas Edition at Young Black Entrepreneurs 4300 W. Northgate Dr. Antoine White 314-630-4465
Mike Epps at Verizon Theatre 1001 Performance Pl. Grand Prairie 8:30 pm
DCHHS Health and Wellness Fair DCHHS Bld. 2377 N. Stemmons Frwy. Rm. 627 A & B 10am-2pm. Health Check, Information and enjoy. Get your apt. today 214-947-0026.
4th Annual Diva Affair Sip, Shop, & Get pampered as a diva should at The JamBox 3965 Belt Line Rd. Addision 2pm5pm tickets: www.divasaffair.com
Mountain View College Graduation-7 p.m. at Inspiring Body of Christ Church, l at 7701 S. Westmoreland Road, Dallas. Julian Castro, a former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under Pres. Barack Obama, keynote speaker.
Stranger on a Pew Host: DeVINity Productions at Courtyard Theater 1509 H. Ave. Plano 7pm-10pm
13 Annual Mother Son Dance at DeSoto Civic Center 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd. Tickets: DeSotoTexas.gov/register 6pm-9:30pm. Harlem Renaissance Cabaret African American Museum Gala at Renaissance Dallas Hotel 2222 N. Stemmons Frwy. From 7pm-10pm. Mother’s Day Brunch Host: Sharon Lewis & Kareeme Hawkins on 2625 Bear Creek Rd. Lancaster at 1:00pm $20 PayPal email: creationsbysha@gmail.com Attendees are asked to bring a teacup & saucer for teacup exchange.
Brookhaven College Graduation-7 pm at Alfred J. Loos Field House, 3815 Spring Valley Rd., Addison. For more info: Debra Dennis in the DCCCD office of public and gov. affairs at 214-378-1851 or at ddennis@dcccd.edu.
The Purple Party /Main Event DJ Rosabel/ at the South Side Ballroom 1135 S. Lamar St. Dallas 10pm-5am Tickets: www.purplefoundation.org
May 13
May 10
Joe Louis born 1914. he held heavy weight title longer than any man died 4-12-81
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at Luna’s Tortillas Hacienda 2225 Connector Dr. Dallas 9am-7-30pm.
Pinckney B.S. Pinchback, Lt. Gov. of Louisana was born in 1837. Died 12-21-21
Harlem Renaissance Cabaret African American Museum Gala at Renaissance Dallas Hotel 2222 N. Stemmons Frwy. From 7pm-10pm.
Kenan Thompson comic/actor Birthday 1978
Mother’s Day
May 5 & 12
El Centro College Graduation-7 p.m. at Fair Park Coliseum, located at 1438 Coliseum Dr., Dallas. Barbara Sue Sherrill Jones, El Centro College’s first graduate will be their commencement speaker.
Weekends of Wellness, Mary Lois Sweatt Memorial Community Health Event at UNT Dallas Founders Hall #138 7400 University Hills Blvd. Info: Cynthia Perez 972-3381096
Cedar Valley College Graduation-7 p.m., Inspiring Body of Christ Church, 7701 S. Westmoreland Rd., Dallas. For more info: Debra Dennis in the DCCCD off. of public & Gov. Affairs at 214-378-1851 or at ddennis@dcccd.edu.
May 4-19 The Meeting (of Martin & Malcom) by Jeff Stetson at Hall of State in Fair Park 3939 Grand Ave. Dates and Times vary. Tickets: aareptheatre.net or call 972-572-0998
May 6 1960 President Eisenhower signed the Civil Rights Act.
UnMasked Women: #Beauty Is Mental Wellness Mixer & Brunch at African Museum of Dallas 3536 Grand Ave. 2pm6pm. Take Back Mothers’ Day Celebration at Unitarian Universalist Church of Oak Cliff 3839 W. Kiest Blvd. 21-337-2429 3pm-5pm. Cinco de Mayo Downtown Garland Festival 614 Main Street, www.cincodemayogarlandtx.com Garland Symphony Orchestra features Pianist Alex McDonald 300 N. Fifth St. Garland, 972-205-2780 at 8pm.
May 7
Richland College Graduation-7:30 pm Curtis Culwell Center, 4999 Naaman Forest Blvd., Garland. For more info: Debra Dennis in the DCCCD off. of public and Gov. Affairs at 214-378-1851 or at ddennis@dcccd.edu.
May 11 1981 Bob Marley “King of Raggae” died at age 36
Garland Symphony Orchestra features Pianist Alex McDonald 300 N. Fifth St., Garland. 972-205-2780 at 8 pm. 7th Annual Art on the Green Art Festival 1601 E. Randol Mill Rd. Arlington 5-11 at 3 pm to 5-13 at 5 pm Richard Green Liner Park. Kid friendly. North Lake College Graduation – 7 p.m., Alfred J. Loos Field House, 3815 Spring Valley Road, Addison. For more info: Debra Dennis in the DCCCD off. of public and gov. affairs at 214-378-1851 or at ddennis@dcccd.edu.
May 12 1951 First Black Crongressman elected in 20th Century served 3 terms (1928-1934) Oscar DePriest (R-IL) died.
May14 2015 B.B.King legendary blues guitarist/singer died. Born 9/16/25
May 15 1963 Arthur Ash became the first Black to be named to Davis tennis team at the age of 19. Ray Lewis former NFL player birthday 1975
May 16 1963 Asa Phillip Randolph labor and civil rights leader died in New York City. He organized the 1st Black labor union. Janet Jackson Birthday 1966
May 17 1954 U.S. Supreme Court outlawed segregation in public school system. (Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Kansas).
May 18
1896 U.S. Supreme Court decision (Plessy v. Ferguson upheld “separate but equal” doctrine.
Brian McKnight, Johnny Gill, & Eric Benet Music Hall at Fair Park 909 1St Ave., at 8 pm
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Spiritual and Crystal Adviser by Veronica Perez
FEATURED STAR: TAURUS – THE BULL – 04/20 - 05/20 You’re no longer wise to change against your will freely. Allow your choices to show up. Inspiration/Influence – Tug and pull within, stop fighting yourself. Your Chosen Healing Crystal - NEBULA STONE – Inspiration; intellectual abilities; relaxing, enhance spiritual psyche. Lucky Numbers – 15.24.05.44.01.28 GEMINI – The Twins - 05/21 – 06/20 Your competitive side can feel monstrous when feeling threatened. Aim right. CANCER – The Crab – 06/21 – 07/22 Listen to the whispers of your own self. Let your inner compass guide you. LEO – The Lion – 07/23 – 08/22 Biting the hand that “feeds you” may be what it takes to break free of your struggle today. VIRGO – The Virgin – 08/23 – 09/22 Some things seem chaotic; you know exactly how to handle all of it. Take charge! LIBRA – The Scales – 09/23 – 10/22 Choosing a side is not wise in all scenarios. This case is best to “sit bench”. SCORPIO – The Scorpion – 10/23 – 11/21
Suffering and heartbreak appears and the pain renders deep. Listen to innermost part of yourself to resolve matters. SAGITARIUS – The Archer – 11/22 – 12/21 Love has a funny way to show you who is right and who is wrong. Listen to the strong scream deep inside. CAPRICORN – The Goat – 12/22 – 01/19 You are the hero. Don’t let yourself down. AQUARIUS – The Water Carrier – 01/20 – 02/18 Relaxing and a vacation is highly called for at this time. PISCES – The Fish – 02/19 – 03/20 Things revealed show truth. Why doubt? Why let fear take control of it? Now you know you must take over control. ARIES - The RAM - 03/21 - 04/19 Lost inside and you’re searching for answers outside, where is the sense in that? Daily Oracle Reading: Ask and it is given Changing your perception will change the results in your current reality. Blessings to all! You are loved! ^_^
Guide Your Light Right Mother Earth is going through transformations, frequency changes, an “Upgrade” a “Makeover”, causing human energies to shift into higher consciousness awareness, this can be intense, and at times, a hurtful experience to the unprepared humanity. Let’s work as ONE! Seek within, to win! “V” is calling on you to challenge inner-self and reach higher to shine brighter!! Call on “V”, your Starseed Lightworker for Spiritual advice and Crystal readings. Pleiades Renegade Member Family of Light, system buster on call! Text Starseed Lightworker: 214-710-0418 Email: vperez311. unity@gmail.com www.texasmetronews.com
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Ask ALMA Dear Alma,
I am crushed and ashamed that my daughter is pregnant. My young, unmarried, “from a Christian home” daughter is pregnant. This is just the worst thing that could have happen. Her father died when she was young, and I feel like this is all my fault. I sent her to visit family for the summer and she came back pregnant. How can I ever show my face in church again?
Darlena C., Tulsa, Oklahoma Dear Darlena,
Lookahear, sister Mary Magdalene, I’m not sure what church you attend, but you need to find one with some scared-kneed folks. Sure, this is a bad situation, but let’s put things into their proper perspective: First, why is it that mothers feel so totally guilty when our young, unwed daughters get pregnant? Are we simply embarrassed, or are we pained by
the future that lies ahead for them – a future we view through the prism of our own failed life choices and experiences? Mother to mother, you do need to ring your daughter’s bell one good time – with words, of course, nothing demeaning or physical. Lay it all out. Let her know that you are disappointed. You’ve got to or you’ll release that negative energy in another direction. Be clear that dis-
This is not your baby. As for your church family, rise above the whispers of your “wedon’t-sin” Christian friends (and you stop doing it, too, in case you were a part of that group). appointment does not mean you won’t support her. Reassure your daughter that you love her unconditionally. Don’t forget to give her a hug. You’ve got to make a decision
right here, right now, to support your daughter and lay down the future rules of engagement. For example, she will be a mother! Not the baby mama, baby friend or co-mother to Grandmama’s baby. You hear me? This is not your baby. As for your church family, rise above the whispers of your “we-don’t-sin” Christian friends (and you stop doing it, too, in case you were a part of that group). Find some “here-comes-trouble” Bible-reading sisters and brothers. You know what they say – trouble don’t last always, but “him and his boys” are always waiting for you, just around the corner. After you make your way through these muddy waters, the baby will be born healthy and as cute as ever. You’ll look down into those beautiful brown eyes and see the faces of your loved ones who have gone on to glory. You’ll also see that expression – Grandma, you got me, right? LMBO. Get ready to love your grand like no other. Don’t be embarrassed. We all have neck bones in our closets. It’s just that some of us have gone vegetarian and forgot when we use to eat
meat.
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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ity has such excellent programming, the sisters are so loving and supportive, and when I am around them, I feel like a better person and my life is enriched tremendously. How can you pass up that feeling? Then too, I have known immediate past Psi Chapter President Daphne Hornbuckle and her husband for some time. Jesse Hornbuckle and I date back to the time when he was a photographer for the Dallas Times Herald. Today I still consider him to be one of the best photographers I know! And I knew his mother, who was a past national president of Iota! There’s always something going on at the African American Museum and Saturday, April 28 was no exception! Dr. Harry Robinson has been such a strong influence in Dallas and he is respected worldwide for the work he does. I think everyone should send a donation to make sure the Museum continues to thrive. I take solace in knowing that I plan to attend the Harlem Renaissance Cabaret at the Renaissance Hotel on 2222 N, Stemmons Frwy at 7p.m. and the Black Rodeo on June 16 at Fair Park! There was also Justice and Brunch with Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III at Ten Eleven Grill. I’ve known Freddy Haynes since I came to Dallas and he was on Bishop College’s campus. To introduce him is like introducing the leader of Wakanda -- no words are necessary. Just show his picture! I’m sure the brunch was enlightening, informative and entertaining - a definite exercise in freeing your mind! Then there was the D/FW Florida A&M University Alumni Association Annual Terrance Hunt Scholarship Brunch featuring Dr. William Hudson, FAMU Vice President for Student Affairs. Now, if you really or remotely know me, you know I love FAMU. At this event three years ago, I was the honoree. To go further will take up the entire column because I’m so glad I come from FAMU! Now to my truth.
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Sometimes you need reaffirmation. Note to self: Need to have Judge Lynn Toler on speed dial! In a very entertaining fashion, the Judge was informative, educational, insightful, inspiring and challenging. In many ways, I found her message to be one worthy of a larger audience, kind of like the Million Man March was for men. Black women need to be celebrated more and who better to hear accolades from than one of your sisters? As Judge Toler shared her thoughts you couldn’t help but take a self-assessment. She talked about the men and women who face her in the courtroom. The men, she said, tell her that they “do as much as I can.” Then there are the women, who tell her, “I do what ever is needed to be done.” Sound familiar? Yep, like the judge says, “Women don’t see limits - she sees what needs to be done and gets it done!” But, like the wife, and mother of six, reiterated, women have to find time to take care of ourselves and make ourselves happy. I know it’s hard. We are always trying to make things better for those we love — always trying to fix things! But we have needs also, she pointed out. “It is important for us to fill ourselves up,” said Judge Toler. “If we don’t fill ourselves up, soon we won’t have anything to give.” Recalling when she took up ice skating, the Judge talked about how beneficial the experience was for her. As she talked about that experience, I reflected back on the things I like to do, the things that bring me joy. Now your friends/associates/colleagues will tell you to get rest or have fun, but many intend for you to take their advice, AFTER you have done what they need done. There’s a song, What’s left to give, after giving it all? You never want to find out! Thanks for the message Judge! NOTE: Check out my Facebook page for the Live Broadcast of Judge Toler! www.texasmetronews.com
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Avengers: Infinity War marks the 10th anniversary of The Marvel Comic Universe, which all began with Robert Downey Jr. in Iron Man back in 2008. This new "All-Star line-up" includes almost every previous super hero from every previous Marvel Comics movie including Iron Man, Thor, The Hulk, Black Widow, Spiderman, The Guardians of the Galaxy, the new kid on the block-- Black Panther and even a few newer ones. www.texasmetronews.com
The movie is much like an NBA All-Star Game. It's big on star power but is has a little trouble with continuity. However, even with multiple sub-plots going on at one time the movie, amazingly, holds together. The movie has a sub-plot for every character in the film but even at 2 hours and 40 minutes long it only gets into half of the story. There will most definitely be a "Part 2." Without giving away any spoil-
ers the main plot line involves Thanos, a giant purple overlord who we were first introduced to in Guardians of the Galaxy. Thanos, played by the voice of Josh Brolin, travels the galaxy in search of the six "Infinity Stones", which would make him all powerful and allow him to carry out his mission of wiping out half of the inhabitants of the Universe and, in his perverted plan, maintain the survival of mankind. He is death and destruction riding roughshod on a biblical level. The only thing standing between him and his twisted plan are The Avengers. With around 30 Avengers, past and new, in this movie it makes it a bit hard to follow "who's who" and exactly what their background story is; unless you are a serious fan of the Marvel Universe and even then you may have trouble keeping up. The CGI (Computer Generated Imagery) effects in this movie are stunning. It looks like all 10 years of innovations in the Marvel Universe were all used in this one film. But, again, it's the plot in
this movie that will leave you scratching your head. While there are some exciting scenes that moved the crowd at the screening I attended (mainly in the key battle scene that brings in Black Panther and takes place in Wakanda); the ending of the movie was a huge disappointment. However, the good far outweighs the bad in this movie. It has plenty of humor with the interaction between the characters and, as you would expect, it has some great fight scenes. NOTE: Audiences flocked to movie theaters worldwide this weekend as Disney and Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War broke the domestic opening weekend box office record and the worldwide opening record. The Marvel Comics movie opened with an amazing $250 million in the U.S. and $630 million worldwide. While The Avengers was flexing its
It should be pretty obvious that I have some real mixed emotions about this film, but still I'm eager to see how it ends when the sequel comes out 2019. You can expect a movie with plenty of fun and action if you go see Avengers: Infinity War, but be prepared to be disappointed by the end. The movie is rated PG-13 for sci-fi violence and crude references and on my "Hollywood Popcorn Scale" I rate it a LARGE. muscles, the majority of films on the weekend box office chart fell dramatically, however; fellow Marvel release Black Panther had a spike in its position; rising from eighth place last weekend to a spot in this weekend's top five. Worldwide Black Panther has now grossed over $1.3 billion! Hollywood
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Texas is the Place to Live! Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas is ranked: #18 in Best Places to Live and ranked #11 in Best Places to Retire. DFW’s housing market is one of the hottest in the nation. As more and more professionals move to DFW, the downtown rental rates have risen. Summertime, the weather in this part of Texas can feel unbearable. the rest of the year, a mild climate yields an enjoyable atmosphere for attending sporting events, enjoying neighborhood parks or walking around town. The metroplex encompasses 12 counties. Megachurches, The Potter’s House and Prestonwood Baptist are also hallmarks of DFW. Large churches; Hamilton Park UMC, Friendship West BC, Highland Park UMC, IBOC and Baruch Hashem Messianic Synagogue, attract large bodies of worshipers. Hint: Watch these Pastors and the impact they have on residents, church members, the economy and politics, yes politics. Pastor T. D. Jakes [The Potters House], Rev Dr. Sheron Patterson [Hamilton Park UMC], Pastor Frederick Haynes [Friendship West BC], Dr Jack Graham [Prestonwood BC]. This summer new or old to the Dallas—Fort Worth, explore the variety that is offered from entertainment, worship, restaurants and outdoor living. 1St Friday’s May, June, July Dallas Farmers Market first Friday May the Fourth Be With You Edition. The Market for local merchants, artisans, brews, food & more! 6:00 PM\1st Friday’s\ 920 South Harwood\ Dallas May 5 33rd Annual Gala and Auction Honorary Chair: Christina Winters Gears, President/CEO Creating and Managing Wealth, LLC Saturday, May 5, 2018 \ Renaissance Dallas Hotel \ 2222 N. Stemmons Freeway | Dallas May 5 Patti LaBelle interview on The Valder Beebe Show [KYBS Y99 FM]. Patti shares about living with Type 2 Diabetes and her upcoming career projects. PODCAST available on Valder Beebe Show on 411RadioNetwork.com Jazz and Gospel Channels; YouTube.com/valderbeebeshow, ValderBeebeShow.com
May 5 Dr. Clara Reed’s Retirement Celebration: May 5, 2018 Hamilton Park, you are invited to celebrate Dr. Clara Reed’s retirement from 40 faithful years in ministry. Let’s show our love! Sunday, May 5 \ 11881 Schroeder Rd / Dallas May 6 The Power of 3 Women bestow “The Power Awards” on nine good standing women who are members of Hamilton Park for their commitment to family, church and community. Power of 2 Women Consortium: Dr Ester Davis, Valder Beebe, Dr. Linda Amerson. Event is free and open to the public 3 pm May 6 \ Hamilton Park UMC \ 11881 Schroeder Rd | 214-274-0719 \ Dallas May 12 Come and rent your space to sell your new and used items! Saturday, May 12, 2018 - 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Hamilton Park United Methodist Men is sponsoring a garage sale on Saturday, May 12, 2018, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Come and rent your space to sell your new and used items! Cost is $35.00 for two spaces. For more information, contact Willie Williams at 214450-0320. Tables for rent will also be set up in the CLC. May 12 \ Hamilton Park UMC \ 11881 Schroeder Rd | Dallas May 13 Mother’s Day Celebration: May 13, 2018, join Hamilton Park UMC in celebrating Mother’s Day on May 13, 2018. To honor our mothers after 10:00 a.m. service. Sunday, May 13 \ 11881 Schroeder Rd / Dallas May 13 Anthony Evans [Pastor Tony Evans Son] - Anthony is brilliant in person, and had a great story of healing to tell. Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship \ 1808 W. Camp Wisdom Rd. \ Dallas May 18 Johnny Gill, Brian McKnight, Eric Benét Trivia: Johnny Gill Jr. (born May 22nd, 1966), better known simply as Johnny Gill,
is an American singer-songwriter, composer and record producer, hailing from Washington, D.C. Music Hall at Fair Park \ Dallas \ Ticketmaster
May 20 411 Radio Network host a “Meet & Greet” the radio personalities of 411 Networks; Gospel, Jazz, R&B. Meet Cedric & Shelly Lyons of 411Sports Radio, Valder Beebe, host, The Valder Beebe Show & God Talk, plus 411 Radio Hosts at Austin Avenue II Grill & Sports Bar \ 1801 N Plano Rd ] Richardson May 26 Tamela Mann, Tye Tribbett, Kirk Franklin, Marvin Sapp, Erica Campbell, Michael Bethany Trivia: Kirk Franklin (born January 26th, 1970) is a seven-time Grammy Award winning gospel musician from Fort Worth, Texas, US, known for his soulful gospel with a hip hop twist. Pavilion at the Toyota Music Factory \ 300 W. Las Colinas Blvd \ Irving \ thepaviliontmf.com June 23 Deitrick Haddon at Friendship West Baptist Church Friendship West B.C. \ 2020 West Wheatland Road \ Dallas
Through August 12 The Power of Gold: Asante Royal Regalia from Ghana 200 gleaming gold items of regalia, colorful inspired by works in the DMA’s collection Daily through August 12 \ 1717 N Harwood St/Dallas
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THAT CELEBRITY INTERVIEW I’ll say it again….I have the best job on the planet! This edition of my column I spoke with Football Legend Jerome Bettis. Then rounded my week with CNN commentator Sally Kohn joining me in the studio. I say life’s just doesn’t get better. Pro-Football Hall of Famer and Super Bowl XL champ Jerome Bettis, talks with me about his impressive 13 seasons of playing professional football and his forecast for the NFL Draft taking place at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium. He’s also partnered with Stryker Orthopedics to launch their series “Get on the Bus” contests to help those with chronic joint pain get the help they need. Jerome is a legend and you can get the chance to MEET him and current TOUR Champions Golfer, Fred Funk, by nominating a loved one who needs a little extra encouragement to “Get on the Bus” to a healthier life. Jerome’s team gave me background information; the former Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back is one of the best all-time running backs in the NFL. Bettis was also the recipient of the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award in 2001, and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2015. 2006 Super Bowl XL champion, Bettis, is one of the National Football League’s most popular retired players, the sixth best rusher of all-time and a six-time Pro Bowl selection. Jerome Bettis has been part of the Stryker Orthopaedics family since 2016. Although not a joint replacement recipient, Bettis is no stranger to experiencing joint pain after 13 seasons of playing professional football. The contests come on the heels of a healthy road trip that Bettis and Funk embarked on in 2017 where they participated in activities such as yoga and cycling to demonstrate firsthand how important it is to maintain an active lifestyle. This year, Stryker is taking its commitment to joint health education one step further with the launch of “Get on the Bus.” Through these three contests, Stryker is encouraging people to share why they or their loved ones need a little extra encouragement to go to the doctor to learn about joint health. The grand prize winner in each contest will win the opportunity to get on board Stryker’s first-ever bus and spend time with Bettis, Funk, or both. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER visit patients.stryker.com. Mr. Bettis career statics were supplied by his public relations representative. Hear Jerome Bettis full interview at soundcloud.com/valderbeebeshow www.texasmetronews.com
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As for that diploma she earned, Atkins said she’ll be able to take a quick break from her pro career to return to Austin and walk at graduation.
Ariel Atkins hasn’t even graduated from the University of Texas yet, but she is already in Washington, D.C. where she is working out with a professional women’s basketball team. Atkins, who graduated from Duncanville High School in 2014, was picked seventh in the WNBA draft by the Washington Mystics . “It was a crazy moment,” Atkins said. “I was predicted to go lower in the first round. I was just so excited and thankful. God has really been faithful in my life.” Atkins got the word while staying at her mom’s house in Duncanville. She said returning to the city where
she played basketball as a Duncanville Pantherette always brings back fond memories. “I’m home. It’s where I grew up,” Atkins said. “I love everything about this city. No place is perfect but this is our community.” Atkins said Pantherettes Head Coach Cathy Self-Morgan and her staff were instrumental in preparing her for college. “Every day at practice she was at the door asking how our day was in class. Not a lot of coaches do that,” Atkins said. “She created a family atmosphere and always supported us even when we weren’t looking good.” After graduating from Duncanville High School, Atkins continued her stellar basketball career at the University of Texas where she led the Longhorns with 14.9 points per game. With one foot still in college and the other firmly planted in the future, Atkins is already setting goals for her pro career. “I definitely want to win a championship. I want to help my team do that,” Atkins said. “I’m excited in my first year to learn and grow from everybody. I love learning about the game.”
Foster Kidd Foundation Hosts Kick-Off for Annual Fundraising Weekend The Foster Kidd Foundation announced today they will host a kickoff VIP reception on Thursday, May 3, for its annual fundraising weekend. The charity weekend takes place June 29 through July 2 and will benefit Paul Quinn College and The First Tee of Greater Dallas. Ron Kirk, former U.S trade representative, is this year’s Honorary Chair for the Foundation Charity Events. The kick off on May 3 will bring together community, nonprofit and higher education leaders, plus event sponsors to gear up for the big charity weekend. Speakers include title sponsor Kevin Williams, Multicultural Marketing Executive for BMW North America and Dr. Cheryl Jackson, Founder of Minnie’s Food Pantry (recently honored by Oprah Winfrey). Many fun events and activities
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are lined up for the charity weekend including a gala, jazz brunch, entertainment and the popular scramble For additional information and golf tournament held at the Trinity to RSVP to the kick-off reception, Forest Golf Club (new home of the please contact LaWonda Peoples at AT&T Byron Nelson Golf Tournainfo@eventfullyyourscompany.com ment). Media representatives are in- or call (817) 689-4344. vited to the reception to learn more about the F o u n d a t i o n ’s impact in supporting local We invite you to the community and nonprofit orgaPRO-DUFFERS AND nizations, junior golf programs PAUL QUINN COLLEGE and providing 3rd Annual Scholarship financial assis- Scramble Golf Tournament AND CHARITY EVENTS HONORARY CHAIR tance to college FOSTER KIDD FOUNDATION 2018 CHARITY EVENTS students. Event AMBASSADOR RON KIRK Former U.S. Trade Representative organizations, sponsors and CHARITY GALA board members Friday, June 29, 2018 will be on hand HOSTED BY THE FOSTER KIDD FOUNDATION Honoring Minnie’s food pantry for interviews. (Cheryl Jackson) WHEN: Thursday, May 3 from 6-8 P.M. WHERE: African American Museum at Fair Park- 3536 Grand Ave, Dallas, 75209
WHAT: The Foster Kidd Foundation Annual Fundraising Weekend Kick-Off VIP Reception
Charity jazz brunch Sunday, July 1, 2018
ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP scramble GOLF TOURNAMENT
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Butterfly I emerge from this darkness changed. Leaving behind so much of what was me; whole but with missing parts. Pushing myself through a realization that does not include you, physically. Your transformation complete. Mine ... only beginning. La Juana and Patricia Barton
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OUR KIDS DESERVE IT ALL. Excellence, Success and Opportunity. I am Bernadette Nutall, a Dallas ISD mom, and your District 9 Trustee. I am seeking re-election and I need your support. Together, we can get this done! I am asking for your vote May 5th.
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BERNADETTE’S PROVEN LEADERSHIP FOR OUR CHILDREN: Secured funding for a New H.S. Thompson Learning Center Secured additional funding for Mata Montessori to expand to the 8th grade Took the lead in helping plan and develop the DISD’s Frazier House Social Service Center in collaboration with The Zan Wesley Holmes Community Outreach Center Secured additional funding for Skyline High School Secured additional funding for total renovation of Edna Rowe Lead the charge for After8toEducate, a first-of-its-kind, public private collaboration to provide housing and social services to homeless DISD high school students
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