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Metro News Memorial Day 2018

MY TRUTH

By Cheryl Smith Publisher

Validation

Over the years I have had many of my decisions questioned. Why did you go to a Black college? Why do you choose to work for the Black Press? Are black organizations necessary? And so on and so on.

It was Marcus Mosiah Garvey who said, “Every man has a right to his own opinion. Every race has a right to its own action; therefore let no man persuade you against your will, let no other race influence you against your own.�

Sounds good to me!

Even as a young child, I was considered “pro-Black.� Actually, I was just considered “PRO� because I was more for things than against. I chose to stand for, instead of against. For example, I would speak out for justice, which allowed me to address injustices. I chose a Black college instead of a predominantly white institution of higher learning. I wanted to do great things and I felt I could grow and learn at a Black college.

After college I chose to work with a Black newspaper. I didn’t say “I don’t want to work for a white or “so-called mainstream� publication. I wanted to carry on in the tradition of pioneers like Ida B. Wells Barnett.

Essentially I have looked for the good in life and gone full steam ahead. Even See TRUTH, page 6

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Businesswoman Kaye Flewellen, U.S. Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson and decorated veteran Mr. Robert enjoy food and fellowship at Heroes House. This is one of two facilities where veterans are provided with affordable housing, thanks to the leadership of businessmen Gary Hasty and Ed Spears.

OUR HISTORY

Johnson running to become 1st African American House Speaker

Texas State Representative Eric Johnson (D-Dallas) has filed the necessary paperwork to run for Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives for the 86th Texas Legislature. Rep. Johnson’s House District 100 includes parts of Dallas and Mesquite. He was first elected to the Tex-

Photo: Dianne Gibson

Saluting Curtis King

By Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

In the far distant future, when the history of Dallas is written and accolades are given to those who made enduring and remarkable contributions to the life and culture of North Texas and beyond, the name Curtis King will appear near the very beginning of the list.

Those who read the history will know that Mr. King singularly birthed an institution, and shared it with hundreds of thousands of people from Texas, and throughout the world. His journey was at times difficult and not without pain, but Mr. King, armed with an abundance of faith and courage, tenderly molded and grew his institution, The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, into

international prominence.

There were some that doubted him in 1977 when the 26-year-old Mississippi native said that he wanted to establish a major cultural institution in Dallas. Undeterred, the former university instructor used $250.00 of his savings to launch his dream which has become a place of cultural richness for all people.

Now recognized as one of the most distinguished and productive artistic and cultural institutions in the country, The Black Academy of Arts and Letters is a beacon for people of all ages and ethnic groups.

Throughout the week and on weekends its corridors are filled with people of talent and those who take delight in experiencing them.

Mr. King has provided an incubator for local talent, and a forum

Rep. Eric Johnson

in which the internationally known such as the highly-acclaimed actors Ruby Dee, Ossie Davis, Cicely Tyson, Ester Rolle and Lou Gossett have been featured. The works of the artist Romare Bearden have

as House in 2010 and will be entering his sixth term when the 86th Texas Legislature convenes in January 2019.

In a statement about his decision to run, Rep. Johnson said, “When I look back over my eight years as a member of the Texas House, I am deeply troubled by the far rightward shift in our state government and the excessive partisanship and the poor legislation this shift has spawned. Texas has become a one-party state, and this has been to Texas’s detriment. What Texas needs is a strong, pro-growth, progressive leader presiding over the Texas House to act as a counter-

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Curtis King

The Black Academy of Arts and Letters

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been displayed, as well as the thoughts of the writer, C. Eric Lincoln.

To ensure that historians and people across the globe could experience his institution, Mr. King entered into a relationship with the University of North Texas to digitize nearly forty years of plays produced by the Academy that featured young people from North Texas.

He has been praised and honor for his work by the city of Dallas and the state of Texas. Among the organizations that have applauded him are the Dallas Historical Society and Esquire Magazine. A plethora of faith institutions have bestowed awards upon www.texasmetronews.com

Mr. King as have volumes of community groups, fraternities, sororities and educational entities.

No one during the course of the last forty-one years has made the type of sustained contributions that Curtis King has to the artistic and cultural life of North Texas.

He is alone in his accomplishments. The people of this community are grateful that he has devoted his life and his work to us. He has served us well!

We are the beneficiaries of his vision, his passion, his sacrifices, and his love. And we are eternally grateful to him for the legacy that he has left us!

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I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Byron Nelson or Full Nelson?

Quit Playin’

By Vincent L. Hall Full Nelson - a wrestling hold in which one arm is passed under the opponent’s arm from behind and the hand is applied to the neck.

I’m a connoisseur of all things South Dallas, so my new son-in-law invited me to come see him. He’s a card-carrying professional and caddy on the PGA Tour. Yes, Lawd I said.

Dallas taxpayers poured millions into this private course. This was my chance to tiptoe through the Trinity Forest Golf Club.

I’m no golf fan. However, since the Dallas Cowboys moved from the south-side Cotton Bowl in the 1970’s to a “brand-spanking new�, much smaller Texas Stadium in the suburban city of Irving; professional sporting venues in the hood were non-existent.

There was one exception; the “Sportatorium.� Sadly it succumbed with the passing of wrestler Fritz Von Erich and the tragedies that took four of his five sons.

The new Byron Nelson was welcomed.

It’s ironic that Irving lost the Nelson to Dallas, the way that Dallas lost the Cowboys to Irving. God has a sense of humor, but there was nothing funny about former Mayor Laura Miller’s single-handed veto of Jerry Jones’s effort to return the Cowboys. “Jerry’s World�

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probably would be where the Sportatorium sat.

Rather than be selfish, I invited a good White friend from North Dallas and he appreciated being asked. Renaldo (ok I’m lying but Bob was too stereotypical) told me about the word going around his hood. The reports from bus shuttle riders in and out of the tournament ranged from scary to

pop and a perfect excuse to stop at a convenience store in the heart of the hood.

Renaldo got a cheap buzz and an education. I won’t tax you with his questions; reading my answers will fill in the blanks.

So Renaldo‌The new white t-shirts packaged in cellophane at the register are dress shirts for brothers who want

The Von Erich Family

depressing.

Poverty is hidden well in Big D, but there is no hiding place near the new golf course.

Me being me, I took Renaldo in the back way. The snowflakes and uppity Negroes he knew were spared the economic depravity he was about to see.

Tournament beer was eight bucks a

to look “fly.� The boxers are sold to the working poor on days when copping new underwear is more affordable than buying Tide and a roll of quarters for the Wash-o-Rama.

Yeah Bro‌they were selling diapers one at a time; the storeowner gets paid and parents get by. The 50-cent loose cigs violate federal regulations, but so

far, New York’s Eric Garner is the only known casualty from selling “loosies.�

Yes, those were prostitutes and the amputee begging for change at the same spot every day. The VA doesn’t go looking for veterans who were dishonorably discharged or hopelessly addicted.

Yes‌Homeless people live in most of the upper arches of underpasses.

Bike rentals restricted in North Dallas are a part of the landscape here. Weathered men constantly walk these streets with bags taller than themselves. They help the planet by redeeming metal, but obviously there is no redemption for mistakes they made.

Sure there are a lot of White homeless people here.

They feel more comfortable and safe here than in communities where police are forced to evict them or take them to jail.

Dallas’ shelters are full of working people who can’t afford the average rent of $1156 here.

This city is 97% occupied and the national concept of “affordable housing� is a ruse.

HUD Secretary Ben Carson doesn’t know his ass from a hole in the ground.

Urban America is gentrifying by any means necessary. One-quarter of Dallas’ children live like this.

Renaldo wanted to see the Byron Nelson, but learned that Dallas has the poor in a “Full Nelson.�

Dallas is choking the life out of the poor and it’s no game!

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

2018 Commencement message:

BLACK PRESS

The Black Press believes that America can best lead the world away from racial and national antagonisms when it accords to every person, regardless of race, color or creed, full human and legal rights. Hating no person, fearing no person, the Black Press strives to help every person in the firm belief that all are hurt as long as anyone is held back.

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Anita Hill,Professor of Social Policy, Law, and Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies at Brandeis University delivered the Wesleyan Commencement address on May 27.

Most of you are not going to use that degree to go into careers in social justice. And sadly, because of student loans, many people will not be able to afford to go into a social justice career. However, I would tell you that even though social justice may not be your vocation—your job title may not include “social justice crusader of the world�—social justice can guide how you live and work every day. It can guide you in terms of how you treat

your colleagues at work. Whether you are truly open to inclusion or just simply paying lip service because the environment is entirely too competitive for you to want to be inclusive. Social justice can guide how you spend your spare time. Whether you continue to embrace the communities that you live in and do great works for the people who are less privileged than you are.

As I said, many things are uncertain, but you really are the future. You can

choose to make the world a bit more certain. For all that you’ve seen and done in the past few years, for all that we have all seen throughout the world, we can never be the same. We can’t go backwards, and we cannot deny that inequality hurts all of us. And the times demand that we do everything in our power to eliminate the social and structural inequalities that have held too many back from being where you are today. We cannot go backwards.

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PERSPECTIVES

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Who will protect solar consumers?

THE LAST WORD By Dr. Julianne Malveaux

Thanks to President Barack Obama, the solar and wind industries are expanding rapidly. He provided tax credits and subsidies for renewable energy (part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009).

Despite the stunning failure of the solar company Solyndra, which left taxpayers liable for its $535 million collapse, our nation’s capacity for solar and wind boomed under President Obama, with the cost of rooftop solar dropping by 54 percent during that administration, and with the number of US households with solar panels exceeding a million households by 2016.

Just this month, California has passed legislation requiring that all new homes use solar power, an amazing boost to the industry! And the United Nations announced that solar attracted more investment in 2017 than any other power source, clean or dirty.

For all the support President Obama offered the solar industry, his administration didn’t offer consumers enough protection against unscrupulous solar panel sales persons.

Thus, consumer advocates have had to be aggressive in protecting consumers from illegitimate business practices in the solar industry. A year ago, three members of Congress

wrote to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau asking that these shady business practices be investigated.

I wrote a column about the flawed practices and had the opportunity to meet with Abby Hopper, President of Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). The organization says it is working to increase pro consumer policies around the country, and has a Consumer Protection Committee, a set of free tools to help consumers understand solar agreements, and projects to include underserved communities in the solar industry, including a supplier diversity program.

Some of the members of the industry group are also involved in community colleges, STEM programs, and employment training.

So why did Hector Balderas, Attorney General of New Mexico, recently file a 17-count civil complaint against Vivint, a Utah-based rooftop solar company, accusing them of fraud, racketeering and unfair business practices.

Balderas says Vivint employed “high-pressure sales techniques and procedures designed to mislead consumers” and lock their customers into contracts lasting 20 years, with rates that increase “by over 72 percent,” as the agreement matures. Vivint is not a minor player in the rooftop solar

industry. In fact, they are one of the largest companies, selling solar panels to consumers across the United States. Still, SEIA has no comment on the Vivint situation in New Mexico on their website, which shouldn’t be too surprising, since Vivint is a member of SEIA. To be sure, the website says all the right things. It highlights its consumer protection work, mentions diversity and inclusion, speaks of environmental awareness, and provides updates on public policy. Beneath a sunny exterior, though, there is a problem with unscrupulous solar companies. When rooftop solar companies lose money, as SolarCity did, losing more than $800 million in FY 2016, they get extremely aggressive, desperate to keep growing, and seek out new customers, taking advantage of those who are less sophisticated.

That’s what New Mexico says Vivint did, and they aren’t the only ones.

Another major player in the rooftop solar industry is Sunrun, which has had its own ethical concerns. Last year, the Wall Street Journal reported

that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating whether Sunrun (and SolarCity) misled investors. In the Journal piece, the reporter cites Freedom of Information Act requests, which found, according to the Journal: “Hundreds of complaints have been filed against solar companies in Texas, Oregon, California and Florida, with customers saying they are paying more on their utility bills, not less as they were promised, and have been sold expensive systems they cannot afford.”

What also strikes me as odd, is that in their latest filing with the SEC, the CEO of Sunrun, asserts that the cost of maintaining the electrical grid – such as transformers, power stations and transmission lines – over the next few decades does not make financial sense, and that we should instead be encouraging Americans to install solar panels.

I am supportive of renewable energy, and believe that allowing the utilities to totally dominate the electric market is problematic. But, I am also extremely leery of the government mandating more rooftop solar because the industry is seemingly rife with bad actors, who prey upon unsuspecting consumers. If we were to employ policies at the state and

Johnson seeks Speaker of the House post,

balance to a far-right Governor and Lieutenant Governor. I am running for Speaker to help restore normalcy to Texas state politics.” Rep. Johnson currently serves on the House Committees on Ways and Means, Investments and Financial Services, and Redistricting.

Born and raised in the district he currently represents, after earning a Bachelor of Arts in History, cum laude from Harvard University in 1998, he went on to earn a Master of Public Affairs in International Relations from Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public

and International Affairs and a Juris Doctor from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, both in 2003.

Currently serving on the Democratic National Committee, he is the Chairman of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee’s Finance Council.

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federal levels, that would divest from our electric grid and instead invest in rooftop solar, why should we believe that companies like Vivint would suddenly behave themselves? We shouldn’t, which is why I agree with the Consumer Federation of California’s call for government to “create a framework of consumer protections.”

Solar companies love to highlight the immense investment that is needed to modernize our existing electricity grid. The companies are right that work needs to be done and they are also right in the unfortunate conclusion that these investments are likely to result in higher rates for customers.

However, the solar companies conveniently ignore the fact that as more and more well-off households spend thousands of dollars to install solar panels, the cost to sustain and modernize the grid will be shifted to the poorer Americans without solar panels.

No matter how much we support renewable energy, we cannot ignore this unfair reality and we need to make sure that government subsidies don’t accelerate this regressive cost shift.

The need for renewable energy has led the federal government, and many states, to provide subsidies for solar energy. We also need to provide protection for the consumers who are being ripped off by those unscrupulous actors in the solar industry!

Julianne Malveaux is an author and economist. Her latest book “Are We Better Off? Race, Obama and Public Policy” is available via www.amazon.com for booking, wholesale inquiries or for more info visit www. juliannemalveaux.com

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In addition to serving in the Texas Legislature, Representative Johnson is Of Counsel to the international law firm of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. He lives in Dallas with his wife, Nikki, and their two sons, William, 4, and George, 8 months.

If elected Speaker of the Texas

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with voting, as another example.

I choose to vote FOR a candidate than AGAINST another. If by chance both candidates offer challenges, then I try to find some redeeming value in both.

But if nothing surfaces, then neither get my vote.

Which brings me to my truth.

People ask why I chose to join a sorority. Many can’t see any redeeming qualities. There’s something to be said about being on the outside looking in, and seeing only a snippet; kind of like trying to assess someone else’s house from across the street.

Well, as I celebrate 40 years of membership in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., I can give so many reasons for why my decision to seek membership was a good one and also why I don’t have to validate anyone else’s reality or dignify the questions with a response.

However, it is important to note that through a special process, called pledging, I bonded on one level with 33 other women and on another level with so many more. Sure folks will say what they would or wouldn’t do and there are negative experiences that some can tell you about, but fortunately for me, my experience was rewarding, eye-opening and full of life experiences that have helped me navigate more successfully through life.

I gained lifelong friends who there’s no pretense with. When I get together with my line sisters, we say what we mean and mean what we say. If we talk every week or every year, or every decade; there’s still that love and camaraderie that withstands the test of time. No pretense whatsoever because we’ve seen and experienced together the good, the bad and the ugly.

Now, I didn’t really know what I was getting into when I wrote my letter expressing my interest in Delta. What I did know is that many of the professors I admired on Florida A&M University’s campus, like Dr. Barbara www.texasmetronews.com

Cotton, Dr. Gladys Lang and Dr. Eva C. Wanton, were members and the students were the ladies running things on campus — like Miss FAMU, Student Government leaders, the first female in the Marching 100 Band, FAMUAN newspaper staff editor, Rattler Yearbook staff editors, Miss Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Miss Black and Gold of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, honor society members, and on and on.

I felt like I had it going on and I wanted to associate with women who were making things happen! I needed to learn and grow.

I know I made the right choice and it was one of the best choices I have made in my life because in addition I have met other wonderful people in other organizations. The other Divine 9 members are great also and I salute them.

You see, I know I am a Black woman, living in America.

Enough said because to major in the minors is wasting this precious time we have on earth.

So as May 26, 2018 marked 40 years, many of us with uninterrupted service, I salute the Elusive Ladies - Sheryl Barnes, Sabrina Beason, Kathy Board, Michelle Boseman, Carolyn Brown, Mary Brown, Cheryl Burgess, Lillie Burke, Karen Caldwell, Donna Charles (deceased), Terry Cooper, Yvette Council, Charlene DeWindt, Vickie Frazier, Celia Gipson, Lucy Holt, Cassandra Horton, Cassandra Jackson, Brenda Jones Angela King, Audrey McGriff, Sandra McReynolds, Louise Marshall, Valerie Melton, Vicki Muse, Helen Morton, Vera Norwood, Alma Ragin, Valerie Raulerson, Alvena Smith, Anita Smith, Cheryl Smith, Gertrude Sweet and Annarene Wineglass.

Am I a better person because of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.? Most definitely!

Have I tried to make Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. better?

Most definitely!

What are you doing with your time?

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CeeLo Green, singer Birthday 1974 1965 Vivian Malone became 1st Black to graduate from the University of Alabama.

DACED May Membership Meeting and SDEC Candidate Forum at Martinez Restaurant 901 Gross Rd. Mesquite, 7pm-9pm Dallas/Ft. Worth Real Estate Mixer at Buttons Food & Music- Ft. Worth 4701 W. Fwy #100, Ft Worth 6pm-8:30pm

May 30-31 Oak Cliff Community Job and Resource Fair at Highland Hills Auditorium/DPL 6200 Bonnie View Rd. Dallas 11am2pm Come with resumes and dress professionally

May 31 1870 The first Civil Rights Enforcement Act passes in Congress. Designed to protect the voting rights of Blacks.

June 1 1979- President Carter Proclaimed June as Black Music Month 1862- Slavery was abolished in all U.S. Possessions.

Morgan Freeman’s D.O.B in 1937

Music in the Park Valley Ridge Park Amphitheater 2850 Park Ridge Dr., Cedar Hill Free June at 8 pm (6-1, 6-9, 6-16, 6-23, 6-30) Bring a lawn chair or blanket The African Children’s Choir preforms at Grace Redeemer Community Church 4230 W. Buckingham Rd., Garland 7pm. Info: www.africanchildrenschoir.com 38th Annual Luncheon at Ft. Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce 1150 S. Fwy., Ste. 221 11am2:30pm Tickets: fwmbcc.chambermoster.com

June 1-24 Stage Play Stick Fly at Jubilee Theatre 506 Main St., Ft Worth. Dates & Times Vary

June 2 2008- Bo Diddley, a founding father of rock n roll, died.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Kid Fish Tournament8:30 am - Valley Ridge Park Pond 2850 Park Ridge Dr. Cedar Hill. FREE. All White Affair” 2 year Anniversary at Smoking Jacket Cigar Lounge 1435 U.S. 67 Ste. 100 Cedar Hill. 8pm-Midnight.

Trip to the National Puerto Rican Day Parade , New York, NY Texas Puerto Rican Foundation Inc. 3630 Harry Hines Blvd. #37 Dallas from 6-8- 10am –6-11 1pm.

1988 - Al B Sure (Alert J. Brown III), R & B artist and producer Birthday

June 9 1954- The 1st Black Rhodes Scholar (1908) Alan L. Locke died.

Freedman’s Town Tour in Dallas Metroplex Area 9:30am2:30pm

June 5

50 yr. Anniversary Of Me & You Tour at Verizon 1382 Grand Prairie. 8 pm.

1988- Dr. Mae C. Jemison of Los Angles was named the nations 1st Black female shuttle filler for NASA

11th Annual DALLAS GREEK PICNIC William Bill Blair Park At1 pm - 8 pm 3000 Municipal St, Dallas. www.dallasgreekpicnic.com.

All White Affair” 2 year Anniversary at Smoking Jacket Cigar Lounge 1435 U.S. 67 Ste. 100 Cedar Hill. 8pm-Midnight.

Kid Fish Tournament 8:30 am - Valley Ridge Park Pond 2850 Park Ridge Dr. Cedar Hill. FREE.

June 5-9 Free Real Estate and Entrepreneur Event with Daymond John 6-5 Ft Worth, 6-6 Arlington, 6-7 Ft Worth Tickets: daymondjohnbw.com Times vary.

June 6 2010- Marvin Isley, youngest of the Isley Brothers died. Born 8/18/53

DBCC Executive Business Summit at Cityplace Tower 2711 N. Haskell Ave. Dallas. 8:30am–1:30pm Feat: Speaker Michael Graves of Black Enterprise. Tickets: EventBrite.com

June 7

5K Run Fun Walk at Margret Hunt Hill/Trinity River, Dallas.

Race starts 8am benefiting the Kier’s Hope Foundation, Inc. Register: www.KiersHope.org

New Light Church Presents: Take this with you Conference at 9314 Elam Rd. Dallas 10am-2pm Shaun Rabb, Pastor.

Facilitator Andrea Wise-Brown M.Ed., LPC, NCC 2018 African Festival Bringing Africa to DFW at DFW Africa Festival 4523 N. University Hills Blvd. Lancaster 6-9 12am6-10 7pm.

June 10 1981- Hokey goalie Grant Fuhr became the 1st Black NHL player.

June 11 2014- Ruby Dee actress and activist, died DOB 10-22-1922

June 12 1963- Medgar Evers, Civil rights activist was killed by a sniper’s bullet in Jackson, MS.

June 13 1967- Thurgood Marshall became the Supreme Court’s 1st Black Associate Justice.

June 14 FLAG DAY

1917- Gwendolyn Brooks, poetess- born, 1st Black to win a Pulitzer Prize (Poetry-1950) The Robert Frost Medal.

20th Anniversary Katy 5K at The Katy Trail 5207 Mc Kinney Ave Ste. 19A , Dallas 7pm-10pm - Tickets: katytraildallas. org.

DeSoto Crawfish Festival Live performance: The Brothers Johnson at DeSoto Amphitheater 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd. 6pm-9pm

South East Division Wellness & Safety Brunch at J.C. Turner Recreation 6424 Elam Rd. Dallas. Inquires call Officer Lamar Glass 214-907-8157 9am-12pm Free Brunch for Seniors 55+.

Community Resource Fair and end of School Year Celebration. From 10am-1-pm at Quest for Greater Success 1111 W. Ledbetter Dr. Ste. 200, Dallas

1982- Hall of Famer and 1st Black pitcher Satchel Paige died. DOB 7-7-1906

June 8-11

The Comedy get down Tour with Cedric ‘The Entertainer’Eddie Griffin- D.L. Hughley & George Lopez at Verizon Theatre in Grand Prairie at 8pm.

30th Annual Texas Black Invitational Rodeo at State Fair Coliseum in Historic Fair Park Host: The African American Museum 7pm. Tickets: www.aamdallas.org

Roots Reunion 20th Anniversary A Nappy Hair Affair at Recipe Oak Cliff 1831 S. Ewing St. Dallas 12pm-7pm.

June 4

St., Garland. Call 972-205-2780 Dates and Times vary.

Dallas Love Fest 2018 at Marsalis Avenue M.B.C. 2723 S. Marsalis Ave., Dallas 10am-2pm. Vendor & Performances slots RSVP to Lankford Avenue 225-354-5519

DFW/ABJ’s Media Day at Lone Star Park 1000 Lone Star Park Way, Grand Prairie 1pm-4pm

1949- Wesley A. Brown became the 1st Black graduate of the Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD.

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June 16

Mr. Blue Shoes to Perform at the Zula B. Wylie Public Library 225 Cedar St. Cedar Hill Summer Reading- Kick off 2pm

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1921- Georgianna R. Simpson Became the 1st Black woman to receive a Ph.D (German, Univ. Of Chicago).

June 13-15 49th NAMC National Conference Save the date. At Dallas Plano Marriott in Legacy Town Center 7121 Bishop Rd. Plano.

June 15 1971- Cheryl White rode a Thistledown Race Track in Cleveland, OH, becoming the 1st Black woman jockey at 17 yrs. Old.

June 17 Father’s Day To the many fathers and brothers, uncles, cousins, and mentoring men Texas Metro News would like to wish you a very Happy Father’s Day Thank You For All You Do! James Weldon Johnson, author, born in 1871. Died 6-26-1938

City Men Cook Hosted by: Kevin Daley Harlem Globetrotter at Gilleys Southside 1135 S. Lamar St. Downtown Dallas www.citymencook.com Black Woman Health and Wellness Expo at the City of DeSoto Civic Center 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd. 1:30pm5:30pm.

June 18 2011- Clarence Clemons, musician and actor, died.

Member of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band.

June 19 1865- 250,000 Slaves in Texas are Notified that the civil war had ended 2 months earlier. This in effect, ends slavery in the U.S. Juneteenth recognizes the freeing of slaves June 19, 1865. It has become a commemorative event in many parts of the U.S. June 19, 1936- Boxer Joe Louis was knocked out by Max Schmeling. Louis redeemed himself on 6-22-1938 knocking Schmeling out in the first round.

Phylicia Rashad, actress D.O.B 1948

June 21 Henry O. Tanner, artist, born in 1859. Died 5-251937.

2nd Annual NCTRCA State of the Agency Luncheon at Ayce Venue 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington 11am. Info. contact Elicia Mitchell, MPA 817-640-0606.

June 22 2015- Lester Holt became the 1st Black solo weeknight anchor of a network newscast (NBC)

The 25th Annual Dr. Marion J. Brooks Living Legend Awards by The Beta Tau Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. at Tarrant County College Trinity River Campus 300 Trinity Campus Circle, Ft. Worth 5:30pm-9pm.

RSVP: eventbrite

“My Fair Lady” By Garland Summer Musicals 300 N. Fifth

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LIFESTYLES May 30, 2018 TEXAS METRO NEWS

Spiritual and Crystal Adviser

by Veronica Perez

FEATURED STAR: GEMINI – The Twins - 05/21 – 06/20 Have Trust. This is a decision you must make alone.

Inspiration/Influence – Sometimes isolation is best to sort things out in solitude. Your Chosen Healing Crystal - KUNZITE STONE – A “feel better” stone, that removes obstacles in your path Lucky Numbers – 03.21.26.30.01.31

CAPRICORN – The Goat – 12/22 – 01/19 Lack of self awareness. Look deeper at your past to clear up your debt.

CANCER – The Crab – 06/21 – 07/22 When you cannot find support in others, rely on yourself. Power is within.

AQUARIUS – The Water Carrier – 01/20 – 02/18 Don’t weigh yourself down with guilt, it may delay the path to your true call.

LEO – The Lion – 07/23 – 08/22 Careful to not get lost and stuck in your own dreams. Take action.

PISCES – The Fish – 02/19 – 03/20 We never know everything.

There is no time to assume.

VIRGO – The Virgin – 08/23 – 09/22 Sometimes when we walk the road others don’t dare, it may mean isolation. Trust you are not alone.

ARIES - The RAM - 03/21 04/19 Free to be your authentic self takes more courage than most can apply. Best of luck!

LIBRA – The Scales – 09/23 – 10/22 Lurking inward you may discover unsettling things about self.

Be very prepared.

SCORPIO – The Scorpion – 10/23 – 11/21 Deeper thoughts into your actions will benefit your next

“moves” well.

S A G I TA R I U S – The Archer – 11/22 – 12/21 Destruction of things is necessary. Time for new beginnings.

TAURUS – THE BULL – 04/20 - 05/20 There is not a need for chaos.

Stay quiet a little longer.

Daily Oracle Reading: Ask and it is given Healing past wounds is painful, yet necessary for your evolution.

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Dear Alma: I recently decided to digitize my old photos and ran across a ton of family pictures of my first husband as a baby and while he was growing up, along with his family. We had a short marriage and divorced after only two years.

My first husband and I didn’t have any children together, so I haven’t been in contact with him over the years. I wasn’t very close to his family, either. When we came home from college together, I didn’t pass the paper bag test (if you know what I mean) but that’s another question for another day.

During our marriage, I never quite measured up when it came to his mother and she let me know it at every opportunity she could. He was the only son and truly devoted to his parents.

I’m very happily remarried now and have been for over 20 years. I’m not sure if he’s remarried and I don’t really have any interest in contacting him. Sometimes people can misread your intentions and I don’t want this to be the case.

But what I do want to do is forward this box of pictures to his parents. I’ve checked and confirmed their home address. My plan is to send the box without a return address, so that way they won’t feel obligated to get in touch with me. But if I do, they might not even know where the box came from. I definitely don’t want to

throw them away. I know it would be a wonderful surprise for them to receive them. What do you think Alma, how can I return these photographs incognito?

Name withheld Dear Name Withheld:

Take a step back, Detective Benson, I think you’ve added more Law & Order than what’s necessary to complete this pursuit. Don’t get it twisted on your end. This is a very thoughtful act on your part and that’s all it is. Just let that be. Without rereading the entire map of your

During our marriage, I never quite measured up when it came to his mother and she let me know it at every opportunity she could. first marriage misfortunes, I’d venture to say you have legitimate reasons for anticipating the worst of the worst and, you could be right. But you also could be wrong. You said you’ve gone on with your life. You’re happily remarried, totally and unequivocally uninterested in line dancing with your ex-husband’s family foolishness. Ok, I get it. But I think you’re moving way

ahead of yourself here. We’re talking returning old pictures. You aren’t inviting them to attend your granddaughter’s graduation celebration.

It’s not what you have in your hand but what you have in your heart that lays the groundwork for this task of thoughtfulness. I applaud you for not holding a grudge towards your ex-husband and his family. If you’ve got the right attitude and you’re sending the pictures with the best of intentions, there’s no need to expect discord,

disharmony or discontent.

Yes, absolutely add a note that says: Hello, I recently ran across these photographs and just knew I had to return them to your family. All the best blessings to you and yours. Signed, you.

There’s no room or need for a suggestion of follow up in those words. Once you’ve sent the pictures, it out of your hands. You can’t control

their reaction, you can only control your response. So stop worrying about it. If they follow up with foolishness – as they say in Brooklyn, just FagetAboutIt! Although I’ve gotta say, I don’t think they will. Time has passed, wounds have healed, and old ways have changed. Send the box, with the note, I can tell your heart is in the right place. By the way, I don’t think the post office will let you send letters or packages without a return address. But I am certain that you can come up withsomeone’s return address.

All the best of blessings to you and yours.

Signed, 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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I'm Being Murdered in Front of My Son

In 1999, then-Governor George W. Bush very long time - but not considered to be a appointed Julie Kocurek to be the Judge of violent charge. Some years ago, he entered a a Felony Court in Austin. 16 plea and received 3 years later, as she was comyears probation. He ing home from a football failed to live up to game with her teenage son, the terms and conBy Judge Brandon she noticed a bag in front ditions of that proBirmingham of her gate. Her son got out bation, however, so of her car to move it. That's a warrant had been when she was ambushed by gunfire, shot 4 issued for his arrest. When he most recenttimes. "I'm being murdered in front of my ly appeared in Kocurek's Court before the son," she would testify at her trial at the end shooting, he learned he might have to serve of April, 2018.

7 years in prison for his crime. According This was not a random act. The physical to witnesses, this made Onyeri very upset. evidence from the crime scene itself proves He was no stranger to a courtroom, that Judge Kocurek was the target. An out- however. He had twice been charged with of-place bag in the driveway was designed murder in the past, and twice those charges to stall her entrance into her home, the were dropped by prosecutors. He was tried would-be killer lying in wait, lurking in the also tried and acquitted for aggravated robshadows watching for his prey. Her son got bery. The tips received by law enforcement out to move it, when the shooter sprinted caused him to be a lead suspect. up to the passenger window, gun drawn.

It is not nearly enough, of course, to confour shots in rapid succession through the vict anyone based on a tip, but it is enough window right at the Judge. No pausing, no to use that tip to get a search warrant for warning shots, no words, threats or de- a target's cell phone. When Investigators mands from the shooter. She was the only caught Onyeri, he broke his phone into one shot - her son and two other relatives pieces. He must have been trying to destroy with them in the back seat were not. Noth- a picture of the Judge's SUV stored in his ing was taken. And just as quickly as the phone. A very incriminating picture concarnage began, it was suddenly over, the sidering he lives in Houston, and the picshooter running off into the night. ture was taken in Austin on the day of the I don't know the numbers, but I imagine attack. she made a lot of people unhappy during her The investigation culminated in a 17 career on the bench. All Judges do - every Count Federal indictment against Onyeri decision we make means there are winners for the scheme not only to kill the Judge, and losers. If you were thinking like I was but also for financial crimes, including mail when I first heard about the shooting that it fraud, tax fraud, and skimming ATM cards. must have been a defendant in her Court, or Onyeri's trial began in late March. He was someone associated with a defendant, trying not the only person charged in the case. 6 to get even with the Judge for a perceived codefendants testified against him during wrongful conviction or heavy-handed sen- the trial, one that lasted nearly 2 months. tence, you would be correct.

The evidence consisted of cell phone reInvestigators turned their attention to a cords, text messages, and recorded phone man named Chimene Onyeri based on a tip calls. The jury returned a verdict of guilty they received that he was bragging about on all 17 counts. Onyeri faces up to a life the shooting. It turns out that this wasn’t the sentence for his crimes. That decision will first tip they received about him. Another be made during the sentencing phase in tip received weeks prior to the shooting in- August. dicated that Onyeri was planning on killing In response to the attack, the Texas Lega Judge. The latter tip was not deemed cred- islature passed laws designed to beef up ible, and was not followed. security for Judges, and to make their perWho was he? Born in Houston, he is sonal information less visible. As for Judge a self-described "jack of all trades" who Kocurek, she is still in the process of recov"gambled his life away." Ryan Autullo, a re- ering from dozens of surgeries. Undaunted porter for the Austin American Statesman by the attack, she continues to preside over described him as "incredibly charismatic the Court she once shared with the man and fearless." He did have a case pending who tried his best to kill her. out of Judge Kocurek's court. Not murder, Brandon Birmingham Judge–292nd Judicial District Court not robbery, not a weapons charge. A secPresiding Judge – Criminal District Courts ond degree Fraudulent use of possession of Dallas County, Texas 214-653-5882 identifying information. A serious charge to This bench does not belong to me | It belongs to the people be sure - a potential of 20 years in prison is a

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Hollywood Hernandez Live

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Solo- A Star Wars Story

Solo: A Star Wars Story takes us back to the early life of Han Solo. It shows how he goes from a boy to a space traveling outlaw and how he meets his co-pilot Chewbacca.

It also shows us the chance meeting between Solo and Lando Calrissian, played by Childish Gambino’s Donald Glover. Glover does a great job of capturing the smooth style of a young Lando Calrissian; such a good job that you can almost hear Billy Dee Williams in a Colt 45 commercial.

The movie is directed by the legendary Ron Howard who brings a fresh point of view to the movie series that had been played out over the past few

years. Solo just happens to be a Star Wars story but it could have been any sci-fi action film. It does a great job of starting the series up from scratch again.

In the movie Tobias Becket,

played by Woody Harrelson, is Han’s mentor and the ring leader of a gang of space mercs. Becket is in deep debt to a criminal war lord, Dryden Vos’ (Paul Bettany) and will do anything to get out

Disney’s “A Wrinkle in Time”

The Heart-felt, In-

spirational Story of the Timeless Classic Comes Home on Digital May 29 and on Blu-ray ™ June 5 Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling and breakout star Storm Reid ­­take viewers on an extraordinary journey of self-discovery, then behind the www.texasmetronews.com

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from under his control while trying to remain alive.

Han’s goal is to get a ship and be a pilot but while he’s working with Becket he discovers that his former girlfriend, Qi’re (Emilia Clarke), is now involved with the war lord they are trying to deal with.

Solo is a great adventure and a fantastic prequel for Star Wars fans or the average movie-goer who has never seen a Star Wars movie.

The movie runs 2 hour and 15 minutes and you’ll be enthralled by every minute. It’s rated PG-13 for violence and on my “Hollywood Popcorn Scale” I rate Solo: A Star Wars Story a JUMBO.

scenes through exciting extras!

Just in time for summer break, Disney’s “A Wrinkle in Time,” from acclaimed director Ava DuVernay, comes home May 29 on Digital HD, 4K Ultra HD and Movies Anywhere and June 5 on Blu-ray™, 4K Ultra HD™, DVD and On-Demand.

The stunning story of an ordinary girl’s extraordinary adventure through time and space offers exhilarating entertainment and positive messages for the whole family—encouraging self-confidence, inclusion and pushing imagination to the next level.

Families who bring home “A Wrinkle in Time” will go behind the scenes to meet the talented crafts persons, actors and film-

Hollywood Hernandez hung out with the band The Andrew Crain Band at The Drafthouse in Little Elm.

makers who brought to life every spectacular detail of this triumphant tale.

Bonus material includes an extended featurette providing inside access to the A-list cast and crew; insightful audio commentary from director Ava DuVernay and team; deleted scenes; bloopers; and two music videos, including “I Believe” performed

by GRAMMY®-nominated music mogul DJ Khaled and featuring

GRAMMY®-nominated singer-songwriter Demi Lovato.

More than 50 years after Madeleine L’Engle’s young adult novel “A Wrinkle in Time” was awarded the prestigious Newbery Medal, the big-screen retelling of this timeless classic takes audiences on a transformative journey, exquisitely illustrated through jaw-dropping visual effects, a stirring musical score and diverse, star-studded cast.

Three celestial guides, Mrs. Which (two-time Academy Award® nominee Oprah Winfrey), Mrs. Whatsit (Oscar®, Golden Globe® and Emmy® winner Reese Witherspoon) and Mrs. Who (Emmy nominee Mindy Kaling), come to Earth to share their wisdom and love with strug-

gling eighth-grader Meg Murry (Storm Reid) as she journeys across dimensions with classmate Calvin (Levi Miller) and younger brother Charles Wallace (Deric McCabe) in search of her father (Chris Pine), a world-renowned physicist who mysteriously disappeared four years ago.

As fantastical as the film’s premise and imagery may seem, “A Wrinkle in Time” centers on a universal human need that feels particularly relevant and relatable today. “This is a story about belonging,” says DuVernay. “It’s about a girl who just doesn’t feel strong in her mind, body and spirit.

But through this epic journey, she finds her strength and learns that the center of the universe starts inside her. It’s about Meg feeling like she belongs in the universe and has a mighty part to play… as do we all.”

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Valder Beebe Show - That Celebrity Interview

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In Memoriam - Mother Bernice

Mother Bernice Foster, lovingly known as “Snapper Jack”, was born May 8, 1924, in Bloomberg, Texas (Cash County). She was the oldest of five children born to James and Zula Mae Henderson.

She was educated through the Bloomberg, Texas public schools.

Mother Bernice accepted Christ at an early age at Shady Grove Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Reverend Mothershed. She grew up working in many areas of the church.

Professionally, Mother Bernice worked for the United States Postal Service. After 20 years of service, she retired.

Mother Bernice was united in holy matrimony to James Foster, Sr. in 1947 and to this union they were blessed with three wonderful children: Debra, Vanessa, and James Foster, Jr. They were married over 53 years until they were parted by his death in May 2000.

She joined Salem Institutional Baptist Church in 1941 under the leadership of the late Reverend B.R. Riley. She faithfully worked with the Deaconess Department

and the Hearts of Heritage of Salem. She also organized and was a Co-Founder of the United Christian Fellowship.

Mother Bernice worked tirelessly in the efforts of building this fellowship. She edited the monthly newsletter, loved to cook and bake and was known for her delicious butter cakes.

Most importantly, Bernice enjoyed her time with her family and friends.

On May 5, 2018, at 4:32 A.M. as she was singing “Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah”, she quietly transitioned to her heavenly home.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Foster Sr.; her parents, James and Zula Mae Henderson; three sisters, Muriel Evelyn Belford, Mattie Lou Smith, and Emma Lee Reed.

Cherishing her memories is her only living sibling, her brother Henry Henderson of Flint, Michigan; her three children, Deborah Ann Foster of Houston, Texas, Vanessa Enette (Michael), and James Foster, Jr. (Helen), both of Dallas, Texas; nine grandchildren, four teen great grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends.

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In Memoriam - Alma Huntsberry

It happens to every family, some sooner than other’s. The Huntsberry Family has lost the Matriarch in the way of Mrs. Alma Huntsberry (preceded in passing by Husband Alfred Huntsberry) the ALP / CCP Printing band has been a running standard in the Black Dallas business community for years. As the Huntsberry’ s served as friends of business owners and the community at large, and none was more important than the Huntsberry’s role in keeping their beloved Salem Institutional Baptist church at the forefront of their being along with a hefty Love of God. But this past week the other half of “ALP” Alma Huntsberry got her wings on Friday May 18, 2018. She will always be remembered for her sincere manner, passion and zeal to serve in her straight forward approach. Alma Huntsberry was never short on words and was always willing to give a piece of her (Alfred) inspired mind. The Huntsberry brand started in the garage of Huntsberry Manor in 1978 and quickly grew because of the hard work and attention to printing. But the greatest attribute of the business was the Huntsberry’s ability to Trust, and Invest in the Black Business’s that trusted they’re work, a lot of times customers didn’t have the proceeds and the customers received quality work all the same.

In retrospect there is not a Church, Business, Funeral Home, or any business that has been around that didn’t call upon ALP for service, In the day to day business Mrs. Huntsberry was always out front as the first person to great you upon entering the business she always had a smile, a good word and a laugh.

After 40 years of service she retired and left the business with Cassandra (Sandy), Darryl Carter and the remainder of the Huntsberry clan.

EN

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

authors of Faithful Remembrances - Volume I

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