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Are you capable of being lovable?

Chuck D, of the rap group Public Enemy, has to be one of the great minds of our time!

A consummate professional and thought-provoking deep thinker IMAJ with great work ethic; he is phenomenal. I also consider him a friend.

I picked him up from the airport once during a visit to Dallas, and I told him I had a stop to VirLinda Stanton make because it was payday. When I arrived at the building that housed Service Broadcasting - the parent company of K104, KKDA-AM and KRNB, Chuck came inside with me. Always gracious, he greeted folks and chatted while I took care of my business.

When he was in the company of Ptosha Storey those who were in a position to effect change at the station, Chuck urged them to be kinder to the locals. He wanted locals to be showered with love on the way up, instead of waiting until they hit big See TRUTH, page 11

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Metro News What is FAIR? Dallas?

OUR HISTORY

Muhammad sounds off on Dallas housing crisis WHIP Cracking Back with a Vengeance!

By Thomas Muhammad

Nope I haven't written in a while, but after a friend brought to my

nist --which is all they have since their “ethnic cleansing,� said a few things that pissed me off to the highest pissisivity!

What he said could be seen as pure slander, if in fact we were that touchy. However there's one thing we’ve gotten used to is that “white�

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attention a piece in the Dallas Morning News (many call the Dallas Morning Snooze) a “white� colum-

Dallas leadership will forever see "we people who are darker than blue" as impediments for their See MUHAMMAD, page 9

7-Eleven brings franchising message South Orchestrating Memories Events and Catering hosted members of the South Dallas Business and Professional Women’s Club at DeSoto’s Grand Magnuson Hotel for 7-Eleven’s monthly business franchise dinner.

7-Eleven Franchise Development Marketing Manager Rod Lowe educated attendees on the process of becoming a franchisee with the brand which is consistently ranked among the top companies for franchising by leading business publications including Forbes and Bloomberg News.

Also on hand for the presentation was 7-Eleven Women’s Giveaway winner Alyson Rae Lawson who inspired the audience with her journey

Devren Betts, Vivian Fullerlove, Alyson Rae Lawson, Gwen Daniels, Gwen Hunt, Rachael Sandifer, Rod Lowe

to franchise ownership. Ms. Lawson was awarded her own 7-Eleven franchise last year in the national competition which will open in September in Arlington.

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en franchising opportunities, visit www.franchising.7-eleven.com. To contact Orchestrating Memories, call Owner Shirley Adams at 972904-2433 or visit www.orchestratingmemories.com.

Sessions!

Quit Playin’

By Vincent L. Hall “The irony of Mr. Sessions’ nomination is that, if confirmed, he will be given a life tenure for doing with a federal prosecution what the local sheriffs accomplished twenty years ago with clubs and cattle prods.� #CorettaScottKing, 1986 WHIP is my new acronym for “White Identity Politics,� and Attorney General Jefferson Beauregard Sessions along with his boss, Donald J. Trump, are in full campaign mode.

My mother says it would be a bridge too far to channel comedian Chris Rock who used the pejorative; “Cracker Ass Cracker.� But if my dad was still living, he would approve. Daddy always referred to Martin Luther King’s nemesis, Bull Connor that way.

Bull used clubs and cattle prods in Alabama; Sessions adapted to technology and manufactured a concentration camp for children. Bull Connor was a Sunday school teacher and now Jeff Sessions is blaming his mistreatment of migrant children on the Holy Bible.

Seems like Alabama serves a different God than the one slaves met in the brush harbors and eventually in the Black Church. American slaves weren’t theologians but they knew that everybody who proclaims Christianity ain’t a Christian.

In a play to force Democrats to pay for Trump’s border wall, Jeff cracked the WHIP on asylum seekers. He quoted the Apostle Paul, a converted court master of See QUIT PLAYIN page 4 www.texasmetronews.com

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June 20, 2018 TEXAS METRO NEWS HEADLINES

The Cruelty Must Cease!

By Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

The administration’s policy of indifferently dismantling and separating migrant families once they cross the southern borders of the United States is morally indefensible, psychologically damaging to children that are being brazenly taken from their mothers, and is in direct contravention to the values on which our country was founded, and pronounces.

Any suggestion by United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions that the action is biblically based demonstrates a profound misunderstanding and distortion of scripture.

In fact, what is occurring is mean-spirited,

short-sighted and is causing serious damage to the respect that others in the world have for the United States as a welcoming country for seekers of a better life for themselves, and their families.

Thoughtful faith leaders in Texas and the nation are protesting what is being done in the name of the United States. Even conservative evangelicals such as Reverend Franklin Graham, a supporter of the president, have described separating mothers and their children as “disgraceful.”

At a meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention in Dallas the organization adopted a resolution calling family unity a “priority” in a civilized society. One well-known member of

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the clergy at the convention said that he and his colleagues believed that migrants were made “in God’s image,” and as such deserved better treatment than that which they were receiving.

The leadership of the nation’s catholic community fully agrees with its Baptist brethren. At a convention held in Florida at the same as the Dallas conclave, a gathering of Roman Catholic Bishops sharply criticized the administration’s policy.

The group’s president, Cardinal Daniel DiNardo from Galveston, called families crucial to human existence. “They must stay together,” he said.

While the mothers and their offspring suffer in bewilderment and pain, the president blames

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the situation on the Democratic Party. He knows full well that is false. No administration before this one separated children from their mothers as they crossed our borders in search of American opportunities, and our way of life.

The Republican Party controls the House of Representatives, the Senate and the White House. It is within their power to pass legislation that would reform our immigration policies, and stop this madness.

The party in power and the White House must cease this cruelty. They can bring an end to the crying by mothers and their children whose tears are staining the soul of America.

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NCNW Northeast Texas Sections to host 9th Texas State Unity Conference The Northeast Texas Sections of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. are hosting the 9th Texas State Unity Conference, August 16 – 18, 2018 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Duncanville, Texas. The guest presenter for the conference is Dr. Thelma Daley, vice chair of NCNW and past president of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The theme of the conference is: Encouraging, Inspiring, Empowering Women: Lifting Our Voices and Working Together to Enhance the Lives of Women and Their FamDr. Thelma T. Daley ilies.

Please come and join us for this unique and uplifting conference experience. NCNW hosting sections are: Dallas Southwest, Greater Trinity – Dallas, Minnie H. Goodlow Page – Dallas, Suburban Dallas/DeSoto, and T. Mathis Hawkins – Dallas. Dorothy Allen Chimney is the NCNW Texas State Convener, Rosalind Bray is the 9th Unity Conference Public Relations Chair, and Dr. Mollie A. Johnson Williams is the NCNW Northeast Texas State Coordinator and 9th Unity Conference General Chair. For conference registration information and other conference events, contact Dr. Mollie A. Johnson Williams at mawilliams4@msn.com.

REIMAGINE RED BIRD, A REALITY

Randy Bowman, Peter Brodsky and Roland Parrish

Residents throughout the southern sector can now Re-imagine Red Bird Mall. Nearly 300 residents witnessed the Dallas City Council vote to authorize $22 million for the renovation and redevelopment of Red Bird Mall located at 3662 West Camp Wisdom Road.

The package was approved and includes 2006 Bond Funds ($244,518), 2012 Bond Funds ($1,743,282), 2017 Bond Funds ($8,012,200), Mall Area Redevelopment TIF District Funds ($15,600,000) and Public/Private Partnership Funds

($12,000,000).

Peter Brodsky, the mall owner says the money offers unlimited opportunities. “We are re-envisioning this once-thriving center, as a mixed-use de-

METRO velopment offering southern Dallas residents a mixture of retail, office, hotel and multi-family space while also encouraging walkability throughout the site,” he said. “This is an opportunity to turn the page and have a fresh start.”

Speakers in support of the project included investors Roland Parrish and Randy Bowman, Dallas entrepreneur Bobby Lyle, longtime supporter Edna Pemberton, President of Regional Black Contractors Association John Proctor, and Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price. Brodsky says this is not just a project. “Southern Dallas residents have the same purchasing power as North Dallas residents,” he said. “We are trying to provide a level of quality that does not exist in the southern sector.”

Council members also weighed in with comments and support of the project. Tennell Atkins, whose district includes Red Bird Mall outlined all the work Brodsky and his team had done. Stacking four large binders that included his 2,000-page application, Atkins explained no other company or individual had ever been asked for such detail. “Brodsky did everything the City asked,” he said. “This is not a charity case, this is for the future.”

Celebrate Clean Air Action Day at Dallas City Hall The public is invited to participate in “Dallas Clean Air Action Day” on Friday, June 22, 2018, at Dallas City Hall Plaza and Lobby from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event is free to attend and open to all Dallas residents of all ages.

The day is designed to showcase all of the ways Dallasites can keep their air clean and challenges participants to pledge to do at least one thing to help improve air quality.

“It’s all about learning to improve the air quality in the Dallas-Fort Worth area so residents can breathe easy,” says James McGuire, Managing Director of the Office of Environmental Quality (OEQ). “We are working with our valued partner, The Nature Conservancy to move the needle on important social and environmental equity issues.”

This year’s event is produced

by Dallas’ Office of Environmental Quality and The Nature Conservancy. “We plan to announce a first-of-its-kind study for North Texas,” says Kathy Jack, Dallas Ur-

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ban Conservation Associate for The Nature Conservancy. “Ultimately, we hope this work will improve the health and educational outcomes for Dallas school children most impacted by poor air quality and asthma.”

Additionally, there will be a focus on the electrification of fleets in DFW, including a display of brand new DART electric buses and consumer electric vehicles on City Hall Plaza, an Asthma Chasers mobile screening unit on hand and presentations from city executives on Dallas Clean Air efforts beginning at noon inside the City Hall lobby. A live jazz band will perform and there will be refreshments available for those bringing an appetite.

Interested in taking on the clean air challenge? Sign up to take the clean air pledge: www.airnorthtexas.org/cleanairactionday What: Who:

Dallas Clean Air Action Day Office of Environmental Quality The Nature Conservancy

When: Where:

Friday, June 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Dallas City Hall Plaza 1500 Marilla Street, Dallas, TX 75202

Highlights: A live jazz band, refreshments, free asthma screening for kids and adults, and an opportunity to explore brand new DART electric buses and consumer electric vehicles and a very exciting announcement to improve the health of Dallas school children.

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June 20, 2018 TEXAS METRO NEWS EDITORIAL

Texas METRO NEWS Formerly Kuumba Heritage News Founded by Theresa Thrash in 1994 to the Glory & Honor of Jesus Christ

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WHIP Cracking Sessions!

the Jewish law, to justify his position. “I would cite you to the Apostle Paul and his clear and wise command in Romans 13, to obey the laws of the government because God has ordained the government for his purposes.�

His actions, when taken in totality have millions claiming that his use of the WHIP is not American.

I beg to differ.

Sessions’ actions are as American as apple pie. America ripped children from the bruised breasts of slave girls, separated them and sold their husbands on auction blocks.

This atrocity lasted technically, from 1619-1865 or 246 years. In 2018 our nation will celebrate the 242nd anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

America repeated its acts of dehumanization and racial supremacy with the Native American and the Asians.

There were well-supported barriers against Jewish refugees during Hitler’s

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Holocaust. pendently-elected sheriff has been White America has consistently the people’s protector, who keeps law exercised brutality on the poor and enforcement close to and accountable disenfranto people chised. If we through the could ever elected proadmit that, cess. we could The office heal. Unof sheriff is a fortunately, critical part WHIP loyof the Analists, and glo-Amerithe profcan heritage fers of the of law enJefferson Sessions and Bull Connor “A m e r i c a n forcement.

ExceptionWe must nevalism� lie continue their residence in er erode this historic office.�

America’s 51st state; the State of deniJefferson’s insinuation, whether al!!! blind or blatant, that law enforcement In mid-February this year, Jeff, the was a legacy of the American White Keebler Company mascot; either by man, was preposterous, but profitable fate or Freudian slip, reinforced his for WHIP. WHIP lends no responsiWHIP appeal at the National Sheriffs bility to the “Children of a lesser God.�

Association quarterly round-up.

Coretta Scott King, who knew Bull “Since our founding, the inde- Connor and Jeff Sessions, didn’t mince

words about Jeff ’s intent nor his intellect. “I do not believe Jefferson Sessions possesses the requisite judgment, competence, and sensitivity to the rights guaranteed by the federal civil rights laws to qualify for appointment to the federal district court. Based on his record, I believe his confirmation would have a devastating effect on not only the judicial system in Alabama, but also on the progress we have made everywhere toward fulfilling my husband’s dream.�

The same Jeff Sessions who wasn’t fit for Alabama is now the titular head of law enforcement for America. Trumpism and White identity politics have assumed reign, rule and residence in the federal government. America moved from closed fists, clubs and cattle prods to concentration camps for children.

Sessions is cracking the WHIP! Vincent L. Hall is an author, activist and award-winning journalist.

A LETTER TO MY PEOPLE By Ken Peterson

DEFINITION: PHOTOGRAPHERS Hyp∙no∙sis Wallace Faggett Noun Kevin Griffith    The induction of a state of conRichard Manson sciousness in which a person apparentSTANDS CIRCULATION/DISTRIBUTION ANDS ININ ly loses the power of voluntary action

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dson news@texasmetronews.com ly to recover suppressed memories or son allas to allow modification of behavior by llas suggestion, has been revived but is still controversial.  -1397 $45.00 0-1397 1 1Year YearSubscription Subscription $45.00 DEFINITION: CREDO OF THE Trump∙no∙sis BLACK PRESS Noun Sense The Black Press believes   The induction of a state of conthat America can best lead sciousness in which the (People of the world away from racial and national antagonisms the United States) apparently loses when it accords to every the power of voluntary action and is person, regardless of race, color or creed, full human highly responsive to suggestion (FAKE and legal rights. Hating no NEWS) or direction.

It’s use in therapy, typically to reperson, fearing no person, the Black Press strives to cover suppressed memories (“LET’S help every person in the firm MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN�) belief that all are hurt as or to allow modification of behavior by long as anyone is held back. suggestion, has been revived but is still

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controversial (“Oh Boy do I miss the good old days!�)

the definitions of the new words that exist and what’s going on behind our backs DEFINITION: in front of our face.

Trau∙ma∙tize This message is to eduVerb cate us but also prepare us,   Subject to lasting shock so we can unite. You see as a result of an emotionalTrump was able to awaken ly disturbing experience or a middle class, middle age Ken Peterson physical injury. group of people that feel  they had a better life when DEFINITION: you had a lesser one, and it’s your fault Trump∙ma∙tize that affirmative action, civil rights and Per Verb equal rights are infringing upon their    Subject to lasting shock (as a re- rights, and his job is to make them sult to changing laws and roll-back of afraid of us and tell them we’re the policies) of an emotionally disturbing blame for it. If you listen to everything experience all schools shooting the in- he says he’s always blaming someone crease of marches and demonstations else for his problems. or physical injury (more police shootLarry Elder wrote “if Black America ing ssof innocent Black people and were a country it’d be the 15th wealthiLet’s build a wall). est nation in the world.�

This is a message for all black and Well that’s the message you have to brown people as to what the agenda of leave this article thinking about. We are our so-called President of some United a nation within a nation and we need States of America. to, in the words of the famous movIt’s important that I start this off with ie producer/director Spike Lee, in his

movie school daze “WAKE UP.�

When we wake up we will no longer be trump∙ma∙tized and we can use the 15th wealthiest nation to make a statement.

Let’s wake up out of the trump∙no∙sis that we’re in and do what the 15th wealthiest nation can do and if we can somehow invite the Hispanic community to join us our wealth will increase by another 2.1 trillion dollars. To write this article and do nothing is a waste of time and paper, if I don’t act, so I’m doing something about what’s happening in our community and I’d like for you to join me in dialogue.

So, if you’re interested in joining me for the change President Obama spoke about but never got the chance to be about, let’s meet and WAKE UP! Send me an email to ken@globalgreenology.com A Native of Dallas, Texas where graduated South Oak Cliff High School. Graduated from Control Data Institute in Computer Operation, Devry Tech. Electronic Technician, Brook Haven College Technical Drafting, & ITT Tech. Business Administration. and worked for Xerox 22 years.

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Employment improving, so why aren’t workers dancing?

THE LAST WORD

By Dr. Julianne Malveaux

The most recent unemployment rate report seems to contain nothing but good news. The overall unemployment rate is down to 3.8 percent, the lowest that it has been since 2000.

The Black unemployment rate, at 5.9 percent, is lower than it has ever been. With the white unemployment rate at 3.5 percent, the ratio between Black and white unemployment, usually stuck at around 2, is below 1.7 percent, a historic low.

While it is risky to make conclusions about Black unemployment, given month-to-month fluctuations (the last time 45 crowed about low Black unemployment rates in January, the number shot back up the following month by nearly a full percentage point), it is clear that the employment situation for African Americans has improved in the 500 or so days since 45 took office.

To be sure, much of the improvement in the labor market can be

From the Capitol

by Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson It was a welcoming gesture when President Trump recently removed the criminal conviction of former heavyweight boxing champion Jack Johnson from the record books by granting him a presidential pardon. It was long overdue and certainly Johnson, a native of Galveston, who died in 1946 in an automobile accident, would be delighted, as are surviving members of his family.

Johnson’s conviction in 1913 was motivated by deeply-rooted unvarnished racial animus that plagued our nation and Johnson’s reign as the greatest professional boxer in

attributed to the Obama recovery.

President Obama put everything in place to ensure that the labor market improved. Still, it would be churlish to deny that some 45-inspired policies may have improved the employment situation. With economic growth nearing 3 percent, and with business confidence stable, more than 220,000 new jobs were created in May. Tax cuts have encouraged businesses to add employees; the fact that wages have increased by more than 2 percent suggests some slight tightening in the labor market.

Good news, right? So why aren’t workers dancing?

Black teens have hardly any reason to dance. Although the unemployment rate among Black teenagers dropped nearly ten percentage points, from 29 percent to 19.6 percent, a big part of this drop is contained in the fact that fewer teens are either working or looking for work. A year ago, there were 788,000

the world. It was not uncommon for some white citizens to physically attack black citizens across the country after a Johnson victory I believe the administration needs to review and reconsider the case of another Texan, Seaman Dorie Miller, a native of Waco whose acts of valor during the devastating Japanese attack on the American naval fleet on December 7th, 1941 in Pearl Harbor led to his being awarded the Navy Cross.

Miller, who served as a cook and was only 22 years old at the time of the attack, was washing the clothes of other sailors when the attack occurred.

He personally saved a number of sailors who were trapped below the deck of the ship in burning oil and water. He returned time and time

Black teens in the labor market, but the number had dropped to 681,000 last month. Thus, fewer teens were working last month (547,000) than a year ago (579,000). Even though many teens have dropped out of the labor market because they don’t think they can find work, it is likely that more will look for work this summer.

It is extremely unlikely that the lower unemployment rate for teens will sustain through the summer unless businesses are strongly motivated to hire part-time and temporary workers this summer.

Teens have no reason to dance, but what about the rest of us? The unemployment rate for Black wom-

en is at an amazing low of 4.7 percent, more than two full percentage points lower than a year ago. The labor force participation of Black women is down slightly – there are about as many Black women in the labor force now as a year ago, despite population growth. Additionally, 45’s threats to cut the federal workforce, not yet substantially realized, will have a disproportionate effect on Black women, since about 20 percent of all Black women work for the federal government.

If you combine this with the threats to the social safety net, not yet realized, but anticipated, one can understand why few are dancing, even though the growth music is playing.

After having passed massive tax cuts that will only increase the deficit, House Republicans are talking about budgetary “clawbacks”. Just this week, they have discussed cutting the food stamps by requiring more

Honoring Dorie Miller

Seaman Dorie Miller

again, saving the lives of those onboard his ship. His life-saving deeds were acknowledged by the ship’s senior officer.

Miller’s actions, including attempts to shoot down attacking plans with the ship’s anti-aircraft weapons, were beyond the call of duty and he was

praised in an ‘after action’ report written by his ship’s remaining commanding officer. The senior officer, who Dorie Miller removed from the site of battle, later died from injuries he suffered.

With all he had done, sadly, the Secretary of the Navy chose only to award Miller a letter of commendation, which came as a surprise and a shock to other senior naval officers.

One of them, Admiral Chester Nimitz, protested forcefully to President Roosevelt, arguing that Knox, a civilian, was wrong.

Eventually, Miller was awarded the Navy Cross, personally presented to him by Admiral Nimitz on May 27th 1942; one year before he was killed at sea serving his country, having insisted that he return to battle.

In years past, medal upgrades have

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work of those who receive SNAP funding (a sizeable portion of SNAP recipients work but earn so little that they qualify for food assistance) and frozen some unspent funds from the child health program. House Speaker Paul Ryan, in his few remaining months in leadership, has pledged “entitlement reform” including Medicaid and Social Security cuts. Even with lower unemployment and modest wage growth, these “entitlement reforms” bode ill for many workers.

Many would suggest that we simply celebrate the good news – lower unemployment rates and more new jobs are certainly worth noting. But some of the gains are shaky, not solid. Some are a function of people dropping out of the labor market.

And some people’s economic condition will not improve, especially with anticipated policy changes. While aggregate numbers look great, some people aren’t dancing because they haven’t been invited to the party.

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

been given to members of the Armed Forces whose supporters have shown additional acts of valor or racial discrimination in the awarding of the awards they received.

Knox was seriously disturbed by the presence of minorities in the Navy. Once he wrote to President Roosevelt, stating that he would resign his position if the Navy were integrated. He did not believe that minorities were worthy of performing admirably in combat.

For more than four decades members of Congress, naval historians and former members of the military have argued for the awarding of the Medal of Honor to Dorie Miller.

Perhaps now is the time that justice, long delayed, will finally be done!

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DCCCD programs in criminal justice, public safety offer many career choices

By Debra Dennis

Eric Carr’s passion for public service grew out of his own background: he was adopted by a single mother, had no father figure and felt isolated.

Carr, a criminal justice student at Eastfield College, is working as the volunteer facilitator for the Dallas Junior Police Academy. His goal is to help foster a positive relationship between Dallas youngsters and police officers.

Through that program, Carr helps facilitate ride-alongs that allow passengers to observe the work day of a police officer, canine interaction and other activities. He hopes to parlay his service into a full-time law enforcement career that focuses on community relations.

“We can’t react to stop a crime unless the community tells us what is going on,” said Carr. “Communications has to be the focus – the community relations part.”

This investment brings dialogue, friendship and mentoring, and it strengthens the community, Carr said. And it gives him a sense of where he wants to steer his career.

It is important not to be tainted by pre-conceived ideas, said Carr, who is working as part of AmeriCORPS Vista, a national community service group that pairs college students with opportunities to reach at-risk youth.

“Through community relations and our encounters, I would say the opportunity to work in this field is immense and very, very rewarding,” said Carr, who is 27.

“Growing up, I wanted to be part of something. I was adopted. My mom was a single parent, and I needed some discipline in my life. With the absence of a father, I was looking for a mentor, discipline and guidance – and I found it. I found the tools and values they were instilling in my life.

And I want to do that with these kids.”

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ready for all of the tasks he must accomplish before that happens.

she wanted to go beyond entertainment and look at what these shows would yield later Students try – a possible career options to idenexploring who tify their favorcommits crime, ite career how they do it and Career options why. for criminal justice “’Bones,’ ‘Rosestudents vary from wood,’ ‘CSI,’ ‘NCIS,’ first responders to – all of them. I crime scene techwanted to know nicians, firefighters, who did it and paramedics and priwhy,” said Patrick, vate investigators, ticking off the said Patrick Pattercrime shows that son, the program’s grabbed her attencoordinator and tion. She currently faculty director at helps set up mock Eastfield College. crime scenes in “This (field) is Eastfield’s lab. not just for people “When you’re who want to betracking a killer, come police officers. you look for leads.

There are so many There is so much to choices students can learn from the evexplore,” he said. “In idence they’ve left addition to police behind,” said Patand corrections ofrick, a recent Eastficer, student may field graduate who Zacreshia Patrick, a recent Eastfield College graduate who worked in Eastopt for careers as a is heading to Texas correctional officer, field’s crime lab, uses the college's "faux" criminal body during a mock class ex- A&M University in firefighter, fire in- ercise. the fall to complete spector, probation “I always wanted to figure out ‘Why her studies. officer, private detective or an animal do people kill?’ What drives you to Anyone who is considering crime cruelty investigator,” Patterson said. do that? What makes someone want scene investigation as a career will Using Eastfield’s forensic crime lab, to start killing? It’s probably a good find that those experts are sought by students investigate simulated crime question to ask, but I’m not sure what insurance companies, defense attorscenes. the answer is or if we’ll ever find out,” neys as well as prosecutors, Patterson The stench was probably the worst said Jones, a 2016 graduate of Seagosaid. thing about digging up a dummied ville High School who wants to be“body” for a criminal justice course. come a behavioral analyst or crime Criminal justice offers difBut second-year Eastfield College scene investigator. ferent pathways, better pay student Kenya Jones joined other Zacreshia Patrick not only watched classmates on a six-foot dig behind crime shows as a child; she immersed the campus.

Patterson encourages students to herself in them.

She bravely fought the impulse to look at a variety of career options.

Those televised “whodunnits” were gag, propelled by her dream of want- not pasttimes as much as they were “There are plenty of jobs you can ing to become the first in her family a glimpse into a career, said Patrick. pursue in law enforcement,” Patterto pursue a career in law enforce- A recent Eastfield College graduate son said. “Criminal justice is much ment. who works in Eastfield’s crime lab, more than becoming a police officer,

firefighter or EMT.” For example, private investigators and crime scene technicians are among the popular career choices, he added. They secure the crime scene, collect evidence, take photographs, and preserve and process evidence for court.

“An inquisitive mind helps, along with an affinity for sifting through the most minute pieces of evidence,” Patterson said. “I tell my students, ‘The story is there. You have to let the evidence and the victim speak so that you’ll know what happened. There are fingerprints and blood. All of those clues are there.”

Students must be thorough and attentive to detail. With a college credential and extensive training in any career choice, an eager job market awaits, Patterson said.

The median pay for police officers and detectives is $62,960, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor. Security guards and gaming surveillance officers make considerably less, with salaries starting at $26,960.

DCCCD offers a number of criminal justice courses, degrees and certificates at each of its seven colleges to help interested individuals find a career. Noncredit programs in peace officer training and licensing are offered at both Eastfield and Cedar Valley colleges.

In addition to criminal forensics and private investigation, other career options include police officer, correctional officer/jailer and private security officer. Academic credit courses also are offered and are designed to transfer to a four-year college or university for students who are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.

For details about DCCCD's criminal justice course requirements visit: https://www.dcccd.edu/cd/dcc/law/ crimjustice/pages/degrees.aspx; or contact Patrick Patterson at Eastfield College by email at PatrickPatterson@dcccd.edu or call him at 972860-7355.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR ence Centers in Sundance Square 304 Houston DeSoto Living Festival The Signature Event of June 20 St. Ft. Worth 8pm the Year at DeSoto East Middle School 601 E. Forth Fridays Music Series: Presented by The DeSoto Arts Commission at the Outdoor Amphitheater DeSoto Town Center (behind the Library) 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd. 8pm every 4th Friday.

25th Annual Dr. Marion J. Brooks Living Legend Awards by Beta Tau Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. at T C C Trinity River Campus 300 Trinity Campus Cir, Ft. Worth 5:30pm9pm.

RSVP: eventbrite.

June 23 Cheryl, Publisher, Mentor, Colleague and Friend. You push us to strive and be our best, and we’re truly Blessed! We can count on you to lead us to the top and as you say “I Can’t Stop...Won’t Stop” Happy Birthday to you from your team @ I Messenger Media L.L.C. Summer Music Series at Tupelo Honey 6725 Winning Dr. Frisco 4pm-9pm Wednesdays & Fridays.

SMART Summer Science-Math-Art-Reading-Technology at MLK, Jr. Center 2922 MLK Blvd. Dallas Family Movie Night 5:30pm

June 21-24 Running for a Purpose Men of Faith Ministry 15th Annual Men’s Week Celebration at New Light Church 9314 Elam Rd. Dallas Pastor Shaun Rabb 214-391-3430 Times vary.

June 21 Henry O. Tanner, artist, born in 1859. Died 5-25-1937.

Old Skool New Fools Comedy Show at Arlington Improv 309 Curtis Mathes Way Suite 147. 8pm10pm The Black Women’s PAC Reception at Grace 777 Main St Ft. Worth 7pm-9pm Honoring Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson & Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee. MC. Sybil Wilkes and the Tom Joyner Morning Show.

SMART Summer Science-Math-Art-Reading-Technology at MLK, Jr. Center 2922 MLK Blvd. Dallas Fire & Rescue Show & Tell 1pm 2nd Annual NCTRCA State of the Agency Luncheon at Ayce Venue 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington 11am. Info. Contact Elicia Mitchell, MPA 817-640-0606.

Decks in the Park at Klyde Warren Park 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy. Dallas 5pm-10pm Tickets: do214.com.

June 22 Late Night Desserts and Jazz at Norris Confer-

2007- Anthony Reed, businessman, became the 1st Black person to complete 26.2mile marathons on each of the continents.

Cheryl Smith’s Don’t Believe the Hype Celebrity Bowl-a-thon is in its 24th year and this year’s festured Celebrity Captain is actress/singer Ptosha Storey at USA Bowl 10920 Composite Dr., Dallas 6pm Register your team at 214-941-0110. There will be a special tribute to Mr. Dick Gregory. There will also be a silent auction and food, fun and fellowship. Other celebrity captains include Hollywood Hernandez, Norma Adams-Wade, Chris Arnold, Bob Ray Sanders, Hon. Derrick Evans, IMAJ, Dante Wesley, Bethel Johnson, Jabari Johnson. Min. Dominique Alexander, Debra Peek Haynes, John Beckwith, VirLinda Stanton, Clarence Hill, Belinda Ramsey, Judges Brandon Birmingham, Andrea Martin, Valencia Nash, Amber Givens-Davis, Shequitta Kelly, Staci Williams, Stephanie Mitchell, Lisa Green, Eva Coleman, Lynne Haze, Dareia Tolbert, dianne gibson, Lesia Ramsey, Shannon Powell Hart , Vincent Hall, KJ Midday, Ken Bell, Atty. Bobbie Edmonds, Angela Martin Lang and Dr. Harry Robinson. This year’s title sponsors are: WIlliams Chicken and Parrish Foundation.

Other sponsors are Evans Engraving, Heroes House, City Men Cook, and Moca and Coca..

DMMA Presents the Annual Sacred Choral Music Workshop Feat: Professor Anita Watkins-Stevens at Pearly Gate Baptist Church 6021 University Hills Blvd. Dallas 6:30pm Stage Play ‘You Don’t Know My Story’ Presented by: Angel Wing Enterprise at New Birth Jesus Center 444 W. Ledbetter Dr. Dallas 6pm.

Summer of The Dinosaur! Ultimate Dinosaurs Exhibit at The Perot Museum 2201 N. Field St., Dallas. For ticket info, visit perotmuseum.org or call 214-428-5555.

Belt Line Rd.10am-4pm Free Entry Shop/Eat/ Play.

2018 FAMQ: Annual DFW FAMU Alumni BBQ at White Rock Lake 9940 White Rock Trail, Dallas 11am4:30pm

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Blvd. Dallas. Story Time with Clarice Tinsley 1pm

Kathleen Battle Underground Rail-Road-A Spiritual Journey at Winspear Opera House 2403 Flora St. Dallas 7:30pm

June 29 1964- Civil Rights Act of 1964 passes after an 83-day filibuster in the Senate.

June 30 Lena Horne, singer and actress, born in 1917. Died 5-9-2010 at the age of 92

Mind, Body, Heart & Soul Extreme Makeover Conference at Positive Reflection Ministries 1910 N. St. Augustine Rd. Dallas 9am-2pm for more info: cal 214208-5536

#100BlackFathersCampaign “Summit in The Park” at Armstrong Park Amphitheatre 100 James Collins Blvd. Duncanville 4pm-7pm

DMMA Presents the Annual Sacred Choral Music Workshop Feat: Professor Anita Watkins-Stevens at Pearly Gate Baptist Church 6021 University Hills Blvd. Dallas 6:30pm.

Grant Writing Workshop Presented by: Bizworxinc. & My Neighbors House at La Quinta Inn 1419 N. Hwy 67, Cedar Hill 9am-1pm Call 214236-5998

June 24

Caribbean Dreams Brunch & Day Party at The Island Spot 309 W. Jefferson Blvd. Dallas 12pm7pm Its back one of the best day parties in Dallas.

Happy Birthday Marva J. Sneed Celebrate with Joy, Love, and Laughter Daniels & Bell, an all Black firm became a member of the New York Stock Exchange June 24, 1971.

2009- Michael Jackson, singer and songwriter, died.

Norma’s Cafe 62nd Birthday! at 1123 W. Davis St. Dallas 10:30am-8pm.

June 26 2014- Baseball great Tony Gwyn died. DOB 5-9-60

SMART Summer Science-Math-Art-Reading-Technology at MLK, Jr. Center 2922 MLK Blvd. Dallas. Dallas Children’s Theater 11am.

July 1 Chris Brown Presents: Heartbreak On A Full Moon Tour at Dos Equis Pavilion 3839 S. Fitzhugh Ave. Dallas 6pm Mindfulness & Meditation w/Farahana Surya Kassam at Bishop Arts Theatre Center 215 S. Tyler St, Dallas at 3pm Natural Hair Appreciation Event-Dallas Edition at YBE Networking & Development Group 4300 W. Northgate Dr. Dallas 3pm-8pm Hattitude Tea: Host Women of the West at Friendship West Baptist Church 2020 W. Wheatland Rd. Dallas 11am-1pm For more info call Dr. Brenda Wall 972-228-5200

June 27 2007- Barrington Irving became the youngest person and first Black to pilot a plane around the world solo.

UniverSoul Circus at Southwest Center Mall 3662 W. Camp Wisdom Rd. Dallas 7pm 6-277-8-18

June 28-29 F.D.H. Ministries Presents: Speaking Truth To Power at Friendship-West Baptist Church & Conference Center 2020 W. Wheatland Rd., Dallas Register online: www.fdhministries.org

June 28 1935- Mary McLeod Bethune received the 21st NAACP Spingarn Medal. Founder of Bethune-Cookman College

“Children of Eden” By Dallas Young Artists 300 N. 5th St. Garland 972-205-2780 Show runs 6-28-71, Thurs., Fri. and Sat. at 7 pm Matinée on 6-30 and 7-1 at 2 pm.

SMART Summer Science-Math-Art-Reading-Technology at MLK, Jr. Center 2922 MLK

July 7 Run for the Blue Dallas 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk at Trinity Groves 3011 Gulden Ln. Dallas 8am11am tickets: raceroster.com

July 8 The Great Xscape Tour with Special Guest Keyshia Cole at Verizon Theatre Grand Prairie 7pm

July 10 FPW Fellowship of Professional Women Luncheon Speaker Susie Hawkins at Park City Club, 5956 Sherry Ln. 17th Floor Dallas 11:45amwww.texasmetronews.com

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Spiritual and Crystal Adviser

by Veronica Perez

FEATURED STAR: GEMINI – The Twins - 05/21 – 06/20 You need not look any further for those answers, they are already known; Aren’t they?

Inspiration/Influence – Some time alone with nature is greatly needed at this time.

Your Chosen Healing Crystal - KUNZITE STONE – A “feel better” stone, that removes obstacles in your path Lucky Numbers – 09.05.21.29.34.14 CANCER – The Crab – 06/21 – 07/22 Take a break, be alone and quiet for a nice change.

LEO – The Lion – 07/23 – 08/22 Be wise when protecting what you believe to be yours.

VIRGO – The Virgin – 08/23 – 09/22 Chaos and order. Find one out of the other.

LIBRA – The Scales – 09/23 – 10/22 Recognize what is real in your world and reconstruct your reality.

SCORPIO – The Scorpion – 10/23 – 11/21 Still lost, seeking to fill a void?

Buzzing around the same “hive” will give same results. Move on.

S A G I TA R I U S – The Archer – 11/22 – 12/21 No, we are not everyone’s hero. Be only of service to others. Teach only what you know.

CAPRICORN – The Goat – 12/22

– 01/19 You are very emotional and beating yourself up for past mistakes will not do you justice.

AQUARIUS – The Water Carrier – 01/20 – 02/18 You have a powerful destiny and great integrity. Money is earned by your talents.

PISCES – The Fish – 02/19 – 03/20 Detoxify your emotions. Learn to forgive and let go.

ARIES - The RAM - 03/21 - 04/19 Luck is completely on your side Aries. Good time to play Lottery games.

TAURUS – THE BULL – 04/20 - 05/20 Clear away confusion and guilt.

Accept the truth about yourself.

Daily Oracle Reading: Ask and it is given Envy and jealousy harms you as well as hurts others.

The moment is what you make of it! Blessings to all! ^_^

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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My Husband is Having an Affair

Ask ALMA Dear Alma,

Around six months ago, I started to see clues that something was going on with my husband.

I started going through his wallet and cell phone because I thought he was having an affair. I was right.

I almost fainted when I found a phone in the trunk of the car with pictures of him and another woman.

All of the calls were to the same number, which made me believe it was her number.

I hit the button and she answered the phone. When she said hello, I hung up.

I put the phone back and didn’t tell him. I love him and am trying to keep my marriage.

He hasn’t said anything about my phone call.

Do you think I should mention it?

My ego is just about gone and all I want to do is stay in bed.

I wish I had not looked in the trunk. I do not know if I should stay or go or why I’m confused on what to do.

Name withheld, Durham, N.C.

Dear Anonymous,

You’re not confused sweetheart, you’re heartbroken. You’re dejected, sad and depressed.

Your husband is having an affair and you don’t want to confront him because you’re scared he might leave you.

ter.

Email me back when you’re ready to pull the plug and do something about it. Let me know when you’re ready to clean up your mess, redress your problems and restore your selfworth.

That’s when I’ll have amazing, life affirming advice to share.

Email me back when you’re ready to pull the plug and do something about it.

Let me know when you’re ready to clean up your mess, redress your problems and restore your self-worth.

Let that truth simmer for a minute, then drop it.

If not addressing it is an option, learn to live with it.

My question to you is, why did you go searching for what you weren’t ready to find? Should you mention it, you asked. Really?

If you need me to answer you Sweetie, continue to entertain that rubber ducky in your dirty bath wa-

Honestly, if I took the time to answer you, you wouldn’t hear me.

Cause truth-be-told, right now, on this day, you love him more than you love yourself.

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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“gentrification plans” in the South Dallas - Fair Park communities.

He showed a slum-looking house typical of what they believe ALL blacks should live in, completely surrounded with burglary bars. A prison! The house pictured was a Habitat for Humanity house. You know that white folks corporation providing slum-looking houses for poor black folks with new paint on them that lasts for maybe a couple of months and figure they should be satisfied.

The writer then goes on to claim that the InnerCity Development Corporation (ICDC) or Diane Ragsdale “gave away a house to a woman who had been suffering from a domestic violence situation without a thorough explanation” when in fact HUD and the city had to sign off on that transfer. I won’t go into all that happened because of sensitive issues related, but you can say it was done for a greater good!

Then he says, "This latest look-see (Federal Audit) takes no one by surprise and has to do with something the City Council has spent a lot of time tussling over in recent months: community housing development organizations. Those are the private nonprofits that take federal money given to the city to build homes in their communities. In this town those communities are always South of Dallas."

Yeah a real hater! Forgetting that ICDC has built over 250 homes with no burglar bars! He fails to mention they've (white North Dallas) has been taking money from this pot starting with the $25 million dollar hit on those HUD funds back in the early 90s to start building "Yuppie" townhouses downtown, for decades. And none of those units were set asides for "Affordable Housing" as the money was supposed to assist!

Remember especially you young people, a home is your best way to achieve the so-called American dream, so hurry and invest before white leadership catches up. Call ICDC at 214-915-9900.

These white leadership people even misuse money meant for the homeless. Their Dallas mayor found The Bridge where they stockpile homeless people a million dollars just to close--their entrance from St Louis Street to a St Paul entrance, pitiful waste of tax payer funds to please white yuppies who complained they were seeing too many homeless people in the area. Fact is they were in the area long before them and they knew that before moving in!

White leadership, led by the socalled King of the black people in Dallas, Lee Kleinman, has even convinced the damn Negro city council leadership to build a Deck Park in Oak Cliff near the Dallas Zoo. Yeah they always want to use our neighborhoods as play areas; forgetting a historic fact that President Barack Obama's Secretary of Transportation Ray Lahood came to Dallas and announced that they would provide $16.7 million in federal economic stimulus funds. At the time it was the largest funding for any transportation enhancement project in the state. Don't take my word for it look at the funding numbers in the box.

Do you think those need-to-grow NEGROS will get that type of funds in Southern Dallas?

HELL NO! And by the time you con-figure (got that from the Clampits on The Beverly Hillbillies --yuck yuck!) numbers on the cost of the Margaret Hunt-Hill Bridge you'll really go nuts!

Y'all betta pay attention to this notice below and get real!

"How to Fund a Park Above a Freeway A little seed money helped turn a vision for Klyde Warren Park into a beautiful reality—just like in the movies!"

Bottom line is we need to continue to sleep with our fists balled up cause they always comin G! Until then the Struggle Continues... www.texasmetronews.com

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Hollywood Hernandez Live

By Hollywood Hernandez

The remake of Superfly is a highly stylized film directed by X. He got his start as an intern for trailblazing video director Hype Williams and he’s since directed videos for the hottest Hip Hop artists like Drake, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna and Wiz Khalifa. Hence the feel of a long form rap video. Everything in the movie is “Superfly.”

From the cars to the clothes to, even, the weapons in the movie… everything leaves the audience wondering, “where did they get that?”

While based on the original 1972 movie, the new version is a completely modern version of the same scenario. Priest, played by Trevor Jackson, is a street wise and highly respected cocaine dealer who’s trying to get out of the game with one more big score.

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Read more and win tickets at www.hollywoodhernandezlive.com

All the way LIVE WITH HOLLYWOOD on his new radio show on EargazumRadio.com, at premiere of Sleeping with the Enemy, and City Men Cook

The new Superfly film is just about “I’m gonna get mine.”

Priest’s nemesis in the movie are an all white wearing rival gang called “Snow Patrol”, who wear parkas and puffy white coats in Atlanta. (That made me scratch my head.)

And in this new version Priest is such a “pimp” that he has not one, but two female companions who are at his beckon call anytime he wants to be pleasured.

However, while the movie is misogynistic, it’s one of the most real gangster films to come out since Scarface.

Crime bosses are not nice guys. They aren’t gentlemanly towards women and they sell drugs and they kill people. That’s why they are called “criminals.”

In Superfly Priest uses his wits to battle a rival gang, the police and to outsmart a Mexican cartel drug lord. He is a “Superfly” dude. The movie is rated R and earns its R rating for violence, gun play and strong sexual content.

Please leave the kids at home for this one!

On my “Hollywood Popcorn Scale” I rate Superfly a LARGE.

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My Truth, continued from page 1

time and then jumping on the bandwagon.

Which brings me to my truth.

Dallas has so many smart and talented people — people who are going places. I’ve always prided myself on being able to see the good in people.

I also see the bad and ugly, but that’s another story for another day.

Anyway, I applauded Chuck for looking out for those who don’t have.

It’s amazing we live in a world where the person who could purchase the entire restaurant is offered a free meal but not the person who doesn’t have a pot or a window (you get my point?)

Well, I want to shine a spotlight on three locals: Imaj, VirLinda, and Ptosha. Before I go any further, I must say, these darlings are bonafide, so book them. Come to them with an offer and make sure you put your money where your mouth is. They are proven, they’ve done the favors and it’s time for them to get paid!

Now Imaj is a darling! Sure her father is actor Phillip Michael Thomas of Sparkle and Miami Vice fame, her Momager is the talented, smart and beautiful Kassandra, and her Godmother is none other than the beautiful activist/actress/ author/ambassador Attallah Shabazz; but her claim to fame is her singing (in five different languages —English, Spanish, German, Chinese and French), writing, designing, instrument playing, directing, composing, and on and on. Imaj is a country-western singer with a beautiful voice. She travels the country performing and you can also purchase her book and CDs. She really is America’s Sweetheart! She’ll make a country-western music lover

out of you! Check her out at www.loveimaj.com VirLinda, although hailing from Tyler, Texas still fits the bill. She’s one of our own. After appearing in The Color Purple, as the Church Lady Darlene and Shug Avery (us) in Oprah Winfrey’s The Color Purple national tour, she returned to Dallas where she continues to sing and star in plays.

VirLinda has performed for President Barack Obama at the White House and most recently she appeared with another local sensation, Dareia Tolbert, in the hit play, Soul Purpose.

County Road (CR) 310 East & West, off of the main highway in Shady Grove, where VirLinda grew up, was renamed “VirLinda Lane East & West.” She has a CD for sale. Check her out at www.virlindastanton.com Then there’s Ptosha Storey.

She has hit the big time and folks who are in the know remember her in her Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing Arts days or as a student at SMU. She’s never forgotten her roots and we can’t forget her.

Petite but full of energy, talent and skills; Ptosha (the P is silent and the O is long) is an all-around athlete, singer, director, acting coach, voice over artist, and, she is my sorority sister — a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. A star of television, film and theatre, Ptosha plays Cookie’s ride or die friend behind bars, Chyna. As Tilda, she was definitely not the person to mess with in If Loving you Is Wrong and she’s the sister every woman wants by her side in the 2018 movie, Acrimony.

All three will be at this year’s Don’t Believe the Hype Celebrity Bowl-a-thon. You see, as we climb we should look back and

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also lift up others — as these women are all doing!

And that’s a message we should all take under consideration. Look at the person next to you, in the next room, in your house, at your school or workplace.

Are you spreading and showing the love?

Does someone else have to come to you and tell you how great someone close to you is or are you seeing the greatness?

Sure some say familiarity breeds contempt. That is sad.

During a visit to the nation’s Capitol, I watched as people seemed to part the waters for U.S. Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson. At home I hear people saying “we need term limits” or criticizing with blanket statements that provide no context or research.

In Washington DC, the only other persons I saw getting any real attention were senior legislators (like Mrs. Johnson), or the young Kennedy legislator (yeah, you know of THE Kennedys!)

There are places where seniority is respected and actually necessary!

It’s important to note that just like when you are looking for a leader, you should look in the mirror; you shouldn’t overlook the greatness that is right there amongst you!

Try pulling back on the negativity and counter by showing love, volunteering support, giving a shoutout or happy face emoji — something that shows that your heart is capable of loving.

A good friend would always ask, “Are you capable of being lovable?”

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Valder Beebe Show

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THAT CELEBRITY INTERVIEW: KATE WALSH

ABC Network Grey’s Anatomy the medical drama quickly became not only a smash hit for ABC but racked up viewers along with the ABC spin-off Private Practice. Both Valder Beebe hit medical dramas are the brain child of writer and producer, Shonda Rhimes. Grey’s spinoff, Private Practice was also a hit for Kate Walsh after her departure from Grey’s Anatomy.

Kate went onto hit another home run starring in Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why. Kate Walsh may be one of TV’s most famous doctors, Dr. Addison Montgomery. With the demands of a successful career, Kate has not

always been in tune with her The complete interview can be health. In the last several years heard on Soundcloud.com/valshe has made a commitment derbeebeshow. to prioritize her self-care rouKate Walsh, who is best tine. Since her 2015 brain tuknown for her roles as Addison mor diagnosis, Kate has found Montgomery on ABC’s Grey’s simple ways to lead a healthier Anatomy and Olivia Baker in lifestyle. Kate Walsh recently Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why stops made this statement to nationby the Valder Beebe Show and al media regarding her health shares with me that she has not scare: “In 2015, I [Kate Walsh] always been in tune with her was diagnosed with a benign health.

-- meningioma brain tumor, In the last several years she Kate Walsh which was successfully removed has made a commitment to priand I recovered from,” Walsh stated. “And since oritize her self-care routine and she shares with then I have definitely changed my lifestyle and the Valder Beebe Show audience simple ways to my health goals.” lead a healthier lifestyle.

My interview with Kate Walsh was enlightenVBS: Kate you have a busy lifestyle that we ing and inspiring about self-care and wellness. see on the small screen. You’ve spent time star-

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.

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ring in Grey’s Anatomy and now you are busy with Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why. How do you keep it all in balance?

KW: That’s a very good question. I try to get enough sleep and to eat right. That’s not always possible. I do drink a lot of water and exercise.

One of the things that’s absolutely necessary to live, perform and function is to make sure I get enough protein. I was shocked to learn that 1 in 3 adults do not get enough protein. I’ve learned to understand how important protein is for bone, muscle, and brain health. It’s important for exercising, also. After a health scare I am a huge advocate of protein shakes.

Kate Walsh accompanied by nutrition and muscle health expert, Suzette Pereira, Ph.D., …

Hear more of Kate Walsh’s candid interview…..

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SPORTS

Former Dallas Carter, Texas Tech Basketball standout joins BIG3 League

By Dorothy J Gentry Sports Editor

Andre Emmett

When Ice Cube’s BIG3 League tips off for its second season June 22 in Houston at the Toyota Center, Dallas native Andre Emmett will be front and center as one of the 3-on-3 League’s newest players.

“I’m bringing excitement with me. I’m going to do my thing. I’m going to put on a show,” said the 35-year-old shooting guard.

Emmett was the #2 pick in the BIG3 draft held in April and was selected by 3’s Company. The BIG3 Draft was highly competitive with more than 80 former NBA players competing for only 19 available BIG3 roster spots. Overall, 7 returning players from the inaugural season were selected as well as 12 players new to the league, including Emmett.

It’s a dream come true for Emmett, a graduate of David W. Carter High School in Oak Cliff.

“I watched a few (BIG3) games during the first season and saw some of my old teammates, colleagues and friends. I was intrigued. I was thinking to myself, ‘I want in on this,’” said Emmett who was selected by the Seattle SuperSonics with the 35th overall pick in the 2004 NBA draft. He was later traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in a draft night trade. He played for two years with Memphis then spent the last decade playing overseas in

China and Korea.

Emmett ended up earning a scholarship He was playing overseas when the to Texas Tech in Lubbock and the rest is BIG3 was formed and played its first sea- history. son. He made it a point early on to get His mom, Regina Oliver, says she is involved with plans for the BIG3’s sec- very proud of her only son, her only boy ond season by reaching out and attend- out of 6 children. “He’s had a journey ing the Draft Combine where he worked and it has been worthwhile. Worth the out for BIG3 teams. while and worth the wait,” she said with That hard work paid off when draft pride. “I wanted him to have whatever night, Emmett heard his name called as his dreams were - football or basketball the second overall pick.

– but he fell more in love with basketball.

“It’s a blessing. It’s been a lot of hard “I’m so happy for him,” she said. work,” he said.

BIG3’s 10-week “Just God’s season tips off plan and his Friday, June 22 timing.” in Houston at the While he Toyota Center, is excelling in then will make its the arena of way to Chicago, professional Oakland, Detroit, basketball, Miami, Toronto, many would Boston, Atlanta, be surprised Dallas, and Brookto discover lyn. Local fans that Emmett’s can check out the first love was action in Dallas actually footwhen the BIG3 ball. playoffs tip off at “I wanted American Airlines to go to the Center on Aug. NFL. I started 17. All stops will football barefeature four backly walking,” to-back games on said Emmett Friday evenings who grew up and will be broadAndre Emmett on the court in Oak Cliff. cast live on FS1 or “I didn’t want Fox this season. to be like my surroundings. My mom As he looks back on his path from allowed me to play sports and it drove high school football/basketball player to me to be great in school, get out of my playing in the BIG3 League, Emmett ofsituation and not be a statistic.” fers this advice to young athletes: Emmett started basketball late by “We all have goals and places and most standards – around the time he was things we want to accomplish. The ones 12 years old. “My heart was with foot- who get it done bring more focus and ball. I was one of those kids that excelled more intensity to whatever they are purin multiple sports,” he remembered. suing,” he said. “The more focus you have He planned on playing football in high the better. With that focus you separate school but was told by a coach to “pick a yourself from those who just have goals. sport” because he “couldn’t do both.”

“I think about this before my game.

“I had started to do well in basketball I make sure I am more focused and inand people started to come watching tense than the next person. That’s how me play so I chose basketball,” he said. you succeed.”

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Lieberman makes history – Again – with Ice Cube’s BIG3 League

By Dorothy J Gentry Sports Editor

It was an ordinary weekend in March.

Basketball Hall-of-Famer Nancy Lieberman was home in Dallas flipping between college basketball “March Madness” games and the movie “Straight Outta Compton” which, she said, she had seen multiple times before.

“My phone rings and I’m being called by the BIG3,” Lieberman recalls, marveling at the thought that she was on the phone with Ice Cube while watching a movie about him. Shortly after that initial call she joined a conference call with other BIG3 executives to discuss an opportunity to coach in Ice Cube’s 3-on-3 basketball league now entering its 2nd season.

“We got on the conference call and it just worked out,” she said. “They talked about inclusion, diversity, opportunity.

About wanting to give people a chance on all levels. This league, BIG3, means teamwork, opportunity and having to trust each other to get to the next level.

“It was the perfect opportunity for me,” Lieberman said. “I’ve played against men, coached in the NBA, in the G-League, played 3-on-3 – Dallas’ Hoop It Up Tournament, where we won two championships. This was just a natural fit.”

But what sealed the deal for Lieberman was Ice Cube himself.

“Most importantly, Cube was so sincere in wanting to give players opportunities; to understand and change the culture of how people see us. It was important to him to have a qualified coach but just as important to get a chance to change the culture of professional sports.

“He is not just saying it, he is doing it.

It is exciting,” Lieberman continued. “I am such a fan of Ice Cube and what he is doing as a man, in the entertainment industry, as an actor, leader and more. It’s easy to get pigeonholed, he could have been just a rapper.

“We get one chance in this life to make it right. He’s West Coast. I’m East Coast.

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together. I am humbled and grateful.”

Lieberman will be the first female head coach in a professional men’s sports league. She will coach Team Power, assuming the coaching position vacated by Clyde Drexler who became Big 3 League Commissioner. Lieberman isn’t totally new to the BIG3, however. She joined Ball Hogs Coach Rick Barry as a guest assistant coach for Week 6 in Dallas last year during its inaugural season.

“Nancy is one of the sharpest basketball minds and also one of the most competitive,” Drexler said during a conference call to announce her coaching gig. “Her experience and basketball acumen will stand out in the BIG3, which is filled with star players and coaches. I couldn’t be happier to pass her the coaching torch.”

Lieberman said she relishes the opportunity to be a good role model for others and to be with people “who know I want to champion women. I am excited and expect to win.”

Lieberman, a former WNBA player, also has eight years of professional coaching experience in the WNBA, NBA D-League (Texas Legends Head Coach) and NBA (Sacramento Kings Assistant Coach). She has been a broadcaster for ESPN, ABC and for the New Orleans Pelicans. The Basketball Hall of Fame presents the Nancy Lieberman Award each

year to the best point guard in women’s basketball.

When the idea of adding Lieberman to the League was first raised, gender was a non-issue, BIG3 Chairman Amy Trask said during the conference call introducing Lieberman.

“If you can ball, you can ball. What delighted me was Clyde’s reaction and the reaction of our players with whom Clyde spoke. None of them gave a damn about her gender.

“And like me, Nancy doesn’t think about gender either. Jeff…Cube and Clyde deserve a tremendous amount of credit for that and I know that [they] would never take it or bestow it upon [themselves] so I’m doing it for [them].

Nancy has joined us and she’s not a terrific woman coach, she’s a terrific coach.

That’s the manner in which all of our players, coaches, executives and founders evaluated it.”

Said Lieberman: “It’s an honor and privilege for me to be a part of the BIG3 and its vision. We have former NBA players and Hall of Fame coaches who still love the game, have a deep respect for the competition, and a passion to play competitive basketball. It’s in our DNA. “Ice Cube and Jeff Kwatinetz (co-founder) have provided this unique platform for all of us. Who’s got next?!”

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