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By Cheryl Smith Publisher
Calling all Clergy
I believe that collaboration is a beautiful thing. For those who think they can navigate through this world without collaborations, well to them, I say, “more power to you!� For me, I don’t feel the need to reinvent the wheel or act as though I am the only one capable of performing some function. I look for “experts� in what they do and we can all come together and make things happen. When I walked into the room at the University of North Texas Dallas, I felt as
Volume 6, No.27
TEXAS METRO NEWS June 6, 2018
Texas
Metro News
POVERTY...
OUR HISTORY
LEE: Not prioritizing funding, not delivering resources.
Alumna writes her success story
HOYER: Not investing. JOHNSON: Lack of consistency in programming VEASEY: Food deserts, lack of education, behnd in family planning Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX-30) and Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) hosted the first stop of House Democrats’ Pathways Out of Poverty Listening Tour, led by Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) and Democratic Whip Task Force on Poverty, Income Inequality, and Opportunity Chair, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13). On the Pathways Out of Poverty Listening Tour, House Democrats are traveling to communities to hear di-
rectly from Americans seeking better job opportunities and economic stability, as well as stakeholders who are working to alleviate poverty. In Dallas, the Members visited three sites developing innovative solutions to reduce poverty and expand opportunity, including Bonton Farms, Jubilee Community Center Tour, and Promise House. Launched in 2013, the Democratic Whip Task Force on Poverty, Income Inequality,
and Opportunity works to raise awareness about the ongoing crisis of poverty, the positive human and economic impacts of effective poverty alleviation programs, and the need for a comprehensive national effort to eradicate poverty. The Task Force consults with key stakeholders to develop support for strategies to eradicate poverty and build opposition to proposed cuts to anti-poverty programs by the Trump Administration and Congressional Republicans.
Dallas Mavericks off-season news
By Dorothy J. Gentry Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III, Bishop T.D. Jakes, Sen. West. Pastor Cynthia Mickens Ross, Rev. Zan. W. Holmes Jr., Rev. Ron Jones and Councilman Atkins in front (Photo: K. Bass)
though I was back in the 1970s, or witnessing the reboot of that cult-classic, The Warriors. In what is one of my favorite movies, Riffs leader Cyrus calls a summit for gangs, where each invited gang is supposed to bring nine representatives to discuss a truce and how the city’s gangs, which outnumber law enforcement, could control the city. Cyrus was talking about collaborating. It was in this same spirit that in 1987 Dr. Vivian Bradley Johnson and I called together alumni associations from hisSee TRUTH, page 6
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The Dallas Mavericks did not make the post-season but they are still in the news this off-season. Here is a round-up of recent headlines concerning the Mavs organization and its players. TOP ATHLETES, FAMOUS FACES JOIN 17TH ANNUAL DIRK NOWITZKI’S 2018 HEROES CELEBRITY BASEBALL GAME FRIDAY, JUNE 8, AT DR PEPPER BALLPARK
Zak Prescott
Dallas Cowboys players Dak Prescott, Zeke Elliott, Sean Lee, Dallas Mavericks Dennis Smith Jr., Wesley Matthews, Harrison Barnes, Mavs Owner Mark Cuban and Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller are just a few of the famous names and faces who will join Dirk Nowitzki for his annual Heroes Celebrity Baseball Game benefitting the children’s charities of the Dirk Nowitzki Foundation and the Heroes Foundation. The game is set for Friday, June 8, at 6:30 p.m. at the Dr Pepper Ballpark in Frisco. Tickets are now on sale for $9, $18, $23 and $35 at TicketReturn (972-334-1993 or ticketreturn.com) or at the Dr Pepper Ballpark Box Office during office hours. Other confirmed players include Heisman Trophy winner Herschel
Walker, Demarcus Ware (former Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl linebacker), Cole Beasley (Dallas Cowboys wide receiver), Ben Grieve (former MLB outfielder) and more. DENNIS SMITH JR. NAMED TO NBA ALL-ROOKIE SECOND TEAM Mavs guard Dennis Smith Jr. became the 9th Maverick to earn NBA All-Rookie Team honors. It marks the second year
in a row that Dallas has had a player earn
Dennis Smith Jr
See MAVS, page 10
Erica Simon
Erica Simon describes her years at Duncanville High School as some of the best times in her life. “I feel like it’s just a special district,� Ms. Simon said. The 31-year-old spent her entire educational career in Duncanville and has fond memories playing volleyball and softball and being elected president of the high school’s chapter of Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Ms. Simon is now an anchor and reporter at ABC13 in Houston, the eighth largest television market in the United States. She pursued a journalism degree after graduating from Duncanville High School in 2004. An active member of the National Association of Black Journalists, she has not forgotten where she came from, and she posted a video on her Twitter feed during a trip to Duncanville during the holidays reminiscing about her memories from Duncanville High School. “There’s something nostalgic about seeing my old stomping grounds,� Simon said. “I was very blessed to have a great upbringing with great people around me.� Ms. Simon still keeps in contact with several of her favorite high school teachers including a former math teacher and See SIMON, page 6 www.texasmetronews.com