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Volume 6, No 35

MY TRUTH

by Cheryl Smith Publisher

Mentor not Menace

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n assignment I gave my summer intern was to write a message to the freshman class at her school. As I read over her suggestions, I thought about how the more things change, the more things actually stay the same.

There are some age-old lessons that, no matter what century, appear to be worthy of listening to and learning from.

My intern wanted incoming freshmen to value themselves and to not “go crazy� just because they may be experiencing freedom for the first time in their lives. She wanted her classmates, especially the females, to avoid sex at all cost because according to her, none of the male students are looking for a relationship. They just want to have a good time.

My message to young women going off to college is simple. When young men try to talk to See TRUTH, page 5

INSIDE Quit Playin’

By Vincent L. Hall

John Wiley Price was on trial again and you never knew it. This one didn’t involve a sexy FBI raid. Page 4

The Last Word

By Dr. Julianne Malveaux Just over four years ago, on August 9, 2014, 18-year-old Michael Brown was murdered by police officer Darren Wilson. Page 5

Hollywood Hernandez Live

By Hollywood Hernandez

PAPILLION is a remake of the 70’s movie starring Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman.

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When the Dallas City Council called for a special election to fill the unexpired term of former Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway, who represented District 4, there was speculation that there would be a few contenders.

Well when the August 23, 2018 deadline for candidates to file to run passed, there were well more than a few as the number finally settled at 13.

Brandon J. Vance, Vincent T. Parker, Becky Lewis, Obi E. Igbokwe, Dawn M. Blair, Lester Houston, Jr., Joli Angel Robinson, Corwyn M. Davis, Justina Walford, Donald Washington, Kebran W. Alexander, Keyaira D. Saunders and former District 4 Councilwoman Carolyn King Arnold will be listed on the ballot, in this exact order.

Dubbed the “baker’s dozen,� the candidates are expected to

bring a boost to the polls and may impact the other elections by bringing out voters that may have been staying away from the polls.

The group is expected to participate in the Monday Night Politics Forum, sponsored by the Dallas Examiner, tentatively scheduled for September 10, 2018 on www. dallasexaminer. com.

More details to come!

June Evans

class, and an avid church-goer, now upon reflection, in her late 30s, she realizes, that more accountability and mentorship could have possibly detoured some of her poor decision-making.

This short account or one similar can be told by many women, now older and wiser,

TLC FOR YOUNG TEENS

By Shonedra Redd Dallas Metro News

With tear-filled eyes, she laid in her hospital bed, holding her two lifeless twin boys due to miscarriage‌.she lamented, at the tender age of 18, “How did my life end up here?â€? A highschool graduate with honors, Homecoming Queen of her

Treasured Ladies Club

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NAACP calls for investigation into Air Marshalls targeting of Blacks BALTIMORE, MD.— The nation’s leading civil rights organization is calling for an investigation into recently revealed allegations of federal air-marshals targeting African Ameri-

NAACP President Derrick Johnson

can passengers.

The national office of the NAACP joins the Charlotte-Mecklenburg NAACP Branch in calling for an investiSee NAACP, page 3

OUR HISTORY Atlanta Mayor introduces reforms

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms took another critical step in leading Atlanta to becoming one of the most transparent cities in the country, introducing a legislative package Atlanta to the City Council Mayor that would amend the Keisha Lance City Code to create a Bottoms new Transparency Officer, restrict usage of City-issued credits cards, and establishing procedures for the registration of persons engaged in lobbying the City of Atlanta. “Restoring the public’s trust in their government has been my goal since taking office,� she said. “These sweeping reforms and innovations are yet another step towards repairing and restoring he confidence in our city government.�

An overview of the proposed changes are as follows: Transparency The Transparency Officer will be responsible for the City’s complete and thorough compliance with the Georgia Open Records Act (GORA).

Open Records Requests (ORR) will be submitted through a new website specifically designed to help manage ORR’s, alongsidetraditional methods.

Department heads and other designated officials will act as ORR custodians, reporting directly to the Transparency Officer. The Mayor and the City Council will also be able to designate ORR coordinators to work with the Transparency Officer and his/her staff.

Employee violations of the GORA would be subject to immediate disciplinary action, including and up to termination. In addition, if applicable, certain violations of the Transparency Codes could be reSee ATLANTA page 8 www.texasmetronews.com

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Museum moves to new home Fort Worth, TX…The National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum will open the doors of its new home located at the Cobden Building, 2029 North Main Street in the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards and Exchange District on Thursday, August 30, 2018, at 12 Noon!

The museum houses pieces of memorabilia, artifacts and historical documents celebrating men and women of all ethnic backgrounds who worked to settle the Old West as well as offering traveling exhibits, educational workshops, volunteer opportunities and family-friendly activities throughout the year. The new location boasts 8000 square feet of occupiable space. The museum will be housed on the bottom floor encompassing 4000 square feet of the facility. Jim Austin, Co-Founder of the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum, says the new location will be a tremendous asset for both the museum and lovers of the rich cultural history of the city of Fort Worth, “Moving the museum to the Historic Stockyards and Exchange area makes us more relevant to the history of the West and falls in line with similar museums and establishments around the country. With over 2 million individuals visiting the Stockyards annually, we anticipate a huge increase in traffic for the museum, and we are delighted to be in a position to share the incredible contributions of cowboys and cowgirls of all races with many more people.” Museum Co-Founder Gloria Reed Austin will continue to serve as the Executive Director.

The Museum’s 2018 Board of Directors includes Executive Committee Members James N. Austin, Jr. (President), Victor Wallace (Vice President), Netra Fitzgerald (Secretary), Saul Waranch (Treasurer), Steven Heape (Director Representative), Gloria Austin (Executive Director) and Directors Mark Lucas Kelly, Sylvia McElvy and Shannon Reese.

Over 100 years old, the Cobden Building, a two-story commercial building, was constructed in 1909 by William Bryce, a www.texasmetronews.com

former Mayor of Fort Worth, for Alexander and Jessie Cobden. The property was owned by Jessie and her family until 1976.

From 1912 until 1925, J.W. Alton Grocer occupied the ground floor while Southwestern Telephone & Telegraph Exchange was located there from 1914 to 1931. The building underwent extensive renovations following a fire in 1988 that destroyed the second floor. “The Cobden building has been an intricate part of the city’s economic and commercial history since it’s construction over 100 year ago,” continues Austin. “We welcome the opportunity to lease the second story of the building out for commercial use. It is a phenomenal location for an executive office or co-working suites location.”

Formerly located at 3400 Mount Vernon Avenue, the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum has been committed to its vision of giving recognition to the outstanding pioneers who played a role in settling the early American western frontier since its founding in 2001 by Jim and Gloria Austin. The museum’s Hall of Fame also acknowledges individuals that have contributed to the western culture and tradition who still play a part in keeping this important piece of American History alive.

The Museum partners with many organizations within Tarrant County such as Visit Fort Worth; and, is a member of various chambers of commerce, museum associations, councils and organizations within Fort Worth.

Celebrate and experience this outstanding homage to the Old West at its new location in the Cobden Building at 2029 North Main Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76164. Hours of operation are Wednesday through Friday from Noon until 4 PM and Saturday from Noon until 5 PM. Admission is $10 for Adults; $8 for Sr. Citizens (62+) and Students with ID. Children 5 and under are free. Discount admission will be available for Groups of 10 or more and Veterans. For more information, , call 817-534-8801.

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Jeremiah’s Voice to benefit special needs children and their caregivers Jeremiah’s Voice, Inc., a 501(c)3 public charity organization, will be hosting its inaugural Celebrating Life fundraising event on Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. at Coyote Ridge Golf Club located at 1640 W. Hebron Parkway, Carrollton, Texas 75010.

The purpose of Celebrating Life is to introduce the public charity Jeremiah's Voice, Inc. and garner financial support to provide opportunities for parents/ caregivers of special needs children and those living with disabilities.

Donations or ticket purchases for Celebrating Life is available at: www.jeremiahsvoice.org.

Dinner, live entertainment and prizes will be provided for ticketed attendees.

Jeremiah’s Voice, Inc. will provide a FREE Disney vacation to a family with an individual living with a disability to help them enjoy life beyond the disability.

This event will feature special guest emcees, Radio Personality Lynne Haze of Smooth R&B 105.7 and Chris Howell, Sr., Founder of Chris Howell Communications.

In addition, live entertainment

will be provided by Jazz Vocalist Breggett Rideau and Dallas based vocalist Crystal Cameron.

We are excited to have joining us from New York, Dr. Ali Griffith, Autism Parenting Strategist, Speech Pathologist, Audiologist and author of Best Selling book: “AU-AMAZING GIFT: A Journey to Autism Acceptance”.

Celebrating Life is the official unveiling of Jeremiah’s Voice, Inc. This event will provide help to empower parents and caregivers of special needs children by providing valuable information, mentorship, and encouragement.

Jeremiah’s Voice, Inc. is a 501(c)3 public charity organization established in August 2017.

We are an organization that believes every person living with disabilities has a voice and that their voice in society should be heard, said the organizer.

Our vision is to provide information and resources, connect with like-minded individuals and organizations, and be the voice of inspiration and a beacon of hope for parents/ caregivers of children and adults with special needs.

It is our desire that each individual will live beyond their disability.

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A Tribute to my colleague and neighbor NAACP calls, For more than twenty years

From the Capitol

By Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

Senator John McCain and I were residents in the same condominium building in the suburbs of Northern Virginia near Capitol Hill.

It was indeed a blessing to be his colleague and neighbor.

On the elevator in our building or in the halls of Congress, Senator McCain was a “gentleman legislator” who had a genuine concern for the well-being of others, and for the progress of the world and its people.

At the core of Senator McCain’s character was a sense of goodness and grace. During an epic moment during the 2008 presidential campaign, when a supporter charged that his opponent, Senator Barack Obama, was an “Arab,” Senator McCain politely shook his head and said, “No, he is a decent family man, a citizen that I just happen to have disagreements with on fun-

damental issues.” promisingly honest. After the His statement was one that 2000 South Carolina Republican would not have been made by primary he apologized for not most politicians. It required im- stating during the contest that he mense courage to compliment an opposed the flying of the confedopponent during a heated elec- erate flag above the state house. tion. The words he spoke came As a member and as chairman from the very depths of his soul. of the Senate Armed Services In July of last year, Committee, Senahaving witnessed tor McCain helped the necessity of the to mold our nation’s Affordable Care Act, military policies. We Senator McCain are a safer nation, and moved against the our world is a better wishes of his party place because of his and its leadership support of demoby voting against an cratic institutions, his attempt to repeal values and his selfless John Mccain President Obama’s service.

U.S. Senator signature piece of legWhen I think of islation. my neighbor, who I While he was a member of the will miss tremendously, I recall Republican Party, Senator McCain words found in the New Testaworked diligently across the aisle ment which proclaim “Blessed are to pass legislation and create pol- the peacemakers, for they will be icies for the good of the American called the children of God.” people.

Senator John McCain, a lion In the areas of foreign policy, among us for six decades of nacampaign finance reform, human tional service, went quietly in the rights, immigration reform and night. Yet, his presence will remain others too numerous to mention, with us forever! he was a passionate and relentless Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson represents the 30th Congressional District of Texas in visionary. the United States House of Representatives.

Senator McCain was uncom-

gation into these claims.

“The targeting of the African American flyers is sickening and utterly unacceptable,” said NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson. “We are moving forcefully with our partners to issue requests to the Chairman and ranking members of the House Committee on Homeland Security for a complete investigation into these

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allegations.”

According to a report from Fox 46 in Charlotte, former air marshal whistleblowers alleged they were “told by a supervisor to target “the Black people” when they worked in Orlando, because “they’re the ones who have warrants.”

These whistleblowers also report the use of the “N-word” and say they

reported this incident to TSA, but no action was ever taken.

The NAACP recently ended its travel ban on American Airlines after the airlines responded with company-wide training on racism and implicit bias. The NAACP has called for implicit bias testing for individuals and groups receiving public funding.

I have decided to stick with love.

Hate is too great a burden to bear.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

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evidence of racism and “a hostile atmosphere for whites.�

Defense lawyers disputed that Price was racially motivated and played video from the same meeting that showed a white resident

Quit Playin’

By Vincent L. Hall

“We revolt simply, because we can no longer breathe.�

--Frantz Fanon - French Psychiatrist, Philosopher and Revolutionar

John Wiley Price was on trial again and you never knew it. This one didn’t involve a sexy FBI raid. This court battle could sell neither newspapers nor ad time during television commercial breaks.

The charge John Wiley Price et al faced this time was too complex for a few sound bytes and too complicit for the Dallas elite who control the “mainstream� media outlets. The headline would have been too much. “John Wiley Price is an Afro-pessimist!!!�

If that didn’t send shivers down your spine, nothing about Case 3:15-CV-00131-D; Ann Harding v. Dallas County would have.

Let me mimic the old Black Preacher as he came to close his sermon. “Let me cut across the field.� If you understand Old Black church protocol you know that I’m about to hoop, hum and have my seat.

This case, brought with the good graces of the Republican Party, alleged that Price and others violated the voting rights of White people in Dallas County.

A Commissioner’s Court that used to be 4-1 Republican is now 4-1 Democrat. An Afro-pessimist like John Wiley Price must be the culprit!

The Dallas Morning News offered

Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price and Henry Brown bers as enablers of intolerance.

In the meeting, Price was hounded by supporters of (Bruce) Sherbet, the former elections administrator who resigned after Price and Jenkins attempted to oust him.

When Price noticed that the public speakers against him were white, he cracked: “All of you are white,� followed by “Go to hell.�

Lovell testified that those comments, along with Price once dubbing Dickey “Honey Boo Boo,� were

frequently referring to Price as Dallas County’s “chief mullah,� a racially-charged term. Price has said the “chief mullah� references led to his rant at the meeting.�

Incidentally, one of the reasons that “Honey Boo Boo� is “Barbeque Barbie� full-time now is because she approved a final copy of the map, to the dismay of her GOP colleague; Mike Cantrell. What she didn’t realize was that the numbers had been changed. District 1 was now District 2

and vice-versa. Karma is hell!!

In that same redistricting plan, Price carved off some of his best voters to create a district for Dallas County Hispanics who were long overdue.

In doing so, he picked up some areas to his East that could have cost him the large margins he’s enjoyed since 1984 and possibly a loss. “Harding v. John Price� was typical backroom Dallas politics. The GOP had their day and so have the Democrats, but, to coin Barack Obama; “Elections have consequences.�

That is why it is so important that Democrats gain momentum in 2018 and over-perform in 2020.

Let me admit that I have been engaging in what theologians call “teleological suspension.� My Pastor, Freddy Haynes uses it a lot. See, you introduce a subject and then go off on a different tangent, which causes the audience to listen for the end.

You stayed this far, so let me tell you what Afro-pessimism is, because most of us don’t know.

According to England’s University of Leeds, Centre for African Studies. Afro-pessimism in short, is more common than you would imagine. “Broadly, it refers to a sense of pessimism about the continent’s (Africa) ability to overcome pressing challenges related to poverty, health, development or governance. This concept will often be summoned in the discussions around Africa’s image in Western media.�

Afro-pessimism attacks coverage that is reductive, negative or grounded in colonial tropes of Africans worldwide.

The “expert witness� obviously doesn’t know John Wiley Price. Price understands and accepts that Africans in America and abroad will always suffer racial prejudice.

He just doesn’t believe that Afro-pessimism has any bearing on his Vincent L. Hall is an author, activist and award-winning journalist.

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PERSPECTIVES

Sweet revenge – Decline and Fall of Bob McCulloch The Last Word

By Dr. Julianne Malveaux

Just over four years ago, on August 9, 2014, 18-year-old Michael Brown was murdered by police officer Darren Wilson. He was shot six times, and might have survived some of the shots, but was fatally wounded by a bullet in the head.

Wilson claimed he shot in self-defense, but Michael Brown was unarmed. Prosecutor Bob McCulloch took his time convening a grand jury and announced in November, three months after Brown’s murder, that the grand jury voted not to indict Wilson.

Critics say that McCullough manipulated the grand jury process to protect Darren Wilson. But now he has his comeuppance. The 27-year prosecutor was defeated by Wesley Bell, an African American attorney and member of the Ferguson City Council. Bell seems quite the opposite of the racially biased McCullough, a prosecutor who incarcerated poor African Americans for minor offenses. McCullough and the Ferguson police

department were cited by the Department of ney Rachel Rollins and San Antonio’s Joe GonzaJustice for unfair practices, and for using sub- les, face elections later this year. stantial traffic fines as revenue generators for the The other five lost their races but were able city. Had Wesley Bell been County Prosecutor, it to make essential points about criminal justice is likely that Darren Wilson would have been held reform during their elections. Their opponents accountable in the murder of Michael Brown. were all incumbents who will, perhaps, be moWesley Bell was endorsed by the Real Justice tivated by their challengers to make changes in PAC (https://realjusticethe ways they administer pac.org), an exciting new the law. This bottom-up political action commitapproach to criminal justee whose purpose is to tice reform, focusing on “elect prosecutors who prosecutors who have a will fix our broken crimifair approach to “law and nal justice system.” order,” is a logical outIt’s a great approach growth of the Black Lives given that “prosecutoriMatter protests that have al discretion” often defollowed police killings of termines who will be Black men. The legacy charged, and for what of- Bob McCulloch and Wesley Bell of the deaths of Trayvon fenses. Prosecutors are the Martin and Michael Brown ones who decide whether to charge someone has been a focus on police accountability. After with a crime or convene a grand jury. They also Brown was killed, President Obama made $75 choose how much bail to ask for, often pressur- million available for local police departments to ing indigent defendants into plea deals or hold- purchase body cameras, increasing police acing them in jail for long periods of time if they countability in some instances (although some cannot post bond. officers conveniently do not wear their cameras).

The Real Justice PAC website lists nine enHaving lost the Democratic primary for St. dorsements for this election cycle. Two, Wesley Louis County Prosecutor, Bob McCullough still Bell and Contra Costa District Attorney Diana has a few months left to serve in his term. HopeBecton, won their elections. Two, Boston attor- fully, he will be chastened enough by his loss to

curtail his oppressive manner of enforcing the law. Indeed, activists will need to pay attention to these last days of McCullough’s reign.

While he has the potential to continue to damage the lives of many individuals, his loss is sweet revenge. Wesley Bell, who has no Republican opponent for November’s race, has the opportunity to model what criminal justice can look like when a progressive leader is making prosecution decisions.

Perhaps Wesley Bell’s win will encourage the Real Justice PAC to seek out candidates in other cities – their work, so far, has focused on California, Texas, and the St. Louis race.

People of color in many urban areas, however, face injustice when biased prosecutors act on their biases with their “prosecutorial discretion.”

Police officers, too, use their prejudices to decide when to charge and when not to. Unconscious bias is a benign word for racism, and it is rife in the criminal justice system.

Electing better prosecutors is a first step toward reversing some of this, so I applaud the work of the Real Justice PAC. But there is so much more that must be done before we experience equal justice.

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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you, be courteous and respectful, but tell them upfront, “It was nice talking with you but please understand, I am here for two things: a degree and a husband!”

Now some might say I am telling them to be a gold digger, but that is not the case.

That statement alone will send most young men running because many are not looking for anything permanent.

Ladies, be mindful however, your actions have to mirror the words coming out of their mouths. You have to stay focused!

Unfortunately, just as when I went to college, there are many young men and women who are ill-prepared for the college experience and, had no one to help them.

Thanks to shows, however, like the most-recently cancelled The Quad on BET and back in the day “A Different World,” there was a realistic look at some of the issues college students must face.

Then too, sometimes we can be hard-headed and end up dealing with issues that we had been forewarned about.

Parents have to have candid talks with our children about the college experience. There’s a whole lot more than math, science and technology. And there is so much more than alcohol, sex and marijuana.

Which brings me to my truth.

As a freshman at Florida A&M University, I was in love. Sure there were other guys trying to get to know me, but I wasn’t looking twice and he knew that. He was far more advanced than I and so we didn’t last through our freshman year.

Looking back, I have to say I was lucky. There were a number of upperclassmen who looked out for me. They gave me advice and probably sent out a few warnings.

I did hear the horror stories about occurrences at parties, young ladies spending the night at fraternity houses and some going home for the break and never returning because they were pregnant.

My freshman year was traumatic because one of my roommates just had to have her boyfriend in the room with us. I didn’t know what to do because she was a big-time junior and I was a lowly freshman.

Her boyfriend was there when I went to bed and when I left for class in the morning.

And to make matters worse, there were two things that were disturbing to me: they had no problem having sex in front of me while I studied, and they would fight almost every night.

Their dysfunctional relationship was very new to me. I wasn’t used to men and women fighting and the closest thing I knew of resembling what I glimpsed as I escaped the room in the midst of their sordid acts had to be what I read on the pages of my Harlequin Romances.

Eventually I began sleeping on the couch because the panting and huffing and puffing was a bit much.

I understand why freshman weren’t supposed to be in those on-campus apartments. This freshman was not ready. AT ALL! Then something happened. It seemed that one of the roommates in the other bedroom wanted her “man” to stay the night also, but the 4th roommate wasn’t having it. So roommate number 3 would bring her “man” out into the dining area to get their thing on. Talk about a dilemma! Where was I to go to

get away from the sex?

I don’t know what happened to roommate #4 but if I saw her today I would give her a big hug.

Many a night I would get up from the couch, and take my pillow and blanket and go into the room with Mary. She was a graduating senior who was much older. She was 26 to my 18. I kept asking her to encourage the two who wanted to have sex to share a room.

Eventually she advocated for me and I was able to have a healthier living environment.

Everyone needs an advocate, someone to look out for them during a crucial time. It would have been so easy for me to fall into the same acts as roommate number 2 and we could have had an orgy going on.

Instead I refused to go along. Everyone is not that fortunate. Peer pressure is real.

My message to upperclass students: become an advocate/mentor to a freshman, or anyone you see going astray. Guide them.

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To the incoming college freshmen of 2018

By Jessica Hayden Dear Freshmen, Congratulations on starting a new chapter of your life by going to college. I know you are eager to be away from home, but remember to make smart decisions. College is about exploring the unknown about your yourself, friendships, joining organizations, and so much more. You have your future right in front of you so hold onto it and make each day great since the University you chose is your home for the next four years.

There are a few things you need to know like: Choose Your Friends Wisely Operate in Positivity Stay Organized Put in the work!

Keep God first Following these five steps will keep you on the right path to success. Even joining the honor society for your major would look great on your resume.

You will need to have a 3.30 or higher to get accepted into any honors society so make sure to have A’s and B’s in all your classes. I know it is hard but you can do anything you set your mind to.

No matter how big the task is you got it. Never rely on others to believe in your vision because they won’t understand you can do it.

For example, if you decide to apply for a leadership role that is different from what you’re use to doing, go for it. Never be afraid to step outside the box. If you want something you never had, you must do something you’ve never done before.

However, before stepping up for a leadership role you should be very involved in the organization to learn the ropes for the position. Also, do not just join organizations for your major venture off into organizations that are fun.

What you do not need to be doing?

Do not get involved with relationships, whether it is with athletes,

scholars, fraternity members or ranor Broccoli Chicken Casserole. dom people on your campus. They I know what you're thinking: “why are not looking for a relationship, just do I need to know how to cook these sex, so do not give them any attencertain foods?” Because they do not tion. take long to cook at all and judging For instance, at parties too many by homework assignments, late-night bad things happen to people: workouts and organization meetings; 1.)when you leave someone alone these quick meals are the best for dinwith a stranger they could get taken ner, as a college student. or taken advantage Plus, with these dinner ideas, you 2.) placing your red cup on a table will have leftovers for the next few Jessica Hayden with journalist Roland Martin then coming back for it is dangernights. Aside from eating well on ous for you because anyone can put These book companies give stu- campus and your residential housing something in that cup. dents a cheaper price to rent or buy area, it is imperative to make sure you 3.) Always go to parties with two or books for less than the cost you do not gain the “Freshman 15” everythree people because going alone can would pay at the campus bookstore. one talks about. be dangerous.

What is the “Freshman 15” all After finding the books you will 4.) Do not get super drunk to the need for class make sure to find out if about? Well, that’s when you gain 15 point you cannot walk or that get you you applied for a meal plan on cam- pounds from eating excessively on violated. Please ladies and gentleman pus. Where can you find out that in- campus and by not watching your do not make careless mistakes that formation? At the same location you weight at all. could make your college experience received your school ID picture. If Don’t panic most universities or bad. colleges have a Partying can 24-hour fitness Have a high tolerance of self-love, for yourself be- gym where you get you distracted from your school fore seeking love from a man or woman who may can work that work if you do weight right off. not know how to walk in and out of your life. For example, spend time The best ways balance both. So by yourself and write motivational quotes on your to get the most form classroom out of a workout group chats so mirror to tell yourself you're beautiful every day. Go is by: you can keep up on a date by yourself to appreciate the person that 1.) figuring out with homework if you are a good you are and your accomplishments over the years. assignments, swimmer or not tests and quizzes. so you can sign It would be good to visit with your you wait until school starts to see if up for swimming lessons. professors frequently so they can re- your meal plan works then you might 2.) look into the workout classes member you and know you’re very not be able to eat your first day on being offered throughout the semescommitted to passing your classes. campus unless the lunch lady decides ter.

In order to be successful in college to be nice and let you iton the cafe3.) participate in any intramural your focus should be on not spend- teria. sports so you will never be bored and ing a lot of money on the bookstore The University or College you can stay fit. Not looking good is a bad T-shirts, books, and any other sup- chose to attend is too big for you to idea because you never know who is plies unless it’s necessary. The pric- be going around campus starving. watching you. Keeping your health in es at College or University campus You must eat. check is important as you get older bookstores are outrageous while In addition, make sure you know because having health problems, latonline at www.amazon.com, www. how to cook the basic meals at your er on, can be a nightmare.

BookBon.com, www.Questia.com, dorm if you have a kitchen someLook into websites: www.studenwww.TheOnlineBooksPage.com where inside your residential hous- trecipes.com, www.FitnessBlender. www.BookRenter.com, www.Chegg. ing. Try meatloaf, Spaghetti, mashed com and www.MYFitnessPal.com. com, www.Overdrive.com, or www. potatoes, Barbeque Chicken, Corn- Get a personal trainer who works at Gutenberg.com are cheaper. bread, Candied yams, Fried Chicken, the gym on campus. They charge less

than those off-campus gyms. A big key to getting an effective workout everyday is not being worried about who is watching you. Don’t be wearing tight gym shorts so boys can notice your physical features.

Have pride in keeping your body a secret. Many ladies you will see at the gym have little tight clothes on, but do not be like them. Guys respect women who like to be respected -that means do not let men touch all over you.

Have a high tolerance of self-love, for yourself before seeking love from a man or woman who may walk in and out of your life. For example, spend time by yourself and write motivational quotes on your mirror to tell yourself you're beautiful every day. Go on a date by yourself to appreciate the person that you are and your accomplishments over the years.

Do some spiritual healing to take your mind off of the college life because it will give you more power to focus on yourself and achieving greatness. Plus, when you start to work harder at your future goals you could land a mentor for the four years.

The best part about having a mentor is the bonds you will form. What a mentor does is guide you through college obstacles and career goals you have for yourself. They will always be able to teach you more skills to boost your level of thinking critically about things. They usually are good at giving you tough love because it is necessary to prepare you for the real world that is ahead of you. Learn how to take professional criticism from.

Lastly, show your mentor that you appreciate them in any small way or big way because they did not have to mentor you but they did.

I hope these tools for surviving college help you to be the best student you can. Remember to never let anyone bring you down.

Jessica Hayden Senior, Prairie View A&M University

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TLC for teen girls, continued from front page

TLC Participants but who may express their regrets of not being connected to character building, non-profit organizations such as Treasured Ladies Club(TLC).

Founded by Ordained Minister and Corporate/Motivational Speaker June Evans in 1999, TLC, was birthed out of a need for teen girls desiring more conversations regarding dating, sex, and relationships. Initial meetings began at Connally High School in Waco, Texas, when Ms. Evans would drive from Dallas up to three times a week to provide character and leadership development sessions to adolescent girls on campus.

After servicing this school for three years, she would then transition her organizational efforts to the DFW Metroplex, collaborating with the Dallas Housing Authority, other non-profit organizations, and local churches and their youth groups. TLC currently has two active chapters in Cedar Hill and Duncanville ISD. This academic year, Ms. Evans plans to develop an additional chapter for young ladies, to meet on the weekends.

TLC executes its mission of “effecting change in young girls by renewing their minds and restoring values” in various ways. One avenue is through mentoring...addressing topics that range from decision making skills, healthy relationships, to dating violence and self-defense. The goal of this component is to change “their outlook on life while fostering the female dynamic and special bond that girls must have with one another and adult women in order to be successful.”

In addition, Ms. Evans said, “No man is an island. Teens should be open to friendship and diverse friendships.

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countable and responsible and will help build your character.”

HIV/AIDS awareness is another component. Each year, the club orchestrates campaigns….sexual health amongst domestic violence and dating are issues which time is devoted.

“These campaigns bring about community awareness that can also be global awareness,” she explained.

The most recent campaign was titled: I’m in Control. This interactive program empowered young girls 9-12th to say, “YES to their dreams, YES to their goals, and YES to a future WITHOUT HIV/AIDS.” The program concluded, honoring a hero in the fight against HIV/AIDS, while also highlighting the importance of the being tested for STDs and celebrating those students who participated.

Corporate tours are fun and engaging activities incorporated into the programming. The pairing of social and educational environments allows the girls to explore career opportunities in various fields to make sound decisions regarding their future.

Outings in the past have included: tours at Mary Kay Cosmetics, Mercedes Benz Financial, George W. Bush Presidential Center, and major city tours such as New York City. TLC exposes the young ladies to the arts, fine dining and other ventures they may have never experienced otherwise.

Participating in the aforementioned endeavors not only builds character and accountability but stability for her students.

“We meet on a weekly basis, in a group instead of one-on-one,” continued Ms. Evans. “Here we are able to connect, collaborate, and bounce issues off one another. Peer to peer relationships create conversations. We

are uniquely different but here for each other.”

What’s Next and How Can You Help?

Marching into its 20th year, the organization’s participants graduate at 100%, with 99% completing higher education. She said these stats speak to “what mentorship can do.” “It takes dollars to mentor girls. We are doing a fantastic job but would do 100% better if we had more partnerships. I would like to track the success of my students from high school through college, with financial support.”

The club is also soliciting volunteers who would boost social media presence, website creators, and newsletter writers. Her desire, she said, is to identify volunteers who can work more behind the scenes to make the club more visible.

In years to come, she would like to see the organization expand to empower middle and high school girls across the city. TLC plans to continue delivering on its promise of helping teen girls “become socially and financially competent individuals who are prepared for life.”

Currently under development, Ms. Evans is building a mother and daughter component to the organization. She said she believes in the importance of bridging this vital relationship before going to college and plans to support a number of mother/daughter team building activities throughout the school year.

Unlike the opening vignette where the young impressionable teen was detached from mentorship and accountability with peers who were dealing with similar issues, Treasured Ladies Club provides opportunities for teen girls to connect and to make more constructive decisions which may alter the trajectory of their lives.

Added, Ms. Evans, “It is my belief that girls will give us their best if we give them our best.”

And her stance regarding teens is to “love them and lead them to better” or as one of her pastor mentors, Mike Hayes, would say, “Love them where they are and lead them to where they are going.”

If you are interested in volunteering or are a parent of a teen girl interested in applying to become a part of the club, visit treasuredladiesclub.org. The website also allows for donations, as the club is raising funds to purchase a 29-passenger bus.

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Atlanta Mayor, continued from front page ferred for criminal prosecution.

And any employee who properly reports violations of the GORA shall be protected by the Georgia Whistleblower Act. Quarterly reports will be generated to help the public track the City’s overall compliance. Mandatory training will also be provided to City employees to make sure they have the instructional tools needed to successfully process open records requests.

Credit Cards The newly introduced resolution authorizes the Chief Financial Officer to designate a Program Administrator to monitor credit card purchases and ensure compliance.

Strict limitations on credit card issuance and usage will be set. No personal purchases will be authorized. Cardholder statements will be posted online each month and misuse of any City-issued credit

card may result in disciplinary action, including and up to employment termination.

Lobbyists The Administration introduced legislation to require people who are paid to lobby City Government to be registered with the Municipal Clerk and to disclose their clients, gifts, and political contributions.

The legislation directs the Municipal Clerk to establish an online portal that will allow these disclosure and activity reports to be easily searchable and accessible to the public. Similar to the State of Georgia, lobbyists will be required to wear a badge that identifies them as a registered lobbyist.

The new ordinance would become effective immediately upon their adoption by the Atlanta City Council and approval by the Mayor.

This article originally appeared in The Atlanta Tribune.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR August 29

August 31- Sept. 2

1962 Mal Goode first Black to hold a regular on-air news reporter job at T.V. Network ABC

TBAAL Riverfront Jazz Festival 2nd Annual Labor Day Weekend in Dallas at 1309 Canton St. 8-31 6:30pm 9-1 12pm 9-2 12pm

Anti-Bullying School Policy Host: Anti-Bullying Roughing at Meadows Conference Center 2900 Live Oak St. Dallas 10am-2:30pm.

For The Love of NeO Soul Open Mic Host: The Food for Soul Experience L.L.C. at Royal Lane Studios 4843 W. Royal Ln. Irving 9pm-12am

Arlington 420 Beltway Pl. 6pm-11pm. Atlanta Falcon vs.

Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Champions.

Paul Quinn Farmers Market Thur. at Paul Quinn College 3837 Simpson Stuart Rd. Dallas 3pm-7pm. 3-15 -12-6-18

September 7-9 Women of God on Fire Int’l Prophetic Conference 2018 at World of Peace Int’l Ministry 2010 N. State Hwy 360, Suite 2044, Grand Prairie (Social Security Office Building) Fri-Sun. times vary.

September 7 1993 Joycelyn Elders became the first woman and first Black U.S. Surgeon General.

P-Funk, R & B and Paint!!! At Brickhouse Lounge 2525 E. Arkansas Ln. Arlington 7pm-10pm Tickets: eventbrite.com

August 31

August 30

1971 DOB Actor Chris Tucker

1983 Lt. Col. Guy Bluford Jr. was the first Black U.S. Astronaut in space on the Space Shuttle Challenger.

Gloria Gaynor Singer DOB 1949.

Dallas Brew at the Zoo at Dallas Zoo 650 S. R.L.Thornton Fwy. 6pm-10pm Tickets: www.dallaszoo.com McDonald’s 12th Annual ICT2018 Host: Donald Lawrence at The Potters House Dallas 6777 W. Kiest Blvd 7pm10pm Free Tickets are available online Aug. 3, 2018 www. eventbrite.com

Summer International Day Experience at The Island Spot 309 W. Jefferson Blvd. Dallas 12pm-6pm.

Friday Night Dinner Cruises 16+ Lake Ray Hubbard BYOB Hosted by: Harbor Light Cruises at 2055 Summer Lee Dr. Rockwall Harbor. 7:30pm Tickets: www.bit.ly.com

Billy Preston singer & musician DOB 1946

September 2

Poetry & Soul Deep Ellum Edition Hosted by: The Real Brandon Kareem at Allure Jazz and Cigar Lounge 110 S. Cockrell Hill. 9pm-1am

Inaugural Benefit Concert Feat: Will Downing Hosted by Lynne Haze and actress Vivica A. Fox at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory Irving 7:00pm.

Benefits Scholarships for DISD Students and Dallas Black Chamber.

Friday Night Dinner Cruises 16+ Lake Ray Hubbard BYOB Hosted by: Harbor Light Cruises at 2055 Summer Lee Dr. Rockwall Harbor. 7:30pm Tickets: www.bit.ly.com

6th Annual JDG “Golf For Charity Tournament” at Cowboys Golf Club Wedding & Events 1600 Fairway Dr. Grapevine 12pm-8pm. Tickets: www.register.jdggolf.com Eric Dickerson DOB 1960. NFL Great.

Paul Quinn Farmers Market Thursdays at Paul Quinn College 3837 Simpson Stuart Rd. Dallas 3-7pm. 3-15 -12-6-18

Ditty Simpson Presents: Gotham City Hair Showcase & Cancer Benefit Soiree at Unique Visions Upscale Events 324 S. Hampton Rd. DeSoto, Tickets: eventbrite.com.

Senior Line Dancing at Latino Cultural center 2600 Live Oak St. Dallas 10am on the 3rd. Thursday of the month until 7-25-19. Free Light food and drink will be provided.

The National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum Relocates to the Historic Ft. Worth Stockyards & Exchange District-The Cobden Building 2029 N. Main St. at 12 noon Info call 817-534-8801.

Friday Night Live Featuring: Samanthea Hunte Hosted by Artist Love Events at Allure Jazz and Cigar Lounge 110 S. Cockrell Hill. 8pm-12am

September 3 September 1 1979 Hazel W. Johnson was promoted to Brigadier General of the U.S. Army being the first Black woman General in U.S. History

Labor Day 1922 Bessie Coleman first licensed Black aviator made her first U.S. Flight.

September 4 Beyoncé Knowles R&B Singer DOB 1981.

September 5 Claudette Colvin DOB 1939. At 15 in 1955 9 months before Rosa Parks. She refused to give up her seat on the bus.

September Women’s EmPower Brunch Hosted by: The Every Heart Project at The Egg & I Restaurants 3328 E. Hebron Parkway Ste. 100, Carrolton. 11am-1pm.

September 6

The New Hollywood Hernandez & Crew Radio Show on www.IAMRoyaltyRadio.com. From 5pm-8pm

3rd Annual Martinis & Linen – Shaken Not Stirred Fund raiser at Seven for Parties 150 Turtle Creek Blvd. # 107 Dallas from 9 pm- 1 am.

The Market Place In Downtown Garland at 105 N. 6th St. 9am-2pm.

1987 twins Benjamin & Patrick joined at the head were successfully separated by Black neurosurgeon Ben Carson.

Idris Elba DOB 1972.

3rd Annual All White NFL Kickoff at Mercedes Benz Park Place Hosted by: DFW Upscale. At Park Place Motorcars

Women’s Division – Luncheon & Fashion Show Hosted by: Ft. Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce at the Sheraton Ft. Worth Hotel Downtown 1701 Commerce St. Ft. Worth. Tickets: fwmbcc.chambermaster.com

September 8 1956 Harry Belafonte’s Album “Calypso” hit #1 and stayed for 31 weeks. Thought to be the first LP album to sell 1million copies.

Gigantic Gospel Concert 2018 Host: Pastor Kim Burrell at Friendship West Baptist Church 2020 W. Wheatland Rd., Dallas. Tickets: FWBC 972-228-5200 Vendor Both Info.

936-662-0284 TIB!!! Live from Jazz on the Trinity! Host: The Inspiration Band at Jazz on the Trinity 395 Purcey St. Ft. Worth. 6pm.

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Spiritual and Crystal Adviser

by Veronica Perez

FEATURED STAR: VIRGO – The Virgin – 08/23 – 09/22 The time is now; don’t waste another day on achieving your goals.

Inspiration/Influence – Your own will power. Are you worth it?

Your Chosen Healing Stone *AMBER* Good for detoxing, and health.

Calming, purifies mind, and spirit.

Lucky Numbers – 03.28.46.15.30.22

LIBRA – The Scales – 09/23 – 10/22 Balancing fakeness with “the life” will only last so long.

SCORPIO – The Scorpion – 10/23 – 11/21 Good times come and go, when will you learn to grow?

SAGITARIUS – The Archer – 11/22 – 12/21 Too focused on work, you have neglected other “key” life pieces.

CAPRICORN – The Goat – 12/22 – 01/19 Accept what has happened and understand there are some things we can’t change.

AQUARIUS – The Water Carrier – 01/20 – 02/18 New success. Stand your ground; you are surrounded by envious people.

PISCES – The Fish – 02/19 – 03/20 Stay “in line”, one false move can “tip” things over.

ARIES - The RAM - 03/21 - 04/19 At some point you need to prove to yourself who you are, and see your true abilities.

TAURUS – THE BULL – 04/20 - 05/20 Plant your seeds now; good prosperity coming your way.

Dear Alma,

This woman is vicious

My wife is vicious with a capital “V!” We were married for eight years and over that time had two sons. She did everything imaginable. She lied to me, stole from me and manipulate me. Here are a few examples. She stole money from her employer, lied to her family and said I was abusing her. She also had several affairs and called the police and tried to have me arrested under false pretenses. It was absolutely insane. Finally, she walked out on us and I raised my two boys alone. Both are young men now 21 and 23. I never remarried, just worked hard and devoted my time to my boys. Luckily my sister and my mom helped out and the boys are very well rounded and doing just fine. I can’t say that however about my ex. She continued her shenanigans and ended up in and out of jail. She just recently resurfaced and isn’t doing well. She has AIDS and is asking my son to help her out. He just finished college and is barely making it on his own. He’s determined to help his mom and, from what his brother tells me, is giving her $200 a month.

You know what that means? He’s short every month and I’m have to replenish that $200 so that he can make ends meet. Which means I’m giving the woman who took me through Hell money every month. I’m pissed and don’t think I can take it much longer. I

CANCER – The Crab – 06/21 – 07/22 The breakdown must happen on falsely built foundations, it’s best to allow the new beginnings

Daily Oracle Reading: Ask and it is given: Do things “clean”, in order to reach your reward. ^_^

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.

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by Alma Gill

don’t want to alienate my son, but how do I let him know he is not in a position to help his mother and that he needs to back off and let this go?

Signed, What Goes Around Dear What Goes Around, Wow, that’s a tough situation you were able to maneuver. I’m sure it was heartbreaking and not what you expected when you said, “I do.” God bless you, Big Papa, for stepping up and taking care of your boys. I’m sure they are growing into fine, young men with the love and examples they learned from you.

Yep, you did right. That’s why your son is helping his mother. Don’t be mad at him. He has longed for her all these years, wishing, hoping, praying she’d come back and make up for all the strife and hurt she caused. She didn’t do that.

Well, as far as we know.

Just because he hasn’t shared any “restin’ on my heart” information, that doesn’t mean she hasn’t expressed her

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.

GEMINI – The Twins - 05/21 – 06/20 Full of energy in all ways, stay in the cleansing, it’s worth it.

LEO – The Lion – 07/23 – 08/22 A great collaboration to reaching team goals. Don’t rush; much learning and growing still needed.

Ask Alma

sorrow and asked him for forgiveness.

You’d be surprised what we can say right before death comes knocking. He’s had a tough time. You’ve always been there for him; don’t stop now. If it’s not a hardship, keep funneling the money. God is using you to be a blessing to your ex and a blessing to your son. I know it’s hard, but there’s so much more in store for you on the other side — the other side of this difficult circumstance.

He won’t have his mother long, but he’ll always have the memory of how much his father, when faced with inexcusable circumstances, was always able to rise and stand tall as the man who took the high road. Let this one silently play out. When your time comes to be parked in the tough lane, and it will come, you’ll be overwhelmed by the river of blessings that will flow. Larger than anything you could have ever imagined or prayed for. Don’t consume your thoughts about our ex, support your son, all the way to the end. He’s gonna need you and you will have provided him with a clean conscious, that he had done all he could for his mother. You will allow him to be free from regret. What a blessing. I’m so proud of you.

Hey, send me your phone number. I have a few friends I wanna hook you up with. LOL. Just to chitchat over coffee.

Hey now!

Alma

COMING SOON

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PAPILLION PAPILLION is a remake of the 70's movie starring Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman. It's also based on a book that tells the true store of Henri Charriere aka Papillion and his single-minded plan to escape from a hell hole of a prison called Devil's Island after he receives a life sentence for being falsely accused of murder.

While in prison Papillion meets and becomes friends with a convicted counterfeiter names Louis Dega. Dega, who has tucked away a stash of cash (in a place that I won't go into depth about), and in return for Papillion's protection in prison he finances Charriere's several failed escape attempts.

While the two main actors do an adequate job of playing the two lead characters, Charlie Hun-

nam, who does resemble a young Steve McQueen, and Rami Malek pale in comparison to the two original actors from the1973 film.

The depth of the emotions of the two actors just wasn't there for me. The director chose to make a more documentary style film with facts about the French prison system and it also shows Henri Charriere at the end of the movie as an old man who returns to French Guiana to have his memories published (which in real life became a best seller in France).

33 minutes and is rated R. On my "Hollywood Popcorn Scale" I rate PAPILLION a MEDIUM.

I was very disappointed with the remake of this movie. I think Hollywood needs to learn that some movies are just better left alone. The movie runs 2 hours and

Terry Allen wins 2018 NABJ Media-Related Representative post Washington, D.C. -- The National Association of Black Journalists has a new media-related representative.

Longtime NABJ member Terry Allen defeated incumbent Tanzi West Barbour by one vote in a revote, performed after both received the same number of votes during the initial election, which finished on Aug. 3, 2018.

"On behalf of the NABJ board, I congratulate Terry Allen on his win," NABJ President Sarah Glover said Monday. "The board looks forward to his enthusiasm and work as www.texasmetronews.com

the media-related representative. I also thank Tanzi West Barbour for her board service. She's been a great servant to NABJ and I'm happy that she's agreed to continue to elevate NABJ projects in the realm of education and public relations."

Here's more information from the NABJ Election Committee: The following are the results of Terry Allen NABJ Media-Related Rep. this year's Special Revote Election for the Media Related RepresentaVOTE - Eligible voters: 432 tive Race: Terry Allen, CEO/Executive, CANDIDATE FOR MEDIA-RELATED REPRESENTATIVE - RE- 1016 Media/FedEx, Dallas, TX 37

votes Tanzi West Barbour, Chief Communications Officer, Wayfinder Foundation, Washington, D.C. 36 votes "After completing our audit process, Votenet Solutions, Inc. hereby certifies that during the course of the event that eBallot was performing optimally, experienced no downtime and never experienced a security lapse," Votenet Operations Manager Steven Castellano wrote.

"After checking our multiple results databases for tampering by techni-

cians, Votenet Solutions, Inc. further certifies that the results in both databases match and the online vote was conducted fairly and honestly.

"The Elections Committee congratulates both candidates on a hard fought race," Fitzhugh-Craig said.

"We are grateful for their passion, commitment and willingness to serve."

Allen immediately joins the 14seat Board of Directors as the lead representative for NABJ's media-related members, more than 400 of NABJ's nearly 3,800 members.

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Do you know this man?

HE IS A SERIAL RAPIST He targeted members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. but this is more than about a sorority. We’re talking about a community.

Come on PEOPLE! Don’t you CARE? Will it matter when it is your sister, mother? aunt or grandmother or maybe YOU?

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Valder Beebe Show

THAT CELEBRITY INTERVIEW: Gayle Jessup White Valder Beebe

Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello: Paradox of Liberty brings to life the story of slavery at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello. My guest Gayle Jessup White, Monticello’s community engagement officer and a descendant of the Hemings family and a Thomas Jefferson descendant, she stops in at the Dallas Valder Beebe Show studios.

Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello: Paradox of Liberty with new content, includes a feature on Sally Hemings – one of the most famous African American women in U.S. history. As an enslaved woman at

the age of 16, Hemings negotiated VBS: We have a lot of activities with one of the most powerful men and events this fall in Dallas. The in the nation to improve her own African American Museum of Dallas condition and achieve freedom for will be the first to host the updated her children. Jefferson fathered at touring exhibition from September least six children with Hemings, 22-December 31, 2018, featuring four of whom survived to adultitems new to the exhibition; Slavery hood. at Jefferson’s Monticello: Paradox of The National Liberty. Gayle Jessup Endowment for the White, welcome to the Humanities exhibitions Valder Beebe Show for grant, Monticello has the first time. Gayle, since expanded the please share with my landmark exhibition. audience about this The exhibition was exciting exhibition organized by Thomas centered around a Gayle Jessup Jefferson’s Monticello. woman that I admire, White In 2012, in partnership Sally Hemings. with the SmithsoGJW: Thank you for nian National Museum of African the warm welcome. With our partAmerican History and Culture, nership with The African American the exhibition premiered at the Museum of Dallas and our sponsor Smithsonian’s National Museum of the National Endowment for the American History.

Humanities, and VisitDallas we

announced this exhibition. This exhibition is unique. It tells the story of America through the lives of the enslaved and their descendants.

What many people do not know is that Thomas Jefferson who wrote the Declaration of Independence and gave us the words “all men are created equal” also owned 607 people. Men, women and children throughout his life. People do not want to think about slavery. It is American original sin. But a fact it is important that we acknowledge all Americans the good and the bad that occurred in the birth of this nation. It is important that we acknowledge and understand the contributions that the enslaved made to make America the economic power that it was. Four million people were free after the Civil War of 1860 who were working for free. Cotton was the principle

export. Cotton built America. Who was picking that cotton? Enslaved people. And the connections were not just in the south. Connection extended to the North, to banks, to industries and to Europe. We must understand this. We must understand this history. We still live the legacies of slavery every day. This is what people will learn in this exhibition Exhibition from September 22-December 31, 2018, featuring items new to the exhibition; Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello: Paradox of Liberty at the African American Museum of Dallas. Hear the complete Gayle Jessup White interview on Soundcloud.com/valderbeebeshow. ValderBeebeShow.com. Find more THAT CELEBRITY INTERVIEW; Youtube.com/valderbeebeshow, 411RadioNetwork.com, and VBS affiliate broadcasters.

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.

“Excellence is our tradition... Service is our legacy”

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authors of Faithful Remembrances - Volume I

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