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Expo at African American Museum encourages healthy living
MY TRUTH
by Cheryl Smith, Publisher
365 days of red
It’s a new year and while every day last year, I wore red, I assure you there won’t be a repeat. And to those who contributed to my wardrobe, well, don’t stop, get it, get it! Just kidding. I appreciate those who sent me red outfits from across town and around the country. It was fun, but there was also a message to the madness, if you know what I mean. Which brings me to my truth. I chose to wear red for 365 days as I celebrated 40 years of being a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. For me it was a big accomplishment because I remember when as a sophomore, with 33 other young ladies, on the Florida A&M University campus; I said I would honor the lifetime commitment and live a life of service.
Living healthy has to be a priority says organizers of the Don’t Believe the Hype Foundation’s 2nd Annual Realizing the Dream: Healthy Living Expo which will take place on January 21, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the African American Museum located at 3536 Grand Avenue in Fair Park, Dallas, Texas 75210. The free community event is in conjunction with the City of Dallas’ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration. The expo will be open immediately following the historic annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day parade in South Dallas. “Americans are constantly bombarded with content about healthy
Pastor Frederick D. Haynes III
living and because of the sheer volume of information circulating, it can be a challenge to decipher what is accurate vs. inaccurate,” said Cheryl Smith, founder of the Realizing the Dream:
Healthy Living Expo and Don’t Believe the Hype Foundation. “This family-friendly expo provides the perfect opportunity for people to start the New Year off right by learning the proper methods to be healthy physically mentally, spiritually, financially, socially and holistically.” Ms. Smith said she is pleased organizers were able to embrace a healthy program that is beneficial and educational. The expo will feature “Friendship-West Baptist Church presents the Pastor’s 31-Day Health Challenge.” “I contacted Dr. Haynes (senior pastor) and told him I wanted to be included,” said Ms. Smith. “We have to address the health
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Williams Chicken brings joy to families
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Hundreds of volunteers manning dozens of activity stations, including Cookie Decorating Stations, Bounce Houses, Photos with Santa Larry, Toy and Bike Giveaway, face-painting, DPD coloring station,
live entertainment and more were at center court of Red Bird Mall recently for the Annual Change for Change Community Christmas Party & Give-a-way. With the reimaging of Red Bird Mall and the en-
Hiawatha Williams (l) and Dallas City Councilwoman Carolyn King Arnold join Santa Larry and team Photos: Toska Medlock Lee
ergy around the development happening in the area, Williams Chicken partnered with the mall and dozens of other companies and organizations to bring a huge Christmas Party Oak Cliff Style to the community.
Williams Chicken’s annual Change for Change campaign, funded by its customers, makes this community celebration possible. The company, under the leadership of founder Hiawatha Williams, takes
loose change that’s been donated, matches the money and throws this major party – for free! A highlight was the first African-American Santa to appear at the Mall of America, Santa Larry.