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SPARKLE OPENS!

YOUNG, GIFTED AND GOLD!

STATE FAIR CLASSIC!

INSIDE Senegalese lawmakers take office

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Garlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Most Wanted

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Pastor Leonard O. Leach honored

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West Nile Virus

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Community Calendar

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Sparkle opens

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TV One Election Coverage

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Gabrielle Douglas commended

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State Fair Classic

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Sharptonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s message important for general election too!

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of women who won 65 seats due to the male-female parity law, on the electoral lists nearly twice the number of the outgoing parliament.

The Senegalese citizens have reaffirmed their confidence to President Macky Sall by electing 119 lawmakers from his political coalition hence giving him a large majority to comfortably govern the country, while the main opposition party, the Senegalese Democratic Party founded by former President Wade earned only 12 representatives.

The populations have been very clear about the new type of deputy they want. In fact, they expect their congressmen and congresswomen to stand for them, to vote laws that benefit them and not the type that were prevalent during the previous legislative.

As a matter of fact, the previous Congress was everything but the representatives

of the people. They were known to be the deputies of President Wade and they blindly executed any of his orders.

They were ready to vote June 23, 2011 on the unpopular law establishing the Vice Presidency institution -- that would elect the president in the first round with 25 percent of the vote, until the people rose up. They had fallen short to provide oversight of the administration and to represent the populations with dignity.

The new lawmakers who are going to be in office for five years are expected to make possible the aspirations of the youth in giving President Sallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s administration the tools necessary to function.

During the Parliament inauguration on July 30, the Honorable Deputy Moustapha Niasse was elected by plebiscite as President of the National Assembly, crowning therefore a long and brilliant career.

Moustapha Niasse is one of the best African diplomats and has been involved in many conflict resolutions.

He was the Representative of the Secretary General of the United Nations in the Great Lakes countries until 1999 and served as minister of foreign affairs, as prime minister in both Diouf and Wade governments.

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Rep. Johnson hosts 6th annual Youth Summit and Diversity Dialogue

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) with participants during the Summit

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson recently held her daylong 6th Annual Youth Summit & Diversity Dialogue at Southern Methodist University.

The summit provided a forum for students to explore diversity and cultural awareness programs and to participate in interactive breakout sessions.

Students between the ages of 13-17 from the Dallas Fort-Worth area were selected to participate in the summit.

“This year’s theme is Putting Our Signature on the Future. This summit is designed to foster diversity and stimulate dialogue on issues that will affect you, your classmates, and your communities. Everyone here in this room today has the potential to make real and positive change in their

communities,” said Congresswoman Johnson. “As you become young adults, we will look to you to provide leadership, and to find solutions to the growing problems facing our world today.”

The day began with an opening ceremony where students heard from Dr. Gerald Turner, President of Southern Methodist University; Catherine Monson, CEO of FASTSIGNS; and Sarosha Hansraj, Founder of Children Care for Children; Bonnie King, Regional Environmental Education Coordinator of Environmental Protection Agency, in addition to remarks from Congresswoman Johnson.

Catherine Monson, CEO of FASTSIGNS, INC., who was featured on the CBS TV Series Undercover Boss, provided

Garland’s Most Wanted The suspects listed below are on the Garland Police Department's Most Wanted List. If you know any of the listed people here and/or where they may be located, please notify the investigator handling the case or contact Garland Crime Stoppers online at garlandcrimestoppers.org or by phone at 972-272-TIPS (8477).

Wanted: Sexual Assault of a Child Jonathan Eulises Luna; White Hispanic Male, DOB 04/07/1989, 5'7", 180 lbs, brown, eyes, black hair; last known address, 1910 W. Kingsley Road #215, Garland, Texas.

Contact Detective R. Golladay; 972-205-1667

Wanted: Promotion of Child Pornography Corey Marquis Vaughn; Black Male, DOB 07/08/1976, 6'3", 160 lbs, brown eyes, black hair; last known address, 8201 Fair Oaks Crossing # 2022, Dallas, Texas.

Contact Detective T. Godwin; 972-205-2040

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valuable professional leadership insights to include her very own “7 Steps to Success.”

At the conclusion of the summit, students incorporated Ms. Monson’s steps into the closing ceremony program.

Congresswoman Johnson and the panelists concluded the summit by encouraging the group to continue serving as young leaders in their communities and to engage in dialogue to foster an understanding of cultural differences on how best to promote a climate for social change.

To culminate this experience, students from the summit will participate in a service project at the Texas Discovery Gardens at the end of August.

BRIEFS We the People Conference Garland’s Community Multicultural Commission (CMC) is celebrating its 10th anniversary by hosting the “We The People, For The People” Conference Saturday, September 22 at the Curtis Culwell Conference Center.

This event will feature a naturalization ceremony to welcome new United States citizens and several workshops and interactive learning opportunities for senior citizens and parents/guardians with children in the Garland public school system.

“The CMC was created in 2002 to make sure the widely diverse cultures represented in Garland have a seat at the local government table,” says CMC Chair Jennifer Nguyen. “The CMC is organizing this event in coordination with the Healthy Living Expo to help Garland citizens gain access to important services and information, as well as to broaden awareness of the intricate cultural tapestry that is Garland.”

All Conference activities are free and will take place in the Conference Center portion of the Curtis Culwell Center. The Conference will begin with an invitationonly Leadership Breakfast to engage and inspire community, neighborhood, nonprofit and business leaders.

Following the breakfast, the U.S. Office of Immigration and Naturalization Services will swear-in 40 new citizens.

Throughout the morning, the CMC will host informational workshops and booths focused on the needs of senior citizens and of parents and children in the Garland Independent School District. Sessions for senior citizens include benefits and services provided by the Social Security Administration, preventing fraud and identity theft, adult education opportunities, and much more.

A workshop is being offered to provide a special focus for adults caring for aging parents.

Meanwhile, Garland ISD will answer questions about standardized testing, college readiness, how parents can work with schools to benefit their students, and much more.

The day’s activities will culminate with the Mosaic Festival, which features local musical and dance performers representing an array of cultures including Latino, African, and Asian.

For more information about the CMC’s “We The People” Conference, please visit GarlandTx.gov and look for the link under the “Programs and Initiatives” tab, email WeThePeople@garlandtx.gov, or call 972-205-2676.

Traffic Fatality Earlier this month, just before 1:30 am a Garland Officer initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle on North West Highway at IH 635.

As the officer turned on the squad’s overhead emergency lights the vehicle, a 2007 Ford Crown Victoria, began to speed away. The Ford traveled up the entrance ramp of IH 635 from North West Highway headed west towards Dallas.

The officer pursued as the Ford continued west and exited at Jupiter Road. The driver lost control and drove over the curb of the exit ramp, leaving the roadway.

The vehicle began to roll over on the grass area between the exit ramp and the highway. When the vehicle came to rest it was discovered the two male occupants had been thrown from the vehicle.

One man was transported to Baylor Hospital of Dallas and the other to Parkland Hospital. The man who was transported to Baylor Hospital, 28-year-old Daniel Ray Melrose of Dallas, died at the hospital.

The man who was transported to Parkland Hospital is currently listed in critical condition with life threatening injures.

Police are continuing to investigate to find out which man was actually driving at the time of the single car crash.

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The â&#x20AC;&#x153;newâ&#x20AC;? Garland Journal wants to earn your vote!

Struggle is Real

And the NAACP is involved in the fight!

Last month at the International AIDS Conference in Washington, DC, there Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a new day in Garland. Welcome to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;newâ&#x20AC;? was a major breakthrough in the battle Garland Journal. against HIV/AIDS. In the rich tradition of the Black Press the â&#x20AC;&#x153;newâ&#x20AC;?

Though a cure for the disease was Garland Journal is committed to a noble cause--being a not presented, the NAACP did unveil voice for the voiceless. a new, powerful tool in the fight â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The In the early days of the Black Press, citizens turned to the pages of the Freedomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Journal and others, to learn Black Church and HIV manual. The manual serves as a roadmap for about their community and other citizens.

Any information that was pertinent to their existence could be faith leaders to move their found on those pages and the community support was congregations toward increased great. It is the goal of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;newâ&#x20AC;? Garland Journal to awareness of the HIV crisis and then, remain true to that tradition. But, we need your help. ultimately, toward advocacy and We are working to provide information that is prevention. enlightening, inspiring, thought-provoking, useful and entertaining. The pages will be open to you, the readers, Â According to the Centers for Disease and Prevention, to share your thoughts and opinions, provide information C o n t r o l about your events and help the community to grow. approximately one in 16 Black men Join us on this journey as we move forward, at this very and one in 32 Black women will be critical juncture. We want to know whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening in diagnosed with HIV during their your world. lifetime.

Are you tired of hearing negative reports? Is there a The high number of people living certain type of news you expect from YOUR community with HIV in Black communities, and newspaper? the fact that Blacks tend to have sex While we will always strive to provide quite a bit of with partners of the same race or positive information, please keep in mind that we are a ethnicity, means that they face a newspaper and we plan to operate at the highest level of journalistic excellence. Unfortunately all news is not good greater risk of HIV infection with each or positive, but we are committed to being balanced and new sexual encounter. fair in our coverage. You may not agree with everything In fact, Blacks make up just 14% of on the pages of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;newâ&#x20AC;? Garland Journal and that is the United States population, but fine. account for 44% of new HIV The Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey, whose birthday infections. is celebrated by many on August 17, said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every man has If Black America was its own a right to his own opinion.â&#x20AC;? country, it would rank 16th in the We, at the â&#x20AC;&#x153;newâ&#x20AC;? Garland Journal, agree. world in the number of people with So, in an effort to allow you to form your own opinion HIV. as Malcolm X suggested, we will try to provide you with as much information as possible to make your own  One of the facts that led to this decisions about what you feel is best for you, your family, growth in HIV cases is that those our community and this world. We want you to embrace living with the virus may appear and the â&#x20AC;&#x153;newâ&#x20AC;? Garland Journal. Letters to the editor are feel healthy for several years. welcomed, along with your calendar announcements, birth Though the HIV is affecting their and death notices, job promotions, anniversaries and more. bodies in countless ways, they can live Just like when you go to the polls in November, we on oblivious to the disease until they want your vote every 1st and the 15th of each month. Hold us accountable, just as you should do politicians. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get tested or the HIV leads to AIDS. In much the same way, the Black just tell a friend, tell us too!

We want to hear from you when you think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on community has voluntarily avoided point or when you think we have lost our minds. Talk to open and honest discussion on this us and we will listen.

And you can also show your issue even as it ravages us from support by advertising, subscribing and supporting our within. advertisers.

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by Dr. Sheridan Todd Yeary

the shadows of the Black community and into the open. For far too long this subject has been taboo in those places where the intimate details of our lives are shared - our homes, our neighborhoods and, most tellingly, our places of worship.   The stigma of HIV has been so powerful that it even suppresses basic education that can save lives, leaving our community in the center of a fullblown crisis.

The Black churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collective response to HIV will require fair and honest reflection â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and it may take some time and some readjustment to current realities.

Sexually transmitted diseases and related illnesses are difficult subjects to talk about. But the creation of this manual demonstrates that it is possible, and necessary, to have these tough discussions.

The NAACP interviewed more than 250 faith leaders across multiple denominations from around the country in creating this manual.

The Association will continue to organize educational workshops for clergy members in cities and seminaries around the country so that pastors are aware, engaged, and mobilized to create sustainable change.

As we reflect on the International

The Black churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collective response to HIV will require fair and honest reflection â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and it may take some time and some readjustment to current realities.

The Black Church and HIV manual is an inspirational first step toward addressing the HIV epidemic as  the social justice issue it truly is.

Too few realize that many of the more â&#x20AC;&#x153;classicâ&#x20AC;? social justice problems actually augment the crisis.

Families stuck in poverty often face limited or restricted access to highquality health care, a dearth of safe housing options, and few opportunities for HIV-prevention education.

Thus, the battle against HIV is directly tied to the battle against poverty, the struggle for fair housing, and the campaign for equal access to affordable, high-quality health care.

AIDS Conference this year, we issue a call to action to all leaders of the Black church.

We ask that faith leaders join our efforts and lend their influential voices to the issues of equity and justice centered on HIV. As with all social justice concerns, winning the battle against HIV/AIDS requires that we first acknowledge that the struggle is indeed real.  Dr. Sheridan Todd Yeary is the Senior Pastor of the Douglas Memorial Community Church in Baltimore, Maryland.   CREDO OF THE BLACK PRESS

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Curry: Anti-Poverty Programs have been Successful Conservatives continue to assert that anti-poverty programs have failed when, in fact, they have saved millions of people from plunging into poverty.

Fox News, the house organ for right-wingers, has George E. Curry led this disinformation campaign. Let’s examine what two network contributors said on the same day (July 23, 2012): Mary Katherine in an appearance on “The O’Reilly Factor,” said: “Well, here's the other thing. Like you noted, Bill, that we've spent 17 trillion dollars on the war on poverty since it began, originally the plan was to be able to lift people out of poverty. It does not feel to people like we're getting there, and [Obama's] out there doing other things and making the pitch that that is what's going to solve the problem. More spending. We're on track to spend over a trillion dollars per year on welfare programs. We've spent 2 trillion, I believe, over the last two fiscal years. And people are looking at that and it's not helping.”

Monica Crowley, appearing on “Your World with Neil Cavuto,” said: “Here's the problem.

Since the mid-1960s when Lyndon Johnson launched the Great Society program, and started this massive spending spree…What we now know is that none of those social welfare programs, that we continue to pour all of this taxpayer money into, have worked.

None of it has alleviated poverty. In fact the poverty rate has gotten worse instead of better.”

Media Matters, the media watchdog group, looked at a half-dozen reports that debunk the popular – though inaccurate – right-wing talking point.

“Amid reports of rising poverty, two Fox contributors claimed that anti-poverty programs have done nothing to alleviate poverty,” Media Matters stated. “In fact, federal government programs such as food stamps, Social Security, and other measures created or boosted by the stimulus bill have kept millions out of poverty and lowered the poverty rate.”

Poverty is defined by the federal government as a family of two parents and two children earning $22,113 annually or one parent and two children receiving $17,568 a year. According to the Census Bureau, 15.1 percent of Americans, or 46.2 million people, live below the poverty line. That’s the highest rate since 1993 but 7.3 percent lower than 1959 when figures were first kept.

According to the National Poverty Center at the University of Michigan, the poverty rate was 22.4 percent in the late 1950s, declined throughout the 1960s – when the Great Society anti-poverty programs were created – and reached a low of 11.1 percent in 1973 before inching back up to its current level of 15.1 percent.

The non-partisan Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) analyzed Census Bureau figures and found that without federal

anti-poverty programs, the poverty rate would have doubled.

“Census data show that in 2012, poverty rates without government income assistance of any sort would have been nearly twice as high as they actually were: 28.6 percent rather than 15.5 percent,” the CBPP reported. “This shows the impact of public programs, including not only tax credits, unemployment insurance, and SNAP benefits [food stamps] but also Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, veterans’ benefits, public assistance (including Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) and housing assistance, among others, and the net effect of the tax system.”

The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities also found that: · Social Security kept nearly 20 million Americans out of poverty; · Stimulus programs kept nearly 7 million Americans out of poverty; · The Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit lifted more than 8 million people, including 5 million children, out of poverty in 2010; · Unemployment insurance benefits kept more than 3 million people out of poverty in 2010; · Food stamps kept 4 million people, including 2 million children, out of poverty in 2010 and · The Making Work Pay tax credit kept 1.5 million people out of poverty in 2010.

On April 9, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released a study that showed because of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

(SNAP), otherwise known as food stamps, between 2000 and 2009 there was “an average decline of 4.4 percent in the prevalence of poverty due to SNAP benefits.”

In addition, the study found, SNAP’s antipoverty effect was strongest in 2009 when benefits were increased under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, also known as the stimulus package.

That year, SNAP befits reduced the poverty rate by nearly 8 percent and child poverty by 20.9 percent.

Rather than being grateful that food stamps were available to U.S. citizens during a time of need, Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich took a slap at President Obama by calling him “the most successful food stamp president in American history.”

Gingrich continued to make that charge even after it was disclosed that more people received food stamps under George W. Bush than under Obama.

Conservatives can continue to repeat the same old lie over and over, but that won’t make it true.

Anti-poverty programs have worked and many of us are living proof.

the core and uncompromising to the normal way of this capitalistic world.

Wives do realize that they are renting their husbands out to a system that cannot and will not allow them to be men and great providers. To provide for ourselves we must be able to do for self and stop being comfortable making everybody else rich as we drown in poverty. So leadership must come in the form of a man relying on God to restore his proper leadership role in the home and in society.

A man’s way of providing for his family used to mean making a good reputation of his family’s name so that he could obtain the necessities of life, without becoming financially bankrupt.

The rich people of the world exploit the leadership of good men and women to keep themselves in positions of privilege and authority.

So it is time to change leadership right? And I don’t mean the President of the United States!

The president reflects their values far more than his opponent. Obama fought to free student loans from the private banks, to extend Pell grants and defend lower student loan rates. He is bringing young men and women home from Iraq and Afghanistan, while Romney calls for more war.

His Justice Department is defending the right to vote against efforts by Republicans in various states to erect obstacles against the young.

He defended Planned Parenthood when the Republican Congress targeted it. He’s pushed for renewable energy and common sense on catastrophic climate change, against the “Drill, baby, drill” Republicans. It’s no wonder

As I began to reflect on this vast subject of leadership and how it is shown, I had to pause a moment and look at my own principles of leadership to ensure I’m Aaron Hopkins not being hypocritical.

With that being said, I must give credit to Mrs. Shellye Jackson Lyons of The Lyons Group, LLC for asking me what leadership is and what it means.

Mrs. Lyons is a Dallas metro area entrepreneur and business owner who provides business solutions -- including marketing, media and advertising. Thank you again for your question, Mrs. Lyons!

I look at how my leadership in my home is unsuccessful at times and what the perspectives

of my wife and children are when I fail. This exercise, to me, is a fundamental part of character building.

As a man I think in a way that sometimes is in direct conflict with my wife’s way of thinking, but the intentions are never meant to clash. I realized recently that to communicate with someone who is looking at you to be a leader is challenged by strong emotions that often cloud rational thinking.

Traditional values also come into play when it seems everyone can define what a leader should be but so few step up to assume a leadership position. So when I offend my wife by making a decision that she disagrees with it tends to make me less willing to be traditional in my leadership because I see a pattern of households falling victim to a dream concept. You know the

“American Dream” a house with a white picket fence, a dog and perfect little children."

Well, here is the real deal. I know what my wife wants from me and what I want for her so as a man, and as her husband, I make decisions on how to get to the desired destination with the skills and knowledge that I have.

The problem is that somebody forgot to remind us that this was a dream! One the biggest obstacles in reaching some of our goals in marriage is financing a dream on an unreal income!

I have come to understand that my leadership is short-circuited by a system that sucks the lifeblood out of me and leaves little to no substance for me to give my family a chance to depend on me as a leader.

However, I know I am not alone in this situation.

I can see now more than ever that the family is under attack!

Money and the lack of it, is what is keeping good families at odds with one another. So this requires a type of leadership that is righteous at

Young America is key to 2012 election

When young Americans come alive, they transform the possible. We saw that in 2008 when young Americans — the millennial generation of 18- to 29-year-olds — voted in large numbers (larger than the aging baby boomers), and overwhelmingly for Barack Obama.

They cast almost one out of every six votes in that election and voted for Obama by a 2to-1 ratio.

We saw what happens when they are discouraged in 2010, when young voter turnout fell a staggering 60 percent, and a Tea Party Congress was elected.

What will young voters do in 2012? The president showed his concern by kicking off his campaign with speeches on two college campuses.

The New York Times reports young people are more discouraged and disaffected than ever. The youngest voters particularly — the 18- to 24-year-olds — are struggling in the worst economy since the Great Depression.

Obama still leads Romney by 12 points in early polls, but that is half his lead among 25to 29-year-olds. Many are undecided and many turned off and tuned out.

Young voters are still largely Obama territory.

Today’s aging, white, Southern-dominated Republican Party has little appeal.

Millennials are the most diverse generation in our history. They are the most accepting of equal rights for all — minorities, gays and women.

Most can’t even imagine that we’re arguing about birth control in the 21st century.

Leadership Principle

Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.

George E. Curry, former editor-in-chief of Emerge magazine, is editor-in-chief of the National Newspaper Publishers Association News Service (NNPA) and editorial director of Heart & Soul magazine. He is a keynote speaker, moderator, and media coach. Curry can be reached through his Web site, www.georgecurry.com.

You can also follow him at www.twitter.com/currygeorge.

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BRIEFS Love and Grace Community Church has moved The new address for Love and Grace Community Church is 11501 Old Elam Rd, Balch Springs, TX 75180 and the Sunday Worship service is 10:00 am and Tuesday Bible Study is at 7:00 pm. The Pastor is Derek Lewis II. The website for Love and Pastor Derek Lewis Grace Community Church is www.loveandgracecc.com and the phone number is 214-382-2657.

African American Pastor in Maryland responds to anti-equality political positioning

Rev. Dr. Brad R. Braxton

BALTIMORE, MD -- In response to a press conference at the National Press Club, Rev. Dr. Brad R. Braxton -- senior pastor of The Open Church in Baltimore -- is speaking out.

Following President Obama's recent announcement of support for marriage equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans -- and right on the heels of a unanimous decision by the Democratic Party platform drafting committee to endorse marriage equality in the party platform -- a small group of African American pastors announced their intention to ask members of their congregations to vote against, or not to vote for, President Obama's re-election in November.

As an African American pastor of a new, progressive Christian congregation in Baltimore, Maryland, Rev. Dr. Brad R. Braxton says his belief is in the full legal and social equality of LGBT Americans, and his unrelenting support for marriage equality.

Recent reports have surfaced that opponents of marriage equality -- specifically the National Organization for Marriage -- had created a strategy for rolling back the clock on LGBT equality by driving a wedge between African Americans and LGBT Americans. These strategies neglect to acknowledge the reality that there are many LGBT African Americans living, working, and raising families across the country -- and often face heightened discrimination based on the combination of systemic inequality based on race/ethnicity, class, and sexual orientation.

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SPIRITUALITY Garland pastor goes from the MOUNT to the Big Top Pastor Leonard O. Leach, Senior Pastor of Mount Hebron Missionary Baptist Church of Garland (THE MOUNT), was Guest Ringmaster, Wednesday night (August 8) at the UniverSoul Circus, in Dallas.

He also received the Spiritual Leadership Award from the circus for his commitment, outstanding contribution in the community and his spiritual leadership.

Atlanta-Based, UniverSoul Circus, presented Pastor Leach with the Spiritual Leadership Award,. at the Southwest Center Mall.

Tony Starling, National Tour Promoter for the circus said, “Churches were the basis on which the UniverSoul Circus was built.

We take pride in putting God first and paying homage to Ministers and the churches that support us.

We don't ever want to forget where we came from.”

In addition to his Award, Pastor Leach made a grand entrance atop an elephant, with microphone in hand, addressing the crowds of people and welcoming them to the circus.

Pastor Leach says, “I greatly appreciate the UniverSoul Circus for this award and recognition, and I feel very honored that God has selected me to help Him...help others.”

The church has been instrumental in helping to prevent homelessness for thousands thanks to a non-profit organization created

by Pastor Leach called, Mount He b r o n Ur b a n C o m m u n i t y Housing (M.U.C.H.). Under the guidance of Pastor Leach Mount He b r o n C h r i s t i a n Ac a d e m y (MHCA), has educated over 1500 pre- school through 2nd grade students, in Garland and the surrounding communities.

Worldwide, the church supports ministries in Zambia, Mexico, Pakistan and Haiti.

UniverSoul Circus is a highly interactive combination of circus arts, theater, and music that spans genres including Pop, Classic R&B, Latin Hip Hop, Jazz and Gospel.

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Parkland launches massive recruitment effort In an effort to recruit the best and brightest people the healthcare industry has to offer, Parkland Health & Hospital System officials have announced plans to accelerate the hiring process and put more people to work.

The recruitment effort comes at a time when Parkland and other healthcare organizations across the country are challenged to find professionals in key areas such as nursing, pharmacy and physical therapy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Health care is a dynamic field and Parkland has been fortunate to have some very talented and skilled individuals working with us,â&#x20AC;? said Debbie Branson, Chair, Parklandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Board of Managers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Board has pledged the resources necessary to continue that tradition to ensure that the patients whom Parkland serves receive safe and high quality care.â&#x20AC;?

To that end, Parkland is enhancing its referral and sign-on incentive programs for the majority of its vacant positions. Many of the open positions were created as a result of Parklandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to improving patient safety and the quality of care. In addition, Parklandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Board and senior leadership have placed a renewed emphasis on the total patient and employee experience. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Parkland employees have always been highly recruited by other institutions,â&#x20AC;? Mrs. Branson noted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our staff is comprised of dedicated individuals who truly care about our patients. The Board believes in Parklandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission and the employees who strive each day to carry out that mission.â&#x20AC;?

A list of current job openings is available at www.parklandcareers.com. For additional information, contact Parklandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Recruitment Department at 214.590.8073.

Online Texas prescription drug monitoring program Â

AUSTIN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; At the urging of the 82nd Texas Legislature, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has developed a secure online prescription monitoring program, called Prescription Access in Texas (PAT), which provides controlled substance prescription dispensing history to authorized health care and law enforcement professionals. DPS officially launched PAT in June 2012, at which time the database became available to a select group of practitioners, pharmacists and law enforcement professionals. This week, DPS has extended program access to additional physicians and law enforcement, mid-level practitioners, medical board and nursing board investigators. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Prescription drug abuse is a serious problem, and the new online prescription drug monitoring program will help the state of Texas combat this issue,â&#x20AC;? said DPS Director Steven McCraw. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is essential that doctors and pharmacists have quick access to the information they need to identify potential prescription drug abusers and traffickers before they fraudulently receive the drugs. Law enforcement access to this information is also crucial to investigating those individuals or organizations engaged in the trafficking of prescription drugs. This new tool will allow a proactive approach to prevention, assist with criminal investigations, provide historical reporting and identify trends.â&#x20AC;?

DPS launched a pilot version of the PAT in August 2011, which has since proven successful. Each registered user must provide licensing information to ensure data is released only to authorized users. As required by statute, the PAT database includes Schedule II â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Schedule V drugs for the last 12 months only, and pharmacists must report prescription data within seven days of the prescription being filled.

For additional information about the PAT program, visit: http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/RegulatoryServices/ prescription_program/ Â

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Garland Health Dept. and Dallas County combat WNV

On August 10, 2012, The recommendation for Aerial Spraying North Tollway to I-635 to I-30 warrant the the Garland Health would cover three (3) areas of Dallas County availability of aerial spraying for these cities.

Department (GHD) which have shown the highest concentrations Each of these cities is a home-rule city and received reports of two of mosquito pools: Highland Park, the ultimate decision rests with the Mayor laboratory confirmed University Park and a triangular area of and the Council of those cities.â&#x20AC;? human cases of West Dallas bounded by the Dallas North Tollway, According to Dr. David Lakey, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Currently Nile Virus (WNV).

I-635 and I-30. there is an historic outbreak of the West Nile The patients reside in In the interim Dallas County will continue Virus in Dallas Countyâ&#x20AC;Śwe want to ensure the 3400 block of DCHHSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current 3-day Consecutive that all tools for an effective response to the Wagon Wheel Road targeted ground spraying system put forth by outbreak are available.

Judge Clay Jenkins and the 2100 block of Zachary Thompson (DCHHS). â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of those tools demonstrated to be safe Pueblo Drive.

Judge Clay Jenkins said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Based on the and effective is Aerial Spraying of These are the 14th & 15th human cases that recommendation of the Chief of Mosquito have been reported in Garland in 2012. GHD Related Disease for the Centers for Disease insecticide. Having a Declaration today by will spray the surrounding areas to reduce the Control (CDC), the Commissioner of the Judge Jenkins puts the additional tools and adult mosquito population as soon as weather Texas Department of State Health Services resources we need at our disposal while still conditions (wind) permit.

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Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins Health and Human Services (DCHHS) and which to continue to monitor the current announced at a Press Conference that after the unanimous consensus of the Dallas targeted spraying system.â&#x20AC;? careful consideration of a very large body of County Medical Society (DCMS), this He continued, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Taking this course of action evidence and data from various federal, state afternoon I have asked Dr. Lakey and Chief allows us to be ready to respond if the and regional agencies and health officials, he Nim Kidd, the State Chief of Emergency current methodologies donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work as well as has decided to make an official request to the Management (TDEM) to provide planes for needed.â&#x20AC;?

Texas Health Department of State Health 1' the aerial spraying of insecticide. Our Judge Jenkins also said he urges citizens to $ Services (DSHS) and the Texas Department request for 40 additional trucks and 80 run automated sprinklers sparingly and that of Emergency Management (TDEM) for a licensed professionals remain in effect. those systems be checked to avoid creating provision of planes for the AERIAL â&#x20AC;&#x153;The high infection rates in the Park Cities conditions conducive to mosquito infestation. ',$1( ;$9,(5 SPRAYING of insecticide.

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Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce Boardroom Your chance to meet and greet members and leadership of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce and find out what's going on in the DBCC community!

************ The Hamilton Park School will celebrate its 57th school-wide reunion from Friday, August 17- Sunday, August 19.

Ticket price is $60 after August 1. For more information, visit our website: www.hpschoolwidereunion.org.

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the Urban League of Greater Dallas 45th Anniversary Gala. Old School crooners, VINJAC, will also perform. The event will be held on Saturday, August 25, 2012 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel, 2201 Stemmons Freeway at 7:00 p.m. For ticket information call (214) 915-4600.

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August 22 UNCF 2012 Corporate Appreciation Reception Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Where: African American Museum - Fair Park 3536 Grand Ave, Dallas, TX 75210

August 25 Michael Ward, an extraordinary jazz violinist will headline the entertainment for

Covenant Keepers - Marriage Community MARRIAGE CONFERENCE 2012 Theme: ONEness Under Construction Date: Friday, September 14, 2012 Sunday, September 16, 2012 Time:Friday: 3:00 pm check-in | Sunday: 10:00 am check-out Marriott Dallas - Solana 5 Village Circle, Westlake, TX, 76262 (817) 430-5000 Guest Speakers: Dr. Johnny C. Parker, Jr. and Mrs. Lezlyn Parker

September 15 Theme: “The NAACP Garland Branch: Creating Legends and Leaders” Time: Silent Auction 9:00 a.m. (PayPal, cash or check contributions only for auction items) Brunch 10:00 a.m.

Doubletree Hotel 1981 North Central Expressway Richardson, TX 75080 Keynote Speaker: Tammy Mutasa- NBC 5 MC: Marquis Hankins- Garland Branch NAACP

The 2012 Art Uprising in West Village benefitting Easl is a twoday free arts festival featuring local artists, bands, food, and other entertainment.

Wounded Heart Campaign Taking a STAND against sexual violence Presents 2nd annual Dancing for Charity For more info, www.ariseintl.org

Dallas Poetry Slam in partnership with TeCo Theatrical Productions presents "Brave Young Voices" (A Youth Talent Showcase) featuring Dallas Poetry Slam Team, Will Richey & Alexandro Perez Inspiring kids to use their voices to be creative and to be heard 7:30 p.m.

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September 22 Dallas NPHC Mega Greek Fest August 31- September 2, 2012. Friday, August 31 activity is a 3 hour boat ride on the Star of Texas Party Yacht in Lewisville; tickets are $15. Ticket includes music and light hors d'oeuvres, BYOB. Saturday, Aug 1 is annual picnic at Turner Park from 1:00 p.m. until 6 p.m. Free food, music and games. Worship on Sunday, Sept 2 at Antioch Fellowship Baptist Church at 10:00 a.m. Volunteers are needed. T-Shirts are also being sold to the Mega Greek Fest. To purchase t-shirts, visit http:// www.nphcdallas.org/mega-greek-fest-t-shirts.html.

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Mount Hebron Missionary Baptist Church, located at 1233 State Highway 66 in Garland presents UNITY FEST 2012, August 31st, through September 2nd! Three days of fun, food, and entertainment! Friday, August 31st, its a FREE fish fry, plus Jazz Under The Stars. Saturday, September 1st, enjoy games, foodeating contests, a hoop-it-up 21 Basketball tournament, health screenings, and a talent showcase. Sunday, September 2nd its a Gospel Extravaganza, benefiting, M.U.C.H. (Mount Hebron Urban & Community Housing), featuring Gospel Recording Artist, J. MOSS, comedians Robert Duckworth and Jason Earls, Marquinn Middleton & The Miracle Chorale, Darrell Yancey, and the Mount Hebron Mass Choir. Don't miss UNITY FEST 2012, August 31st through September 2nd! For more information call 972-276-5218, or go to www.onthemount.org,

September 2 Join Keith Manning for the DFW Comics Charity Softball event will take place Sunday, September 2nd 2012 at 1pm at Glencoe Park-Field #2- 5300 Martel DrDallas, TX 75206. Bring your entire family for an afternoon of fun! Free Hotdogs and Drinks…1st come- 1st served.

The Garland Journal is sad to announce that Jokae’s African American Books will be closing soon.

The Petits Family has been a strong supporter and advocate for increasing the literary intelligence of our community.

This is a huge loss!

September 6 Student Recruitment Reception 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Center for Community Cooperation 2900 Live Oak Dallas, TX 75204

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It’s an ongoing fight, acknowledged Rev. Sharpton as he challenged a standing-room only crowd to go to the polls in big numbers, despite efforts to keep them away.

There are people across the country fighting to ensure that all citizens are able to cast their votes, he explained.

“Everything they are fighting for is invalid if the numbers of people voting is not there.”

He continued, citing reports from early primary elections in Texas, “When you have a six percent voter turnout in the primary, you’re showing that you don’t care about yourself. You have to vote in big numbers. Don’t have us fighting for something that you are not going to use.”

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COVER STORY family. He noted also that he does not have to chase after high profile cases and often times the cases don’t become high profile until he becomes involved and makes demands.

Citing many of the successes that have come from his involvement, Rev. Sharpton makes it clear that he has his eye on the prize -- justice.

He also challenged journalists to do better at their jobs and to ask the tough questions that could provide so much insight into issues and provide fairer more accurate coverage.

Later when Rev. Sharpton came to Dallas, there was a brief discussion about the NABJ meeting, as he waited to speak.

Rev. Sharpton says that he has to address issues and challenge folks who are not accurately and fairly covering the stories and issues.

As he deals with the many issues that

“When you have a six percent voter turnout in the primary, you’re showing that you don’t care about yourself. You have to vote in big numbers. Don’t have us fighting for something that you are not going to use.”

Rev. Al Sharpton, President of National Action Network

When the Rev. Al Sharpton arrived in the Dallas Metroplex recently for a voter rally kicking off the first day of early voting for the run-off election, he came with a message that should be packaged and shared across the country.

The president of the National Action Network began his remarks at the first event, which was sponsored by congressional candidate Domingo Garcia, by focusing on a report from the Justice Department about voter rights.

Rev. Sharpton refuses to tolerate voter suppression and intimidation.

It is counter to his work for decades, fighting to achieve voters rights.

“According to the Justice Department, the most restrictive voting laws in the United States are in the State of Texas,” said Rev. Sharpton. “We’re not against having IDs to vote. We want to know why we can’t use the same IDs we used in the past. Why all of a sudden those IDs are invalid?”

The reverend’s questions and similar ones are being asked by citizens across the country as U.S. Atty. General Eric Holder has addressed the issue of voters rights on numerous occasions, saying he is committed to enforcing the voting rights act and protecting the rights of citizens.

Still activists are speaking out and encouraging citizens to pay attention to efforts to suppress voter participation.

Some might say that with the voting percentages in some areas, there’s no need to attempt to suppress voter participation.

Still, however, Rev. Sharpton has received the calls of instances of intimidation and harassment.

The state of Florida has come under scrutiny several times and the Justice Department monitored elections on Aug. 14, 2012, “to ensure compliance with the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and other federal voting rights statutes.” Officials monitored elections in Collier, Hendry,

about some of the men and women who worked side-by-side in an effort to secure voting rights in the past, Rev. Sharpton also talked about struggles going on today and urged citizens to get serious about voting.

“We go to Washington, DC, fighting and raising hell,” he said, referring to efforts today to increase public awareness about. “ We need you to vote and we need you to vote with a passion.”

Passion is a great word to use when referring to Rev. Sharpton. The activist, preacher, radio/television talk show host wears many hats. One thing for sure, he stands for what he believes in regardless of who is standing with him and he understands, as Frederick Douglass so eloquently articulated, that power concedes nothing without a demand. It never has and never will.

Rev. Sharpton shows his strength, whether it is in the pulpit, over the airwaves or out in the community.

During a forum at the National Association of Black Journalists Convention in New Orleans earlier this year, he answered questions and refused to back down or shy away from any of the questions posed to him.

He candidly addressed critics who have tried to characterize him as a headline chaser.

Most recently he has been traveling the country with the family of Trayvon Martin, the young male child who was gunned down by Neighborhood Watchman George Zimmerman in Sanford, FL. Rev. Sharpton pointed out that he was actually contacted by the attorneys for the

call for a voice and a champion, his works have not gone unnoticed.

Just recently he received the H u m a n i t a r i a n Aw a r d f r o m B l a c k Entertainment Television.

Many first came to know Rev. Sharpton as a protege of sorts of the Godfather of Soul, James Brown.

According to his bio, Rev. Sharpton was born on October 3, 1954 in Brooklyn, New York. He began his ministry at the age of four, preaching his first sermon at Washington Temple Church of God & Christ in Brooklyn. Just five years later, the Washington Temple church’s legendary Bishop F.D. Washington licensed Al Sharpton, his protégé, to be a Pentecostal minister.

Rev. Sharpton’s civil rights career began almost as early as his ministry. At 13, Revs. Jesse Jackson and William Jones appointed Sharpton youth director of New York’s SCLC Operation Breadbasket, an organization founded by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1971.

At 16, Rev. Sharpton founded the National Youth Movement, Inc. which organized young people around the country to push for increased voter registration, cultural awareness, and job training programs.

It was at that time that he forged a friendship with Teddy Brown, the son of the “Godfather of Soul” James Brown.

Tragically, Teddy was killed in a car accident and, in the months that followed his passing, James Brown took Rev. Sharpton in as though he was his own and they developed an “inexplicable bond.”

Rev. Sharpton said he was shaped by his surrogate father, Mr. Brown, who taught

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Rainbow Push coalition under Rev. Jesse “When Barack Obama won and others Maybe, just maybe, if Rev. Sharpton’s Jackson. won, they won as a coalition,” he said. m e s s a g e o f s o l i d a r i t y a n d v o t e r Rev. Sharpton says his religious “We fight for everybody’s rights. They involvement is heard, it could have a convictions are the basis for his life and try to pit us against one another, and they significant impact on the November on most Sundays he preaches to try to break us up. This is sick that they election, as well as future ones. congregations across the nation. are pitting black against brown.”

Rev. Sharpton has two daughters from -GJ his marriage to Kathy Jordan Sharpton, Dominique and Ashley. Dominique works as the Membership Director for National Action Network and produces NAN’s weekly live radio broadcast. Ashley currently attends college at Hampton University.

Rev. Sharpton was educated in New York public schools and attended Presents Brooklyn College.

He has an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity from Bethune-Cookman University, Virginia Union University, and an honorary degree from A.P. Bible College. and Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes II, of Dallas’ Friendship-West Baptist Church, serves on the board of directors with Rev. Saturday, September 15, 2012 Sharpton at National Action Network.

Referring to his friend, as the “legendary Rev. Al Sharpton,” Rev. Silent Auction 9:00 a.m. Brunch 10:00 a.m.

Haynes, who was also in attendance at the Dallas events, commended Rev. Doubletree Hotel Sharpton for rising up against voter 1981 North Central Expressway suppression.

There also was another theme that was Richardson, Texas 75080 the focus of the Super Monday activities.

Rev. Sharpton and Atty. Garcia stressed Keynote Speaker: Tammy Mutasa the significance of coalition building.

NBC 5 DFW Reporter “Let’s work together,” urged Mr. Brunch Table: $400.00 – Individual Ticket: $40.00 Garcia, as he talked about other hot campaign issues like immigration reform.

For More Information Please Call the NAACP Garland Branch Rev. Sharpton shared his thoughts on at (972) 381-5044, Box #5 T:10.25” the subject.

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him, “You can’t set your sights on nothing little; you got to go for the whole hog.”

Later Rev. Sharpton went on the road with James Brown. From 1994 to 1998, Rev. Sharpton served as the Director of the Ministers Division for the National

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Much anticipated “Sparkle” opens August 17 Super Hollywood casting director Tracy "Twinkie" Byrd says that moviegoers are in for a pleasant treat when they see the remake of SPARKLE, featuring Jordin Sparks, the late Whitney Houston, Mike Epps, Derek Luke and a host of other recognizable names that are expected to garner huge numbers at the box office on August 17, actually a short 11 days after the birthday of Ms. Houston, who Whitney Houston died earlier this year.

Ms. Houston’s appearances in The Bodyguard, The Preacher’s Wife and Waiting to Exhale translated into very impressive numbers and the Jersey Girl was sure to be at all the junkets and press events for SPARKLE 2012.

I told Ms. Byrd that I would keep an open mind.

Even though I can watch SPARKLE 1976 time and time again, I will wait and see what SPARKLE 2012 has to offer.

One character I was having a hard time visualizing was Mike Epps, in the role of Satin Struthers. One of the funniest guys on the circuit, I really took notice of Mike Epps in last year’s blockbuster, Jumping the Broom. I had never envisioned him as a sex symbol but according to Ms. Byrd, who

It Has Begun! Legendary multi-platinum country artist Collin Raye tells everyone everywhere he goes, “Imaj is country’s next big star!” What makes Imaj such an amazing anomaly is that her mission has always been simply, “Peace & Love” — a movement that has been advocated since The Beatles, Johnny Cash, Janis Joplin and Michael Jackson…then along came Imaj to continue the Peace Movement.

was responsible for casting several of the characters for SPARKLE 2012, Mr. Epps is on point and an exciting component of the movie.

“Just wait until you see it,” she said, as she talked about Ms. Houston’s stellar performance. “You are going to love it!”

Notorious, Stomp The Yard, Scandal, Avatar, and Jumping the Broom are some of the projects Ms. Byrd has worked on and she says it was especially exciting working on SPARKLE 2012.

Ms. Byrd said it was a pleasure working with the

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Tony King and Mike Epps as Satin Struthers 1976 and 2012, respectively

cast of SPARKLE 2012. It was also an emotional time following the death of Ms. Houston, who plays the mother role in the movie.

SPARKLE 2012 has a strong buzz right now and industry insiders say they expect it to do well at the box office.

I’m excited about the project and looking forward to seeing the performances and seeing Ms. Houston’s last acting performance.

Ms. Byrd has a proven track record and a group of talented professionals were assembled, so “let’s roll em!”

What makes this so great is that Team Imaj has begun to expand her mission to not only spread world peace but to spread the awareness of Imaj and make the world a better place. You’ve heard the Breaking News: “IMAJ: Self-Titled Debut Album Set To Release This Summer/Fall!” We can’t wait for the release! And now…we’re joining hands nationwide. Join us at “Team Imaj” her official street team!

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Dear Gwendolyn: I know my statement is rather strange, but true. I am the mother of 11 children. They are good children ranging from six months to 24 years in age. This is the problem: My tenyear-old son has powers. He talks to animals and tells them to do vicious things. One night during a bad storm, he caused lightning to strike every tree in the yard. Six of my children have met with accidents and my husband has been in a wheelchair for four years. His evil powers were inherited from his grandmother who was a witch.

Gwendolyn, we live in fear. Please tell me what I need to do.

Janette

Dear Janette: I had to take another look at the postal date on your correspondence.

I thought the letter had been lost in the 18th century, was found, and finally reached its destination.

Let me tell you this: Most people do not believe in witchcraft and powers. The news circulated is that if you don’t believe, voo doo cannot be achieved.

I don’t think your son has powers and I don’t think you believe it either. Your six children met with accidents, that’s life. As to your son talking to animals, that’s something people do every day.

Think about it. Make a point to be near your son when he talks to animals.

Janette, your son is fine. You have nothing to worry about. Children often play act. Real trouble is when you hear the animals --- talking back.

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Granville Arts Center Facilities The Theatres At The Granville Arts Center – 300 N. Fifth Street, Garland The Atrium At The Granville Arts Center 300 N. Fifth Street, Garland Rental 972-205-2780 Box Office 972-205-2790 Box Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 10am-4pm and two hours before each performance

Plaza Theatre 521 W. State Street, Garland 972-205-2782 August 15-18 “Trials of Robin Hood” by Breitling Youth Theatre, Plaza Theatre Breitling Youth Theatre will be performing The Trials of Robin Hood August 15 & 16 at 1pm and August 17 & 18 at 7pm. Upon his return from the Crusades, King Richard is forced to try and figure out what happened in his kingdom during his absence. Is Robin Hood a hero, a lovelorn sap, or just plain mean? Told from the perspectives of Robin, Maid Marian, and Prince John, this hilarious tale combines three different stories into one, and with three different endings, leaves it up to the audience to decide which one is true. Purchase tickets online at www.ActingForChildren.org or call 972-658-3915 for tickets and more information.

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August 17 Rankin Brothers Granville Arts Center – Brownlee Auditorium Voted “Branson’s Best Show” the last three years and “Best Tribute Show 2011,” The Rankin Brothers Classic Music Revue has something for everyone! From Elvis to The Beatles, George Strait to John Denver, Roy Orbison to Neil Diamond, Elton John to Sonny and Cher, The Rankin Brothers Classic Music Revue will keep you captivated from beginning to end with Impersonations, Tributes, and Comedy! Backing the Rankin Brothers is an All-Star cast featuring three beautiful award- winning female vocalists, “The Rankinettes,” and their multi- talented All-Star Band. The Show has received over 20 awards in the last four years and features timeless classics from Rock- n-Roll, Country, Folk, and Gospel. Come re-live the authentic sounds of the original artists with this award-winning production on August 17! To purchase tickets call 972-205- 2790 Mon. thru Fri. 10 am-4 pm.

August 25 “The Hot-Time Rockers” Plaza Theatre Please join C B Luce and his band "The Hot-Time Rockers" at an "old time Rock n Roll Show" on August 25th at The Plaza Theatre in Downtown Garland. The show begins at 7:30pm on Saturday night. If you love Elvis, Chuck, Jerry Lee, The Everly Brothers, Ray Charles, Buddy and all the other stars that created Rock ‘n Roll you will not want to miss this show. Tickets may be purchased at www.TheGarlandOpry.com or by calling 972-494-3835. You may purchase tickets with your Credit Card or via PayPay. Or you may buy tickets at the door after 5pm the day of the show if tickets are still available. General Admission Tickets are $15.00 with a Senior (60 yrs +) Ticket price of $12.50. C B & his full band will be singing and playing your favorites from the 50's and 60's along with guest singers and dancers. Bring your dancing shoes. Some attendees will be invited on stage to demonstrate their R&R dancing skills while the band plays a favorite.

August 23 “Black Coffee” by Garland Civic Theatre Granville Arts Center – Small Theatre Garland Civic Theatre presents “Black Coffee” by Agatha Christie. This little known mystery will certainly surprise and delight, especially “Christie” fans. The story concerns a physicist named Sir Claude Amory who has come up with a formula for an atomic bomb (written in 1934). Sir Claude is poisoned and Hercule Poirot is called in to solve the case. He does so after many wonderful twists and turns in the true “Christie” tradition. Performances on the first and second Thursdays are at 7:30pm.

Friday and Saturday evening performances begin at 8:00pm. Matinees are at 2:30pm.

Tickets are $17 - $22 with group rates available. To purchase tickets call the Granville Arts Center Box Office at 972-205-2790 Monday through Friday, 10am-4pm.

August 26 “The Call Center” by Arts-N-Lyrics Plaza Theatre This play is about astute business woman Joelle Underwood, CEO of ANL Mobile, a successful communications company. Professionally she is always on top of her game; personally not so much. However, not one personal decision ever affected the company. UNTIL NOW! A decision that may cost her not only the man in her life that she should kick to the curb anyway, but the company she worked so hard to build.

While her COO April Ascott is caught up in a situation that could leave a mark on her pristine career AND get her fired! This stage play is directed by Cynthia Boyd and begins at 4pm. Doors open at 3:30. Tickets are $10 if purchased online www.ArtsNLyrics.com. Tickets purchased at the door are $15.

The Revival: Jumpsuits & Rompers

Jumpsuits and rompers are back! They are the latest trend for summer. A fabulous one piece wonder from previous decades, is now back in all types of styles, colors and patterns. Providing a look of casual, chic, glamour or elegance, the possibilities are endless. They can be worn just about anywhere day or evening and paired with the right flats, wedge sandals or heels to achieve the look you're wanting.

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I contacted Target on your behalf and it issued a new gift card six hours later.

Consumer advocate Christopher Elliott answers your questions every week on this site and on his consumer advocacy blog. Email him with your questions at chris@elliott.org or like his Facebook page or follow him on Twitter.

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Many know the legendary Ms. Reed as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;first African-American to be hired in a full-time position by a major Dallas newspaper.â&#x20AC;? A mentor to the second reporter, Norma Adams-Wade; Ms. Reed was also â&#x20AC;&#x153;one of the initial African Americans to work in the newsroom of a major daily paper in the South.â&#x20AC;?

Long before the founding of the National Association of Black Journalists in 1975, there was a group of journalists across the country, trying to make a difference by being a voice for the voiceless.

Mr. Wicks covered sports, providing stories that actually provided leads for mainstream publications, because if you think that only Blacks were reading the Black Press back then, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re sadly mistaken. Still today our Black newspapers continue to provide leads for journalists at daily publications.

Mr. Wicks had an important role during an era where Blacks were breaking color barriers and making great strides in the industry.

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Citizens looked to the Black Press to tell the stories of their community and athletes, usually surrounded by white reporters, welcomed the Black reporters and oftentimes provided them with â&#x20AC;&#x153;insideâ&#x20AC;? information to help them scoop the â&#x20AC;&#x153;big boys.â&#x20AC;? Mr. Wicksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; career as a journalist was stellar. He made significant strides as a reporter and later as an editor and publicist.

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